Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 158

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Chapter 158: Return (2)

 

“Demon head subjugation…”

 

Mujung Soma made a serious expression.

 

But that expression was probably an act too.

 

Mujung Soma himself was a demon head of the Blood World Demon Sect, but he couldn’t let that be noticed.

 

He was just acting like an ordinary mercenary getting tense after hearing something unexpected.

 

“Just what kind of bastards are we talking about subjugating?”

 

“You might have heard of them.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong spoke in a serious voice.

 

“It’s Tamrangouma of the Blood World Demon Sect.”

 

“…”

 

Tamrangouma.

 

With the character for dog in it, at first glance it feels like some third-rate black path organization from the martial world.

 

It gives the feeling of ruffians who threaten civilians and extort money.

 

But Tamrangouma is by no means such a third-rate villain.

 

He’s an evil demon cultivator who has mastered all kinds of spells and evil arts using dogs.

 

Especially, he was the master of vengeful dog spells created by painfully killing dogs and sealing their resentment.

 

“Tamrangouma could be called our Bai Hua Sect’s enemy.”

 

At that moment, So Hyo-bu, the sect leader of Bai Hua Sect, opened her mouth.

 

“Two years ago from now… my direct disciples were attacked by Tamrangouma.”

 

“…”

 

“And my disciples were eaten alive by Tamrangouma’s vengeful dogs. Because female cultivators with pure bodies make the best food…”

 

So Hyo-bu’s voice contained strong anger.

 

The other disciples around were also biting their lips and trembling with rage.

 

“Our Bai Hua Sect has always been eliminating evil people from the Cultivation World. But after that incident, Tamrangouma became our top priority target. Recently, we received information that Tamrangouma would appear at Hwang Ryeol Bi Yeol Island to trade rare treasures.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin had met Bai Hua Sect at Pyeong Hwang Island, the first island of Hwang Ryeol Bi Yeol Island.

 

At that time, they must have been searching for Tamrangouma.

 

“We tried to catch Tamrangouma at Hwang Ryeol Bi Yeol Island. But… we ended up letting him escape.”

 

“…”

 

“However, we already figured out where he fled to. So we were heading there when… we happened to discover Daeyopianbukhwam.”

 

After explaining their circumstances, So Hyo-bu extended one hand forward.

 

“Since we met like this by fate, I’d like both of you to lend us your strength. As Seo Seol-ryeong said, we won’t let you down.”

 

“…”

 

Cheon Woo-jin turned his head to look at Mujung Soma.

 

Mujung Soma had a serious expression.

 

But while maintaining that expression, he sent a telepathic message to Cheon Woo-jin.

 

[Cheon Daoist, don’t worry. I’ll join as well.]

 

[Will that be alright?]

 

[It doesn’t matter.]

 

To the question of whether it would be okay to participate in Tamrangouma’s subjugation, Mujung Soma answered without hesitation.

 

[This information isn’t known to the world yet, but Tamrangouma recently betrayed the Blood World Demon Sect and became independent. So there’s no problem with me participating in the subjugation. Rather, I’ll receive praise from the Blood World Demon Sect’s upper levels.]

 

[I see. That’s fortunate.]

 

In fact, Cheon Woo-jin already knew everything.

 

That Bai Hua Sect had been searching for Tamrangouma at Hwang Ryeol Bi Yeol Island.

 

That Tamrangouma had betrayed the Blood World Demon Sect and was acting independently.

 

Because all of this content comes up when you progress through the Bai Hua Sect route in the game.

 

So he could predict that Mujung Soma would accept without showing reluctance.

 

Rather, from Mujung Soma’s perspective, it was an opportunity to eliminate a traitor to his sect.

 

‘This wasn’t what I intended, but things are going smoothly.’

 

He had defeated Jang Si-u of Huanyi Xiangshe early, who could have been an obstacle later, and built a friendship with Mujung Soma.

