Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 140

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Chapter 140: Great Turmoil (3)

 

Shwooooosh!

 

A different sound than usual when igniting True Fire could be heard.

 

This was because a massive amount of True Fire had erupted within the internal space of the metal puppet that only had small gaps.

 

The tremendous heat bursting forth from the confined space was causing a phenomenon different from anything before.

 

“Sh-Shin Hyeok!”

 

Gu Do-ryun’s urgent voice could be heard.

 

“I will remember you! I will track you down! And…!”

 

“That story.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin stepped back and shot back curtly.

 

“You’ve said it before.”

 

“Damn it…!”

 

KABOOM…!

 

With a tremendous roar, the metal puppet exploded.

 

The puppet’s outer armor had been reinforced with Gu Do-ryun’s spell formation, but it couldn’t withstand the high-density True Fire bursting from within.

 

Red-hot metal fragments scattered in all directions like fireworks.

 

Some of them struck Cheon Woo-jin, but he was able to block them since he had already taken out his Taeul Protective Talisman and deployed a barrier.

 

“Phew…”

 

He crouched down until the aftermath of the explosion subsided, then stood up.

 

The metal puppet was completely destroyed.

 

However, fragments of the outer armor were scattered on the ground.

 

It was so sturdy that it had managed to withstand that explosion to some degree.

 

‘Gu Do-ryun’s puppets certainly have excellent performance.’

 

It was fortunate that there was only one mid-grade puppet today – if there had been two or more, it would have been quite dangerous.

 

Next time, Gu Do-ryun would deploy even more powerful puppets, so he would need to build up more strength by then.

 

‘Of course, there won’t be any encounters with Gu Do-ryun for a while.’

 

Once this matter was over, he would seal away Shin Hyeok’s identity and return to Ghost Head City as Cheon Woo-jin again.

 

No matter how much Gu Do-ryun searched the Continent for ‘the True Fire practitioner named Shin Hyeok who cooperated with the Taeul Yeokri Sect,’ it would be futile.

 

The fight with Gu Do-ryun was one where Cheon Woo-jin inevitably held the upper hand.

 

‘Then… shall I collect the spoils of war?’

 

Cheon Woo-jin picked up a metal fragment from the floor.

 

Even in this fragmented state, Gu Do-ryun’s reinforcement spell formation was still alive.

 

It seemed even harder than the Dark Dew Great King Centipede’s carapace that was used to make the Heavenly Armor Flying Spirit.

 

‘If I use this, I could make an extremely sturdy Dharma Artifact.’

 

Collecting such spoils of war was one of the reasons Cheon Woo-jin had participated in this great upheaval.

 

After gathering as much as he could and putting it in his Storage Bag, Cheon Woo-jin dusted himself off and came outside.

 

The area in front of the dock was reminiscent of a woodworking shop.

 

Countless wood pieces were rolling around on the ground.

 

“Sou!”

 

Song Yu-hee, who had annihilated the wooden puppets, approached Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“What about the metal puppet from earlier?”

 

“I scratched it and injected True Fire to make it explode from the inside.”

 

“Aha, there was such a method!”

 

Song Yu-hee smiled brightly and patted Cheon Woo-jin’s shoulder.

 

“As expected, Sou is clever!”

 

“…”

 

Quite a lot of physical contact.

 

Cheon Woo-jin maintained a cold expression while avoiding her touch and moved forward.

 

“Let’s board the ferry and head directly to Luoying Island.”

 

“Hmm, but you know.”

 

Song Yu-hee asked while following behind.

 

“Do you know how to operate it? It must work on different principles than ordinary Dharma Artifacts.”

 

“…”

 

A moment of silence passed.

 

“You can really arrive at Nakyang Island one step ahead…?”

 

“I’ll manage it somehow…”

 

Cheon Woo-jin avoided Song Yu-hee’s anxious gaze as he boarded the ferry.

 

* * *

 

Fortunately, the situation of being shipwrecked due to improper control of the ferry did not occur.

 

This was because there were crew members who had been hiding inside the ferry to avoid the fight between the cultivators.

 

Cheon Woo-jin gently coaxed them into operating the ferry.

 

Since he provided sufficient compensation, everyone was more enthusiastic than during their usual operations.

 

“As expected, the masters are generous. How much would this be in our money?”

 

“Even after the succession war ends, the Hwangryeol Archipelago will likely remain chaotic for a while. It might be better to use this as capital to start fresh in another region.”

 

Listening to the crew members’ whispered conversation, Cheon Woo-jin sat cross-legged in the empty seats.

 

While using the Talisman Treasure consumed almost no spiritual power, he still needed to recover the spiritual power he had expended during the chase with the metal puppet.

 

Song Yu-hee tried to speak to him from beside, but seeing him take an elixir and close his eyes, she stepped back.

