Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 156

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Chapter 156: Heartless Laughing Demon (7)

 

Jang Si-u tried to escape outside.

 

Throughout the Daeyopianbukhwam, there were ventilation ducts connected to the exterior.

 

The holes were too small for a human body to pass through, but the bat bodies created by splitting his Nascent Soul into hundreds of pieces could pass through with ease.

 

The bats scattered in all directions quickly hid in the ventilation holes located everywhere.

 

It looked more like rats than bats… no, more like cockroaches.

 

However.

 

The fleeing rats all stopped moving at once.

 

This was because Cheon Woo-jin’s Instant Death Heaven Eye had activated.

 

[What is this?]

 

Jang Si-u, realizing something was wrong, was bewildered.

 

[Could this be… Heavenly Tribulation?]

 

Heavenly Tribulation.

 

The world’s backlash experienced while walking the path of cultivation.

 

Jang Si-u had experienced that Heavenly Tribulation twice so far.

 

Surviving two Heavenly Tribulations was quite an impressive feat.

 

Most cultivators lose their lives on the spot if they experience even one Heavenly Tribulation.

 

This was because Jang Si-u was a being with special vitality.

 

Originally, demon cultivators had stronger vitality than the Human Race, but this was Jang Si-u’s personal characteristic.

 

You could say he possessed the vitality of a cockroach rather than a bat.

 

That’s why he showed incredibly tenacious behavior in the game too.

 

In the game story, Jang Si-u led the Daeyopianbukhwam across various parts of the Continent, pillaging to recover his strength.

 

Even if you found the Daeyopianbukhwam and won the battle against Jang Si-u, he wouldn’t die and would escape.

 

There was only one way to defeat Jang Si-u in the game.

 

You had to become friends with Mujung Soma, go together to kill Jang Si-u, and trigger the event where Mujung Soma and Jang Si-u engaged in Mutual Destruction.

 

But this time was different.

 

Jang Si-u would not escape.

 

And Mujung Soma would not lose his life either.

 

[Has Heavenly Tribulation come again?]

 

[No, this is different. What is this?]

 

[It’s that bastard’s attack. But what kind of attack? Is it curse-type power?]

 

Jang Si-u was panicking.

 

He had transformed into hundreds of bats scattering in different directions, but all those entities were simultaneously facing death.

 

But Jang Si-u had no way to resist.

 

[Why can’t I do anything?]

 

[How is this possible?]

 

[This is ridiculous!]

 

Even his cockroach-like vitality was meaningless in this situation.

 

Cheon Woo-jin’s Instant Death Heaven Eye was an authority that transcended such things.

 

If Jang Si-u had maintained his late Won Yeong-gyeong power, he could have killed Cheon Woo-jin before the Instant Death Heaven Eye activated.

 

But the current Jang Si-u had failed in his attempt to challenge the Won Yeong-gyeong Great Circle and had retreated to early Won Yeong-gyeong.

 

[To think that I, Phantom Wing Commander Jang Si-u, who endured even Heavenly Tribulation, would fall to the power of such a Core Formation brat…!]

 

Pop pop pop!

 

Hundreds of bats exploded outward.

 

Fragments of Nascent Soul scattered in all directions but were sucked out through the ventilation ducts.

 

The fragments expelled outside the Daeyopianbukhwam would scatter in the void and completely disappear.

 

Phantom Wing Commander Jang Si-u, who was counted among the Thirteen Immortals of the Moon, met his death like that.

 

‘I’ve dealt with him.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin let out a sigh of relief.

 

Originally, Jang Si-u was an enemy who could never be defeated with mere Core Formation power.

 

He could achieve victory because Jang Si-u’s realm had dropped to early Won Yeong-gyeong due to the aftereffects of Heavenly Tribulation, and his physical condition had greatly deteriorated.

 

If it had been a few months later when Jang Si-u had recovered his condition, even Cheon Woo-jin would have struggled.

