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In a world where martial prowess reigns supreme and supernatural abilities are commonplace, Eun Jiho, an unassuming and ordinary man, is thrust into an extraordinary and nightmarish parallel universe known as the Murim. There, the rules of existence are governed by the relentless pursuit of martial arts mastery. Jiho's life takes an unimaginable and grim turn when he discovers a unique and haunting ability; every time he faces death, time resets to a harrowing moment in his past. The price for this extraordinary power is the enduring anguish etched into his soul with each resurrection.

Within the Murim, a calamitous cycle of suffering plagues its inhabitants. Jiho, trapped in an unending loop of life and death, must bear witness to the relentless suffering and torment that plagues those around him. In his pursuit of understanding and breaking free from this cruel fate, he uncovers the sinister "Eternal Sect," a clandestine group responsible for the world's unending agony.

Requiem Of The Murim

In a world where martial artists with supernatural abilities were as common as the air one breathed, our protagonist, Eun Jiho, was anything but extraordinary. He lived a life that could be described as unremarkable, in a city where his anonymity was as much a part of him as his very bones. That is, until the fateful day when his existence took a sharp, dark turn, sending him hurtling into the heart of a parallel universe known as the "Murim."

For Jiho, the transition was far from seamless. It was as though reality itself had shattered and rearranged around him. His surroundings morphed into a chaotic tapestry of unfamiliar landscapes, populated by beings whose very essence seemed to pulsate with raw power.

Jiho, the embodiment of ordinariness, found himself thrust into a world where martial arts governed every facet of life. He watched in awe as warriors executed breathtaking feats, defying the laws of physics, summoning fire and ice, or moving with the grace of the wind itself. It was a place where legends walked among ordinary people, their very names synonymous with power and mastery.

In a world such as this, Jiho couldn't help but feel like an insignificant pebble in a sea of towering mountains. His self-doubt and fear began to gnaw at the edges of his resolve. What place could an unremarkable man like him possibly have here? But destiny, as he would soon come to realize, had more in store for him than he could ever imagine.

Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Jiho discovered a power hidden within him, one that set him apart in the Murim. Every time he met a grisly end, he found himself returned to a specific moment in his past, his memories intact. It was as though death itself had become a mere inconvenience for him. He could learn from his mistakes, perfect his skills, and come back stronger with each resurrection.

However, this extraordinary ability came at a heavy, soul-wrenching cost. The price he paid for each resurrection was not written in blood or gold but etched in the deepest recesses of his heart and mind. With every death, he endured a harrowing experience, a pain and suffering that left scars not on his body, but on his very soul. The emotional wounds ran deep, and they never truly faded, haunting him with every breath.

As Jiho navigated the treacherous terrain of the Murim, he would soon learn that the line between life and death was not as clear-cut as it once seemed. In a world where martial prowess determined one's fate, where the battles were as brutal as they were beautiful, he would need to harness his unique power and face the darkness lurking in the depths of his soul.

His journey was just beginning, and the Murim held many secrets, both wondrous and ominous, waiting to be unraveled. Eun Jiho, the ordinary man who had become extraordinary, was about to embark on an adventure that would challenge his very existence and lead him to a destiny he could have never foreseen.

Prologue