The Swordmaster Wants To Live Peacefully [EN]: Chapter 193

Swordmaster Wants to Live Peacefully – 194

Celestial League Fortress (2)

“I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“The Martial Arts Alliance’s headquarters should have had powerful formations and numerous security forces stationed there. How did you get in?”

Jegal Cheonhwa, who had been placed in Yoo Seongwoo’s room in the Wudang Sect’s building in the Heaven District, asked.

Yoo Seongwoo answered her question curtly.

“Do you need to know?”

“It’s a personal curiosity. I was wondering how you could enter and leave without leaving any traces.”

“I exploited their defenses. I have nothing else to tell you.”

Yoo Seongwoo said that and snapped his fingers.

Then, Yoo Wol appeared from the darkness and said,

“Oh my, am I your replacement?”

“Yes. Use her well. Extract all the information you can.”

“Understood.”

“Ah, right. Let’s ask this first. Has the Martial Arts Alliance Leader been meeting with anyone frequently, or anything like that?”

“The Martial Arts Alliance Leader’s closest aide is the Great Strategist, Jegal Ungju. He’s the one who threw me into the underground prison.”

“And?”

“Other than that, they are all just subordinates. One suspicious thing is that the Martial Arts Alliance Leader leaves the League for about three days every month.”

“For what reason?”

“It was under the guise of personal training, but I have always thought it was suspicious. Martial God.”

Jegal Cheonhwa told everything about the League Leader in detail.

As she was the military strategist of the Martial Arts Alliance, she was well-versed in the internal affairs and revealed everything.

Yoo Seongwoo, who was only planning to listen to the League Leader’s story for a moment, listened with a rather intrigued expression.

“So, the relationship with the Tang family is not good. In that case, Jegal Cheonhwa, you should bring in the Tang family. Use any means necessary.”

“Understood. From today, I will devise a plan to assist the Martial God.”

“You’re full of enthusiasm.”

Yoo Seongwoo left the room, leaving Jegal Cheonhwa to Yoo Wol.

As soon as they were alone in the room, Yoo Wol approached Jegal Cheonhwa, her eyes gleaming, and opened her mouth.

“Then, shall we begin our discussion? How far are you willing to go, and are you truly someone who can follow in his footsteps?”

***

The logic of power ruled the Four Evil Heavens [a group of powerful, independent martial arts factions].

The strong stand above all and possess everything.

It seems that there is no solidarity because it is a group that is constantly aiming for the back of the boss, but there is no solidarity as strong as the fear caused by force.

“But even such a Four Evil Heavens knelt at my feet. The Mukcheon Society [a rising power in the martial arts world], which will dye the sky black, will not stop. Kneel, Master of the Thunder Sword Sect.”

Originally, the Chinese Diver world was a three-way structure of the Demonic Cult, the Four Evil Heavens, and the Martial Arts Alliance.

However, the Four Evil Heavens were absorbed into the Mukcheon Society, and the leader of the Mukcheon Society became the new Supreme of the Evil Sect.

‘I told you to summon the executives of the Mukcheon Society, but I never told you to summon the leader…’

Baek Woo-hyeon stared at the leader of the Mukcheon Society, who had suddenly appeared, and then shook his head.

There was no point in overthinking it. If power is everything, then all you have to do is prove it.

He met the eyes of the leader of the Mukcheon Society, Yeongmyeong.

Yeongmyeong, who was a head taller than Baek Woo-hyeon, was a dignified, handsome man.

The long scar on his face and the smaller scars seemed to tell the tale of countless battles.

“Leader, I have no intention of antagonizing the Mukcheon Society.”

“I hope that means you will submit to the Mukcheon Society.”

“Of course, I have no intention of doing that either. Can you have your people step back?”

At Baek Woo-hyeon’s words, the people in the conference hall where the two were sitting facing each other stepped back.

Only after the sound of the door closing did Baek Woo-hyeon open his mouth.

“I am someone who will disappear from this place someday. I don’t want to make an enemy of the Mukcheon Society.”

“Hmm.”

“Conversely, I would like to propose an alliance to the Mukcheon Society. Shall we destroy the Celestial League Fortress together?”

