The Youngest Son of the Nanyang Jin Family - Chapter 184

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The Youngest Son of the Jin Family of Luoyang – Chapter 245

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Kang Jeon-jin, who led the elite forces of the Moyong Family, found himself unable to comprehend the current situation.
He had been pursuing Jin Cheon-u discreetly.
Like prey walking willingly into a predator’s mouth, the target had moved toward increasingly deserted areas before entering a house whose owner he did not know.
He sensed the presence of several people inside, but he did not consider it a significant problem.
Their auras were not particularly formidable.
Moreover, he could not abandon the assault simply because unknown individuals were present. The Family Head had issued an order to eliminate the target as quickly as possible.
Therefore, knowing this opportunity might not come again for some time, he had chosen to act swiftly and conclude the matter.
But why had things become like this?
He gazed forward with trembling eyes, suppressing a groan.
Someone who should not be here stood before him.
‘What in the world…!’
Hwangbo Janghu was here.
Dressed in utterly ordinary clothes and with hair styled differently from usual.
His appearance clearly suggested an attempt to conceal his identity.
Had he not revealed his power and spoken his name, he would certainly not have been recognized until the Hwangbo Family’s martial techniques were displayed before his eyes.
The problem was not Hwangbo Janghu alone.
The figures standing before him were clearly his guards, and beside them were the forms of Paeng Dohan and Eon Garyeo.
It appeared as though they were conducting a secret meeting with Jin Cheon-u.
Yet despite continuously monitoring the Jin Family, there had been no intelligence of Jin Cheon-u’s closest associates making contact with the Hwangbo Family or its head, Janghu.
Then what was this situation?
-…Great Lord, what do we do?
At that moment, hearing the transmitted voice, Muyong Jun’s brow furrowed deeper.
Though this was certainly an unexpected situation, regardless of what measures were taken, their identity must not be revealed.
The moment their martial techniques were exposed, they would suspect the Moyong Family.
Knowing this, the situation could only be disadvantageous for them.
Then.
Concentrated power flew toward them with terrifying force.
Boom—!
The Hwangbo Family’s distinctive powerful fist technique.
The masked figures scattered in all directions from that tremendous force, yet none of them could easily draw their swords and swing them.
-Disperse. By any means necessary, you must escape.
Whoosh—!
The moment the transmitted voice was heard, the masked figures threw themselves into motion.

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“…How dare these wretches!”
The moment Hwangbo Janghu’s heavy fist extended forward, as if the masked figures had made a decision, they began scattering in all directions.
As though they could not reveal their identities.
A determination to escape this place at all costs was evident.
Seeing this, I gave a glance to Chu Hyeongi and Namgung Yeon.
The two nodded and threw themselves forward, blocking the masked figures’ path.
Whoosh—!
Namgung Yeon’s technique, unfolded with sharp precision, blocked the way perfectly. Realizing that even one more step would have resulted in their bodies being severed, they retreated, and Chu Hyeongi pressed forward.
“Hiyah!”
Boom, boom, boom—!
Dozens of fist energies poured out, seizing their ankles.
Unable to deploy proper martial techniques, their opponent would find themselves in considerable difficulty.
Chu Hyeongi and Namgung Yeon pressed into the gaps.
Simultaneously, seeing this, Hwangbo Janghu’s guards, along with Paeng Dohan and Eon Garyeo, moved into action, leaving them with no escape.
“Ugh?!”
A groan escaped from someone.
Was this the one leading the group?
Under Hwangbo Janghu’s relentless assault, they were losing considerable ground. There was already a gap in skill level, and without being able to use their true techniques, it only became more difficult.
Boom—!
“You wretch! Who were you targeting! Who sent you!”
Clang, clang—!
Hwangbo Janghu, his fury reaching its peak, showed no mercy.
There were limits to what could be evaded and blocked.
Boom—!
Along with the violent resonance that rang out, I watched the figure being pushed back. From the violent tremor in their eyes alone, they appeared to be someone consumed by despair.
Slash—!
At that moment.
Namgung Yeon’s blade cut down one of them.
Those unable to display their true power were nothing but a rabble of disorganized soldiers.
No matter how elite the Moyong Family’s warriors were said to be, it was meaningless.
As time continued to pass and their bodies grew weary, a one-sided slaughter would begin.
