Genius Martial Arts Trainer-Chapter "361"
Chapter "361"
Chapter 361n
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Legend of the Evil Emperorn
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While In-ju was maneuvering his brush, Pae Jin-seong and Dao Yuetian were not simply standing by.n
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Whoosh!n
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Pae Jin-seong surged forward, and Dao Yuetian followed him like a shadow.n
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In the meantime, the dark energy that In-ju unleashed with his Pan-gwan-pil traced through the air, forming into letters as it flew towards Pae Jin-seong.n
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Seeing the dark energy rapidly closing the distance, Pae Jin-seong tightly gripped his spear with both hands.n
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The flow of energy from his danjeon began to envelop the spear through his hands.n
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Huuuup!!n
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With a powerful shout, the spear clashed with In-ju's dark energy, charged with Pae Jin-seong's force.n
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Bang!!n
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"Ugh…."n
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Whether it was due to the difference in their levels or the disparity in internal energy, Pae Jin-seong couldn't withstand the force and was pushed back three steps, letting out a faint groan.n
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In the brief moment that Pae Jin-seong bought with his resistance...n
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Whoosh!n
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Dao Yuetian, who had been moving behind Pae Jin-seong, suddenly leaped into the air, aiming straight for In-ju.n
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But as if he had anticipated this, In-ju was already countering by swinging his Pan-gwan-pil.n
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The dark energy that he conjured this time spread out in front of him like a protective shield, forming the character "防" (defense).n
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And at the moment when In-ju's protective energy and Dao Yuetian's black blade collided...n
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Something unexpected occurred.n
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Ching!n
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The sound echoed only once, but In-ju vaguely sensed it.n
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Dao Yuetian's black blade had struck five times—at precisely the same point.n
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Like water dripping on a stone, Dao Yuetian, following his enlightenment, managed to cut through In-ju's protective barrier with his incredibly fast blade technique.n
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The sound seemed to occur just once because the strikes had been delivered in such rapid succession.n
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"Huh..."n
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In the brief moment when In-ju involuntarily gasped...n
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Dao Yuetian's black blade, having pierced through the protective barrier, drew a sixth strike, aimed precisely at In-ju's throat.n
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However, the sound that followed was not the clean cut of a blade.n
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Ching!n
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Dao Yuetian's black blade stopped just before reaching In-ju's throat. To be precise, it was halted by another Pan-gwan-pil that In-ju held in his left hand.n
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As the two weapons clashed, both combatants had similar thoughts.n
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They realized that the opponent's weapon was no ordinary one.n
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But their subsequent actions differed.n
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'His rapid blade technique and black blade are remarkable, but his internal energy and level aren't that high.'n
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In-ju began calculating his counter-strategy, noticing that his opponent couldn't use strong energy techniques.n
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Ching!n
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Ching!n
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Meanwhile, Dao Yuetian continued to swing his rapid blade without pause, regardless of whether his first strike was blocked or not.n
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It was as if he intended to cut through even the Pan-gwan-pil with the same technique he used on the protective barrier.n
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After parrying three rapid strikes with minimal movement, In-ju quickly executed a light-footed technique, taking a large step back.n
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'I should retract my earlier thought about his low level.'n
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The Pan-gwan-pil, struck repeatedly in the same spot, now bore visible dents.n
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Had he continued to hold out, his Pan-gwan-pil—and perhaps even his neck—might have been severed.n
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At that moment, as In-ju retreated, a powerful energy-charged spear shot towards him from the left.n
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During the brief exchange between Dao Yuetian and In-ju, Pae Jin-seong had rapidly gathered his internal energy and launched a surprise attack.n
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In-ju blocked Pae Jin-seong's spear with the Pan-gwan-pil in his right hand, enhanced with his internal energy.n
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Bang!!n
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And right after the intense collision echoed...n
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Ching!n
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This time, he deflected Dao Yuetian's black blade with the Pan-gwan-pil in his left hand.n
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He wielded both Pan-gwan-pils like a dual-sword master, skillfully defending against or deflecting the combined attacks of Dao Yuetian and Pae Jin-seong.n
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After exchanging about six or seven rapid strikes, In-ju swiftly took a large step back using a ghost-like stepping technique.n
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Pae Jin-seong and Dao Yuetian rushed forward to chase him, but In-ju, who had stepped back and caught his breath, infused his Pan-gwan-pil with a vast amount of internal energy and unleashed a technique.n
