<Chapter 460. He Comes. The Murim Alliance Leader Comes.>
The two people walking the night of Cheonhwa Library were well-matched.
Many people watched that sight.
It’s like a painting.
It’s art.
The swordsmen and the sword saints shared messages happily.
The Grand Duke thought he matched well with Hyun Shinnyeo, but realizing that the Grand Duke was Hu Gong, the expression “well-matched” felt insufficient.
Indeed, it was a picturesque sight.
The pines in Cheonhwa Library also looked on, captivated.
Many reputable scholars who visited the Cheonhwa Library and renowned masters of the martial world were busy exchanging messages with each other.
It was the same with Pungje and Dangmyeong.
Myeonga, all the good days are gone.
Yes, all the good days are gone.
Dangmyeong added, with a slightly whiny expression, “The number of people I have to use honorifics with has increased.”
From today, Hyun Shinnyeo is the sister-in-law.
I wonder about the child that will be born between the Grand Duke and Hyun Shinnyeo.
We have to decide on a prenatal name first.
Huhuhu.
Are you laughing?
It’s a prenatal name.
It overlaps with Dododo.
No, it’s perfect.
Huhuhu!
Are you laughing?
It’s a prenatal name.
And from somewhere, the sound of leaping could be heard.
“I’m so happy! I’m so happy!”
Even though Songhwa tried to lower her voice, it was still heard, and Yoon and Bumong scolded her.
“Songhwa, be quiet. Everyone can hear.”
“And stop jumping around. What are you going to do if the sister-in-law looks this way?”
“You two really don’t know anything.”
“What do you mean?”
“Don’t you think Hyun Shinnyeo can’t hear any noise now?”
“Of course.”
Why are they saying she can’t hear?
She would be able to hear even an ant moving.
Yoon and Bumong grumbled inwardly.
But it was as Songhwa said.
Hyun couldn’t hear any noise.
Because the sound of her heartbeat was too loud. Because the touch of the hand she was holding was too intense.
She couldn’t hear, being swallowed by all senses.
The number of guests who came to Cheonhwa Library only increased.
The space to greet the reputable scholars from the well-known factions and selected leaders was lacking, and even among them, more selections had to be made.
Therefore, there were many people who couldn’t even step into Cheonhwa Library. Thanks to this, all the guest rooms within seven hundred chapters near Cheonhwa Library were occupied.
I came all this way for this!
This is too much!
It was worth having such complaints.
However, no one uttered words of complaint.
They hadn’t expected it from the beginning.
Just being nearby was enough.
They thought it was worth coming here just to be able to look up at the mountain where Cheonhwa Library is located from afar.
‘Anyway.’
Yum Baekdo, the head of Gwiunjong, felt the same.
He arrived here in the company of Gwandam and Baekwicheon, having decided to have such a mindset even before arriving.
Stay nearby for a few days and then leave.
He thought that would be sufficient.
Would it be reasonable to ask to be greeted?
He planned to stay quietly nearby, convey his gratitude with his gaze, and then return.
The Grand Duke of Cheonhwa Library is too great.
One cannot approach closely.
“The one who saved the Ghost Cloud Bell, which was about to be scattered as a handful of dust by the master of negative energy of the Spirit’s Shadow Department. The one who retrieved the Ghost Cloud Bell from the hands of the Ghost Emperor who tried to cover the world with darkness and ghostly energy.
Thank you. Thank you.
While looking out the window of his room at a distant mountain, Yeom Baek expressed his gratitude.
Did nature hear his feelings?
A gust of night wind blew in.
It felt like a response.
His hair fluttered in the wind, then settled down.
“Brother Yeom, it’s been a while.”
“Huh?”
An unexpected voice. The voice came from behind.
Inside the room.
Startled, Yeom Baek turned around.
“Ah…”
He stood there, stunned, mouth agape.
Though he was alone, Cheonhwaseogo’s Crown Prince stood before him.
It seemed the gust of wind that had just blown in was the Crown Prince.
How could this be? Yeom Baek couldn’t understand.
He also couldn’t understand why the Crown Prince had come to see him.
The Crown Prince, who mingled with the demon sect leader, Pungje, and Amhyangya.
A rumor circulates that the rejuvenated Pungje and Amhyangya decided to address him as “brother” out of gratitude.
Why would such a Crown Prince…
“Hmm. The Ghost Cloud Bell sure requires a lot of attention.”
