Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 151

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Chapter 151: Heartless Laughing Demon (2)

 

“You have conditions?”

 

“Please don’t misunderstand. I have no intention of making excessive demands.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin spoke in a calm voice before the Heartless Laughing Demon.

 

“Are you planning to attack the Great Harrier Fleet, Great Duke Demon?”

 

“That’s correct.”

 

The Heartless Laughing Demon nodded.

 

“I have a personal grudge against the Phantom Wing Immortal. If it’s certain that the Great Harrier Fleet will pass near Ghost Head City, I’d like to strike directly.”

 

“The Phantom Wing Immortal himself might not be on the Great Harrier Fleet.”

 

“That doesn’t matter. If I can sweep away his subordinate Night Scholar and sink the Great Harrier Fleet, that alone would be enough to deal a blow to the Phantom Wing Immortal.”

 

After saying that.

 

The Heartless Laughing Demon added in a cold voice.

 

“Of course, that’s assuming Cheon Daoist’s information is true.”

 

“I have no reason to give false information.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin answered while maintaining a composed attitude.

 

“I only learned today that Great Duke Demon has a grudge against the Phantom Wing Immortal.”

 

“That’s true as well. Since my meeting with Cheon Daoist today was also by chance… the possibility of it being a trap would be low.”

 

“I swear to the heavens, I have not the slightest intention of trapping Great Duke Demon.”

 

This wasn’t a lie.

 

While he intended to benefit by using the Heartless Laughing Demon, he had no intention of betraying him and setting a trap.

 

“How do you plan to attack the Great Harrier Fleet, Great Duke Demon? By gathering your subordinates?”

 

“I plan to do it alone.”

 

“Would that be possible?”

 

“Don’t underestimate me too much, Cheon Daoist.”

 

The Heartless Laughing Demon let out a small laugh.

 

“Actually, to attack the Great Harrier Fleet, mediocre people would only get in the way. And it’s difficult to gather skilled people right now… so I plan to go alone.”

 

“If that’s the case, I think I could help.”

 

“Cheon Daoist would?”

 

“In exchange, please let me take a few of the treasures stored on the Great Harrier Fleet.”

 

“….”

 

A moment of silence passed.

 

“By any chance, was Cheon Daoist also targeting the Great Distant Treasure Ship?”

 

“So that’s why you were gathering information.”

 

“Hmm….”

 

“I have no grudge against either the Phantom Wing Swordsman or the Night Book Master. I’m only interested in the treasures that the Great Distant Treasure Ship acquired from the northern outer seas.”

 

In the outer seas beyond the Continent, all sorts of rare treasures exist.

 

However, it’s a much more dangerous place than the True Imperial Sea, which is an inner sea, so one cannot approach it carelessly.

 

So he intended to plunder the Great Distant Treasure Ship by borrowing the power of the Heartless Demon.

 

It was an opportunity to obtain treasures from the outer seas without having to go to the outer seas directly.

 

“If you’re planning to attack the Great Distant Treasure Ship, please let me join in. This is the condition I’m requesting from Grand Duke Demon.”

 

“….”

 

The Heartless Demon stared intently at Cheon Woo-jin for a while.

 

Then he spoke in a calm voice.

 

“What kind of person are you exactly, Cheon Daoist?”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“To step forward saying you’ll help someone like me and fight together… You don’t seem to be in your right mind.”

 

“That seems a bit harsh.”

 

“I’m speaking sincerely, Cheon Daoist.”

 

The Heartless Demon’s eyes gleamed from within the mask.

 

“Where in the world would there be someone who wants to fight alongside a Demonic Cultivator who hides his face with a mask?”

 

“Right here, isn’t there?”

 

Cheon Woo-jin replied in a cold voice.

 

“As I just said, I simply want to temporarily join forces to obtain what I desire. Regardless of what kind of person Grand Duke Demon is.”

 

“Aren’t you afraid I might betray you in the middle?”

 

“That’s something one should always be wary of, not something to change one’s attitude based on judging people.”

 

“….”

 

The Heartless Demon stared intently at Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“You’re a fascinating person, Cheon Daoist.”

 

“I never expected to hear such words from someone who goes around with their face covered by a pure white mask.”

