Chapter 245: Chapter 245

“What did you just say?”

The Blood Demon doubted his own ears and glared at Man Hoo-ryang in front of him. His sharp gaze staring at the trembling Man Hoo-ryang even contained a murderous intent.

But Man Hoo-ryang had to answer.

Since it was a question from his lord, not just anyone, he had to open his mouth even if it meant losing his life.

“D-Dan Woo-hyun… has appeared at Mount Jangbaek!”

Thud!

The Blood Demon had never received such a great shock in his life. Was it not said that ominous premonitions always came true? Ever since he had been unable to predict this guy’s movements, he had wondered if something like this might happen.

However, a single point of reassurance in his heart had comforted him and kept him going.

The Dan Woo-hyun he knew would never do such a thing.

Because he was a bastard who was supposed to always dance in the palm of his hand, move according to plan, and die.

Thus, the shock the Blood Demon received transcended imagination.

Crash!

It was then.

An impact capable of turning heaven and earth upside down occurred, and the ground shook violently.

At the same time, a fierce wind raged, sweeping the surroundings like a storm.

The Blood Demon hurriedly looked out the window.

The grand Blood Demon Cult came into view.

And from far away, the wind was approaching, emitting a terrifying amount of power.

The Blood Demon’s lips trembled.

“Martial God…”

It was Dan Woo-hyun.

* * *

The moment the formation broke, the things that had been hidden until now appeared before his eyes.

The Blood Demon’s formation was so grand that even if the absolute masters of formations, including Zhuge Un, put their heads together, it could easily hold out for decades.

Just seeing him shatter it with pure force made one realize that Dan Woo-hyun had transcended the realm of humans.

Looking at the surrounding scenery, Dan Woo-hyun snorted.

“Since you’re all gathered in one place, cleanup will be easy.”

In the massive buildings, the traces of the ages the Blood Demon had lived through by using the descent art multiple times could be clearly felt.

If not for the power and wealth accumulated over such a long time, he could never have built such massive pavilions in this rugged mountain.

The presence of masters, each possessing immense skill, was felt everywhere.

Catching his breath, Dan Woo-hyun took a step forward.

Thud!

The ground beneath his feet shattered, and debris splattered in all directions.

As he lightly waved his hand, it surged forward like crazy.

Not to mention those who were hiding, even those who were approaching cautiously could not avoid it.

Dan Woo-hyun walked inside with steady steps.

Even though the dead lay strewn about, those who did not show even a hint of agitation appeared one after another.

There were so many that it was difficult to count their numbers.

“They aren’t the ones who used the descent art.”

This meant that the actual masters active in the Central Plains and those who had sworn to follow the Blood Demon for their entire lives were all gathered here right now.

Dan Woo-hyun licked his lips.

If he cut down every single one of them, would that guy show up?

At that thought, his blood boiled.

The murderous intent he had locked away in his subconscious until now surged forth.

The one who, born under the Heavenly Killing Star a long time ago, had caused countless blood to shed.

It was the second coming of Wugeuk Sinma Dan Woo-hyun.

As he grinned, his two eyes turned red, and his momentum exploded.

Usually, he suppressed his murderous intent with the Heavenly Unity Creation Art, but now even that was impossible.

“Come.”

Dan Woo-hyun’s single word echoed out.

At the same time, those surrounding him rushed forward without hesitation.

The rushing crowd also emitted extreme killing intent toward the uninvited guest who dared to step on their sacred ground, brandishing their weapons.

Crash!

But those attacks did not reach Dan Woo-hyun’s body.

This was because, along with a loud explosion, the bodies of those approaching were turned to dust and scattered.

At the same time, Dan Woo-hyun lightly thrust his sword forward.

Slash!

An immense power surged out from the tip of the sword.

The massive power extending straight ahead erased everything blocking it along with a gust of wind.

Those standing in its path saw it too, but not a single person could think of dodging.

For that power flying like a ray of light was not the kind of thing that could be avoided just because one tried to avoid it, or blocked just because one tried to block it.

Boom!

Their bodies disappeared without a trace.

Even the pavilions standing behind them had large holes pierced through them or collapsed.

However, Dan Woo-hyun did not stop there.

He continued to move toward those still rushing at him, swinging his sword.

No matter how numerous those blocking him were, they could not withstand the strength of Dan Woo-hyun alone.

Like fate, it could not be blocked or even resisted, and thus corpses began to pile up one by one.

With every step Dan Woo-hyun took, the growing number of corpses seemed ready to form a small mountain, and the dripping blood created a small pond.

“W-what is this monster…”

Even those who had been rushing relentlessly could not hide their embarrassment and confusion at the tragedy unfolding before their eyes.

At first, they thought they would win.

Because the Blood Demon Cult possessed countless masters, matching its long history.

However, contrary to expectations, they died helplessly, and now even the steps of the warriors approaching Dan Woo-hyun grew heavy.

It felt as if death, which they had never feared in their lives, had come right before their noses.

“Do not be afraid and come quickly. At this rate, it won’t even be a diversion.”

Dan Woo-hyun spoke firmly, putting pressure on them.

However, unlike just moments ago, no one dared to approach easily. At that, Dan Woo-hyun gathered his momentum and raised his sword.

