[{"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-80":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},1379428,1826,"Chapter 80","i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-chapter-80",80,"\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun's first impression upon arriving at Shaolin was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's because we're in seclusion, albeit for the sake of appearance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seclusion, you say? Did you commit some crime?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Baek Yoonjun's memory, seclusion was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wasn't it something like a sect suspending its business and closing its doors because it had committed some crime?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was a memory based on his friend's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinseung smiled benevolently at Baek Yoonjun's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is the price for leaving the alliance. Amitabha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The alliance? The Martial Alliance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Baek Yoonjun had not had any particular thoughts about the alliance until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I've been hearing about it a lot lately.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had been hearing about it continuously recently, he had become a little concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just by looking at the building, the scale is enormous, so it would be nice if I didn't get involved in a troublesome way.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun sincerely hoped in his heart that he would not get involved with the Martial Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we are in seclusion, there are not many people, so Benefactor Baek will not be too uncomfortable. Please come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he put aside his thoughts about the Martial Alliance and followed the guiding Shinseung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place they arrived at was the outer wall of Shaolin Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun felt puzzled at the sight of Shinseung heading towards the wall without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not a gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a gatekeeper at the gate. Since Benefactor Baek is reluctant to be with people, wouldn't it be better not to encounter them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun's words trailed off, wondering how Shinseung was going to get in here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't tell me he's going to jump over the wall of his own house?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as they say, 'don't tell me' catches a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Shinseung arrived in front of the wall, he grabbed the villain who was following him and jumped over the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a perfect wall jump without a moment's hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of a monk boldly jumping over the wall of Shaolin, which could be called his own house, Baek Yoonjun was momentarily dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benefactor Baek, aren't you coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun, who had been dazed, jumped over the wall as soon as he heard Shinseung calling him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, there was no one on the other side of the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, please follow me. Then you won't encounter anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Baek Yoonjun was momentarily dumbfounded at Shinseung's suspicious behavior, which seemed more like a thief jumping over a wall than going to his own house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, it's comfortable for me too.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was also comfortable for him, he followed without saying anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While following Shinseung, he really did not encounter anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun, who had been nervous at first, was soon relieved and had the leisure to look around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were quite a few large buildings in Shaolin, they felt more solemn and frugal than magnificent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is the first time I've been inside a sect.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was the village below Baek Yoonjun's residence, which had become the Cheongseong Sect, but since that was still more of a village than a sect, it was an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, passing by several buildings, and in a deep corner even inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have arrived. Please come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinseung opened the door of a shabby building and went inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inside, like the outside, was a frugal but clean space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun wondered why he had been guided to a shabby building when there seemed to be many good buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my residence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Shinseung's words, Baek Yoonjun felt a pang of pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems his position is lower than it looks.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun carefully observed Shinseung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he couldn't predict his exact age because he had no wrinkles, from his tone and behavior, it seemed he would be close to middle age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is it because his martial power is weak? Or is he just frugal?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Baek Yoonjun was having such various thoughts, Shinseung made a suitable place to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benefactor Baek, please rest for a while. I will guide this benefactor and come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, please go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that Baek Yoonjun had entered the building and sat down, Shinseung left with the villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left alone, Baek Yoonjun enjoyed the peace of being alone and in a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's quiet.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings were so quiet that it was like a ruined ghost town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'By the way, can I spread my senses... I can.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he stealthily spread his senses, people were gathered in only one building, and since they were continuously chanting Buddhist scriptures, it seemed they were studying Buddhist scriptures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were certainly no people around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, Baek Yoonjun just spent his time without any thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That appearance was just like a stone statue, and time continued to pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, after a long time had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sound of the door opening and a shout, Baek Yoonjun stopped spacing out and turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the most rugged human he had seen so far was looking at Baek Yoonjun and was flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rugged body and a rough impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A human who could only be described as a ruffian was wearing a monk's robe and had his head shaved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That appearance made him look even more like a ruffian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Since the place is the place, he must be a monk, right?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun tried to think as rationally as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to his disposition as a homebody introvert, his body was completely shrunken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because of that, all his senses became extremely sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of his eyes, the future events were clearly reflected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That large monk would use his hands to subdue him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no malice in that touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that due to his quick temper, he had judged Baek Yoonjun as an unidentified intruder and was trying to subdue him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he seemed to have a quick temper, it was clear that an unnecessary conflict would occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Baek Yoonjun, it was a very reluctant matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can avoid it, it's better to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun quickly scanned the information he needed in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That monk knew Shinseung, and this was Shinseung's residence, and in such a place, Shinseung was not there, and only he was, so he was flustered and was trying to subdue him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I just need to explain it well.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no time, Baek Yoonjun considered efficiency and opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah. You mean the owner of this room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was burdensome to meet the man's eyes, Baek Yoonjun turned his eyes and looked at a distant place and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although his martial arts are weak, he was a great person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun said as politely as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an appearance that felt wistful due to being so polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you bastard! What did you do to my master?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, what came back was a reaction completely different from what Baek Yoonjun had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why is this human suddenly exploding?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, due to the rough impression of the monk in front of him, he was completely shrunken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems there is some misunderstanding, so I have to clear it up quickly.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun remembered that he had not felt Shinseung's presence nearby when he had checked with his senses earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the opponent's appearance was unusual, Baek Yoonjun quickly uttered the next words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your master was so busy with something... he is not here now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bastard!