Return of the Mount Hua Sect [EN]: Chapter 639

Empty Sky let out a dry laugh, like he couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

‘I’m not even angry.’

If he was younger, you might think it was just a young person being brave. But Empty Sky knew Chung Myung was old enough to be responsible for what he said.

“Words can make people angry.”

Empty Sky pointed his sword right at Chung Myung.

“You will be held responsible for your words.”

What a Mount Hua elder said was important. But Chung Myung didn’t care, even when Empty Sky spoke seriously.

“When I’m responsible, I don’t back down. I’m very responsible, you see.”

“…I can’t win against you.”

Empty Sky shook his head, quietly focusing his energy.

He was angry, really angry.

It wasn’t just Chung Myung’s rude words. He was trained to be stronger than that.

But Chung Myung’s attitude, like he was looking down on him and Mount Hua’s swordsmanship, really bothered him.

And those eyes. Those eyes were incredibly annoying.

‘I don’t understand it.’

He had lived a long time and met many people, fighting countless opponents. He could usually tell how someone felt just by looking at their eyes.

‘Those are definitely the eyes of a strong person looking at someone weak.’

He couldn’t understand it at all.

Was it just confidence?

Maybe he was bluffing to seem stronger?

He could understand those things. A genius from Mount Hua might not know how tough the world really is.

But those eyes weren’t like that.

They weren’t the eyes of someone arrogant. Only someone truly sure they were better could have eyes like that.

“Hmm.”

Empty Sky cleared his throat and slowly said,

“I said I’d guide you, not give you a lecture.”

His eyes grew darker.

“It seems you need to learn how high the sky is.”

“Hoo.”

Chung Myung grinned.

“That’s the best thing I’ve heard today.”

“Huh?”

“Many people have said that to me, but no one has done it. I still don’t know how high the sky is.”

“⋯⋯.”

“I’d really appreciate it if you could show me.”

Empty Sky’s calm face was gone.

He hadn’t said anything special, but Chung Myung’s attitude and eyes kept bothering him.

Then Chung Myung chuckled again.

“But guidance… The world must have changed. Is showing murderous intent called guidance now?”

Empty Sky flinched.

‘Did he feel my murderous intent?’

He started to make an excuse, but Chung Myung stopped him.

“Oh, it’s okay. There’s too much talking before a fight.”

“⋯⋯.”

“Isn’t the result what matters? We’ll see who’s right after we fight.”

Chung Myung confidently pointed his sword at Empty Sky, who couldn’t help but laugh.

‘He’s got guts, at least.’

That’s what made him dangerous.

A strong person doesn’t always have influence. Someone focused only on fighting, who doesn’t connect with others, can’t change the sect, no matter how strong they are.

But Chung Myung was the type to lead, whether he was strong or not.

The more he talked and watched, the more sure he became.

Blue sword energy rose from Empty Sky’s sword.

‘I’ll have to do this, even if it’s not honorable.’

His eyes were fierce, like a wild animal.

“Little Taoist, be careful. I show no mercy with my sword.”

“I’ll say the same to you.”

Empty Sky took a deep breath, calming himself.

As they faced each other, a tense feeling filled the air. It was silent. Even with so many people, you could hear a pin drop.

Empty Sky broke the silence first.

Swish!

His sword shot forward.

Usually, when older and younger fighters sparred, it was polite for the older one to let the younger one attack first three times. It was a sign of respect in their fighting world. But Empty Sky didn’t wait and attacked first.

It was like age and position didn’t matter. It showed how serious he was about this fight.

Sword energy shot from Empty Sky’s sword. It was incredibly fast, almost reaching Chung Myung instantly.

‘Fast!’

Even Baek Cheon couldn’t see it, and he hadn’t blinked once.

One.

Bang!

A small explosion happened as the sword energy was knocked down into the floor.

Crack! Crunch!

Empty Sky’s sword energy dug into the stone floor, leaving deep marks. Chung Myung had easily knocked the sword energy to the floor.

It looked like a simple move, nothing special.