 

‘I need to get my body in optimal condition before entering the Imperial City.’

 

The final battle was scheduled to take place in the Imperial City.

 

The Taeul Yeokri Gate, Gwangmyeong Sect, and Jongli Family would storm into the Imperial City to secure the Emperor.

 

‘And if my prediction is correct… the Blood World Demon Sect will also interfere.’

 

The White Face Hall Master, Heartless Demon, was confirmed on Pyeonghwang Island.

 

But the Blood Soul Hall Master, Soul-Crushing Blood Demon, has not been seen yet.

 

Originally, the Blood Soul Hall was supposed to join hands with the Dongli Family to help the First Prince, Gong Ui-hwi.

 

But after confirming that there was no hope due to the Dongli Family’s downfall, they committed the outrageous act of making Gong Ui-hwi self-destruct.

 

‘The Blood Soul Hall wasn’t simply helping Gong Ui-hwi for compensation. They were hiding another purpose.’

 

Recalling the content described in the Spirit Path Cultivation Chronicle, Cheon Woo-jin thought about where the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon might be by now.

 

‘The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon would have headed to the Imperial City just like us.’

 

* * *

 

The most secretive island in the Hwangryeol Archipelago, Nakyang Island.

 

That place is where the Imperial City, the heart of the Wei Jin Kingdom, is built.

 

Since it was a place that had to thoroughly prevent intrusion by outsiders, there was no place to dock ships.

 

At set intervals, a movable dock would be lowered from the imperial palace side like a drawbridge, and ferry boats would dock there for entry and exit.

 

But… only ordinary people needed to use such methods.

 

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

 

Cultivators who had risen from the ship leaped up the treacherous cliff.

 

Warriors who had learned martial arts also succeeded in climbing up the cliff.

 

They were all people who sought to support the Third Prince Gong Uise.

 

Two-thirds of the cultivators belonged to the Guangming Sect, while the remaining third were from the Jongli Family.

 

The warriors were those who pledged loyalty to the Jongli Family, and among them were masters of the Nascent Soul realm.

 

“So we’ve finally come this far. I wanted to avoid storming into the imperial palace.”

 

“We have no choice, don’t we.”

 

Those who exchanged this conversation were Yu Mugi, the Sect Master of the Guangming Sect, and Jongli Cheol, the Supreme Family Head of the Jongli Family.

 

Both were Daoists who had reached the Won Yeong-gyeong realm, and had been preparing for twenty years to place Gong Uise on the imperial throne.

 

The Guangming Sect sought to surpass the Taeul Yeokri Sect and become the leader of the Orthodox Faction.

 

The Jongli Family aimed to surpass the Dongli Family and seize real power in the Wei Jin Kingdom.

 

They were partners who had prepared together to achieve their respective ambitions.

 

However, despite twenty years of preparation, the current situation was not very favorable.

 

Although the First Prince Gong Uihwi, who had received support from the Dongli Family, had already been eliminated, the Taeul Yeokri Sect that sought to support the Second Prince Gong Uiun was too formidable an opponent.

 

When the Taeul Yeokri Sect, which had begun losing in the battle of public opinion, started engaging in earnest combat, the Guangming Sect and Jongli Family found themselves at a disadvantage.

 

“If those Black Gate bastards had properly helped us, we could have seized victory at Gongryeong Island.”

 

“Come now, let’s forget about that. It was our mistake to trust those bastards.”

 

The Black Spirit Blade Emperor Guan Huang of the Thirteen Alliances Under the Moon was a secret weapon specially prepared by the Guangming Sect.

 

However, Guan Huang did not appear on the promised day, and ultimately the Guangming Sect and Jongli Family suffered great losses.

 

“Both of you seem too pessimistic.”

 

Then a calm voice was heard.

 

A man in neat robes was approaching the two.

 

“If we persuade His Majesty to abdicate the throne, we can become the final victors. Isn’t that right?”

 

This man with intelligent eyes was none other than the Third Prince Gong Uise.

 

Like his brothers, he was a child of the Cultivation World who had not inherited the blood of Emperor Gong Uiryun.

 

However, there was something different about Gong Uise compared to his brothers.

 

He was the only one born with spiritual roots.

 

Currently, Gong Uise was at the late stage of the Qi Refinement realm.

 

Even when climbing the cliff earlier, he had climbed up by his own strength without anyone’s help.

 

“Once I ascend as Wei Jin Kingdom’s first cultivator Emperor, everything will be resolved. Don’t worry and let’s enter the Imperial Palace.”

 

“….”

 

“….”

 

Yu Mugi and Jongli Cheol frowned.

 

Though Gong Uise was known to be exceptionally clever, in the eyes of these two who had lived for hundreds of years and experienced countless hardships, he still had clumsy aspects.

 

“Kekeke, Your Highness the Prince speaks correctly.”

 

Just then.