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Dark energy filled the space as it surged towards the two.n
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Pae Jin-seong countered by wrapping his spear with strong energy to withstand In-ju's technique.n
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Dao Yuetian, once again, used the same technique of repeatedly cutting at a single point to slice through the energy.n
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Because he was striking with his black blade against the immense force of the energy repeatedly, the veins in Dao Yuetian's right arm bulged and reddened.n
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However, despite the pain in his muscles and joints, Dao Yuetian remained unfazed.n
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Thanks to relentless training, no matter how much pain his body endured, he could still execute the moves perfectly.n
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After cutting through In-ju's dark energy...n
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What Dao Yuetian saw next was a small object flying towards him at an alarming speed.n
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"!?"n
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Seeing the mysterious hidden weapon veiled by the dark energy, Dao Yuetian twisted his body just in time to narrowly avoid it.n
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Only as the hidden weapon grazed past his neck did Dao Yuetian realize what it was.n
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'He threw his weapon!?'n
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Incredibly, the hidden weapon that In-ju threw at him was a Pan-gwan-pil.n
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It was the very same Pan-gwan-pil that had clashed with his black blade multiple times and had been dented.n
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But upon recognizing the hidden weapon, Dao Yuetian couldn't help but smile with relief.n
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Though it was a dangerously subtle technique, he hadn't sustained any significant injuries.n
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After a crisis comes an opportunity.n
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Dao Yuetian thought that In-ju had lost one of his weapons.n
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"!?"n
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However, to his shock, In-ju was now holding a new Pan-gwan-pil in his left hand.n
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In the instant when Dao Yuetian raised his eyebrows in surprise...n
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"Brother Dao!!"n
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Pae Jin-seong's urgent voice pierced Dao Yuetian's ears.n
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And Dao Yuetian instinctively trusted the sudden feeling of unease.n
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Whoosh!n
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He quickly flung his body aside.n
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Slash!n
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A Pan-gwan-pil narrowly grazed his side as it passed by.n
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"!?"n
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That Pan-gwan-pil was the very same one that Dao Yuetian had just avoided.n
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The Pan-gwan-pil, which had left a small cut on Dao Yuetian's side, was now being drawn back into In-ju's left hand as if attracted by a magnet.n
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Whoosh!n
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In-ju now held a Pan-gwan-pil in his right hand as if it were a sword, and in his left hand, he wielded two Pan-gwan-pils like throwing knives.n
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Meanwhile, Dao Yuetian quickly pressed acupuncture points around the wound on his side to stop the bleeding.n
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In-ju's hands began to swiftly dance again.n
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The dark energy emanated from the Pan-gwan-pil in his right hand, which he wielded like a sword, surging toward Dao Yuetian and Pae Jin-seong.n
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Ching!!n
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Simultaneously, the Pan-gwan-pil that In-ju threw with his left hand moved stealthily, targeting the vital points of both men.n
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In-ju's mission was essentially twofold.n
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One was to issue commands to the subordinates of Shinchun, shaping the grand plan.n
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The other was to infiltrate Beijing and monitor the activities of the imperial family.n
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Because his mission required close proximity to the imperial family, In-ju's martial arts were specialized in 'concealing energy.'n
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While not as specialized in stealth techniques as the Salmakju, who needed to remain hidden, In-ju was just as adept at concealing his energy.n
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After all, the fact that Salmakju was directly under In-ju's command in Shinchun indicates some level of connection between them.n
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Moreover, just as even the smallest sound can be heard in the dead of night, in a bustling marketplace, even loud shouting might go unnoticed.n
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Kwaaaa!n
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Every time In-ju's Pan-gwan-pil danced in his right hand, the enormous and fierce dark energy overwhelmed the senses and perception of Dao Yuetian and Pae Jin-seong.n
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Slash!n
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Meanwhile, the Pan-gwan-pil that In-ju threw with his left hand stealthily aimed for their lives.n
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Elsewhere, before the Southern Sky Association joined the battle, the one holding off In-ju was Jegal Muhwan and the masters of the Jeongmumaeng.n
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To be precise, it was under Jegal Muhwan's command that the masters of the Jeongmumaeng were being sacrificed.n
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No one within the Jeongmumaeng could hold back In-ju alone or even with a minimal group.n
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They were already struggling just to hold off Cheon-ju, Ji-ju, and Hyeok Jin-gang.n
