Ascension of the Heavenly Demon - Chapter 140

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Chapter 140

 

 

 

 

 

No need for questions or answers.

 

Asking and answering holds no meaning.

 

Especially when it’s clear that both sides are enemies, what conversation is necessary?

 

Fists come first, dialogue comes after.

 

This is especially true when mistaken for a Demonic Cult member.

 

Tang Yung embodied this maxim of Jianghu as he flew toward Mujin with terrifying momentum.

 

Whoooosh!

 

Closing the distance in one step, he arrived in front of Mujin and swiftly extended a palm strike.

 

It was so fast that Zhuge Munhyeon had no chance to intervene.

 

Startled, Mujin hastily deployed the Taiqing Mountain Water technique, drawing a circular motion with both hands.

 

Thwaaang!

 

A dull sound accompanied fierce shockwaves that spread outward in concentric circles.

 

“Kugh!”

 

Mujin stepped back from the recoil with a grimace, while Tang Yung looked slightly surprised but didn’t stop, continuously extending his left palm to target the abdomen.

 

Remarkable skill.

 

Even though he hadn’t achieved complete Primordial Unity after absorbing the demonic energy that had remained at the third seal, Mujin’s internal energy surpassed that of Ui-level warriors.

 

Yet he was being pushed back…

 

Thwaaang!

 

Mujin blocked the incoming left palm with the Whirlwind Palm and retreated another step.

 

But Tang Yung was equally flustered.

 

He endured that with just one step back?

 

Thinking that this young Demonic Cult bastard had considerable skill, he immediately continued his offensive.

 

Thump! He stepped forward to gather strength while mercilessly unleashing palm force. The wind pressure created by his hands brought fierce winds.

 

Papapapapak!

 

As attacks like heavy raindrops continuously pounded his body, the blood-red gleam in Mujin’s eyes dimmed momentarily before intensifying again.

 

That bastard’s Mad Soul Art is quite reflexive.

 

However, no matter how superior one’s internal energy, it cannot match the experience of a seasoned master.

 

On his arms, chest, and abdomen.

 

Though he twisted his body moment by moment to avoid fatal injuries, he couldn’t help but grimace from the sharp pain.

 

Was that why?

 

Mujin, whose blood-red gleam had intensified until his pupils turned crimson, suddenly unleashed terrifying palm force and pushed Tang Yung backward.

 

‘Even Cotton Palm?’

 

Since Wudang’s martial arts developed based on alchemy, its strength lies in the continuous, inexhaustible internal energy, and Cotton Palm is the martial art that represents this characteristic.

 

It could truly be called the pinnacle of palm techniques.

 

Especially Mujin’s Cotton Palm, amplified by the Mad Soul Art, had power beyond imagination.

 

The only problem was that it was sinister since it was deployed through Primordial Unity…

 

Krrrumble! Bang!

 

With a thunderous roar worthy of being called lightning, the extended palm force startled Tang Yung, who didn’t meet it head-on but deflected it while quickly retreating before charging again.

 

Crack!

 

Truly exceptional skill.

 

Having narrowly avoided the palm force, he pressed Mujin with fist techniques.

 

Was it because he had allowed an attack despite bringing out everything?

 

From Mujin’s thoroughly enraged body rose an even more murderous aura than before.

 

“…Huh?”

 

Zhuge Munhyeon immediately realized what he was trying to do.

 

This crazy demonic energy-addicted Taoist bastard!

 

The guy whose anger had reached his head was trying to release the fourth seal again.

 

A guy who wasn’t even ready to accept it yet!

 

If left alone, he would not only harm Tang Yung but definitely rampage while intoxicated by demonic nature.

 

“Tch!”

 

Zhuge Munhyeon immediately intervened between the two engaged in fierce battle.

 

“That bastard!”

 

At his sudden intervention, the Tang Family warriors who had been watching raised their eyes and gripped hidden weapons in both hands.

 

But they couldn’t throw them immediately.

 

Zhuge Munhyeon had already plunged into the chaotic battle.

 

A carelessly thrown hidden weapon might harm Tang Yung.

 

And in that instant.

 

Zhuge Munhyeon thrust his hand toward Tang Yung’s attack aimed at Mujin.

 

“Hmph!”

 

Though it suddenly became a two-on-one fight, Tang Yung attacked even more fiercely.

 

But at that moment, Zhuge Munhyeon’s hand, which should have collided, changed direction and tried to grasp Tang Yung’s wrist.

