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Chapter 478

Seongcheon Yoonga (4)

Fear was one of the most fundamental human emotions..

···No, if you think about it, it couldn’t necessarily be considered limited to humans..

Fear is the most one-dimensional crisis warning tool inherent in the instincts of living things..

A creature that cannot feel this would have long ago been eliminated in this world where we cannot know what will happen where and when..

‘What's wrong with trying to deeply understand, appreciating, and praising such fears??’

Heresy? What a heresy!

Rather, isn't it heresy that those who avoid and distance themselves from elements that can be said to be its essence call themselves 'ascetics'?!

He was able to encounter a piece of the truth and gain enlightenment through something..

After that, he threw away all the chakra he had practiced until then and started walking a completely new path..

As I was doing well at the place I was affiliated with at the time, there were all kinds of twists and turns along the way, but I didn't care..

I had no doubt that trials and pain were values ​​that a practitioner should naturally endure..

After such a long time.

He was able to reach a fairly high level even within the realm of depth, as if he were being rewarded for making the right decision at the crossroads of choice..

Even if you search the entire world, there probably aren't many people you can be sure are stronger than him..

But I could feel it at the same time.

That there is a huge wall blocking your path.

As if I was facing the end of the world, I felt a sense of despair at the cliff that I couldn't even think of crossing..

[Ah... this is···!]

But at this moment.

A rope was coming down from beyond the wall I was just vaguely looking at..

He wriggled his body and writhed in delight..

Rumbling—

It would be a lie if I said I had no expectations when I decided to participate in the plan..

I wondered if things would go well and the world would be full of fear again like it was decades ago, would there be any progress in my practice?.

But who would have known that luck would come so soon and in such a direct form?!

[Even stupid things have their degrees. Did you think that a mental attack would work on me who went to the depths of fear? Anyway, I guess I should be thankful. Thanks to you, I was able to get a clue to overcome the wall..]

All kinds of thoughts rushed into my head..

There were various elements mixed in there besides ‘fear’, but that wasn’t a big problem..

No matter what, he was a being who delved into negative emotions to the limit and reached a state of perfection..

“okay? I'm glad it suits your taste. Then you don't have to decline.”

[···hmm?]

“Coincidentally, I also realized something thanks to you. Since it's been a while, I don't think it would be a bad idea to use this opportunity to complete the first demonstration..”

[What are you talking about?···.]

···Yeah, that would have been it..

However, there are a few things he overlooked.

There was a word in the world called too much and too little..

It was true that the person he was dealing with now was not just a low-class practitioner..

Immediately after, the wave of thoughts exploded..

Death Pain Oppression Anger Madness Murderous Sloth···.

All kinds of negative thoughts came rushing in..

His inner world began to creak..

His spirit, trained through asceticism, was by no means weak, but even that had its limits..

[for a moment···.]

Justice Belief Determination Will Courage Tolerance Compassion···.

All kinds of positive thoughts were swirling around..

There was noise in the image that I believed would remain strong forever..

I couldn't say that its purity was high compared to negative emotions, but since it is an emotion that does not go well with fear, it was inevitable that it would be burdensome..

[How on earth···!]

Thoughts of completely opposite nature that cannot coexist.

Even the purity of each one could never be underestimated..

It continued to rush in, like liquid pouring through a funnel stuck in the throat..

continue.

eternally.

Without losing momentum.

[Ugh, how long will this last?···!]

The limit had already been surpassed a long time ago..

I'm just mobilizing all my deep experience, gritting my teeth, and somehow taking it..

But even if I held on, there was no sign of the situation getting better..

‘I can't believe it! There is no way that just one low-class ascetic could embrace this kind of abyss.···!’

That's true.

The source of the thoughts flooding into him now was not a low-class ascetic or even just one person..

Hans, Heinz II, Heinrich, Halli, etc.···.

They are not simply transcendental beings, but have even sprouted into their own divinity..

There was no way that even a transcendental person who opened the gates of heaven could handle their thoughts at a deep level..

“Seeing you eating well makes me proud..”

At that time, the culprit of this situation quietly muttered:.

A calm voice that does not suit this urgent situation..

“There’s still a lot left, so eat your heart out..”

Consciousness is gradually fading.

At that point, I had no choice but to admit it..

What was approaching from beyond that wall was not the rope that would take him to the next level..

‘···I don't understand.’

Truly unknown).

