Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 92



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Beast King Jin Jung-ak was slowly walking out of the giant gate. Episode 92

Hubei Province. Martial Arts Alliance.

Patrol leader Gwak Sang opened the door to the Mengjujeon and shouted.

“Your Majesty, the Blood Cult has started a war with the Southern Manchu Palace.”

“What, what did you say?”

The last news was that the Blood Cult that had been crouching on Mount Giryeon was making unusual movements.

He even sent an order to the Gansu branch of the Murim Alliance to keep a close watch on them.

“What happened to the Gansu branch?”

“That, that’s when ten Blood Demons appeared in the Gansu region. While I was distracted by them, I took advantage of the gap… … .”

Gansu Province has no sect that can be called a sect.

In such a place, the only people who can deal with the Blood Demons are those belonging to the Murim Alliance branch.

What’s more, there are not one or two, but as many as ten.

Since one Blood Demon requires three members, it must have been a very nerve-racking situation for the Gansu branch as well.

“So, how is the war going? Did the Blood Cult Leader move in as well? No, how many Blood Demons have stepped on the South Man before that?”

Thirty years ago, in the war against the Blood Cult, the number of Blood Demons they fielded was ten thousand.

A truly enormous number.

To deal with those ten thousand people, all the warriors of the Jeong and Sapa factions joined forces.

So the place they were eventually kicked out was Gansu Qilian Mountain.

“It has been confirmed that the entire Blood Cult has moved. It is not exact, but the number of Blood Demons is estimated to be around fifteen thousand… … .”

“What? Fifteen thousand? No, how is it that in thirty years, we have created more Blood Demons than before?”

“Until then… … . I have heard that there are quite a few of them, including the Bloodthirsty Mine.”

Clang.

The teacup he was holding shattered into pieces as he could not withstand the force.

‘Ha. I should have pulled it out by the roots back then.’

At that time, many blood demons were beheaded, but in the end, the body of the blood cult leader was never found.

I wanted to pursue and root out the remnants of the Blood Cult who had hidden in Mt. Giryeon until the end, but no one came forward.

The Twelve Apostles who had temporarily joined hands also turned their backs, and it was not easy to search Mt. Giryeon, where even the formation was at stake, with only the power of the Murim Alliance.

‘The Murim Alliance should have found the Blood Cult Leader on its own… … .’

“But why did you head to Nanman instead of the Central Plains?”

If the entire sect has moved, it would be correct to assume that they have left to find a new nest.

It’s not the Central Plains, but it’s a place you can head to the Central Plains at any time.

A place with vast lands and numerous savages to sacrifice.

“The Gyerim Mountain must have been narrow. So they would have needed a wider and freer place… … . They would probably try to gather more strength there. In the end, their final destination would be the Central Plains.”

Maybe there were other forces that incited them.

Since they are the ones who extended their reach to the Demonic Cult, it wouldn’t be strange to say that it was Eunrim who moved the Blood Cult.

Those who seek chaos and those who seek to exploit that chaos.

Aren’t our desires just aligned?

“What should we do? The nine swords of the Murim Alliance can head to Namman right now.”

Nine swords would be a little less than three thousand people.

It may not be enough to deal with ten thousand Blood Demons, but it will be a great help to the Beast Palace, which is being pushed back unilaterally.

but…….

“hmm…….”

The leader’s thoughts grew longer.

The number of unmanned personnel in the Beast Palace would only be a few thousand.

That would be if all the armies scattered throughout the entire southern region joined forces.

Since these young ones moved secretly while avoiding the gaze of the Murim Alliance, it is unlikely that the Beast Palace noticed them in advance and responded.

If that’s the case, then it means that we’re dealing with that many Blood Demons with much less power than we thought.

If so, the war might already be over.

An overwhelming victory for the Blood Cult.

“The war is probably over. And there will be no threat to the Central Plains for the time being. It will take quite some time to establish a foothold in the Nanman and increase the number of Blood Demons.”

