The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Guises

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Three full moon later..

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Whuungg...

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

A hole the size of a buffalo was created on the ground when the loud explosion was heard.

"What a good Prince...

Now strike me with all your energy" said Begawan Ganapati as he rubbed the sweat soaked his wrinkled cheeks.

'Only three full moons practiced, but his comprehension speed was so high. This young prince was definitely as great as his future father's, Inner Begawan Ganapati.

The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly crossed both hands in front of the chest. Stretch it out quickly then both palms cupped in the chest. Both of his eyes closed tightly.

A bluish-red light instantly enveloped the entire body of Panji Tejo Laksono. It creates a terrifying hot air and roaring winds that wriggle worth its storm with Panji Tejo Laksono as the center of the vortex. Both of his hands were wrapped in a bluish-red light that formed a circle of rolled-up.

The moment Panji Tejo Laksono's eyes opened, the glint of his eyes turned as red as the eyes of a dragon who had just woken up from his long slumber.

This is the Ajian God of the Heavenly Dragon, a high-level canuragan science learned by the Panji Tejo Laksono for nearly the last three full moons. Along with that, Begawan Ganapati also taught Shadowless Sword Science. The science of swordplay is very compatible when combined with Ajian Sepi Angin, which is obtained Watugunung Panji from Padepokan Padas Putih.

These three full moons, Begawan Ganapati had actually forged the body of Panji Tejo Laksono violently. In the evening he must meditate without being able to fall asleep, morning practice the style, during the day various body exercises such as carrying stones in baskets up and down the hill until the afternoon, after that practicing the style again until dusk.

If in Padepokan Padas Putih there is still tolerance from the teachers because of his position as the eldest son of Prabu Jayengrana, then it does not exist in the training period Begawan Ganapati. He was completely forged indiscriminately.

Both of his guards Siwikarna and Jaluwesi to not bear to see the suffering experienced by Panji Tejo Laksono to beg Begawan Ganapati to give a little leeway to the king's son Panjalu but old grandfather not budging one bit. His training was even harder to force Siwikarna and Jaluwesi forced to shut their mouths tightly so that Begawan Ganapati did not add to the training of Panji Tejo Laksono.

Tumenggung Ludaka 2 weeks once visited the place while bringing news about the latest conditions around Kotaraja Kadiri palace.

From the news delivered by Tumenggung Ludaka, Panji Tejo Laksono knows the latest developments as well as rumors that are circulating widely among the public. From Tumenggung Ludaka also Panji Tejo Laksono knew that Prabu Jitendrakara aka Panji Watugunung deployed senopati mainstay of the Kingdom of Panjalu, Warigalit to quell the group of Blood Crescent killers.

Although the news about Panji Tejo Laksono is still alive, but did not discourage the Maharaja of Panjalu was to eradicate them. After their headquarters on the border between Karang Anom Duchy and Lodaya Perdikan Land was destroyed, Senopati Warigalit continued to hunt them with the help of Garuda Panjalu troops under the leadership of his sister-in-law, Tumenggung Jarasanda. They were able to corner the group until one last full moon did not dare to commit another act of murder.

Haaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhhh!!

Shouted Panji Tejo Laksono loudly. The hot wind was growing more and more twice the sign that Panji Tejo Laksono had reached the peak of Ajian Heavenly Dragon God.

"Prince, it's time!", shouted Begawan Pasopati who immediately made the Panji Tejo Laksono bouncy high into the air and smashed his right hand towards the black stone as big as an elephant near a small waterfall.

Whhhuuuuummm..

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!

The black stone as big as an elephant was instantly shattered into pieces. The banner of Tejo Laksono slid down while arranging his breath. Begawan Ganapati smiled broadly as he walked closer to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"You are truly talented to be a future swordsman, Prince ..

Not in vain I teach you", said Begawan Ganapati while patting the shoulder of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"All this was due to the guidance of the teacher", Panji Tejo Laksono saluted Begawan Ganapati.

"Good, that kind of humility that I like about you prince..

Remember my message to stay humble even though you may be superior to others. Remember, above the sky there is still the sky", said Begawan Ganapati with a smile knot.

"Murid understands the advice of the teacher", Panji Tejo Laksono replied politely.

The two of them then walked together to the log cabin roofed by coconut leaves where they had lived all this time. Siwikarna immediately held a seating area for Panji Tejo Laksono and Begawan Ganapati, while Jaluwesi directly held a pot of drinking water to their lord.

