The World’s Greatest Martial Arts Instructor - Chapter 207

‘Indeed, this is Gyoryong Hall.’ Eon Mu-ung was impressed by the lesson content. He thought it was truly befitting of Gyoryong Hall, where outstanding young talents from the orthodox sects gathered. He praised himself inwardly, thinking that choosing Gyoryong Hall as someone of his exceptional martial prowess was an excellent decision. In this regard, he was greatly mistaken. At least Eon Mu-ung didn’t know the fact that truly outstanding individuals don’t enter Gyoryong Hall. Bi Ga-yeong’s lesson on poisons and medicines was excellent. Especially for Eon Mu-ung, who was practically a novice in that field, it was tremendously helpful. Setting aside the fact that the content was extremely basic material for martial artists just entering Gangho. Bi Ga-yeong finished her lesson and was about to leave. But the beautiful instructor who had given an excellent lesson exchanged glances with those Maengryong Corps riffraff before departing. How could an instructor from Waryong Corps associate with Maengryong Corps riffraff? His mood soured considerably. He had been planning to give them a warning anyway. “Hey!” Eon Mu-ung approached the seven people and called out. All seven turned their heads simultaneously. “Huh.” Seeing two of them, Eon Mu-ung was so shocked he could barely breathe. They were beautiful. No, they were so beautiful that calling them beautiful seemed like an insult. It was transcendent beauty. They were covering half their faces with veils, yet possessed such beauty. He couldn’t help but be curious about how they’d look without the veils. Jinzhou in Hebei Province. It wasn’t a small city, but even there, he had never seen such beauties. Why would such beauties be in mere Maengryong Corps? Just as such doubts arose. “What’s the matter? If you called us, you should say something.” One of the seven spoke to Eon Mu-ung. Only then did Eon Mu-ung come to his senses and turn his gaze to him. The black whip wrapped around his waist caught his eye. Those who walked around Gyoryong Hall with whips wrapped around their waists like that were obvious. But there was no way they could be in Maengryong Corps. Being members of the Five Great Noble Families, they would naturally be in Jamryong Corps. “Ha. What are you that you, a mere Maengryong Corps member, walk around with a whip wrapped around your waist like that? Aren’t you afraid of the Tang Family?” Eon Mu-ung’s rebuke. At those words, the cadets’ eyes widened. Especially Dang Jin-san’s face showed clear signs of bewilderment. Those who had been leaving the classroom stopped at the sudden commotion. They wondered what was happening. Among them were cadets from other groups in Maengryong Corps. Absurdity appeared on their faces. Judging by the Jamryong Corps uniform he wore, he seemed to be a first-year who had just entered. He looked like a complete greenhorn who knew nothing. “Are you perhaps from the Tang Family?” Dang Jin-san asked with a strange expression. Eon Mu-ung confidently shook his head. “Though I may not be from the Tang Family, renowned as one of the Five Great Noble Families, as someone from the prestigious Jinzhou Eon Family, I cannot stand by and watch.” The Jinzhou Eon Family. A noble family located in Jinzhou, Hebei Province, famous for their fist techniques. Though overshadowed by the Peng Family also located in Hebei, they were a respectable orthodox prestigious noble family. “If you’re not from the Tang Family, there doesn’t seem to be any particular reason for you to interfere?” Dang Jin-san tilted his head and asked. “As someone from a fellow prestigious noble family, I have sufficient qualification to interfere. And you Maengryong Corps members. You’re disrupting the classroom atmosphere too much. If unqualified people were lucky enough to enter Gyoryong Hall, you should at least show proper manners!” Another rebuke followed. Once again, the seven people’s eyes widened. The first-year cadets from Jamryong Corps and Waryong Corps watched them with intrigued faces. Actually, they too found those Maengryong Corps cadets irritating. Especially when they acted familiar with Instructor Bi Ga-yeong at the end. The eyes of Maengryong Corps cadets from other groups filled with anticipation. The Maengryong Corps cadets knew. The 7th Unit and 20th Unit. Just what kind of monsters these people were. And some of them had backgrounds that were by no means light. “Hmm. We don’t seem to be particularly disrupting