Rustle!
I gripped the match chart tightly in my hand. My gaze burned with fury as I stared beyond the martial arts stage toward a pavilion.
It was likely where the Leader and the executives were gathered.
As I looked at it, my face twisted in disgust.
âThese fucking bastards.â
Emotion wavered in my voice as I forcefully suppressed the energy that threatened to spread out.
Control wasnât easy, which only meant my anger was boiling over inside.
Yu Yeon and Wi Seol-ah were paired up.
Just knowing that was enough to feel like a thorn had sprouted in my throat.
The old schemes of the Alliance.
Even with a new Leader, nothing had changed. It was laughable in the worst way.
âYou sons of bitches.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The reason for such an obvious setup was plain as day.
Wi Seol-ah had recently been gaining subtle recognition as the successor of the Sword Master.
This was due to her distinctive physical traits.
âThose who learn the Moonlit Dance Sword gain golden hair and golden eyes.â
It was a characteristic of the unique martial art used by the Sword Master, officially acknowledged by the Sword Master themselves.
Her already extraordinary appearance played a role as well, but that wasnât all.
The martial prowess she demonstrated back at the Divine Dragon Hall had also made an impression.
Even if she had lived quietly, no one would have forgotten the news of a successor to one of the Three Masters,
especially the Sword Master.
Take Tu-ryong, for example.
When it was revealed that Tu-ryong, who had only been known as one of the Six Dragons and Three Peaks, was a disciple of Paejon, his value skyrocketed.
Such was the worth of being a successor to one of the Three Masters.
And among them, the Sword Master stood closest to the title of Heavenâs Best.
A former Leader of the Alliance, still regarded as a mountain the current Sword Saint must surpass.
The successor of such a figure had appeared at the martial tournament.
âSo they couldnât resist exploiting it, could they?â
Even looking at the match chart, their filthy intentions were clear.
The Divine Dragon of Shaolin defeats the successor of the Sword Master.
This not only elevates Shaolinâs current standing but also...
âErase the name left behind by the Sword Master?â
It was a blatant political move to further solidify the current Sword Saintâs position.
They sought to crush the symbols of the past and erase any trace of them.
From a political standpoint, it wasnât a bad method.
After all, the names of predecessors often became burdens for those who came after them.