The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Grudge from the Land of Blambangan

Surendra bounced back after the hit of Mpu Wanamarta's left hand in the high energy level hit the stomach. He was fooled by Mpu Wanamarta's short spear strike that had moved quickly towards his neck.

Huuuoooggh!!!

Fresh blood was spewed by Surendra after his body stopped shrinking the ground. Seeing the Red Bat College main disciple fall down, around twenty Red Bat College disciples instantly pulled out their swords and weapons and surrounded towards Mpu Wanamarta.

Seeing such unfortunate circumstances, The banner of Tejo Laksono immediately jumped high into the air and shot down while throwing a hard kick towards one of the Red Bat College students who lunged towards Mpu Wanamarta.

Dhiieeeessshh!!

The man immediately fell to the ground and did not move again. The Red Bat College students immediately turned their heads towards Panji Tejo Laksono who stood up while preparing to fight.

They directly split people. Some continued to besiege Mpu Wanamarta, some immediately moved to ambush towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

Two people immediately shot towards Panji Tejo Laksono. One thrust his axe towards the foot, one swung his sword towards the neck.

Whuuthhh shreeeeetttthhh!!

Panji Tejo Laksono directly raised his right leg, dodging the axe slash that targeted the foot and then dodged the slash of the sword that targeted his neck while smashing his right hand that had been in the Ajian Fire God Tread towards the back of the sword student.

Bllaaaaaarrr!!

The man in black red clothes immediately fell with his back charred with 5 fingers. He died on the spot without even getting a chance to scream. While the assailant armed with an axe, snorted loudly and quickly swung his axe towards the young prince's head in a row.

Shreeeeetttthhh shreeeeetttthhh!!

The banner of Tejo Laksono easily dodged the slash of the opponent's axe and bounced back several spears backwards. 4 Red Bat School students directly swung their weapons at Panji Tejo Laksono who had just landed on the ground.

He quickly shifted his body position until the four sharp weapons hit the ground.

Bhhuuuummmmm!!

The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly slightly jumped up and made a twisting kick towards the heads of the four people immediately.

Dash - Dashh !!!

Ouuuggghhhh!!!

The screams of agony rang out consecutively from the mouth of the mouth of the Red Bat School student's son. They were stranded and the weapons slipped out of their grasp. Some of their teeth were dated and lips were smashed with blood.

Seeing their friend fall four other Red Bat College students immediately charged forward towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

The young prince immediately twisted his body and retreated a few steps while smashing his already red palms burning like fire towards the disciples who lunged forward.

Whhhuuugggh...

Two streaks of red light like flames burst into their direction as hot winds whistled along.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

The four Red Bat College disciples bounced far back and struck the ground violently. The four of them immediately vomited fresh blood. Two were immediately killed on the spot while the other two were still alive in terrible conditions.

Widowati and Gayatri who followed the steps of Panji Tejo Laksono jumped forward and built Mpu Wanamarta which was shocked by dozens of people, a little surprised to see the ferocity of Panji Tejo Laksono this time.

Wiropati was astonished to see the ability of the canuragan science of Tejo Laksono Panji that was not issued when facing the temples of Dipo.

Also, two students of the Blue Hill Padepokan watched their fight from a distance. It is not surprising that young men clapping bamboo aged as they are able to issue extraordinary strength.

Surendra, who was holding his chest, stared intently at Mpu Wanamarta.

"I don't think there's a lot of people helping you, Flying Spear..

Today I admit defeat to you. But someday I will return to challenge you Mpu Wanamarta to avenge the deaths of the Red Bat College students who were killed today" Surendra said while coughing a small cough.

Mmmmmm...

"They died to avenge the treatment of you who persecuted the disciples of Padepokan Bukit Blue.

If you're still curious about me, look for me in the North Grassland. Go now!", drive Mpu Wanamarta out loud.

Surendra immediately limped out of the place with some surviving Red Bat College disciples. Not long after, they disappeared from everyone's eyes.

"Thank you for the help, young warrior.

You really came at the right time" said Mpu Wanamarta with a smile knot.

"I just don't like to see oppression with such a rumble. Besides, even without my help, I'm sure Kisanak can handle them.

Oh yes introduce my name Taji Lelono, a traveler from Kadiri. If you can know what your name is Kisanak?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono politely.

"I'm Mpu Wanamarta from the Duchy of Lasem, Taji.", replied Mpu Wanamarta with a meaningful smile. He knew that Panji Tejo Laksono was deliberately hiding his identity.

"Mpu Wanamarta from Lasem?

Don't you be the great warrior nicknamed The Flying Spear of the Northern Grasslands? Right?", Gayatri joined their conversation.

"Hehehe... The nickname is too exaggerated, Nisanak.. I'm just an old man who can play this short spear alone", Mpu Wanamarta humbled.

