Webtoon- Episode 8

**Episode 8** is the eighth chapter in the Legend of the Northern Blade webtoon series.

## Summary

As a village is on fire and burning, a man is struggling to breath and he wonders how and why this happened. He mutters out the name and title, Demon of Primordial Chaos, Tae Mu-Kang before he is killed by a man's giant fist going through his chest and completely rupturing it.

The person who killed this man is none other than Tae Mu-Kang. He flings the dead man on his fist away and says that he is quite disappointed. The people didn't even put up a fight. As he says this, a man wearing a wolf skin cape and masks appears and bows down to Tae Mu-Kang. He says he has returned and addresses Mu-Kang as a lord. Mu-Kang asks the man about what happened to the Hidden Ghost Sect. The wolf masked man says that after relaying their message of locating the targets, they went dormant for further orders and then Mu-Kang's group lost contact with them. They were completely annihilated. He listens to this and he is surprised that the elite force, Hidden Ghost Sect was destroyed. Another wolf masked man puts a wolf skin cape on Mu-Kang.

To this, the wolf masked man replies that that is not the only thing and whispers to Mu-Kang about the rest of the details. Mu-Kang forms a grin and rejoices at the fact that the Hidden Ghost Sect was destroyed by some kid and the kid might be staying at the same place "that girl" is hiding at. He then summons the rest of his group, Band of Dark Wolves and says that they are going hunting for some rabbits.

In the Northern Heavenly Sect, Yeop-Wol spots Seo Mu-Sang and remarks that it took him a while to find Mu-Sang. He says to Mu-Sang that he suddenly disappeared without saying anything, so he was worried where Mu-Sang might have gone and says that he is Mu-Sang is now staying here. He then asks how he has been, referring to Mu-Sang as his dear old friend. Mu-Sang angrily replies that eh didn't know that you call people who steal another man's woman as a friend. He says that Yeop-Wol is very fortunate. He even made it into the Elite Tiger Guards. He asks Yeop-Wol to just focus on his own task and to never show up in front of him again.

To this, Yeop-Wol asks if he is still mad about that and says that he still feels guilty about what happened but he told him this already, she was the one who chose him and not only that, she was the one who insisted on marrying...... and he is not able to complete his sentence as Mu-Sang starts running towards Yeop-Wol in rage, in the process of unsheathing his sword as he shouts at Yeop-Wol to shut his mouth. Yeop-Wol is surprised by this.

Mu-Sang shouts at Yeop-Wol asking him not to lie to him and says that she would never do that. He says that he shall kill him and brings his sword down to wound Yeop-Wol. But as he brings his blade down, Yeop-Wol isn't there anymore and Mu-Sang's blade breaks and he has cuts on his right hand and shoulder. This injury was caused by Yeop-Wol who had done such damage in such a short amount of time using his blade. Yeop-Wol, who is now standing behind Mu-Sang says that he should calm himself. He says he was trying to be nice, since he was able to meet Mu-Sang again but it is time for him to face reality.

He says he is going to be in the Sect for a while so it is near impossible for them to avoid each other and it is best of Mu-Sang fixes his attitude now. He didn't cut him very deep but before the wound gets any worse, Mu-Sang should go and get himself treated. As Yeop-Wol is saying this, Mu-Sang is staring dejectedly at the floor on all fours and as he stares at a piece of his broken blade, he is reminded of his past. A past where Seo Mu-Sang used to have a girlfriend that he cherished and loved but his girlfriend seemingly betrayed him and decided to marry Yeop-Wol. This left him despair and caused him to breakdown and cry. It also caused feelings of rage and resentment towards Yeop-Wol and kickstarted his intense hatred for Yeop-Wol. As he is reminded of his past, he starts laughing madly while staring at the floor.

Jin Mu-Won is sitting in his blacksmithing room, seemingly taking care of his wounds diligently.

