Chapter 147: Get Out Of The Way, You Bastards! (4)
Chapter 146 – Get Out Of The Way, You Bastards! (4)
‘Do you… know who you are stepping on?’
While Yu Hyeon swallowed his thoughts, Paeng Su-hyeok kicked the unconscious Third Killer away and said bluntly.
“If you aren’t confident in real combat, go crouch in a corner!”
“…”
Paeng Su-hyeok glared at the Second Twin Blade with menacingly glowing eyes.
Yet, he continued speaking as if to let Yu Hyeon hear.
“What’s the point of learning high and noble martial arts? If you hesitate in real combat, it’s useless! If you want to pretend to be noble by yourself, go bury yourself in a mountain and don’t come out!”
“…!”
Yu Hyeon flinched and shut his mouth.
Every single word of Paeng Su-hyeok felt like hitting a bone.
“I am sorry. My thoughts were shallow.”
“No. Thoughts should be shallow. They should never be deep. Rather, during combat, you should have no thoughts. Fighting solely to survive. The instinct of survival. That’s all.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
It was at that moment.
Behind Paeng Su-hyeok, did the Second Killer, who had lost an arm, not rush in furiously while screaming?
“Brotherrr! I will definitely kill these guys…!”
Thud!
A dull sound was heard, and the Second Killer, who was thrown back, collapsed like crumpled paper next to a rock.
Whether his spine was completely broken, his strangely twisted upper body looked hideous at a glance.
He died instantly without even screaming.
The one who attacked the Second Killer from behind was none other than Yun Jong-seung. He gasped for breath while extending his fist.
“Pant, pant, pant…! Uh…? That person… is he dead? Excuse me?”
Yun Jong-seung’s face turned pale.
Since someone was trying to attack Paeng Su-hyeok from behind, he had used his running speed to throw his fist directly.
However, to think he would fly away like crumpled paper.
Even normally, he had trouble controlling his strength…
Yun Jong-seung, who had committed murder for the first time in his life, ran to the Second Killer and shook his body.
“Excuse me? Please don’t die…”
“Sigh, this guy and that guy alike.”
While Paeng Su-hyeok shook his head, Yun Jong-seung retreated hesitantly with a pale face.
“D-Dead…! To think I killed a person…!”
It was at that moment.
His spine chilled, and did a dark shadow not pounce from behind?
Soon, a heavy voice fell down as if pressing down on his entire body.
“There is no need to feel too guilty. Because you will follow soon.”
“Gasp!”
Whoosh!
When he turned around in fright, did a large blade not fall down as if to cleave the world?
‘I will… really die!’
The moment Yun Jong-seung closed his eyes tightly,
Clang!
Instead of the horrifying sensation of his body splitting, a metallic sound rang out.
Barely opening his eyes, Paeng Su-hyeok had jumped forward and was blocking while holding a great saber.
Paeng Su-hyeok grinned as he glared at the Second Twin Blade.
“You should play with me instead.”
* * *
Three people ran like the wind, crossing the forest.
On the back of Jo Wi, the Captain of the Black Blood Squad who was at the lead, the Thieving Ghost was still carried.
Following him were First Twin Blade and the First Killer of Guizhou.
Especially, First Twin Blade was fast, to an extent that did not match his huge size.
He glanced back.
‘What is this? It feels like one guy keeps clinging to us.’
At first, he thought he had felt wrong.
That was because the Black Blood Squad, the Second Twin Blade, and the Second and Third Killers of Guizhou had stayed behind.
Even if a guy had broken through their containment line, it would inevitably take time.
But isn’t this a speed that makes it hard to say he was contained?
At the very least, even if he tripped over a tree root and fell, he could not pursue faster than this.
In other words, it meant the containment line was at a level worse than a tree root…
That couldn’t be, so was the pursuing expert’s martial arts level beyond imagination?
Then what happened to his brother?
Surely he wasn’t defeated by the pursuer.
Yes, he must have missed him.
Or the pursuer’s lightfoot technique was exceptionally outstanding.
First Twin Blade let out a blunt voice.
“One guy is constantly clinging and won’t drop off.”
“He must have missed him.”
The First Killer of Guizhou replied indifferently.
He was also feeling the presence of the pursuer chasing from behind.
The Captain of the Black Blood Squad replied while diligently performing his lightfoot technique.
