2010-10-09, 12:19 | Link #262 |
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Very interesting turn of events... It seems that Murim is gonna try to use Shioon against nine dragons. I have a feeling that the black heaven technique is the key to reviving his ki channel, the most likely reason why he left it with Shioon.
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2010-10-09, 13:03 | Link #264 |
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But it begs the question. Could Nine Dragon had attacked the Alliance Chief through Shiion in a way that did not destroy his ki-center?
If he could, then that depends on his perspective of 'ousting Shiion.' Did he legitimately believe that Shiion is better off being a normal human like he was, or did he do it because he knows there is a way for Shiion to unknowingly restore his ki through the Black Heaven/Earth technique? Both ways could be seen as a 'good perspective' on its own. Besides, there's little other wildcards available to healing Shiion. Being the head of Sunwo now, if there's any normal method that could heal them, they would have dragged Shiion's ass to the hospital ASAP. The only unknowns at the moment are : - the magic pill thing that Shiion took from Shiho, which granted him the immense ki pool. Though it seems doubtful, since it was never brought up in regards to potentially heal him, as there are more than one, even if only few exist. - Sosul's unique body make-up. - Black Heaven/Earth technique. It's the only black box regarding ki that Murim doesn't know anything about, so there might be something about restoration of ki... maybe. Plus we don't know if the video recordings actually cover the whole BHE technique, since NDA's flashback showed there being a ancient book or something on BHE.
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2010-10-09, 14:12 | Link #266 | ||
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Well, yeah, since it's the only technique he's likely to practice on his own. Plus, the chief didn't want it for nothing. It's probably the best technique around. (Though for it to regenerate a destroyed ki center, too, isn't it kinda broken?) |
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Using that sucker punch was one way to prevent Goomoonryong's disciple from ever treading that path. Formally expelled, bereft of his potential as a martial artist and possibly filled with resentment (in theory) at the unexpected betrayal, Shihoon would only be left with countless reasons to drop out of the Murim and cut all ties with his master. For Goomoonryong, it also gave him the invaluable opportunity to disrupt the endless cycle of a disciple having to shoulder the sins and burden of his disgraced/fallen master. So in some way or another, it remained a win-win situation, though it'd be tinged with bitterness. Quote:
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Second...de facto head he might be but would the top brass be willing to give one more pill to him? He's still Goomoonryong's disciple, expulsion or not. Third... Spoiler for New Waves:
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2010-10-09, 17:20 | Link #269 | |
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We were talking about Shihoon, not Goomoonryong. The cure to Shihoon's current condition cannot be found unless he actually enters in contact with Sosul. Which might not happen before some time.
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By entrusting her medallion to Shihoon, she practically bestows the Sunwoo's proctection upon him (as well as conferring him all the privileges attached to the position of Clean Head) and signifies that she's stepping down from her seat of power. Regardless of possible underlying symbolism (entrusting a very important keepsake to somebody of the opposite gender could be interpreted as a betrothal, but it'd be one hell of a conservative society or one that attaches hidden meanings to symbolic gestures), it doesn't mean she has designated him as her betrothed. She just gave him her title as Clan head. Nothing more, nothing less.
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2010-10-09, 20:36 | Link #270 | |
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Just because it's only in title doesn't mean there aren't those who are trying to live up to some degree of loyalty behind it and help him. At the very least, it seems that KaShung and his rival had given up on trying to heal him out of futility. At least I believe the slint-eyes isn't trying to manipulate him, even if the old dogs of Sunwo are. Well, there's someone who looks quite... similar to an older Sosul in the sketches for New Waves... so maybe not too long.
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2010-10-09, 21:01 | Link #271 |
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I like the new girls. Especially the "deliquent". Well, if she's the same one that we see briefly in chapter 69, then chances are that she was assigned to protect Shioon from behind that scene. Shioon may just have had the (bad? ) luck of running into her right after she ran into those who seem to be after Shioon's life.
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2010-10-09, 21:39 | Link #273 |
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So I just noticed but new series is weekly was old series monthly? If so yay more frequent chapters.
I liked chapter 1, though I find it hard to believe that Sosul giving him that pendent wouldn't equate to some kind of romantic promise. It's the proof of a clan leadership so if the female heir bestows it on a man saying he is the best choice for a leader, though I could just be overthinking that in my hope since I like Sosul best. If I remember right Momongi is a member of the clan as well so we definitely know that Shioon has some support, I trust the guy who tried to warn him in this chapter too.
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2010-10-09, 21:52 | Link #274 |
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Sosul obviously views him romantically, but Shiion doesn't because that would make him a lolicon. He doesn't know that she's actually 15 years old with an actual older form ( once she's cured ) after all. ( Even if he does, her 6-years old form isn't helping. )
I'm suspecting that once things come to shove, Shiion will be the 3rd faction ( leading the youngsters as well as any pseudo-friends like Momongi ) within the current old Murim-Black Forest Defense feud.
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In short, we'll have the Touma-faction of The Breaker! |
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2010-10-09, 23:44 | Link #276 |
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Honestly, I can't tell which is better, having an elite martial arts clan under your control or having your supposedly limitless martial arts potential back. Hopefully he manages to get both some time in the future, but imean while, if they decide to play this up I wonder how well Shiion will do as an administrative leader who now has to rely on his wits and charisma over his physical power in a world built around it. Not going to be easy I can tell you that, and also are there any ideas as to who exactly is after him and why?
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In any event, I expect he'll realize soon enough that he isn't as much "out" of the Murim world as he'd like - he did mention in this chapter that he shouldn't to go back because it could be dangerous, but as it looks now, things'll be dangerous for him no matter what he does. Under such circumstances, he'll probably realize that it's better to try and get a hold of the situation rather than letting it spiral out of control. Quote:
There's other probable sources outside of the Murim too though. It's possible that it's a splinter-faction among the Sunwoo who wants Shioon out of the way. Another possiblity is that it's the Black Defence Group who wants him dead - the boss seem to want to keep Goomoonryong a killing machine and getting rid of the only one now alive that might be able to reach out to him seems like a possiblity too. I think it's most likely a matter of a grudge, though. I guess we'll see in a few chapters. |
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2010-10-10, 01:06 | Link #278 |
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Good points all around, and I made mention of the administrative duties/wits because I got some serious deja'vu after seeing a physically weak wimp in charge of a massively powerful and influential organization when I looked at my avatar. I doubt it'd go down that route, but it'd be a nice twist for a martial arts series as it was with the mecha franchise if that was that case
Hmm, didn't think there'd still be so many after all those assurances from the hospital, a part of me thought Shiion would have tried to get his powers back on his own, so maybe I was caught off guard that circumstances would force him back in again. Also, I was under the impression that the old man was dead/dying even though Goomoonryong didn't finish him off, at least that was what I thought the martial arts master who stopped him said anyway.
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I don't think that's quite how he meant. I think he referred more to the fact that Goomooonryong had crushed him not only mentally (well, look at his face when he was about to be stomped ) but also politically - he has now shown his ugly face to the Murim (remember that he was trying to play the benevolent leader before, hiding his true purpose behind that face), he made several bad decisions, and he lost totally to Goomoonryong, so he lost all political influence. I think he's still very much alive - but a bitter, bitter man with little influence if any (and that little influence may have been what he used here, assuming that he's the one behind the plot for Shioons life). |
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