Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 150

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Chapter 150: Heartless Laughing Demon (1)

 

Papapapapapat!

 

Tearing through the white clouds, Cheon Woo-jin’s Ghost Wood Vessel raced forward.

 

Pursuing behind it was the Heartless Laughing Demon’s White Sandalwood Divine Boat.

 

The White Sandalwood Divine Boat was a flying magical treasure ranked among the top five in performance on this continent.

 

It could be said to be the most valuable item among the magical treasures possessed by the Heartless Laughing Demon.

 

It even had the function of short-range spatial leaping for instant teleportation, and the Heartless Laughing Demon, being in the late Nascent Soul stage, could utilize this function perfectly.

 

About twenty years ago from now.

 

Three Nascent Soul stage Elder Ancestors from prestigious Orthodox Sects had once deployed an encirclement with their subordinates to kill the Heartless Laughing Demon.

 

However, the Heartless Laughing Demon piloted the White Sandalwood Divine Boat and engaged in aerial combat, killing all the attackers before disappearing leisurely.

 

The combination of the Heartless Laughing Demon and the White Sandalwood Divine Boat was that overwhelming.

 

But Cheon Woo-jin was not intimidated.

 

Cheon Woo-jin’s Ghost Wood Vessel was a flying magical treasure left behind by the Yin Soul Ghost Bone Palace.

 

It possessed performance ranked among the top three on this continent.

 

“Haha…!”

 

The Heartless Laughing Demon threw a white sword.

 

It was a sword of spiritual energy created with the Hundred Transformations White Blade Technique.

 

It was much more solid and powerful than the sword qi deployed by ordinary cultivators.

 

It was superior sword qi reminiscent of the sword energy of martial artists.

 

However, that sword qi never hit Cheon Woo-jin.

 

This was because Cheon Woo-jin controlled the Ghost Wood Vessel to perform complex aerial maneuvers up, down, left, and right.

 

The Heartless Laughing Demon’s sword qi pierced through the empty sky and vanished futilely.

 

‘I’m gradually getting the hang of it.’

 

Originally, Cheon Woo-jin was accustomed to changing direction at sharp angles.

 

It was a sense he had acquired while moving freely in all directions using lightning energy.

 

By utilizing that sense to control the Ghost Wood Vessel, he could sufficiently evade even the Heartless Laughing Demon’s fierce attacks.

 

‘In the old days, this would have been quite burdensome, but with my current self at the middle Core Formation stage, it’s sufficiently possible.’

 

He couldn’t say he was drawing out 100% of the Ghost Wood Vessel’s performance.

 

Still, he was drawing out about 50%… no, close to 75%.

 

Even this much was sufficient to face the Heartless Laughing Demon’s White Sandalwood Divine Boat.

 

“What an impressive flying vessel!”

 

Kwakwakwakwa!

 

Beyond the explosive sound, Mujeong Soma’s voice could be heard.

 

“It appears to be a flying magical treasure that surpasses my White Stage Divine Vessel! To handle it so skillfully, you must not be an ordinary person!”

 

Right now, Mujeong Soma was enjoying himself.

 

Since Mujeong Soma had always been unmatched in aerial combat, he couldn’t help but be excited by the current situation.

 

“I’m curious about who you really are! I am Mujeong Soma of the Blood World Demon Sect!”

 

“Cheon Woo-jin.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin answered while making a large turn with the Ghost Wood Vessel.

 

“A rootless mercenary.”

 

“Indeed…!”

 

Mujeong Soma’s laughter echoed across the sky.

 

“I’ve heard of you! You’re the mercenary from Ghost Head City who killed the young sect master of the Flame Emperor Gate! Could that flying magical treasure be a legacy of the Yin Soul Ghost Bone Palace that you found in Ghost Head City?”

 

It wasn’t found in Ghost Head City, but it was indeed a legacy of the Yin Soul Ghost Bone Palace.

 

“Anyway, excellent! If it’s a legacy of the Yin Soul Ghost Bone Palace, I’ll need to get a bit more serious!”

 

There’s really no need for that.

 

Cheon Woo-jin clicked his tongue.

 

But there was no way Mujeong Soma would understand Cheon Woo-jin’s feelings.

 

Massive spiritual power unfolded as a tremendous Magic Arts was completed.

 

[Ten Thousand Heavenly White Blades]

 

Countless white blades.

