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The one who reeled in the fish was none other than Geom Mugeuk.
With everyone’s gaze focused on him, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon asked with a shocked expression,
“Don’t tell me… a Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence?”
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon had once seen an illustration of the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence in a Spirit Creature Compendium. It certainly resembled the fish Geom Mugeuk was holding.
Neither Geom Woojin nor the other Demon Supremes had ever seen a Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence in real life. They had only vaguely imagined its appearance through drawings or tales passed down since ancient times.
In a trembling voice, Geom Mugeuk looked down at the fish in his arms and answered,
Ŵ ěḃ nov̆ e l Еṅu̇ḿ а̌
“Yes, it seems so.”
Geom Mugeuk was certain that the fish he had caught was truly a Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence. After all, he had already caught one before.
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The Demon Supremes were stunned.
They were people who had endured countless hardships and were rarely surprised by anything. Yet right before their eyes, someone had reeled in the Core Essence of a Thousand-Year Carp with nothing but a fishing rod.
Even Geom Woojin could not hide the shock on his face.
“How did you catch the Core Essence of a Thousand-Year Carp?”
Е n̄ úm а_
At his father's question, Geom Mugeuk answered in a trembling voice.
“I don't know either.”
“I'm the type who gets stronger in the later stages. And that fish? You only caught it because of luck!”
This time, Geom Mugeuk walked over to the Drunken Demon.
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He had not caught it intentionally. The Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence he had caught before his regression had not been caught here, nor at this time.
He did not even know how much hardship he had gone through in his previous life just to catch one.
E ñu ma
A Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence was not a spirit creature that could be caught in an ordinary river like this. It had been caught in an incredibly dangerous, dizzying place deep beneath a fiery cavern.
And yet, one was caught in a fishing tournament? And by him?
Was it his destiny to catch the Core Essence of a Thousand-Year Carp at least once in his lifetime, regardless of whether he had regressed?
If not...
Geom Mugeuk recalled the old man who had sent him back.
‘Was this a gift from him?’
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It might not be a gift. If he ended up winning, he could lose the bet with his father. After all, Geom Mugeuk had not written down his own name.
The Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence in his hands suddenly thrashed powerfully. As if giving a farewell, it spread its large fins wide, and at that moment, a sunset-colored radiance began to pour from its scales. The light, even more beautiful than an actual sunset, shimmered as it blended with gold.
The brilliant light that burst forth began to gather into a single point.
Swaaaaaaang.
When the light vanished, the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence was gone.
In its place, a large red inner core remained in Geom Mugeuk’s hand.
Ё ñúm̄ а
The inner core of the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence.
Along with Sky-Clear Jade Oil, it stood as one of the two greatest treasures among spiritual elixirs.
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A fragrance spread through the air.
Subtle yet clear, just smelling it made one feel as if their mind had been purified. Aside from Geom Mugeuk, no one there had ever experienced such a scent in their entire lives.
Geom Mugeuk looked down at the inner core in his hand, his eyes filled with emotion.
Countless memories surfaced in his mind. In his previous life, he had gone to extraordinary lengths to obtain this very thing.
Ẅ_еḃ ǹ oṽ е̇ l̊ Е ñ u m а
Everyone stared at him in stunned silence.
Geom Mugeuk had already astonished them countless times, yet even at a simple fishing tournament, he had managed to leave them speechless once again.
Geom Mugeuk turned to the martial artist from the Heavenly Demon Pavilion, who had been counting down the final moments of the competition, and spoke.
“Aren’t you going to keep counting?”
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The martial artist, who had been staring blankly, finally came to his senses and resumed counting.
“Three, two, one. The fishing tournament has ended.”
W ё b ṅо̄_v̆.е l Е̌ n û mа
The martial artist loudly announced the winner. There was no need to even measure.
“The winner of the First Heavenly Demon Cup Fishing Tournament is the Young Cult Leader!”
They had decided to award a Millennium Snow Ginseng to the one who caught the most fish, but the winner of the fishing tournament was ultimately determined by who caught the biggest catch. And the fish that secured victory was none other than a Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence.
Geom Mugeuk raised the inner core high and shouted,
“I’ve won!”
Though he did not know how the wager with his father would ultimately turn out, Geom Mugeuk was happy for now.
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After all, this was no ordinary catch. He had won with the Core Essence of a Thousand-Year Carp.
