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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 46
Chapter Title: Grandmaster
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You are???
Oh lololol
Boss, it's just swinging a sword, but why does it look so cool? Lol
For real, the master's aura is leaking out
What's the result gonna be?
You are now a member of the Demonic Cult.
"I don't think I can judge you lightly."
Demonic Cult Elder Baek Wi-gang clasped his hands behind his back and turned to gaze into the distance.
Seo-jun followed his gaze, and there stood the tallest palace hall.
"To think there's an outsider who's already reached the rank of Grandmaster. This is a first."
With that, Baek Wi-gang finished speaking.
You have acquired the Grandmaster title.
From now on, you will receive treatment equal to the elders in the Demonic Cult. Those belonging to the Demonic Cult will look up to you.
You have acquired a Trait Point.
Insane
Grandmaster? There's something like that?
Even as a vet myself, first time seeing it
Not even Peak or Transcendent, straight to Grandmaster? God tier
What's a Grandmaster?
Grandmaster is the realm where you can invent new martial arts. Like Shaolin's Dharma or Wudang's Jang Sam-bong. Scary stuff
Someone with an eye for talent.
Seo-jun read the title description with satisfaction.
It seemed to be a title that granted the highest treatment in the Demonic Cult, above all others.
From the details, if you got rated low like Third-rate or Second-rate, you'd start with fewer resources or trait points earned through the game, and the NPCs in the Demonic Cult didn't treat you well.
Grandmaster was the exact opposite.
"Did you see it? This is the Heavenly Demon's sword."
So cool
First time seeing that for real
Why is he good at martial arts too?!
I followed the guide exactly, so why is one guy Second-rate and another Grandmaster? What's the difference??
There's a difference somehow. If you can't feel it, you're bronze at best lol
That's right
Seo-jun liked that he started with all the trait points available to allocate.
"Heavenly Demon, what rank did you get?"
The Swordsman asked as Seo-jun stepped down from the arena.
"Grandmaster, apparently. Doesn't it show next to your nickname?"
"Oh, the title? You have to set it to display yourself."
"Really? What about your title then, Swordsman?"
Seo-jun looked up at the Swordsman's head.
"Yeah, I set it myself."
Wasn't he embarrassed about it before?
This guy's hard to read.
"But Seo-jun, how high is Grandmaster? I didn't see it in yesterday's guides."
"Hm... People are saying it's a new rank no one's seen before."
"Whoa... Above Peak?"
It was known that Baek Wi-gang's titles went up to Third-rate, Second-rate, First-rate, Expert, Peak.
That was true until today.
"Didn't you do the exact same thing as me? How on earth?"
"Want me to tell you?"
There was some time to kill anyway.
The Battlefield opened from 7 PM to 10 PM sharp—three hours.
Current time: 6:30.
"Yes! I want at least First-rate. For real."
Professor! Help him out! Lol
How did he really do it...
Boss who's suspiciously good at martial arts
And surprisingly serious about wuxia too
Does reading wuxia novels boost your martial arts skill?
As if lol
'If I just correct his stance for 30 minutes... Nah.'
Suddenly, a fun idea popped into his head.
"How about I teach you swordsmanship instead? A little every day."
"That'd be even better! I know your skills, Heavenly Demon. And you just got a new title."
"For real?"
"Yes!"
"Seriously?"
"Yes!"
"One thing I can guarantee is that your skills will improve."
"Oooo!!!"
"But you absolutely can't run away."
"Yes! ...Yes?"
Hooked.
"You already answered."
With this, he had content to warm up the stream during For the Righteous Factions.
???
Sudden mood shift.
Chilling. Dagger to the heart...
Said he'd teach, but why's the boss grinning evilly lol
"Uh... Seo-jun?"
The Swordsman seemed to sense something off.
"Yes?"
"How are you gonna teach...?"
"Oh, don't worry about that."
All rigorously selected and proven methods.
How many righteous sect prodigies had begged for his guidance?
Of course, those prodigies would change attitudes after training and sneak away, but the results were undeniable.
"It won't be too tough, right?"
Tough or not, he'd endure.
It was the Sword God's teachings, after all!
Damn. Couldn't even reveal his identity.
"First off, Swordsman."
"...Yes."
"Think you can improve by taking it easy?"
"No."
"Right?"
"Yes."
Exactly.
Nothing in the world is free.
Even those who seemed to ascend realms in a flash of enlightenment had crossed countless walls of frustration.
No one changes from a single word.
In the end, effort was key.
Even greater effort!
"And think about it. You become a master, take down an enemy in one strike, look down, and say..."
"What?"
Gulp.
The Swordsman's throat bobbed.
Seo-jun watched, then spoke slowly.
"Your vessel is too small to receive this seat's sword."
Cringe cringe
That'll work? Lol
Luring him with roleplay lololol
Don't bully the poor guy lol
Seo-jun's face, set in the most solemn expression, returned to normal.
He shot the Swordsman a 'well?' look.
The result?
"That sounds super cool!"
People are so pure.
