The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Uncooperated Being

As soon as the heavy sound finished spreading the threat, suddenly a bunch of wind whirled rapidly forming a whirlwind that flew dry leaves scattered around the place. Slowly these dry leaves seemed to form a body which then gave rise to the figure of a burly old man with a long white beard in all white clothes like a hermit but wearing a beautiful hair tie on his head.

The appearance of this old man certainly made Panji Tejo Laksono and his followers flabbergasted for a moment before they realized that the old grandfather figure must have something to do with the Prohibition Forest they passed through.

Along with the appearance of the figure of the old man, the roaring gales carrying dust and dried leaves instantly stopped for a moment.

The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly jumped down from his horse followed by Song Zhao Meng, Dyah Kirana and Ki Jatmika. The four of them immediately walked up to the figure of the long white-bearded old man.

"Sorry Resi..

I wonder why you stopped our journey? Is there something wrong that we have done?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono while slightly bowing his body to a figure dressed all white like a hermit as a sign of respect to him.

Panji Tejo Laksono asked a follow-up question, suddenly the old man immediately darted towards him while swinging a black wooden stick with both hands towards the young prince's head.

Whhhuuuuuuuutttttth!

The banner of Tejo Laksono was immediately agile to avoid the thump of the black wooden stick. But the old geezer immediately changed his body movements quickly.Using the tip of his stick as a pedestal, he immediately gave a hard kick towards the chest of Panji Tejo Laksono.

The young prince from Kadiri immediately raised his left hand to protect his chest from the old grandfather's hard kick.

Whhuuuuugggh

Dhhaaasshhhh!!! dhasshhhh!!

The tightness of the old man's leg kick immediately made Panji Tejo Laksono fall back a few steps back. This proved that the old man had martial abilities that could not be taken lightly.

Song Zhao Meng, Dyah Kirana and Ki Jatmika were about to charge forward towards the old geezer but the loud shouts and left-handed barriers of the Panji Tejo Laksono instantly stopped their steps.

"Don't advance..

He's not against you all. Back off!!"

Although with a slight unpleasant feeling, the three immediately retreated several spears backwards. Meanwhile Panji Tejo Laksono instantly prepared himself to fight against the old man.

Seeing that his opponent had prepared himself, the old man charged back towards Panji Tejo Laksono. This time the tip of the stick shaped Garuda bird head in a bluish white light that emits stinging heat, directly smashed towards the chest of Panji Tejo Laksono.

As fast as lightning, a golden yellow light covered the entire body of Panji Tejo Laksono until the moment the end of the black wooden stick carved into the head of the Garuda bird struck, the body of Panji Tejo Laksono had been golden yellow.

Bhhuuuuggh...

Thhraaaanggg!!!

The tip of the black wooden stick was immediately mental as it touched the skin of the young prince from Kadiri. Instead of being angry because his attacks were easy to deal with, the old man smiled broadly at the sight of it all.

While Panji Tejo Laksono himself was immediately pushed back 4 steps back even though his body was not injured at all.

Mmmmmm..

'This old man is great. Her power is 4 levels higher above mine. If I had been late to use Ajian Tameng Waja, I would have died from the impact of the end of the stick. I have to be careful when facing her', Inner Panji Tejo Laksono.

Back the old man darted quickly towards Panji Tejo Laksono. This time, he used his right hand after the black wooden stick was moved to his left hand. As fast as lightning he immediately smashed his fist that was covered in thin white smoke towards Tejo Laksono's banner. At first Panji Tejo Laksono did not see anything strange with the old man's attack that was more akin to an ordinary punch. But when the old old geezer's right fist was about to touch the young prince's skin coated by a golden yellow light, suddenly his fist grew tens of times.

"Ajian Mundri Sasongko..

Hiiyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!!"

Panji Tejo Laksono who saw this change was surprised instead of playing and quickly crossed his two hands to the front of his chest.

Dhhiieeeeeshhhhhhhh..

Rraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaakkkkkh!!

The banner of Tejo Laksono immediately bounced far back. His body continued to recede until ten spears away from where he had originally stood.

Hoooeeegggh!!

The young prince from Kadiri instantly vomited fresh blood. Although he had survived, but in fact he who lost the level of energy in having to admit the superiority of the long white-bearded old man. The young prince's eyes flashed with annoyance holding back the anger. Immediately he rubbed the remaining fresh blood that was at the corner of his lips.