 

Now if he joined forces with Mujung Soma and Bai Hua Sect to subjugate Tamrangouma and receive rewards, it would be very efficient progress.

 

Even in the game, such high-efficiency play was impossible.

 

“So where is Tamrangouma?”

 

“Ghost Head City.”

 

“What?”

 

To Cheon Woo-jin’s question, So Hyo-bu spoke in a stern voice.

 

“Tamrangouma headed to the 7th layer of Ghost Head City. So we will also head to Ghost Head City.”

 

Ghost Head City’s 7th layer.

 

That was an area corresponding to Ghost Head City’s upper levels, where Cheon Woo-jin had never set foot.

 

* * *

 

Eventually, Daeyopianbukhwam lost its function and crashed to the ground.

 

It was already damaged due to Cheon Woo-jin and Mujung Soma, but being exposed defenseless to Bai Hua Sect’s concentrated attack caused serious damage.

 

Like this, Daeyopianbukhwam was nothing more than a lump of scrap metal.

 

In the modern Cultivation World, there was no force that could repair such a super-large magical treasure.

 

So Cheon Woo-jin decided to strip valuable items from inside together with Mujung Soma.

 

Since it was the two of them who defeated Jang Si-u of Huanyi Xiangshe and annihilated the Night Demon Sect, only the two of them had the right to take the items inside.

 

After having Bai Hua Sect wait for a moment, Cheon Woo-jin explored Daeyopianbukhwam while checking if any survivors from the Night Demon Sect remained.

 

‘In the game, Tamrangouma fled to a different place.’

 

Cheon Woo-jin fell into thought while collecting valuable items from Daeyopianbukhwam’s warehouse.

 

‘Could it be because Seo Seol-ryeong joined Bai Hua Sect?’

 

In the game, Bai Hua Sect always struggled against Tamrangouma.

 

Even at Hwang Ryeol Bi Yeol Island, Tamrangouma easily shook off Bai Hua Sect and escaped leisurely.

 

But this time, Seo Seol-ryeong helped Bai Hua Sect.

 

Perhaps Bai Hua Sect, with Seo Seol-ryeong’s cooperation, cornered Tamrangouma at Hwang Ryeol Bi Yeol Island.

 

The cornered Tamrangouma might have changed his plan and fled to Ghost Head City.

 

‘The future might change more frequently due to the influence of me and the people around me. I should be careful not to make complacent judgments based only on game knowledge.’

 

Even in the game, the movements of major forces and figures were the same every time until the imperial succession war, but after the imperial succession war, various variables came into play showing diverse patterns.

 

So from here on, it would be better not to rashly predict the future.

 

“Cheon Daoist.”

 

A voice came from behind Cheon Woo-jin who was lost in thought.

 

It was Seo Seol-ryeong who had entered Daeyopianbukhwam.

 

“I told you to wait outside.”

 

“That was what you said to the Bai Hua Sect people.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong approached while replying nonchalantly.

 

“We said we’d meet again in Ghost Head City, but somehow we’re in an awkward situation.”

 

“Indeed.”

 

The two had already faced each other at Pyeong Hwang Island.

 

At that time, they parted while pretending not to know each other, but ended up meeting once more here.

 

“Did Cheon Daoist achieve his objective?”

 

“More or less.”

 

“That’s fortunate. As you can see, I haven’t finished yet.”

 

If Seo Seol-ryeong had achieved her objective, she would have returned to Ghost Head City alone.

 

The fact that she was still acting with Bai Hua Sect meant she hadn’t achieved the purpose for which she headed to Hwang Ryeol Bi Yeol Island.

 

“Did you arrange to receive something from Bai Hua Sect? As compensation for cooperating in Tamrangouma’s subjugation?”

 

“You could say that.”

 

“What did you arrange to receive?”

 

“That’s difficult to tell you. You didn’t tell me what your goal was either.”

 

“That’s true too.”

 

While they were having such a conversation.

