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True Martial Home

Whoa…

Staring at the massive dark passage, feeling like I was heading into an outer dimension while perched on the Suin’s helmet, I couldn’t shake the sensation that my gaze and consciousness were being sucked in. I’ve seen chaotic passages before, but this one somehow felt special, like it was leading to the very source of everything.

I glanced at the King of the Life Sea beside me. His face was twisted in chaos, obscured, yet somehow it reminded me of a ruler I had seen before.

Thud…

The Giant God Suin took a step forward. Just three more steps and we’d be tumbling into an outer world. I suddenly remembered something and yelled, “Wait!”

Thud…

The Suin didn’t budge, taking another step as if to say, “I’ve got orders from Shennong; don’t bother me.” I desperately shouted, “I just want to ask the King of the Life Sea one thing!”

[ Hurry up.]

The Suin stopped as if annoyed, and I turned to the King of the Life Sea and said, “Oh King of the Life Sea! I know that you and Bi-ryu came to this world searching for the Lunar Kill Technique!”

He showed no reaction whatsoever, merely crossing his arms. His lack of response pushed me to drive the point home.

“The reason you seek it is because it’s the only martial technique capable of killing a god?!”

[ ……]

Finally, the King of the Life Sea reacted. He touched his chin, chuckling as if I’d told a joke, then replied, [ Think whatever you like.]

“Please answer me!”

[ Mortal. I know what answer you want. But let me assure you, that’s not exactly true.]

“Please elaborate…!!”

[ Then I wish you a safe journey…]

Swish

“Ah.”

The King of the Life Sea vanished, and as soon as the Giant God Suin finished his business, he dove right into the outer-world passage.

[ I’m going.]

Whoa, that was sudden!!

Before I could argue, immense pressure and what felt like liquid seawater pressed down on me like I’d jumped into a pool. My whole body felt drenched, like my lungs were filling with water.

Bubblbubbble

‘Gah… what is this?’

Is it the sea? A river?

I couldn’t make heads or tails of it, but forced myself to open my eyes. Yet, the pressure made it nearly impossible to do so with just the muscles around my eyes, so I had no choice but to channel my internal power, reinforcing my body just enough to crack them open. At the same time, the pressure made my eyes water, and I thought if I hadn’t used my Self-Defense Technique, my eyes would’ve popped right out.

Bubbling…

“……”

This feels like… the sea.

Only, it was an endless abyss I was swimming through, the end or the water’s surface nowhere in sight within this infinite darkness. I had to find solace in the fact that I was standing atop the Giant God Suin’s helmet in this pitch-black void.

‘What is this liquid?’

Normally, I’d think of seawater, but it couldn’t possibly be ordinary. If I hadn’t wrapped myself with the Energy Protection Technique and Spirit Power, I would’ve been drenched in blood from the pressure. The thick, clammy humidity enveloping me sank deep into my being, dragging my spirit down into despair.

Glurp…

The Giant God Suin seemed to swim powerfully. At that moment, I shot forward at an insane speed, colliding with an invisible barrier.

Thud

“Ugh.”

Huh? I can actually speak?

Maybe I adjusted to the water or something. Whatever the case, it was bizarre. I quickly came to understand my predicament.

‘Got it. The Suin created an invisible barrier around his helmet, which is why I’m not dead despite being thrust into the abyss.’

But that barrier did little to relieve the ocean’s pressure; I, unfortunately, felt every bit of it. As bubbles formed at my lips, I turned to the Suin.

“Giant God Suin! Are we in the outer universe? How far do we need to swim in this sea?”

[ ……]

“Suin! Answer me…”

[ Be quiet.]

The Giant God Suin spoke with an intimidating voice that made me shrink back. It felt like I was face to face with Jeon Wook, and it became hard to say anything more. Just the thought of being hit by a single punch from the Suin filled me with dread.

‘Could it really be true that this Suin’s power rivals that of the Five Greats?!’

Could such a mighty incarnation exist?!

‘Well, given Queen Mother of the West’s example, it’s not impossible… especially if he’s from the same Three Sovereigns.’

While I was lost in thought, the Suin said, [ The Great Being is calling us. It would be best if you remained quiet.]

“Great Being? Who’s that?”

[ … The one who governs this outer dimension.]

“Ah.”

In that moment, I began to piece the situation together based on the Suin’s words.

The Observer!

[ The Outer Dimension is a space born from the primordial chaos when this universe was created with the will of [Father]… It exists separately from the expansion of the universe, a place where the chaos, originating from the beginning, spreads like the sea… However, even within that chaos, there are those who manage it, called the Observers… The great ‘eye’ that pierces through the entire universe… they are revered as Outer Gods.]

[ The Outer God Observers have no interest in beings who enter by other means, but they extend their respect and provide assistance to those who enter through a formally created [door]. If you wish to find the Four Great Spirit Deities in the outer dimension, you must formally pass through the [door].]

I recalled the information given to me by the Prophet at the beginning of this life. Initially, it was that information that led me to go through so much trouble to come to this outer dimension to avoid anomalies.

‘The Outer God Observer assists those who enter through the [door]. And the [door] is Aokigahara Life Sea… since I entered through the door properly, I meet the conditions to receive help from the Observer, and that’s why the Giant God Suin was sent to find me!’

It became clear why the Giant God Suin was swimming through the abyss.

He must have received a revelation from the [Observer] as soon as he arrived in this outer dimension, directing him where to go. It appeared I had been so overwhelmed by the urgency of reaching this outer dimension that my brain stopped working.

As my thoughts settled, I spoke to the Suin, “Giant God Suin.”

[ Little human, you sure have a lot of questions.]

“… Earlier, the King of the Life Sea mentioned closing the door when he left. Does that mean we can’t go back? Will we have to fight and bust our way through?”

