Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 118

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Chapter 118: Successor (2)

 

[First, let me introduce myself. My name is Song Yu-hee.]

 

Song Yu-hee.

 

Hearing that name, Cheon Woo-jin was filled with deep emotion.

 

It was a name he had seen countless times in the game.

 

‘No matter when I encountered her, she was always at a higher realm than the protagonist, becoming a formidable wall.’

 

Recalling the memories of struggling against Song Yu-hee while playing Spirit Path Cultivation Chronicle, Cheon Woo-jin checked his status window once more.

 

Song Yu-hee was at an unfathomably high realm even at this point in time.

 

[Song Yu-hee ]

 

* Race: Human Race

 

* Age: 124 years

 

* Realm: Nascent Soul Realm (Early Stage)

 

* Constitution: Wood Spirit Root, Divine Sandalwood Spirit Tree Body

 

* Faction: Orthodox Sect

 

* Affiliation: Taeul Yeokri Gate

 

* Destiny: Indulgence

 

A genius of the Taeul Yeokri Gate who reached the Nascent Soul Realm at a younger age than others.

 

As could be guessed from her surname Song, she inherited the bloodline of Song Mu-yeol, the sect master of the Taeul Yeokri Gate.

 

Unlike someone like Jin Si-hyeok, the legitimate successor of the Taeul Yeokri Gate now stood before Cheon Woo-jin.

 

‘I boarded this sea-crossing ship to meet Song Yu-hee.’

 

In the game, this sea-crossing ship was the place where Song Yu-hee could be encountered earliest.

 

If you boarded the same ship as Song Yu-hee, who was traveling to Hwangryeol Island after receiving a summons from the Taeul Yeokri Gate, an event would occur where you’d be stranded due to sea demons.

 

Cheon Woo-jin had boarded this sea-crossing ship today with this exact plan in mind from the beginning.

 

To make contact with Song Yu-hee, an important character in Spirit Path Cultivation Chronicle.

 

‘Song Yu-hee was a very troublesome enemy in the game. If left alone, she would relentlessly advance her realm and block the player’s path.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin had many experiences of dying to Song Yu-hee while playing Spirit Path Cultivation Chronicle.

 

While other powerful enemies could be defeated by growing the protagonist, Song Yu-hee also grew at a considerable speed, making her difficult to overcome under normal circumstances.

 

That’s why there were several times when he played by taking detours to avoid encountering Song Yu-hee altogether.

 

‘But… if used well, she becomes a great help in developing situations favorably for the player.’

 

Song Yu-hee belonged to the Taeul Yeokri Gate, but she was a character who would increasingly act independently.

 

If you succeeded in building a friendship, you could guide her to take actions favorable to the player.

 

When there were bothersome forces, it was also possible to subtly manipulate Song Yu-hee to use her as a borrowed blade for assassination.

 

Of course, even the slightest mistake would result in losing your life at Song Yu-hee’s hands.

 

‘Though she’s the successor of the Orthodox Sect’s most prestigious family, Song Yu-hee’s true nature is cruel and cold-hearted. She’s an extremely dangerous individual.’

 

Knowing that Song Yu-hee was a dangerous person, Cheon Woo-jin deliberately approached her.

 

For his future plans, it was necessary to make early contact with Song Yu-hee.

 

Cheon Woo-jin had a plan to utilize Song Yu-hee more actively than in the game.

 

‘To do that…’

 

Song Yu-hee was an eccentric individual.

 

If you tried to curry favor with her just because you wanted to build a friendship, it would have the opposite effect.

 

Knowing this, Cheon Woo-jin maintained a cold expression as he sent his thoughts.

 

[I don’t see why I need to do that.]

 

[What did you say?]

 

[Unlike you, I’m not in a hurry.]

 

Song Yu-hee’s eyes widened.

 

She probably hadn’t expected to be rejected so bluntly.

 

Even seeing this reaction, Cheon Woo-jin’s expression didn’t change at all.

 

This was an intentional move.

