Book 14 Chapter 21

The whereabouts of Biryuyeon and his gang up until now

Volume 1

Eccentric Master and the Beautiful Boy Biryuyeon

In front of his parents' grave, Biryuyeon encounters an absolutely invincible master. The master immediately recognizes his potential and takes him as a disciple. The place the master takes him to is a secluded(?) hut in Mount Emei, named 'Birae Sect'.

In the hut, the master suggests using a ridiculously heavy axe and a laundry iron rod. Of course, Biryuyeon initially refuses, saying he won't be a disciple, but he has no choice but to obey the master's violence. In the end, he manages to do it with superhuman endurance. Not stopping there, the master attaches the Murky Dragon Rings (which are also ridiculously heavy) to Biryuyeon's wrists and ankles. To make matters worse, he commits the atrocity of increasing their weight every year on Biryuyeon's birthday. The master also makes him do things like stringing beads, blacksmithing, making sculptures, cooking, hunting, and gathering mountain vegetables. Amidst all this, Biryuyeon diligently learns the 'Young Spirit Heart Art' and 'Lightning Spirit Heart Method' taught by his master, waiting for the day he can wield the Thunderclap Blade freely.

Then one day, while practicing the Water Thunderclap Blade (a technique to wield the Thunderclap Blade in water) in the water, Biryuyeon accidentally throws a stone and kills Cheoldambihwan Jin Jo-un, who was unknowingly drinking water outside the water. This event leads to the appearance of people who will see blood, and they are the Vermilion Bird Squad.

The Vermilion Bird Squad was coming to Mount Emei for special training at Cheonmu Academy, an institution for cultivating talents in the righteous martial arts world (originally, Jin Jo-un was appointed as a special instructor, but he was already deceased). Biryuyeon (disguised with a mask. The legend of 'Old Master' begins from this point!) displays his unique disposition from the first encounter with the Vermilion Bird Squad. He takes everything valuable from the Vermilion Bird Squad and attaches iron rings, smaller and plainer than the Murky Dragon Rings, to their hands and feet. Then, he commits the cruel atrocity of sending them to his workplace to earn money.

A little later, Dangsam gets into a big fight with the escorts of Jungyang Express, but Dangsam was alone, while the opponents were many. Moreover, due to Biryuyeon's special training(?), his body was in a terrible state, and he was eventually beaten severely by the escorts. Biryuyeon becomes enraged and gathers the Vermilion Bird Squad members to storm Jungyang Express. Biryuyeon exaggerates Dangsam's condition, packages it with hype, and demands compensation for damages. After suppressing some resistance, he finally achieves his intended goal!

As time passes, when it's time for the Vermilion Bird Squad to leave, Biryuyeon seriously contemplates. Biryuyeon had already received extra tuition fees from Cheonmu Academy and pocketed them. The breakthrough Biryuyeon finds is to exploit Jungyang Express! He arranges for the Vermilion Bird Squad to be employed by Jungyang Express and sent to their destination, Cheonmu Academy.

Volume 2

Entry into Cheonmu Academy

The season is winter. Biryuyeon had already inherited the position of successor from his master, so there was nothing he couldn't do (in reality, he had only mastered 6 Thunderclap Blades – three in each hand). He commits the unprecedented atrocity of stealing the sect's treasures, the Dark Gold and the Thunderclap Chest (the chest containing the real Thunderclap Blades), and running away. Still concerned about his master left alone, he enrolls in a retirement pension plan (seemingly a bribe to prevent his master from chasing him) and runs away from home.

On the Jianghu, Biryuyeon first visits Jungyang Express to meet his disciples, the Vermilion Bird Squad. His plan to exploit Jungyang Express proceeds smoothly as he claims to be the disciple of the Old Master (a complete double role). Biryuyeon learns that the Vermilion Bird Squad is from Cheonmu Academy and heads to Namchang to meet them. On the way, Biryuyeon encounters Yeomdo and provokes him, starting a fight. The result of the fight is Biryuyeon's victory!

Upon arriving in Namchang, he discovers that Cheonmu Academy is not a place one can enter just by wanting to. The application deadline has passed. Seeking a way, Biryuyeon and Yeomdo visit Sunpung Sanbui, Na Joonghae, and pressure him into becoming Yeomdo's old master and Biryuyeon's entry pass (distributed to a limited number of talented individuals, which makes registration unnecessary).

