Chapter 414: Copse of the Ice Pce (1)


    Drrrr!


    The office of the North Sea Ice Pce.


    The intense vibrations caused all the furniture to vibrate and the office decorations to fall.


    Two people were casually talking. Perhaps they were getting used to the continuous vibration, which only got worse with time.


    They were Dan Jucheon, Deputy King of the Pce, and Seol Young-gwi, the 1st Elder.


    This is a problem. Word is quickly spreading among the officials in the pce.


    how long has it been?


    Dan Jucheon shook his head with a disappointed face.


    The news that prince Baekhyun, the previous kings rightful sessor and the Lord of the Demonic Cult, led a contingent into the pce spread quickly.


    Thanks to that, news of the sessful arrival of Yulin''s contingent got buried.


    Hm, it is goingpletely different from the original n. Ugh!


    Dan Jucheon wanted to use the sess of his dispatch request to change the minds of several officials and direct members of the pce who didn''t support him bing king.


    Instead, the prince, whose credibility had been lost in the pce, came back to highlight the unreasonable selection of the heir.


    The Lord of the Demonic Cult cant be considered since there was no official request sent to them. Haa.


    They could have used that excuse if it hadnt been for the Lord of the Demonic Cult, Chun Yeowun.


    Everyone hated admitting it, but after seeing his high skill level while crossing theke, it was hard for anyone to make a move.


    The Ice Pce was already having a hard time dealing with the Dragon Turtle, and they couldnt afford to create a stronger enemy.


    Even if it was too much, should I have tried to defeat the monster with just the pce warriors?


    It was a regret.


    But soon after, he realized that such a thought was foolish.


    A four-headed dragon is almost a disaster ss spirit beast.


    It waspletely unknown if there would be any piece of the North Sea Ice Pce left if they dealt with the Dragon Turtle alone.


    Right. Its impossible to ascend to the throne of the pce without making any sacrifices.


    Dan Jucheon wanted absolute power in the North Sea Ice Pce.


    The fact that he was able to overtake the prince and take office as the Deputy King was only possible because of the support of the senior officials.


    It was better to act safely than sacrifice everyone around him.


    It is highly unlikely that the prince will stay in the limelight for a long time.


    Well, the senate officials are showing interest in the Lord of the Demonic Cult.


    Those old people in the back room are quite meddlesome.


    Crack!


    The handle of the chair that Dan Jucheon was sitting on cracked as he released his energy.


    The senate officials had stopped him from time to time.


    Starting from the time when the former deceased kingpeted with Dan Jucheon for the position of king.


    This much should be enough.


    Seol Young-gwi was satisfied looking at Dan Jucheons expression.


    His real purpose was to stimte ill feelings towards the prince and make the Deputy King consider the prince a threat.


    He thought that the Deputy King wouldnt make a move since the prince is his nephew and disciple, but that didnt seem to be the case.


    You shouldnt turn weak just because the person who decided to walk alongside you is a blood rtive. Sympathy is not a good emotion.


    In order to do that, the bloody path should be faced head-on.


    In his mind, Seol Young-gwi wanted to advise Dan Jucheon to eliminate the prince right away, but looking at his reaction on the watchtower, it wouldnt happen anytime soon.


    Dan Jucheon asked.


    And their amodations?


    For now, only the leaders of both Yulin and the Demonic Cult are being given entry into the Royal Pce''s VIP side, temporary barracks are being set up on the west side of the pce.


    Ugh, too many people


    Originally, they only prepared residences for the Yulin contingents.


    However, as the number of people increased, the amodations inside the pce werent enough, so they had to set up barracks.


    Once the dragon affair is resolved, we will have to expand the pce and increase the number of guests. I dont think the prestige of the pce will stand tall if we dont change.


    I understand. Leave it to this old man.


    Elder Seol Young-gwi agreed to it.


    Since the North Sea Ice Pce had never amodated so many guests before, it felt like an expansion had to be done.


    I hope nothing goes wrong tonight.


