Muscles' Mad Roar
The muscles on Jin Geunyuk-i's face bulged, as if they were about to explode.
A pain that felt like his entire body had frozen filled his mind until it grew hazy.
Yet even in that state, Geunyuk-i flashed a bright, innocent smile and said,
“You… if the leader brother comes… you’ll die.”
I’m not the one who’s going to die! It’s that guy!
“Let go of that hand!”
Bbakbbaki swung his massive greatsword straight at the towering giant figure beside him.
Wuuuung.
Kwadak!
The greatsword was snatched up by the giant’s hand so easily it felt almost insulting.
Do you think you can stop us from killing or saving anyone? Jin Chen, if that bastard is still alive, it’s for you guys to finish him yourselves. There’s no more terrifying death than dying at the hands of those you cherish most!
Zjejejejejek!
Puuuueok!
Shards of the shattered greatsword flew everywhere and stabbed straight into Bbakbbaki’s body.
Puk-puk-puk-puk!
“Kueoeeok!”
Groaning, Bbakbbaki was sent flying backward.
“B-Bbakbbaki hyung.”
“Young Master!”
At the same time as Geunyuk-i’s sad cry, the claws and bandits launched themselves forward with gritted teeth.
“W-Wait!”
Bbakbbaki’s desperate shout froze their steps.
W-We have to get away somehow… or we’ll all die.
Bbakbbaki squeezed out his last strength and sent the order through his mind.
“Kkheuk…”
The claws nodded and quietly retreated.
Taking the bandits and the soldiers with him.
Bbakbbaki wasn’t sitting still either.
It’s… it’s time to activate the ultimate formation. Only that… could save us.
The strongest formation among those set up in the bandit camp, and the one that must never be activated.
Maejeol Daehara Hyeonjeonjin.
If this formation was released, every intruder in the camp would be wiped out.
But only after all our allies had evacuated.
So we had to get away. We absolutely had to.
He barely held his body up with trembling arms and tried to stand straight.
Suddenly someone appeared beside Bbakbbaki and stomped down on his back.
The one holding the Deathside sword, the king of the black mages, Lich Nox.
Puuueok.
“Kueeuuk…”
You don’t even know gratitude. I thought you were just arrogant, but this is too much.
The leader who carried the black sword walked over and answered.
“Hold still. We’ve achieved today’s objective.”
So that’s it? We’re just going to ignore this?
“It was us who said we’d let you guys handle these fools however you want. And our plan only begins now.”
…This is the only time. If it happens somewhere else like this, then…
“I won’t object either. In that case, we’ll definitely let you know who the real master is.”
If that’s how you’re going to talk, I have no choice. You’re pretty lucky, you know.
Nox’s pitch-black gaze flashed as he looked down at Bbakbbaki lying beneath his feet.
Bbakbbaki bit his lip and forced his arm to move again.
“Luck? I don’t need any of that. All I need is to take your lives!”
Trying to struggle is useless. You’re all… going to disappear today.
Saying that, Nox crushed Bbakbbaki’s body again.
When Bbakbbaki clenched his teeth, Geunyuk-i’s scream shook the entire space.
“Kwaaaaah!”
You all are suffering like this because of that Jin Chen guy. So feel the resentment. Hate him. Hate him more!
Geunyuk-i’s body was covered in pulsating tentacles of magic.
He breathed roughly and said,
“Ah! Right. When the leader brother is like this… he said to say this. ‘Xkka’.”
The more you struggle, the more excited I get. The sight of you being turned into a jiangshi and Jin Chen’s heart being pierced by your claws!
“…Did you not hear? He said ‘Xkka’. Hehe.”
I’ll watch until you stop laughing like that!
Jiiiiiing!
The tentacles stuck in Geunyuk-i’s body began to vibrate violently.
“Kueuuueuk…”
Geunyuk-i bit his lips bloody while trying to hold back his screams.
Watching that, Bbakbbaki clenched his fist tight.
Kkaddok.
The sound of snapping bones echoed as his nails dug into his own palm.
I’m sorry, Young Master. I couldn’t fill your empty seat.
It wasn’t just Bbakbbaki. All the bandits and soldiers were lowering their heads in tears.
Puuuuk.
Along with a faint sound, Geunyuk-i’s urgent voice shook the air.
“Grandpa! Grandpa! Get away! Hurry!”
At those words, Bbakbbaki and the others looked toward Geunyuk-i.
There, besides the giant and Geunyuk-i, another new figure had appeared.
Jang Old Man, a sturdy body that didn’t match his snow-white hair.
“You! I’ll kill you too! I’m part of the True Dragon Fortress!”
Jang Old Man gripped his iron hammer with both hands and slammed it even harder into the giant’s body.
“Don’t! Grandpa! Don’t do that!”
“Don’t fall! Young Master… will definitely come back!”
—That bastard leader! Leader! Leader! Leader!
The magic exploding from the giant’s body slammed straight into Jang Old Man.
Puuuueok!
“Kueoeeok!”
Jang Old Man flew backward, coughing blood.
Puuuk.
Tentacles fell onto the body of Jang Old Man lying on the ground.
Thud-thud-thud-thud!
The tentacles fell without mercy.
“N-Nooo! Nooo!”
“G-Grandpa!”
The soldiers tried to run toward Jang Old Man while screaming in despair.
But the ruthless black magic held them back; they could only watch in agony.
“Huuuk… huuuk…”
That was the one who said we had to retreat first.
