“Gyoryong Water Fortress was attacked by Shaolin. We got a message that the Chaeju is running away from the water fortress!”
“Wudang is advancing toward Clear River Water Fortress (???(淸河砦))! Clear River Chaeju has requested support.”
“Na- Namgung Family is moving northward! We must, we must find a way…”
A middle-aged man seated on a ck throne looked down upon the scene below.
The throne on which the man sat was pitch-ck as if it was absorbing light, and the clothes he was wearing were all ck. Even the long beard reminiscent of Guan Yunzhang and the rough, unkempt hair were utterly ck.
But what resembled the color of darkest was his eyes. Those dark eyes stared at those who prostrated before him.
“L- Lord ck Dragon King!”
The man’s eyebrows twitched when he heard an urgent cry.
The Eighteen Water Fortress of the Yangtze River that dominates the Yangtze River, the highest name that only one person who controls the river can have.
No matter howrge Eighteen Water Fortress of the Yangtze River are, it is only a very small ce if it is sandwiched between the Ten Great Sect and the Heavenly Comrade Alliance.
Not only Shaolin and Wudang from Ten Great Sect, Namgung Family of the Five Great Family, but also the Sichuan Tang Family of Heavenly Comrade Alliance alone canpete with Eighteen Water Fortress of the Yangtze River.
How can such a sect deal with a coalition of five or ten forces alone with eighteen water fortresses along the Yangtze River?
Considering that the sect that did note forward are actually willing to join, more than half of the Righteous Factions in the world are flocking to the Yangtze River.
“So….”
“Yes, Lord ck Dragon King.”
“What’s the n?”
“….”
Everyone fell silent at the ck Dragon King’s question.
“Surely, with those gaping mouths, you’re not going to tell me there’s no n.”
“….”
“Come up with a n.”
The subordinates sneaked nces at each other.
It was like putting a bell around a cat’s neck. Even if they knew the answer, no one had the courage to speak frankly in front of the ck Dragon King.
“You’re not going to answer?”
The ck Dragon King’s voice grew rougher.
“Those snouts usually eat the benefit of the fortress, but when asked to speak you keep shut. Then, are those mouths and heads of yours useless?”
The faces of the subordinates paled instantly.
How else would the ck Dragon King be the ck Dragon King.
He was a man who would not bat an eyelid even if he cut off all the heads of those here.
In the end, one of these people, who could not ovee the pressure, carefully opened his mouth.
“I humbly apologize for speaking…”
“Tell me.”
“…There’s a saying to avoid the rain. They say they’reing into the Yangtze now, but… It’s an expedition after all. Considering their home base, they won’t stay in the Yangtze River for long.”
“…So?”
“Perhaps we should momentarilyy low and order all water fortresses to temporarily leave the Yangtze River. Once the rain stops, we can return…”
Pooook!
Suddenly, the man who was speaking fell as blood spattered.
Kwaang!
But no one dared to turn their heads. They only wished that the ck Dragon King’s wrath would not be directed at them.
ck Dragon King, who turned a man into a puddle of blood with a mere gesture, rose from the throne angrily.
“These spineless fools are chirping so damn well! What? Abandon the Yangtze and hide? Me! Am I, the Dragon of Yangtze River, supposed to flee from those ruffion of the Righteous Faction? This me?!!”
Everyone held their breath at the thunderous roar.
“Go ahead and speak! Say it again!”
It is said that when the dragon of the Yangtze River is angry, the Yangtze River is engulfed in a storm. ck Dragon King’s anger was enough to at least cover this ck Dragon Water Fortress, even though it may not be Yangtze River.
“Lo- Lord ck Dragon King. No matter how much the tiger is the king of the mountain, it can’t bear it if a flock of peoplee here and attack. If Yangtze’s dragon is faced with a swarm of crocodiles, wouldn’t it be wise to avoid them?”
Poook!
However, this time again, the man who gave the word copsed with a fountain of blood.
“You idiots! Comparing me to a mere tiger! A dragon is a dragon precisely because even crocodiles are helpless against it!”
If you don’t talk, your neck will fall, and if you talk, you’ll be beaten to death.
The reason why vassals are attached to the side of the tyrant is very simple. Because if they can’t say something that suits the tyrant’s taste, their head will escape their body.
When we look back in history, there certainly were brave people who risked their lives to speak out against tyrants who practiced oppression. But it’s unthinkable for those brave people to end up in a pirate fortress and do piracy.
Normally, they would have said honey-filled words that would make King ck Dragon’s ears sweet, but they couldn’t do so just now.
‘Damn it, we’re in danger at this rate.’
‘Whether we die at the hands of the ck Dragon King or those Shaolin bastards, death is death!’
