Characters[]
- Jin Woonhwi (Sodamgeom) (Namcheomcheomgeom)
- Sima Young
- Jo Seong-Won
- Twice Brothres
- So Jangyoon
- Song Yanghwa
- Woongbu
- Jo Kang
- Woo Jun-ak
- Do Il-chan
- Kang Hye-so (female)
Synopsis[]
Novel[]
So Woon-Hwi has a difficult mission ahead of him: to win the final round of the Martial Arts Tournament and obtain the Blood Demon Sword. However, this task is far from simple. The Martial Arts Federation is hiding a big secret about its competitors and the difficulties that arise in the tournament. Baekryeonha, sensing his concern, asks if he has anything to share. Jang Moon-woong, the leader of the convoy, assures him that the mission has been planned meticulously. Despite this, Woon-Hwi expresses doubts about the Martial Arts Federation's willingness to award the legendary Blood Demon Sword as a prize. Hae-ak-cheon, the leader of the sect, laughs and reveals that he has already anticipated this problem. Jang Moon-woong presents a box of identical swords, custom-made to replace the real Blood Demon Sword, allowing them to deceive the Federation. The plan is to retrieve the sword without arousing suspicion. So Woon-Hwi understands that he will need to infiltrate the tournament and, to do so, he must be recognized as the representative of his own family.
The competition is restricted to the successors of the great sects, which means that he must regain his status in the Ikyangsoga Family. This presents him with a dilemma, as he had been exiled and was considering cutting ties with his family for good. Nevertheless, this becomes his first goal: to regain his position as the successor of the family in order to participate in the competition.
Hae-ak-cheon, always strict, challenges him to demonstrate his skills. He throws a teacup infused with internal energy, and Woon-Hwi skillfully catches it, showing that his internal strength has grown significantly. Thanks to an elixir granted by Baekryeonha, his energy has become comparable to that of a master at the peak. This puts him in a good position to face the warriors in the tournament.
The plan is clear: Woon-Hwi must win the tournament and recover the sword, while his allies weaken the other competitors. However, Song Ja-baek, an ally, is disappointed when he realizes that his role is only to assist Woon-Hwi. His brother, Song Woo-hyeon, expresses his own ambition and asks for the chance to compete as well.
Eight days later, they arrive at the Ikyangsoga Family estate. The guards at the entrance, overwhelmed by the warmth, are surprised when Woon-Hwi introduces himself as the family's missing third son. This return promises great twists and turns, as his status within the family will determine his path in the competition and his search for the legendary Blood Demon Sword.
Tensions rose in the stuffy atmosphere as the brothers and acquaintances clashed. The protagonist, calm and collected, refused to be provoked by So Jang-yoon, who, drunk, hurled insults and tried to start a fight. The hostility grew, and even when his sister Song Yang-hwa pleaded for him to stop, Jang-yoon insisted on attacking, further provoking the protagonist.
Jang-yoon, overcome by pride and anger, drew his sword and tried to attack. However, the protagonist easily avoided the blows, taking the aggressor by surprise. With precise movements, he dominated the situation, trapping the opponent's fist and demonstrating unexpected strength. The fight intensified, and the observers, including the estate's warriors, were shocked by the protagonist's skill.
The antagonist, in his fury, insisted on the confrontation, but was quickly subdued. The protagonist, not giving in to the provocation, tried to resolve the situation peacefully, giving Jang-yoon a chance to retreat. However, the aggressor's wounded pride prevented him from accepting the truce, leading him to attempt another treacherous attack. This time, Sima Ying intervened with lethal precision, breaking Jang-yoon's wrist without hesitation.
The scene shocked everyone present. The protagonist's superiority was undeniable, and Jang-yoon, defeated and humiliated, had to accept his powerlessness. The protagonist, maintaining his polite demeanor, accepted his opponent's apology, but animosity remained in the air. In the end, Jang-yoon's attempt at revenge was effortlessly crushed, proving that he was nothing more than a weak rival in the face of true power.
Manhwa[]
