Chapter 137
The four Higher Demons frantically unleashed a wave of saber qi to block the golden moonlight qi. As the two forces clashed, fragments of golden lightning pierced through the four Higher Demons, temporarily stunning them. Maximizing that opening, Baek Mu-Gun thrust his sword forward, sending another wave of moonlight qi toward the four Higher Demons.
Hwang Chi-Guk, who was watching from behind, rushed out when he saw the four Higher Demons in danger. The pitch-black vajra qi that he unleashed blocked the golden moonlight qi like a wall, breaking and scattering it in all directions. Chi-Guk immediately rushed toward Mu-Gun and unleashed his saber energy again.
Like a flame, a pitch-black vajra qi rose and burst toward Mu-Gun, who held up the Flying Golden Shield and reflected it back to Chi-Guk with a deafening roar. Chi-Guk hurriedly deflected the incoming attack to the side with his saber. However, as he did, Mu-Gun closed in on him and thrust his sword once more, sending a volley of golden moonlight qi toward him.
Chi-Guk pushed his saber forward, spreading pitch-black vajra qi to defend against all the golden moonlight qi that poured forth like arrows. As their clash caused consecutive explosions, a wave of golden lightning sprang up toward Chi-Guk, its fragments momentarily blinding him. In that moment of vulnerability, a Mu-Gun fired a Thunderbolt Sword from his sword.
Chi-Guk instinctively unleashed saber energy, blocking and destroying Mu-Guns attack. However, Mu-Gun had fired more than one Thunderbolt Sword. The second and third ones struck the same spot one after another, cracking the pitch-black vajra qi. When the fourth one hit, Chi-Guks defense finally shattered, allowing the fifth and final Thunderbolt Sword to pierce deeply into his chest.
In the blink of an eye, the Five Thunder Sword Battery Cannon successfully penetrated through the wall of pitch-black vajra qi and mortally wounded Chi-Guk.
Ugh! Chi-Guk screamed as he was blasted away and crashed into the ground.
Master! Flustered, the four Higher Demons ran to Chi-Guk.
Kuhk, that bastard i-is the Heavenly Descent Thunder God Sects s-successor. R-run tell the sect... Chi-Guk told four Higher Demons despite the severe pain evident in his expression. He breathed his last not long after.
The four Higher Demons immediately carried out Chi-Guks dying will, scattering in all directions and making a run for it.
Having no intention to let them go, Mu-Gun threw the Flying Golden Shield, accurately striking them on the back and sending them to the ground. The impact seemed to have broken their backs, preventing them from getting back up. Mu-Gun approached and beheaded them one after another.
With all five of his targets dead, Mu-Gun took a look around. Having witnessed his martial prowess in person, the Evil Blood Gang bandits, including their chief, dared not attack him.
Jeung Cheon-Do did not expect that the Abyss Demonic Monarch and the four Higher Demons, whom he believed in wholeheartedly, would be killed. Without them, the Evil Blood Gang no longer had a martial arts master strong enough to stop Mu-Gun. If they still proceeded with this battle, then the Evil Blood Gang would not be able to escape total annihilation. However, they could not surrender either.
While the Evil Blood Gang suffered from the worst situation they could imagine, the Wuyi Sword Sect and the Sea Palace Sect viewed the current circumstances as the best opportunity to wipe out the Evil Blood Gang.
Eradicate the Evil Blood Gang!
Wipe out the Evil Blood Gang!
The warriors of the Wuyi Sword Sect and the Sea Palace Sect charged toward the Evil Blood Gang bandits. Mu-Gun joined them this time, having decided to take out the Evil Blood Gangs martial arts masters first. Mu-Gun rushed straight toward Cheon-Do first due to the extraordinary energy he exuded, causing Cheon-Dos face to turn pale. He was well aware that he could never defeat Mu-Gun with his skills.
How could Cheon-Do beat someone who defeated the Abyss Demonic Monarch and the four Higher Demons all by himself? He did not want to die here, but he realized that the only way to survive in this situation was to run away.
Everyone, stop that man! Cheon-Do shouted at his subordinates so he could escape as they blocked Mu-Guns path. However, nobody dared attack Mu-Gun. The Evil Blood Gang bandits were just as afraid of Mu-Gun as he was.
