The Patriarch of the Northern Heavens - Chapter 34

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Master of the Bukcheon Sword Family – Chapter 34

The letter’s contents were as follows.

To the Young Master of the Bukcheon Sword Family.
I’ll spare the usual pleasantries about how you’ve been faring. From what I hear, you seem to be doing better than I am.
Anyway.
After refining my martial skills to a certain degree, I investigated the Wuzhu Sect as you requested.
At first, there seemed to be nothing remarkable about them. If I had to point out something unusual, it was merely that they were located in a remote corner of the Bamboo Forest, and the sect itself was extremely secretive.
But as time passed, strange things began to surface.
According to the villagers nearby, the Wuzhu Sect conducts no activities whatsoever in this region.
They make no effort to earn money. Does that make sense?
It does, actually. Sometimes these small, self-sufficient sects just hole up in secluded mountain places and do nothing but martial training day and night.
But the scale of the Wuzhu Sect was far too large for that.
Self-sufficiency only works with small numbers, yet the Wuzhu Sect supposedly has over a hundred disciples.
Over a hundred people not working for their livelihood, yet the sect sustains itself?
That’s when my suspicions really kicked in.
That’s when I remembered what you said—that they must have some backing.
But without evidence, there’s nothing I can do.
So I hid nearby and continued my investigation.
And I witnessed something strange. They were procuring live chickens and pigs—not butchered meat—and bringing them into the sect.
At first, I thought they might be raising them to sell.
But that wasn’t it. I watched them bury those chickens and pigs the very next day.
I dug up the ground at night and checked the corpses, and—
I discovered something shocking. The bodies were all soaked in poison.
And not just any poison—a potent one that even I couldn’t easily neutralize.
I’m certain now.
They’re researching some kind of sinister poison. I don’t know what they intend to use it for, but…
It’s suspicious. This is not something a righteous sect would do.
Not a branch family of the Sa Gong-cheon Clan, not a medical family researching medicine—why would they do this?
I even eavesdropped on their conversations, and they were discussing needing people now, not chickens or pigs.
I initially thought they meant laborers, but the tone suggested otherwise.
If my suspicion is correct, these bastards are trying to find test subjects for their poison.
Despicable vermin.
Anyway, I’m writing to ask your opinion on what to do next. Since you requested this investigation, you likely know more about them than I do.
I’d appreciate a quick response. Of course, even if you don’t reply, if they attempt to kidnap people, I plan to act first.

“….”
After finishing the letter, I showed it to Sa Gong-cheon as well.
His expression grew increasingly grave as he read through the document, which had initially seemed unremarkable.
The report sent by Moyong Hyun-rak contained shockingly disturbing content.
“Researching poison, and on top of that, they’re saying they need human test subjects….”
“Fortunately, contrary to my expectations, it seems they haven’t acted yet. That was close. It was the right call to send Moyong Hyun-rak quickly before things spiraled out of control.”
In my previous life, the one masquerading as the sect leader of the Wuzhu Sect—more precisely, the one operating in the shadows under that guise—had kidnapped residents from nearby villages to conduct human experiments.
All to perfect the poison he was researching.
It wasn’t discovered until several years later. As the saying goes, a long tail gets stepped on—they had abducted so many people that their crimes were eventually exposed.
‘But those bastards escaped without consequence.’
Why?
That too was because of that cursed Lee Tae-gyeom.
He had been colluding with the Wuzhu Sect, and when the suppression operation drew near, he secretly leaked the information.
As a result, both our forces and the Martial Alliance’s troops failed to apprehend them.
And the elders, including Lee Tae-gyeom, blamed me for the failure.
They claimed I had failed to maintain secrecy properly, which was why we lost them.
‘Damn those wretches.’
Even now, thinking back on it infuriated me.
We pursued them again afterward, but I only found the sect leader of the Wuzhu Sect years later, after I learned the truth about Black Night City and those bastards.
By then, he had completed his poison research and had become monstrously powerful.
The thought of how many martial artists died suppressing him was horrifying.
In any case.
That won’t happen now.
Lee Tae-gyeom was dead, and the elders beneath him had all lost their authority and were now watching my Great-Uncle’s every move.
That meant there would be no problem in suppressing the Wuzhu Sect now.
There would be no risk of information leaking.
Moreover, he should be far weaker now than what I remembered, so suppressing him shouldn’t pose any difficulties.
‘But the letter was written several days ago. There would have been a time lag before it arrived, so something could have happened in the interim.’
That meant I had to move as quickly as possible.
With my resolve set, I went directly to find my Father and Great-Uncle.
The two of them happened to be together, discussing future plans over tea.
“Oh, you’ve come, Muyeol?”
My Great-Uncle greeted me warmly with a bright smile.
I bowed respectfully to both of them.
“I’ve come because I have something to report to both of you.”
“Hmm? Has something happened?”
“Yes. I’ve found the culprit who provided the poison that poisoned both myself and the Family Head.”
“…!”
Both of them wore expressions of surprise simultaneously.
But soon their eyes grew serious and intent.
He knew I wasn’t joking.
“What kind of people are they?”
“They call themselves the Wuzhu Sect. It’s a faction created by one of the Black Night City’s subordinates in disguise. I’ve been investigating them with the help of Moyong Hyun-rak, the great master of the Moyong Clan.”
“Moyong Hyun-rak? You mean the Blue-Eyed Sword Demon?”
“Yes. Please look at this.”
I showed the letter from Moyong Hyun-rak to the two astonished men.
My Great-Uncle’s reaction was particularly intense.
He seemed to be a man of strong righteous conviction, and the mere suggestion that they were conducting human experimentation had kindled his fury.
“How did you discover that these bastards were the ones who poisoned us? And how did you manage to ask such a favor of the Blue-Eyed Sword Demon?”
“I learned of it by chance. While I was devising a plan to drive out Lee Tae-gyeom, I came across the information. As for Moyong Hyun-rak, we had a prior connection that allowed me to make such a request.”
“I heard the Blue-Eyed Sword Demon cares about nothing but his martial arts… It seems that’s not entirely true. In any case, if this is factual, it’s a grave matter.”
The location of the Wuzhu Sect was practically on the doorstep of the Bukcheon Sword Family.
If they were abducting people and conducting human experimentation, the blame for failing to stop it would fall upon the Bukcheon Sword Family.
Moreover, even setting that aside, we who upheld righteousness could not simply overlook such atrocities.
Especially now that I knew this man was the one who had poisoned the family head.
“I shall mobilize the Iron Blood Sword Squad at once. Evidence may be scarce, but I can manage this much with my authority.”
“Yes. However, for the sake of secrecy, it would be best if only the Captain and a select few moved.”
If the entire Iron Blood Sword Squad mobilized, it would be far too conspicuous.
There was a possibility—however remote—that they might notice and escape.
Of course, the chance that over a hundred of them could all flee safely was nearly nonexistent…
‘But if I capture all the others and let the sect master slip away, it’s a failure.’
Father nodded at my words.
“Very well. When do you intend to depart?”
“Once preparations are complete, we shall leave immediately.”
“Then summon the Iron Blood Sword Captain at once.”
Father had a servant call for the Iron Blood Sword Captain.
He was among the most skilled masters in the Bukcheon Sword Family and represented one of the clan’s greatest fighting forces.
His expression grew grave as he heard the details.
“Young Master. What is the level of the enemy?”
“If we combine our strength, we should be able to defeat them without significant casualties. Above all, Moyong’s great master will be there as well.”
“Indeed, with the renowned Blue-Eyed Sword Demon at our side, we shall have every confidence.”
I nodded and spoke.
“Then please gather all the antidote we have. We depart immediately.”
“Yes.”
We began our preparations and set out without delay.
Our destination was Yangcheon, Shanxi Province.
Where the Wuzhu Sect was located.

