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Childhood Friend of the Zenith (Web Novel) - Chapter CH.1124: The World of Ascension (54)
Chapter CH.1124: The World of Ascension (54)
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Kyaaaah—!!
Thud—! Thud, thud, thud—!!
The monsters clashed, tearing through the mountain.
The massive White-Rank Beast wrestled against its opponent, their colossal bodies tangling together, turning the battlefield into utter chaos.
It wasn’t just rocks or trees being uprooted—an entire section of the mountain was being destroyed.
Hey. You’re being too loud. Go fight somewhere else.
Fighting in this area would be troublesome. They needed to move.
With that simple command—
Krurrrr.
As if acknowledging the order, the massive black creature gripping the White-Rank Beast started dragging it away.
Kuwaaaaah—!!!
Even as it was being pulled, the vibrations shook the ground.
The black monster swung its prey like a ragdoll.
Kuuuuuuuung—!!!
Kyaaaah—!!
The force of the impact echoed through the battlefield.
That should be enough to handle things over there.
With that thought, he turned his gaze.
And looked toward his father.
Gu Cheolwoon’s crimson eyes gleamed in shock, widened in sheer disbelief.
At the same time, his father was looking directly at him.
......Hmm.
How was he supposed to explain this?
Should he even say anything?
For a brief moment, he hesitated.
No. It was better to stay silent.
Just as he was about to walk away—
“Stop.”
“......”
His father stepped in front of him.
Strange.
His face was expressionless, as always. But this time, there was tension behind that blank mask.
Gu Cheolwoon was naturally unreadable, but now—he looked wary.
“......Who are you? Reveal yourself.”
So he’s really going to stop me?
He had deliberately revealed a portion of his strength, yet his father still chose to block his path.
That was interesting.
Gu Cheolwoon examined his father with curiosity.
Then, he laughed.
Kuuuuuuuuuuum—!!!
“......!!”
He released his pressure.
Completely, without restraint.
The Nine Flames Firewheel (구염화륜공) had been sealed away just in case, but there was no need to hold back the Demonic Qi or Tua Heaven-Shattering Dance (투아파천무).
And so, he unleashed his full presence, allowing his energy to flood the battlefield.
“Kh...!”
Gu Cheolwoon’s face twisted into a grimace, his body tensing.
Fwoooooosh—!!
Flames surged around him, as if trying to push back the overwhelming presence.
But—
“You see,”
He took a step forward, speaking calmly.
“I don’t like people getting in my way.”
His hand moved as he spoke.
“And that applies even more to nobodies like you.”
It stung.
Calling his own father a “nobody” was excessive.
What kind of bastard am I?
But—
Oh, well.
He had always been an unfilial son. What difference did it make now?
With that thought, he continued.
“But since you seem at least somewhat useful, I’ll let it slide this time. Don’t stand in my way again.”
“......”
With that, he walked past his father, his energy rippling through the air.
Gu Cheolwoon was completely frozen, unable to react—
Grip—!
“Hm?”
Oh?
Just as he passed, his father grabbed his wrist.
“Huuh... Huuh....”
Looking to the side, he saw Gu Cheolwoon glaring at him, veins bulging in his temples.
“...Who are you?”
“......”
“Reveal... your identity....”
With his level of mastery, there was no way Gu Cheolwoon could withstand such overwhelming pressure.
Even breathing should have been difficult.
And yet, he endured.
And he even managed to grab his wrist.
...What the hell?
Fascinating.
How was this possible?
Every time he saw his father, he found something new to marvel at.
How strong did someone’s will have to be to withstand this?
It was absurd.
His eyes narrowed at the strange situation.
He was surprised, yes.
But there were things that needed to be done.
Tsk.
Clicking his tongue, he moved his hand.
Thud—!!
“......!!”
His fist struck Gu Cheolwoon’s abdomen, forcing him to his knees.
The impact was strong enough to make him grunt, though now wasn’t the time to linger.
Without hesitation, he walked away.
There were more pressing matters to attend to.
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Kuuuuung—! Kwaaaak—!!
“Hold your positions!”
“Maintain formation...!!”
Shhhk—! Clang—!
“Gahhh!”
“Damn it...! Be careful!”
The battlefield was in complete disarray.
The warriors swung their swords relentlessly.
Kuwaaaaah—!!!
The monsters rampaged in response.
The problem was that every single one of these creatures was a Red-Rank Beast.
“Don’t fall back...!!”
Namgung Jeohwi shouted, swinging his sword to block an incoming attack.
Clang—!
“Kh!”
Even though he parried it, the force pushed him back.
He tried to steady himself—
Kyaaaaaah—!!
A serpent-like monster lunged at him, its fangs bared.
Too fast.
Too fast for him to dodge.
He realized he wouldn’t be able to escape in time.
Then—
Crack—! BOOM!
“......!”
The serpent’s head exploded, scattering blood and flesh everywhere.
Splattered with gore, Namgung Jeohwi’s eyes trembled in shock.
What just happened?
He turned his head in confusion.
And there—
Kyaaaah—!
A monster stood.
Charred black from head to toe.
Tall and thin.
It had the physique of a human rather than a beast.
And behind it—
A pair of enormous butterfly-like wings.
What is that?
Could it be...
Did it just save me?
The question barely lingered.
The answer was already clear.
Kyaaaaah—!
The black monster moved again.
It was too fast to see clearly.
A black blur.
That was all that remained in its wake.
And wherever it passed—
The Red-Rank Beasts fell.
Slash—! Tear—! Crack—!
Their heads were severed, bodies torn apart, bones shattered.
Monsters that dozens of warriors couldn’t even scratch were being cut down with ease.
...What the hell is it?
