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Dropped into Murim with an Instant Kill Skill
Iron Lotus · AzureScanlations
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An ordinary gamer awakens in the cutthroat, bloodstained world of the Jianghu, where the weak are trampled and martial masters rule supreme. With no internal energy, zero martial training, and enemies closing in from all sides, survival seems impossible—until a system window appears, granting him an absolute 'Instant Kill' cheat skill. In a Murim governed by centuries of cultivation, one strike is now all it takes.
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Chapter 121
Yeon So-wol, observing a match, reflects on the disparity between late first-rate and peak-realm masters. He concludes that supreme-grade arts from the Nine Great Sects and One Gang, such as the Thirty-Six Swords Under Heaven, allow lower-realm masters to overcome vast skill gaps. He contrasts Won Huiseung, who has attained new horizons, with Ha Jeop, a genius delaying his peak-realm enlightenment due to exceptional control. The chapter then details the duel between Ha Jeop and Wi Sihon, a proven peak-realm powerhouse. Wi Sihon attacks with rough, overwhelming force, relying on pure metal qi. Ha Jeop initially retreats, using the Huashan supreme-grade lightness skill 'Hidden Fragrance Drift' to evade. Despite appearing on the verge of collapse from taking heavy blows, Ha Jeop reveals that his 'Twenty-Four Hands Plum Blossom Sword Art' has no distinction between offense and defense. He explains that while Wi Sihon understands simple concepts, he fails to grasp the subtle scent of plum blossoms. Ha Jeop reveals that all the shattered sword qi from his blocked attacks had not scattered but remained under his control, forming a dense field of invisible blades. This 'Sword Fragrance' envelops Wi Sihon, grinding away his protective qi. Ha Jeop swiftly thrusts his sword, touching Wi Sihon's Adam's apple. Wi Sihon admits defeat. Yeon So-wol, witnessing this profound control, marvels at the might of the Nine Great Sects and One Gang, feeling a deep longing.
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14:21
Chapter 121
Yeon So-wol, observing a match, reflects on the disparity between late first-rate and peak-realm masters. He concludes that supreme-grade arts from the Nine Great Sects and One Gang, such as the Thirty-Six Swords Under Heaven, allow lower-realm masters to overcome vast skill gaps. He contrasts Won Huiseung, who has attained new horizons, with Ha Jeop, a genius delaying his peak-realm enlightenment due to exceptional control. The chapter then details the duel between Ha Jeop and Wi Sihon, a proven peak-realm powerhouse. Wi Sihon attacks with rough, overwhelming force, relying on pure metal qi. Ha Jeop initially retreats, using the Huashan supreme-grade lightness skill 'Hidden Fragrance Drift' to evade. Despite appearing on the verge of collapse from taking heavy blows, Ha Jeop reveals that his 'Twenty-Four Hands Plum Blossom Sword Art' has no distinction between offense and defense. He explains that while Wi Sihon understands simple concepts, he fails to grasp the subtle scent of plum blossoms. Ha Jeop reveals that all the shattered sword qi from his blocked attacks had not scattered but remained under his control, forming a dense field of invisible blades. This 'Sword Fragrance' envelops Wi Sihon, grinding away his protective qi. Ha Jeop swiftly thrusts his sword, touching Wi Sihon's Adam's apple. Wi Sihon admits defeat. Yeon So-wol, witnessing this profound control, marvels at the might of the Nine Great Sects and One Gang, feeling a deep longing.
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122
Chapter 122
Moyong Ha observes the public frenzy in Yuezhou regarding the Huashan Sword Sect's mastery of the Twenty-Four Plum Blossom Sword Art. While martial officials and crowds praise Huashan's supremacy, Ha remains detached, viewing the conflict as insignificant, akin to the ‘snail’s horn’ allegory from Zhuangzi. Drawing on her background as a descendant of the Five Great Families and her knowledge of the Liaoning calamity, she concludes that the realm’s true threats are ‘Strange Ghosts’ and demonic entities beyond human comprehension. Noting anomalies in Yuezhou—such as cured epidemics, restored crops, and stopped drownings attributed to the provincial governor—Ha suspects non-human interference. Disguising her intent, she infiltrates the government office, bypassing guards unnoticed. Inside, she enters a fog-induced formation array that distorts spatial perception. To test the array’s nature, she thrusts her sword into a nearby stream; the blade sinks endlessly, confirming the presence of supernatural forces rather than simple illusion. Ha resolves to investigate alone to avoid burdening Yeon So-wol, confirming her suspicion that the local troubles stem from demonic activity rather than human martial factions.