"Prince Tejo Laksono,

I think it's enough that I've passed my knowledge on to you. These three full moons you've put in a lot of effort and the results you've achieved are also amazing. No ordinary person has been able to master Ajian the Heavenly Dragon God in just a short time like you. It took me more than 1 decade to learn the science until the third stage.

You must go down the mountain, and as your teacher I ask for your filial mark as a student with a topo ngrame for 40 days. You must not use your identity as the prince of Kadiri, nor can you reveal it before the 40 days are over.

Are you willing?", asked Begawan Ganapati as he looked towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Guru's abilities..

But if I go down the mountain, the next teacher will stay here, right?", Panji Tejo Laksono really wants to know.

"Hehehehe about that you don't have to worry.. What is important is the knowledge of my teacher I have inherited, then I can calm ascetic to reach moxa..

Oh yes almost forgot, there is one thing that I will give you", after saying so Begawan Ganapati went into his resting room and took a sword with a black handle.

"This sword used to accompany me to travel in the eastern martial world. Take it until you find an heirloom weapon that suits you one day", Begawan Ganapati handed the sword to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Thank you so much, Teacher..

All the teachings of the teacher I will remember forever" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

After that, Panji Tejo Laksono wrote a letter to be given to Prabu Jayengrana. Siwikarna and Jaluwesi whine want to follow Panji Tejo Laksono but this young prince wants to undergo his topo ngrame alone.

Siwikarna and Jaluwesi were forced to budge and follow the orders of Panji Tejo Laksono to deliver his Newsletter to Kotaraja Kadiri. That afternoon they were ready to leave the wooden hut where Panji Tejo Laksono was training.

"Teacher,

Students please leave. I hope Sang Hyang Akarya Jagat will give long life to the teacher so that someday we can still meet", Panji Tejo Laksono worshiped Begawan Ganapati.

"Be careful is the prince..

Take good care of yourself" said Begawan Ganapati with a smile.

With steady footsteps, Panji Tejo Laksono stepped towards the south. While Siwikarna and Jaluwesi headed west. Begawan Ganapati stared at the departure of Panji Tejo Laksono with a sense of haru.

A moment later, Begawan Ganapati darted towards the top of Mount Kelud to resume his hermitage.

Panji Tejo Laksono terus melesat ke arah pucuk pucuk pohon yang tumbuh subur di lereng Gunung Kelud. Suasana hijau nan sejuk terasa sejauh mata memandang.

Unwittingly Panji Tejo Laksono, he walked towards the Duchy of Seloageng where the ruler was Duke Tejo Sumirat, his grandfather on the side of the mother Maharani Anggarawati.

After passing through the dense forest that is inhabited by many wild animals, Panji Tejo Laksono arrived at a village called Pacuh with raman (lurah) named Mpu Wungku.

Farmers and farmers who were planting rice and corn on their land were a little surprised to see the arrival of the Panji Tejo Laksono. Not because the Panji Tejo Laksono was sinister but precisely because of the handsome young man.

Due to confusion of directions, Panji Tejo Laksono soon approached one of the farmers who was growing corn.

"Excuse me, Kisanak..

This area what's its name? Sorry I just got lost" asked Arya Pethak politely.

At first glance, the farmer looked at the handsome face of Panji Tejo Laksono as if he could not believe his words. Then he nonchalantly replied.

"You're not here, are you?

If there's anything I don't want to blame. You just ask our Lurah, Mpu Wungku. You walk straight. Right there is a big house with sapodilla trees. You ask me there", the middle-aged farmer resumed his work by making a hole in the cornstarch.

Hearing the advice, Panji Tejo Laksono let out a long sigh before continuing southward.

According to the farmer's instructions, Panji Tejo Laksono arrived at the house called. A man of short stature was seen sitting together with two well-built men wearing black headbands. The banner of Tejo Laksono immediately rushed into the courtyard of the house. The arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono instantly made two sturdy men next to short-bodied men.

"Father young man, this is my house Lurah Wanua Pacuh..

What are you looking for me for?", with a faint smile, the short-bodied man named Mpu Wungku observed Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I'm sorry if I bother Ki Lurah..

I want to ask, which area is this? I mean enter the territory of which Duchy?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Oh like you're a stranger?

This is Wanua Pacuh, Pakuwon Palah region which is part of Seloageng Duchy.

If you could know what your name is? As Lurah I deserve to know the foreigners who enter my territory", Mpu Wungku still smiled faintly.

"My name....

Tee.. uh speaking of what I am. My name is Taji Lelono. Yes my name is Taji Lelono Ki Lurah", replied Panji Tejo Laksono who almost missed mentioning his name. He also made up a name as his disguise.

