Ascension of the Heavenly Demon - Chapter 79

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Chapter 79

 

 

A drawn line.

And a young man standing behind it like guarding a boundary, issuing a warning.

So Rokpa was simply dumbfounded.

But on the other hand, curiosity arose.

Who exactly was this person who blocked his strike despite looking so young?

Even though it was just sword wind meant to scatter dust, it would be difficult without similar skill.

So he asked.

He should rightfully hold him accountable for what he did to his subordinates, but he thought it would be fine to satisfy his curiosity before killing him. The flow of pursuit had been broken anyway.

“Who are you?”

“Zhuge Munhyeon.”

“Zhuge?”

“That’s right.”

After hearing the name, So Rokpa tilted his head, and a cold smile formed on his lips.

“I see, so it’s you. That brat who defeated Nine Wall Sword.”

“Brat…?”

That tone was extremely irritating.

What right did someone who would drown in the sweat drops shed during cultivation have to call anyone a brat?

“But why is a Zhuge Family bastard interfering? We’re actually getting rid of those who have been tormenting you all this time, so you should properly bow in gratitude to us and bring cold water to cool our sweat.”

At So Rokpa’s words as he supported both arms on his horse, Zhuge Munhyeon let out a chuckle.

“Well, that’s true. But… what comes after is the problem, isn’t it?”

“After?”

“Right. The wolf cub’s intention to occupy the spot after chasing away the wolf is too obvious.”

“Wolf… such harsh words from a young one.”

“I received a good upbringing.”

“What?”

“My parents taught me literature and character early on. Don’t turn away from pitiful people, help the weak… you know, those stuffy things.”

“…”

“Among those teachings was this: don’t associate with bastards who aren’t even human.”

At his smiling, steady retorts word by word, So Rokpa’s eyes trembled finely.

“Being from the Zhuge Family, your words flow like clear water. Seeing how you get on my nerves.”

“Didn’t you get on my nerves first?”

“What?”

“Didn’t Nine Wall Sword tell you? I clearly gave him a hint he could understand.”

“A hint?”

“He came to someone else’s home without permission and spoke rudely, so I beat him up a few times and told him to make a proper apology and compensation. That’s why I spared his life too. But to repay that kindness in this way is truly deplorable.”

“You spared him? The Zhuge Family did?”

“Hmm, it seems he didn’t properly convey the message. Can’t be helped. I’ll have to teach you now.”

Zhuge Munhyeon smiled bitterly and tapped the ground with his Silver Cold Staff as he spoke.

“I’ll tell you again, so listen well. This is as far as you go. So get lost. And quietly return to Anhui and send the apology letter and compensation I originally demanded, plus additional compensation for what you’ve done since then. That’s the last chance I’m giving you.”

“…Pfft! Puhahahaha!”

“…”

“What an absurd bastard. What’s what now? Does Zhuge think they’re the masters of Hubei? You lot who cower in fear of the Unorthodox Sects… By what authority do you tell us to leave or stay?”

“Authority? Well said. You don’t think I’d block your path without any authority, do you?”

“What? Go ahead and tell me. What authority do you have?”

At those words, Zhuge Munhyeon pulled out a piece of paper from his chest as if he’d been waiting and held it out.

“It’s Blood Shadow Pavilion’s alliance document. Content stating they’ll be subordinate to the Zhuge Family. In other words, you’ve entered the Main House’s territory and caused a ruckus.”

“Wh-what? Blood Shadow Pavilion is subordinate to Zhuge? Then you’re saying you’ve accepted the Unorthodox Sects?”

“That’s right.”

So Rokpa’s pupils trembled finely.

The alliance document Zhuge Munhyeon held out.

It was difficult to verify its authenticity in this situation.

But if Blood Shadow Pavilion had really become subordinate to the Zhuge Family, the battlefield situation would change immediately and the justification would favor them.

It would mean the Namgung Family had attacked an allied sect of the Zhuge Family.

“You cunning bastards, you prepared something like that in the meantime?”

“I am rather quick.”

