Chapter 367

Chapter 367

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In the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams Formation.

Next to the World Tree, at the lakeside where Kang Sang was fishing, he turned his head towards Seong Jihans direction.

A guest has arrived

Swoosh.

An old man, carrying a bamboo fishing rod on his shoulder, slowly walked towards Seong Jihan.

He then slowly opened his mouth.

Who might you be?

Dont you remember?

Remember? Were meeting for the first time.

Kang Sang blinked, looking at Seong Jihan as if he saw something strange.

It seemed he had no recollection of the prolonged battle they had in the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams Formation.

It seems like a reset happens when re-entry occurs.

Thats fortunate.

Seeing Kang Sang only observing him without entering into battle immediately, Seong Jihan absorbed life energy from the World Tree.

[Your Eternity stat increases by 1.]

The Eternity stat grows rapidly just by being near the World Tree.

As Seong Jihan absorbed the life energy, Kang Sang narrowed his eyes.

To absorb the life energy from that monstrous tree You must be related to that abomination

Monstrous tree? Are you referring to that tree?

Before engaging in battle and hoping to absorb enough life energy, Seong Jihan, pretending not to know, initiated a conversation.

However, Kang Sang immediately saw through his intent.

Trying to buy time, I see.

Whirr!

The fishing line wrapped around the bamboo rod, which then transformed into a bamboo staff in Kang Sangs hand, becoming a weapon.

I needed to absorb more life energy, what a shame.

Swoosh

Facing Kang Sang who seemed ready to charge, Seong Jihan summoned Eclipse in his left hand.

Ho Alright, lets see what youve got!

Whoosh!

The staff, stretched out in a straight line towards him.

To Seong Jihan, this attack was familiar.

He always started with this move.

Kang Sangs initial attack seen countless times during simulations in the Void Training Room.

Seong Jihan easily dodged it and went straight into a counterattack.

The sword and staff crossed paths.

Boom!

A violent explosion rocked the world as their weapons met.

This initiated a series of clashes between the sword and staff.

Hmm, youre strong!

Click.

In the fierce confrontation, it was Kang Sang who first took a step back.

Seong Jihan, who was superior in strength from the start, had grown accustomed to Kang Sangs attacks through endless simulations in the Void Training Room.

It was only natural for him to have the upper hand.

Still,

Compared to the simulation, Kang Sang has definitely shown noticeable growth.

Compared to the simulation of Kang Sang in the training room.

The current opponent was indeed showing remarkable growth.

This is interesting

An elder burning with fighting spirit, looking at the stronger opponent, Seong Jihan, with sparkling eyes.

The Crimson Divinity that Kang Sang was practicing had grown at an unbelievable pace since their first encounter.

In the Void Training Room, when strength was set equally, it was fifty-fifty, but here, that would lead to defeat.

Seong Jihan thought about testing his strength against Kang Sang, but,

No. First, I need to remove the Constellations command from Gilgamesh.

He decided to set aside his desire for competition and focused on the priorities at hand.

If he was expelled again, he wouldnt be able to re-enter for another two weeks.

Given the situation, it wasnt practical to engage leisurely in battle with Kang Sang.

[Your Eternity stat increases by 1.]

Meanwhile, despite the ongoing battle, the Eternity stat continued to grow robustly.

[You have gained 5 Eternity from the Sealed Fragment of the World Tree-1.]

[You cannot gain more Eternity from this location.]

Whether the previous gain of +3 was counted or not, after gaining 5 Eternity from the sealed World Tree, a message appeared indicating no further increase in Eternity was possible.

Though the life energy from the World Tree continued to be absorbed, the Eternity within Seong Jihan no longer grew.

It wont let me freely harvest its benefits.

Seong Jihan clicked his tongue in frustration.

It seemed unlikely he would be able to complete the latter part of the domination code.

Considering the name, Sealed Fragment of the World Tree-1, there must be 2 and 3. Perhaps in those, I can gain more Eternity.

And to access fragments 2 or 3, he must first defeat the opponent in front of him.

Lets finish this.

Seong Jihan unleashed his power to subdue Kang Sang.

Crack!

Zzz

A pattern materialized next to the World Tree, somewhat resembling the formation of Myriad Ghost Sealing Gods at first glance.

Entering through it would presumably lead to Neijin.

However,

Wait.

Seong Jihan looked at the World Tree, which was exuding more life energy, seemingly aware of its imminent release, stronger than before.

Before entering Neijin, dealing with it seemed necessary.

Should I use the destruction code?

Seong Jihan first attempted to write the destruction code on the tree.

Swoosh

Instantly, the World Tree was erased from the world.

Indeed, the Destruction code was unstoppable, even against the World Tree.

But,

Its futile

Just as Kang Sang finished speaking from behind him.

Swoosh

From where the World Tree stood, a faint smoke rose,

and the tree began to regenerate.

Why do you think I havent tried destroying it? No matter how many times it was torn down, that monstrosity would always regenerate

Youre still alive?

Yes. That tree exuded so much life energy that it kept me barely alive for a while. Once the sealing formation is completely destroyed, I too will vanish.

The sealing formation

Seong Jihan glanced around.

The lush green world by the lakeside.

From the edge of the world, it began to transform into a view from beneath the sea.

Is the sealing formation going to completely collapse once the sea water from the edge enters here?

The world was rapidly disintegrating.

Before the world fully changed, there seemed to be an urgency to deal with the tree.

If the soul cannot be obliterated, that monstrosity cannot be removed

Obliteration of souls Can it be done?

Its possible, perhaps

Then, it must be attempted.

The power of obliteration.

That was what Kang Sang had mentioned just moments ago.

Taiji Swordsmanship, he said, considering it.

Seong Jihan used a skill.

Taiji Swordsmanship.

Swoosh

Upon calling out the skill name, a Taiji symbol emerged behind Seong Jihan.

It continued to expand endlessly.

And then,

No, is this supposed to be the Taiji Swordsmanship?

Indeed, it is.

Hmm No, this isnt right

Observing the endlessly expanding Taiji, Kang Sang, bisected and lying on the ground, began to provide guidance.

When will you stop expanding the Taiji? Cant you control your own power?

The essence of the Taiji Swordsmanship is in the Swordsmanship itself. Currently, you only display the flow of yin and yang.

Hmm This is strange. Very strange. Youre completely unable to control the power. How did you unleash it?

How did he unleash it?

He used a skill.

Seong Jihan slightly frowned at Kang Sangs nitpicking on the Taiji phase from behind, but,

Try this instead

As Kang Sang began to instruct, Seong Jihans expression turned serious.

To receive guidance on using the Taiji Swordsmanship from its creator.

Coming to increase the Eternity stat but ending up with such an unexpected gain.

I understand. Ill follow your guidance.

Seong Jihan respectfully responded and began to manipulate the Taiji Swordsmanship according to Kang Sangs directions.

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Meanwhile,

At the Star of the Martial Gods, in Tuseong,

Hmm!

Dongbang Sak, who was monitoring Gilgamesh, suddenly choked.

Whats the matter?

Despite Gilgameshs question, Dongbang Sak, looking into the void and stroking his beard,

Swoosh

silently muttered,

Its nothing.

Saying so, Dongbang Sak unconsciously stroked the middle of his beard.

Nothing, indeed.

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