Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 310 (Part 1)



310 (Part 1)

”'<Chapter 311> The Dragon’s Secret (1)

Sasa-sak.

A quiet atmosphere envelops the surroundings at night.

The season was still winter.

However a sharp killing intent covered the area more than the cold.

Henan.

Black clouds were gradually approaching the Henan region.

“Click click…”

Amidst the thick dark fog an old man with white hair chuckled.

His voice was cracked and a large scar marked his neck.

The old man was known as the Black Dragon Sword (黑龍劍).

He was a master and martial artist from the past who had unified the unorthodox sects for the first time and aimed to conquer the Central Plains starting from Sichuan.

“Ah Henan.”

In the distance buildings radiating a bright light could be seen.

It was the territory of the Meng and Shaolin sects a place that could be called the heart of the orthodox sects.

Henan City.

The Black Dragon Sword continued to chuckle as he gazed at Henan City.

How long had he yearned for this?

And how long had he awaited the day he could set foot on this land?

“Taiju.”

Behind the Black Dragon Sword a man appeared and knelt halfway.

He then took out a letter and handed it to the Black Dragon Sword.

“This is a letter that has arrived for Taiju.”

“You sent it quickly; it seems you’ve been waiting a long time.”

It was likely a letter from the one who had summoned him here.

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There was a sense of urgency in the man’s actions.

It seemed something had stirred up trouble.

Perhaps it was an issue related to his young origins.

The Black Dragon Sword unfolded the letter to check its contents and then put it back into his pocket.

He turned around and spoke.

“Set up a camp; it seems we will need to wait for a while.” “Understood!”

At the command of the Black Dragon Sword those hidden in the fog quickly moved.

Since they were so close to the Meng’s territory there was a risk of being discovered.

However the Black Dragon Sword was not particularly worried.

“Why not stop just watching and start working together?”

Where the old man directed his gaze a man with dark eyes was looking at the Black Dragon Sword.

“I am not your subordinate Taiju.”

The head of the Black Night Palace one of the Samao sects.

He was staring at the Black Dragon Sword from the shadows.

Seeing the Black Night Palace Head the Black Dragon Sword chuckled.

“You’ve come all this way to collect rent yet you seem unnecessarily angry.”

“What on earth are you thinking coming all the way to Henan?”

“What’s the problem?”

“This is the territory of the Meng. You were hiding in the darkness suppressing your presence so why are you showing yourself now?”

The Black Night Palace Head could not understand.

No matter how he thought about it the Black Dragon Sword’s actions were not efficient.

In response to the Palace Head’s question the Black Dragon Sword smiled and answered.

“It’s simply because the time has come.”

“…Time?”

“If you’re so worried why did you follow me Palace Head?”

“ ”

“Click click I can see right through you. I was wondering if there might be a clue to lift your seal.”

The Black Dragon Sword’s words made the Black Night Palace Head frown.

It was a statement that hit close to home.

The Samao sect including the Black Night Palace Head could not set foot on the land of the orthodox sects.

No now that one of them was dead should it be called the Samasa sect?

“Even with that unknown energy it seems you cannot do anything about your seal?”

“You speak carelessly.”

Crack.

Black energy began to rise from the Black Night Palace Head’s body like a mirage.

Even as a fierce aura spread out the Black Dragon Sword merely smiled.

“Are you still struggling against the seal that was placed on you?”

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At the Black Dragon Sword’s words

Swoosh!

The energy that erupted from the Black Night Palace Head’s body charged forward like a massive form.

However before the energy could reach the Black Dragon Sword

Crumble…

Like a lie the energy turned to dust and scattered in the wind.

It was a wave created by a single gesture of the Black Dragon Sword.

“If you’re going to struggle why not choose your opponent wisely?”

“…Taiju…!”

“The reason I accepted you was that your darkness intrigued me. Have you gone blind that you can’t tell the difference?”

Crack.

At the Black Dragon Sword’s words the Black Night Palace Head clenched his fist tightly.

He retracted his energy.

In the past.

When the orthodox sects were known as the Ho-hyup.

During the time when the master known as the Ghost of Darkness who was active in the Central Plains was called the Ghost of Darkness by the unorthodox sects.

The Ho-hyup who despised the unorthodox sects had once sought out the Samao sects.

It was something no one knew.

And the Samao sects would not have wanted anyone to know about such a humiliating past.

The Black Night Palace Head still remembered.

-Leave the Central Plains and do not be seen forever.

The spirit of the young martial artist was burning hot and even as he boiled with killing intent he only placed a seal on him without taking his life.

Why was that?

The Palace Head could not understand why the Ghost of Darkness had done that.

Was it because he wanted to see him struggling grotesquely due to the seal?

Or was there some other reason?

The seal was strong.

It had made the Black Night Palace Head live like a dead man until he discovered the sky.

Even now having gained new strength through blessings he could only suppress and bind the seal but could not erase it.

Moreover.

He had thought that he could kill the Ghost of Darkness if they met now.

But now he had become even stronger than before.

‘The top masters of the Central Plains?’

What a ridiculous story.

Such a monster.

Could not possibly be just a top master.

Let alone the person standing right in front of him.

The specter that should have disappeared after death.

Had been swallowed by malice.

And had transformed into a greater darkness.

“Why not stop your distractions there?”

“…I hope you keep your promise.”

Click.

“Of course. Once this matter is over I will lift your seal.”

What this old man could do about something he could not even handle himself.

But having seen what he had he had no choice but to believe.

The Black Dragon Sword turned his gaze away from the Black Night Palace Head.

And looked back at Henan.

The brightly shining lights even at this late hour

Were still beautiful as time passed.

Brilliant.

The light was so beautiful that he wanted to extinguish it all.

“When will the operation begin?”

“The operation… Yes it should be a month from now.”

“What?”

A waiting period of a month?

He could not understand why it was set so long.

As the Palace Head frowned

The Black Dragon Sword immediately provided an answer.

“They asked me to wait over there as well.”

The Black Dragon Sword recalled the contents of the letter he had in his pocket.

It was a request to wait because there was something to be done.

‘That little brat is quite audacious.’

How dare he tell him to wait.

It was incredibly presumptuous but knowing the darkness that would later transform greatly he decided to let it slide this time.

“Above all.

Clatter.

The Black Dragon Sword grasped the orb in one hand and recalled.

“If reinforcements are coming they said it would take some time so we must wait.”

“Reinforcements?”

Who else was coming?

“If it’s just the Qinghai Sword it might be fine to proceed as is but unfortunately the Sword Master. I heard that the esteemed heir is also coming.”

“So who did you call?”

The Palace Head spoke his tone somewhat harsher.

He had come all this way.

It was a statement that implied that it was not enough.

At the Palace Head’s words

The Black Dragon Sword cast a subtle glance.

“You still haven’t been able to let go of that pride and self-righteousness. That’s why you can’t escape from the inner demons of the Ho-hyup.””’