[84] "Break"

Jiwoo was being pressed down by Dusik's overwhelming power, and was screaming in pain as Dusik laughed mercilessly.

"Hahaha, no one will be able to save you! This is what a brat like you deserves," Dusik vociferated madly.

In a fleeting instant, a tall, slender figure materialized in front of Dusik. Her long, deep blue hair swayed gently in the breeze, while her blue eyes glowed with determination with a precise wave of her hand, the figure deactivated the power Dusik held over Jiwoo.

Suddenly, Jiwoo was enveloped in a barrier of spatial isolation that protected him completely.

The mysterious figure emanated a powerful aura, making it clear that he was not someone to be underestimated.

"Did you think no one could save him, don't you know how vast the world is?" questioned the voice with palpable arrogance.

Dusik was startled at the appearance of the unfamiliar figure and could not help but feel some trepidation as he asked. "Who are you?" Meanwhile, in his mind, he wondered. 'How is it possible that he could have removed my power over Jiwoo without me sensing it. How did he manage to get so close without me being able to detect it beforehand?

"I am your worst nightmare," Kayden said in a voice full of murderous intent.

A swirl of energy swirled around him, fueled by the powerful electrical discharge emanating from Kayden.

The intensity of the energy gradually increased, and from Kayden's palm came tiny electric bolts of lightning that sped through the air, unleashing destruction in their wake.

The ground trembled and cracked under the impact of the lightning force surrounding Kayden's hand. Dusik shuddered at such an awesome display of power.

Despite the chaos raging around him, Kayden maintained an unperturbed expression on his face. To him, destroying the ground seemed as simple as breathing. Electricity continued to dance around his hand, patiently awaiting his next command, ready to be unleashed in a devastating storm of destruction.

"Jiwoo, this is what you should do when someone gets in your way," Kayden declared in a steady voice, as his electrical concentration in his palm intensified.

The glow of the lightning illuminated the surroundings, enveloping Kayden in an awe-inspiring aura. Electricity sparked and danced around her, demonstrating the absolute control she had over it.

Kayden aimed directly at Dusik, without a moment's hesitation, and let the electric beam shoot out towards its target. The electrical energy coursed through space with overwhelming speed, carrying Kayden's fury and determination with it.

The energy tore through the air with breathtaking speed, generating a deafening roar.

Dusik was stunned as he witnessed the magnitude of Kayden's attack. His eyes widened like saucers as he noticed the enormous amount of electricity rushing towards him.

At that moment, he instinctively understood that he was in real and imminent danger.

With a swift and desperate move, Dusik deployed his own power, summoning barriers and shields in an attempt to block the devastating electrical attack.

Despite his desperate efforts, Dusik soon realized that his attempts to block Kayden's attack were in vain.

The electricity unleashed by Kayden was too intense and powerful to be stopped by Dusik's defenses.

With a shudder of pain, Dusik felt the electricity coursing through his arms, his body convulsing under the impact of the electric shock. His muscles tensed and his vision blurred momentarily due to the sharp sensation of pain that shot through him.

A loud rumbling echoed throughout the island, shaking the foundations of the buildings and stirring fear in the hearts of the inhabitants.

The ground vibrated beneath their feet as the deafening sound filled the air.

Suddenly, an explosion erupted with overwhelming force, illuminating the sky with an intense, dazzling blue glow. The luminous flashes spread in all directions, creating a terrifying spectacle.

A furious gust of wind accompanied the explosion, sweeping everything in its path. Trees bent, objects flew, and the waves of the sea churned in a chaotic dance. The power of the blast was undeniable, as if the world itself was responding to the force released in that moment.

Kayden remained unmoved, his icy, defiant gaze riveted on Dusik, whose arms lay completely burned and immobilized on the ground. Behind him, the shattered remains of the training arena wall.

Dusik, stunned and in a sea of pain, stared in disbelief at the young man in front of him. Questions swirled in his mind. 'Who the hell is this guy, how can your powers be so strong,' he wondered in his mind.

At that precise moment, Han Seongik arrived on the scene, his face showing concern, disgust and anger at the scene in front of him. His eyes scanned Kayden with suspicion, questioning his presence and his involvement in the pitiful state of Dusik, whose suffering was evident in his living, burnt flesh.

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Inhyuk, Seongha and Giwook exchanged serious and worried glances as their eyes fell on the two guards guarding the entrance. The unaffiliated boys, meanwhile, watched the conflict with trepidation.

