◈Episode 727.
Invisible Eyes (2)
Paaaaang!
The sight of Buseon sweating and devoting himself to martial arts training was beautiful in itself.
A smile appeared on Yang Chen’s face as he watched the scene from afar.
‘It’s okay.’
The form of the single fist that was shown only once before.
It was not a martial art that could be performed equally by just following the movements. Buseon also knew this and was trying hard to catch up with the blow.
Was that effort not in vain?
Although he can’t even imitate properly yet, Buseon’s martial arts skills have improved overall.
‘It’s a skill you won’t be ashamed of no matter where you put it. Even if I establish a sect right away, I will be able to fulfill my role as a leader.’
In particular, Buseon had other advantages besides martial arts. This is the talent of scheming.
‘You can’t run an organization just by being strong. You have to have brains to back up your strength. From that perspective, Bu-seon can be said to be a truly remarkable talent.’
When Botaam was brought down, Buseon worked patiently there for three years.
The collapse of Bothaam was entirely the fault of Buseon. In other words, even Yang Cheon himself did not have the confidence to endure during that time.
Furthermore, in the rapidly unfolding succession battle, he even has the knack of accurately targeting the opponent’s weaknesses and biting them.
‘good night. not bad. But…’
Yang Cheon’s eyes deepened.
‘Scheming and management are two different things.’
The precision of persevering and sharpening the blade to destroy an organization or to exploit an opponent’s weaknesses.
Such means are also essential in organizational management. However, to put it in a bad way, such trivial wisdom could be helpful in management, but it could not be an absolute factor.
Moreover, in this harsh black island, the view of female leaders was never kind. Even if he was a Yangcheon disciple of the world, it was clear that when his shadow disappeared, he would show his teeth in various places or his eyes would light up to try to eat him.
‘I can’t help it.’
There is nothing we can do to get there. It may seem cold, but it is reality.
And if you think about it differently, there is nothing new about it. Because Black Island is originally that kind of world.
The weak are eaten and the strong step on the corpses of the weak to reach higher ground.
He was like that and so was Bu-seon. Overcoming that pressure will be the sole role of the floating ship.
‘….’
Yangcheon, who had been watching Buseon in silence, turned around.
‘still.’
Still, he is a teacher.
He didn’t have any children, but now that he is the one remaining heir, he keeps getting noticed. Perhaps even if Bu-seon had been born with greater talent, he would have felt the same way.
Yang Chen looked up at the ceiling.
“Grow up quickly. “After everything is accomplished, I will pass on a completed world.”
Yang Cheon, who was laughing, suddenly remembered someone.
‘It’s Yeonhojeong… Yeonwi.’
Yang Chen scratched his head.
“Do you think Yeongaju feels the same way as me?”
* * *
Yeonwi wiped the blood off the sword.
The same goes for Paengmugang. The hand that wiped the gently curved sword exudes composure.
Yeonwi asked.
“Did you originally use that kind of knife?”
“That could be possible.”
Pengmu Gang, who put his sword in its sheath, looked around.
The corpses of the attackers were spread out everywhere. Everyone wore a mask, and there were over fifty in number.
“I’m on my way to see Her Majesty the Empress, so I can’t bring that hideous thing with me.”
“Still, you’re amazing. Even though the weapon has changed, there is no difference in skill.”
“It’s just a difference in familiarity, but in the end, they’re all the same knife. “You probably know Yeongaju too.”
“Hehehe.”
Two people having a leisurely conversation.
Doban, looking at the two people, swallowed his saliva without anyone noticing.
‘strong.’
Chairman of the Kangho Sixth Generation.
Among the countless martial arts sects, they are the masters of one of the leading martial families.
Although they were brilliant, unknown protagonists, Doban actually did not know their skills properly. This was because most of the martial artists he had seen so far were martial and violent, and even if their skills were good, he did not think they would be effective on the battlefield.
However, the military power of the six families that I saw right in front of my nose far exceeded the imagination of the Bukcheonjang Daoban, who had a lot of experience on the battlefield.
‘It’s not a person. I thought it would be strong, but I didn’t know it would be this strong.’
Doban looked around.
‘It’s so easy to get rid of the beasts of Sejeongbeon (洗政幡).’
Sejeongbeon were professional assassins trained by successive emperors in secret.
Although they were called assassins, they were not people who did not hesitate to use any means and methods, such as using extreme stealth techniques or blending into the crowd and using poisonous needles like the assassins in the central plains.
He sneaks in thoroughly and kills the enemy with a single sword. They were assassins, warriors, and soldiers at the same time.
Since it is an organization under the control of His Majesty the Emperor, its capabilities are, needless to say, amazing. Even if only three assassins from Sejeongbeon came right away, Dobeon was not confident that he would be able to withstand them.
However, the two men were not at half an angle and eliminated fifty assassins.
Doban stuck his tongue out.
‘I was completely mistaken. We don’t know anything about Moorim. The martial arts skills of the truly powerful, not the commoners, are such that it would be difficult for any expert in the imperial palace to compete with them.’
No, the enemy itself is impossible.
Even if only ten people of that level were present, it would be difficult to reach the inner castle, but it seemed like the outer castle could be breached.
‘Such unreasonable…!’
There are degrees of martial arts. This kind of strength is against the rules.
‘It was said that in the past, the disciples of the Jongnam faction taught the masters of the imperial palace… Are you saying that the masters back then were completely different from those of today?’
At that time, Yeonwi said.
“Do you know their identities?”
“…?”
“The way you look around seems familiar.”
Doban’s eyes deepened.
“They are assassins belonging to the Sejeongban.”
“Washing number?”
