Chapter 301: Chapter 301

Beside Man Hu-ryang, who had brought down the Martial Emperor Castle, talents capable of turning the Central Plains upside down were gathered, which was indeed the power he possessed.

“Hunan Dan Family…”

Man Hu-ryang ruminated on the name of the Hunan Dan Family in his mind. The sickening bastards who had killed his lord and snatched away everything.

Just hearing that name, the anger surging within him did not easily subside.

But could he win this fight?

Man Hu-ryang could not be optimistic despite possessing such strength and power.

The opponent was the Martial God.

The one engraved as a legend in the Central Plains.

Then how did the Blood Demon, his lord, face the Martial God?

Man Hu-ryang stroked his chin.

Soon, a smile spread across his lips.

‘Ah… yes, that is right.’

Clashing with force would only lead to a fight with no chance of victory.

However.

‘In the end, one cannot win against the majority.’

To obtain what he desired, he had to move forward.

Man Hu-ryang did not hesitate.

Therefore, he would make everything kneel first.

He would obtain everything with his own hands and his own power, rule the world, and create a murderous intent directed at only one person.

His smile, which left behind his cruelty, did not easily disappear.

* * *

“The movements on the Unorthodox Faction’s side are unusual.”

Zhuge Un said to Namgung Cheon.

Since speaking to Dan Woo-hyun or Sado Hak would not likely be listened to, he reported to Namgung Cheon, with whom he could at least communicate.

“Hmm…”

A groan escaped the mouth of Namgung Cheon, who had been maintaining his sword with one hand.

The Martial World was always in turbulence.

Someone moved or formed factions, consuming their power. Because locked-up power had no meaning, it was the nature of martial artists to project that power outward and show themselves off.

“Was it not already expected? Hahaha.”

Namgung Cheon laughed gently.

Someone had overturned the Unorthodox Faction.

That power was extremely immense, enough to overturn the Central Plains. Since they would not accumulate that much power internally, they would definitely move.

He had already predicted it from the very start.

“Although I do not know well what they are aiming for…”

“It is obvious. It must be the Martial Alliance.”

The one who approached stealthily and spoke just then was Dan Woo-hyun.

Namgung Cheon nodded at the statement spat out as if it was not even worth thinking about.

It was because no matter how he thought about it, this entire situation was acting in a clear and orderly manner.

“Then is it not an even bigger problem?”

Zhuge Un made a fuss.

There was no way Zhuge Un did not know what Dan Woo-hyun and Namgung Cheon could think. Nevertheless, speaking while pretending not to know was an intention to test Dan Woo-hyun’s thoughts.

However, Dan Woo-hyun did not fall for it and laughed quietly.

“Leave it be. Let it flow naturally…”

“…!”

It was a statement as if he would not even bat an eye no matter what situation arose.

Of course, although it was thought that Dan Woo-hyun could easily do so, from the perspective of someone who had once led the Orthodox Faction, it was unacceptable.

“Family Head Dan is correct. Leave it be for now.”

Was there some plan?

Zhuge Un, who was about to object, shut his mouth.

Namgung Cheon, of all people, was saying the same thing. Since it was Namgung Cheon who desired the peace of the Orthodox Martial World more than anyone, he thought that perhaps he had another idea.

“It is not like the tricks of the Unorthodox Faction bastards have only happened once or twice, and no matter how many strong guys they gather, what they will do is obvious.”

Just then, Sado Hak approached and grinned.

His body was wet as if he had sweated heavily.

He was topless, and his body was so firm that it was hard to believe it was that of an old man.

Flutter!

Sado Hak shook out his shirt and glanced at Jeok Mu-seong.

The one sweeping the yard frowned.

“Is that not so, you Jeok fellow.”

“Hmph, what tricks… it is the fault of the ones who got caught.”

“Damn bastard, look at him defending them as fellow Unorthodox Faction members even though he was betrayed.”

“Haha! You speak as if someone else did not get betrayed.”

Jeok Mu-seong’s gaze turned toward Sado Hak and Namgung Cheon.

In that feeling of looking back at each person, it seemed to say that you guys are also in the same boat.

Since that could by no means be called incorrect, the two with hardened faces stood up from their seats.

Simultaneously, Zhuge Un’s complexion turned deathly pale.

‘Please… please…’

They were three of the Five Emperors, of all people.

If those people began to run amok, even Dan Woo-hyun would not sit still.

He only hoped they would remain quiet.

“Do you want to die?”

“Hahaha! You Jeok fellow, there are things that can be said and things that cannot be.”

“Cut the crap. Are you guys and I not in the same boat?”

Jeok Mu-seong glared at the two with a sharp look. Although his martial arts level was lower than theirs, he was also one of the Five Emperors who had made quite a name for himself in the Central Plains.

He was not so devoid of pride that he would bow his head because his capability was lacking.

Jeok Mu-seong clenched his fists to the point of crushing them.

A hot momentum overflowed around him. A fiery energy strong enough to clearly understand why he was called the Flame Emperor was felt.

“Geez, what are you doing over there right now?!”

Just then, a clear, ringing voice was heard.

Jeok Mu-seong, who had been about to charge at the two right then, flinched. Turning his gaze to look at where the sound came from, his eyes met those of Jang Sam-tae, who looked angry.

He stood with his hands on his hips, glaring fiercely at Jeok Mu-seong.

