Chapter 622

Chapter 622 – The Lazy Overloads (2)

“That’s not what I mean. It’s just that something fits perfectly.”

“Fits?”

“If we reason it out logically, it’s quite simple to understand.”

“Huh?”

Jegal Munin pointed to those who had fallen on the ground.

“Because they are impossible to control.”

Wei Jeonghan tilted his head in confusion.

“It would be better if you explained it in easier-to-understand words.”

“Yes. Well…”

Jegal Munin coughed lightly before continuing.

“Baekgeom Fortress planned to make them have seizures to bring down the Central Plains. It was a move that no one expected. But to achieve that, they had to take a huge risk.”

“Risk?”

“Yes.”

Jegal Munin hardened his expression.

“Although this time it ended without conflict, if they were to attack Baekgeom Fortress during their seizures, they would be completely devastated.”

“Hmm, that’s true.”

Wei Jeonghan nodded.

Those who suffer seizures lose their reason. They would not distinguish between the Righteous Martial Alliance and Baekgeom Fortress. Naturally, they would attack everything they saw to kill.

From the perspective of Baekgeom Fortress, they could not ignore that danger.

“Do you mean they took precautions against a situation that could occur?”

“Yes. Otherwise, it wouldn’t make sense.”

“Mmm.”

Wei Jeonghan looked at those who had fallen and let out a sigh.

“Is that possible?”

“It’s not difficult. They just need to find a demonic technique that is vulnerable to the martial arts of Baekgeom Fortress, right?”

“The martial arts of Baekgeom Fortress?”

“Yes. The martial arts of Baekgeom Fortress. And that means…”

“Enough.”

Wei Jeonghan interrupted Jegal Munin.

“Don’t go any further.”

“I understand.”

Jegal Munin did not continue.

But everyone present understood what his words implied.

‘Wei Yanho’s martial arts and those of Baekgeom Fortress share the same origin.’

It was obvious.

Wei Yanho was a disciple of the Sword Emperor, and the Sword Emperor came from the Great Family of the Infinity Sword, the predecessor of Baekgeom Fortress.

The family’s Infinity Sword was redefined after the appearance of the Sword Emperor. The martial arts they practice are, in essence, his. Therefore, any benefit they gain from them also favors Wei Yanho.

‘It’s ridiculous.’

To think that Wei Yanho is now the greatest enemy of Baekgeom Fortress is absurd. But they never imagined this situation.

“Anyway, his luck is incredible.”

Jangil clicked his tongue.

It is not known whether this guy has good or bad luck. From what he goes through, he seems abandoned by the heavens, but from the results, he seems blessed.

He always falls into the worst situations, but he gets the best results from them.

‘And the most amazing thing is that it’s not because of his effort.’

If Wei Yanho heard him, he would shout about how much he has strived, but Jangil really believed it.

This case is an example.

If those guys hadn’t been vulnerable to the martial arts of Baekgeom Fortress, not even Wei Yanho could have subdued them so easily. Even if he succeeded, there would have been sacrifices, and if there weren’t, he himself would have suffered serious damage.

But fortune aligned to solve everything cleanly.

“Anyway, really.”

Jangil kicked Wei Yanho.

Wei Yanho rolled and crashed into a tree.

Seeing the scene, Jangil clicked his tongue. The world should see this.

Undoubtedly, this event will spread as a heroic act of Wei Yanho. Just thinking about it made his stomach churn.

“Great Hero Wei.”

“Hmm.”

“What do we do with them?”

Wei Jeonghan looked at those who had fallen and shrugged.

There were quite a few. They couldn’t take care of thousands of people.

“We already notified the Righteous Martial Alliance, so they will send reinforcements.”

“But it will take time.”

“The Master of Divine Abilities will have already foreseen it. The reinforcements are probably already on their way.”

“Right.”

Anyone could fail, but not the Master of Divine Abilities. He is always one step ahead. Even if Wei Yanho failed, reinforcements would be needed, and even more so if he succeeded.

“They’re coming.”

Wei Jeonghan smiled as he saw the newcomers in the distance.

‘So he did trust him.’

Without the certainty that Wei Yanho would solve everything, he would not have sent reinforcements in time. Perhaps the one who trusts Wei Yanho the most is not Wei Jeonghan, but the Master of Divine Abilities.

“Shall we go receive them?”

“Yes.”

Wei Jeonghan led the group. Jegal Munin followed him, while Jangil grumbled and pushed Wei Yanho.

