Chapter: 872
Dirty political bastards.
Ilcheonggeom definitely shouted that just now.
Moreover, there was no one here who did not know what those words meant.
“Oh, oh my lord!! Come to your senses!”
“What the…!!”
“…It’s so noisy.”
Ignoring the earnestness of the Blue Dragon members, Ilcheonggeom purses his lips. His expression was completely different from the serious and heavy demeanor he usually wore.
“If only I had done just a little bit more, it would have been fine. I couldn’t endure that little bit. How truly lamentable.”
Clank. Ilcheonggeom tried to move his body. At that moment, Piyeonyeon’s spear pierced his thigh.
Phew-!
“Don’t move recklessly.”
“Ugh!”
Ilcheonggeom squinted his eyes as if in pain, but that wasn’t enough to stop his incessant chatter.
“Hehehe… just a little more… If only I had done just a little more… I could have dealt with all those disgusting political bastards…”
As if he were genuinely lamenting, the faces of the Blue Dragon members gradually crumbled at his words.
They were beginning to grasp the harsh reality.
“The master… why… why has the master…?”
“Why on earth…! Why did you deceive us!”
“Why? Why, you ask?”
Ilcheonggeom spoke with somewhat dazed eyes.
“There is no future for you. Because He had a future.”
“…What…!”
“The cult leader will save the world. I was merely a stepping stone for that. But…”
Thud thud–!!!
Ilcheonggeom raised his body, enduring the pain from his pierced thigh.
“You dare ruin my plans…!”
It was a look that made you question his sanity.
“If things had gone properly, we would have had enough power left to cut off the King’s head… Those disgusting fellows.”
Khuhhhhhhh…
His drooling, deranged smile was reminiscent of something, yet it felt entirely different from the serious Ilcheonggeom they were used to.
It was alien and unsettling. That was exactly how it felt.
“Worm-like creatures dare to oppose the great will of the cult leader… How can you be so ignorant? You know nothing.”
“Ah… ahh….”
The Blue Dragon members were so shocked that they were left speechless. What on earth was happening?
The Ilcheonggeom they had once revered was nowhere to be found.
Instead, they saw a zealot consumed by madness.
Madness howled within him, and he already seemed mentally deranged.
“I can’t forgive… I can’t forgive.”
With his deep purple eyes shimmering, Ilcheonggeom moved forward, seemingly indifferent to the wounds covering his body.
“Hmm…”
Piyeonyeon, who had impaled her spear in his thigh, let out a slight gasp.
“I really have to kill him. Sister, can I kill him?”
Push-! Before Dang So-yeol could grant permission, the spear was already pulled out.
Dang So-yeol, who had been watching quietly, uttered coldly, with narrowed, steely eyes.
“Go ahead and kill.”
“Yes!”
Shririk-!
With the command given, the spear darted swiftly, aiming to behead Ilcheonggeom.
The moment the energy was unleashed to strike.
[Tsk.]
A short tongue-clicking sound echoed from somewhere.
Bang–!!!
“…!!”
“Ugh…!!!”
“What!”
Even when the veil of death loomed, they could not sever Ilcheonggeom’s neck.
Something had emerged to block the attack.
“Hmm?”
Piyeonyeon’s eyes widened at the scene.
At best, it was just a finger. And that single index finger was blocking her spear.
Those who witnessed it could not deny that the energy contained in her spear was considerable, but who on earth was strong enough to halt it with just one finger?
What’s more,
“…When…?”
When did this newcomer arrive? No one noticed.
This figure wasn’t there originally. It appeared suddenly, blocking Piyeonyeon’s attack, and nobody sensed its presence until it showed up.
[…Oh, how unfortunate.]
A deep voice resonated through the air.
It sent shivers down the spines of everyone who heard it.
[I thought I’d just watch since you insisted on demonstrating your worth. Turns out you’re far more incompetent than I anticipated.]
“Ugh…”
“This… ugh!”
Each word weighed down on the air as the members of Seongryongdae gritted their teeth, dripping with sweat.
“Cough….”
“Ggaaah….”
The Blue Dragon members could hardly hold back their bile as they struggled not to vomit.
What kind of being had suddenly materialized before them?
In a heartbeat, everyone was bewildered, but the confusion didn’t linger for long.
The appearance of the being was too striking.
The silhouette was one that the political leaders could not mistake.
“Heavenly Horse…!”
“A Thousand!”
Heavenly Demon.
The martial arts achievement which the martial arts alliance was currently valuing the most highly.
He was the master of the group known as the Demonic Cult, called the Heaven.
He had emerged as a formidable force in Hanam, attacking with the descendants of the Zhuge family and wreaking havoc.
This being was also the root cause for the founding of Seongryongdae.
And now, he appeared here.
Sling-!
Wood crunch–!!
The sounds of swords being drawn and the sensation of fighting erupted in every corner.
