The Life of a Wise Cult Leader - Chapter 222

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100th Floor All Master Chapter 222

49th Floor. Martial Realm. Secret Manual (7)

“…Ugh!”

The Hyeolyeong Maje, who came to his senses belatedly, defends. He spreads his strong energy widely and wraps it around his body.

Protective strong energy.

Kwaaaaang!

However, the impact is felt beyond the strong energy. His body cannot withstand it and flies away, crashing into the cliff.

Jjeoeoeoeok!

A deep line is carved into the cliff. Unable to withstand the impact, part of the cliff collapses. The debris of the cliff falls with a loud noise, and people in the distant village mistake it for an earthquake.

The power to collapse the cliff itself.

Among the skills he possessed, there was no skill with such power. It would not be an exaggeration to call it the strongest technique.

‘This is the fifth form.’

Heaven and Earth Sword Aura Opening .

Containing the sword aura of heaven and earth, it draws a line across the world.

Kang Jun-hyeok shivered lightly at that power.

But even so, the opponent did not fall.

Kugugugugung.

The fragments of the collapsed cliff shake as the Hyeolyeong Maje reveals himself. Kang Jun-hyeok narrows his eyes.

‘…There seems to be some loss of internal energy.’

There were no major injuries to his body. It meant there was no problem continuing the battle.

Kang Jun-hyeok prepared for the opponent to charge at him in anger.

But the Hyeolyeong Maje did not do so.

Unlike before, he opened his mouth with a stiffly hardened face.

“I acknowledge it. Your martial arts are… truly marvelous.”

His voice contained undeniable admiration.

The Hyeolyeong Maje was a Martial Artist who had reached the realm of enlightenment.

He was in a state where he had somewhat approached the concept of what martial arts truly were.

As such, he could not help but feel the mystery possessed by Manbinggi’s martial arts. At first, he had underestimated it and failed to recognize its essence, but not anymore.

The Hyeolyeong Maje asked politely with proper etiquette.

“What are your name and the name of your martial arts?”

“My name is Kang Jun-hyeok. I don’t know the name of the martial arts either.”

“I see. I pay my respects to you who have received the transmission of unknown secrets.”

The Hyeolyeong Maje spoke calmly and raised his finger. The strong energy in his finger became even denser. Kang Jun-hyeok clicked his tongue.

The Hyeolyeong Maje no longer underestimated him.

He was simply trying to kill him with sincerity and full power.

The opponent was a powerhouse of the Triad Realm. He was on equal footing with him. If they fought seriously, he could lose.

“Whoo.”

Then, wouldn’t it be fine if he just won?

He gathers internal energy. He grips his sword. He takes his stance. The Hyeolyeong Maje steps forward.

In an instant, the distance closed. The Hyeolyeong Maje’s movements were not in the direction of showing off power like before. Everything was sharp, deep, and threatening as he tried to kill him.

Kagagagagak!

Kang Jun-hyeok blocks and deflects the finger with his sword. Through the Realm of Absolute Suppression of Heaven and Earth, he could erase some of the applied force, but the limits were clear. He could do nothing about such concentrated and dense power.

The finger tracks Kang Jun-hyeok along the sword like a serpent.

The moment that finger touches him, his body made of flesh would be torn apart like cotton candy.

Blood Claw Death Form.

Kagagagak!

Kang Jun-hyeok’s body is instantly pushed back as he dodges and blocks that attack.

Manbinggi’s first mystery. He was amplifying power using Reverse Current River Absorption Wave, but the opponent’s power was far too strong. His defense would break before he could absorb enough.

Then.

Kang Jun-hyeok steadies his breathing. He gathers and unleashes the absorbed power as is.

Kagagagagak!

Second form. Cold World Wind Forest.

A storm that tears the world arises.

But the Hyeolyeong Maje does not retreat. He puts more strong energy into his finger and swings it roughly. The storm is torn apart.

Swaeaeaek!

Barely avoiding the thrust finger, he raises his sword high and strikes down. The Hyeolyeong Maje’s instinct, which had initially tried to block, warns him. He twists his body to avoid it.