And indeed it did.
Boom, boom, boom—!
Chu Hyeongi’s fist struck someone’s body with tremendous force, and simultaneously, Paeng Dohan’s blade, swung with a sharp sound, split another’s head open.
Slash—!
The moment one fell, confidence gleamed in Paeng Dohan’s eyes. When he had first faced the opponent, he had shrunk back in fear at their momentum, but now that he had cut down such a fearsome foe, the result was only natural.
Then, the masked figure facing Hwangbo Janghu surveyed the situation and clenched their teeth.
Had they been preparing a final technique?
They hurriedly threw something round that had been hidden in their robes.
Poison?
Boom, boom—!
With a deafening roar, thick smoke laced with dark poison billowed forth.
It was far more than mere toxin.
It served perfectly to obscure one’s vision.
As voices rang out, those locked in fierce combat once again attempted to hoist the corpse and flee.
Were they buying time?
The leader among the masked figures seized Hwangbo Janghu’s ankle, drawing his blade with precision to prevent the poison dance from dispersing.
Witnessing this, I unsheathed my sword and swung it with all my might, channeling my inner strength.
Shhhhiing—!
The moment my blade, carrying a tempest within it, extended forward, the poisonous smoke obscuring vision scattered instantly, and the compressed sword wind shot forth like a bolt from a crossbow, piercing directly into the masked figure’s abdomen.
Gaahhh—!
“Kuh—?!”
Crash—!
The masked figure’s body slammed against the wall, and the barrier crumbled.
Rumble—
Even beneath the cascading rubble, there was scarcely any movement.
He appeared to have lost consciousness.
Was that the reason?
In Hwangbo Janghu’s gaze fixed upon me, shock mingled with disbelief and self-reproach flickered across his eyes.
He had exerted force to subdue the masked figure, yet inadvertently created an opening that allowed the poison to detonate.
But I simply smiled calmly, as though unbothered.
“It was only possible because the Family Head drew their attention away.”
“Ha— no matter what, this is truly unbelievable….”
Hwangbo Janghu, recalling the technique from moments before, shook his head in disbelief, yet his tension was unmistakable.
He seemed to wonder if he himself could have defended against such a strike.
“There are still many enemies. Please remain vigilant.”
At my words, Hwangbo Janghu’s attention returned to the battlefield. Though a considerable number of masked figures had fallen, far more remained alive, watching for any opportunity.
While they had managed to prevent escape thus far, the moment our strength waned, those remaining would surely flee.
As I contemplated this and prepared to move in earnest—
A sudden presence appeared, descending from the sky with movements as graceful as a flying bird.
Shhhhiing—!
Those startled by the unexpected situation turned their gaze toward the newcomer.
A figure who landed lightly and stood motionless.
The moment we beheld this person, who emanated an aura so commanding that one’s gaze could not help but be drawn to them, everyone present gasped in shock.
“The Sword Emperor—!”
Hwangbo Janghu’s cry rang out, but Mo Yong-cheon remained silent.
He simply turned his gaze to survey what had transpired around him, then furrowed his brow and fixed his eyes upon me.
As I met that gaze and offered a faint smile, Hwangbo Janghu’s voice, filled with indignation, pierced through the air.
“Did you orchestrate this?! What brings you to such a place!”
“Family Head Hwangbo… be quiet.”
At the harsh tone of voice, Mo Yong-cheon’s expression darkened further. Simultaneously, his eyes blazed with fury like roiling magma as he fixed his gaze upon me, and he drew his sword.
A sharp intake of breath—!
In that instant, everyone present shrank back in their seats.
Could it be? The thought had barely taken root in my mind when—
Flash upon flash—!
Sword light erupted with terrifying brilliance, defying all reason.
As threads of luminescence wove through the air in all directions, forming a dense web of light, everyone who witnessed it gasped in horror.
And with that—
“Cough…!”
“Ugh…!”
Blood flowed from the bodies of the masked figures as they collapsed one by one.
Not a single one remained standing.
A supreme technique that severed the vital points of every person in the hall in one exquisite stroke.
Truly, the title “Sword Emperor” seemed to escape naturally from the spectacle before us, and even Hwangbo Janghu could only clench his jaw and glare in silence.
As those who had been attempting to flee collapsed completely and ceased breathing, the hall descended into a silence as profound as death itself.
