Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 242

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

Chapter 242

Sata King (5)

Ever since Feng Jinghao lost both his eyes while coveting Son Wukong’s fighting techniques,

he had always lived hearing that he had become a different person.

More radical, more belligerent…

Forgetting his once leisurely adult demeanor, he had become a warrior, no, a Maein.

However,

‘No, that’s not right. You were all wrong. It just means you never truly knew me.’

Feng Jinghao thought differently.

After meeting Son Wukong, he had rather opened new eyes.

The eyes of his heart.

The eyes that had been closed all this time, unable to look at himself, not knowing what his true self looked like.

A new world had become visible.

‘This is who I am. Someone who refuses to stagnate and seeks to move forward… And therefore must grasp everything.’

Feng Jinghao believed that Son Wukong had given him very profound teachings.

In that sense, taking his eyes meant telling him to open his true eyes.

So he moved as Son Wukong had taught him, and finally was able to come this far.

To Feng Jinghao, Son Wukong had already become both teacher and idol.

That’s why he was curious.

If he could capture Son Wukong who had shown him a new path. If he could devour him.

How much more would he be able to see then?

‘Isn’t there a saying: kill the Buddha when you meet the Buddha, kill the patriarch when you meet the patriarch?’

His alliance with the Jade Emperor was for exactly that reason.

The Jade Emperor would obtain the jade nectar to strengthen his authority, while Feng Jinghao would break his idol and finally obtain the path to heaven…

‘Then I will truly be able to see it. Beyond the sky. Beyond the heavens!’

The flame that had stirred Feng Jinghao since childhood was now blazing uncontrollably.

Of course, there was one thing he had to deal with first.

Jang Lee Hyeon.

The child who claimed to be Son Wukong’s successor, whom Son Wukong also called his only successor.

He needed to eliminate this brat who kept throwing salt on his path first.

But…

‘So you were thinking the same thing?’

Before he could even search for him, Lee Hyeon was coming to him.

[The myth ‘King of Western Birds’ spreads its wings wide!]

[The empty gaze of Shaohao Jintian quietly stares at you.]

A bloody sneer formed at the corner of Feng Jinghao’s mouth.

* * *

The collision between Lee Hyeon and Feng Jinghao occurred very suddenly.

Kwaaaaang!!

Rumble-

The axe strike that flew in to bisect Feng Jinghao’s waist collided with the hand blade that tried to block it nonchalantly.

The shockwave was so intense that blue-white lightning shot up into the sky, creating an enormous pillar.

Despite colliding with the axe that Lee Hyeon had swung with all his might, Feng Jinghao’s hand blade showed not a single scratch on its skin.

Proof that his body had already been trained to the ultimate level.

‘As expected… Feng Jinghao. The rumors about him being a martial artist were true.’

Lee Hyeon could tell for certain from just one collision.

That the rumors surrounding Feng Jinghao were true.

All this time, while Feng Jinghao served as the head of the Central Hero Committee, nothing was known about his actual abilities.

Even if he had defeated the top ranker Lu Wucheng through political power, he wouldn’t have been able to maintain that position without his own foundation.

But very little was actually known to the outside about his abilities, and since he himself disliked fighting, there were no witness accounts…

Then one rumor had spread quite plausibly.

The rumor that Feng Jinghao was actually a master who had learned China’s traditional martial arts and combat techniques to a considerable level.

The rumor of unknown origin quickly disappeared,

but Lee Hyeon had thought that rumor might actually be quite plausible.

Though he had only met him directly a few times,

the pressure he felt from his physique and stride wasn’t something that could come from simply having excellent abilities.

And now,

with Lee Hyeon having raised his own abilities to a certain level,

it was certain.

That bastard was a master.

One who made even Lee Hyeon’s spine tingle.

Thump thump thump!!

And that fact delighted Lee Hyeon.

‘Let me check just what level you’re at.’

Since this bastard he had finally faced after such a long detour, weakness was absolutely unacceptable.

Kwarrrrrung!!

[Dueoksini’s roar erupts!]

Lee Hyeon put all his strength into Dueokshin’s fangs and pushed Feng Jinghao away.

Not toward the sky, but toward the ground.

“…!!”

Kwaaaaah!

Feng Jinghao fell vertically to the ground,

Paaang!

Rumble-

Lee Hyeon kicked off the sky in reverse once more and quickly pursued him.

He intended to split his head before Feng Jinghao could regain his posture.

“Stop him!!”