“Didn’t you have trouble finding it?”
“Well… About that…”
“Were there only two people traveling with Brother Yeom?”
The Crown Prince looked toward the door.
“Both of you should join us.”
At his words, the door to the room slowly opened.
Gwandam and Baekwicheon, alerted by the conversation, were outside the door.
Cheonhwaseogo was silent.
But only on the surface.
“There were more silent words than ever, and they were loud.
Sasuk, how long do you plan to stick around at Cheonhwaseogo?
Elder Nung Ryang of Hwasan grumbled at Geomseon.
Nung Ryang said the same to Jang Moon-in.
Brother Jang Moon, am I wrong?
Hehe, you’re right. I have always had the same intention.
Jang Moon-in of Hwasan replied, then looked at Sasuk.
Sasuk, please make a decision soon.
Geomseon furrowed his brow.
You guys are the problem. Tsk tsk, how can the ones serving the path be so impatient?
We are impatient? Isn’t it Sasuk?
Nung Ryang retorted.
Nung Ryang, has it been a while since you got beaten?
Sasuk is like a tranquil lake.
Haha, talking about being like a lake.
Similar conversations were happening on the Shaman’s side too.
The sword master of the Shaman faction was also being urged by the others.
Sasuk, please step forward.
That… The Crown Prince… The Crown Prince…
Have you already talked to him? Didn’t the Crown Prince not want to become the Murim Alliance leader?
That…
The Crown Prince was already the Murim Alliance leader.
Being the Crown Prince and all.
Sword Master barely held back the words that were coming up to his throat.
‘Ah… I’m dying to say it.’
How did Pungje and Amhyangya endure this?
Such conversations were also taking place in Shaolin, Jongnam, and among the prestigious families.
The Crown Prince of Cheonhwaseogo must become the Murim Alliance leader.
Age no longer mattered.
The Crown Prince was rightfully the best under heaven.
The leader of the evil cult, Pungje, protected him, and isn’t he the one who received full trust from Amhyangya, who freely deals with anyone?
Yeombak, what do you think?
Yeombak of Gwiwoonjong, who set foot in Cheonhwaseogo, was abruptly asked that question.
The person asking was the chief among the top ten martial arts guests in the world, Chiljeolseonsaeng (the teacher of seven cuts).
There was no hesitation in Yeombak’s answer.
I think the Crown Prince should become the Murim Alliance leader.
What?
What are you asking about?
Your statement.
Speaking like a gentle lamb?
Yeombak furrowed his brows and bit his lip.
But that was only for a moment; soon he smiled.
He had been through the ghostly night.
He also heard the story that the Crown Prince had lost his memory and wandered.
That Crown Prince even came to find him personally.
So…
What’s wrong with being a gentle lamb?
The Crown Prince sat surrounded by his companions.
They were the ones who had confronted the haunting department together, and they were the ones who knew the true identity of the Crown Prince.
“Crown Prince, everyone’s intention is the same, please become the Murim Alliance leader.”
“Bukhaebinggung (North Sea Ice Palace) feels the same way.”
Geumjon and Hyeoneumsinnyeo said.
Geomseon followed up.
“Crown Prince, I asked a few people. What about me, Geomseon, becoming the Murim Alliance leader? Everyone narrowed their eyes. They rolled their eyes! Just like mean fellows. What do they see me as!”
Everyone laughed at that.
But the Crown Prince shook his head as if he was displeased.
“Again?”
“Then who else is there?”
“Pungje.”
Pungje, who had been indifferent all the while, burst into laughter.
“Hey, Crown Prince! Not funny at all.”
“Hmm, you audacious guy.”
“So what about you, Tangmyeong?”
“I can’t hear what you’re saying at all.”
“Kheueum.”
The jokes went up to here.
“Well, nothing can be done.”
The Crown Prince accepted it.
In fact, whether he accepted or not was meaningless.
Everyone thought so.
Because there was never a time when he was not the Crown Prince.
Even when he was the Grand Prince at the Cheonhwaseogo, he was no different from being the Murim Alliance leader the entire time.
The conversation continued for a little longer.
It went comfortably.
But no one beyond this place could hear this conversation.
A month later.
In the martial arts world of Namseo, influential people gathered.
It was a crowd like a sea of clouds.
The Murim Alliance was so filled that there was hardly any room to step a foot in.
