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Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader – Chapter 83

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Chapter 83

The next day━.

“I’m going out.”

Since I had already decided to participate in the tournament.

There was no need to hesitate, so I was about to head straight to the Martial Alliance Headquarters.

“Sect Leader-nim. Are you really going without anyone to attend to you?”

“Should I follow you?”

“We need someone to run errands, don’t we?”

Then, the Dongdong brothers suggested so.

It seemed like they meant to bring a few disciples to act as assistants since it was a long journey, and this tournament could be considered Dawn Heaven Sect’s first official foray into the martial world.

However, I shook my head.

“It’s fine. Yeon-u’s going anyway, right? He’s not our disciple, but he’s a freeloader who eats and sleeps for free, so we should put him to work at times like these. So don’t worry about it.”

Actually……

No matter how small a sect is, even if it’s just a few people, it’s customary to bring a few disciples when participating in martial world events.

When there are embarrassing tasks to be done, the disciples have to handle them instead of the Sect Leader, and through such journeys, the disciples’ knowledge also broadens.

But I was only planning to take Yeon-u with me.

Strictly speaking, Yeon-u would be acting as a member of the Seokga Estate once we arrived at the Martial Alliance, so he wouldn’t be of much help……

Lately, we’ve been receiving a lot of external requests, and this trip would inevitably involve a long stay, so I didn’t want to take the disciples away from their training for too long.

However, Il-dong had a different opinion.

“Sect Leader-nim. Even if that’s the case, it’s your first time going to the Martial Alliance…… Wouldn’t it look bad if you went alone?”

Of course.

Il-dong’s words made sense.

But I stuck to my decision.

“No. The disciples have recently been improving in their training. In other words, they’re going through the most important period of their growth. Taking a long break from training at such a time would be a huge loss. Also, I don’t need the disciples to attend to me. I’m the best at eating, washing clothes, and fighting in the Dawn Heaven Sect. Who’s attending to whom? You guys just guard the sect and train hard while I’m gone. I’ll test you when I get back.”

At my words, Il-dong shook his head with a dumbfounded look.

“……Tsk. How can I win against Sect Leader-nim with words? Then, have a safe trip alone.”

“Alright.”

As I patted Il-dong’s shoulder like that.

“Sect Leader-nim. Have a safe trip.”

“Sect Leader-nim. Please win!”

“Sect Leader-nim! We’ll be cheering for you!!”

All the disciples who came out to the front gate to see me off shouted and greeted me……

‘……’

It was a moment when a ripple of a strange and unfamiliar emotion, difficult to express, subtly soaked my heart.

‘It’s embarrassing……’

But still……

I couldn’t help but feel my heart uplifted.

“The moment I participate in the tournament, victory is already a foregone conclusion. The sect’s reputation will grow even more, so you should also attain a level of martial arts that matches it. That’s all━.”

I said that to the disciples in a scolding tone and was about to leave.

At that moment, So-yun, who was studying in the library, came out with Ye-rin and the Writing Teacher and said to me.

“Daddy! Have a safe trip, okay? And don’t go around picking fights with anyone because you’re angry…… Okay?”

I couldn’t help but smile slightly and lifted So-yun up.

“Don’t worry. If you miss Daddy too much, tell Grandpa to send a letter to the Martial Alliance. I’ll come running right away.”

“Okay!”

Fortunately, So-yun didn’t whine or cling to me at the moment of parting. She was more energetic than usual.

“Ye-rin.”

“Yes, Sect Leader-nim.”

“Please take good care of So-yun.”

“Yes. Don’t worry and have a safe trip, Sect Leader-nim.”

“Writing Teacher.”

“Yes, Sect Leader-nim.”

“While I’m gone, you and Ye-rin are So-yun’s guardians. You understand what I mean?”

“Whether you’re here or not, I’m always So-yun’s guardian.”

“I like that attitude.”

“……”

I patted the Writing Teacher and Ye-rin’s shoulders once each and then spoke to Master Dongbyeok.

“Elder.”

“Speak, Sect Leader.”

“I entrust So-yun and the Dawn Heaven Sect to you.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Then……”

“I’ll be going. Young Master Seok, have a safe trip too.”

