Tang Mun-hye bit her lip and looked at the opponent in front of her.
Even when she tried to pressure him with her killing intent or internal qi, the man wouldn’t budge.
Usually, at this point, they would at least break into cold sweat, but Tang Mun-hye’s force didn’t seem to have any influence on her opponent.
She frowned, perhaps because her pride was hurt.
‘Then…’
She sprayed the poison that was inside her sleeve.
She decided that making the opponent move and gaining an advantageous position was of utmost priority.
Woah!
The faint dust scattered in the wind and sank to the ground.
What had just happened?
“Spraying poison in front of so many people… How myopic.”
“Kuk…”
The voice that spoke seemed to be scolding her.
Tang Mun-hye clenched her fists while gritting her teeth.
Even if she didn’t spray the poison, she had plenty of other tricks up her sleeves as well. As she quickly reached out, small needles moved toward the Goblin Mask Man.
Kakakang!
“Ugh?!”
But that was also useless.
After swinging the dagger she was holding a couple of times, all the needles Tang Mun-hye had thrown with all her might, fell to the floor.
The tip of the sword which was poisoned was broken off.
“I am sick of needles. If you’re going to throw them in such an obvious manner, it’s like you are asking me to knock them all out.”
“Are you saying this after knowing…that I’m from the Sichuan Tang family?”
“I don’t know what that is.”
Tang Mun-hye gritted her teeth at those words.
He doesn’t know the Sichuan Tang family?
Is there any warrior in Central Plains who doesn’t know of the Sichuan Tang family? No matter how secluded they lived in the mountains, there is no one who doesn’t know of the Eight Great Families.
So, it must have been him teasing her.
Tang Mun-hye was furious and ran at the man.
In an instant, she stretched her legs oit and aimed for the Goblin Mask Man’s head.
Even if he blocked it, he would be shocked by her strength.
But, the man blocked it with his lightly held sword.
The angry fists of Tang Mun-hye grew stronger and stronger.
Her punches and kicks were so strong that even those who were watching were shocked.
They thought that the instant the Goblin Mask Man failed to block it, his head would break or smash.
But the man was fine.
Still, without moving an inch from his spot, he leisurely blocked the punches from Tang Mun-hye.
The whole scene was truly shocking.
“We’re done now.”
Kwang! Thud!
The Goblin Mask Man lightly waved his hand.
He dodged Tang Mun-hye’s attack slightly and struck her in the stomach. Tang Mun-hye flew away with a loud roar.
She groaned as if she had been hit hard.
However.
Kwakwak!
The dark qi raining from from the sky was targeting the Goblin Mask Man.
No one could hide their surprise at this unexpected move. The Goblin Mask Man also seemed to have not expected it, and his expression was filled with interest.
Kwakwakwang!
Rain of the Flowers.
It was a technique which could be called a hidden technique or vision of the Tang family.
The dark qi pouring down from the sky like rain, was a desperate move that no matter how skilled the opponent was, one couldn’t avoid or block it.
The fact that she unleashed this technique meant that Tang Mun-hye felt cornered.
Also, the fact that she unleashed the Rain of the Flowers while being hit and sailing in the air was a phenomenon that cannot be fully explained by the word ‘amazing’.
The entire stage was filled with poison.
If there was a person inside, they would definitely not be looking human anymore.
But, everyone watching this was shocked. The Goblin Mask Man standing there was completely unscathed.
What was even more bizarre was that not a single shred of qi was formed around him.
It was as if the qi had been scattered around without touching the man, and it felt ridiculous to the eyes.
“This…makes no sense….”
Tang Mun-hye looked at it and the corners of her lips twitched. It was a desperate move, a technique used to kill the opponent perfectly.
Even so, the shock didn’t easily subside because the opponent was alright.
At that moment, the Goblin Mask Man extended his foot slightly and kicked the dark qi embedded in the ground.
Swish!
The sliver of dark qi flew through the wind and grazed Tang Mun-hye’s cheek.
She felt blood dripping down her cheek and took in the entire situation with a puzzled look, the corners of her lips twitched.
She realized that she could no longer do anything to this man.
“I-I’ve lost…”
Her single line, full of derision, echoed softly.
Tremble!
Even Prince Geum quivered.
Most of the Heavenly Way Alliance’s offspring were people he trusted to never fail. Even Tang Mun-Hye, of all of them, is known to be the strongest from his side, so she was a winner.
“Hahaha- This is a really wonderful fight. Isn’t it?”
“Ye…yes….”
Prince Yong-chin laughed loudly, clapping his hands.
The opponent wasn’t a member of the Hunan Dan family, but since the strongest of the Heavenly Way Alliance was defeated, wasn’t that satisfying?
Now all that is left is for the members of the Hunan Dan family to defeat all of Prince Geum’s people and secure the win.
If that happens, he planned to treat them to a big meal.
“I am glad you look happy.”
“Hahahah! Isn’t this all thanks to you?”
Ju Jiyak smiled faintly from the side. Originally, Prince Yong-chin had wanted to recruit the Murim Alliance, but Ju Jiyak opposed it and recommended the Hunan Dan family.
