[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world":3,"chapter-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-235":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Level 4 Human in a Ruined 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},1848138,2454,"Chapter 235","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-235",235,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 235: The Invincible Sword (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouting “The Invincible Sword” in the birthplace of martial arts was an absurd act, but its effect was truly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, my goodness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I definitely saw it pierce his chest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it would have been less surprising if the blade had not penetrated the skin at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has imagined skin so tough that a blade couldn’t cut through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t that sound just come from inside his chest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be that his heart is made of steel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that the issue here? The blade definitely went through his heart. So why is he still alive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can this truly be called martial prowess?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, at least hundreds of people witnessed the abilities of the Strongest Sword of Joseon and had no choice but to acknowledge it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn’t want to lose their heads, they had to welcome this demon’s entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one understood this better than Zhang Jaham.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t the only one, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That… that sword…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingjin, one of the Two Evils of Shandong, mumbled while trembling slightly, prompting Yeongwoo to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Wu Qingjin knelt on the ground and cupped his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, Wu Qingjin of the Two Evils of Shandong, greet the invincible swordmaster Jeong Yeongwoo…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had to bite his lip hard enough to draw blood to suppress the laughter that threatened to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although blood trickled out, the wound healed quickly, thanks to his insane regenerative abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gash in his chest from Wu Qingjin’s blade also healed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please stand. You seem much older than me, calling me a master is too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo helped Wu Qingjin to his feet and returned his sword, Zhang Jaham knelt and cupped his fists as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I committed a grave offense! Please forgive me! Have mercy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, hundreds of Chinese people on the beach, who had been holding their banners, also knelt and shouted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have mercy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where do they even learn this kind of thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘One after another, they’re causing a scene.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced around before gesturing for everyone to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need for mercy. Who could fault Shandong people for trying to protect Shandong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is that truly your stance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingjin looked incredulous, but Zhang Jaham, who had spent a few hours with Yeongwoo in the dungeon, sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he couldn’t interrupt as Yeongwoo continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But your efforts are no longer needed. You don’t have to try to protect Shandong yourselves anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingjin’s expression changed subtly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean by that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What I mean is, from now on, I will protect Shandong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo said this, he placed his hand on the scabbard at his waist, causing Wu Qingjin’s mouth to drop open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally realized that the Korean in front of him was not a hero but a demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All you need to do to maintain a good relationship with me is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Yeongwoo held up two fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Twenty million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo uttered “twenty million,” some Chinese people whispered among themselves, wondering if he was talking about twenty million karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few sharp individuals knelt down again, realizing they were still being threatened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jeong… master… if you still hold a grudge, we can…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingjin began to negotiate, but Yeongwoo cut him off by spreading his chest wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A grudge? Look, my wounds have already healed, as if I never had any grudge to begin with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo boldly bared his chest, the Chinese people stepped back, examining where the wound had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s true, he’s healed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did it heal so quickly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he immortal…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heart that couldn’t be pierced by a sword, and a level of physical regeneration that seemed beyond human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone reconfirmed that there was no way to expel this man through martial prowess alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Jaham.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, what is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before the reset, what was the population of Shandong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked, making Zhang Jaham sweat nervously and roll his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… it was just over a hundred million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then a daily defense expense fee of twenty million karma is not excessive at all, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daily… you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Each district in Seoul, with a population of at most 500,000, pays 5 million karma as defense costs every day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh… I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jaham nodded in understanding but muttered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it. I’ve brought in a thief.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, they had avoided the worst-case scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they hadn’t known the true nature of this marauder in advance, all of Shandong would have been drenched in blood today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it hurt his pride, it was better to pay tribute than to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should be able to come up with the money quite easily if you opt for the 30,000 karma provision. Just send the money to Incheon by 6 PM every day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After conveying this to the Shandong side, Yeongwoo added a supplementary explanation to the leader in Incheon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At 6 PM, someone from Seoul will come to collect the money. You keep 5 million of the 20 million, and give the rest to my person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-You’re giving us 5 million?