Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 160

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Chapter 160: Return (4)

 

“That’s a foolish question, senior.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin answered without hesitation.

 

“Just because the opponent is at the Nascent Soul stage doesn’t mean I have any reason to offer up my body. I will absolutely fight against them.”

 

“Hmm?”

 

Mujung Soma asked with a smile.

 

“Fighting back requires having a chance of winning, doesn’t it? I don’t think you should expect things to work out as luckily as last time.”

 

Don’t expect a stroke of luck like when you defeated Jang Si-u of the Phantom Wing Immortal.

 

In front of Mujung Soma who spoke with that meaning, Cheon Woo-jin said coldly.

 

“There’s something I heard from a certain senior before.”

 

“Mm?”

 

“Luck is originally determined by heaven, but it can be changed by a person’s actions alone.”

 

That was something he had heard from Gong U, a cultivator from the Qilin tribe.

 

“A single step taken with courage and without hesitation can help one avoid the fate of death… That’s what that senior said.”

 

“…”

 

“If I give up and abandon everything here, that’s the end. But if I don’t yield and fight back here, things might work out luckily.”

 

What’s needed to reach higher realms is the will to walk one’s own path and maintain one’s true self despite any dangers.

 

Gong U’s teachings were in line with what Cheon Woo-jin pursued.

 

“Of course, I won’t be able to win in a direct confrontation. So I’ll have to find a method. Starting from now.”

 

“Hehe…”

 

Mujung Soma smiled.

 

Mujung Soma’s face without the mask was a fake face created for disguise.

 

Since his identity could be exposed through habits of moving facial muscles, he was trained to even act out expressions artificially.

 

But to Cheon Woo-jin’s eyes, Mujung Soma appeared to be genuinely smiling.

 

“Then I shall help as well.”

 

“You too, senior?”

 

“Have you forgotten? I promised to travel together and help for a while.”

 

The people around were surprised by Mujung Soma’s statement.

 

To readily offer help in fighting against Nascent Soul cultivators was something difficult for ordinary people to understand.

 

But this was also because they didn’t know Mujung Soma’s true identity.

 

Mujung Soma was a demon lord of the late Nascent Soul stage… a master capable of holding his own against even the monsters of the 7th Layer.

 

“Then what about Fellow Daoist Seo?”

 

Mujung Soma’s gaze turned to Seo Seol-ryeong.

 

“Does Fellow Daoist Seo share the same thoughts as Fellow Daoist Cheon, or do you think differently?”

 

“I don’t particularly want to share the same thoughts as that person, but…”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong spoke in a cold voice.

 

“I have a goal. I cannot give up this body before achieving that goal.”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“So regardless of what they want from me, I have no intention of accepting it. My body belongs to myself.”

 

In front of Seo Seol-ryeong who spoke firmly, Mujung Soma nodded.

 

“Then both of you have decided to fight against them. In that case…”

 

“W-wait a moment.”

 

At that moment, Wi Ju-seon spoke up.

 

“Fighting back? Aren’t you thinking too lightly about this? It might only be Gwak Yu and North Palace Annihilation who want body possession, but North Palace Annihilation could mobilize other Nascent Soul cultivators.”

 

If it were just Gwak Yu alone, Wi Ju-seon wouldn’t have said this.

 

But North Palace Annihilation was the problem.

 

North Palace Annihilation hosted a gathering called the Ghost Bone Alliance.

 

It was a gathering of Nascent Soul cultivators who made the 7th Layer their base, and North Palace Annihilation could request help from its members.

 

If Nascent Soul cultivators came swarming in a group, dealing with them would be nearly impossible.

 

“Rather, couldn’t you escape from this Ghost Head City?”

 

“Escape?”

 

“What if the two of you fled far away together? If you escape using teleportation arrays, they won’t be able to pursue you.”

 

Teleportation arrays were long-distance transportation formations hidden throughout the continent.

 

If you entered the formation and thought of a place you knew, it would teleport you there directly.

 

Cheon Woo-jin had also used a teleportation array when he first came to Ghost Head City.

 

Ghost Head City didn’t have a teleportation array, but if you flew about 500 li north, there was a teleportation array deep in the mountains.

 

Using that, they could flee far away without leaving any clues about where they went.

 

“That’s not possible.”

 

“That’s not possible.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong answered almost simultaneously.

