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Published at 1st of February 2024 06:59:50 AM


Chapter 122

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Chapter 122

Cho Woo-Kyung, the disciple of the Qiankun Hands and the Daybreak Swordmaster, could not close his mouth. Right before his very eyes, Baek Mu-Gun was pushing his two masters back using powerful martial arts.

Where did such a monster come from?

Even though they seemed to be around the same age, Mu-Guns ability still dumbfounded him. Woo-Kyung thought that no one among his peers could surpass him. Befitting his confidence, his martial prowess was at the Upper Intermediate Peak Realm, and certainly not on the weak side of it either.

However, compared to him, Mu-Gun was on an entirely different level. From Woo-Kyungs perspective, Mu-Gun seemed to have gone past the Peak Realm. Otherwise, he definitely would not have been able to drive his two masters into a corner. It would already be surprising if Mu-Gun had reached the Absolute Realm, but he had actually gone beyond that. Such a monster had never existed in murim before.

Woo-Kyungs perplexity was nothing in comparison to how shocked Seok Gang and Geom Woo-Saeng were, given that they were the ones fighting Mu-Gun. It was difficult for them to understand why they were the ones frantically trying to defend against Mu-Guns attacks instead of the other way around.

How could this be?

With enough concessions, they could understand Mu-Gun reaching the Absolute Realm, especially when taking his insane talent into consideration. Still, that didnt explain how Mu-Gun could launch a one-sided offensive against two high-ranking Absolute Realm masters.

As commonly said, even if someone started learning martial arts in their mothers womb, they still would not be able to reach such a level. Contrary to popular belief, however, Mu-Gun had managed to reach this far at his tender age. All things considered, it was certainly possible for him to become the best martial artist in the worldno, he could even become the strongest martial artist of all time.

The two couldnt help but think how great it would be to be standing next to Mu-Gun when he reached that level. To that end, they were even willing to devote the rest of their lives to him. Mu-Gun could likely lead their pretentious disciple properly as well.

Simultaneously reaching a decision, Seok Gang and Woo-Saeng stepped far back.

Stop! That should be enough to decide the outcome of this match, Seok Gang said.

Seok Gang knew that if Mu-Gun had made up his mind and given it his all, he would have already defeated them. The match only lasted this long because he had been holding back.

Do you admit defeat?

I have lost, Woo-Saeng replied.

Mu-Gun looked at Seok-Gang next.

Same here.

Then, as per the conditions of our match, will you both join the Baek Sword Sect as venerable elders?

Of course. We plan to uphold our promise.

Its an honor to have you both as venerable elders of our sect. Please take good care of us in the coming future.

We should be the ones saying that. Please take good care of us. That aside, who are you really, Young Patriarch Baek? How did you reach such a monstrous level at that young age?

The golden lightning that you displayed earlier is quite familiar. Are you perhaps related to the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword?

Thats right. Now that it has been mentioned, your golden lightning did look exactly like the martial arts of the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword. Are you perhaps his descendant?

Thats right, Mu-Gun said, not wanting to hide anything from them.

I thought he died in the battle against the Hell-Blood Demon before he could leave a descendant. Im surprised he managed to leave such an outstanding descendant around.

I was able to improve my martial prowess thanks to the arrangements that the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword prepared. However, I hope that you both keep this a secret. Ah! I would like to ask for your disciple to remain silent about it as well.

No worries. We will certainly not reveal it to anyone. Moreover, since we will be working together from now on, its best we introduce our disciple as well.

I have yet to decide whether Ill join the Baek Sword Sect, Woo-Kyung bluntly said.

Your masters are going. Its only natural that you come along as our disciple, so stop spouting nonsense.

Why should I do that? This is an important, life-changing decision, so I should be the one to make it.

If you want to decide otherwise, then spit out all the martial arts you have learned from us.

How can I spit out what Ive learned? Arent you being too petty?

Petty? This is all for your own good. Serving under a man like Young Patriarch Baek can only do you good.

He may go around creating enemies just like you two, my dear masters.

You should not pressure him too much. As your disciple said, his life should be up to him to dictate, Mu-Gun said, implying that he did not care whether Woo-Kyung joined or not.

Dont you think that my skills would go to waste, Young Patriarch Baek? With his pride hurt, Woo-Kyung indirectly asked if Mu-Gun had no desire to recruit him.

