The Life of a Wise Cult Leader - Chapter 217

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100th Floor All Master Chapter 217

49th Floor. Martial World. Secret Manual (2)

Kang Jun-hyeok immediately moved to the Iron Wall Gate.

It was a sect that dealt with martial arts centered on solid defense and counterattacks, and its solidity was so great that it would be difficult for opponents of equal level to break through.

Of course, it held no meaning for Kang Jun-hyeok.

He smashed it just like Hansusega. The head appeared and attacked, but he resolved it by lightly pressing down on his shoulder.

“Aaaaah! I surrender! I surrender! I lost! I’ll grant you anything!”

“Hand over the martial arts manual.”

He could access the martial arts manual much more easily than when he was at Hansusega. As he opened the book and read through it, skill acquisition became possible.

[You have acquired Passive Skill: Iron Wall Fist .]

[You have acquired Passive Skill: Iron Wall Mind Method .]

[Passive Skill: Iron Wall Fist has been integrated into Passive Skill: Divine Technique.]

[Passive Skill: Iron Wall Mind Method has been integrated into Passive Skill: Mind Method.]

“You’re focusing too much on just being solid. Put flexibility within strength. Flow the opponent’s force and shift their center of weight to return it back to them. That is the true meaning of counterattack.”

Along with the explanation, he demonstrated the improved Iron Wall Fist. The head’s eyes widened.

“…Wh, whaaaaat?”

“I have succeeded in complementing the weaknesses of Iron Wall Gate’s martial arts and bringing out their mysteries! I will stay in Yujang’s Dobok Village! If you need help in the future, come find me!”

Before leaving, he shouted using sound amplification.

And immediately moved to the next sect.

Jeokseong Sect. They dealt with martial arts called Jeokseong Sword Technique, which was straight and simple but extremely stable swordsmanship. Kang Jun-hyeok added the energy of flexibility to it.

Next was Pyeongsan Sect. They dealt with martial arts called Pyeongsan Palm Technique, which was characterized by not moving from one’s position and deflecting all attacks.

Kang Jun-hyeok taught them the mystery of gathering power in an immovable stance and then stepping forward to unleash it.

After that, he continued to visit sects. A week after entering the 49th Floor, Kang Jun-hyeok succeeded in obtaining the martial arts of ten sects.

Eldiria asked as if curious.

[Is complementing the weaknesses of original martial arts such an easy task?]

[No way.]

Manbinggi immediately denied it.

[Martial arts contain extremely complex mysteries. If you touch them wrong, all parts become disturbed and they’re likely to become demonic arts.]

[For something like that, this guy is doing it too easily.]

[I’m also a bit surprised about that part. It must be the power of the Observation skill.]

Kang Jun-hyeok nodded.

His martial arts skills weren’t that remarkable. He didn’t possess the talent like Tae Saek-ji-cheon to complement martial arts just by looking at them.

But the reason he could perfectly point out and improve the weaknesses of ten sects was precisely thanks to the Observation skill.

[Passive Skill: Observation]

[Grade: Lowest]

[Proficiency: B]

[The power to find answers by observing all things. Not just answers, but reasons, processes, and even their operating principles. You can grasp everything. You can see the essence of things.]

The Observation skill that reached B rank could identify weaknesses and strengths of martial arts at that level and suggest improvements. Manbinggi muttered as if dumbfounded.

[Really an absurd ability. Most low-grade martial arts would be completely useless.]

“That would actually be the case.”

In his previous life, martial artists all learned only the highest-grade martial arts.

Kang Jun-hyeok had currently succeeded in learning over ten martial arts.

But still, there was no sign of learning new techniques from Manbinggi’s martial arts. When he asked about this, Manbinggi answered indifferently.

[Learning many martial arts and finding improvement points is impressive, but they’re all worthless low-grade martial arts. It’s impossible to obtain Beonjwa’s new techniques with just this much.]

“How strict.”

He had already cleared out all the nearby sects. From here on, he would need to travel far, which would consume considerable time. Kang Jun-hyeok moved his body.

