The Great Heavenly Demon Sovereign - Chapter 410

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Chapter 410.
“A mere elder wielding the supreme secret technique of Yeol Ha Sung Palace…”
Bu Eunseol could not hide his astonishment.
Consuming the inner elixir not only amplified his martial power in an instant, but he had also manifested the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan—the supreme martial art of Yeol Ha Sung Palace that was said to have been lost ages ago?
“So he was not merely a fugitive who stole the Wheel of Harmony…”
“Die!”
As Gwang Yang Ja unleashed a shout and moved his palms in chaotic patterns, the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan floating in the void poured down toward Bu Eunseol.
‘I cannot let them touch me.’
Though the technique resembled a simple sword method, the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan could melt any object that touched the blade like taffy.
Moreover, if one struck it carelessly, it possessed explosive force capable of laying waste to the entire vicinity.
If Bu Eunseol counterattacked rashly, his body could be engulfed in the explosion and consumed in flames in an instant.
‘I will meet it with the Bing Ha Cheon Ryu Gyeol.’
Crack, crack, crack.
As Bu Eunseol drew upon the Bing Ha Cheon Ryu Gyeol with all his strength, frost descended upon his hair and a blue light flickered in his eyes.
Whoooosh!
From Bu Eunseol’s left palm, a frigid aura capable of freezing the heavens itself poured forth.
Hissssss!
White vapor dispersed in all directions, and the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan that had been cutting sharply evaporated in an instant.
“Haaaah!”
At that moment, Gwang Yang Ja released a cry that was almost a scream, and from his palms emerged small flames once more.
Rumble!
A low vibration resonated through the air as two streaks of light surged upward. This time, two Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan materialized above his palms.
“Die!”
Whoosh!
With a sharp tearing sound, the two Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan shot forth.
Ting, ting, ting!
In that instant, transparent ice crystals materialized around Bu Eunseol’s center and were unleashed toward the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan in a torrent.
Shhhhhh!
As the ice crystals poured forth endlessly, melting everything in their path, the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan—which could cause massive explosions from the slightest impact—began to freeze gradually.
Thud.
Finally, the two Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan, now transformed into blocks of ice, fell to the ground.
“Bing Ha Dae Je… the Bing Ha Cheon Ryu Gyeol?”
Gwang Yang Ja’s eyes widened in shock.
Only then did he realize that the ice technique Bu Eunseol wielded was the Bing Ha Cheon Ryu Gyeol of Bing Ha Dae Je, called the essence of extreme yin studies.
“How could you cultivate a martial art that even the Lord of Buk Hae Bing Gung could not master?”
“There is nothing to explain.”
Bu Eunseol glanced down at the frigid energy swirling in his palm and spoke.
“Surrender peacefully.”
“Surrender?”
Black flames seemed to flow from Gwang Yang Ja’s eyes.
Patter, patter.
He reached into his robes and stuffed a handful of artificial inner elixirs into his mouth.
As he chewed and swallowed the artificial inner elixirs—each one said to breach the wall of the Transcendent Realm alone—
Whoooosh!
Heat intense enough to melt iron poured from his body in all directions.
Zing!
The moment Gwang Yang Ja unfurled his dual palms, twenty Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan materialized around his body.
‘Dangerous.’
A chill flashed across Bu Eunseol’s eyes.
Twenty Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan created by a human body?
‘Can I block them?’
Such a technique had transcended the limitations of martial power itself.
If he failed to defend, how could he possibly destroy these freely moving Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan?
Screech!
In that instant, twenty Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan pierced toward Bu Eunseol’s body in a single breath.
Whoosh!
At that moment, Bu Eunseol unleashed the Ascending Dragon Technique and shot upward into the sky with all his power.
The speed was so tremendous that it seemed like a white meteor had been fired from the earth toward the heavens.
“Impossible!”
Then Gwang Yang Ja gathered his power again, sending the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan soaring skyward.
Crackle.
Bu Eunseol’s entire body, now suspended in mid-air, was enveloped in white currents of energy.
Converting all his power into the Glacial Heaven Stream Technique, his entire body became encased in solid ice, as if he had deployed the methods of the Great Frost Sage.
‘Left hand channels the Glacial Heaven Stream Technique to its maximum, right hand draws upon the Thousand Hands Palm Strike infused with the subtlety of Reversed Heaven Force!’
