1050 - Childhood Friend of the Zenith

Chapter 1050: The Twin Revelation The furrow between his brows refused to ease at the Heavenly Demon's words. Sssss. The peaceful sound of the stream trickled down gently into the pond before him, the sky painted in a familiar dusk. Chirp. Chirp chirp. The sound of artificial birdsong wafted around him, both natural and crafted. After a long silence, he managed to utter a few words. "...a sibling, you say." Yarang—no, the Divine Sword was the Heavenly Demon's sibling. This revelation held a singular significance. It was just as he had surmised. The two were twins. Perhaps they weren't truly of one birth, but faced with such identical countenances, the conclusion was inescapable. Twins. It meant the Heavenly Demon and Wi Seol ah were twins. The realization of this made him bite his lip. '...I had my suspicions.' How could he not? The moment he discerned the face masked by the Heavenly Demon's aura. Once he realized that the woman he had sworn to protect donned that very visage. He had suspected it even then. How could he not recognize the same face? The absurdity of it was undeniable. ‘Of all people, the Heavenly Demon and the Divine Sword?’ Those who may very well be considered eternal nemeses. One was a calamity to the central plains. The other a savior who rescued the world from that calamity. Two opposites, entwined in a delicate balance. 'How.' How could it be this way? None had dared to voice such things. ‘The Heavenly Demon is one thing.’ But did the Divine Sword also remain unaware? Others claimed they couldn't discern the Heavenly Demon's features properly. Because of that, no one realized they shared the same likeness. ‘Was the Divine Sword aware of this?’ Regardless of what the current Heavenly Demon knew, perhaps the Divine Sword was oblivious back then. If what the Heavenly Demon said was true, there might have been a chance the Divine Sword remained unaware. ‘Then.’ If, as the Heavenly Demon claimed, the Divine Sword was indeed her twin sibling. ‘She too is the Blood Demon’s daughter?’ enN1WnIzcFhHMVJuR0JvdkNPc013emI0NW5yaktzUkJTTDFUVVVqZFh4SE1vRTA4bHFqVnlJUXNuQUUxSWpVRw The Dragon. Or perhaps, the Blood Demon. The vagabond who claimed she would create paradise in the central plains. Looking at the Heavenly Demon, he called her his daughter. Thus. ‘Wouldn't that also make Wi Seol ah his daughter?’ How could that be possible? The Blood Demon was sealed aeons ago. His existence supposedly erased, although now he masquerades using Jang Seong-yeon's body. ‘Nonetheless.’ Nonetheless, it wasn't a physical form. Hadn't Hwang Ah Bullshadow mentioned it? ‘Separated his body and spirit, obliterating his senses.’ How they achieved this remains a mystery, yet if it transpired as Bullshadow claimed, then for the Heavenly Demon and Wi Seol ah to be the Blood Demon’s offspring was unthinkable. The timelines don’t align. A daughter of a being sealed centuries past? ‘Then, where did these two originate from?’ At a time when no parent could exist, the implications were... ‘Could it be they existed from hundreds of years ago?’ But Wi Seol ah has a grandfather, known as the Sword Master. How do we interpret the presence of a Sword Master she calls grandfather? ‘This is utterly confounding.’ Caught in the tangled webs of past complexities, his mind was a whirl of confusion. "Ah." He realized the core issue in all of this. Gazing at the Heavenly Demon, he asked. "How do you know all this?" How was she aware of their twinship? He demanded an answer, and the Heavenly Demon wore an unnerving expression as she replied. "Can't you see?" "......" An audacious response. Her dismissive demeanor all but mocked his ignorance. He could see it clearly. The family resemblance was undeniable in those identical features. "This is hardly a joking matter." It was not the time for such impudent remarks. This was no jest. "Did you simply deduce this from appearances?" "No." The Heavenly Demon denied it. He mused it might not be based purely on intuition, yet... "It just felt that way." "......" Her response was still rooted in intuition. "...Are you serious?" "It's true. I'm not joking." If it's not a joke, then what is this? Despite denying intuition, she relied on it, and yet she claimed it wasn't a joke. Looking at her with disbelief. Turning his gaze from the Heavenly Demon, he studied Yarang standing next to her. Yarang had been watching him intently from the start with her identical expression. The resemblance was immaculate. They were indistinguishable. 'Regardless.' Whether it stemmed from intuition or not. ‘It seemed their relationship was real.’ More evidence that their kinship was genuine, possibly as siblings the Heavenly Demon posited. How the Blood Demon fathered them remained a mystery, but it was time to acknowledge that their connection was deeply entwined with him. ‘Whatever the circumstances of the past life were.’ Beyond accepting it now, what happened then remained enigmatic. Still. ‘Apart from this,’ Other matters demanded attention. The significance of the Heavenly Demon and Wi Seol ah’s sisterhood was undeniable, but... “...So, what actually happened?” Why was he here in the first place? “Why is she completely unharmed?” Why was Yarang, who had been under attack, without a scratch? It was time to ask such things. The Heavenly Demon glanced at Yarang briefly, then turned her gaze back, answering. “I healed her.” Her hand moved towards Yarang. “And saved her.” Then moved towards him. A simple explanation devoid of complexity. “...Healed her? You did that?” “Yes.” “How?” “I just did it.” “Do you want me to hit you?” The more the conversation continued, the less he understood why it led here. Was this a sign of reluctance to converse? Finding it absurd, he looked at her, only to see the Heavenly Demon with a wounded expression. “It’s true.” “...Alright.” He believed her, but he still wanted to know how she did it. He was asking because he couldn't comprehend. The Heavenly Demon pondered my question for a moment before slowly moving her finger towards Yarang. Swish! "What the...!" A drop of blood appeared on the back of Yarang’s hand. The Heavenly Demon had used her dark energy to wound her hand. Yet Yarang remained motionless and silent. It was only I who reacted, surprised and apprehensive. In that moment of shock, the Heavenly Demon acted once more. Her sharp dark energy transformed, burrowing into the back of Yarang's hand. It wrapped around her wrist like a black glove, and as it dispersed... Swoosh. ...the wound on Yarang's hand had completely vanished. "What?" I gasped, stunned by what I had just witnessed. That wasn't mere regeneration; it was genuine healing, extending beyond the realm of typical martial techniques. 