 

“I have business to attend to in Ghost Head City.”

 

“I have things I must do in Ghost Head City.”

 

After answering like that, Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong both made uncomfortable expressions.

 

They had unintentionally spoken in unison, which was rather embarrassing.

 

“Well, if that’s what you both think, then it can’t be helped, but…”

 

“Mm, that’s an admirable mindset.”

 

At that moment, So Hyo-bu spoke up.

 

“Then our Baekwha-pa will help as well.”

 

“Sect Leader, this matter is something we…”

 

“Our Baekwha-pa is a sect that cannot stand to see injustice. We cannot just pretend not to see such tyranny.”

 

That was a welcome proposal from Cheon Woo-jin and Seo Seol-ryeong’s perspective.

 

Since So Hyo-bu was also at the late Nascent Soul stage, she was a force capable of adequately opposing the Nascent Soul cultivators of the 7th Layer.

 

“Moreover… the Greedy Nine Demons also headed to the 7th Layer.”

 

Originally, Baekwha-pa had come to Ghost Head City to capture the Greedy Nine Demons.

 

If the Greedy Nine Demons had gone up to the 7th Layer, there was a high possibility of contact with North Palace Annihilation.

 

If the Greedy Nine Demons also ended up seeking refuge with North Palace Annihilation’s Ghost Bone Alliance, Baekwha-pa would have no choice but to fight against North Palace Annihilation.

 

“If Baekwha-pa helps us, it would be like gaining a thousand troops and ten thousand horses for us. However…”

 

“Seo Seol-ryeong, what’s the problem?”

 

“To be honest, Baekwha-pa alone is not enough.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong spoke in a cold voice.

 

“We still don’t know how seriously they covet us. But since North Palace Annihilation might mobilize the Ghost Bone Alliance, we should also secure maximum forces.”

 

“Ah, I see.”

 

So Hyo-bu nodded.

 

“You mean to gather more forces from within Ghost Head City using your connections.”

 

“If we have sufficient forces, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Ghost Bone Alliance might be more cautious. That would make resolving the situation easier.”

 

The Ghost Bone Alliance wasn’t exactly North Palace Annihilation’s subordinates.

 

It was merely a loose gathering for their own benefit.

 

If they judged that the situation was turning unfavorable, they would likely ignore North Palace Annihilation and withdraw.

 

“I’ll try to pursue that aspect. So…”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong turned her gaze to Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“Fellow Daoist Cheon can focus entirely on preparing to fight against them.”

 

“You know my inner thoughts completely.”

 

“Well, of course.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin had been thinking similarly from earlier.

 

Seo Seol-ryeong would use her connections to gather forces.

 

He would begin cultivation to gain greater power.

 

That way, their preparations would be perfect.

 

Despite everything, they were two people who thought similarly.

 

“This reminds me of when the Ghost Spirit Summoning Banner took place…”

 

Wi Ju-seon groaned while crossing her arms.

 

“Seo Seol-ryeong, honestly, if the Elder Ancestors of Won Yeong-gyeong come down, our Shi-gwi Geuk-ok Gate cannot provide full support. We currently don’t have a single Won Yeong-gyeong cultivator…”

 

“I understand the situation. It’s fine.”

 

“Still, I want to help as much as possible. We’ll provide maximum support, so please let us know if you need anything.”

 

Saying that, Wi Ju-seon looked at So Hyo-bu.

 

“Sect Leader, we’ll also prepare accommodations for Baekwha-pa.”

 

“Thank you for your consideration, Sect Master Wi.”

 

“Now that Seo Seol-ryeong and Cheon Woo-jin have returned, Azure Wind Valley will likely make their move soon. Please wait until then.”

 

As Wi Ju-seon said, Azure Wind Valley would likely take the lead initially.

 

They would threaten them to comply obediently, then try to drag them away by force if they refused.

 

They needed to complete their preparations by then.

 

“It seems the general policy has been decided.”

 

Mujung Soma, who had been listening to the discussion, nodded.

 

“Then I’ll wander around the area for a while. I’d like to do some reconnaissance here and there.”

 

Mujung Soma was originally the head of Baekmyeon-gak, responsible for intelligence and covert operations.

 

He would want to look around various places and gather information.

 

“Cheon Daoist, let’s meet again soon.”

 

“Understood. Please be careful, Senior.”

