Everyone Gathers At The Strong Blade Clan (2)

Someone approached Moyong Seong and whispered,

“Now that the Yang Monster has appeared, there must be the Yin Monster around, too. They are extremely dangerous warriors who cannot be compared to other warriors, so be cautious.”

Moyong Seong slowly looked around and said,

“I know. The reason I came here is because of these people.”

The Yin Yang Twin Monsters, which appeared like a falling comet and began their activities in Shaanxi, were the reason for Moyong Seong’s presence. In preparation for the possibility of them coming to Ho County, the Murim Alliance had prepared Moyong Seong.

To be precise, it was because of Yin—a person whose martial arts skills couldn’t be compared to the Yang Monster. A person who was quickly identified as a dangerous being in the Shaanxi region.

And as they hesitated, Yu Jinsan shouted to Kwak Hwi,

“Take the kids and head back to the clan first!”

“Elder…”

Kwak Hwi and his men couldn’t easily take their steps. This might be because they realized that Yu Jinsan would be left alone.

When they hesitated, Yu Jinsan squinted his eyes and shouted,

“Hurry up now!”

How could he not understand their feelings? But if they stayed, they would be digging their graves.

“…I will go ahead and wait there. Please make sure to come back alive.”

There was no time to hesitate any longer.

After signaling to his subordinates, Kwak Hwi rushed from the roof.

The warriors of the Murim Alliance flinched at the sight of them returning to their clan.

“Shouldn’t we chase after them?”

Everyone waited for Moyong Seong’s decision. He had the highest authority here since he was the strongest.

“It doesn’t matter. Just let them go. Only the place of their deaths will change. Their fates have been sealed.”

“Yes. Anyway, it is a shame that we got stuck here like this because of the Yang Monster.”

Yu Jinsan, caught in a hostage situation, could only stare at the retreating backs of the bald warriors.

As soon as they were out of sight, he shouted again.

“Anyone take one step forward, and I’ll cut this guy’s throat right away.”

Moyong Seong’s eyes narrowed slightly.

“He’s buying time. Wait for him.”

He was filled with confidence. No one had any objections to his words. In fact, they looked at him with admiration.

Yu Jinsan’s intentions had been uncovered, yet there was no way to act on them. His only choice was to follow through with the plan.

All he could do was watch.

After a while, Moyong Seong spoke again.

“And the Yin Monster is?”

Yu Jinsan gulped. His life was on the line, and he couldn’t hide his anxiety.

All eyes were on him.

Finally, Yu Jinsan looked behind Moyong Seong and exclaimed.

“Right… behind you!!!”

“…?”

Even someone as composed as Moyong Seong was taken aback.

Had someone managed to sneak up on him? It was hard to believe, yet it posed a serious threat.

Moyong Seong took a step back and looked behind him. The realization that he had been tricked twisted his features in anger.

“You bastard!”

Before he realized it, Yu Jinsan had turned and started to run.

Moyong Seong, feeling the sting of mockery, immediately noticed and shouted.

“It’s clearly bait!

“Do not chase after him!”

Moyong Seong was well-known in the Murim World. He wasn’t one to let his emotions get the better of him and act rashly.

But without knowing the exact location of the target, there was no reason for him to take the risk.

Above all, he knew that their paths would cross again soon.

“Today, not a single person will escape this place alive.”

The forces of the Justice Faction had already started moving toward the clan.

At the Strong Blade Clan’s manor.

The warriors had gathered in the training hall beyond the wall.

About 200 warriors from Ho County were inside, and the reinforcements sat around them.

Cheon Su, the one-armed clan leader of the Killing Blood Clan, stared at the entrance gate, seemingly waiting for someone.

After a while, someone entered with the news.

“The Clan Leader has arrived!”

At the main gate, a shirtless figure appeared, clutching twin blades.

It was Baek Gyu, who had been alone at the southern entrance, buying time for the others to move.

Numerous sword wounds marked his body. Moreover, blood flowed down from a tear on his forehead, wetting his face.

Despite his miserable appearance, there was not the slightest wavering in his steps as he walked in.

Indestructible Diamond. That was the common thought everyone had when they looked at him.

“Has everyone gathered?!”

Cheon Su stepped forward to greet him.

“You’ve been through a lot.”

Baek Gyu nodded and raised the twin blades towards the sky.

“Now then, let’s enjoy ourselves until the very end!”

At his shout, all the warriors around him raised their weapons.

