Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 148

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Chapter 148: Victor (5)

 

Above the True Imperial Sea.

 

In the harsh space where fierce winds raged, Cheon Woo-jin held the Eight Desolation Chain Blade while checking his surroundings.

 

‘Fortunately, I caught up before they could attack the Sky Spirit Island.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin had flown up from Nakying Province’s Imperial City to pursue the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Army.

 

This was possible because he had used the Ghost Eye Bead he received from Emperor Gong Ui-ryun along with the Eight Desolation Chain Blade.

 

The Ghost Eye Bead was a flying magical treasure made by the Yin Soul Ghost Bone Palace.

 

It boasted exceptional performance capable of breaking through the skies above the True Imperial Sea.

 

Thanks to this, he was able to catch up to the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Army that had taken flight first.

 

After approaching the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Army like this, he had launched a surprise attack on the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon using the stealth effect of the Heavenly Silkworm Shadow Robe.

 

‘Thanks to the status window, I could easily confirm where the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon was attached.’

 

[Dao Hang]

 

* Race: Human Race

 

* Age: 888 years

 

* Realm: Nascent Soul Realm Middle Stage

 

* Constitution: Water Spirit Root, Blood Essence Body

 

* Faction: Demonic Path

 

* Affiliation: Blood World Demon Sect

 

* Destiny: Extreme Evil

 

Soul-Crushing Blood Demon Dao Hang.

 

He was the pavilion master of the Blood Soul Pavilion of the Blood World Demon Sect.

 

The Ban Si-gyeong, Dan U-ryeong, and others he had dealt with on the Imperial Flame Archipelago were all subordinates of this Soul-Crushing Blood Demon.

 

The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon had been making various preparations by moving them, but they had all ended in failure because of Cheon Woo-jin.

 

However, the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon did not give up.

 

He personally approached the Third Prince Gong Ui-se, then infiltrated the Imperial City and succeeded in awakening the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Army.

 

This was in stark contrast to the various forces involved in this great chaos, who had all tasted major failures.

 

It could be said that the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon’s personal efforts and diligent movements had borne fruit.

 

‘However, he won’t be able to achieve his ultimate goal of creating the Blood World.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin gazed at the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon, who was suffering in agony with his head split open.

 

In the game, the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon was a very powerful enemy.

 

It controlled powerful blood spirits simultaneously while pressuring the player.

 

But that was only when blood spirits were prepared in advance.

 

In an unprepared state like now, it wasn’t particularly threatening.

 

Moreover, this place was currently a space where the Guardian Imperial Dragon God’s authority was in effect.

 

The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon was in a much weaker state than usual.

 

“You, you bastard…!”

 

The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon tried to counterattack somehow.

 

But Cheon Woo-jin moved faster than the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon could launch its attack.

 

Using the Six Extremes Heaven Steel Divine Art, he wielded the Eight Roars Falling Chain Sword, cutting the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s Nascent Soul into several pieces.

 

Originally, the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s Nascent Soul was different from others.

 

It was made of a blood body formed from gathered blood.

 

It could be called a kind of liquid monster combining spiritual existence with blood.

 

Even when cut into pieces like this, it would restore to its original state by gathering the blood back together.

 

But this time, it wouldn’t be able to do so.

 

The Eight Roars Falling Chain Sword that Cheon Woo-jin was holding was a rather special sword.

 

“Wh-why is this happening?”

 

The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon tried to gather the blood back together for recombination, but it didn’t work as intended.

 

It was due to the effect of the Eight Roars Falling Chain Sword that inflicted incurable wounds.

 

Staring at the blood clumps writhing like slugs, Cheon Woo-jin drew the Zhurong World-Destroying Sword instead of the Eight Roars Falling Chain Sword.

 

Then he burned each blood clump one by one with the Zhurong World-Destroying Sword.

 

“St-stop…!”

 

The Zhurong World-Destroying Sword was a sword that burned space itself.

 

It was possible to burn the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s Nascent Soul fragments as well.

 

Thus, Cheon Woo-jin burned all the visible Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s Nascent Soul fragments, but… the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s status window was still continuously displayed.

 

At a position corresponding to the back of the Guardian Imperial Dragon God’s head.

 

[What an absurd fellow you are…]

 

The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon’s telepathic voice could be heard.

 

[You, it seems you really are Cheon Woo-jin. Not only do you possess the Heavenly Silkworm Shadow Robe, but that relentless and merciless appearance is exactly as the rumors describe.]

 

[I didn’t know I was that famous.]

 

[Hmph, I already know that you were involved in Jeok Ya-wol’s death.]