“Are these heroes of the mighty Yangtze even thinking of running away without fighting? These cowards!”
Rage burst from the eyes of ck Dragon King.
“I will die fighting proudly rather than save my life by running away pitifully! That is what those who bear the name of the Eighteen Water Fortress of the Yangtze River should do!”
Those who prostrated themselves secretly sighed so as not to be seen.
‘Damn it.’
They all know. The fact that all the words ck Dragon King is pouring out now are just bluffing.
If ck Dragon King had been reckless enough to confront those Righteous Factions without looking back and forth, he would have been a cold corpse at the bottom of the Yangtze even before ascending to his position.
It may be possible just by strength if he survives in the world of Evil Faction, but he needs to know how to use his brain to get to the top of this ce where all kinds of plots and schemes are rampant. This means that ck Dragon King is never a stupid person.
Nevertheless, the reason why he keeps saying nonsense is to create a justification so that he doesn’t lose face.
At least the ck Dragon King tried to fight. However, he was forced to back down because his men blocked him with tears. It’s to leave those words.
This tant act won’t end until most of them are beaten and knocked out. Knowing that, it was their position to have to sympathize with the act.
“Who is it? Who else would suggest to run away? I’ll let you know that the only way to escape from this Yangtze River is by bing a corpse! I’ll lead the charge! Anyone else dare to speak of retreat?”
It was a situation where they could only sigh.
While doing this, the water fortresses are under attack. If they want to make aeback, they need to save as much manpower as possible.
Otherwise, as soon as those Righteous Factions leave the Yangtze River, Evil Sect will be swarming from behind.
It was just when they were opening their mouths to continue the obvious act.
“What are they?”
“How dare they barge in here?”
There was amotion at the entrance of the water fortress. Those who were on duty were startled and looked back.
‘Are they Righteous Factions?’
‘Here already?’
Fortunately, their suspicions were wrong. The strangers at the entrance didn’t seem to be from the Righteous Faction.
A man with a cold demeanor leading the group smirked and said,
“There should be no such thing as intimidating an envoy. Are these clueless subordinates unaware of this?”
“Who are these…”
ck Dragon King, who was also looking at the scene, narrowed his eyes and asked sternly,
“What’s going on?”
A subordinate quickly approached and said,
“…They wish to see the ck Dragon King.”
“Hmm? Who are they?”
“That’s….”
Upon hearing the identities of the visitors, the ck Dragon King’s gaze turned cold.
“Let them in.”
“Yes!”
As the subordinates made their way, about six envoys confidently walked in. Then, he came to the front of ck Dragon King and knelt down on one knee at once.
“I greet ck Dragon King.”
“Well-mannered… I’m seeing a rare sight.”
ck Dragon King asked with a clear sneer.
“You thought ofing all the way here, I see. Let’s hear what message you risked your lives to bring.”
The man in the front, who was kneeling, carefully handed over a sealed envelope from his chest.
“This is the letter Bangju asked me to deliver.”
As ck Dragon King stared at the scene without saying a word, one of his men, who had been quick to notice, rose and received the envelope to hand it to the ck Dragon King.
“Hmm.”
ck Dragon King, who opened the seal of the envelope, slowly began to read down.
It didn’t seem to be a long letter, but the expression of the ck Dragon King changed several times in that short period.
“….”
Finally, the ck Dragon King, who took his eyes off it, frowned. At the same time, the hand-held letter began to burn.
“Do you know what is written in this letter?”
“We don’t.”
“Then, do you also know that the content of this letter cannot guarantee your lives?”
“We know.”
“Then what nerve did you have toe in front of me with this letter! This one-day old puppy!”
ck Dragon King’s killing intent suddenly exploded.
At that tremendous killing intent, the bodies of those who had brought the letter were soaked in cold sweat in an instant.
“Tell me. Is delivering this letter more important than your lives?”
“We… We don’t know.”
“Then why did youe?”
The man at the forefront clenched his teeth and spoke.
“……If Bangjumands, I will go even if it’s not here but to hell. Then, what could possibly scare me?”
At that moment, the killing intent that was suppressing them vanished as if washed away.
“…Hoho.”
ck Dragon King rose from his seat with a smile and looked far south.
“Jang Ilso. Jang Ilso….”
His lips twisted.
“Guangxi’s kiddo has grown up a lot. How dare you call me.”
“Lord ck Dragon King?”
ck Dragon King looked back at his subordinates who were watching without knowing what was going on.
“Dong Mang (??(毒蟒))!”
“Yes! Lord ck Dragon King.”
“Tell each water fortress to avoid fighting for a while and to protect themselves.”
“That, that’s….?”
“Let’s go see. What that bastard has prepared.”
Swirling his ck cloak, the ck Dragon King walked off without hesitation.