“Woahhh!”

“Wahhhhh!!”

The morale of the Evil Faction, which had fallen, began to soar at the sight of Baek Gyu.

As everyone prepared for battle, Maeng Ryun-hwa appeared with her scimitar in hand.

“So, you’re alive?”

Despite his wife’s indifferent remark, Baek Gyu, who knew her true feelings, responded with a smirk.

“Even in death, I must see my wife’s face one last time. But where did Hyung go?”

The answer came from the commander, Kwak Hwi.

“He’s holding the western path to buy us time.”

“He’s taking on Moyong Seong all by himself? What is he even thinking…?”

“I’m sorry. I should have stayed and helped.”

Baek Gyu’s face darkened, but only for a moment. His attention shifted as a small figure approached the manor wall that was moving as swiftly as a squirrel. It was Yu Jinsan who entered.

Everyone who saw the man cheered.

“Elder!”

“Haha! I see that you are safe!”

“I am so glad!”

Yu Jinsan nodded and glanced behind him.

“They will attack us soon, so get ready.”

Everyone took their positions and held their weapons.

And the strongest in Ho County took the lead, standing shoulder to shoulder.

They were the three Super Master warriors.

Baek Gyu, Cheon Su, and Yu Jinan.

Among them, Baek Gyu was the most skilled, and he stood in the center.

“The three of us will have to take down Moyong Seong together.”

“That is the only way.”

Behind them, elder-level people stood. And when everyone was ready, a shout broke the silence.

“Th-they are coming!”

At the gate of the manor, the person walking there was clearly Moyong Seong.

The warriors of the Justice Faction were right behind him.

Was it because the Justice Faction warriors held the Southern Edge Sect people captive? Their numbers had increased further, similar to theirs.

Among them, there was one person Yu Jinsan noticed.

Elder Hyun Ho of the Southern Edge, who was standing shoulder to shoulder with Moyong Seong at the forefront.

“You…”

When he saw Yu Jinsan, he gritted his teeth.

A person who had murdered two of his colleagues and brought shame to him.

But there was also fear in that anger. Hyun Ho kept looking around and said,

“I don’t see the Yin Monster.”

Moyong Seong answered as if it didn’t matter.

“Elder, do not worry too much about it. Everyone will die here at my hands.”

Hyun Ho still looked around, feeling restless as though he couldn’t relax.

It was a shocking day that couldn’t be erased from his mind until he died. The memory of being beaten to near death by that child was so vivid.

Hyun Ho hadn’t been able to sleep since that day.

“It isn’t that I don’t trust you, but… it is a fearsome monster that you will never come across in Kangho, so be wary of your surroundings.”

“I will teach that, too. I don’t know where she is hiding, but I will handle it the moment I see her.”

The battle between the Evil Sect and the Justice Faction began.

It seemed like a war between officials and the military.

What was there to say? It was a fight that would end only when one of the two died.

When the breathtaking tension reached its peak, the Evil Faction moved first.

Baek Gyu, who was the leader, raised his twin blades.

“You bastards! I will slaughter you all today!”

Even within the Justice Faction, someone with a keen sense of humor said,

“I think I’m hearing mosquitoes buzzing?!”

After those words, there were no more talks. The warriors on both sides rushed ahead without mercy and stabbed each other.

Kakang! Kakang!

There were around 300 people on each side, but the Justice Faction seemed to have an advantage from the start.

It was because of one unique being.

Moyong Seong had pierced into the center of the Evil Faction and was wreaking havoc.

Puah! Ahhh!

As he passed by, the corpses of the disciples fell like leaves.

There was no one there who could handle the man.

Moyong Seong’s sword was just about to cut another disciple when…

Shhh!

Two blades cut through the wind and came by surprise, aiming for his waist, but Moyong Seong wasn’t such a weak man.

He stepped back in a very laid-back manner and deflected Baek Gyu’s blade.

Kakang!

At that moment, a ray of light appeared from somewhere and aimed for his uvula. Its speed was so swift.

It was Cheon Su, who was famous for his quick killing skills.

His surprise attack was perfect, but Moyong Seong easily avoided it.

Pang!

But the attack didn’t end there. As if waiting, Yu Jinsan’s spear aimed for his heart, and in a split second, Moyong Seong’s sword seemed to have increased to dozens.

Before anyone realized it, he deflected the spear and launched his own counterattack.

His movements were on an entirely different level. The three who had passed him were now the ones in trouble.