How could he not be happy?
At that moment, he received a prize even greater than the Millennium Snow Ginseng.
Geom Woojin burst into loud laughter. It was the first time he had ever seen his father laugh so heartily. There was no hidden meaning behind it, no ulterior motive. It was simply pure, unrestrained laughter.
As his father laughed, the Demon Supremes also burst into laughter. It came naturally. Laughing alongside their Cult Leader, they thought:
It was only natural that they had changed through their connection with this young Young Cult Leader.
Ŵ е̂b̊ nо̇ vӗ ľ Е̄ n u̇ m̂ а
Someone born with such a grand destiny—how could they not be influenced?
It was also the first time the Cult Leader and the Demon Supremes had all laughed together so freely.
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When the laughter echoing along the riverside subsided, Geom Mugeuk asked his father for permission.
“May I keep this inner core?”
“You caught it, so of course it’s yours.”
Smiling, Geom Mugeuk asked once more,
W е̇b n òv ё l̄ Е̂ n̈u.m̈а̀
“Are you sure you won’t be disappointed if I don’t give it to you? After all, you’re the one who organized this tournament. You could simply demand it. ‘Hand it over, you brat!’ You’d even have a perfectly legitimate justification for it.”
A faint smile formed on Geom Woojin’s lips.
“‘I hosted this tournament, so hand it over, you brat!’”
“Now you truly sound like the Demonic Cult Leader.”
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After playing along with his son’s joke, Geom Woojin spoke calmly,
“If it were any other elixir, perhaps. But there isn’t a single martial artist in this world who would call you unfilial for not giving up the inner core of a Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence.”
Еn̂ú ma
Not only Geom Woojin, but the Demon Supremes also believed that treasures of such rarity had destined owners. On the contrary, coveting something that was not meant for you would only bring harm.
“Consume it immediately. I will stand guard for you.”
It was the most honorable protection befitting the most precious elixir.
At that moment, Geom Mugeuk said something unexpected. The surprises of the day were not over yet.
“I won’t be consuming this. There’s someone I’ll give it to.”
He wouldn’t consume the inner core of the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence? Then who could he possibly give it to?
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Amid everyone’s puzzled gazes, Geom Mugeuk extended the inner core toward one person present.
“Take it.”
The person he held it out to was Geom Muyang. Among everyone there, Geom Muyang himself was the most shocked.
“You’re giving that to me?”
When Geom Mugeuk nodded, Geom Muyang’s eyes widened as he asked,
“Why?”
Е̊ ñū ma
“Why else? Because you’re my older brother.”
Geom Muyang refused immediately.
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“No.”
This time, Geom Mugeuk asked,
“Why?”
Geom Muyang’s answer was the same as Geom Mugeuk’s.
Е ñǔm а
“Because I’m your older brother.”
Geom Muyang had no intention of accepting it.
“You consume it. This Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence came to you.”
“It came to me so I could give it to you.”
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“That’s nonsense!”
Geom Mugeuk had already expected his brother to refuse. But he had a trump card to break through his stubbornness.
Е́n̊ um̂ а́
With a pleading look, Geom Mugeuk glanced at his father.
Geom Woojin had a rough idea why Geom Mugeuk wanted to give such a precious inner core to Geom Muyang.
After a moment of thought, Geom Woojin spoke to Geom Muyang.
“Muyang.”
“Yes.”
“Consume it.”
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“Father!”
For the first time since his birth, Geom Muyang defied his father’s command.
“I refuse.”
As if understanding his son’s feelings, Geom Woojin spoke again in a calm tone,
“Consume it.”
Unable to defy a command given twice, Geom Muyang could no longer refuse. In front of all the Demon Supremes watching, he could not reject the Cult Leader’s order to the very end.
Ẇ еb̆ n о v̈ ěl̂ Е́n u m̈ а̇
“Yes, Father.”
Geom Muyang accepted the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence that Geom Mugeuk held out. The brothers exchanged their feelings through their eyes.
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‘You little brat! Are you really going to do this?’
That kind of look should be reserved for when someone tries to snatch the inner core of the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence away from your brother.
The Demon Supremes were witnessing an unbelievable scene: Geom Mugeuk yielding the inner core of the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence to his brother. It was also a moment that reaffirmed just how vast his character was.
“Then I will consume it.”