[ That’s still unknown.]

“Unknown?”

[ The truth is, he cannot decide to open or close the door by his own will. Him allowing us to pass through the door wasn’t his authority; it was a command from an even greater being.]

“……?”

The Suin spoke as if trying to calm me down.

[ Don’t worry about the King of the Life Sea; it’s not the time for that. This place is filled with threats that dwarf him.]

What’s he talking about?

I felt like I was getting strange answers instead of what I asked about fighting our way through.

While I was still perplexed, the Giant God Suin announced, [ Now we will break through the Remains of Chaos.]

Swish

The moment those words were uttered, I suddenly felt the water that enveloped me drain away like a tide. The water mass outside the barrier disappeared, and the liquid filling my lungs gurgled as it surged back out. I channeled my martial arts to protect my body while quickly expelling the water, only to be horrified by its color.

“Wha… Black!!”

The water I coughed up from my lungs and all the liquid I expelled from my eyes, nose, and mouth was pitch-black!!

In such a situation, it was natural to feel threatened, but I realized it was because I had entered a ‘colored world’ where I could distinctly perceive the darkness. I had transitioned from the pitch-black abyss to the vast star realm of the universe. Capitalizing on my Spirit Power to fling the black liquid away, I called out to the Suin, “The Remains of Chaos?! Is that the name of the abyssal sea we just swam through?”

[ Indeed. The beings of chaos that emerged at the beginning fought a war that lasted for eons. After the war ended, the remnants of that chaos filled one corner of the universe and flowed into the outer dimension, and that space is referred to as the Remains of Chaos.]

“……!!”

[ Had I not protected you, you would have been buried in chaos hundreds of billions of times denser than typical interstellar space, turning into a monster of chaos.]

So what I just coughed up was the remains of chaos?!

‘Ugh. Gross…’

It felt disgusting, but I decided not to dwell on it too much. After all, I had been through countless adventures, so my stomach had toughened up. As long as I wasn’t harmed, it was best to endure it.

I shook my head and asked the Suin, “How do you know all this?”

The Suin responded incredulously, [ What a foolish question. Our Giant Race has roamed the vast galaxies of this universe since the primordial age, and our civilization surpasses that of you humans. And I, the Suin, am the incarnation of the Yan Emperor Shennong, a Giant King for billions of years—why would you even ask that?]

“……”

[ Come to think of it… to see a pitiful being like you, the Ancient Race must have created humans based on us. What a nasty bunch.]

The Suin muttered with a tone of contempt. His arrogance was palpable, yet given his status, I couldn’t argue with it. I decided to change the subject and spoke to the Suin, who was flying through the universe at insane speeds.

“Suin! Although I’ve been on many adventures among divine beings, I’ve never met someone like you. Where have you been until now?”

[ I see. You became the apostle of Jeon Wook as a human.]

The Suin seemed to accept my statement before continuing, [ I was trapped in that space as the incarnation of Shennong. Naturally, I couldn’t be seen. Plus, as the embodiment of Shennong’s martial power, I was sealed even more strongly.]

“Ah…”

[ But even if I had been released, the situation in the world wouldn’t have changed much…]

The Suin muttered somewhat cynically. He seemed to be deep in thought, and I realized that speaking further would likely irritate him, so I decided to keep quiet for a bit. I had to extract as much information as I could without poking the bear.

After a while, the Suin spoke again, [ We are nearing the true ‘border.’ Get ready.]

“Border?”

The Suin spoke seriously, [ So far, we haven’t truly entered the outer dimension; we’ve only been in a void-like area, akin to a hole in the universe. The location we’re about to break through into is the last boundary that mortal beings with civilization can reach… the [outer] of the world. Once we break through that boundary, all laws will unravel and revert to nothingness.]

“……!!”

[ This would be my first time crossing the boundary as the Giant God Suin. You need to raise your Spirit Power to the maximum to prepare.]

The boundary!

The ‘outer’ of the universe!

Hearing a concept I’d never encountered before left me completely stunned. Not understanding why I asked the Suin, “But there are civilizations with advanced technology, right? Why can’t they reach the [outer]?”

[ Of course, there are those with the ability to surpass the great void and superclusters of the universe. However, the ‘Observer’ has not permitted their exploration of the outer dimension, and those who defy that taboo are wiped out in an instant.]

“Guh!”

[ Our Giant Race suffered a similar fate… but this time, we should be alright since we have formally obtained the [privilege] to pass.]

Are you telling me the Observer can take out even those with incredibly advanced technology?!

I felt my mind racing with possibilities, momentarily lost in thought. Suddenly, the Suin shouted, [ We’re entering!]

Swoosh—

Suddenly, the starry lights and cosmic space vanished, leaving behind a white expanse that filled the heavens and earth. In reality, it was nothing; my vision interpreted the void as just a blank space.

With an immense sense of powerlessness, I felt even I and the Giant God Suin shrink to the size of bugs. The void wrapping around us tore at my nerves, making my consciousness feel hazy.

…

This feeling… yes.

When I first entered the ‘Throne,’ I had a similar sensation, but now it seemed extended indefinitely.

Ah ah ah ah ah

Like an echo, existence screamed, and every time the Suin moved toward the ‘outer,’ it felt as if millions of mirror images of my existence were being copied. At the same time, my vision and self felt muddled, as if my internal organs were misaligned and my nerves were dancing merrily.

This is hell.

It’s hell.

Just being devoured by chaos and watching everything vanish in an eternal abyss!

I found it fascinating that I was maintaining my sanity throughout all of this. Any typical human would have lost their mind long ago, yet I was vividly aware of my current state and even found it amusing.

How many times had this situation repeated?

A voice emerged.

[ Long time no see.]

The Observer was watching me.