The World’s Greatest Martial Arts Instructor - Chapter 430

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

 

 

 

 

Chapter 430. Charge!!!!

 

 

Before they knew it, the season had arrived when their breath came out white.

The Eastern Tournament was approaching tomorrow.

This meant today was the last day of Maengryong Corps training.

The Maengryong Corps cadets gathered one by one at the Great Training Ground.

Everyone was anticipating what kind of training they would do today.

“Today will be the final battle, right?”

The cadets nodded at those words.

One one-armed Poison Jiangshi and one intact Poison Jiangshi.

And four Blood Jiangshi.

They had continued to be used as training tools for the Maengryong Corps cadets.

Today.

Finally, they would use Sword Aura to finish off those creatures.

Ha Mu-baek stepped onto the platform.

“You’ve all worked hard during this time.”

Ha Mu-baek smiled broadly.

“Finally, today is the last day. Only the second-year cadets will participate in this final training.”

At those words, the first-year cadets moved orderly to the edges of the Great Training Ground.

“Gulp.”

Someone swallowed dry saliva.

“Including those who can use Sword Aura somewhat clumsily, most of you have become able to use Sword Aura. If you don’t stop training, even the clumsy ones will soon be able to use it properly. Today you must display all of that skill. Form up!”

With Ha Mu-baek’s shout, the ninety-seven cadets formed nineteen battle formations.

Ha Mu-baek, seeing this sight.

“Seventh Group, step out.”

With those words, one formation of seven people withdrew, leaving eighteen formations made by a total of ninety people.

When Ha Mu-baek lightly waved his hand.

Seven Jiangshi dropped down onto the Great Training Ground.

The restraints on them were released.

The Jiangshi looked around their surroundings.

Having fought countless battles during this time, did they instinctively know that today was their last?

They began moving more ferociously.

All seven simultaneously charged toward the nearest formation.

“Hiek!”

Perhaps not expecting all seven to charge at one place.

One cadet positioned where the Jiangshi were heading gasped in surprise.

Bang!

The one who rushed to the front and blocked the Jiangshi’s attack with his shield.

It was Ung-cheol.

“Let’s focus!”

Did Ung-cheol’s shout serve as a signal?

The eighteen formations began to move.

As Ung-cheol’s group stopped the seven Jiangshi at the front.

The other groups’ formations moved toward the Jiangshi’s flanks and rear.

Clang! Clang! Swish. Scrape.

Someone’s sword struck a Blood Jiangshi’s body and bounced off.

Someone’s sword inflicted at least a small wound.

Everyone’s swords were emitting a subtle blue light.

Though there were differences in brightness and intensity.

Ha Mu-baek had done as he declared, making it so all the Maengryong Corps cadets who would soon go to Sanwol Demon Forest could emit Sword Aura.

The one showing the most outstanding performance was undoubtedly Jeok Ga-ye.

She was truly driving back the surrounding Jiangshi with swordsmanship that had reached the pinnacle of variation.

Bi Jin-hyeop also showed quick movements, persistently striking at the Jiangshi’s weak points.

Was it thanks to these two’s performance?

Against the six Jiangshi, the cadets continued to maintain the upper hand.

“Not bad.”

Han Seol-bing spoke as if impressed.

“With such a difference in numbers. If they couldn’t do at least that much, they’d deserve to die.”

A battle of ninety against six.

Ha Mu-baek spoke as if it were natural.

“Against Blood Jiangshi, there are many who couldn’t do that well. If we brought the Jamryong Corps or Waryong Corps kids there right now, could they do that?”

To Han Seol-bing’s question.

“Compare something comparable. What kind of training have those guys been through?”

Ha Mu-baek answered as if it were absurd.

Han Seol-bing smiled slightly.

Since Ha Mu-baek was the one who had made them like that.

Of course, she and Instructor Ji Gun-wi had also lent a hand.

“Move aside!”

While Bi Jin-hyeop’s group and Jeok Ga-ye’s group were continuously inflicting large and small wounds on the Jiangshi.

From the group that had been silently blocking their attacks while drawing the Jiangshi’s attention at the front, Ung-cheol shouted loudly.

At the same time as those words, the surrounding Maengryong Corps cadets withdrew, leaving only the central Jiangshi.

From the center of the front formation, Ung-cheol kicked off the ground and burst forward.

In his hands was a great sword.

A blade he had taken up instead of a sword according to Ha Mu-baek’s instructions.

Though it was a larger and heavier weapon compared to a sword.