 

They filled the blue sky completely, blocking Cheon Woo-jin’s path.

 

No matter how frantically he maneuvered the Ghost Wood Vessel, when space itself was filled like this, there was no room to dodge.

 

Therefore, Cheon Woo-jin also unleashed the ultimate technique he had been preparing all along.

 

[Black Lightning True Sea Mirror]

 

Cheon Woo-jin’s unique Magic Arts that had defeated Song Mu-cheol, the sect master of Taeul Yeokri Gate.

 

It creates a black sea containing the principles of death and annihilation, pouring it out in the form of waves.

 

Black waves burst forth to counter the white blades pouring down like torrential rain.

 

Where the black waves swept through, empty spaces devoid of white blades appeared, and Cheon Woo-jin charged the Gwimokju into those spaces.

 

While shaking off the remaining blades that belatedly rushed in, the Gwimokju broke through the danger zone of white blades unharmed.

 

However, the moment the Gwimokju finally escaped into the blue sky.

 

The Baekdansinju, which had teleported through spatial leap, precisely blocked the Gwimokju’s path.

 

A kind of ramming tactic, colliding flying vessel against flying vessel.

 

The Gwimokju was protected by a spiritual defensive barrier, but so was Mujeong Soma’s Baekdansinju.

 

Moreover, Mujeong Soma would be reinforcing the Baekdansinju’s defensive barrier with his own magic arts.

 

A direct collision would be quite dangerous.

 

Knowing this, Cheon Woo-jin had already made preparations.

 

He had deployed a shield of lightning energy amplified by the power of the Lightning Ring System at the front of the Gwimokju.

 

This shield had repulsive force that would push away colliding objects.

 

It should be able to reduce the impact from the collision.

 

“Haha!”

 

“Ugh…!”

 

Glaring at Mujeong Soma who burst into laughter from beneath his mask, Cheon Woo-jin gripped the control stick tightly.

 

Right after that, the Gwimokju and Baekdansinju collided head-on.

 

“Ugh!”

 

“Grgh…!”

 

A tremendous roar shook the sky,

 

and both the Gwimokju and Baekdansinju lost their balance in the air.

 

The impact generated by the collision of massive forces temporarily shut down the flying vessels’ functions.

 

Having lost their flight capabilities, both flying vessels began plummeting toward the ground.

 

“…!”

 

Inside the Gwimokju spinning dizzily as it fell, Cheon Woo-jin frantically tried to restore its flight capability.

 

But it hadn’t even been a full day since he had boarded the Gwimokju.

 

While he had become familiar with piloting, instant repairs were still beyond his capabilities.

 

In the end, the Gwimokju was destined to fall into a mountain densely covered with trees.

 

Crash!

 

Toppling several tall trees, the Gwimokju crashed into the forest.

 

“Ugh…”

 

Cheon Woo-jin crawled out from inside the overturned Ghost Tree Vessel.

 

Fortunately, the Ghost Tree Vessel itself seemed to have no damage.

 

Despite engaging in aerial combat against Heartless Demon’s White Sandalwood Divine Vessel and crashing, not even a small scratch was visible on the hull.

 

Although it had momentarily lost its flying ability and crashed, if he shut down its functions for a while and then reactivated them, it would operate normally again.

 

“That was entertaining, Cheon Daoist.”

 

Then a voice came from overhead.

 

The White Sandalwood Divine Vessel, which had somehow recovered its flying ability, was floating above Cheon Woo-jin’s head.

 

Heartless Demon was resting his arms on the railing, looking down at Cheon Woo-jin.

 

Though his expression wasn’t visible due to the mask, just from his voice alone, one could tell he was quite satisfied.

 

“I was feeling gloomy because I didn’t have much fun in the Hwangryeol Archipelago, but thanks to you, my mood has greatly improved.”

 

“I’m glad I could be of help.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin replied in a cold voice.

 

“Then how about we each go our separate ways now?”

 

“That won’t be possible. From what I can see, it seems your Flying Vessel will need some time to recover its functions…”

 

The White Sandalwood Divine Vessel began slowly descending toward where Cheon Woo-jin was.

 

“Board my Flying Vessel. I’ll escort you to your destination.”

 

“…”

 

So it comes to this after all.

 

Cheon Woo-jin closed his eyes in resignation.

