Genius Martial Arts Trainer

Five Poison Sect

Mu-jin, who was in charge of the northeastern position, approached the designated spot as Tang So-mi had instructed, rummaging through his belongings.

“She said to use this right after attacking the formation, didn’t she?”

What Mu-jin held was the Antidote Pill that Tang So-mi had given him.

– “In case of failure, this will help resist the poison a bit. You might dissolve in the poison while figuring out if you’ve succeeded or failed, so bite this and escape immediately after the attack.”

Although it seemed like an irresponsible plan, Tang So-mi had made at least some minimal preparation.

When Mu-jin arrived at his designated spot, he calmly regulated his breath and took the starting position of the Invincible Divine Fist.

The others assigned to different positions must also be preparing to execute their techniques by now.

“Huu.”

Having completed all preparations, Mu-jin steadied his breath, waiting for the signal.

As they had to attack the five points simultaneously, he had to execute his technique at the signal.

This was arguably the most dangerous moment.

If the enemies sensed something and took measures, it would be difficult to respond while exerting all their strength to perform the technique.

The few seconds Mu-jin remained in the starting position of the Invincible Divine Fist felt like an eternity.

Just as a cold sweat was about to trickle down his forehead from the tension, the agreed-upon signal, a whistle sound, rang out.

Piiiiiii!

Simultaneously, Mu-jin, who had completed his preparations, thrust his fist forward as if following a predetermined sequence.

Naturally, golden star-like energy surged from his fist towards the poison array.

Baaaang!

Five loud explosions echoed simultaneously from different parts of the poison-filled marshland.

After throwing his punch, Mu-jin immediately bit the Antidote Pill and fled without looking back.

Using the Fast Ascent Step at its peak, he quickly put distance between himself and the array. Once he reached a relatively safe distance, he finally turned back to check.

“Did we… succeed?”

They had attacked the formation simultaneously, but there was no dramatic reaction.

He expected a massive explosion as if they had been bombed, but all he could see was the poison mist swirling around.

* * *

When Mu-jin arrived at the temporary tent where the high-command meeting had been held, the others who had been assigned the same mission began to enter one by one.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

When the last person, Geum Yang-hwi, safely entered the tent, Tang So-mi, who had been waiting for everyone, greeted them.

“Well done, everyone. It seems we succeeded.”

“Was that a success? There didn’t seem to be any unusual reaction,” Ou-yang Pae questioned.

Tang So-mi pointed to the five who had returned and replied, “The fact that you all came back unharmed is the proof.”

“It could be because of the Antidote Pill, couldn’t it?”

“I told you, didn’t I? The Antidote Pill I gave you isn’t specially made to counter all the poisons in that array. I just gave it to you for peace of mind.”

“……”

At her words, everyone looked at the Antidote Pill they were holding with an awkward expression.

“Placebo effect? Something like that?”

As Mu-jin thought this absurd thought, Tang So-mi clapped her hands to refresh the mood.

“And there’s more proof. If you look at the poison array, you’ll see the poison mist swirling around, right? It means the poisons within the mist have started to counteract each other. So now, gather the ones who formed the formation to one place.”

“If we gather them all in one place, it will be hard to prevent them from escaping to other sides, won’t it?”

“The power binding the flow of poison disappeared when the formation broke, so while the poisons have started counteracting, it also means the poison will spread everywhere. Though the power of the poison mist has weakened significantly.”

“!!!”

Regardless of their shocked expressions, Tang So-mi spoke leisurely.

“So rather than trying to stop the poison from spreading in all directions, wouldn’t it be better to gather together and break through at one point?”

“What if they escape while we do that?”

“The spreading of the poison means that it has also started spreading within the base inside the poison array. And I’ve heard that there are allied forces along with the Five Poison Sect’s members, right? Those martial artists of the allied forces will be too busy expelling the poison with their internal energy to escape.”

After concluding the discussion with Ou-yang Pae, she clapped her hands again to refresh the conversation.

“So, gather the people immediately. We don’t have time to chat!”

* * *

Following Tang So-mi’s advice, they ordered their subordinates to form a dense formation.

While the ones who formed the original formation were gathering, the high-command members who had performed the techniques recovered some of their internal energy through the Qi Conducting Technique.

In the meantime, as Tang So-mi said, the poison mist within the poison array visibly began to spread in all directions.

Once they were ready, they marched toward the Five Poison Sect.

The outer perimeter of the dense formation, which was advancing while resisting the poison, was filled with Taiyang Palace archers.

“Repel the poison!”

At the command of the Taiyang Palace Master at the center, the archers on the outer perimeter unleashed their Extreme Yang Energy.

“He looks just like a Taiyang Palace archer, given he learned Extreme Yang Energy.”

Mu-gung, who happened to have learned the Extreme Yang Energy, was also at the forefront fighting against the poison.

Watching Mu-gung, who was competing with the Taiyang Palace archers, Mu-jin muttered.

“Indeed, his skills have improved.”

While Geum Yang-hwi and the Taiyang Palace Master were resting at the center after destroying the formation, Mu-gung’s Tathagata Palm was truly outstanding.

Every time Mu-gung unleashed a palm strike, the thick poison mist in front of him would dissipate, clearing the view momentarily.

Compared to the other Taiyang Palace archers, who could only disperse the poison mist right in front of them, his performance was far superior.

Furthermore, whenever one of the Taiyang Palace archers faltered and had to catch their breath, Mu-gung would step in.