But his route wasn’t heading toward a sect.

He headed toward a mountain village.

The name of that place was Dogok Village. With at most a hundred residents, it was a village that no one visited except for occasional traveling merchants or travelers crossing the mountain.

In that village, numerous martial artists were now gathered, buzzing with conversation.

“Is this really the right place?”

“I’m telling you it is. I heard it myself. They definitely said Yujang’s Dobok Village. There’s nowhere else but here.”

“Hmm. We don’t know when he’ll come, so we have no choice but to wait for now.”

Kang Jun-hyeok approached them and asked.

“What’s going on that you’re all gathered here like this?”

“Are you a traveler? It’s been announced that a man has established himself in this place. We want to meet that person.”

“Ah.”

Kang Jun-hyeok nodded.

“He’s here. It seems the rumors have gradually spread.”

“What do you mean by that…”

“Wait.”

The face of one martial artist who saw Kang Jun-hyeok’s face hardened stiffly.

“…That appearance and clothing are.”

“Nice to meet you all. Did you come to see me?”

“Kang Jun-hyeok!”

Swoosh swoosh swoosh!

The martial artists recoiled in shock and created distance. In an instant, a wide circle formed around Kang Jun-hyeok. Kang Jun-hyeok asked leisurely.

“You all seem to have come to meet me, so what business do you have?”

“…We, we heard that you invaded each sect, suppressed people with force, and forcibly stole martial arts manuals.”

“Correct.”

“That’s an unacceptable act of violence. One must uphold the righteous path as a martial artist. We came here to punish you.”

“Punish?”

Kang Jun-hyeok chuckled and lifted his foot.

[Thousand Pound Weight.]

Kuuuuuung!

The earth is crushed. Cracks spread like spider webs in an instant and the ground shakes. The martial artists scream and collapse.

“You people, punish me?”

“Good heavens!”

“What is this!”

With just one footstep, he collapsed the ground. Even if they all rushed at him together, they had no chance of winning. The martial artists retreated hesitantly with pale faces.

Kang Jun-hyeok placed his hand on the shoulder of someone who had collapsed.

“What reason did you come here for?”

“To, to punish you…”

“That’s not your real purpose, is it?”

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly and whispered.

“Tell me your true feelings. What do you really want in the truest sense?”

The power of the Persuasion skill activates.

It was like a demon’s temptation. The martial artist whose eyes became hazy slowly opened his mouth.

“…We heard that in the process of stealing martial arts manuals, you complement the weaknesses and flaws of martial arts. Indeed, the swordsmanship of Hansusega that was attacked by you became much sharper. They say the head of Iron Wall Gate can now perfectly deflect even axe blades that could fell giant trees.”

“And so?”

“…Please give advice on my sect’s martial arts as well.”

Kang Jun-hyeok grinned.

Before leaving each sect, Kang Jun-hyeok had used sound amplification to shout about what he had done and where he would stay.

Words without feet travel a thousand miles.

These people had come to find him to further strengthen their martial arts.

“You should have said that from the beginning, shouldn’t you?”

Kang Jun-hyeok moved his steps. The martial artists recoiled in shock and created distance. He entered an old hut and clapped his hands.

“Now. Come in one by one in order. I’ll fulfill your wishes.”

[I thought you were doing useless things.]

Eldiria said.

[I thought there was no reason to improve their martial arts for them, that your reluctance to plunder was due to a soft heart. But that wasn’t it. You had it all planned out.]

“It’s much more convenient to make them come to me directly rather than visiting each sect one by one.”

For martial artists, improving martial arts was more important than life itself.

And Kang Jun-hyeok had enhanced the sects’ martial arts themselves, and that news spread to the surroundings.

The martial artists weren’t ones to miss such an opportunity. Thanks to this, Kang Jun-hyeok was able to acquire over twenty martial arts while sitting in one place.

This wasn’t the end. The martial artists who received his help would spread the rumors again. As the rumors spread far and wide, they would bring people from other sects once more.

It was near-perfect behavior in terms of acquiring as many sect martial arts as possible. Eldiria was impressed once again.

