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Reborn as the Doomed Heir of a Mage Dynasty (Web Novel) - Chapter 325
Chapter 325
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He was, at a glance, a huge man.Martial artists with larger builds than ordinary people. Even compared to them, he seemed a head taller.
His sturdy body was nearly as massive as the heavy greatsword he carried on his back.
A presence emanating from his hulking frame, accompanied by a strange sense of foreboding.
And
'...... The energy of Broken Heaven Palace.'
A vast aura, overwhelming to the point of being oppressive.
The level of power I once only sensed from Ghost Demon, I was feeling from this man.
I'd seen it before in the mortal world, but it was a strange energy. Just what is that guy?
Moreover
'They said even the Small Moon Division Leader lost track of him.'
The very same Small Moon Division Leader who couldn't keep up with his pursuit. That alone proved this man was anything but ordinary.
It would have been strange to consider him ordinary in the first place.
'.......'
A chill crept up my spine. The feeling was bizarre. I immediately looked at the Plum Blossom Division Leader. His expression was no different.
'Surprised?'
He seemed startled. Was he acting? That was possible, but
'...... He really does seem surprised.'
That man's reaction definitely felt genuine.
Did the giant's appearance startle him? Was he not one of the intended participants?
As these questions flooded my mind
"How did you all come to be gathered here?"
The giant spoke towards us.
At his words, the Small Moon Division Leader unleashed his aura.
"...... You."
"Oh."
Noticing the aura, the giant laughed.
"Good to see you again. I enjoyed our previous encounter."
"So you are of the Evil Faction, after all."
"It would appear so, wouldn't it? I hardly look like a virtuous man, even to you, am I right? Oh. Well, perhaps it's unfair to judge just by looks?"
He chuckled.
The giant laughed, then said,
"Small Moon Division Leader, you don't exactly give off a trustworthy impression yourself."
Sssssss
The Small Moon Division Leader's aura grew fiercer, almost crushing the air around us.
"My, have I said something too harsh?"
The giant responded as if unfazed by the pressure.
Then,
"Oh, that's right. I haven't introduced myself yet."
Thud.
He drew the greatsword from his back and thrust it into the ground.
Kwoooom!! The vibration spread, testifying to its weight.
"I am Hwang Sogong. As for a title... I'm not particularly well-known."
Ssssssss!!!
From Hwang Sogong's back, the energy of Broken Heaven Palace surged in defiance.
"Great Demon. That's what I'm called."
"...... Great Demon?"
"Did you say 'Demon'? If you're 'Demon'...."
The people began to murmur. The problem was with the word "Demon" that came from Hwang Sogong's mouth.
If it wasn't the kind of title like 'Lust Demon', there was only one kind where "Demon" would appear.
"...... You. Are you one of the Eight Demonic Beings?"
"Correct."
With the giant's answer, the atmosphere around us cooled. Eight Demonic Beings.
The main force of the Demonic Cult, and the terror of the Righteous Faction.
They were the eight demonic beings who had received recognition from Heavenly Demon, the pinnacle of the Demonic Cult.
Including Sword Demon and Ghost Demon, there were eight in total.
Most of them had died in the Great Demon War, so there shouldn't be any more.
"Another of the Eight Demonic Beings has appeared...?"
"And with a title we've never heard of?"
Someone had appeared who was different from the Eight Demonic Beings recorded in the annals.
The return of Sword Demon and Ghost Demon had been the reappearance of old existences.
"But I've never heard that name."
No one seemed to know of 'Great Demon'.
Not even his real name was known.
'A martial artist of that level, and no one knows him?'
It was truly puzzling.
"Who are you?"
"How many times must you ask? Didn't I just say so myself?"
"The Heavenly Demon is already dead and gone. Yet you call yourself a new member of the Eight Demonic Beings? Who gave you that title?"
It was said that the titles of the Eight Demonic Beings were granted by the Heavenly Demon himself, almost like a true name.
A new one, now that Heavenly Demon was dead? It didn't make sense.
"The previous Heavenly Demon passed on, yes. But..."
He smirked.
Hwang Sogong revealed his yellow teeth in a grin.
"A new heaven has arisen, has it not? Shouldn't the Demonic Cult catch a new wind as well?"
"...... A new heaven?"
"Ah, really now."
Kugududuk.
Hwang Sogong gripped his greatsword.
"Does the Division Leader like to talk things out with words alone? That's not ideal. Besides"
Hwang Sogong glared, continuing his words.
"There's no time for that. Am I wrong, Division Leader?"
