Jun Gi-chung, the sage lord of Jullak Castle, felt the growing need to make a swift decision.

Mount Nosan bordered the sea to the east and south, while the large city of Jukmok lay to the northwest. Naturally, martial artists would converge at the western and northern gates. Even though it was still early morning with the sky barely tinged with dawn’s light, many were already arriving.

By full daylight, how many more moths would flock to the flames?

The inevitable consequence was clear: the newcomers, driven by the same desire to acquire the Hupjeong Magong, would swell the ranks …