Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 124

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Chapter 124

 

‘It’s a formation!’

 

The voice that just appeared gives him more certainty.

 

[You have discovered a formation.]

 

[Your understanding of formations has increased.]

 

Who on earth said that Formation Masters were few in number?

 

Wherever you go, there are formations, aren’t there?

 

However, this time is different from before.

 

“This is a formation!”

 

“Huh…! You’re right!”

 

Both Strange Madman and Geol Gae can sense it too.

 

‘The level is lower than before.’

 

It’s proof that the formation’s level is lower than before.

 

A formation of this level was something Jung Myeong could handle alone.

 

[Formation Analysis successful.]

 

There was no need to make it complicated.

 

Swoooosh-!

 

The moment he succeeded in analyzing the formation, Jung Myeong immediately moved his hands.

 

His target was the table that was under his arm.

 

The table shattered and the food on top of it scattered.

 

‘This is the core of the formation. And if I destroy it…’

 

Puhwaaak!

 

As soon as he broke the table, the dense killing intent that made it hard to breathe instantly dispersed.

 

[The formation has been dispelled.]

 

[Killing intent detected!]

 

It happened at the same time.

 

Swiiish!

 

The sound of something cutting through the air came from somewhere.

 

The formation broke, and the sound of the revealed figure swinging a sword toward Jung Myeong echoed.

 

“Where do you think you’re going!”

 

He immediately moved his hands.

 

Clang!

 

He deflected the sword thrust aimed at him.

 

* * *

 

After deflecting the sword, Jung Myeong looked at his opponent.

 

Only then could he properly examine his opponent’s treasured weapon.

 

‘An Eyebrow Tip Blade!’

 

It wasn’t a sword but a blade. Precisely, it could be classified as a type of spear – it had a short, eyebrow-like blade rather than a sword, but its handle was long, making it closer to a spear.

 

It possessed characteristics between a spear and a blade, making it difficult to handle, yet someone who could wield this had appeared.

 

“…!”

 

Swoosh!

 

Even knowing he was discovered, his opponent didn’t stop moving his hands.

 

The Eyebrow Tip Blade’s specialty was quick slashing and distance control.

 

One might wonder how these two could work together, but making this possible was the ability the Eyebrow Tip Blade possessed.

 

Clang!

 

There wasn’t even a moment to let his guard down.

 

‘He slashes in an instant.’

 

Clang. Tang. Claaang!

 

The Eyebrow Tip Blade’s continuous attacks poured down like a baptism.

 

It was impossible to count the exchanges.

 

Attack and defense continued back and forth in an instant.

 

“You damn assassin!”

 

Geol Gae also joined in.

 

Wasn’t Ghost Killer a follower of the Beggar’s Sect Path who revered justice? Especially for him, who despised Evil Sect Martial Artists, the appearance of an assassin couldn’t be welcome.

 

In a situation where they were ambushed, launching a joint attack wasn’t something to be criticized for.

 

Geol Gae lifted his treasured weapon, a staff, and swung it.

 

The parabolic arc created as it cut through the air was beautiful like a painting!

 

Thwack!

 

But the result was not beautiful.

 

“Kek…!”

 

The assassin stopped swinging his Beautiful Flame Blade and threw hidden weapons with his other hand.

 

The angle of the thrown hidden weapons aimed at Geol Gae’s weak point.

 

Geol Gae, who was swinging his staff, had no choice but to retreat greatly while trying to block the weak point.

 

The shooting hidden weapons.

 

The insignia marked on them was Ghost !

 

Strange Madman, who was charging forward, managed to read it.

 

“That’s Ghost Killer!”

 

“Tsk… Ghost Killer!?”

 

“A former generation assassin!”

 

He quickly figured out that identity.

 

Ghost Killer!

 

Moving on Ghost Face Prince’s request, this was the moment he revealed himself targeting Jung Myeong.

 

* * *

 

Was he satisfied that even though he was an assassin, being a Martial Artist, they recognized him?

 

Ghost Killer stepped back and smiled. Though below his eyes was covered by a face mask, since his eyes were smiling, everyone could tell he was smiling.

 

“I thought you completed your Hundred Kills and washed your hands in the golden basin…!”

 

“I did.”

 

“But why now!”

 

“Connections have a way of grabbing you by the ankle.”

 

It seemed Strange Madman and Ghost Killer had some deep connection.

 

“Even so, to come here!? You know I spared your life once before.”

 

“I’m sorry.”

 

For whatever reason.

 

Strange Madman had a history of sparing Ghost Killer’s life once.

 

Well, the one called Ghost Killer was someone who carried out assassination missions, but he wasn’t someone who caused major problems.

 

Though one shouldn’t speak of righteousness to an assassin.

 

Assassins who kill only their targets precisely, and only kill Martial Artists at that, are rare.

 

In that sense, Strange Madman had inwardly acknowledged Ghost Killer as a Martial Artist, which was why he had helped him survive when they were entangled long ago.

 

Ghost Killer didn’t deny this either.

 

“So didn’t I only target this side at first?”

 

“….”

 

“You know, don’t you? If I had used poison, half of you would already be dead by now.”

 

“Hah…!”

 

“I suppose this much has repaid the debt of life.”

 

Moreover, he didn’t hide the fact that he had shown consideration.

 

Seeing this, Strange Madman felt regretful.

 

“How could an Assassin with principles….”

 

“What can I do when this is my karma. Hah…!”

 

At this, Ghost Killer wore a bitter smile but didn’t stop what he had to do.

 

He made his move while seeming regretful about reuniting in this manner.

 

As soon as he took a step back, smokeless poison began to spread.

 

Jung Myeong, who cleverly noticed this, shouted out.

