Chapter 346: Chapter 346

The shaman’s gate.

Seon-jin, who was kneeling there, could not helped but lament.

All the events that occurred after he ascended to the position of leader, the Martial Alliance, which he was unable to protect due to his incompetence.

The main gate of Shaolin.

A series of incidents occurred that shook Jeongdo Martial World to its core, and he even began to think that all of them were due to his own immorality.

He lowered his head and held his breath.

His body was battered, and he had even lost his dantian.

It was no exaggeration to say that being alive in itself was an amazing situation. His mind and body were beyond words. However, the reason the lifeline was still connected was because of the strength of those standing behind it.

‘I wish I were dead… … .’

He could not help but lament deeply.

If you are going to become someone’s weakness in this way and create a situation where you are manipulated, it is right that you should commit suicide, even if it means cutting off your tongue.

Yet despite possessing the will, his body could not follow.

This was because the moment he thought about committing suicide, his body became frozen liked a stone statue and did not moved.

This also seemed to be the result of an unknown power they possessed.

“Amitabha Buddha….”

A weak sound escaped his mouth.

Slowly lifting his head, he saw many disciples of Mount Wudang.

They all looked at Seonjin with sad expressions.

Those who approached to save them all turned into corpses.

It’s been three days already.

They had made Abbot Seon-jin kneel before the main gate without even putting forward any demands.

It was as if telling them to watch this entire ordeal and painfully feel the helplessness of the Orthodox Martial World.

In front of Seonjin’s eyes, there were several corpses scattered.

Because it was a hot day, the unpleasant smell of rotting flesh was felt.

The shaman figures held their breath and glared at those behind the advance line.

Two at most.

However, the power they possess was by no means something to look down upon.

The fact that there were two people with power comparable to the Five Emperors meant that it was a situation that even shamans could do nothing about.

“Kneel down and follow me. If you do so, I will spare your life.”

At that time, a man muttered.

Their purpose was one.

Complete domination.

Rather than simply brainwashing, it creates fear and creates a pit from which one can never escape. That was the fastest and easiest way to subdue and subjugate many people.

The shamans flinched and trembled.

“Do not give up! Should the unyielding spirit of the Orthodox Faction be broken by the likes of these people?”

Although Abbot Seon-jin’s words were devoid of internal power, they reawakened the spirits of many. Their cooling battle spirit soared once more, and their faltering will returned, making them even more vigilant against their opponents.

“I guess I won’t listen to you like this.”

A tired man smiled and approached Seonjin.

They had made him endure for days without a single sip of water. Now that his life was nearly extinguished, keeping him alive any longer held no more amusement for them.

Slurp-!

He slowly drew his sword.

At the sharp metallic sound, Abbot Seon-jin squeezed his eyes shut.

He knew things should not end like this, but his body would not obey, causing endless frustration. Yet his death must not shake their resolve.

Rather, they had to raise their fighting spirit even further.

“Listen carefully. Even if the Martial Alliance collapses and this old monk dies, our spirit and spirit will not disappear. Just hold your resentment inside and grit your teeth to get rid of it. There will be a chance to find everything again.”

“Advanced Ambassador!”

Seonjin uttered one word and composed himself.

If possible, he had wished to take all of this with him to the grave, but things had not gone as he wished. Even so, the unyielding spirit of the orthodox martial artists had not died, and he had no desire to kneel and beg before them.

The moment when you accept all death and catch your breath.

The man who was about to strike down his sword frowned and turned his head.

“These are things that don’t know how to give up.”

At the end of his gaze, he saw a group approaching. Even the shamans who did not know what it was at first recognized the faces of those who soon appeared and shouted with joy.

“Loss… Fang, the head of the family!”

“That’s… the Heavenly Island Club… and wow, aren’t we the people of the Martial Alliance!”

“Even the Namgung family….”

It was as if all the power of Jeongdo Moorim was gathered in one place.

They were faces that naturally inspired strength just by looking at them.

“You guys! How dare you destroy the Martial Alliance and commit such evil! It seems like you aren’t even afraid of the sky!”

It was Peng Do-woong who shouted as he gained momentum.

Two at most.

Yet he already knew in his mind that it would by no means be easy. He feared that unless he shouted boldly like this, he would appear disheartened before them.

Peng Do-woong’s words once again awakened the hearts of the martial arts people.

Each and every person gave strength to the weapon they were holding in their hands.

No matter how strong the enemy was, the martial arts group does not fell that easily.

“They are having fun.”

At that time, the man who was sitting quietly watching the situation blurted out something and snapped his finger.

As soon as a short clicking sound erupted, shadows began to emerge as if they were rising from the ground. Dozens of people wearing red robes.

However, they all had an unusual vibe.

“But this type of entertainment is not bad. Try struggling. I won’t kill you, but I will torment you and trample you to the point where you think it would be better to die.”

* * *

“It has begun.”

Dan Woo-hyun watched them from a distance.