“Protect the Chairman!”

“We must protect Lord Heavenly Demon!!”

But the still numerous remaining Maeins of the Sima Society urgently chased after Lee Hyeon.

The sight of a flock of birds simultaneously revealing their claws and targeting Lee Hyeon was eerily menacing.

[‘Sacred Relic: Noeancheongjeong’ expands the range that demonic senses can perceive!]

However, this was also part of Lee Hyeon’s plan.

Because demonic senses could neutralize blind spots as well.

Chwarrrrruk!!

[You roughly pull the Ruyi Jingu Bang!]

The sound of the dark gold Ruyi Chain, contrasting with the blue-white lightning, roughly trailing behind rang thunderously in the ears of the Maeins targeting Lee Hyeon.

“…!?”

“Wh-when did he!!”

At the end of the Ruyi Chain, four fangs were caught and spinning fiercely.

Plus the lightning boasting tremendous high temperature.

Crackle! Crackle-crackle!!

“Dodge!!!”

The flock of birds, already victims of the lightning bolt, tried to escape by somehow changing direction,

Screech! Screeeeech!

But the Ruyi Chain swept them away in one go while changing direction mid-course like a snake chasing prey.

[The length of the Ruyi Chain increases.]

[The weight of the Ruyi Chain doubles, increasing destructive power.]

Moreover, the characteristic of the Ruyi Chain was infinite length and weight.

That’s why it could take the form of continuously extending iron chains, and why Son Wukong could draw out a new Ruyi Jingu Bang.

Essentially, as long as Lee Hyeon’s magic power supported it, it could be called the strongest weapon.

[Stack has accumulated.]

[Fire lightning strikes!]

With the Sacred Relic containing Lee Hyeon’s complete legend supporting its power, the Sima Society couldn’t even approach him.

Moreover,

[Somersault Cloud protects the body!]

[Takes on the nature of thunder clouds and enhances lightning energy.]

Lee Hyeon had already summoned the Somersault Cloud and wrapped it around himself like armor.

The brilliantly glowing cloud not only easily blocked their offensive but also definitively closed the gap with Feng Jinghao.

Bang!

Feng Jinghao twisted his body in mid-air and landed lightly on the ground. Then he roughly swung both palms forward.

Tongbeiquan, known for specializing in fajing (technique of delivering power with energy) based on swift body movements.

Kwaang!!

The aura generated from the collision of Dueokshin’s molars weakened the destructive power,

Whirrr, thud!

Lee Hyeon twisted his body in mid-air and simultaneously upon landing drew Dueokshin’s fang from Kibisis and swung it.

Feng Jinghao had already closed the distance and attempted a fist strike.

Xingyiquan.

Neijiaquan that attempts direct breakthrough to instantly destroy the opponent’s vital points.

[The mighty divine power of the myth ‘King of Western Birds’ mixes in!]

Whoosh!

Kwang!

Rumble-

Lee Hyeon’s reaction was quite fast, so Feng Jinghao had to be satisfied with just blocking the fang’s trajectory.

But the power of the fist strike was truly astonishing.

Bang! Bang! Bang!!

Clang, clang, clang-

Every time Feng Jinghao threw a punch, the fang was pushed back steadily.

It even shook so roughly it seemed like it might be destroyed immediately.

And how graceful his movements were.

When Lee Hyeon put the fang back into Kibisis and tried to face Feng Jinghao with the molars,

Whoosh-

Feng Jinghao ghostily drew a long arc and penetrated Lee Hyeon’s opening.

Baguazhang’s circle walking. Moving like a gentle wind, then converting to snake fist at the end to stab at Lee Hyeon’s neck or pressure points.

Truly lightning-fast strikes.

[Combat Sense (S+) warns of danger!]

[Gingoa and Lightning Eye Clarity link together to quickly predict the opponent’s trajectory.]

Lee Hyeon followed what his demon senses taught him, not confronting directly but pulling his body back as much as possible.

Rather than direct confrontation, he was trying to secure distance.

Since Lynch used a long polearm, giving too much distance would be much more disadvantageous for this side.

However,

Feng Jinghao was not one to let this slip by.

He boasted the vicious persistence of never letting go of a weakness once grasped.

Whoosh!!

“…!!”

As much as Lee Hyeon created distance, he pursued closely again while swinging consecutive fist strikes.

Following Jinjia Quan targeting joints, even Qinna to break the opponent’s limbs.

Baaang!!

‘His skill in controlling aura is… already beyond mine. I have to acknowledge this.’

