Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 695

Jin Yang glanced back.

While fighting Ha Bok, three Blood Wolf Clan members had caught up to the children.

He was anxious, but for now, he decided to trust and leave it to them. There were many Beggar Clan members protecting the children and the scholar. Moreover, several beggars with long staffs were even chasing behind them.

Unless there were dozens, three should be enough to stop them.

The problem was the monster in front of him.

‘This isn’t good.’

It was serious before, but now it was different again.

It seemed like he intended to settle things within ten moves at the most. He was showing a willingness to kill both himself and Ga Deuk-Sang, even if it meant extreme consumption of his inner energy.

Cold sweat formed on Jin Yang’s forehead.

‘It’ll be hard to dodge.’

He had come to help, but he wasn’t willing to risk his life for nothing. He thought it might be better to retreat.

Did he read his mind?

Ga Deuk-Sang said in a sharp voice.

“It won’t work.”

“……?”

“The moment you retreat, his sword energy will target you first. The moment of escape is the moment of death. Don’t think useless thoughts.”

Jin Yang grumbled.

“The little master of the Beggar Clan, the embodiment of righteousness, sure reads the thoughts of a lowly martial artist well.”

“Don’t look away. You’ll die if you do. If you die, I’m in danger too. Just think about fighting with your life on the line.”

“Before life and death, if we clash, the kids are in danger.”

A strange light flickered in Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes.

Although he was grumbling, his concern for the children seemed genuine.

‘He’s a strange one.’

Stronger martial arts than the Beggar Clan’s successor, a street thug-like way of speaking, and a tendency to prioritize survival in any situation.

Yet, he worries about the children. The sincerity in his heart was so palpable that it was rather bewildering.

He was a guy who was inconsistent in everything. Even Ga Deuk-Sang, who had seen countless people, had to admit he was a rare type of human.

‘Whatever the case.’

Ga Deuk-Sang’s neck was also covered in sweat.

‘This guy isn’t wrong.’

If Ha Bok was determined to push them, the Blood Wolves would immediately break through.

Naturally, neither he nor this guy would be able to stop the wolves’ movement. There was no way Ha Bok would let that happen.

‘What should I do?’

Then, Ha Bok spoke.

“That’s not bad.”

Ga Deuk-Sang and Jin Yang flinched.

Ziiiiing! Ziiiiing!

Ha Bok, raising the increasingly intense red blood blades, said.

“Blood Wolves, prepare. The moment I land a blow on those guys, break through immediately.”

Ga Deuk-Sang looked at Jin Yang with accusatory eyes.

Jin Yang grumbled.

“What, man.”

“It seems like they found a good method because of you.”

“Why are you blaming me for their stupidity?”

A sigh escaped him.

“You, from now on……”

At that moment, Jin Yang moved.

“Watch out!”

Fwaaaang!

Ha Bok’s blade was swung like lightning.

The moment it was swung, a huge blade of light that cut through the air came right in front of the two men.

It was truly an incredible speed. Startled, Ga Deuk-Sang unleashed the Thousand Flower Staff and the Hundred Knot Divine Fist, while flames surged from Jin Yang’s Azure Dragon Blade.

Kwaaaang!

With a roar, Ga Deuk-Sang was sent flying, spitting blood.

It was a blow that made him feel dizzy for a moment. The shockwave was so intense that he couldn’t even tell if he had blocked it properly.

‘This!’

Fabababak!

While rolling on the ground, he could feel the red wolves moving above his head.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s face turned pale.

“Elder Guard!”

Jjeooooooong!

The Azure Dragon Blade, imbued with flames, clashed with Ha Bok’s myriad blades.

Jin Yang’s face flushed red.

Ha Bok wore a sinister smile.

“You’ve got some skill with a blade!”

The myriad blades, which had collided with the huge Azure Dragon Blade, moved smoothly for a moment.

Chwaaaak!

The myriad blades, having ridden over the blade, created a deep wound on Jin Yang’s chest.

Jin Yang gritted his teeth.

A terrible pain surged. It wasn’t a clean cut, but a type of blade that tore through flesh. Before he could recover, the pain was so intense that his vision was blurring.

Thud!

With a stomp, he put strength into the shaft of the Azure Dragon Blade.

Tuwoong!