Immediately after, they storm into the nearby sect, Hoajang, to obtain the Seungryong Badge, snatching it from its owner, Gam Unsu. However, it is at this very place that Yeomdo's nemesis, Binggeom Gwancheolsu, appears, and after a brief spar, they prepare to head to Cheonmu Academy.

On the day of the entrance examination, the examination hall was pacified by Biryuyeon. His opponents were all suffering from ascites (a condition where the liver swells) and elite superiority complex (a malicious disease of relying only on one's own sect and acting arrogant). Biryuyeon, knowing that only he could cure them, personally treated them all with great care(?).

In any case, Biryuyeon is admitted to Cheonmu Academy as the top student. However, unable to bear the tedious entrance ceremony, he escapes and later meets Hyo-ryong, becoming friends. Meanwhile, the person who shares a room with Biryuyeon is Moyong Hwi, who is said to be the greatest talent in the current martial arts world. However, Biryuyeon immediately realizes that despite Moyong Hwi's outstanding appearance, he suffers from mysophobia and has no social skills.

Volume 3

New Entrants and Martial Arts History

Biryuyeon heads to the Cheonmu cafeteria to satisfy his hunger. However, it's not quiet here either. His fellow entrant, Yun Jun-ho, is being harassed by his senior disciples. Biryuyeon dislikes them. While he is meticulously planning murder, fortunately, Moyong Hwi intervenes and prevents bloodshed.

Then, Biryuyeon, Hyo-ryong, and Jang Hong hear the full story from Yun Jun-ho himself. The reason he is being harassed is that due to his chronic illness, Plum Blossom Hypersensitivity, he cannot use the Plum Blossom Sword Technique. Yun Jun-ho has already reached the realm of Sword Scent, and whenever he uses the Plum Blossom Sword Technique, a plum blossom fragrance emanates. Thus, after much deliberation, Biryuyeon's group seeks a way to modify the human body. Biryuyeon suggests that if he reaches the realm of Return to Origin (a state of ultimate mastery, appearing like a novice on the outside but a master on the inside), the plum blossom fragrance will cease.

During the first class, the responsible elder talks about Cheon-geup Hyulsin, who caused the worst bloodbath in martial arts history. A person named Cheon-geup-ryeong, presumed to be from the dark path, attacked both the dark and righteous paths indiscriminately, leaving the martial arts world helpless against him. Taegeuk Singun Hyeok Wol-lin, Paecheondo Gal Jung-hyeok, and the Cheonmu Samsong (Sword Master Moyong Jeong-cheon, Saber Master Ha Hu-sik, Sword Empress I Ok-sang) joined forces to defeat him, but his death was unconfirmed. To train talents to counter him when he reappears, institutions called 'Cheonmu Academy' on the righteous path and 'Macheon Pavilion' on the dark path were established. However, Biryuyeon was unaware of Cheon-geup-ryeong's existence, which everyone else knew (and he unconsciously felt a sense of familiarity with Cheon-geup-ryeong)!

As Biryuyeon leaves the classroom, he notices something: a carrier pigeon! Seized by a sudden urge to buy, Biryuyeon purchases 'Uroe-mae', a top-quality hawk with blue feathers imported from the East. After a fiery battle with the seller, he achieves the great feat of significantly reducing the price.

One day, while passing by Unhyang Pavilion, Biryuyeon is drawn in by the music and meets a woman of heavenly beauty. Biryuyeon falls for her at first sight and, skipping all formalities, kisses her lips. The victim of this incident is the famous Na Ye-rin. She possesses 'Dragon Eyes' (a type of clairvoyance or precognition), but a mysterious man did not fall within her Dragon Eyes' scope, leaving her defenseless as her lips were stolen. She quickly regains her senses and attacks, but only manages to cut the hem of Biryuyeon's clothes.

Just then, a figure leaps out from a corner of Unhyang Pavilion. He is Seonpung Geomryong Wi Jicheon, the leader of the 'Ice Peak Flower Guardian Squad' (a guard created by Na Ye-rin's followers). He witnesses what happened between Biryuyeon and Na Ye-rin, loses his reason, and attacks Biryuyeon, but is injured by his Thunderclap Blade.