In that fleeting moment, Bu Eunseol’s mind formulated a plan to block all twenty Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan.
Draw the Glacial Heaven Stream Technique to its peak with the left hand, pull up the Thousand Hands Palm Strike with the right, then descend rapidly…
Redirect the trajectory of the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan using the Thousand Hands Palm Strike infused with the subtlety of Reversed Heaven Force, channeling the falling pressure.
Immediately after, unleash the full force of the Glacial Heaven Stream Technique with the left hand to freeze Gwang Yang Ja in a single breath.
‘Failure means death.’
If even one of the twenty pursuing Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan slipped through—
Bu Eunseol would plummet to the earth, struck by the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan.
Crash!
Finally, as the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan reached the point beneath him,
Boom!
Red energy spread in all directions, creating the image of a fire dragon descending from the sky to strike the earth.
The surging Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan did not explode but spread widely left and right, carving out a vast space.
With the Thousand Hands Palm Strike infused with the full subtlety of Reversed Heaven Force, the trajectory of the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan twisted in an instant.
Whoosh!
As the redirected Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan scattered in all directions, creating brilliant sparks,
‘Now!’
Bu Eunseol, who had been gazing down from above, wasted no time in using the Thousand-Jin Pursuit to descend rapidly toward the ground, and in that very instant, I was about to unleash the Glacial Heavenly Stream Technique with all my might.
“….”
Having discovered something, I halted the deployment of the Glacial Heavenly Stream Technique and descended to the ground as is.
Whoooosh!
Gwang Yang Ja’s body was already ablaze in its entirety, with both palms spread wide, engulfed in roaring flames.
He had swallowed the Extreme Yang Inner Elixir in a single breath to gain tremendous martial power, but ultimately could not withstand that energy, and his entire body had become a ball of fire.
“Uuuuugh.”
Gwang Yang Ja, who maintained only a human form within the inferno while burning fiercely, let out a wail.
“I could have saved the Palace!”
He glared at Bu Eunseol standing before him and cried out in anguish.
“Because of you, the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan ultimately…!”
Whoooosh!
Gwang Yang Ja’s cry soon ceased.
Unable to contain the heat flowing through his body, his form melted away in an instant.
Drip.
As if even his bones had dissolved, his body became a mass of thick grease that began to burn.
Whoooosh.
But then, a gleaming orb became visible between the roaring flames.
Despite the extreme heat that had melted even human bone, it maintained its form perfectly intact.
Sizzle.
Using the Glacial Heavenly Stream Technique to control the spreading heat, I unfurled the Void Seizing technique and brought the burning orb before my eyes.
“This is…”
Floating in the void was a transparent sphere the size of an infant’s fist.
Within it were countless points of light gleaming in orange hues, as if gazing upon a universe shining with ten thousand suns.
“The Flame Wheel Crystal.”
It was the Flame Wheel Crystal, the supreme treasure of Yeol Ha Sung Palace.
“Beautiful.”
Having recognized Yeol Ha Sung Palace’s supreme treasure at a glance, I nodded in acknowledgment.
The Flame Wheel Crystal is a treasure of Yeol Ha Sung Palace beyond all measure of worth.
And its form emanated a radiance so beautiful it seemed to draw in the very soul of a person.
Drip.
Then, from within the flames, a blood-red liquid flowed out and seeped into the ground.
It seemed that the inner elixirs created by Gwang Yang Ja were also contained within the flames that burned as a mass of grease.
“He had created quite a number of them.”
The blood-red liquid spreading in all directions resembled a small pond stained crimson.
―Because of you, the Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan ultimately…!
‘The Ilcheon Geombidan?’
My eyes gleamed as I gazed upon the ceaselessly dissolving red liquid.
‘Did he need the full force to swallow Yeol Ha Sung Palace?’
It appeared that Gwang Yang Ja had been attempting to create artificial inner elixirs infused with Extreme Yang energy using Ma Tae and the Flame Wheel Crystal, thereby cultivating a formidable force.
‘So that’s how Sam Gye managed to recruit him.’
Sam Gye, concealing their true form, exploited the desires and ambitions of various factions and individuals, bending them to their will and control.
Gwang Yang Ja had fallen for their machinations, stealing the Fire Wheel Crystal and receiving Matae—the material needed for artificial inner cores.
‘With a thousand soldiers equipped with Extreme Yang inner cores, it would certainly be possible.’
