Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 191

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The Broken Ranker

 

Devours Myths

 

Chapter 191

 

Teeth of the Two-Headed God (1)

 

Ymir’s Heart.

 

Originally a treasure of the dungeon giants, but an item that Jiaoma Wang had stolen for his resurrection.

 

But that was a ‘fragment’?

 

Of the real Ymir’s heart?

 

“Although my existence is still incomplete and I cannot properly absorb it, you who are connected to Wukong should be able to get used to it quickly. It contains my divine power and mythology, so it will be of great help.”

 

“Brother!!”

 

“What are you saying, Bokhe! Then you will die!”

 

Roc King and Sha Wujing cried out in shock, but Jiaoma Wang’s burning gaze showed no signs of dimming.

 

“If that happens, not only the third awakening, but even molting or transcendence…!”

 

“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that proposal.”

 

Jiaoma Wang’s face hardened.

 

“I’m not just saying this. Really, if it’s you, it would be easy,”

 

“I’m not just saying this either!!”

 

“…!!”

 

Lee Hyeon shouted angrily, cutting off Jiaoma Wang mid-sentence.

 

Jiaoma Wang wanted to say something, but,

 

Flare!

 

The light streaming from Lee Hyeon’s eyes made his words catch in his throat.

 

“I absolutely have no intention of climbing up by sacrificing someone, so if you’re going to say such things, don’t even bring them up.”

 

“…”

 

“Especially, I will never sacrifice a friend.”

 

“…Friend?”

 

Jiaoma Wang seemed choked up, his words caught in his throat.

 

His eyelids trembled.

 

“Yes. Aren’t you Ryeo’s brother, and Great Sage’s brother? Then you are like a brother and friend to me as well.”

 

Four years ago. Lee Hyeon had already barely come back to life through his brother’s sacrifice.

 

What remained afterward wasn’t gratitude.

 

It was regret and sadness.

 

And now.

 

He had tried desperately to revive that brother somehow, but had failed.

 

No one knew his whereabouts.

 

The feelings remaining in one corner of his heart would probably never disappear until he found his brother’s whereabouts.

 

And yet,

 

He was being told to follow that same path again?

 

‘And even if I ate Ymir’s heart in my current state, it would actually be poison in the long run. From the second awakening onward, more delicate control is needed. Ymir doesn’t match my compatibility.’

 

Just because something is expensive doesn’t mean you should force yourself to wear clothes that don’t fit, as that would only cause problems.

 

Ymir’s heart, related to gigantification, actually suited Jiaoma Wang better.

 

“So please don’t say such things ever again. You’d get angry first if any of us said we’d sacrifice ourselves for you, wouldn’t you?”

 

“…”

 

“Right now, just focus on breaking free from the madness.”

 

Though his tone was commanding, there was no mistaking the emotion contained within it.

 

Jiaoma Wang smiled bitterly.

 

“Even though I’ve only shown you my pathetic and wicked sides… you’re willing to accept me.”

 

“Didn’t I tell you? You’re already like a brother and friend to me. Then I should be able to accept such flaws too.”

 

Sharing flaws.

 

Lee Hyeon thought that was the basic condition of being family and friends.

 

“…Is that so. I see. I was thinking wrongly.”

 

Jiaoma Wang’s head slowly dropped down.

 

Roc King let out a sigh of relief, and Sha Wujing looked at Lee Hyeon with pride.

 

“Well, if it still bothers you though.”

 

“…?”

 

When Lee Hyeon’s voice suddenly took on a slightly playful tone, Jiaoma Wang quietly raised his head.

 

Lee Hyeon smiled.

 

“Why don’t you make a sworn brother contract with me?”

 

* * *

 

Lee Hyeon got into an unmanned taxi heading home.

 

Lee Gun-san had suggested he rest for a day since he must be tired from traveling, but,

 

“I just want to rest comfortably at home today. I need to visit Docheol’s Forge tomorrow too. I’ll come see you again soon.”

 

Lee Hyeon left Uijeongbu, promising to meet again.

 

“Phew…”

 

He buried his head slightly in the seat and took a long breath.

