Published at 26th of January 2026 10:06 pm

Chapter 366

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It only took a few days after leaving the Murim alliance to head to the Blue Moon Sect.

Since the Blue Moon Sect was located in Henan in the first place, it really took less than a few days to arrive.

Hiiiiin...!!!

With a neigh, the carriage I was riding in came to a stop.

"... We've arrived."

Tang Chun-il spoke in a tired voice. It was only after hearing that that I got out.

"... Agh, I'm so stiff."

No matter how many times I ride one, I can never get used to traveling by carriage. My body felt sore all over.

"Ungh..."

Moving my weary body, I got off the carriage, and a familiar sight welcomed my eyes.

Blue Moon Sect.

The sect that represented Henan, and the place that was like a hometown to Yu Chun-gil, the former World's Greatest.

"You're here."

As I stood there, knocking my stiff neck while taking in the sight—

Flap.

The Small Moon Division Leader, who got down behind me, strode ahead towards the entrance.

"... Hup!"

The martial artist guarding the gate flinched the moment he saw the Small Moon Division Leader and offered a proper greeting.

"... Greetings to the Small Moon Division Leader...!"

"Yes, you've worked hard. May we go in?"

"Yes...!"

Creak—!!

The huge gates opened. As the Small Moon Division Leader entered, our group naturally followed behind.

"I'll inform the Sect Leader right away."

Someone who seemed to be a second-generation disciple immediately moved off and disappeared from view.

Not long after, the same second-generation disciple who had left returned.

"... The Sect Leader is currently not at the sect. It seems you'll need to wait a little..."

'Virtuous Moon Sword isn't here?'

I was a little surprised to hear Virtuous Moon Sword had left the sect. He normally pretty much never went out.

"... Wait?"

The Small Moon Division Leader showed a flustered expression at those words.

"Yes, he had a previously arranged engagement and is out. He should be back soon, though..."

"I see."

Saying that, the Small Moon Division Leader shifted his gaze to the direction of the Small Moon Division.

"Let's head back to the Small Moon Division for now. We've been away for so long, we have work to catch up on."

"Yes, Division Leader."

Chun Hye-In and Do Hyung replied. Those two were from the Small Moon Division in the first place, so they naturally had to follow the Division Leader's orders.

"However..."

This time, the Division Leader's gaze turned to me.

"Teacher... No, squad member Bang, you've been briefed, so you may act independently."

"Yes."

I almost frowned at the title. We'd agreed before. I'd asked him not to call me "teacher" in front of the main sect.

'... If that ever gets around, there'll be no end to it.'

It started as a joke, but the more seriously he took it, the more it started causing problems for me.

'Even now, weird rumors are already spreading.'

People saying Moon Hero orders the Small Moon Division Leader around like a subordinate, or that the Division Leader already acknowledges Moon Hero as the new Blue Moon Sect Leader.

Because he called me 'teacher', all sorts of nonsense started spreading.

So, I told him before coming back to the main sect not to call me "teacher" anymore.

Though the Division Leader seemed unhappy about it at first, he agreed in the end.

'I mean, why is he even dissatisfied about that?'

Seriously, he's driving me crazy.

It was ridiculous, but for now I put him in his place and got it over with.

After that, the Small Moon Division Leader took the rest of the division's people and left for their building.

That left only Tang Chun-il and Yu Yun.

'Sword Emperor has been gone for a while now.'

He said he was going to take care of the horses and just left.

Not that it was anything new for Sword Emperor, so I didn't pay much attention.

"You two go unpack your things for now. I have some things to take care of."

Yu Yun needed to see the Sect Leader anyway, and I couldn't just leave Tang Chun-il alone in Henan, so I'd brought him along, too.

There would be some guest accommodations, so I decided to let the two of them go for now.

Just as I thought that, the second-generation disciple came over to guide them.

Once I saw them off with the guide—

'All right.'

I took a look around. It was time for me to get to work, too.

