The Hell Darkness Emperor, who had been writhing in pain, suddenly tilted his head.He looked at the subordinate who had come to report, his expression showing that the name Yeon Woo Jin was one he had never heard before.“I do not know who that is.”“Is… is that so?”“Expel him at once.”“Th-that is… difficult!”At the word “difficult,” the Hell Darkness Emperor turned his gaze upon the Red Refining Gate Master.The Gate Master bowed his head and spoke.“I shall deal with it personally.”Turning on his heel immediately, he spoke to the subordinate.“Let’s go.” ****Red Refining Gate Master, No Seon Ryong.He had originally belonged to the Demonic Faction, but, enthralled by the overwhelming might of the Martial Deity Heaven’s Lord, he had volunteered to serve beneath him.Perhaps that was why—he revered the Hell Darkness Emperor, who had received the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s recognition, more than anyone.When the Hell Darkness Emperor himself came to him and said he had need of him, it felt as though the heavens themselves were about to soar.For him, the Hell Darkness Emperor’s movements were the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s will made manifest. So he followed his words without question.Yet the order he received was strange.He was told to begin with Bukcheon Gate and then bring all the sects in Qinghai Province under his command.Though the order felt off, he believed that Musincheon was finally making its move to unify the Central Plains.Because of that, he threw himself into assisting the Hell Darkness Emperor more zealously than anyone.Even now, it was the same.To deal with the insolent brats who dared to come and go as they pleased before the Hell Darkness Emperor, who was striding toward the great cause, No Seon Ryong was heading for the main gate.When he arrived, his subordinates were standing in tense formation around a single figure.They did not tense like this even against considerable foes. Something was off.Turning his head to look at the opponent, No Seon Ryong saw a youth, still in the flush of youth.He did not even look that strong.Still, No Seon Ryong did not relax his guard.If his subordinates were this tense, it meant the opponent was no ordinary expert.Stepping forward, No Seon Ryong saluted with a cupped fist toward the young man.“I am No Seon Ryong, Master of the Red Refining Gate. Who might you be, young hero?”At his question, the youth returned the salute and answered.“My name is Yeon Woo Jin. I have come to see the Hell Darkness Emperor.”“The Hell Darkness Emperor says he does not know you. I would like to know the reason you seek an audience with him.”“You said… he does not know me?”At those words, Yeon Woo Jin asked again, his expression filled with disbelief.“That is so.”“That cannot be. Did you clearly deliver my name?”“I did. I clearly said the name Yeon Woo Jin.”“And even after hearing my name, he said he did not know me?”“That is so.”Yeon Woo Jin’s face grew grave.There were only two possibilities here.Either the Hell Darkness Emperor inside was a fake, or, for some reason, he had lost his memory.Whichever it was, this matter would not be resolved without facing him directly.“I must speak with him face-to-face. Will you guide me?”At his words, No Seon Ryong shook his head.“The Hell Darkness Emperor said he will see no one. Leave quietly. I shall not hold today’s disturbance against you.”Yeon Woo Jin shook his head.“No. I must see him.”“My words are already showing you the utmost respect. Do not provoke me further. Leave in silence.”“I cannot do that.”“In the end, you mean to cross a river from which there is no return?”No Seon Ryong’s tone grew cold.Yeon Woo Jin spoke.“I too do not wish to fight my own family. Simply arrange my meeting with the Hell Darkness Emperor.”“Family?”At that word, No Seon Ryong tilted his head.“I too am of Martial Deity Heaven.”“Which division?”“I cannot tell you my division.”