Perhaps because of that gaze, Jeok Mu-seong wore a somewhat awkward expression.

“No, it is like this. These guys…”

“Forget about these guys or whatever, there is so much work to do, and you are slacking off! Hurry up, sweep the yard, and come over here! We have to go buy groceries in Yueyang, and we must prepare today’s side dishes in advance.”

“Ah, I understand…”

Jeok Mu-seong nodded, breaking into a cold sweat.

Having followed closely behind Jang Sam-tae for over a month already, he had grown accustomed to it now and accepted acting as a servant as a matter of course.

He even seemed to feel that Jang Sam-tae was his superior.

Where had the fiery energy he was emitting until moments ago vanished to? Sweeping the yard shh-shh, he soon set down the broom and trotted close behind Jang Sam-tae.

“So, what are we going to do today?”

“Hmm, we are going to make a meat dish that our Family Head likes. Do you like meat?”

“Hahaha! Of course! Where is there a person who does not like meat! Just wait a moment. I will get ready to buy groceries and come back.”

“Hurry up and go!”

Jeok Mu-seong, who was humming, ran to his room and came out carrying a large basket.

“Let’s go! Let’s go quickly!”

“Ah, let’s walk a bit slower!”

The two left the Hunan Dan Family residence, conversing like that.

“…”

“…”

Meanwhile, Sado Hak and Namgung Cheon, who had been fully intent on having a grand clash with Jeok Mu-seong, watched that sight with blank expressions.

They pinched their cheeks, wondering if what they saw was truly reality.

“Ha…”

“Good grief…”

A sigh escaped their mouths without realizing.

That Jang Sam-tae was playing with Jeok Mu-seong of all people?

He was a fellow whose fiery personality fell no short of Sado Hak’s, so how did he end up like that.

“The… Flame Emperor… seems to have… gone mad.”

Zhuge Un even stiffened.

The Flame Emperor had left carrying a grocery basket and humming. That appearance of him smiling brightly and asking what dinner was today was far removed from the Flame Emperor he knew.

How should they accept this situation.

‘I knew that everyone becomes strange upon entering the Hunan Dan Family, but…’

To think it would be to this extent.

Zhuge Un looked at Jang Sam-tae anew.

To tame the Flame Emperor?

Who on earth would dare to attempt such a thing.

“One can never know about humans.”

Dan Woo-hyun said with a smile.

He also seemed quite surprised by Jeok Mu-seong, who had changed in an instant.

Crushing his pride was originally in the plan, but he had turned more submissive than planned.

In a situation he had not anticipated in the least, he also seemed bewildered.

“What does it matter. Is it not good if he changes?”

Approaching stealthily, Namgung So-hye spoke, looking at the gate where the two had disappeared. Jang Sam-tae and Jeok Mu-seong seemed like real family, and in some sense, bound by a strong sense of camaraderie.

Just working together somehow made them look happy.

“Th… That is true.”

Namgung Cheon composed his breathing and nodded.

But that was a bit.

‘Unpleasant…’

Namgung Cheon turned his head and cleared his throat without realizing.

“I wonder if he might end up learning even that Flame Emperor fellow’s martial arts?”

Sado Hak muttered so as he lay stretched out on the veranda. At that moment, everyone was startled and looked toward the gate.

An anxiety arose that such a thing might actually happen.

Crunch, crunch.

Dan Woo-hyun also nodded with an apple in his mouth.

“Indeed… a martial artist who has learned the martial arts of Orthodox, Unorthodox, and Demonic factions in one body…”

“Fuhaha… perhaps that fellow might become the next number one under heaven!”

“Hahaha.”

Dan Woo-hyun’s and Sado Hak’s gazes swept around.

They looked at Namgung So-hye, of course, as well as Zhuge Un and Zhuge Yeon, and even Gwon Mu-jin and Ma Jang-gang who were far away. It was a statement containing some sincerity, not just casually spoken words.

Everyone broke into a cold sweat.

‘Uncle Jang as the number one under heaven…’

Namgung So-hye swallowed dry saliva.

Thinking of him standing tall under heaven, a dry laugh naturally escaped her.

But if such a situation actually occurred, it would be the worst.

Is he not Jang Sam-tae, of all people!

Should Jang Sam-tae not end up like that!

Thinking of him laughing loudly and looking down on them, they gnashed their teeth without realizing.

“Ab… absolutely such a thing…!”

“Cannot be!”

Gwon Mu-jin and Namgung So-hye sprang up from their seats. Holding swords in their hands before they knew it, the two dashed toward the training ground.

They would devote themselves even a little more.

So as not to lose to Jang Sam-tae.

So that a situation where he looked down on them from above would never arise!

“Fools are good because they are easy to handle.”

Sado Hak laughed loudly, looking at the disappearing figures. Just seeing them go to swing their swords at this level of provocation, he could tell how they regarded Jang Sam-tae.

Just then, Dan Woo-hyun slightly looked at Sado Hak and Namgung Cheon.

“Perhaps he might surpass you two as well.”

“…”

“…”

The two looked at Dan Woo-hyun silently.

To think it was a statement spat out as a joke, Dan Woo-hyun’s expression was quite serious.

When they looked at Dan Woo-hyun with expressions asking if he was serious, he smirked.

Since there was no answer, they grew even more uneasy for no reason.

The two quietly stood up from their seats.

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