Chapter 86

Translator: Penny

Chapter 86

Han Yuseong finished organizing the impressions he had gained and moved towards the door of his lodgings.

Creak-

The moment he got up and opened the door.

Han Yuseong smiled faintly at the person in front of him.

"Don't worry about your neck flying off just yet. I'm keeping a close eye on you. You're maintaining a good distance, just like I told you."

Yeon Seol-ah nodded.

"Yes..."

Han Yuseong didn't seem to pay much attention to Yeon Seol-ah on the surface, but he had taken as many precautions as possible.

Item.

He had given Yeon Seol-ah the Fate Transference Talisman, an item he had acquired as a reward for clearing the 14th floor.

The effect of the transference talisman was that when the holder was attacked, a pre-determined target would take the attack instead, and not only that, but the attacker would also be transferred to the target's location.

It was obvious what it was meant for.

When facing two dangerous beings, designating one as the target would allow the item to pit the two powerful enemies against each other.

'I guess that's what the item is for.'

However, Han Yuseong had set all 10 transference charges of this item to trigger on himself.

To safely protect Yeon Seol-ah in front of him.

The Fate Transference Talisman was the primary line of defense.

The secondary line of defense consisted of an item that simply created a barrier around the body: the Glabel Shield.

But even so, the Glabel Shield was only a B+ grade item.

A Rank 5 Warrior attacking with full power wouldn't take many hits to break through.

He had no intention of letting them reach the secondary line of defense.

The primary line of defense.

He intended to end it as soon as the enemies were transferred to him.

It would be best if nothing happened, but Han Yuseong didn't expect such a lucky turn of events to befall him.

"Because of the battle you just fought, I'm seriously starting to imagine that the best Warrior of the Heavenly Martial Arts Assembly could really become the representative of our Hubei Yeon Family."

Han Yuseong chuckled at Yeon Seol-ah's exaggerated reaction.

"Calm down, it's still a long way off."

He had to win four more times to win the championship.

And the level of his opponents would only get higher as he won.

Han Yuseong anticipated that many more crises would come.

Han Yuseong and Yeon Seol-ah left the lodgings and walked towards the front of the Sparring arena.

Han Yuseong felt the gazes on him.

"...That's the guy who defeated Seok Ijun of the Mount Hua Sect."

"Was his name Han Yuseong?"

Han Yuseong recalled the notification window that had appeared before.

'My name is known...'

His name had become known in the Central Plains Martial Arts World.

There would be benefits. And disadvantages.

Just like in the world with the otherworld background, the story of this Tower would not end as a single floor.

If a Martial Arts World themed floor appeared next, there was a high probability that the timeline would continue from where it was now.

As with the otherworld, there was also the possibility that the flow of time could jump by years.

He had come out to watch the other matches, but he also had photos to take for the Transcendental Gallery seniors.

Han Yuseong used his Terminal to photograph those on the highest level of the audience seats.

He was photographing the heads of the Five Great Clans.

It just looked like he was reaching out into the air, so no one thought it was strange.

Back in his lodgings, Han Yuseong uploaded a post to the Transcendent Gallery with photos of the faces of the heads of the Five Great Clans affiliated with the Martial Arts Alliance.

Title: Here are the faces of the heads of the Martial Arts Alliance clans that the seniors wanted.

Author: XX*

Attachment: 128310923829038.jpg

And I've advanced to the main tournament and won one match. I don't know how long the Hubei Peng Family, who seem to be allied with the Baegri Clan or those guys, will leave Yeon Seol-ah alone.

Han Yuseong learned that more time had passed in the Martial Arts World than in the otherworld since the seniors' climbing days.

***

"I didn't expect the second son of the Mount Hua Sect to lose so quickly."

At the words of Dang Myeongheo, the head of the Sichuan Tang Family, Moyong Jincheon raised the corners of his mouth.

"A strong rookie has appeared."

Namgung Won, the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, looked at Peng Mu-il, the head of the Hubei Peng Family, and whispered lowly.

"I hope you don't bring your family's affairs to the Heavenly Martial Arts Assembly."

At Namgung Won's words, Peng Mu-il narrowed his brows.

"Do you see me as someone who would do that?"

Namgung Won shook his head.

"Don't you know? I trust you, but this is just a warning as the Alliance Leader."

Namgung Won also knew.

Everyone in the Central Plains who was in the know knew that the Hubei Peng Family and the Baegri Clan had a close relationship, but the Hubei Peng Family wouldn't directly step forward.