I stroked So-yun’s head one last time and murmured softly.

“Daddy will be back.”

Just like that, I……

Took a step towards the Martial Alliance Headquarters.

◈ ◈ ◈

Hubei Province━.

Wudang Sect, Sect Leader’s Office.

“Jinhu……”

The old man who spoke softly……

At a glance, he was overflowing with an awe-inspiring aura, and his eyes held a clear virtuous air……

He was a man with the appearance of a great cultivator, the likes of which could be found only once or twice in the world.

The man was the current Sect Leader of the Wudang Sect and one of the One Emperor, Three Sovereigns, Five Kings, considered among the best martial artists of the righteous path……

It was Daoist ‘Heo Won’.

“Yes, Sect Leader. Please command me……”

On the other hand……

The Daoist who respectfully clasped his hands across from Heo Won looked like a young man who had just passed thirty(30 years old). He was the leader of the Nine Phoenixes of the Righteous Path, considered the most outstanding young martial artists in the righteous path.

It was ‘Jinhu’.

“The time has come. You must win this Martial Heroes Tournament.”

Sect Leader Heo Won’s voice held no particular emotion.

It was just an extremely ordinary voice and a dry tone.

However, Jinhu’s heart immediately pounded.

“Sect Leader……”

“Jinhu. Do you know the world’s attention focused on you…… The world’s expectations placed upon you…… And the Wudang Sect’s faith in you?”

“I do.”

“The Wudang Sect…… has never not been the best since its founding. Our founder, Daoist Zhang Sanfeng, was the greatest martial artist of his time, and the only force comparable to our sect’s subsequent rise was Shaolin.”

“……”

“In other words, the great Wudang Sect has always been the guiding star of the martial world.”

For a moment━.

Heo Won’s voice trembled slightly, and a sea-like pride surged in Jinhu’s heart.

Martial world, guiding star, Wudang Sect……

Those glorious names existed as the very ‘pride’ of the two men today.

However,

“But…… what about now?”

“Sect Leader……”

“Of course, our sect is still strong. I am considered one of the Three Sovereigns, and you are considered the leader of the Nine Phoenixes…… So our sect is still maintaining its lineage. However…… at the same time, our sect is clearly declining.”

At Heo Won’s words, Jinhu’s eyes widened.

“Sect Leader. How can you say such a thing?”

“Jinhu. I have become a sinner in the glorious history of the Wudang Sect.”

“Sect Leader!”

“That’s because I couldn’t become the greatest martial artist of this generation.”

“But…… aren’t you considered the strongest among the Three Sovereigns?”

“You’re wrong.”

“Sect Leader……”

“Like me, and like Venerable Won-il of Shaolin and Abbess Daemyeong of Emei, who are also considered among the Three Sovereigns…… We stand at the forefront of the Nine Great Sects, but we are scarecrows overshadowed by ‘one person’.”

A faint sorrow appeared on Heo Won’s face as he spoke.

Jinhu also seemed to have noticed the emptiness in the Sect Leader’s heart and bowed his head deeply.

“However……”

“……”

“Jinhu, you are different.”

“Sect Leader……”

“I have been overshadowed by the Sword Emperor all my life…… but you must be different.”

“Only you, Jinhu……”

“Must become the strongest.”

“……!!!”

In that moment.

Jinhu’s soul and body were swept up in a whirlwind of unknown emotions.

To become the strongest.

Perhaps it is the desire and destiny of every martial artist.

Jinhu himself had always harbored such ambition, had diligently cultivated until now, and would continue to do so in the future.

“I will become the strongest, Sect Leader.”

He made that promise……

To the Sect Leader and to himself.

“Hehe━. Will that really be possible?!”

At that moment.

An old man with white hair burst through the door, completely disrupting the serious atmosphere.

“Martial Uncle……”

“Martial Grand-Uncle……”

The old man was Heo Won’s Martial Uncle and the most senior member of the Wudang Sect, the Eccentric Daoist Ju Yeong-cheon.

“Heo Won. Are you still agonizing over the empty title of ‘greatest martial artist under heaven’?”

Ju Yeong-cheon asked Heo Won with an amused expression.