"Alright old grandpa...

You want to fight seriously against me? I also did not want to lose just like that.!!", after saying that, Panji Tejo Laksono's eyes closed tightly for a moment before opening and his right hand reached into something in the open air. Suddenly, a crack appeared in the air and Panji Tejo Laksono reached into something inside.

Yes, the young prince from Kadiri wanted to fight against the old geezer by using his Fire Dragon Sword. Just as Panji Tejo Laksono was about to pull out the Fire Dragon Sword from its scabbard, there was a sound of laughter from the old grandfather's mouth.

"Hehehe...

Not wrong anymore. You are my grandson even though we are not in line of descent. But you have the blood of Eyang Lokapala", said the old grandfather as he stared at Panji Tejo Laksono.

The young prince slightly frowned hearing the remark from the long white-bearded old man.

"If you're my grandfather, then why did you attack me earlier, Resi?".

Hearing the question asked by Panji Tejo Laksono, the old man rubbed his nostrils before speaking.

"I just want all the descendants of the Lokapala to survive while passing through the center of this Prohibition Forest alone. Ah finally I can see my descendants back in harmony like this", said the long white-bearded old man with a big smile staring at Panji Tejo Laksono and Dyah Kirana who stood together.

"Good-grandson? What do you mean, Resi? I didn't understand it at all ", Panji Tejo Laksono stared fixedly at the old man's face immediately. Millions of questions flashed inside his head.

"Hehehe...

Everyone immediately turned to look towards Dyah Kirana. Third Empress Panji Tejo Laksono was confused by the words of Resi Gentayu.

"Sorry Resi, based on the story of Father Resi Ranukumbolo, Dyah Kirana is the daughter of the Maharaja of Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes, grandson of the Maharaja of Mapanji Garasakan. If his great-grandfather means Maharaja Prabu Airlangga. As far as I know, Maharaja Prabu Airlangga has been moxa decades ago.

If Resi Gentayu claimed to be the great-grandfather of Dyah Kirana, does that mean that Resi is a relative of the wife of Maharaja Mapanji Garasakan?", Panji Tejo Laksono looked at the old face of Resi Gentayu who looked shady and warm.

Hearing that question, Resi Gentayu smiled widely.

"What is the meaning of a name, Prince Panji Tejo Laksono", said Resi Gentayu slowly. Panji Tejo Laksono was surprised instead of playing to hear Resi Gentayu clearly mention his real name. He who never felt familiar with the old Rishi nor ever mentioned his real name in front of the old man was immediately aware that he was dealing with a powerful priest mandraguna who wruh sajroning winara.

"Airlangga was dead when she decided to become a hermit, Prince.. When his two sons decided to fight in order to gain control of the territory that was part of his brother, he was already dead for the second time.

There is only Rsi Aji Paduka Mpungku Sang Pinaka Catraning Buwana.

Since I prefer to be close to the commoners, they gave me another name which is Resi Gentayu, Prince Panji Tejo Laksono".

Instantly everyone in the place was immediately shocked instead of playing. The four of them realized that at this time the figure standing before him was the figure of a great king who had a big name throughout the world, Maharaja Airlangga. The banner of Tejo Laksono and everyone immediately knelt down and worshipped at the Desi Gentayu.

"Our devotion to Gusti Rsi Aji Paduka Mpungku Sang Pinaka Catraning Buwana" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he bowed respectfully to the long-bearded old man.

"Hehehe...

Wake up my grandchildren. No need to be polite like that. You can only worship the Creator of the Universe. I'm just an out-of-box form, so it's no longer worth it to receive this kind of respect", Resi Gentayu smiled widely.

"The uncluttered form?

What do you mean by Eyang Buyut? I don't understand it at all", asked Panji Tejo Laksono after they stood up from his place of worship.

"Hehehehe..

As you know that Rsi Aji Paduka Mpungku Sang Pinaka Catraning Buwana has been moxa decades ago. This is just my consciousness remaining as long as there is still someone to step in my steps.

Listen to me talk, Prince Panji Tejo Laksono and you're Goddess Chandrakirana..