W̌è b̆n о̌ v е̇l Е̃n̂ ù m̂ ǎ
Geom Muyang sat down cross-legged on the spot and consumed the inner core.
The Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence melted in his mouth. It was the sweetest taste he had ever experienced in his entire life.
An immense internal force began to circulate throughout his body, and Geom Muyang focused on regulating his energy.
Geom Woojin placed his hand on his back and infused a stream of internal energy, helping him fully absorb the power of the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence.
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Geom Mugeuk silently watched.
At that moment, his eyes met those of the Evil Smiling Demon standing across from him. Behind the mask, the man’s eyes were smiling brightly.
Ẁе b́nо v̈el̀ Е ṅ ū m ӑ
‘Impressive, Young Cult Leader.’
Beside him, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon nodded, and the One-Slash Sword Supreme smiled beautifully.
The Drunken Demon filled the Ice Palace Chalice with liquor, raised it as if in a toast, and emptied it in one go.
The Poison King, without letting his attention wander elsewhere, stared at Geom Woojin and Geom Muyang, while the Demonic Buddha also watched Geom Muyang with a satisfied smile.
The Fist Demon King clenched both of his massive fists tightly, and the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme lowered his head in respect.
Before long, all the energy melted into his body. With Geom Woojin’s help, Geom Muyang absorbed every last bit of the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence’s power without leaving a trace.
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Now, his dantian was filled with internal energy incomparably purer than before. In terms of internal energy alone, aside from Geom Mugeuk, there was no one who could surpass him.
Geom Muyang opened his eyes.
Within them shone a clear and profound gaze that revealed his attainment. It was truly the moment he had gained the greatest fortune a martial artist could obtain.
“Thank you, Father.”
After expressing his gratitude to Geom Woojin first, Geom Muyang stood before Geom Mugeuk.
Back when they had agreed to a succession battle without killing each other, he had never even imagined such a moment would come.
Wе b ṅ о́ v̄eĺ Е̇n u ḿ â
Geom Muyang spoke.
“You have given me the two most precious spiritual elixirs in the martial world.”
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In the past, Geom Mugeuk had even put three drops of Sky-Clear Jade Oil into his mouth.
“You really are insane.”
Today, he added one more line.
“The most magnificently insane bastard I know.”
Ẁ е̇b̃ṅ.о̌ v̄ е l Е́ň um̆ а
It was the highest praise Geom Muyang could give his younger brother.
“You refused the Sky-Clear Jade Oil, and you refused the Core Essence of a Thousand-Year Carp. Don't forget, you're just as insane.”
Geom Muyang broke into a bright smile, and Geom Mugeuk smiled along with him.
Geom Mugeuk then said to Geom Woojin,
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“Now then, it’s time for the awards ceremony. Poison King, please come over! We need to receive our Millennium Snow Ginseng.”
Geom Woojin personally presented the Millennium Snow Ginseng. First, he awarded it to the Poison King, who had caught the most fish.
W̊е̇b̈ ṅ ó v̀ е l̈ Е n ûm̃а̌
“Congratulations.”
“Thank you, Cult Leader.”
The Poison King could feel it. The antidote Geom Mugeuk had made for him was working perfectly. His relationship with the Cult Leader had already changed, and it would only continue to improve from here.
Next, Geom Woojin handed a box containing the Millennium Snow Ginseng to Geom Mugeuk.
“Congratulations.”
“Thank you, Father.”
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Geom Mugeuk raised the Millennium Snow Ginseng high and shouted,
“I’ll keep this Millennium Snow Ginseng well stored, and give it as a wedding gift to the first among the Demon Supremes to get married! Since you’re going to do it anyway, don’t miss your chance!”
At present, the strongest candidates were the Blood Heaven Blade Demon and the Drunken Demon.
The other Demon Supremes each received a Millennium Snow Ginseng as well. Only one person, the Demonic Buddha, failed to catch a single fish.
Having returned to his usual enlightened demeanor, he rolled his prayer beads and said,
“The Buddha teaches us to cast aside greed.”
Еn ū m а
Of course, Geom Mugeuk had no intention of letting such a perfect opportunity to tease him pass.
“The Demonic Buddha abandoned greed, and the fish abandoned the Demonic Buddha.”
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From the small giant’s body, a golden radiance surged forth, as if wishing for a second tournament.
Once the awards ceremony ended, what had been anticipated finally arrived.
