Chapter 264
Chapter 264
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 264
Chapter Title: Those Martial Arts Guild Bastards
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The soul of the Heavenly Demon boiled within me.
This was a brutal era where only violence could solve problems. Cursing was pointless, and running away wasn't an option—so I charged straight ahead. That's the kind of man I, Kim Katt, am.
Shrieeeek!
The Asura Blood Palm Strike shot out at unbelievable speed, ripping through space and howling through the air as it lunged straight for Lizette's face.
It was a transcendent blow faster than any first-rate boxer's punch. If it landed, the only word to describe the result would be devastated. It was a shame to mar such a pretty face, but the world of combat was ruthless.
"Dieeee!"
Thwack.
But Lizette casually swatted my fist aside.
The Asura Blood Palm Strike carried immense power, so losing its target made my body wobble and stagger for a moment. Still, I'd anticipated a block.
"Blood Heaven Asura Kick!"
I spun my body in a full circle and unleashed a back roundhouse kick.
No proper space opened up, but the tighter quarters actually improved my accuracy! I trusted my legs and thighs! Take this strike of faith and conviction!
Whish.
She stepped lightly aside, dodging with minimal movement. She'd evaded that too? But hesitating here would invite a counter! Using the momentum and centrifugal force from my spin, I thrust out my palm!
The ultimate three-hit combo!
"Thunderbolt Rakshasa Palm!"
Shrieeeek!
I am Kim Katt, the breast abuser of Futaba Park!
I'll rip those tits right off!
"Y-You bastard, what the hell are you aiming for?!"
Boom!
But it didn't connect.
Lizette roared like a lioness, batting my arm away while slamming a blow into my side. I barely kept my stance by channeling mana into my lower body.
"...Tch!"
Agonizing pain shot through me.
I ignore it.
All three attacks in quick succession had failed completely. I swallowed the pain to steady my breathing, twisting my body wide to scatter feints. If I gasped for air here, I'd be done for...!
Fortunately, Lizette dodged my feints instead of blocking.
"...Hah."
That bought me a chance to retreat and catch my breath quickly.
As expected of a senior instructor. She had the skills to back up her big mouth. No, more than that. I never imagined my three-hit combo would miss entirely... What a formidable opponent!
This bitch was twice as strong as an orc!
Honestly, I doubted I could win even with a sword.
"You bastard. I saw exactly what you were aiming for just now."
She spoke with obvious disgust as I fell back, her hand delicately resting on her upper chest.
"What are you talking about?"
"You were going for my tits, you dog!"
What the fuck, so I can't aim there?
That's bullshit in a fight!
"No, you crazy bitch! Does that mean I can't target tits?! What the hell?!"
"A palm strike from some open-handed punk? You're dead now!"
This idiot apparently didn't even know what a palm technique was.
A martial arts guild with no palm strikes? Really?
Fwoosh!
I was on the verge of shoving my fist in my mouth and sobbing. My mana, already half-depleted, had just been cut in half again. Even carefully controlled, none of it had inflicted damage.
Against a foe barreling down like that, I had no clue how to handle her. Charging in with raw power? She'd outstat me. Dodging? She'd outskill me.
It had been a while since I'd felt this despair.
Ahh, how delightful.
As I'd said, the soul of the Heavenly Demon was boiling.
"Fluid Fist Technique."
Fsssh!
As always, the solution was surprisingly close at hand. The most basic technique: Fluid Fist. I assumed my stance. Whether I blocked or dodged from here—it was all up to fate.
"I won't lose."
The Heavenly Demon Kim Katt would never lose, even if it meant a mental victory.
Strength surged into my outstretched arms. I squeezed out my last reserves. My heart pounded. Muscles contracted. Veins bulged against the pressure. It all happened in an instant.
"Divine Art of the Heavenly Demon."
It sublimated into the true Divine Art of the Heavenly Demon.
"Rear naked choke—"
I lunged at the charging Lizette, wrapping her in a tight bear hug—only to realize it was a mistake.
I was already airborne.
"Kiiiiiaaaah!"
Like a baseball smacked by a bat, I flew off without even tracking Lizette's attack with my eyes! Her devastating strike had pierced straight through my gut!
"Kyaa! Lizette! You're the best!"
The guild master's voice Doppler-shifted past my ears, mingled with cheers from the thug martial artists. Mariel's voice was in there too.
You bitch, you're dead later.
I suppressed the surging pain and irritation, steadying my center to barely land.
"You bitch!"
It felt like my organs would burst...!
Channeling mana to my abdomen for organ protection had depleted nearly all my reserves. The world spun. My vision blurred. Still, I held my stance and spotted Lizette charging again.
"This bastard's got some grit."
Thud!
I blocked her bizarrely arcing punch with my forearm. It hurt. Fucking hurt. Evasion was impossible. Blocking didn't work well either. I just maintained defense, retreating while absorbing blows.
Jiggle jiggle.
But watching her wildly shaking tits kept my mental focus sharp. Breasts were a woman's weak point. Land one Heavenly Demon Sky-Shattering Palm or Asura Blood Palm there, and I'd win!
"Gah...! S-Stop hitting me, you fucking bitch!"
Stay calm, wait for an opening...!
No, my durability would be gone first!
"Oh ho, blocking now? You've got some mouth to back up your skills! Haha!"
Thud thud thud thud!
A horrific barrage crashed over me like a tidal wave!
Pain clouded my mind! No openings to exploit! My body getting wrecked in real time! The guild master's laughter and the martial artists' mockery rang like the reaper's verdict!
"Liz sis, just capture this bastard and make him an instructor too? I'll train him."
"Shut up and keep beating him."
In the midst of wailing on me, Lizette casually chatted with her guild master. These mannerless bitches! There were limits to ignoring me!