Suddenly, a deafening roar shook the place, causing everyone to startle. The explosion that followed left everyone gasping, their eyes wide open and their breath held.

The two guards slowly opened the door, revealing a shocking scene that took everyone's breath away.

In front of them, stood the imposing figure of a man with dark blue hair, whose bearing denoted a powerful and enigmatic presence.

To the left, stood Jiwoo, enveloped in what appeared to be a force field, while in front of him lay a severely wounded old man.

In the center of the scene, slightly to the right, stands Han Seongik, who directs a serious gaze toward the man standing next to Jiwoo.

The two bodyguards raised their voices urgently, breaking the silence of the scene. "Elder!" they exclaimed in tandem, their words laden with concern and alacrity. Without missing a beat, they rushed swiftly in the direction of the badly wounded man, whose groans of pain echoed in the air.

As the two individuals passed by Kayden's right side without paying any attention to him.

A sudden electric shock illuminated Kayden's eyes with startling intensity.

Suddenly, two bolts of lightning were unleashed in the direction of the people, who desperately tried to defend themselves. However, the lightning struck in a devastating manner, causing an instant explosion of blood, while the lightning continued its course unperturbed.

Noticing the frenzied situation, Han Seongik reacted nimbly and instinctively took cover to avoid being struck by the lightning.

However, he had barely caught his breath when a second, even more shocking explosion violently shook the island. The destructive force of the blast was enormous, halving the training arena to rubble in a matter of seconds.

Inhyuk was trembling with fear, unable to process what was happening before his eyes, he looked at the figure of that unknown man who had his back turned to him, and suddenly, something in his posture seemed familiar, to his surprise he noticed the presence of Jiwoo next to that man.

Around him, Seongha and Giwook were in complete awe of the awesome power emanating from that enigmatic man. Their faces reflected a mixture of disbelief and fear.

The young men who did not belong to any faction were trembling with fear as they witnessed the enormous power emanating from that man.

With the dust hanging in the air, their vision was obstructed and everything seemed to be shrouded in an opaque haze. However, as the dust slowly dissipated, those present were able to make out Han Seongik emerging from the mist.

Han Seongik stood tall, his figure imposing and defiant. His palms showed clear signs of having been burned, with small emanations of smoke still rising from them. Despite the injuries, his body remained in perfect condition, unscathed by the devastation that had occurred around him. Only his suit, now slightly disheveled and stained by dust and debris, bore witness to the ravages of the event that had taken place.

Looking around, one could see how more than half of the training arena had been completely destroyed, debris and dust covered much of the place, blurring visibility.

Only the sunlight filtering through the edges and the collapsed roof can be distinguished.

The place that was once a safe and secure training camp now resembled a completely devastated war scene.

Dusik fixed a menacing gaze on the person in front of him and, not caring about the injuries sustained or the power demonstrated by that person, questioned him in a gruff tone. "Who are you, do you have any idea who you are attacking? We are from Baekdu," he said, visibly irritated after witnessing the death of several of his subordinates.

Kayden expressed his contempt in a contemptuous tone of voice as he threw out a rhetorical question. "Baekdu, who the hell are those unknown ants?"

Suhan, Miyoung and Chul arrived at the scene and were stunned at the shocking scene before their eyes.

Miyoung, visibly shocked, could not contain herself and asked. "What happened here?" Meanwhile, Suhan, shocked, inquired. "Whose mammoth energy was it?"

Everyone present turned their gazes toward Han Seongik, who remained stunned and silent as he stared at his burned hands.

A worried voice called out to him. "Sir," followed by another who uttered. "Director."

After a brief moment of silence, Han Seongik reacted and gave some instructions. "Inhyuk, Seongha and Giwook, stay close to those, guys."

With a serious expression and a thoughtful voice, Han Seongik fixed his gaze on Kayden. "Kayden Break, what are you doing here?" as he uttered those words, his mind filled with thoughts. 'It's really related to Jiwoo, how careless of me! This is a big problem.'

Hearing the name mentioned, a shiver ran through the instructors' bodies, leaving them filled with fear and awe.

Jeongsu, noticing the fear on the instructors' faces, decided to ask a question. "Who is Kayden Break?"

Giwook turned to Inhyuk and Seongha, who nodded their heads in confirmation, and then answered Jeongsu's question. "He is one of the strongest awakened in the world. He is extremely dangerous and challenges those in the world ranking. He is so powerful that no one can control him and he has destroyed many organizations. He was given the nickname 'Kayden Break' because he leaves his enemies dead or seriously injured and never backs down from a confrontation."