There was no doubt that those who captured the advance were comparable to Wu Huang in terms of skill.

However, judging by Dan Woo-hyun’s eyes, there was a feeling that he was inferior to Sa Do-hak or Nam Gung-cheon.

‘In the end, it means there are other guys out there.’

“Hmm,” Dan Woo-hyun sighed.

He pictured in his mind the events that had unfolded at Mount Changbai.

He thought he had killed quite a large number of them. Among them, many were masters capable of overturning the Central Plains. Although they were subordinates of none other than the Blood Demon, it was obvious they had been elevated to extraordinarily high realms through drugs and sorcery.

but.

‘I’ve never felt the presence of those guys… … .’

Dan Woo-hyun looked at the battle taking place with a crooked gaze. Countless people wearing blood robes were fiercely swinging their swords and putting pressure on their opponents.

Although they were a small number, they seemed to be good at fighting against the majority, and were able to effortlessly counter the attacks of the much larger faction members, swinging their swords without being intimidated.

‘No, do you have no ego? ‘Jiangshi?’

He had already heard from Zhuge Yeon that jiangshi were present. With all the Blood Demon’s direct subordinates dead, performing the Advent Technique should have been impossible.

If so, it means that there was a shaman who can create a jiangshi using a corpse, rather than using Advent magic.

“That’s interesting.”

He already knew that slaying the Blood Demon was not the true end, yet even after the Blood Demon’s death, that fateful connection remained unbroken, continuously grasping at Dan Woo-hyun’s ankles.

Though displeased by it, an intense curiosity surged deep within him.

Will someone else sink their teeth into you in some way, or will they pull out a sword and swing their sword in hopes of setting a trap and killing you?

It was fun just to imagine it.

Rumbling!

The moment he thought that, Dan Woo-hyun’s aura subtly leaked out. The earth trembled, and for an instant, even the wind ceased to blow.

This was a power that only those who transcend human beings can produce.

“this…….”

Dan Woo-hyun realized his mistake and looked away.

If you showed off your momentum liked this, anyone will notice that Dan Woo-hyun was here.

* * *

“Tsk!”

Gwon Mu-jin’s blade swung violently. Although it was so fast that it was invisible to the naked eye, the opponents blocked it with ease, kept their distance, and completely destroyed it.

‘The situation is complicated… … What Zhuge Yeon said must be true.’

Gwon Mu-jin frowned and glanced to the side.

Zhuge Yeon was standing quietly next to Tang Mun-hye. Instead of trying to fight, she was assessing her surroundings and trying to read her opponents’ movements.

‘Just because there are a lot of them doesn’t mean they are good.’

Opponents were few.

The number of opponents a single person could face was limited, so without a well-coordinated sword formation or battle array, people were bound to clash against one another here and there.

‘It won’t be easy.’

Gwon Mu-jin suddenly opened his eyes and moved. The moment a man saw an opening, he thrust the blade into his side and quickly escaped from there.

At the same time, blades came from all directions and pierced the man’s entire body, so much so that it would not be an exaggeration to say that he had literally been hacked to pieces.

If Gwon Mu-jin had been there, he wouldn’t have been safe either.

‘The world’s Martial Alliance and the Heavenly Dao Society are fighting like this… … .’

This was a method that only a ragtag group of people can do. He was not well-organized and just swings his sword with the sole intention of killing his opponent.

Of course, he didn’t think it was inherently wrong, but continuing this kind of chaotic melee would surely lead to a dire situation.

Slash—!

At that moment, the gazes of the family heads, who had been quietly observing the situation, turned. The two men who had been watching all of this from one side with Abbot Seon-jin slowly stood up.

At the same time, those who were attacking them were scattered in an instant, so fast that not even the trajectory of the sword could be seen, leaving them speechless.

The moment they moved from their seats.

Everyone broke into a cold sweat.

“It’s boring.”

“okay.”

The two men yawned long and slowly stepped forward. In an instant, the head of the subordinate wearing a blood robe next to them flew up.

It’s an unstoppable move, as if trying to organize the surroundings.

That moment when everyone was looking at the action with astonishment.

Rumbling!

Everyone stopped in place as the force suddenly swept over all directions.

This was the same for the two men.

The relaxed expression on their faces had vanished before long, and sweat poured down their bodies like a torrential downpour.

The two men’s gazes returned to one place.

“This…?”

“Of course.”

There was a pause as if he was thinking about something, and this time the man, different from the first, snapped his fingers.

With a clicking sound, a fierce gust of wind blew, and grotesque figures cloaked in crimson robes revealed themselves. Their numbers far surpassed those from earlier.

“I do not wish to be disturbed… make them all kneel.”

At the man’s single word, the crimson-robed figures sprang into motion.

In an instant, the surroundings descended into chaos once more, and the two men loosened their stiff bodies, slowly striding toward somewhere.

Their expressions were like those of challengers about to face someone.

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