“Then do you have proof you are of Martial Deity Heaven?”Proof of belonging to Martial Deity Heaven.He had it.The Martial Token.Yeon Woo Jin hesitated.Should he bring it out?After a moment’s thought, he drew out the Martial Token.He did not want a bloody clash between kin.The token—an absolute authority that everyone in Martial Deity Heaven must obey, save only the Martial Deity Heaven Lord himself.He revealed it.Any who saw it must immediately prostrate in absolute obedience.When No Seon Ryong saw the extraordinary plaque, radiating a dazzling light, he sharpened his vision to examine it closely.And there, the characters “Martial God” were carved.There was only one golden plaque in Martial Deity Heaven that bore those characters.The Martial Token—the symbol of the Martial Deity Heaven Lord himself.Shiiing—No Seon Ryong immediately drew his sword, his face twisted with rage as he glared at Yeon Woo Jin.“You wretch! To dare forge the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s token! Do you think you have ten lives to spare?”“…What?”“That token you hold is possessed by only one man in Martial Deity Heaven—the Martial Deity Heaven Lord himself! How can you possibly have the token that belongs to him?”“Because he gave it to me.”“Silence! Men! Kill this blasphemer at once!”“Sir!”At No Seon Ryong’s order, the Red Refining Gate men surged forward to attack Yeon Woo Jin.“W-wait! S-stop! You must not lay hands on him!”“Yuk Tae Bo! Stand aside!”“Gate Master! The Martial Token truly was given to him by the Martial Deity Heaven Lord!”“Silence! Do you think that makes sense?”“Think carefully about his name!”“What?”“Did he not introduce himself clearly?”“He did. He said Yeon Woo Jin.”“What is the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s name?”“Yeon Cheon… Baek…”“And his name?”“Yeon… Woo Jin…”“He is the one and only grandson of the Martial Deity Heaven Lord.”“…!”No Seon Ryong looked at Yeon Woo Jin, his face stricken with disbelief.“P-prove that you bear his bloodline.”The claim was far too overwhelming to accept so easily, so he demanded confirmation.“Showing power is the surest way, isn’t it?”Of course it was.As No Seon Ryong swallowed hard and stared at him—Whoooom—Flutter—Qi swirled around Yeon Woo Jin, making his robes flutter.But the aura did not seem so overwhelming at first, leaving No Seon Ryong puzzled.Then Yeon Woo Jin’s pupils began to turn black.At the sight, No Seon Ryong recoiled in shock.“B-Black Eyes?”The Black Eyes were a phenomenon that appeared only when the Martial Deity Heaven Lord raged.And now they appeared in Yeon Woo Jin’s eyes.Was he truly the direct grandson of the Martial Deity Heaven Lord?As that doubt rose, he realized something else—Yeon Woo Jin had said he would show his power, yet nothing had happened. It felt strange.Then—Wooooong—A sound of resonance rang out.Turning his head, he saw, right before him, something faintly blue aimed straight at him.Looking closely, it was a sword-shaped form.And not just one.Before every warrior present, sword-shaped forms of blue light were aimed at them.All of them stared blankly at the mysterious sight they had never before seen.The answer came from No Seon Ryong’s muttering.“Th-the Sword of the ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ Heart…?”Thud—Overcome with shock, No Seon Ryong collapsed to the ground.The Sword of the Heart—something that could barely be formed by those at the Mythic Realm—Yeon Woo Jin had manifested not one or two, but hundreds.“A… monster…”The words slipped from his lips before he could stop them.“Ah!”Snapping out of it, he realized—Yeon Woo Jin truly was of the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s bloodline.If not, how could such a sight be possible?No.Gathering himself, No Seon Ryong quickly dropped to his knees and bowed flat.“I! No Seon Ryong, Gate Master of the Red Refining Gate! Pay homage to the Martial Token!”At his cry, the others came to their senses and prostrated as well.“Pay homage to the Martial Token!”Yeon Woo Jin looked at No Seon Ryong and spoke.“Take me to the Hell Darkness Emperor.”“Yes!”There was no reason not to guide him.On the contrary, he most likely bore the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s message. They had to hurry.In haste, No Seon Ryong led the way. ****“Hell Darkness Emperor, a guest has come.”When No Seon Ryong carefully called from outside the door, a languid voice replied from within.