The Thing That Had To Come Has Arrived (1)

He hoped it would rain, and it did.

If they arrived alone, they wouldn’t be someone ordinary. He wasn’t sure if he could handle it with his current strength.

‘But if I leave like this, where will I go next?’

His plan was to stay on the mountain, at least until he underwent a complete Body Reformation and regained his former strength.

Living as a wandering warrior and running around was too harsh for his granddaughter to grow up in. If he could defeat the Wudang Sect, he could buy some time, but there was no other solution unless the situation was resolved.

“Elder…”

The bandits from the Black Mountain Blade, who had come to ask for help, were bowing their heads.

Yu Jinsan felt worried for them.

The situation was different from when the Blue Wolf attacked.

If he had been young, he would have run immediately to fight. But now he was raising his granddaughter, and her life couldn’t be risked.

‘My priority should be checking if there is a chance of winning.’

Still, the frustration of the current situation didn’t change.

“You foolish idiots, didn’t I tell you to run away?”

The bandit couldn’t respond to his scolding.

“…”

What crime could a single bandit commit? He heard from Pungho why the bandits couldn’t leave this place. It was impossible to criticize the path they had chosen.

Yu Jinsan sighed and stood up.

“Let’s head down to the bandits first.”

“Thank you, Elder!”

Yu Jinsan spoke as he tied his granddaughter to his back with a cloth.

“I didn’t say I would help you yet. I don’t care if I die, but if something happens to me, my granddaughter will have no one to take care of her.”

“Do not worry. When the elder passes away, I will….”

Yu Jinsan grabbed his spear and hit the bandit on his rear.

Puak!

“Ack!”

“Such a helpless guy. Fight till the death.”

The bandit, who was crying, grabbed his rear and followed Yu Jinsan.

The bandits of the Black Mountain Blade were near the summit. A deep war cloud hung around their hideout.

“How did you end up killing a Taoist of Wudang? Are you even sane?”

The speaker was Wol Ah-song, the leader of the Biho bandits.

He was acquainted with Pungho, the leader of the Black Mountain Blade, and they were rivals.

“There was a little accident.”

“Because of that accident, many of my men died. Why on earth would you do something like that?”

Pungho sighed as if he were frustrated.

“Let’s put out the most immediate fire first. He will be here soon.”

He referred to the one who was slaughtering all the bandits in the vicinity, including their two groups.

The Biho bandits, originally numbering more than 50, now had just a dozen left. The Black Mountain Blade was in a situation where all their patrolling men had died.

Whether they liked it or not, they were now in the same boat.

Wol Ah-Song gritted his teeth as if he were angry.

“Even if I die today, I will avenge my men.”

“If he comes alive, let all of us bandits attack at the same time.”

Wasn’t there a saying that the enemy of your enemy is a friend? These two were keeping each other in check and had to help each other for the first time.

At that moment, the door to that place opened, and a woman in leopard print appeared.

It was Hyun Hee, the commander of the Black Mountain Blade, who had just returned from scouting the area.

“He is one of the Four Swordsmen of Wudang, with the title of Harmonious Growth Sword. He is one of the most powerful among the first-class disciples, so even if people like us move in groups, he cannot be easily taken down.”

Why didn’t he like the idea of a strange woman controlling him?

Wol Ah-Song frowned and looked at Pungho.

“Who is this woman? She goes in and out of the leader’s place without permission. No official in your bandit group would ever do this.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Hyun Hee drew her sword like lightning.

Then, the tip of the sword that soared in the air slowly lowered and headed for Wol Ah-Song’s throat.

At a glance, it was a swift yet graceful movement and speed that couldn’t be achieved by any bandit. She asked with a serious tone.

“Do I look like any other woman? Want to try fighting?”

She was trying to present herself like the Sword Queen.

Wol Ah-Song’s face stiffened, unable to speak.

As the atmosphere turned strange, Pungho intervened.

“How can we face such strong enemies if we clash swords amongst ourselves? Please pull back your sword right now.”

“Huh!”

Hyun Hee put her sword down, and Pungho briefly introduced both of them.

When Wol Ah-Song heard her identity, he was shocked. It seemed like he wanted to know more, but there was no time to waste now.

“How strong is he? If the three of us attack together, do we have a chance to win?”

“We cannot do that on our own. He is a master who is at the Peak level.”

Those who have possessed internal qi for less than 10 years were called third-rate warriors, and most bandits fell under that category.

From there, what followed were the second-rate and first-rate warriors, which would be based on their internal qi that continues to grow, and the three people here were now at the borderline of it.

And those who went beyond the first level and were called at the Peak level were those with twice as much strength.

The Peak warriors were at the final level of the first-rate warriors, a state any ordinary martial arts learning warrior could reach. This was because the next level was the Grandmaster level, which only those who reached enlightenment could reach.

“Then…”

Pungho and Wol Ah-Song’s expressions darkened at the same time. If what she said was true, it wasn’t someone the bandits could handle.

The hall went silent. But what was the use of worrying?

After a while, Pungho broke the silence and looked at Hyun Hee.

“Isn’t it better this way?”

“In cases like this, it’s standard practice to respond with normal words. If that doesn’t work…”

What kind of strategy did a bandit have? Pungho looked forward to his next words.

“…?”

“We have Grandpa.”

Yu Jinsan was definitely a Peak warrior, and he was strong.

The only problem was that his strength had a limit. In any case, there were no better reinforcements than him at that moment.

