I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 151

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Chapter 151
151: Martial Arts Are Easier Than I Thought! (1)
Baeryujin observed Dohyun and thought to himself.
Even among the two of them—whose talents could be called worthy of the greatest martial artist under heaven, talents that were even more exceptional—Dohyun shone like the sun, a brilliance Baeryujin simply could not comprehend.
Baeryujin himself possessed considerable talent. Without it, he could never have attained his current strength.
Yet for someone of Baeryujin’s caliber—one whose name could be inscribed among the Ten Greatest Martial Artists in the World—the talents of these three were extraordinarily remarkable.
Had his Hwadaejuk possessed even two individuals with talents like Hanalin or Jiyuchan, it would never have fallen so pathetically. That regret was profound. But decades had passed now, and he understood well that lamenting what was gone would not bring it back.
So Baeryujin resolved.
‘At the very least, I must teach them enough to protect their world.’
From their first meeting, the meals had merely been a pretext—his true purpose was to assess the talents of these three.
It was truly unfortunate that he could not give Hanalin complete instruction, but with talent of that magnitude, even a hint would yield sufficient results.
And beyond that, watching Dohyun…
‘Perhaps one day they will solve things on their own.’
Though they were now merely children whom Baeryujin called youngsters, their growth was so rapid that he could not help but harbor joyful expectations for them.
Especially since there were so many things he wished to teach them.
Dohyun had learned martial arts through secret techniques he only vaguely understood, so awkward gaps existed in the martial arts themselves.
It meant he had not yet properly grasped the true essence of martial arts.
The fact that despite lacking fundamentals, he had developed martial arts to such heights made their monstrous talent unmistakably apparent.
“There is much work to be done.”
Though it might take time since he could not teach through words alone, he had no doubt they would learn quickly.
And so.
“Then, let us begin.”
At Baeryujin’s words, Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan eagerly cleared the space, and Baeryujin began to emanate his aura.
This was essential for teaching through direct sparring.
Thus Baeryujin’s instruction commenced.
And it unfolded in a direction far different from what Baeryujin had anticipated.
* * *
Due to the prohibition imposed by the Black Gate, Baeryujin could not explain martial arts through words, but he could demonstrate through action.
Just as he was doing now.
Normally, Baeryujin, who practiced unarmed combat, required no weapons or tools, but he now held a sword borrowed from Dohyun.
And Dohyun and Jiyuchan, watching him, did not blink once, vividly absorbing every movement.
They felt keenly how much his technique differed from theirs, and they did not wish to miss a single moment of this opportunity.
The way Baeryujin wielded the sword was starkly different from Dohyun and Jiyuchan.
“Oho?”
“Hah.”
Watching Baeryujin’s swordplay, Dohyun exhaled interest while Jiyuchan released a sigh.
Dohyun instantly grasped the subtle principles embedded in the swordplay and vividly recognized the gap between them, while Jiyuchan remained uncertain, unable to grasp it easily, and could only sigh.
Observing this, Baeryujin thought.
‘Remarkable.’
He could not be certain whether Dohyun had truly comprehended it, but seeing how Dohyun’s eyes followed him suggested he had grasped the subtle principles to some degree.
Watching Jiyuchan, who still hadn’t grasped the essence, Baeryujin thought it was remarkable in itself.
Of course, Dohyun, who seemed to have already caught onto it, was monstrously impressive, making Jiyuchan appear relatively less outstanding by comparison. Yet Baeryujin understood well—the difference he was demonstrating now was fundamental, but the kind that was difficult to perceive easily.
Even Baeryujin, who had been called a talent among the Ten Greatest Martial Artists in the World, had taken two days to grasp the first hint of this sensation. So Jiyuchan, who was catching glimpses of it from the very first observation, possessed an absurd level of talent.
But Dohyun’s talent was simply too unreasonable to say anything about.
I considered demonstrating more, but I decided to stop for now.
“Hmm, it seems you’ve grasped the first hint?”
At my words, Jiyuchan nodded carefully, while Dohyun tilted his head as if asking what I meant.
At that sight, I looked at Dohyun in surprise.
Could it be that he still hadn’t realized it?
The moment I had that thought.
“It was easier than I expected, though?”
“…?”
“…Sigh.”
At Dohyun’s words, I looked at him with an expression that said: easy? This? And Jiyuchan, who knew Dohyun well, let out a small sigh as if he’d expected this.
