fire and ice (1)
Yeonhojeong, Mojaseon, Gangryang, and Doryongdan quickly moved south and reached Heukje Fortress in just five days.
“That’s amazing.”
When Mojaseon saw the exterior of Heukje Castle, there was honest admiration on his face.
It was an appearance that suited the name Heukjeseong very well. Whether they were painted or made of strange minerals, the huge and tall castle towers beyond the walls were all black.
The castle walls were also quite dark in color, especially the shadowed western part, which was so dark that it almost reminded one of night.
It was surprising that such a deep darkness could be cast depending on the color, size, and location of the building.
Just looking at the exterior, it seemed like a work of art created over a dozen years of hard work. In fact, more than half of the walls and towers were built long ago during the Yangcheon period.
A castle steeped in darkness. It is reminiscent of an early evening night sky with dark clouds even though the sun is shining. It was majestic, heavy, and strangely mysterious.
“It seems to be twice as big as the main palace.”
“exactly?”
“It is an impressive building. “I have seen quite a few buildings while traveling with your subordinates, but I have never seen such a magnificent castle.”
“There’s still a lot of work to be done.”
“But it seems clear that we are prepared for an enemy invasion.”
A strange look appeared in Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes.
“Do you see that?”
“The environment is different from the ice palace, so the tactics developed will also be different. However, when you look at the hills in front, the river in the back, and the forests far to the left and right, it is not a waste to say that it is truly a place blessed with heaven.”
“You have a unique eye.”
Just being strong in martial arts doesn’t mean you can become the head of an organization. Mojaseon was a man who experienced bloody battles and realized how much of an impact the environment had on battles.
There is also insight as a master who has reached unprecedented heights. In many ways, he was not an ordinary person.
Yeon Ho-jeong winked at Kang Ryang.
Kang Liang led the Doryongdan and headed toward the castle gate.
After a while.
Kugugoogung!
The gate opened with a loud sound.
Although it was large when seen from a distance, the presence of the gate when seen up close was truly overwhelming. The width and height were reminiscent of the gates of the imperial palace.
So the party returned to Black Emperor Castle.
“Lord Seong.”
Mukbi and Jinyang took control.
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled bitterly and waved his hand.
“Yes, the Lord of Seong has arrived. “Did anything special happen while I was gone?”
“It was normal.”
“Good.”
“But… … .”
Mukbi asked, looking at the all-white woman standing behind Yeonhojeong.
“Maybe he is?”
“That is true. He is the owner of the North Sea Ice Palace.”
“… … !”
Mukbi was quite surprised. Although he had heard the whole series of situations through the intelligence corps, he did not really think that he would come to Heukje Castle.
Of course, I heard that Yeon Ho-jeong was coming with me, and I prepared a place to stay. Still, it was hard to believe it, and I wondered what they had talked about that brought them all the way here.
On the other hand, Jinyang’s surprise was on a different level from that of Mukbi.
‘Is this really Binggungju?!’
Mukbi also had a lot of knowledge about Kangho, but Jinyang, who had been to the martial arts world and heard the legend of Binggung since childhood, was amazed at the fact that the master of that mysterious sect was right in front of him.
Saaaaagh.
The hat ship did not show any momentum.
Nevertheless, his unique presence was remarkable. She felt like her temperature had dropped just by being here.
In particular, for Jinyang, who had learned Yeoyanggong, Mojaseon’s cold presence came as a considerable burden.
Mukbi lowered his head.
“Greetings to Lord Bingung. It is said to be the silent secret of the Black Empire.”
Jinyang also hurriedly said hello.
“This is Jinyang. “It is an honor to meet the master of the Mysterious Clan.”
Hatsun looked at the two people with strange eyes.
“You guys are amazing. They both seem to be younger than Ugongju, but they have accumulated more military power than Ugongju. “Is there so much talent on this continent?”
Even though Yeon Ho-jeong was outside the standard, the fact that there were two such young masters surprised her.
Yeon Ho-jeong said.
“You must be tired from the long journey, so rest at home today. “You’ve prepared a place for the palace lord, right?”
“of course.”
“good. “Take me with you.”
Hatsun shook her head.
“I will decide to go to my residence later.”
“Are you hungry?”
“I don’t think there’s anything for me to do here, but I’d like to meet at least one person.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes deepened.
“Can you feel it?”
“I felt it and he probably felt it too.”
A subtle tension appeared on Mo Seon’s extremely blunt face.
“amazing. I had no idea that a master with this much positive energy existed in the world. “It is truly the most positive of all positives.”
Because they are polar opposites, they cannot help but feel even more sensitive to each other.
“It’s as if I have the sun in my body. “He will want to see me too, so I will rest after meeting him.”
If the hat line came out like this, it was a good thing for Yeonhojeong.
“Let your two kidneys do what they are supposed to do. Let’s have a quick drink later tonight. Palace lord, let’s go.”
Yeon Ho-jeong took the mother and son straight to the southern end of the castle.
Heukje Castle was wide.
It was wider than the underground cave of Mukryongbu and was open to the sky, giving a great sense of openness. Although I didn’t run, I walked at a somewhat faster pace, and I was able to reach my destination near the end of the angle.
And the closer you get to your destination.
The tension on Mojasun’s face grew even darker.
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.
Hot heat leaked out from behind the huge pavilion.
Yeon Ho-jeong took her without delay and headed to the back garden of the royal palace.
Cheeeeeeeek.
As we reached the entrance to the sponsorship, frost began to settle on the ground around the hat ship. The frost instantly melted and turned into water, drenching the walls and floor.
