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Chapter 49: The Final Authority (1)
Ruyn Aspadam didn’t have much time left.
Adus was not a power meant for prolonged use. The longer it was sustained, the greater the toll it took on his body.
He had to kill Kwon Hanul as quickly as possible. Otherwise, there was no future for him.
“Little Dragon!”
The problem was that Kwon Hanul refused to be pushed back.
No matter how hard Ruyn pressed the assault, Kwon Hanul never allowed a decisive blow. He either blocked or dodged every strike.
The greatest obstacle was the ominous power imbued in Kwon Hanul’s armor. That power repeatedly neutralized Ruyn Aspadam’s attacks.
“You… of all people!”
But Ruyn Aspadam could no longer afford to retreat.
For Lady Catalina. To be loved by her once more. To feel that burning passion again.
“I will make it happen!”
Then, amidst the crumbling debris and flashing lightning, Ruyn Aspadam saw it.
Deep within Kwon Hanul’s eyes—his irises had begun to glow with a violet hue.
Ruyn Aspadam immediately recognized that gaze.
Dragon’s Eye— The Eye of Darkness and Light
True to its name—an eye that illuminates the darkness— could see through all things.
It granted X-ray vision, expanded and enhanced visual range, and improved dynamic sight, among other abilities.
It was undoubtedly a powerful authority, but Ruyn Aspadam didn’t feel threatened.
“With Lady Catalina’s blessing upon me, that Eye won’t amount to anything!”
His rampaging assault wouldn’t be hindered by some eye.
Or so he thought.
Suddenly, Kwon Hanul’s forehead split vertically and opened wide.
Within it was another eye.
Jet-black sclera, a golden pupil, and a slit iris like that of a reptile.
“A... third eye?”
The Dragon’s Eye was one of the three core powers of the Black Dragon Bloodline, along with Dragon Combat Technique and Black Scale Armor. It was thus the most well-known.
However, none of the rumors or known information about the Eye of Darkness and Light mentioned a third eye.
That golden eye stared directly at Ruyn Aspadam. The moment it met his gaze, a chill ran down his spine.
Dread whipped through him. Ruyn condensed lightning power in his hands and lashed out at Kwon Hanul.
Lightning Fist of Roaring Heaven – Level Two
Thunder Tiger Fang
Ruyn swung all ten fingers through the air. The ten streams of lightning formed fangs that descended upon Kwon Hanul from above.
But then—they simply scattered.
They weren’t blocked or countered. They vanished, like cotton candy dissolving in water.
“…!”
Could the Eye really do that? No—even aside from the Eye, Ruyn had never seen or heard of anything like this. Another chill ran through him.
Reading S-class agility, a cursed power over the armor—and now, an ability that defied common sense.
He no longer had the energy to shout what the hell is that.
“I’m not done yet! I haven’t shown the true magnitude of Lady Catalina’s grace!”
Ruyn Aspadam’s body was consumed by lightning. His movements grew several times faster.
Lightning Fist of Roaring Heaven – Level Two
Flashstep Body
He charged Kwon Hanul at supersonic speed, zigzagging around him, enclosing him in a dome of lightning.
It was as if Kwon Hanul had been trapped in a cage of lightning.
Ruyn never stopped moving, constantly searching for an opening.
And then he noticed.
Kwon Hanul’s body was still, but the third eye on his forehead moved rapidly, tracking Ruyn’s every motion precisely.
A third wave of chills—no, terror—spread through him. Ruyn clenched his teeth.
He vanished, reappearing high in the sky, drawing up all his lightning power into one leg.
Lightning Fist of Roaring Heaven – Level Two
Falling Thunder
“HRAAAAARGH!”
With all his might, he stomped down. A massive lightning bolt struck Kwon Hanul’s position.
Not once, but continuously—as if a lightning pillar had connected heaven and earth.
At the center of it stood Kwon Hanul.
The lightning didn’t touch him. It avoided him completely, forming a circular space around where he stood.
Ruyn Aspadam could only gape in speechless disbelief.
“They say the Dragon’s Eye can see through the laws of heaven and earth.”
Kwon Hanul spoke. Ruyn, as if entranced, could only listen.
“You can’t even begin to guess what this eye sees.”
And he was right. Ruyn couldn’t even comprehend what was happening.
“Using that Adus power was fine and all, but what happens when you wield an unfamiliar skill recklessly? Something like this…”
Kwon Hanul raised his hand. The falling lightning vanished instantly.
“You get countered by me.”
Power returned to Ruyn Aspadam’s dazed eyes.
Countered? Did he just say countered?
This technique, granted by Lady Catalina’s blessing, was countered?