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14:31
Chapter 122
Moyong Ha observes the public frenzy in Yuezhou regarding the Huashan Sword Sect's mastery of the Twenty-Four Plum Blossom Sword Art. While martial officials and crowds praise Huashan's supremacy, Ha remains detached, viewing the conflict as insignificant, akin to the ‘snail’s horn’ allegory from Zhuangzi. Drawing on her background as a descendant of the Five Great Families and her knowledge of the Liaoning calamity, she concludes that the realm’s true threats are ‘Strange Ghosts’ and demonic entities beyond human comprehension. Noting anomalies in Yuezhou—such as cured epidemics, restored crops, and stopped drownings attributed to the provincial governor—Ha suspects non-human interference. Disguising her intent, she infiltrates the government office, bypassing guards unnoticed. Inside, she enters a fog-induced formation array that distorts spatial perception. To test the array’s nature, she thrusts her sword into a nearby stream; the blade sinks endlessly, confirming the presence of supernatural forces rather than simple illusion. Ha resolves to investigate alone to avoid burdening Yeon So-wol, confirming her suspicion that the local troubles stem from demonic activity rather than human martial factions.
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Chapter 123
Yeon So-wol reflects on the outcomes of the martial arts tournament. So Hye, though only seventeen and a mid first-rate artist, successfully entered the 108 contenders despite failing to reach the Thirty-Six Heroes. Jin Geol, having avoided the tournament by spreading rumors, is noted as safe. Yeon So-wol tracks the progress of three companions: Namgung Ujin, Hwangbo Hwi, and Won Huiseung. Namgung Ujin defeats strong and weak opponents to secure a Twelve Earthly Branches spot. Won Huiseung initially falls to a peak-realm opponent but is devastated until a repechage opportunity arises after Moyong Ha withdraws; Won Huiseung claims the vacant spot through a series of victories. Hwangbo Hwi also succeeds. Yeon So-wol, satisfied that all his friends survived, steps onto the final platform. The crowd, initially mocking the losers and celebrating lineage-based advantages, falls silent at his arrival. Yeon So-wol addresses the 377 eliminated martial artists, praising their specific techniques and honoring their life-long dedication, reframing their elimination as a source of glory for the winners rather than shame. He extends a formal salute to the eliminated contestants, who rise and return the respect. Yeon So-wol feels a reciprocal gift of gratitude, realizing his actions have restored dignity to the Jianghu. As he reflects on his friend Ha, he looks up to see Moyong Ha perched atop a basin overlooking the platform, swinging her legs and transmitting a jokingly appreciative comment. They exchange smiles across the crowd, ending the chapter on a note of mutual understanding and relief.
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12:30
Chapter 123
Yeon So-wol reflects on the outcomes of the martial arts tournament. So Hye, though only seventeen and a mid first-rate artist, successfully entered the 108 contenders despite failing to reach the Thirty-Six Heroes. Jin Geol, having avoided the tournament by spreading rumors, is noted as safe. Yeon So-wol tracks the progress of three companions: Namgung Ujin, Hwangbo Hwi, and Won Huiseung. Namgung Ujin defeats strong and weak opponents to secure a Twelve Earthly Branches spot. Won Huiseung initially falls to a peak-realm opponent but is devastated until a repechage opportunity arises after Moyong Ha withdraws; Won Huiseung claims the vacant spot through a series of victories. Hwangbo Hwi also succeeds. Yeon So-wol, satisfied that all his friends survived, steps onto the final platform. The crowd, initially mocking the losers and celebrating lineage-based advantages, falls silent at his arrival. Yeon So-wol addresses the 377 eliminated martial artists, praising their specific techniques and honoring their life-long dedication, reframing their elimination as a source of glory for the winners rather than shame. He extends a formal salute to the eliminated contestants, who rise and return the respect. Yeon So-wol feels a reciprocal gift of gratitude, realizing his actions have restored dignity to the Jianghu. As he reflects on his friend Ha, he looks up to see Moyong Ha perched atop a basin overlooking the platform, swinging her legs and transmitting a jokingly appreciative comment. They exchange smiles across the crowd, ending the chapter on a note of mutual understanding and relief.
