Time Skip

[Within this domain, the strength of those inside will gradually flow to you, while others will slowly weaken. However, if you attack them, their strength will be absorbed faster. And if you defeat them, you can absorb their strength at any time.

(This works on all living beings. It is a very dangerous power, so use it with caution.)]

I was a bit surprised hearing this. I had seen **Questism**. In **Questism**, both Suhyeon Kim and Yun Jo had similar cards that could absorb power, and Yun Jo's card was more powerful.

But is my card even stronger than theirs? Thinking this, I stepped out from the hollow of the tree and approached a large tree nearby.

Placing my hand on the tree, I commanded the system.

"System, activate the 'Endless Devouring Emperor' card and give me all the power of this tree."

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**[Ding... Host, your 'Endless Devouring Emperor' card has been activated. You can absorb all the power of the tree at any time.]**

"Absorb its power now."

**[Ding... The tree's entire life force is being transferred to the host.]**

Before my very eyes, the enormous hundred-meter-tall tree began to wither at an alarming rate, as if all its life force was being drained.

I felt a strange transformation within my body, but the sight before me distracted me. The vines and branches of the massive tree that were connected to other trees were also absorbing their energy. In mere moments, ten to fifteen trees had completely withered.

Fearful of what was happening, I quickly pulled my hand away. I could sense that my absorption power was growing stronger, and if this continued, the entire forest would be destroyed.

As I moved forward, I saw countless animals, birds, and insects lying dried up and lifeless. The sight was terrifying, and out of sheer fear, I ran away from the scene.

I have never witnessed such a horrifying scene in my life. Imagine being alone in a dark forest, with the lifeless bodies of animals scattered around you. How terrifying would that be?

Luckily for me, I had tested the card a little further away. I silently vowed that I would never use this card again, unless absolutely necessary.

Thinking about this, I reached the pit. There, I saw Mujin Jin and Seungji Yuk cooking a deer. They waved for me to join them. I had never experienced anything like this before.

I fixed my expression and smiled as I walked toward them.

And that's how I spent my first night.

In the morning, I woke up to find Mujin Jin and Seungji Yuk staring at me with serious faces.

"Is something wrong? Why are you looking at me like that? Isn't today the day we start training?"

"Kid, how long has it been since you ate? You've eaten just one meal, yet your body looks like something most people don't achieve in a lifetime," Mujin Jin said, surprised.

I looked down at my body and suddenly felt dizzy.

"System, was my body always this strong?"

[Host, your body was naturally powerful, but living in the forest weakened it. Yesterday, when you absorbed the life force of those creatures, their life energy helped restore your weakened body.]

"System, bring me a mirror. Let me see my entire body."

The system summoned a panel in front of me, and I could see my reflection. I stared at my body.

I noticed that the muscles, which were once faint and undefined, had become slightly more visible. Even my faint abs were starting to show.

My black hair, which was usually a bit long and could sometimes cover my eyes, had now grown down to my neck. I had been suffering from malnutrition, which made me a bit shorter than others my age.

But now, my height had increased, and I was 5 feet tall, whereas before, I was only 4 feet 7 inches.

"Alright, enough talk. Let's have breakfast and then start the training," Mujin Jin said.

One hour later.

"From today, your training will begin. In my life, I have mastered three combat techniques. The first is Kudo, the second is Judo, and the third is Ssireum (Mujin Jin Style).

I will teach you all of these over the next two years. Are you ready?"

"Yes, teacher," both of us responded in unison.

(And with that, this chapter and volume come to an end.)