Almighty God of War - Chapter 127
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127
“Would you like a drink?”
Cheon Ungi leisurely extended the gourd bottle toward Guyang Cheongang.
Receiving the gourd bottle, Guyang Cheongang sat down on the rock across from Cheon Ungi.
The sight of the two men sitting face to face looked peaceful, as if old friends were taking a rest during a mountain hike.
However, the tension flowing between them was sharp as a blade.
Guyang Cheongang raised his head after putting the gourd bottle to his lips and taking a sip of alcohol.
The alcohol flowing down his throat was hot like fire, but the warmth that subsequently spread throughout his body was fragrant enough to make him forget the bleak night wind.
“The alcohol tastes good. What’s this about?”
Guyang Cheongang’s voice was calm, but his eyes were deep and cold like the bottom of a lake.
Cheon Ungi shrugged his shoulders and responded.
“Would you believe me if I said I wanted to see how far you could follow?”
Guyang Cheongang slowly set down the gourd bottle and asked.
“Should I believe that?”
“It would be nice if you did.”
Cheon Ungi’s voice was indifferent.
“You’ve got iron plates on your face.”
Guyang Cheongang chuckled.
“How surprising. Didn’t you already know I was like this?”
Cheon Ungi also smiled back.
“…That’s true.”
Guyang Cheongang answered like a sigh.
Silence flowed between the two men.
As clouds covered the moon, the darkness that engulfed the surroundings deepened.
In the distance, an eagle was circling with its wings spread.
Guyang Cheongang observed Cheon Ungi’s expression.
He wanted to know what the real intention hidden beneath that leisurely face was.
But that wasn’t an easy task.
The man called Cheon Ungi was an enigma itself.
Their first meeting was like that too, and after fighting the Lords of the Blood Sea, he suddenly appeared and appointed himself as a protector, and the nanobots couldn’t even penetrate his body.
His information about the Blood Sea also seemed as if he thoroughly understood their internal affairs.
‘I can’t even guess his identity…’
Although it was unclear whether Cheon Ungi was an enemy or ally, it was certain that he harbored no hostility toward him.
Guyang Cheongang opened his mouth.
“Elder Brother Cheon came to find me like this because you have something to say, right?”
“Of course.”
Cheon Ungi nodded and continued speaking.
“The iron plaque that was in the Ghost Valley Village Chief’s hand and the bone fragments you’ve obtained so far. I know something about those things.”
A cold energy began to seep out from Guyang Cheongang’s body.
The Transcendent Impermanence Divine Art had activated unconsciously.
“You came just to tell me that?”
“Is that not allowed?”
Cheon Ungi’s voice remained leisurely as always.
“How could that be acceptable?”
Guyang Cheongang continued with a cold expression.
“I’m simply curious about the reason.”
Cheon Ungi chuckled and responded.
“Xiahou Young Master has a more distrustful nature than I thought.”
At that moment, Guyang Cheongang’s face hardened coldly.
“Those who possessed the items you mentioned were quite…”
Guyang Cheongang stopped speaking.
He was searching for a more careful expression instead of saying ‘complete bastards.’
“They were an evil bunch. The Blood Spirit Demon, the Empress Dowager, even the Necromantic Blood Cult… To simply trust Elder Brother Cheon who seems to know the identities of such scoundrels so well…”
“Would be an adventure? Hmm… that’s true as well.”
Cheon Ungi nodded with an expression showing full understanding and continued.
“But Xiahou Young Master, no, Guyang Cheongang.”
Cheon Ungi’s voice lowered.
“You have merely picked up a single leaf at the entrance of a vast forest. You cannot even imagine how deep and dark that forest truly is.”
“I also don’t think those things are the true identity of those hiding in the darkness.”
“As expected, you have a good head on your shoulders.”
Cheon Ungi leisurely received the gourd bottle, took a sip, and continued speaking.
“Do you know what a Divine Sealing Blood Fragment is?”
“I don’t know. What is that?”
“What you extracted from the bodies of the Blood Spirit Demon and the Crown Prince, and what you obtained from the altar of the Death Spirit Blood Divine Ritual. Divine Sealing Blood Fragment is the name of that thing.”
“Hmm…”
The wind blew fiercely, fluttering the clothes of both men.