"Where are you from Taji Lelono?", Mpu Wungku still smiled faintly.

"Originally from the east of Kotaraja Kadiri. I took the wrong turn of the road after returning from my teacher's house to get lost until here", Panji Tejo Laksono smiled knotfully.

"All right, you,

If you want to go back to your house, you go straight. After entering the city of Pakuwon, you take a left. You just follow the road later to Kotaraja Kadiri" said Mpu Wungku quickly.

"Thank you for your help Ki Lurah.. You are so I beg you to say goodbye first", Panji Tejo Laksono bowed his body as he passed towards the direction indicated by Ki Lurah Mpu Wungku.

After the Panji Tejo Laksono passed, two sturdy people immediately asked Mpu Wungku.

"Ki Lurah, why did you tell her the way? We must arrest him because I suspect that he is a member of the robber who is being sought by the government of Pakuwon Palah", said the strong-bodied man who is the jagabhaya.

"We must not just accuse people, jagabhaya..

He seems like a good guy. Also like a warrior who has just come down the mountain. Better not mess with her if you don't want any trouble. Even if it is true that he is a member of the robbers who disturb the community, let Pakuwon Palah soldiers who take care of him", said Mpu Wungku while sitting cross-legged in his place. Hearing that answer, the jagabhaya instantly fell silent for a moment.

The banner of Tejo Laksono continued to set foot towards the south. Thirst and hunger began to attack him. But the handsome young man continued to walk towards the direction indicated by the Lurah Desa Pacuh.

Once entering the highway, Panji Tejo Laksono saw a food stall that was visited by several people. Although not much, while at the training ground, Siwikarna and Jaluwesi give a number of silver chips that are quite a lot. With upright footsteps, he stepped inside the food stall.

"Ki, uh,

One rice is as good as fish" said Panji Tejo Laksono while putting his buttocks to a wooden chair in the corner.

"Ready Den..

Wait a minute?", said the shop owner who is a middle-aged man who works in the aid of a girl who wears the makeup of commoners.

Not long ago, the waitress girl had delivered the order of Panji Tejo Laksono. Seeing the face of the above average Panji Tejo Laksono, the young girl smiled sweetly while putting a plate in front of the young prince.

When Panji Tejo Laksono was busy enjoying his order, a thick-bodied man with a spooky face, a plontos head and a thick sideburn entered the food stall with two followers. His thick mustache looks scary. Some of the visitors immediately opted out of the food stall, for fear of the man plontos who brought a large machete. Until only one was left with bamboo in the corner of the stall room and Panji Tejo Laksono who was busy enjoying the savory fried fish.

"It turns out you're hiding here, Gayatri..

Come now come with me back to Seloageng Duchy City. Juragan Wirakrama would be happy if you go home", shouted the head plontos with a wide grin staring at the figure of bamboo in the corner of the dining room.

"I would not go back to Seloageng, Gombang.

I don't want to be a political game of Kanjeng Romo. Go away you don't care about me", said the figure with the bamboo cap that turned out to be a woman.

"Sudi does not want to, I will still take you home to Seloageng.

Chubby, Rompal..

Drag the girl immediately. Hurry!", the man of plontos commanded loudly. Two followers of the head of the plontos immediately moved to ambush the bamboo-clothed figure quickly. But the figure with a bamboo frame called Gayatri was quickly revolted until the Bongkeng fell and hit the table Panji Tejo Laksono.

Brraa!kkkk!!

The dining table was immediately smashed by Bongkeng's body. Fortunately, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately saved his plate until his rice was half not spilled.

Panji Tejo Laksono turned towards the plontos furiously as they messed up his lunch.

"Can you guys do well to not disturb the comfort of others?", Panji Tejo Laksono stared intently at the head of the plontos named Gombang.

"Close your mouth, you rancid young man!

You do not need to interfere with our affairs", hardik Si Gombang while glaring towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I won't interfere if you act well. I see that nisanak doesn't want to come with you either. You better let him go before I act decisively against you", Panji Tejo Laksono put his plate on the dining table in the corner of the room.

Phhuuiiiiii..

"Bocah yesterday afternoon want pretentious hero in front of me, hahahahahahaha", loud laughter Gombang immediately broke up in the welcome of the Bongkeng and Rompal. Gombang snorted loudly before saying in a loud voice.

"Bongkeng, Rompal..

Teach him a lesson!"

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Good night everyone, have a good rest.

Do not forget to take care of your health.