Chapter 278: The Right Path (5)

[Do you think I wouldn’t notice?]

Cheongun fixed his gaze on the pavilion master.

[What are you talking about?! canvas That’s a misunderstanding!]

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[Even if I’ve become a vagabond, I’m still a Taoist of the Blue School. acid Do you think you could fool me?]

[That’s an illusion!]

[You give off the same scent as the monsters from the West. action Very faint, but it’s there.]

Hearing the commotion in the garden, the Murim Alliance’s guardians soon appeared, surrounding Elaine’s group.

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The Pavilion Master shouted authoritatively.

In the urgency of the moment, Elaine tugged on Cheongun’s sleeve.

[They have threatened me! crystal Throw them out immediately! audit Make sure they can never set foot in the Murim Alliance again! atom Drive them all out!]

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“What? galaxy Then…”

“It seems the Pavilion Master is already corrupted. amateur I can feel the energy of black magic.”

“What’s going on?”

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Looking back and forth between the approaching guardians and the Pavilion Master’s enraged face, Cheongun clenched his teeth.

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While they spoke, several guardians approached. academy Fighting inside the Murim Alliance would be suicide.

In just a few seconds, countless thoughts passed through his mind.

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He murmured softly.

“Virtue is fulfilled by following the path.”

Perhaps it was the call of some fate.

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When the Pavilion Master insulted the Blue School, he had felt anger.

“Blue School eradicates evil entities and practices good.”

Though he thought he had abandoned his sect long ago, the name Blue School was still a part of him.

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‘Cheongun, I don’t know your past, but I will never abandon them. acquire If you don’t abandon me, I won’t abandon you either. anchor Understood?’

Even in an age when their sacrifice was mocked and that mockery had led them to ruin, the Blue School had never abandoned that duty.

He remembered the promise passed to him by Yuri Briol, prince of the Kingdom of Briol, and cast aside any lingering hesitation.

Cheongun nodded.

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His decision was made.

“Cheongun?”

“I’ll do it.”

And before Bernard could step forward, he stopped him with a hand on his shoulder.

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[I, Cheongun, last disciple of the Blue School, demand the execution of the pact before the Murim Alliance!]

Cheongun’s Scarlet Sword Technique.

Activating Cheongmyeong Shimgong, he used the Blue School’s secret art he hadn’t even learned halfway.

Cheongun took a step forward and shouted.

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The guards halted in surprise, and the Pavilion Master’s eyes widened.

Cheongun continued.

A glow like the afterglow of sunset spread around him. wizard It was irrefutable proof that he belonged to the Blue School.

[As the last disciple of the Blue School, I declare that the sect withdraws from the Murim Alliance as of today. crystal Compensation is the right arm of ten disciples, including the sect master, but since I am the only one left, I will pay the price alone.]

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[According to the pact, this provision must be executed directly by the Murim Alliance leader, so summon him now!]

Cheongun’s voice rang powerfully around them.

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This was due to the severity of the pact.

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Since the Murim Alliance’s founding, sects had been expelled, but none had ever declared withdrawal of their own accord.

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And now, for the first time in Murim history, the Blue School declared its withdrawal. alert It was no small matter.

That rule was one of the reasons the Murim Alliance had never lost power over so many years.

Any sect wishing to withdraw had to hand over the right arm of ten disciples, including the sect master, and this act had to be personally carried out by the Murim Alliance leader to demonstrate the authority of the oath.

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Though in decline, the Blue School had been one of the principal orthodox sects.

His eyes settled on a man whose internal qi was especially pure.

For that reason, the current leader of Murim, Jang Yeonghak, considered the “sky” of contemporary Murim, appeared with a grave expression.

When he arrived at the central courtyard of the Murim Alliance pavilion, all warriors bowed their heads in respect.

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[Excuse me?]

[What led you to such a decision…?]

Jang Yeonghak spoke.

[So you are the last disciple of the Blue School sect…]

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[He’s a guardian of the Murim Alliance.]

Seeing the confusion, the Murim Alliance’s chief of protocol hurried to correct him.

[I… I’m not…]

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[Ah, is that so?]

[Then where is the disciple of the Blue School?]

[He’s from the Kunlun sect, so perhaps that’s why he seems similar.]