Even while calmly facing the guy, Lee Hyeon kept being pushed back, unable to find any opening.

He too was a martial artist who had formally learned Dou Zhan Liu from Son Wukong.

Occasionally using molars as an axis to kick up with leg techniques while targeting vital points,

But perhaps because he hadn’t learned for long enough for Dou Zhan Liu to completely settle into his body, it wasn’t enough to instantly defeat Feng Jinghao who was deeply versed in martial arts.

‘His martial arts skill is already beyond that level.’

But Feng Jinghao’s truly frightening aspect was something else.

Precisely fajing. Dark energy (anjing).

A secretly hidden awl beneath the flashy fist techniques.

This technique, also called internal energy transmission method,

Had the characteristic of deeply implanting aura into the opponent’s body to destroy blood vessels and vital points.

It was also a technique that only those who had stepped beyond the master level into the grandmaster realm could accomplish…

Because of this, Lee Hyeon had to suffer internal injuries with his mana circuits being greatly damaged throughout the collision.

[Ruyi Chain activates Super Recovery function!]

Fortunately, thanks to the body trained with Vajra Indestructible Body and Super Recovery function gained from the Chosen One contract with Zhu Bajie, internal injuries could be quickly restored,

But he still couldn’t reduce the continuously accumulating damage.

If time dragged on like this, Lee Hyeon would be at a disadvantage.

[Attempting Fury Strike (SS)! More lightning energy is imbued in axe techniques.]

[Activating Monstrous Pressure (SS) to adjust the opponent’s position.]

Whoooosh!!

Rumble-

[Gingoa spins fiercely! The accelerated thinking speed seeks to devise countermeasures against the opponent.]

“Your movements are big and slow. You might think you’re moving quickly, but you’re just widening your stance uselessly and creating too many openings. If you meet someone of similar skill, you’re bound to lose.”

Kwang! Bang!

Feng Jinghao now unleashed a fierce assault so that Lee Hyeon couldn’t perform any action other than defense.

As this continued, the hidden force accumulated layer upon layer, and even Lee Hyeon’s sturdy body began to make creaking sounds.

My victory. Feng Jinghao spoke with a cold smile.

“You changed weapons just to fight with something this pathetic? The name Great Sage Equal to Heaven is wasted on you. What on earth did that person see in you to make such a choice…?”

Lee Hyeon didn’t miss the strange emotion mixed in Feng Jinghao’s tone.

Inferiority complex.

“I’ll have to personally teach him that this choice was wrong.”

Paaaat!

Then Feng Jinghao’s grip came swooping down to cover Lee Hyeon’s face.

A tiger claw technique bent in a hook shape.

Like a tiger tearing apart its prey, he intended to crush Lee Hyeon’s head in one blow.

However,

“Well. The Great Sage might be wrong, but it doesn’t particularly look like he would have chosen you either?”

Suddenly, a strange light flowed around Lee Hyeon’s eyes.

Shiver!

Feng Jinghao instinctively felt a chill run down his spine and abruptly changed his trajectory mid-attack, creating a large distance between himself and Lee Hyeon.

But,

Hwaaaak-

Lee Hyeon instead released Dueokshin’s fang from his hand and swung both palms forward like lightning.

‘Tongbei Quan!?’

Feng Jinghao’s face hardened stiffly.

That was definitely the martial art he had been using all along.

Even the stance for stepping techniques and the twisting body movements called warrior posture,

It was identical to the Tongbei Quan Three-Point Style he had demonstrated, as if it had been copy-pasted.

Even the way magic power was released and the method of planting hidden force!

“…!!”

[You have successfully copied all of your opponent’s martial arts through the Golden Headband.]

[‘Trait: Fighting Style’ is applied, allowing you to quickly understand and master the copied martial arts.]

Lee Hyeon acknowledged that he was inferior to Feng Jinghao in both martial arts skill and the finesse of controlling aura.

‘I lack experience. My understanding of fighting styles is low, so I’ve only learned the form, but I haven’t properly grasped the intent embedded within it yet.’

Then there was only one method left.

‘Then… I’ll steal the experience my opponent has and make it my own.’

Lee Hyeon intended to steal all of Feng Jinghao’s experience and enlightenment.

He stomped hard on the ground and threw a fist strike.

Kwarrrung!!

[You have grasped the true angle!]

[You have successfully used the Internal Energy Insertion Technique!]

[Your understanding of fighting styles has increased.]

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