 

“Haha…”

 

Laughing, Mujeong Soma reached for the control stick.

 

Then the White Lightning Divine Vessel began to slowly reduce its speed.

 

“Good. Then let’s join hands for a while.”

 

After stopping the White Lightning Divine Vessel in mid-air, Mujeong Soma looked at Cheon Woo-jin and spoke.

 

“From this moment on, we are allies. Let’s combine our strength to achieve each other’s goals.”

 

“Understood, Grand Duke Soma.”

 

“And as I said before, please just call me Mujeong Soma or Soma.”

 

Whoosh.

 

Mujeong Soma pulled out an object from thin air and threw it to Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“This is a gift to commemorate becoming allies.”

 

It was a white mask.

 

It was made of the same material as the one Mujeong Soma was wearing, but it wasn’t a smiling face.

 

It was an expressionless mask that looked indifferent.

 

“I’m worried there might be some strange curse on it.”

 

“Are you already suspecting your ally?”

 

Mujeong Soma shrugged his shoulders and laughed, then crossed his arms and spoke.

 

“Then please give me detailed information. Let’s devise a strategy for attacking the Great Bat Fortress Ship.”

 

* * *

 

The seon-seo of Hwanig Seonseo and the pyeon-bok of the Great Bat Fortress Ship both refer to bats.

 

In the East, bats were considered auspicious animals, partly because the character for bat bok has the same pronunciation as the character for fortune bok .

 

There was also a legend that if a rat lived long enough, it would grow wings and become a bat, and it was believed that eating an old bat would make one become an immortal and achieve immortality, so there were actually people who caught and ate bats.

 

‘That’s why the bat pattern was considered a design that brings fortune and wishes for immortality.’

 

Five days after meeting Mujeong Soma.

 

Cheon Woo-jin was looking up at the sky from atop a towering mountain peak.

 

Far in the distance beyond the clouds, he could see an aerial battleship shaped like a gray box.

 

The hull had bat-pattern emblems called Pyeonbok-mun carved in various places, making it immediately recognizable as the Great Yao Bat Ship.

 

“The Great Yao Bat Ship is really passing through the skies here.”

 

Mujeong Soma beside him nodded in admiration.

 

“It’s amazing that even though we can see it clearly with our own eyes, we can’t sense any presence due to the concealment spell formation.”

 

“That’s why tracking it is difficult.”

 

The Great Yao Bat Ship emits special energy waves that nullify reconnaissance and detection Magic Arts.

 

So while the Great Yao Bat Ship’s location cannot be discovered from a distance, it can be visually captured when this close.

 

“It was worth waiting five days trusting Cheon Daoist’s words. However…”

 

Mujang Soma turned his gaze toward Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“It seems Cheon Daoist has achieved something during these five days.”

 

“What achievement could I possibly gain in just five days.”

 

“They say a scholar should be looked at with fresh eyes even after not seeing them for three days. Five days is sufficient time.”

 

Mujeong Soma’s observation was accurate.

 

For five days, Cheon Woo-jin had been inside the Eastern Section of Taixu Cave Heaven.

 

Since he also had spoils of war obtained from the Hwangryeol Archipelago, he needed to secure cultivation time.

 

‘As a result of cultivating while taking elixirs… I was able to reach the late stage of Core Formation Realm.’

 

Late stage Core Formation Realm.

 

Currently, Cheon Woo-jin had entered that stage.

 

He had already far surpassed the middle stage of Core Formation Realm when he absorbed the energy core of Gwan Hwang, the Black Lightning Island Master. So challenging the late stage of Core Formation Realm wasn’t particularly difficult.

 

‘Currently my Golden Core has grown into a Three-Pattern Golden Core state.’

 

There are various methods to advance stages in the Core Formation Realm, but Cheon Woo-jin chose the method of creating core patterns to grow his Golden Core.

 

Until recently, Cheon Woo-jin had a One-Pattern Golden Core with only one core pattern, but now he had become a Three-Pattern Golden Core with three core patterns.

 

When it was a One-Pattern Golden Core, he could amplify the Spiritual Power drawn from the Golden Core by about 10 percent.

 

But now that it’s a Three-Pattern Golden Core, he can amplify Spiritual Power by up to 30 percent.

