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After being resurrected, I tried searching for the shattered pieces of my spear. But soon enough, the sight in the hall made me feel so deflated that I just gave up.

“…….”

The Azure Dragon Martial Arts School was gone, with even nearby mountains flying off, leaving a radius of about three miles in ruins. With such overwhelming power, it would be difficult to find even the tiniest shard of the spear. I could only imagine how immense the power of the final technique that killed me had been.

‘I have to train…’

So, with no other option, I used my divine power to recreate the nearby mountains and the Azure Dragon Martial Arts School. I didn’t have to practice my divine power separately, but I had to maintain the environment for martial arts training.

Boom!

In an instant, the scenery returned to its original state, and I felt a lot more comfortable handling my divine power than before, causing me to flinch in surprise.

‘What’s this? Even the awkwardness has disappeared…’

When I originally used divine power for creation, it felt like encountering a pretty challenging math problem—my mind would twist up a bit. I thought it was just a necessary part of the process, but since that awkward feeling vanished earlier when I used my divine power, it became obvious to me. It was clear that my proficiency with divine power had remarkably improved.

At that moment, I recalled what Fuxi told me when he was instructing me on divine power.

[The reason you’re failing now isn’t due to a lack of skill but because of your rejection.]

[It’s the doubts about whether you should possess such divine strength and the fear of stepping beyond human boundaries that are causing your failure rate to rise. Can’t deny that, can you?]

[Divinity doesn’t bother with practice. Isn’t it funny that gods practice and toil? They’re already at the peak from the start, making it nearly impossible to grow stronger through effort; if they do, it’s just a matter of learning basic techniques. So, it’d be best if you see this as a process of breaking free from your strong human identity.]

At the same time, a stinging sensation hit me in the chest.

“…….”

The rejection of divine power…

It was clear that it was disappearing.

Why was I consciously rejecting divine power? I had merely used it for organizing my surroundings, so why was it becoming more adaptable and the rejection vanishing?

‘Hmm… I should grab the spear since I need to practice anyway…’

I didn’t know the reason, so I floundered a bit, but after a moment, when I reached for the spear on the weapon rack, I suddenly realized something.

“……!!”

Tools!!

Everyday tools used in my life!

There’s no way I’d invest meaning into such tools or have an aversion to them!

‘Divine power’ had now started to be treated as a tool for me, and I had just gotten used to handling tools as tools!

But I never imagined my proficiency would increase this way, which left me flustered. And I could finally understand why that rejection disappeared so quickly.

‘With no companions, world-saving concerns, casualties to worry about, or formidable opponents… just a world for my training… When I’m free to unleash my strength without hindrance here, I get accustomed to divine power way faster!’

If I had limited my divine power during my reincarnations for various reasons, I wouldn’t have adapted this quickly. But since I could use my divine power freely because of the training environment adjustment, it was taking me to a whole new level of adaptability!

I was astonished but decided to think positively after a moment.

“…… I’d have to go through this eventually. After all, to survive in the Takrok Era, I have to do this much.”

As long as it didn’t interfere with my martial arts training, that was fine.

I quickly shifted my thoughts back to martial arts training without overthinking it.

“The Six Heaven Unity Spear… the peak of Thunder God Lineage techniques… that was the opposite concept of Peerless Technique, wasn’t it?”

I consciously murmured what I had realized right before I died.

Exactly.

The art of the spear that flows from the singular to the six forms – it essentially serves a role akin to the Six Great Techniques of the Peerless Technique. Powerful techniques with distinct characters unite at a single point to maximize their might!!

The only difference was whether it was used for offense or defense.

‘The Peerless Technique transforms the immense power gathered from the six ultimate techniques using Wuwei Transformation, nullifying the opponent’s attack. In contrast, the Six Heaven Unity Spear does the opposite…’

Absolute offensive power!

The Six Heaven Unity Spear would likely combine the techniques from One Form, Two Forms, Three Forms, Four Forms, Five Forms, and Six Forms into a single thrust that pierces straight through! Unlike the Peerless Technique, which transforms defense power with Wuwei Transformation, it continues forward as the mightiest attack, embodying the essence of Thunder God Lineage spear techniques!

Just imagining it sends chills down my spine.

Knowing how much the power converged in a moment when the force of the Peerless Technique surged is something I—being the performer of the Peerless Technique—was most aware of; thus, I realized the terrifying power it would wield if it simply pierced through as an attack.

‘It’s not like I haven’t thought about it…’

I’ve had more than one thought about unleashing the power felt at the brink of the Peerless Technique as if casting it toward the opponent like a windstorm, thinking it would be unbeatable. However, as I became more proficient with the Peerless Technique, I recognized how foolish that idea was and dismissed it.