“Cult leader. “I am Yeonhojeong.”
“Please come in.”
When the two people opened the small door leading to the sponsorship, they saw a man with his back to him.
Tall and majestic physique. Although he is wearing a loose white long sleeve top, he is still barefoot.
Her blonde hair, which had been left loose, was even more shiny than before. It was evidence that his martial arts skills were gradually returning to their original state.
thud.
After closing the door to the back office, Yeon Ho-jeong leaned back against the door and crossed her arms.
He seemed to think that his role was over. If the two people ever got into a fight, there was nothing to do but stop them, or stand guard to calm the aftermath if they couldn’t.
“… … .”
Mojaseon, who was looking at Ki Cheonwoong’s back with nervous eyes, approached him step by step.
As the distance narrows, the pressure that tightens your entire body becomes stronger.
My skin felt like it was getting hot. I had the illusion that the surface of the ice that I had accumulated over a lifetime of polishing was slowly melting away.
It was only now that he came here that Mojaseon realized. That his internal strength and martial arts skills were a level lower than that of the man in front of him.
Before the difference in realm, it was an instinct I felt as a natural enemy. If he didn’t feel much pressure from his opponent’s heat, it would mean that his advantage as a natural enemy had been reversed.
The two people had no choice but to be the strongest and weakest towards each other.
Hatsun opened her mouth.
“nice to meet. He is the owner of the North Sea Ice Palace.”
There was still no respect from her.
The man, Ki Cheon-woong, chuckled.
“Are you glad to see me?”
Just based on age, Ki Cheon-woong would be twenty years older than Mo Seon. There will certainly be an instinctive hostility towards natural enemies.
Nevertheless, Ki Cheon-woong did not show any unpleasant feelings. He didn’t know if he was self-regulating or if he really didn’t feel anything.
“I am ignorant of continental etiquette. “I hope you understand.”
“I’m not from here either, so there’s no need for you to understand.”
Gi Cheon-woong turned around.
Mojasun’s eyes widened.
“You… … ?”
The more expert you are, the more accustomed you are to feeling the other person through your energy senses rather than your five senses.
Moreover, he was an opponent with opposite energy. Mojaseon’s eyes were looking at Ki Cheonwoong’s blonde hair and physique, but her energy sense was only aware of Ki Cheonwoong’s strength.
But when I looked at his face, I realized that he was not a Jungwon man.
The appearance of a westerner. The heat reached its peak.
“Could this be a mythological religion?!”
“I am the leader of the Shinhwa cult of the time.”
Hwaaaaaaa!
A storm-like chill emanated from Mojaseon’s body.
In an instant, the entire area of Huwon was covered with white frost. It was an ice ball of an incredible level that was hard to believe even after seeing it.
Ki Cheonwoong frowned.
He had the skills to outsmart his natural enemy. He was confident that he would overwhelm them in a fight, but regardless, his cold aura was enough to get on his nerves.
“Regain your energy. “Unless you want to turn into a handful of ashes.”
“What on earth is this?”
Mojaseon’s voice was directed at Yeon Ho-jeong, not Ki Cheon-woong.
Pure anger appeared on her face.
“I trusted you. “Is this the only price you pay for that faith?”
Yeon Ho-jeong said calmly.
“You’re the one who followed me just because you liked me.”
“Don’t play with words! “He was holding hands with the Shinhwa Church, so the supposed hero of the continent was actually a bastard of the Three Religions!”
Even in his discomfort, Ki Cheon-woong was curious about Yeon Ho-jeong.
just as expected.
Tsutsutsutsu.
A dark energy stirred beneath Yeonhojeong’s feet.
Even without using the Hwangryonggi, it unleashes a lethal force beyond imagination. The death was so severe that the coldness of the hat ship caused it to flinch and contract repeatedly.
“If anything insulting me comes out of your mouth once again, Bingunggung will have to find a new owner.”
“… … !”
“I don’t know what’s going on, so I don’t want an apology either. But you’d better be careful with your words from now on. “I’m not proud, but I don’t want my life to be denied as I have spent my life tearing and killing those from the three religions.”
It was a voice that made me think that the expression “terrible” could be appropriate for sincerity.
Hatsun asked with a stern face.
“Then why is the head of the Shinhwa cult here?”
“Before you ask, relax. It’s already a cold winter day. “My ears are ringing because of the palace lord.”
“Do you mean to release your strength in a place that may be a dead place?”
“If me and the head of the Shinhwa cult truly want to kill you, no matter what you do, there is no way for you to escape this place. “Even if it weren’t for me, I think I would easily succumb to the Mythological Cult’s Duke of Yeolyang.”
That was correct.
That’s true, but it was hard to relax.
Mojaseon, who had been glaring at Yeonhojeong for a long time, slowly calmed down. Then warm air swirled around the area.
Gi Cheon-woong grumbled.
“It’s not as much as that ice cracker, but I’m surprised too, man. “If you come, please at least tell me in advance that you will come.”
“Whether you said you were coming or not, was there any change in the cult leader’s behavior?”
“I wouldn’t be surprised.”
“That’s enough.”
“Anyway, I don’t like it whenever you do this.”
“If you don’t like it, go to the Murim Alliance.”
“I can’t say anything.”
Pusssss.
Yeon Ho-jeong, who took his life, spoke in a hard voice.
“I want to hear it one more time. How Bing Palace was attacked by light blood and evil spirits, what is Bing Palace’s current condition, and what was your past history like? “Tell me honestly in front of the bonfire where Shinhwaism was once practiced.”
