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章 246: Chapter 246

=Everyone, you've waited a long time! The Northeast Asia Regional League starts today!

=From this week on, the Korean national team faces a tough race. After playing two matches against Taiwan and China in a week, they have to prepare for the Space League!

=Due to this tight schedule, there were talks that Seong Jihan wouldn't participate in the Taiwan match, but Seong Jihan is included in the lineup!

=Even a tiger does its best to catch a rabbit! The Korean national team has put forth its full strength against Taiwan!

At the end of March, the hellish race kicks off.

Fortunately for the Korean team, their first opponent is Taiwan, a relatively weaker country.

-Commentators are being too much. Treating Taiwan like a rabbit? 😂

-Well, they are relatively weaker, right?

-If Taiwan went to other leagues, they would be mid-tier or higher, but here, they're in the East Asian League…

-True 😂 East Asia League is really the worst. Isn't it worse than even the Western European League?

-Of course 😂 If Taiwan went to Western Europe, they'd be mid-tier or better, right? This place is real hell.

With Seong Jihan added to the Korean roster, unlike the previous match against Taiwan, spectators were already optimistic about victory.

Even the winning formula displayed by Japan in their victory against Korea—involving Golem Duel maps—wouldn't work for Taiwan. Their supporter power simply couldn't measure up to Korea's, so the game seemed decisively in Korea's favor regardless of what happened.

This perception wasn't isolated to Korean viewers.

-Seong Jihan is here… why participate in the national competition instead of focusing on the Space League?

-Going 3:0.

└ Even if Seong Jihan didn't play, it would've been 3:0, right?

└ That's true… who could stop Yoon Sejin and Yoon Seah?

-Instead of worrying about their ranking, Taiwan should be grateful if we keep them from dropping further in the Space League.

-They already are…

Taiwanese viewers shared this sentiment as well.

Meanwhile, in the Korean national team's waiting room.

Yoon Seah noticed Seong Jihan intently watching a screen and edged closer to ask,

"Uncle, what are you looking at?"

"Hu Wootaek's match footage."

"Ah… The elderly player? He was strong, for sure. I was shocked when he swept through our team."

That elderly player, Hu Wootaek, had indeed startled many during the previous match with his martial prowess.

However,

"It seemed too easy when he cut them down…"

Yoon Seah glanced around, then whispered to Seong Jihan,

"People were saying, how weak must our warriors be to get slashed so effortlessly by him."

Hu Wootaek's victories had come against a Korean team missing Seong Jihan and Sword King.

With these two out, the world's strongest lineup swiftly became the weakest.

The elder's abilities may be strong, but many felt he didn't measure up to Seong Jihan or Sword King level. He also failed to impress thereafter.

But,

"No, it wasn't because they were weak. Even American warriors would have been the same."

"Really…?"

"Yeah. His swordplay is overwhelming. I wish I had seen this earlier. It's a shame."

Seong Jihan couldn't take his eyes off Hu Wootaek swinging his sword.

Had he watched this match before acquiring the Martial soul, he might have shared Yoon Seah's assessment.

Yet, witnessing Hu Wootaek's swordplay while possessing the Martial soul, Seong Jihan could tell just how profound his level was.

"I hope I get to face him in this match."

"But Uncle, you'll be banned, won't you?"

"We'll see about that."

"Ah… Are you expecting a scenario like the previous ones with Russia and Japan?"

Common sense dictated that Seong Jihan would be banned.

However, as seen with Longinus and Pythia,

They somehow persuaded the coach to let Seong Jihan play.

'If Dongbang Sak wants to fight, he'll find a way to avoid banning me.'

Seong Jihan predicted,

=Oh, the Taiwanese team… hasn't banned Seong Jihan!

=Instead, they opted to randomly ban two top 10 players!

As he expected, the Taiwanese coach did not focus on banning Seong Jihan.

Instead, they played a wildcard: two random bans among the top ten players.

-Did they really leave Seong Jihan?

-What is Taiwan's confidence based on?

This choice, while unexpected, made sense on some levels.

-No, this seems like relying entirely on luck, lol.

-True. Even if they ban Seong Jihan, if the Sword King survives, they'll lose the match anyway.

-Are they just praying for the top 1 or 2 players out of 10 to be banned? 😂

-As expected, in the end, it's all about luck, right?

Even if they tried to ban Seong Jihan, it would have been difficult for Taiwan to beat the Korean national team with Yoon Sejin and Yoon Seah.

