Chapter 36 (1/2)

Episode 36

Sparring and other activities that utilized Aura were only allowed within sealed facilities like Sung-wook’s underground training room.

However, this time, Yoo-seong was in the open, wearing his sparring gear. Chu Seo-jin was watching closely.

Chu-yeop, also wearing his gear, stood nearby. He brought his fists together confidently.

“It won’t take long, I promise, uncle,” Chu-yeop told him.

When his uncle said nothing in reply, he spoke again. “Uncle?”

“Oh, yeah,” Seo-jin said, casting a glance in his direction.

“You will see our level difference.”

Chu Seo-jin shook his head.

“Do not insult your opponent,” the older man replied.

“But he insulted us first.”

Chu Seo-jin nodded calmly. It was true. He also felt insulted.

Yoo-seong ignoring their offer was outright foolishness and an insult to their Master.

Humanity began to use CE actively ten years ago. However, its history went further back.

Aura and Tech had thousands of years of history behind them. Its forms throughout history were different – martial arts, magic, and the likes of such.

Using energy that existed in the human body had been practiced and developed worldwide. Things that were once called superstitions had been recognized for their value.

The possibility of extracting the essence from monsters and injecting it into humans sped up CE development.

Chu Seo-jin began to cheer himself up.

He was about to enjoy watching the practice of the arts in its finest form.

“If you don’t feel disrespected, you’re an idiot,” Chu-yeop said, bringing him out of his reverie.

“He is still a talented person.”

“Are you still thinking of allowing him to inherit our technique?” Chu-yeop asked in surprise.

“Do you not like it?”

“I have no intention of allowing such a rude guy to become a practitioner. It takes more than just form and skills to join us.”

“Give him some time. He would change his mind once he gets broken.”

Chu-yeop stared at him in surprise.

Chu Seo-jin simply smiled, knowing that Chu-yeop didn’t understand.

It took more than talent to shine. Talent needed stimulation.

“Do your best and show your skills,” Seo-jin said finally.

“Well, I will,” Chu-yeop stepped forward.

Seo-jin watched Yoo-seong.

Humans broke when facing a high wall, whether they were ordinary folks or geniuses. But how they reacted to it was what made them different.

Ordinary people settle in this reality and become hopeless, acknowledging their limitations.

However, geniuses are different.

Even if their goal appears to be impossible to reach, they somehow struggle until they achieve it.

In the eyes of Chu Seo-jin, Yoo-seong was a talented person.

That was why he had allowed him to fight against Chu-yeop.

If Yoo-seong lost, he would realize the grandeur of what he was offered and join them.

Chu-yeop kept insulting him, but his nephew would soon realize that this was just a way to stimulate Yoo-seong further.

Chu-yeop slammed his fist in his palm.

“I’ll come back with victory,” he announced as he entered the ring.

Chu Seo-jin looked at his cell phone for a moment. Their Master was following the situation. In the ring, Chu-yeop sneered at his opponent.

“I’ll give you three attempts.”

Yoo-seong raised a brow.

“Oh, you don’t know Chinese,” Chu-yeop said as he rolled his eyes.

Then, he raised three fingers.

“Attack me three times. I will not attack until you’re done. OK?” he asked.

Yoo-seong remained silent as he loosened his shoulders and neck.

The bell rang.

Yoo-seong moved first, throwing a fist towards Chu-yeop.

Chu-yeop dodged it narrowly and stood still. He was somewhat impressed with the strength of Yoo-seong’s arms.

“Not bad, eh?” Seo-jin called from outside the ring.

Yoo-seong came again with another punch.

Chu-yeop dodged it as well and calmly waited for the next attack.

He had promised Yoo-seong he wouldn’t attack until after three of Yoo-seong’s attacks.

Yoo-seong moved for the third time.

Once again, Chu-yeop dodged.

However, Yoo-seong was faster this time. He brought his knee to the sides of Chu-yeop.

Chu-yeop fell to the ground in pain and shock. As he rolled on the floor, he realized he had gotten tricked.

His opponent faked a punch while sending his knee was set to do damage. Before he could realize it, Yoo-seong’s punch was flying towards him again.

This was the fourth strike.

It was time to counterattack.

He caught Yoo-seong’s fist and felt pain on his palms as the force of the punch ran through it.

However, he quickly recovered and countered with his other palm.

It smacked Yoo-seong on the chest, sending him flying out of the ring.

Before he could fly over the ring, Yoo-seong caught a rope with one hand to balance himself.

Then, he brought both his feet to rest on the rope, too.

Seo-jin smiled as he watched Yoo-seong’s footwork.

Just as Yoo-seong was about to move again, the rope broke under his weight. He didn’t expect that.

He crashed to the mat and watched Chu-yeop coming after him from his peripheral vision.

Chu-yeop surrounded his fists with Aura as he ran forward.

His control was so impeccable.

Chu-yeop’s talent was outstanding.

He began to swing his fists, drawing trajectories through the air with his blue Aura.