"It was a good fortune for us to meet a respected great warrior in the martial world of Java.

I'm Gayatri, the Flying Spear Swordsman. My origin from the Duchy of Seloageng ", Gayatri bent her body a sign that she was respectful to Mpu Wanamarta. Panji Tejo Laksono did the same.

"You great young warriors are also humble..

Oh iya aku penasaran, kemana tujuan kalian setelah ini? Maaf, aku sudah mengikuti langkah kalian karena ingin berkenalan dengan pendekar muda yang hebat seperti kalian ", ujar Mpu Wanamarta.

"We just follow where the wind blows, the Flying Spear Swordsman..

After this, we want to go to Kurawan or Anjuk Farm to see the hustle and bustle of a big city city in the province of Panjalu Kingdom", reply Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"What a coincidence, we're in the same direction..

Then there is no harm if we walk together ", said Widowati who joined the talk.

"Why not? The more the better. Oh yes Flying Spear Swordsman, I almost forgot..

Wiropati, come here", Panji Tejo Laksono turned towards Wiropati who stood not far from them. The fat man immediately approached them.

He was looking for a teacher who could guide him to become a swordsman. I beg Mpu Wanamarta willing to raise him as a disciple of Mpu", Panji Tejo Laksono bowed his body to Mpu Wanamarta.

Mmmmmm..

"I rarely accept students, Taji.. But I will accept Wiropati as my disciple in return for your help. So I don't owe you anything", Mpu Wanamarta smiled knotfully. Hearing these words, Wiropati immediately saluted Mpu Wanamarta as a sign that he was now his disciple.

"Mpu Wanamarta does deserve the respect of young warriors like us..

After 2 warsa, I beg Mpu Wanamarta willing to deliver Wiropati to Kotaraja Kadiri. I want Wiropati to become a soldier in the Kingdom of Panjalu. Just find me there, I will be happy to accept the arrival of Mpu Wanamarta", the words of Panji Tejo Laksono suddenly made Mpu Wanamarta realize that the young man with bamboo in front of him was not as simple as his identity. Quickly he immediately bowed to the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I'm willing to be a young swordsman..

It is an honor for me to be able to help fulfill your wishes" said Mpu Wanamarta immediately.

Two disciples of Padepokan Bukit Biru, Bena and Magani immediately approached them with a limp and limped path. Their internal injuries and external injuries were indeed quite severe as a result of being beaten by members of the Red Bat College.

"Flying Spear Swords, "Flying Spearmen,

Thank you for your help. If there were no children, we would have been killed by their cruelty" Bena said, bowing respectfully to Mpu Wanamarta.

"You are too much. I too without the help of this young swordsman will also be troubled to face them", replied Mpu Wanamarta with a faint smile.

"You better be with us to go back to Padepokan Bukit Biru. Your injuries are quite severe, if there is a problem you may be in big trouble" added Mpu Wanamarta.

"We understand the Flying Spear Swordsman. We are still ready to ride. We should immediately go back to Padepokan Bukit Biru, I am afraid this problem will widen everywhere because of the vindictive nature of Surendra", replied Magani immediately.

Hearing those words, Mpu Wanamarta nodded in understanding and immediately requested that all of them prepare to leave. The banner of Tejo Laksono and Gayatri followed in their footsteps. Plans to the Duchy of Kurawan was forced to withdraw.

The group immediately drove their horses each left the place, to the east of Padepokan Bukit Biru located in the east of Wuwatan city, the capital of the Kurawan Duchy.

After walking along the edge of the small forest south of Wuwatan City, they continued to cross their horses eastward. Along the way, a vast expanse of green rice fields spoil the eyes of Panji Tejo Laksono. Dozens of farmers seemed diligent in taking care of their crops. Boisterous children play in the grips of the rice fields, either looking for eel fields or hunting dragonflies.

Panji Tejo Laksono smiled wryly looking at it all.

Since Panji Watugunung or better known as Prabu Jayengrana or also referred to as Prabu Jitendrakara, agricultural progress in the region of Panjalu improved much better. Irrigation buildings such as waterways and water weirs are widely built to irrigate agricultural land. Connecting roads between regions are widened to facilitate trade and transportation of produce.

In addition, poets, scholars, bikhu and panditas have a special place in each region that refers to the order of His Majesty Prabu Jitendrakara Parakrama Bhakta to glorify the Agama and scholars.

It was also seen by Panji Tejo Laksono throughout his trip this time. In the heart of the young prince, he promised to continue what his father had built for decades.

****

Far to the east, in a Great city which was the capital of one of the great kingdoms which was a fragment of the Medang Kingdom.

A bearded man was sitting listening to the explanation of one of his nayaka kings. The age of this man has been more than 5 decades, his hair was almost all gray because of gray hair. A crown of gold appeared to adorn his head. Although not wearing clothes, but his body full of gold jewelry that shows signs that he is a king.