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124
Chapter 124
Yeon Sowol writes a letter to his adoptive father, Yi Yu-baek, detailing his life in Yuezhou. He reports that his reputation has spread widely across Hunan and expresses his intention to study at Wudang to gain new insights. He confirms that the investigation into the Demonic Path by Moyong Ha yielded no evidence, leaving the Yuezhou government office seemingly clean. Following the selection of the Twelve Earthly Branches, celebratory drinking festivities commence on the shores of Dongseong Lake. Yeon Sowol interacts with several martial artists, including Ryu Cheon, who is blocked by Iron Sand Palm Kang In-su before being granted leave by Spear Wielder Jin Hyeogo to share a drink with Yeon. Yeon receives detailed portraits from Moyong Ha, which delights Jin Geol and Namgung Ujin. Moyong Ha later visits Yeon Sowol at night, revealing that she is leaving. She requests that Yeon cause sufficient commotion to bypass the provincial governor's travel ban on Dongting Lake, allowing her to sneak onto Junshan Island one last time. She provides him with a jade token as payment for his assistance, then departs silently into the night. Yeon Sowol reflects on her departure and the ongoing tournament festivities.
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16:23
Chapter 124
Yeon Sowol writes a letter to his adoptive father, Yi Yu-baek, detailing his life in Yuezhou. He reports that his reputation has spread widely across Hunan and expresses his intention to study at Wudang to gain new insights. He confirms that the investigation into the Demonic Path by Moyong Ha yielded no evidence, leaving the Yuezhou government office seemingly clean. Following the selection of the Twelve Earthly Branches, celebratory drinking festivities commence on the shores of Dongseong Lake. Yeon Sowol interacts with several martial artists, including Ryu Cheon, who is blocked by Iron Sand Palm Kang In-su before being granted leave by Spear Wielder Jin Hyeogo to share a drink with Yeon. Yeon receives detailed portraits from Moyong Ha, which delights Jin Geol and Namgung Ujin. Moyong Ha later visits Yeon Sowol at night, revealing that she is leaving. She requests that Yeon cause sufficient commotion to bypass the provincial governor's travel ban on Dongting Lake, allowing her to sneak onto Junshan Island one last time. She provides him with a jade token as payment for his assistance, then departs silently into the night. Yeon Sowol reflects on her departure and the ongoing tournament festivities.
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Chapter 125
Late at night, Moyong Ha searches the Yuezhou provincial governor's offices, discovering evidence linking the governor to a fiendish demon and Strange Ghosts active during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Realizing she cannot wait for family estate support, she sends a carrier pigeon with a warning letter to the Liaoning family, deciding to investigate Junshan Island alone despite the danger. The next morning, Yeon Sowol finds a bloated corpse washed ashore in Dongting Lake. Locals attribute the increasing number of bodies to lake bandits, smugglers, or fishermen violating a new travel ban on Junshan Island. Yeon Sowol, recalling Moyong Ha's request to inspect the island, resolves to grant her permission. To distract the local martial officials from the rising tension, Yeon Sowol introduces a 'verification' mechanic to the martial arts tournament rankings. He invites respected Yuezhou martial officials to certify the skills of selected Jianghu masters in exchange for gradual practice points. This maneuver successfully draws the officials' attention to the tournament, securing their involvement and weakening their oversight of the lake defenses. As the tournament concludes with mixed emotions about its ending, Yeon Sowol walks by the lake, reflecting on his impending departure to Wudang. Moyong Jun suddenly appears, revealing himself as Moyong Ha's brother. Yeon Sowol informs him that Ha departed days ago to inspect Junshan Island. Moyong Jun spots a severed head on a display board, warning against violating the travel ban—a punishment linked to rumors of the provincial governor's anger toward Yeon Sowol. Upon learning Ha may have violated this ban, Moyong Jun aggressively questions Yeon Sowol about their activities, leaving Yeon without a response.
