novelraw Chapter 193 : Chapter 193
Chapter 193 : Chapter 193
Chapter 193. Just Enjoy It, Brat
After finishing the meeting, Jin Cheon returned home, packed his bags, and headed straight for Sichuan.
To deal with the Potala Palace, the Central Plains Imperial Family, and the Heavenly Dao Alliance, pacifying Sichuan was the urgent priority, so he did not delay any longer.
Moving quickly south, Jin Cheon’s party boarded a boat on the Yangtze River.
“What about the movements of the Qingcheng Sect?”
“They are currently in a standoff with the Emei Sect and the Sichuan Tang Clan while maintaining a thorough state of readiness.”
“The difference in power?”
“Excluding the Great Divine Physician of Immortals, it is neck and neck.”
“Only that much?”
Jin Cheon was somewhat surprised.
Although the Qingcheng Sect was enjoying its greatest golden age since its founding, he didn't think its power would be great enough to equal the combined forces of the Emei Sect and the Sichuan Tang Clan.
“Yes, my Liege. The Bat Squad’s judgment is that the Qingcheng Sect’s current power is not all that meets the eye.”
“Why is that?”
“Wouldn't there be Unorthodox Faction sects in Sichuan too? People live there too, after all.”
“I suppose so.”
Jin Cheon nodded.
The Black Dao (Unorthodox Way), commonly known as Unorthodox sects, existed everywhere.
That would be no exception even for Sichuan, where Qingcheng, Emei, and the Sichuan Tang Clan were clustered together.
Where there is Yang, there is Yin.
That would be the same anywhere under the heavens, and completely eliminating the dark side was impossible.
“Are you saying the Unorthodox sects in Sichuan are all henchmen of the Qingcheng Sect?”
“Yes, my Liege.”
Danmok Cheong nodded.
“Don’t Unorthodox sects usually receive management from massive sects like the Nine Sects One Gang or the Five Great Clans?”
“Usually, yes.”
“In Sichuan, it seems the subject of that is the Qingcheng Sect.”
“So those guys who call themselves Taoists weren't just managing them moderately, but were manipulating the Unorthodox sects from behind to take profits? To grow their power too?”
“That is correct.”
Danmok Cheong took out the documents sent by the Bat Squad and showed them to Jin Cheon.
“As a result of the investigation, the money lending firms notorious for usury in Sichuan are all linked to Unorthodox sects, and circumstances have been captured where those funds flowed into the Qingcheng Sect.”
“Anyway, their footwork is different perhaps because they are horse-faced bastards.”
Jin Cheon clicked his tongue at the Qingcheng Sect’s viciousness.
A sect belonging to the Nine Sects One Gang usually wouldn't touch the dark side much for the sake of face, but it was astounding how brazen they were.
Right now, even the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult might operate taverns as branches but never brothels, and absolutely does not engage in atrocious businesses like human trafficking, so how could those who call themselves Taoists do such things?
“So…… you mean the Qingcheng Sect’s power is much stronger than it appears?”
“Yes, my Liege. Since most of the Unorthodox sects in Sichuan are under the influence of the Qingcheng Sect, you should consider that there are easily over three thousand more unrevealed martial artists.”
“I see.”
“How about requesting support from the Cult even now?”
Danmok Cheong advised cautiously.
“Even just to protect our friendly forces…….”
“No.”
Jin Cheon shook his head.
“The Cult’s support is not needed.”
“But…….”
“What can be done with mere minnows like that?”
Jin Cheon sneered while looking at the flowing waves of the Yangtze.
“Since I alone am enough to bring down the Qingcheng Sect, there won’t be any damage to our friendly forces.”
“Haha, hahaha…….”
Danmok Cheong just laughed, feeling awkward at Jin Cheon’s confidence.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Jin Cheon.
However, in the history of the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult, the only ones who could single-handedly devastate a super-massive sect like the current Qingcheng Sect were the Heavenly Demon and the Iron-Blooded Demonic God.
Since there was no other precedent in history, Danmok Cheong couldn't dare to even guess.
“You will see and know, Captain Dan.”
Jin Cheon said that and lay down leisurely.
Sichuan.