 

Jeok Ya-wol was originally the Mad Spirit Pavilion Master of the Blood World Demon Sect.

 

He had advanced into Ghost Head City under the banner of the Mad World Yin Spirit Sect, but lost his life in the battle with the Sacred Horn Unity Gate.

 

[Now I see that Jeok Ya-wol also died at your hands. Am I wrong?]

 

[You have quite the imagination.]

 

[Well… fine. What exactly is your purpose?]

 

The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon asked through telepathy.

 

[Don’t tell me you’re thinking of seizing control of the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God? Are you doing this because you want to manipulate it as you please?]

 

The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon’s laughter echoed in his mind.

 

[You fool! Do you think that would be easy?]

 

[Is it difficult?]

 

Cheon Woo-jin stared at the back of the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God’s head.

 

[You seem to be doing well enough.]

 

[Hmph, you’re quite perceptive. Did you notice that I’ve entered the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God’s mind and am controlling it?]

 

Part of the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon’s Nascent Soul had infiltrated into the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God’s mind.

 

Despite burning all the visible Nascent Soul fragments, the Soul-Crushing Blood Demon’s voice continued to be heard because of this.

 

[I’ve infiltrated part of my Nascent Soul to send signals into the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God’s mind. But all I can do is give it general direction on which way to go. Even for me, this is the limit. So with your level of ability, it’s absolutely impossible.]

 

[I see.]

 

[Anyway, Cheon Woo-jin.]

 

The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon, who had explained everything in detail, asked again.

 

[What is your purpose? I want to negotiate with you.]

 

[Negotiate?]

 

[As long as I’m inside the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God’s mind, you cannot harm me. Even with that sword of yours, you won’t be able to pierce through the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God’s scales.]

 

[Well, that’s probably true.]

 

[But it’s not easy for me to eliminate you either. My Nascent Soul was severely damaged by your surprise attack, and…]

 

The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon paused for a moment.

 

[It’s also difficult to exclude you using the Nation-Protecting Imperial Dragon God’s power.]

 

The Guardian Imperial Dragon God remained unresponsive to the commotion happening near the back of its head.

 

This position could be considered a kind of blind spot for the Guardian Imperial Dragon God.

 

The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon had positioned itself here knowing this fact.

 

So it would be difficult to expect the Guardian Imperial Dragon God to attack and eliminate Cheon Woo-jin.

 

Of course, it was also impossible for the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon to control the Guardian Imperial Dragon God to attack Cheon Woo-jin.

 

[Continuing this standoff will only tire us both out. So tell me what you want. If it’s something I can accept, I’ll grant it.]

 

[You want me to trust the word of a Blood World Demon Sect elder?]

 

[There seems to be a misunderstanding. Actually, we Demonic Cultivators keep our promises better than those Orthodox Sect bastards.]

 

[I doubt anyone outside the Demonic Path Faction would agree with that.]

 

[I’ll admit that.]

 

The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon seemed to have a surprisingly honest and bold personality.

 

Come to think of it, there had been no opportunity to have such a conversation with the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon in the game.

 

For Cheon Woo-jin, this was quite a refreshing feeling.

 

[Soul-Shattering Blood Demon, I’m sorry, but I have no intention of negotiating with you.]

 

[I see. Still, just tell me what you want. I’d like to hear it.]

 

[There wouldn’t be much point in hearing it anyway.]

 

Cheon Woo-jin answered coldly.

 

[Because I intend to kill the Guardian Imperial Dragon God.]

 

A moment of silence passed.

 

[Are you joking right now?]

 

[It’s not a joke.]

 

[Cheon Woo-jin, the Guardian Imperial Dragon God is a being that has accumulated power while connected to all of Wei Jin Kingdom for a thousand years.]

 

The Soul-Shattering Blood Demon spoke as if trying to reason with him.

 

[You still appear to be in the Core Formation Realm. I don’t know why you’re not affected by the Guardian Imperial Dragon God’s authority, but in any case, it’s impossible to kill this guardian divine dragon with Core Formation Realm power.]

 

[Shall we make a bet?]

 

[What?]

 

[Let’s bet on whether I can kill it or not, Soul-Shattering Blood Demon.]

 

Cheon Woo-jin gazed at the back of the Guardian Imperial Dragon God’s head and sent a telepathic message.

 

[If I can kill the Guardian Imperial Dragon God, I want you to teach me what the Blood Sea means in the Blood Soul Curse Spirit Method.]

 

[What the…]

 

When he mentioned the Blood Soul Curse Spirit Technique, the representative martial art of the Blood Soul Hall, the Blood Soul Blood Demon was startled.