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13:25
Chapter 125
Late at night, Moyong Ha searches the Yuezhou provincial governor's offices, discovering evidence linking the governor to a fiendish demon and Strange Ghosts active during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Realizing she cannot wait for family estate support, she sends a carrier pigeon with a warning letter to the Liaoning family, deciding to investigate Junshan Island alone despite the danger. The next morning, Yeon Sowol finds a bloated corpse washed ashore in Dongting Lake. Locals attribute the increasing number of bodies to lake bandits, smugglers, or fishermen violating a new travel ban on Junshan Island. Yeon Sowol, recalling Moyong Ha's request to inspect the island, resolves to grant her permission. To distract the local martial officials from the rising tension, Yeon Sowol introduces a 'verification' mechanic to the martial arts tournament rankings. He invites respected Yuezhou martial officials to certify the skills of selected Jianghu masters in exchange for gradual practice points. This maneuver successfully draws the officials' attention to the tournament, securing their involvement and weakening their oversight of the lake defenses. As the tournament concludes with mixed emotions about its ending, Yeon Sowol walks by the lake, reflecting on his impending departure to Wudang. Moyong Jun suddenly appears, revealing himself as Moyong Ha's brother. Yeon Sowol informs him that Ha departed days ago to inspect Junshan Island. Moyong Jun spots a severed head on a display board, warning against violating the travel ban—a punishment linked to rumors of the provincial governor's anger toward Yeon Sowol. Upon learning Ha may have violated this ban, Moyong Jun aggressively questions Yeon Sowol about their activities, leaving Yeon without a response.
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Chapter 126
A few days prior to the main events, Moyong Jun intercepts a carrier pigeon containing a repeated warning about 'Yeon Sowol.' Yeon Sowol, initially intimidated, realizes he has no reason to fear as Moyong Ha explicitly owed him a debt. Yeon Sowol confronts Jun, suspecting he is secretly tracking his sister, Moyong Ha, who had lied about finding nothing and was investigating the Demonic Path on Junshan Island. Jun denies helping Ha, citing his duty to remain safe as the young family head, but insists Yeon Sowol leave Yuezhou immediately. Undeterred, Yeon Sowol swims toward Junshan Island at night, with Jun following to ensure his safety. They search the island but find no trace of Ha. Upon returning, they hear distant voices of Hwangbo Hwi and Namgung Ujin calling for Ha, confirming she is not at the tournament. The narrative jumps to dawn, where a commotion at Dongting Lake reveals Moyong Ha’s corpse floating in the water, untouched by decay for seven days despite her clothes rotting. Yeon Sowol retrieves the body, overwhelmed by grief, as his friends Jin Geol, Won Huiseung, So Hye, Namgung Ujin, and Hwangbo Hwi arrive in shock. Jun takes the body, warning Yeon Sowol via voice transmission to stay away from the Governor’s jurisdiction to avoid treason charges. He advises exposing the truth publicly if Yeon Sowol insists on investigating. The chapter concludes with Jun in a secluded hut, announcing Ha can wake up, and her red eyes opening in the darkness.
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19:18
Chapter 126
A few days prior to the main events, Moyong Jun intercepts a carrier pigeon containing a repeated warning about 'Yeon Sowol.' Yeon Sowol, initially intimidated, realizes he has no reason to fear as Moyong Ha explicitly owed him a debt. Yeon Sowol confronts Jun, suspecting he is secretly tracking his sister, Moyong Ha, who had lied about finding nothing and was investigating the Demonic Path on Junshan Island. Jun denies helping Ha, citing his duty to remain safe as the young family head, but insists Yeon Sowol leave Yuezhou immediately. Undeterred, Yeon Sowol swims toward Junshan Island at night, with Jun following to ensure his safety. They search the island but find no trace of Ha. Upon returning, they hear distant voices of Hwangbo Hwi and Namgung Ujin calling for Ha, confirming she is not at the tournament. The narrative jumps to dawn, where a commotion at Dongting Lake reveals Moyong Ha’s corpse floating in the water, untouched by decay for seven days despite her clothes rotting. Yeon Sowol retrieves the body, overwhelmed by grief, as his friends Jin Geol, Won Huiseung, So Hye, Namgung Ujin, and Hwangbo Hwi arrive in shock. Jun takes the body, warning Yeon Sowol via voice transmission to stay away from the Governor’s jurisdiction to avoid treason charges. He advises exposing the truth publicly if Yeon Sowol insists on investigating. The chapter concludes with Jun in a secluded hut, announcing Ha can wake up, and her red eyes opening in the darkness.