A technique his master had spent a lifetime developing—countered?
“You insolent bastard! I’ll make sure you never speak such nonsense again!”
His body was nearing its limit, but it didn’t matter. Even if it cost him his life, he had to repay this humiliation.
Ruyn clenched his fist, lightning engulfing his arm.
It spread from his hand to his elbow, then his shoulder—glowing a fierce electric blue.
“Oh?”
For the first time, Kwon Hanul seemed impressed.
“That I won’t be able to interfere with.”
Kwon Hanul summoned his mana. Black aura enveloped him.
Ruyn’s lips curled. To block that with mere Dragon Combat Aura?
“…What is this?”
He thought he could no longer be surprised—but when Kwon Hanul’s aura blanketed the entire ground, he was stunned.
“How can anyone handle that much mana…?”
Humans can only control a limited amount of mana at once.
Even if someone has a pool of 100 mana, they might only control 20 at a time—like a car capable of 200 km/h, but most can’t handle that speed.
Yet Kwon Hanul’s mana output clearly exceeded all logic.
He released all 100—and controlled it flawlessly.
“You made the first move.”
Ruyn grit his teeth.
“Then I won’t hold back!”
He grounded his feet and unleashed all his lightning at once.
Lightning Fist of Roaring Heaven – Level Two
Lightning Split Earth
A vivid bolt of lightning cleaved the earth in two.
Before it struck, Kwon Hanul cupped his hands before his chest, palms slightly apart.
Within that space, Dragon Demon Aura gathered and began to spin violently.
Black Dragon Ascension Art – Basic Form
Flowing Sand– Wind Sever
He unleashed it. A massive black circular blade shot forward.
The black blade collided with the lightning—it didn’t just clash; it split it apart.
Wind Sever obliterated Lightning Split Earth, then sliced through Ruyn Aspadam himself before vanishing.
“…Huh?”
A red line split Ruyn from head to groin.
He clutched his head with both hands, but couldn’t stop the blood from pouring out.
“L-Lady Catalina…”
Those were his final words. With that, Ruyn’s body fell, split in two.
Kwon Hanul stood, watching the corpse.
Only after confirming Ruyn was truly dead did he collapse to the ground.
“Damn, that was rough.”
As he relaxed, the Shura King vanished. The third eye closed. Exhaustion crashed over him.
He had pushed through sheer will—but he had long since reached his limit.
“Cough.”
It wasn’t just exhaustion—blood poured from his mouth. Just using multiple bloodlines and authorities had caused internal injuries.
“Combining bloodlines is great… but it’s too much of a burden.”
It felt like his lifespan was being shaved in real time.
Especially after surpassing the limit with Dragon Eye.
Dragon Eye — the third authority of the Black Dragon Bloodline.
It allowed him to see and interfere with the laws governing everything visible.
That’s why Ruyn’s skills vanished around him.
And why Kwon Hanul could control mana beyond normal limits.
“I need to find a way to compensate…”
Kwon Hanul struggled to his feet, preparing to leave.
Then, something sparkled beside Ruyn’s corpse. He approached.
A diamond-shaped crystal lay on the ground.
“An interdimensional space gem?”
When someone with an interdimensional space skill dies, their space becomes crystallized like this.
With this gem, one can access the dead person’s space—though only to retrieve, not store.
“Looks like Ruyn’s personal storage.”
Kwon Hanul examined the gem, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. A man like Ruyn must’ve had incredible treasures.
He pocketed the gem.
Then, he sensed someone approaching. Turning, he saw Joo Hayun.
“Hayun!”
He waved, relieved—but her expression was grim.
A bad feeling crept over him.
“…How long have you been here?”
“I came in when you used Shura Energy.”
Kwon Hanul’s face froze. He hadn’t imagined being exposed like this.
“Hayun, that is…”
“Don’t try to lie to me.”
At her cold words, Kwon Hanul shut his mouth.
“I rushed in to help you—but you didn’t need help, so I watched. I never expected to see that…”
Joo Hayun sighed deeply.
“You seem exhausted. I won’t ask more now. But later—you must explain.”
She didn’t even glance at Ruyn’s corpse. She helped Kwon Hanul out of the dungeon.
Supported by her, Kwon Hanul finally felt some relief.
He had no idea how to explain the Shura Bloodline, but with Joo Hayun at his side, he could finally rest.
But his relief was short-lived.
“…You’re back.”
Outside the dungeon, Kwon Jiseok greeted him gruffly. Next to him stood a face Kwon Hanul didn’t want to see.
“Little Dragon! You’re safe! Thank goodness!”
Catalina Blaga greeted him with a radiant smile.
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