Chakra was a mystery whose basis was understanding.

For a practitioner who controls such chakra, the situation of being swallowed up by something incomprehensible was nothing more or less than fear..

‘I see. This is it···.’

An unknown fear that cannot be measured or understood..

[Ah... finally now I···.]

This was the ultimate utopia he had been searching for..

[···Faced with true fear.]

With those words at the end.

His fading consciousness was dragged down to the abyss of eternity..

***

“Wow! Cluck, cluck!”

Hoon, who was struggling to maintain his composure, frowned and coughed dryly..

He stumbled in place and looked straight ahead, holding his head due to a headache caused by excessive use of his abilities..

“···Phew, maybe I overdid it a bit. It will be difficult to use Thought Runaway for a while..”

A black mummy stands motionless in front of him..

The appearance that I couldn't even properly recognize had long since returned to the form it had when it first appeared..

No, I didn't even feel the energy of life before that..

‘Maybe it's natural.’

It was a wonder he was alive in the first place..

Chakra so powerful that it reached deep depths must have been the driving force that forcibly extended its life..

It was no wonder that he died as soon as the world of images was destroyed and his foundation was lost..

‘Even though we didn't reach transcendence, it's true that we got close to it. It might be worth researching..’

Now was my chance when no one around me was conscious..

Hoon took a quick look and used “Subspace Storage” to quickly retrieve the mummy..

“The guy held up better than I expected, so I overexerted myself a bit.···.”

‘'Thought Runaway' was a special move that mobilized all the chakra of 'mental perception' and communication..

Of course, using an ability of such power cannot be without any costs..

In addition, he used “Limit Break” to enhance his output, so his burden was bound to increase..

You probably need a break for a few hours..

‘It was worth it though. Thanks to you, I gained a lot.’

Originally, ‘communication’ was a two-way street..

Until now, it wasn't noticeable as no one had been able to withstand his mental attacks for long, but the case was different for the deep magic practitioner he had just dealt with..

‘I never thought I would reach the middle layer so quickly. Moreover, at this rate... it might not be long before we can reach the upper level..’

For example, he leveled up explosively by hunting high-level prey..

Originally, it would have been normal for Hun to have been adversely affected by that guy's image, and to have suffered more than the experience he had gained.···.

Now it couldn't even be considered a penalty of any kind..

And one more thing.

《The entity achieved enlightenment by achieving the condition. Acquire skill “Front Wheel Blade”.》

It was also a great benefit to be able to acquire the vision of Yoonga, which I had been trying so hard to master..

Thanks to this 'wheel-turning diagram', 'communication', which could only draw one image at a time, became possible with multiple connections, so there was no need to say how much this would contribute to the increase in his combat power..

“After all, when it comes to training or anything else, is actual practice the best? So now all that's left is···.”

The moment I muttered to myself so softly.

Grinding—!

Lightning flashed across the front yard of the hotel, which was in shambles..

“Mr. Hoon! Are you okay??!”

With a familiar voice heard through the sparks, Lucette appeared, her body covered in golden electricity..

Just like when he was trapped in the forest, he looked like a mess, with dust and blood clumping everywhere..

‘Looks like you've already been through a lot of trouble somewhere..’

Well, that was also natural..

She is one of Yoonga's best powers.

There was no way he would have done nothing in this mess that turned the entire family upside down..

“This is···.”

When she arrived at the scene and saw Hoon safe, she sighed in relief, but her expression hardened..

He sensed the remnants of a terrible energy still remaining in space..

She raised her guard with a cold, hard expression and looked around with a serious face..

‘The remaining traces alone are of this level.···?’

As soon as chaos broke out in the outer castle, she went around the orphanages and did everything in her power to protect even one more place from damage..

Still, unlike the adults who had some fighting ability, the orphanage full of helpless children was the most vulnerable place in the Yun family..

‘This energy, a deep magic practitioner? Plus, it's never below me. But what happened here?···.’

It's so fine?

With that in mind, she glanced around, then slowly turned her gaze to look at Hoon..

Standing tall alone while everyone else is unconscious and falling down.

I soon realized one thing:.

The problem here must have been cleaned up by that man..

‘···There was no need to worry.’

If you think about it, he was a strong man who even saved himself in danger..

I guess I have the ability to protect myself in this chaos..

Seeing that the intruder's body was not left at the scene, it seems like they somehow made him retreat, but in the current situation where even a single hand is needed, that alone was a big enough performance..

