Chapter 277: The Righteous Faction (2)
He didn’t belong to the Righteous Faction in the first place.
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“Hmm.”
After leaving the cave, the Viper roamed the world. He visited every spot renowned for its breathtaking view. When he arrived at the place where a waterfall cascaded from the sky, he sat down on a rock and felt the sheer force of the water drench him. He once climbed to a place where he could almost touch the sky, blankly staring at the vast world below for three or four days.
“This isn’t right.”
He wasn’t particularly moved. The viper that had taken residence in his heart remained silent. He scratched his head, recalling the advice of Namgung Woon, the Murim Alliance leader.
“It’s not going to work at all. He said that the Righteous Path is about capturing the essence of nature in their sword. No matter how many beautiful sights I see, I feel nothing. I’d rather find inspiration in people commuting every day in the city.”
The majestic waterfall, the vast world stretching below the mountaintop, the terrifying lightning and torrential rain...
“It doesn’t really hook me in. ‘Oooooh! This is incredible! Just as expected from the OJP Sect Master!’ ... I don’t get that vibe at all.”
Nothing captivated him.
“Ah, maybe I should have gone to the demonic cult after all? That bastard Kim Gong-Ja is so lucky. How in the world did he stick with the teacher who was just right for him from the beginning? Damn it...”
It had been four hundred and seven days since the Viper had left the cave. The snake hidden in his heart was still consumed by jealousy, sorrow, and despair. The black lump oozed out its sticky residue. Although the Viper felt its outline, he kept going.