Cheon Ungi continued speaking.
“To those whom the people of All Under Heaven’s Murim call the Demonic Heretical Path, the Divine Sealing Blood Fragment is a priceless martial treasure beyond comparison.”
“Though it does contain concentrated evil energy, it doesn’t seem worthy of being called a priceless treasure?”
Doubt mixed into Guyang Cheongang’s voice.
It was certainly an extraordinary item, but it didn’t seem magnificent enough to shake All Under Heaven.
Cheon Ungi’s eyes deepened as he answered.
“That’s because you don’t know the true value of the Divine Sealing Blood Fragment.”
“Will you tell me?”
“The Divine Sealing Blood Fragment is an ancient relic containing evil energy more powerful than you can imagine. But its value lies elsewhere.”
“What is that?”
“It endlessly absorbs evil energy and demonic energy.”
Cheon Ungi continued in an indifferent tone.
“The massacre at Ghost Valley Village and the slaughter on Blood Pearl Island were all to supply death energy to the Divine Sealing Blood Fragment. They kill hundreds and thousands at once to absorb their vengeful spirits and suffering into the Divine Sealing Blood Fragment.”
“But the Crown Prince’s case is different, isn’t it?”
“What do you think the Empress, who became regent after the Crown Prince died and the Second Prince ascended the throne, would have done?”
Guyang Cheongang’s face turned pale as he grasped the meaning behind Cheon Ungi’s words.
The entire Empire might have been turned into hell.
‘All the tragedies we’ve experienced so far were for such a horrific purpose… These bastards are truly insane…’
Guyang Cheongang shook off his distracting thoughts and asked.
“What are they trying to do with all that death energy and demonic energy? What exactly is this ritual?”
An unreadable smile appeared on Cheon Ungi’s face.
“Trying to know too much isn’t good. You don’t yet have the qualifications to handle that truth.”
“Qualifications?”
Guyang Cheongang’s eyebrows twitched upward, his pride slightly wounded.
But Cheon Ungi calmly shook his head.
“Exactly as I said. You don’t have the qualifications yet.”
“Who grants these qualifications? You, Elder Brother Cheon?”
“It’s not me.”
“Then who is it?”
“Well… it would be difficult to say who exactly. You’ll find out someday.”
“This feels like a Zen riddle.”
“Hahaha. It might be.”
Cheon Ungi laughed so heartily that his uvula was visible.
Guyang Cheongang could tell that no matter what he said, Cheon Ungi wouldn’t answer.
He had no choice but to change the subject.
“The Blood Spirit Demon’s case is very strange.”
“What’s strange about it?”
“Don’t you think his level is too low compared to the Crown Prince or the Necromantic Demon Lord of Soul Loss Valley?”
Guyang Cheongang frowned as he recalled his memories from Blood Pearl Island.
The Blood Spirit Demon was certainly strong, but he wasn’t someone who could compare to the Empress Dowager who had driven the Crown Prince to the brink of death, or the Necromantic Demon Lord of the Necromantic Blood Cult.
“He’s just a lowly subordinate who does what he’s told.”
A sneer appeared at the corner of Cheon Ungi’s mouth.
“The ritual you saw on Blood Pearl Island at that time was just preparatory work for the real purpose. It was a demon-gathering ritual to collect death energy and demonic energy.”
The word ‘ritual’ came up again. And now the term ‘demon-gathering’ was added to it.
He was curious, but there was no point in asking questions since Cheon Ungi wouldn’t answer.
So Guyang Cheongang asked about something else that had caught his attention.
His eyes sharpened.
“What do you mean by subordinate?”
“Are you asking because you don’t know?”
“You know that’s not why I’m asking.”
Of course he wasn’t asking because he didn’t understand the word.
It was because he couldn’t believe that a monster like the Blood Spirit Demon was just a lackey.
“Are you saying there’s someone who ordered that bastard to do this?”
“Of course there is. That’s why I called him a minion.”
Cheon Ungi nodded and continued speaking.
“Soul Loss Valley was also a demon-gathering ritual of the same nature as Blood Pearl Island, though on a somewhat different scale.”
Guyang Cheongang’s eyes widened.