    The vibrations had recently grown stronger. Now it was almost like an earthquake was happening right below their feet.


    The source of the vibrations was where the Dragon was sealed, yet the tremors would shake the entire pce.


    There was something wrong, and they tried to think of what was wrong, but they couldnt understand why the entire pce shook.


    Its strange how no one is surprised that the pce is shaking like this! Isnt it? Mun


    Hu Bong, who was looking at Mun Ku, was shocked by the shaking and looked to the side.


    Instead of standing tall, Mun Ku was clinging to Chun Yeowun.


    She wasnt scared at all. Instead, she was smiling.


    Hehehehe. I am fine. My support here is pretty strong.


    Grab!


    You, you~ Do what you want~.


    The Six Swords allughed at Hu Bongs ridiculous words as he pouted.


    What kind of stupid expression are you making?


    Puaahhhh!


    Chun Yeowun ended upughing out loud.


    Walking down the hallway to get to the VIP residence reminded him of the old days in the academy.


    In a way, those were enjoyable times for him.


    Dont worry too much. Our pce is built out of a single stone, it is unlikely for it to copse despite the shaking.


    The lieutenant of the Snow Sword Troops, Oh Young, who was guiding them to the VIP rooms on the fourth floor of the pce, spoke with a smile.


    Although the pce shook quite a lot, it was weird to see that there were no cracks.


    Unable to believe, Hu Bong spoke.


    If this is moderate shaking, then fine, but wont thise down with stronger shaking?


    W-well? I think it will be fine.


    Ah! here! Here! There are cracks on this side.


    Looking at the wall of the hallway, Hu Bong pointed to the thin cracks.


    It wasnt that bad, but Hu Bong, who never witnessed such a thing, couldnt help but worry that the pce would copse.


    Puck!


    Ugh!


    Calm yourself. Such nonsense. Is this your bedroom? You keep making noises.


    Hu Bong only became silent after being hit on the back of his head by a huge palm.


    Oh Young smiled awkwardly at that.


    Actually, he was shocked in his heart.


    The Demonic Cult he knew was supposed to be made up of rude and strong people with warlike tendencies, but seeing them up close, they were no different from normal people.


    Tak!


    Chun Yeowun ced his hand on the cracked wall.


    Nano. What is the condition of this building?


    [I will scan and check the condition.]


    Along with Nanos voice, a faint light escaped from Chun Yeowuns palm.


    Mun Ku, who was the only one next to him, looked at Chun Yeowun.


    Eventually, Nano told him the results.


    [As a result of scanning the cracks in the wall, it is a crack that has progressed recently. As the damage is progressing at a rapid rate, the building is]


    Rumble!


    Woah!


    The pce shook again.


    This time, it was a lot stronger than before.


    The pce even wobbled a little.


    Ah


    Even Oh Young, the lieutenant of Snow Sword troops, who justforted Hu Bong, looked around bewildered.


    What? Did it shake like this before?


    Until yesterday, there was only one huge vibration at a time.


    And then it would get quiet for a long time, but this time, the interval between the vibrations was very short.


    This time, Sama Chak, who had been calm till then, asked.


    Is this really okay?


    It was scary.


    And Oh Young couldnt tell the guests of the North Sea Ice Pce that they werent in a safe ce.


    Firstly, he felt like he had to calm the anxious people and then report to the deputy king right away.


    Although the vibrations are a bit severe, the pce is built out of a single stone, so it wont copse


    Rumble!


    Crack!


    Before he could even finish his words, the entire pce shook again.


    As a result, fragments from the cracked area fell to the floor.


    Everyones faces went stiff.


    And Hu Bong began to break out in cold sweat.


    excuse me, is this really okay?


    There was a crack in the ceiling of the pce, which was supposed to stand strong.


    They didnt fall since they were all well-versed in martial arts techniques about keeping their bnce, but if there were any civilians inside, they would have fallen.


    I will report this to the deputy king of the pce, so I think that it would be better for our distinguished guests to go outside the pce! Follow me!


