Genius Martial Arts Trainer-Chapter "363"
Chapter 363n
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Paehwang - The Tyrant Emperorn
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Despite having his left hand broken, In-ju endured the pain and swung his right arm.n
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Clang!n
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The black saber, infused with intense qi, clashed with the Pan-gwan-pil and was knocked back.n
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However, just because he blocked Dao Yuetian's attack didn't mean the situation was under control.n
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Swish!n
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While Dao Yuetian was breaking In-ju's left arm, Pae Jin-seong, who had approached unnoticed, thrust his spear at him.n
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Clang!n
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In-ju successfully blocked Pae Jin-seong's attack by swinging the Pan-gwan-pil again, but he was quickly pushed back by several steps.n
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More accurately, he used the recoil from the clash with Pae Jin-seong to dodge the incoming black saber from Dao Yuetian, which allowed him to leap backward.n
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Slash!n
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Without this quick decision, his life would have been in immediate danger.n
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In-ju found himself in a position where he was barely able to defend himself, let alone counterattack, even as he tirelessly swung the Pan-gwan-pil in his right hand.n
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The battle was so intense that even moving his body with utmost skill and using his footwork technique was barely enough to maintain his defense.n
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For a martial artist, hands were crucial.n
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Even if he wasn't holding the Pan-gwan-pil or a sword in his left hand, the left hand was still necessary to perform techniques like the Golden Locking Hand technique or other martial arts.n
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Conversely, if one only focused on the movements of his right arm while ignoring the left hand, it would become much easier to predict and counter In-ju's techniques.n
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Until now, In-ju had managed to fight evenly, perhaps even having the upper hand, against both Dao Yuetian and Pae Jin-seong. But now, he was being pushed back one-sidedly.n
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This was due to Dao Yuetian's bold gamble.n
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Slash!n
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As injuries rapidly accumulated on his body, In-ju's expression began to change with each passing moment.n
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"If this continues, it's dangerous!"n
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He wasn't concerned about his own death.n
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The real issue was that the flow of the battle would turn against them the moment he fell.n
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He couldn't allow the grand plan to collapse due to his mistakes, not until the very end.n
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Having made up his mind, In-ju began to draw upon every last bit of internal energy remaining in his Danjeon.n
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Unlike when he threw the Pan-gwan-pil like a hidden weapon, a majestic wave of energy began to surge around In-ju.n
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Despite the overwhelming aura, Dao Yuetian and Pae Jin-seong didn't flinch. Instead, they charged at In-ju once more.n
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Simultaneously, a dark energy flowed out from the Pan-gwan-pil that In-ju wielded, spreading in all directions as it advanced toward the two.n
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This was a technique that required nearly all of In-ju's remaining internal energy.n
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It was as if In-ju had staked everything on this one move, taking a bold approach.n
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Pae Jin-seong, confronted with such a fearsome technique, stepped forward and began to channel his internal energy.n
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Among the techniques Pae Jin-seong could unleash, none could match this one in terms of grandeur.n
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However, he had also gained insight while fighting alongside Dao Yuetian.n
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"Pierce through a single point!"n
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Just like In-ju, Pae Jin-seong gathered all the internal energy from his Danjeon, preparing to strike with pinpoint accuracy.n
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As the energy from his palm converged onto his spear, it began to form a powerful aura.n
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But this time, simply layering qi wasn't enough.n
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Wheeeeee!n
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The qi began to rotate around the spearhead, swirling like a vortex.n
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And at the peak of this rotation...n
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Swish!n
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Pae Jin-seong's spear collided with the dark wall created by In-ju.n
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Boom!n
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With an ear-splitting noise, part of the dark wall shattered.n
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Tah!n
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Dao Yuetian, who had been waiting for this opportunity, threw himself towards the gap that Pae Jin-seong had created.n
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"!!!"n
