Almighty God of War - Chapter 142

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142

 

Guyang Cheongang asked Akasha.

 

‘Since the sixth major acupoint has collapsed, your function activation level must have increased as well. How much?’

 

[70 percent. Thanks to this, not only have existing functions been massively upgraded, but completely new functions have been created as well.]

 

‘Tell me.’

 

[First, Doctor’s total internal energy has been amplified from the previous level of three cycles and 180 years to 220 years, approaching four cycles.]

 

Akasha’s voice came as if she had been waiting for this moment.

 

[The maximum duration of supreme combat mode has also increased to 30 minutes. External nanobot deployment has increased to 50,000 units, with an operation time of two hours, and….]

 

Guyang Cheongang’s mouth fell open without him realizing it.

 

‘Wait. There’s still more?’

 

[What I’ve told you so far is merely the tip of the iceberg, Doctor.]

 

‘…Enough. My head hurts. Organize it in report form and show me later.’

 

[Understood.]

 

‘Has the Flying Star Cloud Sword been upgraded too?’

 

[Of course. I’ll show you. Seeing is believing, after all.]

 

As soon as Akasha finished speaking, thirty-six daggers appeared in the midair above Guyang Cheongang’s head, condensing like pitch-black darkness.

 

‘…More than tripled. Is the number of uses still twelve times?’

 

[No. That has also increased to 36 times. When my ability activation stage rises, the resources I can operate amplify not arithmetically but geometrically. I am a superintelligence, after all.]

 

‘Isn’t this a cosmic balance collapse?’

 

[The one who made me this way is you, Doctor.]

 

‘Right… it’s my fault….’

 

Though it was a light joke, Guyang Cheongang realized that his power had already departed from the realm of common sense.

 

Akasha continued in a serious voice.

 

[Doctor, through this upgrade, there is one project I absolutely want to proceed with, with your permission.]

 

‘What is it?’

 

[I want to complete the Vajra Indestructibility system.]

 

Guyang Cheongang’s eyes widened.

 

‘…What did you say?’

 

Akasha’s calm voice echoed once more in his mind.

 

[As I said. I want to complete Doctor’s body into the ultimate Vajra Indestructibility.]

 

‘…It’s impossible. The nanobots in my body are only 100,000 units. Human cells number over 37 trillion. Physically protecting every cell is….’

 

[It’s not defense, Doctor. It’s evolution.]

 

Along with Akasha’s words, the structure of the human body appeared as a glowing meridian map in Guyang Cheongang’s mental world.

 

[Do you remember when we created the Evil-Repelling Divine Pill in the past? We already have experience improving cells with nanobots. My plan is an extension of that work. Using 100,000 nanobots as catalysts to evolve Doctor’s cells themselves into biological nanobots.]

 

In the mental image, a single nanobot permeated into a human cell nucleus. As naturally as internal energy flowing into the dantian.

 

[Using 100,000 nanobots as seeds, transforming Doctor’s cells themselves into biological nanobots as hard as diamonds. Recreating cell walls with structures stronger than diamond, theoretically capable of withstanding even nuclear bombs.]

 

Guyang Cheongang took a deep breath.

 

Even imagining it was tremendous.

 

[Simultaneously, upgrading the energy organs within cells into small dantians, enabling direct qi storage and immediate recovery from damage.]

 

Guyang Cheongang’s gaze grew heavy.

 

Akasha’s proposal was an arrogant plan beyond measure, equivalent to making him a living god.

 

[With my current abilities, I cannot modify Doctor’s entire body at once. However, it’s possible to make the most critical vital areas vajra indestructible.]

 

Three areas began glowing golden in the mental image of the human body.

 

[First, the skull containing Doctor’s consciousness. Second, the ribcage protecting the heart, the source of life. And finally, the two arms that deploy martial arts.]

 

Guyang Cheongang fell silent.

 

[Of course, this is an extremely dangerous attempt. Cellular-level reconstruction could cause unpredictable rejection reactions in Doctor’s body.]

 

But the voice echoing in Guyang Cheongang’s heart was different.

 

‘That’s not the problem.’

 

What he feared was not physical pain or the risk of failure.

 

‘This is… equivalent to changing my body into something other than human.’

 

Then, the faces of people he needed to protect flashed through his mind.