“Don’t worry!”

He would disperse the encroaching poison mist with a dependable smile.

His imposing physique, skill, and smile made him seem like a true hero, but…

“Why is he so annoying?”

Mu-jin shook his head as if he couldn’t stand the sight.

He knew that the smile Mu-gung often practiced was the result of his so-called “hero acting.”

The way he cleared the path with the Tathagata Palm was the same.

“He could just do enough, but he pushes himself out of competitiveness.”

If he didn’t match the speed of those around him and just kept dispersing the poison mist with brute force, the mist would simply fill the space again with time.

Not matching the speed with others was just meaningless.

As expected, due to his reckless use of the Tathagata Palm, sweat was streaming down Mu-gung’s forehead despite his relaxed demeanor.

“Huu.”

And as usual, he wiped the sweat off his forehead with a focused expression.

Seeing him act like a cool, diligent man, Mu-jin almost gagged.

At that moment, the Taiyang Palace Master, who was checking on the state of the archers, shouted.

“Retreat the first formation, second formation advance!”

The Taiyang Palace archers at the forefront, who were expelling the poison, retreated, and another group of archers took their place.

Naturally, as Mu-gung retreated with the group, Mu-jin spoke to him.

“You were showing off so much, why are you retreating already?”

“Ahem. Showing off? What are you talking about?”

Mu-gung feigned ignorance, making Mu-jin sigh lightly.

“Fine. Just rest.”

As they exchanged such trivial conversations, they continued advancing toward the Five Poison Sect.

When the second formation retreated and the third group of archers advanced.

“Oh. Has the poison almost disappeared?”

The thick poison mist that initially obstructed their view had mostly dissipated, leaving hardly any trace.

“Most of it has counteracted and disappeared, but there might still be some transparent poisons left!”

At Tang So-mi’s warning not to be complacent, the third group of Taiyang Palace archers continued to expel the poison with their Extreme Yang Energy.

Thanks to the cleared view, they could now see the large manor wall of the Five Poison Sect.

The poison mist and the numerous marshland plants obstructed their view.

The Taiyang Palace archers’ Extreme Yang Energy not only burned the poison mist but also the plants, clearing the view.

“Just a bit more! Put in your last effort!”

As the Taiyang Palace Master shouted to boost morale.

Drip. Drip.

Raindrops started to fall from the sky.

The heat from burning the poison mist, water, and plants had caused a sudden rainstorm typical of the jungle.

Whoooosh!

As soon as the sound of raindrops was heard, it began to pour heavily.

Seeing the rain, Tang So-mi shouted like thunder.

“Now!!! The poison mist has almost disappeared, and the rain will wash it away soon!”

Her words were translated through Ou-yang Pae, followed by shouts from the Beast Palace Master and the Taiyang Palace Master.

“Attack!!! Bring the wrath of the Sun God upon them!”

“It’s time to avenge our friends! Warriors!!”

With the two masters’ cries, the Beast Palace warriors and Taiyang Palace archers charged toward the wall of the Five Poison Sect with

loud shouts.

And as always.

“Don’t block my way!!!”

The one charging at the forefront was the Beast Palace Master, riding Mangkr.

He had no intention of jumping over the wall of the Five Poison Sect.

“Break it down! Mangkr!!”

As Mangkr, the giant beast, swung its massive body, the wall of the Five Poison Sect crumbled entirely.

Due to the rain, there wasn’t even any dust, revealing the interior of the Five Poison Sect to the attackers.

“Stop them!”

“How did they get here so quickly!!”

Inside, those who were meditating to expel the poison hurriedly stood up.

But only those who had reached a certain level could do so.

Most of the others, dressed like wanderers, were already lying dead on the ground. Many were still struggling to expel the poison, unable to stand.

Of course, the Beast Palace Master, who had lost many friends to the poison of the Five Poison Sect, had no intention of sparing them.

“Uraurauraura!!!!”

With a crazy-sounding shout, the Beast Palace Master repeatedly punched, sending energy and wind from his fists to hit those meditating.

“Argh…”

“Cough…”

For those struggling to expel the poison, the blow was fatal.

However, the enemies did not just stand still.

The relatively unharmed members of the Five Poison Sect began throwing poison at the attackers climbing over the wall.

“Ignore the Beast Palace Master! He’s immune to a hundred poisons!”

“Deal with the ones behind him!!! It’s raining, so the Taiyang Palace will struggle to use their power!!”

They selected poisons that wouldn’t dissolve easily in water and scattered them in the air.

But.

“The flames of the Sun do not extinguish in the rain!!”

The Taiyang Palace Master, who had already reached the wall, drew and swung his massive sword, unleashing a large flame.

The fierce flame quickly turned the falling rain into steam, evaporated the poison, and reached the ones who threw it.

“Argh!!”

With the smell of burning flesh, the bodies of the poison throwers began to burn.

Thanks to the Taiyang Palace Master’s efforts, over a thousand people managed to cross the broken wall of the Five Poison Sect without much harm.

As they started to fight those who had just stood up.

“You damned Southern Barbarians!!! Using such cowardly tactics!!!”

With a loud shout unique to the Jeomchang Sect, a hundred Jeomchang swordsmen appeared.

Alongside them were about a hundred martial artists with different clothes and weapons approaching.

“How dare you step into this place with your filthy feet!”

Hundreds of Five Poison Sect members in green clothes began to surround the area.

These were the real experts who had overcome the poison in a short time.