    Oh Young took the lead and tried to guide them outside.


    It was then.


    Rumble! Drrrk!


    Waahhh!


    T-the building!


    This time the pce swayed from side to side along with the vibrations and ended up leaning to one side.


    Perhaps, it was the impact that caused a huge change in the ceiling on the side of the wall, which was already cracked.


    Crack!


    The ceiling and wall, which was supposed to be made of a single stone, cracked and was about to copse.


    Flustered, Oh Young pointed to the window at the end of the hallway and screamed.


    You need to jump out!


    He wanted them to get out.


    However, the fact that they were on the upper floor, which was copsing, made it difficult.


    Rumble! Rumble!


    Ugh! The floor!


    The floor cracked like it was going to break.


    Even Oh Young, who had gotten used to the vibrations, couldnt help but lose his bnce.


    At that very moment.


    Bang!


    Crack!


    Even those who learned the North Seas Cold Qi wouldn''t be able to create such a chill.


    At that moment, frost began to form on the floor, which was about to copse, and the cracks ended up freezing.


    Shockingly, that wasnt the only thing.


    As if the ceiling that was about to copse was held by someone, every piece which was falling stopped mid-air.


    Gooooo!


    A heavy dust cloud filled the floor.


    Wh-what is this?


    Oh Young saw that Ko Wanghur, Hu Bong, Mong Mu, and Great Guardian Marakim all had their hands stretched out.


    Three Superiors Masters and one Supreme Master had stopped the fragments falling from the ceiling mid-air.


    And,


    No way


    Cold energy radiated from the center of Chun Yeowun, the Lord of the Demonic Cults, right foot.


    The cold energy made the floor freeze.


    How, how can he use such extremes


    Unlike Oh Young, who was surprised, Hu Bong was on the verge of death.


    Kuak! I knew this would happen! This was why I was anxious.


    He raised his energy to the sky in a hurry, but it was impossible for him to support the floor.


    If it hadnt been for the four of them acting at the perfect time, the ceiling would have copsed right away.


    Shaking!


    Ugh, this is too hard. I think you and the Lord should head out first.


    Huh he is right. Lord.


    Marakim spoke in a trembling voice as he was also struggling with the task at hand.


    What they were doing was a temporary measure.


    They couldnt stand there and keep the ceiling up forever. All they could do was hold it up temporarily.


    Lord! Mun Ku! Sama Chak! Che Takim! Move!


    As Ko Wanghur shouted at them.


    Chun Yeowun, who was holding the floor with cold energy, asked Oh Young, who was on the ground.


    This is copsing, it shouldnt matter if we break it, right?


    Huh?


    It was an iprehensible choice of words.


    Irrespective of that, Chun Yeowun ordered the four people holding the ceiling.


    Ugh. Hang on a little longer.


    Y-yes!


    Leaving the four struggling warriors behind, Chun Yeowun raised his hand.


    That was the moment when something amazing happened.


    Crrrrk!


    The frost condensed with a stronger energy, and hundreds of ice swords were created in the hallway.


    Nano! Panel Mode!


    [ording to the usersmand, the remote panel system has been activated.]


    Destroy it all without leaving anything behind.


    [Understood. Target Lock On.]


    When Chun Yeowun gave themand to Nano and extended his hand to the ceiling, the Ice Swords all aimed for the ceiling.


    Wheeing!


    And the swords pierced the ceiling.


    sh! Sha! Sha!


    Bang!


    The ice swords all dug into the ceilings at once.


    Even Lieutenant Oh Young of the Snow Sword troops couldn''t help but feel astonished.


    Goodness


    He could see why Chun Yeowun asked him that.


    The ice swords that had dug into the ceiling were smashing the walls too.


    Kwa! Kwa! Kwa! Kwang!


    Shockingly, the wall and ceiling fragments shattered so fast that not a single person was hurt or scratched.


    It was a truly marvelous sight.


    Is-is he human?