Seol-Hwi knew that a warning window would come.
If he tries to get rid of the warriors of this sect, at some point, Sang Cheon-jang will aim for him. Of course, he couldn’t rule out the possibility that his subordinates would defend him.
Yet, Seol-Hwi decided that he wouldn’t let that happen.
This man is inferior to the disciple of Goo Jong-myung. And someone like Lee Gu-myung would not like being helped by someone weaker.
Not just that, he decided it would be better to aim at him in order to get this sect under control.
▶ Respond directly
▷ Defend
▷ Run away
Honestly, he wasn’t afraid.
Although the man had higher combat power than Seol-Hwi, he had fought against Baek Yang-chun, who was even stronger.
And Seol-Hwi had his own plan to deal with this opponent.
<You have selected ‘Defend’.>
Chiing!
Strong sword energy was created.
This choice differs from ‘Run away’, where the opponent’s body flashes and shows the location. This choice doesn’t show the back, but it gives him time to respond in his own way.
Seol-Hwi turned around in an instant, but his opponent’s attack was faster.
The sword’s blade passed through his shoulder.
“Kuak!”
Seol-Hwi, who was pushed back, had to quickly adjust his form. But still, Seol-Hwi was smiling faintly.
<Seol-Hwi> Health: 320,000 (↓10,000)/ 1.2 million Internal energy: 2.18 million (↓220,000)/ 2.4 million
This is it.
Seol-Hwi used the White Light Body Demonic Martial Arts’ self-defense technique. When defending with it, the damage is spread around and reduces the effect on the body.
Not just that, when protecting the body by consuming internal energy, it has the effect of reducing damage even more without taking fatal injuries.
“What, but I just….” Sang Cheon-jang also noticed it.
His sword didn’t hit any vital points, but the blade should have pierced through despite that. Instead, the sword had bounced back without piercing, so his confusion was understandable.
“I wonder how good a fighter the third-ranked in the Supreme Pavilion is?” Seol-Hwi asked calmly.
“…What?”
“What are you so surprised about? I am asking because I already know who you are.”
At those words, Sang Cheon-jang’s expression hardened. And his words were ice cold as he said,
“…The Supreme Pavilion Lord said you were a dangerous person, but now I see. You are someone who shouldn’t be left alive.”
Seol-Hwi smiled at this.
“Look at you. Did you think I was ever deceived by your actions?”
“…?”
“If that’s the case, you thought wrong. I just wanted to look at the trap you laid. Because of that, those behind you… and how your relationship with Geum Man-jung and the sect leader of the Blue Dragon Sect is connected can be known.”
Seol-Hwi looked at the warriors of the Blue Dragon Sect who were around him.
This wasn’t any simple move.
Instant, turn-based.
Not at Sang Cheon-jang, but the warriors of the sect are where this will be used.
“But I also have some unexpected information. Seeing that the disciple of Goo Jong-myung is here… it must have been designed by the Supreme Pavilion Lord, who is known to have a good relationship with Goo Jong-myung.”
“What?!”
In an instant, the opponent’s eyes were wide.
Seol-Hwi moved without listening to his answer. Turn-based combat was activated for the warriors who were on the side.
In an instant, Seol-Hwi disappeared. At least, that was how it looked like to others. And the opponents hurriedly looked around to find him.
Grrrng!
A powerful storm of energy threw the warriors up into the sky.
What…
Grrrng!
The storm of energy was fast and powerful.
Seol-Hwi was unfolding the Wind God Sword, which normally needed his best effort, so easily.
While watching the martial arts of Seol-Hwi, Sang Cheon-jang continued to think that it was something he knew.
What was being used now was nothing else but the Four Peak Demonic Martial Arts.
How did he get that power…
He couldn’t understand this.
He felt lost for a moment and soon realized how dangerous it was to lose concentration here.
<A great chance! Seol-Hwi discovered a gap in Sang Cheon-jang. How will you respond?>
As expected!
Seol-Hwi’s eyes shone.
He tried to use turn-based combat, hoping for this, but he didn’t actually think it would work.
A gap was created. After a few words of their conversation, which showed that Seol-Hwi knew the truth, the mental walls inside of his opponent’s mind had come crashing down.
And it was possible to move instantly by choosing to ‘get close’. Seol-Hwi was able to go there right away.
In Seol-Hwi’s eyes, who had been moving so many times in the same way, the desired thing appeared.
A confirmed gap.
▶ Attack
▷ Use martial arts
▷ Use toolbox
▷ Get close to your opponent
<You have chosen to attack.>
This time, Seol-Hwi got the first chance.
The best form of attack is to use the Wind God Sword. This is because he prepared in advance for the movement of the Wind God Sword when moving.
<You have selected 'Attack'.> <-3 seconds back>
He could see Sang Cheon-jang’s head slowly turning back.
Seol-Hwi, taking a short leap before getting close to Sang Cheon-jang, had to unfold the connecting motion of the Wind God Sword.
In the state of leaping like that, Seol-Hwi had calculated Sang Cheon-jang’s movement beforehand.
He could do nothing to defend against Seol-Hwi.
<You have used the Wind God Sword technique>
The desired purpose was achieved.
Kwang!
The Wind God Sword technique happened right in front of the eyes of Seol-Hwi, and as it moved ahead, it hit his opponent’s body.
Sang Cheon-jang curled his body against the wind.
He fell to the ground, but something caught Seol-Hwi’s notice.
What…?!