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What Dao Yuetian saw was the Pan-gwan-pil flying towards him with a hidden intent.n
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It was In-ju, who had once again employed his hidden weapon technique, using the last bit of his internal energy.n
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"But his left hand shouldn't be usable, right?"n
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That doubt was quickly dispelled as Dao Yuetian confirmed In-ju's appearance.n
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In-ju's right hand was empty.n
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It wasn't because his internal energy was depleted and holding the Pan-gwan-pil was pointless.n
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In-ju, who had used the Pan-gwan-pil as a hidden weapon, was rapidly pressing the acupoints on his body with his right hand.n
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Instead of burning his congenital energy and triggering explosive power, he was using a technique that would inevitably cost him his life.n
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The reason In-ju had exhausted all the internal energy in his Danjeon to unleash that earlier technique wasn't because he had staked everything on that one final move.n
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After using this technique, he planned to use his congenital energy freely until the technique ended, so there was no need to conserve his internal energy.n
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Due to the severe injury to his left fingers, In-ju was unable to press his acupoints with that hand. Thus, he had to use the Pan-gwan-pil as a hidden weapon to buy time, allowing him to use his right hand to perform the ultimate technique.n
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Dao Yuetian, however, had already heard about this technique from Mu-jin.n
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He also had firsthand experience witnessing it during a past battle with the Nasha Witch.n
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Without a moment's hesitation, Dao Yuetian swiftly swung his black saber.n
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But it wasn't to block the Pan-gwan-pil that was flying toward him like a hidden weapon.n
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In fact, to say that he "swung" it would be misleading.n
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Swish!n
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Using the Swift Shadow Strike technique, Dao Yuetian hurled his black saber at In-ju with tremendous speed.n
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As In-ju, who was in the midst of performing the ultimate technique, saw the black saber approaching in an instant, he boldly extended his left arm toward it.n
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Since his left hand was already broken, he intended to sacrifice it to complete the ultimate technique.n
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However, in his concentration on the technique, he overlooked two crucial facts.n
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First, he had expended most of his internal energy while executing the previous techniques to buy time.n
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Slash!n
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Second, Dao Yuetian's black saber was far too strong and sharp for mere human bones and muscles to withstand.n
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Crack!n
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The black saber sliced through In-ju's left arm like paper and continued its path, lodging deep into his solar plexus.n
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"Urgh…"n
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Despite his breath being abruptly cut off, In-ju tried to force his right hand to continue the ultimate technique.n
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"It's over."n
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Dao Yuetian, who had already approached unnoticed, yanked the black saber out of In-ju's abdomen and struck down on In-ju's neck.n
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Slash!n
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As Dao Yuetian successfully killed the formidable old master who had been like a monster, he took a moment to catch his breath.n
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"Are you alright, brother?"n
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Pae Jin-seong approached and asked.n
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In the process of shattering In-ju's left hand, Dao Yuetian had suffered an injury severe enough to expose the muscles in his left arm.n
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Additionally, during the moment when he ignored In-ju's last Pan-gwan-pil and threw his black saber, he had sustained a fairly deep wound on his side.n
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"Thanks to turning my body at the last moment, I didn't suffer any serious internal injuries, brother."n
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Dao Yuetian replied as he took out a golden ointment, a standard medicine he always carried with him, and applied it to his side wound before tearing his clothes to bandage it.n
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After quickly finishing his first aid, Dao Yuetian looked at Pae Jin-seong with a determined gaze.n
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"Let's go."n
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The reason he had taken such a gamble, risking injury, was to help their comrades as quickly as possible.n
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So, instead of worrying about such minor wounds, he needed to take down as many enemies as possible.n
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Seeing his brother's resolute spirit, Pae Jin-seong burst into a hearty laugh.n
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"As expected of my brother! Hahaha!"n
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Pae Jin-seong, who laughed so heartily, was also covered in blood from his battle with In-ju.n
