1005 - Childhood Friend of the Zenith

The blue mountainous sea unfurled from his hands, covering all directions with a thunderous crash. Originally, striking with the Nine Flames Transformation involved compressing flames into the shape of beasts and unleashing them with great force. But when this technique touched the pinnacle of the Nine Flames Wheel Art, its power surged to unimaginable levels. Even he was surprised by his own display. 'What is happening?' How could the same martial art exhibit such a vast difference? He still couldn't believe the situation unfolding before his eyes. Whooooosh---!!! Flames took over the world, surging like a tidal wave. Giant flaming beasts rampaged around, overturning everything in their path. Just like when they devoured the white monsters. The flames bursting from his hands were nothing short of ferocious. Reeeeee---!!!!! The ring rising behind him spun relentlessly. Szzzt-! Glancing at his hand where he sensed something, he saw his palm turning white-hot. The aftermath of the heat. Heat that had condensed and condensed again, gathering enough to emit this color. And it's not just gathering; it's constantly revolving. 'It's spinning continuously.' The heat amassed in his hands compressed and spun repeatedly. The speed and force were so extraordinary that he could barely contain such intense heat. And what of the materialized ring? 'The core is here.' The ring spinning madly behind him. The energy and pressure sensed there became the strength of his flames. Reaching transcendence, the Nine Flames Wheel Art had entirely become an extension of his will, allowing him to accept all its power without any wastage. And this was the result. Crackle-! Snap-! The scene of devastation wasn't something that could be dismissed as a mere casual strike. Everything before him was ablaze, with a vast area littered with azure flames. And at its center, there was something standing alone, engulfed in those azure flames. "Krrrr... kuh..." Amazingly, it was a living being, squirming as it began to rise. The one who had just been struck by the flames and sent flying was Yusa. "Curgh... kyaah..." His appearance was truly pitiful. His skin was burned black by the flames, and the heat had melted his flesh to the point where all his bones were visible. It was brutal and vicious. Though he had caused this, witnessing such a sight was still shocking. "Krrrrr---!!!" Ssssaaah-!! 'Huh.' Yusa's body began to revert, accompanied by a growl. The regeneration was astonishingly rapid. The burnt and melted skin quickly restored, and fur sprouted over it rapidly. "Krr..." When he realized, Yusa had already reverted to his original form. Though to say 'original form' might not be completely accurate. 'Looks a bit gaunt...' His once large and robust body appeared slightly thinner now. His abdomen seemed sunken, as if he hadn't eaten for days. "You damned creature..." Perhaps that starvation was mirrored in his gaze, for Yusa looked at him with eyes far more menacing than before. Immediately after. Thump-!!! With even greater force, Yusa charged at him again. He seemed to have no intention of giving up. Though his body had thinned, his aura had grown even more violent. Starvation and desperation. A raw, urgent need to consume anything immediately. He felt that strange emotion from Yusa, an intensity that permeated his aura. "Graaaah---!!!" Crash-!!! His claws tore through the air as he lunged. Thud-! Crash-!! Again, the same chaotic, instinctive movements with no form or technique. Even with insight, it was difficult to predict Yusa's actions, as he moved with such primal flair. He narrowly avoided another attack. The lack of discernment wasn't a huge problem. Without form, there's no pattern. In other words. 'It's that simple.' Focusing on merely strength and speed. His actions were fast and powerful, yet simplistic. It was both a virtue and a flaw. While the flexibility and the strange sense that came with it were present. It wasn't enough to be overly concerned. Getting hit would certainly be dangerous. 'Just don't get hit.' As long as he could keep dodging, that was fine. Swivel...! He twisted his waist while spinning on his toes. 'Once more.' He intended to unleash the pinnacle technique he had used moments ago. The ring at his back spun again. Vrooom---!!! Feeling it whirling ferociously, he prepared to unleash more flames when suddenly. Click-! '...Huh?' Just as the ring was spinning with momentum, it unexpectedly halted. Sizzle---!!! Then it began to emit smoke. The heat spreading through his channels dissipated suddenly. 'Huh.' The elevated sense of exhilaration settled, replaced by an engulfing sense of vulnerability. What the hell's going on here? He sensed an encroaching frustration, but this wasn’t the time to dwell on it. Scrrrape-!! Yusa's claws reached out to seize him. He swiftly twisted his body to evade the attack. Crash--!!! The ground split as the claws ripped into it. "You filthy rat. Are you going to keep running?" With those words, Yusa's tail swung forward. Thump-! The tail, snapping like a whip, hit him, sending shockwaves through his body. Although he blocked with his arms, the impact rattled his insides. Crunch! Crackle-!! His body smashed through trees in the surrounding forest as he was thrown backward. 'Damn it.' He felt like his bones had cracks. It was fortunate he'd quickly fortified his body with internal protection. 'If I hadn't, it wouldn't have just been cracks.' Who knows how many bones would have been broken. Perhaps his blocking arm would have been wrecked entirely. He dragged his feet along the ground to bring himself to a stop as he flew. Then he tested moving his left arm. 'Healed.' The arm that had cracked from the recent attack was completely fine now. Indeed, as he'd felt previously, his current form in the Moonlight's body was exceptional. The best thing about becoming the dragon was this. The regeneration was so rapid that even if he took some hits during a fight, it wasn't much of an issue. ‘The Moonlight Tribe surpasses even that.’ The regenerative ability of this body exceeded even that of a dragon. ‘Seeing Yusa regenerate earlier, it felt as beneficial as the power of regeneration.’ A power that Man Yi used. The ability that allowed his limbs to regrow instantly if severed. In terms of regeneration, it seemed Yusa might be superior. ‘Regrettable.’ Even during the time when I possessed that regenerative power, it felt somewhat mismatched with me. For some reason, the aspect of regeneration never quite aligned with me. Even then, the power didn't suit me well, and it was limited to a slightly faster recovery. ‘Sigh, it’s the most necessary thing, after all.’ Discovering that it didn't suit my body was a disappointing realization. Maybe that's why, when I gained regenerative powers with the Moonlight Transformation, it felt especially gratifying. Dusting myself off, I noticed Yusa approaching from a distance. There was no need to even sense his presence. Missing that massive figure would be impossible. Crunch. Crunch. He was advancing with furious steps, trampling everything around him. Despite being in the form of a beast, I could tell that he was smiling. "…So, how about now? Have you come to your senses? Do you realize who you've messed with?" As he approached, Yusa grabbed a nearby tree and stuffed it into his mouth. Crunch. After chewing insistently, unimpressed by the taste, he spat it out with a grimace. Spit! The tree ejected from his mouth hit the ground, and with a displeased expression, Yusa wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and spoke to me. "Playing around with the leaders, did you think the general was easy? What now?" A low growl emitted, punctuating his words. "You're nothing. It's embarrassing to admit I was perturbed by such a wretch." His confidence was infuriating. I pondered the situation, debating the next steps. "If you’re waiting for nightfall, you should give up that notion immediately. The hungrier I get, the stronger I become… and night is when I’m at my hungriest." ‘Growing stronger with hunger...’ His statement urged me to reassess his condition. A body lean from hunger. Eyes reflecting starvation. His physical regeneration had left him in this state. ‘Could it be linked to the power of covetous consumption?’ Perhaps. The information regarding covetous consumption that Darn possessed wasn't complete enough to explore such specific aspects. Additionally. ‘He’ll be even stronger at night?’ He would grow even stronger as the night set in. With these thoughts, I pondered further and soon reached a conclusion. “Cease your futile efforts and just…” Yusa continued, but I interrupted before he could finish his sentence. “I acknowledge it.” “What?” He paused, visibly taken aback by my words. “What do you mean? What are you acknowledging?” “I acknowledge the mistake of thinking I could handle you with just this.” “Haha.” Hearing my words, Yusa let out a laugh. “Are you admitting that? Then what? Planning to kneel and beg for your life? Go ahead. Who knows? I might just oblige.” Yusa chuckled wickedly. I watched him quietly for a moment before speaking again. “I also acknowledge that dealing with you would become bothersome at night.” Facing him when he became stronger would be a struggle. Despite having become part of the Moonlight Tribe due to the Wheel, if the real moon appeared, Yusa would become even more powerful. Therefore. “Let’s end it here.” “Well, just because you say it doesn't mean I…” “Stop.” “!!!” At my words, Yusa froze in place, eyes wide in disbelief as he turned to look at me. “Y-you… how… you should only be able to use those powers at night…” “I also apologize for that. Since you were so confident, I thought it was a simple courtesy from my side.” I clenched my fist. “I didn’t expect it would become a trump card now.” Vrooom---!!! He spun the ring again. Fortunately, this time it whirred without issue. I wondered why it had suddenly stopped earlier but chose to focus on the ring instead. Vroooom---!!!! The rotation speed of the ring increased progressively. As it reached its peak, I drew on the energy of the Heaven Shattering Art. Energy congregated with energy. The ensuing repulsion formed a different shape. The Heavenly Demon Divine Art that lay dormant within me now reared its head. The transcendent Nine Flames Wheel Art. The Heaven Shattering Art approaching its pinnacle. There, the collision became my strength, chaos accumulating at the tip of my fist. “You... you… gah...” Realizing the menacing nature of the energy, Yusa hastily reacted, but perhaps thanks to my transcendence, the command seemed stronger. Of course. Creak-! Given Yusa's formidable body, the restraint imposed by the command felt like it would soon reach its limit. The shackling effect was eroding in real time. If things continued, Yusa would soon regain his mobility. It made no difference. ‘A moment is all I need.’ A fleeting moment was enough. Gathering the chaos in my hand, I approached him. As I closed in, the chaos I had accumulated took form. Unlike the Heavenly Demon Fist I crafted from the Heaven Shattering Art, this held a different shape. In its essence, it was Yenoc (炎玉). Or, it could be referred to as Breakthrough (破天). The chaos was solidified into an orb shape. The sheer intensity contained within it caused my hand to tremble with its power. I moved it closer to Yusa. In sheer size, it was smaller than Yenoc, but the power it contained was incomparable. It was natural as it was a force born out of friction. The chaos collected in my hand. I gave it a name. Named it. ‘Heavenly Demon Chaotic Orb.’ When the chaotic orb touched Yusa. Sensing it, I released the tension in my hand. Instantly. Puff. A small popping sound reverberated. Humm-!! Then complete silence prevailed. The loudest echo of silence spread across the world. 1 Comments 3.1 / 81 연우 2024.10.30 16:59 신고 "Trying out a new skill, I see." 0 Only logged-in members can post comments. 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