Episode 269


    ‘There is no such thing as a mess.’


    After taking a quick look around, I clicked my tongue.


    It’s good that we arrived on time, but the situation was too bad.


    The sword spirit was unconscious, and nearly a third of the disciples of the Huashan Sect were either dead or injured.


    ‘It looks like more than half of them are Ewha University students.’


    I expected that my strength would increase by joining the Sword Demon.


    Things didn’t turn out as easily as I thought.


    Even with a small number of people, we would have to break through the heavenlynd and escape.


    I felt at a loss because there were so many things to protect.


    In particr, it was significant that the core force, the Sword Demon, was wandering between death and death.


    “Who are you!”


    The giant who swung a huge ax and shook off two plum blossom swordsmen let out a roar.


    While everyone was scared of me and took a step back, I was the only one who didn’t lose any of his energy.


    I drew my sword, held it in my hand, and gave instructions to Dojang Cheonwoo.


    “Call your brothers and reorganize your formation. “We will break through in no time.”


    “…!”


    He passed Cheonwoo Dojang, who nodded with a confused expression, and rushed straight towards the giant.


    The giant raised the ax above his head and struck it down on the ground with a powerful shout.


    Quang!


    There was a loud noise and the earth shook.


    The warriors around them all lost their bnce and stumbled.


    I narrowed my eyes and thought.


    ‘I never thought I’d see it this way.’


    Even within the Demonic Cult full of powerful people, there were not many masters who reached the level of martial arts.


    Most people’s personal information was stored in their memories.


    Geohan’s nickname is Hyeolsalbu (血殺斧).


    As can be seen from his name, he was a madman who loved seeing blood.


    In some ways, he could be said to be a person with simr tendencies to a demon of evil intent.


    ‘Unlike the cunning and conniving demon, he is a simple and straightforward person.’


    The love of showing off one’s strength was the same whether in my past life or in my current life.


    The boldness of performing a simple move without hesitation, where the gap is as big as the movement isrge.


    Depending on the situation, it could be a move to outwit the enemy, but unfortunately, the enemy he had to deal with was me.


    Wow!


    As he narrowly avoided the ax and took out his sword, a shallow wound appeared on the back of the giant’s neck.


    The giant, who had hurriedly tilted his head back to avoid a fatal wound, let go of the sack and tried to hug me.


    This was also one of the techniques that Hyeolsalbu frequently used.


    In terms of his innate divine power, he was a person with few rivals even within the Demonic Cult.


    If you get caught, your back will be crushed.


    ‘but.’


    In the end, it was just ast-minute solution.


    There was no way such a shallow move would work for me, who clearly knew what to aim for.


    I threw out my tightly clenched left hand and struck the blood-killer in the abdomen.


    Following the noise of a leather drum exploding, the body of Hyeolsalbu flew through the air.


    The demonic cultists looked shocked as they saw him rolling on the ground and falling down the slope.


    ‘I couldn’t kill him.’


    I shook my fist with a disappointed expression.


    It didn’t feel like a lump of flesh had been punched.


    It seemed like he protected himself with self-defense weapons at the moment of crisis.


    Of course, even if it were, it wouldn’t havepletely relieved the shock.


    ‘Anyway. It’s the same with the Yangtze Cooperatives and the Bloodughter Department.’


    I don’t know why people are so anxious to show off.


    This was a problem for warriors who reached a high level and fell into self-absorption.


    What were you thinking, taking your time in front of a high-ss warrior?


    If Hyeolsalbu had engaged in the fight without letting down his guard, there would not have been such a vain result.


    ‘It’s good that things are resolved easily from this side’s perspective.’


    Was he surprised when a strong enemy he had been fighting against was quickly defeated?


    The two plum swordsmen blinked and looked at me.


    I asked, gesturing with my hand to the students of Ewha University who were moving in perfect order ording to the instructions of Cheonwoo Dojang.