Volume 4

The Infamous Female Dormitory Raid Incident

On a quiet night, members of the Ice Peak Guardian Squad gather and vow to kill Biryuyeon. As a result, Biryuyeon receives dueling invitations almost daily. At the same time, Biryuyeon is doing something that would make them faint if they knew: investigating Na Ye-rin's background. Due to her extraordinary beauty from a young age, she had suffered numerous conspiracies, but thanks to her father, the leader of the martial arts alliance, she managed to preserve her purity. However, this led to her developing misandry and a mild autistic disorder.

Learning that the Vermilion Bird Squad had a draw with the Azure Dragon Squad, Biryuyeon entrusts Yeomdo with their training and with Yun Jun-ho (to make him Return to Origin). Yeomdo, who was lukewarm about the Vermilion Bird Squad's training, burns with competitive spirit when Binggeom Gwancheolsu takes charge of the Azure Dragon Squad.

Biryuyeon meets Ilmun Muyeong Chu Il-tae from Gujeong Guild and accepts his wager. The wager is to infiltrate Baekhyang Pavilion (a sacred place for women where men have never succeeded in invading) and steal Na Ye-rin's undergarments, while Chu Il-tae steals Dokgo Ryong's undergarments!

During his infiltration, Biryuyeon unexpectedly ends up on top of the bathing room ceiling and sees the naked bodies of Na Ye-rin, I Jin-seol, and Dokgo Ryong. As he heads back towards Ye-rin's room, an intrusion alarm suddenly rings from the Sword Empress's Chamber (a place storing the Sword Empress's insights). Jin-ryeong and Ye-rin attack with a time lag, but he uses the 'Thunderclap Blade Secret Art: Puppet Master Jang Goe-rye' to block Ye-rin's attack with Jin-ryeong and successfully escapes. He then embeds a Lightning Spirit Needle into the undergarments and pulls them out, successfully acquiring them!

The next day, Na Ye-rin visits the Young Ladies' Association. She identifies Biryuyeon, who can escape her Dragon Eyes, as the suspect, but Biryuyeon denies the charge. However, Na Ye-rin's suspicion persists, and she promises to clear the misunderstanding if he wins the Cheonmu Samsong Tournament.

Knowing that Cheonmu Tournament participants must be of the Five Sword Dragon (rank) or higher, Biryuyeon seeks an opponent for promotion duels. Moyong Hwi also wishes for promotion to gain access to lectures and library loans. Sword Sovereign Gongsun Il-chwi insults Moyong Hwi's grandfather, Sword Master Moyong Jeong-cheon, and demands that the Sword Master's remarks be retracted in exchange for winning the Sword Master's match of the Cheonmu Tournament.

A few days later, Dan Daepung of the White Tiger Squad, spotting Biryuyeon among the Vermilion Bird Squad, badmouths the Vermilion Bird Squad in front of him. Biryuyeon decides to make him his opponent for promotion duels. Moyong Hwi selects a duelist from the flood of dueling invitations for Biryuyeon.

On the day of the Sword Dragon Division promotion exam, Moyong Hwi easily defeats the duelists and is promoted to Five Sword Dragon. Biryuyeon also ends his duel with Ha Se-in with a few punches and is promoted to Six Sword Dragon.

Volume 5

Biryuyeon's Extraordinary Luck and Strike of the Sound of Drumming

As the matches begin, Biryuyeon tries to use sound techniques, but his opponent gives him no room to do so, so he abandons sound techniques and smashes his opponent with the Dark Gold. In the next match, he again doesn't give his opponent time to use sound techniques, so he uses Tan-geum-haeng (moving with qinggong while seated) to get behind him and also knocks him down with the Dark Gold.

Along with the Cheonmu Tournament, another event heats up: the Appraisal Fair (a euphemism for gambling)! The Vermilion Bird Squad bets their entire living expenses on Biryuyeon, whom few people bet on. Furthermore, Geum Yeong-ho of the Vermilion Bird Squad and Do Gwang-seo of the Azure Dragon Squad wager on who will win the Appraisal Fair, betting on a grand meal and San-go-gu-bae. As he prepares for his next match, Biryuyeon overhears his next opponent, Palbi Singeom Jeon Ok-gi, badmouthing him at a treat from Hyo-ryong, and he resolves to take brutal revenge.