“Are you saying the one behind the Blood Spirit Demon also caused the incident at Soul Loss Valley?”
“That’s right.”
Cheon Ungi’s answer was resolute.
Guyang Cheongang fell silent for a moment.
Everything he had experienced so far flashed through his mind like a panorama.
The tragedy of Blood Pearl Island, the Crown Prince’s curse, the tragedy of Soul Loss Valley…
“Who is it?”
Guyang Cheongang’s voice dropped low as his gaze intensified.
If there truly was someone manipulating all these events from behind the scenes, that person would have to pay the price.
“Heavenly Evil Manor.”
Guyang Cheongang’s pupils dilated greatly.
Heavenly Evil Manor.
Among the Five Supremes Under Heaven, the massive force that ruled the Evil Path Martial World from behind the scenes.
Every martial artist knew their name, but at the same time, they were like a taboo that no one dared speak of carelessly.
“Could it be… they’re behind all of this…?”
The pressure that came with the name Heavenly Evil Manor was considerable.
“Heavenly Evil Manor isn’t the entirety of what’s behind this. But for now, knowing that much is sufficient.”
“Is it because of qualifications again?”
“You really are clever.”
Cheon Ungi smiled slightly and continued.
“You haven’t drawn their serious attention yet. But if you continue collecting Divine Sealing Blood Fragments, you’ll eventually face them head-on.”
“I wasn’t trying to collect them on purpose.”
“Of course I know that. But it doesn’t make much difference. You’re the one who ended up with them.”
Guyang Cheongang took a deep breath.
The cold air filled his lungs completely, but the stuffiness in his chest didn’t disappear.
“What is the Ouroboros Tattoo?”
“It’s a tattoo that proves they’re specialists within Heavenly Evil Manor who deal specifically with matters related to Divine Sealing Blood Fragments.”
“Considering Elder Brother Cheon’s tone, it seems like there are separate secretive individuals within Heavenly Evil Manor who handle Divine Sealing Blood Fragments. Am I right?”
“Hahahaha, you really are clever. Even within Heavenly Evil Manor, matters related to Divine Sealing Blood Fragments are top secret. Only a few in the leadership know about it.”
“Is the Necromantic Demon Lord one of those in the leadership?”
“Of course. A master of his caliber couldn’t possibly be a simple minion like the Blood Spirit Demon.”
After a moment of silence, Guyang Cheongang asked.
“Why are you telling me such important information, Elder Brother Cheon?”
“Because the moment when you’ll have to make a choice will come soon.”
Cheon Ungi’s indifferent eyes looked straight at Guyang Cheongang.
“Whether you’ll close your eyes and ignore Heavenly Evil Manor’s activities, or whether you’ll truly stand against them.”
Guyang Cheongang looked at Cheon Ungi.
The choice this mysterious man had thrown at him was both simple and heavy.
‘Why do I feel like things are getting more and more tangled….’
[It’s not a feeling but a fact, Doctor.]
‘Akasha, you really are a capital T.’
[….]
Guyang Cheongang said.
“Standing against Heavenly Evil Manor means… I’d have to be prepared for death, right?”
“You might have to prepare for something worse than that.”
Cheon Ungi’s voice remained indifferent as always.
His tone sounded as if it were someone else’s business, making Guyang Cheongang feel inexplicably annoyed at him.
Guyang Cheongang looked up at the sky.
In the night sky, stars were shining like silver powder.
Guyang Cheongang asked with a bitter smile.
“I can’t ask for time, can I?”
“Who could you say such a thing to? Well, it doesn’t seem like they’ll wait long, so I think it would be good to feel a bit tense.”
Cheon Ungi stood up and continued speaking.
“Think it over well. Well, in the end, the choice is yours to make.”
Cheon Ungi continued with a calm expression.
“Consider it carefully. Your choice won’t simply determine your fate alone.”
Leaving those words behind, Cheon Ungi’s figure disappeared into the darkness.
As if he had never existed from the beginning, without a trace.
Guyang Cheongang remained alone, looking up at the night sky.
‘Damn… I just want to live a long, healthy life as a carefree unemployed person, but there are too many things getting in the way….’
The wind began to blow again, and the sound of insects crying returned.
But in his heart, the massive shadow of Heavenly Evil Manor was cast.
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