Chapter 55 : Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure

The Yangtze River.

It was a landmark that divided the Central Plains Murim into Jiangnan and Jiangbei, large enough to be called a great sea.

Chwachwachwacha.

Yeom Gi-ha and I were crossing that river, where the land on the other side was not even visible, without a boat.

Chwachwachwat.

It was with a feast of the ultimate lightness skill, Stepping on Duckweed to Cross Water, that unfolded endlessly.

Tat!

After running for a long time, I finally leaped up and set foot on land.

“Tsk, it's ridiculously wide.”

It was something that people other than Yeom Gi-ha and me would not have even attempted in the first place.

“Are we there yet?”

“We have to go a little further.”

“Tsk. It's ridiculously far.”

The dignity of the Murim Alliance Leader was nowhere to be seen, and in its place was a grumpy old man full of complaints.

“Sigh.”

“Are you tired after crossing just this?”

“……No.”

I would say they were days when I could understand Singija's feelings.

If I were to list the process of getting here, it would be endlessly long, but to summarize, it was as follows.

-Farewell.

-Please be sure to visit the Ice Palace anytime.

-It's too far and cold there.

-I will come to visit you. Someday.

-I wish you good fortune in your martial path.

-Yes.

My fond farewell with Bukgung Seol-a and the martial artists of the Ice Palace, who had renewed their resolve, was brief.

-Let's go.

-Where to?

-The Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure, we have to go get it, right?

-Already?

-Why? Do you have something left to do?

-……That's not it.

-Are you planning to move only after this old man is dead?

-That's not it either.

-Then let's go.

It was a path I was dragged out on, caught by the scruff of my neck by Emperor Breaker Yeom Gi-ha.

Since my plan to visit the Dancheon Clan after obtaining the snow ginseng was thwarted, the one-year journey in Jianghu I had jokingly mentioned to my father Dancheon Gang might actually be realized.

“Is this the right way?”

Breaking my train of thought, Yeom Gi-ha asked.

“Is this your first time on this path?”

“Then?”

“Aren't you the Murim Alliance Leader?”

“Isn't it because I'm the Murim Alliance Leader that I haven't been able to go?”

“Hmm.”

There was some truth to his words.

It was because we were heading to a place where the Murim Alliance Leader should not carelessly set foot.

Our destination was Changsha County, the capital of Hunan Province, south of the Yangtze River.

It was because it was the headquarters of the Evil Faction Alliance.

“This will be fun.”

Yeom Gi-ha’s expression looked excited.

“Hmm.”

Worries I didn't have before began to creep up.

* * *

“That old geezer Wiji, does he have the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure?”

“What do you mean by that?”

After foolishly asking a question back at Yeom Gi-ha’s question…….

“Ah.”

I realized that my explanation so far had been insufficient.

-Where is the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure?

-First, we have to go to the Evil Faction Alliance.

-I see.

Since I had only stated the destination as the Evil Faction Alliance and not the reason, his misunderstanding was understandable.

“I'll get to use some strength after a long time.”

Seeing the Emperor Breaker flexing his thick arms, which were hard to believe belonged to an old man, I knew that he was gravely mistaken.

But, more than that.

“Until now, were you thinking that the two of us were going to raid the Evil Faction Alliance?”

“What's wrong with that?”

“Um……”

The thought 'Is he crazy?' truly came to mind, but reflecting on the path the Emperor Breaker had walked, I couldn't tell if he was serious or joking.

“Don't cause a disturbance. We are going to the Evil Faction Alliance to ask for the Peerless Might Demonic Emperor's help.”

I had bestowed a grace upon the Peerless Might Demonic Emperor, so I intended to make use of it.

Was he displeased with my words? The Emperor Breaker, with his eyes narrowed, asked.

“You're not planning to sell me out to that old geezer Wiji, are you?”

Seeing him chuckle as he said that, he must have known himself that it didn't make sense.

However, my anxiety was amplified.

“Do not cause a disturbance in the Evil Faction Alliance.”

“Of course.”

“……”

It might have been more reassuring to entrust a fish to a cat.

But, I needed to correct Emperor Breaker Yeom Gi-ha’s thinking.

This was a story that stemmed from the question, 'Does the Peerless Might Demonic Emperor have the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure?'

It was because I noticed that he did not know an important fact.

I was not one to enjoy lengthy explanations, but in the midst of a tedious journey, this wouldn't be so bad.

“Alliance Leader, do you know what the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure is?”

“An elixir.”

Hearing his answer, my suspicion grew a little stronger.