the atmosphere. What if we don’t accept that?” Dang Jin-san crossed his arms and asked. His eyes clearly showed he was watching to see just how far this guy would go. “Don’t make this young master use his hands. The Eon Family’s fists are fearsome.” Eon Mu-ung said, pouring internal energy into both hands. His aura surged. “Puhahahaha!” At that moment. Unable to hold back any longer, loud laughter burst out. Eon Mu-ung’s gaze snapped in that direction. Near the back door. A large man stood there. Eon Mu-ung’s severely twisted expression relaxed as soon as he spotted him. It was because he knew this person. “It’s been a while. Brother Hwangbo. I was actually planning to visit you sometime today to pay my respects.” A third-year cadet from Jamryong Corps. It was Hwangbo Pae. The Shandong Hwangbo Noble Family. Though they didn’t rank among the Five Great Noble Families, they were a prestigious noble family famous for their fist techniques. Because both used fist techniques as their specialty, the Hwangbo Noble Family and Jinzhou Eon Family were always in competition and maintained active exchanges. “Yes, Mu-ung. It’s been a while. I heard you were entering Gyoryong Hall. But it doesn’t seem like you have time to leisurely greet me right now?” “Pardon?” A question showing he didn’t understand. “Puhahahaha!” Hwangbo Pae burst into loud laughter once again. At the continued laughter, Eon Mu-ung slightly frowned. No matter how much it was Hwangbo Pae, he couldn’t feel good about being laughed at like that continuously. “You’re a first-year who just entered two days ago, so you might not know…” Hwangbo Pae stopped laughing and spoke with a serious face. “Aren’t you being too bold against last year’s tournament champion and runner-up? Moreover, asking a Tang Family direct descendant if he’s not afraid of the Tang Family.” Hwangbo Pae, who had come to this classroom for the next lesson, had been watching Eon Mu-ung’s words and actions from the beginning. “A Tang Family direct descendant?” At those words, Eon Mu-ung was startled. He quickly turned his head to look at Dang Jin-san. Dang Jin-san was smiling broadly. “And there’s also a disciple of Zhongnan and a disciple of Wudang, though they’re in Maengryong Corps.” Hwangbo Pae’s explanation continued. “And most importantly, they’re second-year cadets. Well, the year difference might not matter much?” Hwangbo Pae’s voice was as loud as his build. Thanks to that, everyone nearby could hear his words. The Maengryong Corps cadets had known this all along, but the first-year cadets from Jamryong Corps and Waryong Corps looked at them with renewed eyes. “How far were you planning to go? It’s no fun if you interfere like that.” Dang Jin-san said to Hwangbo Pae. “I was going to stay quiet too. But if I had, things seemed like they’d get too big. This guy may be clueless, but he does have skill.” When he said the Eon Family’s fists were fearsome. Hwangbo Pae judged he couldn’t just watch anymore and intervened with exaggerated laughter. Hwangbo Pae knew Eon Mu-ung’s abilities well. It was thanks to the exchanges between their families. So he never imagined Eon Mu-ung would enter Gyoryong Hall. Though he was the third son of the Eon Family Head, his ability was the best among the Eon Family’s young talents. No, he was the best in Hebei. Even more so now when the Hebei Peng Family was in shambles thanks to their good-for-nothing heir. However, he was somewhat clueless due to his tremendous pride in his family. At Hwangbo Pae’s answer, Dang Jin-san smiled slightly. Dang Jin-san already had a history of fighting Hwangbo Pae once. The tournament preliminaries. Hwangbo Pae was one of those Dang Jin-san had faced. Naturally, it was Dang Jin-san’s victory. Dang Jin-san’s gaze turned back to Eon Mu-ung. “So. The Eon Family’s fists are fearsome. What’s next?” Dang Jin-san’s question. However, Eon Mu-ung was just staring at Dang Jin-san. With eyes that showed he couldn’t understand. “Why is a Tang Family direct descendant in Maengryong Corps? Not Jamryong Corps? Because you’re only that level? Are the Wudang and Zhongnan disciples the same?” At Eon Mu-ung’s question, Hwangbo Pae rubbed his face with his palm. He’d been anxious, and sure enough, that clueless guy. He had clearly told him there were tournament champion and runner-up. “I heard Maengryong Corps is educated as a group to assist the Demon Suppression Corps. People who don’t fit the purpose of Gyoryong Hall, which is to nurture excellent orthodox