Chapter 190 - Bloodline is Everything

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Chapter 190: The Avenger (5)

Dragon Pearl.

A sacred relic said to be created at the moment an Imoogi ascends to dragonhood after a thousand years of cultivation.

If one were to obtain it, even an ordinary person could grasp the principles of the world and wield the power to control all creation.

The final authority of the Black Dragon Bloodline is the ability to create this Dragon Pearl.

<‘Dragon Pearl – Five Elements’ responds to the user.>

Curiously, there are very few records about the Dragon Pearl in the Hyukcheon family archives.

Not only have few heirs ever obtained it, but its power is so vast and complex that it's nearly impossible to describe.

Though Kwon Hanul had acquired a Dragon Pearl, he still couldn't control it completely.

<‘Dragon Pearl – Yin-Yang’ reacts.>

Even more unusual—Kwon Hanul possesses a second Dragon Pearl.

The butterfly effect caused by absorbing the inner core of an Imoogi in the past granted him a second orb.

With a dry smile, Kwon Hanul suppressed the second Dragon Pearl residing in his body.

Controlling a Dragon Pearl is incredibly difficult. Even after using the Dragon Eye and the Dragon Horn, he could barely tap into its power.

One is enough for now.

A brilliant light began to radiate from the Dragon Pearl. Everyone watching the battle was momentarily blinded by it.

“So you finally pulled out that damn orb.”

Raishin, now transformed into the Thunder God, spoke with disdain. Since activating Thunder God Descent, her aura had grown so overwhelming it felt like the sky itself might collapse.

“I’ve heard plenty about that orb! According to Master, there’s no way to counter it!”

The power of the Dragon Pearl is immense. No member of the Hyukcheon bloodline has ever managed to fully control it.

They merely wield what’s needed, depending on the situation. Because of this, there’s no known countermeasure.

“But he did give one piece of advice—stall for time however you can!”

Raishin swung her arm. It extended like a whip, unleashing a massive electric strike that scorched the ground.

<‘Dragon Pearl – Five Elements’ seizes control of the space.>

The orb’s power spread outward, swallowing space and placing it under its dominion.

The lightning that Raishin had unleashed entered the Dragon Pearl’s domain—and immediately dissolved into nothing, like powder dissolving in water.

It wasn’t blocked. It wasn’t neutralized by similar force.

The magical structure of the skill itself was dismantled, causing it to vanish.

To completely nullify a high-ranking Hunter's technique like this—without even being a top-tier or specialized counter-Hunter—is absurd.

Raishin was visibly stunned.

“Then try blocking this!”

Raishin disappeared in a flash of light. Appearing high in the sky, she rained down electric strikes like a storm.

But once again, the moment they entered the Dragon Pearl’s realm, they evaporated.

“This power is insane…”

She clicked her tongue in disbelief. She’d heard the stories, but seeing it firsthand was on a different level entirely.

“But… the effect won’t last much longer, right?”

She was right.

Though the Dragon Pearl’s power is overwhelming, the one wielding it is still human—not a dragon.

<Duration: 100 seconds.>

The more the power is used, the faster the duration depletes.

Her master's advice had been spot on—burn through the Dragon Pearl’s energy at all costs.

“This is dangerous. I better make something happen before time runs out.”

With that, Kwon Hanul poured his will into the orb again. It blazed even more brightly.

“You think I’m just going to let you?”

Raishin dashed around him at lightning speed, drawing streaks through the air that resembled a net of light closing in around him.

Even Kwon Hanul couldn’t track her. Not visually. Not even with his senses.

“I’ll slowly wear you down until you drop dead!”

Raishin fired lightning mid-movement from all directions. The barrage crashed toward him.

Once again, the Dragon Pearl’s power nullified it all.

But with every attack blocked, the timer ticked faster.

It had dropped below a minute. Yet Kwon Hanul remained unfazed, focusing solely on what he needed to do next.

A third eye opened on his forehead, fixed in place—not looking at what was there, but beyond.

The horn sprouting from his head guided the Dragon Pearl’s energy, which glowed even more intensely.

As the duration neared its end, Kwon Hanul summoned every last bit of strength.

“Sink.”

At that moment, the Dragon Pearl released an invisible force.

A quiet yet immense explosion rippled through the world. A shockwave swept in all directions.

No one was spared—not even Raishin.

“Huh?”

She tried to leap off the air—but her footing disappeared. She plummeted.

“What the hell did you do?”

She looked up, confused.

For all the noise, nothing seemed to have changed. The world was quiet.

“Did… he fail?”

Then she noticed it—her own power was draining from her body.

“W-what’s happening?!”

She panicked. She tried to hold on to it—but it was no use.

Her entire electrical power discharged at once—and not just her lightning. Every last trace of mana was gone.

“No way…”

Raishin stared at her hands, now completely normal.

“Did he just… erase all my mana?”

What Kwon Hanul had done was incredibly simple.

Just like how he nullified Raishin’s lightning attacks, he’d erased the mana within her body.

