Emperor! Can You See Stats!?

Chapter 141: Joining Forces

There was someone who was embarrassed n to hear the new news today, even in Jeongdomaeng, which could be called the center of the Jeongpa martial arts world.

‘What… an unidentified master of great skill?’

In a spacious room that looked like an office of Jeongdomaeng.

An old man in a white robe was slowly reading the letter in his hand. 

At first, he looked embarrassed, but soon his expression changed to a curious one.

“Leader, what is going on?”

The man in a blue robe who was sitting next to him in a scholarly style asked him as if he was curious. 

He knew well that the old man did not usually make such an expression.

The old man’s name was Shin Ja-seong, the White Crane Sword Immortal, and he was a master of swordsmanship who had no match in the entire Eastern Continent.

Besides his skill, he also had a noble and pure character, and he became the leader of Jeongdomaeng with overwhelming support when it was established.

The White Crane Sword Immortal chuckled lightly.

“Hehe, what can I do when I’m just eating rice in this room. Rather, I’m sure you have a lot of worries about the affairs of the world lately.”

“Thank you for your concern. Thanks to your kindness, all the food masters of the world are doing well.”

“I’m glad they’re doing well. I had something to discuss with you because of this letter, but I wondered if this old man was doing something insensitive again.”

“What do you mean by discussion?”

The person who was called by the White Crane Sword Immortal as a military officer was Jegal Do, the current head of Jegal World and also the military officer of Jeongdomaeng. 

He wondered what had happened and took the letter and read it.

“…”

“What do you think? The master of great skill is looking for Jegal Sega, do you know anything about it?”

“Yes, but…”

Jegal Do put down the letter and looked embarrassed. He was smart and realized as soon as he read the letter that this was about Eurius, who was supposed to come from the Western Continent.

‘I heard that he would arrive soon, but it seems that something went wrong.’

He called Eurius ‘him’. He had not met him in person yet, even though he had Jegal Un-hyeon’s guarantee. But he couldn’t tell anyone who Eurius really was, whether he was the prince of the Western Continent or the former master of all diseases.

‘It’s tricky. There will be a lot of trouble if I say he’s the prince of the Western Continent or the former master of all diseases.’

“…”

“Is there any problem?”

“Well, it’s a bit vague to tell you in detail. It’s related to the martial arts secrets and history of our world.”

“Hmm…”

The White Crane Sword Immortal’s expression clouded slightly and Jegal Do quickly made an excuse.

“I’m sure he’s not an enemy. He’s heading to where Jeongdo Alliance is right now, so I think we’ll get a report soon. I’m sorry to ask you this, but please give me some time.”

He bowed his waist as he finished speaking. It was a sign that he would accept any punishment for not being able to answer the leader’s question as a military officer.

‘Him?’

The White Crane Sword Immortal paid more attention to the honorific than to Jegal Do’s attitude, who bowed his waist deeply even though he was the head of one of the five worlds.

According to the letter, the master of great skill looked like he was in his twenties at best, but seeing that Jegal Do, who was the head of one of the five worlds, used such an honorific, he must not be an ordinary person.

But unlike his inner thoughts, the White Crane Sword Immortal’s answer was cool.

“Heheh, if you say so, I won’t ask any more questions.”

“I’m sorry.”

Jegal Do lowered his head with an apologetic expression. 

Of course, the White Crane Sword Immortal was a trustworthy person. However, matters related to Sasinjihoe and the martial arts secrets and history of their world were among the highest secrets that could not be casually revealed to others.

But it was a problem that he couldn’t give a proper answer as a military officer when an unidentified master appeared.

However, the White Crane Sword Immortal was a person who was famous for his gentle and mild character. He didn’t care and rather comforted Jegal Do.

“So for now, we can consider that master of great skill as an ally?”

“Yes.”

“Then I will send a letter to the other sects and alliances. If I vouch for you, there will be no more trouble.”

“I am grateful for your kindness, Lord.”

“It’s nothing, haha…”

As he watched Je Gal Do bowing his head repeatedly, Baek Hak Geom Seon smiled gently.

****

Gu Cheon Geol, who had unwillingly joined the group, was leading Eurius with a bitter expression at the front.

“We’ll reach the base of the Jeong Do Alliance that Jeong Do Maeng sent in an hour.”

“An hour?”

“…”

At Eurius’ question, his wrinkled face crumpled even more. He corrected his words with a stutter.

“An… hour… sir! Damn it!”

“From now on, leave out the damn it. This is an order.”

Eurius smiled brightly and corrected the insolent tone of his slave. In fact, he had jokingly said that he was a slave, but Gu Cheon Geol really followed his orders without any complaints.

‘He doesn’t look like he has a good temper, but do martial artists usually keep their promises so well?’

‘Damn it! How did I, who was the leader of ten thousand beggars, end up like this because of a young brat!’

Eurius didn’t know because of the cultural difference, but it was not easy for someone in Gu Cheon Geol’s position in the martial world to take back what he had said.

It would have been fine if it was just Eurius, but the problem was that there were witnesses.

Those witnesses were barely holding back their laughter as they received Gu Cheon Geol’s fierce glare.

‘Who would have thought that the old bastard Gu would end up like this?’

‘If he joins the Jeong Do Alliance like this, there will probably be a storm in the martial world. I wonder how that bastard Dae Hyup will handle it.’

Gu Cheon Geol, who saw them clearly, boiled inside.

‘It’s because of those brats from that damn sect that I got a master out of nowhere. Sigh…’

That’s right! Even if he was a fluffy chick, he was still a descendant of a prestigious sect. He couldn’t break his promise when four of them were watching.

So he ran for hours while cursing in his mind.

