Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 692

“Whew, it’s already a mess.”

“Indeed.”

“Is that the main sect of Jongnam over there?”

“That’s right.”

“Is it a fireworks show? The sound of firecrackers is deafening.”

“Those aren’t firecrackers, they’re explosives.”

“I know, you brat.”

“But is it okay to be so relaxed? If the old beggar from the Beggars’ Union finds out, it’ll be quite a headache.”

“That’s ridiculous. You were saying it was nothing before.”

“It was the Sect Leader who told me it was something.”

“What if we get exhausted before we even fight by moving too hastily? There are plenty of others to fight besides us. We’re conserving our strength.”

“I failed to see your higher purpose.”

“Are you being sarcastic?”

“How could I be? But I think we should pick up the pace now. The situation seems quite chaotic.”

“You’re changing the subject.”

“I’m serious. If we don’t move quickly, Mount Jongnam will be devastated.”

“How do you know that? From this far away?”

“The color of the military energy is different.”

“Huh?”

“The military energy of the Jongnam lackeys is being pushed back. The savage, brutal, and cruel red energy is pushing harder and harder.”

“How do you know that? I don’t see it.”

“You don’t know because you’re not interested.”

“Putting aside that I don’t know, you’re really amazing. How can you read all that when your martial arts are so mediocre?”

“It’s a skill you develop after wandering battlefields your whole life. And who says I’m mediocre? I may not be able to beat the Sect Leader, but I can still handle a sword.”

“You’re so great.”

“Our conversation is delightful, but we really don’t have time. What are you going to do?”

“Alright, you brat! Let’s go, let’s go!”

“Yes, sir!”

“This guy’s the only one excited. Do you like fighting that much?”

“Should we just go back?”

“I said I got it! I’m going! Damn it, he acts like he’s the Sect Leader… Huh?”

“Let’s go back.”

“That’s not it.”

“Then?”

“Before worrying about the main sect’s military energy, there’s somewhere we need to stop first.”

“Where?”

“You take the others and go to the main sect first. Make sure they don’t die uselessly. Command them well.”

“What about you, Sect Leader?”

“I’m going to save the kids.”

“Kids? Huh? Se, Sect Leader? Sect Leader!!”

* * *

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Ga Deuk-Sang’s Jade Dragon Staff shattered the limbs of the Blood Wolves.

“Kaaack!”

Some of the fallen Blood Wolves spat something out.

Whoosh! Crack!

Ga Deuk-Sang frowned as he shattered whatever was flying at him with a swing of his Jade Dragon Staff.

“They’re really going all out!”

What the Blood Wolves spat out were hidden weapons.

It was impossible to know how long they had been holding them in their mouths. They were truly disgusting creatures. Even for a master, the shock of broken limbs would be hard to bear, yet they continued their attacks without even a single scream.

‘This won’t do.’

He had been using the Jade Dragon Staff because it consumed less internal energy, but he realized it was time to end this.

Ga Deuk-Sang tucked the Jade Dragon Staff into his waist and clenched his fists.

Thud! Thud!

The Beggars’ Union’s signature powerful fist technique, the Crushing Rock Fist, crushed the heads of two Blood Wolves.

Ga Deuk-Sang, having opened the killing gate, unleashed the Beggars’ Union’s secret techniques without holding back. His martial arts seemed to grow stronger with each battle.

It was a talent for martial arts hidden behind his brilliant mind and high level of cooperation. His earth-shattering stomps grew deeper with each step, and his punches and palm strikes were constantly reaching new heights of power.

Thud! Thud!

It wasn’t just Ga Deuk-Sang.

Stimulated by Hu Gae’s powerful martial arts, Jang Seon-Dan’s staff techniques were as fierce as a wild dog’s teeth.

They were repelling all the Blood Wolves trying to cross their lines. There were casualties from the Blood Wolves’ spears and swords, but they did not fear death and continued to block the Blood Wolves.

Was it thanks to them?

The Ten Step Squad, escorting the Taoists and scholars, had already created a distance of several dozen yards. They were slow because they were not trained in martial arts, but considering the mountain path, they had created a sufficient distance.

Of course, it was not time to relax. The Blood Wolves were relentless. Even if they were dozens of miles away, they would find them and swing their spears and swords.

Moreover.

‘There are still many.’