The reason was simple. The Peerless Technique could achieve the strongest defense precisely because it sacrificed that absolute offensive power. In exchange for forfeiting the strongest attacking prowess, the Six Great Techniques gained the best synergistic effect and completeness, achieving a paradox of simultaneously practicing both capable strengthening and powerful isolation. Because of that price, Jang Sam-bong’s Peerless Technique could achieve the feat of nullifying even the supreme attack of divine beings, provided the user had sufficient proficiency.

Moreover, turning the power of Peerless Technique into defensive force doesn’t merely stem from better defense.

Muttering in recollection of my previous death, I said, “Those six ultimate techniques converging at once… that’s more than a human body can handle.”

That was the real reason.

Even the Defense Energy Technique I wield would be ruptured like paper in the face of the sudden surge in might from the Six Heaven Unity Spear. It was absolutely impossible for an ordinary human body to sustain, and even with the physique of a Demon King or Apostle, serious injury would be inevitable. Moreover, there was no space to temporarily contain such formidable strength.

If there were poison in the world that could dissolve anything, where could you contain that poison?

You couldn’t. If you just released it onto the ground, it would melt everything until it broke through to the opposite side of the Earth!

The contradiction inherent in the ultimate power of Peerless Technique lay precisely here.

The user must momentarily control that absolute power safely enough to not injure themselves while precisely hitting the opponent—but due to its overwhelming offensive might, no technique, defense energy, or even Intent Heavenly Pillar could efficiently regulate the force of Peerless Technique. Luckily, it was only with the Wuwei Transformation and Tai Chi created by Jang Sam-bong that a power of that magnitude could be safely harnessed and stably transitioned.

‘Albeit, Jang Sam-bong did briefly shift Peerless Technique into an attack… probably for an extraordinary person capable of converting it into offensive power, but… my proficiency with Peerless Technique doesn’t even come close to Jang Sam-bong’s toes!’

After some pondering, an idea crossed my mind, and I hesitated for a moment, stretching my hand forward and hoping.

“Be created, Xuyou (Water Spirit).”

Boom!

Suddenly, the Xuyou created through my divine power appeared in my hand. While gazing at the Xuyou, I recalled what Heuk Woong had said last time.

[Look closely. That Xuyou doesn’t have Oracle Bone Script engraved on it, nor does it possess the divine essence unique to the Seven Luminaries. It’s just a sword that looks exactly like Xuyou.]

[The Seven Luminaries are a token of the covenant made directly by the Three Sovereigns and a divine entity. It requires matching divine power, production costs, and powerful sorcery to be even made. Simply throwing divine power into it will only yield a shape that resembles it.]

[Master, it seems you misunderstood my words. The summoning ability shouldn’t be developed this way. If you want to create a sword more powerful than this fake Xuyou using divine power, you need to enhance your production ability or amplification ability. By raising the level of other systems, you’ll eventually be able to summon a weapon of the caliber of the Seven Luminaries using divine power.]

According to Heuk Woong’s words, the Xuyou I just created has a strength equal to the amount of divine power I infused into it. It may not compare to the real Xuyou, but I felt that this was sufficient.

‘That said, it’s undeniable that it’s a legendary sword. This Xuyou is probably sturdier than the Great Famous Sword currently in existence.’

I should test once more whether this legendary sword could withstand the force of the Six Heaven Unity Spear.

If I could compensate for the imperfection of the ultimate technique with the sword’s power, then that could indeed be a method.

‘If there’s a legendary famous sword or divine sword capable of handling the power of the peak, I might not even need to overcome this contradiction!’

Woowoo!

I focused my mind and recalled the sensation of using the Six Heaven Unity Spear just before dying. As that sensation faintly caught in the sixth sense, I thought to myself that this was to be expected.

‘I don’t really know, but it seems the proficiency I gained while dying thirty times has qualified me to step into the entrance of the Six Heaven Unity Spear… it wasn’t a mere coincidence.’

Maybe the hundreds of years spent in this training world have given me that clue. Regardless, I had taken my first step into the true domain of the Six Heaven Unity Spear, so I cautiously enhanced my sensation, holding the summoned Xuyou tightly.

‘Though it’s not a spear, as long as I can thrust, I can definitely unfold the techniques with this summoned Xuyou. Let’s give it a shot!’

The next moment, I opened my eyes wide and unleashed the Six Heaven Unity Spear.

Boom!!

Just as I felt before death, suddenly, the Intent Heavenly Pillar reacted significantly, and I experienced the illusion of time stopping as six different “myself” began to unfold all the techniques from One Form to Six Forms. The moment I realized that power was converging in one spot, I felt the summoned Xuyou surge with energy, and I prepared for the final thrust.

Bam!!

Before even half the power had pooled, the summoned Xuyou shattered like a twig and soon after began to break apart like glass shards.

“Uh….”

Boom!!

*

“Looks like you’re testing something.”

“…….”

