Swordless Demonic Path

Chapter 66

"Ugh!"

Jin Sa-wol's figure rose nearly half a zhang into the air.

Just then, the branch multiplied into a dozen or so and tried to pierce his entire body.

Jin Sa-wol quickly moved his hand and unfolded the One-Sword Annihilation Ghost ten times.

Clang-clang-clang!

Although the branch and the sword had collided, a metallic sound was heard.

But the branch was a tree. It was being cut by Jin Sa-wol's sword.

Thump!

Jin Sa-wol's foot touched the ground.

In that instant, he saw an illusion of Namgung Min on his right.

"Be careful when you fall from the air."

Thwack!

Namgung Min's left palm dug into his right side again. There was no time to block or dodge in the first place.

'Fast.'

Whoosh!

"Immortal's Finger."

As the half-cut branch stabbed in a straight line, Jin Sa-wol staggered and stabbed his sword towards the branch.

Thwack-thwack!

As the sword and the branch met, this time, his foot dug into his left side. The image of Woo Jeong-bong brushed past his mind.

"Don't rely only on your sword. The enemy's whole body is a weapon."

Thwack!

"Keuk!"

Papapat!

Jin Sa-wol's figure was thrown back five zhang, then spun dozens of times and fell to the ground. But he only staggered and did not fall.

'Is it impossible with just the power of the three stars?'

There was no reason or need to do his best. Since it was important to announce his existence, he had only used the power of about three stars and had dealt with him mainly with forms.

It was a decision he had made, thinking that Namgung Min would not try to kill his daughter's bodyguard.

"Your will is upright."

Namgung Min put his hands behind his back and stroked his beard.

In fact, although he had no particular expression, he was very surprised. It was the first time he had seen a guy who had been hit twice by his left palm and, on top of that, had endured his proud kick.

"I'll praise you for enduring five moves. Compared to your age, you definitely have outstanding senses and a body. You also have guts."

"It's seven moves."

At Jin Sa-wol's indifferent voice, Namgung Min's brow furrowed deeply. A cold gaze and a mountain-like momentum pressed down on Jin Sa-wol.

But Jin Sa-wol seemed to not feel his prayer. Should I say he was insensitive? It was not easy to read his expression.

Namgung Min opened his eyes even wider.

-I'm right. Admit it. You have to admit it.

It seemed he was saying that.

Jin Sa-wol spoke again.

"It's seven moves."

Although it was indifferent, it was a firm tone.

The difference between five moves and seven moves was only two moves. But for a master like Namgung Min, it was a matter of pride.

Although it seemed like nothing, it was absolutely not.

'That guy is really...'

Anyway, Namgung Min also had no intention of harming or killing his daughter's bodyguard.

As for Woo Jeong-bong, since he was a Wudang Sect guy, his emotions had been a little mixed.

Anyway, so he had gone easy on him, but it had been a long time since he had seen a guy who had endured more than five moves.

Moreover, even though he had internal injuries, he did not look intimidated.

"Seven moves... For a young guy, you're amazing."

As Namgung Min acknowledged the seven moves, Jin Sa-wol said.

"I have something to say."

"Go on."

"There are many people around."

Namgung Min raised his hand, touched his beard, and tried to grasp Jin Sa-wol's intention. But he could not read the intention from his expression.

Namgung Min, who felt a strong curiosity, raised his voice.

"Everyone, retreat!"

At his shout, the bodyguards who were around the garden left the garden. The fainted Woo Jeong-bong was also carried by the bodyguards and headed for the clinic.

Namgung Ji also, from a distance, bowed to Namgung Min and then left the garden.

Now, the only people in the wide garden were Namgung Min and Jin Sa-wol.

"Speak."

"I want to help the family head become the Alliance leader."

Namgung Min released his hands from behind his back at the unexpected story.

He already knew about Jin Sa-wol. Since he was Namgung Ji's bodyguard, there was no way he wouldn't know about him.

Namgung Min, who recalled the report that he was a simple hunter, thought that he should make the steward who had written that report into a pulp.

'He doesn't seem to be a crazy guy...'

"Did you request a duel with me to say that?"

"Yes."

"Did you accept Ji-ah's guard duty to look good to me?"

"I have no intention of looking good. I just wanted to get a chance to have a private meeting like this."

