[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith":3,"chapter-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-754":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Childhood Friend of the Zenith",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1240554,1667,"Chapter 753","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-754",754,"\u003Cp>Whoosh—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive fist, wrapped in swirling Qi, descended rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compressed and concentrated energy slammed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack—! Kuaaaaa—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth erupted, scattering debris in every direction. A surge of explosive force sent out violent shockwaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overwhelming vortex formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its destructive power was evident—terrifying and raw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impacts continued, reverberating like rolling thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap—! Crack—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the movements stopped did the sounds catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was speed surpassing the sound barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two figures moved at such a level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flutter—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A yellow robe flapped as a giant crouched, lowering his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden energy surged at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce Tiger Battling Dragon Strike\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrraaaar—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utilizing the rebound, he swung his fist, forming the shape of a tiger. Several of these beasts charged toward his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Khut—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder wielded a blunt weapon, smashing through the tigers, but he couldn’t block them all and had to endure the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body, struck by the Qi, trembled as it fell from the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who saw this—Hwangbo Yeolwi, the Fierce Tiger Iron Fist—quickly leaped toward the falling elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grip—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clenched fist gathered Qi once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce Tiger Consecutive Strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A punch wrapped in the form of a tiger rained down toward the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dodging was impossible in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, the elder responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one hand—only his index and middle fingers pressed together—he performed a strange motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuaaaaa—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi’s fist struck directly. The sheer force exploded outward, unleashing devastating waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, staring at his outstretched fist, Hwangbo Yeolwi frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How… can you see me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi turned at the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder, who had just taken his attack, was speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That could only mean one thing—he hadn’t been hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s expression twisted with disbelief as he demanded answers from Hwangbo Yeolwi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am the head of the Hwangbo Clan—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not what I asked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew that much from the earlier introductions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t asked to hear a parroted response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can you see me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His disbelief deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this man see him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he spoke, the elder ran his hand over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint energy, undetectable to others, pulsed there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming it only raised more questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The spell is intact.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a seven-day ritual engraved into his body before the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should have lasted at least two hours, and anyone outside the chamber should have been unable to detect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How is he looking right at me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was incomprehensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, others shared his disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was the Hwangbo Clan’s master always this strong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What was that strike just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators, who had been watching the fight, muttered nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared that the Hwangbo Clan’s master, who hadn’t even been present earlier, had intervened and was holding the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer martial prowess he displayed left everyone wide-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was the Fierce Tiger Iron Fist’s martial art always this powerful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard he was frail—was that all nonsense?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Frail? He looks like he’s reached enlightenment over the past few years!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew the Hwangbo Clan’s techniques were destructive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the strain, their warriors often retired earlier than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since Hwangbo Yeolwi had been absent from the public eye for years, many assumed he had followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That power…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All those rumors seemed false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi looked far stronger than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As martial artists themselves, the observers understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every movement he made carried immense destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at least twice as strong as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haa…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t bother answering the question about how he could see the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he focused on what he needed to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist and locked eyes with his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body felt light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His surging Qi burned within him, heating his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the weight of his power, his steps felt lighter than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved freely, and his strength exploded beyond expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like he had broken past a wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like his prime had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exhilarating to perform feats he had previously been unable to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi felt the urge to unleash his strength but suppressed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that wasn’t his mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—“Is that… the Hwangbo Clan’s master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—“Why is he here all of a sudden?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—“Who is he fighting? I can’t see anyone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard the murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spectators who hadn’t yet escaped watched nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the words he had been given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These onlookers would serve as witnesses in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And through them, he would achieve his goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was what he had been told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling those words, Hwangbo Yeolwi took a single step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body closed the distance, and the sound caught up afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiger-Rending Kick .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Qi-infused leg shot toward the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder raised his blunt weapon to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon failed to absorb the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knocked off balance, the elder was sent tumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud—! Crack—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely stabilized himself by gripping the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment slower, and the shock would have ruptured his organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s wrinkled face twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an unforeseen problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hwangbo Clan’s master seeing through his spell was one issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his sheer strength posed another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The ritual isn’t complete yet.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lines forming the seal were nearly finished, but there was still time left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he endure until then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The commotion will speed up the arrival of reinforcements.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had deliberately tangled the formations to buy time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should have been enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But this man ruined everything.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had anticipated the Hwangbo Clan’s presence, but he hadn’t expected them to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially not this strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s far beyond what I expected.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t the weakened martial artist he had prepared for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘At this level, he should’ve been contained with the others.