All the renowned masters in the Jianghu (martial arts world) gathered.
Even the masters who were in hiding showed their faces.
It also became an opportunity to meet those who had only been heard of by name.
“Is that Namgungse the sect leader over there?”
“Haha, it must be a nameless henchman. I’m so glad to meet and see you. Hahahaha!”
Looking at someone who didn’t look like a henchman at all, Namgung Hak was dumbfounded. Leaving such Namgung Hak behind, Chan Salmah, a splendid assassin of the evil cult, infiltrated into the smiling crowd.
“Mok Ryeongja, to meet here.”
“Sung Suk Nogwae, you were alive indeed.”
“It seems like you’re somewhat regretful…”
“Haha, why would that be.”
Soyopa Jangmunin Mok Ryeongja exchanged greetings with Sung Suk Nogwae.
Next to Mok Ryeongja was Hwa Ryeongja, and next to Sung Suk Nogwae was Ho Yeolja.
“Gang Yu, I can’t believe this spectacle.”
“Right… Right.”
Dong Jeong Yong Wang, who covered his face with a juklip (bamboo hat), spoke while looking towards the platform with Geum Chwigaek, who appeared wearing a similar deep-hooded garment.
“Make sure not to get caught by the Crown Prince.”
“What are you talking about? I’m already caught.”
“Is, is that so?”
Dong Jeong Yong Wang stumbled.
He had heard from Gang Yu that if he was noticed again, the Crown Prince had said he would kill him.
“He gave a message. He said, ‘You’ve come well’.”
“Uh… I almost had a heart drop.”
On the other side, there was Cheon Jam Nogwae.
He was also from a distant place.
Cheon Jam Yuk Do, the disciple, was there with him.
“How are you guys? Are you okay?”
“Of course.”
Tae Dae responded.
The Grand Prince of Cheonhwaseogo they first encountered at the Yakwangmun.
Back then, they couldn’t understand the Grand Prince’s anger, but now it wasn’t the case. The Grand Prince was someone they could rightfully be wary of. The Grand Prince was already an adult at that time.
“Ding ding ding!”
Tae Mi pointed to the front while making a “ding ding” noise.
Next to him, So Cheon Gae and Eun Ang Gae joined in, shouting together.
“Wowaa, ding ding ding ding ding!”
“Ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!”
Towards the podium, the leader of Cheon Gong Dan revealed himself.
Following him was Yoro Seonin, and the Cheonha Ship Gak of the alliance followed as if escorting him.
A massive cheer resonated in the Murim Alliance.
“The Grand Prince of Cheonhwaseogo!”
“The Murim Alliance leader succeeding the Crown Prince!”
“The Gudae Munpa pays their respects to the Murim Alliance leader!”
“The Ship Dae Sega pays their respects to the Murim Alliance leader!”
“The Gaebang pays their respects to the Murim Alliance leader!”
It continued on and on.
Seemingly endless cheers shook the heaven and earth.
Several months later.
“Hmm, the culinary skills here are astonishing.”
The Crown Prince stopped by a small restaurant.
He was with Cheon Gong Dan.
“Brother, we will call the chef for you.”
Mu San Ssang Woong stood up.
The Crown Prince nodded in agreement.
Soon, the chef was called out.
The chef was a young lady, and as soon as she confirmed the direction of the Crown Prince, she ran towards him with a bright smile.
“Grand Prince… Ah, no, Alliance leader!”
Looking at her, the Crown Prince showed a surprised expression.
“Yeon So Jeo?”
“Ha ha ha ha ha ha!”
Yeongyo Gyo of Dan Hon Gak laughed holding his stomach.
Now they know.
The Grand Prince of Cheonhwaseogo was an expert at pretending not to know.
And now he’s the Murim Alliance leader.
There were times they met, times they asked questions, and times they gave answers.
When asked by the Grand Prince what he wanted to do in life, he had said that if he came to live a normal life, he wanted to become a steward.
He remembered it.
He didn’t forget and came to find him.
Always a detailed person.
“Yeon So Jeo, if I knew you had such skills, I would have invited you to be the steward at the Murim Alliance.”
“Hmm… I’ll think about it.”
Yeongyo Gyo briefly showed a playful expression,
Then became serious.
He respectfully brought his hands together and bowed his head.
“Thank you.”
At that moment, Cheon Gong Dan abruptly stood up as if triggered.
“We are also thankful!”
“Uh, thank youuuuuuu!”