“Also, our Yoonga received help. I couldn't repay all the favors I received before, so how can I repay this?···.”

“Don't worry about it. As a foodie, I just did what was natural..”

It was a natural duty of a restaurant owner to step forward when the home base was in danger..

There was nothing more to say since the intruder had even targeted him directly..

“Still, I can't just ignore it. There is no telling how much greater the damage would have been if Mr. Hoon had not defeated the enemy of the deep. I will make sure to report this as well. If you include the fact that you saved me, you must be worried about what kind of compensation you should give..”

“Well, if you take care of it, I won’t hesitate..”

“Leave it to me. I will do my best to ensure that you are satisfied. ···Then, since there doesn’t seem to be any problem here, I’ll just go somewhere else..”

The time she spent talking with him was nothing more than a brief respite for Lucette..

Now that the whole situation has not been resolved yet, the longer a strong person like her rests, the more damage to the Yun family will become uncontrollable..

crunchy—!

After she disappeared like a flash of lightning.

Hoon moved the fallen people to the lobby inside the building and went up to his room..

It would be inefficient to guard this entire needlessly large accommodation, so I was planning on taking Ramu, who was in his room, down to the lobby..

As it was an expensive accommodation, there was a separate barrier installed to prevent unauthorized outsiders from entering, but since the outer castle barrier had already been breached, it was impossible to rely on that and leave the unconscious people alone..

“······!”

The moment I grabbed the handle of my door with that thought in mind,.

Shhh—!

Hoon threw his head back at the sharp warning coming right in front of him, breaking the door in two..

But the sudden attack did not stop there..

Cum— Shasa Sak—!

An invisible storm of anticipation that started in one's room swept through the dormitory hallway..

Hoon naturally laid down his body and tumbled backwards to avoid the attack..

I probably wouldn't have been able to even react if I hadn't acquired the "Whirlwind Blade" and had not drastically improved my physical abilities and senses with the chakra that rose to the middle layer..

“Pfft!”

However, it was not possible to completely avoid that sudden surprise attack..

When something grazed one of Hoon's thighs, bright red blood splashed out..

As he lost his balance and staggered, his body had many small cuts not only on his thighs but also all over his body..

Even though he had not suffered a single wound against a deep magic practitioner, he was actually showing a vulnerable side to this type of surprise attack..

“···Quite a bit. I tried to cut it down in one go with my first attack..”

At that time, someone slowly walked out of Hoon's room, stomping on the broken door..

2A man who is nearly a meter tall and has tattoos all over his body..

“Anton...what is this??”

Anton, an Earthling from Belarus and a high-level ascetic, glared at Hun with eyes sparkling with strange desire..

A faint glow of madness flickered in the corner of his eyes, and no matter where or how he looked, he was a dangerous maniac..

“What did you do?.”

He raised the corners of his mouth and opened his mouth confidently..

“I'm trying to get what's mine back!”

An incomprehensible claim.

But he just twisted his face and continued to insist..

“I don't know why she's interested in you... If you think about it, the solution is simple..”

Visible threads slowly came out between his fingers..

He looked with satisfaction at his weapon disappearing as if it were melting into thin air, then glared at Hoon again and smiled bizarrely..

“Just make sure you disappear?”

A maniac who is blinded by women and is willing to commit murder by taking advantage of the confusion..

But Hoon, who was calmly assessing the situation, was able to tell..

Now Anton is out of his mind..

‘···Maybe the traitors who pierced the Yun family's barrier are in a similar state..’

In order to investigate it, it was necessary to first clearly subdue Anton..

In order to conduct a smooth investigation, you cannot use thoughts that completely crush your mind..

‘I can't use it now in the first place.’

You must subdue the upper-level practitioner without using a special move..

If it had been before, I would have given up completely..

But now things are different.

Now that I have other weapons that are quite useful, I have gotten my hands on them..

“Huh, okay. Actually, I didn't like you very much either..”

Hoon's eyes turned red..

The blood that flowed from cuts all over the body gathered together and became a sharp blade..

Then, all the wounds healed and the muscles of the whole body began to pump to the fullest..

“Haha! Then where once···.”

Hoon, who was in a cheerful mood for some reason, let out a light laugh..

And right after that.

“···Let's have fun!”

The number of people who numbered about a dozen rushed to the front, running along the walls and ceiling of the hallway..