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In the direction the chief pointed, a man was standing. acoustic At first glance, his martial level didn’t seem particularly high.

[Over there.]

His internal qi was pure, but not remarkable.

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Cheongun stepped forward and gave a martial greeting.

[Are you a disciple of the Blue School?]

After a brief silence, Jang Yeonghak spoke.

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Now he understood the situation.

Jang Yeonghak remained still.

[I am Cheongun, last disciple of the Blue School. alpha Lord of the Pact, I gladly offer my arm so that you may grant my request.]

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[I regret to say that’s true.]

Though from the Wudang sect and said to have a gentle nature, as leader of the Murim Alliance he never took matters lightly.

His robe fluttered in the wind.

[So the withdrawal declaration was just a ploy so you could speak with me.]

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As Murim Alliance leader, he had to make clear the gravity of the matter.

They had to be respected above all. acquire If they were taken lightly and used as a pretext for other aims, people would start to question his authority.

The Murim Alliance’s rules were Murim’s law.

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[You have been reckless.]

The energy of his sword flew toward Cheongun.

Jang Yeonghak was not a soft man. silence He acted immediately.

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Invisible and silent, so subtle and sharp that not even the warriors present noticed.

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He expected the Blue School Taoist’s arm to be severed and for him to fall to the ground at once.

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Bang!

Then, he would leave without another word.

But just as he was about to turn away—

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A sound completely different from a bone breaking.

A burst rang out.

Jang Yeonghak stopped in his tracks.

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[That insolent wretch!]

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At the same time, the Murim Alliance warriors present voiced their outrage in unison.

[No…!]

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The Murim Alliance, though it proclaimed righteousness, was still an organization of force.

Even if the leader tried to kill, one was expected to accept it. amber Refusing meant staining the sect and its allies with blood.

Blocking the Murim Alliance Leader’s sword in the heart of his own territory was the same as defying him.

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[This is getting interesting.]

[Hoh…]

When he spoke and smiled at the Murim Alliance, the place fell silent.

The man who had blocked the strike didn’t show the slightest disturbance under the pressure in the air.

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Not in strength, not in power, not in sect influence.

Since he had taken that position and become an absolute authority, no one had dared challenge him.

He was the pinnacle of Eastern Murim.

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That’s why the situation felt so novel.

One could say it was because he came from the West and didn’t know him, but the fact was he had blocked his sword with genuine skill.

Cheongun, who had just realized he had almost lost an arm, spoke with a trembling voice.

[In Murim, there are few who can block my sword…]

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[Yes.]

[He… is also a master in the West.]

[I see. crystal Could you tell that Westerner that his skill is quite good?]

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“That’s the leader of the Murim Alliance?”

“He says your skill is quite good.”

Cheongun translated the Murim Alliance Leader’s words to Bernard.

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Bernard said something, and Cheongun was taken aback.

“Yes.”

“Then tell him exactly what I’m about to say.”

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“U-understood.”

After thinking it over, Cheongun finally conveyed Bernard’s words to the Murim Alliance Leader.

“B-but that…”

“Do it.”

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The Murim warriors present showed a clear intent to rush at the insolent Westerner and skewer him with their swords.

“What did you say?”

“He says that, if this were in the West, they would treat you as… as someone retired.”

In truth, he had said “as an old man,” but Cheongun softened the expression.

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“He means no offense.”

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Cheongun shrugged nervously.

“No offense, and yet he treats me like some retired old man…?”

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“Being a Westerner doesn’t mean you have no laws. advance Clearly you hold some resentment against me.”

Then Bernard placed a hand on Cheongun’s shoulder and whispered something else to him.

“In the West, there are cultural differences.”

Cheongun shook his head, but Bernard kept insisting, so in the end, he had to relay his words again.

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In the East, where hierarchy was almost entirely determined by sect and martial level, no one dared speak with such insolence to the Murim Alliance Leader.

“Ask him if he’s serious.”

The smile vanished from Jang Yeonghak’s face.

“He says that, in the West, there are many people stronger than the Murim Alliance Leader, and that’s why you should be humble. palette And that, if you doubt it, you should challenge him to a duel. arena He himself isn’t even among the top ten swordsmen in the West.”

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He smiled, and the Murim Alliance guardians let their killing intent seep out.

