Reincarnation of the Demon - Chapter 15



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Relay

The large square in front of the Gwangsu Railway Station could accommodate six hundred people. Originally, the railway station was particularly generous and did not allow merchants to set up shop in front of it, but today, there was not a single ant in the square.

The liveliness that had once filled the square had completely disappeared. The place, which had been full of people and warm with energy even at dawn, was now extremely quiet and cold.

It wasn’t just the square that was quiet.

All the shops, taverns, and inns in Gyerimbu were closed. The market, which was usually full of people, was deserted.

It wasn’t that people disappeared. They were hiding. Because war clouds were gathering over the entire Gyerimbu.

But the only place that was empty was the square. The pavilions and other buildings surrounding the square were filled with people sticking their heads out in that direction, and even the many pavilions and trees were filled with unmanned people watching the situation.

Most of those who used martial arts alone were informants of the Guangxi sect who chose to remain bystanders. Some were not even from Guangxi.

Those who filled the hall were, of course, the people.

Anticipation, worry, excitement… along with tension, countless emotions were entangled and poured out. A bloody battle that would determine the fate of the Guangxi martial arts world. This great battle, this fight alone, was a major event that would spread beyond Guangxi to the entire Central Plains, and it was a battle that would be talked about for a hundred years in Guangxi.

I had no choice but to watch it, even though it was scary, as I was a living witness to that history. Even if someone died and screamed in front of my eyes, I had no choice but to watch it.

Because the world they lived in was like that.

The main gate of the Gwangju Railway Station was completely silent. It was no different from a square. Many people were anxious because the awkward silence of the railway station seemed to indicate its downfall.

Of course, it was they who came.

Different flags pierced the sky. Those under those flags also had different spirits and weapons, and their clothes did not match.

Compared to the heavy silence of the iron gate, they were noisy. Their presence was evident even before they arrived.

It was a mess. It seemed like they were somewhat relaxed, as if they had no idea that they would lose. It was as if the destruction of the Cheolga clan was already a done deal and the men were worried about how to divide up the property.

Some of the onlookers watching the square gritted their teeth. As the iron fence swayed, many people took advantage of the opportunity to act violently.

One of them sighed.

“Huh… He even joined the Talhonnanggeun. Well, there’s no way that guy would miss out on such a golden opportunity.”

There are three people riding horses at the very front of the group.

The main character of Daeungchangmun was Gong San-beom, the head of the Ha clan was Ha Won-seong, and lastly, the traitor Go Ji-chan.

Unlike Gong Ha-don and Ha Won-seong, Talhon Nang-geun did not have a school. However, his proud appearance was not at all intimidated by the two flags behind him.

Some glared at him with bloodshot eyes. While other sects were able to save face and act accordingly, that guy was a total idiot. Especially after he joined the Apostolic Union.

How many people have killed someone because they were drunk and in a bad mood? The one who incurred the most resentment from that group was Talhonnanggeun.

That’s why there were many people who supported Cheolga.

“I feel really good that Gong Mun-ju and Ha Ga-ju helped me like this.”

Talhonnanggeun laughed heartily. His dirty beard shook with laughter, making him look ugly, but no one frowned.

“Wouldn’t Talhonnanggeun be a strong support for Gwangseo in the future? I think that’s only natural.”

“Haha! I didn’t know that Lord Gong Moon-ju was so eloquent! If you become my branch manager, I will treat you generously.”

The communist criminal tried to raise the corners of his mouth.

‘You cheeky brat!’

The communist criminal cursed the scapegoat inwardly. At least Ha Won-seong, even though he had a bad mouth, was on par with me in terms of the level of Samhwachwijeong. However, this darn bastard was talking like that to the topic of Oehyeon-gyeong, so it only made me angry.

However, there are also things that cannot be said in reality. Despite the differences in realms, Talhonnanggeun’s martial arts skills were enough to kill several Samhwachwijeongdo, and above all, he had a strong group called Sadoyeon behind him.

‘I should have killed him earlier.’

That was all I could regret. Of course, it was a meaningless regret.

Even Talhonnanggeun was perceptive, so up until now, he had only harassed the weak and powerless, and he never even came near the territory of Daeungchangmun.

“It’s so quiet even though it’s that time…”

Ha Ga-ju, who was standing next to him, muttered. He also hated the sight of Tal-hon-nang-geun, but the enemy was Guang-seo-cheol-ga.

The time we agreed to meet was Si-shi (巳時). There was no way everyone would have gotten the date wrong, so Cheol-ga, who had not opened the front door, did not respond.

Talhonnanggeun said with a laugh.

“What’s the point of talking? I can tell at a glance that this fight will cost me my life, so I’m not coming out. You said it was a relay fight, but are you trying to fight a defensive battle?”