 

When dealing with someone like Song Yu-hee, you must never give up the initiative.

 

[If I wait a few days, the sea demons will move elsewhere. Then I can safely reach my destination without taking unnecessary risks.]

 

[Hmm…]

 

Song Yu-hee fell into thought for a moment at Cheon Woo-jin’s explanation.

 

[How about if I offer compensation?]

 

[Compensation?]

 

[I hear there are many cultivators in the Cultivation World who solve other cultivators’ requests and receive compensation.]

 

Song Yu-hee smiled as if she had a good idea.

 

[I’ll make a request to you. If you help me subjugate the sea demons, I’ll give you compensation. How about it?]

 

Hearing those words,

 

Cheon Woo-jin replied without any change in expression.

 

[My services don’t come cheap.]

 

[Oh my, you’re asking for a high price.]

 

He had no intention of working for a bargain price.

 

Thinking of Seo Seol-ryeong, who was always working hard to raise his value, he needed to secure proper compensation here.

 

[Fine. I’ll talk to the sect members later and arrange for sufficient compensation to be paid. I promise.]

 

[Such a promise is unnecessary.]

 

Cheon Woo-jin replied coldly.

 

[I’d like you to pay me right on the spot after we subdue the Sea Serpent.]

 

[Right on the spot?]

 

At Cheon Woo-jin’s words, Song Yu-jin tilted her head to the side.

 

[Right now I have no money and no spirit stones, this is troublesome.]

 

[I don’t mind receiving payment in goods.]

 

[Ah, then…]

 

Song Yu-hui searched inside her robes.

 

Then she took out a small box and showed it.

 

[This is a First-Grade Sacred Spirit Pill. Would this work?]

 

The Sacred Spirit Pill was an elixir produced by the Taeul Yeokri Gate.

 

Among them, the First-Grade Sacred Spirit Pill was a supreme elixir that only Core Disciples could consume, and for Cheon Woo-jin who was at the early Core Formation Realm, it would be of great help.

 

[A First-Grade Sacred Spirit Pill.]

 

Cheon Woo-jin managed his expression as he answered.

 

[That should be sufficient.]

 

[Phew, that’s a relief.]

 

That was what Cheon Woo-jin should have said.

 

A First-Grade Sacred Spirit Pill was truly exceptional compensation.

 

It was really fortunate that Song Yu-hui didn’t know the market price.

 

‘I can manage somehow even without Seo Seol-ryeong.’

 

While thinking something that would upset Seo Seol-ryeong if she knew, Cheon Woo-jin sent another thought.

 

[But I don’t understand how we’re supposed to catch the Sea Serpent. If we go outside the ferry, we’ll all be swept away by the True Desolate Sea and become fish food.]

 

[I can solve that part.]

 

Song Yu-hui answered with a small smile.

 

[I can create a pseudo-Domain.]

 

[A pseudo-Domain?]

 

[It’s not as powerful as a real Domain, but I can create enough space to subdue one sea serpent.]

 

A Domain is the power that all cultivators dream of.

 

It creates a space where the laws of the world are altered to exercise power.

 

By creating a world favorable to oneself, one can display overwhelming strength.

 

Previously, Cheon Woo-jin had experienced the Domain created by Jeok Ya-wol of the Mad World Yin Spirit Sect.

 

It wasn’t a Domain created by Jeok Ya-wol’s personal power, but utilized the legacy left by the Yin Soul Ghost Bone Palace.

 

Though he couldn’t fully draw out the Domain’s power, even in that state Jeok Ya-wol displayed tremendous strength and annihilated the Sacred Horn Unity Gate’s subjugation force.

 

Song Yu-hui possessed the ability to manifest a space approaching this Domain.

 

Though it was lacking in many ways compared to a real Domain, if she could trap the Sea Serpent within it, they could subdue it without being swept away by the True Desolate Sea.

 

[Is it alright to reveal such a trump card to someone you just met?]

 

[Oh?]

 

Song Yu-hui covered her mouth with her hand and laughed.

 

[It’s not really a trump card though.]