It would replenish over time, but for now—Raishin was no more than an ordinary person.

“A human did… that?”

This wasn’t the same as canceling an attack after it’s been launched.

Her internal energy, under her complete control, had been forcibly stolen and destroyed.

“Master never told me about this…”

None of the Dragon Pearl’s known powers matched what just happened.

That could only mean—Kwon Hanul’s Dragon Pearl was on an entirely different level than any that came before.

“You want to keep going?” Hanul asked Raishin calmly.

She bit her lip. Without mana, she was helpless.

But if she gave up now—she’d never be able to avenge Ruyn Aspadam.

“Of course.”

She clenched her fists. No power remained, but her will burned fiercely.

“That’s enough.”

Then Master Kwon Biryuk stepped in. He placed a hand on her shoulder.

“M-Master…”

“Why are you being so stubborn today? It’s over.”

“N-not yet. I—”

“That young man already gave in to your demands. It’s time you knew when to back down.”

His voice was firm. Raishin fell silent, fists still clenched.

“Go home and get your thoughts together.”

He handed her a mana potion. After hesitating, she drank it.

Her mana quickly recovered—and she left without another word, vanishing like lightning.

Kwon Hanul didn’t stop her.

“Let me thank you on my student’s behalf.”

Kwon Biryuk bowed slightly.

“You not only tolerated her reckless challenge—you also understood her heart. I’m grateful.”

Hanul scratched his cheek awkwardly. Truth be told, he hadn’t done it out of kindness.

He let her go because she’d just come back again for more revenge.

“She’s usually not like that. She’s one of my most thoughtful students…”

Kwon Biryuk sighed.

“She and Ruyn Aspadam weren’t just fellow disciples. Their relationship… was deeper.”

He said no more, and Hanul didn’t pry.

“But there’s something I wanted to ask you.”

“Yes?”

“That movement technique you used… It looked just like Thunder Step. Where did you learn it?”

It had finally come.

Hanul had expected this ever since he used Thunder Step. He would’ve been disappointed if no one noticed.

“You’re right. I adapted a portion of Thunder Step for my own use.”

“Adapted? You mean… you created a new skill?” Kwon Biryuk trailed off.

Hunters only learn and use skills. Creating one is nearly impossible—even for beings called Absolutes.

And yet, Hanul had done it.

“If I offended you by tampering with your technique…”

“No… that’s not it. You earned it fair and square by defeating Ruyn. What you do with it is up to you. I’m just… surprised.”

He paused, then turned to Kwon Myung-woo.

“Hey.”

“What?”

“I want to give this young man a gift. Would that be alright?”

“You? A gift?”

Kwon Biryuk opened a subspace and pulled out a bracelet, tossing it to Hanul.

“I was saving this for when Raishin made the top 10. But it suits you better.”

Quality: Legendary (SS-)

Description: A bracelet crafted by an ascetic. Allows free control over body weight.

Abilities:

Special Skill: Thousand-Ton Weight

Special Skill: Ephemeral Dream

Special Skill: Clock Up

“I used it during my training in my youth. Thanks to that bracelet, I became the world’s fastest martial artist.”

Receiving something that precious, Hanul accepted it with gratitude.

“This is to honor your talent—and to apologize for my student’s behavior.”

Kwon Biryuk turned to Kwon Myung-woo.

“I’ll take my leave now. Let’s meet again.”

“Tch. As if. Don’t show your face again.”

Lightning surrounded Kwon Biryuk.

And then—he vanished.

Compared to Raishin, his movements were utterly silent and blindingly fast. Hanul was, once again, impressed.

“You little rascal!”

As Hanul stood stunned, Kwon Myung-woo dashed over and hugged him.

“You just keep shocking people, don’t you?! You actually beat a Sacred Beast Bloodline Hunter!”

He beamed with pride.

Hanul had bested Raishin—a recognized top-tier Hunter ranked in the 20s and called a next-generation Absolute.

The world would surely erupt when word got out.

“Hahaha! Kwon Biryuk, you show off your students every time we meet—now you got served!”

Though, Myung-woo seemed happier about Kwon Biryuk’s bruised ego than Hanul’s victory.

“Did you all see that?! This is Kwon Hanul! A true-blood! From now on, the Hyukcheon Clan will revolve around him!”

He shouted to the Hyukcheon Squad and Iron Corps. Embarrassed, Hanul tried to calm him.

“Granduncle… Maybe tone it down a bit…”

“Tone it down? Oh! Right—we’re not done yet!”

Hanul facepalmed. Myung-woo clearly wasn’t planning to stop.

Fortunately, salvation arrived.

“Hmm? What’s that?”

Captain Kwon So-ri of the Black Rice unit took a call from somewhere.

“…Is that for real? Got it. Hanging up now.”

She ended the call and turned to the crowd.

“The entrance to the Mei family’s Secret Vault has been discovered.”

Then added one more thing, “Every Hunter in the city is heading there.”

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