"This is my luggage."

"Ah, yes!"

I handed my luggage to Ghost Demon, who was beside me.

"Would you mind taking this to my room and unpacking it?"

"... A-ahh...! Of course, as much as you want...!"

Ghost Demon wore a deeply moved expression for some reason I couldn't fathom. Just asking him to unpack a bag—was that really so touching?

Anyway, after sending Ghost Demon away to keep my distance—

『Crackle.』

I checked on Yu Chun-gil's condition.

『... Tch.』

As Ghost Demon moved away, Yu Chun-gil's form appeared before me again.

『Now I can finally relax.』

I nodded in response to his words.

'Let's go, then.'

『Sure.』

This visit to Blue Moon Sect wasn't just to see Virtuous Moon Sword.

Nor was it simply because of the matter with the Tyrant King.

Those were the stated purposes, but the real reason—

'... It's time for the storeroom.'

The third storeroom.

Yu Chun-gil's vault within Blue Moon Sect.

I'd come back to find it again.

* * *

After looking around, I arrived at the room where I'd stayed before.

Since I was now staying at the Small Moon Division lodgings, my old room was empty.

I sneaked in through the back entrance.

Once inside, I immediately went for the drawer.

As before, I channeled my energy and triggered the mechanism.

Clatter—!!!

Just like last time, the mechanism engaged and a passageway opened on the floor.

As soon as I saw the hole, I climbed down the ladder.

"Whew."

It was exactly the same as before. Of course it was—almost no one could find this place.

"... Let's see."

I moved quickly. I'd already broken through both the first and second entrances before.

I knew how to get through, so I bypassed them easily.

And just like that, I reached the passage I'd visited back then.

"..."

As soon as I arrived, I looked at Yu Chun-gil. I stared at him as if to say, "What now?"

『Heh heh.』

That old man just laughed silently. By the look on his face, I could tell.

'... So he wants me to figure it out again, huh?'

Of course.

'Jeez. Would it kill him to just tell me straightforwardly for once?'

The reason I ended up coming here was right before we left Henan for Blue Moon Sect.

As I was naturally packing my things—

『Now that I think about it, it's about time.』

Yu Chun-gil had spoken to me.

'What do you mean, it's time?'

『The third storeroom. I think you're finally ready to open it.』

'...!'

He'd told me before that I wasn't ready to unlock the spaces inside.

So he'd warned me not to proceed any further.

But now—

'Does that mean I'm ready now?'

For Yu Chun-gil to say that meant I could now enter the third storeroom.

But—

'But he's not going to tell me how.'

The condition had been met, but he wasn't about to tell me the method.

Figure it out myself. His intent was clear, and all I could do was click my tongue.

'What a cantankerous old man.'

Would it really hurt to just teach me?

Honestly, he could never leave me at ease.

"Let's see..."

First, I focused my gaze.

Uuuuung—!!

I activated Moon Eye. Light seeped into the dark space—yet, that was all.

I couldn't see a thing. At least last time, I could spot some marks or something.

Now, not even those were visible.

'... Well.'

Should I try to go a step further?

I enhanced Moon Eye, switching over to Blue Moon Sword Path and scanned the area again.

Sssss—!!!

I thought I might sense something each time my vision swept by.

'... Huh?'

But even with Blue Moon Sword Path, I couldn't see anything.

What the...?

'I thought something should show up by now?'

Not a thing? Was that even possible?

Was my assumption wrong? I thought Blue Moon Sword Path would let me spot the mechanism and figure out how to dismantle it.

'If I still can't see it—'

Then I'd have to try something else.

'... Hmm.'

I didn't ponder long.

If Blue Moon Sword Path failed too, there was only one method left.

Shiiiing—!!

I drew the Divine Sword from my waist and gripped it firmly.

Chiiik—!!!

Radiant Moon Annihilation enveloped the blade. With both Blue Moon Sword Path and Radiant Moon Annihilation active—

"... Hoo..."