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rugged man rushed at Baek Yoonjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had just been trying to subdue him, now he had the momentum to beat him to death right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Baek Yoonjun was completely shrunken by the rough impression, he naturally had no intention of just taking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But can I subdue that human without internal energy?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to his thoughts, his body was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand stretched out towards the rushing man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where do you think you're going!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man dodged Baek Yoonjun's hand, which was clearly approaching, by stepping on his movement technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he thought he had dodged, he was somehow in his original position, and his hand was caught as if it were natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A situation where he could not understand what on earth had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man soon regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roots of Shaolin's martial arts were deep, and it wasn't that there was no way to resist just because he was caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man firmly planted his feet on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His momentum was like a tree with its roots firmly planted in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hard tree that could never be pulled out or cut down by human strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a tree was just a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lukewarm gentle breeze blew by his foot that was firmly rooted in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gentle breeze swept away the earth where the roots were planted and swept away the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the man's world spun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was slammed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Baek Yoonjun, who had slammed the man into the ground, was also dazed, although he looked fine on the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What is this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun had no internal energy, and the opponent had clearly operated his internal energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a big difference between a body that had operated internal energy and one that had not, like an egg and a rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Baek Yoonjun had slammed the opponent into the ground without any particular difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I didn't use the heart sword.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heart sword was a power that even Baek Yoonjun had not fully grasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not an item to be swung at a person who was clearly not a villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun, wondering if the opponent who was slammed into the ground would get up, gently pressed down and replayed the situation just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had no internal energy, there was naturally no movement of internal energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just moved as his body remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't know what's different.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't tell what was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just hadn't been bound and had produced the best result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished his worries about the unknown phenomenon, Baek Yoonjun turned his gaze to the man he had pressed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keuk, keuk. Shaolin does not yield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was clearly trying to resist by operating his internal energy, he could not shake off Baek Yoonjun, who was pressing him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What is it? Is it because he's weak?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who was pressed down was also third-rate or lower, but compared to Shinseung, he was pathetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he clearly had internal energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't know. It must be because he's weak.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, as Baek Yoonjun was lost in thought while pressing down the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benefactor Baek, what is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinseung, who had just returned, looked back and forth between Baek Yoonjun and the pressed-down man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Baek Yoonjun worried about what to say, fortunately, Shinseung spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. It is clear what is going on. Amitabha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinseung looked at the pressed-down man solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hyejin. Didn't I tell you to think once more before acting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-master? What on earth...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man called Hyejin looked at Shinseung with a confused look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at such a Hyejin, Shinseung let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benefactor Baek is my guest. I had some business, so I brought Benefactor Baek to my residence for a while and was on my way back after taking care of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Shinseung's words, Hyejin's face turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his head on the ground and did not even move for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it didn't seem like the opponent would attack, Baek Yoonjun stealthily removed the foot that was pressing him down and then sat down as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're late, monk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry. I had to decide on the whereabouts of the benefactor I had caught, and another matter came up, so it took some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's okay. Since nothing happened, it's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinseung sat down across from Baek Yoonjun, showing a sorry look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Hyejin, who had been freed from Baek Yoonjun, stealthily headed for a corner, looking at Shinseung's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, Hyejin, who was moving stealthily, met Shinseung's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hyejin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you call?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you're in the corner, kneel down and hold up your hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Shinseung's words, Hyejin quickly headed for the corner, knelt down, and held up his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a very strange sight to see a rugged man holding up his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Baek Yoonjun did not have the courage to meet such a man's eyes, he tried to avoid looking in that direction as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That child is still lacking in training, so his temper is quick. He has caused a great inconvenience to Benefactor Baek. May I apologize on his behalf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since nothing happened, it's okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun had no particular feelings for the man named Hyejin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he seemed to have a quick temper, he knew that it was a situation where he could have easily misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he still didn't understand why he had rushed at him even after he had explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Still, I learned something thanks to that.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had subdued a man who was using internal energy even though he couldn't use internal energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although by Baek Yoonjun's standards, he was a low-level among the third-rate, just by confirming such a fact, Baek Yoonjun was greatly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place, since the reason Baek Yoonjun had learned martial arts was because of his fear of martial arts, whether he could do it or not was a big problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I was the one who invited you, I am sorry for causing an inconvenience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's really okay. There was no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, Shinseung apologized, and Baek Yoonjun repeated that it was okay for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your generous understanding, Benefactor Baek. Ah, come to think of it, I haven't offered you a cup of tea yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinseung turned his gaze to Hyejin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hyejin. Apologize to Benefactor Baek yourself and bring a cup of tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyejin immediately approached Shinseung and then turned his gaze to Baek Yoonjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his impression was so intense, Baek Yoonjun was completely scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry! Benefactor Baek!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with a sincere apology, his impression and physique made him feel strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your generous forgiveness! Then I will bring tea right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyejin bowed his head at a ninety-degree angle, which was not suitable for a temple, apologized to Baek Yoonjun, and then left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a good child, except for his quick temper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-that seems to be the case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yoonjun unconsciously almost said, 'Shouldn't you also exclude his impression?', but he endured it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, after Hyejin went out, and not even a moment had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-master!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice of Hyejin, who had gone out, was heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no tea in his hand, it didn't seem he had brought tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Hyejin, who had rushed inside, Shinseung clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't I tell you not to act rashly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I'm sorry. No, that's not it!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyejin urgently conveyed his business to Shinseung, and Shinseung let out a deep sigh and got up from his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2587,"2026-06-05T22:16:29.378Z",1,"novelbin.me","0f5c9b5424b25cbc984c47eed0b72de67785eba02e1126a4a42e27d167f742c3","i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-chapter-81","i-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-chapter-79",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-hidden-ruler-of-the-martial-world-cover.jpg"]