On the day of the match, Biryuyeon carries out his revenge. Usually, opponents are dealt with in one or two blows, but in Jeon Ok-gi's case, he beats him until he falls into a coma, fueled by his emotions. From this point on, he earns the nickname 'Unsu Daetong Gyeoktayeum' (smashing with the Dark Gold, leading others to mistake it for drum-striking techniques). The next match is against Dang Mun-cheon, who is from the Dang family. Dang Mun-cheon also suffers from ascites and elite superiority complex. Annoyed by the use of poison, Biryuyeon defeats him using the Sam-bok-gu-ta Style without using drum-striking techniques.

Meanwhile, Na Ye-rin advances to the finals of the Sword Empress match. Her opponent is Gwan Seol-ji, the daughter of Binggeom, the Sword Woman of Clear Snow. In her match against Na Ye-rin, she consistently uses defensive sword techniques (taught by her father, Binggeom). Na Ye-rin uses the White Soul Thunderclap Heaven Sword Style (a gift of the martial arts alliance leader, who taught his daughter relentlessly out of love!). After a considerable amount of time, the match is declared a draw.

Finally, the Sword Master's finals. Moyong Hwi, the Seven Severities Sword Master, and Cheong Heun, the Three Severities Sword, engage in a fierce battle unseen before, using their ultimate techniques, and after colliding, they both collapse from exhaustion. The Sword Master's match also ends in a draw.

Now, only Biryuyeon's match remains. His opponent is, absurdly, Seonpung Geomryong Wi Jicheon. Biryuyeon finally uses the sound technique he had never used before, penetrating Wi Jicheon's psyche with the melody Na Ye-rin heard at Unhyang Pavilion, completely subduing him. Biryuyeon momentarily stops the sound technique and blocks Wi Jicheon's ultimate attack with only the Dark Gold, finishing him off with the 'Thunderclap Blade Five Ultimate Arts: Sword Qi Wind and Thunder's Melody, Flowing Thunder Stream Melody'.

Ultimately, as the Sword Master, Saber Master, and Sword Empress matches all end in draws, Biryuyeon, the winner of the Samsong Tournament, becomes the overall champion. Thus, Na Ye-rin's suspicions about Biryuyeon are cleared. And Biryuyeon kisses Na Ye-rin's lips again! Meanwhile, Geum Yeong-ho wins both bets but has more than half of the prize money taken by Biryuyeon.

Volume 6

Vermilion Bird Squad's Wudang Mountain Retreat Training

Biryuyeon makes a bombshell declaration to the Vermilion Bird Squad. A 16 vs. 16 match against the Azure Dragon Squad! That is, a team battle. The Vermilion Bird Squad members are bewildered by Biryuyeon's suggestion to fight all at once, but it's a done deal.

The day of the decisive battle! Biryuyeon tells the Vermilion Bird Squad that he bet on all of them in the Appraisal Fair. This statement serves as immense encouragement(?) for the Vermilion Bird Squad. Hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Squad fights with a sense of unity and a desperate resolve to never lose. Towards the end, only the squad leader, Maeng Yeon-ho, remains from the Azure Dragon Squad and duels Namgung Sang. In the end, the Vermilion Bird Squad wins the team match, but Biryuyeon severely punishes them for losing 4 members to the Azure Dragon Squad.

A while later, the Heavenly Sword Squad, to which Biryuyeon belongs, departs for a retreat training at Wudang Mountain. The Vermilion Bird Squad, who were relieved to be separated from Biryuyeon, lose their consciousness upon hearing that they will be accompanying the Heavenly Sword Squad's retreat.

Feeling bored during the Wudang Mountain retreat, Biryuyeon sets out in search of a fortuitous encounter. There, he meets Okheoja Hyeon Geomjin, the master of Cheong Heun, and they indulge in wine and meat together. Hyeon Geomja is a junior disciple of the Sword Sovereign. During the past Cheon-geup Hyul calamity, he witnessed the Sword Sovereign being defeated by a certain old man's martial art (likely Biryuyeon's master; it's a martial art that produces something like a golden net from Birae Sect) and tries to realize that feeling through swordsmanship. However, Biryuyeon identifies his weakness and instead shows him the real thing.