"Hey, think about it while you're getting beat. Become an instructor, and I'll go easy."
"Like I'd become some martial arts instructor!"
I roared and burst through her attacks into her guard!
"Hey, hey. It's better than swordplay, right?"
That instant—a rising kick from below! I thrust out both arms to barely block, the impact rocketing me skyward like a missile!
"Uwaaaaaah!"
And it didn't end there! Lizette soared up after me, pummeling me midair! Thwack! Thud! Thud thud! My whole body beaten like a piñata show!
A-At this rate, my body'll explode like a Taepodong missile!
I wanted to use Thousand Jin Drop, but I had no mana left!
Was pure noob Kim Katt going to lose here?!
"Aaaah! Stop hitting me! Please, sis!!!"
In half-panic with my mom-fucking body wrecked randomly, I screamed! No way to cope or counter. And then I plummeted slowly.
"Bastard, you've got a cute side? Keep yapping."
Crash.
A shock like my whole body shattering hit me.
...Still manageable, though.
No fatal blows... I just couldn't land effective hits. Too much mana spent on this mid-tier instructor. At full strength, I could've at least tangled with her...!
"Huhu! Good job, good job, Lizette! Finish him now! Everyone! See that? Our Martial Arts Guild stands firm always!"
Waaaaah!
Guild master forever! Forever!
Instructor Lizette forever!
"Mess with our members, and all you get is ruthless punishment!"
The guild master raised both arms like a cult leader.
These bastards were ruthlessly thorough when it came to their interests. No need for justice or excuses. A gang united by violence to protect themselves and grab more gains.
Maybe the group that best understood this otherworld. They didn't train with swords or spears, so no lordly interference either.
Such thoughts flashed by as I endlessly pondered escape. Worst case, I'd summon Teacher Seolun's compass and lure these martial artists like the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Thud.
Lying there staring at the ceiling, I spotted black lace panties.
Lizette stood over me.
She glanced down briefly, then shifted position slightly.
"Become an instructor?"
Grinning wickedly like a jungle beast, she grabbed my collar and hoisted me up. Monstrous strength. Her forearms were toned but slimmer than mine. Yet pulsing mana flowed from them.
Mana power...!
"Hey, do it, and I'll let you live."
She menaced me into becoming an instructor.
Instructor, huh.
Ditching the sword entirely to switch to martial arts instructor wasn't a bad gig. Better than dying here. More stable than scraping by as an adventurer—steady paycheck as an instructor.
I forced my sealed mouth open.
"F-Fuck... off... you stupid bitch..."
Like Cloudy would want that.
Struggle.
Battle.
Realm transcendence through it.
The Heavenly Demon Kim Katt never settles for comfort. Like surviving this otherworld so far, when opportunity knocks, I climb ladders I build myself toward the top. That was my survival creed, my code.
"Look at that grit, you bastard. I'm starting to like you more."
We fight, overcome adversity, exchange fists and blades. Blood flows. I make blood flow. Feel pain, roar to avoid it, grind bones in training. What Cloudy loves is that.
Me becoming the Heavenly Demon.
Roar!
Hot flames ignited in my chest. Like molten steel poured into my heart, explosive power surged through my body. Stifled breath cleared, weary muscles roared back to life.
"Let. Go."
"You break free then."
I gripped Lizette's wrist.
Timing my counter.
Kaboom!!
Then, a thunderous explosion like a bomb detonated.
"Uwaaagh!"
"Gaaah!"
"Kyaaah!"
The front gate ahead shattered spectacularly, sending martial artists flying like paper airplanes—what the hell?
"What?"
Thud. Lizette dropped me simultaneously.
Flat on the floor, I curled up and watched the chaos.
"Wh-What! What the hell is this?! Who the fuck smashed our front gate?!"
The enraged guild master shot up, yelling. Dust clouds billowed from the door, obscuring vision.
Bzzz.
From the dust, two ominous purple glows appeared.
"You lot."
Black boots.
They stepped out of the dust—
"Shiiiiit—!!! Fuuuuck—!!!"
A lion's roar exploded, clearing the dust!
"You baaaastards—!!! You kidnapped our guild member—!!!"
Karin!
It was Karin!
My savior had arrived!
Her massive voice cleared the dust and blasted nearby martial artists and debris away! I hurriedly plugged my ears...! Sonic attack! Sonic art!
Boom!
Karin swung her sword vertically, cracking the gym floor with massive force, forming a crater and long trench!
"Kyaaah?! My gym! You crazy old spinster!"
The horrified guild master tore at her hair, screaming! Karin's gaze locked there too. Snarling, she strode forward and bellowed!
"Who's the old spinster, you cobweb-cunted bitch!"
"Cobweb cunt! No wonder you're manless, spewing vulgar shit!"
"Then where's yours, you cock-munching slut?"
"Eek!"
Mariel!
As Lizette shrieked maniacally, Mariel yanked a massively destructive gauntlet from a huge drawer! A massive metal gauntlet like a hell demon's claw, glowing deathly blue!
"Fine! Perfect! I was gonna straighten you out anyway! You're done for today, Karin!"
Her eyes blazed blue as she donned the gauntlet!
"Kyahaha! Says the one dying a virgin today—better find a dick to stuff your corpse with! Gotta pop that cherry in the afterlife!"
"Such crude filth from a mercenary mongrel!"
"Highbrow hoodrat!"
Stride stride!
The two spinsters charged savagely at each other! The earth quaked, the building shook!! This was true Supremacy of the Heavenly Demon!
Violet ominous aura blazed from Karin's sword, while the guild master's gauntlet burned blue mana, trailing afterimages! True powerhouses!
Fsssh!
Their gazes crossed.
Boom!
Their clash was straight out of myth.