I steadied my breathing and gathered my energy.

The sword aura of Radiant Moon Annihilation wrapped not only around my sword but my whole body.

At last—

Fwaaaaah—!!!

Blazing light erupted, unleashing a fierce surge of energy.

Moon Heaven.

I unleashed Yu Chun-gil's ultimate technique.

The moment I used Moon Heaven, my consciousness grew hazy.

'... Cutting it close.'

I felt on the edge of losing myself.

It was as if I was being forced into a state of selflessness.

If I lost focus here, I'd probably collapse right where I stood.

A strange mix of uneasiness, as if standing on air, and euphoria, as if I could fly anywhere.

In this absurd sensation, I barely managed to maintain my center.

"Huuu..."

I exhaled. Even at the transcendent realm, Moon Heaven was a difficult technique to use.

Forcing myself to endure, I scanned my surroundings once more.

I was hoping to spot things that weren't visible with Blue Moon Sword Path.

'Ah.'

There it was—something on the wall.

'So it was this after all.'

Apparently, the reason Yu Chun-gil said I might pull it off this time was because of Moon Heaven.

On the wall—a crescent moon symbol appeared.

"..."

I didn't get the sense I should cut it with my sword. Carefully, I reached out and touched the wall with my hand.

In that instant—

Fwaaaaaaaah—!!!

The crescent moon symbol began to glow.

Creeeeeeeeeak—!!!

A tremendous mechanical sound filled the space as a massive device engaged.

『Heh heh heh.』

Even before Yu Chun-gil's laughter ended, the wall began to open slowly.

Thunk.

Once the door was completely open, the Moon Heaven technique deactivated from my body.

"Huagh..."

Breathing heavily, I gripped my knees and lowered my head.

"... Haaa..."

Just enveloping myself with the energy left me thoroughly fatigued.

As expected, it was not an easy energy to wield.

"... Feels like I'm dying."

The amount of energy drained from me was no joke; definitely not what you'd call an efficient martial art.

"Ugh."

I groaned, then turned toward the opening that had appeared.

"... Can I go in?"

Yu Chun-gil nodded at my weary question.

『Yes.』

With that, I stepped into the room without hesitation.

It was pitch dark inside, but the darkness didn't pose a challenge.

Uuum.

I activated Moon Eye and began to examine the storeroom.

"... Huh?"

The moment I looked, I froze.

What I saw was entirely unexpected.

* * *

Ssshhhh—

A waterfall surged wildly down the cliff below. The huge torrent ceaselessly crashed into the pool beneath.

The deafening roar drowned out the cries of every living thing nearby.

Thud.

Someone landed lightly atop a large boulder.

A striking, sharply handsome middle-aged man with a broad frame.

Piercing blue eyes holding a formidable presence.

He was the current master of the Blue Moon Sect—Virtuous Moon Sword.

"...."

With an expressionless face, he stood on the rock and gazed at the waterfall.

Within the relentless downpour, someone sat in meditation, taking the full brunt of the cascade.

Virtuous Moon Sword watched, then slowly walked toward the pool.

Splash.

He waded forward, uncaring that his pants were getting soaked.

As the figure within the waterfall finally became clear, Virtuous Moon Sword called out.

"So this is where you were."

At those curt words—

Thud.

The man inside the waterfall lightly swung his fist.

At that moment—

KWA-AAAAAAAM---!!!

A shockwave burst through the falling water, rocketing upwards.

For a moment, the waterfall seemed frozen—nothing flowed.

"Huuu."

The man in the waterfall flashed black eyes and stared at Virtuous Moon Sword.

"I have a question, master of Blue Moon Sect."

Black hair and yet an elderly face worn by the years.

A towering frame marked by rough lines.

The identity of this man—

"Is that which Sword Saint took from me truly here?"

Tyrant King, Muk Yeok-Sung.

He fixed Virtuous Moon Sword with a piercing look and asked.

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