 

‘Without the Instant Death Heaven Eye this time too, I would have let him escape.’

 

This was the problem with enemies who had reached Won Yeong-gyeong.

 

Even if you fought with full power and subdued them, they could escape by evacuating only their Nascent Soul.

 

If they abandoned their physical body and fled with full power using only their Nascent Soul, they were difficult to catch.

 

If a Won Yeong-gyeong cultivator who escaped like that recovered their power and came back for revenge… it would become quite troublesome.

 

At this point, the only solution was to kill them with the Instant Death Heaven Eye.

 

Because it could reliably instant-kill even the Nascent Soul.

 

But the Instant Death Heaven Eye had limitations because it couldn’t be used just anytime.

 

‘In the end, I have no choice but to reach Won Yeong-gyeong myself and obtain greater power.’

 

Currently, Cheon Woo-jin was still at late Core Formation Realm.

 

He needed to quickly reach Core Formation Great Circle and then challenge Won Yeong-gyeong.

 

‘That’s also why I came here.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin first took out a Blood Life Bead.

 

Then he extracted blood from Jang Si-u’s corpse on the floor and stored it in the Blood Life Bead.

 

Although he had been in a weakened state, Jang Si-u was still a Won Yeong-gyeong cultivator.

 

With that spiritual blood, he could create a blood spirit with Core Formation level power.

 

‘This makes three blood spirits.’

 

Next, he checked the item he had secured earlier by controlling the blood spirit.

 

It was a wheel-shaped magical treasure that summoned storms… the World-Destroying Wind Tribulation Wheel.

 

The reason Cheon Woo-jin hadn’t instantly killed Jang Si-u earlier was because he had to wait for him to bring out this World-Destroying Wind Tribulation Wheel.

 

If he had killed Jang Si-u first while it was inside the Sleeve Universe, obtaining the World-Destroying Wind Tribulation Wheel would have become difficult.

 

‘World-Destroying Wind Tribulation Wheel… It’s not a highly versatile magical treasure, but I’ll have use for it in Ghost Head City.’

 

After putting the World-Destroying Wind Tribulation Wheel in his Storage Bag.

 

Cheon Woo-jin gathered a few more items from Jang Si-u’s corpse and retraced his path.

 

Mujung Soma was lying collapsed where he had first met Jang Si-u earlier.

 

“Ch-Cheon Daoist…”

 

Mujung Soma had already regained consciousness.

 

But he still couldn’t control his body.

 

“The Phantom Wing Commander is…”

 

Cheon Woo-jin supported Mujung Soma and answered.

 

“I defeated him.”

 

“…!”

 

Mujung Soma gulped.

 

“H-how…”

 

“I can’t explain the detailed method, but I had an attack method that was lethal to such demon cultivators.”

 

“You possessed such power…?”

 

“Didn’t I say from the beginning that I was targeting the Daeyopianbukhwam?”

 

Cheon Woo-jin explained without changing expression.

 

“So I had one or two trump cards hidden away.”

 

“…”

 

“Of course, it wouldn’t work on ordinary Won Yeong-gyeong cultivators. It only worked because he had lost power after experiencing Heavenly Tribulation.”

 

After hearing Cheon Woo-jin’s explanation, Mujung Soma spoke in a stiff voice.

 

“Come to think of it… how did Cheon Daoist realize that the Phantom Wing Commander had lost power after experiencing Heavenly Tribulation?”

 

“That’s exactly the part that’s difficult to explain in detail. I’d appreciate it if you didn’t pry.”

 

“…”

 

Mujung Soma fell silent.

 

His two eyes behind the mask were staring intently at Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“I see…”

 

A sigh could be heard from beneath the mask.

 

“How should I put it… It’s a feeling that’s hard to express in words. I finally faced Phantom Wing Commander again, but while I was down after falling into a trap, someone else defeated Phantom Wing Commander…”

 

Before Mujung Soma who spoke in a dejected voice, Cheon Woo-jin slowly shook his head.