"You'll help me? I thought you were a guy who didn't know his place, but you were arrogant. Do you think there are no talented people in the main family?"

"No."

"There are many masters of your level in the main family. But you'll help? Hahaha! Does the matter of becoming the Alliance leader of the Martial Alliance look so easy? Just take good care of Ji-ah. If it weren't for Ji-ah, you wouldn't have even been able to cross the main gate of the main family."

Namgung Min turned his body as if he had finished speaking. Jin Sa-wol's words hit his back.

"The family head needs my help."

It was still a dry voice. But Namgung Min showed no interest.

"Go. I'll leave it at this, thinking of the affection of the seven moves."

"Although the Martial Alliance leader has the Shadowless Hall, the family head does not have the Shadowless Hall."

At the words 'Shadowless Hall', Namgung Min turned his body. As he reacted, Jin Sa-wol spoke again.

"I can become the family head's Shadowless Hall."

"Do you know what kind of place the Shadowless Hall is?"

"I heard they handle the Alliance leader's filth."

"You know well. So you're saying you'll handle my filth."

"I know that the second young master is doing that. There is no place for me to step in."

As he mentioned Namgung Wi, Namgung Min's expression hardened.

A strong prayer emanated from his entire body.

Jin Sa-wol's words meant that he knew everything that Namgung Wi had done.

'It would be dangerous to keep him alive.'

"You won't live long."

At Namgung Min's words, Jin Sa-wol spoke again like a stone.

"I can do what the second young master cannot. And I will do that work much better than the Shadowless Hall."

"Assassination, you mean?"

"Yes. Because I'm a hunter."

Hearing Jin Sa-wol's answer, Namgung Min finally saw Jin Sa-wol in a different light.

From his emotionless expression, which showed no reaction to his own killing intent, he thought of a well-trained assassin.

'An assassin.'

The feeling that was instinctively felt was never a lie.

Namgung Min, who was about to grab the hilt of his sword, touched his beard with that hand.

The Martial Alliance leader had killed those he did not like. He had also killed those who did not follow his orders.

Of course, he had never killed directly. He had also never gotten blood on his own hands.

The one who had done that was the Shadowless Hall.

But the Shadowless Hall was officially an organization that gathered information, not an assassin organization.

Although there was no physical evidence, everyone suspected the Shadowless Hall.

"The Shadowless Hall has hundreds of members, but aren't you alone? Are you saying that you alone are better than the entire Shadowless Hall?"

"Yes."

At Jin Sa-wol's answer, a cold smile hung on Namgung Min's face.

"You have great confidence."

"I have to be in the family head's eyes."

"What do you get if I become the Alliance leader? Usually, a guy like you is perfect for being thrown away after being used."

"After the family head becomes the Alliance leader, you can fight with the Demonic Cult."

"Hahaha!"

Namgung Min laughed loudly and then said.

"Originally, to strengthen internal unity, it's best to create an enemy outside and attack. It's a matter of course. The purpose doesn't seem to be that, though?"

"Please give me the Heavenly Sea Peak Spirit Map."

Namgung Min looked at Jin Sa-wol, who was mentioning the Heavenly Sea Peak Spirit Map, with a strange eye.

The Heavenly Sea Peak Spirit Map was a map of the Heavenly Sea Peak Spirit Island, which marked the place where the relics of the three emperors of the orthodox, unorthodox, and demonic sects, which were passed down as legends in the martial world, were contained.

Since they were the three emperors who were absolute masters hundreds of years ago, there was a story that if one obtained their relics, one would become the number one of all time.

It was known that the map was divided into several pieces and scattered throughout the world, and one of them was with Namgung Min.

'Should I kill him?'

It suddenly brushed past Namgung Min's mind.

Jin Sa-wol's expression, who was looking at the contemplating Namgung Min, showed no change. But he knew well that this was a very important moment.

Namgung Ji was just a means to meet Namgung Min. What was truly needed was Namgung Min, the head of the Namgung family and one of the ten great masters of the world.

"He seems to know a certain amount about the Shadowless Hall, and he also knows the main family well, so if I keep him alive, he might become a sword that stabs my own foot in the future. If I kill that guy here, Wi-ah will also be relieved. The fact that he's a hunter must be a false identity... Where is his sect?"