"Right? You saw me do it yesterday."
"Honestly, I was jealous."
The Swordsman nodded.
It worked??
Stay strong...
Why not just teach him nicely
As if. Haven't you watched the streams? The worst one here is the boss
For real lol
Sigh.
Seo-jun sighed inwardly.
Back in the day, no need for persuasion.
Just drag 'em out and toss 'em off a cliff like a lion.
'Used to give equal, merciless training to elite heirs and prodigies alike, but this time, an exception.'
No suitable cliff in sight anyway.
"First things first, Swordsman. Can you commit three hours a day to training?"
"Yeah, sure. Finals are over. Plenty of time!"
"College student?"
"Yep!"
Even better.
"Then let's do it long-term. Sound good?"
"Perfect!"
"First, go to the Surface site and do all the recommended exercise routines. Should take about two hours a day."
Surface's recommended VR exercises focused on body balance.
Squats, single-leg stands, weight shifts, yoga, pilates, etc.
"Huh? Why?"
The Swordsman looked puzzled.
"Basic foundations, obviously. Didn't you hear Baek Wi-gang?"
"Said my basics were lacking."
"Exactly. Basics are crucial but simple. They're the foundation."
And the way to build them was straightforward—most people knew.
The problem was they were boring and showed no quick progress.
But true skill grew from mastering those dull basics.
"Seo-jun, aren't those exercises for boosting assimilation rate?"
"In VR, that's the foundation."
"Oh, right."
That foundation would become his basics.
Oh lololol
Makes sense
Learning yet another tip for VR newbies from the boss...
Seo-jun had heard from Lee Dong-soo.
Even pros did Surface's recommended exercises daily.
In VR, the body's sensory organs weren't used.
'So you train real-world senses instead. Wild.'
Pros minimized the gap between body and VR senses to max assimilation, reducing brain dissonance.
VR signals were more extreme than real life, after all.
Assimilation gains were minimal, though.
Surface recommended them for health.
Seo-jun prescribed them purely for building foundations.
"Got it. I'll do 'em!"
"Do them in reality. Build combat experience in VR. No point fighting in real life. But body movement's different."
Not sure if real-world exercise was better for skill over health.
Just that athletes who moved well IRL—like Seo-jun himself—moved well in VR too.
Reason he told Swordsman to exercise IRL? Simple.
To make it tough.
Training had to hurt.
Where'd the boss get his combat experience?
Organization heir, right?
Heavenly Demon Divine Cult heir.
Murim background was real? Lololol
Homework assigned.
Now, summon him each stream to kill time.
"Hm, now let's set the traits."
The Swordsman logged out to do his homework.
After that, Seo-jun descended the mountain, headed to the village center, and settled in for the game.
Opening the trait window revealed a complex tree like a family lineage.
And at the top: 30 Trait Points.
The maximum available.
Distribute wisely to build optimally.
"Whoa, it's complicated."
Even other factions required traits, but Demonic Cult had no sub-factions, so traits were especially numerous and intricate.
From minor ones boosting speed in special situations to core ones enabling martial arts.
Combinations seemed endless.
Blood Cult meta go. Wanna see that.
Don't recommend tanking
Heavenly Demon fits Heavenly Demon Divine Art obviously
For real, noobs. Demonic Cult is heavy sword mandatory
Heavy sword approved
Lol look at them fighting
Didn't even ask for recommendations, but they started anyway.
"You think I came here without knowing this stuff?"
Yes
Lol
Obviously
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Viewers had zero faith in their streamer.
But Seo-jun did have a plan.
Build.
The term for gear and trait combos in games.
In For the Righteous Factions, builds centered on your core martial art.
Seo-jun began selecting traits, reading descriptions.
He's really doing it???
Heavenly Demon? Heavenly Demon? Heavenly Demon? Heavenly Demon?
Tank of all things lol
Blood Cult meta confirmed
As Seo-jun allocated traits, the build's shape emerged, and viewers caught on.
But reactions shifted as he picked key ones.
What?
Not Blood Cult meta? Why those?
That build exists?
Boss...
That can't be a tank lololol
Here he goes messing up again
"Phew."
Seo-jun locked in the final core trait.
Blood Absorption Great Law.
Originally a technique to drain inner energy, in For the Righteous Factions, attacking enemies restored HP.
Made you durable in fights, used as a tank build—hence "Blood Cult."
But viewers freaked because...
...All sub-traits are pure DPS. Can't survive like that...
Pls don't do this
Uncomfy haha
Knew it lololololol
(Site link) Check this and change, boss
His final build diverged completely from the standard tank.
Vets optimized over hundreds, thousands of games—why change?
But.
"Not changing. This is way better. You're not Grandmaster."
You're not Grandmaster!
For real lol
Do whatever you want boss lol
Grandmaster's always right.
And.
"Time's up. No choice."
7 PM.
Seo-jun strolled inside with light steps to start.
Battlefield mode added.
"Well, we'll see who's right in the game."
As if he'd lose on purpose.
Fail, and he'd turn into a magical girl.
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