1013 - Childhood Friend of the Zenith

Toggle navigation General Novel "Childhood Friend of the Supreme" Chapter 1013 Join | Find Information Chapter 1013 Full List Childhood Friend of the Supreme Chapter 1013 (1013/1060) "Hello." The Heavenly Demon waved her hand. I furrowed my brow at the sight of her. It's not unusual for her to show up and greet like that. Knowing her antics were odd was something I'd come to expect, so it didn't bother me much. "...What are you riding on?" The entity that the Heavenly Demon was currently mounted on—that was the issue. Pointing to the black form of a wolf with my hand, the Heavenly Demon followed my gesture and looked down. Then, she looked back at me and said, "Friend." "...What did you say?" "Friend." "Friend?" "Yep." "...With that? And you?" "Yep." What kind of craziness is this? The thought crossed my mind, rendering me unable to react properly. Had the Heavenly Demon befriended the creature? I found it hard to wrap my head around such an absurd notion. -Grrr. The creature, called Gureung, let out a low growl at the Heavenly Demon's words. Was it a sign of agreement or disagreement? Unfortunately, I lacked the ability to discern the meaning behind that brief growl. As I just stood there watching, Gureung suddenly raised its head to look at the Heavenly Demon. Their eyes met. The Heavenly Demon then quietly dismounted from Gureung's back. Could they have communicated something with just that short eye contact? -Grrr. Afterwards, Gureung slowly walked toward me and stopped right in front of me. Its form was truly that of a dog or wolf. It gazed at me with violet eyes that resembled the Heavenly Demon's, and I asked with narrowed eyes, "Were you... waiting for me?" -Grr. For an animal cry, it was rather crude. It nodded slightly as it growled, signifying that it anticipated my arrival. So, this could mean... "You knew, too, eh." It seemed even this creature was aware of what my mother had prepared. "It's okay for you to be out here like this?" I had heard it was settled under the Divine Tree. Was it alright for it to be out here? Pondering this aloud, the creature responded with action rather than words. Swooooooo-!! Its body started to transform, shrinking from a wolf into a small bird. It then flew up and perched atop my head. Watching this, I realized. 'It's a doppelgänger.' It wasn't the main body. It seemed it left its true form under the Divine Tree and had come out as a doppelgänger. -Grrr. The creature pointed its beak in a direction. Was it signaling me to move? I started walking in the direction its beak pointed. When the Heavenly Demon attempted to follow, Gureung glanced at her. "......" The Heavenly Demon, catching its gaze, frowned and stopped in her tracks. Seeing this, I let out a small laugh. "You seem close?" "We're friends." "...Sure. Make as many friends as you want." Whether she made friends or not was her own business. With a subtle leap, I sailed through the air, creating distance. I could feel a gaze on my back. The Heavenly Demon was watching me as I flew away. I felt it, but I deliberately ignored it and moved to a new location. * * * The place I moved to wasn't that far. Though still within the volcano sect's bounds, it was a less populated area with a view of the Divine Tree in the distance. After covering a certain distance, the creature, Gureung, jumped off my head. Gureung. Emitting its signature laugh, it landed and immediately changed its form again. This time into a rabbit. "...What are you doing?" Why does it keep changing its form? Furthermore, it's always the form of an animal, which felt somewhat peculiar. Gureung. The creature let out a sound as if telling me not to worry, but... how could I not be? The way it tapped its large ears with its hind legs made it truly resemble a rabbit. Ignoring this, I spoke to it. "I've seen Mother." -…… The creature paused for a moment upon hearing my words. Then, perhaps it was my imagination, but it looked at me with serene eyes. "If you have any questions, she said to ask you. Oh, and she also wanted me to convey her appreciation." -…… At those words, its ears perked up. Seeing this, I continued speaking. "I have something I want to ask." There was a question I had long wanted to ask it. "When did you first end up inside me?" -…… When exactly did the owner of the Abyss take residence within me? I knew that this was also part of Mother's arrangement. The issue was. 'So, since when?' Just how long had Mother's arrangements been part of me? Was it from before I regressed or after? In my previous life, I was unaware of the Abyss's existence until the moment I died. That's why I asked the creature. And as it calmly looked at me. "From the... very beginning." This time, it answered not with a growl but with words. This wasn't surprising. It would occasionally speak. The issue was. "From the beginning?" The "beginning" it mentioned was the issue. "...When was that beginning?" Its answer was vague. So I decided to phrase the question differently. "Was it before I regressed? Or after?" -…… The creature knew I had regressed. Hence, I judged it would be fine to ask outright. Then. "From the beginning." The creature gave the same answer once more, but this time, it felt markedly different in meaning. "...So before I regressed, you mean?" It meant that the Abyss was within me even before I died and regressed. "Why? For what purpose were you within my body? You weren't... no," I paused, collected my thoughts, and asked again. "Are you the Madocheonheupgong?" The power of the Heavenly Demon that had enabled me to come this far. Was the substantial form of that power the likes of you? Or were you the one granting me such a power? Though that was the essence of my question. No. The creature shook its head, denying the assumption. Just as it seemed to be a denial. "That's just a cover." It spoke again. "...A cover? What do you mean?" "Or a shadow." "Speak clearly. What's all this about shadows and covers?" "You... weren't meant to become a master. This is... to prevent