What was this thing?
Why was it helping the humans?
Or rather—was it really helping them?
It seemed so.
Otherwise, none of this made sense.
It’s only killing the monsters.
It ignored the warriors entirely.
It was only hunting the beasts.
And then—
Kuuuuuuung—!!!
Kyaaaaaaaaah—!!
A distant roar shook the earth.
The sheer presence behind the sound sent a primal fear coursing through Namgung Jeohwi’s body.
It wasn’t just the volume—
The sheer energy contained in that scream made his entire core shrink in terror.
Something like that roaming the land?
That wasn’t just a monster.
That was a disaster.
And they were supposed to stop it?
Namgung Jeohwi knew it was impossible.
Without my father here...
Without the Heavenly Master, there was no way they could win.
That much was certain.
And yet—
There are more like it out there.
The monster that once brought despair and terror—
Now, rather than dealing damage to the warriors, it was the one being overpowered.
Because another presence had intervened.
That one is black as well.
Another black beast.
Unlike the one that had saved Namgung Jeohwi earlier, this one was of an entirely different scale.
It was as large as the White-Rank Beast—the one that loomed like a mountain.
Two enormous creatures clashing in battle—
The terrain had already been devastated beyond recognition.
An entire mountain in Anhui had vanished in mere moments.
It had only taken a few breaths.
That entire mountain, gone in an instant.
The impossible was unfolding before their eyes.
...This doesn’t make any sense.
Why was [N O V E L I G H T] something like this happening to him?
As Namgung Jeohwi gritted his teeth in frustration—
“Lord! It’s dangerous!”
The warriors of the Namgung family rushed toward him.
A Red-Rank Beast was lunging straight for Namgung Jeohwi.
Damn it. He had taken his eyes off it for a moment.
Where was that black beast from earlier?
It was fighting elsewhere.
The Red-Rank Beast’s claws swung toward him at blinding speed.
Dangerous...!
The sharp talons were about to slice through his throat when—
“You fool.”
Smack—!!
The monster’s head exploded once more.
“You’ll get yourself killed if you keep getting distracted like that.”
A fluttering black robe stepped in front of him.
Not a single drop of blood splattered on the figure.
It was as if the crimson spray was too insignificant to touch him.
“If you’re going to be this dim-witted, do it alone. A clan leader acting like this just looks pathetic.”
“You....”
Namgung Jeohwi turned to look at the man in black.
He knew who it was.
The one who had been floating in midair earlier.
“Who... Who are you?”
“Hm?”
At the question, the man turned slightly, as if amused.
“Are you asking about me?”
There was a faint chuckle.
“I am...”
The man—
No.
“I am Cheonma.”
Cheonma, Gu Yangcheon, introduced himself.
“Cheon... Cheonma?”
Namgung Jeohwi’s eyes widened at the unfamiliar title.
And then—
Kuaaaaaaaaah—!!!
A vibration shook the battlefield.
Hearing this, Gu Yangcheon turned his gaze.
“Tsk.”
He clicked his tongue.
The Black Beast, Mang, was struggling against the White-Rank Beast.
So, it’s not enough after all?
He had expected it to buy more time.
I guess it really can’t match up to a real White-Rank Beast.
Mang was a summoned creature.
Originally a White-Rank Beast itself, but after being absorbed and re-summoned, it had become slightly weaker.
And now, it was being pushed back.
What about the other one?
Gu Yangcheon shifted his gaze.
Kirururur—!!
The other summoned beast was rampaging among the Red-Rank Monsters.
A relentless massacre.
...That one’s fine.
Weaker than a White-Rank Beast but far superior to a Red-Rank.
It seemed to be somewhere in between.
It was draining energy at a rapid pace, though.
Still, in situations like this, it’s useful.
When he couldn’t be everywhere at once, having summoned creatures was convenient.
Gu Yangcheon nodded to himself, confirming their capabilities.
He now had a clearer sense of their power levels.
This should be enough.
No need to continue further.
With that thought—
“This is getting boring. Back off now.”
He gave the command to Mang.
Immediately, Mang stopped fighting and leaped away.
As the distance widened—
Kirurur?
The White-Rank Beast, seeing its opponent retreat, moved to chase after it—
Only for a voice to cut through the air.
“You’re not going anywhere.”
Thud—!
Gu Yangcheon shot forward, intercepting the beast.
The moment he approached, its gaze locked onto him.
Kyarurur—!!!
It opened its maw wide and lunged.
But—
Kirurururur—!
As it came closer, Gu Yangcheon focused his energy.
Chiiiiiiiik—!!!
Friction ignited.
The force of the collision surged into his meridians, gathering into pure chaos.
Wooooom.
A sphere of chaotic energy formed in his palm.
A swirling, gray-black mass.
Without hesitation, he dropped it into the beast’s open maw.
Kyarurur—!!!
Thud—!
The beast shrieked as the chaos consumed it.
“Cheonma Soul Orb.”
Then, he detonated it.
Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh------!!!!!
A horrific scream ripped through the battlefield.
Kuuuuuuuuuurrrr—!!
A violent storm erupted, engulfing the sky.
The unleashed energy swallowed the White-Rank Beast whole.
And when the storm dissipated—
Kyar... Kyararak...
The monster was unrecognizable.
Its body was utterly destroyed, reduced to an indistinct, mangled heap.
Seeing this, Gu Yangcheon waved his hand.
Tsk.
Fwoooooosh—!!
A black flame ignited, consuming the remnants of the beast entirely.
Crackle.
Ashes scattered in the wind.
Gu Yangcheon tilted his head slightly.
“Not bad.”
It was a satisfactory level of destruction.
More than satisfactory, actually.
