Episode 174: Study with Peace of Mind
In the very distant past, after the Cheonmasin Church was defeated in the Battle of Jeongma, they scattered to various places and dreamed of rebuilding themselves underwater.
But that dream ultimately came to nothing, and the name of the Demonic Cult seemed destined to disappear into the back alleys of history.
The new focal point that emerged at that time was the Blood Cult.
The overwhelming inaction of the Blood Cult’s leader at the time absorbed all remaining forces of the Demonic Cult, and as time passed, the Blood Cult has established itself as one of the most powerful groups in the world of
And the Jukripin is an elder of that blood sect.
Even among the elders, he is the one who is superior in terms of ability.
From the perspective of such a master, the skills of Bbanjil and Dang Gyu-yeong were not noticeable.
The man with the long hair looked at the two people with indifferent eyes.
“I thought something was strange, was it a trap? But the ones who dug the trap were sloppy. It’s not like we lack talent.”
“How dare you… speak so carelessly!”
– Whiriliriririk—!
The skill that Bbanjil had prepared was released.
If he had used a suppression technique in the first surprise attack in case he caught the wrong person, what he is using now is a finishing move that he is pouring everything he has into.
Dang Gyu-yeong also attacked with all his might.
Ten sharp, solid lines flew towards the bamboo shoots.
The shadow spread out in an instant, creating a square-shaped garden over the area.
Each one of them has a sharp energy that makes it seem like it will cut cleanly rather than bind when touched.
Butterflies fluttered in the garden, and dozens of large shadowy hands rose up, each wielding a different shadow weapon and striking.
– Kwaaaaah—!
“… … .”
The bamboo man just looked at them with indifferent eyes.
The moment his body was torn apart by ten thin lines and impaled by shadow weapons.
The blood-red aura in the shape of Asura showed its first movement.
First, two of Kang-gi’s six arms clenched their fists and struck the floor hard.
– Boom!
A red wave spread out from the bamboo stick, scattering the shadows within the area.
Kang-gi’s two arms were straightened, and he slashed his blades at the incoming threads.
The solid line is broken into strands without any strength.
The two remaining arms each sent one blast of tension to Dang Gyu-yeong and Bbaenjil.
– Pfft!
“… … !”
“… … !”
The two new forms that had been hit by the tension were shot out at a terrifying speed and crashed into the wall.
The mighty power of A-rank.
Even though they used their best techniques, they were easily blocked and even counterattacked.
The bamboo man said.
“Look at that. If this isn’t sloppy, what is—”
“This too?”
– Phew,
The man with the bamboo stick glared and turned his head over his shoulder.
“You… … !”
“Is this okay?”
I retrieved my index finger, which had been thrust into his shoulder.
My index finger was frozen solid and had a blue glow like jade.
The moment when Dang Gyu-yeong and Bbaenjil unleash their ultimate skill.
That moment was the first and last chance to exploit Juklipin’s weakness.
So I’m going to increase my physical abilities by overheating in advance.
With the amplification, I raised the Hyun-eum-ok-ma-ji to A rank.
And he aimed for the moment when they were clashing and stabbed them with his index finger.
– Pot!
As I kicked the ground and retreated, the Jukripin immediately came chasing me.
An incredible speed that surpasses even the speed that was greatly increased by overheating.
He is not called a blood elder for nothing.
Six strong arms are swinging, aimed only at me.
I dodged the swinging fist, deflected the slashing hand with a cloud, and dodged the flying tension again.
But eventually, a single fist pierced my abdomen at incredible speed—
[‘Distortion’ is activated.]
[Reuse Wait Time 23:59:59]
—It bent just before being thrown away.
The bamboo shoots are shocked again.
“What, what!”
In the meantime, I moved further away and returned to my original location on the roof of the building.
“Oh, I almost died.”
If it weren’t for the [distortion], I would have taken the express train to the afterlife as soon as I got hit by the strong wind.
Although he has invested heavily in speed and has the control of a veteran, it is still not enough to overcome the difference in specs with an A-rank.
Now that the distortion has been lifted, we have no choice but to watch without engaging in combat.
‘Still, I think I’ve done enough.’
Strangely enough, the bamboo shoots stopped chasing me, or rather, they couldn’t chase me anymore.
because,
‘It’s starting to take effect.’
– Tsk tsk,
An eerie sound echoing from the body of a dead person.
If something were to freeze at a tremendous rate, wouldn’t it make a sound like that?
A fierce battle must be taking place inside his body right now.
The battle between the cold air I infiltrated with [Hyeon-eum-ok-ma-ji] and the internal energy he possessed.
– Tsk tsk tsk,
“Ughhhhh… …!”
The bamboo man glared at me as if he was going to kill me, but I couldn’t do anything because his movements kept stopping.
Soon he changed his mind and stood still, concentrating.
Of the six strong arms, three became limp and disappeared, and the choppy movements became much smoother.
It seems that some of the internal energy has been turned towards blocking the cold air.
Then he spins his body around and kicks the ground, seemingly intending to get out of the way and then completely drive away the cold air with his lungi breakfast.
‘But can that be done as you wish?’
– Whirilirik—!
Sharp lines formed like spider webs, blocking his path.
The bamboo man cut the solid lines with his hand just like before, but the shadow butterflies that followed him exploded near him.
– Puff puff!
The bamboo tree has once again fallen back to its original position.
Both eyes are blazing with anger.
“These fucking bastards… … !”
“Where are you going in such a hurry?”
“Should I hang out with you sloppy guys a little longer?”
Of course, the ones who blocked him were Dang Gyu-yeong and the man with the bad temper.