 

“That’s not the case, Senior Soma.”

 

“What?”

 

“I couldn’t have come this far alone. I would have been shot down without even getting close to the Daeyopianbukhwam.”

 

This was the truth.

 

It was because Mujung Soma led the way riding the White Stage Divine Ship that Cheon Woo-jin was able to approach the Daeyopianbukhwam.

 

“It’s true that I’ve been targeting the Daeyopianbukhwam for a while. But I was able to put it into action thanks to you, Senior.”

 

“…”

 

“I didn’t defeat Phantom Wing Commander alone either. Senior was just hit by Phantom Wing Commander’s attack first, but if Phantom Wing Commander had targeted me first, Senior would have defeated Phantom Wing Commander.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin spoke in a cold voice.

 

“So don’t think you failed in your revenge. Phantom Wing Commander wasn’t defeated by me alone, but by both of us together.”

 

“Both of us together…”

 

“It would be best to avenge your enemy with your own strength, but isn’t it better than failing completely? So think of it as both of us avenging the enemy together.”

 

After saying that, Cheon Woo-jin reached into his chest.

 

“And please check this.”

 

Earlier, Cheon Woo-jin had taken something from Jang Si-u’s corpse.

 

It was… a human skull.

 

“Earlier, Jang Si-u used a skull hidden in his wings to cast magic arts, but there was one skull he had hidden tightly in his chest.”

 

“…!”

 

“He probably kept it hidden in preparation for when you regained consciousness and attacked again.”

 

He could tell without checking.

 

This was the skull of the woman Mujung Soma had loved.

 

Earlier, Jang Si-u had said he didn’t know which was which, but that was a lie.

 

He had kept it hidden as a secret weapon to use at the crucial moment.

 

“Ah…”

 

Mujung Soma received the skull with trembling hands.

 

And holding it to his chest with both hands, he bowed his head.

 

His expression couldn’t be seen because he was wearing a mask.

 

He made no sound at all, just quietly looking down at the white skull.

 

But Cheon Woo-jin could tell.

 

Mu Jeong-soma Seong Mu-ryeong was crying now.

 

Hundreds of years since losing his beloved to Phantom Wing Commander Jang Si-u.

 

Though he couldn’t avenge the enemy with his own hands.

 

He was able to retrieve his beloved’s skull.

 

So Mu Jeong-soma Seong Mu-ryeong wept.

 

With his face hidden behind a mask, making no sound.

 

Making the overwhelming emotions his alone.

 

It was the final farewell with the only person in the world with whom he had shared love.

 

* * *

 

“Thank you, Cheon Daoist.”

 

After composing himself, Mujung Soma thanked Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“Without Cheon Daoist, I wouldn’t have been able to retrieve the skull. Far from avenging my enemy, I would have been killed by Phantom Wing Commander. I truly owe you a great debt.”

 

“It’s fine. I also benefited from Senior Soma’s help.”

 

“No.”

 

With his hands clasped together, Mujung Soma spoke in a serious voice.

 

“Cheon Daoist is my benefactor. I will never forget this.”

 

“…”

 

Those were by no means empty words.

 

Mujung Soma’s destiny shown in the status window was loyalty and righteousness.

 

He was a man of faith and honor.

 

Cheon Woo-jin knew this fact well.

 

“If there’s anything I can do to help Cheon Daoist, please tell me anything. I’ll do my best to help.”

 

“Hearing such words from Senior Soma honestly makes my heart waver. At times like this, I should just say I’ll accept the sentiment and move on to look cool.”

 

“Hehe, Cheon Daoist is already cool now.”

 

Mujung Soma let out a laugh.

 

“Cheon Daoist, how about this?”

 

“How about what?”

 

“I’ll follow Cheon Daoist around for a while and help with your affairs. Anything at all.”

 

“…”

 

That was quite a radical proposal.