Heo Won shook his head and sighed deeply.

“Martial Uncle…… Why do you scold me as soon as you return to the sect? And the title of ‘greatest martial artist under heaven’ is by no means an empty one. Wasn’t your master, Daoist Zhang Sanfeng, acknowledged by everyone as the greatest martial artist of his time? I couldn’t overcome the Sword Emperor, but…… Jinhu must become the greatest martial artist under heaven, and he will. So instead of criticizing your juniors, why don’t you offer some words of encouragement……”

“Hahaha!!!”

Suddenly, Ju Yeong-cheon cut off Heo Won’s words and burst into laughter.

At this point, both Heo Won and Jinhu……

Gave up with exasperated expressions.

“Heo Won. Becoming the greatest martial artist under heaven isn’t easy. Do you really think Jinhu can become the strongest of his generation?”

“What are you saying? Jinhu can do it.”

“I think differently.”

“Martial Uncle……”

“Jinhu is talented, but the era he lives in will undoubtedly be filled with more masters than the previous generation.”

“……”

“For example, look at the current Demonic Cult Leader. He’s still a young man, but he’s already become the master of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. Moreover, his martial arts are said to be on par with his grandfather, the Demonic Cult Leader two generations ago. At that level, well…… I don’t need to say more, right? That guy is not human.”

“Martial Uncle. How can you defend that demonic fiend?”

Heo Won’s eyebrows furrowed deeply.

He was a great master of the martial world and one of the strongest of his time, but……

He couldn’t help but feel frustrated when dealing with his half-crazy(?) senior.

However, Ju Yeong-cheon continued speaking as if he didn’t care about Heo Won’s discomfort.

“Jinhu will never be able to defeat the Heavenly Demon in his lifetime. If he could, wouldn’t he be at least as strong as you or me by now? But what’s the reality? He’s still far from it, isn’t he?”

“Martial Uncle……!”

“In my opinion, it’s a long shot for Jinhu to defeat the Heavenly Demon. And is the Heavenly Demon the only strong one out there? Right now, among the Nine Phoenixes, the monk Gakwon from Shaolin has a better reputation than Jinhu. That kid Baek Gang from Mount Hua is also said to be strong. And the Martial Alliance Leader’s grandson, Namgung Yun, is already said to wield the Azure Sky Boundless Sword Technique as well as his grandfather…… Hehe━.”

I don’t know what he was thinking, but.

Ju Yeong-cheon continued to provoke Jinhu by mentioning the Heavenly Demon and the promising young martial artists from other sects.

Then, Jinhu suddenly spoke in a serious voice.

“Martial Grand-Uncle. I…… will definitely defeat them.”

“Hehehe. Are you really that confident, Jinhu?”

“I am. In this Martial Heroes Tournament, I will definitely win and prove it.”

“Confidence is good. But even if you defeat all the other Nine Phoenixes……”

“……”

“It won’t be easy to beat Junior Brother Jin, will it?”

“If you mean Junior Brother Jin…… Are you talking about the Sect Leader of that small sect in Chang’an who drove out Martial Grand-Uncle and the Noh Family Assassin’s Guild some time ago?”

Suddenly.

A deep bewilderment appeared on the faces of both Jinhu and Heo Won.

“Martial Uncle! Your joke has gone too far. Of course…… I’ve heard that he’s recently gained fame in Shaanxi, but it’s absurd to compare him to Jinhu. You said you saw his martial arts firsthand, so you should know, right? Tell me. Was he really stronger than Jinhu?”

In the end.

Unable to contain his frustration, Heo Won intervened with an irritated tone.

Then,

“No. At that time, Junior Brother Jin was definitely weaker than Jinhu.”

“But why do you say it would be difficult for Jinhu to win?”

“……Well, that’s because.”

“……”

“So-cheon’s growth rate is too fast.”

“???”

“That kid sparred with me a few times. But every time we sparred, he became twice as strong. To be honest…… I’ve never seen anyone improve their martial arts so quickly in my life, Heo Won.”

“Th, that’s……”

“Ah! Of course, excluding Master Zhang Sanfeng?”


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(🇰🇷)Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader

🇰🇷)Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2021 Native Language: Korean
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