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had the Hwangbo Clan’s master become so powerful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was baffling—but there was no time to dwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I need to retreat.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pride stung, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I can’t ruin everything over this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused on the plan and ignored his wounded pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escape was the priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he prepared to activate another technique—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t fall for that again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi shattered the ground beneath his feet as he lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that speed, the elder wouldn’t have time to complete another spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder raised his blunt weapon in haste, trying to defend—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That’s enough.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stop—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooosh—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi’s fist halted just inches from the elder’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compressed Qi burst outward, whipping through the area like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaah—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force, laced with debris, drew screams from several spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly frozen in place, sweat beaded down Hwangbo Yeolwi’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell just happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear to everyone that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet those watching from within the chamber weren’t looking at Hwangbo Yeolwi—they were staring at the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…There’s something there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is it? Reinforcements…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes fixated on a point in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huuuuuummmm—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing they saw was a blackened orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under eerie lines and dark clouds, an unknown sphere hovered high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beneath it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the elder earlier, another figure floated in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another figure in black robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands clasped behind their back, the fluttering robes mirrored the elder’s posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment their features came into focus, every spectator froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… what is that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump—! Thump—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts pounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating presence pressed down on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at it made their hair stand on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization hit like a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwangbo Yeolwi wasn’t frozen out of fear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because of that thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fierce Tiger Iron Fist’, who had just displayed overwhelming strength, was rooted in place, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I enjoyed the little performance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssssshhh—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure in the air slowly began to descend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the distance closed, their features became clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What the—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s…!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reactions exploded from all corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive frame, easily over eight feet tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black robes and long, flowing black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cracked, featureless mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image sent chills down their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Sword Saint’s expression—it hardened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…That bastard…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man perfectly matched the description of the monster that had attacked Wudang in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gleaming violet eyes behind the mask seized everyone’s focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure glanced at the barrier and continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That was merely child’s play.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were accompanied by a sudden vibration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could tell if it had already been there—or if he had caused it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark energy erupted from his shoulders, flooding into the black orb above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy pulsed outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaaaaa—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the orb as its source, the energy began expanding, creating a dark field around the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It all happened in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it settled, an oppressive darkness blanketed the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“H-Hiiiiiik…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-What is this? What the hell is this?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presence of that darkness—the suffocating energy—instilled pure terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had been shouting or pleading for help fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming fear robbed them of even the ability to scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly between Hwangbo Yeolwi and the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Apologies for interrupting your pathetic little festival.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of his voice struck their eardrums, leaving them numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure lowered one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I had no intention of interfering… but, unfortunately, there’s been a complication.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guaaaaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Hwangbo Yeolwi let out a scream and was flung backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—! Crash! Crack—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His massive body tumbled, shattering the ground as he rolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kuhack—!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spilled from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he collapsed, trembling briefly before going limp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have lost consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wh-what the hell?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the spectators cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When did he even attack?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat poured down their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To their eyes, it had only looked like the man lowered his hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Hwangbo Yeolwi had collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t even see the strike.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How fast must he be to make it look like he wasn’t moving…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who the hell is he?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments earlier, they had been awestruck by Hwangbo Yeolwi’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fierce Tiger Iron Fist’ had been crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And none of them had seen the moment it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shock in their eyes went beyond disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Hmm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked man, Gu Yangcheon, was thinking the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stole a quick glance at Hwangbo Yeolwi’s unmoving body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That guy…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why is he acting so well?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a genuine question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d only told him to pretend to pass out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man had screamed and collapsed so dramatically that even Gu Yangcheon was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely managed to keep his mouth shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank god for the mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…L-Lord…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Pillduma stared with eyes full of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s gaze made Gu Yangcheon uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yangcheon shifted his focus back to the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their reactions were priceless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Hwangbo Yeolwi’s performance had exceeded expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to overdo it than undersell it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Gu Yangcheon took a step forward and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Greetings.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the moment he had been preparing for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beginning of a long-laid plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I am—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a day like this, in his previous life—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The one you will come to fear and worship.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the woman who had torn through the Martial Alliance’s defenses—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I am Cheonma.]\u003C\u002Fp>",1933,"2026-06-05T15:10:17.629Z",1,"novelbin.me","12a8604d355b0bd0009b05fe27a08fba45b7d57fe71f974ea9eeee0d7c914b7c","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-755","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-753",974,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchildhood-friend-of-the-zenith-cover.jpg"]