“Then the Beast Palace is… … .”

“ha…….”

I hate to admit it, but now is the time to be cool-headed.

Before he was a mere mortal, he was the leader of the Murim Alliance.

One decision of your own could put the entire party at risk.

‘It is impossible for the Beast Palace alone to stop the Blood Cult that the entire Central Plains had to gather their strength to drive out. Perhaps the Beast Palace had already been taken away and they had scattered.

At that moment, Dam-myeong’s face came to mind.

‘I wonder if he survived? Well, he’s not the type of guy who’d die easily.’

He’s the one who has to move a bigger wheel while he’s still alive.

The wheel that will decide the fate of the whole world.

“The sword of the blind will not move. Instead, send the Hyeonwol-dae to Yunnan. Zhuge So-hye will also go with it.”

If he survives, he will head to the Central Plains.

To gain the strength to find the Beast Palace again.

Because he is the one who will ascend to the throne of the Beast King.

“Waiting for that damn guy in Yunnan!”

* * *

Beast Palace.

The Beast King Jin Jung-ak walked slowly.

Tears welled up in my uncle’s eyes.

He is the caretaker who came to take his place as he was old and sick.

Right now, we are facing an enemy that we absolutely cannot stop.

How could one not be moved when the Beast King appears in such a desperate situation?

But the Beast King’s gaze was not directed at us, but rather somewhere far away.

A plain filled with blood demons.

“Hmm… … . There are a lot.”

My uncle quickly knelt down and opened his mouth.

“The situation is not good. But I will cut off the head of the Blood Cult Leader and end this war!”

There was red blood on the Beast King’s fist.

It must be the blood of the blood demon that infiltrated the palace.

He is the Beast King who lay down and waited for the day to die.

He stood up to drive out the men who had invaded his land.

Maybe the last spark.

Now they have finally turned their attention towards us.

Warriors of the Beast Palace covered in blood all over their bodies.

“I will open the way. The Iron Troops will be with me.”

“I follow the orders of the Beast King.”

My uncle, the owner of the Cheolwoongdan, answered while kneeling.

“The warriors of Paldong, led by Namcheondamdong, follow me. Cut off the heads of all the blood demons that follow me.”

“yes.”

All of the brothers in the Paldong clan, including Father, answered in one voice.

“And finally, the leader of the Geoungdan!”

“yes.”

The giant bear-like figure knelt before the Beast King.

“Geoungdan abandons the city gate.”

“Yes! Yes?”

The Geoungdan is responsible for blocking the gates of the Beast Palace.

Their sole purpose and reason for existence.

A fate where, even if you die, you must fall in front of the castle gate and become a stumbling block to the enemies’ steps.

But tell them to abandon the gate.

“You can’t protect the Beast Palace by blocking the gate! What you really need to protect is not the gate, but people!”

“Warriors of the Geoungdan, we follow the orders of the Beast King. If you tell us who we must protect, we will protect them with our lives.”

The Beast King’s gaze turned to me.

And his wrinkled finger pointed at me.

“The guy you have to protect is that guy.”

Hmm? What are you talking about all of a sudden?

Why are you suddenly protecting me?

If you want to protect, you have to protect the Beast King.

“Send that guy alive to where the Blood Lord is. It’s the only way to end this war.”

“yes!”

The bear-like warriors answered simultaneously.

Am I the only way to end this war?

He approached me while I was at a loss for words.

King of this land.

I knelt before the Beast King, Jin Jung-ak.

“I saw you a little while ago.”

His voice was comfortable.

It’s as if the enemies in front of me don’t exist right now.

“It was the fire I had dreamed of my whole life. A huge flame that seemed to reach the end of the sky. I could never reach it… … .”

“that…….”

What should I say?

I couldn’t say that I had obtained the true power of the Red Dragon that you couldn’t reach.

His hand touched my shoulder, leaving me speechless.