Mephistopheles was still elegantly sitting in his chair. When I blankly stared at him, he shook his head and spoke.

“May I offer a bit of candid advice?”

I chuckled a bit. Mephistopheles’s tone had completely changed, and it felt a little off.

“What’s with the formal tone? Now you’re treating me with such respect.”

“…… The situation surrounding Cheon Woo-jin isn’t good.”

“What?”

“Cheon Woo-jin has already clashed with Nailatop’s Gaia once. While he gained something from it, it seems he also sustained significant injuries.”

“…….”

Surprised by this unexpected news, I noticed Mephistopheles fiddling with his transparent glasses.

“If Cheon Woo-jin disappears, I might become the next terminal. That’s why I felt the need to treat you with reverence.”

I was taken aback for a moment, then felt some irritation and said, “Thinking too highly of yourself. What guarantee do you have that you’ll become the terminal?”

“It’s just probability.”

“Where’s Cheon Woo-jin? Is he okay?”

“Even with your worry, there’s nothing you can do. May I get straight to the point?”

“…….”

This guy is annoyingly different from Cheon Woo-jin, isn’t he?

As I glared at Mephistopheles, he continued.

“It’s impossible to achieve what you desire through simple material creation. That’s because that power has limits proportional to your own.”

I scratched my head in confusion at Mephistopheles’s words.

“Proportional? What are you jabbering about?”

“I mean it’s not absolute. In other words, that power is not set but is expected to amplify according to your strength.”

“……?”

“No matter how strong the material may be, it won’t be manageable. It’s because it will increase proportionally with your own strength.”

Because I didn’t understand Mephistopheles’s words, I asked, scratching my head. “Why are you giving me this advice?”

“I’m worried about you wasting time. As Cheon Woo-jin mentioned, time in this training world is precious. It would benefit your goal not to waste your focus on simple material creation.”

“…….”

“Then I’ll send you back.”

*

Boom!

After I resurrected, I pondered over Mephistopheles’s words.

“Proportional value? Absolute value? What in the world…”

I genuinely didn’t get it.

I should ask Shim Su-ryeok!

[Shim Su-ryeok! I have a question!]

I had no choice but to locate Shim Su-ryeok with a loud Lion’s Roar, and when he arrived at my location, I conveyed what had just happened.

In response, Shim Su-ryeok crossed his arms and replied, “It’s quite simple. That Six Heaven Unity Spear means that absolutely no matter what the user does, it cannot be managed.”

“What do you mean?”

“It means the proportional value is that your strength gets amplified from One Form to Six Forms all at once. However, you can’t manage that right now, can you? So, you were thinking of reinforcing your weapon to make it manageable.”

“That’s right.”

“However, when the weapon strengthens, the six techniques also strengthen in proportion to that weapon. So, no matter what you do, you cannot manage the force of Six Heaven Unity Spear.”

I was taken aback by Shim Su-ryeok’s words.

“……?! No way, is that even possible?!”

“Indeed. Are you going to try remaking the Xuyou?”

Swish.

I created the Xuyou and handed it to him, and Shim Su-ryeok remarked in admiration, “Impressive indeed. Even if it’s incomplete, it’s a remarkable famous sword… However, even if you liberated that real Xuyou, you still wouldn’t be able to execute the Six Heaven Unity Spear with that liberated Xuyou. This is because the strength of the liberated Xuyou would only increase the strength of the Six Heaven Unity Spear.”

“…….”

“It won’t be different with the Four Great Spirit Deities either. The force of the Spirit Deities will only amplify the power of the techniques.”

“…… No, no way… What kind of martial art is this?!”

As I screamed in bewilderment, Shim Su-ryeok smirked.

“Well, it’s my first time seeing something like this. But you should certainly be grateful for Mephistopheles’s advice. Without that piece of advice, you would have died at least dozens more times and wasted hundreds of years in the process.”

“…….”

I felt utterly speechless.

‘This is bad!’

If the Six Heaven Unity Spear strengthens not only with the user’s power but also with the tools, then there’s absolutely no way to wield it!

The ultimate contradiction itself!

‘That’s why Jang Sam-bong created the Peerless Technique!!’

Jang Sam-bong must have known from the start when he invented the Peerless Technique.

That aiming for the ultimate technique would lead to such outcomes!

So he gave up on the ultimate technique that could never be performed and opted for the ultimate defense with Wuwei Transformation!

However, at that moment, I heard a voice.

“I have a slightly different perspective.”

Both me and Shim Su-ryeok turned our gazes towards the source of the voice. While we had both sensed his arrival vaguely, we hadn’t looked at him until he consciously spoke up.

I stared at him and asked, “What do you mean, Subori?”

Subori sat perched on a tree.

Dressed in the attire of Tianzhu, Subori smiled brightly and said, “There might be a way to solve that contradiction.”