He was the Prabu Maharaja of Jenggala, Prabu Samarotsaha. One of the adopted sons of Prabu Airlangga who occupied the throne of Jenggala Kingdom after the sudden death of the young Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes. There was a rumor circulating widely among the people of the Kingdom of Jenggala that the sudden death of Mapanji Alanjung due to poison by people in the palace. Mapanji Alanjung himself left a young crown prince who then handed the throne of the Kingdom of Jenggala to Rakryan Samarotsaha who is Mangkubumi and the only oldest family from the Isyana Dynasty in the kingdom Wolf. Suspicion of Samarotsaha increased after he ascended the throne, but as there was not enough incriminating evidence for Samarotsaha, the suspicion evaporated over time.

The emperor Samarotsaha looked to be frowning his wrinkles. The man who looks authoritative but cunning is not playing looks silent for a while before speaking.

"Are you sure of your estimation, Senopati Randusoka?

If we miscalculate, Panjalu will act decisively against us and storm here" said the Samarotsaha Emperor, staring at Senopati Randusoka, the figure of a thick-bodied man who was the main leader of the soldiers of the Jenggala Kingdom.

"Gusti Prabu,

The servant is convinced that our strength is not weaker than theirs. Although we lost Singhapura, but we can also regain the Duchy of Matahun. Moreover, the people of Blambangan Perdikan Land are willing to provide assistance to us to invade to Panjalu.

Like the spirit of Gusti Prabu Mapanji Garasakan who wants to reunite Bumi Medang, Jenggala must be able to conquer Panjalu", said Senopati Randusoka with fiery spirit.

"Senopati Randusoka, Gusti Prabu..

The help of the people of Blambangan Perdikan Land is something that cannot be underestimated. I agree with Senopati Randusoka's opinion on the unification of these two divided regions into the unity of Jenggala State", said Mapatih Danureja while respecting Prabu Samarotsaha.

"Then, let the people of Blambangan Perdikan Land act.. We just need to be behind the scenes players by providing support and a way for them.

When Panjalu is busy fighting people of Blambangan Perdikan Land, we fight them from different sides.

Carry out my command" said the Emperor of Samarotsaha, raising his right hand.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu" said Senopati Randusoka, Mapatih Danureja and all the retainers of Kahuripan palace together.

"Prabu Jayengrana's..

My revenge for the first defeat will soon be accepted".

The Samarotsaha Emperor clenched his hands tightly while staring at the blue western sky.

After getting an order from the king, the courtiers of Kahuripan immediately prepared to organize the troops that would be prepared to attack Panjalu.

****

Thousands of people dressed as soldiers were seen riding with hundreds of pedicures containing weapons and foodstuffs leaving the boundary of the Blambangan Perdikan Land in the eastern tip of Java Island.

Their leader is Prabu Menak Luhur who is the ruler of Blambangan Perdikan Land. The thick-bodied man looked handsome with his striped clothing. A beautiful crown of gold ornate gemstones was perched on his head.

For the day he wrote a letter to Prabu Samarotsaha asking for his way and support for his revenge on the Kingdom of Panjalu. He had already received a reply that contained that the Kingdom of Jenggala was willing to give way for Blambangan troops to storm towards Panjalu, but the Samarotsaha Emperor will not provide assistance to the Blambangan army on the grounds that there is a bond of peace that was initiated by the Goddess Kilisuci first.

Prabu Menak Luhur accepted the condition in order to avenge the rejection of Panji Watugunung who was asked to invite Dewi Sekardadu, brother of Prabu Menak Luhur. Due to the rejection of Panji Watugunung who had just conquered the Duchy of Singhapura, Dewi Sekardadu was embarrassed and chose to commit suicide by jumping into the ravine of Alas Purwo. Seeing his brother killed like that, Prabu Menak Luhur who was then still the crown prince was determined to avenge the death of his older sister in any way.

Decades he forged himself to become a powerful mandraguna while preparing the soldiers of Blambangan. In order to cooperate with the Kahuripan Palace, he willingly interfered with cousin Samarotsaha's daughter even though the woman was not at all as expected.

Prabu Menak Luhur turned his head towards Senopati Rakadayun who rode not far from him.

"Rakadayun, please,

How long will it take us to get to the border of the Panjalu region?", asked Prabu Menak Luhur quickly.

"If you see the speed of movement of our troops, within 7 days we will reach the border of the region between Jenggala and Panjalu, Gusti Prabu" Senopati Rakadayun said while respecting Prabu Menak Luhur. Hearing that answer, Prabu Menak Luhur snorted loudly then said in a high tone.

"Prabu Jayengrana!

Enjoy the last 7 days of your life!"