Learning how to rise from defeat (4) It felt as though every sword was aimed at Joo Shin-yoon with hostility. Joo Shin-yoon believed he had deflected the blades at random, but even that was within Lee Gwak’s calculations. It was because Lee Gwak had adjusted his strength so that Joo Shin-yoon would have no choice … Read more
Learning how to rise from defeat (4) Among the formations Lim Ji-mun knew was the Tenfold Phantom Formation. As the name suggests, the Tenfold Phantom Formation created ten layers of illusions, tormenting the enemy with endless new phantoms no matter how many they destroyed. However, it lacked lethal capabilities and was rarely used, not to … Read more
Learning how to rise from defeat (3) “You… you shouldn’t be able to circulate your internal energy…” Joo Shin-yoon stammered, too shocked to speak clearly. Anyone who’s been poisoned by the Sun-Cutting Acid cannot utilize their internal energy. It wasn’t called the “Day Eraser” for nothing. Until now, no one who had been poisoned by … Read more
Learning how to rise from defeat (2) Lee Gwak’s eyebrow twitched. “What did you say?” “I said I came for revenge. Avenging my husband is my rightful duty.” “Duty?” “Yes! My duty. I’m his wife. If not me, then who else would avenge him?” Geum Yul-seon’s eyes were already bloodshot. Lee Gwak stared into her … Read more
Learning how to rise from defeat (2) “Brother, that was incredible” As Lee Gwak descended Mount Wudang, Lim Ji-moon suddenly appeared and gave him a thumbs-up. “You saw it?” “Of course. I watched everything from start to finish. You were incredible. Though the appearance of that old Taoist might have taken away a bit of … Read more
Learning how to rise from defeat (1) Cloud Steps was the most renowned movement technique of the Wudang Sv vu Be #”ect. It could ,_be used either as a qigong skill or a footwork technique, so every disciple of the Wudang Sect learned it. However, few had mastered Cloud Steps to its deepest level. Wudang … Read more
Malice in the Guise of Kindness Is All the More Vicious (3) Clang! Lee Gwak’s strike was blocked by Jinghae’s sword. Jinghae immediately tried to shift from defense to offense, but at that moment, his body was forced backward, skidding across the ground. His palms felt as though they had been torn open. His insides … Read more
Malice in the Guise of Kindness Is All the More Vicious (2) Jinghae suddenly felt cold. He had long since tempered his body, making it impervious to heat and cold. Besides, it was spring, so there was no reason for him to feel cold. But the stab of Lee Gwak’s words cut so deep that … Read more
Malice in the Guise of Kindness Is All the More Vicious (1) A large altar stood on the platform. On the altar was a huge incense burner engraved with the Eight Trigrams symbol. The Taoists of the Wudang Sect, including the Elders, Cheongsong and Jinghae, had; had gathered before the giant incense burner. They were … Read more
A Feast Day Isn’t Always Joyful (3) Lee Gwak stood on the platform and looked around. Countless martial artists were cheering for him with fiery enthusiasm, gazing at him as if he were an idol. Their fervor was palpable even on the platform. Perhaps this was the moment Lee Gwak had dreamed of since childhood. … Read more