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And among those who were facing In-ju under Jegal Muhwan's orders, essentially as cannon fodder, was a woman.n
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A woman whose level of Moonlight Dance had risen, allowing her to barely survive In-ju's Pan-gwan-pil by using ice techniques.n
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As soon as the Southern Sky Association joined the fray, Jegal Jin-hee naturally turned her gaze to Jegal Muhwan.n
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- What should I do?n
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Dao Yuetian and Pae Jin-seong had already engaged In-ju in battle.n
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She was asking whether she should stay here and assist them or support another side.n
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After a brief glance toward the Southern Sky Association, Jegal Muhwan pointed somewhere with his fan.n
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It was a directive to leave In-ju to the Southern Sky Association and to support the area he indicated with his fan.n
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When she followed the direction Jegal Muhwan pointed with his fan, she saw...n
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"Quietly offer your neck."n
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"You leech-like bastards!"n
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She spotted Hyeok Jin-gang, who wore an exasperated expression, engaged in fierce combat with the Namgung father and son.n
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It was quite a comical sight.n
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If one were to judge the direction of the battle, Hyeok Jin-gang had the upper hand. Although not overwhelmingly, it was a slight advantage.n
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However, based on the way they talked and the atmosphere, it almost seemed like the Namgung father and son were the ones pressing Hyeok Jin-gang.n
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Sigh.n
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Jegal Jin-hee, who had previously assisted them in their battle against Sa-doryeon, let out a sigh and used her light-footed technique to head in that direction.n
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She assumed that the General Commander had placed her there because he was aware of this.n
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Since they had fought together before, she thought they would likely coordinate well.n
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Her assumption was half-correct.n
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'Since she's fought alongside them before, those crazy Namgung guys shouldn't have much to say.'n
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The main reason Jegal Muhwan sent her toward the Namgung side was that he wanted to avoid further entanglement with them.n
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In fact, Jegal Muhwan had only sent Jegal Jin-hee and the warriors of the Jegal family to support the Namgung family, while the other Jeongmumaeng martial artists were given different instructions.n
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Having dealt with the troublesome Namgung situation, Jegal Muhwan, with cold eyes, continued to survey the battlefield, moving his fan relentlessly.n
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And the guards who remained by his side acted as both his protectors and as messengers, relaying his commands to the battlefield.n
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"The Hwangbo family, break through the right side and support the Zhongnan Sect! Zhongnan, hold on and await the Hwangbo family's support!"n
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"The New Star Unit, break through the center!"n
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Jegal Muhwan skillfully maneuvered the troops, responding to the ebb and flow of the battle, ensuring that no one side collapsed easily.n
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Even as many of the Jeongmumaeng masters were tied down by Cheon-ju, Ji-ju, and Hyeok Jin-gang, it was clear that the Jeongmumaeng's ability to hold out against Shinchun was largely due to Jegal Muhwan's efforts.n
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However, Jegal Muhwan, despite issuing commands without rest, was not at ease.n
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'As expected, the damage is not insignificant.'n
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He had anticipated some losses. To be honest, he had even considered the possibility of complete annihilation.n
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From Jegal Muhwan's perspective, who prioritized his own safety above all, total annihilation wouldn't have been the worst outcome.n
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If both the Jeongmumaeng and Shinchun were wiped out, his later years might have been quite peaceful.n
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But given the current situation, even a complete wipeout seemed to be the best possible outcome.n
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'Before Shaolin and Wudang fall, we must destabilize one side's balance.'n
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Wudang, which was facing Ji-ju and his disciples, was doing its best, but...n
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"Ugh…"n
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Gradually, one by one, sacrifices were being made.n
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Though Shaolin hadn't yet suffered any losses...n
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"出 (Emerge)!"n
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Once again, the One Hundred Eight Arhats began to take on Cheon-ju in place of Mu-jin and his group.n
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Mu-jin and his companions, who had retreated, were busy trying to calm their turbulent internal energy after the exchange, their faces pale.n
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'I might need to take a gamble.'n
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Just as Jegal Muhwan, who had calmly gathered his thoughts, was about to issue a command...n
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Sssmirk.n
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For the first time since the battle began, a smile spread across his lips as he noticed something.n
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It was a smile born from realizing that his last resort was working.n
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Beyond the battlefield, a large banner bearing the character for "魔" (Ma) was fluttering as a group approached.
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Chapter "361"
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