“If we go just a bit further, the cave you saw before will appear. It is hidden by a formation, so it will be difficult to find. For now, since it is urgent, I would like to cut our tail there and go, but what do you seniors think?”
“Let’s do that. Running like this is boring anyway.”
“Since we have to bring our brothers anyway, let’s do so.”
As the First Killer of Guizhou and First Twin Blade agreed, Jo Wi nodded and poured in his internal energy for the last time.
After going further like that for a long time, the trees and bushes became sparse, and a steep rock wall appeared to the right.
“We’re here. Will you two go in together?”
“We will take care of this, so Captain, go inside the cave.”
“There isn’t a separate exit anyway.”
At the two men’s reply, Jo Wi nodded and approached the cliff.
“Understood. Then I leave it to you.”
Clearly, it was a place blocked by a rock wall, but Jo Wi subtly permeated into the gap of that rock wall.
It was as if he was buried in the shadow of the rock wall, and then naturally became a part of it.
Meanwhile, First Twin Blade and the First Killer of Guizhou, the eldest brother of the Three Killers of Guizhou, each drew their blades, turned around, and waited for the pursuing Namgung Cheon.
As the two of them caught their breath, the figure of the pursuer finally appeared in the distance.
In the next moment, the expressions of the two turned strangely distorted.
“What? That? Are my eyes playing tricks on me?”
“Hmm. A green kid is running here.”
“Then it means my eyes are fine… isn’t he a very fresh, sprouting sprout?”
“Heh. Then we should step on him gently. Seeing it now, since he was a fellow who posed no threat at all, they must have just let him go. Those bastards, even though I told them to respond so thoroughly to every matter.”
The First Killer of Guizhou grumbled while licking the blade with his tongue.
As for him, he assumed that his brothers had purposely not blocked the pursuer after confirming he was surprisingly a green kid.
First Twin Blade also shook his head with an absurd expression.
“To think the day would come when I use my blade against such a young thing in all my life. I don’t really feel like it, so you step forward.”
“Hmph, once the blade touches, whether it’s a human or a piece of meat, it’s the same anyway. If you want to pretend to be noble alone, just keep your hands behind your back.”
“Hey, you should know that talking carelessly shortens your lifespan.”
“Whose lifespan is shortening? Mine? Or yours?”
First Twin Blade raised his qi and glared at the First Killer.
The gazes of the two clashed tensely in the air.
However, the two had no choice but to withdraw their gazes soon.
Whoosh!
The pursuer stopped while raising a cloud of dust.
Finally, Namgung Cheon arrived right in front of them.
However, the words that the green kid, whose blood on his head did not even seem dry, spat out toward the two without ceremony were spectacular.
“Phew, we came quite far, you bastards. Are you all done running?”
“Ha…”
“Kids these days, seriously…”
First Twin Blade inhaled sharply, and the First Killer shook his head.
The First Killer stepped forward while scratching his head with his saber blade.
“Kid. I praise you for managing to chase us all the way here. At that age, this level is amazing.”
“It’s not just amazing, it’s a crazy level.”
“Ha. Yes, yes. I admit it. Your lightfoot technique alone is truly top-tier. But the world isn’t as easy as you think. Let me say a word to you as a Jianghu senior.”
“Yeah, go ahead and chatter to take a breath. I’ll listen.”
Namgung Cheon crossed his arms and gestured with his chin.
Indeed, he was not just cheeky, but seemed out of his mind.
However, this was also him deploying a provocation in his own way.
Cute. Yes, as a Jianghu senior, shouldn’t one view this kind of posture as cute?
However, cute is cute.
What needs to be scolded must be scolded.
Whoosh!
In that instant, a warm breeze blew from the First Killer’s entire body, and his long robe swelled.
“Kid, do you know who the strongest person in the Jianghu is?”
“Who is it?”
“That is none other than…”
“Ah, for reference, if you’re going to say something cliché like ‘the one who survives long,’ please shut up in advance.”
Urgh. He’s really a son of a bitch.
He did not want to fall for a child’s provocation, but this guy was strangely scraping his nerves.
The First Killer growled lowly as he glared at Namgung Cheon.
“A bastard who knows that shouldn’t behave like this, right?”
“Indeed. A bastard who knows that shouldn’t behave like this.”
“Yes, you know well. Then what should you do?”
“Kneel straight down and beg to die. Until your palms become the soles of your feet.”
