Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 206

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The Broken Ranker

 

Devours Myths

 

Chapter 206

 

U.C.O. (3)

 

Lee Hyeon felt it had been a long time since he met with Mo Jeong-gyeon.

 

‘As expected, she’s extraordinary every time I see her.’

 

[‘Sacred Relic: Golden Eyes of Truth’ is extremely tense at the enormous divine power!]

 

[Ruyi Jingu Bang prepares to be unleashed.]

 

[Golden Headband prepares to activate.]

 

[Somersault Cloud prepares for escape at any moment.]

 

On top of that, even the natural reactions of the Four Great Treasures.

 

Every time their eyes met, he felt a tingling sensation at his fingertips.

 

The higher the realm he reached, the more clearly he could see just how incredible Mo Jeong-gyeon was.

 

There was something Son Wukong had said in passing before.

 

-Well, it’s because she forcibly crammed a soul so massive it could overwhelm the world into the narrow prison of a physical body.

 

-That one is already a demigod. One who could ascend to higher realms at any time.

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon was a being who should have ascended to the Heavens long ago, not belonging to this world.

 

Beyond surpassing legends, she had already become a legend herself.

 

Mountain God.

 

The nickname meaning tiger wasn’t just a simple nickname.

 

-Kekeke. A demigod who could even fight my senior brother. Truly a terrifying existence.

 

Sha Wujing’s words were even more meaningful.

 

A being comparable to Son Wukong.

 

‘Great Sage had only just found half of his name back then. Yet even so, he was incredible enough to casually drive away Raphael and the Angel Legion.’

 

Raphael wasn’t just some ordinary messenger of Malakh. He was one of the executives leading the Divine Society.

 

‘And she was compared to Great Sage’s prime years. How is such a thing possible? Mountain God is certainly impressive, but to catch up to that gap with a life of less than a hundred years…’

 

There must be some secret that transcends the weight of those years.

 

‘Of course, Great Sage would never acknowledge this fact. But it at least means she’s at a level where she can compete.’

 

Otherwise, she must have lived through years different from what’s publicly known.

 

Whatever the reason,

 

‘If what I saw before was just the tail… now I can see about the hind legs.’

 

Lee Hyeon had to swallow his dry saliva.

 

And,

 

“Oh, look at this?”

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon was equally surprised.

 

With her long bamboo pipe in her mouth, she smiled with her eyes as Lee Hyeon appeared fascinating to her in many ways.

 

Geum Jisang, who stood behind her, also had the same surprised expression.

 

“Did you undergo a second awakening in the meantime?”

 

“Yes. I was lucky.”

 

“Lucky my ass. The guy who took down High Rankers during his first awakening, what… Actually, if anything, it’s rather late. Or is it? Considering when you recovered your first awakening, is this incredibly fast?”

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon let out a hollow laugh and lightly clicked her tongue.

 

“Looking at you breaks all the common sense and prejudices I knew, making it hard to calculate anything.”

 

“Thank you for viewing me favorably.”

 

“You’re truly a monster through and through. Jisang, if you just stay still, you’ll be caught up to in no time, won’t you?”

 

Geum Jisang slightly bowed his head.

 

“Yes. I’ll work harder.”

 

“That Taeseong bastard would cause another uproar if he saw this. That guy, he’s out right now, isn’t he?”

 

“Yes. I sent him on a business trip for a few days. Wouldn’t it be noisy if he met Manager Jang for no reason?”

 

“Hoho! That was well done.”

 

Ho Taeseong. She was referring to Executive Director Ho.

 

That competitive human would obviously smash the training ground again if he saw Lee Hyeon’s current state, so she planned to send Lee Hyeon on a distant business trip before that.

 

“I called you to check if you’re doing your homework well. But… unlike your growth rate, this side seems quite stagnant?”

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon immediately got to the point.

 

Homework.

 

She was referring to the Tiger King Style.

 

Lee Hyeon smiled bitterly.

 

“Actually, I haven’t even gotten a grasp of it yet.”

 

“Why?”

 

“I somehow learned the form, but the intent and thought are not easy, so I’m still studying them.”

 

When he received the Tiger Claw Blade, he succeeded in somehow learning the Tiger King Style.

 

He also thought it would be fine if he could mix it with Fighting Techniques after directly witnessing Executive Director Ho’s Tiger Claw.

 

But that was the end.

 

He hadn’t been able to deeply train the Tiger King Style since then.

 

He lacked the time, and just learning Fighting Techniques was already overwhelming his mind.

 

‘Most importantly, the directions these two techniques pursue are too different. Fighting Techniques are free and bold, but Tiger King Style is rough and dominating.’

 

Of course, it wasn’t like there were no results at all.

 

‘Still, if I could just create some kind of connection, it feels like everything would flow smoothly…’

 

But Son Wukong absolutely gave no hints about this part.