 

She still had many more powerful techniques, so revealing this one wouldn’t be a problem.

 

That was the meaning behind her words.

 

[I’ll create an independent space with my pseudo-Domain and trap the Sea Serpent there. We’ll kill the Sea Serpent together there and then return to the ferry.]

 

[It seems like a plausible strategy.]

 

Cheon Woo-jin nodded.

 

[Understood. Proceed.]

 

[Ah, before that.]

 

Song Yu-hui looked into Cheon Woo-jin’s face and said.

 

[I’d like you to introduce yourself too.]

 

[Shin Hyeok.]

 

When he revealed the false name, Song Yu-hui smiled.

 

[Young Master Shin, let’s work well together.]

 

This was sufficient for communication.

 

Song Yu-hui stood up from her seat first, and Cheon Woo-jin followed after her with a time delay.

 

Then he passed through the corridor, pretending to go to the restroom while secretly slipping away to another place.

 

There was a cargo hold there.

 

[Let’s open this door slightly and go outside.]

 

Song Yu-hui pointed to the door for loading cargo and said.

 

[So we do have to throw ourselves into the True Desolate Sea after all.]

 

[Can’t you endure it for a short while?]

 

[Only for a short while at most. I can’t endure it for long.]

 

[A short while is enough. I’ll give you breathing room quickly, so don’t worry.]

 

Cheon Woo-jin took out a talisman from his robes.

 

It was a defensive talisman he had received from Jang Ryang in preparation for times like this.

 

Until now, Cheon Woo-jin couldn’t use his favorite Thunder Wheel System, Silver Spirit Steel Defense, or Water Heaven Circle Formation Technique.

 

Because the one here now wasn’t Cheon Woo-jin, but Shin Hyeok, a Fire element investigator.

 

[I’ll open it now.]

 

Clank!

 

Song Yu-hui extended her spiritual power and opened the door connected to the outside.

 

Cheon Woo-jin didn’t hesitate and threw his body through it.

 

At the same time, the talisman burst into flames and mysterious fire wrapped around his entire body.

 

It was the effect of the Body Protection Flame Talisman that protected the body with Fire element energy.

 

“Ugh…!”

 

Boom!

 

A violent impact shook his entire body.

 

The Body Protection Flame Talisman was blocking the harmful energy of the True Desolate Sea itself, but it was impossible to completely offset the physical impact.

 

Crash!

 

Cheon Woo-jin felt the sensation of his entire body shooting up into the sky.

 

The waves of the True Desolate Sea were pushing Cheon Woo-jin’s body up toward the sky.

 

These weren’t waves that could be resisted with magic arts. All Cheon Woo-jin could do was circulate his inner energy within his body and endure so his body wouldn’t be shattered.

 

While Cheon Woo-jin was enduring like this.

 

Breaking through the curtain of violent waves, a quiet yet deep energy began to spread like gentle ripples.

 

[Great Void Divine Altar Domain]

 

Right after that, the world turned upside down.

 

The violent waves of the True Desolate Sea that had been shaking the world vanished in an instant.

 

The harsh sea that wouldn’t allow the existence of living humans disappeared before his eyes, and a new space unfolded.

 

Before he knew it, Cheon Woo-jin was standing in the middle of gray earth where no trace of life could be found.

 

On the endless inorganic wasteland stood a single massive tree.

 

It was too bizarre to be called a tree.

 

Without a single leaf, it stretched pitch-black branches like demon fingers toward the sky.

 

Looking at that tree, Cheon Woo-jin felt dizzy for a moment.

 

It was a similar sensation to when he had witnessed the shadow of the Suppressing Sea Demon Lord when the Upper Realm’s gate opened before.

 

That tree was dominating this space and overlaying the world’s principles with new laws.

 

Cheon Woo-jin could instinctively understand this fact.

 

“Shaaaaa!”

 

Cheon Woo-jin wasn’t the only one sucked into this space.

 

A giant sea serpent with a black body and blue head had fallen onto the gray ground and was writhing.