“The Celestial League Fortress?”

Yeongmyeong’s eyebrows twitched when the Celestial League Fortress was mentioned.

Yeongmyeong said.

“The Celestial League Fortress is the headquarters of the Martial Arts Alliance. How do you propose to attack it?”

“…I have cooperating comrades. Soon, the Demonic Cult will also head to the Celestial League Fortress. I would like you to add your strength to it.”

“The Demonic Cult will move? Don’t exaggerate so much. Do you even know who they are, and you dare to say that they will move according to your wishes?”

“They will move. I can promise you this one thing, betting everything I have.”

Baek Woo-hyeon was secretly hoping that Shua-nel and Choi Ah-yeon would succeed.

He had bet everything, so if the Demonic Cult didn’t move, it would be the same as ruining everything.

Yeongmyeong frowned deeply and continued.

“Even if the Demonic Cult moves, the Celestial League Fortress is formidable. While the Demonic Cult was hiding in Xinjiang [a region in China] and barely surviving, the Celestial League Fortress attacked the Abyss Blood and developed martial arts, further increasing its power. The Evil Sect has maintained its unity only with the existence of the Four Evil Heavens Lords, but as I stood at the top, the unity has also loosened. And you’re going to attack the Celestial League Fortress by bringing those guys? It’s nonsense, not something a sane person would say!”

Yeongmyeong’s wide eyes glared at Baek Woo-hyeon.

He felt even the murderous intent that he would cut him down on the spot if he continued to spout nonsense.

However, Baek Woo-hyeon also glared at Yeongmyeong without backing down and opened his mouth.

“You have a long tongue, Leader. Are you afraid of the Celestial League Fortress after all? You’re making excuses without even trying to fight them.”

“What?!”

“You killed the previous Four Evil Heavens Lord with your own hands, but are you afraid of the Martial Arts Alliance Leader?”

“You don’t understand what the Celestial League Fortress holds! What kind of fox-like bastard Cheon Woo-gong is!”

“It’s the same for you. You don’t know who I am, and you don’t know the people who are with me.”

Baek Woo-hyeon trusted Yoo Seongwoo.

Because that person could win even if the Demonic Cult Leader, the Mukcheon Society Leader, and the Martial Arts Alliance Leader attacked him at once.

Baek Woo-hyeon, who had been silent for a while, opened his mouth with a firm determination.

“The Celestial League Fortress will soon fall. Because the person I serve desires it.”

“I don’t care who you serve. I’m not even sure that the Demonic Cult will move.”

“Then, will the Mukcheon Society not move? Do you want to be remembered as just another Evil Sect?”

“…I’ll have to see your skills for myself. Come outside. If I witness your abilities, I’ll have a better understanding of your master’s capabilities too.”

Yeongmyeong jumped up from his seat, opened the door roughly, and left.

Baek Woo-hyeon thought the time had come and followed him, and the two stood facing each other in a wide training ground.

Everyone had been moved, so there was no one watching.

However, Baek Woo-hyeon had the illusion that dozens of gazes were fixed on him.

The illusion was coming from Yeongmyeong’s gaze.

The immense energy emanating from Yeongmyeong, who was glaring at Baek Woo-hyeon.

Yeongmyeong, the leader of the Mukcheon Society, who killed the Lord of the Four Evil Heavens, who was rumored to have reached the sky with his martial arts, and took his place, revealed his true power.

“Young child, if you want me to listen to you, prove your strength. That’s the logic in the Evil Sect!”

“It always comes down to that.”

He had expected this much.

Baek Woo-hyeon took out the Blue Lightning Sword hanging from his waist and pointed it at Yeongmyeong.

Yeongmyeong fluttered his sleeves, extended both hands, and summoned blue flames.

Even though he was quite far away, the heat was intense.

The vaguely felt energy was clearly in the upper ranks of S-class [a power ranking system for martial artists and divers].

“Come.”

An arrogant tone that he would concede the first move.

Baek Woo-hyeon accepted it without resisting.

He sparked with energy all over his body, stomped on the ground strongly, and rushed forward.