 

Advanced techniques are in the realm of enlightenment.

 

Carelessly guiding could actually limit one’s thinking?

 

To Lee Hyeon, it seemed like just an excuse due to possessiveness,

 

but Lee Hyeon also thought this was a key he had to solve himself.

 

‘In the end, Tiger King Style, like Fighting Techniques, must ultimately be contained within Dueokshin’s legend.’

 

Even while receiving the vast mythology of Journey to the West throughout his body, Lee Hyeon tried never to lose his absolute reference point.

 

Legend, Dueokshin.

 

If it couldn’t be contained within this legend that governs mysteries and chaos, he would organize it,

 

and if it could somehow be contained, he would reinterpret it according to the legend and make it his own.

 

Since he never simply accepted things obediently, his learning speed was actually slower.

 

“Intent and form… I see. So you need a stimulant, is that it?”

 

At that moment,

 

Whoooosh-

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon exhaled smoke for a long time.

 

Then the smoke gathered to form a massive white tiger.

 

It felt much more oppressive than the Jangsan Tiger that Im Won-young had handled.

 

Just as he wondered why she suddenly summoned this,

 

Grroooooar!!

 

The white tiger suddenly rushed at Lee Hyeon.

 

Lee Hyeon was reminded of when he obtained the White Tiger’s Killing Intent and instinctively tried to draw a weapon from Kibisis,

 

Whiriririk!

 

The white tiger scattered into smoke midway and was sucked into the ring on his hand.

 

“…!?”

 

Instantly, Lee Hyeon’s gaze turned to his own hand.

 

The Sacred Relic [Tiger God’s Protection Charm] that he received when he first met Im Won-young and saved her.

 

After that, he tried to return it several times, but the jade ring that Im Won-young kept postponing, saying there would be a time to use it later, reacted violently.

 

Whirrrrr!!

 

[Tiger God’s Protection Charm]

 

Since ancient times, there has been a legend that people eaten by tigers become Spear Ghosts and follow the tiger even after death, being used to protect the tiger.

 

Naturally, generals and great figures who possessed outstanding martial prowess would become even more excellent warriors to protect the tiger.

 

-Type: Sacred Relic.

 

-Origin: Legend ‘Sanguon Traditional Folktale’

 

[One soul has been added to the Sacred Relic in addition to the 4 Gulgak and 1 Iol.]

 

‘A soul?’

 

As Lee Hyeon’s eyes lit up slightly,

 

“…!?”

 

Thud!!

 

Lee Hyeon was startled when the hand wearing the ring suddenly almost dropped down.

 

That wasn’t all.

 

Hissss!

 

Even terrible poison leaked out from the jade ring.

 

His hand was instantly dyed black.

 

[The Spear Ghost’s poison penetrates your body. Attempting to poison your Mana Circuit.]

 

As Lee Hyeon hurriedly tried to repel all that poison,

 

[Poisoning has ended.]

 

Suddenly the poison withdrew and his hand regained its original color.

 

“…What?”

 

“According to 【Eou Ya Dam】, when a cat wags its tail, poison flows out that makes chickens fall from trees and mice come out of mouse holes, right? From the tail of a tiger, which is much larger, poison flows out that bewitches people.”

 

Lee Hyeon’s eyes widened slightly.

 

“I wagged my tail once in front of you earlier. Since you couldn’t get a feel for the Tiger King Style, I added a decent stimulant, so when the time comes, open it and take a look. You’ll see something interesting.”

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon didn’t tell him how to open that stimulant, but Lee Hyeon didn’t bother asking about it either.

 

Tiger King Style.

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon’s signature, the introductory technique leading to the Mountain God Ritual.

 

If possible, he too wanted to learn it properly.

 

“Thank you.”

 

“Thank you for what. I gave it to you meaning you should continue working hard beside our granddaughter, so you just work hard to earn money.”

 

Pfft.

 

Lee Hyeon let out a light laugh.

 

Both Im Won-young and Mo Jeong-gyeon had such admirable character in pushing people they trusted to the end.

 

“Oh, of course, if you fail this time too, you’ll end up in the same situation as those Spear Ghost bastards, so be careful.”

 

Of course, Mo Jeong-gyeon wasn’t easy-going to the end.

 

Lee Hyeon gave his thanks and left the CEO Office.

 

* * *

 

“Is this the final test?”

 

“Does it work out that way?”

 

The place where Lee Hyeon had left.

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon, who had been quietly smoking her Long Bamboo Pipe, grinned.

 

“First was White Tiger Great Kill, second was Tiger King Style, third was Tiger God Talisman…. Wasn’t that the order you originally had in mind?”

 

“That’s true. But,”

 

One corner of Mo Jeong-gyeon’s mouth twisted even more.

 

“When has that guy ever followed my guidance as I taught him?”

