Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 1248

As the supreme masters engaged in an earth-shattering battle, Gang Ryang, Jin Yang, and Ji So-Hyun found their own roles to play. That was to confront the three hundred demonic beings, the Blood Guard Corps.

‘They’re strong.’

Fwoosh!

The Unreturning Demonic Sword Style unfolded relentlessly, and the heads of two Blood Guard members flew off.

Clang!

At the same time as their heads were severed, various swords and blades rained down.

It wasn’t difficult to block each individual strike. However, every time they attacked in pairs, their destructive power amplified three or four times.

‘It’s not just a simple combined formation. They’re sharing the same internal energy. They possess a power that becomes several times stronger when they attack together, unlike other formations.’

Thwack!

Stepping back to offset the impact, he charged forward again, taking the head of another Blood Guard member.

The Unreturning Demonic Sword Style had now reached a state of perfection. Even without unleashing a wide-ranging sword energy with immense power, the short, precise sword strikes were imbued with enlightenment, making them capable of dispatching any enemy with a single blow.

Kwarurung!

Unlike Gang Ryang, who displayed controlled swordsmanship, Jin Yang’s martial arts were wild.

Although he couldn’t call him a master, Ki Cheon-Woong, who had given him great insight into the Scorching Yang Art, was present.

At the very least, he couldn’t show him a pathetic side. Jin Yang’s greatsword techniques were more intense and destructive than ever before.

Fwoosh! Slash!

He wielded that massive blade surprisingly fast.

It was as if he was watching Yeon Ho-Jeong wielding the Mad Dragon Axe. The greatsword, as large as a person’s torso, moved like lightning from side to side, shattering enemy weapons and tearing through flesh. The intensely surging fire energy prevented any of the Blood Guard from approaching easily.

Thwack thwack thwack!

Among them, the most astonishing was Ji So-Hyun.

Although the Blood Guard’s martial arts couldn’t compare to the Blood King Corps, they were in no way inferior to the other elite units of the Blood Demon Church.

She moved freely among these demonic beings, unleashing the Celestial Harp Maiden Technique. The demonic beings who suffered a single blow coughed up blood and couldn’t rise again.

Peeeee!

Not only did she advance with the Yin Flame Demonic Dance Qi [internal energy] enveloping her entire body, but she also slowed down the demonic beings’ attack rhythm by blowing small whistles at every moment.

A talent that had finally blossomed, slowing down the enemy’s reactions with just a whistle and unleashing deadly attacks.

It was something absolutely impossible without the Yin Flame Demonic Dance Divine Art. At the same time, the fact that Ji So-Hyun was using the Yin Flame Demonic Dance Divine Art so efficiently showed that her talent was exceptional.

Thus, the three of them confronted the Blood Guard with astonishing power, but the Blood Guard was not easy to deal with either.

“Half of you stay, the other half charge forward.”

The Blood Guard leader’s voice was filled with an unpleasant metallic sound.

“It doesn’t matter if you all die. We are merely opening the path. Offer your souls for the sake of the Blood God’s world.”

Shivers!

The Blood Guard leader’s voice sent shivers down the spines of not only Ji So-Hyun but also Gang Ryang and Jin Yang.

The formation of the Blood Guard members, filled with peak and first-rate masters, was formidable, but the most astonishing among them was their leader.

Kwaaang!

He wielded a long saber in one hand and a long sword in the other, swinging them in a crisscross pattern with immense power.

He pushed Gang Ryang back in an instant and swung his sword at Jin Yang. Despite having just used a devastatingly powerful saber technique, he unleashed a smooth and swift swordsmanship.

It was as if he had mastered the Taiji Divine Art of the Wudang Sect [a famous Taoist martial arts school], wielding two weapons with complete freedom. Although based on demonic arts, it was clear at a glance that it was a martial art honed through countless battles.

Jjeo jjeo jjeo jjeong!

He rotated his wrist and unleashed a series of sword energies. The power was immense. Even the mighty Jin Yang had to continuously swing his greatsword to offset the sword force.

Fwoosh!

Gang Ryang did not help Jin Yang. While the Blood Guard leader wasn’t looking at him, he managed to break through and mercilessly cut down three members of the guard.