The father and daughter’s laughter didn’t subside as their thoughts naturally coincided.
Watching Prince Geum and his entourage gritting their teeth, they felt a sense of relief.
‘That aside… What is that man?’
Ju Jiyak quietly watched the back of the Goblin Mask Man as he entered the waiting room.
Dan Somi, who was at the end, seemed to have not noticed it yet, but she immediately recognized that it was Dan Woo-hyun.
Ju Jiyak smiled with a bit of a flustered look, wondering if the man was planning to win like this.
‘I was told that he was a difficult person.’
The waiting room was filled with shock.
Not only was it about Tang Mun-hye losing, but the overwhelming force around that was shown. Even those who had thought it was a simple coincidence of him winning, were now watching the man with wariness.
And one more thing.
There was someone whose face had turned oddly pale.
Jang Sam-tae was sitting next to the Goblin Mask Man biting his fingernails.
He looked at the Goblin Mask Man with a pale look like he would die of suffocation any moment.
“Uhm…Manor Lord…?”
“I don’t know what you are talking about.”
Jang Sam-tae, who was certain that it was Dan Woo-hyun, frowned. This was because he sensed Dan Woo-hyun’s determination to not speak.
“Th…then, why, is the, great warrior participating in a tournament like this…?”
It seemed like if the term Manor Lord wasn’t mentioned, he would then answer.
As expected, the Goblin Mask Man glanced at Jang Sam-tae.
The eyes visible through the mask were shocking.
Jang Sam-tae turned his head away, unable to bear the look.
“Think about it.”
“Think about it?”
“I am a warrior.”
Jang Sam-tae trembled.
He felt like Dan Woo-hyun was smiling within the mask. Was he still holding back on the nonsense he said the last time?
Only then did Jang Sam-tae realize why Dan Woo-hyun had gone to all this trouble to come out.
The opponent that Dan Woo-hyun was after was none other than.
‘Me!?’
There was a limit to beating someone up in a family sect!
Many people’s views were like that, and so was Dan Woo-hyun’s. However, since it was a tournament where it was natural to get hit and hit someone, there was an advantage in that he could beat the opponent as much as he wanted.
Jang Sam-tae suddenly stood up.
‘If I stay still, I will die!’
When that thought crossed his mind, he broke into cold sweat without realizing.
“Where are you going?”
“Ahahaha, well…to the washroom.”
Jang Sam-tae said so and ran out. It wouldn’t end well if he fled.
Then, he would have to seek another way to overcome the situation.
He tried to ignore Dan Woo-hyun’s gaze on him and ran fiercely towards a place.
Tension took over the man for the first time in a long time.
It was because of Ma Jang-Kang, who was holding this huge great sword in hand.
Just by looking at his title, Wave King, one could gauge his strength.
Although he was called the last of the Top Hundred Warriors, he was by no means an opponent the upcoming warriors could defeat.
But, the woman standing before him.
Despite holding a sword, she possessed elegance. Her face looked a little exhausted, but her determination to not back down was evident.
“How about we stop?”
“No.”
It was Zhuge Yeon.
She had the will to win. She didn’t collide with Namgung Sohye yet, so she couldn’t give up.
That is why she didn’t want to bow down.
A sigh escaped Ma Jang-kang’s mouth.
“I too cannot back down now.”
“If you ignore me because I’m one step behind you, you’ll get hurt big time. You know that, don’t you?”
“I know. There is no woman in our world as scary as you.”
“I will take that a compliment.”
Ma Jang-kang narrowed his eyes and took a bow.
She was a woman one could never let down their guard with.
They say that in the Murim world. The gap between one and the opponent is determined by their martial arts skills, but there are also cases where the weak killed the strong.
That is why the Murim world is a place you can never let your guard down.
Also.
‘There is something!’
Ma Jang-kang thought.
Zhuge Yeon’s movements had been a bit odd for a while now. It was as if she was plotting something.
As the Zhuge family is a place which is well-versed in tactics, it wouldn’t be so bad to be careful.
That was why he took the form of jumping ahead at her to finish her in one swoop.
He intended to make her kneel with his sword.
As he thought and swung the sword hard, Zhuge Yeon urgently rolled to the right and extended her hand.
Papang!
However, as if Ma Jang-kang had anticipated the extent of the attack, he swung the huge sword to block it, and at that moment, Zhuge Yeon who had twisted her body, hurriedly rushed ahead.
“Euk!?”
“Isn’t it better to move that sword more delicately?”
Ma Jang-kang snickered as he watched Zhuge Yeon dive into his arms in an instant and stepped back.
He could have easily predicted this much; he was experienced enough for it.
In an instant, he created enough space to strike her in the chest.
In a short moment, qi was gathered in his hand.
“Are you going to touch my chest? Can you take responsibility for that?”
Ma Jang-kang flinched at the whisper.
That was the biggest mistake of his life.
Before he knew it, Zhuge Yeon’s sword was touching his neck.
“Such a wicked woman…”
Ohhh.
Ma Jang-kang frowned.