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Chapter 127
Six years ago, the Liaoning sky darkened, an ominous sign attributed to fiendish demons by Moyong Jincheon, the former head of the Moyong Family and Kirin Sword. A mysterious plague spread rapidly, causing uncontrolled bleeding and death among the population, with the Moyong bloodline afflicted even more severely. The family opened granaries and provided medical aid, but despite observing strict taboos (e.g., no water immersion, no threshold stepping, no blood flow), deaths continued. Moyong Ha, aged fifteen, contracted the plague after crying and witnessing her mother’s decline. By day two hundred, half the direct bloodline was near death. A crimson fruit appeared in the garden, offering relief to the infected; those who consumed it halted the disease but eventually appeared to die, only to rise as Blood Demons with red eyes and baleful qi. The undead and living coexisted. Moyong Jincheon left to slay the source, returning the sky to normal after three days of combat. Later, Moy Jun observed Ha, who had risen, drinking blood without disgust. Ha recalled a poem and mentioned “Sowol,” explaining that essence and spirit remain intact despite physical changes. She warned Jun that “Sowol can’t go” to Dongting Lake, implying a threat beyond human handling. Jun accepted the family’s conclusion that the risen were still the same people, albeit changed, and pressed Ha for details about Dongting Lake, her expression turning blank as she searched for an answer. The chapter ends with Jun’s grave realization that the entity at Dongting Lake was unmanageable.
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13:51
Chapter 127
Six years ago, the Liaoning sky darkened, an ominous sign attributed to fiendish demons by Moyong Jincheon, the former head of the Moyong Family and Kirin Sword. A mysterious plague spread rapidly, causing uncontrolled bleeding and death among the population, with the Moyong bloodline afflicted even more severely. The family opened granaries and provided medical aid, but despite observing strict taboos (e.g., no water immersion, no threshold stepping, no blood flow), deaths continued. Moyong Ha, aged fifteen, contracted the plague after crying and witnessing her mother’s decline. By day two hundred, half the direct bloodline was near death. A crimson fruit appeared in the garden, offering relief to the infected; those who consumed it halted the disease but eventually appeared to die, only to rise as Blood Demons with red eyes and baleful qi. The undead and living coexisted. Moyong Jincheon left to slay the source, returning the sky to normal after three days of combat. Later, Moy Jun observed Ha, who had risen, drinking blood without disgust. Ha recalled a poem and mentioned “Sowol,” explaining that essence and spirit remain intact despite physical changes. She warned Jun that “Sowol can’t go” to Dongting Lake, implying a threat beyond human handling. Jun accepted the family’s conclusion that the risen were still the same people, albeit changed, and pressed Ha for details about Dongting Lake, her expression turning blank as she searched for an answer. The chapter ends with Jun’s grave realization that the entity at Dongting Lake was unmanageable.
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Chapter 128
Chapter 128 opens with Yeon Sowol grappling with profound grief and 'resentment' after the death of Moyong Ha. Despite her lightness arts, she was found dead without signs of struggle, leading him to question who could have killed her without alerting Yuezhou's martial artists. Seeking clues, Yeon Sowol searches Dongting Lake at night, methodically flipping stones with 'Willow Leaf Steps' and 'Windborne Drift' until he locates a second diary stone. The entries reveal Moyong Ha's growing fear of a 'monster or Strange Ghost' in Dongting Lake linked to the provincial governor's activities for the Mid-Autumn Festival. During breakfast, the tension among the group is palpable; Jin Geol is contemplative, Won Huiseung aggressive, and So Hye sullen but accepts food offered by Yeon Sowol. Namgung Ujin aggressively accuses the provincial governor of treason, while Won Huiseung warns against evidence-less assassination, fearing political repercussions. Yeon Sowol silences the argument by revealing the diary on the table. The group confirms the governor is the likely culprit based on the diary's final entries. Instead of immediate assassination, Yeon Sowol resolves to use the upcoming martial arts tournament to publicly expose the governor's crimes, aiming to clear the narrative without committing treason himself.
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11:54
Chapter 128
Chapter 128 opens with Yeon Sowol grappling with profound grief and 'resentment' after the death of Moyong Ha. Despite her lightness arts, she was found dead without signs of struggle, leading him to question who could have killed her without alerting Yuezhou's martial artists. Seeking clues, Yeon Sowol searches Dongting Lake at night, methodically flipping stones with 'Willow Leaf Steps' and 'Windborne Drift' until he locates a second diary stone. The entries reveal Moyong Ha's growing fear of a 'monster or Strange Ghost' in Dongting Lake linked to the provincial governor's activities for the Mid-Autumn Festival. During breakfast, the tension among the group is palpable; Jin Geol is contemplative, Won Huiseung aggressive, and So Hye sullen but accepts food offered by Yeon Sowol. Namgung Ujin aggressively accuses the provincial governor of treason, while Won Huiseung warns against evidence-less assassination, fearing political repercussions. Yeon Sowol silences the argument by revealing the diary on the table. The group confirms the governor is the likely culprit based on the diary's final entries. Instead of immediate assassination, Yeon Sowol resolves to use the upcoming martial arts tournament to publicly expose the governor's crimes, aiming to clear the narrative without committing treason himself.