Yeol Ha Sung Palace was a powerful faction possessing diverse Extreme Yang martial techniques that rivaled Buk Hae Bing Gung.
If a thousand talented individuals were given Extreme Yang inner cores and their Extreme Yang martial arts refined to the absolute limit?
Overthrowing Yeol Ha Sung Palace would not be such a difficult feat.
“But.”
I shook my head.
He was an elder of Yeol Ha Sung Palace, a man well over seventy years old.
Why would he become a traitor at such an age and attempt to swallow Yeol Ha Sung Palace?
―I could have saved this palace!
Though sufficient motive and circumstantial evidence had been constructed, Gwang Yang Ja’s final cry gnawed at me.
Had he not cried out as though he were the one who would save Yeol Ha Sung Palace from crisis?
Though his words ultimately rang hollow.
“Reaping what one has sown.”
Gwang Yang Ja failed to achieve his desires and, just as he had incinerated the vagrants, he too burned alive.
The net of heaven is vast and wide with loose mesh, yet nothing escapes it. Such is the way of karmic retribution.
“It is regrettable, though.”
Currently, I was using Seon Woo Jin’s identity.
Had it been otherwise, I would have relentlessly investigated how Sam Gye had recruited Gwang Yang Ja and orchestrated the creation of the fire-attributed inner core, as well as the true circumstances surrounding Yeol Ha Sung Palace.
But now I had to return to the Murim Alliance, so that investigation would have to be postponed.
“At least the inner cores were destroyed by fire—a blessing in disguise.”
Had the Extreme Yang inner cores remained intact, I would have had no choice but to deliver them to the Murim Alliance.
But since they were cleanly incinerated, there was no need to worry about them.
Sizzle.
I cooled the Fire Wheel Crystal, heated intensely by the Bing Ha Cheon Ryu technique, and slowly placed it into my bosom.
―I could have saved this palace!
Gwang Yang Ja’s cry echoed through my mind once more.
Reflecting on it, his eyes had been tinged with madness—not malice.
If his words were true.
Then Gwang Yang Ja, in order to save Yeol Ha Sung Palace and create what was called Yeolha Ilcheon Geombidan.
Had unhesitatingly created artificial inner cores using fire-attribute stones and Matae.
“They’re gradually revealing their tail.”
Sam Gye, who had long conducted their schemes in secrecy, had ultimately extended their reach not only to Buk Hae Bing Gung but also to Yeol Ha Sung Palace.
If they continued to expose their true nature one by one like this?
Their true identity might be revealed before long.
“But my own matters take priority now.”
I shook my head.
My foremost objective was to find Hyung Su, who had harmed my grandfather.
Controlling the Sae Oe faction would be a matter for later. For now, I needed to accumulate merit steadily and secure a higher position within the Murim Alliance.
As I climbed higher, I would be able to uncover the true nature of the Sam Gye that was infiltrating the Murim Alliance, and discover which of the Seven Lords had killed my grandfather.
“For the sake of building merit, I have to return this.”
Bu Eunseol patted the pouch containing the Hwa Ryun Gyeol Jeong and gazed toward the distant sky.
Then, in a single breath, he launched his body forward using half-step technique.
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The Murim Alliance erupted in conversation about Seon Woo Jin, the Elite Division Lord, in an instant.
―The Elite Division, formed as a new combat unit, has accomplished great merit.
―They say they found the true treasure of Yeol Ha Sung Palace, which stands as an equal to Buk Hae Bing Gung?
The Hwa Jeong Seok theft incident.
Everyone had assumed it was merely the work of a petty thief who had sneaked into the weapon storage of a Murim Alliance branch.
But the actual culprit was Gwang Yang Ja, an elder of Yeol Ha Sung Palace, and he had fled while in possession of the true treasure, the Hwa Ryun Gyeol Jeong.
And the criminal who had burned vagrants with the stolen Hwa Jeong Seok was also Gwang Yang Ja.
The Elite Division Lord, who had ventured into Gangho to resolve the Hwa Jeong Seok theft incident, had uncovered all these truths. And he had even recovered Yeol Ha Sung Palace’s treasure, the Hwa Ryun Gyeol Jeong.
The officials of the Murim Alliance could not hide their astonishment.
How could he possibly identify the culprit and pursue him in such a short time?