Although both of them were in terrible condition due to being hit hard by the strong wind, they desperately got up and returned to the battle.
‘I guess it’s doable now.’
As the number of Jukripin’s strong arms decreased to three, the power of Asura’s blood magic was also cut in half.
Then it won’t be as overwhelming as it was just now.
furthermore,
‘The reinforcements came too.’
– Kookookookook,
A wooden door suddenly rose up from a distance.
The one who burst through the door and ran out was not Kwak Seung-jae, but a woman with long hair tied into a ponytail.
She was presumed to be a graduate, but it seemed like she took the initiative this time because Kwak Seung-jae and the third-year students were being bullied by the bullies.
“These thieves—ah?”
But the ponytailed woman couldn’t help but stand still.
Suddenly, Dang Gyu-yeong and Bbaenjil were engaged in a fierce battle with some bamboo man.
Of course, the reaction to the bloody river was like that of a stray dog.
“Asura Blood Magic!”
The third-year leaders and Kwak Seung-jae, who followed them through the door, also opened their eyes wide.
I think this is the first time I’ve seen Kwak Seung-jae so flustered.
The ponytailed woman was the first to regain her composure and give instructions like a professional.
“Seungjae, go and ask for support! Not the leadership team, but the principal’s office! Bring the teacher! And you guys, don’t follow me and stay here and protect Seungjae!”
“yes.”
“All right.”
The leaders bowed their heads and took their places as if protecting Kwak Seung-jae.
The Blood Cult Elder would be a formidable opponent that even she would have difficulty guaranteeing victory over.
I would like to utilize it if it could be of any help to the power, but it seems that they have decided that requesting support is the priority for now.
So, to prevent Kwak Seung-jae from getting hurt or the wooden door from being destroyed, the third-year students were left behind.
Leaving behind Kwak Seung-jae, who was immediately casting his spell, the ponytailed woman threw herself into the battlefield without hesitation.
And when the Jukripin extended his bloody fist towards him, he met it with his mana-filled palm.
– Boom—!
An ear-splitting explosion rang out and the ponytailed woman was shoved backwards.
It means that he suffered a loss in the clash, but he still grits his teeth and charges forward again.
Bloody rivers, lines, shadows, and tension are all mixed together.
– Puff puff!
‘It’s definitely worth the name.’
Jukripin is only able to use half of his original strength due to the Hyeon-eum-ok-ma-ji, and is being attacked three to one.
Despite all these adverse conditions, he consistently maintains the upper hand, proving that he is a Blood Cult elder.
All the three of them can do is hold him back from leaving his seat.
“hmm.”
In the midst of the fierce battle, something was discovered and the eyes of the dead man sparkled.
Kwak Seung-jae reciting a spell while keeping the wooden door firmly closed.
Since the leader, including the ponytailed woman, appeared through that door, it is not difficult to guess what Kwak Seung-jae is planning to do.
Requesting additional support.
You should never just leave it alone.
“Get out of the way!”
– Kwakwakwakwa—!
Kang-gi’s three arms swung in all directions like whips, shaking off three people.
Immediately, the bamboo man kicked the ground and rushed towards the wooden door.
A third-year student leader blocked his path with a shield.
A wall formed as mana overflowed from the large shield, but with a single slam of the strong fist, the solid wall was instantly shattered.
“Ugh.”
A leader who fell over and vomited blood.
The leader who immediately filled the empty seat also gets hit by Kang Ki’s arm and falls out.
Kwak Seung-jae is defenseless as he focuses all his energy on connecting the wooden door to another space.
“no!”
The ponytailed woman shouted urgently.
She was chasing after Jukripin with all her might, but she seemed to be a step too late to protect Kwak Seungjae.
At that moment, when the bloody fist was about to crush Kwak Seung-jae’s head.
A blue line was drawn somewhere,
– Bam!
A large mass of magical power, like a cannonball, struck Jukripin.
The shock was so great that the Asura Blood Magic was broken for a very brief moment.
The bamboo man was pushed out with a thud, then stopped and spat out what he had chewed.
“What guy is it this time!”
What was confusing was that others were also confused.
Everyone turned their heads in the direction where the magic bullet had come from, but there was nothing there.
Because it was too far away to see anything with the naked eye.
“……sniping?”
“Who the hell is it?”
* * *
‘It really happened just as Mr. Kim Ho said.’
An Jeong-mi let out an exclamation of admiration in her heart.
She was watching the mentioned place at the mentioned time, as Kim Ho had asked her to do in advance.
Sure enough, a suspicious-looking bamboo man appeared right on time, and his identity was revealed to be that of a Blood Cult elder.
‘How on earth did you know that… … .’
The bachelor’s degree and graduates are not scarecrows.
To rule out any possible dangers, we searched Dungeon Island like crazy for an entire month.
But still, I couldn’t find any trace of the Blood Cult, so how did I know that the elder would appear there and give me a warning?
And how much more do you know?
From the first time I met him, I had a feeling that Kim Ho was extraordinary, but even after getting to know him for a month, I still couldn’t gauge his depth.
Of course, one thing was certain.
‘We must make Mr. Kim Ho our ally at all costs.’
For the Hyesung Group and for the young lady.
Another thing that is certain is that the Blood Cult Elder is a nuisance to all of them.
An Jeong-mi once again held a sniper rifle taller than her height.
Aim the gun at the shooter and place your index finger on the trigger.
‘Miss, Mr. Kim Ho. Study with peace of mind.’
I’ll clean up anything that gets in the way.
– Bang—!