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It took less than two days to reach Yangcheon.
This place was not far from Taiyuan, where the Bukcheon Sword Family was located.
Moreover, everyone who departed to subjugate the Wuzhu Sect were masters.
Thus, without anyone falling behind, we all arrived on schedule.
“Young Master Sa. Your lightness skill is quite extraordinary.”
The Iron Blood Sword Captain spoke with considerable admiration in his tone.
“Is that the Wind God Technique? Your movements seemed as though you had become one with the wind itself.”
“I still have much to improve. Especially compared to Captain Jin.”
“Ha ha. Even if I’ve lived twenty more years than you, I shouldn’t be caught up to so soon. But from what I can see, it won’t take long.”
We exchanged such pleasantries as we found the Bamboo Forest where the Wuzhu Sect was located.
According to the letter, Moyong Hyun-rak should also be lurking here.
I thought we could naturally join forces once we stormed the Wuzhu Sect.
“From now on, we raise our vigilance to the highest level. Everyone, be wary of ambushes.”
“Yes.”
The elite members of the Iron Blood Sword Squad who came with us drew their blades.
Ready to fight at any moment.
I also unleashed the Diamond Yaksha Divine Technique, drawing my senses to their maximum.
At the same time, as the Wind God Technique activated, I felt as though the wind itself was speaking to me.
At that moment.
Clang! Claaang!
“…!”
I heard the sound of metal clashing from a considerable distance away.
To anyone’s ear, it was unmistakably the sound of battle.
Without hesitation, I immediately informed my companions of this.
“Are you certain of that?”
“I don’t hear anything….”
The Iron Blood Sword Squad members spoke with some bewilderment.
Their senses had picked up nothing.
However, Jin Seo-hong, the Iron Blood Sword Captain, did not dismiss my words and took them seriously.
“Young Master Sa. Could you guide us there right now?”
“Of course.”
That was my intention anyway.
I nodded and unleashed the Gale Step to its fullest, rushing toward the source of the sound.
“Ugh!”
“What speed!”
Exclamations of astonishment came from behind.
My full speed apparently far exceeded theirs.
It was all thanks to the Wind God Technique making my martial arts that much stronger.
Running enveloped in wind, just as Jin Seo-hong had said, I truly felt as though I had become one with the wind itself.
“Everyone, remember the direction well and follow. We shall go ahead.”
Only Jin Seo-hong and Sa Gong-cheon could match my speed.
Even Sa Gong-cheon would have found it impossible without exerting every ounce of his strength and deploying his lightness technique at full power.
Yet he could not afford to complain.
The sounds of battle grew louder with each step forward.
By now, everyone could hear it.
Then.
“Moyong Hyun-rak!”
I spotted Moyong Hyun-rak fighting alone against more than thirty enemies.
Behind him, he was shielding a woman and a boy who appeared to be commoners—clearly protecting them.
The situation spoke for itself.
I immediately wrapped wind around my blade and swung it with devastating force.
Gale Dance.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—slash!
Dozens of blade strikes materialized in an instant, engulfing the enemies surrounding Moyong Hyun-rak.

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