Whistle!

A different whistle made the Blood Guard leader flinch.

Jin Yang’s greatsword came down with the power of the Heavenly Thunderfire Blade.

Kwaaang!

He blocked it by crossing his sword and saber, but it was a martial art that was difficult to receive easily.

The Blood Guard leader’s martial arts were on par with Jin Yang, or perhaps even slightly superior. It was surprising that someone with such martial prowess was the leader of the escort unit, but on the other hand, if it was a group formed to protect the safety of the next sect leader, then his martial power was fitting for the role.

‘Damn it, this is endless.’

About one hundred and fifty Blood Guard members detoured and advanced towards Cheon Hwa-Ryong.

The remaining number of the Blood Guard was a little less than a hundred. That was the number that the three masters had managed to reduce with all their might.

But they couldn’t go on any longer.

‘These guys are incredibly solid. With this level of organization, they’re comparable to the Dragon Tooth Iron Cavalry or the Righteous Army.’

It was only because Ha Eun-Gyo had launched an attack with sound waves that they were able to put up this much of a fight.

They could continue fighting, but they couldn’t defeat all of them. Their internal energy consumption was considerable, and crucially, their organization was becoming more solid as time passed.

Gang Ryang looked at Ji So-Hyun.

Although she was showing unbelievable feats, she also looked visibly exhausted.

‘In terms of pure cultivation, she’s inferior to us. Rather, we should say it’s amazing that she’s done this much.’

Jin Yang was rampaging wildly, but he was occasionally clashing with the Blood Guard leader and suffering minor internal injuries.

‘At this rate, we’ll be the first to tire out. But we can’t just let these guys go either…’

It was then.

Fwaaaaaa!

The faces of Gang Ryang, Jin Yang, and Ji So-Hyun hardened.

A being they had forgotten until now, or rather, had no choice but to forget, had finally awakened the power of soul summoning.

‘What the?!’

The one who captured everyone’s attention.

From the body of the mysterious person who had been with Cheon Wi-Ryong and the Black and White Twin Demons, wearing a blood-colored cloak, a terrifying aura erupted.

Gang Ryang shouted.

“Get back!”

Thwack thwack thwack!

The three of them scattered at an incredible speed.

They had no choice. The aura emanating from the mysterious person’s body was approaching that of a master who had reached the Limitless Realm [a very high level of martial arts cultivation].

Gang Ryang’s face was filled with dismay.

‘What in the world!’

Even after reaching this level, the people he encountered were all monsters.

It was truly unbelievable. The fact that there were so many monsters in one era was constantly fueling his impatience and anger.

‘It’s the Blood Demon Church. Not even the Three Sects [the three most powerful martial arts sects], but just dealing with the Blood Demon Church alone is this difficult. Even if the Martial Alliance has Limitless Realm masters, it would still be a difficult fight even if they were dispatched.’

A sigh escaped him involuntarily.

‘Damn it! Why, why is it always so lacking!’

It was then.

Crack!

A hand full of veins scratched the ground. The ground was scraped like tofu, and pieces of stone entered his hand.

Fwoosh.

The mysterious person, who had crushed the stone fragments into powder with terrifying grip strength, shouted loudly.

“Kuaaaaaa!!”

It was not a human voice.

A monstrous roar mixed with the cry of a beast. It was no exaggeration to call him a half-human, half-demon.

‘A former Sacrificial Priest!’

It was definitely one of the former Sacrificial Priests.

Was there still a Sacrificial Priest left to summon souls? From their perspective, it was a truly maddening situation.

Kwaaang!

The mysterious person moved.

He was heading towards the Black Sword Blood Demon, who was engaged in a difficult battle with Ki Cheon-Woong.

Thwack thwack!

Ki Cheon-Woong, who had been pushing the Black Sword Blood Demon back using the Fiery Divine Palm and the Flame Emperor Fist, instantly rotated his body.

Crack!

An enormous shockwave poured out from the tips of his elongated fingernails. The ground where Ki Cheon-Woong had been standing was split open.

Ki Cheon-Woong was not flustered in the slightest.