 

‘This wasn’t part of the plan, but it can’t be helped.’

 

Heartless Demon was originally this type of person.

 

He prioritized momentary pleasures and never let go of targets that interested him.

 

In that aspect, he could be said to be similar to Song Yu-hui.

 

However, there was one part that clearly differentiated him from Song Yu-hui.

 

Beneath that eerie white mask, he was someone who hid passionate humanity.

 

In the game, when proceeding through the Demonic Path route of joining the Blood World Demon Sect, it was possible to build friendship with Heartless Demon and become true sworn allies.

 

Depending on story progression, he would even show loyalty by sacrificing his own life for the protagonist.

 

Of course, they more often appear as powerful enemies serving as mid-bosses.

 

‘It would be better to accept Mujeong Soma’s proposal here.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin reached out his hand toward the Ghost Head Bead and sent a signal.

 

Then the Ghost Head Bead shrank to the size of a palm.

 

It had been stored in this shrunken state in the Imperial Palace’s treasure warehouse as well.

 

“Then I shall be in your debt, Grand Duke Mujeong Soma.”

 

Putting the Ghost Head Bead in his robes, Cheon Woo-jin climbed aboard the White Sandalwood Divine Boat.

 

Mujeong Soma smiled, apparently pleased with his dignified attitude.

 

“You can just call me Mujeong Soma or Soma.”

 

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

 

Just because Mujeong Soma was a person full of humanity didn’t mean he should let his guard down.

 

Among all the cultivators he had met so far, he was truly one of the most dangerous individuals in the top tier.

 

Moreover, since he was in the late Nascent Soul stage, it would be difficult to oppose him even with the Instant Death Heaven Eye.

 

He possessed the ability to kill Cheon Woo-jin faster than the Instant Death Heaven Eye could take effect.

 

‘But if I can borrow Mujeong Soma’s power…’

 

Cheon Woo-jin recalled the political situation on the Continent at this point in time.

 

This time, many factions had gathered at the Hwangryeol Archipelago, but there were also many factions that paid no attention to that and were proceeding with their own affairs.

 

Among them were beings that could become obstacles for Cheon Woo-jin in the future.

 

‘It would be possible to eliminate that bastard early.’

 

Despite encountering a top-tier dangerous individual.

 

Cheon Woo-jin was thinking about using this situation to gain maximum benefit.

 

* * *

 

Mujeong Soma flew the White Sandalwood Divine Boat toward Ghost Head City.

 

However, he didn’t fly at maximum speed but traveled leisurely.

 

It appeared he was deliberately slowing down to have a conversation with Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“What were you doing at the Hwangryeol Archipelago, Fellow Daoist Cheon?”

 

“I am just an insignificant mercenary.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin answered calmly.

 

“I was just lurking around because there seemed to be a good opportunity.”

 

“I don’t think someone of Cheon Daoist’s caliber would be wandering the Hwangryeol Archipelago to loot corpses.”

 

Mujeong Soma crossed his arms while facing Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“I’m curious about what kind of prey you wanted to target in the Hwangryeol Archipelago.”

 

“What about you, Grand Duke Soma? What were you doing on Pyeonghwang Island?”

 

“….”

 

Mujeong Soma fell silent for a moment at Cheon Woo-jin’s sudden question.

 

“How did you know I was on Pyeonghwang Island?”

 

“I caught a glimpse while passing by.”

 

“Hmm….”

 

Mujeong Soma placed his hand on his chin and fell into thought.

 

“Actually, I was planning to intervene in the imperial succession war. But the Taeul Yeokri Sect made the first move and ruined my plans. So I eventually gave up.”

 

“….”

 

It was none other than Cheon Woo-jin who had eliminated Mujeong Soma’s subordinates in advance.

 

If Cheon Woo-jin hadn’t dealt with them, there was a high possibility that not only Swaehon Hyeolma but also Mujeong Soma would have stormed the imperial palace.

 

That would have created quite a troublesome situation.

 

“It was disappointing to return without any gains, so I lingered around Pyeonghwang Island for a while… but there wasn’t anything particularly interesting, so I was about to head back.”

 

“It would have been better if you had just quietly returned.”

 

“But coincidentally, I spotted a flying vessel crossing the sky and escaping the True Yellow Sea, hehe.”

 

Mujeong Soma let out a laugh.

 

“Since we’ve met like this, it must be fate. Let’s get along well from now on.”