The number of Blood Wolves surrounding the Plum Blossom Sword Masters in the distance was still over two hundred.

On the other hand, the number of Plum Blossom Sword Masters had long since fallen below one hundred. Moreover, the enemy commander seemed to be pushing back Yong Guk-Jin.

‘Damn it. Shouldn’t they retreat after taking this much damage?’

Looking at the situation, it would be beneficial to regroup their forces and reorganize their lines before fighting again.

But they didn’t seem to think so. They didn’t care about their lives for a single purpose. He had never seen such relentless creatures.

‘Let’s hold on.’

His breathing was becoming increasingly rough.

‘If we hold on until the end! Those guys have lost their minds!’

It was then.

Thud!

“Elder!”

The Plum Blossom Sword Masters’ cries were filled with intense emotion.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes wavered.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes, looking at the battlefield through the darkness.

The Plum Blossom Sword Masters’ movements had become excessively aggressive. On the other hand, the Blood Wolves’ swords had become more calculating.

‘They’ve been hit!’

The enemy commander’s momentum remained the same, but Yong Guk-Jin’s aura had weakened and become unstable.

He had been hit. By the enemy commander.

Ga Deuk-Sang gritted his teeth.

‘I’m sorry!’

The elder of the Great Mount Hua Sect.

His reputation was truly great. He should have gone to help him immediately.

But Ga Deuk-Sang couldn’t. He couldn’t even spare a part of Jang Seon-Dan. If there was a gap in their forces, the enemy would break through and reach the children.

‘No, this isn’t the time to worry about that.’

The reduced number of Plum Blossom Sword Masters. And the remaining number of enemies.

Furthermore, Yong Guk-Jin’s defeat.

‘Could they be coming here…!’

Ga Deuk-Sang’s anxiety soon became a reality.

Boom!

With an explosion, half a dozen Plum Blossom Sword Masters flew into the air.

Thwack!

The sound of someone kicking off the ground was strangely unstable.

Nevertheless, it was fast. Ha Bok, who had flown through the air and landed on the path, had eyes that were red with burning bloodlust.

‘…!’

Ga Deuk-Sang lowered his stance.

‘He’s strong!’

He was amazed when he felt the aura from afar, but facing him like this, he could feel the opponent’s greatness to his very bones.

“Beggars’ Union bastards!”

Ha Bok’s voice was truly terrifying.

“You’re always poking your noses everywhere on the continent. You’re really annoying!”

Whoosh!

Ha Bok charged forward, pushing past the Blood Wolves.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s face became urgent.

Clang!

Ga Deuk-Sang’s fist, which had deflected Ha Bok’s blade, was stained with blood.

‘Damn it!’

He was incredibly strong.

He had been pushed back five steps by the shockwave of deflecting the blade. Even though he seemed to have trouble using one of his legs, he had this much explosive power.

He was a master of a different level. They were both supreme masters, but the gap between them was like heaven and earth.

Ha Bok shouted.

“I’ll kill all of these guys! You go kill the kids!”

Whoosh!

The Blood Wolves’ movements changed.

Ga Deuk-Sang shouted.

“Block them!”

“Where do you think you’re going!”

Flash!

Two streaks of red sword light flashed, and a dozen of Jang Seon-Dan’s warriors, who had been spread out to the left and right, lost their lives on the spot.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s face turned pale.

The storm of sword energy was terrifying in its speed and sharpness.

‘Damn it!’

Ga Deuk-Sang, using the Drunken Eight Immortals Steps, drew on the power of the Dragon Subduing Divine Art. [A powerful martial art technique]

It was not the time to worry about internal energy consumption. A phantom-like dragon pattern appeared on his palms.

Ha Bok’s expression changed.

Clang!

With a loud bang, Ha Bok’s body staggered.

“Uweck!”

Ga Deuk-Sang vomited blood on the spot.

He had unleashed the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, but the sword strike, like a wolf’s teeth, had an enormous rebound force. He had stopped Ha Bok’s charge, but Ga Deuk-Sang had also suffered internal injuries.

‘He’s amazing! He’s incredibly strong!’

Even the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, which were said to be the best palm techniques in the world, could not blow the opponent away.

The shock was considerable. Although he had not yet reached the peak, the Dragon Subduing Palm was known for its invincible reputation. The internal injury was bad, but the psychological shock was also great.