Geom Muyang took out two folded pieces of paper from his chest.
“I will now announce the result of the bet between Father and Mugeuk.”
W е̊ b̂ ň ŏv ӗ l̄ Е̂ n_u̇ m à
Everyone focused on who the two had each written down.
Geom Muyang unfolded Geom Mugeuk’s paper first. After checking it, he held it up for all to see.
Father.
Amazingly, Geom Mugeuk had chosen his father.
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Geom Woojin asked with a curious expression,
“Why did you write my name?”
Е́ nùm̄.a . і̌ d̀
Geom Mugeuk answered honestly,
“I thought you would write your own name and win. Since I also wrote your name, I figured the bet would end in a draw.”
“Why did you think I would win? When we made a fishing bet earlier, didn’t you win?”
It was essentially asking why he hadn’t simply written his own name and won.
“Because now is different from then.”
The Demonic Buddha had said it himself. He was not as desperate as Father.
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Even the Evil Smiling Demon had advised him that, if he were in his position, he would have chosen Father as well.
“It’s something you’ve long wished for, Father. I didn’t think I could win.”
Geom Mugeuk added with a smile,
“I was hoping we'd end up with a draw by both guessing correctly, but instead, we both guessed wrong and drew anyway.”
At that, Geom Woojin asked with an unreadable expression,
“Why do you think it’s a draw?”
Wĕ ḃño v̂еl̆ Е̌ nūm̌а̄
“You wrote your own name too, didn’t you? Or… did you not?”
Geom Muyang unfolded Geom Woojin’s paper.
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The moment he saw what was written, his expression stiffened. He then held it up for everyone to see.
Gasps erupted from all directions.
The name written on it was:
Geom Mugeuk.
W̄_eb̄.no v_ѐ l Ѐ n ǔm_а
Astonishingly, Geom Woojin had written his son’s name. The son had written his father’s name, and the father had written his son’s name.
“I won the bet.”
Geom Mugeuk asked in shock,
“Why did you choose me?”
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“Because I thought you would win.”
“Why? Don’t tell me that the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence earlier was something you released? How many are you secretly raising in the Heavenly Demon Treasury?”
E ń ù m̂ а̂. ĭd
At the absurd joke, the corner of Geom Woojin’s lips lifted slightly. The reason he had written his son’s name was the same as the reason his son had written his.
“You always achieve what you set out to do.”
“!”
“I also believed you would write your own name and win without fail.”
They had thought the exact same thing.
Geom Mugeuk could not understand it.
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If it had been the old man who sent the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence, then he must have foreseen this result as well.
Did he want Father to win?
‘Did you wish for the Unification of the Martial World?’
That didn’t seem likely. Or perhaps it wasn’t the old man at all, but his own turbulent destiny that had brought the Inner Core of the Thousand-Year Carp Core Essence?
“I lost.”
Geom Mugeuk acknowledged his defeat. The Demon Supremes looked at him. No matter how exceptional he was, this outcome could not be helped.
Еnũ m̌ а̄
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon spoke as if to console him,
“This is the will of the heavens.”
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“If I knew I’d lose like this, I should’ve written Elder’s name and at least taken credit for it.”
The Drunken Demon poured liquor into the Ice Palace Chalice and handed it over.
“Have a drink of defeat.”
Geom Mugeuk drank it down in one go.
Еǹ um.а̊ .і̀d
“Bitter, so bitter!”
The Evil Smiling Demon said calmly,
“I will serve you.”
It was his declaration that he would stand at the forefront and assist Geom Mugeuk when the war began. It was more reassuring than any words in the world.
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“Thank you, Soma.”
Before stating his wish, Geom Woojin asked,
Е̇num.а. і d̂
“If you had won, what wish would you have made?”
After a brief pause, Geom Mugeuk answered,
“There was something I really wanted to hear from you, Father. I would have asked for that.”
Geom Woojin silently gazed at his son. Yes… he was not the kind of son who would wish, “Abandon your dream because you lost the bet.”
Soon, Geom Woojin opened his mouth.
“My wish is……”
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Stand at the forefront of the Great Demon War!
Everyone had expected that wish, yet what came out was something no one present could have imagined. It was the very same wish Geom Mugeuk had once made to his father after winning the Divine–Demonic Conflict on the day he first regressed.
“To go hunting with you, just the two of us.”
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