Jjeoeoeoeong!

The striking sword crushes and destroys the earth.

Gathering his own power into one.

Manbinggi’s second mystery. Self-Power Unity.

If he had tried to defend, the Hyeolyeong Maje’s finger would have suffered great damage.

The Hyeolyeong Maje, who had avoided it, steps on the struck sword and thrusts his finger at Kang Jun-hyeok’s chest. Kang Jun-hyeok quickly retreated, but part of the finger grazed his body.

That alone consumed 600 health points.

“There was definitely a feeling of contact, but no damage. It doesn’t seem like internal energy… Is it sorcery you possess?”

The Hyeolyeong Maje calmly assessed and raised his finger.

“There’s no point in aiming for vital points.”

He’ll just crush everything. The strong energy contained in his finger expands. Like a beast’s molars, it rushes toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

Blood Claw Fang.

Massive strong energies in the form of molars target Kang Jun-hyeok.

Power that would shatter him along with his defense if they collided head-on.

So, he deflects.

Kagagagagak!

The sword moves softly and deflects the strong energy.

Even the mighty power that tears the world cannot touch a free dandelion leaf.

The Hyeolyeong Maje could not help but admire the mystery of flexibility overcoming rigidity taken to its extreme.

“Magnificent! Truly magnificent!”

Overwhelming with force had little meaning. The Hyeolyeong Maje again changed his strong energy into a serpent-like form and aimed at Kang Jun-hyeok. And Kang Jun-hyeok had been waiting for that moment.

First form. Hot Wind Thousand Slash.

He unleashes the power gathered while deflecting. The Hyeolyeong Maje defends belatedly.

Jjeong!

“Kugh!”

A strong impact shakes his entire body. Enduring the impact, he flicks his finger.

Invisible Finger Wind.

Invisible finger winds are shot consecutively toward Kang Jun-hyeok. Kang Jun-hyeok roughly twists his body. He waves his arms and bends his legs. Showing mysterious movements, he perfectly avoids the finger winds.

Even if they were invisible finger winds, the power contained within them had not gone anywhere. They could not escape the detection of the Realm of Absolute Suppression of Heaven and Earth.

He steps forward and thrusts his sword. The Hyeolyeong Maje swings his finger to block it.

“Aaaaah!”

The Hyeolyeong Maje burst into exclamation.

What kind of martial arts is this?

What kind of mystery is this?

He is now witnessing the ultimate principle of martial arts.

He is captivated by a light incomparable to anything else.

More, more, more!

Show me more of the ultimate principle!

He unleashes power with emotion. Finger and sword clash repeatedly, and the aftermath shakes all directions.

Kang Jun-hyeok had the advantage that the level of his martial arts itself was overwhelmingly different.

However, as a Martial Artist, the Hyeolyeong Maje was clearly superior in skill.

If the battle continued, the Hyeolyeong Maje would be able to seize the advantage.

But there was one problem. The Hyeolyeong Maje frowned.

‘…My internal energy.’

His internal energy was depleting.

Even though he had consumed all kinds of elixirs since childhood and undergone complete transformation, it was difficult to handle the consumption of internal energy.

In the first place, being able to pressure to this extent was because he was pouring out his full power without caring about internal energy.

In contrast, Kang Jun-hyeok still had plenty of internal energy left.

Kang Jun-hyeok’s internal energy itself was less than Hyeolyeong Maje’s, but he had the mysteries of Manbinggi.

[Small Stream Great River Circle .]

A small flow circulates as a ring of a great river.

That third mystery extremely reduced the consumption of internal energy.

He needed to settle this. Having made his decision, Hyeolyeong Maje brought his two hands together. An ominous power began to gather within them. Kang Jun-hyeok also quickly gathered internal energy in his sword.

Hyeolyeong Maje brought his two hands together and thrust them out roughly.

Blood Ancestor Imperial Strike.

Hyeolyeong Maje’s secret technique unfolds. A massive energy tries to crush Kang Jun-hyeok.

Kang Jun-hyeok also unleashed the power gathered in his sword.

