Return of the Mount Hua Sect [EN]: Chapter 1273

The Shadow Sword flew like a hungry snake, ready to strike.

A normal sword could be dodged with a simple movement. But now, that was impossible. This Shadow Sword was more like a whip, able to change direction instantly.

Even if someone dodged, they couldn’t stop the sword from wrapping around them. If that razor-sharp, chain-like Shadow Sword coiled around someone, it was obvious what would happen.

Thud!

In that desperate moment, Chung Myung stomped his foot hard. The inner energy deep inside him surged like a river, swirling around his body. This energy, gathered from the purest forces, created a burst of power.

Kaga-ga-ga-gak!

The Shadow Swords gripping Chung Myung’s sword tightened, as if they would break. Then, Chung Myung suddenly yanked the Plum Blossom Sword toward his chest.

Thud!

A heavy boom echoed. At the same time, the men holding the Shadow Swords, pulling with all their strength, were thrown forward like arrows.

The calm faces of those men showed a moment of surprise.

Was it the raw strength that pulled them, even though more than five strong men were pulling with all their might?

No.

It was because they knew what was flying toward them.

The Blood Sword Clan members tried to let go of their swords and escape. But the strong pull of the Shadow Swords wouldn’t release their hands.

‘Ah, no…’

As they were dragged in, they saw Chung Myung’s face, twisted into a cruel smile. That face looked like a devil’s.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

The Shadow Swords, flying like snakes, pierced the backs of the Blood Sword Clan members.

“Krrrk…”

They stared at the Shadow Swords in their bellies, like a snake’s tongue. Unable to believe it, they looked up, trembling. Their eyes met Chung Myung’s, who was smiling.

“It was quite impressive, but…”

Whoosh!

The Plum Blossom Sword swung down, cutting the Blood Sword Clan member in front of him in half.

“That’s not enough.”

Chung Myung, covered in blood, charged forward. The Shadow Swords moved around him, but Chung Myung wouldn’t be caught by the same trick again.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The Plum Blossom Sword struck the Shadow Swords one after another. The Shadow Swords, which had been moving like they were alive, fell back like snakes with pierced heads.

The Shadow Sword was strong when pulling, but weak when piercing. It only had half the power of a normal sword.

Now that it had lost its power, the Shadow Sword was no longer a threat to Chung Myung.

Whoosh!

Chung Myung pushed off the ground, moving faster.

He saw the five remaining members of the Blood Sword Clan, and beyond them, the sea. Far away, the ship of the Mount Heaven Alliance was disappearing.

Chung Myung, moving like an arrow, quickly came close to the Blood Sword Clan members, who were using their Shadow Swords. The Blood Sword Clan members’ eyes, which were usually so cold, showed surprise.

Whoosh!

Chung Myung twisted his body and swung his sword. The energy in the sword could cut through anything.

The Blood Sword Clan members couldn’t block the attack!

But then, a more dangerous light appeared in their eyes.

Swish!

The Shadow Swords, which had been aimed at Chung Myung, were pulled back and wrapped around the bodies of the Blood Sword Clan members.

Thwack! Thwack!

As the Shadow Sword wrapped around them, blood spurted out. It was a strange thing to do. They hurt themselves without even flinching, gritted their teeth, and threw themselves in front of Chung Myung’s sword.

Chung Myung’s eyes widened a little.

KABOOM!

The bodies of the Blood Sword Clan members, and the Shadow Swords, were torn in two. Even with the Shadow Sword as armor, it couldn’t block Chung Myung’s powerful sword.

The split bodies were crushed and thrown away. The Plum Blossom Sword, which had broken through three people, continued to move and struck the fourth body.

Kaga-ga-ga-gak!

The sword pieces and wires tangled in Chung Myung’s sword. Muscles and bones tightened around the sword like rubber.

KABOOM!

Chung Myung’s sword cut through the fourth body. The sword, still strong, flew toward the last Blood Sword Clan member.

A chill went down Chung Myung’s spine.

He felt danger coming from behind. He wouldn’t have noticed it if he wasn’t careful.

