Return of the Mount Hua Sect [EN]: Chapter 526

Jo Gul shouted loudly.

He saw Chung Myung falling. It looked like slow motion.

The enemy saw his chance and ran after Chung Myung, fast and wild.

It was clear to everyone that Chung Myung was losing.

But then, Chung Myung twisted in the air, a wild grin on his face, and raised his sword.

Krooooooh!

Red sword energy gathered on the sword. The crimson energy became solid, covering the blade.

“That, that’s?”

“Sword… Sword Body?”

Kwaaaaah!

Chung Myung’s sword struck the enemy, sending him flying like a cannonball into the ground.

Thud! Thud!

The ground cracked when he hit. It was a huge impact. The enemy bounced up, then fell weakly again.

But he didn’t lose consciousness and quickly stood up.

“Kugh!”

Blood poured from his mouth. His body was badly hurt inside. Blood came up from his mouth.

But there was no time to rest.

He saw Chung Myung rushing at him like a bloodthirsty wolf.

“You dirty dog!”

The enemy roared, scattering blood, and got ready to fight again.

Kwa kwa kwa kwa!

Black energy rushed out like a flood, covering Chung Myung.

Fwaaaah!

Chung Myung’s sword met the energy, releasing red plum blossoms.

The plum blossoms grew quickly, like a cloud of flowers. They pushed back the black energy. It looked like a black flood was trying to drown a plum blossom field.

‘Is that even human…?’

The Ice Palace disciples gasped, their mouths open in shock.

It was a fight between humans, but the energy from their hands and swords was amazing to see. It was hard to believe humans could make that much power.

“Ooooooh!”

“Haaaah!”

The flood of energy hit the plum blossoms and broke apart.

But then, even stronger energy came out.

The plum blossoms were swept away, losing their light.

But more plum blossoms appeared. Many more than before.

Red flowers and black floods.

The two energies swirled and grew.

Thwack!

The energy hit Chung Myung’s chest.

Blood came up his throat, but Chung Myung swallowed it and kept fighting.

Scritch! Scritch!

Pieces of plum blossom sword energy cut the enemy’s face and ankles.

Martial arts were made to protect yourself.

But the enemy acted like martial arts were only for killing. He didn’t care about his own wounds and just attacked harder.

Thud!

Not satisfied, the enemy gathered energy and pulled back a little.

Woooooo!

He put his hands in front of his chest, making a strange sign. At the same time, black energy came from his shoulders like fire. It was dark and scary.

“Demonic Advent! Myriad Demons, Obey!”

Kooooo!

The enemy stomped the ground, wrapped the black energy around his hands, and threw it forward.

“Haaah!”

The black energy grew bigger, turning into a beast.

Soon, a black beast as big as a house opened its mouth and tried to eat Chung Myung.

“Ch-Chung Myung!”

Even Baek Cheon, who had been calm, cried out. He could feel the power of that energy.

“Saaahyung!”

Tang Soso screamed.

Swish.

Chung Myung’s sword moved in a smooth circle, as if to say, “Don’t worry.”

Chung Myung’s red sword shook.

The sword looked too weak to stop the enemy’s powerful energy.

But.

“Look!”

Baek Cheon shouted, his voice shaking.

“That is the sword of Mount Hua!”

Chung Myung’s sword drew a plum blossom.

One small flower, and then another.

Even with the black beast coming to eat him, the flowers kept blooming.

A small but important movement.

Blooming.

Even the biggest tree starts with a small flower.

Blooming, dying, and blooming again, new life is born.

That is how things keep going.

This sword was about growing. Like a small flower becoming a big tree, and then a forest. It was about life continuing.

A small flower is not a small thing.

The many blooming flowers brought the plum blossoms of Mount Hua to the Northern Sea. And its spirit too.

The enemy’s eyes widened.

He was shocked by all the plum blossoms.

‘What is this sword?’

Martial arts are made by people, but they can become more than human.

But this was even beyond that.

The plum blossoms looked like a sea, and it overwhelmed him.

Suddenly, it became a giant wave, crashing over the enemy.

Twenty-Four Plum Blossom Sword Technique.

Plum Blossom Bloom.

How can one flower be strong?

It flies in the wind and dies in the rain.

But when many petals come together, they make a tree, then a forest. Their smell can travel very far.

The many layers of plum blossom sword energy broke through the enemy’s strongest attack, the Demonic Palm of Death.

The black beast, with its open mouth, was crushed by the wave of plum blossoms. The sound of swords clashing, energy crackling, and bodies hitting the ground filled the air.

The enemy fought back, adding more power to his energy. But no matter how strong he was, he couldn’t stop the sea.

The wave of plum blossoms crushed the demonic beast, filled the enemy’s eyes, and rushed in.

“Don’t be ridiculous, Raaah!”

The enemy cried out and reached his hands forward. The energy from his fingers fought against the wave of plum blossoms with all its power.

Fwoooosh!

But it was like trying to stop a waterfall.

Crack!

Before his fingers broke, his knees gave way.

Crack!