“Fine, I understand you have sufficient reason to participate. But how would that look to the world?”

“What?”

“Since you want to know everything, I’ll tell you. Our purpose in attacking the Unorthodox Sects is to isolate the Zhuge Family. But since you’ve formed an alliance with the Unorthodox Sects, it actually works out well. This gives us justification to attack the Zhuge Family.”

“My goodness, why? Are you going to spread rumors that we’re heretical demons for joining hands with the Unorthodox Sects?”

“You understand well.”

At So Rokpa’s words, Zhuge Munhyeon smiled faintly with narrowed eyes.

“You’re an idiot.”

“What?”

“Even if you babble like that, who would know? There’s only me here besides you guys. You say things like that after you win. That’s how people believe it.”

“…”

“Anyway, bastards who only use swords don’t even know how to scheme? This is why people need to study. Tsk tsk.”

As he clicked his tongue and shook his head, So Rokpa suddenly started laughing.

“Hehe, hahaha! You’re the idiot.”

“…”

“Since you announced the alliance with your own mouth, I just need to steal that alliance document… That will be the justification and evidence for Zhuge’s downfall.”

“Hmm, evidence… well, that’s true.”

Zhuge Munhyeon nodded, folded the alliance document, put it back in his chest, and said.

“Then try to take it.”

“Insolent bastard, I’ll make you regret blocking us alone.”

So Rokpa raised his sword with bloodshot eyes.

His internal energy was so clear it was visible, as if he intended to split him in half with one strike.

Alone?

Right, I’ve always been alone.

Why?

Because I’m not weak enough to rely on numbers.

Just as the sword was about to come down, Zhuge Munhyeon stomped his foot with all his might.

Kuuuuung!

The trembling that started from that one step spread as fine vibrations, then grew into increasingly massive tremors over time, startling the horses into agitation.

“Wh-what!”

Suddenly losing his balance as his horse reared up, So Rokpa ended up swinging his sword at empty air.

At that moment, Zhuge Munhyeon leaped in and roughly struck the horse’s belly with his Silver Cold Staff.

Thwack!

So Rokpa, who was about to fall with the horse, kicked off the horse’s back and leaped high into the air, shouting.

“K-kill him!”

Simultaneously, the Namgung Family’s swordsmen concentrated their sword strikes toward one target.

Stupid fools…

This isn’t a simple matter like Zhuge’s participation.

This is my participation.

And showing mercy in war is a luxury.

Since they’ve already raised their swords toward me, I’ll consider their lives forfeit.

Zhuge Munhyeon lowered his stance against the sword strikes flying at him from all directions like an encirclement.

Seven stars, Seven Luminaries.

“…Whirl.”

Kaga-ga-ga-gang!

Zhuge Munhyeon twisted his body like a whirlwind and shot upward, deflecting all the flying swords.

And then.

“Pour down!”

The energy gathered in the Silver Cold Staff divided and divided again, pouring down like meteors.

Bang! Kwabang!

The scattered energy covered the heads of the warriors.

“Kraaaah!”

The Namgung Family warriors screamed in agony as their skulls were pierced and holes were punched through their limbs.

Kwajik!

And Zhuge Munhyeon trampled even those screams to silence.

One by one, slowly.

As Zhuge Munhyeon’s pale blue eyes leaked demonic energy while he approached, breaking their formation, the Namgung Family warriors hesitated as if their spirits had been crushed.

“Wh-what is that thing?”

And in the forest, a little distance from the battlefield.

Zhuge Munho and Gwan Hwiping, who had arrived late, couldn’t close their mouths.

Chunks of flesh scattered everywhere and blood soaking the ground.

Zhuge Munhyeon was at the center of it all.

He had become a blood demon covered in gore, slaughtering the Namgung Family warriors with a smile on his face.

Alone.

Against roughly fifty warriors…

Gulp.

Saliva went down his throat as he watched.

Of course, his face grimaced at the cruelty, but he couldn’t contain the overwhelming emotion at seeing a Zhuge Family warrior dominating the Namgung Family warriors.