 

Father, younger brothers, and countless people who trusted and followed him.

 

The trusting gazes of Baek Muok and the Jagang Corps members.

 

Soon after, the shadows of the massive enemies he had to face rose up as if swallowing all of that.

 

Necromantic Demon Lord, Master Hwayang, and the mysterious Cheon Ungi.

 

The massive forces standing behind them: Heavenly Death Department, Gunma Castle, and Golden Tower Manor.

 

Around Guyang Cheongang, there wasn’t a single master who could stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

 

In the worst case, he might have to face all those powerful individuals and forces alone.

 

‘To protect them and survive in this treacherous Gangho….’

 

Guyang Cheongang closed his eyes.

 

A brief moment of anguish passed.

 

When his eyes opened again, intense divine light flowed from them.

 

‘Even if I must give up being human, I must win.’

 

He spoke.

 

“…I permit it, Akasha.”

 

[Thank you, Doctor.]

 

At that moment, a subtle vibration began to be felt inside Guyang Cheongang’s skull.

 

The vajra indestructible evolution of his body had begun.

 

* * *

 

Dongban Island, Baekgyeong Bang headquarters.

 

Baekgyeong Bang Sect Leader Hyeok Seung began unfolding and reading the letter sent by Branch Blood Cave Master Chae Mungyeong.

 

To Sect Leader Hyeok Seung.

 

I send urgent news. Your sect’s fleet that attacked Dongryeong Salt Field has been annihilated. All leadership including Vice Sect Leader Im Bang have died, and only one ship remains out of over fifty warships.

 

His face flushed red as savage killing intent burst from his eyes.

 

“My brother… Im Bang is dead?”

 

His fist struck down on the wooden gong beside him.

 

Crack!

 

The wooden gong shattered into pieces and scattered in all directions.

 

Hyeok Seung and Im Bang were sworn brothers who had crossed life-and-death situations together for decades.

 

“Sect Leader, please calm yourself.”

 

A beautiful woman in her thirties, overflowing with sensuality, spoke to Hyeok Seung from beside him.

 

She was Chu-seol, Hyeok Seung’s mistress and strategist.

 

After taking a deep breath, Hyeok Seung turned his eyes back to the letter.

 

The one who led the attack was Jang Woomyeong, who is the martial arts instructor of Dongryeong Salt Field’s Jagang Corps. You must watch him. He is the one who single-handedly annihilated your sect’s fleet.

 

Hyeok Seung’s eyes widened greatly.

 

More serious is the fact that Dongryeong Salt Field is negotiating with the Four Seas Trading Company. If negotiations are concluded, they will certainly attack Dongban Island, so prepare immediately.

 

Hyeok Seung tore the letter to shreds.

 

“Jang Woomyeong, was it… I’ll tear that bastard apart and kill him!”

 

After roaring fiercely, he looked at On Pyo, the man from Branch Blood Cave who had brought the letter, and spoke.

 

“On Pyo, was it?”

 

“Yes, Sect Leader.”

 

“Does Blood Master Chae have anything else to add?”

 

On Pyo answered with an expressionless face.

 

“He said to be especially careful as Dongryeong Salt Field and Sahae Trading Company might join forces to attack this place.”

 

“It doesn’t seem like just being careful on our part will solve this? Is Golden Tower Manor planning to withdraw?”

 

“We cannot send warriors.”

 

“Kekeke.”

 

Enraged, Hyeok Seung let out a sinister laugh.

 

Regardless, On Pyo calmly continued speaking.

 

“However, if Baekgyeong Bang achieves victory, he said to tell you that the conditions the Blood Master proposed will be faithfully carried out.”

 

Hyeok Seung’s eyes narrowed.

 

The condition Chae Mungyeong had proposed for Baekgyeong Bang to destroy Dongryeong Salt Field was one hundred thousand nyang in silver coins plus half of Zhejiang Province’s salt profits for ten years.

 

Even for Baekgyeong Bang, which had built wealth through piracy and smuggling, it was an enormous sum that couldn’t be ignored.

 

But now the situation had deteriorated to the point where survival was uncertain, not just the compensation.

 

Hyeok Seung glared at On Pyo with blazing eyes and said.

 

“So in the end, you won’t take any losses.”

 

“Our manor is not a group of warriors but a family whose main business is commerce. Please understand with your broad magnanimity, Sect Leader.”