'Healing with dark energy?' A technique unheard of—had the Heavenly Demon always possessed such abilities? That such violent and malevolent energy could be used in this way was something entirely unknown to me, even in my past life. The Heavenly Demon had never displayed such power. Her dark energy was the personification of disaster and calamity. The form of her creating a black sea in the sky and unleashing relentless doom still instilled fear in me. ‘To think it could be wielded like that.’ Despite possessing such a power, the Heavenly Demon... ‘Why did she lose?’ A sudden question struck me. Back then, I assumed the Divine Sword simply bested her in strength. ‘Reflecting now, it is puzzling.’ The Divine Sword was powerful. I acknowledged that. However, was he truly stronger than the Heavenly Demon? Could that have really been the case? ‘Despite wielding the power of the Holy Demon Sword.’ The white flag that nullifies all demonic energy, granting him great success in the war against the demon faction, yet something felt amiss. ‘The Heavenly Demon is strong.’ In every battle, she never revealed her full strength. Even when she killed the Plum Blossom Sword, the head of the Volcano Sect, or decimated the three venerable masters. ‘Ah.’ Perhaps it was different in her fight against my father. For even the Heavenly Demon was grievously wounded then. Excluding that instance, the Heavenly Demon never truly exerted herself. In contrast, the Divine Sword... ‘Fought every battle with full might.’ While I recognized the overwhelming prowess of the Divine Sword. Compared to the Heavenly Demon, his power seemed somewhat lacking. The reason the Divine Sword defeated the Heavenly Demon wasn't just raw strength; it’s because of the sacred power he possessed. An unrivaled defense. The aura of exorcism was the only force capable of piercing the higher form of dark energy. ‘I believed that’s why he won.’ An inherent clash of their energies. The Heavenly Demon’s assaults could never fully succeed; hence, I thought, the Divine Sword prevailed against her. ‘...Really?’ Was that truly the case? An ignored doubt, re-emerging. Thinking on the ties between the Blood Demon, the Heavenly Demon, and Wi Seol ah. Moreover. ‘The fact that I was reincarnated was deemed destiny, and knowing it was caused by the Heavenly Demon.’ It all seemed out of place. 'I wish it were just suspicion.' I hoped it was just my heightened sensitivity concocting scenarios. But as always, ominous premonitions tended to prove uncannily accurate. "Sigh." Letting out a deep breath, grimacing as I tasted the tension in the air. Jeeng---!! The air trembled. I turned my head at the sudden vibration, seeing the Heavenly Demon tearing open a void into the demon realm. "...What are you doing?" "Now that you're awake, we have to go." "What?" "You need to face the consequences." "What are you talking about? Face consequences from whom?" "Get up." Ignoring my questions, the Heavenly Demon spoke to Yarang, and without a word, Yarang rose. "Hey. I’m asking you here." "I won't answer. Get inside." "Ha." She was resolute. Her gaze was filled with unwavering conviction, despite her calm facade. "Get inside. We need to go now." "But..." "Quickly." Refusing to entertain any excuses, her hand pointed steadfastly to the portal. I wanted to argue further, but Yarang moved into the portal without hesitation. Following her, the Heavenly Demon moved as well. "Huh? Hey." Are they going together? I didn't expect her to go in first. As I watched in confusion, the Heavenly Demon grabbed my wrist and pulled me along. Unable to resist, I was drawn into the portal. Whooosh-! My body passed effortlessly through the curtain of energy. When I came to my senses, the backdrop had transformed once again. "This is..." The changed scenery was peculiar. Gone was the ashen sky and desolate land. Though still in disarray, the grey sky had vanished, replaced by a blue one and a lively meadow. Though it felt like a different place... 'No.' It was the same place I saw before losing consciousness. The crater created by my martial arts was still there, and traces of the battle remained. Judging by these signs, it was undoubtedly the same location. "What on earth..." It seemed both the same and different. On the now beautiful meadow lay ruins overgrown with flowers and grass, signs of time having passed. In the distance stood a massive tree, one that hadn't been there before. An ancient tree, grand in stature. Manifesting spontaneously, a tree that appeared to be the Divine Tree stood proudly. And then. "What on earth is this again..." Turning my attention away from the original objective, the Divine Tree. I frowned at the sight filling the meadow. Contrasting starkly with the vibrant meadow and blossoms. The skeletal remains of what were once living creatures. They littered the field, leaving nary an unoccupied patch. 4 Comments 3.1 / 81 Yeon Woo 2024.10.31 04:35 Report I don't get it. 0 Grand Monk 2024.10.31 17:12 Report Seriously, such a boring comment. 0 Domestic Hina 2024.10.31 22:29 Report When are we going to see Namgung Bia, Wi Seol ah, Tang Sohyeol, and Moyong Hee ah? I just want them to finish the story, get married, have kids, and live happily ever after. 0 Lost Dentures 5 days ago Report If the story goes back now, the supporting characters are too weak and feel like a mere backdrop. The author is probably racking their brain on how to power them up. 0 Only logged-in members can post comments. 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