Returning to the retreat, Biryuyeon roughly fends off the attacking enemies and goes in search of Ye-rin, who has been separated from the group. With Biryuyeon's help, Ye-rin escapes a crisis. At this moment, a heavy rain suddenly pours down, and they enter a cave to seek shelter from the rain. Biryuyeon enjoys looking at Ye-rin, whose body shape is revealed by her wet clothes, and they chat. When his master is mentioned, he badmouths him fiercely.

Meanwhile, Chi Sa-han uses Cheonji Ssalsal (who uses spirit-manipulation techniques) to release Hyeollyudo Gal Hyo-bong (son of Gal Jung-hyeok, imprisoned in Cheonma-ryeo prison) for assassination. Moyong Hwi engages in an evenly matched duel with Gal Hyo-bong. Seeing this, Hyo-ryong realizes that Gal Hyo-bong is his elder brother.

Volume 7

Play the 'Ambush from All Sides'

Moyong Hwi believes that the duel with Gal Hyo-bong will only end with ultimate techniques and enters into an ultimate technique battle. Moyong Hwi and Gal Hyo-bong unleash their ultimate techniques filled with their will to kill. As their ultimate techniques collide, Moyong Hwi suffers severe internal injuries and is about to collapse, but Gal Hyo-bong stands firm. At this moment, Gal Hyo-bong's forbidden technique (soul-manipulation) cracks, causing him to rampage. In their haste, Cheonji Ssalsal takes Gal Hyo-bong and retreats. Yeomdo states that there will be no support from Wudang Sect and devises a plan. At this time, Biryuyeon plays 'Ambush from All Sides' in front of Na Ye-rin (this almost caused Cheonji Ssalsal to rampage).

A while later, Gal Hyo-bong goes berserk again, and Cheonji Ssalsal inevitably attacks again. Ultimately, Moyong Hwi and Gal Hyo-bong engage in a second duel.

Cheonsal confronts Ye-rin, who possesses the Sword Empress's martial arts, and he is a user of the broken sword. Ye-rin engages in a close battle with Cheonsal, using her Dragon Eyes to block his attacks. However, as the fight shows no signs of ending, they enter into an ultimate technique battle. This ultimate technique battle involves danger. Biryuyeon, noticing this, stops the ultimate technique battle and confronts Cheonsal himself. Biryuyeon deflects Cheonsal's spirit-manipulation technique with the 'Young Spirit Heart Art Ultimate Technique: Absolute Spirit Defense, Void Sword (eyes flashing!)' and then uses his Thunderclap Blade to sever his right hand. At that moment, Yeomdo also severs Ji-sal's arm.

Meanwhile, Moyong Hwi struggles due to his internal injuries. Hyo-ryong reveals to everyone that Gal Hyo-bong is his brother and asks for Biryuyeon's help. Biryuyeon, knowing that Gal Hyo-bong's mind is damaged, corrects it with the 'Thunderclap Blade Sword Qi Five Ultimate Arts: Heart's Loneliness, Formless Sword, Heart Thunder'. Hyo-bong, regaining his senses, warns them to be careful of Cheon-geup before dying at Hyo-ryong's hand. Hyo-ryong, having sent his brother to his death with his own hands, vows revenge.

Chi Sa-han reports the failure to the 'Great Young Master' who ordered the incident. Then, Hyo-bong's father, Gal Jung-hyo (son of Paecheondo Gal Jung-hyeok, leader of the Black Heaven Alliance), sends the Iron Hoof Demon Horse Troop to avenge his son. In desperation, Cheonmu Academy devises countermeasures, and Biryuyeon steps forward alone, with nothing but his bare hands.

Volume 8

The Huashan Convention Meeting

Biryuyeon single-handedly breaks through the encirclement attack, the Spear Thrust Charge, by the Iron Hoof Demon Horse Troop and fights Gu Cheon-hak, the leader of the Iron Hoof Demon Horse Troop and one of the strongest experts of the Black Heaven Alliance. Biryuyeon shatters his Shadow Spear with unbelievable ease, and the Iron Hoof Demon Horse Troop is lightly defeated.

Unable to believe that the Iron Hoof Demon Horse Troop was defeated, the Black Heaven Alliance sends Sa Jung-hwa, Eun Seol-ran, Gal Hyo-bong's former fiancée, to Cheonmu Academy under the guise of an investigator. She is attacked by assassins within Namchang but overcomes the crisis with the help of Moyong Hwi, Biryuyeon, and Na Ye-rin. After numerous twists and turns, the three are entrusted with Eun Seol-ran's escort.