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129
Chapter 129
In the immediate aftermath of Lady Moyong Ha’s death, Yuezhou’s Provincial Governor Yang Hoeam issues a stern public order demanding citizens remain calm and restraining martial artists from acting rashly. Amidst street rumors debating whether the martial arts tournament will continue, tension mounts around the tournament basin as spectators and participants wait anxiously for three days, fearing the event might be canceled. A sudden commotion signals the arrival of Yeon So-wol, who ascends the platform to address the crowd. He apologizes for the delay and resolves to proceed with the tournament, citing responsibility to the martial artists and the broader community. In a striking display, Yeon So-wol unfastens his sword and throws it aside, explaining he feels ‘stifled.’ He then challenges Prefectural Inspector General Shin Gilrip, a peak-realm martial official. The ensuing duel is asymmetrical; Yeon So-wol fights bare-handed, absorbing brutal blows from Shin Gilrip’s armored force without drawing his weapon. Despite being battered and bleeding, Yeon So-wol persists with ferocious, continuous attacks, his expression resembling a growling wolf. Shin Gilrip, overwhelmed by Yeon So-wol’s unyielding rage and pain-defying endurance, is forced back. The crowd observes in stunned silence, realizing Yeon So-wol’s refusal to use his sword stems from knotting grief and fury that supersedes tactical superiority, leaving the Inspector groaning as Yeon So-wol continues his assault.
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15:19
Chapter 129
In the immediate aftermath of Lady Moyong Ha’s death, Yuezhou’s Provincial Governor Yang Hoeam issues a stern public order demanding citizens remain calm and restraining martial artists from acting rashly. Amidst street rumors debating whether the martial arts tournament will continue, tension mounts around the tournament basin as spectators and participants wait anxiously for three days, fearing the event might be canceled. A sudden commotion signals the arrival of Yeon So-wol, who ascends the platform to address the crowd. He apologizes for the delay and resolves to proceed with the tournament, citing responsibility to the martial artists and the broader community. In a striking display, Yeon So-wol unfastens his sword and throws it aside, explaining he feels ‘stifled.’ He then challenges Prefectural Inspector General Shin Gilrip, a peak-realm martial official. The ensuing duel is asymmetrical; Yeon So-wol fights bare-handed, absorbing brutal blows from Shin Gilrip’s armored force without drawing his weapon. Despite being battered and bleeding, Yeon So-wol persists with ferocious, continuous attacks, his expression resembling a growling wolf. Shin Gilrip, overwhelmed by Yeon So-wol’s unyielding rage and pain-defying endurance, is forced back. The crowd observes in stunned silence, realizing Yeon So-wol’s refusal to use his sword stems from knotting grief and fury that supersedes tactical superiority, leaving the Inspector groaning as Yeon So-wol continues his assault.
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Chapter 130
In Chapter 130, Yeon Sowol challenges Shin Gilrip, the Prefectural Inspector General of Yuezhou, in a martial arts match. Despite the crowd’s initial skepticism due to Shin’s superior peak-realm status, Yeon Sowol relentlessly presses forward, taking heavy damage to gain ground. The fight evolves from Yeon Sowol being overwhelmed to trading blows one-for-one, fueled by his grief over Moyong Ha’s death. Shin Gilrip, initially relaxed, becomes unsettled by Yeon Sowol’s burning spirit and eventual breakthrough in mimicry of his Vast Righteous Qi. Realizing Yeon Sowol is pushing beyond his limits, Shin Gilrip abruptly retreats and acknowledges Yeon Sowol with five points, citing the provincial governor’s order to keep a low profile, though he expresses admiration as a martial artist. The crowd debates who truly won, but Yeon Sowol reveals his true intent: the fight was a test to gauge Shin Gilrip’s involvement in Lady Moyong’s death, concluding Shin is likely uninvolved. He then tasks Namgung Ujin with challenging another official, Ha Taeseok, to further assess suspicions. Yeon Sowol explains that the public display of rage serves as cover, misleading enemies while garnering public sympathy. He concludes that this is only the beginning, emphasizing the need to maintain emotional control despite inner turmoil.
