Chapter 150
Chapter 150 – Who’s That Woman Beside Me? (4)’
Nam Hyerin, King of the Green Forest, and Shin Yura.
The three decided to handle it together.
The Black Prince.
A knight from Europe was watching them.
‘Is it doable?’
Shin Yura pondered in this situation.
It should be doable. The master never asked them to surpass an insurmountable wall.
However, this wall felt like no ordinary one, and the pressure was immense. Could they defeat that being? It was more likely to be difficult.
“Hoo.”
She took a deep breath. Beside her, Nam Hyerin took a stance to draw her sword. It was a bit comforting.
“Be careful.”
The King of the Green Forest spoke in a firm voice. The wind was blowing. The spirit of the wind was swirling around her.
The spirit of the wind that Shin Yura temporarily acquired.
It was possible because she transferred its control to the King of the Green Forest.
“Did you learn how to temporarily transfer control?”
“Yes, the professor taught me.”
“…You really know all sorts of things.”
“For now, let’s focus on that.”
“Alright.”
The Green Forest King stepped forward. In accordance with her martial arts, a green aura rose above her sword.
Beside her stood Nam Hyerin. She could not use the aura.
It was the exclusive domain of those who have reached the Supreme Realm. Nam Hyerin was still lacking to use it. But it was fine. She had the Sovereign Sword Form.
Whoosh!
The aura spread in all directions. It was imbued with the Sovereign’s aura. It began to press down on the surroundings.
“Quite useful.”
The Green Forest King muttered as she moved forward. It was indeed useful. The Black Prince’s gaze slightly changed.
‘Is this seventy percent?’
The Green Forest King thought. About seventy percent of the advantage had shifted to them. Others might not know, but she felt that with just Nam Hyerin and herself, they could defeat the Black Prince.
Shin Yura prepared her magic.
Divine Thunderbolt.
The lightning of destruction.
A force of absolute power that could even kill its user. Its might is truly akin to a natural disaster.
Lightning that split stars.
She slowly began to resist the Glacial Heavenly Moon and Brilliant Blazing Fire etched into her heart.
‘Slowly.’
This power was extremely dangerous.
It was lightning that could shatter even the user’s body.
Therefore,
It must be used properly…
“You haven’t learned the Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique. You seemed a bit gentle earlier. Just a disciple, I suppose.”
Everything about Shin Yura stopped.
The circles and mana that were rebelling inside her. And the magical formula attempting to use Divine Thunderbolt.
All of it was held by ‘something.’
‘What on earth…’
She tried to move her lips. Even the slight movement of her lips was impossible.
The Black Prince, Nam Hyerin, the Green Forest King, and those who were charging at her also stood still.
It was as if this place formed a certain realm.
“Well, it seemed inspired by that damned fairy. On the other hand, the Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique was a martial art I created with you, so it wasn’t passed down.”
A woman standing next to him spoke with a somewhat elated tone.
The woman spoke something as she moved away from the one pointing a sword at Han Seojin.
It wasn’t very audible.
However, one thing was heard.
“Honey, I love you.”
It was Han Seojin’s voice.
“Hm.”
An arrogant supreme being descended.
How? That question naturally arose, but none of them could deny the reality.
Eyes as deep as the abyss.
The moment they saw it, they realized. The moment they opposed it, they died.
Among those who opposed Han Seojin, many possessed the desire to become stronger.
However, none of them wanted to die a dog’s death here; they all merely wished to become stronger.
His deep eyes swept the surroundings with an arrogant aura. Every time one looked into those abyss-like eyes, they flinched. It felt as if he could kill with a mere movement of his hand.
Thus, it was puzzling.
The Heavenly Demon did not move. He simply lowered Han Seojin’s knees slightly and embraced him from behind.
‘Is she smelling him?’
No, that couldn’t be.
The Sword Demon shook his head at the unsettling thought. She was an arrogant and pure being. The Demon God of the Ming Cult, the Divine Sect.
A martial artist who had become a god.
That was the Heavenly Demon of the era.
Such a being, so unlike a woman who hadn’t seen her beloved in a long time, wouldn’t embrace Han Seojin, smelling him.
“Phew, indeed, being like this puts me at ease.”
“…….”
The Sword Demon thought again. On reflection, he had heard that the Heavenly Demon had acted that way towards the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor.
‘But he is the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor…’
Up to that point, it was as if lightning struck the Sword Demon’s mind.
Han Seojin.
A namesake. However, the power he possessed was extraordinary.
Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique.
And Wind God’s Steps.
Even in the Divine Sect, these martial arts were regarded as supreme.
Some even regarded those two supreme arts higher than the Heavenly Demon’s Godly Technique.
However, those two supreme arts never reemerged in the world.
Parts of those two supreme were are stored within the Divine Sect.
But the conditions to learn them were too complex.
‘The spirituality of one who has reached transcendence is required.’
It was something a martial artist once said. The Heavenly Demon did not deny those words.
The Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique, the Wind God’s Steps were such martial arts.
Even if Han Seojin was a peerless genius, there was no way he could master it in such a short time.
“The Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor?”
He thought of the conditions differently. What if Han Seojin was the reincarnation of the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor from the beginning?
“If that’s the case.”
Everything made sense: why he was so strong and why the living demon acted that way.
