Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 244
Chapter 244: A Pearl Necklace for a Pig
Dokshimgwi Yang Soran spoke with a deliberately calm face.
“We only need to worry about the Great Swordmaster of Uicheon. Even so, we should expect some degree of damage.”
Musanggwi (one of the Four Great Guardians of Eunha Manor), who was listening, asked:
“Any suggestions?”
“Probe the East, Strike the West. While we cause a commotion on one side, we attack the sorcerers from the other.”
Musanggwi, Muyeonggwi, and Hyeolgum nodded in agreement.
It seemed like the best way to assassinate the sorcerers with a small group.
Hyeolgum looked meaningfully at Yang Soran.
“Have you thought about who will handle each task?”
“Of course. I plan to entrust the elimination of the sorcerers to the people of the Fairy Temple.”
Musanggwi, Muyeonggwi, and Hyeolgum nodded at Yang Soran’s words.
Since the joint battle against Yeon Jeokha last year, the four of them had formed a deep bond.
The most dangerous tasks would have to fall on the Demon Warriors of the Fairy Temple.
“By the way, where are the two from the Fairy Temple?”
At Muyeonggwi’s question, Musanggwi replied:
“They’re hiding in the brothel. They said they would rest since the Azure Dragon Division is a day away.”
“Damn it…”
Muyeonggwi cursed.
Someone was scouting because of their speed in light arts, and these two were in a brothel before a big operation.
Often, the management of Yoomyung Cult was rudimentary.
For example, they would send people without designating leaders.
It was the same this time.
They were told to confirm the abilities of the sorcerers before eliminating them, but no hierarchy was given.
Only two Demon Warriors were selected from Eunha Manor, Musansocho, and the Fairy Temple.
So, who gave Yang Soran command?
The Demon Warriors entrusted it to her because she had the sharpest mind.
So they didn’t follow control well.
‘Still, a brothel in broad daylight is madness…’
Killing the sorcerers of the Azure Dragon Division and the Great Swordmaster wouldn’t be easy. They could be risking their lives. That’s why they also felt a lot of psychological pressure.
Even so, going to a brothel in broad daylight was excessive.
Moreover, entering and leaving the brothel with a warrior like Yang Soran in plain sight…
Hyeolgum, who had come with Yang Soran from Musansocho, smiled.
“For us, it might be a good thing, so don’t be too angry.”
Hyeolgum, being a veteran in the Jianghu, didn’t directly point out the crucial point.
Even so, Muyeonggwi quickly understood and calmed down.
As Hyeolgum said, it could be a good thing.
Being dismissed by Dokshimgwi means that ‘they can become a sacrifice.’
At dusk, the Demon Warriors of the Fairy Temple, Haji Kang, and Im Jeondo, joined them.
Haji Kang, with an awkward smile, joked:
“Wow! I fell asleep, and it’s already dinnertime. Traveling makes me sleep too much.”
Im Jeondo, who was beside him, didn’t bother making excuses.
He didn’t feel the need to.
Even though they were in the mountains, the Demon Warriors had reached a level of mastery where they didn’t feel cold or heat.
So there wasn’t much difference between the mountain and an inn.
Of course, the members of the Yoomyung Cult, who accompanied them, were around a campfire because they were cold.
Yang Soran welcomed them with a calm face.
“Welcome. We’ve been waiting for you. The person who went to spy on the Azure Dragon Division has returned.”
Haji Kang remembered Muyeonggwi’s mission and looked at him.
“Ah! How did it go? Were the sorcerers really demon enemies?”
“The sorcerers of the Demon Exterminator Division killed the demon. We decided to eliminate them.”
“…”
Haji Kang and Im Jeondo were momentarily silent, shocked.
They knew how difficult it would be to kill the sorcerers under the Azure Dragon Division and the Great Swordmaster of Uicheon.
After a moment, Haji Kang asked Yang Soran:
“Do you have a strategy in mind?”
“Of course. We already established a plan at the White Horse Temple.”
“What is it?”
“Probe the East, Strike the West. While we draw attention on one side, we quickly eliminate the sorcerers on the other.”
“Ah! What a fitting strategy for Dokshimgwi! Have you already decided who will draw the attention and who will eliminate?”
“I, Hyeolgum, Musanggwi, and Muyeonggwi will draw the attention. Meanwhile, you two from the Fairy Temple will eliminate the sorcerers.”
Haji Kang exchanged a quick glance with Im Jeondo.
At first glance, the plan seemed flawless.
But the enemy included 365 members of the Azure Dragon Division and one of the top ten fighters in the world, the Great Swordmaster.
Eliminating the sorcerers in the midst of them wouldn’t be as easy as eating a persimmon.
Im Jeondo slightly shook his head.
Anyone could see that this plan required a sacrifice.
Since it was discussed without their presence, it was clear who would be disadvantaged.
In such cases, it’s better to change roles.
“Hm, Dokshimgwi. Did you forget that my nickname is Talhonsaljeok?”
Im Jeondo’s nickname was Talhonsaljeok (탈혼살적).
It means ‘killing with a flute.’
He was a rare master of sonic arts and could kill with the sound of his flute.
Yang Soran frowned slightly as Im Jeondo started to speak more.
The more Im Jeondo spoke, the firmer his tone became.
“To attract the attention of many, there’s nothing better than sonic art. How about we draw the attention, and you four eliminate the sorcerers?”
It was an arrangement opposite to Yang Soran’s proposal.
Im Jeondo looked at her directly, as if challenging her.
‘Hmph! Do you intend to push someone to certain death?’
Although they were fewer in number, the side that drew attention was much safer. If the sorcerers were attacked, the Great Swordmaster would naturally head toward them.
