1028 - Childhood Friend of the Zenith

A beast's roar reverberates through the space. Crack-! Crack-!! Cracks emerged in the air, from which fragments continued to fall. There were not just one or two but many. From the numerous cracks in the air, a dark energy emanated. It was ominous to a disturbing degree. The power emitted was enough to crush the very fabric of space. KIAAA-!! Grrrk. The cries of various beasts oozed out, pressing down on the atmosphere around them. Grrrrr... The leader also gazed at the void, releasing a guttural cry. What is that? What can be so ominous? The cracks were rapidly increasing in size. Observing this, the leader tightly gripped his beloved weapon. "Scum." "...!" A voice echoed. "Are you afraid?" The leader's gaze broke from the sky and turned forward. There stood an arrogant being, self-proclaimed as the heavens. "Are you scared?" Their expressions were hidden beneath a mask, showing only vivid purple eyes flickering. Afraid? Him? "Ridiculous." Bang-! The leader swung the axe he was holding, striking the ground. At that moment. Grrrr--!!!! From the crack on the leader's side, something started to fall. Thud-!! Thudthud--!! A countless number of things landed, shattering the ground made of stone. Upon closer inspection, they were massive creatures. Standing on two legs. Gripping a shield and sword in both hands. Human-like, yet something different. Looking at them, the Heavenly Demon tilted her head thoughtfully. ‘This is interesting?’ What enveloped the scene was strangeness. A strange sensation entered his eyes. ‘These aren’t living creatures, are they?’ He didn’t realize at first glance, but now it was clear. ‘These are not living beings.’ What filled the ground wasn't life. This brought a strange sensation to his entire body. ‘Though they seem to breathe.’ They appeared plausible, with shoulders and chests slightly rising, as if catching their breath. Their breathing came with wheezing sounds. ‘They have no soul.’ These entities lacked the unique sensation typically felt from living beings. This may be described as warmth or vitality. ‘Hmmm.’ What could this be? He couldn’t tell. Also, ‘It seems the leader isn’t the one who used these.’ It didn't seem like the leader was behind this current situation. His expression revealed it. Extreme caution. Unreasonable discontent within. That discontent wasn’t directed at him. Even the previous shout suggested it. "Raven-!!" The name was shouted as soon as the demonic portal opened. ‘Raven, huh.’ Whom could that refer to? It's unknown. Even after spreading his senses, he couldn’t catch them. Is it because the person is so strong that they can't be perceived? Or. ‘Is it because it's night?’ He glanced at the sky briefly. The moon shone brightly. This raised questions. Unlike during the day, the presences of those in the demonic mountain were undetectable. As night fell, they vanished like specters. This means, ‘Is it simply because it's night?’ Or is it an inherent issue with the location known as Demonic Mountain itself? Regardless, one thing was clear. Timing matters most. ‘Is it that I can’t sense anything in Demonic Mountain? Or that being in Demonic Mountain disrupts my senses?’ He had to distinguish these differences. ‘Hmm.’ What caused this inability to sense? Questions arose. Thus, there’s also caution. Something undetectable caused these cracks. ‘It might still be lurking nearby.’ Just as last time, he might still be targeted. It’s not something to let his guard down about easily, but ‘Unfortunately, I’ve already taken measures against that side.’ He had already made arrangements regarding that side. For now, he needed to focus on the foes in front of him. Kyaaa! Grrrr--!!! The bipedal beasts appearing on the ground emitted hostility near the leader. Even without the vitality, their emitted malice and murderous intent were genuine. Saliva drooled from between their sharp fangs. Sizzle---!!! When the saliva hit the ground, it hissed, causing the ground to melt. Their numbers were considerable. A rough count easily exceeded a hundred. Seeing them, he smirked. "Not bad." His demeanor showed no fear at their numbers. While showing this attitude, he spoke to them. "If you think you can capture me, this should be the minimum." “...Grrrrr...” The leader grumbled in discontent but that was all. He didn’t show any signs of refusal despite his dissatisfaction. This was unusual for a being that once fumed at an interrupted duel. Did he abandon his pride? That didn’t seem the case. ‘Does he have some hidden agenda?’ He likely had intentions. No doubt about that, yet. Swoosh. Even knowing this, he raised his hand. "...?" A look of question formed in the leader's eyes. More than a hundred. The reason he was unafraid of such numbers was simple. ‘Things without life possessing only malice.’ Even if gathered in such vast numbers. ‘That’s the same on this side as well.’ Coincidentally. Grrrr---!!!! The entities he controlled were no different from them. Crack---!!! As the rift grew, a purple light shone. Simultaneously, entities began emerging from within. Kyaaaaaa---!!!! As the beasts glaring at him rushed forward the moment change occurred. With rapid speed. Just as the beast's claws darted for his throat. "Devour." He whispered calmly. Crackkk---!!! Entities spurting from the disaster bit down on the beasts’ necks. The vast expanse of the Demonic Mountain was filled with the harsh sounds of cries and the simultaneous noise of destruction and ripping. It was nothing short of a terrifying and spine-chilling sight. A fierce clash caused by an overwhelming tide of forces. The intensely rising heat mixed with malice elevated the temperature of the air. Indeed, it was a pandemonium. There wasn't an inch of space left unoccupied in the once vast area. Amid the densely packed area, a fierce battle raged on. Watching from above, a man grimaced. 'What is... this...' Flap. The one observing the situation with trembling eyes while flapping black wings looked down at the ground. What on earth was this situation? It was unexpected. Even if he didn't like it, he couldn't just let that brute fall. He intended to lend a little help. Although meant to be inaccessible without his master's command, he tampered with the space to send reinforcements. 'What is that guy?' An unknown entity called the Heavenly Demon. A being known to have stirred up the Myriad Worlds recently. Initially, when the news broke, it was thought to be a minor anomaly. Surprisingly, this being had even managed to defeat Yusa, one of the generals. While it wasn't officially confirmed, he was certain from his perspective. The death of a general for the first time in a few hundred years was a significant event. Even this alone was enough reason to be cautious of the entity. ‘Yet those fools don’t even care about it.’ He could understand the leader. He was a brute who only cared about matters concerning the Demonic Mountain and fighting. Yarang, the woman, was not much different. She didn't even possess a Divine Tree, and no matter how much affection she received from the master to become a general, her position was ambiguous. At least Yusa would have thought things through properly. ‘But he died first.’ Whether it was part of the being's plan or not, things didn’t look good. The two generals were largely ineffective, but more importantly, ‘The master’s condition is strange as well.’ The subtle change that occurred in the master was also troubling. After the Abyssal Rift’s master suddenly concealed its form without fulfilling its role. The Myriad Worlds’ master hurriedly moved her main body to seal the abyss’s rift. Bound at her feet, only the shell with her mind left occupied her seat. Given this, it was understandable for her state to be somewhat off. ‘Is that all there is to it?’ From his perspective, it seemed quite strange if that was all. ‘If things have reached this point. There should have been some movement.’ With the death of a general causing issues within the Myriad Worlds. The master should have directly intervened. The master would not tolerate anomalies within her world. She was responsible for what was considered a higher-tier realm, the Myriad Worlds. Yet. ‘Why isn’t she moving?’ She should be aware of the situation. The master’s lack of action concerning these matters was surprisingly slow. ‘I can’t understand it.’ He couldn’t comprehend it. With this situation... ‘...Should I report to her?’ To his own master. Should he report to his true master, not the master of the Myriad Worlds? Such thoughts emerged. ‘It’s not the right time yet.’ Even though the time isn’t far off, it's not now. He was waiting for the perfect timing. Moving at such an ambiguous time wasn’t favorable. ‘Thus, I can’t let the leader die yet.’ If the time hasn’t come, the leader must be kept alive. He didn’t know how strong or what intentions that Heavenly Demon being had, but. ‘I must intervene.’ The power being used was extraordinary. How could he... ‘How can he use something similar to the power of the Abyssal Rift?’ Breaking through the rift to summon his forces. It was similar to the power of the Abyssal Rift used with his master’s permission. Of course. ‘It’s not exactly the same.’ It was a force with a feel never experienced before. Therefore, it likely differed somewhat. ‘I can’t just leave it as is.’ His instincts told him. He shouldn’t leave it as it was. Proving this, the black monstrosities summoned by the Heavenly Demon were relentlessly overpowering the forces he sent against the leader. ‘Tsk.’ Was this insufficient? Thinking this, he moved his fingers. Sending more forces might endanger him. The master of the Myriad Worlds absolutely despised the use of power without her permission. He was aware of that but. ‘I’ve got no choice.’ For his plan, he couldn’t let the leader die. Thus, just as he was about to recklessly send in more troops, “I found you.” A gentle voice rang from nearby. As he quickly turned his head, Smack-!! “Ugh!” A white hand reached out, gripping his face. “You.” And then, “This way.” His body rapidly plunged towards the ground. New [Mundaehae] My Sister Gave Birth to My Husband's Child It was because of my ex-husband’s stepbrother. I gave up everything... Honestly, I started reading because of that one sentence (ahem, dreaming of betrayal). 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