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Yet, both men, as if completely indifferent to their injuries, advanced toward the battlefield.n
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And now that In-ju had fallen, there were no martial artists in the vicinity who could stop them.n
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Boom!n
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Immediately after clashing with the purple energy unleashed by Cheon-ju.n
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A line of blood trickled down Mu-jin's lips.n
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Although he was maintaining his Ho-shin Gang-gi while confronting Cheon-ju, the power of Cheon-ju's divine technique was not something that could be fully withstood even with Ho-shin Gang-gi.n
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Each time they clashed, Mu-jin's Ho-shin Gang-gi shook violently, as if it might vanish like a mirage at any moment.n
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Forcing himself to maintain his Ho-shin Gang-gi and keep moving only caused internal injuries to accumulate little by little.n
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As Mu-jin hesitated momentarily,n
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"Uki!"n
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"Uki!"n
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"Hahp!!"n
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Mu-yul, Ling-ling, and Hye-geol attacked from Cheon-ju's left and right flanks.n
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"Hmph!"n
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Mu-gung's Tathagata Palm surged toward Cheon-ju's back, radiating a crimson heat.n
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"Tsk."n
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Cheon-ju clicked his tongue lightly and took a large step backward to avoid the animal-like attacks coming from both sides.n
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Naturally, Mu-gung's Tathagata Palm was also flying toward that spot, but Cheon-ju didn't care.n
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Crack!n
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Once again, the purple energy emanating from Cheon-ju's right hand easily tore through Mu-gung's Tathagata Palm.n
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However, for some reason, Cheon-ju didn't stop there and instead unleashed another strike with his left hand.n
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And the energy that burst forth from Cheon-ju's left hand suddenly exploded in mid-air.n
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"Ugh!"n
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Mu-gyeong, who had been hiding behind the Tathagata Palm and approaching, was revealed.n
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Mu-gyeong had attempted to block Cheon-ju's attack by overlaying his energy on the Asura Path, but he couldn't completely neutralize the impact and was flung backward.n
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"Senior brother!"n
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Mu-gung swiftly launched himself to catch Mu-gyeong as he was thrown back, but Mu-gyeong's face had turned pale, and blood was trickling from the corner of his mouth.n
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Despite his pale complexion, Mu-gyeong's eyes remained calm.n
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"I'm fine, senior brother."n
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Mu-gyeong wiped the blood from his lips with his left arm, then suddenly pushed Mu-gung away forcefully and leaped into the air.n
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Boom!!n
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Immediately after, a burst of energy from Cheon-ju collided with the spot where they had been entangled, causing an explosion.n
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Had Mu-gyeong not quickly pushed Mu-gung away, one of them would have been reduced to a mere puddle of blood.n
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Meanwhile, as Cheon-ju relentlessly attacked both Mu-gung and Mu-gyeong,n
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"Stop bothering my senior brothers, you bad man!"n
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"Uki!!"n
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Mu-yul, Ling-ling, and Hye-geol once again rushed toward Cheon-ju, displaying bizarre and almost inhuman movements.n
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Their actions, which mimicked those of various animals, seemed strange for humans to perform.n
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However, Cheon-ju, now somewhat accustomed to their movements, easily avoided their combined assault.n
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With minimal movements, Cheon-ju dodged the trio's attacks, then took a deep breath and gathered his energy again.n
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Crack!n
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As purple energy surged around Cheon-ju's hands, the three animal-like fighters had no choice but to leap back.n
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Neither Dragon Fist nor Strange Dragon Fist could overcome Cheon-ju's divine technique, and confronting it head-on would be suicidal.n
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The trio managed to barely avoid the energy blasts Cheon-ju sent their way by quickly creating distance.n
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Watching this from afar while trying to manage his internal injuries, Mu-gyeong muttered to himself without realizing it.n
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"…He's a monster."n
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Though Cheon-ju's attack had been thwarted, the situation was still dire.n
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Despite recklessly unleashing that overwhelming energy, Cheon-ju showed no signs of fatigue.n
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In fact, his lack of exhaustion wasn't the real issue. Even after all this fighting, Cheon-ju had yet to sustain any injuries.n
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Meanwhile, just after he had pushed the trio away, a subtle change occurred in Cheon-ju's eyes.n