 

“Don’t give me that magnanimity bullshit. Lock this bastard up!”

 

On Pyo spoke in his still expressionless tone.

 

“Imprisoning me would not be a wise action, Sect Leader.”

 

“Don’t you think the fool is the one expecting wisdom from a pirate?”

 

Hyeok Seung sneered and gestured.

 

His subordinates rushed forward and bound On Pyo.

 

On Pyo didn’t resist until the end, as if he had expected this to happen.

 

After his subordinates dragged On Pyo away, Hyeok Seung turned his head to look at Chu-seol.

 

“Could the information Chae Mungyeong sent be true?”

 

Anger still lingered in Hyeok Seung’s voice.

 

“We should naturally verify it, but…”

 

Chu-seol shook her head and continued.

 

“The Branch Blood Master has no reason to lie about such an important matter. It’s likely true.”

 

Hyeok Seung clenched his fist tightly.

 

“What’s our current military strength?”

 

“Including you, Sect Leader, we have three peak masters, two hundred thirteen first-rate masters, and two thousand seven hundred fifty-two second-rate warriors.”

 

“Can we face Dongryeong Salt Field and Sahae Trading Company with them?”

 

Chu-seol shook her head firmly.

 

“It’s impossible. Sahae Trading Company knows our exact strength, so they’ll send sufficient force to match it. If the three hundred Jagang Corps members join them too…”

 

“Then what should we do?”

 

“We can’t do it alone. We need allies.”

 

A strange light appeared in Chu-seol’s eyes.

 

“There are those who make big money thanks to us.”

 

“You mean the Horse Alliance?”

 

“Yes. They won’t want us to be destroyed either.”

 

A sinister smile appeared on Hyeok Seung’s face for the first time.

 

“Good. Send an envoy to the Horse Alliance, with utmost urgency.”

 

“I shall obey the Sect Leader’s command.”

 

Chu-seol bowed her head.

 

Hyeok Seung gazed at the sea outside the window and muttered.

 

“Im Bang… your brother will avenge your death.”

 

The flames of revenge burned hotly in his eyes.

 

* * *

 

Sangchun, a city about fifty li away from Dongryeong Salt Field.

 

At sunset, blood-red twilight was coloring the sky.

 

A small manor located deep in the residential district.

 

Though it looked like an ordinary merchant’s house from the outside, the atmosphere of the secret chamber located deep within was completely different.

 

A secretive and gloomy aura pervaded the place.

 

Chae Mungyeong slowly lifted his tea cup.

 

Sitting across from him was a man with exactly the same face as On Pyo.

 

On Sang.

 

On Pyo’s twin brother.

 

“How interesting.”

 

Chae Mungyeong muttered with the tea cup at his lips.

 

“Your brother On Pyo has been left in that den of sea scoundrels. Aren’t you upset?”

 

There wasn’t even the slightest change in On Sang’s expression. His face was cold and expressionless like a stone statue.

 

“It is the Blood Master’s will to observe Jang Woomyeong from the closest position. Knowing this well, how could I be upset?”

 

A satisfied smile appeared at the corner of Chae Mungyeong’s mouth.

 

Indeed, On Sang was more thorough than On Pyo.

 

“Yes, that’s the right mindset.”

 

He set down his tea cup and got to the main point.

 

“How are the preparations for attacking Dongryeong Salt Field progressing?”

 

“The commission to the Wandering Warriors under the Heavenly Death Department has been completed.”

 

On Sang’s voice remained emotionless as he continued.

 

“They will confirm that Jang Woomyeong and the Jagang Corps have left Dongryeong Salt Field aboard Sahae Trading Company’s ships, then strike the empty place.”

 

“Robbing an empty house…”

 

Chae Mungyeong sneered.

 

“It will be an easy hunt. However…”

 

His gaze suddenly sharpened.

 

“Don’t let your guard down just because Jang Woomyeong and the Jagang Corps leave the salt field. Shangguan Wana is no ordinary woman either, so she will surely devise ways to fill the gap in military strength.”

 

On Sang nodded.

 

“I will keep that in mind.”

 

On Sang quietly stood up and bowed.

 

Left alone, Chae Mungyeong’s gaze turned toward the blood-red twilight outside the window.

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