“I told you clearly I do not wish to be disturbed.”“Th-that is… he has come from Martial Deity Heaven.”“From Martial Deity Heaven?”“Yes.”The Hell Darkness Emperor was silent for a moment.“…Let him in.”“Yes!”Clatter—The door opened, and Yeon Woo Jin stepped inside.Before his eyes sat the Hell Darkness Emperor—Ma Ryang—wearing a disinterested expression.It was not a fake.But something was different.Even as he looked at him, his eyes showed no recognition.Not a trace of familiarity.“Who are you?”The voice was cold, devoid of any hint of warmth.Unfamiliar.“Yeon Woo Jin.”“Ah! So you are the one who was said to be seeking me just now. Very well, you came from Martial Deity Heaven, did you? For what reason do you seek me?”That fellow.He truly did not recognize him.With a stiff face, Yeon Woo Jin began to walk slowly toward Ma Ryang.“Stop. Take one more step, and even if you came from Martial Deity Heaven, I will not let you live.”As Ma Ryang directed killing intent straight at him, Yeon Woo Jin’s heart ached.Who could know the pain of receiving killing intent from one he cherished?Yet, despite the warning, Yeon Woo Jin walked forward in silence.Watching with an anxious face, No Seon Ryong finally cried out, unable to bear it.“H-he is the grandson of the Martial Deity Heaven Lord! Show proper respect!”At his cry, Ma Ryang’s expression shifted with surprise.“So… he is the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s grandson.”But even with the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s name invoked, Ma Ryang’s face remained unconcerned as he stayed seated.Surely the Hell Darkness Emperor was a direct subordinate of the Martial Deity Heaven Lord.And yet, to react like this?No Seon Ryong realized something was terribly wrong.Could it be that he had been deceived by a false Hell Darkness Emperor into committing grave acts?If so, it was disastrous.He glanced at Yeon Woo Jin.His face was grave.“Ma Ryang…”Yeon Woo Jin called the Hell Darkness Emperor’s name.It seemed they truly did know one another.That thought gave No Seon Ryong some relief.Perhaps he was not entirely a different person.“You know me?”Ma Ryang tilted his head. Yeon Woo Jin nodded.“For you not to recognize me… this is a grave problem. Do not worry. I will heal you at once.”“Heal me? I am fine. More importantly—stop. Take another step, and I will not let you be.”Yeon Woo Jin ignored the warning and walked closer still.Ma Ryang rose to his feet, raising his aura.“I told you to stop.”Kuoooo—The room shook with Ma Ryang’s energy, objects rattling in the air.Still, Yeon Woo Jin did not stop.His face was full of concern as he walked toward Ma Ryang.“To dare ignore my warning…”Killing intent gathered in Ma Ryang’s hand, and then he unleashed it toward Yeon Woo Jin.Fwoosh—A strike brimming with killing intent shot forth.Clang!Boom-boom-boom!But the strike was blocked by an invisible barrier around Yeon Woo Jin, scattering in all directions, punching holes into the walls.Through the thick dust, Yeon Woo Jin’s figure stood unharmed.Ma Ryang looked at him, his eyes gleaming with surprise.“You are no ordinary man.”As the dust cleared, Yeon Woo Jin smiled.“Not ordinary, indeed.”The sight of him grinning made Ma Ryang’s heart pound.It felt like he had forgotten something—something vitally important.“What is this? Why does my heart race when I look at you?”“Ah, so it does? Then your body remembers me after all.”Ma Ryang faltered, stepping back.What was this feeling?As though he must not harm Yeon Woo Jin.Yeon Woo Jin gave a deep smile.“Whoever the bastard is that laid hands on what’s mine…”Shiver—Yeon Woo Jin’s pupils turned black.“…I will find him, and make him regret it.”What was this?A being who felt more terrifying than even his own master.No—worse. The very same feeling he harbored toward his master now surged from Yeon Woo Jin.With a complicated gaze, Ma Ryang looked at Yeon Woo Jin, unable to grasp his own condition.

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