‘It would be nice to live so comfortably.’

This was also a thought that came only from the heart. Ha Ga-ju shook her head.

“If even the great swordsman Talhon Nanggeun had seen the spirit of Cheolhakjae back then, he wouldn’t have said such things. Why wouldn’t he come out when the rules of the fight were set? It would only make people laugh.”

“If you’re Cheolhakjae, aren’t you the son of Cheolonggeom? Are you scared of such a brat?”

It wasn’t just Ha Ga-ju who got goosebumps at those words. Not the three hundred people that are there now, but a thousand people had all retreated at that time.

Even though everyone’s eyes were filled with anger, Talhonnanggeun just laughed heartily. He had become bolder.

“Nonsense. Nonsense. You’re really overreacting.”

As Ha Ga-ju, who had suppressed his anger, nodded to his subordinate behind him, the subordinate stepped forward. He took a deep breath and shouted loudly.

“Cheol-ga, open the door quickly and stick your neck out!”

There was no one in the square who had not heard the voice filled with inner energy. Fifteen masters who had been selected in advance stepped forward. All of them were at least capable of external stamina.

Gong Ha-don, Gong San-beom, Ha Gong-son, Ha Won-seong, and Tal Hon-nang-geun. After them, there were the leaders of small factions.

“What are you doing! Are you afraid now?!”

“I didn’t know that all the Iron Houses were like these women! If you all come out naked and bow down, I’ll spare your life!”

Hahahaha-

As the iron gate remained silent, those sitting behind began to jeer loudly. The laughter and insults were open. The onlookers also became anxious and puzzled.

“What are you doing, Cheol-ga!”

“Surely… you’re not going to come out?”

When someone is about to say something that sounds like they are disappointed.

“Who is insulting our iron family!”

A huge shout from inside the gate, breaking the chain of thought. At the same time, the gate that had been quiet opened again and people poured out.

Soon, the iron gates were attacked.

“Coming out!”

When Ha Gaju reached out, the Ha clan gathered together. The other clans did the same.

“Charge!”

The one at the forefront of the iron family was, of course, the Iron Pot Sword and Iron Strategy. The spirited momentum and anger of Ogi Jo-won covered the three at the front.

“hmm.”

Talhonnanggeun swallowed his saliva for a moment, but quickly got off his horse. The others did the same.

The distance between the two camps gradually grew closer. The Iron Clans were running fiercely. Even though the plaza was wide, it wasn’t a completely barren field.

That’s why I noticed something strange quickly.

“Hmm?!”

Ha Ga-ju, who had been slowly assessing the state of the iron plank, opened her eyes wide.

It was not strange that Cheolga was rushing forward without fear of death. After all, it was a matter of the fate of his family.

But why… is everything so normal?

“I am No Jin-nok of the Seongseung Sword! Who will receive my sword!”

The very front. One of the masters of the minor sect who ran forward while avoiding the iron plan shouted proudly. He was already so excited that he did not notice anything strange in the normal iron man.

A man stood before him. He had an indifferent expression. No Jin-nok quickly raised his sword, but his eyes were wide as if they were going to pop out. This was because there was a ghost in front of him that should have died originally.

“Iron Hand Book!”

Phew! That was his will.

It was quick to notice something strange. But it was already too late.

The sword of the Iron Hand that had been used with all its might without any internal or external injuries. There was no mercy to be shown to the beast that threatened my family.

The master of the external mirror, who was astonished, had his head cut off with the same look on his face. All the warriors who followed him were intimidated and hurriedly stopped walking, but it was not the warriors of the iron gate.

They were all ghosts. Traitors who had taken the lead. Those who had already given their lives to their families.

As Cheolson Cheok, who had cut off Gosu’s neck, swung his sword once more, several warriors were cut down.

This time he shouted loudly.

“The sin of fighting on the iron fence will be repaid with one’s life!”

Kuung! It wasn’t just him who showed his activity. The three representatives who opposed the iron plan didn’t come forward. It was because they were deliberately dithering to relieve their strength and check the severity of their injuries.

But the iron fist showed off its true power as if it was mocking them.

Kwaang! The ground shook slightly as the sword moved once. At that one flash, the heads of many warriors rose into the sky. My younger brother and Jeong Pa-in, who was heartbroken by the chaos in his family, were no longer there.

Iron Chain, who had been swinging his sword silently, glared at Communist and Ha Ga-ju. His gaze was filled with anger. The two had originally been arguing with Iron Chain. He couldn’t help but be surprised.

“Were the rumors wrong? How could you be so fine!”

Talhonnanggeun shouted in surprise. The conqueror of Guangxu did not jump around in the sky, but he was still a tiger. He was originally someone who caused people to tremble in fear.