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incheon leader Kim Yongkwan’s eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected bonus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Strongest Sword of Incheon were equally astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, you have to meet with the Chinese and receive the money. Consider it your fee. And since it’s a border area, it makes sense to strengthen you more than other regions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-Thank you, brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Incheon Strongest Sword were thrilled at the prospect of handling the huge sum coming from China, as if it were a scene from a movie involving secret transactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since 5 million is 25% of the total amount, they shouldn’t have any other thoughts. And it’s also prudent to strengthen the border swordsmen in case the Chinese side changes their minds.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had started to see things in a broader perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure if it was because the sums he dealt with had grown so large, or if it was due to the dragon heart he possessed, but he had become bolder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now the remaining issue is…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s gaze returned to the two strongmen of Shandong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was a ‘defense expense fee,’ the tribute couldn’t continue indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sooner or later, discontent would arise within Shandong, and when the shock of ‘The Invincible Sword’ wore off, there would be a coup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well… even if that happens, I can suppress them again with force, but that would mean losing a buffer zone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t afford to forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the reset, China’s population was a staggering 1.42 billion, and Shandong, with its 100 million people, was the only friendly region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failing to maintain a cooperative relationship with Shandong would mean that all the selected strongmen from the 1.42 billion people would head straight for Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘With North Korea almost destroyed, the northern border is virtually open. So I must at least secure this area well.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some consideration, Yeongwoo asked the two Shandong strongmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Suddenly paying the defense expense fee might feel like a loss, right? Is there anything I can do to help in return?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ‘Two Evils’ exchanged glances before carefully speaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well… could we ask for one favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo nodded readily, the Two Evils made a bold request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you turn Beijing into a sea of blood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? What kind of sea?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beijing. Also known as Peking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital of China and a well-known wealthy area, it was once a city only accessible to the upper class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was akin to Pyongyang in North Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly, it was home to the Great Hall of the People, a symbol of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they were asking to turn such a city into a sea of blood…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is it anger towards the upper class or the party?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was tasked with assassinating Kim Jong-un, it made sense for various reasons, but this request was somewhat puzzling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s in Beijing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked for clarification, Wu Qingjin lowered his voice and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That person is in Beijing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That person…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo still seemed confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jaham, appearing to have made a decision, approached Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Im Dupyeong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Im Dupyeong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: Talked with the tl, searched on google for hours, and this is a fucking euphenism for that one president of china who removed term from constitution of china in 2018.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the President of China right before the reset, essentially a dictator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By removing the term limit clause from the Chinese constitution, he had maintained his position as the top leader for over a decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Im Dupyeong is in Beijing? In what capacity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dictator of 1.42 billion people, Im Dupyeong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he survived the extinction vote during the reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then is he staying in Beijing as a mutant? Is that even possible?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the case of Kim Jong-un, it wasn’t entirely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a former dictator to occupy a city alive, he would have had to overpower all the local martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Shandong Province was intact, and he had even encountered the Dandong Three Swords who had crossed the border from North Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, not all the experts in China were wiped out… Is Im Dupyeong just too strong for anyone to deal with?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo pondered various hypotheses to make sense of the situation, Zhang Jaham provided an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t quite understand, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. If Im Dupyeong is really occupying Beijing, how are you all still alive? If he were a mutant, he would have…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s not a mutant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Im Dupyeong is not a mutant; he’s human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That… what do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare for Yeongwoo to look puzzled, but an even rarer event was unfolding in the Chinese capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Im Dupyeong survived the extinction vote.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is that possible? So, he was a candidate but didn’t get enough votes to be eliminated? That doesn’t make sense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, none of us have ever been candidates. But if it happened, it must be possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good grief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo covered his mouth in shock. It was beyond his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even assuming he somehow passed the extinction vote, what about the subsequent individual filter stage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have faced at least tens of millions of killing attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No, maybe even hundreds of millions.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Im Dupyeong had survived all those attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many karma points did he have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The world really is vast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo marveled inwardly, Zhang Jaham cleared his throat and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And there is a crucial reason why you must conquer Beijing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are already paying tribute to Beijing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, you’ve been sending my money to Beijing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: Yeah buddy, YOUR money.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1821,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","b6401b50290eb77ca4ed67b7e502d0f0d226dfec79fbebd6a7dc831e3ffec360","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-440","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-439",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]