The Taiwan coach, while hoping for one of the top 1 or 2 players out of 10 to be banned, threw the ban cards.

'Good. I can fight Dongbang Sak.'

Seong Jihan got up from his seat to prepare for the match.

The probability of such ban cards actually working was very low.

He should be able to participate in this match.

But…

=Oh… Huh…

=The top 1 and 2 are both banned!?

=What's going on? This card actually worked…!

"Huh? Really?"

Yoon Seah blinked as she saw the ban results.

Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin were both banned in the same match.

[Oh…]

Even after the Taiwanese coach had thrown out the ban cards, he looked bewildered at the result.

"…They really did it?"

"Luck's on their side."

"It's a good thing it's just the Taiwan match."

The national representatives were surprised by the ban results,

But since it was against the weakest team, they weren't too unsettled.

"Does this mean we play the first game without warriors?"

"Hey! We have warriors too…!"

"Who was it that got wrecked by Taiwan last time?"

"Uh…"

Rather than worry, the players, without Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin, made light of the situation,

Casually getting ready for the upcoming match.

"Haha. Perfect. I'll take the MVP of this series~"

Yoon Seah declared she'd claim the MVP as she walked into the first game,

=The Korean team… dominates the first match, even with Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin banned!

=Yoon Seah's arrows, more powerful than ever! No one can stop them! Oh, but Hu Wootaek… dodged?

=This is the first time someone has avoided a Void Arrow! Yoon Seah keeps aiming at Hu Wootaek… but he dodged ten shots!

=Oh… but still, he dies after taking the last shot!

=Yoon Seah. She dominates the first game!

Aside from Hu Wootaek barely getting hit by her arrows,

She pierced all the other players, claiming the MVP of the first game.

"Snagged the MVP."

"Congratulations, Seah."

Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin congratulated Yoon Seah who took the MVP for the first game,

"But… something's not right."

The MVP winner, Yoon Seah, didn't look too pleased.

"Ah. That Hu Wootaek. He's kind of unsettling."

"Because he dodged the arrows?"

"Yes. And it felt like he could have dodged the 11th arrow too, but chose to get hit…"

"I saw it the same way. Definitely someone to watch out for."

Yoon Sejin agreed with her and stood up.

"I need to talk to the coach. We shouldn't ban players like Taiwan, ranked 1-10; we should ban that player instead."

"Ah. Brother-in-law, Please don't mention banning him."

"Eh? Why?"

"I kinda made a deal to face that player."

"Ah… got it…"

After pondering, Yoon Sejin nodded.

"Then, I'll ask the coach not to ban him. He might try to ban Hu Wootaek in advance."

"Yes, I'll request the same thing."

Together, they went to ask Coach Noh Youngjun.

"Alright. I'll make sure not to ban Hu Wootaek."

The coach complied with their request right away.

'Hu Wootaek is strong but… there's no need to refuse Jihan's request just because of a player like him.'

Now, Seong Jihan has become a player greater than the team.

There was no need to deny his request over an ambiguous player like Hu Wootaek.

Noh Youngjun wrote down another Taiwanese player onto the ban card,

=The Taiwan coach… This time… They're banning the Sword King?

=Not leaving it to luck this time… and they keep Seong Jihan in the game too!

Taiwan's coach also refrained from banning Seong Jihan in the second game.

* * *

-They left Seong Jihan…

-Did the Taiwan coach lose his mind?

-Even with Seong Jihan and Sword King banned, we won. Don't even need to watch this game.

-This is what it feels like to support a strong team… No thrills at all.

-No need for suspense; wanna root for the powerhouse LOL

After a dominating first game,

Seeing Seong Jihan freed for the second game, Korean viewers had already predicted the outcome as a victory.

=The map for the second game is Train!

=On this map where two trains run side by side… Typically, teams with strong long-range firepower dominate!

=Of course, since our Seong Jihan can cover that long distance perfectly, it doesn't apply to us!

=Moreover, even if Seong Jihan just rests on the train, our team itself is strong in long-range firepower. With the already powerful Korean archers and Yoon Seah joining us!

=This game is simply unwinnable for Taiwan!

With Seong Jihan unleashed and a map that favors Korea, even the Korean commentators were optimistic about the second game, commenting that there was no way to lose.

Koong! Koong!

Two trains running side by side with distances spread apart.

Watching the Taiwan train, Yoon Seah gauged the distance.

"Uncle. Can't you wait a little longer to fly to the Taiwan train? I want to win the MVP for the second game too."

She smiled and asked Seong Jihan.