“Heavenly Demon Manifestation! Demons Rejoice! Invincible Cult! Demonic Dominion!”
The Sword Demon bowed to them with his head lowered.
He understood it was a ridiculous sight. However, the one who created this was the Heavenly Demon. He couldn’t go against the Heavenly Demon’s will.
Therefore, he had no choice but to greet them like this.
He reflected on his actions. If either of those two were displeased, his limbs’ meridians would be cut, and his dantian would be destroyed.
But it didn’t matter. With those two’s return, the cult would bask in glory for a thousand years.
“Um……”
When the Sword Demon approached the truth and bowed his head in greeting.
Han Seojin released the Heavenly Demon’s arm.
No, he tried to.
“Are you trying to run away again?”
“No, it’s been a while, let me see your face.”
“Very well.”
The Heavenly Demon moved as if teleporting. In the blink of an eye, the Heavenly Demon was suddenly in front of him, embracing him.
“It’s been a while.”
“Indeed.”
He didn’t feel like it had been a while.
It hadn’t even been a year since he arrived here.
But for the Heavenly Demon, it was different.
A century.
For over a hundred years, she hadn’t seen him.
‘Wait, if that’s the case, her age is…….’
Squeeze.
Something was constricting him.
“W-wait a moment.”
“Don’t have foolish thoughts. I’m in a very good mood right now.”
“……Did you read my mind?”
“I may not recognize your face, but I can still tell what you’re thinking. So you don’t need to be so tense. I still can’t read your thoughts.”
“Is that so?”
Well, his mind was protected by the Great Sky Dancing Divine Mantra and the Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique.
The mana created by the Brilliant Blazing Fire and Glacial Heavenly Moon was so overwhelming that it dispelled most things.
The Heavenly Demon looked up at Han Seojin and then reached out to touch his face.
“Your face has changed a lot.”
“Well, I did reincarnate.”
“It’s not as good as last time.”
“In terms of handsomeness, it’s better than last time, though.”
“The face of someone known as the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor should look more masculine than this. Doesn’t it look too feminine?”
“Is that so…”
“But you’re quite relaxed. I thought you would run away the moment you saw me.”
“Hmm…”
Han Seojin pondered for a moment.
He had thought about escaping. If he got caught here by her, he might face a confinement ending.
But that thought disappeared.
The moment he saw her face, he felt it.
‘Have I grown more tired than I thought?’
Seeing the Heavenly Demon’s face, those thoughts vanished.
After all, hadn’t he already dealt with those troublesome ones?
The Insect Dragon King and the King of Greatness.
Having dealt with those two, it was somewhat satisfying…
Or not.
Living here with the Heavenly Demon wasn’t a bad idea either.
“How’s the barrier?”
“I broke through with force.”
“…You can break through with force, huh.”
“There’s that. And I’ve gained resources while operating at the barrier.”
“Resources?”
“Yes, if you establish certain deeds, you can roam outside.”
“Yet, despite having such things, I haven’t seen any transcendent beings wandering around.”
“Gathering wealth itself is not easy. Plus, there are gods who interfere or help transcendents hide.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
“Aha.”
“The gods don’t want belief to be directed towards them. Transcendents don’t necessarily need human faith either. It’s convenient to have that power, but ultimately, it’s not their own strength.”
The Heavenly Demon looked at Han Seojin as she spoke.
“So, is that all you have to say?”
“…Well, I think we should tidy up here first.”
“Tidy up, you say.”
The Heavenly Demon closed her eyes for a moment.
“Originally, I would have taken you somewhere without asking your opinion.”
“……”
“But I’ve changed my mind a bit. It seems your place here is quite secure.”
The Heavenly Demon released her hold on Han Seojin.
Pitch-black pupils.
Eyes that seemed to hold an abyss took in Han Seojin’s enemies: Black Lion, Witch, Monster.
Sword Demon.
She pondered briefly. There was loyalty towards herself. However, the sin of attempting to harm Han Seojin’s precious body was deep. A somewhat useful sword, but only just.
“Enough. It seems somewhat useful.”
“…Is that so?”
As the Heavenly Demon reached out, Han Seojin intervened.
“Wa, wait a moment!”
The Witch spoke urgently.
“W-we’ll retreat. We won’t covet your things ever again. If you don’t believe us, you can even form a contract with the God of Contracts!!”
Cold sweat was flowing. Her eyes couldn’t find focus, trembling violently.
Though in the Supreme Realm, she wasn’t merely a human. Hard for even an average transcendent to handle.
But the Heavenly Demon was no ordinary transcendent.
Monster.
The one who has transcended, ascended, was called an existence even incomprehensible to those named as such.
The same went for gods.
Gods could intervene in the world more than transcendents.
The power they possessed supplied divine power when their followers were in danger, for those they cherished.
Or they delivered warnings through oracles.
Hence, there were some warnings they issued.
-Do not meddle with the Cult.
It was not just a few gods who said this.
Most gods said it. It was something they didn’t particularly want to provoke.
“The matters overseen by the God of Contracts are……”
Thud.
With those words, the Witch’s head rolled off.
“Such a bother.”
The Heavenly Demon spoke in an indifferent tone.
“Then shall we talk about the unfinished matters now.”
Han Seojin felt an inexplicable chill.