“Is there anything else you know in more detail?”

“I know it is the best in extreme yang.”

Seeing Emperor Breaker Yeom Gi-ha acting smug as he said that, I was certain that he knew nothing.

“What does the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure look like?”

“Hmm?”

“Do you know what the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure originates from?”

“Ahem.”

As expected, the Alliance Leader could not answer.

Elixirs are like that.

Very precious, and very rare.

The noteworthy point is this aspect of being rare.

It could be said that the vast majority of martial artists will not see an elixir described as supreme or peerless even once in their lifetime.

I understand the desperate desire for something because one cannot have it. But this is a very funny thing.

How can you have something when you don't even know what it looks like?

I, who was provided with the Healing Sage’s Mind Cultivation Art, had to obtain countless elixirs.

Therefore, I know not only the appearance of elixirs, but also their properties, habitats, and origins. It is because I thoroughly investigated and studied diligently.

Isn't this the basic?

“I will explain, so listen.”

In truth, not knowing would not hinder living, but Alliance Leader Yeom Gi-ha’s situation was different.

Shouldn't he at least know what his lifeline looks like and where it originates from?

If he intended to obtain it, that is.

Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure.

Here, 'Bo' means treasure.

As you know, all elixirs have a value as precious as treasure.

But they do not use the character 'Bo' . No one calls them Immaculate Pomegranate Treasure, Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Snow Ginseng Treasure, or Vermilion Fruit Treasure.

But, why was the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure named so?

That's right. It was said that a name contains the essence, so it meant that the true form of the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure was a treasure.

Like a diamond, those things that are usually called treasures.

In other words…….

“The Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure is the essence of lava. Its color is redder than a ruby, and its appearance resembles a diamond.”

“Hmm?”

“Among lavas that have aged for more than ten thousand years, there are those that form crystals through an unknown mechanism. It can be called the very essence of extreme yang, so the Jianghu Murim calls it the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure.”

For reference, this Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure does not cool down. How could the condensed extreme yang cool down?

That is why the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure cannot be possessed.

If so.

What must be done to obtain the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Extreme Blood Treasure?

“In other words, we are now on our way to immerse our bodies in lava.”

Emperor Breaker Yeom Gi-ha, who had been overflowing with confidence in everything, fell silent.

* * *

“Ooh.”

Beyond Emperor Breaker Yeom Gi-ha’s exclamation, the entrance of the Evil Faction Alliance headquarters unfolded.

If I had previously described the Murim Alliance headquarters as grand, I felt that the expression 'magnificent and luxurious' was more appropriate for the Evil Faction Alliance's headquarters.

“That old geezer Wiji is full of greed.”

It couldn't be due to Wiji Han's personal greed, but it was to the point that I couldn't help but nod at Emperor Breaker Yeom Gi-ha’s words.

We approached the entrance of the headquarters.

“Halt.”

A guard with a stern expression blocked our way.

Considering the guards of the Murim Alliance who responded politely with something like 'What business brings you here?', it was right to describe this as befitting the evil faction.

“Who are you?”

The guard released his aura as he asked that. It seemed like an attempt at intimidation.

“Oh.”

The Evil Faction Alliance truly lived up to its reputation.

The one who appeared to be a mere guard was a Transcendent Peak master, so his seemingly arrogant attitude became understandable.

The point he hadn't anticipated was that I was a master who could lightly deflect his aura.

“I am Myeong of the Dancheon Clan.”

Since I was always a person of integrity, I did not bother to hide my identity.

“The Divine Dragon of Dancheon?”

Perhaps a guard at the main gate of the Evil Faction Alliance was well-versed in the affairs of Jianghu, as he recognized me. Perhaps it was because my reputation had grown without my knowledge.

“I am called that.”

At the same time as my answer, the guard's gaze, which had been looking down arrogantly, seemed to lower slightly, but that feeling was brief.

“What business brings you to the Evil Faction Alliance?”

The guard's tone itself had changed, so it seemed it wasn't a misconception.

I would say I had realized the power of fame in the harsh Jianghu Murim.

“I came to see the Lord of the Evil Faction Alliance.”

At the same time as my answer, the guard's eyes sharpened again.

I guessed the reason.

The Lord of the Evil Faction Alliance was not someone that just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could meet, was he?

Fortunately, since my reputation surpassed that of any Tom, Dick, or Harry, he did not dismiss me right away.

“Do you have an appointment?”

“I think I do, but I also think I don't.”