“Not bad.”

Ha Bok raised his curved blade.

“It’s a waste of martial arts for a beggar. When our sect conquers the continent, we will seize those martial arts as well.”

“Shut up, you bastard!”

Thud!

Ga Deuk-Sang drew his Jade Dragon Staff.

If the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms didn’t work, fighting barehanded was suicide. Ha Bok’s blade was sharp enough to pierce through the Dragon Subduing Qi, which boasted the strength of steel.

“I’ll show you the Beggar Beating Staff Technique. It’s a martial art used to catch dogs. It’s perfect for you!”

Clang!

Ga Deuk-Sang was sent flying backward, spitting blood.

Ha Bok snorted and shouted.

“What are you doing! Hurry and chase them!”

Whoosh!

The Blood Wolves, passing by Ga Deuk-Sang, collided with Jang Seon-Dan.

Clang! Thud!

With gruesome sounds, countless casualties occurred in an instant.

‘No.’

Ga Deuk-Sang staggered to his feet.

‘I absolutely can’t let them go!’

Thwack!

Contrary to his will, a few red wolves broke through Jang Seon-Dan’s defense and ran out.

Ga Deuk-Sang shouted without realizing it.

“No!!”

It was then.

“Who is it!”

Ha Bok’s shout was filled with extreme anger and annoyance.

“Who else is going to get in our way!!”

What was that sound?

Ga Deuk-Sang was looking at Ha Bok with a puzzled expression when it happened.

Thud!

With a gruesome sound of flesh tearing, all the Blood Wolves who had broken through Jang Seon-Dan’s defense had their necks severed.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes wavered.

‘What is this?’

Whoosh!

A huge aura was felt from behind.

The power of the one emitting that aura was tremendous. It was similar to his own, or perhaps even a step above. The fiery aura that was being emitted was magnificent.

“You!”

Ha Bok, who had been glaring at someone, immediately swung his sword down at Ga Deuk-Sang.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s face turned pale. The curved blade, falling like lightning, was already approaching his crown.

‘Master!’

Clang! Slash!

The curved blade, with its trajectory disrupted, cut Ga Deuk-Sang’s shoulder.

Something huge had flown in and interfered with Ha Bok’s sword strike. The force was so strong that Ha Bok’s upper body was shaken.

Ga Deuk-Sang, clutching his cut shoulder, quickly got up.

“Beggar!”

A strange voice was filled with overwhelming vitality.

A voice that sounded like it contained flames, just hearing it made his legs feel stronger.

“Fall back and catch your breath! I can’t do it alone!”

Whoosh! Thud!

Whatever had deflected Ha Bok’s sword was now stuck next to Ga Deuk-Sang.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes widened.

‘A Green Dragon Crescent Blade…?’

At that moment, a streak of fire passed over the crescent blade.

At the same time, the crescent blade disappeared.

Clang!

It was an overwhelming force.

Beyond internal energy and realm, his raw strength was on a different level.

The man wielding the Green Dragon Blade was truly massive. He was almost seven feet tall, and his broad frame was like looking at the landmass of the continent.

“Ugh!”

Clang!

It was an amazing sight.

Ha Bok was staggering backward. He had not been able to dissipate the man’s blade force.

Ga Deuk-Sang asked in surprise.

“Wh, who are you?!”

“Is this the time to ask that! Get up, you brat! I told you I can’t take that bastard down alone!”

His language was quite rough.

Ga Deuk-Sang stood up next to the man as if he were possessed.

Surprisingly, he still had the face of a young man. He looked to be around thirty at most. He was younger than Ga Deuk-Sang, but his power was greater than even Hu Gae of the Beggars’ Union.

Ga Deuk-Sang shouted.

“Who are you!”

“We’ll introduce ourselves after we take care of that bastard!”

“Tell me now! I need to know if you’re friend or foe!”

“You stupid beggar! Can’t you tell by the fact that we’re fighting together? Of course, I’m an ally!”

“I’m asking one last time! Who are you!!”

“Those beggar bastards are all the same!”

Whoosh!

The man, holding the Green Dragon Blade, shouted in a mocking tone.

“I am the Sect Leader of the Fire Bear Sect, Jin Yang! Hurry and move… Oh my god! Hey! Are you not focusing!!”