 

The Golden Core’s own Spiritual Power had already improved, and now he could amplify that by 1.3 times to maximize the power of his Magic Arts.

 

When Cheon Woo-jin first entered the Hwangryeol Archipelago, he was merely at the early stage of Core Formation Realm with no core patterns.

 

Compared to then, he was now in a state where he could exert more than twice the power.

 

‘If I reach the Core Formation Great Circle and form a Nine-Pattern Golden Core… I’ll be able to display power that doesn’t fall behind even early Nascent Soul cultivators.’

 

Of course, that’s only limited to the power of attacks.

 

Nascent Soul cultivators are beings who transcend all kinds of material limitations, so it’s difficult to defeat them simply by unleashing powerful attacks.

 

The reason he could gain the upper hand against Nascent Soul cultivators in the Imperial Capital was because they were in a weakened state due to the authority of the Guardian Imperial Dragon Divine Army.

 

Having a direct confrontation with a Nascent Soul cultivator in perfect condition was still tantamount to suicide.

 

‘Still… it’ll be somewhat different from before.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin put his hand inside his chest.

 

He checked with his fingertips whether the item was still there.

 

That was precisely the power Cheon Woo-jin had newly mastered through cultivation this time… the power to oppose Nascent Soul cultivators.

 

“Cheon Daoist, then let’s begin.”

 

“Understood.”

 

When Mujeong Soma raised his hand, a pure white White Sandalwood Divine Boat appeared from the empty air.

 

Cheon Woo-jin also took out the Precious Wood Boat from his chest and returned it to its original size.

 

“I’ll take the lead, so follow me.”

 

Swoosh!

 

The White Sandalwood Divine Boat carrying Mujeong Soma soared upward, drawing a white trajectory.

 

Whoosh!

 

Cheon Woo-jin’s Precious Wood Boat also followed behind, flying up into the sky.

 

Though they were no bigger than small ferries compared to the massive Great Demon Bat Warship, the Precious Wood Boat and White Sandalwood Divine Boat were still among the finest flying magical treasures on the Continent.

 

They ascended at ultra-high speed, approaching the Great Demon Bat Warship.

 

“Here they come!”

 

Suddenly Mujeong Soma raised his voice.

 

Right after that, the bat emblem on the Great Demon Bat Warship glowed and purple beams were fired.

 

It was anti-air bombardment meant to shoot down hostile entities approaching through the air.

 

Pa-pa-pa-pa-pat!

 

Dozens of beams painted the sky purple as they aimed at the White Sandalwood Divine Boat.

 

But the White Sandalwood Divine Boat controlled by Mujeong Soma dodged all those attacks with god-like movements.

 

It was completely different movement from when it had pursued Cheon Woo-jin’s Precious Wood Boat last time.

 

‘So they weren’t using their full power back then!’

 

The attacks were concentrated on the White Single Divine Vessel leading the way, but some also flew toward Cheon Woo-jin’s Ghost Tree Vessel.

 

Cheon Woo-jin also evaded the attacks by referencing Mujeong Soma’s maneuvering.

 

Though the beams grazed him several times, since the Ghost Tree Vessel itself had a protective barrier deployed, there was no major problem as long as he didn’t take a direct hit.

 

Kwakwakwakwa!

 

They continued ascending through the storm of purple beams.

 

But the Great Demon Bat Battleship’s defense system wasn’t finished with just this.

 

“Bats are coming out!”

 

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh…!

 

Dozens of bat-like aircraft launched from the rear section of the Great Demon Bat Battleship.

 

They were unmanned flying vessels called Flying Rat Boats. In that they moved autonomously, they had similarities to Cheon Woo-jin’s Heavenly Armor Flying Spirit.

 

Unlike the purple beams that flew in straight lines, the Flying Rat Boats automatically tracked enemies.

 

Their only attack method was ramming into targets with collision attacks, but if hit repeatedly, neither the White Single Divine Vessel nor the Ghost Tree Vessel could withstand it.

 

“I’ll lure them!”

 

At that moment, Mujeong Soma maneuvered the White Single Divine Vessel and charged at the Flying Rat Boats.