 

Mujung Soma, who had been searching through another warehouse, poked his head out.

 

“You two seem to have the atmosphere of people who’ve maintained a deep relationship for a long time. Are you perhaps married?”

 

“No.”

 

“We haven’t even known each other for two years.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong immediately denied it.

 

Then Mujung Soma smiled slyly.

 

“Anyway, you two seem to be quite compatible with each other. Seeing how Cheon Daoist, who was polite to me, exchanges such sharp words with Seo Daoist, I could tell at a glance that you’ve opened your hearts to each other.”

 

“Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist Seong.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong asked, cutting off Mujung Soma’s words.

 

“How did you come to know Cheon Daoist? You don’t seem like an ordinary person.”

 

“I’m just an ordinary wandering mercenary.”

 

“That doesn’t seem to be the case.”

 

“….”

 

Mujung Soma was perfectly concealing his identity.

 

Even if one examined Mujung Soma’s body with magic arts, it wouldn’t be easy to discover that he was a demonic cultivator of the Blood Asura Demon Race.

 

But Seo Seol-ryeong was also no pushover.

 

Even if she couldn’t know the specifics, she had already noticed that Mujung Soma was hiding something.

 

“Seo Seol-ryeong, this person is trustworthy.”

 

Unable to watch any longer, Cheon Woo-jin spoke up.

 

“If he tries to stab us in the back, I’ll handle it. So don’t worry.”

 

“….”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong fell into thought for a moment.

 

“I understand. If Cheon Daoist says so, I’ll trust him for now.”

 

“Hehe, you seem cold but you listen well to what Cheon Daoist says. As expected, there’s an extraordinary trust between you two… Oh my.”

 

Mujung Soma, who had been teasing them, shrank back at Seo Seol-ryeong’s cold aura.

 

“Senior, please don’t tease us too much. We’re not the type who enjoys jokes.”

 

“That’s right. We’d appreciate your consideration.”

 

“….”

 

You two really are compatible.

 

Mujung Soma looked at Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong with eyes that seemed to say just that.

 

“Anyway, Fellow Daoist Seong.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong cleared her throat and continued the conversation.

 

“I won’t pry further into what kind of person Fellow Daoist Seong is. But is it alright for you to enter Ghost Head City?”

 

“Actually, I’ve never been to Ghost Head City before. I’d like to take this opportunity to look around.”

 

As the Hundred Faces leader of the Blood Asura Demon Race, Mujung Soma probably also wanted to scout the interior of Ghost Head City.

 

Originally, the Blood Asura Demon Race couldn’t advance into Ghost Head City due to old treaties, but they couldn’t prevent someone like Mujung Soma from entering while thoroughly concealing his identity.

 

“Ghost Head City… isn’t safe enough to tour around with a sightseeing mindset.”

 

“Haha, thank you for your concern. But I’ll manage on my own, so there’s no need to worry.”

 

Mujung Soma said with a laugh.

 

“However, I’d appreciate it if you could introduce me to some lodging. I’d like to stay somewhere trustworthy.”

 

“If that’s what you need, there’s a decent place. There’s a commercial district called Central Mirror Town on the 6th layer of Ghost Head City, and I’ll introduce you to the cave dwelling with the most thorough security there.”

 

“Central Mirror Town…”

 

“That place is also our main base, so if we’re going to continue cooperating, it would be good for you to stay there.”

 

“Hmm, if that’s the case, it would be best for me to stay there too.”

 

Central Mirror Town.

 

Cheon Woo-jin recalled the days he spent living there.

 

It hadn’t even been two months since he left Ghost Head City, but it felt like a long time ago.

 

‘I wonder if everyone is doing well.’

 

The faces of people he had formed connections with in Ghost Head City came to mind: Jang Ryang, Won Pil-so, Na Chwi-ryang, Yo Eun-hui, Wi Ju-seon, Ho Yeon-rin, and others.