that." "……!" My eyes widened at the creature's words. What did that mean? I wasn't supposed to become a master? And it was hidden away with the Madocheonheupgong? In other words... "...Are you saying that the presence of Madocheonheupgong prevented me from becoming a master?" This time, the Abyss nodded. The turtle once mentioned that my soul had been twisted away from its original fate. Was this twisting somehow related to the Madocheonheupgong? If so, it's a strange statement. It didn't make any sense to me. "That can't be right. Why would the Madocheonheupgong serve that purpose? This is..." It wasn't something given by my mother, but a power bestowed by the Heavenly Demon. How could it possess such an effect? Moreover, given the way the creature spoke, it appeared that even the Abyss had some relation to the Madocheonheupgong. "That's a strange claim. Weren't you residing in my body at my mother's request-?" "No." "What?" The Abyss interrupted my words with a denial. No? 'It wasn't at my mother's request?' That couldn't be. My mother clearly said the Abyss was there to help because of her request. And yet, it said otherwise, which made no sense. As I was about to get overwhelmed by the contradiction. "I..." The Abyss spoke to me. "I'm helping you at the request of a friend." "A friend? What friend-?" I stopped mid-sentence, suddenly aware. A friend? The term clawed its way into my mind. 'A friend... really?' Someone whom the Abyss referred to as a friend. At that moment, an idea struck me. Didn't someone recently refer to the Abyss as a friend? "...The Heavenly Demon?" The entity that called herself a friend of the Abyss. Furthermore, 'The woman who caused my regression.' The one who had a direct impact on my regression in a past life. It wasn't my mother, but rather her... '...The entity that not only facilitated my regression but also placed the Abyss in my body?' It was an idea I had never even considered. * * * At the peak of Mount Myeongryeong lay a massive cave. A place so silent and desolate that even wild creatures refrained from their cries. Creatures avoided approaching, aware of the overwhelming presence that demanded silence without his permission. That was the rule of Mount Myeongryeong. If one were to upset the balance, the entire mountain would tremble as a warning. But such established rules were proving futile. Rumbleeee—!!! One day, the mountain quaked violently. The tremor originated from the peak and spread in all directions. The explosive vibrations threatened to shatter the mountain. The source of this fierce tremor was at the cave atop the peak. Venturing into the depths of the cave revealed the cause. A massive figure sat cross-legged with an aura strong enough to shake the whole mountain. A gust of air shot from its nostrils without pause, releasing eruptions of flame with each breath. "Rumble." The low, rough growl echoed, projecting an aura of immense presence and tension. The figure, after some time of quaking, slowly rose to its feet. Boom! As the massive entity moved, its surroundings shook ferociously. With each step, the creature scanned with blazing eyes. With each breath, the flame-filled sigh pervaded the ground. Grrr. From beyond the growl that pierced the silence, the leader of the Man Gye exclaimed. "Did an idiot die?" Grrrrrr. Turning in response, the leader wasn't speaking to himself. Leaning against the cave wall, a silent man watched. "Is it true?" "It is." "Khh..." Another general had died. In response to this fact, the leader let out a sound resembling delight. The sound was more akin to ecstasy than anything else. "How foolish." Without asking who or why it happened. Just hearing the fact someone died brought amusement to the leader. "What did the master say?" "The master is temporarily away. Yet, being omniscient, she surely knows already." "Grrr." "This creates a vacancy, and a new general will be needed... However, it's likely resolving this matter will take precedence." "Resolve it?" "Yes. With the general's death, we must address it before appointing another." "It's just one idiot who passed. Is it really necessary?" The leader dismissed the concern, causing the other man to pinch his brow. Conversations with this one seemed to always be a futile endeavor. "Enough. This is exhausting. I'm not here to discuss solutions anyway." Fwoosh-! Black wings unfurled from the man's back. "I'm here today just to offer a warning." "A warning?" "Yes, the first general death in a long time, excluding those who've stepped down voluntarily. Such matters demand caution from you, in light of the master's preoccupations." "Hah." That elicited laughter from the leader. Thump! His laughter sent another brutal tremor through the mountain. "Do you think I'm the same as that fool Yusa?" Superficially, their differences seemed minor. Keeping those thoughts aside, the man replied. "There's no harm in being cautious." "Get lost." The leader's vexation was clear as he spoke to the man. "Tsk." The man clicked his tongue and raised his hand. With a gesture, the dimension split and revealed a portal. "As an afterthought, avoid unnecessary actions—" As he spoke, the man extended his hand. At that moment. Boom—!!! A fierce sound erupted from his palm. The leader had swung his arm in an attack. "I told you to get lost." "...Hoo." Without finishing his words, the man shook his head and stepped into the tear in space. With his departure. The now solitary leader looked toward the direction the man vanished, thrusting his fist once more. Crack—!!! The barrier fractured, filled with gales and disruption. "Grrrr." The leader's eyes gleamed. There's someone capable of killing a general. There's also someone who can execute such a feat. In light of those words, a particular figure began to surface in the leader's mind. --- 3 Martial Arts, 1 Comments 3.1 / 81 Yeon Woo 2024.10.30 17:38 Report I think Shin Cheol is who he's thinking of, especially after he encountered Yangcheon. 0 Only logged-in members can comment. 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