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"!?"n
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Cheon-ju, who had been carefully reading the flow of the battlefield even while fighting against the Shaolin, suddenly sensed that one of the familiar energies he was monitoring had disappeared.n
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"In-ju… is dead?"n
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This was an entirely unexpected development.n
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In-ju was a subordinate who had been moving for the grand plan even before Cheon-ju was born, and had stayed by his side ever since.n
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The emotion that surged within him upon realizing this was anger.n
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It wasn't the sorrow of losing a valuable subordinate.n
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"You filthy insects!!"n
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A crucial piece in his grand plan, one that should have remained until the end, had been removed.n
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Even if they won this war, this loss would undoubtedly cause complications in the battle against the royal family and in the plans following his ascent to the throne.n
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As Cheon-ju's rage boiled over, a storm of energy began to swirl around him.n
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"Form the formation!!"n
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"Take cover behind me!!"n
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Sensing the impending danger, Hye-dam and Mu-jin quickly shouted.n
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The Arhats, who had been barely holding on, surrounded Cheon-ju to prepare for the oncoming disaster, while Mu-jin summoned his Ho-shin Gang-gi with all his might.n
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At that moment, a massive explosion erupted around Cheon-ju.n
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It was as if hundreds of thunderbolts had gone off at once.n
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Some of the Arhats, who had formed the defensive formation, coughed up blood and collapsed.n
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"Ugh..."n
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Mu-jin, who had been stripped of his Ho-shin Gang-gi and left with burns and injuries all over his body, let out a faint groan.n
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Though he had managed to survive, his condition was far from ideal.n
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But now wasn't the time to worry about the pain.n
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Cheon-ju, who had previously maintained a calm or contemptuous expression, was now charging at Mu-jin with the face of a demon.n
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"Hah!"n
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"Uki!!"n
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Mu-yul and Ling-ling, who had taken cover behind Mu-jin to avoid the explosion, rushed forward to block Cheon-ju.n
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Furthermore, Hye-geol, Mu-gung, and Mu-gyeong, who had retreated behind the Seventy-two Arhat Formation, also joined the fray.n
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But…n
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"!?"n
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Cheon-ju paid them no mind and focused solely on Mu-jin.n
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In his fury, Cheon-ju thought to himself:n
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Displaying his divinity through an unscathed victory was meaningless.n
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Even if it meant enduring some damage, these insects needed to be swept away quickly.n
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Therefore, Cheon-ju decided to first eliminate the most troublesome insect.n
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"Ugh."n
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Having barely managed to re-establish his Ho-shin Gang-gi after enduring the explosion, Mu-jin was immediately met with a thunderous clash as Cheon-ju's right hand collided with his Ho-shin Gang-gi.n
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In an instant, Mu-jin's Ho-shin Gang-gi shattered, and Cheon-ju's right hand continued its trajectory toward Mu-jin's abdomen.n
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However, Mu-jin saw this as an opportunity.n
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As Cheon-ju closed in, Mu-jin extended both his arms toward him.n
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'If I can just hold him here!'n
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At least in terms of pure strength, Mu-jin believed he had the upper hand over Cheon-ju.n
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Moreover, the residual energy in Cheon-ju's right hand after clashing with Mu-jin's Ho-shin Gang-gi didn't seem particularly threatening.n
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With his tough skin and muscles, Mu-jin calculated that he would suffer severe injuries but not death.n
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Tap!n
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But instead of striking Mu-jin's abdomen, Cheon-ju's right hand lightly touched it.n
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Simultaneously, the energy from Cheon-ju's palm flowed over Mu-jin's skin and penetrated deep inside.n
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It was the Internal Heavy Hand Technique.n
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A special technique designed to counter masters of external energy.n
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As Cheon-ju's energy invaded Mu-jin's insides through the Internal Heavy Hand Technique,n
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Crack!n
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The sound of something shattering echoed in Mu-jin's ears like a thunderclap from a clear sky.