With victory already assured, they were focusing on the MVP.

But Seong Jihan shook his head.

"No. It's too late for that."

"Huh? Why too late?"

"Look over there."

Pointing to the sky with his finger.

The old Taiwanese player, Hu Wootaek, was floating there.

"Huh… Can he fly too? When did he get up there?"

"He just did."

Swoosh!

As Seong Jihan soared forward using his sword technique, Hu Wootaek, or rather Dongbang Sak, casually stroked his beard.

"Here you are, successor."

"Successor? I have no intention of becoming anyone's disciple."

"That may be the only path you have to survive. Eventually, you'll have to submit."

"I'd rather die than become a disciple."

"Hmm… You're clearly in need of education."

Suuuu…

Behind Dongbang Sak, a Taiji symbol emerged.

With its black and white patterns intertwining, it slowly rotated clockwise.

The world…

Began to be sucked into it.

"Ugh…!"

Everything, including the world, was drawn towards the absorbing force of the Taiji.

Could this be the power of Myriad Ghost Sealing Gods enhanced hundreds of times?

Kurururu…!

Even the trains from Korea and Taiwan, which were far away, couldn't resist the power of the Taiji and were flying towards it together.

Seong Jihan immediately invoked the void and exerted all his strength.

"Void. A dangerous force you harness."

As the energies of the void spread through Seong Jihan and he resisted the movement of Taiji,

Dongbang Sak's brows furrowed.

"If you become my successor, you'll have to release all that power. You'll have to work with me forever. What use is it if you die quickly?"

"That won't happen."

"Tsk. Clearly, you need focused education."

Swoosh!

Dongbang Sak reached towards the Taiji he had summoned.

And just before his hand touched it,

The clockwise-rotating Taiji came to a halt and started turning in reverse.

"I'll draw the Taiji Sword. If you can't withstand it… you'll be defeated and eventually get killed by the Martial God."

As he reached into the Taiji,

The world twisted and distorted like crumpled paper.

And then…

From the distorted world, a white sword emerged from the Taiji.

Unleashing darkness.

"This is…!"

Darkness that surpassed even the realm of the Martial soul in an instant.

Seong Jihan's entire body was engulfed by the demonic power of the Taiji.

[The second game is concluded.]

The national team match ended in the shortest time on record.


章 247: Chapter 247

With Seong Jihan joining the fray, everyone thought Taiwan's second match would be an easy win. However, the gameplay turned out to be stunningly unexpected.

=Hu Wootaek is flying in the sky!

=What…what's he doing up there?

The colossal Taiji summoned by Hu Wootaek devoured the map when it spun one way.

=Even the trains are flying away… Is this even possible?

=Ah, the Taiji is reversing!

=The screen is… suddenly engulfed in darkness.

When it spun the other way, a white sword spewing darkness dyed the world completely black.

An overwhelming dark force that no player could resist.

-What's that…

-Why can't we see the screen? Is there an error??

-I hope it's an error… I can't believe Jihan has been defeated T_T

-No, that old man has never used this before!

-If it's to this extent, isn't he the strongest player in humanity?

-Yeah, why didn't he compete in the Space League?…

Viewers who anticipated a one-sided match were panicked when the elderly player from Taiwan ended the game in a short time. However…

=Uh… What? The game result. Korea wins?

The actual outcome of the game went against expectations once again.

=What's going on? How did this happen?

=Ah… The sole survivor is player Seong Jihan. Hu Wootaek is listed as having perished?

When the Taiji reversed and the world plunged into darkness, everyone assumed the game had ended. But the game's result was a victory for Korea.

Zzzing!

"Gosh…"

"What's that?"

"Why is that old man using such power here when he didn't participate in the space league?"

As players emerged from the battle net connector with dazed expressions…

"Huh? We won? What, Uncle… What happened earlier?"

Yoon Seah too stepped out of the connector with a similar look, startled by the game's outcome, she turned to Seong Jihan.

But he…

"Just a moment."

"Oh, okay."

With a serious expression, he reflected on the recent situation.

'I've never faced such a formidable opponent before…'

Since obtaining the Martial Soul and the Void, Seong Jihan hadn't encountered any threats even in space. The most challenging adversary he faced recently was the self-destruction of Artemus.

His power far surpassed normal standards. However..'

'The Taiji Sword… it was my utter defeat.'

The white longsword from the inverse Taiji spewed such darkness as to eerily resemble the obliteration of his previous life.