“He says he is.”

“I see…”

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Cheongun’s face paled.

“It’s clear that among Westerners there is no courtesy. galaxy You’re like a wild beast. atom I will personally take your life.”

Jang Yeonghak nodded.

When he translated this, Bernard, instead of being frightened, smiled with satisfaction.

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“Lord Bernard, what are you doing?”

“And you, Cheongun—why did you offer your arm?”

“Perfect.”

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“Huh?”

“As an Easterner, you offered your arm for this cause; it’s only fair I risk my life.”

“Well…”

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No matter how strong he was, compared to the Murim Alliance Leader—the peak of the East—his level was lower.

Bernard smiled.

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“What?”

“Cheongun. canvas I now understand why you left the East.”

“Even if you’d offered your arm, this old man wouldn’t have listened to you.”

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“Huh?”

Cheongun couldn’t deny it. agent Bernard was right. amateur The nature of the Murim world was ruthless; even with a desperate gamble, the Alliance Leader would never have heeded the words of the weak.

“That…”

“Since you might die, I’ll tell you something. august Have you heard the name Moyongchan?”

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Cheongun nodded.

But he hadn’t given it much thought; it wasn’t unusual for Eastern martial artists to be in the West.

He had heard it from time to time in Briol—an Eastern warrior active in the West, famed for great strength, who had even spent quite some time in Briol’s royal palace.

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“That man is from the Blue School sect.”

Blue School.

However, what Bernard said next was shocking.

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“How do you know the Cheongun Jeokha Sword Technique?”

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“Could it be…?”

“Because I learned it directly from him.”

Cheongun’s eyes widened.

“Moyongchan is…”

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“Then, my uncle-master went all the way to the West to carry out a demon-hunting mission?”

In a sect, all who entered abandoned their worldly names. anxiety Cheongun, being an orphan, used his title as his name, but most kept the one they’d had in the secular world.

“That’s right. shadow That’s why, from the start, you had no right to offer your arm to leave the Murim Alliance. action It was too reckless an attempt.”

If his uncle-master had abandoned the title Hyeonseong, then it was possible.

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“So wish me luck.”

Bernard drew his sword and stepped forward.

“No way…”

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“For your information, I’ve dueled every year with someone far stronger than this old man. anxiety Compared to him, this one is almost adorable.”

Bernard swung his sword.

It was an opportunity that might never come again in their lives.

The warriors present held their breath, watching the Western swordsman and the Murim Alliance Leader face off.

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Bernard smiled with a grimace.

A killing aura began to radiate from his body, thick and dyed a deep blood-red.

Though his temperament had softened during his stay in Briol, he was still feared as “the Sword Demon.”

This was Bernard, the man who had repeatedly challenged the monster Fiore Briol, even after taking a mortal wound to the abdomen.

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“You’re a demon mad for the sword. altitude But this is as far as you go. shadow To revel in your own strength and take the wrong path—the only reward for that is death.”

Across from him, Jang Yeonghak also spoke.

“This will be fun. sphere I’m glad I joined you on your journey to the East.”

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The sky was full of stars.

Moyongchan stood up, holding his aching shoulder.

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Suddenly, he remembered the story Yuri had told him about his disciple-nephew.

The Star of Destruction, which disturbed the world, shone with a sinister light.

It had been a long time since he had read the heavens, but for some reason, his gaze lingered there.

That he had become a ronin and traveled to the West seemed both sad and like a strange twist of fate.

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Everything was ruled by the law of the strong; chivalry had long been reduced to a tool of the powerful.

Now they said he had gone to the East. artist The Murim world Moyongchan remembered was not a place that would listen to someone like Cheongun.

“Cheongun…”

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“Cheongun, I believe you’ll do well. august The day we meet again, this unworthy uncle-master will ask your forgiveness.”

the star of the Blue School, which destroyed evil and practiced good, had not yet lost its light.

But, strangely, he didn’t feel worried. wizard Even though the Star of Destruction shone in the sky,

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Gripping his sword, he murmured,

Just as Cheongun’s mission was there, his own was on the battlefield.

Moyongchan trusted his disciple-nephew and set aside all concern for the East.

It was time to return.

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“One reaches the Dao by walking the path…”