By now, a sparring match had broken out in the courtyard between Paeng Daesan and the Jade Tower Swordsman. Although it was called a duel, Paeng Daesan, with his superior skills, was mostly humoring his opponent.

The Jade Tower Swordsman, Bongsain, seemed to be showing up more often than usual lately. It made sense; with new guests around his age visiting, he had more reason to make appearances. Yet, he hadn’t acted like this back in Kunlun.

It wasn’t just a matter of appearances—Bongsain had been tasked by his sect leader with infiltrating, or rather, joining the Half-Blade Dual Sabers …