Chapter 361 – Yongbong Branch
Divine power.
Absolute power that only an omnipotent god can have.
While Jun, who suddenly possessed that power, wondered about the source of that power and how to use it, time passed without fail.
A month and a little more time had passed, and when the Yongbong Branch was approaching 7 days away, Jun, his wives, and the Sprout Guard entered the labyrinth-Murim to adjust their condition and conduct a preliminary survey.
‘It’s spacious.’
Unlike the Labyrinth-Demon Kingseong, which had multiple layers, the Labyrinth-Murim consisted of only one floor.
The area of the layer was as wide as most kingdoms, and various terrains, including mountains, flats, and canyons, were implemented within it.
In many ways, it was different from the Labyrinth-Demon King.
But no matter what, the most different feature was that an ordinary ecosystem existed within the labyrinth.
Unlike the Labyrinth-Demon Castle, where all beings are artificially created, the ecosystem within the Labyrinth-Murim is born and dies according to the laws of nature.
Except for a few named monsters created under the agreement of both gods.
So,
“It’s as if they took the land that already existed and turned it into a labyrinth.”
It wouldn’t be such a strange reaction to suddenly have that thought.
“You’re right, Junie. In fact, this labyrinth is made up of a part of the martial world.”
Fortuna, who was lying down on Jun’s head, agreed to Jun’s thoughts.
“Uh? Really? Why did you do that? Just create it artificially like the devil. Is there any land left?”
“Yeah, mom says there’s a lot of money left over.”
Fortuna nods her head with a smile on her face at what she said as a joke.
Jun was dumbfounded and shook his head.
‘After all, China is China.’
Even though the worldviews were different, the land mass seemed to be unnecessarily large.
And, very unfortunately, contrary to the land mass, the hearts of the people living within it seem to be as narrow as a small seed.
‘If you don’t do that, there’s no way you can be greedy for someone else’s land (world).’
The sum of wideness and narrowness.
Jun could not stop admiring and astonishing at the fact that the reason why China was called China was being used even at the level.
Meanwhile, Fortuna, who was shaking her head as if she was tired like Jun, continued her words.
“It was a very ignorant method, but its effectiveness was certain. Juni, do you remember that the labyrinth is actually an invasion route from another world?”
“Yes, I remember.”
“The invasion route is also a road, and the wider and stronger the road, the better. Labyrinth-Wurim has both of those characteristics because it is made from an actual piece of land. So even at this size, it can be connected to our world.”
On the other hand, since the Labyrinth-Demon Castle is an artificially created land mass, it had no choice but to build up layers in order to be stably connected to our world, Fortuna added.
“More than anything, the influence that can be exerted on the labyrinth is enormous. Within the realm of the martial world, martial arts gods can exert as much power as possible, but on the other hand, divine power users like Por cannot demonstrate their power properly. That’s why I was so angry during the Great War.”
Fortuna puffs out her cheeks like a pufferfish, probably remembering her anger at that time.
While comforting her, Jun narrowed his eyes and looked directly at her.
‘… Definitely.’
An oriental-style castle wall vaguely visible in the distance.
The place belonging to the martial world was opaque, as if there was fog, no matter how much Jun improved the radar’s performance.
Most likely, the influence of a martial arts god is preventing detection.
‘If I use divine power, is it possible to detect it?’
It’s probably possible.
No matter how powerful you can be, it will not be as powerful as standing on this earth and exercising your power.
Unless you descend or descend, you won’t be able to interfere with detection with added divine power.
“… Fore, let’s go back now.”
Although he saw the possibility, it never occurred to Jun to actually check the possibility.
In battle, knowing the enemy’s information is very important, but Jun believed that not giving one’s own information to the enemy was even more important.
‘Hide and hide again at the most crucial moment.’
Jun decided that only then would he use his divine power and the existence of divine power would be revealed.
――――――
Seven days have passed with a determined resolution.
Jun, along with Elysia and the Sprout Guardians, stood on the wall of Mead 3rd Castle, one of the two castles in Elance and the venue for this year’s Yongbong Branch, and waited for the Moorim officials.