His gaze shifted, now landing on none other than the Plum Blossom Division Leader.
"...... What...?"
Caught by that look, the Plum Blossom Division Leader was briefly flustered.
"What's the problem? You've laid out the board, but your cunning falls short."
'Heh.'
Watching, I swallowed dryly.
It must be something not discussed with the Plum Blossom Division Leader.
"If you're going to make a move, do it right. That's what I prefer. The Ghost Demon has a lot to worry about, but I'm a simpler type."
FWOOOSH!!!
A murderous aura erupted from Hwang Sogong.
"Plum Blossom Division Leader. I'll grant your wish. So choose. Otherwise, I'll be disappointed."
"Krrk...."
Everyone flinched at Hwang Sogong's killing intent. I was no exception.
Move aside.
Yu Chun-gil spoke. He seemed to have come to a conclusion as well. However
Thunk!
"......!"
What the...!
Possession wouldn't work. Yu Chun-gil was abruptly repelled as he tried to enter.
'Again.'
It was happening again. There were situations where possession just wouldn't work.
'Damn it.'
This was problematic. Of all times for possession to fail.
I turned my eyes.
To gauge the Plum Blossom Division Leader's response.
"...... What is he tlking about?"
"What is the division leader...."
The Plum Blossom Swordsmen were confused. They didn't understand what Hwang Sogong meant.
However
"If you keep clinging stubbornly like this, you'll gain nothing."
Hwang Sogong aimed his words at the Plum Blossom Division Leader.
"To throw away your convictions and get nothing for itwhat could be more pitiable?"
Those words
"Move. If you want to gain."
were more than enough to exhort the Plum Blossom Division Leader to act.
Swish.
A floral scent drifted.
Child.
Yu Chun-gil called out. But I spoke first.
"Division leader!"
CRACKLE!!!
With my shout, a burst of light erupted.
CLANG!!
The Plum Blossom Division Leader's sword clashed with the Small Moon Division Leader's sword.
"What!?"
"Division leader...!?"
GRRRR!!!
As the swords met, the shockwave of their duel rippled out in all directions.
"...... Plum Blossom Division Leader. Have you truly made that choice?"
"......"
As the Small Moon Division Leader questioned the Plum Blossom Division Leader, the old man's gaze shifted to me.
"Did you know?"
"......."
"So you did know."
An expression of resignation came over him.
"So you acted, knowing full well... I was but a pawn in your hands."
Resignation swiftly ignited into rage.
"Impudent brat!"
THUD!
The Plum Blossom Division Leader swung his sword up, pushing the Small Moon Division Leader back.
The floral scent thickened.
"Everyone, move! For the new Mount Hua!"
"Division leader, what are you saying?!"
SHUNK!!
"Guh!?"
Blood spurted. A man's chest, just as he tried to speak, was slashed.
"Martial brother?!"
His surprised eyes turned to the side. An ally fighting beside him had swung a sword at him.
"I'm sorry, senior. I had no choice."
"What is this...! Why are you doing this all of a sudden?!"
It wasn't just one. Everyone I saw was now pointing their swords at their companions.
But they're not really companions, are they? When they arrived here, they never were in the first place.
The Small Moon Division Leader was already focused on fighting the Plum Blossom Division Leader.
'Ah, damn.'
This was not what I'd expected. This shouldn't be happening.
'For Hwang Sogong to intervene here...'
Originally, Ghost Demon should have appeared at this point. I should have used him to set up the board.
But I couldn't.
"What should we do?"
Do Hyung asked from beside me. His eyes already sparkled with anticipation.
"...... Please do as discussed."
"Understood."
FWOOSH!!
He surged forward at tremendous speed.
Do Hyung's body flashed like lightning, darting ahead.
CRASH!!
"Ugh!?"
A sword cut through, flashing like a bolt. The blue radiance swept through the Plum Blossom Swordsmen.
CLANG! CLANG CLANG!
Combat had begun.
"Martial brothers... please!"
In that turmoil, Yeo Hyuk could barely hold back his brothers. Do Hyung struck only those he'd identified as agents.
In the midst of it all, the battle
RUMBLE!!!
between absolute masters was intense enough to destroy the cave.
The duel between the Small Moon Division Leader and the Plum Blossom Division Leader was like a storm. The clash of such powerful forces spelled disaster for everything around them.
'...... This is...'
Is this what a battle between absolute masters looks like? I couldn't even make out what they were doing.
I swallowed hard.
At that moment
Child, focus!
"Let them handle their side."