But the people watching had different reactions.

They shouted, even if they didn’t see or understand what happened. Even those who weren’t strong felt excited by the speed.

And those who understood held their breath.

“This is…”

Jo Gul bit his lip.

‘This is a real fight between swordsmen.’

It was different.

He couldn’t explain it, it was more a feeling than something he could think about.

But he knew one thing: they were fighting at a level he couldn’t understand.

‘A little more.’

He wanted to see more. Empty Sky’s sword split the air again.

Whoosh!

Bang!

The sword energy and Chung Myung’s block happened at the same time.

Chung Myung, who had blocked several attacks easily, looked at Empty Sky calmly.

“It seems you don’t understand.”

“⋯⋯.”

“If you don’t want to make excuses about losing because you couldn’t show your skills, you better do your best.”

Empty Sky’s face became blank.

It wasn’t the words that bothered him.

It was Chung Myung’s sword, which easily blocked his attacks.

‘What is that?’

You learn as much as you know. It was obvious.

Empty Sky could see what Jo Gul could only feel.

The sword’s path. The power used to hold it. The energy that absorbed the impact when the swords met.

A simple sword strike that made him shiver.

What was in that sword?

Empty Sky, who had only focused on the sword his whole life, knew there was something he couldn’t understand.

‘How can…’

Could a young person’s sword be better than his?

His hairs stood on end. A cold chill ran down his back.

Was it because he had to admit something he didn’t want to?

“Haaah!”

Empty Sky shouted, as if trying to shake off his confusion, and swung his sword. Sharp sword energies flew towards Chung Myung.

He attacked with layers of sword energy.

Each blast came quickly after the last, building up like a wall in front of Chung Myung.

Then, Empty Sky saw something even stranger.

Chung Myung slowly walked towards the wall of sword energy.

It was like the energy didn’t exist.

‘What!’

Empty Sky’s eyes widened. The sword energy could tear Chung Myung apart any second.

Whoosh!

But Chung Myung’s sword easily went into the wall.

Crack! Crunch!

It was impossible to break the wall with one strike. But the sword didn’t stop.

Crack!

The sword struck the center of the wall, stabbing and twisting it.

Crack!

The sword dug into the gap.

“Haat!”

Then, red sword energy tore through Empty Sky’s energy.

Chung Myung walked out from the broken energy. His sword moved slightly. His eyes were calm.

“⋯⋯.”

Even Empty Sky, a master known throughout the land, was speechless.

He didn’t think he would win with that move, but he wanted to make Chung Myung step back.

But Chung Myung didn’t step back. He blocked and destroyed the energy, proving he was just as good.

He had a fierce will to win.

Empty Sky stared at Chung Myung as he approached.

He had to admire him. But then, Chung Myung smirked.

“⋯⋯Three seconds.”

Hmm?

Empty Sky looked confused.

Chung Myung smiled, showing his white teeth. A strange energy came from him.

“I’ve been polite for three attacks.”

“⋯⋯.”

Empty Sky felt like he’d been struck by lightning. He was red with anger.

‘Three seconds? Could it be…’

It was common in their fighting world.

When fighting, the older fighter would let the younger one attack three times.

It wasn’t a rule, but if there was a big skill difference, it was polite to be considerate.

‘Was that what he was doing?’

“This⋯⋯.”

Empty Sky looked miserable.

He had never been so humiliated.

“That damn bastard⋯⋯.”

A kid was being considerate and giving him three free attacks.

His mind went blank.

His honor and duty didn’t matter. Only Chung Myung filled his thoughts.

He was so angry he felt dizzy.

Chung Myung’s voice cut through his anger.

“I’ve been polite enough already…”

Chung Myung paused and then said clearly,

“Don’t blame my sword for being merciless.”

“This, this⋯⋯.”

Finally, Empty Sky lost his reason. He had been humiliated in front of everyone.

“You baaaaaastard!”

Empty Sky screamed like an animal and rushed forward, filled with murderous intent.

Chung Myung smirked.