Finally, as they were almost at their destination, Gu Cheon Geol opened his mouth.

“What is it?”

“We’re almost at the place where the Jeong Do Alliance is. Sir…”

“You’ve worked hard.”

‘Worked hard? What do I do about this!’

He seemed to have given up as he sighed deeply.

There would be major figures of Jeong Do Maeng gathered at the base of the Jeong Do Alliance.

Now he didn’t know anyone except for that bastard and four junior disciples, but he felt bitter when he thought that he would soon announce to the world that he had become a subordinate of that bastard at the age of over seventy.

‘And I’m not sure about his identity yet. If he’s someone who wants to harm Jeong Do Maeng…’

In that case, Gu Cheon Geol would have to atone by killing himself. Becoming Eurius’ subordinate was his personal mistake.

But leading him to the place where the Jeong Do Alliance was located was a matter related to the future of the martial world.

Especially if he was a master who could easily catch him running away with all his strength, he had to be more careful.

‘I doubt even Baek Hak Geom Seon, that old snake, could catch me so easily…’

Thud!

As his mind was complicated with various thoughts, Eurius suddenly stopped running.

“…!?”

“Dae Hyup?”

Eurius looked back at them and tilted his head as he opened his mouth.

“There’s someone ahead. Are they from Jeong Do Maeng as you said?”

“What?”

Before his answer was finished, people wearing blood-red clothes rushed out from between the trees.

There were about thirty of them, and they quickly surrounded Eurius’ group in a circle and closed in on them.

They had been waiting there to kill anyone who came this way. The ones standing at the front muttered in a gloomy tone.

“…”

“Beggars… are you the leader of the Open Sect, Goege?”

“Tell the vice-sect master that we can’t let our guard down. There are some formidable ones here.”

“They are from the Demon Sect’s Blood Slaughter Group!”

As Gucheongeol exclaimed in surprise, Eurius drew his sword and looked puzzled again.

“They are from the Demon Sect?”

“Of course. No! I mean, of course, sir.”

“Is that so? Then protect these people for me.”

“Huh?”

Pop.

Without waiting for an answer, Eurius flew out of his spot and attacked the Blood Slaughter Group. The first ones he aimed for were those who tried to escape from the encirclement and report to their superiors.

Swoosh!

“…!?”

Eurius caught up with them in an instant and cut them in half before they could get out of the circle.

The Blood Slaughter Group members were stunned because they couldn’t even see how he moved.

“Is he a color-eyed? Who is this guy?”

“Surround him!”

But there was no way they could handle him with just a few dozen scum.

Bang!

“Aaargh!”

Those who rushed in from the front were all smashed into bloody pulp and thrown back. It didn’t take long for all of them to be taken care of.

Gucheongeol, who watched the scene, stuck out his tongue.

‘His swordsmanship is as terrifying as his divine technique. When did such a master appear in the Western Continent?’

He also smashed the heads of a few who ran towards him and his juniors, but most of the corpses scattered around were Eurius’s work.

His juniors also looked flustered when Eurius suddenly jumped out, and they opened their mouths belatedly when they saw the fight was over.

“The Blood Slaughter Group is the third strongest military force in the Demon Sect, but he took care of them so easily…”

“Sect leader, thank you.”

“…”

But Eurius, who put away his sword, still looked unsatisfied.

‘They are nothing special for being called the Demon Sect?’

Of course, the Blood Slaughter Group members who attacked just now were about as good as first-class knights who were slightly inferior to masters in the Western Continent.

But the enemies Eurius had faced so far were not just at this level. The first encounter with the Demon Sect, which had a grandiose name, was too bland.

“Are you sure these are from the Demon Sect?”

“Yes, sir?”

Gucheongeol nodded his head. He was sure they were from the Demon Sect’s Blood Slaughter Group by looking at their intense demonic energy and distinctive outfits when they first attacked.

Eurius looked more curious and tried to say something, but before he could, another scream came from the other side of the forest.

“It seems to be over there!”

“Are they from the Demon Sect?”

This time, people wearing various outfits rushed in front of Eurius and his group. The difference from before was that they wore white bands on one arm as if to distinguish their allies.

‘They have different outfits this time, but I guess there were some left.’

Swoosh.

Eurius drew his sword again. But this time, Gucheongeol quickly stopped him.

“Sire! Wait!”

“…!?”

The people who looked like color-eyed saw Eurius draw his sword and became hostile.

“Stop! Don’t you see who I am?”

Gucheongeol shouted as he stepped in between Eurius and the white-banded ones.

“Goege sir?”

“Isn’t he the great leader of the Open Sect?”

“Then what about that bastard?”

The ones with white belts all murmured and stepped back slightly. Gu Cheon-geol’s face twisted again.

‘Damn it… The time has finally come.’

They were all part of the Jeongdo Faction. But if he revealed his identity here, he would naturally have to explain his relationship with Eurius as well.

‘I have no choice.’

He was burning with rage inside, but he opened his mouth to explain the situation.

“This person is…”

But at that moment! Something unexpected happened that no one had anticipated.

“Would you mind stepping aside? It seems that the person I’ve been waiting for has arrived.”

“Divine Spear Je Gal Dae-hyeop?”

The person who appeared by pushing through them was surprisingly someone that Eurius knew well. Eurius was glad to see him in this place, as he had not expected to meet him here.

“As expected, you were here. I heard that the legacy was discovered, so I thought you would be here!”

The middle-aged man with a spear on his back. Je Gal Un-hyeon smiled and then clasped his hands together in a hug.

“It’s been a long time, my lord!”

At that moment, Gu Cheon-geol blurted out something he didn’t even know himself.

“What, my lord?”