JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
The Meeting of the Swordsmen

The slightly fat, stocky middle-aged man was Mpu Dirgo. The martial world of Jawadwipa Land knows him as Pendekar Golok Sakti, the leader of the third generation of silat colleges in the western region of Kalingga which has hundreds of students. He is a direct disciple of the Golok God, a formidable fighter who has a big name in the martial world, as well as the founder of Golok Sakti College in the Kali Gung Valley.

In the past, in addition to the Panji Tejo Laksono who was a prince and widely known as the Swordsman of the Fire Dragon Sword who did not interfere too much in the martial world, there are 5 other powerful fighters who have so much influence in Jawadwipa Land at the end of the reign of Prabu Jayengrana. There is the Dark Poison Hyang of Mount Ciremai, the Unmatched Hermit God of Mount Lawu, the Golok God of the Kali Gung Valley, Goddess of Moon Flower from the southern Region of Jenggala and Old Devil Crazy from Nusa Kambangan.

Although they had never met and fought each other, they all preferred not to disturb each other. But they controlled the area on the island of Java in 5 regions. The Dark Poison Sect ruled the western region, the Golok God was no opponent in the Northern region, the Perverted Old Devil was invincible in the southern region, the Great Lord was not, Dewa Hermit Without a Match is respected in the central region while Dewi Kembang Bulan holds the Eastern area of Java Island.

These five formidable fighters should have successors who would go on to become rulers without crowns in their area. There is only Golok Sakti Swordsman who controls the North and Peri Kahyangan becomes unopposed in the east. While the emptiness of the other 3 regions became a long feud between other warriors until they finally Pendekar Golok Sakti from the Valley of Kali Gung and Peri Kahyangan from Mount Bromo decided to hold a meeting of world warriors this agreement is to quell the power struggle without a crown in some of these empty places so that bloodshed can be stopped. This is the background behind the meeting of martial world warriors in this Kali Gung Valley.

Nyai Larasati and Lord Kalong Merah who knew the martial ability of Mpu Dirgo and his big name immediately undo his intention to continue the fight.

"It's not my intention to disrespect you, Mpu Dirgo. But the old bastard was looking for me first" said Nyai Larasati immediately.

"Don't believe this rancid woman's talk, Pendekar Golok Sakti. I can't possibly do such a despicable thing.

As a candidate for the ruler of the middle region, making trouble with this crazy woman will only damage my image" God told Red Kalong.

Phhuuiiiiii...

"Middle region ruler? Hahahaha, you dream too much in broad daylight, rotten bats!!

Do you think you are more deserving of being the master swordsman of the middle region when compared to the Sword God of Katong ha Hill? It is true that the artisan fantasizes!", said Nyai Larasati the Angel of the South Wind immediately.

"You..."

"Enough!! Don't make any more noise or I will drive you all out of this Kali Gung Valley region!

We all have to control ourselves and ignore old grudges to solve the big problems that are happening. Cool your heads and come with me, otherwise don't blame me for acting tough on you two", cut off Mpu Dirgo the Golok Sakti Swordsman who immediately sauntered away towards the headquarters of Golok Sakti College.

Hearing that word,both Nyai Larasati and the Red Kalong God were forced to suppress their revenge because they did not want to be expelled from the meeting of martial world warriors in the Kali Gung Valley which became the territory of the Golok Sakti Swordsman. The two along with their followers stepped towards Golok Sakti University even though in a distance away.

Inside the headquarters of Golok Sakti College, dozens of tents made of woven coconut leaves have been set up as places where invited guests rest. For the groups from the silat college who brought many students, many, their tent is located to the left of the main building of Golok Sakti University while for the warriors with 1 to 3 students occupy a smaller tent on the right. As for the guests of honor invitation, there was a quite large guest hall prepared for them behind the main hall.

Some large tents have been filled with silat college students from various parts of Java. Only one large tent that still looks empty next to the main hall of Perguruan Golok Sakti and it is a place for students of Katong Hill College specially prepared by Mpu Dirgo.

After noon, the group of Katong Hill Universities reached the Kali Gung Valley. The students of Golok Sakti University who guarded the gate of the headquarters immediately invited them to enter because their arrival was the most awaited. Dozens of pairs of eyes stared intently at the entourage as they entered the courtyard of Golok Sakti College.

One of them was a Red Bat College student who had faced Jaka Umbaran the other day. He was the only student left when Banupati was about to capture Ki Suradipa and his two students. Soon he approached the Red Kalong God and whispered in the ear of the main leader of this silat college.

The eyes of the Red Kalong God immediately bought wide when he heard the whisper of his disciple.

"Sat!

So that brat in shabby brown clothes that made Banupati a cripple?", asked the Red Kalong God with anger.

"real Teacher..