 

“Is that alright? You must have things to do as the Baek Myeon Gak leader of the Blood World Demon Sect.”

 

“Since I failed to intervene in the succession struggle, I have no schedule for a while. The practical aspects are being handled by others anyway…”

 

Baek Myeon Gak’s usual duties were various intelligence and covert operations.

 

But there wouldn’t be any major incidents requiring Mujung Soma, the Baek Myeon Gak leader, to step forward personally for a while.

 

“To be honest, I’m also interested in Cheon Daoist.”

 

“Are you planning to investigate what kind of guy Cheon Woo-jin is and report to the Blood World Demon Sect?”

 

“I’ll have to report to some extent, otherwise the higher-ups will be angry. They’ll ask why I’m slacking off in strange places.”

 

Of course, Mujung Soma wouldn’t pass important information to the Blood World Demon Sect.

 

He wasn’t such a disloyal man.

 

“I’d appreciate it if you could speak favorably of me.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin spoke in a calm voice.

 

“I have no intention of fighting the Blood World Demon Sect anyway. I hope there are no misunderstandings about the Mad World Yin Spirit Sect incident last time either.”

 

“Understood. Then I’ll speak well of you.”

 

Previously, the Blood World Demon Sect had tried to create a new sect called the Mad World Yin Spirit Sect to advance into Ghost Head City.

 

It was none other than Cheon Woo-jin who had repelled the Mad World Yin Spirit Sect at that time.

 

But Cheon Woo-jin had no intention of becoming hostile with the Blood World Demon Sect itself.

 

If he used Mujung Soma as an intermediary mediator, there would be no damage from conflicts with the Blood World Demon Sect.

 

“So then, Cheon Daoist, what will you do now? As you said initially, to Ghost Head City…”

 

Mujung Soma cut off his words mid-sentence.

 

And turning his head, he muttered in a serious voice.

 

“This is…”

 

Thud, thud thud!

 

The surroundings shook as if an earthquake had occurred.

 

Of course, since this was in the air, it wasn’t something like an earthquake.

 

The entire Daeyopianbukhwam was shaking greatly.

 

“It seems we’re being attacked from outside.”

 

“An attack?”

 

“We need to check through the window.”

 

Mujung Soma moved swiftly. Cheon Woo-jin followed behind him.

 

Looking outside through the window in the ship’s corridor, they could see countless sword qi pouring toward the Daeyopianbukhwam.

 

“…!”

 

Rumble rumble! Crash crash!

 

The Daeyopianbukhwam shook even more violently than before.

 

Even the corridor ceiling collapsed.

 

Since the night warriors who had been controlling the Daeyopianbukhwam were annihilated, it was only receiving one-sided attacks.

 

“Cheon Daoist, those women are…”

 

Before they knew it, dozens of female cultivators were surrounding the Daeyopianbukhwam while performing sword flight.

 

They were all dressed in pure white Daoist robes.

 

“They’re people I’ve seen in Pyeonghwang Province. It’s the Bai Hua Sect, an Orthodox Sect known for their righteousness.”

 

“It seems so.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin had also encountered them when he was traveling with Song Yu-hee.

 

A major fight had almost broken out because he was mistaken for a demon beast.

 

“If it’s the Bai Hua Sect, it makes sense that they would discover Phantom Wing Commander’s Daeyopianbukhwam and launch an attack, but… this has become quite troublesome.”

 

“No, Senior Soma.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin shook his head.

 

“I’ll go out myself.”

 

“What?”

 

Mujung Soma looked at Cheon Woo-jin with surprise.

 

“Fellow Daoist Cheon, it’s dangerous. I’d rather go myself…”

 

“No, I must go out.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin shook his head while looking out the window.

 

“Because there’s a familiar face.”

 

Among the Female Cultivators of the Bai Hua Sect wearing white Daoist robes.

 

There was one Mysterious Woman with her eyes covered by an eye patch.

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