Jin Taekyung is the main protagonist of the novel and manhwa series Log-in Murim. Over 10 years, he tolled as an F-rank Hunter in South Korea, struggling at the bottom tier throughout his career.[10] His life takes a dramatic turn when he encountered the ARK-2020 device, which transported him into the body of another Jin Taekyung, the third son of the prestigious Taiyuan Jin Family in the Murim world, a realm dominated by martial artists.[11]
Thanks to his adventures in the Murim, Taekyung was able to learn and master the method of Mana Cultivation. He has since attained the status of an A-rank Hunter while also becoming famous with his exploits.[?]
In the Murim world, he earned titles such as the "Sleeping Dragon of Shanxi" and "Disciple of the Fire King", reflecting his esteemed status among martial artists.[?]
Appearance[]
Personality[]
Initially, Taekyung is mostly known for his cheeky demeanor. Before his transmigration, he was stuck at F-rank throughout his career but persevered with an upbeat attitude as took care of his family after his father's tragic death.[?]
Upon entering the Murim world, he found himself inhabiting the body of Jin Taekyung, a notorious troublemaker and playboy known for indulging in gambling, drinking, and other vices.[11][12][13][14] Despite being born into the prestigious Jin Family of Taiyuan, Taekyung had little to no martial arts training and was widely regarded as the disgrace of his family.[?]
Having been spoiled throughout his life, he lived alone in a multi-story residence, where he dedicated an entire floor to clothing while keeping only a small single-room library. However, rather than housing valuable texts, most of the books in his collection were erotic novels, with only a few scattered martial arts manuals.[15] He lacked even the most basic martial arts knowledge, and it was said that his only real skill was knowing how to flee from danger.[16]
Taekyung's journey from an underdog Hunter to a revered martial artist in two worlds highlights his determination, adaptability, and the profound impact of his experiences in the Murim realm.[?]
Background[]
Taekyung is a 27 year old hunter from South-Korea, who's been stuck at F-rank throughout his career.[10] When he first started out as a hunter 7 years ago, he was so nervous he wasn't able to speak properly.[17] There's not much information on his novice days. He joined the Picnic Guild about a year ago, where he ran gates constantly. All until the Sangdong District Gate Incident, of which he was the sole survivor. After the incident, he disappeared for about half a year and was interrogated by a lot of different inspectors. He recently returned to the guild, only to get fired during a reorganization. However, he probably got fired because he became a burden due to all the inspectors.[18]
The same day he got fired, he picked up the ARK-2020 and was trapped in Murim Login.[19] Upon returning from Murim, he began questioning if anything that had happened to him were real and began looking into the origins of ARK-2020 to no avail.[?] Thus he joined his friend Im Hyukjun in raiding an E-rank gate,[?] where they unfortunately encountered two mid-tier rare boss monsters.[20] Fortunately, when he was about to get struck down, the game system finished synchronizing and he regained the powers he had in Murim Login.[21]
After returning from the Murim world, Taekyung's newfound abilities propelled him to an A-rank Hunter status in South Korea. His exploits and strength garnering him significant fame. He became known as the "Toll Gate Hero". His transformation from an F-rank Hunter to an A-rank powerhouse exemplified his resilience and adaptability.[?]
Through his adventures in the Murim world, Taekyung underwent significant development. He learned and mastered Mana Cultivation, a skill that allowed him to transcend his previous limitations. His inhumane stamina and rapid progression in martial arts led his brothers, Wikyung and Mukyung, to consider him a prodigy. He achieved the status of a first-rate warrior within months, a feat that typically takes a lifetime for others.[?]
Abilities[]
He possesses an inhumane amount of stamina, allowing him to get right back up after fainting several times in a row while training with Mukyung in their youth. He's also able to continuously get stronger and was able to withstand 200 of Mukyung's attacks. Even if disciples from prestigious families spend their entire life training, they're barely able to reach the first-rate warrior realm stage, yet Taekyung managed to attain this in only a couple of months. Because of this Wikyung, and Mukyung though with some hesitation, considers him a prodigy.[22]
After attaining 9th mastery in the Jin Family's foot technique, he's been using it so often that he has begun using it even when walking normally. After training with Mukyung, he finally mastered the Jin Family's spear and foot techniques.[23]
After returning to Murim, Cheongang notes how he could only detect Taekyung's presence from 30 feet away this time, even though he previously could detect him from 50 feet away, deducing that Taekyung gained some kind of enlightenment again.[24]
- Master Spearman:
- Experienced Combatant: Taekyung's strength surpassed the typical A-rank Hunters. He faced formidable opponents, including transcendent masters, and held his ground, showcasing his exceptional martial arts skills. Throughout his journey, Taekyung acquired significant items like the Dragon Armor and Hero's Soul. He also mastered various martial arts techniques, enhancing his combat effectiveness.[22]
- Weapon Proficiency:
- Hand-to-Hand Combat:
- Enhanced Senses and Reflexes:
- Enhanced Speed and Agility
- Enhanced Endurance and Stamina: Taekyung possesses an extraordinary level of stamina, enabling him to recover quickly even after collapsing multiple times in succession during his intense training.
- High Pain Tolerance:
- Mana Cultivation:
Techniques[]
- Jin Family's cultivation technique[25]
- Jin Family's spear technique[25]
- Jin Family's footwork technique[25]
- Qi Sense[12]
- One Strike[26]
- Divine Palm of Fire[27]
- Flame-Extinguishing Divine Fist[28]
- Scroll Crafting[29]
- Gecko Wall Climbing Technique[30]
- Sound Transmission[31]
- Temperature Invulnerability[32]
- Spear Energy[33]
- 100 Poison Immunity[33]
- Scorching Sun Divine Arts[34]
Equipment[]
Trivia[]
References
- ↑ Chapter 20 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 57 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 184 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 1 (Webnovel)
- ↑ Chapter 154 (Webnovel)
- ↑ Chapter 117 (Webnovel)
- ↑ Chapter 137 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 139 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 147 (Webtoon)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Chapter 1 (Webtoon)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Chapter 2 (Webtoon)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Chapter 6 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 7 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 31 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 8 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 14 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 38 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 43 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 41 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 40 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 42 (Webtoon)
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Chapter 64 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 65 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 148 (Webtoon)
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 Chapter 5 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 32 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 33 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 163 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 66 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 105 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 109 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 141 (Webtoon)
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Chapter 144 (Webtoon)
- ↑ Chapter 160 (Webtoon)
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