 

After exchanging greetings with Cheon Woo-jin, Mujung Soma left first.

 

“Cheon Woo-jin, do we need to provide you with a cultivation space?”

 

“I have a cave dwelling I use. I’ll cultivate there, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

 

After answering Wi Ju-seon, Cheon Woo-jin also tried to go outside.

 

Then Won Pil-so hurriedly followed him.

 

“Cheon Daoist, wait a moment.”

 

Won Pil-so took out an envelope from his chest and handed it over.

 

“What’s this?”

 

“These are talismans that Senior Brother made to give to Cheon Daoist when you returned.”

 

The envelope was packed with talismans made by Jang Ryang.

 

“Senior Brother put his heart and soul into making them, considering what Cheon Daoist once said about ‘it would be good to have talismans like this.’ I also worked my bones off running around to gather the materials Senior Brother needed.”

 

“…”

 

Cheon Woo-jin bit his lips.

 

Currently, Jang Ryang was severely injured from Azure Wind Valley’s attack and was recovering.

 

If he could follow his heart, he would want to visit him directly and offer words of comfort, but going there now might make him a target of Azure Wind Valley again.

 

What Cheon Woo-jin could do now… was only to make those Azure Wind Valley bastards pay the price for what they had done.

 

“Cheon Daoist, please…”

 

“Don’t worry, Fellow Daoist Won.”

 

In front of Won Pil-so, who spoke with a trembling voice, Cheon Woo-jin tucked Jang Ryang’s talismans into his chest.

 

“They will regret what they’ve done.”

 

Soon, Azure Wind Valley would learn.

 

How foolish it was to touch the people around him to intimidate Cheon Woo-jin.

 

To teach them that lesson, Cheon Woo-jin was prepared to become infinitely ruthless.

 

* * *

 

Mujung Soma emerged from the underground waterway.

 

His steps were lighter than usual.

 

‘I’ve gotten involved in something I never expected.’

 

Thanks to the previous Baekmyeon-gak leader dragging him around the continent for education, Mujung Soma had developed a personality that felt joy whenever he encountered such incidents.

 

So he was currently quite excited.

 

‘I only thought about catching the Greedy Sphere Demon, but now Elder Ancestors of Azure Wind Valley and descendants of Dark Soul Ghost Bone Palace are involved… This has become interesting.’

 

As the Baekmyeon-gak leader, he should prioritize reporting this situation to Hyeolsema-rajong.

 

But as the human Seong Mu-ryeong, he wanted to prioritize working through this situation together with Cheon Woo-jin.

 

‘Handing over Cheon Daoist to mere Elder Ancestors of Azure Wind Valley… such a thing must not happen.’

 

After emerging from the underground waterway, Mujung Soma decided to look around inside Central Mirror Town first.

 

He planned to gather information here and then take his next action.

 

“Hey, wait a moment.”

 

Then sword cultivators in blue robes surrounded Mujung Soma.

 

“Senior Brother, this is him. The one who went up to the 6th floor with Cheon Woo-jin earlier.”

 

“Hmm, definitely an unfamiliar face. Is he a subordinate that Cheon Woo-jin brought from outside?”

 

They were disciples of Azure Wind Valley.

 

It seemed they had already figured out that Cheon Woo-jin had returned to the 6th floor and were searching around.

 

“Hey, where is Cheon Woo-jin?”

 

“If you speak obediently, you won’t get hurt.”

 

Without even knowing who the man before them was.

 

They made threatening expressions and intimidated Mujung Soma.

 

Feeling refreshed, Mujung Soma shrugged his shoulders and laughed.

 

When he usually wore his mask and acted as the Baekmyeon-gak leader, such confrontations never occurred.

 

“Hehe, I really did well to come to Ghost Head City.”

 

“What did you say?”

 

“This bastard, what are you…”

 

The disciples of Azure Wind Valley moved their hands to the sword hilts at their waists.

 

Even seeing this, Mujung Soma maintained his relaxed attitude.

 

“This works out perfectly. I was in a situation where I needed to investigate Azure Wind Valley’s movements anyway.”

 

“This bastard, what are you…”

 

“Sorry about this.”

 

Mujung Soma raised his hand.

 

Despite not wearing his usual white mask.

 

The mask of a cruel demonic cultivator overlaid his handsome face.

 

“I’ll borrow that face of yours for a bit.”

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