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The power of the properly scratched Great Demon was truly awe-inspiring, exaggerating to the point where the sky trembled and the earth shook.

The number of Gangshi was on the edge.

The Shikinma Army had generously expended their energy.

The Cheonggangshi was sent flying far away.

No matter how sturdy the Cheonggangshi was, it couldn’t escape the mass when it was made into a child’s body.

Cheong’s heart felt guilty.

No, even that pig was really trembling, so what were those who could withstand it with their bodies?

Someday, the ultimate obsessive king of obsession would have to face the music.

At that time, even those shields would turn against Cheong.

If this incident goes well, maybe Cheong could get rid of the persistent king for a while.

In the meantime, the only option was to gather cultivation points and raise the level as quickly as possible.

For now, scratch more.

“Do you know that? Your attitude is really shameless. Even those bastards are more polite than you.”

Cheong circled around the army, constantly provoking.

“If you see an elder, you should greet them politely. Ha, I am an elder of the Murim. A child like you who doesn’t have many days left to live doesn’t even have a single strand of white hair left.”

“You brat! You mouth!”

“Oh, the laws of the Murim are strict, can’t you distinguish between upper and lower ranks? Isn’t there a hierarchy because of unruly bastards like you?”

“You son of a b****! Gangshi! Get rid of these guys!”

“Anyway, my rank is higher than yours. Do you know who our master is?”

For a moment, the army’s eyes sparkled.

It was a chance to find out this crazy guy’s background.

He would repay this disgrace at the meeting!

Cheong smiled slyly.

“I won’t tell you. It’s a secret.”

“Aaargh!!!”

The Shikinma Army tore off Cheong’s head.

Only a few strands of hair fluttered away.

It felt like everything was scratched.

Cheong slowly brought up the main point.

“But, what did Yeonnyeong do wrong?”

“…What.”

“Do you really have to go this far?”

The Shikinma Army’s movements stopped for a moment.

“You brat, what did you say…”

“What’s wrong? Suddenly want to have a conversation? Coward, come at me. It’s a trick because you’re at a disadvantage. Or, are you leaving?”

Cheong rushed forward with his arm raised.

With a very reckless attitude for someone who had been avoiding conflict, he soon sent twenty shadows of arms towards the army.

The sound of hands clashing was loud and chaotic.

The Shikinma Army took several steps back.

He couldn’t properly counterattack because the frontal technique was more difficult than he thought.

“You brat, are you planning to betray the meeting!”

The Shikinma Army was consumed by suspicion.

It was a situation that could easily be misunderstood.

“What are you saying all of a sudden?”

“Or are you trying to kill me right now!”

Yeonnyeong frowned.

Why was this stupid Great Demon suddenly…

“I already told you. The Southern Soldier has personal reasons…”

“Shut up! Do you think I’m stupid enough to believe that!”

The army jumped up and down, spreading his arms and shouting.

“You fool, you’re so stupid! You can’t even recognize your son’s enemy right next to you!”

“Shikinma Army!”

The army ignored the protest that sounded like a warning.

“…What are you talking about?”

“Next to you is Yeonnyeong! She’s the woman! Do you think there are many spirit warriors in the world who can create such a sophisticated Gangshi!”

“Even though you are a senior, please be careful with your words. Yeon Soldier is the benefactor of your son.”

“That’s exactly what I’m saying!”

The army sneered at Bokhaun.

“Kuk, your son died and went to the underworld, only to see a monster wearing his skin and think it’s his son. Truly, there’s no fool like him!”

“Even if he’s Heukdo’s senior.”

“Your enemy is right beside you!”

At the scream of the cannibal lord, filled with deep resentment, the attention of the people shifted elsewhere.

“A soldier?”

Eonyeong took a step back, raising an eyebrow.

“Such baseless insults. Do you really doubt the great patrol of Mureummaeng?”

“Don’t be fooled! We pushed that woman into the maeng!”

“Disgracing Mureummaeng in front of the madu lord.”

“She showed her prowess, so she must be heading somewhere. It must have been difficult to deceive those foolish Baekdo fools!”

“The opponent is a terrible madu. Lies…”

“She is truly beyond terrible.”

The lord chuckled.

“She wiped out an entire clan and turned them into gangshi.”

Eonyeong pleaded urgently.

“Don’t fall for such lies.”

“Bring one official here immediately and check your son’s pulse! I will determine if he’s human or gangshi right away!”

“Gongja has only recently recovered. Of course, if we check his pulse now…”

“Gongja! Have you ever heard that a person who has returned from gangshi to human life even once?”

Gongja let out a groan.

The cannibal lord’s last words pierced through the air with a chilling tone.

Gongja made a decision.

“If Soldier Eon is truly innocent, he will not resist even if taken separately for a while.”

“Wait, Daehyeop! That’s the author’s intention. How will you deal with the madu if I’m not there?”

Gangshi. Gongja’s expression hardened.

However, he did not reverse his decision.

“If, by some rare chance, Soldier Eon turns into an enemy spy and unleashes the gangshi, it would be better for the water maidens to deal with them to minimize the damage.”

“Daehyeop!”

“Bring Soldier Eon here.”

“Daehyeop, you can’t do this!”

