Yin Monster’s Awakening(1)

The reason she covered both her eyes was to eliminate any distractions.

Yu Seol began to run.

The two bamboo sticks in her hands stood erect like the horns of a bull.

Even though she had no sight, her movements lacked any unnaturalness or stumbling.

Taat!

Her movement was like lightning. Her target was Moyong Seong.

About 100 people from the Justice Faction were blocking her path, but Yu Seol sliced straight through the center.

The warriors in front brandished their swords, which certainly stimulated Yu Seol’s senses.

In the blink of an eye, the bamboo stick sprang up and struck the person in front, right under the chin.

Tsk!

The struck person was launched into the air without a chance to scream.

And this was just the beginning. Before anyone realized it, Yu Seol had lowered her stance and began to spin quickly, striking the legs of the two men who rushed at her.

Puak!

“Kuak!”

“ACK!”

Soon after, the two bamboo sticks struck them in the face, an act that seemed like divine retribution.

Clack!

Her movements did not pause for even a moment.

The sight of her advancing at high speed, swinging the two bamboo sticks, was unparalleled.

Tsk! Bang! Kwakwang!

“Ugh!”

“Kuak!”

With each step, three to four people were knocked down. It was as if a veteran warrior had returned in the form of a child and was now sparring with them.

Though Yu Seol’s vision was obstructed, it was as if she was unimpeded.

The innate functions of the five senses, embedded in her muscles and bones, along with the abilities of a Grandmaster that transcended human limitations, were enough to detect even the slightest movement of ants on the ground.

“Stop her!”

Someone shouted, but it seemed futile.

There was no slowing down in her Double Spear technique, which was as swift as lightning and relentless as a downpour.

Kwak! Damn!

In the place where Yu Seol passed, people of the Justice Faction fell down like weeds being pulled out. It was genuinely fortunate that none had their joints dislocated or their bones broken.

Anyone struck by the bamboo stick couldn’t avoid retaliating and fell down with one hit.

As the situation progressed, people began to feel fear emerge.

“Kuak!”

“Ack!”

Elder Hyun Ho of the Southern Edge, who watched all this, tried to speak, but the words wouldn’t come. He felt so confused that if left alone, he might fall into Qi Deviation.

‘… Ah, this can’t be right.’

Strikingly, those who didn’t resist or try to attack weren’t targeted.

Only those who attacked first or blocked her path were taken down.

And before they realized it, only two people remained standing in her way.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye.

At that moment, a bamboo stick appeared through the gap between them.

Wheeik!

The bamboo stick, spinning like a windmill, pointed right at Moyong Seong’s head.

The Flying Spear Technique held the power to take down anything, but the opponent now wasn’t that simple either.

Kang!

The moment Moyong Seong’s sword drew a curve and deflected the stick, Yu Seol swooped at him like a hawk and struck his face with another bamboo stick in her hand.

It was a truly astonishing move.

‘No way!’

For the first time, the sword emitting blue sword qi clashed with a bamboo stick.

With violent exchanges, Moyong Seong’s body was pushed back.

Yu Seol also took hits, but her body endured them. The gap between the two widened.

Then, Yu Seol removed the cloth from her eyes and glanced to the side.

Dozens of warriors lay scattered in the direction she had rushed in from, and then she turned to her gasping grandpa.

“…Grandpa, are you alright?”

Yu Jinsan barely managed to catch his breath and speak despite struggling.

“Child… he is dangerous… Run.”

Yu Seol wasn’t the type to back down. She turned to Baek Gyu, who had just managed to rise.

“Uncle, take Grandpa and keep your distance for a while.”

With no other option, Baek Gyu nodded and staggered over to Yu Jinsan.

Then, he supported Yu Jinsan by the side and began to move toward a corner.

The battle momentarily paused, drawing the attention of the onlookers. All of them were focused on the two warriors.

The outcome of this fight would determine the fate of their people. Those watching couldn’t afford to step back or divert their gaze now.

It was then that Moyong Seong positioned his left hand behind his back and extended his right hand, ready to pull out his sword.

“We finally meet Yin Monster. From this moment on, my sword will hold you accountable for the sins you have committed.”

Yu Seol’s eyes burned brightly as she faced him.

“How dare you strike Grandpa? Prepare to be struck in return.”

The arrival of reliable reinforcements brought tears to the eyes of the Evil Faction warriors.

A child born with the destiny of the Martial God. Yu Seol’s presence was like a beacon of hope amid their despair.

As the warriors around them widened their distance, a large circular space formed, and members of the Strong Blade Clan chose to cheer for Yu Seol with tear-filled eyes.

“Seol! You can do it!”

“Only you can make it, Seol!”

“Just launch a really strong…”

However, Moyong Seong was no easy adversary.

That relaxed and arrogant demeanor suggested he was allowing her the first strike, as if to flaunt his superiority.

The warriors of the Justice Faction envied his confidence, all except one.

One individual couldn’t conceal his discomfort, no matter what. Yu Seol, upon spotting Elder Hyun Ho of the Southern Edge, snorted as if the idea were ludicrous.

“Seriously. A friend of Southern Edge?”

Moyong Seong had no idea what it meant and only looked confused. No matter what he thought, there was no man with such a name among his acquaintances.

“Just what nonsense…?”

