The Youngest Son of the Nanyang Jin Family - Chapter 181

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The Youngest Son of the Nakhyang Jin Family — Chapter 182

The moment our blades clashed, I understood.
I was facing a Powerful Expert of considerable skill—someone who could treat a newcomer with contempt and back it up with ability.
Clang-clang-clang-!!
Even amid the relentless barrage of sword strikes, I did not yield an inch.
For a woman to meet a man’s blade head-on without being pushed back seemed impossible, yet she retreated not even a fraction.
And with that—
Boom-boom-crash-!
The force contained within each released sword aura was formidable.
The depth of inner power was evident, and her swordwork was flawless—no wasted motion, every distance perfectly controlled.
Even as she continuously received and delivered strikes without losing her rhythm, maintaining her flow with such composure revealed a seasoned master of considerable experience.
Then there was no doubt.
This woman was one of the middle-tier powers of the Demon Sect, known as Ma-un Peak.
She had to be one of the four Sect Leaders who governed this place.
I found myself smiling despite myself.
“Might I ask your name?”
Clang-clang-clang-!!
“There exists a Demon Sect disciple who does not know my face?!”
Here was one.
Though admittedly, I was no Demon Sect disciple.
But I hammered into my mind the identity of someone from Demon Awakening War, and offered a fitting excuse.
“I have only recently emerged from deep seclusion within Demon Awakening War, so I confess my ignorance.”
“What transparent lies!”
Clang-clang-clang-clang-!!
Terrifyingly precise sword strikes continued without pause.
And the force behind each blade was extraordinary.
I could scarcely believe such power flowed from those slender wrists, yet she was incomparable to Gu Gunbaek, let alone Hoyeon.
I narrowed my eyes, studying her intently.
In that instant, I shifted my grip and moved my sword.
“…!”
Startled by the sudden change in momentum, the woman gasped and attempted to retreat, but once caught in the turbulent current, escape was nearly impossible.
Though she struggled to break free, the intensified barrage of strikes swallowed her whole in moments.
Crash-!
Yet she held firm.
Her eyes widened with surprise.
All the more so because my strike had been perfectly executed.
In that moment, confidence ignited in her pupils, and she wrenched free from the current, moving to sever the unbroken flow.
Her blade darkened as it gathered power.
I couldn’t help but smile at the sight.
“You mustn’t stand before the surging current.”
“…!?”
The moment those words struck her ears.
An even more violent torrent of water engulfed her in an instant.
CRASH—!
Blood poured from the woman’s body.
Though I had avoided all the vital points, the pain she must be experiencing would defy imagination.
Her once-steely eyes lost focus, and she collapsed face-first to the ground.
Only then did I sheathe my sword and turn my gaze toward Na Cheonmun.
The man standing with Chaeseoha some distance away rushed over frantically at my glance, examined the woman, and retrieved the Demonic Disciples’ shackle from her wrist.
“Do you know who she is?”
“Huff… She’s the Feng Yun Sect Leader.”
“Feng Yun Sect?”
“Yes… This is going to cause real trouble….”
At his sudden words, my expression grew puzzled.
The title of Feng Yun Sect Leader would mean she wielded considerable influence at Ma-un Peak.
But what does that have to do with any real trouble?
“Huff… The Feng Yun Sect Leader possesses the most formidable martial prowess at Ma-un Peak, but….”
“But what? Don’t stop mid-sentence. Continue.”
“She’s extremely popular! The other sect leaders and the warriors of Ma-un Peak have been chasing after her since childhood…!”
Listening to his words, I wore an expression of utter disbelief.
Was that truly all?
Now I understood why she had declared so confidently that no Demon Sect disciple existed who didn’t know her.
I turned my gaze to look at the Feng Yun Sect Leader.
Though she lay unconscious with her eyes rolled back, her appearance was far too youthful to be considered a middle-aged woman, and her beauty was indeed considerable.
But what significance did it hold that many men favored her?
I found myself genuinely perplexed by the matter.
“Just for such a reason, there would be real trouble….”
“So Min–!”
“Sect Leader?!”
“These insane bastards are running amok!”
“Demon Awakening War! You damn fools! Are you declaring war on us?! How dare you touch her!”
But suddenly, a thunderous voice erupted.
Startled, I turned my head toward the source of the sound, and I saw countless Demon Sect disciples rushing toward us with fire blazing in their eyes.
Na Cheonmun gasped in shock at the sight.
“Gasp?! The Demon Gate Sect Leader, the Golden Sword Sect Leader, and even the Five Dragons Sect Leader!”
“….”
Hearing their approaching voices, I found myself wearing a bitter smile despite myself.
They were certainly coming.
At a speed that was absolutely insane.
I could manage the others somehow, but the murderous intent blazing in the eyes of the three sect leaders—as if they’d tear me apart on the spot—was all too real.
Even accounting for my cultivation level, if three sect leaders joined forces, I’d be in serious trouble.
I furrowed my brow and urgently grabbed Chaeseoha.
“Let’s go!”
I shouted forcefully and bolted from the spot, and Jang Chuchyeong and Namgung Yeon, who had been engaged with the others, unhesitatingly threw themselves after me without hesitation.
Soon, Jang Chuchyeong cried out in shock.
“What’s with those numbers?!”
“Men who desperately admire a certain woman.”
“What does that even mean?!”
How would I know?
I exhaled a sigh and glanced back slightly.
I could see those pursuing us clearly enough, but they seemed more focused on checking the condition of the fallen Feng Yun Sect Leader.
Were they thinking they could catch us anytime, so confirming the woman’s status took priority?
It seemed they were underestimating us somewhat.
Without thinking, I let out a hollow laugh, spun around sharply, and swung my sword.
Shhhhiing—!
A terrifying blade aura shot forward.
A powerfully built man who had been protecting the Feng Yun Sect Leader gasped and blocked the path, swinging a massive broadsword.