As I stared at Dohyun as if asking what nonsense he was spouting, he continued his explanation.
“Yes. In the sword technique you just demonstrated and the martial arts, swordsmanship, and spear techniques we use, there’s something missing. Namely, the way to handle weapons.”
“…Continue.”
Since Dohyun’s first point was correct, I didn’t say anything further and asked him to elaborate.
Dohyun continued without leaving anything out.
“We simply interpreted the content of the moves and swung our swords or spears accordingly, but what we actually needed was to understand and move beyond the fundamental essence of martial arts.”
“….” “….”
As Dohyun’s explanation continued, my mouth fell open.
To grasp all of that from just a brief demonstration—what kind of talent was this?
I knew it, but it was even more incredible than I thought.
And on top of that.
“Ultimately, martial arts are about harming people, so that fundamental aspect was missing. We simply interpreted the meaning of the moves and expressed them through the sword, but what was lacking was the intent embedded within them. How to suppress your opponent, and how to make yourself stronger to defeat the strong—that’s the essence of martial arts. We focused only on the moves and failed to focus on the martial arts themselves. That’s the difference, I believe.”
It was a perfect answer.
I blinked at that, then scratched my cheek.
It was such a perfect solution that I wondered if there was any need to demonstrate further.
Seeing me standing there with a bewildered expression, unable to understand how he could grasp all of that from a single demonstration, Dohyun smiled and spoke.
“You really are a good teacher.”
“…?”
I stood there with an expression that said: what did I do? But Dohyun paid it no mind.
From the start, Jiyuchan accepted Dohyun’s explanation into his mind as if it were only natural.
And Hanalin was thinking similarly as well.
“Then, just as with martial arts, I should think about the fundamental nature of magic too….”
“Right, the more you understand why magic was born and why it came to exist, the more your ability to utilize it will definitely change. For instance, that’s how I think about it. I can only know this because you’re teaching me so well, Teacher Baeryujin.”
“…Ahem.”
Once Dohyun explained to Hanalin what I had intended to teach, my tasks suddenly diminished significantly.
I wondered if I had really done enough work to receive praise for just this much.
I had quite a lot to teach, but at this pace?
‘Won’t my entire foundation be stripped bare in just a few days?’
If Hanalin and Jiyuchan possessed the talent of the greatest martial artist in the world—something that might appear once every hundred years, or perhaps centuries—what should one call Dohyun’s talent?
Baeryujin shook his head, feeling an overwhelming sense of awe at Dohyun’s aptitude.
In any case, there was still much more to teach him.
Of course, before that.
“Very well then. Let’s spar and see how well you’ve grasped what I’ve shown you.”
Baeryujin spoke with a hint of petulance, and Dohyun nodded in agreement.
Naturally, he had expected both Jiyuchan and Hanalin to join as well.
“No, only Dohyun. Come here.”
At Baeryujin’s words, Jiyuchan and Hanalin nodded with expressions that conveyed not disappointment or regret, but rather ‘that makes sense,’ and they stepped back. Both intended to observe the match regardless.
Since Dohyun had surely grasped Baeryujin’s teachings, their duel would be quite instructive to watch.
Baeryujin held the same thought, which was why he had requested only Dohyun for the sparring match.
Though admittedly, there was also an element of spite involved.
Of course, Dohyun, regardless of such considerations, grasped his sword with an expression of considerable excitement and smiled widely.
Soon, Dohyun with his blade and Baeryujin, likewise wielding his sword, began to face off against each other, and in an instant they rushed toward one another.
Sharp auras blooming acutely between them.
Baeryujin’s momentum surged toward Dohyun with the force to sever everything in its path, and Dohyun’s was scarcely different.
Yet Dohyun’s aura differed from what it had been before.
Previously, a golden aura had bloomed forth, giving the impression of something like a golden blade, but now it was distinctly different.
It felt like the form of a human wielding a golden sword.
And seeing that human rush forward with the will to kill the one before him, Baeryujin’s eyes narrowed.
‘He truly understands.’
It was certainly surprising that he had grasped what was shown to him so well, though he had already known this from the explanations he had provided.
Yet understanding something intellectually and manifesting it directly were certainly different matters, and now Dohyun was demonstrating that he had perfectly embodied it with his body.
Where in the world did such a monster emerge from?
Baeryujin thought this as he collided with the sharp aura of Dohyun.
Kwaaaaaaaaaa———!!!

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————