As he continued to speak, he frowned. Before he knew it, Yu Seol was swinging her bamboo stick at him.

It was a surprise attack that stuck to the basics. Moreover, the speed of the attack was something that couldn’t be ignored.

Moyong Seong drew his sword and began a defensive move.

Kaang!!

Although the bamboo stick and sword blade clashed, they made a sound as if iron clubs were hitting each other.

With that, Yu Seol began to move.

Her attack blocked Moyong Seong’s approach.

The basics of the spear technique were to use long-distance strikes to attack instead of defending. It could dominate at least one piece of land, including the qi contained within a weapon.

Kaang! Kaang!

How could such strength and force come from her small body?

It was a spear technique that was not easy to get close to. Moyong Seong felt like he was in a dire situation. But his predicament didn’t last long.

Iron Blood Swordsman? He was among the most experienced warriors in the Moyong family.

At one point, his form bent like a bow and slid at a strange angle.

Bow Flowing Lunge—a technique of the Moyong family.

Shhh!

In the blink of an eye, he was diving into the side of Yu Seol. Moyong Seong’s blade dug in, aiming for a vital spot. It was a hit, with a turn, but he narrowly missed the bamboo stick.

Tsk!

Yu Seol, who had deflected the attack, tried to counter but was unable to do so. This was because Moyong Seong’s form began to move at an odd angle again.

And she couldn’t help but be shocked at this movement she was witnessing for the first time.

Had she gained some courage after the win? Moyong Seong began to unfold his technique in earnest. It was like a meteor, casting a dazzling halo of light around Yu Seol’s head.

“Eik!”

Sensing a crisis looming, Yu Seol gritted her teeth and waved her bamboo stick in her hand like lightning.

In the end, the bamboo stick shattered into dozens of pieces and closed in on the enhanced qi.

Kang! Kakang!

The block was successful, but unfortunately, Moyong Seong’s attack didn’t end there.

Once his technique began, it continued relentlessly.

This onslaught of hits and the majestic nature of a true warrior were surprising to experience for the first time.

Kakang! Kakakang!!

The techniques of the Moyong family, one of the Five Great Families, overwhelmed those of the Yu family.

Moreover, endless lies and tricks abounded. If one hadn’t learned to distinguish between an illusion and the real thing, they wouldn’t survive this.

Yu Seol was taking a step back, little by little, and looked slightly worried due to her shattered defense. It was astonishing that she hadn’t fallen back.

At some point, the techniques continuously linked together and completed the last form, where a bright light began to rise.

Simultaneously, a dull sound erupted.

Tskk!!!

Yu Seol was pushed back, dragging the ground with both feet.

However, the way she reflexively regained her stance was shocking. Moreover, her eyes shone like those of a tiger.

She had the look of a fighter she was born to be. Her face surely looked pale, probably due to the tough fight, but she was without a single injury.

The gap between them widened, and she managed to catch her breath.

And Moyong Seong couldn’t help but admire her.

“Shocking. So far, there have been just two opponents who withstood my sword this much. No, there are three now?”

Yu Seol was born with the talent to be a warrior, while Moyong Seong was experienced.

Above all, it was impossible to compare the power of a trained warrior with that of one still learning.

At this rate, victory and defeat seemed all too clear. No, it could be said that it was a miracle that she had managed to survive until now.

At that time, she heard someone yell at the top of their voice.

“Run, Seol! You need to survive for the Evil Faction to have a future!”

It was Baek Gyu, who was barely supporting himself with a miserable look.

It seemed he was willing to let Yu Seol escape in this dire situation.

And there was Yu Jinsan, leaning against something and panting.

“Child, hurry up and…”

When she saw her grandfather dying, Yu Seol’s eyes shone anew, and her small lips twitched.

“Grandpa.”

“…?”

“Grandpa, can I use that strength?”

At that moment, as if something suddenly crossed his mind, Yu Jinsan’s eyes widened.

Upon reflection, he realized he had overlooked something.

Hadn’t he told his granddaughter to keep her hidden strength under wraps until the end of a battle? He couldn’t believe she was considering using it now.

Yu Jinsan didn’t know the extent of his granddaughter’s limits because he had never seen her pushed to the brink, forced to use all her strength.

And there was one more thing.

There was a technique that was sealed so that it could not be used without his permission.

A martial art that could only be used in a time of crisis.

There was the Whirlwind Spear technique, brought back from the Spear Ghost’s era.

It was the feat of a martial art that had not yet been revealed to the world. But now, with her life in jeopardy and him unable to assist, the time has come.

Yu Jinsan nodded with a solemn expression.

“…I permit the use of the Whirlwind Spear as well.”

The moment the permission was given, the pressure around Yu Seol surged dramatically.

An intangible qi swirled, creating gusts of wind.

A suffocating pressure enveloped them, indicating the awakening of a warrior that overwhelmed everyone present.

The surrounding warriors, whether they belonged to the Justice Faction or the Evil Faction, were shocked and retreated even further.

“Wh-what is that?”

“Huk!”

“Th-that is the true form of the Yin monster…?”

Moyong Seong’s face stiffened at this. He must have sensed danger at that moment.

There was no turning back now.

Yu Seol lowered her form and corrected her stance by raising the bamboo stick.

“Friend of Southern Edge, now you are dead.”