But just as Chung Myung turned, the last Blood Sword Clan member rushed forward and stabbed himself onto the Plum Blossom Sword.

Kaga-ga-gak!

The Shadow Sword tightened and twisted the Plum Blossom Sword. He was determined not to let go, even if his body was torn apart. Blood poured from his mouth like a waterfall.

Then, Chung Myung smiled, a cruel smile, and let go of the Plum Blossom Sword.

Thwack!

The Plum Blossom Sword, pulled by the Blood Sword Clan member, went straight into his chest.

Chung Myung didn’t miss the chance. He spun around and hit the end of the Plum Blossom Sword’s handle with his elbow.

Bang!

The Plum Blossom Sword went through the Blood Sword Clan member’s chest. Chung Myung moved like a willow tree in the wind, but his movements were as fast as lightning. He grabbed the Plum Blossom Sword and spun around.

Gwe Ryang’s cold eyes, close to him, met Chung Myung’s calm eyes.

Clang!

The sword strike collided with Gwe Ryang’s sword.

KABOOM!

A huge explosion followed.

The water exploded so high, it felt like the world turned upside down.

The water blocked everyone’s view for a moment.

Splash!

The water poured down like rain.

On the beach, only Gwe Ryang was standing.

Thud.

Gwe Ryang, unsteady on his feet, knelt down.

Blood flowed into the sea from the wound on his body.

“Clan Leader!”

A Blood Sword Clan member ran over, but Gwe Ryang didn’t look at him. He watched the sea. Chung Myung was already far away.

“…Hwasan Sword Saint.”

Gwe Ryang grinned. His teeth were stained with blood.

“The rumors are true.”

Even after using his men as bait, he was like this. But he wasn’t disappointed.

This was normal.

“It’s just the beginning…”

Gwe Ryang held his chest.

It was a deep wound. But it wasn’t life-threatening. That was enough. If he wasn’t dead, there was a chance.

“Prepare to chase him.”

“Yes!”

Gwe Ryang looked at the beach, covered in blood.

“…What a mess.”

He had expected it, but he was shocked to see it. A sad, empty laugh escaped his lips.

The white sand of the South Sea was now covered in blood. The bodies were so gruesome that even brave people would be scared.

It was hard to find a body that was whole. Even evil groups wouldn’t be this destructive.

“Heh heh.”

Gwe Ryang was very surprised and confused because most of the bodies were from the Myriad Man House. There were a few Hainan disciples, but not many.

It was a complete loss for one side. It was utter devastation.

“You seem to be laughing.”

Gwe Ryang turned to the cold voice. Ho Ga-myung, with blood on his face, was approaching. He spoke coldly.

“If the Sect Leader knew, he would say it was ridiculous.”

“No, he will be happy with us.”

“…”

“Because hunting is like that.”

Gwe Ryang said this as if it was a well-known saying, and smiled grimly.

Hunting animals is different from hunting humans.

Animals hunt weaker animals, but humans hunt stronger animals. You don’t have to be stronger to hunt.

Now, the Hwasan Sword Saint will know.

The fear of being hunted by someone weaker. And the humiliation of being beaten by someone they thought was less strong.

“Now, we just need to follow him from a distance. He’s a rat in a trap anyway.”

“More like a tiger in a trap.”

“Either way, he’s in a trap.”

“Hmm.”

Ho Ga-myung didn’t argue and looked at the sea.

The ship was going to Gangnam. That might be a good choice, but it was still a death trap.

“We need to tighten the trap.”

Gwe Ryang was about to nod.

“C-Commander!”

“…Hmm?”

The men who had gone to push the ship came running in a panic.

“There are holes in the bottom of the ship! All of them!”

“…What?”

“E-Even if we pull it out of the shallow part of the sea, the ship will…”

Ho Ga-myung stared at the man, then looked back at the sea. He saw the ships, now further away.

“We were tricked!”

Ho Ga-myung wasn’t usually fooled by simple tricks like this.

‘Even though I tried to stay calm, the Hwasan Sword Saint surprised me.’

Ho Ga-myung was rarely annoyed, but now he was.

“Find ships! Now!”

“Yes!”

He glared at the ships getting further away with cold eyes.