Eun Ha-Seol asks where her food is and Jin brings over the tray of food to the table in Eun Ha-Seol's room. Looking at the food, Ha-Seol is disgusted by it as she has eaten it many times already. Jin keeps the tray of food on the table and proceeds to give Ha-Seol a silver hairpin with a silver flower on it's end. Ha-Seol is surprised by this gesture and asks what it is. Jin asks what she is confused about and says that it is a present. Ha-Seol is surprised by this and asks Jin if he is giving this to her. Jin starts eating and says as he is eating that since she said that she was leaving soon, he wanted to giver her something before they parted ways. This kind gesture causes Ha-Seol to blush and stuttering in astonishment. she exclaims that she is getting a present in this day and age and proceeds to compliment the food as Jin looks on.

That night, Ha-Seol is standing by the window and staring at the hairpin Jin gave her. She says that it is a nice feeling getting a present and says that it is pretty. As she turns to her right, she notices Sa-Ryung and quickly hides the hairpin in her tunic. Sa-Ryung then addresses her as "young miss" and says that he is here to inform her that their master shall be arriving at the Sect very soon. He then asks Ha-Seol what she hid just now. Ha-Seol says that it is nothing for him to worry about. Listening to this, Sa-Ryung then says that Ha-Seol is their one and only hope and asks her to keep that in mind. She must never have any personal attachments. Ha-Seol says that she won't let that happen and Sa-Ryung says that he shall trust her then but he has thoughts that something is off.

Seo Mu-Sang is practicing martial arts in an empty courtyard of the Sect. As he is practicing with a sword with his bloodied and bandaged right arm and bloodshot eyes, he is thinking about Yeop-Wol. Mu-Sang believes that Yeop-Wol is lying and trying to deceive him but then he has second thoughts and wonders if he is actually telling the truth. He then wonders why she left him and wonders if Yeop-Wol has something that he doesn't. He then thinks that that may be true as he is not particularly amazing nor does he have any qualities that are superior to Yeop-Wol. Yeop-Wol is talented enough to join the Elite Tiger Guards of the Deceitful Heavens, which is one of the great families of the Nine Skies, meanwhile Mu-Sang is slaving away in a faraway land. Mu-Sang has learnt the Way of the Blue Sky Blade but he is still only at the level of a beginner. He wonders why he cannot improve despite all his efforts and wonders if this is the extent of his limit. He has been trying his best to forget about it all but is constantly reminded. He desperately wonders why he can't escape his fate. He bites his gums in a fit of rage and vows to kill everyone.

Just as he is about to lose it, he hears a voice.

Seo Mu-Sang is confused in the beginning but reluctantly starts listening to this mysterious voice and continues practicing his swordsmanship and his swordsmanship starts showing improvement. As he strikes emptily in the direction of the pond, the water in the pond is violently pushed upwards and outwards. Mu-Sang is surprised by this qi. He thinks that its as if someone guided him to the right path and wonders whose mysterious voice that was.

On the rooftop of the Home of Ten Thousand Spirits, Jin Mu-Won sneezes due to the cold. He then says he can stop here for today and gets off the roof and starts going down the building. He comes out of the building and is walking around the sect when he feels the immense pressure of someone's qi and the qi seems to be coming from someone who is currently entering the Northern Heavenly Sect. This person is none other than Dam Soo-Cheon.

## Character in Order of Appearance

* Tae Mu-Kang
* Seo Mu-Sang
* Yeop-Wol
* Jin Mu-Won
* Eun Ha-Seol
* Sa-Ryung

## Organizations in Order of Appearance

* Hidden Ghost Sect*(Mentioned)*
* Band of Dark Wolves
* Elite Tiger Guards
* Deceitful Heavens

## Locations in Order of Appearance

* Unnamed Village
* Northern Heavenly Sect
* Home of Ten Thousand Spirits

## Trivia

1. ↑ A member of the Deceitful Heavens and Elite Tiger Guards.
2. ↑ This is utter gibberish!