[You truly are a Player. Excellent.]

“Thank you for the praise. But it wasn’t just my personal idea.”

Tae Saek-ji-cheon, whom he had met on the 27th floor.

Countless martial artists had come seeking him after hearing rumors that he taught martial arts. He had acted based on those memories.

Kang Jun-hyeok glanced at his gloves.

“Still not enough?”

Kang Jun-hyeok had already learned nearly thirty martial arts since coming to the 49th floor.

But there was still no sign of learning a new technique. Manbinggi spoke as if it were obvious.

[Even so, that’s how it is. The grade of the martial arts is too low. You’d need twice as much to see results with that level.]

“It wasn’t that difficult up until now.”

[From the fourth technique onward, they’re techniques of a higher level. It’s best not to think you can obtain them easily.]

“How troublesome.”

Kang Jun-hyeok clicked his tongue. But it wasn’t bad. Difficult acquisition conditions meant they were that much more powerful.

“They’re not even that low-grade martial arts though.”

A sect’s martial arts manual had that much value. The very fact that they could be acquired as skills meant they had surpassed a certain level. Even so, they couldn’t satisfy Manbinggi’s conditions.

He needed martial arts of a higher grade.

The Five Great Families and Nine Sects and One Gang didn’t exist in this world.

But there was a similar concept.

The Twelve Victorious Mountains.

Twelve sects existing on each mountain, they were the highest-tier sects in this world. With their strong pride in their martial arts, they wouldn’t come seeking him.

Then he would just have to go find them himself.

The next day, Kang Jun-hyeok visited the Hwa Un Sword Sect, one of the Twelve Victorious Mountains. He knocked down the gatekeepers trying to stop him and smashed through the gate to enter. Before long, someone who appeared to be the gaju appeared.

“I am the gaju of the Hwa Un Sword Sect, called Hwa Un-cheong. You appear to be quite a master, but what is your reason for causing trouble here?”

“I want to see your martial arts manuals.”

At Kang Jun-hyeok’s question, the gaju showed interest.

“…Are you the Martial Arts Refiner?”

“Martial Arts Refiner?”

“Aren’t you? I heard there’s someone going around to each sect, plundering martial arts and providing improvements.”

“Ah. That’s me alright. Did I get such a nickname?”

Kang Jun-hyeok chuckled. It was a fairly fitting nickname. The gaju placed his hand on his sword hilt.

“I see you’ve come to my sect for that reason. But the Hwa Un Sword Sect is different from the sects you’ve visited. As one of the Twelve Victorious Mountains, we have a lofty reputation. We will neither have our martial arts plundered by you nor receive advice. I’ll prove it right here and now!”

Swoosh!

A sharp sword was drawn. Kang Jun-hyeok dodged the rushing sword strike. The gaju shouted loudly.

“Haat! Hwa Un Thirteen Swords!”

Swish-swish-swish-swish!

Graceful swordsmanship unfolded like a dance. The watching disciples let out admiration.

“It’s the gaju’s Hwa Un Thirteen Swords!”

“Ohhh! As expected of the gaju!”

As he had boasted, it was swordsmanship far superior to the sects he had encountered so far.

The gaju’s skill was incomparable as well. Roughly at the transcendent level. Moreover, he was just one step away from breaking through the wall of transformation, likely belonging to the highest tier of masters in this world.

He was a master of a level that a 49th floor Player could never reach. Indeed, the gaju’s face was filled with confidence.

“I’ll settle the grudges of the minor sects right here!”

The sword strike headed toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

The disciples didn’t doubt that their great gaju would achieve victory.

Kang Jun-hyeok clenched his fist. Power gathered within it. Mighty and powerful force became even stronger.

The gaju’s expression changed. He recoiled in shock and pulled back his arm to take a defensive stance.

Crack.

And he was shattered along with his defense.

The fist struck the gaju’s face. The gaju flew far away and crashed into the sect’s building. He writhed briefly among the debris before soon going limp.

“…”

The disciples’ jaws dropped wide open.

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