 

Then, just before collision, he sharply turned the nose and lured them away.

 

A situation of being pursued by countless Flying Rat Boats.

 

At first glance it seemed like a desperate situation, but Mujeong Soma leisurely raised one hand.

 

[Ten Thousand Heavenly White Blades]

 

Pure white blades covered the air.

 

The Flying Rat Boats that plunged into the countless blades exploded one after another in mid-air.

 

This destroyed seventy percent of all the Flying Rat Boats.

 

But the remaining thirty percent were still intact, and half of those were targeting Cheon Woo-jin’s Ghost Tree Vessel.

 

“Fellow Daoist, do you need help?”

 

“It’s not necessary.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin fled here and there in the air, making the Flying Rat Boats follow behind the Ghost Tree Vessel.

 

Then at the right moment, he threw a mass of Lightning Energy toward the rear.

 

[Thunder Pomegranate]

 

Crash!

 

The Flying Swords that had been chasing after him got caught in the Lightning Energy explosion and crashed down.

 

However, almost simultaneously.

 

Flying Swords that came from two different directions surrounded the Ghost Tree Bead.

 

He was instantly caught in a Coordinated Attack.

 

Even if he attacked and shot down one side, the other side would rush in and collide during that time.

 

But simultaneously attacking and evading was still difficult.

 

“Cheon Daoist!”

 

Mujeong Soma’s urgent voice came from above his head.

 

In his eyes, it must have looked like Cheon Woo-jin was caught in the Coordinated Attack, unable to do this or that.

 

But such a thing didn’t happen.

 

Two ‘red humans’ that suddenly rose up on either side of Cheon Woo-jin stretched out their arms long and attacked the Flying Swords.

 

The two Flying Swords that were attempting the Coordinated Attack were pierced by the suddenly extending red arms and shot down.

 

‘They’re moving properly.’

 

Those were Blood Spirits that Cheon Woo-jin had created with the Blood Soul Curse Spirit Technique.

 

Until now, he could make Blood Swords but couldn’t make Blood Spirits, but thanks to the information the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon had provided, he was finally able to complete them.

 

These Blood Spirits weren’t made from ordinary human blood.

 

They were Blood Spirits made from the spiritual blood of Daoists who had reached the middle stage of Nascent Soul.

 

That’s why they were capable enough to destroy Flying Swords.

 

‘I’ve gained two powerful puppets that move according to my will. The scope of tactics will broaden even more from now on.’

 

From a certain perspective, this was the most valuable thing obtained from the Hwangryeol Archipelago.

 

The Eight Desolation Chain Blade and Ghost Tree Bead were precious items too, but they couldn’t greatly expand the scope of tactics like the Blood Spirits.

 

In the game, the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon showed overwhelming power by controlling multiple Blood Spirits simultaneously.

 

He had no intention of fighting in a Blood Spirit-dependent manner like the Soul-Shattering Blood Demon, but they would be of great help in overcoming crisis situations in the future.

 

“Cheon Daoist, let’s charge in!”

 

Mujeong Soma shot down all the Flying Swords and headed toward the stern of the Great Fortress Ship.

 

There was the launch bay for the Flying Swords.

 

It was just before the door closed, but Mujeong Soma created a massive white Sword Qi and destroyed the door.

 

The White Sandalwood Divine Bead traced a white trajectory as it burrowed into that place.

 

Cheon Woo-jin also followed suit, increasing the speed of the Ghost Wood Ship.

 

Kwaaaaaa!

 

The entire Ghost Wood Ship shook from the instantaneous acceleration.

 

Enduring the vibration, Cheon Woo-jin pushed the speed beyond its limits.

 

Kwakwakwang!

 

Smashing the broken door even more, the Ghost Wood Ship finally invaded the interior of the Great Demon Battleship.

 

He could see Mujeong Soma leaping down from the White Lightning Divine Ship that had successfully invaded one step ahead.

 

“Let’s go, Fellow Daoist.”

 

“Indeed.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin also leaped down from the Ghost Wood Ship.

 

Both the Ghost Wood Ship and the White Lightning Divine Ship had successfully invaded the Great Demon Battleship without being shot down.

 

Now it was time to bring down the Great Demon Battleship.

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