"......!"
"We've got our own matters to attend to."
A heavy voice boomed from behind me. I whipped around.
SHIING!!
A huge sword was swinging toward me. Fasta sensation as if the heavens were collapsing.
WHOOOSH!!
My body moved.
CRASH!!
The flat of the blade struck the ground. I barely dodged. It wasn't by my own willa helping hand moved me.
"... You?"
It was Yu Yun. She appeared and pulled me back.
There was no time to process it. Yu Yun immediately drew her sword at the attacker.
"Haha."
CLANG!!
Yu Yun's sword bounced off. Spinning in an arc, she rode the impact and drew another stroke.
Swish! Swish swish!!
It was a dance. Yu Yun began a sword dance with-nimble movements.
It was the same form I'd seen her practice before.
Graceful and neat.
Yet laced with a sharp, beautiful precision.
With each sweep, her sword grew faster.
I'd seen this flawless form at the tournament, too, but
"This is good."
THUD!!
"......!"
But the opponent wasn't right. Hwang Sogong's movement shook Yu Yun's body.
It wasn't that she was struck; Yu Yun staggered, and I caught her.
GRR
Barely, I prevented her from being thrown back.
"Girl, for such a pretty face, your sword has some bite. Not bad,"
Hwang Sogong assessed.
"And"
He looked down and met my eyes.
"Is it your turn now? I've been really curious."
Hwang Sogong's grin widened. His yellowed teeth were off-putting, and his swirling eyes brimmed with avarice.
"They say you're the one our new heaven is so concerned with. I dropped everything I was doing to come and see for myself."
"...... The new heaven?"
"Right, the new heaven. The noble one who will burn this wretched Central Plains Righteous Faction and create a new history."
"...... Are you talking about the Young cult leader?"
"Oh?"
Hwang Sogong looked genuinely surprised.
"How did you know? Impressive."
FWISH.
He spun the greatsword. He handled that heavy weapon too lightly.
"Yeah, he's interested in you. Successor of the Sword Saint... hero who saved Henan... arch-rival of the new Demonic Cult... Is it because of all those things?"
Hwang Sogong slightly cocked his head as he looked at me.
"Doesn't seem like much to me. Are you hiding something else?"
"... I am rather secretive."
"Hmmm... yeah, secrets are good. They should be secrets."
Thud.
Hwang Sogong stepped closer to me.
"Otherwise, you'll die here."
As he took another two steps forward
SWOOSH!!
Hwang Sogong's form closed the distance and appeared right in front of me.
Just like before, his sword came crashing down on me.
Don't receive it head-on, deflect it. Deflect to the left.
Using the flat of my blade, I received it slightly to the left and tried to deflect.
SCREEEECH!!!
The sword twisted aside. Even so, my waist ached from the impact.
'Damn.'
He's disgustingly strong.
Tzzzt!
"Ugh!"
Maybe because I forced it, pain stabbed into my already injured waist. It made my body seize up.
Focus your energy in your abdomen!
No time to think. I forced my strength into my abdomen.
SPLAT!!
"Urgh!"
Hwang Sogong's knee slammed into my stomach.
My vision spun. My body flew backward as if caught by the wind.
CRAAASH!!
I slammed into a cave wall.
"... Kuh...."
I coughed up blood. My mind grew hazy.
Child! Damn it, get up! Come on...!
Even Yu Chun-gil's voice was growing faint.
"...."
My strength was draining from my bodywith just one blow.
Through dimming vision, I saw Hwang Sogong approaching.
My limp body wouldn't get up.
At that moment
"Hm?"
Hwang Sogong squinted.
Someone stood in front of me, blocking him.
It was Yu Yun.
"... Look at this, eh?"
Hwang Sogong's lips curled upward at that sight.
Was she really planning to block him?
Not a good idea, I think.
She should drop me and go help the Small Moon Division Leaderyet Yu Yun stood in front of me.
'Move.'
The words wouldn't come out.
I didn't think of using telepathy, either.
Past my limp body and blurring consciousness, I could only see Yu Yun's small back.
'Ah.'
This isn't right.
As I thought so
How disappointing.
A voice sounded in my head.
I'd been anticipating more.
It wasn't Yu Chun-gil's voice.
'Who is this....'
Even before I could recall whose voice it was.
Step aside. Watching you collapse so pathetically is not to my taste.
Sssssss...!
Sudden darkness wrapped around me.
When I next opened my eyes
All I saw was a red moon and a black night, facing me.
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Heavenly Demon in action.
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