The path of the Shanye sect was completely scattered.
Seven nights had passed since Jeong Yeon-shin finished a long yet brief private meeting with the leader of the Divine Sword Sect.
Soon, they would reach Muchang.
It was a city they had decided to part ways with the Divine Sword Sect, as there was a relay station right before Ip Hwang-seong.
"Isn't this too easy? Not a single one has come after us. We prepared for an ambush even before heading to Namjigye," said Yeon So-ha, prompting other experts from the Divine Sword Sect to speak up.
"That's true. Our leader and Namgung Gaju must have thought one side would not be whole after the martial arts competition. Those martial artists, you know."
"Well, is it really that easy? We encountered Blood Flame Sect, Heartless Alliance, and even the Black Dragon Society at Cheongya Valley. We ran into four major factions, so how can you say that?"
"Right. We would have clashed under normal circumstances. If our leader hadn't shown off, those cunning Black Dragon folks might have just been watching until then."
"If they were reckless enough to attack even after sensing our leader's aura, they wouldn't have aimed for right after the competition ended. The top experts who could challenge the Divine Sword Sect are mostly tied up in the vast power structure of the Central Plains."
"Anyway," Ak Su-rim chimed in cheerfully.