In an instant, the power gathered on the sword swelled enormously.

“D-dodge!”

Those who instinctively realized the danger screamed wildly and turned their backs.

But it was too late.

As Dan Woo-hyun struck down with his sword, the massive power gathered on the blade crashed straight down.

Boom!

“Ugh…”

“W-what… is this…”

At the disaster that looked as if it were created by a natural catastrophe, all the Blood Demon Cultists lost their words.

They could not even count how many had died in just a single swing.

All that remained were the debris of the vanished pavilion and the bloodstains left by what used to be humans.

Hundreds of masters met their deaths in a single swing.

At that unbelievable, terrifying reality, they began to tremble violently.

“What are you doing! Fight! Anyone who retreats will be executed without exception!”

It was just then that a voice was heard from somewhere.

Dan Woo-hyun raised his head. Looking toward the source of the sound, dozens of figures stood tall, staring in this direction.

Though their appearances were all different, one could tell from the reactions of the surrounding Blood Demon Cultists that they were the leaders who led this Blood Demon Cult.

Dan Woo-hyun wiped the blood splattered on the back of his hand and caught his breath. The eyes of the cultists, who had lost their will to fight just a moment ago, changed.

They realized that whether they died by Dan Woo-hyun’s hand or were executed by the leadership while fleeing, it was the same.

Though they wouldn’t even be able to run away in the first place.

Dan Woo-hyun grinned.

* * *

Opening his eyes, Jang Sam-tae grabbed his aching head and swallowed a groan.

He did not know how much time had passed, but it felt as if at least one or four hours had gone by.

“Groan.”

Letting out a groan, he stood up and looked at the table.

He saw that the money pouch Dan Woo-hyun had left was still there.

“This man?”

Startled, he opened the door and went outside.

He kicked open the door to Dan Woo-hyun’s room and went in, but nothing remained there.

It seemed he had gone out a long time ago.

“What is going on?”

“Be quiet.”

“What did you say? Why are you taking it out on me?”

“Shut up, because my mind is already in a mess right now.”

Mae-hyang watched his reaction and shut her mouth.

Jang Sam-tae’s behavior was very different from usual.

Usually, he was someone she could talk back to even if he spoke harshly, but now his nerves were so on edge that he seemed ready to explode if touched.

Thinking she should not provoke him any further, she stared intently at Jang Sam-tae.

“Whew, you stay right here and don’t move.”

“Excuse me?”

“I said don’t go anywhere and stay here!”

“But why?”

“Just do as you are told! Why do you talk so much?”

“Ah… yes…”

Dejected, Mae-hyang lowered her head.

But was it just an illusion that her face flushed slightly?

Oddly enough, her heart fluttered at the sight of Jang Sam-tae’s wild side, which she was seeing for the first time.

Regardless of that, Jang Sam-tae dashed straight out of the inn.

The place he was running to was Mount Jangbaek.

It was not even worth thinking about.

Dan Woo-hyun had said from the very beginning that his destination was Mount Jangbaek.

If so, he would have naturally headed there. Although his lightness art was not as outstanding as Dan Woo-hyun’s, Jang Sam-tae was also someone with feet fast enough to be counted among the best in the Central Plains.

For the first time in a long while, he ran at full speed toward Mount Jangbaek.

“This crazy bastard! If you die, I will really kill you!”

Just thinking about it made him burn with anger.

No, who did he think he was to knock someone out by hitting them? And who said he could entrust So-mi to him?

Certainly, Dan So-mi was a cute, lovely, and infinitely fairy-like child whom he wanted to protect until death, but that was the job of So-mi’s father, Dan Woo-hyun, not Jang Sam-tae.

The time Dan So-mi was happiest was when she was by Dan Woo-hyun’s side, and Jang Sam-tae was happy just watching that happy appearance.

So who was asking what of whom?

“Rude bastard!”

Spitting out all kinds of curses, he frowned.

Of course, he did not think for even ten percent of a second that Dan Woo-hyun would die.

It was none other than Dan Woo-hyun.

In Jang Sam-tae’s heart, he was always the strongest, the best, and a being no one could approach.

The sight of him dying or losing to anyone was not even worth imagining.

Since in the first place, there was no way Dan Woo-hyun would suffer such a thing. He was always strong, the unapproachable strongest.

“Damn it! I’m dirty slow today of all days!”

Even though he was running at full speed, Jang Sam-tae blamed his own legs.

Couldn’t he run a little faster like Dan Woo-hyun?

Why had he neglected his training all this time?

Such self-reproach lingered in his mind.

Since a pair of fast legs was the only thing Jang Sam-tae could rely on, he felt unnecessarily angry.

He did not like it.

His own state of being of no help at all, and Dan Woo-hyun’s behavior of turning a person’s insides upside down as he pleased… he did not like any of it.

He had not suffered traveling across the Central Plains just to feel this filthy mood.

Jang Sam-tae clenched his fists tightly.

The moment he met Dan Woo-hyun, he would definitely throw a punch at that handsome face.

“Be prepared!”

With such determination, Jang Sam-tae ran.

Grinding his teeth as if he would absolutely not let it slide easily, his eyes reddened.

Even though his legs ached as if they were going to break, he forged ahead even more vigorously.

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