 

‘When I have time, it would be nice to meet everyone at Seo Seol-ryeong’s shop and have tea together.’

 

The tea trees were growing well in the eastern section of the Great Void Cave Heaven Realm anyway.

 

If he processed them well and served them to people at Seo Seol-ryeong’s shop, it would be quite nice.

 

Seo Seol-ryeong would grumble, saying ‘This isn’t a tea shop,’ but still.

 

* * *

 

Cheon Woo-jin secured a large amount of cultivation resources from the Great Void Transformation Treasure Box.

 

Since these were resources that Phantom Wing Immortal Jang Si-u had collected from the outer seas of the continent over a long period, they were tremendous both in quantity and quality.

 

Perhaps because Jang Si-u had already used them, there were no primordial spiritual creatures, but there were many resources that would be of great help to Cheon Woo-jin.

 

‘With this much, I should be able to challenge the Great Perfection of the Resolution Realm.’

 

Indeed, plundering what others had collected was faster than gathering things directly.

 

Cheon Woo-jin once again realized this truth anew.

 

‘The Hundred Flowers Sect will also need preparation to ascend to the 7th layer of Ghost Head City. In the meantime, I can challenge the Great Perfection of the Resolution Realm.’

 

After gathering items from the Great Void Transformation Treasure Box, they all headed to Ghost Head City together.

 

When they entered the dock at the outer wall of the 3rd Layer Southern District, many people were amazed.

 

“Isn’t that the Hundred Flowers Sect?”

 

“Why would a prestigious Orthodox Sect come to Ghost Head City…”

 

Several factions approached the Hundred Flowers Sect to curry favor, but So Hyo-bu politely declined.

 

The Hundred Flowers Sect’s policy was to subjugate only the Greedy Nine Demons and leave immediately.

 

Thus, the group all ascended together to the 6th layer.

 

It was the first time for Mujung Soma and the Hundred Flowers Sect, but since Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong guided them, there were no particular difficulties.

 

However… when they actually reached the 6th layer, the atmosphere felt strange.

 

“What’s this?”

 

“I wonder.”

 

As they approached Central Mirror Town, people looked at them with strange eyes.

 

To be precise, they were looking at Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong with eyes that said ‘This is terrible.’

 

“Ch-Cheon Daoist, Seo Daoist!”

 

While walking down the street, a man with a bushy beard came running out.

 

Though his appearance was shabby, it was a face that Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong knew.

 

“Fellow Daoist Won?”

 

“What happened?”

 

It was Won Pil-so, who ran a talisman shop together with his senior Jang Ryang.

 

He was looking at Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong with tears welling up in his eyes.

 

“Cheon Daoist, Seo Daoist, why only now…”

 

“Did something happen?”

 

When they demanded an explanation, Won Pil-so grabbed Cheon Woo-jin’s wrist.

 

“It would be faster to show you directly. Both of you, follow me.”

 

“…?”

 

Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong followed behind Won Pil-so for now.

 

But soon both of them were startled.

 

The shop that Seo Seol-ryeong had worked hard to decorate as her nest on the 6th layer.

 

It was literally destroyed beyond recognition.

 

“….”

 

Cheon Woo-jin bit his lips and approached the ruined shop.

 

He noticed the signboard that read “Tea Shop,” which had been hung up as camouflage, broken in two pieces and rolling on the ground.

 

What was rolling around at his feet… was the tea leaf container that Cheon Woo-jin had once given to Seo Seol-ryeong as a gift.

 

While Cheon Woo-jin was staring at the dust-covered tea leaf container, Seo Seol-ryeong’s hard voice was heard.

 

“What happened here?”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong asked Won Pil-so urgently.

 

“There shouldn’t be anyone on the 6th layer bold enough to touch our shop.”

 

“It wasn’t the 6th layer…”

 

Won Pil-so answered with a trembling voice.

 

“They started moving from the 7th layer. From that place crawling with the monsters of Won Yeong-gyeong!”

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