It was truly a flash of lightning.

Drawing a trajectory like lightning in the air, he thrust his sword at Yeongmyeong.

The sword, which did not hesitate to take lives, reached Yeongmyeong’s neck in an instant.

Clang─!!

However, the Blue Lightning Sword could not cut off Yeongmyeong’s neck.

The burning hand blade, which had intervened between the sword paths, pushed back the Blue Lightning Sword and sparked flames.

“You possess the skills to be called the Thunder Sword.”

“Hmph!”

As his first sword was blocked, Baek Woo-hyeon unfolded the native sword technique that he had not used since coming to China.

Sparks flew in all directions, accelerating him further, and drawing white lines in the air several times.

Yeongmyeong shook both hands wildly and kept up with the speed of the Blue Lightning Sword.

However, he could not completely block it, so scratches appeared all over Yeongmyeong’s body, and blood droplets scattered.

At least, Baek Woo-hyeon’s skills were not completely inferior to Yeongmyeong’s.

“Hap!”

Yeongmyeong, who had been blocking the attacks, thrust both palms forward and caused a huge explosion.

At that moment, Baek Woo-hyeon quickly retreated, leaving a long mark on the floor.

Yeongmyeong then revealed a fierce light in his eyes and waved his hand, and the surroundings became a sea of fire, heating up the atmosphere.

People gathered from all directions due to the tremendous heat and explosion.

The Black Swordsmen led by Baek Woo-hyeon and the Mukcheon Society led by Yeongmyeong rushed in and exuded murderous intent towards each other.

Then, Yeongmyeong shouted.

“Get back! Don’t act rashly! I’m testing the capabilities of the Thunder Sword Sect Leader!”

“Yes, step back.”

When Baek Woo-hyeon echoed Yeongmyeong’s words, the Mukcheon Society and the Black Swordsmen stepped back without loosening their gazes.

They also realized from the momentum of the two that it would be nothing more than a lump of meat if they intervened in their fight.

Baek Woo-hyeon took a long breath and smiled.

“But old man, who is testing whom? This is me testing you. To see whether the Mukcheon Society is qualified to be our ally.”

An explosive momentum began to erupt from Baek Woo-hyeon.

Thunderbolts struck dozens of times in a row, and blue lightning dyed the surroundings.

‘How far can I go?’

Baek Woo-hyeon looked at Yeongmyeong and estimated.

How far can I reach with my current self?

He had never used his full power since coming to China.

The Black Swordsmen rolling around on the streets were just thugs who used some strength, or low-level Awakened ones.

So, there was no need to use his full power.

He had also encountered S-class Divers, but they were low-level, so it was not difficult to deal with them.

But now, it was an obstacle that he could not break through without using his full power.

“I’m going.”

Baek Woo-hyeon stomped on the ground and shot his whole body, dyed with blue lightning, like a bullet.

Yeongmyeong’s eyes widened at the speed that was different from before.

He had instinctively realized that he would not be safe unless he used his full power as well.

Blue lightning and blue fire flashed and flickered.

The lightning flash cut through the fire, and the flames tried to devour the lightning.

Every time Yeongmyeong’s hands, wreathed in blue flames, and Baek Woo-hyeon’s Blue Lightning Sword collided, a shockwave occurred.

Lightning scattered, and flames exploded, burning even the dust, so the surroundings were gradually turning into a mess.

Scratches were etched on each other’s bodies.

Burns and sword wounds scattered blood.

However, even the scattered blood was caught up in their heat and evaporated in an instant.

“You’re quite something for your young age!”

“You’re moving well for an old man!”

“But…! It’s still not enough!”

Yeongmyeong rotated both palms and thrust them out, and a huge pillar of fire erupted and engulfed Baek Woo-hyeon.

Baek Woo-hyeon swung his sword greatly and split the pillar of fire.

The storm created by the sword wrapped around the flames and created a huge vortex.

And Yeongmyeong jumped out of the vortex.

He was a mess all over, grabbed Baek Woo-hyeon’s swung Blue Lightning Sword, and muttered.

“Let’s end it with this.”