“Adding one more thank you here too!”
Thanks to that, Yeongyo Gyo recovered his smile.
‘Cheon Gong Dan is… like this feeling.’
[We’ve arrived!]
Sakgwanjo, carrying gold threads, was heading towards Cheonhwaseogo.
The master sometimes stayed at the Murim Alliance and sometimes at Cheonhwaseogo.
And he was currently at Cheonhwaseogo.
Therefore, conveying news between the Murim Alliance and Cheonhwaseogo always fell to Sakgwanjo’s responsibility.
[Miss!]
And for some reason, Jegal Hye was often at Cheonhwaseogo, and since he was visible now, Sakgwanjo descended.
“What brings you here?”
“A letter has come for the master.”
Jegal Hye received the letter.
On the outer surface, two characters were visible, presumably representing the sender.
[Im Yoo.]
Jegal Hye headed straight to the chief.
“Leader, I have something to tell you.”
“Not now, I am busy.”
Despite the response, Jegal Hye opened the door and entered.
Hyun Ee Shin Nyeo was there with him.
“Come in.”
He wasn’t busy at all.
They were just sharing some tea.
“Yes.”
Jegal Hye greeted Hyun Ee Shin Nyeo as well.
And he greeted another person too.
“Hello. I see you for the second time today.”
It was directed towards Hyun Ee Shin Nyeo’s belly.
What was the fetus’s name?
He knew the name that the chief and the consort called it, but Jegal Hye did not have the courage to call it that.
Hu Gong received the letter.
The sender,
He immediately recalled who it was.
“Chief, who could it be?”
Jegal Hye asked.
Hyun Ee was curious too.
A smile formed at the corner of Hu Gong’s mouth.
“A person I have to meet. A person I promised to visit.”
Hu Gong pulled out a brush pen and wrote several letters.
He attached each letter to geomryeong and beonkwaechin.
A moment later,
Karurururururururulung!
The messengers with the letters attached sped off, casting a purple light.
At one point, they split up.
Geomryeong headed north, Beon to the west, and Kwaek in different directions.
Thus, each arrived at their respective destinations.
In the hands of Magyo Pungje, under the control of Sachon Dangga Dangmyeong.
To Geomseon and Geomjon as well.
Let’s go together.
Let’s go together.
The contents were the same.
Several ships were advancing across the southern sea.
Heading towards a place called Yuryeonggok.
In Haenam-do.
Im Yoo was one of the children in Yuryeonggok.
A child he met when putting the soul to sleep.
The content of the letter expressed a wish to meet at least once.
But the promise came first.
As Hu Gong had promised to visit Haenam-do sometime, he was on his way to keep that promise.
[Karurururururururu. Going to Yuryeonggok!]
[Geuuk, Geuuk!]
Saekgwanjo and Geumseom shouted while flying over the ship.
The Cheongongdan was noisy too.
“Cheongongdan is heading out! Cheongongdan is heading out!”
“Are there no pirates?”
“Right. It’s somewhat disappointing.”
Cheongongdan was voicing complaints and grievances, arguing that pirates should naturally appear at sea.
“Why is it quiet when I am here! Pirates, where are you?”
Myeobingbing, who was accompanying Cheongongdan on this trip, raised his voice.
Pungje and Dangmyeong were indifferently watching the endless sea spread out before them from the bow of the ship.
Hu Gong was there too.
They appeared as three young men.
‘Come to think of it…’
While moving across the sea, Hu Gong thought about reincarnation.
There are fortunate aspects to being reincarnated.
As ‘Hu Gong’, he couldn’t meet Yuryeonggok.
It is definitely… not easy.
It is fortunate to be the grandmaster of Cheonhwaseogo.
The island began to come into view.
They began to hear it too.
The laughter of birds. The laughter of toads.
‘He is coming. He is coming.’
In the past, the children of Yuryeonggok watched the approaching ship with eyes filled with excitement.
He is coming. He is coming.
The leader of the Murim Alliance is coming.
The leader of the Murim Alliance, who shook off the deafness and saved Yuryeonggok from the hands of Guiwang, is coming.
‘If it had been Hu Gong, it would have been better.’
‘Right. If it was Hu Gong, it would have been better.’
While waiting,
Such words were exchanged.
[Main Story: The End]
[Tl note: these two chapters are for those who wanted to see the ending. The novel will continue from chapter 4]