Neither the ability of the Martial soul to command space nor the power of the void could withstood that darkness.

Seong Jihan naturally thought he had perished, too.

However,

'…Just as I was about to dissipate, I was able to grasp a clue to the fifth annihilation technique, Heavenly Tree Descending Spirit.'

The fifth annihilation technique, Heavenly Tree Descending Spirit, touched upon the wood attribute. No matter how much he trained, he couldn't grasp its mechanism.

His body shattered by the Taiji Sword, Seong Jihan found the thread of Heavenly Tree Descending Spirit as life force attempted to mend the disruption.

'There seems to be a connection between the life force held by the elves and Gilgamesh's authority…'

Seong Jihan recalled what the Ancient Elf had said.

He, who had once rampaged, claiming to invade Earth, now pondered…

"This planet… it was already a world where experiments were conducted… But the races here are too weak to be part of it…"

Since Earth was a "world which has already undergone experiment," he couldn't enter the portal.

Could this power of Gilgamesh be related to that?

'It's only a small clue for now, but…'

With just a small hint about the Heavenly Tree Descending Spirit, Seong Jihan was able to regenerate his body through the power of life force.

Though the mechanism was similar to his regeneration during Artemus's self-destruction, this time, he regenerated his body from complete annihilation, reaching a higher level.

Of course, since this regeneration wasn't complete,

Had the darkness of the Taiji Sword persisted, the newly revived body would have been erased promptly.

'Hu Wootaek's body couldn't withstand the power of the Taiji Sword.'

Despite Dongbang sak's possession, the Taiji Sword was too powerful for normal players to handle.

When the Taiji Sword unleashed darkness, Hu Wootaek's body naturally couldn't endure it.

If Seong Jihan hadn't regenerated, he would have perished later, albeit not immediately.

However…

Because of him reviving, the game's outcome was flipped in Korea's favor.

Perhaps because of that,

A system message from Pythia popped up.

[Dongbang Sak says, 'You survived the Taiji Sword and revived, junior. I accept my defeat.' I've lost this bet. Disappointed, but I shall give you a free prophecy.]

Dongbang Sak gracefully acknowledged his loss in the battle however, Seong Jihan had no intention of accepting it.

"It's not his loss. Hu Wootaek's body simply couldn't handle it. Tell him I can't accept victory, so let's fight properly in another form."

[No. What are you saying? Dongbang Sak acknowledged his defeat, and I'm offering a free prophecy!]

"Skip the prophecy. I want to fight again."

[Oh… really? But my prophecy is very valuable!]

"Forget it; I don't need it."

Seong Jihan sought to fight once more rather than claim victory in the bet.

As his entire being disintegrated and found the thread to Heavenly Tree Descending Spirit,

'The Taiji and inverse Taiji unfolded by Dongbang Sak proved to be immense opportunities for learning.'

In less than a year after acquiring the Martial soul, Seong Jihan became the most powerful player among humanity.

Till now, there was not a single player worthy to learn from.

With no one to emulate, he had to carve his own path and push his martial boundaries.

'But his Taiji was different.'

The Taiji Sword technique exhibited by Dongbang Sak made a profound impression on Seong Jihan.

Even with the martial soul, he couldn't comprehend its depth.

However, witnessing the Taiji stimulated his subconscious, prompting new thoughts on the martial arts he had honed until now.

'I can't pass up the opportunity to learn over some small prophecy.'

Even if it meant facing defeat hundreds of times,

For the exaltation of the martial soul, Seong Jihan was willing to embrace death readily.

"Tell him I want another match. Quickly."

[…Are you serious about this? For real? Aren't you curious about your future?]

"I'd rather see or learn more about the Taiji."

[Humph. I've never been disrespected in such a way before… Fine. Just a moment.]

Once Seong Jihan firmly expressed his will, Pythia sent another message after a pause.

[You can fight in the next match. What do you say?]

"Good."

[Then, just ensure you're not banned. If you are in game three, you can't contend after that.]

Seong Jihan nodded to her words and promptly went to Coach Noh Youngjun.

"Ha. Hu Wootaek… was he this powerful all along? Why did he conceal his strength until now?"

"We could simply ban him from now on, right?"

"With no other remarkable key player in Taiwan, we should just ban him and be safe."

Though Korea won the second match, the coaching staff suggested they include Hu Wootaek in the ban list for safety, as he demonstrated extraordinary power.

Coach Noh Youngjun was also nodding, about to agree to this proposal when…

"Don't ban Hu Wootaek, please."