―He transformed the Elite Division into an intelligence unit, they say. So they could handle major and minor matters of Gangho swiftly.
―I heard he repeatedly trained the division members to refine the information from Mangyeong Jeon?
The Murim Alliance possessed Mangyeong Jeon, an excellent intelligence organization, and the information one could obtain varied depending on one’s rank.
Therefore, the Elite Division had been repeatedly training to refine the ordinary information pouring in from Mangyeong Jeon and extract the necessary intelligence.
―Indeed. He has created a new type of division unlike anything the Alliance has seen before!
Unlike the original plan, due to the loss of support from the Elder Council, the Elite Division had become practically useless.
At this rate, without a single task being assigned, it would remain in a state of being a borrowed sack of grain with no purpose.
But under Bu Eunseol’s command, the Elite Division had taken on the character of an intelligence unit capable of swiftly handling major and minor matters of Gangho.
With the closure of Gae Bang, an information vacuum had been created, and the Murim Alliance had belatedly begun constructing its own intelligence organization.
But an intelligence unit could not be developed easily and required substantial resources.
Yet the Elite Division had naturally acquired the characteristics of an intelligence unit…
This meant it had become a multipurpose division capable not only of handling major and minor matters of Gangho but also of performing the duties of an intelligence unit.
―But how could a third-rank Lord capture Gwang Yang Ja?
However, there was doubt about this as well.
Since Yeol Ha Sung Palace’s martial arts were based on extreme yang force, ordinary martial arts were no match for them.
So how could someone who had just become a third-rank Lord stand against an elder of Yeol Ha Sung Palace?
―The Elite Division Lord is said to be the successor of Moo Ae Ja, who was called the legend of Dae Mak three hundred years ago.
―I heard he even defeated Cheon Hwa In, who is known to be exceptionally skilled among masters of the great way?
Only after Seon Woo Jin’s background was revealed did the people of the Murim Alliance begin to understand.
And for a while, the Murim Alliance was abuzz with talk of this man named Seon Woo Jin.
But that was not the end.
Emissaries from Yeol Ha Sung Palace, who had not shown themselves in Zhong Yuan, suddenly visited the Murim Alliance.
It was to express their gratitude, as the true treasure of Yeol Ha Sung Palace, the Hwa Ryun Gyeol Jeong, had been returned unconditionally.
They had brought a thousand roots of Yeol Yang Cheon Ok Cho, a treasure that could not be purchased even with money.
“To return the Jinsan Jibo without any conditions whatsoever. I am truly grateful.”
When Yeol Ha Sung Palace unexpectedly sent an envoy, the Murim Alliance welcomed them with exceptional hospitality.
Currently, Buk Hae Bing Gung had been incorporated into the Demon Hall.
From the Murim Alliance’s perspective, this was an excellent opportunity to open the door to reconciliation with Yeol Ha Sung Palace.
Murim Alliance, Deng Wu Dian. Yuk Jang Cheon’s office.
“You’ve worked hard.”
Yuk Jang Cheon’s lips curved into a smile as he regarded Bu Eunseol.
He had been sent to resolve what seemed like a simple theft.
Yet not only had Bu Eunseol swiftly uncovered the crime committed by Yeol Ha Sung Palace’s elder, but he had also recovered the stolen Jinsan Jibo?
“Thanks to you, our Alliance has obtained a treasure that will allow us to craft superior spiritual medicines. And you’ve created an opportunity for us to exchange with Yeol Ha Sung Palace.”
While it wasn’t yet at the stage of proposing formal peace, creating an avenue for interaction with Yeol Ha Sung Palace was no small feat.
“Thank you.”
Bu Eunseol spoke calmly, and Yuk Jang Cheon stroked his chin thoughtfully.
“Yet I cannot fathom it. Why would an elder of Yeol Ha Sung Palace make such a foolish choice?”
He swallowed and continued.
“While being hunted by Yeol Ha Sung Palace’s masters for stealing the Hwa Ryun Gyeol Jeong, he deliberately stole the Hwa Jeong Seok from our Alliance and burned vagrants with it.”
A subtle gleam flickered in Yuk Jang Cheon’s eyes as he studied Bu Eunseol.
“There must have been a reason compelling enough to drive such actions. Would you not agree?”
Of course, Bu Eunseol knew the reason.
Gwang Yang Ja’s objective was to obtain vast quantities of Geuk Yang Nae Dan to create a thousand Jeon Dan.