“Once this war is over, a new era will begin. At that time, you, Dam-myeong… … .”

Everyone’s eyes turned to the Beast King’s mouth.

The moment when this land’s new destiny begins.

At that moment, the Heavenly Pearl leaped forward and knelt before the Beast King.

“Father… no, Beast King. Oh, you are still alive? Now is not the time to talk about what’s next for the Beast Palace. Please lead us and end this war.”

The Beast King looked at the appearance of the Heavenly Wave Lord bowing his head in front of him for a long time.

Dongju, who leads Changcheonjindong, one of the eight groups.

And his only son, Jin Cheol-seung.

“… … Yes. You are right. It is too early to talk about what will happen after the war ends. First, we need to drive out the enemies.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“So now, stand up. Isn’t it time to fight as a warrior of the Beast Palace?”

Jin Cheol-seung, the master of Changcheonjindongju, stood up from his seat with a satisfied expression.

In the Beast Palace, the Beast King’s orders are absolute.

If he’s nominated me to be the next Beast King, that’s the end of it.

There can be no other disagreement.

He would be satisfied with just delaying the Beast King’s decision.

Because I don’t know who will survive after the war ends.

“You come forward too.”

Yeongpung Modongju Mo Baek-gwan stepped forward, hesitating, and stood next to Jin Cheol-seung.

“The Iron Dragon Clan leader must have summoned the Paldong, but both families were late.”

“Ah. That, that’s because I ran into the Blood Demons on the way to the palace. They were attacking the villagers, so I couldn’t just pass by… … .”

“That could be true. If Pal-dong was supposed to protect Nam-man, then of course he should have done so.”

Jin Cheol-seung and Mo Baek-gwan’s stiff expressions relaxed a little.

“What a relief. There are still two families that are still fully operational.”

It wasn’t just two families that arrived late at the palace.

But the warriors of other clans were covered in wounds.

His whole body was stained with the blood of his enemies.

“What, what do you mean… … .”

“Shouldn’t someone be the one to risk their life and take the lead? I think Changcheonjindong and Yeongpungmodong can do that.”

“Ah, no… … .”

The Beast King gave a firm order to the two who were hesitating at the unexpected order.

“This is the Beast King’s order! The two of you, Jin Cheol-seung of the Heavenly Heavenly Jindongju and Mo Baek-gwan of the Youngpung Modongju, stand at the front of the line. And you will sacrifice your lives to open the way for the true warriors of the Beast Palace! The moment you leave, I will personally cut off both of your heads!”

Perhaps a glorious position where one can die a heroic death as a warrior of the Beast Palace.

But it didn’t seem to mean that to the parties involved.

The faces of both men were frozen like ice.

* * *

A battlefield unfolds before our eyes.

Now there is only one outcome.

Either kill the Blood Cult leader and die, or just die.

There is no other choice.

The Beast King Jinjungak stood before the warriors.

The old and sick king I had seen that day was no longer here.

There is only one true king of this land who will burn the last flame.

He shouted.

“I am the Beast King Jin Jung-ak!”

A huge echo that is hard to believe is the voice of the Beast King who was waiting for his day of death.

Hot tears welled up in the warriors’ eyes.

To hear the Beast King’s voice echoing through the battlefield again.

To be able to swing my sword by his side once again.

“Then who are you!”

Who we are.

A warrior of the Beast Palace who must protect this land.

Kwaaaaah!

All the warriors raised their weapons high in the sky and cried out.

Like a wounded beast.

“Cut out their hearts and spill their blood on this land! Flay them alive and eat them! Don’t let a single one of them live! And… … protect this land with your life!”

The Beast King’s strict command.

Maybe it will be the last.

My heart ached.

A chill ran down my spine as I held the sword in my hand.

Phew phew.

The sound of the horn that had stopped rang out again.

Now is our time.

The Beast King walked towards the enemies waiting for us ahead.

Hurrr.

Sparks burst out from his tightly clenched fist.