"Are you thinking?"

"I said it for you to hear."

Jin Sa-wol also knew that Namgung Min's story was a threat. Namgung Min asked again.

"How did you know that the Heavenly Sea Peak Spirit Map was in the main family?"

"I know that the leaders of the Martial Alliance and the Demonic Cult, who had annihilated the esoteric sect twenty or so years ago, had divided and taken the Heavenly Sea Peak Spirit Map that was kept in the esoteric sect at that time. Of course, the family head must have been there too."

"There are many people with light mouths in the martial world. That's the problem. Tsk! Tsk! But how can I trust you?"

Lies did not work on Namgung Min. Jin Sa-wol thought that the truth would give him more trust.

"I am from the disappeared Ghost Spirit Valley."

At the words 'Ghost Spirit Valley', Namgung Min's expression hardened. It was because he had revealed himself to be a Demonic Cult member.

"I heard that the Na family guy and Ghost Spirit Valley were annihilated by the Demonic Cult Leader five years ago. I thought it was a good thing that all the dirty Slaughter Ghost bastards had died, but you were a survivor."

"Yes. And Ghost Spirit Valley has not disappeared. It will be active again soon."

"A change of water."

"Yes."

Namgung Min was indeed quick to understand.

"Revenge against the Demonic Cult?"

"Yes."

Revenge was the justification. There was no greater reason than that.

Namgung Min had no intention of having the Shadowless Hall. When he became the Alliance leader, he was thinking of dismantling the Shadowless Hall first.

Since he had the thought of changing the system of the current Alliance leader, he was trying to become the Alliance leader.

He could never become the same person as the current Alliance leader. But the reason he was hesitating was his desire and need for outstanding talent.

"Prove your skills. I will decide after seeing your skills."

"Understood. What is it that I have to do?"

"Kill the Ten-Sword Demon who killed the master of Azure Sword Sect. And also find evidence that the Ten-Sword Demon is a member of the Shadowless Hall. How about it? If you want to give up, now is the time. But if you give up, you will have to leave Nanchang City immediately. One day. After one day, the elite of the main family will chase you. One day is a courtesy for your spirit."

"It's an expected event."

Jin Sa-wol answered without hesitation.

'The thing that Namgung Ji resembles her father is her mouth. She's as talkative as Woo Jeong-bong.'

Unfortunately, Namgung Min could not read Jin Sa-wol's thoughts.

Namgung Min smiled as if he had thought of something.

"There's one more condition. Take Ji-ah with you."

"What?"

Jin Sa-wol's expression changed at the words to take Namgung Ji with him. He was that surprised.

"Why are you so surprised? It means to guard Ji-ah. Prove your ability while guarding her. The period is three days. I'm going to the Martial Alliance in four days. When I go to the Martial Alliance, I hope there's a gift in my hand to give to the Alliance leader."

'Three days without even Bi-sun... In the end, it's Jo-rim.'

Jin Sa-wol cupped his fist.

"Understood. But..."

"Speak."

"Is it okay for me to guard your daughter? I am a runaway from the Demonic Cult."

"That's your position. At my level, even the Demonic Cult Leader is nothing. The Alliance leader and the Demonic Cult Leader are the same dog-like bastards. Hmph! If I just keep my mouth shut, no one in the main family will know about your past. Is this much consideration enough?"

"Yes."

Jin Sa-wol cupped his fist and then slowly left the garden.

As he passed the gate of the garden, the waiting Namgung Ji looked at him with a surprised face.

"Why are you sweating so much? You're soaked."

At Namgung Ji's words, Jin Sa-wol finally confirmed that his whole body was soaked in sweat.

Jin Sa-wol let out a deep sigh and wiped his chest. He still felt the tyrannical prayer of Namgung Min tightening his whole body.

As Jin Sa-wol left the garden, Namgung Min went up to the pavilion and stroked his beard.

"On the contrary, a guy like that might be perfect for guarding Ji-ah. Isn't that right?"

At Namgung Min's words, a figure in gray clothes rustled up from the floor of the pavilion.

"Yes, family head. If it's a bodyguard, I don't think you have to worry."

"That's a relief."

Namgung Min smiled and then, turning his head, asked.

"How was it seeing your junior?"

(End of Chapter)