 

「Kek kek. You’re becoming more and more mature, sworn brother?」

 

At Sha Wujing’s sudden comment as he poked his head up, Lee Hyeon let out a hollow laugh.

 

“I don’t know if I’m doing things right.”

 

「You’re doing so well, what’s there to worry about? Sister-in-law seemed very grateful too.」

 

“Then that’s a relief.”

 

The sworn brother contract he had proposed to Jiaoma Wang was decided to proceed.

 

However, Jiaoma Wang was currently in a state where his madness could strike at any time.

 

Taking the contract test in this condition could lead to unknown dangers, so they decided to postpone it for now.

 

They would do it when Son Wukong returned to oversee the contract, and when Lee Hyeon had also recovered his condition and made full preparations.

 

‘So I need the weapons I commissioned from Master Dotcheol even more. With those, there would be nothing more to fear.’

 

Lee Hyeon’s heart fluttered with the desire to go to Docheol’s Forge immediately.

 

“How is Wuyong Wang doing?”

 

「Kek kek. His energy has stabilized quite a lot. I think he’ll probably open his eyes soon.」

 

“I’m curious what kind of person he is. He seemed very interesting when I saw him during the sworn brother contract test.”

 

「Kek kek kek. You’re probably the only person in this world who can think so casually about the demon king who supposedly devoured the most immortals and Buddhas in the world. Kek kek kek kek!」

 

“Is that so?”

 

Lee Hyeon smiled slightly, recalling the image of Wuyong Wang slowly emptying an entire liquor jar.

 

Then he suddenly had a thought.

 

If Son Wukong had seen this situation, what kind of reaction would he have shown?

 

Would he have grumbled like a tsundere as usual, or would he have praised him like a teacher?

 

“But why hasn’t Great Sage returned yet?”

 

「Who knows. Maybe he wants to argue with his eldest brother who suddenly changed, or maybe they’re having a deep conversation because there are things to agree on…」

 

Sha Wujing turned his gaze toward the window. Seoul’s night view spread beautifully along the Han River.

 

A scenery that was beautiful no matter when you looked at it.

 

「However, if something happens, you’ll know right away, won’t you, sworn brother? And he’s not the type to go around getting beaten up somewhere, so let’s wait a little longer. Kek kek.」

 

Lee Hyeon nodded.

 

As Sha Wujing said, he wasn’t the type to go around getting beaten up somewhere.

 

* * *

 

As Lee Hyeon arrived home, he went over the conversations he had with Lee Gun-san one by one.

 

The conversation wasn’t just about the Cup of Revival.

 

-You said Chairman Peng became independent with an organization called Samahoe, right? Have there been any actual movements spotted?

 

-No. Chairman Peng hasn’t shown himself completely. Instead, his close associate has been spotted active on the Middle East Front.

 

-Who is it?

 

-Wuying.

 

-You don’t mean Ling Feng, do you?

 

-That’s right. That guy.

 

Ling Feng.

 

One of the retainers that Feng Jinghao usually kept around like a shadow.

 

He was famous for being one of the High Rankers, but he was actually more famous for a different reason.

 

Guansheng Great Emperor.

 

A war god and wealth god better known in Korea as Guan Yu from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, whose legacy he inherited.

 

But Lee Hyeon didn’t have a particularly good impression of that guy.

 

‘Because he was trash.’

 

Guansheng Great Emperor wouldn’t be strange to say held the largest share in Chinese folk religion.

 

Ling Feng also appeared very gentlemanly on the surface. But behind the scenes, he would commit all sorts of vicious acts.

 

‘Especially the unit he led was the most vicious from what I remember…’

 

Ling Feng would set his own standards of righteousness and loyalty, and if anyone went against those standards, he would execute them regardless of whether they were allies or civilians.

 

In fact, he had a record of massacring a unit member’s entire family based solely on circumstantial evidence of betraying the unit.

 

At the time, that incident was proven to have fabricated evidence, but that guy never even mentioned an apology.

 

That guy personally appeared on the Middle East Front?

 

-It seems he’s called by a new codename ‘Onma’ within there…

 

-The problem is he seems to have become much stronger than we knew.