From your descendants, I will be crying. Since you two are the incarnation of Lord Kamajaya and Dewi Kamaratih, then you are the one who will witness my rebirth. When I return in human form, it will reunite the divided kingdom of Panjalu and Jenggala into one whole entity as I ruled", said Resi Gentayu while staring at Panji Tejo Laksono and Dyah Kirana alternately.

"Thank you for the trust given to us, Eyang Buyut.", said Panji Tejo Laksono and Dyah Kirana simultaneously.

"One more..

I will bequeath one final lesson that I have for you Prince Panji Tejo Laksono. Hopefully by mastering this Ajian Mundri Sasongko Jati, you will be able to become a just and wise king in leading the people of Panjalu next", said Resi Gentayu immediately.

"I will obey the message of Eyang Buyut", Panji Tejo Laksono cupped both palms in front of the chest and bowed respectfully to Resi Gentayu.

The old hand of Resi Gentayu immediately stretched out towards the head of the young prince from Kadiri. Suddenly a blinding white light appeared in the palm of Resi Gentayu's hand which immediately spread rapidly throughout the body of Panji Tejo Laksono.

The hot air coming out of the palm of Resi Gentayu immediately made Panji Tejo Laksono grimace to endure the pain that was so intense as his entire body was about to be crushed to pieces. Cold sweat poured out from all the pores of the young prince's skin until his clothes were wet with sweat pouring out.

After Ajian Mundri Sasongko Jati united with Panji Tejo Laksono's body, Resi Gentayu immediately released his hand from above the head of Panji Tejo Laksono. The young prince immediately took a deep breath to reimagine his airway and pulse.

"Eyang Buyut, your body.!!", Dyah Kirana covered her mouth as she slowly watched the lower body of the Gentayu Rishis begin to disappear.

"I have fulfilled my duty, O my descendants..

Remember well what I have said. One more message I, after leaving this place never look back no matter what happens.", as soon as the last voice of Resi Gentayu is heard, the voice of Resi Gentayu is heard, at that very moment the entire form of the Gentayu Rishi disappeared from everyone's eyes.

Panji Tejo Laksono also sighed heavily while saying, "Again thank you very much Eyang Buyut.

We better leave this place soon. Remember all the wise advice from Eyang Buyut if we want to survive through this forest. Let's go...!!".

The banner of Tejo Laksono immediately jumped onto the back of his steed horse. Ki Jatmika, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng. They immediately drove their horses across this foggy starting path.

Behind them came a strange sound that was very disturbing. There was the sound of people screaming in pain, there was a sinister voice like a ghost that was preying on humans and the sound of people screaming for help.

"Don't mind!! Our horse racing is as fast as possible!!", shouted Panji Tejo Laksono who led the troupe in front. Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana were obedient to the orders of Panji Tejo Laksono and the two continued to drive their horses across this foggy road.

From the front, it was seen that the outskirts of the haunted dense forest were near.

Ki Jatmika who could not help his curiosity immediately looked back. Suddenly from the darkness behind his body appeared hundreds of hands full of sharp nails grabbing his body and horse. Those terrifying hands instantly pulled Ki Jatmika's body into this terrifying darkness.

"To-please help me Prince Panji Tejo Laksono.", cried Ki Jatmika as he thrashed to escape from the clutches of the hand of the black hand that pulled him.

"Kangmas Pangeran, it's the voice of Ki Jatmika asking Kangmas for help" said Dyah Kirana who continued to pound her horse beside Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Leave it! Don't mind, Dinda Kirana!! In a moment we come out of this Prohibition Forest!!", said Panji Tejo Laksono as he continued to spur his horse mounts.

As their horses passed through the edge of this haunted forest, Panji Tejo Laksono instantly stopped his horse footsteps and turned his head towards the back. Ki Jatmika has disappeared. Panji Tejo Laksono immediately let out a long sigh.

"He has violated the restrictions given by Eyang Buyut Resi Gentayu apparently..", said Panji Tejo Laksono, which made Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng grateful to have obeyed the orders of Panji Tejo Laksono and survived through the Prohibition Forest. If only they had tried to help Ki Jatmika, maybe they would have become residents of the Prohibition Forest which is one of the stealth kingdoms in the Jenggala Kingdom.

Quickly, Panji Tejo Laksono grabbed the left reins of his steed until the horse immediately turned to the left. Before pounding his steed, Panji Tejo Laksono turned towards Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana as he said,

"Let's continue the journey..!!"