 

“He hasn’t… has he.”

 

“Right. That’s the problem. Even when I give him teachings, he doesn’t follow along easily. Well, that’s what makes it fun though.”

 

“Then….”

 

“However,”

 

Just as Geum Jisang’s expression was about to darken slightly, Mo Jeong-gyeon cut off his words mid-sentence.

 

“If he manages to pass this test sufficiently, it seems I can start the ‘hunt’ that I’ve been postponing without worrying about what comes after.”

 

“…!!”

 

Geum Jisang’s eyes widened.

 

The hunt.

 

The reason Mo Jeong-gyeon couldn’t ascend to the Heavens even after becoming a Mountain God.

 

For that preparation, she had to waste a very long time.

 

Making efforts to establish Im Won-young as her successor, making arrangements to gather faith….

 

In the end, she even had to show the cruelty of casting out her only child.

 

However,

 

Now it seemed that effort and those years were finally coming to an end.

 

With the appearance of the being called Lee Hyeon.

 

She could now start her hunting plan again with peace of mind.

 

‘Though the person himself doesn’t know it.’

 

White Burn.

 

This massive organization was actually a religious order for the Mountain God, an experimental ground for realizing her plan….

 

Among these, the places that showed the greatest development were X Team and Y Team, which represent White Burn today.

 

Especially the leaders of both teams even called themselves ‘Mountain God’s direct disciples.’

 

‘Both have excellent loyalty to the Guild Leader. But when they hear the news that Manager Jang received the Tiger God Talisman test that even they didn’t receive… Hmm, I don’t know what kind of reaction they’ll show. I need to be careful.’

 

For Geum Jisang, who didn’t want conflict and discord among the 26 teams, this was definitely something to be wary of.

 

“Then as soon as the operation on the Middle East Front ends,”

 

“Guild Leaderrrrr!”

 

Just as Geum Jisang was about to say something with a stern expression, suddenly a booming voice echoed from the corridor.

 

Instantly, Geum Jisang’s face crumpled.

 

Like the X Team and Y Team leaders, a person who absolutely shouldn’t be shown to Lee Hyeon had appeared.

 

“I definitely sent him to Canberra, Australia, so when did…!”

 

“You sent him far away? Let’s talk about that later. First I need to kick out that senseless human?”

 

Bang!!

 

The door burst open as if it would break, and Executive Director Ho appeared.

 

Judging by how he was sweating profusely and reeking of sweat, he seemed to have run at tremendous speed.

 

“Where is Manager Jang! Where is Manager Jang!”

 

“Why are you back already? Weren’t you on a business trip?”

 

“That’s because that damn human tricked me into going!”

 

Executive Director Ho pointed accusingly at Geum Jisang while shouting.

 

“And what business trip is important! Where is Manager Jang! I heard rumors that he had a second awakening…! We originally agreed to spar when I returned this time!”

 

Judging by how his eyes were blazing, he looked like he would cause a big scene right away.

 

Mo Jeong-gyeon answered dryly.

 

“He’s not here.”

 

“What? What do you mean,”

 

“I sent him on a business trip. You heard about the second awakening news but didn’t hear about that?”

 

“Th-This!!”

 

Executive Director Ho rushed outside again to assess the situation,

 

and Mo Jeong-gyeon spoke.

 

“Manager Jang, send them to the Middle East Front as quickly as possible.”

 

“Yes. Understood.”

 

Geum Jisang bowed his head.

 

* * *

 

The day of deployment.

 

Suwon Military Airport.

 

Under Geum Jisang’s approval, deployment preparations proceeded rapidly,

 

and with the unofficial protocol agreement with ASTRA completed, the deployment day finally arrived.

 

Z Team, boarding the military transport aircraft specially provided by ASTRA, met familiar faces from ASTRA

 

as well as some unexpected individuals.

 

“So you’re the friend who became Z Team’s leader this time? Finally getting to meet you. Nice to meet you. I’m Kang Yun-su from X Team.”

 

The team that was called White Burn’s finest elite along with Y Team was already aboard the transport aircraft.

 

‘Did headquarters deploy an additional team besides us? I didn’t hear anything about that.’

 

Lee Hyeon thought he should ask Kim Min-jeong about it separately as he readily grasped the hand Kang Yun-su extended.

 

He was a man whose expression wasn’t particularly visible, as if he wore a mask.

 

“Yes. Nice to meet y—”

 

Crack!

 

But he couldn’t finish his words.

 

It was because Kang Yun-su had tightened his grip on their clasped hands.

 

Clear fighting spirit.

 

In an instant, Lee Hyeon’s eyes narrowed slightly,

 

“I’ll ask you one thing straight to the point.”

 

Kang Yun-su’s eyes blazed with fire.

 

“The rumor that the Guild Leader wants to take you as his ‘disciple’… Is it true?”

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