No matter how much wealth one possessed, acquiring large quantities of Hwa Jeong Seok privately was extraordinarily difficult and complicated.
Thus, he had no choice but to raid the Murim Alliance’s branch.
“I believe he was scheming to cultivate some extraordinary martial technique.”
Bu Eunseol spoke with a perfectly natural expression.
“Perhaps there was a secret method to enhance one’s inner strength using those Hwa Ryun Gyeol Jeong and Hwa Jeong Seok. When I confronted him, he perished from misusing his power.”
“That’s what you said.”
Yuk Jang Cheon nodded while gazing at the documents on the table.
There lay both Bu Eunseol’s report and the investigation report compiled by the Murim Alliance’s investigation team.
“The investigation team’s findings align with your assessment. Would you care to read it?”
Bu Eunseol nodded and read the documents Yuk Jang Cheon offered.
They contained detailed information gathered by the Murim Alliance’s investigation team dispatched to Uiyong Mountain.
They also included meticulous cross-references comparing Bu Eunseol’s report with the actual circumstances at the scene.
‘So this is the Murim Alliance.’
Bu Eunseol felt a chill run down his spine.
The Demon Hall merely praised accomplishments for what they were worth, without scrutinizing the process or questioning the details.
But the Murim Alliance, despite the magnitude of the achievement, meticulously examined every trace and action.
They were verifying whether any facts had been omitted or left unreported.
“It was truly a perilous affair, was it not?”
Sensing the weight behind Yuk Jang Cheon’s words, Bu Eunseol bowed his head composedly.
“Everything was simply a matter of good fortune.”
And he continued speaking with a natural expression.
“Because the Demon Palace’s branch suddenly began training at Uiyong Mountain, our Alliance’s branch also surrounded Uiyong Mountain. Thanks to that, I was able to locate Gwang Yang Ja easily.”
Yuk Jang Cheon stared intently at Bu Eunseol.
Then he nodded and smiled.
“Yes, that’s how it was.”
“And the fact that he was an elder of Yeol Ha Sung Palace was also something I never anticipated.”
Bu Eunseol spoke with a calm expression.
“If Gwang Yang Ja hadn’t destroyed himself, I would have been buried on Uiyong Mountain, let alone obtaining the Flame Wheel Crystallization.”
Yuk Jang Cheon smiled broadly.
“You’re being modest. Didn’t you inherit Moo Ae Ja’s legacy? If the situation had been dangerous, you would have found a way to escape.”
Bu Eunseol smiled silently.
In truth, Gwang Yang Ja’s strength—having consumed the Extreme Yang Inner Elixir to create over twenty Yeolha Ilcheon Swords—was at a level that required me to exert my full power to eliminate.
Even if it weren’t Moo Ae Ja’s complete form but Moo Ae Ja returning alive, I couldn’t guarantee victory in such a confrontation.
Had such circumstances been discovered, I would have been unable to escape suspicion.
Knock, knock.
Just then, a knocking sound came from outside, followed by Si Bi’s low voice.
“Lord Jeon. The clan lords have gathered in the Conference Hall.”
Yuk Jang Cheon rose with a smile.
“It’s time to get moving.”
“Yes.”
“Since you’ve handled the mission so brilliantly, the clan lords’ sentiments will surely change.”
Yuk Jang Cheon smiled and extended his hand to Bu Eunseol.
“Let’s go in together.”
Bu Eunseol walked alongside Yuk Jang Cheon into the Conference Hall of Deng Wu Dian.
The clan lords pretended not to notice Yuk Jang Cheon and Bu Eunseol entering together.
Setting aside other matters, the value of the Yeolha Cheon Okcho sent by Yeol Ha Sung Palace was equivalent to the Murim Alliance’s annual budget.
“This meeting is being held because of a request the Sichuan Dang Family sent to our Alliance.”
Once seated, Yuk Jang Cheon spoke in a low voice.
“I’ll have the Yeonseong Hall Lord explain the details.”
Then Yuk Cheong Ah rose from her seat and nodded.
“The Sichuan Dang Family has requested military forces from our Alliance.”
Bu Eunseol’s expression showed slight surprise.
It was a completely unexpected agenda item.
The Sichuan Dang Family suddenly requesting military forces from the Murim Alliance? Could they be at war with another sect?

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