The Peerless Might Demonic Emperor himself had told me to come anytime, but when asked if I had an appointment, I wasn't sure.

“You do not have an appointment.”

It seemed the guard took it that way.

“I will send a message to my superiors, so will you wait?”

“How long will it take?”

The guard estimated for a moment and then answered.

“With the reputation of the Divine Dragon of Dancheon, it will take a month at the earliest, and up to half a year at the latest.”

“Hmm. That's a problem.”

It took much longer than I thought.

I was in a position where I could train my martial arts while waiting if I so chose, but my companion's situation was quite different.

“Step aside.”

As it was a matter of untying the knot one tied, Yeom Gi-ha pushed me aside and stepped forward.

Although I had repeatedly warned him not to cause trouble, it was right to describe the current situation as beyond my control.

Yeom Gi-ha stepped forward and…….

Kuung!

He stomped his foot powerfully.

The ground caved in, and a loud roar erupted.

Causing a ruckus right in front of the Evil Faction Alliance headquarters, he must be a madman. Since there was no reason for me to feel shame along with him, I distanced myself from him a little.

Cheocheocheocheocheok.

In the short time before the roar had even subsided, hundreds of sword tips were aimed at me and Yeom Gi-ha.

“That old geezer Wiji has trained them well.”

Yeom Gi-ha’s words were correct.

“Sigh.”

In the urgent situation where hundreds of sword tips were aiming for my life, I let out a sigh.

It was because I had experienced the person named Yeom Gi-ha and had figured out his psychology.

That old man, he definitely wanted to be the center of attention right now.

The problem was that it was already too late to stop him.

“You bastard!”

An impatient martial artist of the Evil Faction Alliance rushed towards Yeom Gi-ha.

Hwik.

Yeom Gi-ha, who had easily dodged the sword,…….

Ppagak.

Sent the impatient martial artist's jaw flying.

“Keok.”

Udangtang.

He flew far away and tumbled.

It looked like he could just shake himself off and get up, so I knew Yeom Gi-ha had held back, but that was just my thought.

“Get him!”

Tat!

Dozens of Evil Faction Alliance martial artists rushed towards Yeom Gi-ha at the same time.

It could be described as a chain reaction.

Since one warrior of the Evil Faction Alliance had fallen, the warriors of the Evil Faction Alliance could no longer back down.

In the situation where dozens of martial artists were rushing in, a satisfied smile formed on Yeom Gi-ha’s lips.

“Die!”

With someone's excited shout, Yeom Gi-ha’s figure was enveloped by the martial artists' swords.

However, a tragedy of splattered blood did not unfold.

“Quite something.”

A barrier of formidable qi spread out in the area within Yeom Gi-ha’s reach.

No sword could penetrate that barrier, so it was a protective formidable qi that had reached the divine.

“Ugh!”

Perhaps because he had also applied the subtlety of an absorption technique in addition to the protective formidable qi, dozens of martial artists were struggling, holding onto their swords that were stuck to the protective formidable qi and wouldn't come off.

At this point, it was impossible not to know.

The fact that Yeom Gi-ha was holding back greatly.

When Yeom Gi-ha swung his arm with a hung—, the struggling martial artists of the Evil Faction Alliance flew a zhang away and landed on the ground.

There were no casualties at all, so it was right to describe it as a truly great display of martial prowess.

“……Who might the esteemed elder be?”

When the aforementioned guard who had reached the Transcendent Peak asked cautiously, Yeom Gi-ha, who had become satisfied only after drawing all the attention, opened his mouth.

“I am Yeom Gi-ha.”

It was an introduction that even omitted his alias.

However, since the guard who had even recognized me couldn't possibly not know the name Yeom Gi-ha, his complexion turned as pale as porcelain.

“What brings the Murim Alliance Leader all the way here……”

“I came to meet the Lord of the Evil Faction Alliance.”

I let out a sigh of 'phew—' without realizing it.

It was because for a moment, my heart had pounded, wondering if he would use the title 'old geezer Wiji'.

Anyway…….

The great Murim Alliance Leader, who at least knew how to distinguish the time and place, said.

“How long will it take?”

The content was the same as my question, but.

“……I will guide you right now.”

He had derived a different conclusion, so it was right to describe this as a true miracle.

Yeom Gi-ha’s dignified steps turned towards me.

“Did you see that?”

He asked with a satisfied smile.

“……Amazing.”

I had no other words to reply with.

The harsh Jianghu Murim.

I would describe it as a time when I realized that the exercise of power and fame were the paths to reaching the truth.

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