“That also makes sense. Let’s do it your way. You two will draw the attention of the Azure Dragon Division. Meanwhile, the four of us will eliminate the sorcerers.”
Yang Soran said, and Hyeolgum, Musanggwi, and Muyeonggwi couldn’t hide their dismay.
They were assigned a dangerous task, different from the original plan.
But they couldn’t openly oppose it at this point.
Although they didn’t want to, they had to follow Yang Soran’s decision.
Luoyang.
White Horse Temple.
The Demon Warriors from Gwangmyeong Manor, Choweolsan Manor, and Ilwon Do-gwan, who were sent to Sebiha, also called Rio Xiebiha, returned.
Yeumdo from Gwangmyeong Manor stepped forward into the Jeobinjeon on behalf of the Demon Warriors.
Jeobinjeon (接引殿) (Hall of Reception and Guidance)
In front of the Seven Great Demon Generals, Yeumdo spoke courteously.
“We discreetly followed the Vermilion Bird Division and confirmed that the sorcerers of the Demon Exterminator Division were useless. Although they used spells, talismans, and treasures, they didn’t work against the demon.”
The Demon of Illusion Unjaegwi, who had been silently listening, asked:
“Then what about the rumor that the demon of Sebiha died?”
“Yeon Jeokha was in the Vermilion Bird Division. They turned to ashes without resistance.”
“Without resistance?”
“Yes, the demon didn’t last even half a quarter-hour before turning to ashes.”
Yeumdo couldn’t lift his head, as if he had committed a sin.
The Great Demon Generals sighed.
“Ah!”
“That damned Yeon Jeokha…”
“Damn it, what are we going to do about that bastard?”
The Great Demon Generals murmured, and Lunar Fairy, releasing an intense cold, said:
“We should put a higher bounty on his head. The current 5,000 taels of silver aren’t enough.”
Then the Swordsman of Chaos, Cheok Jingyeong, shook his head.
“Do you think it’s because of the lack of money? It’s because his skill is so extraordinary that everyone avoids him. To kill him, we, the Great Demon Generals, will have to take charge.”
At Cheok Jingyeong’s words, silence fell in Jeobinjeon.
Asking others to do it is one thing; doing it yourself is another.
Even though they wanted to kill Yeon Jeokha, no one volunteered.
They didn’t want to risk killing a Grand Inspector of Nokrim.
Then, Unjaegwi gestured to Yeumdo, who was standing like a statue.
“You may withdraw.”
“Yes.”
After Yeumdo withdrew, Unjaegwi spoke with a regretful expression:
“It’s unfortunate that Yeon Jeokha interfered and caused a setback in the plan. However, it’s fortunate that it was revealed that the Demon Exterminator Division is just a façade. It’s a pity that the demon in Sebiha disappeared, but what will we do now that Sebiha is broken?”
Then, all the Great Demon Generals looked at Lee Maehwa.
After all, it was she who initially proposed the plan to block the paths with demons.
“When the followers who went to Tianmen Mountain return, we will decide then.”
Cheok Jingyeong, suddenly remembering something, asked:
“Let’s accept that Yeumdo couldn’t act in Sebiha because of Yeon Jeokha. I heard that Dokshimgwi would lead the followers who went to Tianmen Mountain. Can we trust her?”
To trap Tianmen in Zhengzhou, demons were needed.
Of course, the sacrifice of Demon Warriors was required to create demons.
From the perspective of the Great Demon Generals, this was a risky plan.
The problem was whether Dokshimgwi, being a Demon Warrior, would participate in this.
Yeumdo couldn’t attempt it because of Yeon Jeokha, but what about Dokshimgwi?
The corners of Lee Maehwa’s lips slightly curved.
“The malice of Dokshimgwi didn’t arise from nowhere. Yang Soran’s goal is to become a Great Demon General. She would do anything, even kill me, to achieve it.”
“Then, can we expect a demon in the upper area?”
“Expect? Hahaha! I’m worried that Yang Soran might go too far.”
Lee Maehwa’s sharp laughter echoed in Jeobinjeon.
Kaifeng.
Around noon.
One hundred and sixteen warriors entered Kaifeng.
They were the members of the Vermilion Bird Division, who had finished dealing with the demons in Tianmen Mountain and were returning to Zhengzhou.
Although they had successfully completed their mission, the expressions of the division members were not bright.
The most important demon talisman had been useless.
Due to their distrust of the sorcerers, they also saw the future of Tianmen as bleak.
Naturally, they looked at the sorcerers with disdain.
The sorcerers, lagging behind, finally mingled with Yeon Jeokha, who was at the end of the formation.
Yeon Jeokha approached Yang Gwancheol, who was walking with slumped shoulders.
“Is there something wrong?”
“No, I just feel useless. But it’s true that ghosts fear the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword. Really.”
Yeon Jeokha, who was listening, suddenly extended his hand.
“Give it to me.”
“The Heavenly Sword… you mean this wooden sword?”
Yang Gwancheol quickly corrected Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword to wooden sword, feeling embarrassed.
“Yes, let me see it.”
“I don’t think there’s anything special about it, but here you go.”
Yang Gwancheol respectfully handed the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword to Yeon Jeokha.
Yeon Jeokha, examining the wooden sword, frowned.
Within the weight of the sandalwood stick, there was something indescribably powerful.
It seemed that it wasn’t just a superstition that ghosts feared this sword.
Out of curiosity, Yeon Jeokha channeled his Nine Heavens Energy into the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword.
Woooong-.
A loud, deep sound resonated from the sandalwood sword.
The nearby warriors were startled and turned around.
Yeon Jeokha quickly withdrew his energy and nodded.
It was indeed something comparable to a real treasure.
Any other wooden sword would have broken trying to withstand the Nine Heavens Energy.
Was it really like a pearl necklace around a pig’s neck?
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