They had the will to kill the brat named Han Yuseong, but they would move the Baegri Clan, who could be called an allied force.

Namgung Won looked at Jegal Siheon, the head of the Jegal Clan.

He was the only one among the heads of the Five Great Clans who remained at Rank 6, but the Jegal Clan's position would never be shaken.

They wielded great influence throughout the Martial Arts Alliance.

"Is there no problem with the formation?"

At Namgung Won's question, Jegal Siheon bowed his head.

"Of course not. Warriors above Rank 7, except for those who have registered their names, will never be able to set foot on the Heavenly Martial Arts Assembly Chairman's land."

Namgung Won stroked his beard and thought.

'At least enemies above Rank 7 won't appear, so that guy will have some breathing room.'

But even so, he didn't think that the brat named Han Yuseong would be able to fully protect the daughter of the Hubei Yeon Family.

'The Baegri Clan will make a move before the finals begin.'

Namgung Won predicted that Han Yuseong's life would be cut short before this Heavenly Martial Arts Assembly ended.

A prediction that was close to a certainty.

**

Five days had passed.

Han Yuseong had won two more matches after his first victory after advancing to the main tournament.

Now, he only needed to win two more times to win the Heavenly Martial Arts Assembly championship.

Han Yuseong was able to raise his level by 1 again after two victories.

This time, the reason for the increase in experience was that he had made a name for himself in the Central Plains Martial Arts World.

The Shaolin Sect participant, Jaseon, smiled brightly.

"As I expected, you have made it this far, Benefactor."

The two were standing on the Sparring arena.

The rules of the Heavenly Martial Arts Assembly.

Rank 6s are not allowed to use their Domains during the battle.

Of course, Han Yuseong didn't think he would lose even if Jaseon used his Domain.

"You use the sword very well. I think it would be good to use the sword this time as well."

Golden Fist Force swirled around Jaseon's fist.

Jaseon's steps were light.

The gazes of those in the audience were focused on Han Yuseong and Jaseon, who were clashing against each other.

Jaseon, who had Bodyguard Qi around his entire body like Han Yuseong, rushed towards Han Yuseong.

Han Yuseong's sword cut through the air.

Jaseon's fist also split the atmosphere.

A chilling gap.

A momentary interval.

As if recognizing each other's level, the two exchanged attacks and collided again.

Tzzzzzz...!

A golden aura swirled around Jaseon's outstretched right hand.

Avalokiteśvara Azure Adamantine Hand.

The flow ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠of the atmosphere was bent by Jaseon's gestures.

Han Yuseong blocked the brilliant attack with his sword imbued with white Sword Qi.

Jaseon's movements did not end and flowed like waves.

Hundred Steps Divine Fist.

A fist that could kill even an enemy a hundred steps away.

Shaolin's representative martial art was unleashed from Jaseon's hands.

Han Yuseong drew out powerful Sword Qi.

Pielburt Style 4.

Slanting Sword.

Jjeoooooooong!

The trajectory of the Sword Strike shattered the powerful Qi wave that spread out in the shape of a fist.

The horizontal slash that Han Yuseong ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠unleashed twisted the balance of Jaseon's extended Fist Force.

The scenery beyond Han Yuseong's body warped violently.

If he had been even a little late, his body would have been crushed.

Han Yuseong looked at Jaseon's hands.

The Fist Qi was converted into Fist Force.

If the Fist Qi was like a faint flame spreading over his arm, the Fist Force was a condensed aggregate of that flame.

Fist Force.

He had already seen comments from the Transcendental Gallery seniors about the process of Qi being converted into Force.

It was also written in the preface of the Pielburt Sword Manual that Ban Ineoreu had given him.

Spear King) You can start using Sword Force from Rank 6.

Heavenly Demon) Sword Force is not necessarily superior to Sword Qi. Sword Force does not have a fixed form, but it means that you have reached a level where you can extremely control Sword Qi.

Sword of Light) From Rank 6, you can also convert the Bodyguard Qi that you spread out for defense into an offensive form.

Sage) In the end, what matters is the ability of the caster.

Han Yuseong stared directly at the golden flashes that stretched out as if to devour him.

Bang! Kwakwang!

He swung his sword to counter the fist strikes with a long history.

Of course, there were some attacks that he couldn't block.

Heavy pain surged from various parts of his body where he had allowed the strikes to land.

Han Yuseong ignored it.

Jjeoooooooong!

The Fist Force that cracked his Bodyguard Qi and struck his abdomen.

