A cutie pie?

//Another chapter with 2000+ words, and it will be regular for the next 3-4 chapters (I think so).

And a time skip is coming, and the deviation will start little by little.

An actual proper fight of Shisui will be shown after the time skip."//

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"J-Just a cutie pie?"

There was utter silence throughout the arena.

"And an Uch—no, the last Uchiha."

Again, there was utter silence throughout the arena. All the merchants were in shock. This was big news to them and it destroyed all their calculations, forcing them to reevaluate the situation.

"Hwang, did you know about that boy being an Uchiha before?" one merchant asked.

"N-No, I just thought that he was gifted in maths and finance, but it never occurred to me that he was an Uchiha. He never told me."

"Yeah, Uchihas are good in finance, but that doesn't mean they aren't good with swords."

"Hwang do you know when did he joined Mount Hua?"

"It must be 3-4 months ago ."

"That's why he said he is not good with sword , what can he possibly learn in 3-4 months even if he is an uchiha and without sharingan they are just like normal people ."

" Yeah , now it makes sense everything he said made sense ."

"Fuck , isn't he too cunning for his age?"

"Yeah " 

Sigh 

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*Mount Hua has an Uchiha as a third-class disciple? And probably the last one. This changes the scenario of the bet. If all third-class disciples of Mount Hua tire Jin out, Shisui might have a chance to defeat him. Mount Hua might not win, but having an Uchiha who defeated Jin would give Mount Hua too much reputation. It will be a bad outcome for them, so the best decision would be to send Jin last,* Elder Sima thought internally.

"So, does Southern Edge accept it now?"

"Y-Yes," Jin replied.

Jin and the other Southern Edge disciples were also shocked. They had heard about the previous Illusion Sword, but to their knowledge, the Uchiha clan was extinct, which was one of the reasons Mount Hua couldn't regain its past glory. But now it was revealed that an Uchiha was present in Mount Hua.

Jin: "Don't worry, even if he is an Uchiha, it doesn't change anything. I will go first and defeat all of them and show the world how far Southern—"

"NO, you won't go first, Jin. This is obviously a trap they set up for you. They will just tire you out first and then that Uchiha boy will defeat you," said Elder Sima.

"But I don't think I will be defeated by such a young boy."

"No, just don't go first. Go last. You underestimate how tricky Uchihas can be, even if it's a child."

At that moment, Shisui left the arena and walked towards the other disciples, and Chung Myung crashed into the arena with a big smile.

"When is one of you gonna come here? Don't tell me you guys are scared!" Chung Myung teased.

"See, that Uchiha boy is not going first. Yoo Baek, just go there and teach that punk a lesson. He has been itching for it too long."

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Shisui returned to Mount Hua's side.

"YO! Wassup, did any of you miss me?"

"Punk, what the hell were you thinking when you suggested a team match?"

"Hey! I have a plan."

"Oh yeah? What is it?"

Shisui pulled Yoon Jong towards him, pointed towards Chung Myung, and said, "HE IS THE PLAN."

This was shocking, as even Shisui seemed to trust that crazy bastard. Weren't they oddly in sync? Well, both of them are crazy, so it shouldn't be a surprise.

"Do you really think Chung Myung can win against second-class disciples, even ten of them?"

"Yeah."

"...But is it alright to reveal that you are an Uchiha? Won't it attract trouble for you?"

"Yeah, it's alright. Being an Uchiha doesn't mean I'm going to be the strongest or something. It's just that, on average, Uchihas are above average, nothing more than that."

"Doesn't your Sharingan give you an advantage?"

"It's true, it definitely gives an edge, but most Uchihas can't even awaken the Sharingan. The awakening age is pretty late, and by that time it's not that big of an advantage. Illusions don't work much on people around the same level and can be easy to avoid and break. Just that if there are two people, an Uchiha and a non-Uchiha, and they have average talent and effort, the Uchiha one will be above average. This can be easily overcome if the latter puts in more effort and is cautious. So, people would just find it interesting and will ignore it as it's not going to affect them. Uchihas awaken the Sharingan late, so if anyone will be interested in it, they would at least wait a decade to find trouble."

"But you have already awakened it. Won't they come for you since you are the youngest person in history?"

"Yeah, they will, but only if they get to know about it. And today, there will be no need for it."

"So you really think Chung Myung would win. Both of you are really cr—"

Yoon Jong was cut off by the shout of Chung Myung.

"SENIOR BROTHER! DON'T MISS A SINGLE MOMENT OF WHAT I AM ABOUT TO DO!"

Everyone merely stared at his back as if possessed. It was the back of the man that would lead Mount Hua, a sight they would see countless times from now on.

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Yoo Baek entered the arena.

"Your confidence is clearly second to none in this world, but I'll let you know that self-confidence without skill is a shortcut to a disgraceful defeat."

"Phew."

Chung Myung just lifted the sword without answering. Normally, he would have said something back, but now he wasn't in the mood. Chung Myung looked at Yoo Baek and said,

"Mount Hua's third-class disciple, Chung Myung, asks for a match."

Yoo Baek, who was about to say something, flinched and then accepted.

"The Southern Edge Sect's second-class disciple, Yoo Baek, accepts Mount Hua's offer."

The third-class disciples who were watching felt their bodies tense up.

*There's something different about him right now.*

This wasn't the usual Chung Myung that they knew. The usual Chung Myung would have provoked the enemy in front of him the moment he stood against him. However, his iconic playfulness was nowhere to be found.

A frigid feeling came from his back that left them feeling cold.