 

“It’s poison! Hold your breath!”

 

“Indeed! The title Poison Demon wasn’t given in vain!”

 

Since he was found out, did he have no intention of hiding it?

 

Puhwaaaaaaak-!

 

Ghost Killer released a large amount of poison.

 

With this, the entire inside of the inn was about to be filled with poison.

 

“Everyone retreat! Quickly!”

 

Jung Myeong had no choice but to tell his companions to retreat.

 

None of his companions had Poison Immunity Beads equipped.

 

Even if they had them, it would be impossible to defend against this with ordinary Poison Immunity Beads.

 

“Damn…!”

 

“Young Master!”

 

“Hurry!”

 

While everyone was hastily retreating.

 

Jung Myeong realized one thing for certain.

 

‘Making everyone retreat is falling into this man’s trap.’

 

All of this was going exactly according to Ghost Killer’s desired plan.

 

He knew this for certain. Even in the midst of all this.

 

“Isn’t this also consideration? Consideration to target only me.”

 

“Hmm….”

 

“Even if you don’t answer, I’ll take it as such.”

 

“….”

 

Jung Myeong knew very well that this situation was orchestrated through Ghost Killer’s meticulous consideration.

 

An assassin.

 

However, he was someone difficult to simply despise just for being an assassin.

 

He didn’t know what kind of fate had led him to this point.

 

But this was a situation where swords were pointed at each other.

 

He couldn’t just die for him, could he.

 

Jung Myeong raised his sword and aimed it at Ghost Killer.

 

Ghost Killer glanced at him.

 

Swoosh-

 

Once again, he concealed himself within the Poison Smoke.

 

* * *

 

The thick Poison Smoke had spread all the way outside.

 

Just watching it made one feel dizzy.

 

It wasn’t an illusion.

 

In reality, Han Wi and Han Eun were constantly retching and having difficulty moving their bodies.

 

Both were Martial Artists who were approaching Peak Level, even if they lacked experience in Jianghu.

 

Considering this, one could gauge how powerful the poison inside must be.

 

Even knowing this.

 

Yeo Eun-so drew her sword once again.

 

“I need to go back in!”

 

“No.”

 

Her intention to immediately go and lend a hand was visible in her eyes.

 

However, Strange Madman blocked her way.

 

“Elder!”

 

“If you go inside, you’ll only become a burden instead.”

 

“Ah….”

 

“Just as useless pride harms allies, your so-called affection will only stand in the Physician Sage’s way. Will you go there and become a burden?”

 

“….”

 

A burden to the Physician Sage. Upon hearing those words, Yeo Eun-so had no choice but to lower her sword.

 

She knew it too.

 

Regardless of her feelings for Jung Myeong, it would be difficult for her to be of much help if she went inside.

 

At best, she might last a moment. And even that moment, she couldn’t fight at full strength. Her internal energy was being consumed by the poison.

 

After that, she would only become a burden.

 

This was reality.

 

‘Young Master… No, Physician…!’

 

Her heart was full of sorrow.

 

But there was nothing else she could do.

 

Yeo Eun-so could only look at the inn with anxious eyes.

 

“He’ll come back alive, won’t he?”

 

“If it’s that fellow.”

 

“…Please, he has to. If not, I’ll at least get revenge.”

 

“Yes. Do that. I’ll lend you a hand.”

 

Yeo Eun-so was preparing even for the worst-case scenario.

 

Yeo Ha-rang, who was beside her, could only watch with anxious eyes.

 

* * *

 

Whoooosh-!

 

Separate from what was happening outside, the inside was proceeding fiercely.

 

Poison smoke continuously shot out.

 

‘Just as I adapt, it’s a new poison.’

 

Just because there was a lot of it didn’t mean it was weak.

 

The word “quality” doesn’t suit poison.

 

But there was no other way to express it – excellent poisons inside continuously targeted Jung Myeong.

 

Each and every one of those poisons was lethal.

 

‘These aren’t ordinary poisons. They’re composite poisons.’

 

Mixing nerve poison with acid poison.

 

Using metal poison with different properties to enhance them.

 

Poisons crafted in many unexpected ways were targeting him.

 

If not for this situation, he would want to receive teaching for enlightenment about poison.

 

‘Was he not just a simple assassin, but someone with expertise in poison?’

 

This meant that Ghost Killer was also a master when it came to poison.

 

But it didn’t end there either.

 

Swoosh-!

 

The Beautiful Flame Blade he had first swung was still sharp.

 

“Hmm… poison and sword. You fight in an interesting way.”

 

“Isn’t yours poison and blade?”

 

He pressured Jung Myeong with that sharpness.

 

Amidst the pressure, he concentrated poison smoke to cause poisoning.

 

Jung Myeong’s response to this was also formidable.

 

“Well now! Hidden weapons too? The young one has many talents!”

 

“When struggling to survive, one learns things.”

 

“Hmm… do you think I didn’t struggle myself?”

 

“Is that so? Seeing a master of the previous generation step forward like this, it seems like you’re struggling because you want to die.”

 

“You rascal! Your Tongue Sword is quite impressive too.”

 

“I’ll take that as a compliment.”

 

“Hmm…!”

 

Against the Beautiful Flame Blade with his sword.

 

Against poison with internal energy.

 

Whoosh-!

 

Adding hidden weapons to this, he aimed at Ghost Killer.

 

What he constantly targeted was Ghost Killer’s throat. As if trying to sever the throat in one strike, he persistently aimed only at that spot.

 

Even Ghost Killer was impressed by this persistence.

 

‘I noticed from when he sent that dagger, but where did such a fellow suddenly pop out from?’

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