Meanwhile, the names of candidates for the upcoming Huashan Convention Meeting are posted on the Cheonmu Academy notice board. They are divided into the Black Sword Squad led by the Elder Master Go Yak-han, a user of the Demonic Sword, and the White Sword Squad led by Elder Master Reuk Gi-han, a user of the Sky Wing Sword (天翼劍). They enter special classes (Biryuyeon and his friends are in the Black Sword Squad).

Then, two prodigies break from their seclusion and return to Cheonmu Academy. One of them is a woman…

Who is the mysterious woman Biryuyeon called 'Chubby'? And why was the slim beauty called 'Chubby' by him? Everything was a mystery.

Volume 9

Stubborn Old Man vs. Kingly Stubborn Old Man

The beautiful woman who received the title 'Chubby' from Biryuyeon at the end of Volume 8 is Cheok Ok-jam, Ma Ha-ryeong, the only daughter of Cheokgwan, Ma Jin-ga, the head of Cheonmu Academy.

The reason this slim beauty is called 'Chubby' is simple.

The day before this blushing encounter, these two met at an inn in the city. Seeing Ma Ha-ryeong, who treated people like servants with her haughty demeanor, Biryuyeon pondered how to play a trick on her and secretly snuck into her room. And he witnessed it. Her slim body suddenly ballooned to over five times its size while she was practicing qigong!

She was learning the Celestial Indian Yoga Divine Art, which allowed her to freely control her flesh, muscles, and bones. Biryuyeon caught her in the act, so Ma Ha-ryeong wouldn't let him off the hook. However, Biryuyeon was not an opponent she could match. She was arrogant, being the leader of the United Eight Great Families and Minor Sects Alliance, which rivaled the Nine Sects' United Force.

The price of underestimating her opponent was bone-chillingly painful. Even the Divine Eagle Squad that rushed to help her couldn't lay a finger on Biryuyeon, who used her as a shield. The person who freed her from Biryuyeon's hands was Chan Cheon-ryong Yong Cheon-myeong, the leader of the Nine Sects' United Force, who also broke out of seclusion with her. However, Ma Ha-ryeong, who is rivals with the Nine Sects' United Force and harbors complex feelings for him, cannot honestly thank him. He also played a significant role in her developing an inferiority complex about her obese physique when she was young.

Meanwhile, Moyong Hwi, who was tasked with escorting Sa Jung-hwa Eun Seol-ran, initially refused but stopped trembling as if struck by lightning after accidentally witnessing her tears under the moonlight, and continued to accept the escort duty. It was the first time Moyong Hwi, who had no interest in women, had his heart swayed by a woman.

Meanwhile, seeing his idol, Na Ye-rin, secretly agonizing because of Biryuyeon, Wi Jicheon was on the verge of exploding with jealousy. A mysterious figure appeared, making him turn around with the words, "Do you desire power?" Filled with jealousy, Wi Jicheon nodded.

Binggeom, a disciple of Mushin (Martial God) Hyeok Wol-lin, who was a fellow student of Yeomdo, did not forget his master's dying wish to find talents of Taegeuk. Therefore, he sought out Biryuyeon and challenged him to a duel to test his skills. Biryuyeon agreed to the duel under the condition that if he won, he would be granted three requests, just as he had done with Yeomdo.

Volume 10

Leaving Cheonmu Academy

Biryuyeon was hospitalized. It is said that he was severely beaten while fighting Binggeom Nosasa. The male students of the academy welcomed the hospitalization of Biryuyeon, who had committed the heinous act of stealing their idol's lips, with open arms. However, Binggeom's demeanor when visiting the hospitalized Biryuyeon was unusual.

That's right. He had actually lost the duel to Biryuyeon. Yeomdo heartily welcomed Binggeom into the same hell (being Biryuyeon's disciple) as himself.

Biryuyeon's hospitalization was merely a ruse to avoid public attention. It was a strategy intended to skip the intense training for the Huashan Convention Meeting representative selection. Na Ye-rin, who visited him with an inexplicable unease, was bewildered by Biryuyeon's well-being but couldn't understand her inner relief. No one looked kindly upon Biryuyeon, who had skipped all the hellish training under the pretense of hospitalization, but he confidently participated in the Huanmadong exam, the Huashan Convention Meeting representative selection test.

