Location: Abandoned Church – Outskirts of Seoul
Rain fell in sheets across the ruined chapel, its broken cross casting a jagged shadow under the moonlight. Jinhyuk stood before the rusted doors, his hoodie soaked, but his steps silent.
He had followed the corrupted mana trail here—hidden in frequencies only his system could detect.
The Hollow Eye's scent reeked behind these walls.
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Inside, the air buzzed with dark energy.
The altar had been shattered, its base hollowed out, revealing a spiraling staircase leading underground.
> "A sacrificial altar hidden in plain sight. These bastards are getting bold."
He descended in silence.
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Below the Church – Hidden Base
The chamber below was old—older than Korea itself.
Ritual markings. Cultivation seals warped by demonic touch. And in the center, a floating core pulsed with violet light—unstable, but familiar.
> [Warning: Dimensional Residue Detected – Origin: Cultivation World]
His eyes narrowed.
> "So… this is how they plan to break the veil."
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Enemy Detected
A figure emerged from the shadows—robed in black, silver mask gleaming.
Hollow Eye Enforcer – Rank: C+ (Suppressed)
"You were not expected, outsider," the masked man hissed.
Jinhyuk didn't reply.
He just moved.
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Clash in the Depths
Blades met cursed qi. Explosions rocked the foundation. Jinhyuk danced through it, calm and ruthless.
His hand touched the enforcer's shoulder mid-spin—
> [Skill Copied: Phantom Fang – Tier 2]
One precise strike.
Silence.
The enforcer crumbled to dust, consumed by backlash from the corrupted core.
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The Discovery
Left alone in the chamber, Jinhyuk stepped toward the core.
It called to him.
He placed his hand on it—and saw a flash of familiar mountains, bamboo forests, and stormy skies.
The Cultivation World.
His old spiritual thread—the one his father left behind—resonated.
> [Dimensional Passage Activated – Return Route Unlocked]
[Transfer Location: Western Reaches – Near the Eight Phoenix Peaks]
Jinhyuk exhaled, a slow smirk forming.
> "Perfect timing. I've got techniques to steal."
The light consumed him.
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