As some time passed, a group of people slowly began to appear with a flag engraved with the word wu (武).
Flap! Flap!
Their steps as they approached waving their flags were truly relaxed and confident.
It’s as if they’re making fun of this side.
I don’t know if there was actually such an intention, but not only the Sprout Guardians but also the Elance adventurers stationed at the castle were all chewing their lips and scrunching up their faces.
An uncomfortable silence suddenly fell.
As if to break the silence, Wale spoke to Jun. In a tone filled with determination, not the usual playful tone.
“On the day the Yongbong branch started, I was almost always in the position of waiting for them, just like today.”
“That must have felt really…” “Dirty.”
“Yes, it was filthy. The longer we waited for them, the more it became clear that we were losers.”
By agreement between the martial world and Elance, the next Yongbong branch will be held in the castle of the loser of the last Yongbong branch.
It was to give home advantage to the losing side.
Of course, divine intervention was completely blocked.
The reason such an agreement was made was because of the concerns that dominated the minds of those in charge of both the martial arts world and Elance at the time of the agreement.
What if our descendants are so poor that they lose consecutive games?
At the time of the agreement, the people in charge of both sides were worried about such things and made such an agreement to lower the probability of consecutive losses.
The intention was good.
However, it did not have any real effect. Rather than preventing the losing streak, it actually caused the losing streak by making people realize that they were losers.
“So I really, really hate this time. And it won’t just be me.”
Wale looks around.
The Sprout Guardians and the adventurers of Elance all nodded in agreement every time they made eye contact with him.
And then they desperately looked for someone who would save them from the long wait.
Woo~
“… Then don’t wait any longer. Let’s take this opportunity to give them all the boring, tedious waiting.”
My spiritual power was filled.
Jun, who closed his eyes and confirmed it, soon returned the favor and gave them the answer they desperately wanted.
“But you know it’s a bit difficult for me to do it on my own, right?”
“Haha. Do not worry. I will help you as much as I can. That’s right, friends!”
That’s right!
Good! Let’s give it a try!
This time, I’m sure I’ll win!
Clap! Clap! Clap! Wow!!!
The Sprout Guard responds greatly to questions about Whale.
And the adventurers of Elance cheer them on with applause and cheers.
Suddenly, the uncomfortable silence was replaced by intense heat.
Flinch!
The Moorim people who were just about to pass through the gate trembled as if surprised by the intense heat.
The atmosphere becomes even hotter as if responding to that.
Jun also got into that atmosphere. It was very pleasant for Jun to see those people who had tried all kinds of forms so surprised.
“Cardinal, warrior, let’s go to the duel arena. Sprout Guardians, the same goes for you.”
A while later, Nahiru, who had gone out to greet the martial arts figures, called Jun, Elysia, and the Sprout Guardians together.
It was to start a duel.
Originally, the duel was scheduled to start an hour later out of consideration for the martial arts participants who had traveled all the way here, but the schedule was changed at their request.
It seemed like they were being pressured right in front of the door, and since they couldn’t let things continue like this, they were trying to change the atmosphere.
Whatever the intention, there was no reason for this side to avoid the request as the atmosphere was at its peak.
Jun, Elysia, and the Sprout Guardians came down from the castle wall and headed to the duel arena where the martial arts participants were waiting.
Just like they did before, relaxed and confident.
The faces of the martial arts participants who were watching the scene in the duel arena naturally became distorted.
Cheaeng! Sharara
At that time, a person standing in the middle of them suddenly pulled out a sword.
Plum blossoms blooming with soft feet.
The scent of plum blossoms spreading as the petals fluttered was so strong and clear that even Jun, who was a little far away, could smell it.
The moment I smell that scent, no…
“It’s as beautiful as a plum blossom. Soje, won’t you please tell me your name?”
“I absolutely hate it.”
The moment the guy ran in front of Do-hwa and asked her name after the stabbing, Jun instinctively knew.
“Hey, do you want to die?”
That this guy is his nemesis.
