873 - Childhood Friend of the Zenith

Chapter 873: A Catastrophe from the Sky From the sky, disaster descends. "Kraaaa---!!!" Dozens of monstrous creatures, entwined in varying hues, plummet from Sichuan's sky to the ground. Witnessing this, the martial artists are struck with astonishment, their faces wide with disbelief. At that moment, "Cough! Ptooey!" With a cough and a spit to eject the dirt from her mouth, Tang Sohyeol rises, surveying her surroundings. Her eyes dart about as if searching for someone. Where could they have gone? Tang Sohyeol gently rubs her belly, searching for her opponent, but it was long gone. The area was devoid of presence. Even the oppressive pressure that had been bearing down on the place had vanished. Seeing this, Tang Sohyeol scowled. Was it because she missed her opponent? No. 'The sensation.' The feel when struck was odd. In the midst of focusing on this strangeness, "Krrrrr!! Kraaaa--!!" She couldn't afford the luxury of time to concentrate as the creatures continued to fall from the sky. Struggling to stabilize herself, Tang Sohyeol shouted, "Everyone, prepare for battle." At her small yet powerful command, the martial artists readied themselves. ********** Kraaaa---!!! The distant cries resonated. Landing within the forest, I immediately fell to my knees as my feet touched the ground. [Urg….] Clutching my heart, I crumpled to the ground. With a thud, the mask I wore fell off, and... Creak--!! As if awaiting this moment, my bones realigned, and my body shrank. "Haah...huff…." Cold sweat dripped down my face. If I had persisted a bit longer, it would've been dangerous. "Damn…." Had I stayed any longer, the transformation technique would have failed. I was barely maintaining control, nearly about to lose grip in an instant. How's my energy? 'It's greatly diminished, too.' The energy, which seemed abundant, was nearly exhausted. It's absurd how a single use of this power drained me so much more than expected. But then, '…With results like that, it's not surprising.' Given the state of affairs, one couldn't say the cost-effectiveness was unreasonable. I could discern it just by looking with my eyes. Kraaak--!! Thud, thud--! The vibrations felt throughout my body made it unmistakably clear. The night sky was embattled with numerous demonic gates. Emerging from them were hordes of blue and red monstrosities. I couldn't help but chuckle at these beings I created with my power. '...So it's possible.' The power I had wrested from the nether was the wind. The ability to conjure the sights and events I desired into reality. There are clear limitations. Not everything is possible, and the more intricate and detailed the forms are, the shorter their duration. However, 'This batch is faring quite well.' The power seized from the white creatures in Hanam. That was the ability to open demonic gates. 'It's slightly different from Cheol Jiseon’s power, though.' The demonic gate that Cheol Jiseon could manually open with his hands. His power was significantly different. What emerged weren't real monsters. White beasts summoned real creatures, but... What I employed was akin to mimicking the wind of the nether. 'I infused my magic to birth these creatures.' It only appeared as though they were emerging from the gates—nothing more than an illusion, truly. Proof of that was clear. 'The colors differ.' Their existence seemed monstrous, yet their colors were overly dark. Practically a deep black, barely discernable otherwise. And beyond that, Kraaaa--!! Thud! Boom!! Every time one fell, a sensation flooded my being. As creatures spawned from my energy, I instantly knew when something happened. Closing my eyes in focus, My vision shifted. Kraaaa--!! Something surged violently forward. Ahead stood a young man with a composed demeanor. It was Seong Yul. ‘...’ His muddied golden eyes locked onto me. At that exact moment, Slash. My vision split in two as my consciousness returned. Seong Yul had cleaved through. ‘Hmm.’ To think I could manage from such a distance. I nodded. It was something I had tested before. I could usurp the view of the creatures I created. This was subject to the monster's size and actions, affecting the duration. ‘Smaller ones last longer, larger ones are briefer.’ Moreover, ‘Powerful creatures also have shortened durations.’ Distance also reduced duration and strength just the same. Despite the myriad issues with this ability, even considering those, it was effective. ‘There is something that concerns me, though….’ The creatures I could conjure were ones I had previously hunted. More accurately, 'Ones I have consumed.' Only monsters from which I had consumed a mana stone could be created. Kraaaa--!! Upon hearing their cries, I made a slight hand gesture. Issuing a command. It was possible to share sight with the creatures and issue them orders. But once again, distance diminished efficiency. ‘To some degree.’ I instill commands into the monsters. From experience, this range was the limit. The command was to continue fighting but refrain from killing. Given their markedly low intelligence, I doubted it would properly register. ‘This should suffice.’ Causing hesitation was enough. Those skilled would not die to mere monsters. This served adequately as a spectacle and a means to stall time. "...I wanted to test it properly, anyway." Using most of my energy, I meant to gauge its capabilities, and the quality exceeded expectations. ‘…Is this the power that suits me?’ Regeneration and wind didn't match me, reducing efficiency. But this power of life (生) might align well with my nature. Just as I pondered, "…Are you alright?" Someone approached, speaking to me from within the forest. It was Cheol Jiseon. "Yangcheon." "…Hah. I'm fine." "…You…." Cheol Jiseon hesitated to speak, turning his head elsewhere. Kraaaa---!!! It seemed the cries of the monsters were troubling him. Well, it would be strange if it weren't used. "...Don't worry about it." "But..." "There won't be any trouble, so focus on the task." "..." I wiped the cold sweat off my brow. Cheol Jiseon observed my hand, his expression somewhat wrinkled with concern. Ignoring his gaze, I asked, "How did the task I assigned go?" "...It's mostly taken care of." "That's good. You're not late." I had instructed him to finish by tomorrow, so completing it by this time meant he had done his best. "I've also let the word out to the street vendors and relayed it to the merchants as well..." Cheol Jiseon looked anxiously towards Sichuan. "...To think it was true." Thud! Thud, thud--!!! The vibrations continued to reverberate through Sichuan, where the battle was still ongoing. The roars of the monsters and the energy of the martial artists were creating a chaotic turbulence. "...Monsters... demonic gates...." Cheol Jiseon muttered as he looked at me. Understanding his intent, I spoke to him immediately. "It's different from what you can do. It's on a different scale." "…" "When this is over, I'll explain everything. So stop looking at me like that." There was no time for detailed explanations. It was almost time. Just as I was trying to adjust my exhaustion, -I've taken care of it. The awaited message from the Dark King arrived. The heat in his voice was unusually passionate for him. ‘…He must be quite enraged.’ It wasn't directed at me. Surely, it was anger towards Gae Cheonmun and the One Heaven Sect. Besides, ‘I have vested interests in that area as well.’ I had to wrap this up and head there soon. There was much to see. ********** Kraaaa---!!! "Hold your ground! It's almost over!" "Don't overextend your energy!" Slash-! A monster's head was severed and it collapsed. Once its body hit the ground, it disintegrated without a trace. "...Damn." A martial artist gritted his teeth, watching. The situation was bizarre. "Where on earth did these monsters come from?" "Did some celestial demon really summon these creatures?" "How can a human... summon monsters?" "Focus!" "…!!" Someone yelled amidst the conversation during battle. Tang Sohyeol glared at them fiercely. "What are you doing? Chattering during a fight. Do you all have a death wish?" "Sorry...!" "Get it together. If you don't want to die here." Those who heard his icy tone steeled themselves. As Tang Sohyeol said, the battle wasn't over yet. The fortunate thing was, ‘No casualties.’ Some were injured, but no one had died. Was it because of their strong martial prowess? Even then... ‘Something about the creatures…’ They seemed less violent. Almost insufficient. Despite the strength felt, they appeared weaker. Why could that be? It was puzzling, yet fortunate. Thanks to this, there were no casualties. "Not many left…! Stay focused!" Krreeee--!! No more than ten remained now. Sichuan was in disarray, but it looked like things were almost settled. The martial artists, though weary, weren't overwhelmed. Everyone was gathering their strength to finish them off when, Boom---!!! A beam of light poured from the void. Kraaaa---!!! Kyahaaa---!!! Blazing heat swept across the ground. It was a dazzling flame. "This is…!" "Young master!" The martial artists looked towards the sky with renewed hope. They knew only one person who wielded such blue flames. "...The young master…." Tang Sohyeol whispered as she joined the martial artists in looking to the sky. Underneath the rise of the moon stood a young man. It was Gu Yangcheon, looking slightly tired. His azure eyes gleamed with intensity as he frowned and flicked his hand lightly. Fwwooosh---!!!! The flames roared to life, engulfing the monsters entirely. The scorching inferno consumed the monsters at once, leaving an empty space into which Gu Yangcheon landed. "...Hoo…." "Master…! Are you alright!?" Despite the member's query, Gu Yangcheon didn't respond. He merely scanned the surroundings, checking each person before asking, "Any injuries?" "A few minor wounds, but no casualties." "Great… that's a relief." Hoo. He let out a low sigh. Tang Sohyeol immediately approached Gu Yangcheon. Even while stepping forward, there was hesitation. The memory of Gu Yangcheon, exuding a murderous aura while facing Il Cheonggeom, lingered in her mind. "Exa… Master." "Report the situation." "..." At his firm words, Tang Sohyeol hesitated slightly. "...As per orders, while detaining the culprit, Lady Pi apprehended Il Cheonggeom, who confessed." "Did she?" His reaction was unsurprised and dry. "In his heightened emotions, he appeared ready to act unexpectedly. Suspecting potential danger, we were about to eliminate him when… the Celestial Demon intervened." "The Celestial Demon?" Gu Yangcheon responded with a furrowed brow. "Yet, everyone survived?" His tone seemed oddly rigid, but he was too caught up in the situation to notice. "Yes…. They mentioned it was a gift for thwarting their plans." "…Hmm…." He covered his mouth as if in thought. None realized he was covering his mouth to conceal his expression. "…This is troublesome." "We can't be certain they've left. It's best to remain vigilant. We can't ascertain their intentions." "…You're right. That's a valid point." Gu Yangcheon muttered, seemingly ready to say more. Tang Sohyeol quietly stared at him. "…What's the matter?" "No, Master, are your hands injured?" "My hands? No, perfectly fine…." "Hold on." Before Gu Yangcheon could finish speaking, Tang Sohyeol grabbed his hand to inspect it. "I told you, they're fine." "...." They were indeed uninjured. Even if they had been, they would've healed by now. Pulling his hand back, Gu Yangcheon continued, "First… Let's tidy up around here. Then…." -Young master. He heard a voice transmission. Gu Yangcheon glanced at the source, Tang Sohyeol. In that moment. -Young master, are you the Celestial Demon? "…" Gu Yangcheon halted his words, freezing on the spot. He had been found out. 2 Comments 3.2 / 79 히데토 2024.10.14 22:55 신고 Damn.... 0 연우 2024.10.28 08:35 신고 As expected of Sohyeol 0 Only logged-in members can post comments. 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