 

“I appreciate the sentiment, but I’m someone who operates in Ghost Head City.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin replied coldly.

 

“It wouldn’t be easy to maintain a friendship with the White-Faced Lord of the Blood World Demon Sect.”

 

People from the Three Great Sects are not allowed to enter Ghost Head City.

 

When he pointed this out, Mujeong Soma chuckled.

 

“Who knows? I might enter Ghost Head City myself.”

 

“If you get discovered, it’ll become a big problem.”

 

“Fellow Daoist, who am I?”

 

Mujeong Soma tapped his mask with his finger as he spoke.

 

“I am Mujeong Soma, the Hundred-Faced Lord. I have some expertise in concealing my identity.”

 

“….”

 

In truth, if Mujeong Soma set his mind to it, no one in Ghost Head City would be able to see through his identity.

 

Except for Cheon Woo-jin, who could check the status window.

 

“Wait a moment, since we’re talking about it, let me follow Fellow Daoist to Ghost Head City just once….”

 

“But you know.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin interrupted Mujeong Soma’s words and turned his gaze toward the north.

 

“I forgot, but if we continue like this, it seems dangerous.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“Aren’t we flying toward Ghost Head City right now?”

 

“That’s correct, but.”

 

“I heard a rumor not long ago.”

 

“A rumor?”

 

Here, Cheon Woo-jin deliberately paused for effect.

 

“Have you heard of the Night Rat Crowd?”

 

“….”

 

Mujeong Soma fell silent for a moment.

 

Though his expression wasn’t visible, it was a silence filled with serious atmosphere.

 

“There’s no way I wouldn’t know.”

 

Mujeong Soma spoke in a low voice.

 

“Aren’t they the followers of Jang Si-woo, the Phantom Wing Immortal Rat of the Thirteen Alliances Under the Moon?”

 

Phantom Wing Immortal Rat Jang Si-woo.

 

He was one of the masters representing the Dark Gate faction, and like Black Spirit Blade Master Gwan Hwang, he was one of the Thirteen Venerables.

 

“But why are you suddenly bringing up the Night Rat Crowd?”

 

“I heard that their massive magical treasure, the Great Demon Bat Ship, will be passing near Ghost Head City soon.”

 

The Great Bat Battleship was a flying magical treasure incomparably larger than the Ghost Tree Boat or White Sandalwood Divine Boat.

 

As its name suggested, it was a warship-type magical treasure, and inside it were over a hundred members of the Night Book organization.

 

Its greatest feature was its powerful concealment function.

 

Moving stealthily like a bat flying through darkness was exactly what the Great Bat Battleship was.

 

Originally, the Great Bat Battleship had departed for the outer seas north of the Continent and had been out of contact.

 

But recently, it had finished exploring the outer seas and was entering the interior of the Continent.

 

Since Ghost Head City was located in the north of the Continent, the Great Bat Battleship had no choice but to pass near Ghost Head City.

 

This was information actually mentioned in the game.

 

“If we fly like this and encounter them, it will be dangerous.”

 

“….”

 

Heartless Demon remained silent for a while.

 

But an ominous killing intent spread from his entire body.

 

“Well now… I’ve heard welcome news.”

 

Deep resentment was contained in his low voice.

 

The person Heartless Demon hated most in the world was none other than Phantom Wing Immortal Zhang Shiwu.

 

In the past, Heartless Demon had lost everything because of Phantom Wing Immortal Zhang Shiwu.

 

As a result, he had thrown everything away and devoted himself to the Demonic Path.

 

He would find that bastard and settle the grudge from the past.

 

That was the only wish Heartless Demon had carried in his heart.

 

“Cheon Daoist, I would like to hear detailed information.”

 

The eyes behind the white mask glowed red.

 

At the thought that he might be able to take revenge on his enemy, Heartless Demon was revealing his true emotions.

 

“I’m sorry for suddenly bringing this up, but I’ll reward you if you help me.”

 

“Providing help isn’t difficult.”

 

Hiding his true thoughts, Cheon Woo-jin spoke with a cold attitude.

 

“However, there are conditions.”

 

Heartless Demon and Phantom Wing Immortal.

 

He would create a battleground between these two giants and gain maximum profit from that arena.

 

For that purpose, Cheon Woo-jin was also prepared to throw himself into the battlefield.

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