Eonyeong was dragged away, resisting.

Cheong watched the scene with great tension.

That was a real monster that even the cannibal lord could treat as such.

Maybe it would explode and kill everyone.

Fortunately, Eonyeong went along with an unjustified appearance.

It would have been better if she had just run away.

Now, the only obstacle left was the cannibal lord.

If he continued as before…

“Listen, Gongja. I have a proposal. If that woman kneels before me, I will retreat as I am. My subordinates too.”

Oh. This was unexpected.

Cheong clenched his fists and cautiously observed the situation.

Since a direct rejection did not come immediately, it was already a mess.

He knew what the enemy’s intentions were.

Cheong gritted his teeth.

He had to waste a little more time.

There was no other choice.

“Don’t play tricks!”

Cheong once again rushed towards the lord.

The lord’s fiery aura filled the surroundings with red.

Just then, the four Heavenly Rivers pushed Cheong away.

In that moment, Cheong lunged forward.

The outstretched arm of the cannibal lord aimed for his heart.

Without hesitation, Cheong dropped to his knees.

The powerful hand of the cannibal lord narrowly missed his forehead.

As Cheong slid with his knees still on the ground, he thought of his conversation with his master.

‘Whew, whew, whew. Master. Just by avoiding it, whew, I’m getting tired first, I’m about to fall.’

‘Of course. Leading the enemy to tire and fall is the strategy of delaying the battle, the method of passing the test.’

“Then, huh. To face the top expert alone?”

“What does that expression ‘top expert’ mean…”

“Ah!”

“How can a mere virgin be as clueless as a calf. Tsk tsk…”

To face a master at a high level alone, one must prepare a move.

Whether it be poison, memorization, or strange techniques.

The disciple had overflowing potential, so if a move was prepared, it would become an intermediate technique.

Intermediate technique.

A skill that directly strikes the enemy’s internals.

A technique that ignorantly strikes the opponent’s energy while in direct contact.

There was also a specialized martial art that dealt with such intricacies.

Cheong’s palm touched Ma-gun’s thigh.

Yeorae Sinjang Nyorai’s Divine Palm.

Yeo-ui Ryungwan-eum Nyorai’s Mantra Wheel Guanyin.

Cheong made up his mind, and thus, energy flowed.

The severity of Gucheonhyunyeo, the burning purification of Yeomje Shinnong, the beauty of his daughter Yohee, and the profound energy of Domak all intertwined to sing the teachings of the impossible.

Guwoo…!

The sound of the Dharma pervaded the world.

The Dharma’s roar is what is called purity in Buddhism.

Purity is a state without even a speck of dirt.

It means being clear and clean, untouched by delusion.

Thus, the sound of the Dharma is pure.

It is a grand yet not overwhelming sound.

Majestic yet not overpowering teachings.

The most clear yet also the most solid resonance that is felt not with the ears but with the body.

Ma-gun’s entire body bulged out.

In an instant, it swelled explosively.

It took on the form of a massive sphere.

As if it could burst at any moment.

But soon, the balloon shriveled.

The shriveled form became Ma-gun, and he collapsed powerlessly onto the ground.

The body of the man-eating Ma-gun revealed a huge pit on the ground.

A huge pit and dozens of long trenches extended from it.

It was as if a giant six palms pressed down simultaneously on a single point.

Perhaps, this was the footprint of Yeo-ui Ryungwan-eum, who was said to have six arms…

Only heavy silence lingered on the ground.

The powerful Ma-du, who had reached the pinnacle of the late stage, met his fate.

Moreover, his opponent was a young woman whose name had not even been revealed yet.

It was a sight that was unbelievable even to the naked eye.

– And someone shattered that silence.

“Really.”

Yeon Yeong was there.

Standing on a hill, blood dripping from her whole body, she looked down at the world.

Her gaze was so natural that it suppressed people like an irresistible force of nature.

The people were captivated by an inexplicable sense of unease and could not open their mouths.

“If you mess up the plan like this, I won’t be able to take my Western Gate soldiers with me, will I? Everyone will try to devour you.”

Her tone was filled with exhaustion.

“By ruining the plan so blatantly, I won’t be able to take my Western Gate soldiers with me, will I? Everyone will try to devour you.”

Yeon Yeong showed a faint smile.

“But still. I realized that you’re not that weak. You can be left alone for a while.”

At the same time, she took something out of her bosom.

It was a bundle of beads tied together.

“Well then. I should leave now. Will the members of the Hwee gather as well?”

A group of people emerged from the main body.

And as the beads rang out jingling, the gangsters followed suit, hopping and jumping with eerie movements behind the people.

And amidst the soldiers led by Su-ro Chaeju Bokha-woon, a gangster who escaped the ranks crossed the line.

The nonchalant face of the comrade was mixed with a sigh of relief as the gangster concealed his true identity.

“Congratulations. Members of Su-ro Chae. You have avoided a great disaster today, so rejoice in prolonging your insignificant lives a little longer. You can be happy.”

The five heavenly officials respectfully carried out the soul of Yeon-yeong.

As it slowly disappeared over the hill, only his voice vividly lingered in her ears.

“Please. Be grateful for your good fortune and enjoy the remaining moments of your life. There won’t be another. Next.”