    “Shouldn’t you join? “You seem to be taking on the role ofmander.”


    “…Thank you for your help!”


    “I will definitely repay this favor!”


    The two plum swordsmen suddenly came to their senses and joined the executioners and took the lead in clearing the road.


    As if in response, amotion broke out at the front.


    “Kaaak!”


    “Poison! They are the Germans of the Party! “Everyone be careful!”


    “A rescue team has arrived! “When did we end up here?”


    About a hundred people emerged after breaking down the outer perimeter of the siegework.


    The faces of the dying Taoist monks brightened.


    “Get in.”


    “God’s sword is in critical condition! “Please give me a ride first!”


    “this. The situation is absurd. “I need to take him to a doctor as quickly as possible and show him.”


    “faith? “Are you sure that the doctor of life and death hase?”


    “exactly. “The rescue team is currently waiting inside the Baekmakmun (白幕門) upied area.”


    “Huh!”


    The two Maehwa swordsmen breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Hyeokryun-wook, alive and dead, hade to Gansu with a rescue team.


    This must have meant that the condition of the plum blossom sword was critical.


    “This is my first time seeing you since the Yongbong Branch. Cheonwoo Dojo.”


    “…Changin Dojo?”


    “Get in the back. “Let’s take care of your injuries after we get out of here.”


    All of the disciples of the Hwasan Sect have finished horseback riding.


    The members of the rescue team turned their horses and began to run away.


    The demon cultists roared and attacked, but with the siegework broken, there was no way they could hold the rescue team by their ankles.


    “Mak!”


    “Don’t miss it!”


    “You guys! “Kwaaak!”


    Horses falling like leaves in the cold wind.


    When the distance widened sufficiently, the Tang family poisoners positioned at the rear threw poisonous bullets all at once.


    Purple smoke flowing from the broken bead covered the entire area.


    The demons who were following behind did not dare to jump into the smoke and stopped in ce.


    One of the plum swordsmen, who was staring at the sight of the demons moving away, muttered.


    “Indeed, what Shingeom said was right.”


    “……?”


    When I turned around with a puzzled expression, the middle-aged Taoist monk felt my gaze and politely bowed and spoke.


    “I waste to say hello because I was in a hurry. “I am Cheonpyeong, a major disciple of the Hwasan Sect.”


    “This is Yeon-woon, the head of the Sacheon branch of the Murim League.”


    “I guess it was indeed the Cheonryong Sohyeop. I have heard so much about the activities of the Sohyeop. “It is indeed a famous and false story.”


    “Did Senior Maehwashingeom leave a message?”


    “It’s not like that. “I just remembered that Shingeom had said before, ‘A rescue team formed in Sacheon may be heading north to help the survivors.’”


    “her.”


    I let out a soft exmation.


    Should it really be called Plum God Sword?


    The insight was unusual.


    ‘It must have been a situation where he was trapped in aherworld and cut off from the outside world.’


    I can’t believe I made that prediction based on only the fragmentary information I received in that situation.


    This is why experience and age could not be ignored.


    “I guess we have to take care of the injured first.”


    “If there is a member of the group, please take a look at the injuries suffered by Shingeom first.”


    “The wounds you see on the outside aren’t that big, but do you have internal injuries?”


    “exactly. “That is also an internal injury caused by the Blood Witch.”


    “…….”


    The martial art that the Blood Flower Witch learned was Sosu-gong (素手功).


    He was a type of magician who stole the life force of others and made it his own.


    Due to the nature of martial arts, the energy she used had a very vicious nature.


    There was a very high possibility that the internal injuries she suffered would lead to ignition.


    At least because it was a plum blossom sword, his life was still alive. If it weren’t for it, he would have died long ago.


    I frowned and looked back at the Plum Blossom God Sword in Changyeon Dojang’s arms.


    ‘It’s a pain in the ass. Doesn’t this mean that we can’t expect the plum blossom sword that regained consciousness to help the rescue team?’


