Chapter 546: I Will Definitely Protect It This Time! (1)

Chapter 546: I Will Definitely Protect It This Time! (1)

Have you packed everything?

no, not yet

Whats wrong?

You should come and see, Sasuk.

Whats happening?

Baek Cheon tilted his head at Yoon Jongs timid words and made his way to the back. Eventually, he reached the front of the cart and was shocked.

It was a mountain.

There was a mountain of luggage. There were so many items that the weight made it impossible to see the massive cart they had been dragging.

W-what is all this?

Gifts from the North Sea.

What kind of gifts did they give in such a huge

Sasuk, that little Palace Lord is no joke. He really is plundering the North Sea for us.

Baek Cheon sealed his lips.

This is the first time I have witnessed such an occurrence.

All this time, there werent just one or two people who were confronted with the truth about Chung Myung. However, no one had gone so far as to take on Mount Hua and look after its residents, especially during their own difficult times.

Is everything truly okay? Nêww chapters will be fully updated at novelhall.com Baek Cheons perspective, Chung Myung could be relied upon or rather, he was extraordinary No. Just a sly trickster. He was just a sly trickster.

Anyway, no matter how skilled Chung Myung was as his sajil, it felt incredibly unsettling that such a promising person from the Ice Palace was being influenced by him.

That Yoon Jong.

Yes, sasuk.

Does it seem like the Palace Lord is following Chung Myung?

Sasuk, even our sect leader would never be able to rival him.

Its almost as if this puppy is looking at its owner.

This jerk! Are you calling the Palace Lord a puppy?

It is the truth. How do I

Ughh.

Baek Cheon scratched his head as if it hurt. Of course, he could understand it. Chung Myung had shown the North Sea many things.

To Seol So-Baek, who had no place to turn to, Chung Myung must have been like a god descending from the sky.

So, it was natural for him to believe and follow them. It was quite expected.

He is the devil! Palace Lord!

How did something this terrible even happen

What are you doing, Sasuk?

Ughh what else could I possibly be? Select the appropriate ones now and then return the others.

Nonetheless, we have obtained it, so

If you dont want to witness Chung Myung crafting another cart, return them.

I will promptly return them.

Baek Cheon shook his head and turned around.

What will become of the Ice Palace?

It was Baek Cheon who was concerned about the Ice Palace overall.

And that evening.

Have all the remaining preparations been completed?

For what reason? We simply have to go.

Our bodies

Baek Cheon nodded while assessing the gathered disciples of Mount Hua. Thanks to the healing benefits of the oil, everyone was now recovering from their injuries and in the process of healing.

Our bodies shouldnt pose any issues

Baek Cheon cleared his throat and turned to Tang Soso.

Soso.

Yes, Sasuk?

Can we depart tomorrow?

Hmm.

Tang Soso surveyed their bodies once again with hawk-like eyes. And, after a brief moment of concentration, she said,

I dont believe youre all perfect yet, but Im confident this will suffice. We can depart tomorrow.

A collective sigh of relief escaped everyones lips upon hearing the encouraging news.

At long last!

I thought I would perish in this place.

All of them wished to depart from the Ice Palace and immediately head towards Mount Hua. Not because they found the Ice Palace uncomfortable but because they had been away from Mount Hua for a prolonged period of time.

Those who had made up their minds to journey to Mount Hua a few days earlier now found themselves overwhelmed by the strength that Tang Soso possessed as she held a needle and gazed at them.

-What? Do you really believe you can overcome this cold with that? Are these people underestimating the severity of their injuries? What? Would you like me to insert this needle directly into the center of your forehead? Do you genuinely believe that would be more secure? If you get injured along the way and perish, wouldnt it be preferable to simply die in this place? Wouldnt it be more convenient to at least create a tomb for you?

Her words and expressions were so frightening that even Yu Yiseol broke into a cold sweat. Given the circumstances, Mount Hua ultimately needed Tang Sosos approval to leave.

Yoon Jong, please inform the Ice Palace that we will be departing tomorrow.

Yes, sasuk!

I understand, sahyung.

Baek Cheon smiled at the straightforward replies.

But

Monk, why are you nodding your head? I was only talking to my sajils

Amitabha.

As Hae Yeon spoke softly, snowflakes started falling outside the window.

Ah, its so cold. Why did it start snowing all of a sudden?

Chung Myung grumbled as he sat on the roof, restraining Baek Ah, who was attempting to go back into his clothes.

No, do you believe this place exists solely for your relaxation?

Just because she did one good deed, did she assume she could rest?

Tsk.

He clicked his tongue briefly and removed the stopper from the bottle he had been carrying. Savoring the taste of alcohol, he observed the falling snow.

The potent drink warmed his insides as it slid down his throat. Its aroma filled his mouth and nostrils.

It is truly delightful.

The view of the North Sea from the palaces highest point was truly amazing. When the snow fell, the sight seemed out of this world.

North Sea

Chung Myung, smiling, looked at it.

Sahyung, this is why people live for a long time.

In his past life, he had never been here, so he couldnt even compare it.

If it were a world without the Demonic Sect and no war, maybe he and his sahyungs, whose lives had ended prematurely, would have traveled around, exploring the world in search of such beautiful scenes.

Since I am alive again, I get to witness this

He gazed upwards with a somber expression.

Sometimes, being reborn and experiencing the world all over again felt like a sin. However, his second life wasnt any more comfortable. But werent the troubles and bullying that the young disciples of Mount Hua faced only possible because they were alive?

He was the one who had been given this opportunity, while the other senior martial brothers hadnt been fortunate enough.

That

He picked up the bottle and took another sip, trying to wash away the toxic effects of the alcohol accumulating in his body.

This isnt the time to get emotional.

He was constantly filled with worry.

Why did this happen? Why was he the only one who got this second life, unlike his sahyungs and sajaes?

He still didnt know the reason why, but he knew one thing for certain.

Heavenly Demon

The hand clutching the bottle tightened.

-He is already

I knew it.

It was something he continued to deny, but he could no longer do it. The failure of the plan of the high priest eventually put this anxiety inside Chung Myung.

The Heavenly Demon was alive somewhere in the world.

And surely

Just the thought of it made his body tense, and his teeth grind.

But he suppressed the rage that was surging.

What I need to do

This time, it was time to protect Mount Hua with his own hands.

There is nothing that is certain here.

Even if it was the Heavenly Demon, regaining his former power immediately upon coming back to life was impossible.

Maybe he was recovering his strength or perhaps he was asleep, living in someone elses body, just like he did for several years drifting in unconsciousness.

It was unclear whether he would experience what Chung Myung went through or if he would return to the world in a different way.

But one thing was certain.

He will begin devouring the world once more.

Anyone who witnessed or encountered this embodiment of pure evil and malice would undoubtedly share the same impression. The world would undoubtedly be engulfed in unspeakable horrors, with bloodshed and death at the fore.

But not on this occasion, you bastard.

He would not allow Mount Hua to slip from his grasp once more.

This would serve as a guarantee that the future remains unimpeded.

Grimacing, Chung Myung bowed his head and surveyed the chamber where the disciples of Mount Hua were residing.

Not too slow, yet not in a rush either.

What he needed to do now was refrain from fighting with everyone and everything like he did before. His task was to risk everything to protect Mount Hua.

He was willing to do anything necessary for that purpose.

Dont worry, sahyung.

Chung Myung lifted the bottle of alcohol in his hand towards the sky.

I will definitely ensure your protection this time.

The sky of the North Sea was adorned with falling snow.

The sect leader appeared to be smiling down at him.