His opponent was up right away. Despite being hit, he didn’t seem to suffer too much damage.
Sang Cheon-jang [3rd ranked in Supreme Pavilion] Health: 3.2 million (↓1.2 million)/ 4.4 million
Was it because the distance was too short?
Seol-Hwi was disappointed.
Even though his opponent had lost a third of his health, he couldn’t be satisfied. This was the ‘turn-based combat method’.
And because the hit was close to one time only, it wouldn’t be easy to do this again.
“Kuak! You… right, I admit it. It was my mistake to underestimate you.”
His upper body was wounded, and he was walking towards Seol-Hwi.
Unlike the wounds on his body, his eyes looked clear.
“Now, I will treat you as an equal opponent!”
His face turned red. And red energy gradually went to his hand, where flames began to rise.
This…!
The flames on his sword. A bright yellow flame that danced erratically.
It couldn’t be taken lightly by Seol-Hwi.
That was the Blood Hand Demonic Arts he would get as a reward for the mission.
…even the Ice Body armor may not be able to stop it.
However, a problem arose because of the opponent’s martial arts. Ice Body armor is a defense technique that uses ice energy. And its opposite is the flame energy which causes greater damage.
“Now, shall we try again?”
Seol-Hwi felt trepidation at the remarks of his opponent.
The real fight against Sang Cheon-jang begins now.
Blood Hand Demonic Martial Arts.
One of the representative martial arts of the sect, it is known to be one of the best.
Several martial arts are based on fire, but this one represents the Demonic Sect.
In particular, most advanced and higher demonic martial arts are based on the Blood Hand martial arts.
Ching!
“Kuak!”
Seol-Hwi exchanged blows and was pushed back.
It looked like a simple push, but strictly speaking, it was Sang Cheon-jang’s strength.
Damn it, his martial arts…
Seol-Hwi bit his lip as he thought about it.
Ice and fire don’t go together.
Although they are using martial arts opposite to each other’s attributes, the Blood Hand was stronger in terms of quality.
Perhaps, it is a problem that comes from the difference in combat power. Or maybe it is because of the experience.
And because of that, Seol-Hwi took higher damage.
He and his opponent continued fighting each other.
And in the fight, Seol-Hwi felt his internal energy being consumed at a rapid pace.
At the same time, he realized that there was no way to defeat the opponent in the usual way.
Seol-Hwi Health: 300,000 (↓20,000)/ 1.2 million Internal energy: 1.16 million (↓1.02 million)/ 2.4 million Sang Cheon-jang Health: 3.19 million (↓10,000)/ 4.4 million Internal energy: 4.14 million (↓360,000)/ 4.5 million
“Haa…Haa…”
It was evident in the numbers.
The Ice Body armor was taking more damage from even the slightest attack of Blood Hand.
On the other hand, the opponent didn’t take much damage. Moreover, until now, it has been a battle of strength, and a single blow can lead to a greater loss.
Sang Cheon-jang was smiling.
Unlike a little while back, Seol-Hwi’s opponent was sure of his victory now.
Damn it… should I just use AI?
At that moment, Seol-Hwi had no choice but to feel conflicted.
Actually, he wanted to see it when fighting Lee Gu-myung. The AI has the ability to win even when the combat power is doubled.
But if he used it here, he couldn’t do it again.
There’s no time…
Seol-Hwi glanced at his subordinates’ who were fighting Lee Gu-myung. It seemed like they were gradually falling back.
No matter how many people attack the target, it is impossible to subdue a man with combat power several times greater than all combined.
“Tch. No matter how much the Hidden Truth Corps crawls around, you should know your limits. Aren’t you the ones who haven’t been able to fully master even a single martial art of the sect?”
He was laughing in their faces while provoking Seol-Hwi’s anger.
“… did you say everything you wanted to?”
“Ah, your mouth seems alive and well.”
“Think it is just the mouth?”
Seol-Hwi looked up.
In the end, this is the only way to defeat this man.
“Experience it. What a fight is.”
Combat Method <AI>
As soon as he did that, his view changed. He was looking down on his own body.
And the first reaction of the Ai was…
“Hahahahahah!”
It was an outright laugh.
“Why are you laughing like this…?” Sang Cheon-jang asked.
“Shut your mouth. You’re going to be a goner soon.”
“What?!”
He was angry.
However, the eyes of AI were looking up at Seol-Hwi.
“You brat, you used it well.”
“You cannot be satisfied with just learning the martial arts. If you learn it that way, you will never be able to get out of this system.”
“….”
“Learn martial arts properly, not from the system, but from basics. You must understand its needs and. more broadly, the martial arts itself. It isn’t about learning just the technique but why the technique was made. You need to understand the background of it, the lives put into making it, and the thoughts.”
What is it saying?
Seol-Hwi was shocked.
Understand the secret behind martial arts…? What… it makes no sense to understand the story behind it.
“Listen! The difference in martial arts happens from there. If you understand and realize it, you can make something higher. For example…”
“You bastard!”
Unable to watch this anymore, Sang Cheon-jang rushed in.
But AI Seol-Hwi didn’t even pay him any attention.
In the blink of an eye, Sang Cheon-jang was close to the Ai.
“You can do this.”
Slash!
The sword was drawn diagonally.
And,
“Kuak!”
Sang Cheon-jang fell to the ground. His body split in half with just one hit.
AI Seol-Hwi was standing in a relaxed position.
“This is what it means to not get eaten by the system.”