 

Laughter was heard from behind the prince.

 

A wrinkled, hunchbacked old man was approaching while leaning on a staff.

 

“Inheriting the imperial throne means inheriting all the spiritual facilities installed in this Imperial Palace as well… Once you inherit the throne, even if the Second Prince comes charging in with the Taeul Yeokri Sect, you can easily repel them. You can achieve a complete reversal victory in one stroke.”

 

“Reversal victory, that sounds good.”

 

Gong Uise smiled brightly, but Yu Mugi and Jongli Cheol’s expressions became even more wrinkled than before.

 

“Soul-Shattering Blood Demon, stay back.”

 

“If the palace people see that appearance, even good things won’t work out.”

 

Soul-Shattering Blood Demon.

 

He was the Blood Soul Hall Master of the Blood World Demon Sect.

 

He had suddenly appeared during the battle with the Taeul Yeokri Sect and helped Gong Uise’s faction.

 

Originally, he was supposed to help Gong Uihwi, but since Gong Uihwi was killed by Gong Uiun, it seemed he wanted to take revenge.

 

From the Guangming Sect and Jongli Family’s perspective, it was difficult to believe those words at face value.

 

Nevertheless, they accepted the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon because he was a necessary fighting force in the current situation.

 

Since the Black Spirit Blade Emperor was gone, they had to borrow the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s power.

 

“Now, let’s all go in together. And we need to persuade His Majesty the Emperor.”

 

Gong Uise smiled and took the lead.

 

The Imperial Guard composed of martial arts masters would be protecting the Imperial Palace, but since this side had many cultivators, it wouldn’t be a problem.

 

What was more problematic were the spiritual defense facilities that existed within the Imperial Palace itself.

 

Since the Capital Sect had also lent their strength when building the Imperial Palace, it would be difficult to break through easily.

 

It would take quite some time to reach the Emperor’s bedchamber.

 

Still… Gong Uise remained optimistic.

 

“If we reach His Majesty’s chambers before the Taeul Yeokri Gate, it will be our victory.”

 

“Indeed, Your Highness.”

 

Watching Gong Uise being pleased by the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s flattery, Yu Mugi and Jongli Cheol wore anxious expressions.

 

* * *

 

“Is it true that the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon has appeared?!”

 

“I-It’s certain.”

 

Gwak Yu reported to Song Muyeol with his injured body.

 

“The cultivators of the Bright Light Sect suddenly exploded, causing great damage to our forces. It was identical to when the First Prince died last time, and only the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon, master of the Blood Soul Horn, can do that to multiple people simultaneously.”

 

“Those demonic bastards have sided with the Third Prince…!”

 

Song Muyeol gritted his teeth and turned his gaze toward the dock.

 

Until just a moment ago, the Taeul Yeokri Gate had been driving back the Bright Light Sect and Jongli Family on Gongryeong Island.

 

However, the leadership like Yu Mugi and Jongli Cheol had hardly shown themselves.

 

It turned out that one ferry boat had disappeared from the Gongryeong Island dock.

 

It seemed they had thrown their subordinates as bait while only the leadership took the ferry toward the imperial capital.

 

If so… there was a high possibility that the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon had gone with them.

 

“Those bastards are being deceived by the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s purpose must be to awaken that monster sleeping in the imperial capital.”

 

That monster.

 

Hearing the vague words, Gwak Yu blinked his eyes.

 

“What monster?”

 

“Such a thing exists.”

 

Could there be some demon sealed away?

 

But there couldn’t be such a thing in the Wei Jin Kingdom’s imperial capital.

 

Gwak Yu tilted his head in confusion, but Song Muyeol didn’t tell him anything specific.

 

“The preparations still aren’t finished. Just when will we be able to depart?”

 

Song Muyeol frowned as he glared at the ferry boat anchored in port.

 

The Taeul Yeokri Gate also needed to quickly board the ferry to Nakyang Island, but their preparations weren’t finished yet.

 

“We need to quickly go to the Imperial City to stop the Third Prince… and stop the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon as well.”

 

“Is the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s scheme that dangerous?”

 

“It’s dangerous. If we’re not careful, everything could come to nothing.”

 

In the distance, they could see Gong Uiun approaching the dock under the protection of the Won Family Clan.

 

Now that things had come to this, they had to take Gong Uiun to the Imperial City and seize the Emperor’s throne.

 

But if the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s conspiracy came to fruition, even that would become difficult.

 

“If only Song Yuhui were here, I could feel at ease, but I have no idea where she went. Don’t tell me she went for mutual destruction with the Black Spirit Blade Emperor?”

 

“Could the Young Sect Leader handle it?”

 

“Yes, she could handle it.”

 

Song Muyeol spat out as if annoyed.

 

“Because it’s a problem that ends with sacrificing just one person, Song Yuhui.”

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