Thats what Id like to ask you. Isnt it a pity to lose the chance to become a member of the Baek Sword Sect, which will become the worlds best martial sect in the future?

The worlds best martial sect?

Thank you. I was worried about what to do if any of you wanted the Three-Headed Centipedes beast core. That being said, it makes me feel bad to make you two go through all the hard work with us and not gain anything in return.

Please dont think of it that way. We have already gained a lot from having the two of you and your disciple join the Baek Sword Sect.

Hearing you say that sets my mind at ease, Young Patriarch Baek.

That aside, we will have to spend the night here. I dont know if we can all fit in there, though.

Yoo-Sung looked at the house with concern. It was the only accommodation he could see within the Dieyun Valley. The Baek Sword Sects group was composed of eight people. Together with the three who lived here, they numbered eleven in total. The house was too small for everyone to sleep in.

Its only one night, not a few days. Cant we just put up with it and sleep?

We will soon be leaving anyway, so if we move the furniture outside, we should be able to get some proper sleep despite the small space.

That should do.

Deciding to spend the night in Dieyun Valley, Mu-Gun and his group moved all the furniture in the house outside, freeing up space. It was too tight for the eleven of them to lie down comfortably, but it was still better than sleeping in the cold wilderness. Mu-Guns group and the three men from Dieyun Valley had a simple dinner, then huddled together in the cramped house to sleep.

The next morning, they woke up early and had a quick breakfast before hunting down the Three-Headed Centipede. The Three-Headed Centipedes cave was an hour deeper into the Dieyun Valley. With Seok Gang and Woo-Saengs guidance, Mu-Guns group made their way toward it. The path to the cave was extremely rough, making it difficult for ordinary people to traverse. However, it wasnt that big of an obstacle for Mu-Guns group since they were all martial arts practitioners.

How does the Three-Headed Centipede fight? Mu-Gun asked.

Each of its heads has a different thought process, allowing them to move independently. For that reason, although its just one divine beast, you should treat it as three separate beings. Moreover, as I have previously said, the three heads use fire qi, ice qi, and thunder qi respectively, Woo-Saeng kindly replied.

How does it use those energies?

It uses the antennae on its heads to charge up the three energies into a round shape, which it will then launch like a cannonball. It can also use those energies like a sword. Oh, its pincers are also coated with poison.

The way you describe it makes it seem as if its no different from a martial artist.

Believe me when I say that its not just as strong as a normal martial artist. Rather, its equal to an Absolute Realm master who can use vajra qi.

How about its defensive capabilities?

It has a shell sturdy enough to deflect vajra qi. Its joint areas are relatively weak, but it can freely contract its body, which makes it hard to target those spots.

Thats only because there were only two of us. With Brother Sunset Sword and Young Patriarch Baeks support, hunting it down will be easy, Seok Gang refuted.

While having a light drink last night, Seok Gang and Woo-Saeng's friendship with Yoo-Sung grew so deep that they reached brotherly terms.

Still, we should not let our guard down.

That does not exist in my dictionary, so dont worry.

They were still talking about the Three-Headed Centipede when they reached its cave. Looking down at it, Mu-Gun noticed it was located in between sharp cliffs and was filled with black clouds.

Whats that black cloud?

Its the poisonous fog the Three-Headed Centipede spews out.

How toxic is it?

Touching it does nothing, but you will start losing internal energy if you inhale it.

We cant fight while holding our breaths, so we should get rid of the poisonous fog first.

Theres no need to do that. The Three-Headed Centipede has a temperament so fierce that it will walk out of the poisonous fog on its own accord as soon as we enter the cave, Seok Gang said.

I see. Then, as we have decided on the way here, I will be in charge of the head that releases the thunder qi, Elder Seok Gang will take the head that releases the fire qi, and Elder Geom Woo-Saeng will take the head that releases the ice qi. Venerable Elder Jin, please support us whenever necessary.

The three nodded in response to Mu-Guns command.

I will also join in if needed.

Woo-Kyung expressed his intention to participate in the battle.

This will be dangerous, so you six should observe us from here, Mu-Gun warned the Six White Wolves.

Understood.

Now, lets begin.

Mu-Gun headed into the cave, and Yoo-Sung, Seok Gang, and Woo-Saeng followed suit. Woo-Kyung and the Six White Wolves remained on standby outside.




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