Craaaash—!
The instant the broadsword—capable of shattering boulders—came crashing down, the ground shattered and its shockwave came hurtling toward us terrifyingly.
My hands moved, along with Jang Chuchyeong’s and Namgung Yeon’s.
As we deflected the countless fragments flying at us one by one and pressed forward, I could see the distance between us and those pursuing had widened considerably.
“Perfect for buying time.”
I smiled faintly and moved deeper into the mountain interior.
Given the nature of Cheonsan, if we wanted to find a place to catch our breath, we could find one easily enough. But considering the Demon Sect disciples who knew this place better than anyone, they would catch up to us before long.
With eyes blazing with determination.
I paused to catch my breath and checked Na Cheonmun’s bundle.
I had collected a considerable number of Demonic Disciples, but even this fell short.
“Exactly half remaining!”
“Right, and that half is the problem.”
I naturally shifted my gaze.
Both Jang Chuchyeong and Namgung Yeon were breathing heavily, clearly exhausted.
It wasn’t just rough breathing that was the issue.
Their limbs were trembling.
They had clearly reached their physical limits.
Retrieving the remaining half in this condition was impossible, so the moment had come when I had no choice but to step forward myself.
I checked the sword in my hand.
Though I could see several chips along the blade, it was still more than serviceable.
As long as I wasn’t meeting a direct head-on clash, I could cut down anyone.
“There’s no helping it.”
“What are you planning to do?”
“Catch your breath and wait here. I’ll bring back what remains.”
“Huh?! Didn’t you see that number?”
Chu Hyeongi asked with an expression of shock.
Having witnessed such an overwhelming force, he clearly believed that charging in alone was little different from walking directly into the jaws of death.
I smiled faintly.
I understood his concern, but from the beginning, this endeavor was meant to climb higher.
Given the nature of the Demon Sect itself, there was no room for elaborate planning—all I could do was charge forward headlong.
If I’ve done it once, why not twice?
“It’s dangerous. Let us come with you as well….”
“Your bodies are already at their limits. Having you with me would only be a burden. Do you want to shackle my ankles?”
At those words, Namgung Yeon fell silent.
Chu Hyeongi was no different.
The feet of the one who had been trying to follow at all costs came to a halt.
Yet he ground his teeth in frustration.
He had undoubtedly grown stronger, yet strangely, standing on equal footing and advancing together as before had become impossible.
Namgung Yeon seemed to feel the same frustration.
“Rest here and recover. If fortune favors you, come find me—you might be of use.”
“Ugh! Fine, I’ll rest!”
Chu Hyeongi dropped to the ground first and began circulating his energy.
Watching Namgung Yeon guard him from beside, both seemed determined to rapidly recover their bodies through cultivation and pursue me without fail.
I smiled slightly and looked toward Na Cheonmun.
“You come with me.”
“M-me as well?”
“Someone needs to collect the Demonic Disciples or whatever they are.”
“Huh?!”
Na Cheonmun’s mouth fell open in astonishment at my confident declaration about defeating two hundred fifty men alone.
But soon enough, he nodded.
Perhaps recalling what he had witnessed before his eyes, he clenched his fists and revealed an expression brimming with pride.
“Yes! Cheon the Protector will surely manage it! You are the one destined to carve the name of Demon Awakening War at the very summit!”
Na Cheonmun gazed at me with eyes alight with expectation, as though he had forgotten we were merely guests.
It was rather burdensome.
I smiled bitterly despite myself and launched my body forward.
“But where are you going?”
“Somewhere convenient for me.”
During half a day of surveying this place called Ma-un Peak, I had discovered several locations.
Places where no matter how many enemies converged, they could not catch me from behind, and where even launching an ambush would prove impossible.
Moving toward such a place.
Whoosh—!
I caught one of those searching the surroundings.
“Ugh!?”
I recovered the Demonic Disciples insignia from the fallen body and pressed forward. This way, the fallen would naturally become traces, drawing many pursuers to me.
Thanks to this, the safety of Chaeseoha and the others would be secured.
After advancing for quite some time, I arrived at the location.
A cliff behind, an open space ahead.
With no place to ambush, if they came rushing in, every last one would have no choice but to stand before me—a perfect formation.
It reminded me of that day on Taeaksan.
I gazed forward with a faint smile playing at my lips.
“There! That’s the Demon Awakening War bastard!”
“Why is there only one?! Where are the others?”
“Who knows! Just capture that one first!”
Eyes blazing with fervor, they rushed toward me upon spotting me.
It was absurd enough that they’d staged a promotion tournament right before the coronation, but the mess that a mere fledgling from Mayeonji had created was enough to make one’s teeth ache.
And on top of that, the Feng Yun Sect Leader’s involvement.
Many emotions churned within them, grinding their teeth, but beneath it all lay something far greater.
Hisss—!
They were all smiling.
Their eyes sparkled as never before, and their expressions radiated pure joy.
Yes, that was the thrill of competition.
The visage of one who eagerly anticipated a duel with a powerhouse who might even surpass them.
For Demon Sect disciples who had always revered strength, a place where they could fully display their abilities was where they truly felt alive.
Watching them, I slowly drew my sword.
“Then I’ll honor the Demon Sect’s principles and ideology.”
A smile graced my own lips.
A place where only strength exists and only the strong survive.
Then I need only reveal it without reservation and make them kneel.
So thoroughly that no one could raise a single objection.
From the blade in my hand, sword energy shimmered like heat waves.
Like flames burning brilliantly.

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