After overcoming numerous twists and turns in Huanmadong, Biryuyeon and Na Ye-rin are trapped inside a cave due to the explosion of the Hellish Thunderstone, thrown by Wi Jicheon out of jealousy. After spending a week together in the confined space, they finally discover a cavity on the opposite side. It was the nest of Mukrin Hyeolmang, a thousand-year-old ancient serpent, the owner of the cave. However, Mukrin Hyeolmang was instantly reduced to a meal when a silver flash extended from Biryuyeon's sleeve. It was only natural for changes to occur in their hearts after spending 44 days on the brink of life and death in a confined space.

Breaking through the water channels and escaping the cave, they witness the absurd scene of their funerals in progress. The academy, having confirmed the survival of the two, especially Na Ye-rin, naturally enters a festive mood. The two are selected as representatives for the Huashan Convention and head to Huashan, where conspiracies lurk, along with their friends.

Volume 11

Journey to Huashan

The journey to Huashan, shrouded in the conspiracies of a character called Great Young Master Bi, could hardly be smooth. Furthermore, the lives of the Vermilion Bird Squad members, who were selected as representatives along with Biryuyeon, were by no means easy. On the way to Huashan, they had to undergo constant mental training and continuous physical strengthening training from Biryuyeon.

The first trouble, though not directly related to the conspiracy, occurred when they encountered Heuk Rang Chae, one of the Six Green Wolves, at Gugungsan. The leader, who looked like a typical bandit chief, was infatuated with Na Ye-rin's beauty and proposed forcefully. The representatives wouldn't stand for it. Biryuyeon, who harbored feelings for Na Ye-rin, was enraged when the bandit chief shamelessly desired her and put Namgung Sang forward as his proxy.

Just as Namgung Sang was about to take the life of the Heuk Rang Chae leader, he was interrupted by a fan strike from an unexpected source. The fan wielder, who appeared ordinary, was surprisingly Yi Song-hak, the 'Gentleman's Carefree Sword', one of the Ten Swords of Habuk, who had gone missing years ago. The representative group, led by Yeomdo and Binggeom, forgives the Heuk Rang Chae leader for his sake and crosses Gugungsan, but Heuk Rang Chae is annihilated by the hands of the Twelve Blood Demon Squad, who were tracking the representatives under the Great Young Master's orders. The sole survivor is Yi Song-hak, who fled injured.

Unaware of this fact, Biryuyeon enters Samyangseong, located on the path to Huashan, and encounters Eun Seol-ran, who insisted on accompanying them on a personal journey. Then, Biryuyeon gets into a scuffle with the spoiled sons of the Eight Great Families who were hitting on Eun Seol-ran, and he reunites with Jang Woo-yang, the leader of Jungyang Express, there. They promise to cross Daehongsan together, where the King of the Green Wolves has encamped.

However, the target of Gwangpung Marang, Im Eok-seong, the owner of the Seventy-Two Green Wolf Villages, is not Jungyang Express but the Huashan Convention representatives. They are framed for the annihilation of Heuk Rang Chae.

Surrounded by over two thousand bandits, the situation reaches a breaking point, but a change occurs when one person steps forward. It is Im Seong-jin, Biryuyeon's senior, who is surprisingly the Green Wolf King's own son. He hated banditry and ran away from home years ago to enter Cheonmu Academy. Of course, the two of them, father and son, did not have a friendly relationship, and a physical confrontation was unavoidable. In any case, the situation is resolved, regardless of whether the two beat each other up.

The representatives, who safely crossed Daehongsan without a single casualty, rescue Yi Song-hak, who had escaped the pursuit of the Twelve Blood Demon Squad on their way. They entrust the unconscious Yi Song-hak to a certain location and hasten on their way. However, the final ordeal still awaits them. It is a place called Nakraegok (Falling Thunder Valley), where the Twelve Blood Demon Squad has meticulously laid a trap.

And the precise encirclement attack of the Twelve Blood Demon Squad begins.