Ha Bok, who was lightly pushed back, closed the distance with incredible elasticity for a moment.

Jjeojeojeong! Thwack! Thwack!

It was a brutal attack.

He blocked dozens of blades of light, but the slashes he couldn’t block cut through Jin Yang’s abdomen three times.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes widened.

“Hey!!”

It was then.

Crack!

Ha Bok’s eyes wavered. Jin Yang’s shin had already struck his left thigh.

The ruptured muscles, which had been sealed with inner energy, tore again, causing immense pain.

As Ha Bok staggered back, Jin Yang brought down the Azure Dragon Blade.

Jjeooooong!

His unique innate divine strength hadn’t gone anywhere. It was a simple Mount Tai Pressing Down technique [a powerful downward strike], but his raw power was so strong that it felt like he had delivered a blow from Mount Tai itself.

Ha Bok retreated madly, unable to maintain his balance because his left leg wasn’t working properly.

Fwaaaang!

Ga Deuk-Sang, not missing the opportunity, sent a forceful palm strike flying towards Ha Bok.

Although he was flustered, he was still a master. In a twisted posture, he managed to use the Drunken Shadow Palm to deflect Ga Deuk-Sang’s palm strike.

It was then.

The palm strike that had been aiming for Ha Bok’s chest strangely curved and seeped into his right knee.

It was the Drunken Immortal Palm, which could freely change direction. Although its power was low, it was a pinnacle of internal energy technique that showcased the Beggar Clan’s unique free-spirited style.

Thwack!

“Kuh!”

Ha Bok, who had tumbled to the ground, quickly got back on his feet.

However, his posture was unstable. His already injured left thigh was completely ruined, and his right leg, which had been hit by the Drunken Immortal Palm, wasn’t working properly either.

Fwaaaaaak!

The situation had reversed in an instant. Jin Yang, who had approached with the intention of finishing him off, thrust the Azure Dragon Blade towards Ha Bok’s chest.

Jjeooooong!

Even though the lower body wasn’t supporting him, the power of the myriad blades he swung was still incredibly strong.

The Azure Dragon Blade was deflected. Ha Bok’s posture became even more unstable.

Booooooom!!

A sense of urgency appeared on Ha Bok’s face.

A huge force, targeting his disheveled posture, was being fired at a terrifying speed.

It was the Beggar Clan’s secret technique, the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

“This……!”

Kwaaaang!

With a roar, Ha Bok was sent flying.

“Uweeeck!”

Ga Deuk-Sang spat out a mouthful of blood. From the Drunken Immortal Palm to the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, he had overexerted his internal energy with his injured body, causing his insides to churn.

However, he was more worried about Jin Yang.

“You……!”

Jjeojeojeojeong!

The Blood Wolves charged forward towards Ha Bok, who had been sent flying.

Jin Yang’s martial arts, blocking those wolves, were a reassuring sight. He was wielding the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade, a weapon of great illness, as if possessed, and watching the enemies fly away like fallen leaves, it was as if the legendary Guan Yu [a famous general known for his martial prowess] had descended.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes wavered.

‘Is that guy okay?!’

His abdomen had been cut by the enemy commander’s blade. Three times at that!

It was clearly a wound close to a fatal injury. Yet, he was showing such movements?

Then, Ga Deuk-Sang’s eyes scanned the inside of Jin Yang’s torn clothes.

Inside the clothes that should have been stained red with blood, silver scales were gleaming.

Ga Deuk-Sang’s mouth dropped open.

‘Armor?!’

It was thin, but it was clearly in the shape of armor. It seemed he was wearing a mysterious belt that could block even the blade of a top master on his abdomen.

‘That sly……!’

If it could block the blade wielded by a Shaolin abbot-level master, it was definitely a peerless artifact.

To think he was planning to run away even with such a belt, he was speechless.

“Uwaaaap!”

Flash!

With the Azure Dragon Blade unleashing a cross-shaped slash, the bodies of six Blood Wolves were torn to shreds and sent flying.

“Hoo! Hoo!”

Jin Yang exhaled roughly.

Thud.

Dark red blood flowed from his nose and mouth.

It was a sign of a rather serious internal injury. The wound on his chest was also bad, and even though he had blocked it, the impact of the myriad blades had shaken his entire internal organs. There was no way he was okay.