A place that would have been no different from a Land of Death in the past.
But now, Jin Cheon heading to Sichuan was as relaxed as if he had come out for a light walk.
***
It was on a broad daylight that the Tang Clan Fort, the clan village of the Tang family, entered a state of hyper-tension.
When Dang Cheon-wi, a direct lineage of the Sichuan Tang Clan and the son of the Clan Head Dang Seong-yeong, appeared with a group of martial artists, the people were beyond shocked and were terrified to the point of wetting themselves.
Unrivaled New Demon.
The most notorious Demonic Practitioner in the world right now.
He had revealed himself along with the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult’s Fourth Young Master Yeom Bi and the Sixth Young Master Blood Qilin.
“T-That person is!”
“Aaaah!”
Those who recognized Jin Cheon’s party were startled and took starting stances.
However, no one dared to attack.
Given the opponent, they knew they wouldn't escape annihilation if they attacked rashly.
“Brother, do we really have to come unexpectedly like this without any contact?”
Dang Cheon-wi gave a bitter smile and said to Jin Cheon.
If they had sent word in advance, the Tang Clan Fort wouldn't be flustered, so he couldn't understand why they insisted on coming unannounced.
“Is there any other way when I say I’m coming.”
“Ah……?”
“I did it to mean don't do anything useless, so don't worry. As you can see, no one can touch us.”
“That is true, but…….”
In fact, cold sweat was trickling down Dang Cheon-wi’s back.
He was worried that the Tang Clan’s martial artists might act rashly against Jin Cheon.
Fortunately, such a thing did not happen.
Heavenly Poison Hand Dang Seong-yeong.
The Head of the Sichuan Tang Clan was hurriedly coming out with the elite martial artist group Poison Flower Squad, retainers, and several direct blood relatives.
“I greet the Seventh Young Master of the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult.”
Surprisingly, Dang Seong-yeong clasped his hands toward Jin Cheon first.
Seeing him readily offer a greeting even though they had an uncomfortable relationship in the past and he was much younger, it seemed the position of the Sichuan Tang Clan Head was certainly not for just anyone.
“Long time no see.”
Jin Cheon grinned and spoke.
Flinch!
Dang Cheon-wi trembled involuntarily.
It wasn't because he felt bad.
It was just that watching Jin Cheon speak down to his father, Dang Seong-yeong, made his heart nervous.
To put it bluntly, if Jin Cheon harbored a grudge over past events, wouldn't Dang Seong-yeong and the Sichuan Tang Clan be devastated?
For Dang Cheon-wi, he was just grateful that Jin Cheon was treating the Sichuan Tang Clan favorably for the sake of his face as a younger brother.
“You must have suffered coming a long way.”
“Suffering, hardly.”
“I do not know if my foolish son assisted the Seventh Young Master well.”
“You don't have to worry about that. Cheon-wi performed his role excellently.”
“Is that so?”
“Of course.”
Jin Cheon answered as if there was no need for two words.
“Thanks to this guy, Clan Head Tang cannot even imagine how much profit the Tang Clan will gain.”
“I-Is that so?”
“We will form a non-aggression pact for the future, and of course, the Tang Clan will take thirty percent of the interests held by the Qingcheng Sect.”
“S-Such a thing!”
“If you want, I can also give you some teachings. I heard you haven't restored the lost Ten Thousand Flower Rain yet; if you want, I also have the intention to solve that.”
“How could you, even the Ten Thousand Flower Rain……!”
Dang Seong-yeong was on the verge of fainting from shock at Jin Cheon’s words.
Ten Thousand Flower Rain.
The absolute technique of the Sichuan Tang Clan, the pinnacle of hidden weapon arts and a divine martial art counted among the best under the heavens.
If one were to pick the ten martial arts of the highest realm under the heavens, the Ten Thousand Flower Rain would certainly be included.
However, the Ten Thousand Flower Rain was lost even within the Sichuan Tang Clan, so it could not come out to the world again.
Since it was such a difficult martial art, even if the manual existed, there was no one to fully realize its core essence and enlightenment, so it was safe to say it was lost.
“I-Is that really true? That you can pass on the enlightenment of the Ten Thousand Flower Rain?”
