[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world":3,"chapter-i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-chapter-120":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Became the Hidden Ruler of the Martial World",{"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},1379318,1826,"Chapter 120","i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-chapter-120",120,"\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun, heading to the place of the decisive battle, was digging a hole like crazy inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'For now, I'm not participating, but what should I do if something happens?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absence of the Heart Sword came as quite a burden to Baek Yoonjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving his feet, Baek Yoonjun quietly contemplated his inner self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'My physical condition itself is not bad.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering that he was in a state where he couldn't use the Heart Sword, his physical condition was very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were his past life, he felt he would have set a good record even if he participated in the Olympics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Good. My physical condition is not bad, so let's keep checking the escape route and run if necessary.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun seriously memorized the path he was moving on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he kept shrinking back because there were many people, perhaps because his survival was at stake, the mental shock was less than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, it's not just my feeling, it seems there are fewer people than I thought.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he looked at it, it wasn't just his feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, time passed, and after arriving at the place of the decisive battle, Baek Yoonjun was able to understand why there were fewer people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Ooooh!! They're here!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because the place of the decisive battle was teeming with people, as if all the people in the neighborhood had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ugh. I feel like throwing up.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun felt his mind become dizzy and his stomach turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Baek Yoonjun wanted to get out of this place right away, his companions, on the contrary, pushed through the crowd and headed for its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Save me!!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fed up with the people, Baek Yoonjun followed his companions stiffly, in a frozen state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, they arrived at the place of the decisive battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They really went all out.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun looked at the stage, which was splendidly made of marble, in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't think a stage like this would be in such an outskirts, it seems they stayed up all night to make it for the fight.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun was fed up with that behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Are martial artists serious about fighting all the time?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had no awareness that he himself was also a martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The other side is already here.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun timidly looked around and found the other side on the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their unified attire and all of them having a fierce impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No matter how I look at it, they look more like soldiers than martial artists.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun observed the other side, being careful not to make eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So Yuhwa is going to fight with guys like that?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The martial artists on their side included the original Baek Yoonjun's party, the weary man, the woman from Gongtong, and an unfamiliar martial artist from Zhongnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'For now, from what I've heard, Hwaryeong, who is not a martial artist, seems to be out.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a matter of course, but Zhuge Hwaryeong, who was not a martial artist, was excluded from the life-and-death duel list, and the weary man entered instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Baek Yoonjun was also excluded due to the strong protest from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Since I'm not participating, let's step back a little.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stepped back behind the party side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the two, who had become a little distant from the party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master. What do you think? Do you think we'll win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Hwaryeong asked, looking at the stage and the party with a tense expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that question, Baek Yoonjun observed and gauged the other side and the party once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the other side's strength also seems similar, I don't know yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... I hope no one dies... No, why do we have to risk our lives and get involved in someone else's family feud?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun automatically nodded at Zhuge Hwaryeong's indignant words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a condition for Zhongnan to join the alliance, he thought there was no reason to risk their lives and fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is it a relief that the other side came out with a conscience?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what Baek Yoonjun had observed, the strength of the other side was similar to their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'At best, the strongest person is about the same as Elder Blacksmith.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that there was no one above the third-rate by his standards on the other side was a small comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, after time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Let's not drag this out and start right away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the stage, the woman from Gongtong, who had moved with Baek Yoonjun's party earlier, took her place and politely performed a fist-and-palm salute towards the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello! I am Ye Eunhee, a Taoist from Gongtong, who will be the judge of this event to determine the rightful owner of Zhongnan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Eunhee, the woman from Gongtong who seemed to be in charge of judging, introduced herself and smiled with her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at such a woman, Baek Yoonjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Her eye smile is seductive.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling needlessly burdened, he turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered if there was any human who was not weak except for villains, but a person who smiled with their eyes like that was a bit burdensome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the judge took her place on the stage, a martial artist from the other side jumped up exaggeratedly, spun once in the air, and then landed on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am from the Martial Alliance...!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, since Baek Yoonjun was not interested in his self-introduction, he let it go in one ear and out the other and only observed his impression and martial prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He looks a bit cunning and sinister. And there are signs that his left hand is more trained than his right, and it seems he uses a saber.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the other side's introduction was over, Tang Yuhwa ran towards the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if conscious of her opponent, she jumped towards the stage, spun once in the air, and then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She landed on the floor with her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yuhwa!!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, Baek Yoonjun covered his face and was about to rush out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could rush out, fortunately, Tang Yuhwa stood up from her seat as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had a nosebleed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if nothing had happened, Tang Yuhwa took out a handkerchief from her bosom and covered her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Tang Yuhwa's intact appearance, Baek Yoonjun swept his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Phew, she must be okay. I was really scared.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun covered his pounding heart with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, the feeling of the jade comb he had put in his chest touching his fingertips was strangely conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Baek Yoonjun was anxious or not, Tang Yuhwa performed a fist-and-palm salute towards the audience as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Tang Yuhwa from Sichuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her intonation was the same, her speech was a polite tone, unlike usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although my skills are humble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa's intense gaze swept over the audience and the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have come up to this place so that no one will die here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa's quiet but firm voice spread in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Wasn't it a life-and-death duel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-What kind of random thing is that to say!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, the audience was in a frenzy, but as if nothing had happened, Tang Yuhwa turned towards her opponent and politely performed a fist-and-palm salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Tang Yuhwa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... is your nose okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent received Tang Yuhwa's self-introduction and looked at her with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, if you're not feeling well, you can go down. Although it's a life-and-death duel, we've agreed to accept surrender.