Han Yuseong closed the distance in an instant.

Jaseon stretched out his right hand forward.

The Bodyguard Qi that had been lingering around Jaseon's entire body surged and was all fired towards Han Yuseong.

Thousand Hands Tathagata Palm.

Han Yuseong lowered his stance and stepped into the gaps between the countless Fist Forces.

Kagagagak! Kagagagak!

He deflected dozens of palms that were bent according to Jaseon's will.

The distance was closed enough.

Now it was time to settle the score.

Jaseon was thinking the same thing.

Jaseon's hands swept through the air.

A chilling Qi wave spread out on the Sparring arena where the two were standing.

Vajra Subduing Demon Circle.

The gray Fist Force that covered the void was truly overwhelming.

Even though Jaseon hadn't used his Domain, a pressure comparable to it descended.

Han Yuseong's movements were still without hesitation.

There was no room for a loophole.

Five days ago, on the night after the battle with Seok Ijun, Han Yuseong had asked him.

How did you use Sword Qi when you unleashed the final blow?

Seok Ijun looked at Han Yuseong as if he were crazy.

Even as he said that, Seok Ijun told him the requirements that wouldn't be a problem to reveal in great detail.

Han Yuseong instantly recalled Seok Ijun's attack stance when he was facing him at that time.

He pulled his right arm back.

A sword that shoots the sun.

That was said to be the source of the impression.

'But I don't have the ability to draw such a grand impression yet.'

Han Yuseong set a simple goal.

Destroy ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠the domain of that fist.

And reach Jaseon's neck.

Thump-

Han Yuseong took a step forward with his right foot.

He couldn't draw an impression, but he could mix in the concepts he had gained.

He overlapped the Sun-Shooting Sword Technique and the 2nd Form of the Dragon Slayer Sword, Hjartagnyr, which he had seen with his own eyes.

The white light on the sword flickered dozens of times.

The surrounding scenery was pushed back.

The space was pierced.

The crescent-shaped Qi wave created by the Vajra Subduing Demon Circle was completely distorted.

Kieeeing.

The tip of the sword trembled slightly.

Han Yuseong's sword was pointed at Jaseon's neck.

Jaseon blankly grasped the situation, then opened his mouth with a very benevolent smile.

"Benefactor's victory."

The Heavenly Martial Arts Assembly Chairman became silent.

Han Yuseong's previous victories had also caused a stir, but the impact of this one was on a different level.

This was because Jaseon of the Shaolin Sect was a Warrior who was ranked among the top three new powerhouses.

**

After the battle between Han Yuseong and Jaseon of the Shaolin Sect.

About three hours had passed.

Yeon Seol-ah was with Yoo Hwa-yoon of the Mount Hua Sect.

He had left them alone because they were chatting right in front of the lodgings, within range of his Energy Sense detection.

Han Yuseong slowly opened his eyes, having obtained a meaningful result.

At that moment, the front became noisy.

What Han Yuseong saw as he got up was.

Crackle! Crackle!

A spatial rift that had occurred in the air in front of him.

A total of seven rifts.

The men in black who emerged from the space and set foot on the ground looked at each other.

"...Transference?"

"It definitely happened the moment I tried to touch that girl's body."

Thump-

The largest man among the seven took a step forward.

"You, what kind of sorcery have you cast on that girl's body?"

Han Yuseong didn't answer and scanned the masked men.

According to the notification windows above their heads, there were five Rank 5s and two Rank 6s.

'Is this everyone?'

It was clear that all those who had come to harm Yeon Seol-ah had been transferred. Due to the effect of the Fate Transference Talisman.

[NPC – Rank 6 Warrior Hong Gi-ryun]

"Tsk, well, it's a good thing. We had to kill this guy anyway."

Hong Gi-ryun gestured.

"Set up the formation. So that there are no variables."

Hong Gi-ryun imbued his sword with Sword Force.

'Still, he's the guy who defeated Jaseon of the Shaolin Sect.'

Hong Gi-ryun didn't say the rest.

There was no need to boost the ego of a guy who was about to die.

Hong Gi-ryun looked into Han Yuseong's eyes.

In a situation where he should be shaking violently or even shedding tears.

"......"

That guy had an excessively calm look in his eyes.

But he ignored the slight sense of unease.

He thought that there was no possibility that that guy, Han Yuseong, would survive here.

Because they had even set up a formation that was too much to use just to kill one Rank 5.

"Begin."

The seven Warriors began to move.

To cut off the head of Han Yuseong, who was standing in the center.