If they had practiced together beforehand, things wouldn’t have been so tough for them.

Kang! Kakang! Kakang!!

The attacks interlocked, constantly sparking as they collided.

Others couldn’t even approach the fight.

It grew so fierce that the likelihood of victory or defeat became increasingly apparent.

At one point, a bright light enveloped Moyong Seong.

“Kuak!”

“Ack!”

“Ack!”

The three, retreating simultaneously, gasped for air.

Even though the three warriors collaborated, they couldn’t overpower Moyong Seong. Moreover, it was decisive that Baek Gyu was already drained from his previous fight.

Moyong Seong’s sword showed no mercy as it assailed them.

Tsk! Chang!

Moyong Seong constantly pressured the three with his speed, focusing his relentless pursuit on just one person—Cheon Su, the leader of the Killing Blood Clan—probably because his blade was swift and deadly.

Cheon Su’s hands and feet started missing their timing, and eventually, Moyong Seong’s sword pierced his chest.

Puak!

“Kuak!”

As Cheon Su fell back, Baek Gyu and Yu Jinsan lacked the strength to continue.

Kang! Kang!

Their hearts raced with rush and anxiety, yet they were powerless to change the situation.

Moyong Seong’s presence was on a level of its own. His skills were far more astounding than they had anticipated.

And as the battle continued, it was only a matter of time before they collapsed. Baek Gyu and Yu Jinsan exchanged glances and launched their deadliest attacks.

But Moyong Seong had anticipated this.

Soon, three dazzling lights met in a single spot, culminating in a violent explosion.

Kwang!!

An explosion that shook both land and heaven tore them apart.

“Kuak!”

“Ack!”

Baek Gyu and Yu Jinsan lay on the ground in a dreadful state.

Moyong Seong stood tall, brushing the blood from his sword with an indifferent expression.

“Kuaak…”

Covered in blood, Baek Gyu struggled to rise, but even pushing his body up felt difficult.

Yu Jinsan also lay collapsed, coughing up blood.

“…”

Their weapons were no longer in their hands, and they were powerless.

Baek Gyu and Yu Jinsan looked at each other as they lay defeated.

What more was there to say? Their eyes, filled with complex emotions, reading each other’s thoughts.

‘… I am sorry, Hyung. I guess this is the end.’

‘No. Haven’t we done our best?’

After their leaders fell, the Evil Faction people collapsed entirely.

A one-sided massacre began. It was a situation that could no longer be considered a fight.

Chak! Puak!

“Kuak!”

“Ack!”

The desperate screams of those from the Evil Faction continued as Moyong Seong, who stood there, stepped onto Yu Jinsan, who was before him.

Puak!

“Ack…”

Yu Jinsan let out a pained groan.

It was as if Moyong Seong was trying to squash him like a bug.

Yu Jinsan didn’t have the strength or skill to resist.

Just when he thought this was the end, a roar filled with qi erupted from somewhere.

“NOOO!!!!”

Everyone in the manor stumbled at the shout, which was filled with qi. Those with weaker skills even covered their ears.

This shocking wave of qi and the accompanying shout made everything clear.

“The Yin Monster has appeared!!”

Due to the presence of just one person, the entire battle halted.

Everyone turned to the main gate of the manor, and there she was—a girl who looked to be about eight years old, clutching a bamboo stick in her hand.

Yu Seol, who immediately found her grandpa under the foot of Moyong Seong, struggled to hold back her tears and speak.

“Aaahh…!!!”

Swish!!!!

A clear killing intent rushed out of her, terrifying everyone present. The killing intent, which she felt and released for the first time in her life, was formidable.

For the first time, Moyong Seong looked anxious too.

As the atmosphere grew tense, Elder Hyun Ho from Southern Edge urged,

“Stop her first!”

All the warriors flocked together and took a defensive stance in front of her.

Pack!

The sound of two bamboo sticks hitting the ground came from Yu Seol’s hands, and shortly after, she took out a red napkin from her pocket. Was she about to cover her eyes and tie them?

Yu Jinsan was shaking, trying to convey something to her, but he couldn’t even speak.

‘My child…’

The child who was born with the perfect body for martial arts. There was a theory that those born with such a body had five senses that operated like those of a skilled person. Yet, their senses were said to work differently from those of normal people.

Yu Seol covered her eyes and pulled out the bamboo sticks again.

Puaak!

“Grandpa, do not try to stop me today.”