
"Whatever it is, as long as it can be the lifesaver of Goddess Rengganis, I am willing to obtain her Physician Sakti..
Where is the Vijayakusuma Flower located?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately.
"1000 spears away from here to the west, there is a balong (lake ) called Balong Dalem. On the west side of the lake grows a sacred tree that has hundreds of white flowers in front of a small cave that became the source of Balong Dalem. One of them is Wijayakusuma. Although the shape is like an ordinary flower but it is said that it is actually an heirloom belonging to Lord Vishnu located in that place.
I once tried to get her but the keeper of this sacred flower is a white fish demon in the denizens of that little cave. We fought fiercely and that is why I lost one arm of mine, young man.
If you may know, who are you and what is your relationship with this beautiful girl?", Buyut Wangsanaya looked at the handsome face of Jaka Umbaran.
"I Jaka Umbaran, Tabib Sakti. I happen to be good friends with this disciple of Nyai Larasati. As fellow warriors, please help each other is not a necessity?", said Jaka Umbaran with a faint smile.
"I appreciate the solidarity of your friendship, Jaka Umbaran. But facing this Kancra Bodas fish demon could not only rely on intent and spirit alone.
You see my left arm isn't it?", there was a doubtful tone in the voice of Buyut Wangsanaya.
"Hehehehe you don't have to bother worrying about his safety, old healer..
The science of kanuragan possessed by the Swordsman of Mount Lawu is much higher than me", said Resi Guru Ekajati while smiling meaningfully.
"Don't joke with me, Ekajati..
In this Pasundan Tatar, only the Lord Master Resi Atmabrata and the Missi Buyut Galunggung are comparable to you. How could this young man be higher in his knowledge compared to you?", Buyut Wangsanaya did not believe the words of Resi Guru Ekajati.
"Session Master Ekajati did not lie in the slightest about this young man, Tabib Sakti.
One person you just mentioned earlier, Lord Master Resi Atmabrata, has met his death at the hands of Jaka Umbaran", how important Buyut Wangsanaya heard the sergeant Nyai Larasati the Southern Wind Angel. He immediately sharpened his vision as if he wanted to investigate the true martial ability of the handsome young man before him.
Although Buyut Wangsanaya The One-Handed Physician Sakti hesitated a little with Jaka Umbaran's martial ability, but because of the recognition of Nyai Larasati who is also famous for the swordsman choose a match in the Bhumi Sambara and Paguhan area and the long-known Guru Ekajati Resi, the thick-bodied old man tended to be fat with his bald head and the long white hair of his shoulder chose not to override the conjecture that was in his heart. That afternoon, accompanied by Buyut Wangsanaya and Resi Guru Ekajati as well as his loyal bodyguard Resi Simharaja, Jaka Umbaran moved towards Balong Dalem in the western area of Wanua Jalaksana. While Nyai Larasati chose not to come because he wanted to keep Dewi Rengganis who was still lying unconscious.
In a lush green forest area 1000 spears away from the Buyut Wangsanaya residence, a small lake with large shady trees appears to be lying in front of the eyes. The fresh air around the place makes the mind calm and peaceful. That is also felt by Jaka Umbaran and friends when they entered the Balong Dalem area.
But behind the beauty of the place is hidden something scary. A pair of eyes of a stocky old man in protective armor like fish scales armed with a pair of strange spears similar to catfish patile kept staring at them from within the small cave that became one of the water sources Dalem Balong. Of course, these invisible creatures are only visible to people who have a high level of falsehood. The owner of this pair of creepy eyes is Ki Kancra Bodas, a white fish demon who has lived for thousands of years in Balong Dalem.
"Where is the Wijayakusuma Flower, Tabib Sakti?", asked Jaka Umbaran as he spread his gaze around this small clear water lake.
"Sana Pendekar Gunung Lawu", Buyut Wangsanaya pointed towards a large shady tree in the west of Balong Dalem.
Jaka Umbaran rushed to the place designated by Buyut Wangsanaya Si Tabib Sakti Berkangan Satu. Simharaja's rishis tailed behind him. The two of them approached the west of Balong Dalem by combing the edge of the small lake.
A tree stands alone west of Balong Dalem, in front of a small cave that drains clear water. None of the grass and shrubs growing around where the 2 spear tall tree stood. This tree like has the ability to make other plants unable to grow at a distance of 4 spears from his to other trees like to form a protective fence around a white flowering tree with several colored lower petals this pink.
"Be careful Ndoro Umbaran..
I felt a strong sense of murderous lust within the fence of nature" said Resi Simharaja before Jaka Umbaran entered the hedge of plants coiled around the white flowering tree.
"I also know that, Resi Simharaja. Thank you for your warning", Jaka Umbaran immediately stepped into the fence. Once inside, it felt as if the place was widening hundreds of spears in breadth.
'Hmmmmm...
It's a mere illusion but also the waiter of this place seems to have high magic ability'
Jaka Umbaran continued to step towards the middle of the vast place where the white-flowered sacred tree was there. After dozens of footsteps, from a small pond circling the roots of the white-flowered sacred tree appeared an old man dressed in all white with a sweat like the scales of a fish stepped in front of Jaka Umbaran.
"Do you want to come here, young man?", asked the old man immediately.
"I want the Wijayakusuma Flower. Please give it to me. My friend is dying and needs the magic of the Wijayakusuma Flower" replied Jaka Umbaran honestly.
"Huhhhhh, living dead someone is none of my business. Come back, do not ever try to dream to get the Wijayakusuma Flower. The heirloom is mine, Ki Kancra Bodas", said the long-bearded old man with a sinister face immediately.
