Obtaining Heavenly Demon Martial Arts in the Magic Era - Chapter 56

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56
The Spirit Demons remained prostrate, holding that posture for a long time.
An eerie stillness.
If he said nothing in response, they would stay like this forever—that’s what he thought.
“That’s enough now….”
Right on cue
the moment he spoke, the Spirit Demons rose as one.
The foremost Spirit Demon opened its mouth.
Or rather, it transmitted its will.
Shiiiiii……
The sound coming from their mouths was not human speech.
『Heir of the Heavenly Demon…』
『…Our master.』
Their voices carved themselves clearly into Cheon Do-hyeon’s mind.
Exactly the same way as when he had heard the voice of the Heavenly Demon Divine Technique.
A subtle tremor ran down his spine.
He suppressed his startled heart and asked,
“Who are you?”
『We are disciples of the faith who have lost even our names…』
『We have merely waited, bound by an ancient covenant, for our master to return….』
Joy seemed to echo in their voices.
These beings who had waited for him.
Their bodies had crumbled, their very souls corrupted, their memories fractured,
yet these Spirit Demons had waited for the Heavenly Demon’s return alone.
A will that transcended countless ages.
After hearing their circumstances from the Spirit Demon’s voice,
how could he have the heart to fear and flee from them?
“You have endured much through long years…. My condolences.”
Cheon Do-hyeon fell silent for a moment.
Words had spilled from him before he could stop them.
The Spirit Demons, moved by his words, bowed their heads and cried out in a thick, choked voice,
『We shall serve you…!』
At that very moment,
the forms of the Spirit Demons transformed into smoke,
and black wisps coiled once around Cheon Do-hyeon’s body.
Whiiiii—
Thus a wicked and ominous aura filled the space around Cheon Do-hyeon.
Kieeeeeee—
Wrapped in Spirit Demons, he was the very image of a devil lord.
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Having demolished the Hwangyun Faction’s base camp to an irreparable state, Cheon Do-hyeon immediately moved into the Shipman Great Mountain to regroup with his companions.
Naturally, none of the Hwangyun Faction’s forces could stand against Cheon Do-hyeon.
With Dan Cheon-woo unconscious, no one would rashly rush forward.
Moreover, Cheon Do-hyeon now carried Spirit Demons upon him.
The Demonic Energy he radiated alone sent ordinary people into chills,
and those of weak constitution fell unconscious.
‘Fortunately, no one’s getting in the way.’
Unaware of his own condition, Cheon Do-hyeon reached his companions.
“……Do-hyeon!”
“Young Master…!”
His companions rushed toward him.
Yet as the distance drew closer,
the thick malevolent aura pouring from Cheon Do-hyeon caused them to halt involuntarily.
Lee Dae-gwang raised his hand, blocking Cheon Do-hyeon’s approach.
“Wait a moment. Young Master Cheon… is that really you?”
Lee Ye-rim and Jegal Seo-rin, following behind, one by one sensed something amiss and stepped back.
“Are you… all right?”
Black auras, now tangible, swirled around him.
A horrifying, sinister wail.
Most tellingly, Cheon Do-hyeon’s eyes—the eyes now fixed upon them—bore faint traces of black aura.
“…….”
Jegal Seo-rin’s hands trembled faintly.
Lee Dae-gwang slowly adjusted his glasses, watching Cheon Do-hyeon with wariness.
“Ah, so that’s what this is about?”
Cheon Do-hyeon released the Spirit Demons before his wary companions.
Screeeeeee—
The Spirit Demons, having manifested their forms, revealed themselves.
“What!”
“Everyone back!”
Lee Ye-rim’s cry was sharp; in moments, she widened the distance and took a combat stance.
Cheon Do-hyeon, his expression panicked, hurried to reassure them.
“It’s all right. These aren’t enemies. I can explain everything!”
The party’s eyes collided uncertainly in the air.
Cheon Do-hyeon clearly had no idea what the real problem was.
“You’re the most suspicious one here!”
Lee Ye-rim raised the Folding Knife and shouted.
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The Black Cloth Bundle they’d found in Dan Cheon-woo’s tent.
Once Cheon Do-hyeon explained from beginning to end about the Red Jewel and the Spirit Demons inside,
the party’s expressions softened into something like acceptance.
But the aura radiating from the Spirit Demons kindled an instinctive revulsion,
making it difficult to hide their discomfort.
“Looks like they’ve been investigating from here on out.”
The party stood at the edge of the path the Hwangyun Faction had cleared.
Until this point, the path was well maintained, and various artifacts designed to block insects and animals were hung about.
But beyond this, things changed.
A dense forest stretched ahead.
It was the very face of a Demonic Territory that had long rejected human approach.
“This is where they stopped, isn’t it?”
That was when it happened.
The Spirit Demons swirled slowly around Cheon Do-hyeon, then pointed in one direction.