sect talents. Why are disciples of the Nine Sects and One Alliance and Five Great Noble Families in such a place?” Eon Mu-ung, whose pride in being from a prestigious orthodox sect reached the heavens, asked as if he truly didn’t understand. Dang Jin-san’s question no longer reached his ears. On the other hand, at Eon Mu-ung’s words, sparks flew from Dang Jin-san’s eyes. The other Maengryong Corps cadets felt the same. They had no choice. They had experienced Sanwol Demon Forest. “Those are words I cannot let slide.” Dang Jin-san said in a cold voice. “I’ll have to witness those fearsome Eon Family fists.” “That’s enough. Dang Jin-san. This guy made a mistake because he didn’t know.” Hwangbo Pae stepped in to mediate. But Dang Jin-san shook his head. “No. Whether he knew or didn’t know doesn’t matter. That guy clearly looked down on Maengryong Corps and picked a fight. It was fortunate it was me, but what if it had been those friends over there? Hwangbo Pae. You wouldn’t have stepped in either.” At Dang Jin-san’s words, the Maengryong Corps cadets watching nearby flinched. It was true. If that Eon Mu-ung guy had picked a fight with them? They wouldn’t have been able to move a muscle. It didn’t matter that they were second-years and that guy was a first-year. What mattered was that guy was stronger. Hwangbo Pae couldn’t say anything either. It was the truth. “The Jamryong Corps and Waryong Corps guys still look down on our Maengryong Corps. This time I’ll properly fix that rotten attitude.” The other cadets from the 7th Unit didn’t seem to have any intention of stopping him either. Eon Mu-ung’s last words had provoked them. “I’ll make sure you pay the proper price for insulting Maengryong Corps.” Dang Jin-san looked at Eon Mu-ung with sharp eyes. Eon Mu-ung didn’t avoid those eyes. “I’ll have to show the difference between Jamryong Corps and Maengryong Corps myself. Along with the Eon Family’s fists. I, Eon Mu-ung, third son of the Eon Family, challenge Tang Family direct descendant Dang Jin-san to a duel!” Eon Mu-ung shouted boldly. Since his opponent was from the Tang Family, he maintained proper formality. Dang Jin-san bit back a cold smile. “I gladly accept. You insulted Maengryong Corps. As a member of Maengryong Corps, I absolutely cannot overlook this.” “Wooooah!” At the sudden establishment of a duel, cheers burst from the mouths of those watching. An incredible event had occurred from the second day of entering Gyoryong Hall. “Quiet. What’s going on?” Then a clear yet cold voice was heard. It was Instructor Bi Ga-yeong. She had returned because there was a class for third-year cadets in this classroom. Her gaze turned to Maengryong Corps 7th Unit. They were still in the classroom after lessons ended when break and movement time was almost over. No, most of the cadets were still there. Thanks to third-year cadets coming in for the next class, the classroom was packed with people. That meant there were that many more spectators. “Well…” A third-year Waryong Corps cadet briefly explained the situation he had witnessed. “Two people got into an argument and decided to have a duel…” Bi Ga-yeong frowned and muttered. That was the summary of it. Disputes between cadets leading to duels happened occasionally within Gyoryong Hall. It sometimes happened between instructors too. However. It was only the second day of the first semester. It was too early for arguments leading to duels. Bi Ga-yeong’s gaze turned to Dang Jin-san. ‘Maengryong Corps 7th Unit.’ Like instructor, like cadet, one might say. There had definitely been a duel in early first semester last year too. And that was between instructors. Ha Mu-baek and Sa Do-gwang. Bi Ga-yeong felt a headache coming on. Of all times, this commotion right after her class ended. And she had to walk into this when coming for the next class. “Sigh. Have your duel during lunch break. I’ll oversee it. If I think you’re being too rough, I’ll intervene immediately.” For duels between cadets, one instructor had to observe and referee. Bi Ga-yeong volunteered for that role. Partly because it happened during her class. But also because she was concerned it would become more troublesome if Ha Mu-baek got involved. “Understood.” Dang Jin-san readily accepted. “Ah, understood.” Eon Mu-ung, his face slightly reddened at Bi Ga-yeong looking at him, also answered while stammering. “Then move to the next class location.” Thus the commotion was settled for now. Or rather, postponed until lunch break.