Chapter 76

Chapter 75. Simulation Lv2 (3)

"Damn it!"

Now, I finally understand how the situation unfolded.

Taehwanggakju sent his subordinates to attack Xiaoling and Yaolin.

So, when they were in a life-or-death situation, I killed my own subordinates with my own hands.

That won the favor of the squad leaders, and I found out where he lived and came straight here.

'If only I had worn a mask.'

Without exchanging a single word, Taehwanggakju launched an attack.

It seems he intends to beat me half to death first since he has discovered me.

6...5...

As time ticked down, Seohui had to make a choice.

Should he focus on defense?

Or should he create an opening here and counterattack?

'Damn it. Since it's come to this, let's fight properly once.'

It seems there's no way to avoid this fight.

If I die, at least I can find out how much I can handle Taehwanggakju.

Besides, I just gained a skill that can put him in a bind.

Combat Style <Simulation Lv2>

This was the new simulation method.

<Analyzing the number of martial arts techniques Seohui has.>

...

<Analysis complete.>

Time stopped, and the simulation analyzed all of Seohui's physical abilities.

Then it asked what optimal move he should use.

<What simulation would you like to run?>

'Counterattack? Inflict a fatal wound on the opponent?'

Several options came to mind, but ultimately, Seohui chose this.

"Tell me how to cut off Taehwanggakju's air supply!"

Seohui's shout echoed in the silence.

And he waited.

<Analyzing...◇>

'Ah, it's starting.'

Seohui was hopeful.

He wondered what the result would be.

However,

<I'm sorry, but with Seohui's abilities, there is no way to defeat Taehwanggakju.>

<However, the following two options are possible:>

▶ Avoid the enemy's attack once.

▷ Push the enemy out of the door, even if it means getting injured.

'Damn.'

The difference in combat power was too extreme.

Even the simulation couldn't bridge the gap.

It was difficult to even inflict damage on the enemy.

'Since I've already shown a weakness, I need to push the enemy out.'

▶ Push the enemy out of the door, even if it means getting injured.

Seohui's judgment was the second option.

Whoosh!

As soon as he chose, numerous figures appeared before his eyes.

Then, the last one made a move, which was etched clearly in Seohui's mind.

Boom!

As soon as time resumed, Taehwanggakju approached almost as if shot, aiming his left hand at Seohui's chin.

"......!"

Seohui's left hand, reacting a beat late, quickly deflected the attack.

Clang!

At the same time, his other hand released an internal force technique, like a palm strike, aimed at Taehwanggakju's chest.

But the opponent was a master.

In an instant, his movements became several times faster.

Swoosh. Bang!

Even as his stance was disrupted, Seohui's strike was caught in one hand, and he immediately launched a rapid counterattack.

This was one of the techniques of the Changing Palm, which involves slashing, piercing, and catching.

And Seohui knew this movement precisely.

"Huff!"

Swish!

Raising his hand from bottom to top, he blocked the attack and simultaneously struck at the opponent's midsection.

He also twisted his body halfway.

"......?!"

At that moment, Taehwanggakju realized his judgment was wrong.

He hastily retracted his attack and clashed with Seohui's palm strike.

Clang!

Seohui was pushed back two steps, while Taehwanggakju staggered but remained standing.

His face was serious.

Despite clearly having superior internal energy, he couldn't fully utilize it due to the surprise attack.

"......How did you learn such martial arts?"

Taehwanggakju was more puzzled than surprised.

He hadn't expected a mere lackey, without any proper affiliation, to be able to block his attack.

"Why? Can't I learn them?"

Cough!

Seohui was in a state of slight internal injury, as the simulation had predicted.

Strangely, this made him feel better.

It felt like he had actually landed a hit on the guy.

"I can't keep living like this, can I?"

Grinding his teeth, Taehwanggakju's eyes changed.

He showed a genuine will to fight.

Gritting his teeth, he had something he wanted to ask before attacking.

"You... did you plan all of this?"

"What do you want to say?"

"......"

After a moment's pause, Taehwanggakju spoke.

"You took something from my office, didn't you?"

"Hey, stop beating around the bush."

Seohui glared at him and continued.

"The map. You came here because it was gone, right?"

"......!"

Taehwanggakju's eyes widened in shock.

As if he had been caught off guard.

"Ha... Ha ha ha ha!"

He then began to laugh like a madman.

It was a deep, resonant laugh, fitting for a leader, but it was also clearly an unpleasant one.

"So... it's clear now. I finally understand."

A strange smile appeared on Taehwanggakju's lips, as if a thorn had been removed from his throat.

"I have to kill you here today."

"I'm certain too."

Seohui accepted the taunt.

Just standing here in front of him.

The courage to fight this guy was itself a thrill and a form of revenge.

"I can't get rid of the lump on my neck until I kill a bastard like you."

At that moment, Seohui's gaze turned upward.

If he was going to die anyway, he would fight.

If he was going to fight, he would do it without regrets.

Combat Style

This guy was the best.

* * *

Swish.

The view gradually rose and stopped at a point where Taehwanggakju and AI Seohui were facing each other.

I listened to what AI Seohui said.

"Ah, damn it. This is really shit."

He started with a curse.

Honestly, I felt bad this time.

Just the fact that I had entrusted this fight to him.

"This guy can't do anything right..."

I felt a bit guilty seeing him muttering to himself.

Taehwanggakju looked at him with a burning gaze.

The ease he had maintained until now was gone.

In the midst of this, AI's gaze turned to the sky.

Directly at me.

"You bastard. Since you got such a new skill, at least release the seal!"

AI Seohui cursed at me.

'Seal... Ah, the one on the sword?'

"Ah, that bastard..."

He shook his head and glared at Taehwanggakju again.

After a brief silence,

Bang.

Taehwanggakju moved again.

'What! He's even faster!'

His previous movements were fast, but this time he approached in the blink of an eye.

"Huff!"

AI Seohui tried to defend in a hurry, but it was too late.

Taehwanggakju's Flame Warmth Demon Art struck Seohui's abdomen.

"Ugh!"

Seohui was pushed back several steps after the strike.

Without time to regain his stance, AI Seohui stopped.

Taehwanggakju, moving at an almost insane speed, struck his abdomen again.

Bang!

"Ugh!"

Seohui screamed and was pushed back again.

But when he stood up again, he hadn't been hit.

He threw his sword to momentarily stop the opponent's movement and used the heat in his hands to block the attack.

AI Seohui and Taehwanggakju faced each other.

"This guy... can fight."

AI Seohui panted and smiled bitterly.

"Enough fooling around. Die now."

Taehwanggakju sneered.

The Flame Warmth Demon Art was swelling, but despite being at a disadvantage, AI Seohui's eyes still shone.

"Damn it. I choose my own death."

Boom!

As he was pushed back by another strike, AI Seohui

Bang Bang Bang!

quickly began to press his own acupoints.

'This guy...?'

Boom!

Taehwanggakju, who had approached and grabbed his hair, said coldly,

"It's over."

But AI Seohui was smiling.

Like a madman.

"I told you, my death is my choice."

"......?"

At that moment, I saw it.

The veins around his eyes bulged, and heat rose from his head like steam.

AI Seohui had unleashed all the internal energy stored in his body.

Boom!

And it exploded.

With a massive explosion that shook the earth, the view before my eyes turned completely dark.

AI Seohui, that madman, had finally delivered a decisive blow to Taehwanggakju in a mutual destruction.

<You have five lives remaining.>

And it started again.

▶ Start from the beginning.

▷ Continue from here.

▷ Load a saved point.

Another life of mine began.