“As long as the Elder helps us, we might have a chance to win. But there is no way he would come to fight….”

“But he is still our neighbor. I already asked for help, so let’s wait.”

She held some hope, but she wasn’t sure either. Wol Ah-Song, who wasn’t aware of any of this, urged Pungho.

“I have no idea what you are saying, but I don’t have time for useless talks. Let’s just go and get that man.”

“I get it. The archers are stationed near the watchtowers, so we have to buy some time…”

But before he could speak, a huge explosion broke out outside.

Kwaang!!

A scream echoed with the sound of trees breaking. It seemed like the watchtower was now destroyed.

Soon, the sounds of whistles announcing there was an intruder were heard from all over the mountain. Pungho took his sword and stood up.

“The force I feel is amazing. Now that he has come, let us go out.”

At that time, Hyun Hee, who was hesitant, spoke with a dark look as if she had another option.

“You cannot win by normal means.”

As she took off the leopard-printed attire she had on, Pungho was shocked.

“What are you trying to do?”

“He probably doesn’t know that I have become a member of the bandits. So take me hostage and try to distract him.”

“But… wouldn’t it be dangerous?”

She was already hiding a dagger in her pants. When Pungho hesitated, Wol Ah-Song put his sword blade to her neck and said,

“If the leader will not do it, I will. By the looks of it, your acting doesn’t seem great.”

“…”

“There is no time to hesitate, so hurry up and take the lead.”

This wasn’t the time to take risks.

Kwaang!

The door to the room opened, and Pungho jumped out first. He was shocked by what he saw.

“This cannot be…”

A Taoist of the Wudang Sect, his entire body covered in blood, lowered his sword in the center of the yard. More than ten of his subordinates surrounded him.

Not a single person had intact limbs. They had all died in pain.

There were about eight bandits around, but no one could get close to this man.

Harmonious Growth Sword, Jong Hyun. A warrior of Wudang.

“Just why…? How on earth did bandits even manage to learn the technique of Wudang?! Why aren’t you speaking?!”

He seemed like a person of pride.

Seeing Jong Hyun’s anger, the bandits stepped back. The moment fear swept through those who remained, a sarcastic tone rang out.

“From this wench.”

Everyone’s eyes turned to the other side.

There, Wol Ah-Song was approaching Hyun Hee, his sword at her neck.

Jong Hyun, who looked at her clothes, changed.

“Aren’t you the second great disciple Hyun Hee?”

“Jong Hyun Sasuk…”

“You survived alone?”

“Yes.”

Jong Hyun fell silent and deep in thought. In the silence, Wol Ah-Song moved slowly forward with Hyun Hee in hand.

“If you don’t want this person to die, throw away your weapon.”

Jong Hyun slowly tilted his head. It seemed like he was measuring something.

After a moment, he threw away his weapon.

Was he really going to give up like this? Wol Ah-Song was quite shocked at how obedient this man was being.

And the moment his sword fell to the ground, everyone watching flinched. This was because Jong Hyun’s foot moved swiftly, like lightning.

Puak!

A surprise attack caught them totally off guard.

His sword rushed through the air, aimed at Wol Ah-Song’s eyes.

Chak!

It was a shocking attack, but Wol Ah-Song wasn’t weak either.

The blade aimed at Hyun Hee changed its path and blocked the flying sword.

Kang!

His joy at successfully defending against him was short-lived. Wol Ah-Song, who felt relieved, was shocked. This was because Jong Hyun was now too close to him.

His movement was like a true lightning strike.

Kwak!

“Kuak!”

He fell a full three feet, and Pungho rushed over to help him. Jong Hyun was looking at Hyun Hee as he retrieved his sword.

“Did you teach martial arts to those people?”

“I am sorry, Sasuk. I was too scared…”

But before she could answer, Jong Hyun’s hand moved.

Slap!

After repeatedly slapping her, he glared at Hyun Hee with distaste, as if his anger wouldn’t subside.

“How could you do such an insane thing? When you return to Wudang, you will be interrogated for the crimes in front of the Sect Leader and Master!”

“…”

Hyun Hee, whose face was red, only bowed her head and moved behind him. Then, Pungho and Wol Ah-Soong were left facing him alone.

Although the bandits surrounded the area, they knew they couldn’t do much.

“From now on, I will hold you accountable for the crime of passing on the martial arts of Wudang. Don’t expect a peaceful death!”

Jong Hyun’s eyes were filled with murderous intent, and the bandits had nowhere to retreat.

The bandits from both sides took their stances and surrounded him.

But no matter how many rats there were, they couldn’t withstand a wild beast. Fear was evident in their eyes and couldn’t be hidden.

“There’s no need for everyone to be killed, so step down.”

Pungho drew his sword.

His subordinates, who were watching, felt despair envelop them.

“Leader….”

“If we lose, make sure to scatter in all directions and find a way to survive. No matter how fast the man is, he can’t stop all of us.”

Any further talk felt pointless. Pungho and Wol Ah-Song stood there, ready to fight.

Jong Hyun’s face as he looked at them suggested he found this amusing.

He mumbled, holding his left hand behind him and gripping his sword with just one hand.

“From now on, I will make you feel your lowly presence.”

As soon as he said that, the two bandit leaders kicked the ground to move.

Tak!

Just as they were about to start fighting.

Behind a tree about twenty feet away, an old man with a child behind him, watched them with shining eyes.

His demeanor was similar to that of a wild beast watching its prey and waiting for a chance.