Chapter: 893
“Daughter.”
At those words, my mind came to a standstill for a moment.
‘Daughter?’
Did the Blood Demon just call the Heavenly Demon his daughter?
I turned my head to look at Cheonma.
Ggeuggeuk-!
A contorted face and glaring eyes.
Within them, my skin responded to the hostility and killing intent. Cheonma’s face twisted even further.
‘What’s going on?’
What is this situation?
‘Are you really my daughter?’
While I expressed my astonishment, trying to comprehend it all,
“Hmmm.”
I immediately turned my gaze toward the voice I heard up close.
The Blood Demon had somehow appeared right in front of me.
The smell of blood made me feel nauseous. An overwhelming scent of blood was emanating from the Blood Demon’s body.
“I’ve met my father, and yet, why do you look like that?”
The Blood Demon’s gaze was solely directed at Cheonma. It still showed no interest in me at all.
“You don’t seem very happy.”
The Blood Demon said with an amused smile.
Splack!
In an instant, I clenched my fist.
Hwaruk-!
Flames engulfed my hand. I unleashed all that heat toward the Blood Demon.
At that moment,
The Blood Demon’s eyes turned toward me.
[Stop.]
—-!!!
“Huh!?”
In an instant, my body froze.
I tried to apply more strength, but I didn’t even tremble.
That sensation just now— it’s a power I know all too well.
‘… Dragon’s Words…!’
How could I not recognize it? It was clearly the Dragon’s Tongue that the Blood Demon had used.
Ggeuggeuk-!
‘Damn it.’
Not only were my joints feeling stiff, my entire body was solid as a rock.
The pressure was so overwhelming that I couldn’t even move my energy properly.
“Ah, you must wait a bit. Unfortunately, there’s quite a lot for a father and daughter to discuss right now.”
The Blood Demon spoke while only looking at Cheonma, still showing not a hint of interest in me.
“It seems you’re not very pleased to see me.”
The Blood Demon said, smiling slightly.
Whoosh.
Suddenly, I felt my muscles tense up as I firmly clenched my fist.
Boom-!
The moment the flames wrapped around my fist, I flung it toward the Blood Demon with all my might.
At that moment,
The Blood Demon’s gaze turned back to me.
[Stop.]
—!!!
My heart raced, but I can’t shake the feeling that something ominous is coming.
“Are you done?”
I asked, fuming, feeling my strength being forcibly pulled away.
“Ah, I see you’re playing tough.”
The tension in the air was palpable as the two demons faced off, while I found myself frozen in place.
Glaring at each other like two competitors at a standoff, the Blood Demon’s expression remained unfazed.
“Such spirit. Now this is interesting.”
The Blood Demon, as if entertained, grinned with satisfaction.
“Please, enjoy the show.”
He returned his attention to his daughter, the Heavenly Demon.
Cheonma, meanwhile, stood his ground, sword at the ready, glaring protectively at the Blood Demon.
“Don’t come any closer.”
It felt like he was saying he would take on whatever came next, protecting me.
Yet I still couldn’t move my body.
“Such a warm greeting, don’t you think?”
The Blood Demon retorted teasingly, and Cheonma’s voice remained ice-cold.
“Get lost.”
Despite that sharp reply, the Blood Demon merely chuckled, fully undeterred.
“Ha, ha,”
He laughed softly, his amusement evident.
The air swirled with blood energy, intensifying around the Blood Demon.
Fwooosh!
Flames started to gather at his fingertips, and those glowing tendrils of red energy began to coil around something—his weapon, perhaps.
“It’s time, daughter.”
“…”
The entire situation felt unreal. Did that mean the Blood Demon was here for Cheonma?
Why had he remained silent until now?
If he truly means daughter, my mind is racing with questions.
What about Wi Seol-ah, then?
Suddenly, I shook as waves of anxiety surged through me, stiffening my body.
“No.”
Cheonma declared firmly, his voice still quaking with emotion.
“Is that so?”
The Blood Demon nodded, as if expecting that very answer.
“What a pity.”
Slowly, the Blood Demon raised his hand, a hint of regret in his demeanor.
“I’m not particularly fond of teaching.”
But Cheonma was already in motion, unleashing a surge of energy toward the Blood Demon.
“I’ll have to make an exception this time.”
Boom-! Kachunk!
As their blades collided, an overwhelming shockwave erupted around them.
It was as if a massive whirlpool formed from the chaos, the clash of red and black energies swirling into a storm.
Kang! Kang!
Debris flew about comically, like a cat fight gone rogue.
Amidst the cacophony, all that could be seen were brief flashes of illuminated energy.
And then, after what felt like an eternity,
Bam!
The whirlwind of mayhem instantly subsided, revealing Cheonma and the Blood Demon, both standing where they had been moments before.
The difference was stark.
“Ugh…”
Cheonma was clearly battered and limping, whereas the Blood Demon maintained an aloof air, casually resting his hands behind his back.
‘… How.’
How can the Blood Demon be this strong?
How can the Heavenly Demon, who had taken down the Three Lords, be at such a disadvantage?