When Ung-cheol wielded it, nothing could suit him better.

Blue energy enveloped the blade.

Blade Aura with an intense glow.

Ung-cheol raised the blade high and swung it with full force.

Kuaaang!

A tremendous explosion rang out.

Ung-cheol was different from last time.

After delivering the blade strike, he immediately took a defensive stance and moved his body to the side.

The result of Ung-cheol’s blade strike.

One Poison Jiangshi was split in two.

Two Blood Jiangshi each had an arm and a leg severed.

“Good! Let’s go!”

Bi Jin-hyeop was the first to rush forward, persistently attacking the Blood Jiangshi that couldn’t move properly with one leg cut off.

Jeok Ga-ye faced the Blood Jiangshi with one arm severed.

The remaining one Poison Jiangshi and two Blood Jiangshi were handled by the other cadets’ formations.

Since the training began, the Jiangshi had only been pushed back continuously.

Bi Jin-hyeop beheaded one Blood Jiangshi, and Jeok Ga-ye cut through a Blood Jiangshi’s waist.

Thus, two more Jiangshi fell.

“Here I go!”

With Ung-cheol’s shout, another powerful blade strike fell.

Bang!

This time, Ung-cheol did not retreat.

Instead, he stepped forward and swung his blade even more fiercely.

Slash. Slash!

Parts of the Poison Jiangshi and Blood Jiangshi’s bodies were cut away.

“Press the attack!”

Bi Jin-hyeop’s shout.

“Coming through here too!”

Even Jeok Ga-ye threw herself into the battlefield, swinging her sword with full force.

Shortly after.

All the jiangshi had fallen.

Only the Maengryong Corps Cadets stood proudly.

Ha Mu-baek smiled with satisfaction at the sight.

“Good. Not bad at all. It’s nothing compared to Sanwol Demon Forest, but today’s experience will be of great help in Sanwol Demon Forest. This concludes all training. Rest well today and enjoy the Winter Tournament. Those who will participate, participate, and those who will watch, watch. I’ll see you then.”

Ha Mu-baek poured out quite a long speech and came down from the platform.

“Everyone!”

At that moment.

Ung-cheol shouted loudly.

At his shout, not only the Second-year Cadets but also the First-year Cadets straightened their posture.

“Bow to the Instructor!”

Following the shout, all the Maengryong Corps Cadets cupped their fists and bowed deeply toward Ha Mu-baek.

And the resounding battle cry that followed.

“Loyalty!!!!!”

The loud shout of nearly two hundred cadets echoed behind Ha Mu-baek’s back.

“Tsk. Such pointless behavior…”

Ha Mu-baek walked away.

Contrary to his words, a deep smile lingered on his lips.

After Ha Mu-baek left.

The other instructors also left the Great Training Ground in small groups.

The Great Training Ground with only the Maengryong Corps Cadets remaining.

In their eyes looking at each other, there was only seriousness about the future rather than a sense of accomplishment.

The day after the Winter Tournament ended, when they would meet Ha Mu-baek again.

That day would be when the Second-year Cadets departed for Sanwol Demon Forest.

Everyone present knew this all too well.

 

***

 

“I didn’t know your true nature, indeed. It echoed all the way here, didn’t it?”

When Gyoryong Hall Master Peng Do-yul said with a grin, Ha Mu-baek replied expressionlessly.

“The Director is quite the jester.”

“Thank you.”

Peng Do-yul, standing opposite Ha Mu-baek, cupped his fists with a serious face and said.

“What’s the occasion?”

“For fulfilling my request beyond expectations. They looked like experienced Bongma Corps Unit Members.”

Peng Do-yul spoke while recalling the final training of the Maengryong Corps Cadets he had watched from the Director’s Pavilion.

“They need to be at least that good to have even a slight chance of returning alive.”

“Is it that severe?”

At Peng Do-yul’s question, Ha Mu-baek nodded.

“It’s not just one or two months, but five years. It can’t be helped.”

They would have to spend each day fighting for their lives among jiangshi and demons.

The longer they stayed there, the lower their survival rate would inevitably become.

“But who knows what will happen in the future?”

At Han Seol-bing’s words, who was also present, doubt appeared in Peng Do-yul’s gaze.

“What do you mean by that?”

Instead of answering, Han Seol-bing looked at Ha Mu-baek.

“Director.”

Ha Mu-baek spoke up.

“I’m thinking of stepping down from the position of Maengryong Corps Chief Instructor.”

Peng Do-yul was startled by the unexpected words.