“Why, does it sound like a lie?”
“That is not it! Absolutely!”
Dang Seong-yeong denied it desperately.
If only the Ten Thousand Flower Rain, which was as good as lost, could be restored, it would not be an exaggeration to say there was nothing the Sichuan Tang Clan couldn't do.
Now that they had joined hands with the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult after the Righteous Heavenly Alliance split, what couldn't they do?
Also, the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult was a group capable of passing on the enlightenment of the Ten Thousand Flower Rain.
Iron-Blooded Demonic God.
If it was the great martial artist evaluated as the Strongest of All Time beyond the World's Best, it wouldn't be impossible to realize the Ten Thousand Flower Rain.
Of course, that was Dang Seong-yeong’s misunderstanding.
‘Hehe. I’ll get to see the Ten Thousand Flower Rain manual.’
Jin Cheon smiled insidiously inside.
‘You might expect Master to show you the Ten Thousand Flower Rain, but sorry, I’m the one who’s going to see it.’
Jin Cheon saw through Dang Seong-yeong’s inner thoughts clearly.
No matter how cold-headed a human he was, he knew he would go half-blind if tempted with the restoration of the Ten Thousand Flower Rain.
Since Jin Cheon now had the ability to do so anyway, strictly speaking, it couldn't be said that he scammed Dang Seong-yeong.
“So you, treat your youngest son well.”
“……!”
“Prosperity and glory of the family are good, but is it okay to torment a kind son? Without even knowing he’s a real blessing.”
“…….”
At Jin Cheon’s sharp rebuke, Dang Seong-yeong became mute like a honey-eaten mute and couldn't say anything.
It was true that he had mistreated Dang Cheon-wi in the past, and since there was a record of subtly pressuring him when Jin Cheon was attending the Heavenly Martial Academy, he had nothing else to say.
“B-Brother.”
Startled, Dang Cheon-wi sweated profusely and grabbed Jin Cheon’s sleeve.
- Just enjoy it, brat.
Jin Cheon conveyed his intent to Dang Cheon-wi via Heart-voice.
- I’ll make it so no one in the Tang Clan can ignore or look down on you.
“……!”
- Not only the direct blood relatives but even your father, the Clan Head, will have to walk on eggshells around you. So from now on, straighten your shoulders and walk proudly.
For a moment, Dang Cheon-wi felt so reliant on Jin Cheon and felt so reassured that he almost teared up.
Thinking of the humiliation he suffered in the family after Jin Cheon’s defection, he couldn't help but feel emotional.
***
Jin Cheon walked proudly into the main manor of the Sichuan Tang Clan and strutted around the inner quarters like it was his own master bedroom, as if it were natural.
As if he had taken over the inner quarters.
Tremble……!!!
Some direct blood relatives and retainers of the Sichuan Tang Clan could not hide their anger at Jin Cheon’s behavior, but there was nothing they could do.
Since the opponent was ‘that’ Unrivaled New Demon, they knew their heads wouldn't remain attached if they got into a dispute.
Moreover, since the Clan Head Dang Seong-yeong had decided to join hands with the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult and they were in confrontation with the Qingcheng Sect, touching Jin Cheon was virtually suicidal.
Jin Cheon also knew this, so he acted slyly, provoking the Sichuan Tang Clan people as if to show off.
Knowing all too well how they had treated Dang Cheon-wi, he was taking revenge on his behalf in this way at least.
“By the way, why did you make the trip?”
While Jin Cheon was eating fruit in an arrogant posture, Dang Seong-yeong asked.
It was evident he was restless with curiosity about the reason for this sudden visit.
‘Shall I burn his insides a bit more.’
Jin Cheon briefly considered drying up Dang Seong-yeong’s blood, but he suppressed that feeling and decided to bring up the main topic.
Time was urgent now.
This wasn't the time to be leisurely toying with Dang Seong-yeong.
That was something he could do plenty of later.
“Three days later.”
Jin Cheon opened his mouth.
“I intend to exterminate the Qingcheng Sect. So prepare.”
“……!”
Dang Seong-yeong’s eyes were dyed with shock.