Upon hearing Kayden Break's description, the students felt fear and concern, which was reflected on their faces.

Jeongsu, worried to see Jiwoo near that person, formulated his concern. "Will Jiwoo be okay?" Inhyuk, Giwook and Seongha kept silent, but a voice answered. "He'll be fine, don't worry."

Everyone present turned to Wooin, who showed a confident expression on his face, though there was doubt evident in the looks of the others.

"What am I doing here?" repeated Kayden with an enigmatic smile.

Dusik, visibly upset, asked with confusion. "Why are you attacking me, what have I done to you?"

Kayden replied in a firm voice. "You didn't do anything to me? But you attacked my disciple."

The instructors and Han Seongik were shocked to hear his words.

Dusik could not believe it. 'Disciple? Jiwoo is your disciple?'

Curious, Han Seongik asked. "Jiwoo is your disciple, Kayden?"

Kayden turned his gaze towards Jiwoo proudly and replied. "Yes, I accepted him as my disciple recently and Han Seongik, don't interfere in my affairs you know more details than those present."

Those present were perplexed at Kayden's arrogance, which corroborated the rumors they had heard about him.

Han Seongik lowered his head and reflected to himself. 'He's Ares' younger brother and Kayden's disciple. Of course... how did I miss something so important?'

Suddenly, Dusik interrupted with difficulty from the pain. 'Wait... this is a misunderstanding.'

"A misunderstanding?" replied Kayden with a cold, defiant look.

"Yes, I was told it was...," Dusik tried to explain before being interrupted again by Kayden.

"Are you kidding me?" said Kayden with his characteristic cold and threatening tone.

With a piercing stare and a firm voice, Kayden broke the silence with his words. "If I'm not mistaken, you are the elder of Baekdu. So, are you confronting me on behalf of Baekdu?", as he uttered these words, an intense energy began to emanate from his being, generating an overpowering aura around him.

The power unleashed by Kayden caused the walls and floor of the training arena to crack, manifesting cracks and fragments falling to the ground with a crash.

Dusik trembled in fear and quickly responded. "No, it's just a misunderstanding. Baekdu has nothing to do with this."

The instructors watched in amazement at Dusik's attitude, known for being aggressive and doing whatever he wanted.

"Really?" asked Kayden skeptically.

"Yes, it was my mistake and I apologize for it," Dusik said hastily.

Kayden smiled defiantly and replied. "Well, I don't believe you."

"Kayden, wait," Han Seongik said with anxiety in his voice.

A sudden storm erupted in the sky, its ominous blackness contrasting with the sunny day.

From the center of this storm, a bolt of unearthly electricity swooped down towards the ground, aimed directly at Dusik.

Panic seized him as he watched helplessly as the bolt drew ever closer, the deafening ringing filling his ears increasing the intensity of his terror.

With a thunderous roar, the lightning finally struck the ground in a display of unbridled energy.

The resulting explosion was of overwhelming magnitude, violently shaking the entire place and engulfing it in a maelstrom of chaos and destruction.

Debris rose into the air as the shockwave spread, taking with it everything in its path.

Faced with the imminent threat and the reigning chaos, Inhyuk and Seongha acted swiftly and determinedly with their experience and skills, channeled their power to create protective shields around themselves and the students, seeking to safeguard them from harm.

The impact of the blast left a desolate landscape in its wake. Dusik, unfortunately, seemed to have completely disappeared amidst the destruction. No trace of his presence remained, only a few small bloodstains on the ground, silent witnesses to his unfortunate fate.

Meanwhile, Kayden remained impassive to the situation, as if what had happened did not affect him at all. His face showed an enigmatic calm, with no trace of emotion or remorse for what had happened. It was as if he was in a state of emotional detachment, insensitive to the consequences of his actions.

"Did you say something?" asked Kayden, noticing the uneasiness on Han's face.

"What did you do?" replied Han, frowning and uneasy. "You don't know what trouble you've caused for Jiwoo. Baekdu is one of the most powerful organizations in our country, and now you've gone up against them. Jiwoo won't be able to live in peace here, there are too many witnesses."

"You declared war on Baekdu," Han said anxiously.

Seeing the gravity of the situation, the instructors rushed over to where Han Seongik was standing.

Jiwoo looked at Kayden with concern and said. "Mr. Kayden."