“What do you…”

Peng Do-yul, who had been staring at Ha Mu-baek with a dazed expression, soon nodded as if understanding.

“Well, yes. For someone like you to have stayed at Maengryong Corps for two years. That alone is remarkable.”

In fact, it was strange that Ha Mu-baek had been an instructor at Gyoryong Hall’s Maengryong Corps for two years.

“So what are you planning to do next? Even someone like you would need orders from the Alliance to move…”

Peng Do-yul, who had been speaking, suddenly exclaimed in shock.

“Don’t tell me you’re thinking of leaving the Alliance?”

Because the Ha Mu-baek he had known so far seemed quite capable of doing just that.

“Well, it’s not that I don’t have such thoughts… but I still have some things to do.”

“Then…?”

“I think I need to meet with Gongsun Elder first.”

“Me too.”

At Han Seol-bing’s following words, Peng Do-yul nodded.

He had expected these two would leave someday.

“Hmm. With both of you leaving, I’m worried about Maengryong Corps.”

“Don’t worry about that. I’ve trained someone suitable for the position.”

“You mean Instructor Pyeong Deok-jo?”

Peng Do-yul spoke as if he already knew.

Ha Mu-baek nodded.

“If we entrust the chief instructor position to him, he’ll do well. I’ve taught him some things, and he’s observed plenty.”

“When you brought that fellow along, I had a feeling this might happen, but now that it’s reality, I feel regretful.”

“Aren’t you relieved that the troublemaker is leaving?”

At Ha Mu-baek’s question, Peng Do-yul burst into hearty laughter.

“Hahaha. Hardly. Honestly, when I first heard you were coming, I was devastated. But looking back on this time, I wonder how I would have handled all those incidents without you. I’m truly grateful.”

“Don’t mention it.”

“So when do you plan to leave?”

“After the Winter Tournament ends, I should see the Second-year Cadets off before I go.”

At Ha Mu-baek’s answer, Peng Do-yul nodded.

“Yes. Then let’s say our farewells once more at that time.”

Ha Mu-baek and Han Seol-bing left the Administrator’s Office.

“Do you know where I’m going that you’re trying to follow me again?”

“It’s obvious.”

Han Seol-bing chuckled.

 

***

 

Luoyang, Henan Province.

Jeongcheon Alliance.

A massive army was preparing for expedition.

The Dragon Fang Corps, the strongest force of the Elder Council.

The Dragon Horn Corps, the strongest force of the Alliance Leader’s Hall.

The two of them stood in formation, radiating a terrifying aura.

After Alliance Leader So Hwi-ung’s speech ended.

They left the main gate of the Jeongcheon Alliance and headed toward Jiangxi Province.

It was truly a spectacular sight.

So much so that the residents of Luoyang flocked to watch the scene.

“They’re leaving.”

Gongsun Dan-gyeong said while watching that sight.

“Indeed.”

So Hwi-ung replied calmly.

“Any news from Sanwol Demon Forest after that?”

“Nothing more has appeared, they say.”

So Hwi-ung’s eyebrows twitched.

“Could it have been a mistake by the Bongma Corps?”

“How could they mistake the castle wall shaking? They said it was right behind them.”

“Then the Bongma Corps’ field training is…”

“It seems they’ll proceed as scheduled.”

So Hwi-ung frowned at Gongsun Dan-gyeong’s response.

Even he thought that wasn’t right.

However.

There had already been an agreement made during their last meeting.

“Sigh. I’d rather that bastard, Myeol-cheon or whatever, show up quickly when I go there.”

“When will you depart?”

“Now that they’ve left too, what’s the point of delaying? I’ll leave quietly this evening.”

It was his intention to inform the Elder Council as late as possible about the Alliance Leader leaving the Alliance.

“Then the Hocheon Corps…”

“I’m thinking of taking Mu-heun and about ten of his friends.”

“What are your thoughts regarding the Hocheon Corps Leader position?”

When Namgung Hwa-u took the position of Namgung Family Head, the Hocheon Corps Leader position became vacant again.

Even though quite some time had passed since then, the position remained vacant.

Gongsun Dan-gyeong had an idea why that position remained empty.

They were waiting for the owner of that seat to return.

But in his opinion, whether the person the Alliance Leader was waiting for would actually take that position was…

“If there’s a suitable fellow, I’ll have to seat him there. Well then, I’ll be going now. Please take good care of the Alliance.”

“Loyalty.”

At So Hwi-ung’s words, Gongsun Dan-gyeong performed a cupped fist salute and called out quietly.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————