"Sorry Ki Kancra Bodas, I have to disobey your orders. My friend's life is in danger, and I can't just let him die" Jaka Umbaran swore with his talk.
"Basic stubborn self-knowledge..
Don't blame me for being mean to you, damn boy!!"
After saying so, Ki Kancra Bodas the fish demon Balong Dalem directly pulled out a pair of strange spears on his back and darted quickly towards Jaka Umbaran while thrusting a weapon in his right hand.
Shhhhuuuuuuuutttth..!
Whhhuuuggghhh!!
A swarm of cold winds rippled furiously following the white streak of light created from the strange weapon Ki Kancra Bodas. Sensing that something was moving rapidly towards him, Jaka Umbaran immediately stopped his movement which almost reached the edge of the pool surrounding sacred trees.
Blllaaaaaarrr blllaaaaaarrr!!
Two loud explosions were heard in the fish pond that was hit by the white light from Ki Kancra Bodas' weapon. The water of the small pond until it spurted as high as 4 spears from the surface of the pond.
Jaka Umbaran who actually does not want to add to the enemy again by fighting against Ki Kancra Bodas, again moving in the other direction to be able to pluck the white flowers of the Flower of Wijayakusuma. However Ki Kancra Bodas the fish demon continued to obstruct his intentions tirelessly.
Whhhuuuggghhh..
Dhhaaaassshhh dhhaaassshhh!!!
It was almost time to cook rice passed, but Jaka Umbaran still could not take the white flowers of the sacred tree. Not wanting to waste any more time, Jaka Umbaran immediately jumped back a few spears backwards. After that he immediately closed his eyes for a while while kamit read a spell. His fleeting eye beads emitted a golden yellow glow a sign that he was using Ajian Bandung Bondowoso.
After that he darted quickly towards the white-flowered sacred tree. Ki Kancra Bodas snorted loudly while thrusting his spear into Jaka Umbaran's chest.
Thhrrriiiiinnnggg!!!
Ki Kancra Bodas' eyes widened when he saw his heirloom spear unable to hurt the handsome young man's skin. That strange square-eight spear was like hitting a hard metal slab. In fact, now the body of this fish demon that bounced so not strong resist the repulsion of Ajian Bandung Bondowoso.
Jaka Umbaran immediately bounced high into the air and landed under the white-flowered sacred tree. But miraculously, when he plucked the white flower, suddenly the white flower immediately withered and blackened. He did it over and over again, but the same thing always happened.
Ki Kancra Bodas the little fish demon chuckled at it all.
"Hehehehehe do you think it's that easy to get the Wijayakusuma Flower, you son of a bitch?! Only a clean hearted person with high inner strength can get it.
You you?? Too soon 100 years old boy hehehe.", said Ki Kancra Bodas so underestimated Jaka Umbaran. Approaching the mockery, Jaka Umbaran actually smiled widely.
"Thank you for letting me know about this flower, Ki Kancra Bodas. You are actually not evil", after saying so, Jaka Umbaran immediately sat cross-legged while closing his eyes and both hands cupped in front of his chest.
Hearing that remark, Ki Kancra Bodas the fish demon immediately realized that he had leaked the secret to getting the Wijayakusuma Flower. Aware of his stupidity, Ki Kancra Bodas snorted loudly while darting rapidly towards Jaka Umbaran by thrusting two strange spears towards the young swordsman.
"Death to you, bastard!!!"
Suddenly....
Whhhuuuuummm!!!
The body of Jaka Umbaran who was sitting cross-legged emitted a golden yellow light that shimmered rapidly around him. Simultaneously, a huge shockwave spread throughout the place. Ki Kancra Bodas himself was thrown and vomited fresh blood helplessly on the edge of the supernatural fence of sacred trees so strong the influence of shock waves created.
Meanwhile, a white flower with a few pink lower petals emitting a glittering white light fell onto the tip of Jaka Umbaran's meditating palm. Jaka Umbaran immediately woke up from his semedi and smiled broadly when he saw the Wijayakusuma Flower was already in his hands.
Along with that, the sacred tree slid into the ground. Seeing that, Jaka Umbaran immediately darted quickly leaving the place as soon as possible. Not to forget he snatched the hand of Ki Kancra Bodas the fish demon who was moaning helplessly on the edge of the supernatural fence. The two managed to get out of the place right before the sacred tree pulled its surroundings into the ground.
"You brought me a fish, Ndoro Umbaran? Ah Ndoro is very understanding and knows I am hungry" said Resi Simharaja while pointing at Ki Kancra Bodas. The saliva of the middle-aged man incarnating the huge white tiger instantly dripped from the corner of his lips.
"Who's your food, big cat?
Do you think I'm afraid of you ha?", snapped Ki Kancra Bodas loudly.
"Fish is our nation's favorite food. It's time for you I ate nyammmm..."
Seeing Resi Simharaja was about to jump to pounce on him, Ki Kancra Bodas' nature instantly came out. As a fish demon, of course, he will be afraid of tigers who are his natural enemies. The white fish demon immediately jumped into Balong Dalem to save himself.
"Well failed to eat my fish Ndoro Umbaran" said Ki Simharaja memelas. He never once showed this attitude in front of others other than Jaka Umbaran.
Hearing that, Jaka Umbaran shook his head as he said,
"Ckckckckck...
You've scared the lake's guardian, Resi Simharaja. Never mind, we'll buy some fish for you to eat. Now is the time to go back to Wanua Jalaksana.
Goddess Rengganis is waiting for us.."