Musan and Peng Dogeuk sighed and followed them.

“Namokwanseumbosal.”

“Your mantra sounds different today.”

“Today is a day that needs compassion.”

“Compassion?”

“Yes, compassion.”

Musan looked back. Many lay unconscious. That no one had risen suggested that their condition was serious.

‘There will be deaths.’

It was inevitable.

He only hoped that they would not blame Wei Yanho.

Logically, the fault lay with Baekgeom Fortress. But humans don’t act like that. They blame the weak nearby rather than the strong far away.

Although Wei Yanho is not weak…

‘He is an easy target.’

He is young and without great support. Although his future is promising, it is easier to take it out on him than to face Baekgeom Fortress.

Not everyone would allow it to come to that, but…

‘The problem is his martial arts.’

Upon regaining consciousness, some would notice the similarities between Wei Yanho’s techniques and Baekgeom Fortress.

How to handle that will be crucial.

“But there’s something I don’t understand.”

“What is it, monk?”

“If the inkstone thing was true…”

“Hmm?”

“That… Sword Emperor’s treasure or whatever it’s called?”

“Why are you mentioning that now?”

“Who created it?”

“…”

Musan opened his eyes.

Who? He had never thought about it.

“The Heavenly Demon?”

“The Heavenly Demon creating a demonic technique vulnerable to Baekgeom Fortress?”

“They could use it without being affected…”

Musan fell silent.

It didn’t make sense.

Creating a martial art that counteracts another requires knowing both. Did Baekgeom Fortress share their techniques with the Demon Cult?

‘Impossible.’

No matter how stupid they were, they knew that sooner or later they would fight against the cult. Give their techniques to the enemy?

Not even the most mediocre clans would do that.

“And there’s something else I don’t understand.”

“Tell me.”

“Since when did they prepare this?”

“…”

Peng Dogeuk shook his head.

“It’s weird. The cult and Baekgeom Fortress joined forces decades ago. They created that treasure… a technique that looks like it’s from Baekgeom Fortress but is demonic, which is also vulnerable to their arts.”

“What’s weird about that?”

“Is it something a human can do?”

Musan didn’t know how to answer.

“I mean, the Heavenly Demon is not human. He masters both righteous and demonic martial arts, manipulating them at will.”

“He is the Heavenly Demon.”

Musan responded simply.

In theory, it is impossible. But in practice, no.

The name “Heavenly Demon” turns the impossible into possible.

Just look at Baek Muhan.

Rival of the Heavenly Demon. What kind of being is he?

Wei Yanho himself, and his stories about Baek Muhan, describe him as something more than human. An immortal.

Wei Yanho, who has no rival in the righteous world, shows fear and respect when naming Baek Muhan.

According to him, Wei Yanho does not reach his level.

And the Heavenly Demon is his equal. If he exists, if he resurrected, questioning his feats is useless.

“That makes it more absurd.”

“Be clearer.”

“Would you ally with the cult if it had the Heavenly Demon?”

Musan stopped.

And he looked at Peng Dogeuk with horror.

It was a forceful argument.

“If the Heavenly Demon created that treasure, Baekgeom Fortress knew about him. They must have shared their techniques. Only a being like him could achieve it.”

“…Right.”

“But the Heavenly Demon… even with half of his power, Baekgeom Fortress could not control him. Help him conquer the Central Plains? And then what?”

“…”

“It’s a power struggle. You’ve seen what a Master of Divine Abilities can do.”

Musan knew it.

He saw it in Wei Yanho.

“To ally with the cult is impossible. No matter how deep the grudge, you would destroy the cult first. Or everyone would die.”

It was logical.

“But Baekgeom Fortress allied with them. I don’t understand it.”

“Mmm.”

“And…”

Peng Dogeuk paused.

“If the Heavenly Demon exists, why doesn’t he act? With half of his power, no one could stop him.”

“…”

“Something is missing. Something we don’t know. It seems that he exists, but when you think about it, he doesn’t. Like a… ghost! He exists and doesn’t exist.”

A chill ran through them.

Exist and not exist.

That means…

“Do you think there is a reason why he doesn’t act?”

“I don’t know. But something is certain…”

Peng Dogeuk looked at the sky.

“This is not all. Maybe it’s already… too late.”

“…Amitabha.”

Musan’s mantra, laden with doubt and fear, did not resonate with its usual clarity.