 

It was the Sea Python that had been glimpsed beyond the large waves earlier.

 

Originally, Python refers to a snake demon that devours elephants.

 

A Sea Python is a Python that flowed into spiritual waters and grew by consuming toxic spiritual energy.

 

A sea serpent demon that had grown large enough to devour not just elephants but even whales.

 

At its tremendous majesty, Cheon Woo-jin unconsciously swallowed his saliva.

 

“It’s a success.”

 

Then a voice came from somewhere.

 

Song Yu-hui was floating in the air, smiling.

 

“So this is a pseudo-domain.”

 

“That’s right, So-woo.”

 

Song Yu-hui, who had simultaneously drawn both Cheon Woo-jin and the Sea Python into her pseudo-domain, spoke in a gentle voice.

 

“I succeeded in trapping the Sea Python in the pseudo-domain… but what should we do from now on?”

 

Before Song Yu-hui who was looking at him with testing eyes, Cheon Woo-jin straightened his disheveled clothes and replied.

 

“I’ll handle it.”

 

“You will?”

 

Leaving the intrigued Song Yu-hui alone, Cheon Woo-jin began walking toward the Sea Python.

 

“Shaaaaa!”

 

The Sea Python noticed Cheon Woo-jin’s approach.

 

If it looks like prey, devour it first. The moment it was caught by such instinct and raised its blue head.

 

Crack crack crack crack!

 

Dark red tree roots sprouted from the gray ground and bound the Sea Python’s entire body.

 

When Cheon Woo-jin turned his head, he saw Song Yu-hui with her palms crossed together, smiling.

 

“Oops.”

 

But Song Yu-hui immediately put her hand to her mouth.

 

The Sea Python was struggling and gradually breaking the tree roots.

 

“The Sea Python is stronger than expected. I don’t think I can properly hold it with my pseudo-domain.”

 

This was only a pseudo-domain after all.

 

Though it had created an independent space, it wasn’t enough to gain overwhelming advantage within it.

 

“If we leave it like this, it’ll soon break free from the restraints and resume attacking, so maybe we should just coordinate our attack…”

 

“No, it doesn’t matter.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin replied briefly while putting his hand into his Storage Pouch.

 

And he drew out a precious sword.

 

Its identity was the Zhu Rong World-Destroying Sword he had taken from Jin Si-hyeok.

 

But just looking at its appearance, one couldn’t tell it was the Zhu Rong World-Destroying Sword.

 

It was thanks to Jang Ryang staying up all night for several days to modify it.

 

‘He said that disguising it with something like a talisman would be impossible, so the outer appearance of the Dharma Artifact itself had to be completely redesigned.’

 

Thanks to him demonstrating the skills from his Changhwa Sect days to modify the appearance, the Chukryung Annihilation Sword had become a completely different form.

 

Originally, the Chukryung Annihilation Sword had a splendid appearance, but now it just looked like a plain sword with a red blade.

 

Unless the Flame Emperor Sect members directly held it in their hands and examined it, there would be no chance of it being discovered as the Chukryung Annihilation Sword.

 

“Shaaaaaaaa!”

 

Crack!

 

As the Sea Serpent roared and twisted its body greatly, most of the tree roots wrapped around its body snapped.

 

However, Cheon Woo-jin had already finished preparing his Magic Arts while holding the Chukryung Annihilation Sword.

 

Pure yang energy drawn from the taiji of the Golden Core beyond the Sea of Qi acupoint.

 

He transformed it into the form of blazing flames and amplified it with the power of the Chukryung Annihilation Sword.

 

It felt like all his blood vessels would burn up from that heat, but he could endure it because he was strengthened by the strong energy of the Six Extremes Heaven Strength Divine Art.

 

What was manifested through this process was a miracle that would be absolutely impossible with a body at the early Core Formation Realm.

 

A unique Magic Art newly developed by Cheon Woo-jin.

 

[True Fire Dragon Slayer]

 

Crimson flames pierced through the gray Law Domain.

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