 

[I’ve been studying the Blood Soul Curse Spirit Technique recently, but there’s a part that’s blocking me. There’s a passage saying that to create a blood spirit, one must fill the Blood Sea with power, but I don’t know what the Blood Sea refers to.]

 

The Sea of Qi refers to the Sea of Qi acupoint of the Conception Vessel.

 

But he couldn’t figure out what the Blood Sea was.

 

[You bastard Cheon Woo-jin, how do you know the Blood Soul Curse Spirit Technique…]

 

[Is that important in the current situation?]

 

Cheon Woo-jin had defeated Ban Si-gyeong and obtained the secret manual of the Blood Soul Curse Spirit Technique.

 

But he couldn’t tell him that right now.

 

[Conversely, if I fail to kill the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Lord, you won’t interfere anymore and will retreat on my flying vessel.]

 

[You’ll retreat?]

 

[Yes, obediently. Handle the aftermath yourself.]

 

The Soul Crushing Blood Demon remained silent for a while.

 

He seemed to be pondering whether this bet would benefit him.

 

[What if I don’t keep my promise? If you kill the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Lord anyway, I’ll likely die here too, so do you think I’ll obediently keep my promise in such a situation?]

 

[You said that Demonic Cultivators keep their promises better than those Orthodox Sect bastards. From your actions, I’ll be able to confirm whether that’s true or not.]

 

[Hmm… Alright.]

 

In the end, the Soul Crushing Blood Demon accepted the bet.

 

[Go ahead and try. I’ll watch over you.]

 

[Understood.]

 

The bet was established.

 

Cheon Woo-jin jumped down from the back of the Imperial Dragon’s neck and climbed back onto the Demon Wood Vessel.

 

[What are you doing now?]

 

[Don’t worry, I’m not trying to run away.]

 

Around the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Lord, the poison of the True Imperial Sea was being neutralized.

 

Still, flying around with a bare body was dangerous.

 

As soon as Cheon Woo-jin climbed onto the Demon Wood Vessel, a transparent barrier immediately deployed.

 

Not only the poisonous energy of the True Imperial Sea but even the fierce winds were completely blocked, not a single strand of hair fluttered.

 

In that state, Cheon Woo-jin grasped the control stick in front of him.

 

Then the Gwimokju increased its speed and began to overtake the golden dragon.

 

And drawing a smooth trajectory as it turned, it moved to the front of the golden dragon.

 

[Have you lost your mind!]

 

The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon was shocked to realize that Cheon Woo-jin had moved to the front of the Guardian Golden Dragon Divine Lord.

 

Naturally, the front could never be a blind spot.

 

Just like when it had attacked the cultivators of the Taeul Yeokri Sect earlier, the Guardian Golden Dragon Divine Lord would immediately begin its attack.

 

[Cheon Woo-jin, what on earth are you thinking!]

 

The Soul-Crushing Blood Demon sent fierce telepathic words toward Cheon Woo-jin.

 

But Cheon Woo-jin didn’t respond and met eyes with the Guardian Golden Dragon Divine Lord.

 

‘Guardian Golden Dragon Divine Lord… no, Founding Emperor.’

 

He was originally a being who had slept beneath the Imperial Palace, wanting to become a guardian dragon that would protect the nation.

 

If future generations had understood his will and served him with devotion, when a situation like this arose, he would have personally stepped forward to protect the Wei Jin Kingdom’s imperial family.

 

But future generations had not properly served the Guardian Golden Dragon Divine Lord. They had siphoned off all the resources needed for maintenance and management, filling only their own bellies.

 

As a result, the Founding Emperor’s soul had weathered away, falling into an irrational monster that had forgotten its original great purpose.

 

‘Now I will let you sleep.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin spoke to the Guardian Golden Dragon Divine Lord in his heart.

 

‘Don’t worry about what comes after. Gong Ui-ryun will become the new Emperor and lead Wei Jin Kingdom well.’

 

Yellow lightning crackled from the golden dragon’s two horns.

 

Golden energy was also about to burst forth from its mouth.

 

This wasn’t an action to protect Wei Jin Kingdom. It was merely an unconscious reflexive action.

 

If left alone, the Guardian Golden Dragon Divine Lord would fly throughout Wei Jin Kingdom, carrying out indiscriminate destruction.

 

The only one who could prevent such a tragedy was Cheon Woo-jin alone.

 

‘Instant Kill.’

 

The power he had preserved for this very moment.

 

The authority of Instant Kill emitted a golden light more brilliant than the golden dragon.

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