And when Geunyuk-i was in danger, he was the first to charge forward.
The soldiers fell into deep despair.
“I’m going to kill you all.”
A chilling voice shook the air; Geunyuk-i’s bones twisted as his body began to swell.
Geunyuk-i leaned back and roared.
“Kraaaaaaaaah!”
At the same time, crimson energy exploded from every inch of his body.
The aura filled with killing intent and madness pushed the giant’s magic aside without mercy.
Kwaaaang!
The giant’s body, which had seemed invincible, was finally sent flying for the first time.
Kwadudeudeuk.
The giant stopped while leaving footprints in the dirt.
—The Hundred and Eight Flowing Blood Art?
“Krrrurrr…”
Geunyuk-i’s eyes began to turn steadily redder.
The more he did, the rougher and larger the crimson energy rising from his body became.
“I’m killing you. I’m killing you all!”
Kuuuung!
Geunyuk-i kicked off the ground and charged at the giant.
He closed the distance in an instant and swung his fist.
Kwaaaang!
The giant was slammed into the ground.
“Kuaaaah!”
Geunyuk-i landed on top of the giant and rained punches down like a madman.
Thud-thud-thud-thud!
His fists, filled with madness and killing intent, shook the ground with deafening booms.
Isn’t it supposed to be blocked?
“A top-grade demon’s body shouldn’t be able to withstand this much.”
If he can’t withstand it?
“Throw him away. What we wanted was strength on a completely different level.”
Did Nox and the leader hear that?
Kwaaang!
Geunyuk-i was flung far away at terrifying speed.
The giant appeared above his body.
Churururuk!
Hundreds of tentacles made of magic spread out like wings!
Tsuuaaaah!
The tentacles shot toward Geunyuk-i.
Kwaaaang!
Geunyuk-i’s body was slammed into the ground.
Puk-puk-puk!
After being bounced around the ground for a long time, Geunyuk-i finally stopped.
The giant appeared beside his head and brought his foot down.
Puuueok!
Geunyuk-i blocked the giant’s foot falling on his face with his hand and growled low.
“Krrurururur…”
Gooooooong!
Crimson energy exploded from Geunyuk-i’s body like a storm and slammed into the giant.
Kwaaaang!
The giant was pushed back.
Geunyuk-i twisted his body and leaped at the giant like a beast.
Kwaaang!
He tackled the giant at the same time.
Kuuuung.
With a heavy thud, Geunyuk-i and the giant clasped hands.
Crimson energy and magic surged wildly from both bodies and slammed into each other. The entire bandit camp shook as if an earthquake had struck.
Kugugugugugug.
—Kkkkkkk, I never expected a treasure like this to be here. If I turn you into a jiangshi, I’ll definitely create the strongest one!
“Kuaaaaaah!”
Geunyuk-i roared like a beast, and the balance that had seemed unbreakable broke.
The giant’s hands began to be pushed back.
The crimson energy tore and scratched at the magic like it was eating it.
—The Hundred and Eight Flowing Blood Art is amazing, but it’s not enough against my opponent!
Tsuuaaaah!
When the magic rose again, Geunyuk-i threw the giant away without hesitation.
Wuuuung.
Kwaaaaaang!
The giant flew and crashed into the training ground on the other side.
It was a training ground reinforced with gravity magic and formations.
Surururuk!
Before the giant could even rise, Geunyuk-i dropped from the air.
Kwaaaang!
The giant barely dodged the attack and swung his fist.
Geunyuk-i also swung without dodging.
Thud-thud-thud-thud-thud!
The battle began.
Geunyuk-i and the giant collided at terrifying speed and shook the entire bandit camp.
Kwaaaaang!
Magic and crimson energy exploded in all directions.
The auras crashed into the fallen bandits and soldiers without distinction.
“Kueuuk, protect the soldiers!”
Nox and the leader had long since fled.
Bbakbbaki, who had regained his freedom, shouted urgently.
Grombal and Solian tried to block the flying auras however they could.
The bandits also struggled to rise and threw themselves at the soldiers.
They ignored the auras flying toward them.
When everyone was desperately blocking the auras,
Suuuuuk!
Two beams of light fell in front of the soldiers and bandits.
Tuerok!
The beams were Baek-i and Samsaek-i.
The two roared at the magic and crimson energy.
Kraaaaaang!
Kiaaaaaah!
Powerful wind energy burst from Baek-i, and five-element energy erupted from Samsaek-i.
Kwaaaaang!
The auras that were about to cover the bandits and soldiers vanished without a trace.
Krrrurururu.
Baek-i showed his white fangs and glared at the enemies.
Ududeuk.
The sound of bones cracking made Baek-i’s body swell even larger.
His barrel-sized body had grown only as big as a wyvern.
Kkirururuk.
Samsaek-i was the same.
Along with the enemies’ angry roars, five-element energy exploded across his body and made him grow larger.
After the two true spirits blocked the auras, they leaped forward to help Geunyuk-i.
At that moment, Nox and the leader blocked their path.
—Who are you?
“Strange ones. Not good at all.”
At the two spirits’ words, Baek-i and Samsaek-i kicked the ground.
And they began to pour attacks without restraint onto the two spirits.
Just from the aura they felt, anyone could tell they were enemies.
Kuaaaang!
Kiiiiiik!
Once Baek-i and Samsaek-i joined the fight, the bandit camp was filled with explosions and deafening booms.