The fifth day after the former Lord Chun Inji woke up,
After finishing their journey to the North Sea Ice Palace, Chun Yeowun and the people of the Demonic Cult began to head back to Jianghu, despite wanting to head back right after he woke up.
It was because they had come across two problems.
The first was Chun Injis body was severely damaged and needed time to recover.
[Then, Grandfather. I will show you the Sword Force of the Sky Demon and then imbue energy into you.]
But the man refused, saying that his way was better than the cults way.
As said, Chun Inji managed to efficiently use the Reverse Health Preservation and started to move within three days.
The second problem was the demand for food.
Although the cult did suffer casualties during the battle with the dragon and the Yulin, the remaining people still needed food, and more than five hundred men were still alive.
In the process of going to the North Sea Ice Palace, the Demonic Cult had used up all their food, so they had to fill up before they could head back.
If the North Sea Ice Palace hadnt collapsed, it would have been a lot easier to replenish their food.
Master. Wont you stay a little longer?
Baekhyun, the new king of the palace, suggested that Chun Yeowun stay longer, but Yeowun, who had already done everything he could inside the palace, had no time to spare.
Chun Yeowun said it was because they had to head to Liaoning Castle right away.
Moreover, if the Demonic Cults men continued to stay on the island, it wouldnt do any good for Baekhyun, who had to unite the palace officials.
Youre talking nonsense.
Ah, no. Why would I talk nonsense? There is still a lot to learn
I taught you everything that I could teach. I have also passed down the method for the Ice Cold of Heaven. Later, Ill check and see if youve learned it properly.
Huh?
At Chun Yeowuns words, Baekhyun couldnt hide his emotions.
He liked the feeling of finally being able to enjoy his freedom after Yeowun left, but Yeowun's last words felt like a stab in his back.
To check?
Youre my first disciple. I wont ignore you that easily.
Although he only taught the Ice Cold of Heaven to Baekhyun, Baekhyun was still his disciple.
It was Chun Yeowuns smooth ploy to take the North Sea Ice Palace under his wing, and as long as Baekhyun was his disciple, there was no way he could rebel.
Five members of the Six Swordsmen (The unit under the Six Swords) will reside here, and I will periodically check if youre neglecting your training or not through them.
I will not disappoint you.
Baekhyun answered with a pale face.
Tch!
Chun Yeowun clicked his tongue internally.
While teaching Baekhyun, Chun Yeowun understood one thing about him.
Although Baekhyun lacked basic talent, he didnt have any interest in learning the family technique despite being from the royal family.
Dan Jucheon, who was now in the Demonic Cult, was also disappointed about that.
Although Baekhyun had the legitimacy and the support, if the future of the Ice Palace was considered, then Dan Jucheon was much more qualified to be the king.
Well, maybe luck does play a major role?
Baekhyun was someone who had luck on his side.
If he hadnt met Chun Inji, the former Lord of the Demonic Cult, then nothing good would have happened to him.
Lord. All the preparations are done.
Good work.
Marakim announced that they were all ready.
Chun Yeowun, who told Baekhyun to not neglect his training, got on the boat.
Hu Bong, the lieutenant, spoke to Chun Yeowun, who got on the ship and walked towards the boats head.
Lord, since we took the palace under our wing, wouldnt it be better to change the name of the North Sea? For example, Sky Demon North Branch. Kya~ wouldnt that be a kill
Tak!
Auk!
Hu Bong, who was hit on the back of his head, turned to see Hou Sanghwa, one of the Six Swords, looking at him with a sneer on her face.
Yah! Do you think my head is a drum?
It was a wail along with a warning.
Be careful about what you say. Lieutenant. Hu. Bong!
Eh.
Hu Bong, who listened to Hou Sanghwas words, decided to keep his mouth shut.
On the ship, which crossed the lake, there were new members of the Demonic Cult.
Dan Jucheon, who turned into the 3rd Great Elder, and the royals who followed him.
From the elders of the North Sea Ice Palace, Elder Seol Young-gwi and two others joined Dan Jucheon. However, Chun Yeowun didnt care about it.
