Chapter: 349
Kuuuuuuuuuu.
Countless dark auras are emanating from the figure in front of her.
Wi Seol-ah had to grit her teeth as she faced that energy.
How can it be so ominous?
And what is this force that pushes away such energy?
Wi Seol-ah wondered about the white energy that was constantly emanating from her body.
If you’re using it but don’t know what it is, it might be because this power isn’t being used by Wi Seol-ah right now.
[What are you doing now?]
In some ways, they might seem the same.
The current Wi Seol-ah was in the position of a spectator.
From the moment that unknown figure appeared, control of her body had been transferred to someone else.
Shh! Shh!
Flashes of light continue.
Every time the blade, infused with white energy, cuts through the air, the energy brushes past, leaving dark trails behind.
The aftereffects of those trails were so strong that it felt as though the very dimensions were twisted.
She could feel the movement of her body.
Even if control had been taken away, she could still feel how her legs moved and what her hands did.
Wi Seol-ah could sense the gaze directed at her.
How does the energy work? How does the sword travel?
She could perceive all those subtle movements.
It was different from the swordsmanship taught to her by her grandfather.
“Similar but different….”
The framework was definitely the Moonlight Sword Dance.
The flow of energy was the same too, and the sword moving accordingly was indeed her grandfather’s Moonlight Sword Dance.
However, the sword that unfurled from her fingertips had a slightly different feel to it.
At that moment, she pondered where she had felt something similar before.
‘…This is.’
She recalled the bizarre sword taught to her by the Volcano Sect.
The peculiar sword she had unfolded after receiving that training.
The shape she felt back then had a resemblance to this.
So what is this energy?
This was also different from the golden energy that spread along the depths of her heart.
Looking at the flow of energy, it seemed alike, but the energy felt deeper.
It was much warmer.
—Concentrate and feel it.
A voice echoed in Wi Seol-ah’s ear.
Only then could she recall the situation she was facing.
She had been captivated by the swinging sword.
Spellbound by the mesmerizing energy unfurling, she momentarily forgot everything else.
[Sister…!]
—I didn’t want to show it to you like this.
Even while she muttered those words, the sword continued to move.
The dark energy still showed no signs of stopping.
At first, it seemed overwhelming, and yet when she looked at the desperate amount of it, she fell silent.
But the woman did not stop.
—Are you scared?
Flash!
As she lowered her sword, light sparkled.
The pouring black energy paused for a moment.
Though just a fleeting moment, the woman took another step forward.
—Do you remember what I said about realizing the essence of the Moonlight Sword?
I remember. The essence of the Moonlight Sword is not in the moon, as I was told.
Why bring this up now?
Does this mean that this power is the essence of the Moonlight Sword?
—No.
The woman denied it.
—Don’t let this power deceive you and lead you astray; the essence is something you must discover for yourself.
The white energy circulating around her body and blocking the surroundings.
At first glance, it seemed to take the shape of wings.
It was definitely a power she couldn’t show in her current state.
Wi Seol-ah looked at the being emanating black energy beyond her sight.
It had a face that looked just like hers.
How could that be possible?
All she felt was confusion.
Only the purple eyes glimmered on her expressionless face.
With just a single wave of her hand, the colossal energy continued to pour forth, crushing everything around.
The tip of her sword sliced through the air, warding off the energy once again.
This time, however, she failed to block everything, scattering it around instead.
Have we reached the limit?
Seeing that, Wi Seol-ah spoke.
[Sister… Please give it back.]
She had said she wouldn’t just take it recklessly.
But once again, it was being arbitrary.
The swinging sword and the energy amassed around it were awe-inspiring.
Yet, that was a different matter altogether.
—I’m sorry.
The woman offered an apology.
—You probably don’t like it when someone takes over your body without permission… But for now…
She thought it was for him.
The woman believed that this instance couldn’t be helped.
[That’s not it.]
Wi Seol-ah rejected this, speaking as if to deny it.
[If you do more… I told you this is the end. If this goes on, it’ll disappear.]
—…!
[That shouldn’t happen.]
At Wi Seol-ah’s words, the woman felt a flicker of awe within herself.
It was something different from what she had anticipated.
—…Are you worried about me?
[Is that not okay?]
It echoed a conversation they had had some time ago.
Since she had little strength remaining, she reached the limit of using her body in this manner.
She had said that she wouldn’t be able to do it again.
This was now that moment.
And this was what the woman desired.
If she could use it for him, there would be no hesitation whatsoever.
If I were to fade away like this, I would incur unimaginable punishment due to the karma accumulated in my soul.
Yet the woman didn’t care.
She couldn’t return what he had done for her now.
But she couldn’t even reveal her own existence.
If only she could save him, if she could extend the time he had left.
That meant anything was fair game.
In such a situation, she hadn’t anticipated receiving concern from Wi Seol-ah.
[If this continues… My sister will disappear. Is that okay?]
She wouldn’t be able to see him again.
So, is that really alright?
At those words, the woman let out a slight smile as she swung her sword.
—You’re very different from me.
It was an entirely different appearance than her own.
That was, in fact, a good thing.
—That’s enough.
Had she met him differently?
Had she only been a little different from before?
That would imply she might have turned out like he did.
—I hope you find happiness.
Please let it be so.
I could not achieve that myself, but I truly hope you do.
To live a life I could never have.
The woman earnestly wished for it.
[Sister…?]
—I have one request.
The woman spoke cautiously.
—Don’t hate your grandfather too much. He had his reasons. For your sake… Please don’t hate him.
[What did you say?]
Wi Seol-ah exclaimed in a state of shock.
The energy continued to swell around her.
Only then did Wi Seol-ah faintly begin to understand.
That the energy the woman was utilizing right now wasn’t just the energy flowing from her dantian.
It was much deeper and more profound than that.
Something so deeply pulled from within that her current self wouldn’t have a chance of touching it.
Where could it be drawn from?
After using this energy, what will happen to my sister?
The sword gradually intensified.
The process was immensely delicate and flawless.
The energy accumulating was devoid of any gaps.
That signified a perfect application.
The other figure seemed to tilt its head as if sensing the energy.
Rather than displaying a sense of crisis, it bore a look of fascination.
Could it be that it’s curious about her next move?
[Sister…! Stop…!]
The woman recalled her thoughts.
What would happen to her once she drew upon this power?
She was aware of the appropriate punishment that would come from the karma she had accumulated.
Yet she couldn’t predict what that punishment would be.
Above all else—
Would this be enough to erase that being?
‘It’s impossible.’
It truly was unattainable.
The woman knew well that this was not a being she could affront in such a way.
Because her ‘self’ was akin to hers.
She should understand better.
Yet—
‘Even if just a little damage…’
Buy time.
Maybe it would allow her to extend his time beyond what he had at present.
What was currently being infused into the sword was not merely energy.
Because she couldn’t tamper with the innate spirit dwelling within her flesh.
She staked her existence and karma upon it.
It could be deemed as containing her soul.
One stroke.
It was the resilience for that.
So—
“…!”
The woman had no choice but to turn away from the energy she had been building up.
The direction was where he was seated.
This was also true for Cheonma.
Even Cheonma, who had maintained the same expression throughout.
Suddenly, he gazed somewhere with eyes that seemed unnaturally widened.
And then, unexpectedly—
“…Huh… Ugh.”
Someone groaned. At the sound, Wi Seol-ah reacted instantly.
To her surprise, the groaner was Cheonma.
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