    * * *


    Late evening.


    The rescue team decided that they had sufficiently distanced themselves from their pursuers and prepared to camp.


    There was no action such as starting a fire or preparing a meal.


    I just filled my stomach with the dry food I had brought along and chose a t piece ofnd to sleep on.


    Of course, I did not forget to decide the order in which I would stand guard.


    “Whoa.”


    I looked down at the plum blossom sword lying on top of theyers of clothes and took a deep breath.


    If possible, I wanted to save my energy before escaping from the heavenly realm, but I couldn’t do that because the condition of the plum blossom sword was so critical.


    I thought it would be dangerous to leave it alone until I could take it to a doctor.


    ‘First, remove the cause that worsens the internal injury.’


    I ced my hand on the wound on my side and carefully let the energy flow out to examine the inside.


    As expected, there was still some energy left in Plum Blossom God Sword’s body.


    If he was conscious, he could have removed it on his own, but who would wait to know when he woulde to his senses?


    If I don’t do anything now, in the worst case scenario, Plum God Sword could be a waste.


    ‘In the end, it is just a remnant of energy that prated through the wound. Remnants of small pores, stuck-on residue and waste. ‘All you have to do is burn it with white lightning and get rid of it.’


    Afterpleting the examination, I opened my eyes and the image of Dojang Cheonwoo sitting across from me came into view.


    An expression that exudes tension.


    He didn’t open his mouth, but I could tell what he wanted to ask just by looking at his face.


    “it’s okay. “As long as you use first aid well, there will be no problem.”


    “Really?”


    “yes.”


    I deliberately answered confidently to reassure Cheonwoo Dojang.


    Although it was notparable to the Plum Blossom Sword, he also suffered significant injuries.


    ‘Actually, he doesn’t seem to care much.’


    Aside from major and minor injuries to the entire body, a prating wound to the shoulder could have threatened his life as a military officer.


    Measures had to be taken to ensure that the patient could be treated by God of Baekmakmun as quickly as possible.


    “Thank goodness. thank god.”


    “Please stand guard. From now on, no one can touch me.”


    “I understand.”


    The Tang family warriors who were watching from the side formed a circle surrounding them.


    I ced my hand on the affected area again and closed my eyes.


    The tiny needle of the brain energy prated into the plum blossom god sword’s body.


    * * *


    “Huh.”


    About an hour passed.


    I took my hand off the old master’s side and stretched with a tired expression.


    As I wiped my forehead with my sleeve, sweat came out.


    I was worried that the demon cultists might attack me during treatment, but fortunately, that didn’t happen.


    ‘No matter how great the recovery power of the White Thunder God’s Technique is.’


    A task that required so much internal energy and mental strength was not something that could be done while on the run.


    I thought I couldn’t do it twice.


    After swallowing dry saliva once, Dojang Cheonwoo asked softly.


    “What happened?”


    “It went well. In order to bepletely cured, Shingeom will have to regain consciousness and focus on fortune-telling techniques for several months, but at least the condition will not get any worse.”


    “Thank you, Sohyeop! “I will never forget this kindness!”


    Cheonwoo Dojang’s eyes became watery, as if he was about to shed tears at any moment.


    It seemed like he had been through a lot of mental distress due to being concerned about his teacher’s well-being.


    “Okay, so please get up first.”


    After forcing him to stand up as he was lying down with his weak arms on the ground.


    I sent a signal with a nce to Seoyeon Dang, who was watching from behind.


    Nodding her head, Seo-yeon Dang quietly left her seat and headed somewhere.


    ‘It’s fortunate that we safely secured the volcano sect’s disciples.’


    In fact, the Bungcheon Demon Emperor and the Blood Flower Witch have not yet appeared.


    That made me feel uneasy.


    There was no way the two people would just let the rescue team go.


    There was a need to at least find out what they were up to.