 

“A grab?”

 

The moment Tang Yung, who noticed the purpose of the skillful hand movement, tried to hastily withdraw his hand.

 

Thwaaang!

 

An invisible attack struck his chest.

 

It was the Hidden Star Dancer of the Small Heavenly Star Palm – while one is captivated by brilliant starlight, the real attack comes from the shadows behind it.

 

Just as Tang Yung was about to stagger back several steps and tried to regain his posture to prepare for the next attack.

 

Thwaaaack!

 

“…”

 

A harsh striking sound echoed thunderously through the back garden.

 

Tang Yung was unharmed.

 

He could only blink in bewilderment, unable to contain his confusion.

 

A greatly swung trajectory.

 

And.

 

“Kugh…”

 

Mujin, who had been radiating murderous aura just moments before, was collapsing helplessly after being struck on the head.

 

“Now! Kill the villain!”

 

Meanwhile, seeing Tang Yung retreat, the Tang Family warriors tried to scatter the hidden weapons in their hands.

 

“Stop!”

 

“…Yes?”

 

“I said stop.”

 

At the low, dignified voice, the warriors who had gathered their energy lowered their hands.

 

In the meantime, Zhuge Munhyeon pressed Mujin’s sleep acupoint.

 

“Phew, that was almost a disaster. This bastard, I should give him a stern warning not to carelessly break seals. Always trying to break seals at the drop of a hat when he’s not even prepared.”

 

Only after Mujin fell asleep did Zhuge Munhyeon finally feel relieved and turned toward Tang Yung with a smile.

 

“You did well stopping your subordinates. If even one had been thrown, I wouldn’t have let any of them off.”

 

“…”

 

His tone suggested he wouldn’t have cared if hidden weapons had come flying.

 

“That aside, why did you attack suddenly without even listening to our circumstances and make things this bad?”

 

“Wh-what?”

 

“It’s fortunate I stopped it in time, or there could have been a real disaster.”

 

“…”

 

Tang Yung could only feel absurd at Zhuge Munhyeon’s grumbling as he sheathed his drawn weapon and stood blocking Mujin.

 

These bastards came to someone else’s territory first, caused trouble, and even beat up Tang Family warriors to a pulp, yet they dare to get angry instead?

 

Thief accusing the victim.

 

There’s a saying that the one who farted gets angry, but he never thought he’d be on the receiving end of it.

 

But why did he suddenly attack his own side?

 

More than anything, that strike from earlier was strange.

 

It was an excellent move that he couldn’t have anticipated at all, and it struck his chest precisely.

 

What if it had contained killing intent?

 

“Hmm…”

 

It probably wouldn’t have ended with just staggering backward, making his spine tingle with fear.

 

But why?

 

The guy who got hit on the head and lost consciousness definitely looked like a Demonic Cult member… could he have misjudged?

 

He’s a guy who gives off a strange feeling.

 

Tang Yung cleared his throat and straightened his body, thinking to find out his identity first.

 

“Ahem! Who are you?”

 

“Zhuge Munhyeon.”

 

“Zhuge… Munhyeon?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“No, what do you mean…”

 

Zhuge Munhyeon out of nowhere?

 

It was natural for Tang Yung, who couldn’t contain his bewilderment, to turn his head and look at Zhuge Mungi.

 

“…That’s correct. It’s Zhuge Munhyeon.”

 

Zhuge Mungi nodded with his face heavily scrunched up.

 

His identity was now certain.

 

There’s no way he, being from the same family, wouldn’t recognize him.

 

“I see. So you’re the man who recently stirred up Hubei Province. No wonder your martial arts seemed extraordinary.”

 

Tang Yung nodded immediately, but his puzzlement only grew.

 

It was understandable that he arrived early when he was supposed to come with the delegation.

 

But for what reason would a descendant of the Zhuge Family cause a disturbance in a tavern within Tang Family territory, oppressing the family’s warriors?

 

And above all.

 

“Why is a Zhuge together with a Demonic Cult member?”

 

“Who’s a demon bastard?”

 

“What?”

 

“It’s Wudang, Wudang! Wudang Sect’s first disciple Mujin! This kid is that kind of person.”

 

“…Huh?”

 

It was even more absurd.

 

Wudang Sect?

 

He wanted to deny it saying that couldn’t be, but since the son of the Zhuge Family was asserting it so indignantly, he couldn’t help but believe it.

