880 - Childhood Friend of the Zenith

Toggle navigation General Novel The Number One Person in the World’s Childhood Friend Chapter 880 Sign Up | Find Info Chapter 880 Complete List The Number One Person in the World’s Childhood Friend Chapter 880 (880/1058) Who is the older brother, really? While it was somewhat cryptic, the reaction from Seong Yul was all I needed to confirm my suspicion. "You knew all along, didn't you?" "..." He knew. The way he reacted made it obvious. "How did you find out...?" Unexpectedly, Seong Yul asked me. I chuckled at the sight. "With eyes that similar, isn't it stranger not to know?" "..." "And the looks too... No, wait. I'm not sure about that one." Would they resemble each other if Shin Ryong grew some hair? Or if Seong Yul gained a bit of weight? It's possible. Anyway. The reason I asked Seong Yul this was something else entirely. "So, which one of you is the older brother?" Shin Ryong and Seong Yul. The fact that they were brothers. That was what mattered right now. "...I don't know." "Not knowing? But technically, wouldn't you be the older one?" "..." He remained silent. It wasn't out of reluctance; he genuinely seemed not to know. How are they siblings at all? Why were they in such separate situations if they were brothers? 'Could they be twins? No, but if they were twins…' There was a visible age difference. From what I knew, Seong Yul was older than me, while Shin Ryong was of the same age as myself. There was too much of a time gap for them to be called twins. But then. ‘Is it really not possible?’ Simply calling them brothers felt oddly out of place. The reasoning behind it was. 'That trace seemed to be with him too.' The Heavenly Destruction Star. That fierce and brutal aura could be felt in Shin Ryong too. Though it was faint, it was definitely there. Which led me to wonder.... 'Does Cheon An know about this too?' Did the head of the Shaolin also know this? And. '...Kwonlun?' Did Kwonlun, where Seong Yul was, know about this too? If they knew, why were the two of them staying in Daoism? That was the mystery to me. ‘And on top of that.’ While Seong Yul was aware, it seemed Shin Ryong was not. There were too many unanswered questions. ‘Is it possible to have two Heavenly Destruction Stars?’ I didn't know much about the Heavenly Destruction Star. All I knew was that it was a unique constitution that had persistently existed throughout the history of Central Plains. Furthermore. ‘I’ve heard it was a rare occurrence, only one appearing per century....’ If Shin Ryong was also a Heavenly Destruction Star like Seong Yul, then this defied logic. ‘Hmm.’ Should I investigate this further? But it feels tedious to do so. After pondering with my hand on my chin, I nodded. ‘Perhaps it doesn’t matter.’ Whether there were two Heavenly Destruction Stars or one wasn't of great consequence. I'm already swamped with dealing with what's in front of me, how could I possibly resolve this? ‘At least Shin Ryong's Heavenly Destruction Star is dormant, so it’s not too concerning.’ Unlike Seong Yul, he bore less malevolent energy and hadn’t experienced killing yet. This was the reason Shin Ryong hadn't been given any tasks. The potential of the Heavenly Destruction Star going berserk should he commit murder. Keeping that in mind was a deliberate choice. ‘…Considering everything, maybe taking him in was unnecessary.’ Maybe I should have refused when Shin Ryong wanted to come. The idea of disorienting Shaolin a little seemed a bit misguided in retrospect. ‘I'll just pay minimal attention.’ Just to prevent any problems from arising. Also, not to get too involved. Given that Seong Yul seems hesitant to speak up for now, that's likely the best approach at the moment. However. ‘…If there is one thing that weighs on my mind…’ One incident involving the Sword Demon in my past life. That lingered with me somewhat. ************* Following Seong Yul led to the place where the Heavenly Golden Sect Leader faced his demise. I had visited several times throughout our investigations. Upon arriving at the destination, I noticed the personnel stationed around. "Attention! Greeting the Lord of the Division!" "Ah, thank you for your hard work." Greeting those on guard duty, I made my way inside. Descending to the level of the pond, a few more personnel were visible within. "Nothing extraordinary happening?" "None at all." With the investigation already concluded, current efforts focused on safeguarding the vicinity. Likely for two to three months, until additional personnel from the main forces arrived to take over. As I observed them, I approached the pond. "Any changes?" "No noticeable changes." "Hmm…" Extending my hand into the pond, the water was neither cold nor warm. Wuwng. As soon as my hand touched the water, my body reacted. The energy within me began to swirl as if in harmony with the water. Even though it was slow and subtle, the response was evident. ‘Hmm.’ I concentrated on the moving energy. The energy that originated in my heart began to flow wildly throughout my body. And then. ‘It seeped into my skin.’ The flowing energy slowly permeated my being. ‘…Such a peculiar sensation.’ I had confirmed this several times, yet each attempt felt the same. It was much like the sensation I experienced when first reaching peak performance. Looking further... ‘It was similar to rebirth.’ It resembled the times when I had shed layers or experienced rebirth. In essence. ‘It artificially brings the body close to rebirth.’ By reinforcing the body's energy and expanding one's capacity. Could this be deliberately initiated? This water certainly achieved that feat. ‘…So after strengthening the vessel.’ Finally. ‘They swallow what’s known as Yeouiju, forcing a rebirth?’ Consuming an unknown jewel turning them into half-dragons seemed to be the intent. ‘This is strange.’ An utterly absurd situation. I understood this water’s purpose. However. ‘Why?’ What was the aim? What were they trying to achieve? That remained unclear. ‘For what purpose, truly?’ The Heavenly Golden Sect Leader intended to use this to overpower the Murim Alliance, according to him. Yet, to me, that seemed incomplete as a reason. No, the leader might have had that intention. ‘The one who created this situation likely had a different agenda.’ The purpose of whoever had installed the well here was surely divergent. ‘…Tsk.’ Annoyed, I withdrew my hand from the water, pondering the implications. In my mind, I recalled the man that the Heavenly Golden Sect Leader mentioned as the cause of this situation. 'Yeon Ilcheon.' A past regressor. The story goes that he's alive and responsible for orchestrating all these events. 'Could it really be true?' I found it hard to believe. The notion that he survived for hundreds of years, and beyond that… 'I don’t get why he’d bother setting something like this up.' A man who had opposed the Blood Demon, saved the world, and received a curse of blood for his troubles—what reason would he have to be involved in such schemes? '…Could it be that the Heavenly Golden Sect Leader was mistaken?' It was natural for me to feel that way. However. ‘It’s infuriating.’ Despite wanting to dismiss it, it bothered me inexplicably. -You are a disaster. That cursed old man’s spiritual words haunted me. -Do not trust Yeon Ilcheon. And the warning delivered through Woo Hyuk by the Thunder Heaven Sword. I dried my hands while standing up. The towel belonged to Seong Yul. “...” Seong Yul frowned at my actions but refrained from commenting. ‘Everyone…’ Everyone seems intent on gobbling me up. Clicking my tongue, I moved. Speaking to the personnel nearby as I passed them, I said, “I’ll be back after a quick descent.” “Yes, sir!” I passed the personnel and descended another level. Beneath the well was the space where the sapling had been. “Greetings, Lord!” I responded to the personnel who intended to greet me formally. “They’re calling you from above. Go up and take everyone with you.” “Pardon? But the shift change isn't...” “I’m here, so don’t worry and take a short break.” “O-Okay.” With my confirmation, they vacated their positions. Once they left, I ventured further inside. Crossing the iron door, the sapling stood as it always had. The difference was clear. ‘It’s withered.’ The tree’s leaves were gone, and its branches had dried up. It appeared as though the tree had outlived its usefulness. Observing its state with a peculiar expression, I moved past the sapling. I approached the wall. “Lord?” Seeing me approach a seemingly empty wall, Seong Yul looked at me with curiosity. Ignoring him, I reached out and ran my hand along the wall. “Follow me.” “Pardon?” Clang—! “…!” Shoooom—! Suddenly, the wall began to shift, and before long, a space was revealed. “Wh-What is this…?” “Hurry up. There's no time.” “…Ah, yes.” Seong Yul, hardly able to process his surprise, followed me inside. Boom—! The entrance closed as soon as we entered. Not long after, we reached our destination. The room was considerably smaller compared to the one we had just left. The air was damp and notably cold. So cold that each breath created visible vapor. “This is…” With a bewildered look, Seong Yul glanced around. “…Huh?” He seemed to notice something that made him frown. At the far end, there was a wooden coffin. This was the purpose of my visit here. Approaching it, I examined the inside of the coffin. “Fortunately, there are no issues.” “…Lord?” “Come here.” “Pardon?” “Hurry.” Urged, Seong Yul came closer, his eyes full of apprehension. Kid… Really, why the worried eyes when I'm simply calling you over? As Seong Yul approached and looked inside the coffin, his eyes widened to their limits. “…What?” He stared in shock, mouth agape. At that moment. “Sorry in advance.” Whoosh—! “Gah!?” I grabbed one of the items inside the coffin and pushed it into Seong Yul's open mouth. Then I clamped his mouth shut, preventing him from spitting it out. “Swallow it.” “Mmph…mhph.” “Swallow.” I pressed his cheeks, and before long, Seong Yul’s throat bobbed. Gulp. Upon hearing the sound, I released my hold. “Cough! Hack…!!” Seong Yul coughed violently. Forced tears welled up in his eyes from the compulsion to swallow. “L-Lord…this… What is this…” “It’s nothing. I just needed to verify something, and you seemed like the perfect test subject.” “Pardon…? What are you verifying…!!” Mid-sentence, Seong Yul suddenly collapsed to his knees. “Ugh…!!!” He clutched his heart, curling up in evident pain. “Agh…ugh…” It seemed something was reacting. Observing this, I glanced back at the coffin. Inside, glistening white elixirs were piled high. All items I had gathered from the pond, which meant. Seong Yul had ingested what was referred to as the Yeouiju. “Aargh…!!” Seong Yul strained as veins pulsed visibly under his skin. Watching him, I spoke. “Don’t worry. Even if something happens, I can manage it.” Speaking nonchalantly, my hand ignited with flames. “So hang in there for a bit.” It might seem a bit irresponsible, but. “Aaaaargh---!!!” In reality, Seong Yul had no choice. hwawol72 2024.10.21 20:01 신고 Without Jeolyeob, they're struggling... 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