Having faced all five masters before, I knew the Blood Demon was formidable…
No.
This isn’t merely a difference in strength; it’s something far deeper.
Even in my frozen state, I could see what was happening.
Cheonma was struggling to tap into her fighting ability.
To compare, it was like using a wild beast’s instincts.
Her graceful techniques were replaced with a raw and brutish style, devoid of any form.
The artistry of her martial arts had all but vanished, leaving behind a petulant chaos.
Yet even so, the speed and power remained formidable.
But if it doesn’t hit, it’s worthless.
The Blood Demon remained unscathed.
Moreover, I realized I was part of the reason for the subpar performance.
I thought perhaps I was imagining it, but it was becoming clear.
The Blood Demon had several opportunities to attack me during the fight, and Cheonma had to intervene each time.
Just fight already!
What sort of absurdity is this?
And furthermore.
When will this end?
Clench, clench.
I exerted every effort to move, but my body still resisted.
Is it even just the Dragon’s Tongue?
It felt different, like an entirely new technique.
The effects seemed familiar, yet the nature of it felt lightyears apart.
From my understanding, the Dragon’s Tongue isn’t effective against similarly strong beings.
It could momentarily immobilize but carries a significant backlash—so I cannot use it without consequence.
Yet that guy can bind me so easily.
This Dragon’s tongue he used must have been different from mine.
Or perhaps.
Is the gap in our levels this immense?
That suggests the disparity between me and the Blood Demon is monumental.
I struggled to wrap my head around it.
Is this really possible?
At my level, I was among the elite teenage martial artists.
I even pondered whether I could contend with the Three Lords.
This is nonsense.
I found it hard to accept that the gap could be so vast.
“Hoo…”
Cheonma took a deep breath, composure regained.
Before I knew it, she was standing firmly in front of me again, blocking my view.
“Just go away. Please…”
I implored silently, but I might as well have been shouting into the void.
“Fighting your own battles while overlooking your surroundings isn’t a wise strategy.”
At the Blood Demon’s remark, Cheonma only gathered more energy, jaw set in determination.
The Blood Demon observed her curiosity, amusement dancing in his eyes.
“A precious daughter, I’ll give you a heads-up.”
With that, he lowered his stance and lifted his sword.
“Dodge or die.”
Boom boom boom—!!!
A surge of crimson energy pooled at the tip of the sword. My heart raced at the sight.
‘… What is that?!’
I sensed the disaster unfolding right before my eyes.
That ominous aura was, without a doubt, calamity incarnate.
Criiiiiiing—!!!
The energy howled, a chorus of anguish.
Such malice and brutality felt foreign to me.
The vastness of that power seemed to fill the very skies.
If this energy was merely a glimpse,
In reality, it’s several times more potent.
It’s at a level where I would need every ounce of strength simply to withstand it.
Given the magnitude, avoidance would be the only sensible option.
Huuuuu—!
Cheonma focused her breathing, drawing energy towards her once again.
That signaled her intent to brace for impact.
I reasoned it must have something to do with me.
‘Is this because of me?’
In her mind, it might be due to her duty to protect me.
That thought fueled my own resolve.
Ggeuggeuk-! Ma muscles are screaming!
Can Cheonma truly withstand this?
The Blood Demon had come for her, signaling he wouldn’t kill her, but still…
She wouldn’t escape unscathed.
Enduring that magnitude of force would be beyond unscathed.
So avoid it!
I desperately wished that she could sidestep it somehow.
Truthfully, other thoughts danced in my mind.
What if Cheonma took that hit and died? Wouldn’t that eliminate one danger entirely?
I briefly flirted with that notion.
But,
Damn it.
Emotions trumped cold logic long ago.
And then, in that moment,
“This is known as the Blood Jade Ghost Spirit.”
The Blood Demon stated matter-of-factly.
“It’s a name given to me by a close friend. So enjoy it.”
CrEEEeEEE—!!!
With a howl, the calamity surged forth.
It was indeed not enormous, yet it appeared to fill the atmosphere entirely.
A blood-red sea fell slowly from the sky.
Ggeuggeuk-!!
As it broke through, my muscles fought against me.
Thump, thump—! My heart thundered fiercely.
My mouth parted.
“… Get… off… me… !”
Barely managing to voice the protest sent ripples of pain through my body.
The challenge, however, remained.
“No.”
Once again, she firmly declined.
Cheonma faced the oncoming threat and replied without turning her back.
There was a palpable determination to stand her ground.
I stared at her petite back.
It seemed so small and delicate.
Had she always appeared so small compared to how I remembered her?
The energy loomed ominously near.
If it continued this way, I would be caught in its vortex.
Even if Cheonma were aware of that, she wouldn’t back down.
“I am.”
Hoo!
Cheonma gathered her magic with resolve.
“I will protect you.”
How could such a determination be so unwavering?
The being I was meant to kill stood there, staunchly protecting me.
Before my eyes, the world was shifting to crimson.
At that very instant.
Woosh.
Suddenly, my body moved involuntarily.
Kwaaaaaa—!!!
Dread watch over us all!
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