An enemy that they must capture and eliminate.
Just when everyone was about to charge, fueled by that thought.
[Kneel down.]
“…!!”
Kuuguugu—!!!
At the words of the Heavenly Horse, those around him dropped to their knees. Just a single word was enough.
That was the weight that those words carried.
“Why are we kneeling?” pondered everyone, completely mystified.
Woohoo-!!
Among the countless prostrated figures, one woman standing alone began to move.
It was Dang So-yeol.
She had quickly unsheathed her dagger and knife, charging at the Heavenly Horse.
However, the evident sluggishness of her motions indicated that she too was affected.
The Heavenly Horse glanced at her, lightly waving his hand.
Thwack-!
“Ugh!”
The force shoved Dang So-yeol backwards. She rolled helplessly on the ground a few times.
“Gah….”
She violently retched.
[Stay put. I’m not in the mood right now.]
The Heavenly Horse, casting a glance at Dang So-yeol, directed his gaze around.
[There are a lot of bugs around. It’s nausea-inducing.]
At the plain words from the Heavenly Horse, everyone flinched.
For reasons unknown, they felt a piercing fear radiate from him.
The pressure emanating and the atmosphere felt different—it was as if he belonged to a whole other realm.
Just staring at him was enough to make one feel lightheaded.
In response to the ominous presence, Ilcheonggeom reacted.
“Master…!”
His eyes bore an inexplicable depth filled with reverence and praise.
“Aah… oh great heavenly one…! This humble disciple is honored to meet the heavenly one of our sect…!”
Bang–!!
Ilcheonggeom spoke as he slammed his head against the ground repeatedly.
Thump-! Thump-!
Blood flowed from his head in servitude. That was the show he put on.
[Hmm.]
The Heavenly Horse gazed quietly at him, saying.
[Ilcheonggeom.]
“Yes… Yes, oh heavenly one…”
[This is quite a change from how confidently you spoke before.]
“…!”
[You promised to deliver the heads of those fools to me, yet what is this current state?]
“Th-that is…! I am sorry…!”
[No, I didn’t mean to ask for an apology. You did your best.]
“Aah… oh master… thank you…”
The hand of the Heavenly Horse moved.
Wood crunch–!!
“Eek!”
With that, the Heavenly Horse tore off Ilcheonggeom’s head. Ilcheonggeom couldn’t even utter a word before reaching his demise.
[It’s just that you failed to meet my expectations.]
Thump.
He carelessly threw the severed head of Ilcheonggeom to the ground.
The blood from his neck streamed down the Heavenly Horse’s hands.
[Incompetent fools are of no use to my sect.]
Wooow—!!!
The Heavenly Horse’s dark robes billowed in the wind.
Was he about to do something? Everyone watched him with anxious expressions.
[And you lot are no different.]
With that, the Heavenly Horse clasped his hands together.
An inexplicable unease surged within them.
[As it is, I originally intended to take your heads and the King’s head from this place.]
He chuckled softly.
[Though that girl possesses remarkable spirit.]
He seemed to refer to Dang So-yeol, who was stumbling around.
[Since you all have managed to thwart this trash’s plan effectively, I’ll show you some mercy.]
What did that mean? The atmosphere was heavy with tension as everyone gazed at the Heavenly Horse.
They could still barely speak.
Their bodies remained frozen, unable to move. The pressure continued to mount, now even affecting their breathing.
What on earth was that being?
How could a life form exude such a vibe?
Huff… puff.
Each harsh breath felt oppressive.
Everyone was sweating profusely.
As the Heavenly Horse slowly released his clasped hands.
In that moment.
Wooowww—-!!!!!!
“Ugh…!”
“Cough…!!!”
They couldn’t even muster a proper reaction to the unfolding spectacle. It was shocking beyond belief.
Cracks began to appear more and more in the air.
Just as the stars scattered across the night sky, eyes began to form in the rifts of the void.
They were teeming. What was that? Questions filled their minds, but they all knew what it was.
They just found it utterly unbelievable.
With trembling bodies, someone finally spoke.
“Th-that’s the… Magic Gate? Why is the Magic Gate here…!!”
“How could a human achieve a Magic Gate…?”
The essence of the eyes was the Magic Gate—enough to fill the entire sky above this region with its presence.
Seeing it filled everyone gathered with awe and panic.
As if relishing their reaction, the voice of the Heavenly Horse was laced with a deeper laughter.
[You trivial scum.]
Gugugugugu—!!!
The Magic Gate vibrated as it unleashed its energy.
Krraaargh—!! Krrrraaaaanng—!!
Sounds of beasts began echoing from within.
Roaring howls and hungry furies shook the very core of their beings.
[This is a gift I have prepared for you all.]
The very sky resonated with the words of the Heavenly Horse.
[I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.]
GRRRRAAAAH—!!!
At that moment, chaotic calamities fell from the sky like a rainstorm.
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