Jin Yang shouted.

“If you’ve rested, let’s switch! I’m dying!”

Ga Deuk-Sang grumbled.

“Rest my ass! You’re about to die!”

“Your voice is fine! Hurry up and come forward……!”

Whirr!

“……Ah, this is bad.”

Behind the faltering Blood Wolves.

Ha Bok, who had been sent flying by the Dragon Subduing Palm, was rising again with a fiery aura.

His energy was more unstable than before. However, the ferocity of the energy waves emanating from him had become even stronger.

“He’s really disgusting. How can he be so tenacious?”

Jin Yang muttered, looking disgusted.

Ga Deuk-Sang gasped for breath.

“From the start, he wasn’t a strongman that the two of us could stop. If Chief Muk hadn’t crippled one of his legs, we would have been done for a long time ago.”

“Who’s Chief Muk again?”

“It’s nothing you need to know.”

“Agh! So, damn it, he should have crippled him properly! His aura was impressive, but his martial arts were all fluff?!”

Ga Deuk-Sang was furious.

“The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are invincible, you bastard! It’s because I’m lacking!”

“Bullshit. So what are we going to do! How are we going to deal with that ghost-like guy!”

“How am I supposed to know!!”

They were yelling at each other in anger, but to a third party, it was a strangely well-matched combination.

Although the two wouldn’t admit it, even the hardened Blood Wolves were momentarily stunned and watched, so it was definitely a bizarre relationship.

It was then.

Thwack!

The head of one of the Blood Wolves flew off.

The two surprised men looked at Ha Bok.

The Blood Wolves hurriedly retreated to the left and right. Even though the path was so narrow, they somehow made a path.

Hwaaaaaaaak!

The swirling red madness pressed down on the two men’s bodies.

He had even cut down his own subordinate for being in his way, and was slowly walking towards them. He was staggering, but his imposing presence was beyond imagination.

Jin Yang swallowed.

Ga Deuk-Sang gritted his teeth.

“We’re really going to die.”

Ha Bok roared.

“I’ll kill you!”

It was a savage cry. Just hearing his voice felt like being struck by a blade.

The two men’s bodies swayed from his more ferocious aura than ever before.

“I will definitely kill you two!!”

Extreme tension rose on Jin Yang and Ga Deuk-Sang’s faces.

However, the two were not meant to die yet. At least not here, on this battlefield. As if to say they were not meant to die, the heavens bestowed another miracle upon them.

Clang!

Blood and flesh flew.

Amidst the scattering plum blossom sword techniques, someone wielding a white wind and a blazing red flame appeared, charging forward with something huge and terrifying.

Ha Bok’s face turned demonic.

“Who the hell is it now……!”

Thwoooom!!

With a terrifying shockwave, Ha Bok’s figure staggered.

It was an explosion of vibration. Ha Bok, who had been staggering, turned his body and raised his myriad blades.

At that moment, Ha Bok could see it.

A shadowy black body, a monster glaring down at him with burning eyes.

The energy it was emitting was more unstable than his own, but the presence that covered the surroundings was filled with a majesty he had never seen before. It was just the appearance of one person, but it created a pressure as if a hundred thousand troops were charging.

Horror appeared on Ha Bok’s face. He had to swing his blade, but his body froze from the overwhelming presence.

A huge axe split the moonlight.

Thwack!

Ha Bok’s body was split in two.

It didn’t end there. With each heavy step, the monster, while wielding the black great weapon with splendor, caused countless Blood Wolves to be annihilated without even screaming.

Thwack! Clang! Thwack!

The front line had instantly turned into a scene of destruction.

The martial god, who had taken countless lives and completely destroyed the narrow path, descended in front of the two men.

Jin Yang’s eyes wavered.

The martial god slowly raised his head.

Even though he was shorter than himself, it felt like he was looking up at him for a long time.

It was literally a mountain. A presence as large and heavy as a mountain was mercilessly crushing Jin Yang’s body.

“Who are you……?”

Within the martial god’s majesty, human emotion was reflected.

With a face full of surprise, Yeon Ho-Jeong, covered in blood, felt that there was a thread of fate that could not be explained by logic at this moment.

“Jin Yang?!”