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent, at a loss for words at Tang Yuhwa's 'I'm fine', shut his mouth and performed a fist-and-palm salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the Martial Alliance...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Baek Yoonjun was not particularly interested in the opponent, he seriously observed Tang Yuhwa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Except for the nosebleed, her condition looks better than ever. On top of that, she remembers the things I taught her in the Sigongjin.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was perfectly disguised as a hair accessory, the Hojebpyo and various other hidden weapons were prepared to be taken off and used at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediate-acting non-lethal poisons were prepared to be used when she couldn't draw poison from her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa's condition was close to perfect in the state she could be in now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The opponent's level of martial arts is superior.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun gauged the strength of Tang Yuhwa and her opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of the level of martial arts, Tang Yuhwa was clearly behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But for Yuhwa, the level of martial arts itself is not the main thing.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Baek Yoonjun was observing Tang Yuhwa and her opponent, the life-and-death duel began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was impressed by the young lady's words, so I will also show mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it seemed the first decisive battle would not become as hostile as Baek Yoonjun had worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other side held up a saber and took a ready stance, and Tang Yuhwa also took a ready stance so that she could use the hidden weapons in her body at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since Tang Yuhwa's ready stance was far from that of a martial artist, it was strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, the opponent seemed to be wary of Tang Yuhwa and was constantly observing the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master. Neither Senior Sister nor the opponent is moving. Is it originally like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a situation where you can kill or be killed, observing the opponent is basic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't do that, Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Zhuge Hwaryeong's words, Baek Yoonjun recalled the appearance he had shown her so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I either killed them right away or was about to kill them.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun reflected on himself and looked at the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A confrontation that was beginning to get a little long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Tang Yuhwa moved first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She naturally brought her hand to her hair, took off the Hojebpyo, and threw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hojebpyo, showing a bizarre movement, flew towards the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A hidden weapon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent lightly dodged the Hojebpyo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, the word 'dodged' was a misnomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Since it wasn't thrown to harm the opponent in the first place.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Sigongjin, Baek Yoonjun had shown a demonstration by throwing the Hojebpyo with the purpose of tearing the opponent to shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tang Yuhwa's method of use was the complete opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used the bizarre movement of the Hojebpyo to not harm the opponent as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, the current opponent had no damage other than minor cuts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent was also flustered by the bizarre movement of the Hojebpyo at first, but seemed relieved that there was no particular damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The hidden weapon itself is excellent in its bizarre movement, but the skill of handling it seems a little immature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent, relieved that there was no next move from Tang Yuhwa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then this time, I will go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held up a large sword and stepped on the footwork towards Tang Yuhwa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent, who had reached Tang Yuhwa in an instant, swung his saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It'll be hard for Yuhwa.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent's movement was linear, but it was a form that pursued fast efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He doesn't seem to have any intention of killing.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was being swung was the flat of the saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the opponent's purpose was to neutralize Tang Yuhwa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa quickly stepped back and dodged the saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Oh no.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While dodging, she actually touched the flat of the saber, and a slightly deep cut was made on her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Her movements are still terrible.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement of Tang Yuhwa that Baek Yoonjun saw was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footwork that he had taught her, focusing only on survival, for the sole purpose of Tang Yuhwa's survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even that, Tang Yuhwa was not perfectly digesting, and because of that, she had gotten injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent also seemed to have noticed that and approached Tang Yuhwa, swinging his saber in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dodging was a bad move. It would have been over if you had been quietly suppressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent still swung his saber with mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Tang Yuhwa was still diligently stepping on the footwork in her own way and dodging the saber, she couldn't dodge it completely, and only her wounds increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Since the purpose is to save people anyway, if she surrenders, no one will die in the current decisive battle.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun looked at Tang Yuhwa with a worried gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the opponent was showing mercy, there was no big problem right now, but a weapon was a tool that could harm a person even if handled slightly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems she succeeded in what she was aiming for, but I'm still worried.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Baek Yoonjun's worry, the one-sided situation flowed like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Tang Yuhwa's movement stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa stood still and stared at her opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you given up? A good thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, the opponent seemed to think that Tang Yuhwa had given up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether that was the case or not, Tang Yuhwa raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to count by folding her fingers one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Tang Yuhwa's strange behavior, the opponent frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether that was the case or not, Tang Yuhwa continued to count by folding her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't surrender, I will no longer show mercy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa folded her last finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, an abnormality occurred in the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keuk. W-what did you do?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent suddenly clutched his chest and then collapsed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa looked down at such an opponent indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not a fatal poison, so it's okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poison?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you sleep soundly for about a day, your physical condition will actually be better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent couldn't finish his words and collapsed, losing consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the situation where Tang Yuhwa, who had seemed to be pushed back one-sidedly, was standing fine and the opponent had collapsed, the audience became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing the situation, Baek Yoonjun was perfectly understanding the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Loading an invisible and odorless poison on the Hojebpyo and poisoning the opponent.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a method of using the Hojebpyo that Tang Yuhwa and Baek Yoonjun had researched together, he naturally had to grasp it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yuhwa quietly performed a fist-and-palm salute to the collapsed opponent and then turned her gaze to the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that sight, Baek Yoonjun was able to understand why Tang Yuhwa had not surrendered and what she was trying to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yuhwa, that brat. Is she really trying to defeat all the opponents by herself?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had heard it before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just saying it and putting it into practice were different matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Are you really going to do it?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun felt an insanely worried feeling rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If you're going to face them all, showing the invisible and odorless poison and the Hojebpyo in advance is a bad move. On top of that...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun's worries endlessly piled up in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's sorcery!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of those worries arose on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2532,"2026-06-05T22:16:29.378Z",1,"novelbin.me","268321905fd2976cb74d09e88e6730993704951e45ccb9a44b69b404231d565e","i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-chapter-121","i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-chapter-119",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-cover.jpg"]