His bones cracked. His skin tore open from the pressure, and blood sprayed out like mist.

“D-Demonic Advent…”

The enemy trembled as he spoke. He finally understood.

This sword is…

‘The sword that… that slayed the Demonic One…’

The sword of Mount Hua.

“Aaaaargh!”

The wave of plum blossoms covered the enemy as he screamed.

Kwaaaaah!

The plum blossoms swirled and rushed across the white land.

It was an amazing sight, so beautiful it was hard to believe.

Everyone watched in a daze, like they were dreaming. The air was cold, and the tension was high.

The shade of red of the plum blossoms turned the white land red, then vanished quickly, like a ghost.

……

It was silent for a long time after the fight. Then, the watchers finally breathed out.

Everyone stared at one spot.

Drip.

Drip.

Blood dripped from his hand onto the floor.

The enemy was hurt everywhere. He knelt on the ground, breathing hard.

“D-Demonic… One…”

He still looked for the Demonic One, even though he was defeated. It was disturbing to see, but no one was scared of him now.

“Ptooey!”

Chung Myung spat out blood. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve, then coughed up more blood. He couldn’t say what he wanted.

“Cough!”

He spat out blood and frowned.

“That damn bastard made me use too much strength.”

He looked okay outside, but his insides were very hurt. Using so much sword energy was too much for his body.

But those bastards were bloodthirsty hyenas.

He had to take control completely. If he didn’t, they would find a weak spot and attack.

He needed to defeat them completely, even if it hurt himself.

Because of that, he wasn’t hurt much on the outside. But inside, he was hurt even worse than when he fought Seol Cheon-sang.

But…

‘It doesn’t matter anyway.’

Chung Myung slowly walked towards the Law Enforcement Hall Leader. It was time to finish things.

And then, at that moment.

“S-Save the Hall Leader!”

“Stop him! Stop him at all costs!”

The Demonic Cult members, who had been watching from behind, screamed and rushed forward. Some blocked Chung Myung, while others ran to support the Law Enforcement Hall Leader. These were warriors from the Demonic Cult, a group known for their dark magic.

“How dare you….”

Just as Chung Myung’s face twisted in anger and he was about to swing his sword, a great tearing sound erupted from behind him.

“You bastards!”

“We’re your opponents!”

The disciples of Mount Hua, a respected group of fighters, began to fight the Demonic Cult members. Behind them, Hye-yeon unleashed a series of palm strikes filled with golden Buddhist light.

Chung Myung glanced at them briefly, then fixed his gaze on the Law Enforcement Hall Leader.

Swoosh.

He moved so fast, it looked like he vanished and then suddenly appeared in front of the Law Enforcement Hall Leader, who was kneeling on the ground.

“You!”

“Die, you—!”

The Demonic Cult members, who were trying to help the Law Enforcement Hall Leader escape, were horrified and flinched. But they were members of the Demonic Cult, and without a moment’s hesitation, they attacked Chung Myung.

Wham!

Chung Myung slapped them away with the flat of his sword and immediately kicked the Law Enforcement Hall Leader.

Kwaaaang!

With an explosive sound, the Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s body was sent flying into the air, falling like a kite with a broken string.

His body was heading towards the heads of the Ice Palace disciples.

Chung Myung hit them hard, pushing the Demonic Cult members away from the Hall Leader. Then, he jumped up and chased after the Law Enforcement Hall Leader.

Rumble!

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s body, having passed over the Ice Palace disciples, crashed through the wall of the Ice Palace.

“What are you doing, you moronic bastards! Can’t you even handle those headless fools?”

Chung Myung roared in anger. The Ice Palace disciples looked at each other and gritted their teeth. A moment later, fierce shouts erupted from here and there.

“Defeat the evil villains!”

“Kill them all! Kill them!”

Chung Myung gave a cold glance to the Ice Palace warriors, who finally gained courage and rushed towards the Demonic Cult members. Then, he quickly leaped into the air, chasing after the Law Enforcement Hall Leader.

“Sasuk! Hye-yeon! Don’t let a single one of them escape alive!”

“Understood!”

“Amitabha!”

Approaching the castle at tremendous speed, Chung Myung immediately launched himself upwards. He was heading not for the place where the Law Enforcement Hall Leader had crashed through, but for where Seol Sobaek was.

Thud!

He landed right next to Seol Sobaek, who was standing at the edge of the wall.

“D-Daoist?”

At the moment when Seol Sobaek’s eyes were filled with question.

Kwaaaang!

The stone floor cracked loudly, and dust flew everywhere as the Law Enforcement Hall Leader burst upwards.

But Chung Myung, as if expecting it, kicked the Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s chin as he rose, sending him flying away again.

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s body slammed back into the wall.

Rumble.

A cold smile stretched across Chung Myung’s face as he watched the wall crack and crumble.

“It’s obvious what you guys would do. You morons.”

Thump.

Chung Myung roughly covered Seol Sobaek’s head with his hand and approached the Law Enforcement Hall Leader without even glancing at the child. Seol Sobaek’s wide eyes showed his fear and confusion.