He killed our students too. This grudge Master must avenge it so that my fellow students can be calm in nirvana" said the student eagerly seeking revenge.

"of course. I'll figure out a way to get them to pay my students' blood debts. You take it easy", the Red Kalong God clenched his hands tightly while staring intently at the entourage.

"Welcome to the Golok Sakti College, the Lightning Swordsman, the Shadow Swordsman, the Wind Swordsman" said Mpu Dirgo as Sadewa, Locana and Surikanti walked up to him.

"Don't go too low, Pendekar Golok Sakti..

We represent the Sword God teacher from Katong Hill apologizing to you because he could not attend the meeting this time. The teacher is training a new science that he developed in goa. Please understand", reply Sadewa while bowing respectfully to Mpu Dirgo the Golok Sakti Swordsman.

"Will your voice represent your teacher, the Lightning Swordsman?

To fill the position of the guard of the empty territory is the middle, namely, west and south we will take a vote to reach an agreement on how to determine who will be appointed as the regulator of the region in three empty parts" said Mpu Dirgo later.

"My teacher handed all the decisions of Katong Hill College to me, Mpu Dirgo", concluded Sadewa with a faint smile.

"Good then..

Later tonight join the meeting of the warriors at the main hall of Golok Sakti University. Now rest, all of you must be tired after a long journey. Excuse me.", Mpu Dirgo immediately turned around and stepped away from the place. While Sadewa looks pensive for a moment before stepping into the large tent provided for them with the students of Katong Hill College.

The atmosphere at Golok Sakti University is getting more and more crowded. By late afternoon, there were already about 100 warriors who came from various parts of the region. Among them there were at least 10 sepuh warriors and some sages who became observers in this event.

After dusk disappeared from the western sky changing into a cold and dark night, a large gathering was conducted inside the main hall of Golok Sakti College. Each silat college can only be represented by 2 people to save space because the main hall of Golok Sakti University is not too big.

There were 8 silat colleges present at the event. Among them are Golok Sakti College, Katong Hill College, Padepokan Padas Putih, Perguruan Merah Keadilan, Perguruan Bat Merah, Astanaraja from Gronggong Hill, Rajawali Galunggung Claw College and Southern Sand College of the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara. All of them had been sitting cross-legged neatly in that place.

In addition to them, there are also warriors who have big names in the martial world of Jawadwipa Land who are present individually such as Nyai Larasati the Southern Wind Angel, the Killer Poison Queen of Mount Ciremai, Angelic Finger Swordsman from the southern coast, Faceless Demon from Mount Mandrageni and the Hand of Death from Mount Kendeng.

Two great hermits, Maharesi Haridharma and Resi Mpu Anubhaya from Dieng were also present along with Dewi Kembang Bulan and Mpu Dirgo. The four of them are policy makers after hearing the proposal from all participants of the meeting of martial world warriors.

"Brothers all..

Tonight we gather in this place to discuss how to get the regulator empty because it has been left by the previous regulators.

I welcome you to Golok Sakti College. I ask that all parties can refrain from all personal problems of each so that there is no commotion during this event. For anyone who makes a noise at Golok Sakti College, I will not hesitate to crack down on anyone.

Now we begin to determine what method will be used to find the regulator of the central, western and southern regions. One college can only vote. For warriors who come individually, may be proposed as well but also must pay attention to the needs. I will start from the Rajawali Galunggung Claw College as a representative from the west. Please convey your proposal", Mpu Dirgo raised his right hand towards Barmawijaya, the main student of Pawak Perguruan Rajawali Galunggung to start talking.

"I represent my teacher, Resi Buyut Ragasasmita. Just want to say that to choose a territorial regulator then we should fight for martial skills only.

A leader must have enough power to protect his or her area. A leader who does not have the ability to be qualified will only humiliate the area that it regulates. That's all from me", Barmawijaya, a thick mustachioed man aged about 3 decades, immediately sat back after giving his gaze.

"I agree with the opinion of this young swordsman, Mpu Dirgo.

He is not worthy of leadership if he does not have the ability. The only way to find the leader of the empty area is by martial arts", said Dewa Kalong Merah who got the nod of the head of several warriors and representatives of the silat college who attended.

"If in the opinion of Katong Hill College how? What agreed in that way?", hearing the question from Mpu Dirgo, all eyes immediately turned to Sadewa. Seeing that, Sadewa immediately turned his head towards Jaka Umbaran who was sitting behind him. Seeing the nod of the head from Jaka Umbaran, Sadewa smiled faintly. He immediately looked back towards the audience who was at that place while saying,

"We also do not refuse if it has become a mutual agreement, Pendekar Golok Sakti. Even if the swordsman from Katong Hill is appointed as the regulator of the central region and there are doubts about our martial ability,

Then we are ready to serve.."