Ep. 8: Ilpyo's Taekkyon Past and Mori's Rescue by the South Jeolla Team
The South Jeolla team advances to the semi-finals following Park Ilpyo’s victory using Taekkyon and his Nine-Tails Guardian Charyeok. Mori suspects Ilpyo’s tiger jacket matches Taejin’s uniform, while Daewi seeks a Charyeok and Mori rejects using one. Ilpyo reveals Taejin gave him a training manual from his grandfather, inspiring his path. Taek attempts to assassinate Ilpyo, nearly killing Mori, but Ilpyo intervenes. Q discovers Bongsa’s family is alive, as Drake killed P’s doppelgangers. Mujin warns Q that nine months’ salary will be confiscated for damages. Q accepts Daewi’s offer of one daily meal for Charyeok training. Commissioners authorize full Charyeok power to stop NOX from assassinating the Key. Mori grieves missing Taejin, but Daewi and Mira surprise him with a birthday celebration. They plan to win the tournament together, then duel to determine the strongest. Mori receives a map and photo showing Taejin imprisoned, armless but alive.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Seongjin proposes marriage to Mira, revealing cult motives to steal her sword style.
- Ep. 5 · Mori faces Daewi in the finals while Mira reveals Seungtae's death to Daewi.
- Ep. 6 · Mori becomes Seoul champion while NOX assassinates Sim Bongsa and Commissioner Q
- Ep. 7 · Mori and Daewi compete at Nationals while Q battles Drake amid NOX assassins
- Ep. 8 · Ilpyo's Taekkyon Past and Mori's Rescue by the South Jeolla Team
- Ep. 9 · Mira and Mori fight for survival while facing fake opponents and deadly traps.
- Ep. 10 · Ilpyo seeks surgery for Seungyeong while Mori fights Ilpyo and awakens new power
- Ep. 11 · Mori's mysterious power overwhelms Nine Tails as Mandeok summons creatures to end the tournament
- Ep. 12 · Sang Mandeok summons God to end the tournament while Taek ascends after consuming the Key.