“Cough….”

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader coughed again and again in the rising dust, blood streamed from the corner of his mouth, staining his chin red.

“Get up.”

Chung Myung glared down at him coldly.

“You can’t die from just this. It’s not over yet, so get up.”

A light of despair flickered in the Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s eyes.

There were countless people in the world stronger than him. It was not a big deal that he could not defeat this person.

But how could he explain this intense bloodlust and chilling tenacity?

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader stared at his trembling hands.

‘Am I feeling fear?’

Me?

Right then.

“You insolent fool!”

Chung Myung’s head snapped to the side.

Suddenly, the wall on the right collapsed, and a person with a sword sprang out like an arrow, attacking Chung Myung.

That attire is….

‘Ice Palace?’

Chung Myung bit his lip and quickly blocked the incoming sword.

“Run, Hall Leader!”

At the intruder’s scream-like shout, the Law Enforcement Hall Leader jumped to his feet.

“Where do you think you’re going!”

Chung Myung’s sword energy flew relentlessly towards the Law Enforcement Hall Leader. But instead of running downwards, the Law Enforcement Hall Leader broke through the ceiling and soared upwards.

“You!”

Rage began to blaze in Chung Myung’s eyes.

“An Ice Palace Elder… protecting the Demonic Cult? You dog-like bastard!”

“Heavenly Demon Reincarnation! Ten thousand demons….”

“Shut up!”

Wham!

Chung Myung blew away the Elder’s head with a single strike and turned around, grinding his teeth.

Flinch.

Seol Sobaek cowered. The eyes of the bewildered child and Chung Myung’s rage-filled eyes met.

Chung Myung turned his head without a word and soared after the Law Enforcement Hall Leader.

Kwaang! Kwaaang!

Meanwhile, the Law Enforcement Hall Leader continued to break through the ceiling, going higher and higher.

‘I must survive.’

I must inform the cult of that monster’s existence. And that the monster possesses the Ice Jade, a powerful artifact.

‘Unless the Archbishop himself steps forward, the Ice Jade cannot be recovered….’

“Stop right there, you bastard!”

Kwaaaaang!

At that moment, sword energy flew up from below, heading for the Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s body.

“Ugh…!”

He barely managed to block the sword energy with his hand infused with demonic energy, but the force carried by the sword energy was enough to send the Law Enforcement Hall Leader flying.

Rumble! Kwaang!

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s body repeatedly crashed through the ceiling.

Rumble!

Finally, the Law Enforcement Hall Leader, having bounced up to the top floor, vomited blood and rolled across the floor.

“Kuhhhh….”

His hands, scraping against the badly broken floor, were trembling.

His eyes, streaming with bloody tears, were filled with venom.

‘If I can’t return alive….’

Rumble.

The last strength to maintain his life.

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s eyes glowed strangely as he drew out even the last bit of innate energy left in his body.

“I’ll take at least one of his arms….”

It was then.

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s head snapped to the side.

“⋯⋯Where am I?”

The top floor of the castle. It was where Seol Cheon-sang’s office was located. He, too, had visited it several times.

Of course, the reason he was surprised now was not because this was Seol Cheon-sang’s office.

The center.

The jade throne where Seol Cheon-sang always sat was overturned and broken, lying scattered on the floor. And beneath it, a half-protruding box was slightly cracked, unable to withstand the impact.

“⋯⋯That, that’s….”

Blue light was continuously flowing out from there.

Joy filled the Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s eyes.

“Seol Cheon-sang, you son of a bitch!”

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader rushed at lightning speed, grabbed the box, and immediately threw himself towards the window in the wall.

Kwaaaang!

The wooden window shattered helplessly, and his body flew into the air.

“Where do you think you’re going, you bastard!”

Chung Myung, who belatedly came up, shot a red sword energy towards him.

But at that moment.

The Law Enforcement Hall Leader, wearing an eerily bright smile, protected the box instead of his own body, curling up.

“What?”

Chung Myung’s eyes widened.

Shwick!

One of the Law Enforcement Hall Leader’s arms was cut off and fell away.

At the same time, one corner of the box he was holding was cut off, clearly revealing the contents inside.

What was in the box was definitely the Ice Jade.

“Farewell, Central Plains man!”

“What the hell are you talking ab—!”

Chung Myung, who was about to leap out of the window to chase after him, momentarily widened his eyes and flipped his body around.

Kwaaang!

Another Ice Palace Elder, who had rushed from behind, was desperately firing palm strikes at Chung Myung.

“Heavenly Demon Reincarnation! Ten thousand demons….”

Wham!

Chung Myung, emitting terrifying rage, blew away the Elder’s head with a single strike.

The wide-eyed head crashed into the wall and rolled to the floor.

“This….”

He hurriedly looked out the window, but the Law Enforcement Hall Leader had already disappeared far away. Chung Myung’s face, following his retreating figure with his eyes, twisted like a demon.

“You goddamn….”

Blood trickled down from Chung Myung’s lips, clenched tight with anger.