He wanted to fight.

He wanted to be there beside him…

It was a battle that instinctively made such feelings surge up.

“What are you all doing! Deploy the Azure Sky Sword Formation and trap him!”

At So Rokpa’s shout, the chaotic battlefield instantly regained order. Warriors standing on their dead comrades formed a sword formation and surrounded Zhuge Munhyeon.

“Huuu…”

Zhuge Munhyeon, who had stopped at the center, smiled with his murderous eyes gleaming.

His insides felt refreshed.

As if he had vomited out everything he had been holding back all at once.

A sword formation?

They want to trap me?

Don’t worry, I have no intention of running away.

I plan to trample every single one of them methodically!

Right now I’m like an unleashed beast…

“Gwan takes the left side, Pyeong takes the right! It’s the flow of Continuous Flow, so cut the connection points to prevent their offensive from continuing! We rescue Munhyeon from the sword formation.”

Unleashed… huh?

Zhuge Munhyeon, who had been briefly lost in memories of the past while smelling blood in the carnage he had created, blinked at the sudden noise.

What emerged from the forest next were Zhuge Munho and Gwan Hwi…Pyeong?

I told them to help with the escape, so why are those guys here?

“Oh no, it’s an external attack! Prepare for assault!”

“…”

The formation technique wavered because they were attacked from outside before it could be properly arranged.

Meanwhile, these were the ones Zhuge Munhyeon had deliberately trained.

With even their iron rings released, they too ran wild like unleashed beasts.

Though there were only four of them, the Namgung Family warriors were busy with defense alone as their wounds increased.

And then.

“Munhyeon! Let’s retreat!”

“…”

“Hurry! It’s the Azure Sky Sword Formation. Even for you, it’s dangerous if you get trapped!”

Zhuge Munho, who had rushed inside, shouted urgently.

Hmm… why bother?

“Munhyeon, go quickly! We’ll guard the rear.”

“Right, you need to hurry and escape before the entrance closes and the sword formation’s flow begins!”

“Move quickly!”

Gwan Hwiping also chimed in with their own words.

So why?

I clearly said the strategy had changed, so why did they come here unnecessarily and interfere?

It’s a rare Namgung Family sword formation…

I was about to enjoy experiencing the thrilling threat firsthand…

“Munhyeon! Snap out of it!”

“…”

Zhuge Munho shouted angrily, grabbed his arm, and forcibly pulled him out of the sword formation.

Ah, damn it…

Why should I snap out of it, you bastards!

And who exactly is protecting whom here?

Once they escaped the sword formation, Zhuge Munho spoke as if finally relieved.

“Phew, thank goodness. You worked hard, Munhyeon. You protected the warriors of the Jongsang Branch.”

“Right. You worked hard.”

“That’s right.”

“Thank goodness. We barely escaped the sword formation, so let’s retreat now.”

“…”

Each of them spouted their own words.

They all wore bright smiles, with expressions that seemed to say ‘We did well, right?’

Zhuge Munhyeon, who had been staring intently at those faces, suddenly raised his Silver Cold Staff high.

Bababababak!

The four who saw stars before their eyes simultaneously clutched their heads and sat down heavily.

“You bastards! Who told you to come here? I clearly told you to help with the retreat!”

“…Huh?”

“You came late to a fight I was winning alone and stuck your spoon in? Now even if we win, it’ll look like we ganged up on them!”

“…”

“You never listen to what I say!”

At his furious shouting, Zhuge Munho and Gwan Hwiping blinked with bewildered expressions.

G-ganged up?

Who?

We’re only five people?

Even at most, they have way more…

“Get out of the way! You had to butt in and kill the mood, damn it. It was just getting good.”

Zhuge Munhyeon pushed past them irritably and approached the Namgung Family warriors again.

‘Fight again? The retreat… we’re not doing it?’

‘Damn bastard, we went out of our way to help and he just curses at us.’

‘If I come to help again, I’m not a Zhuge, I’m a damn fool!’

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