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15:20
Chapter 130
In Chapter 130, Yeon Sowol challenges Shin Gilrip, the Prefectural Inspector General of Yuezhou, in a martial arts match. Despite the crowd’s initial skepticism due to Shin’s superior peak-realm status, Yeon Sowol relentlessly presses forward, taking heavy damage to gain ground. The fight evolves from Yeon Sowol being overwhelmed to trading blows one-for-one, fueled by his grief over Moyong Ha’s death. Shin Gilrip, initially relaxed, becomes unsettled by Yeon Sowol’s burning spirit and eventual breakthrough in mimicry of his Vast Righteous Qi. Realizing Yeon Sowol is pushing beyond his limits, Shin Gilrip abruptly retreats and acknowledges Yeon Sowol with five points, citing the provincial governor’s order to keep a low profile, though he expresses admiration as a martial artist. The crowd debates who truly won, but Yeon Sowol reveals his true intent: the fight was a test to gauge Shin Gilrip’s involvement in Lady Moyong’s death, concluding Shin is likely uninvolved. He then tasks Namgung Ujin with challenging another official, Ha Taeseok, to further assess suspicions. Yeon Sowol explains that the public display of rage serves as cover, misleading enemies while garnering public sympathy. He concludes that this is only the beginning, emphasizing the need to maintain emotional control despite inner turmoil.
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Chapter 131
Chapter 131 opens with So Hye finalizing a profit-sharing agreement with merchants from Hunan and Yuezhou. Her youthful, innocent demeanor charms the seasoned traders, who are eager to support the Yuezhou martial arts tournament. After the meeting, Yeon So-wol notes her rare good mood, which had been suppressed since Moyong Ha’s death. So Hye reveals she has crafted a new elixir pill designed to stabilize their ‘hot’ qi and prevent cultivation deviation or heart demons. She addresses Yeon So-wol as ‘Brother Yeon,’ a shift in intimacy he notices but ignores to focus on the utility of the pill. Yeon So-wol consumes the elixir, experiencing an immediate cooling of his turbulent spirit and enhanced sensory clarity, recognizing the substance’s potency as akin to doping. He reflects on the three-year age gap between himself and So Hye, acknowledging her childlike resilience despite her formidable beauty and intellect.
Following this interaction, Yeon So-wol engages in the martial arts tournament, defeating Senior Fifth Rank Flying General Wang Su and Junior Fifth Rank Commandant Yi Geumha. Jin Geol observes that these opponents seemed assessing rather than straightforward, hinting at a connection to the Yuezhou provincial governor’s schemes. Jin Geol resolves to gather intelligence while Yeon So-wol continues his undefeated run, defeating multiple peak-realm masters. The crowd marvels at his ability to defeat higher-realm opponents using his unique, self-forged qi rather than supreme-grade arts. Meanwhile, Won Huiseung fights fiercely but is defeated by peak-realm masters despite his spirit. Ha Jeop also loses to Jang Gilho, withdrawing due to internal injury, leaving three undefeated fighters: Jin Hyeogo, Shin Si-ye, and Yeon So-wol.
Rumors of a first-rate master defeating peak-realm experts spread rapidly, establishing Yeon So-wol as a legendary genius. The tournament approaches its conclusion, with spectators expressing complex emotions of regret and admiration. The final rankings are set to determine the order among Hunan’s Three Greats. Yeon So-wol enters the basin for his match against Jin Hyeogo. As he steps onto the platform, the crowd removes their outer garments to reveal white linings, dressing uniformly in white to honor Yeon So-wol and the White-Robed League. Jin Hyeogo, dressed in black, grins fiercely at the sight, anticipating a significant confrontation.
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16:21
Chapter 131
Chapter 131 opens with So Hye finalizing a profit-sharing agreement with merchants from Hunan and Yuezhou. Her youthful, innocent demeanor charms the seasoned traders, who are eager to support the Yuezhou martial arts tournament. After the meeting, Yeon So-wol notes her rare good mood, which had been suppressed since Moyong Ha’s death. So Hye reveals she has crafted a new elixir pill designed to stabilize their ‘hot’ qi and prevent cultivation deviation or heart demons. She addresses Yeon So-wol as ‘Brother Yeon,’ a shift in intimacy he notices but ignores to focus on the utility of the pill. Yeon So-wol consumes the elixir, experiencing an immediate cooling of his turbulent spirit and enhanced sensory clarity, recognizing the substance’s potency as akin to doping. He reflects on the three-year age gap between himself and So Hye, acknowledging her childlike resilience despite her formidable beauty and intellect.