Volume 12

The Bloody Battle of Nakraegok

As time goes by, Biryuyeon and Na Ye-rin's relationship shows subtle progress, and she, who was always like a block of ice, gradually develops a heart that worries about him. However, this ignites the jealousy of Wi Jicheon, who is excessively obsessed with her, and he cannot shake off his murderous intent towards Biryuyeon.

Before the Cheonmu Academy group appears Bi Sa-ma-gun Mo Sa-ryeong, who unleashes thousands and tens of thousands of poisonous snakes led by Cheonghong Ssanggaksasa to block them. The Death Butterfly Formation he activates relentlessly tightens around the necks of the Cheonmu Academy group. Even Ma Ha-ryeong, who usually boasts of her clean and refined saber techniques, wields her saber wildly, losing her reason, and Yong Cheon-myeong feels the desire to protect her even in the face of imminent death. Yeomdo and Binggeom belatedly realize that the person controlling the poisonous snakes is Bi Sa-ma-gun Mo Sa-ryeong, but the Butterfly Formation has already enveloped them thickly.

Biryuyeon, breaking through the encirclement of the Twelve Blood Demon Squad single-handedly to forge a path for Cheonmu Academy, suddenly spots a blood-red silk attacking Na Ye-rin and, to save her, overcomes another wall within himself.

Just as Biryuyeon subjugates Cheonghong Ssanggaksasa and is about to cut off Mo Sa-ryeong's breath, the Thunderclap Twin Demons appear. These are demonic beings who have wreaked havoc for over a century, reappearing. Hyo-ryong is severely injured by the Twin Demons' attack, and Yeomdo and Binggeom grit their teeth, recalling the enmity passed down from their master, Taegeuk Singun.

However, Biryuyeon surprisingly quarrels with the name Thunderclap Twin Demons. He asserts that the name 'Thunderclap' can only be used by those who are qualified. Biryuyeon tests the Twin Demons' strength and speed, and eventually, one of the Twin Demons dies and the other is severely injured. After the danger has passed, they interrogate Mo Sa-ryeong but cannot ascertain the mastermind of the attack. The Cheonmu Academy group, with a lingering sense of unease, turns their steps towards Huashan.

Finally, the group ascends Huashan… The first gate appears before them.

Volume 13

Three Gates

Jong Gwae, who guards the first gate. True to his nickname, Bi Gong Dap Un, his Qinggong is unparalleled. However, even he suffered a bitter defeat at the hands of 'that person' during the bloodbath a hundred years ago and lost both legs. His test is to cross the gorge using Qinggong. Although it appears somewhat precarious, Namgung Sang of the Vermilion Bird Squad succeeds, and the Cheonmu Academy group passes the test.

The guardian of the second gate is Yong Gyeong-ui, the One Saber Lonely Cliff. He also lost his right arm during the bloodbath. His test is to prove his skill by wielding his sword against the Fearful Wall. Here, Hyo-ryong, who was moving like a vegetative state, having lost his reason, leaves an astonishing mark on the Fearful Wall, thus passing Yong Gyeong-ui's test.

At the third gate, in front of the Sword Mausoleum, where 108 swords are broken and thrust into the ground, appearing tragically, stands Sword Tooth Seop Un-myeong. Here, Biryuyeon personally slays a scorpion to prove his skill, and Seop Un-myeong allows them to pass.

Although the Cheonmu Academy group passes the three gates with relative ease(?), the past deeds of the three senior disciples, recounted to them, are imprinted in their hearts like a nightmare, constricting their chests.

Meanwhile, Sa Jung-hwa Eun Seol-ran, who could not participate in the group ascending Huashan, cannot bear the boredom and is at a loss. Wandering the streets with Han Ho, Eun Seol-ran discovers a young gentleman in a inn who reminds her of someone from the past and is shocked. After much deliberation, Eun Seol-ran sneaks into the inn at night to confirm if he is indeed 'that person', but unexpectedly gets caught. Han Ho tries to rescue her but fails due to the presence of experts and rushes to Huashan to ask for help from the Cheonmu Academy group.

Upon hearing the news, Biryuyeon and the group descend from Cheonmu Peak to rescue her. After much deduction, the 'Beautiful Girl Rescue Squad' finally finds her whereabouts and rescues her.

Moyong Hwi takes Eun Seol-ran and flees first, but gets into a fight with someone and is outmatched. Just as he is about to risk his life to protect her, Biryuyeon appears…