Heaven and Earth Sword Aura Open .

Kaaaaaaang!

Mighty power clashes with mighty power. Hyeolyeong Maje bares his teeth and draws his internal energy to its limit. He puts strength into his fingers while consuming even part of his true energy.

The result.

Kaaaang!

The sword aura shatters.

Joy fills Hyeolyeong Maje’s face.

‘I broke that great ultimate of martial arts with my own hands!’

Indescribable satisfaction dominated his entire body. It was the moment he was certain of victory.

Hyeolyeong Maje saw it.

Sword aura was gathering once again on Kang Jun-hyeok’s sword.

Rending Wind Heaven Slash Heaven and Earth Sword Aura Open .

The power of the first Heaven and Earth Sword Aura is contained in the second Heaven and Earth Sword Aura.

Blood Ancestor Imperial Strike shatters in an instant. The sword aura strikes Hyeolyeong Maje. He closes his eyes with a satisfied face.

Kuuuuuung!

The world splits apart.

The entire rainforest is cut into pieces. Kang Jun-hyeok releases the breath he had been holding.

“Hueok!”

His hands and feet tremble violently. His dantian is completely empty. His exhausted body tries to collapse.

He grits his teeth and puts strength into his legs to endure. Kang Jun-hyeok slowly moves his steps and approaches the fallen Hyeolyeong Maje.

He was in a miserable state.

His upper and lower body were separated. He still had consciousness remaining, but it wouldn’t last long.

“It’s your victory.”

“It was quite close.”

If Hyeolyeong Maje hadn’t been careless from the beginning.

If Hyeolyeong Maje had been just a little more cold-hearted.

He really didn’t know how it would have turned out. But Hyeolyeong Maje shook his head.

“You didn’t even use all the power you possess. You faced me with martial arts alone. It’s my complete defeat. I acknowledge it and express my gratitude.”

Despite being defeated, Hyeolyeong Maje had a very satisfied expression.

“Is that martial arts? Is that the end of this path? Is that the destination?”

Hyeolyeong Maje was a genius who reached the realm of enlightenment at a young age. Having innate talent, he could perceive at least fragments of Manbinggi’s martial arts.

“Truly beautiful. To think I would see such a path in my life. I couldn’t be more satisfied.”

“Then may I ask one favor?”

“By all means.”

“I’d like to obtain the secret manual of the martial arts you possess.”

“…Secret manual?”

Hyeolyeong Maje made an expression of incomprehension.

“The martial arts you possess are incomparable to my martial arts. Like a firefly before the sun. There would be no reason to desire my martial arts.”

“Unfortunately, that’s not the case.”

To complete Manbinggi’s martial arts, many martial arts were needed. Hyeolyeong Maje didn’t question it further.

“Go east from here. Halfway up the Blue Mountain Range. My martial arts exist beneath a withered tree. Passing through the formation won’t be easy, but… for you, there shouldn’t be a problem.”

Hyeolyeong Maje’s face gradually grew pale. Manbinggi, who had been watching that sight for a moment, opened his mouth.

[Kang Jun-hyeok. May I borrow your mouth for a moment?]

“Why suddenly?”

[This child wasn’t bad. To reach this far at such a young age is quite admirable. I wanted to say a word to him.]

“I don’t mind.”

Kang Jun-hyeok shrugged his shoulders. Hyeolyeong Maje looked at Kang Jun-hyeok talking to himself with a puzzled expression. Kang Jun-hyeok’s mouth opened.

“Child. You weren’t too bad. You’re good enough to call yourself a martial artist anywhere you go. I acknowledge you.”

Words looking down from above to below, quite insulting words.

But Hyeolyeong Maje’s eyes widened. His pupils trembled as if he had realized something. Soon he smiled.

“It is… an honor… unknown existence…”

With those words, Hyeolyeong Maje dropped his head.

[Level up.]

[Stamina + 20]

[Strength + 4]

[Speed + 4]

[Internal Energy + 6]

[Control proficiency has greatly increased.]

[Myriad Techniques proficiency has greatly increased.]

[Observation proficiency has greatly increased.]

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