[Even if three elders decided to come with me, what would happen to the North Sea Ice Palace?]
[ Understood. We will consider this as the final order from the former deputy king.]
Of course, Chun Yeowun had no intention of letting Dan Jucheon gather supporters.
Until he could trust him.
Still, in order to save Dan Jucheons face, around a hundred of his supporters were allowed to follow him.
However, there were two other people besides the ones from the Ice Palace.
[Miss. What are we supposed to do?]
It was Moyong Yuu, son of Moyong Kang, who sent the telepathic message in an anxious tone.
The person he sent it to was Jegal Sohi, the second head of the Yulin contingent, who was standing next to him.
Why were they staying in the palace instead of returning back with the Yulin troops, which left the Ice Palace three days ago?
[Dont worry too much. Lord Moyong. As long as we are being considered hostages, no one will harm us too easily.]
[ that cold-blooded person?]
Moyong Yuu shuddered.
They were being held as hostages of the Yulin while letting the rest of the contingent leave.
At first, Chun Yeowun tried to deal with those who tried to take the core of the dragon, but then he decided that clashing with the Yulin wouldnt do any good and decided to take hostages from them.
Because the Blade God Six Martial clan still has to be dealt with.
Moyong Kang was humiliated, yet he accepted it.
To save his troops.
Fortunately, Chun Yeowun said that he would decide whether to release the hostages or not after discussing it with the Great Leader of the Forces of Justice.
[Miss Jegal. I think that we should escape when the chance comes. We dont know when that cold-blooded monster will change his mind and decide to cut our arms off or kill us!]
With all that happened, Moyong Yuu was extremely scared of Chun Yeowun.
Even in their first meeting, he knew that Chun Yeowun was stronger than him, but now he was plain terrified.
[ do you think you can escape?]
Jegal Sohi responded with a question.
She understood Moyong Yuus feelings, but how could they escape from the monsters hand?
[Do not give up! Miss Jegal! Its said that even when the sky falls, there will be an opening for us to rise, but when an opportunity arises, should we at least try]
Lord Moyong,
Eik!
Even before he could complete it, someone had called for Moyong Yuu.
The one who approached him was Baekgi, one of the Six Swords, who stood with a calm face.
Moyong Yuu, who was trying to come up with plans to escape, stuttered.
Wh-what is it?
The Lord is calling for you.
Lo-Lord Chun? Wh why? I didnt do anything and stayed quiet.
Moyong Yuu looked terrified as Jegal Sohi shook her head.
Ugh, how do you plan on escaping? Lord Moyong.
There was nothing he could do against the Lord of the Demonic Cult, Chun Yeowun, but to at least plan an escape, he should be less frightened.
Youll find out when you come.
Moyong Yuu, who was called over, turned white in front of Chun Yeowun.
To him, Chun Yeowun asked.
I heard that the Moyong clan is from the Liaoning province?
It wasnt a question he thought he would be asked.
He was worried that Chun Yeowun was planning to become the hegemon of the Moyong clan.
Contrary to his concerns.
When we arrive in Liaoning, guide me to Changbai Mountain.
Huh? Chang bai mountain?
The purpose of Chun Yeowuns summon was for him to guide them.
That evening, the Demonic Castle in the Ten Thousand mountains.
Chun Yujong, who had recovered a lot, was able to move freely.
His recent routine was to receive treatment in the morning and restore his internal energy in the afternoon.
He was recovering to his original state with steady efforts.
A guest had come to visit him while he was training in the room.
It was the Right Guardian, Submeng.
Submeng, who seemed different from usual, visited him to deliver good news.
Didid they find my father?
Chun Yujong couldnt hide his surprise at the news which was delivered to him.
The man had gone missing twenty years ago, and he assumed that he was dead.
But that didnt seem to be the case.
Dont be so shocked. Lord didnt just find the former lord, but he also managed to make the North Sea Ice Palace affiliated with the cult!
What?
He asked Chun Yujong to not be surprised, but it would be weird if he wasnt.
Although Chun Yujong went through numerous wars since he gained power, he never got such results.
The North Sea Ice Palace? Ha!