"Ji…Jihan?"

"Just leave him be for the third game. After that, you can do as you wish."

Pondering Seong Jihan's words, Coach Noh fell deep in thought.

To the coach, the right move would indeed be to ban Hu Wootaek.

'Looks like Jihan wants to confront him again…'

That was the issue with it being Seong Jihan's request.

The hero who single-handedly dragged the Korean team up from last place in the regional league to contenders for the Champions League.

It was hard for even a coach to disregard the wish of such a transcendent player.

"After the third game… are you really sure it doesn't matter?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

"Alright, then Hu Wootaek won't be banned this game."

The coaching staff exchanged unsure glances, but none contradicted.

They were well aware of Seong Jihan's stature within the Korean team.

Who were they to say he was wrong for not banning Hu Wootaek and risking defeat?

Moreover,

'We won the second game, so…'

'You never know, right?'

Anyway, since Korea had won the second game,

Maybe it was okay to give Hu Wootaek a pass for one match; they could just ban him in the 4th and 5th game.

With the coaching staff's consent, Coach Noh began selecting the ban for the third game.

=Ah… Hu Wootaek has not been banned!

=Even after watching game two, they are leaving Hu Wootaek unbound…

=What exactly is Coach Noh thinking!

=The Taiwanese coach isn't banning Seong Jihan either!

=Instead, Yoon Sejin is banned!

=The map is just Bridge Alone…

=Ah. In that case… won't it just be the same result as game two?

Nothing changed but the map.

With the same lineup as the second game, Korea and Taiwan were set to clash again.

* * *

Bridge Alone.

Typically a defense map in BattleNet to fend off undead armies, in the national representation matches it turned into an invasion map where both camps clashed across a bridge.

Originally, the game progressed with warriors forming formations and advancing on the large bridge, supported by archers and mages from behind. However, the third match against Taiwan took on a completely different aspect.

"Being willing to forsake prophecy to fight with me again, that's a big decision."

Thunk! Thunk!

From the Taiwanese camp walked Hu Wootaek, leisurely approached alone.

With each step, his appearance changed subtly.

His beard grew longer, his hair became whiter.

Originally a middle-aged appearance, he was now completely transformed into an elderly man with lush white hair.

"That is correct."

And from the Korean camp, the sole player walking forward was none other than Seong Jihan.

He was fully equipped, drawing two weapons at the ready.

"Alas, this time I can't unleash the Taiji."

"Why not?"

"This player can't withstand it anymore. It might kill him."

"That's unfortunate."

The power that erased the map, the Taiji's force.

Despite his eagerness to experience it once more, it seemed he couldn't because the incarnated body was too weak.

Seong Jihan felt a tinge of disappointment, but Dongbang Sak stroked his beard.

"Worry not. The original bet was for a minute, was it not?"

With a yank, Dongbang Sak pulled a hair from his beard.

Suuuu…

An intense demonic aura arose behind him.

"I can end this using the Heavenly Demon's power alone."

Swoosh!

With just a single hand movement,

The atmosphere stirred violently, and Seong Jihan's left arm disappeared in an instant.

The formless palm of the Heavenly Demon.

The strike that transcended shape erased not only the arm but also the shadow sword.

"Hmm…"

However, Dongbang Sak appeared unsatisfied after erasing Seong Jihan's arm, emitting a low chortle.

"The Heavenly Demon's power seems insufficient."

But for a good reason.

Suuuu…

Seong Jihan's vanished left arm was rematerialized.

"It's only the beginning."

"Well, show me properly. A minute goes by quickly after all"

Boom!

Before Seong Jihan could finish,

The bridge collapsed, and Dongbang Sak's body rapidly closed in on Seong Jihan.

"Right. This will end quickly."

In the blink of an eye, with intense demonic energy surging forth, Seong Jihan smiled amid the pain of his torn body.

While the Taiji Sword was ungraspable,

He instinctively comprehended the martial art of the Heavenly Demon Palm.

"Is this how you use the Formless Palm?"

Swooooosh!

Having recuperated, Seong Jihan mimicked the Formless Palm he had just seen.

A shred of Dongbang Sak's robe was torn.

And then,

Swoosh!

Dongbang Sak looked sternly at his disappearing clothing.

Seong Jihan's replication of the Formless Palm.

Having observed it only once, the similarity was strikingly profound.

"…Did you comprehend this with your martial soul?"

"Yes."

"If you become my successor, never imitate it again," Dongbang sak warned, his demonic energy growing ominously.


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