"Don't worry!" reassured Kayden before a voice interrupted the conversation with a provocative question. "What if we decide to declare war on Baekdu?"

A young man with white hair, green eyes and a smart black suit with a cream-colored coat caught the audience's attention.

Suddenly, a voice called out to him. "Brother!" shouted Jiwoo, startling everyone even more.

Han Seongik frowned and pronounced with determination. "Ares, the Emperor of Light."

In an instant, a mental snap ran through the instructors as an idea popped up, leaving everyone shocked.

Inhyuk, Giwook, Seongha, Miyoung, Chul and Suhan were shocked by the news. 'Jiwoo Seo is Ares' brother?' they thought together.

Ares spoke seriously, turning to Han Seongik. "I heard you mentioned that my brother wouldn't be able to live here because of an attack perpetrated by one of his organizations in your country."

Ares' words were charged with murderous intent, as his aura was released uncontrollably. "I can interpret that as a declaration of war by your nation, Han Seongik."

Ares' words generated deep fear in everyone present, who began to tremble upon hearing them.

"I did not say that," Han Seongik replied, trying to deny any implication.

"Could we talk somewhere else?", Han Seongik proposed, seeking a peaceful solution.

"What if I don't want to?" challenged Ares, generating light in his hand, demonstrating his power.

Han Seongik prepared for the worst, anticipating an imminent confrontation.

At that moment, Jiwoo intervened. "Brother."

Ares turned and looked at Jiwoo, intrigued by his words.

"Please, could you give him a chance?" pleaded Jiwoo.

Ares assessed the situation and asked. "How are you feeling?".

"I'm fine, it was nothing," Jiwoo replied with a cheerful smile.

Kayden and Ares sighed and shared a brief meaningful look.

"You have Jiwoo to thank for preventing a war from breaking out," Kayden commented, his voice laden with murderous intent after a brief silence. "I hope this information doesn't leak out, otherwise, I'm coming after each of you and your respective organizations."

A shiver runs through everyone present, as a cold sweat begins to trickle down their foreheads.

Faced with the tense atmosphere, Han Seongik intervenes and says. "Please follow me. Let's talk somewhere else."

Kayden, Ares and Jiwoo followed Han Seongik, as they left the place.

Silence filled the atmosphere, and Suhan, Chul and Miyoung began to talk about what happened.

The unaffiliated boys watched Inhyuk, Giwook and Seongha, waiting for some sign or indication.

Jihle raised the question. "Gentlemen teachers, why are you so afraid of him?"

Inhyuk looked at Jihle and answered seriously. "You don't know much about the world of the Awakened, but those two people have the potential to destroy every organization in our country if they so choose. They are extremely powerful beings, beyond what you can imagine."

Jeongsu expressed surprise. "How powerful are they?"

Gangwoo, impressed, commented. "Unbelievable. So, they are Jiwoo's relatives?".

Seongha continued. "Those two are among the 15 strongest Awakened Ones in the world. Do you understand what that means?".

Wooin remained silent, fully understanding the situation.

"You mean there are only 13 people who could beat them?" asked Jeongsu.

"No, I don't think you don't understand. Let me explain, among the strongest Awakened Ones in the world, there is a ranking. The top ten are extremely powerful, they are on another level compared to the rest. They despise and pay no attention to those who are below them, even those in slightly lower positions, such as 11th, 12th or 13th. Moreover, there are people from influential families in the world who possess power comparable to that of the top ten. In total, there must be no more than 15 people with powers of that magnitude, and among them are Kayden and Ares," Seongha explained, taking a brief moment of silence.

He went on to say. "What I mean is that, according to rumors, they are capable of occupying any position in that ranking, be it number 1 or number 10. In a one-on-one match, neither of them will lose, and even if the most powerful organizations in the world were to team up, they probably couldn't beat them. Together, they are virtually invincible."

Giwook added. "Their power is so immense that they could redefine the world order if they decided to start a war. The rumors circulating about them are of astronomical proportions. We have no relationship with them, and it is also surprising to find out that they are related to Jiwoo, but this explains a lot."

Inhyuk concluded. "Do you understand now?"

The four boys nodded with disbelief and amazement evident on their faces.

The instructors watched their students dumbfounded and then turned their gaze to Wooin, whose expression remained calm and unperturbed.

Realizing that Wooin possessed information about Jiwoo that they were unaware of, they understood that it was best not to inquire about it, knowing that there were possibly details they were still unaware of about the relationship between Jiwoo and the powerful individuals mentioned.

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