“It’s a secret organization under the previous situation. “It is a professional assassination organization created to eliminate political opponents.”
Peng Wugang’s eyes changed.
“Your Majesty the Emperor sent you?”
“…I don’t know that. And that’s not important right now.”
For some reason, there is a strong feeling of being surrounded.
“The raiders are here, so we need to speed up. “Hurry and get in the carriage.”
“Let’s do that.”
So the group got back into the carriage. Doban drove the horse himself.
Zhuge Yan, who was inside the carriage, said calmly.
“It’s a test after all.”
Yeonwi nodded.
Peng Wugang sighed.
“It’s really complicated. “After hearing Lord Yeonga’s words, I couldn’t believe it…”
“This probably means that Her Majesty the Empress is taking a cautious approach.”
“That’s not what I’m saying. If the Sejeongban is an assassination agency under His Majesty the Emperor, it is right that they operate strictly under imperial decree. But the fact that Her Majesty the Empress moved them…”
Yeonwi opened her mouth.
“It can be said that some of the power that the Emperor possesses has been transferred to the Empress.”
Zhuge Zhen’s eyes deepened.
“I heard that Taegam Wooheon’s power is as strong as wildfire. However, if the power of the Empress, who has absorbed the power of the Emperor, is this much…”
“It means that the Emperor is definitely in danger.”
Peng Mu-gang closed his eyes.
As I concentrated and expanded my senses, I could even feel the movement of the horses pulling the carriage and Doban’s hand movements as he held the reins and shook them.
“…It looks like we decided to keep going.”
“hmm?”
“They told me in advance. “If you know the side roads leading to Beijing, could you guide me?”
“…!”
“The speed of the horses and the way they hold the reins and shake their hands show no hesitation.”
“Does this mean that you have decided that further testing is unnecessary?”
“I can’t help but see it that way.”
Peng Wugang frowned.
“I really don’t like it.”
It’s not that I don’t like it because I took the test.
It’s not like killing the assassins of Se Jeong-beon, who had no conflict whatsoever. They swung their swords with sincerity and then launched an onslaught as if they didn’t care if they died.
What I really didn’t like was the fact that the other side had no prior information about this side.
“At first, I thought the situation was not that good. But if you think about it again, if the situation had been that bad, you wouldn’t have even thought of reaching out to us.”
“I agree.”
“In other words, Her Majesty the Empress may be feeling inferior in strength, but she is not in the worst situation. “There is a strong feeling of turning the game around and winning the game in an instant.”
“….”
“There is absolutely no information about us. Unless you can see and hear it in person, it’s inevitable that you won’t feel it, but if your coping skills are this poor…”
Zhuge Zhenyan sighed heavily.
“Maybe the situation in the imperial palace is much worse than expected.”
“That’s right.”
Yeonwi buried her back in the chair.
“Let’s not think about anything for now and take it easy. “It seems like there isn’t much left until the imperial palace.”
“It won’t take even half a day.”
“Let’s take it easy enough. “If you worry now, nothing will change.”
“What Yeongaju said is correct.”
So the carriage ran without stopping.
The stamina of the horses leading the carriage was amazing. Although there were times when my speed slowed down, I ran towards the imperial palace without stopping for a moment, without hesitating in my steps.
And finally.
“You’ve arrived.”
Yan Wei and Peng Wujiang Zhuge Yan’s eyes brightened.
The carriage stopped, and Doban’s voice was heard outside. It was the sound of a conversation with the gatekeeper to enter the secret gate of the imperial palace.
thud!
Soon, the gate opened with a not-so-loud sound.
The carriage moved again, although it did not reach the same speed as before, but this time it ran without stopping.
“You just keep going without any restraint.”
“The imperial palace is bigger and wider than any other place. “There are many secret paths.”
“The water gate committee’s force was amazing. “It stood taller than the North Heaven.”
“There were over three hundred masters hiding around there.”
“If you pass, you can go straight in, but if you don’t pass, you can’t go through again… It’s dangerous.”
Tension began to build up inside the carriage.
No matter the situation, whether strong or weak, this is the way to meet the mistress of the empire that has ruled the continent for generations. Not only Zhuge Yan, but Yan Wei and Peng Wu-gang also could not hide their tension.
Sijin did that again.
Even after passing the outer fortress, the carriage finally stopped after driving for another half an hour.
“Get off.”
The three people who got off the carriage saw a large palace.
Peng Wugang’s eyes wavered. Although he was famous as the loser of Hebei, he had never entered the imperial palace.
“This is Her Majesty’s…?”
“Close your mouth from now on. “Until His Majesty gives orders, no comment is allowed, and hasty actions are also prohibited.”
“….”
“Disarm.”
The three people obediently left the sword and sword to the warriors.
“This is one of Her Majesty’s separate palaces, but there are numerous battles laid out for just one person. “No one knows what type of formation it is.”
Although they meant not to act rashly, the three were actually more surprised by the fact that this palace was a separate palace than by the Jinbeop.
The imperial palace is definitely different. A look of admiration that could not be hidden appeared on the faces of the three people.
“I will now enter the palace.”
Kugoogung!
The gate of the villa opened and three people entered inside, bowing their heads.
After passing through two more doors, a spectacular oxbow appeared in front of them.
Doban said quietly.
“Your Majesty the Empress. “Kangho’s associates… His Majesty…”
That was then.
“Take it in.”
At that moment, Zhuge Zhenyan flinched without realizing it. The base energy contained in the drowsy voice was enormous.
I’m sorry.
The door to the small palace opened.
Doban bowed his head.
“Drink.”
Entering the imperial palace without countless procedures.
The three people lowered their posture and entered the small palace.