“You know well.”
“Yes, I know well, so why aren’t you doing it?”
“That’s exactly it. You know well, so why… huh?”
Namgung Cheon shrugged his shoulders and drew the Emerald Silk Sword from his waist.
“I asked why a bastard who knows well isn’t doing it.”
No, isn’t that what I should be saying right now? Why are you asking? What on earth is this situation?
While the First Killer of Guizhou looked in bewilderment, the cold shadow of death was cast on Namgung Cheon’s face.
“If you know so well, you should beg, you bastard. Come on, try begging. Until your palms become the soles of your feet. Who knows? If you become a four-legged beast, I might be touched by that sincerity and spare your life.”
“W-What?”
“Why? Is it completely impossible for you, you bastard?”
Th-That crazy…
Now he wasn’t even angry.
Well, there had to be some communication to feel angry or not, right? Isn’t he just an ignorant wild child who doesn’t know any bounds?
He was simply dumbfounded.
On earth, what was the Martial Alliance thinking when they sent such a crazy guy?
Indeed. If one could understand what the damn Martial Alliance did, it would mean it was time to die.
“Seeing you, you are not destined to survive long in the Jianghu. Since it has come to this anyway, I will pull out your roots early on.”
“You still have a long tongue.”
“What?”
“Ah, now that I think about it, I suddenly got curious. Are you still acting as a servant, chasing after Asura Sickle’s heels these days?”
In that instant, the First Killer’s brow furrowed tightly and his eyes trembled.
It was a reaction clearly different from before.
At that subtle change, First Twin Blade, who had been watching silently, also tightened his tension slightly.
The First Killer’s face distorted like a malevolent deity, and he shot a fierce glare at Namgung Cheon.
“You bastard… what is your identity?”
“Do you still not know?”
“Are you someone sent by Asura Sickle?”
“Seeing you ask that, did you stab Asura Sickle in the back? Ayy, still, you shouldn’t do that. As far as I know, Asura Sickle raised you guys like disciples.”
“Shut up! I asked what your identity is!”
In that instant, the faint smile that lingered on Namgung Cheon’s face completely vanished.
Shiver.
The First Killer felt an inexplicable chill and recoiled hesitantly without realizing it.
Namgung Cheon cracked his neck and took a step forward.
“So, I asked if you still don’t know.”
“Wh-What…?”
“It’s me, me. The Grim Reaper who will slice you into pieces and bring you to King Yama.”
“A fellow who has no intention of revealing his identity!”
Swish!
Whoosh!
In that instant, the First Killer flew like a ray of light, aiming at Namgung Cheon’s neck in a single strike.
Truly, for an ordinary person, it was a time no longer than a single blink of an eye.
However, the First Killer, flying toward Namgung Cheon, instinctively realized that something was wrong.
There was no pleasure that usually wrapped his entire body.
Always, right before striking the enemy’s neck, he would take off his feet and enjoy a thrill of freedom, basking in a thrilling pleasure.
But not now.
From kicking the ground to flying toward Namgung Cheon, it felt as distant as a thousand miles.
Moreover, that face.
The pupils of the guy chasing him, as if seeing through every single one of his movements!
‘This feeling is like…’
Yes, he had forgotten it for a while.
Very long ago, the Martial World Public Enemy No. 1 whom he had met by chance, Jin Cheon-rang!
Why was he feeling that man’s energy from this green kid?
How terrifying is it to feel the premonition of one’s own death while striking the enemy’s neck with a blade?
The First Killer realized too late that he had jumped into the midst of death.
And he saw.
Right before his blade, flying while leading a flash of light, struck the neck, the corner of the guy’s lips rose slightly.
Slash!
Light flared, and the world rotated wildly and flipped.
Tumble!
The First Killer, who rolled for a long time, saw his body collapsed in the distance.
‘Damn… I think I know why the Martial Alliance sent that kid.’
Like that, the First Killer ended his life the moment he understood the Martial Alliance, just as he had said.
Of course, Namgung Cheon being here was completely unrelated to the Martial Alliance’s intentions.
Whoosh!
Namgung Cheon, who shook off the blood on the Emerald Silk Sword, turned to look at First Twin Blade, who stood with a shocked expression.
“Why do you seem to have grown even bigger since I last saw you?”
Namgung Cheon smiled brightly as he looked at First Twin Blade, whose size was as large as a house.