Following this interaction, Yeon So-wol engages in the martial arts tournament, defeating Senior Fifth Rank Flying General Wang Su and Junior Fifth Rank Commandant Yi Geumha. Jin Geol observes that these opponents seemed assessing rather than straightforward, hinting at a connection to the Yuezhou provincial governor’s schemes. Jin Geol resolves to gather intelligence while Yeon So-wol continues his undefeated run, defeating multiple peak-realm masters. The crowd marvels at his ability to defeat higher-realm opponents using his unique, self-forged qi rather than supreme-grade arts. Meanwhile, Won Huiseung fights fiercely but is defeated by peak-realm masters despite his spirit. Ha Jeop also loses to Jang Gilho, withdrawing due to internal injury, leaving three undefeated fighters: Jin Hyeogo, Shin Si-ye, and Yeon So-wol.
Rumors of a first-rate master defeating peak-realm experts spread rapidly, establishing Yeon So-wol as a legendary genius. The tournament approaches its conclusion, with spectators expressing complex emotions of regret and admiration. The final rankings are set to determine the order among Hunan’s Three Greats. Yeon So-wol enters the basin for his match against Jin Hyeogo. As he steps onto the platform, the crowd removes their outer garments to reveal white linings, dressing uniformly in white to honor Yeon So-wol and the White-Robed League. Jin Hyeogo, dressed in black, grins fiercely at the sight, anticipating a significant confrontation.
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Chapter 132
At a drinking gathering near Dongting Lake following a martial arts tournament, Jin Hyeogo, known as Black Spear, confronts Yeon So-wol. Though appearing as an older man in his fifties, Jin Hyeogo exudes overwhelming pressure. He asks Yeon So-wol if he can win, then launches a surprise attack. Yeon So-wol attempts to deflect using Windborne Drift and Willow Leaf Steps, but Jin Hyeogo’s spear, moved with casual flicks, feels like striking an iron pillar. Jin Hyeogo targets Yeon So-wol’s pulse, noting his inability to hide his breathing rhythm, and drives Yeon So-wol back, tearing his clothes. Yeon So-wol struggles against the shifting Five Elements qi in the spear, unable to suppress it with his own universe-like energy. Regaining composure through burning spirit, Yeon So-wol improves his defense, prompting Jin Hyeogo to acknowledge his progress and mention So Hye’s Clear Heart Pill. Jin Hyeogo then reveals a hidden technique, unleashing heated haze from his spear that shatters Yeon So-wol’s qi entirely, sending him sliding across the platform. Yeon So-wol, dust-covered and trembling, questions how his universe qi was destroyed. Jin Hyeogo explains that simple, masterful Five Elements qi can break complex swirling energy. He advises that adults crush the hot blood of youth, urging Yeon So-wol to adapt. Stripped of his torn robe, Yeon So-wol vows to figure out the countermethod, fixing his gaze on Jin Hyeogo as the older man smiles and bids him to proceed.
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Chapter 132
At a drinking gathering near Dongting Lake following a martial arts tournament, Jin Hyeogo, known as Black Spear, confronts Yeon So-wol. Though appearing as an older man in his fifties, Jin Hyeogo exudes overwhelming pressure. He asks Yeon So-wol if he can win, then launches a surprise attack. Yeon So-wol attempts to deflect using Windborne Drift and Willow Leaf Steps, but Jin Hyeogo’s spear, moved with casual flicks, feels like striking an iron pillar. Jin Hyeogo targets Yeon So-wol’s pulse, noting his inability to hide his breathing rhythm, and drives Yeon So-wol back, tearing his clothes. Yeon So-wol struggles against the shifting Five Elements qi in the spear, unable to suppress it with his own universe-like energy. Regaining composure through burning spirit, Yeon So-wol improves his defense, prompting Jin Hyeogo to acknowledge his progress and mention So Hye’s Clear Heart Pill. Jin Hyeogo then reveals a hidden technique, unleashing heated haze from his spear that shatters Yeon So-wol’s qi entirely, sending him sliding across the platform. Yeon So-wol, dust-covered and trembling, questions how his universe qi was destroyed. Jin Hyeogo explains that simple, masterful Five Elements qi can break complex swirling energy. He advises that adults crush the hot blood of youth, urging Yeon So-wol to adapt. Stripped of his torn robe, Yeon So-wol vows to figure out the countermethod, fixing his gaze on Jin Hyeogo as the older man smiles and bids him to proceed.
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