How dare you disobey my orders!? Cheon-Do growled when his men did not even budge an inch.
You shouldnt force others to do what you yourself cant do, Mu-Gun said, finding Cheon-Do pathetic. Before Cheon-Do realized it, he had already narrowed down the distance between them to thirty feet.
Cheon-Dos expression instantly darkened. He had lost his chance to escape.
If we admit our mistakes and step down, will you let us go? Cheon-Do asked.
No. Now that I know you lot are under the Nine Celestial Demons Sect, we can no longer leave the Evil Blood Gang alone.
We did not choose to become the Nine Celestial Demons Sects subordinate. We did it to survive, Cheon-Do complained.
Even so, that doesnt just erase the things you have done for the Nine Celestial Demons Sect. Many other sects are fighting the threat of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect with everything they got. It would be unfair to them if I accept your worthless excuse.
Everyone makes mistakes. Shouldnt you give us the chance to make up for it?
There is one thing being a part of murim has made me realize. The forces that tread on the demonic path can never change. Now, stop acting pathetic and draw your weapon. I will at least give you a chance to die as a martial artist.
Cheon-Do finally gave up on persuasion and unsheathed his saber. As Mu-Gun said, since he wouldnt get out of this ordeal alive anyway, it would be better to die doing everything in his power to survive.
Listen up, everyone! That man will never let us walk away alive. The only way we can survive is to defeat him, so fight with everything youve got! Cheon-Do told his subordinates with a determined expression. It does not matter whether he is a master or not or whether we have a chance of winning. We only have two choices left anyway: die by his hands or kill him.
The bandits listening to Cheon Do and Mu-Guns conversation were also well aware that the only way they would survive was to kill Mu-Gun. Hence, following Cheon-Dos example, they all took up arms.
Here we go!
Cheon-Do charged, and his men followed right behind him. To defeat Mu-Gun, they attacked with all their might. In response, Mu-Gun raised his sword and swung it at lightning speed without hesitation, firing golden moonlight qi all around him.
The golden moonlight qi devoured the dozens of Evil Blood Gang bandits who were rushing at him from every side, knocking them back and ripping them to shreds. Cheon-Do also flew back and crashed on the ground with his entire body pierced by the golden moonlight qi.
Aaaarghh! Cheon-Do let out a pained scream as he crashed to the ground. Indescribable pain coursed through every part of his being.
With blood gushing out of the holes all over him, Cheon-Do realized he was in such a critical condition that even if the Shiva Gods came, he could no longer be saved. His strong will to somehow walk away from the situation alive forced him to stand up. However, his body could not keep up with his will.
Mu-Gun approached Cheon-Do and stabbed him in the heart with no hesitation. Cheon-Do jerked once, then dropped lifeless. Some would likely find it cruel of Mu-Gun to stab Cheon-Do even though he was already struggling to survive, but Mu-Gun actually did it to relieve him of his suffering.
After defeating Cheon-Do, Mu-Gun examined the situation. The joint forces of the Wuyi Sword Sect and the Sea Palace Sect were commanding the tide of the battle, but they were not overwhelming their opponents. At this rate, they would suffer heavy losses even if they could win. Although he had realized that they still required his help, he could not use any attacks that involved his golden lightning since his allies were near the Evil Blood Gang bandits. Hence, he immediately threw the Flying Golden Shield instead, which by itself already boasted impressive offensive capabilities.
The Flying Golden Shield avoided Mu-Guns allies and struck the Evil Blood Gang bandits, shattering their bones and killing them. Even those who had not been hit yet were affected. Wary of the Flying Golden Shield, which could come flying at them at any moment, they could no longer focus on the battle at hand.
Meanwhile, the Wuyi Sword Sect and Sea Palace Sect warriors exploited that gap in their opponents defenses to kill them. As the Evil Blood Gang bandits fell one by one, the Wuyi Sword Sect and Sea Palace Sect began to outnumber them.