 

-I don’t know if he gained some opportunity or had been hiding his skills all along,

 

-But what’s certain is that his activities on the Middle East Front are extraordinary.

 

-We’re currently investigating to determine his detailed combat level, so let’s wait a bit longer.

 

-White Burn probably sensed something too, so inquire with them as well.

 

Lee Hyeon thought he should visit the company immediately after collecting the weapon he commissioned from Taotie’s Forge and finishing the friendship test with Jiaoma Wang.

 

It seemed like the situation was moving quite busily.

 

‘From how things are developing, it’s definitely related to the Bull Demon King… but what exactly?’

 

There was also the warning Jiaoma Wang had given.

 

-My memory isn’t complete so it’s hazy,

 

-But elder brother… just as he did to me, he definitely used some method on Yishan too.

 

-So it would be good to be careful when looking for Yishan.

 

The task of finding the Seven Great Sages felt increasingly difficult the deeper he dug.

 

He thought he only needed to be wary of the Jade Emperor and other Main Gods,

 

But now he had to worry about Bull Demon King’s sudden change of heart and his movements too…

 

Could Son Wukong’s delayed return also be for such reasons?

 

“I’m back.”

 

With such thoughts, Lee Hyeon opened the door to his home he was visiting after a long time.

 

At that moment,

 

‘The smell of blood.’

 

[Combat Sense (S+) flashes sharply!]

 

[‘Sacred Relic: Golden Eyes of Truth’ activates to search the surroundings.]

 

A fishy smell stung his nose.

 

Lee Hyeon put his hand in Kibisis, ready to draw the Flame Heat Magic Sword at any moment.

 

And just as he slowly passed the entrance and was about to quickly turn the corner,

 

“Don’t do useless things and come here quickly, Inseok.”

 

“…Wukong!?”

 

A familiar voice.

 

Lee Hyeon hurriedly turned the corner.

 

Son Wukong in human form was leaning against the wall, covered in blood.

 

“Haa… haa… why are you so late? I’ve been… waiting for ages. Damn…”

 

“What on earth happened to you?”

 

Lee Hyeon hurriedly approached Son Wukong and removed the Ruyi Chain from his own wrist to put it on Son Wukong’s wrist.

 

Roc King and Sha Wujing also hurriedly popped out from subspace.

 

「What the hell is this state! Did something happen with big brother…?」

 

「What on earth is this condition, senior brother!? Did you get beaten half to death by Bull Demon King or something?」

 

“I’m fine, you know? And Wujing, why do you look happy?”

 

「Oh yes.」

 

“Not a misunderstanding but ‘oh yes’? This bastard?”

 

「Still, being able to chatter like this means the injuries aren’t serious, right? Kekeke!」

 

Sha Wujing laughed while hurriedly climbing onto Son Wukong’s white hair and applying various curse incantations.

 

Whiiiiing!

 

Over ten curse incantations descended and the wounds began healing at rapid speed.

 

His breathing also became much easier.

 

“What exactly happened?”

 

“What do you mean what happened when you’re watching? I fought like hell, and that’s why I ended up like this. Damn. I could have landed one more hit… Aack! It’s hot!”

 

「You, kid? Are you bragging about that right now?」

 

When Roc King glared with fierce eyes, Son Wukong became meek and subtly avoided her gaze.

 

「Kekeke. He is a kid, sister-in-law. It’ll probably take quite a while for him to mature.」

 

“I’ll really get you later, aack! It hurts! Stop binding me so tight!!”

 

「Stop talking nonsense and tell us the story properly! What exactly happened with big brother?」

 

Son Wukong hesitated to answer for a moment, then soon sighed and replied.

 

“Cutting to the chase and just giving the result… I’ve decided to completely part ways with big brother.”

 

「…What?」

 

Roc King’s eyes widened slightly, and Lee Hyeon and Sha Wujing pressed their lips tightly together.

 

“That man is no longer the big brother we knew.”

 

As worry slightly clouded Son Wukong’s eyes, angry light blazed fiercely.

 

“He’s just a monster filled only with resentment.”

 

「…!」

 

「…!」

 

“…!!”

 

Son Wukong’s flames showed no sign of dying down.

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