Cheoljicheok strode towards the three of them. The other warriors who had tried to stop him at first were cut down with a single sword, and the pack of lynxes also gave way to him.

“Jeez, jeez, don’t be scared! Don’t you know that if we join forces, we can definitely win!”

When the evil spirit Ha Ga-ju shouted like this, the two remaining people also came to their senses, saying, “What the heck?”

Indeed, it was. Although the ironclad strategy was indeed strong, it was not a complete defeat. It was not impossible for three people to win together, even if they could not do it alone.

Ha Ga-ju drew his sword, and the communist criminal raised his spear. Tal-hon-nang-geun also released his chain axe from his body.

Then Ha Ga-ju gave another nod. Another subordinate took something out of his bosom, and it was Jeon Seo-gu.

The battlefield gradually took shape.

Since most of the fierce battles between masters were one-on-one life-or-death battles, there were no low-level warriors around them. Or at least, that was what they should have been.

The ones who collided were Cheolhakjae and Ha Gongson as well. Swords clashed. However, Ha Gongson was pushed back in terms of both ground and strength, so he almost lost his sword after one collision.

But the one who was angry was Cheolhakjae, and the one who was proud was Ha Gongson.

Philosopher Jae shouted in anger.

“You cowards! You broke your promise!”

That was indeed the case. The first start. Even though Cheolson-Cheok started by cutting down one of the masters of the outer court, and even though Cheolji-Cheok was now moving towards the three masters who had not moved yet, the remaining masters of the iron house were all fighting on an almost equal footing with one of them.

By reducing the number like that, it is fortunate that there is no expert left to slaughter the unmanned Iron Man.

It was a completely different battlefield from the one they had planned to bring with them, only fifteen. Even at first glance, Cheolga was already outnumbered.

That meant there weren’t three hundred people in the first place.

Ha Gong-son smiled faintly.

“In the end, what matters in the martial arts world is strength! You should be thankful that I didn’t kill you back then!”

“You…!”

Whoosh! A spear stabbed Cheolhakjae’s side fiercely. Cheolhakjae had to throw away the spear, giving up his advantageous position.

The one who came out with a smirk was, as expected, Gong Ha-don of Daeungchangmun. His window was already covered in blood, as if he had killed several people.

Philosopher Jae was shaking with fear.

“It’s disgusting that I once drank with you guys! A joint attack! Are you truly shameless?”

“Shut up. How can such a shame be acceptable when the treasure mountain of Guangxi is right before your eyes?”

Gong Ha-don swung his spear around in an exaggerated manner and spat.

“Chulhakjae, I have a proposition for you, considering our old friendship. That beggar from back then. Bring out the bastard who humiliated me at the bar. If you just hand him over, I will spare your life.”

Gong Ha-don continued speaking, breathing life into his words.

“Just thinking about the shame he gave me makes me lose sleep at night. I will definitely tear all his limbs apart and make him live like a dog! He must still be hiding in that house like a rat! Come out!”

From afar, the communist criminal looked proudly at my son.

He turned his head and sneered at the enemy before him.

“Iron plan. Today you will lose your son, your life, and your entire family.”

Cheoljicheok also looked back at his son’s situation. The two men who were on equal footing with his son were joining forces. There was no way Cheolhakjae would be safe.

Moreover, the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense – which was only natural. It seemed as if the numerous sects of Guangxi had gathered together to eliminate one family.

That’s why the communist thought of the confusion of the iron plan –

Rather, the iron fist laughed. The one who was embarrassed was the communist criminal.

“I’ll give you back what I said.”

As soon as those words were finished, a new figure jumped out from the group of iron fences near the philosophy pavilion.

The afterimage was so blurry that it was too fast. The eyes of Gong Sanbeom, who was a master of Samhwachwijeong, stood out wide.

“Ha-don!”

He shouted, but it was already too late. Gong Ha-don turned his head at the sound. He was startled by the energy he felt only after he was right behind him, and tried to swing his spear, but-

“I came here.”

A familiar whisper came to his ear. At the same time, two blurry hands covered his vision, and the screen went dark.

Uduk-

As the darkness ended and light appeared, the world seemed askew.

“Son!!!!!!!”

The scream of a surprised communist. Talhon Nanggeun hurriedly swung his chain axe at Cheoljichaek, but Cheoljichaek simply struck the axe away with his sword.

Cheoljicheok said while looking at Talhonnanggeun.

“Your opponent is not me.”

At those words, for some unknown reason, Talhon Nanggeun reflexively looked at the spot where Gong Hadon had died.

A new image of Gong Ha-don, whose neck was broken and collapsed. The man standing above him was looking straight at him.

Yongwoon smiled and waved at him.

“You destroyed my family line?”