I gazed upon the scene and let out an incredulous laugh.
Resolve it like this?
People lay dead and unconscious.
Since they were all powerful experts whose faces and names were known throughout the Moyong Family, it would not be easy for Mo Yong-cheon to appear in disguise and claim he had rescued us.
Our resistance would be formidable as well, and within such a fierce confrontation, there were precious few options to choose from.
The best course would be to kill us all.
It would naturally accomplish his goal of eliminating me as well, but this gathering included Hwangbo Janghu, along with Paeng Dohan and Eon Garyeo.
The Jin Family of Luoyang, the Hwangbo Family, and the Paeng and Eon families besides.
If all these individuals, who possessed the backing of great powers that shook the Central Plains, were to die together, Hye-myeong would certainly not remain idle, nor would each family.
There was undoubtedly a probability that clues would emerge from somewhere, which would weigh heavily as a burden upon Mo Yong-cheon.
Then there was only one method he could choose.
If the Moyong Family’s name would inevitably be exposed, then regrettably, he would eliminate all his subordinates—
“My apologies, Hwangbo Family Head. I was pursuing a traitor within our family, but I never imagined these individuals would commit such atrocities.”
“…!”
“…What did you say?”
He shifts the blame.
In this situation, that is the best course.
But who would believe it?
Suspicion filled Hwangbo Janghu’s eyes, yet since everyone was already dead, the truth would never come to light.
“Sword Emperor, you…”
“I can only apologize for subjecting you to such an ordeal, Hwangbo Family Head. But I trust you understand this was not my intention.”
His expression was utterly composed, his tone cold and measured.
The words that flowed naturally seemed to offer an apology, yet his blazing eyes unmistakably revealed his fury at the present situation.
Then, turning his gaze to Paeng Dohan and Eon Garyeo, he offered his apologies once more, and finally, he looked back at me.
“…I did not know you were with Hwangbo Family Head.”
“It seems fate does exist. I owe my life to Family Head Hwangbo.”
“Haha, I cannot fathom their intentions, but I wouldn’t say they were specifically targeting you.”
“I understand. If not me, then it would have been Family Head Hwangbo, and if not him, then the Paeng Family or the Eon Family.”
“….”
I smiled faintly, driving an awl straight through his heart.
No matter which way one looked at it, Mo Yong-cheon could not escape easily.
Hye-myeong would launch a rigorous investigation, and the Moyong Family would be at its center.
The Moyong Family, already wavering from a series of unexpected developments, would lose all credibility entirely because of this incident—that much was certain.
Perhaps even those who had sheltered beneath the Moyong Family’s shadow would turn their backs.
What was even more grave were those I had killed with my own hands in this place.
The key forces representing the family—those who could be called the Moyong Family’s principal strength—had been completely annihilated.
Of course, since they proclaimed themselves the greatest family under heaven, their other forces would surely be considerable, but losing one of these principal forces entirely was inevitably catastrophic.
And all because I had been forced to bury the matter with my own hands.
“Haha—.”
As laughter escaped me unbidden, the flames in Mo Yong-cheon’s eyes burned even more fiercely.
He himself could not fail to understand what this situation meant.
His expression grew increasingly rigid, and his gaze sharpened like a blade.
The moment he could no longer contain his rage, murderous intent flashing across his face.
“Sword Emperor! I shall never forget this. I will certainly inform the Alliance Lord and demand accountability.”
“Do as you wish. I have merely fulfilled my duty by eliminating traitors—I did not orchestrate these people’s actions.”
“Those words! Who would possibly believe them?!”
“….”
Even under Hwangbo Janghu’s piercing gaze, Mo Yong-cheon did not flinch.
When one’s position is weak, that is precisely when one must appear confident. If one gives the same answer a hundred times to the same question, then perhaps that answer becomes truth itself.
But this time, it would not be so easy.
I smiled and looked at Mo Yong-cheon once more.
“You seem displeased. Would you not care to join me for a drink? There is still plenty of wine remaining.”
“…You wretch.”
“If not, then I must ask you to leave now. There is much to clean up, and I will need to call people to help.”
I pointed with my hand at the dead masked figures and met Mo Yong-cheon’s eyes directly.
His eyes, brimming with molten rage, roiled as if about to erupt.

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