 

However.

 

“What I saw was definitely demonic energy… no, sinister killing intent beyond compare.”

 

“That’s quite strange logic. If someone harbors killing intent, are they all Demonic Cult members? Then should we consider the Tang Family as Demonic Cult members too? When it comes to being sinister, the Tang Family’s hidden attacks and poison techniques are far worse, aren’t they?”

 

“Well… hmm…”

 

He was momentarily speechless at the direct expression without any courtesy.

 

It was refreshing.

 

What kind of crazy bastard could say in front of the Tang Family that their martial arts are sinister?

 

It wasn’t exactly wrong, but unless one was prepared to have their mouth torn apart, they absolutely couldn’t say such a thing.

 

“And what Mujin used wasn’t demonic energy but an energy called Hunyuan. It’s clearly a different type.”

 

“Hunyuan?”

 

“Yin and yang… well, that’s his personal matter, so if you need to know, hear it from his own mouth. It’s troublesome to talk about someone else’s personal background.”

 

“Hmm…”

 

Tang Yung nodded again.

 

There was no need to argue about it.

 

Originally, the reason he came out to meet the Zhuge Family delegation was because of this very guy.

 

The marriage of the Zhuge Family’s Young Family Head?

 

Who would even care?

 

Even if the declining Zhuge Family returned to rule Hubei, the Tang Family wouldn’t even snort at it.

 

In the end, it’s just the Zhuge Family.

 

It means they don’t need to be considered as a strategic target.

 

However, Zhuge Munhyeon was a bit different.

 

Violent Dragon.

 

That name became famous even in Sichuan because of the Namgung Family.

 

Although the Tang Family and Namgung were positioned at the eastern and western ends respectively, they had been competing for the position of supremacy among martial families since long ago.

 

When rumors spread that they had invaded Hubei Province, the prevailing opinion in the Tang Family was that the destruction of the Zhuge Family wasn’t far off.

 

Even if they didn’t destroy the family, they thought the Zhuge name would disappear and only remain as a subordinate family under the Namgung Family.

 

However, if Namgung gained Zhuge’s wisdom, the impact on future Jianghu politics would be significant, so they even held strategy meetings.

 

Probably similar things happened in various other families, not just the Tang Family.

 

But the situation became strange.

 

The defeat of the Namgung Family.

 

It was surprising.

 

Who would have thought the Namgung Family’s military power would be defeated by the Zhuge Family’s wisdom.

 

But in that process, unbelievable news came that a rising star called Violent Dragon had defeated the Namgung Family’s Gang Mugakju.

 

That’s why Tang Yung, one of the five Bang Leaders supporting the Sichuan Tang Family and the most influential one, personally came out to meet them.

 

At the end of the Zhuge Family Head’s letter.

 

He said he had enclosed not only the Young Family Head’s fortune but also Zhuge Munhyeon’s, who was of marriageable age.

 

“Fine, I’ll believe you. Since Mungi confirmed your identity, it must also be true that the boy is a Wudang disciple. But why did you cause a disturbance as a guest in another family’s territory?”

 

Tang Yung deliberately made an angry expression and glanced at Gwak Tae.

 

“Shouldn’t you ask that bastard about that?”

 

“What?”

 

“We were staying in the back garden we rented at full price, waiting for the Main House’s delegation, when suddenly he told us to get out.”

 

“What do you mean? He told you to leave even though you paid and rented it?”

 

“You should ask that bastard about that too. Why he didn’t help the guest who was being kicked out for no reason and instead took the inn’s side.”

 

“What?”

 

Tang Yung’s face contorted at Zhuge Munhyeon’s words.

 

The events from earlier briefly flashed through his mind.

 

When he arrived at Hogu, the Branch Manager’s advisor and Patrol Leader who were on patrol came running hurriedly and said they had prepared more comfortable accommodations since he had traveled far, and offered to guide him there.

 

That place was the back garden of Unjang Pavilion.

 

Although he didn’t particularly enjoy alcohol and women, ignoring a subordinate’s goodwill wasn’t the way of a superior, so he agreed and followed.

 

How could he not understand the desire to make a good impression on one’s superior?

 

But they had kicked out guests who had already occupied the place, and Tang Family warriors had helped in that process?

 

The situation was more than clear, so Tang Yung’s expression immediately turned cold as he looked at Zhuge Mungi with chilly eyes and asked.

 

“It seems… there needs to be an explanation I can accept.”

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