Like… a swordsman heading into the battlefield.

Jo Gol couldn't take his eyes off Chung Myung as if he was possessed; he felt that something extraordinary was about to happen.

And at that moment, Chung Myung's sword moved slowly. The sword that began moving from above slowly descended until it was brought back to its original form.

Jo Gol couldn't breathe as he saw this scene.

The initial form.

Chung Myung was now displaying the initial form of the Equilibrium of Six Sword. The initial form was a greeting and courtesy to inform the opponent that he was ready to begin. But now, Yoon Jong felt as if he was being sucked into that otherwise simple movement.

It was an absolutely perfect sword, with perfect speed and perfect form. How could so much be shown with just that one move?

Jo Gol noticed. This wasn't something that was being shown to the opponent. It was meant for Mount Hua's disciples. From now on, he would be using the Equilibrium of Six Sword, so he was asking them to pay attention.

"Don't miss it," Yoon Jong shouted unconsciously. "Don't miss a single one of Chung Myung's moves! Never! Don't even blink; just watch him!"

No one replied. They all just nodded. They were all trying their best to capture Chung Myung's movements.

"I'll fix that troublemaking head of yours!"

Perhaps Yoo Baek couldn't understand how fearsome Chung Myung was, or maybe it was because of his opponent's pressure, but Yoo Baek burst into a scream as he rushed at Chung Myung.

Chung Myung's eyes just looked at him coldly.

Equilibrium of Six.

This sword technique was the base for all of Mount Hua's swordsmanship. Four cardinal directions brought together on earth and beneath heaven combine into six. It represents everything within the world as well as unity.

That was the essence of this simple and basic swordsmanship.

Stab! Cut! Slash! Block!

Nothing more than basic swordsmanship.

But in the end, every sword technique in the world begins with these movements. No sword can escape this rule.

The opponent's sword danced gracefully in the sky.

"That!"

Hyun Jong's eyes went wide as he noticed something strange. That swordsmanship was reminiscent of a flower in full bloom. Doesn't it seem familiar to something he'd heard about? Did the Southern Edge Sect have such sword arts?

Aside from the beautiful appearance, the sharpness of the swordsmanship was apparent. Dozens of sword-like forms swept in for Chung Myung with bizarre petal-like movements.

However, Chung Myung's eyes began to ice over and emit a deathly chill as he saw this technique.

Chung Myung merely took a single step forward, aiming for the top. At the same time, he thrust his sword ahead.

"Kuak!"

The change that was forming in the air disappeared like a ghost.

*H-How?*

Chung Myung's sword, which precisely struck and interrupted the flowing swordplay, hit Yoo Baek's wrist. Yoo Baek retreated as he felt the heavy pain assail his senses.

But it was an obvious mistake.

Chung Myung took another step and swung his sword down.

Kak!

Chung Myung's wooden sword, loaded with qi, collided with Yoo Baek's simple sword and echoed loudly with a dull sound. Somehow, he had managed to raise his sword in time to block. However, the weight of Chung Myung's blow came crashing down upon his body.

"Kuak!"

Yoo Baek eventually pushed Chung Myung's sword away and stepped back.

However, with a cold and expressionless face, Chung Myung stepped closer and swung his sword

.

There was no flashy movement. It wasn't some sharp sword or weighted move.

It was a simple sword movement.

Stab! Cut! Slash! Block.

Yet, the child's sword couldn't be blocked. If it was blocked, the blade would fly again, and if it was pushed away, it would strike the chin.

*W-What is this?*

Yoo Baek blocked and blocked again, but each time Chung Myung's sword was blocked, he would be pushed back several steps.

*J-Just once!*

He only needed one opportunity. Then, by inserting his sword into that gap, he could display his sect's swordsmanship.

If he could unfold the Southern Edge Sect's newest sword art, then this cheeky bastard could be defeated.

But…

"Ack!"

Unfortunately for him, Chung Myung's sword struck before he could fully display the technique earlier.

His wrist seemed to have been broken as he screamed in agony. But with his pride on the line, he didn't withdraw.

*O-Once!*

Just break through the child's sword once…

But the sword of Chung Myung kept coming.

And the cost of not receiving Chung Myung's sword properly was great. Chung Myung's sword fell at a slow pace. It wasn't quick, yet it destroyed Yoo Baek's flow.

*W-What the hell is this?*

Realizing that he was being driven into a corner, Yoo Baek looked at Chung Myung's sword as if his soul had been drained from his body.

Stab. Swing.

Yet, he couldn't find a single gap between those movements.

Perfect. It was absolutely perfect.

Kang!

In the end, Yoo Baek was unable to keep up with the change in movements, and his sword was deflected away. As his sword rose into the sky, Yoo Baek stared at Chung Myung's sword as it keenly slashed for his head.

"This must be a dream…."

Pang!

Chung Myung's sword stopped right in front of his head. He didn't hit, but that was enough. Unable to handle this strike, Yoo Baek stumbled back.

That was the end.

Staring at the Southern Edge disciples that gathered, Chung Myung simply continued to gaze at them from afar.

Those who received that look felt a chill run down their spines and took a step back.

Chung Myung spoke with the softest voice.

"Next."

That was the moment when the Southern Edge Sect disciples desperately realized that something was wrong.

//Well It was hard for me to decide to whether reveal him being Uchiha now or later . I was thinking hours about it (prolly overthinking) , it felt like Dr Strange lol .

And I asked for the website where I can read novel chapters after 1000s but here people are asking me about the link for chapters after 700 . ☠️ //