Mu-Guns presence alone completely tilted the tide of the battle, allowing the Wuyi Sword Sect and the Sea Palace Sect to not only gain the upper hand but completely overwhelmed the Evil Blood Gang. From that point on, Mu-Gun stepped away from the battle. After all, even without his help, his allies could now defeat what remained of their opponents with ease. With three of the Evil Blood Gangs platoons wiped out, the Evil Blood Gang was now close to annihilation.
Thank you, Young Patriarch Baek. Without you, we could not have achieved such an overwhelming victory, Wuyi Sword Sect Young Patriarch Pung Hyeon-Oh said after the battle.
Thats true. Thank you for helping us put an end to the Evil Blood Gang and their malevolence, Heavenly Might Corps Commander Nam Seon-Gyo added.
Did you know that the Evil Blood Gang was under the Nine Celestial Demons Sect? Mu-Gun calmly asked.
Really?
Was the first martial arts master you fought in this battle a demonic practitioner of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect?
Yes. Your sects wont be in any immediate danger now that we have wiped out the Evil Blood Gang, but if the Nine Celestial Demons Sect fully resurfaces, the Three Great Clans of Fujian will once again fall in danger. You should prepare countermeasures while you still have the time.
What do you suggest we do, Young Patriarch Baek?
It would be best for the Three Great Clans of Fujian to join forces and work together to prepare against the Nine Celestial Demons Sects threat, Mu-Gun recommended.
Like the Zhejiang Martial Alliance?
Thats right.
We dont have an Absolute-Realm master like you in the Three Great Clans of Fujian, Young Patriarch Baek. Even if we join hands, it will still be difficult for us to face the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.
Hmmm, I dont think I can do anything about that matter, Mu-Gun said.
Mu-Gun wanted to say that this could be solved if the Three Great Clans of Fujian joined the Zhejiang Martial Alliance, but he pretended to be oblivious to it because it would be better for the Three Great Clans of Fujian to join the Zhejiang Martial Alliance of their own volition.
Oh my, I apologize. I must have unknowingly relied on your good graces too much.
On the contrary, I apologize for not being able to provide more help.
Dont say that. The fact that you helped us defeat the Evil Blood Gang alone is enough for our sect and the Wuyi Sword Sect to consider Young Patriarch Baek as our lifelong benefactor, Seon-Gyo said.
The Corps Commander is right. The Wuyi Sword Sect will treat you as our lifelong benefactor and make every effort to repay your kindness, Young Patriarch Baek, Hyeon-Oh passionately agreed.
That aside, shouldnt we celebrate? We have just destroyed the Evil Blood Gang and enforced justice, after all. Seon-Gyo asked.
Thats right. Why dont we hold a banquet to celebrate that and express our gratitude to Young Patriarch Baek? Hyeon-Oh suggested in turn.
That would be great. However, it will be difficult to do here, so why dont we hold a banquet at the Evil Blood Gangs headquarters in Nanping instead?
To take over the Evil Blood Gangs territory, they had to go to Nanping first. Seon-Gyo proposed to head to Nanping to organize their new property and territory before holding a banquet.
Im sorry, but I think I have to go back first. To be honest, I should have returned home earlier already, but I had to keep postponing it due to the Evil Blood Gang, Mu-Gun said.
Crap, weve only been thinking about ourselves. Still, its sad that you have to go like this. Well be bothered by the fact that we couldnt thank you properly.
Your feelings alone are enough, Mu-Gun responded.
If we ever get the chance later, we will surely express our gratitude.
Understood. Moreover, Im only saying this out of concern for you, but now isnt the time to prioritize personal gains. Im certain the Three Great Clans of Fujian wont do that, though. Nevertheless, I see no harm in reminding you all that the time has come to join forces for murims great cause, so I hope the Three Great Clans of Fujian wont fight over the Evil Blood Gangs territory. If you do, then you would effectively be rendering the help I offered meaningless, Mu-Gun kindly reminded them.
I will keep that in mind.
I, too, will bear that in mind.
My words may have been unpleasant to hear, but thank you for understanding. I will leave the remaining work to the two of you.
After bidding Seon-Gyo and Hyeon-Oh farewell, Mu-Gun headed to the Wuyi Sword Sects manor where Namgung Hyun-Ah and Dan Seol-Young were waiting.
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