Whiiiiish……
『…It is this way.』
『…Master.』
『…Allow us to guide you.』
The Spirit Demons’ voices reached only Cheon Do-hyeon’s ears.
“Why are they suddenly acting like this?”
The party grew anxious.
Jegal Seo-rin, frightened, quietly hid herself behind Cheon Do-hyeon’s back.
“…They’re saying they know the way and for us to follow?”
“We don’t have any other choice, do we?”
“Let’s follow them then. In all my years, I’ve never heard anyone say they were deceived by ghosts.”
Following the direction the Spirit Demons indicated, they pressed deep into Shipman Great Mountain.
Hwoosh—
Cheon Do-hyeon’s form flowed from that spot and vanished.
His Divine Method, already perfected to Peak Mastery, cut through the forest like a shell.
Whiiiisssh—
Lee Ye-rim, Jegal Seo-rin, and Lee Dae-gwang rushed after him in panic.
The forest was deep and dark.
A mountain sealed away for nearly half a century.
At each footfall, thick grass, moss, and thornbushes blocked the path.
Yet Cheon Do-hyeon’s steps advanced without a single misstep.
The Spirit Demons swirled around him, clearing the way.
Whiiiisssh—
Groooowwwl—
From deep in the forest came a low, rumbling cry.
Demonic Beasts.
Evil creatures nurtured over countless years by the Demonic Energy that had consumed Shipman Great Mountain.
A massive wolf-like Demonic Beast with dark-red fur bristling launched itself at Cheon Do-hyeon’s party in unison.
Grrrrr—
It was just as Cheon Do-hyeon and his companions tried to slow their pace to respond to the Demonic Beasts’ assault.
The Spirit Demons swirling around Cheon Do-hyeon suddenly unfurled a veil in unison.
Whiiiiiii—
A veil of black smoke blocked the Demonic Beasts’ advance.
Grrrrr……
In an instant, the eyes of the Demonic Beasts that had been radiating murderous intent grew clouded.
As if bereft of the will to attack, they trembled their ears slightly.
And one by one, they curled their tails and slowly lowered their heads.
‘……They’ve submitted.’
Lee Ye-rim swallowed hard.
The Demonic Beasts parted to either side of the path, making way for Cheon Do-hyeon’s group to pass.
The Demonic Beasts of Shipman Great Mountain, infamous for their ferocity, had yielded without resistance.
Lee Dae-gwang adjusted his glasses once.
He wiped the lens with the back of his hand.
He put them back on.
“……Well. In all my years, I never thought I’d witness such a sight.”
He gazed in genuine wonder, unable to hide his astonishment.
With the threat of the Demonic Beasts gone, Cheon Do-hyeon’s group pressed forward without hesitation.
Following the direction the Spirit Demons indicated, they ventured deeper into Shipman Great Mountain.
How long had they been running?
Between the dense vines, something slowly began to reveal itself.
At the same moment, something new appeared within Cheon Do-hyeon’s special sight.
The same wavelengths as when the Spirit Demons had discovered the sealed jewels.
‘Not just one or two.’
How could there be so many artifacts related to the Heavenly Demon Divine Church?
It was then that Lee Dae-gwang, who had been leading the way, spoke.
“……I see it.”
Indeed, a massive stone structure covered in moss came into view before them.
“Wow….”
Time had settled thickly upon it.
The roof had collapsed, and pale green moss hung long from the eaves.
Though neglected, the grandeur that the stone building exuded had not faded with age.
Above the stone gate at the front of the building,
Heavenly Demon Divine Church — Outer Hall.
The inscription was carved clearly.
The Spirit Demons slowly wound around Cheon Do-hyeon and whispered.
Shhhhh……
『…We have arrived.』
Cheon Do-hyeon’s eyes slowly opened.
The Main Hall, reached across an abyss of time.
Cheon Do-hyeon took in each wondrous sight of the Heavenly Demon Divine Church into his vision.
Thus, as Cheon Do-hyeon began to move toward the stone gate,
the massive gate ahead of him began to open on its own, before his hand could even touch it.
As if welcoming an old guest.
Creeeeeak—
Beyond the open gate, an immense vista unfurled.
A massive stone city with multiple layers built in tiers along the mountainside.
Fortification walls, watchtowers, marketplace streets.
Some structures had collapsed, while others still stood intact.
It was a landscape that testified to how vast a power the Heavenly Demon Divine Church had once been.
“……What is this?”
Lee Ye-rim drew in a sharp breath.
“This isn’t just one building…….it’s practically an entire city.”
“This is the main stronghold of the Heavenly Demon Divine Church.”
Cheon Do-hyeon murmured quietly.
One of the Spirit Demons stretched a tendril of black smoke, pointing to a nearby ruin.
『……Begin with the Outer City.』
It seemed almost as if providing a guide.

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