“Soul summoning? It’s just a half-baked attempt.”

Fwaaaaaa!

Contrary to his words, the fire energy emanating from Ki Cheon-Woong’s body changed its color.

“Kueuk!”

Both the Black Sword Blood Demon and the mysterious person retreated.

Kwarururung!

The aura of Ki Cheon-Woong, who was unleashing blue flames, could only be described as destructive.

Although it was a half-baked attempt, it was clear that he was a master capable of changing the tide of the battle. If so, then this very moment was the time to give it their all.

“It’s been a while. Since I’ve unleashed this power.”

Blue flames flowed like mist between his nose and lips.

A human made of fire, a god of fire who had descended into a human body.

It was the release of the Azure Phosphorous Divine Flame Art, the strongest martial art of the Divine Flame Church, or rather, Ki Cheon-Woong’s strongest martial art.

Buruurururu.

The upper dantian [an energy center in the body] vibrated madly.

His already blue eyes emitted a clear light like jewels.

“There’s no time.”

The divine energy of the upper dantian was escaping at a terrifying speed.

Ki Cheon-Woong’s toes kicked off the ground.

Paahhhhh!

It was truly like a beam of light. The Black Sword Blood Demon was horrified and swung his sword, but Ki Cheon-Woong’s body had already moved to the side, avoiding the sword path, and was unleashing a fist engulfed in flames into his flank.

Kwaaang!

“Kuaaaaaaak!!”

It was a single blow.

With a single blow, the demonic energy was shattered, and the Black Sword Blood Demon’s body was sent flying.

Thwack thwack!

The mysterious person’s claw techniques scratched Ki Cheon-Woong’s back.

But it was useless. The surging Scorching Yang Art of the Azure Phosphorous Flame emitted a strength greater than steel, shattering all the incoming shockwaves.

Terrifying fire energy poured out of Ki Cheon-Woong’s eyes.

Swoosh! Kwaaang!!

With an elbow strike unleashed while rotating, the mysterious person’s body flew twenty yards away.

Power beyond imagination, the Scorching Yang Art at its peak. The heat was so intense that even Chal Geuk-Pyeong and Baek Do-Goe-Ma, who were far away, as well as Ha Eun-Gyo, had to create internal energy shields and distance themselves.

Ki Cheon-Woong’s eyes quickly scanned Blood Venerable and Cheon Hwa-Ryong.

He saw Cheon Hwa-Ryong’s hardened face and Blood Venerable’s surprised eyes.

‘No. It’s better to deal with the Yin Demon.’

He briefly considered smashing them with this power, but that would only deplete his strength faster.

It was better to neutralize the opponent he was facing. Even in this short time, the divine energy of his upper dantian was disappearing rapidly.

Flash! Crack!!

It was overwhelming power.

The Black Sword Blood Demon’s long sword was shattered by a diagonal upward strike of his hand.

The difference in cultivation, the difference in martial arts, could not explain it. It was a martial art as if a god had descended. This was the martial art befitting the leader of the Three Sects.

Fwaaaak! Thwack thwack!

The mysterious person, who had returned, blocked Ki Cheon-Woong’s power along with the Black Sword Blood Demon.

Whirr!

Blue flames ignited on the bodies of the two people who were sent flying. They somehow managed to extinguish the flames by pouring out their true energy, but Ki Cheon-Woong’s body had already taken position behind the Black Sword Blood Demon.

Speed that could not be seen with the eyes, the power of the Fire Heaven.

Despair filled the Black Sword Blood Demon’s face.

“I can’t… !”

Crack! Fwoooooosh!!

His head flew off, and at the same time, his entire body burst into flames.

The life of the Black Sword Blood Demon, who had harbored the ambition to become the vanguard of the new era along with the young sect leader Cheon Hwa-Ryong, was extinguished in vain by the martial arts of the Divine Flame Church leader, who had given his all.

Thwack!

Ki Cheon-Woong’s body shook from the mysterious person’s attack.

Zzzzzing! Bang!

He sent the mysterious person flying with a merciless kick.

It was then.

Whoosh!

He felt the power of the Azure Phosphorous Divine Flame Art, which had been emanating from his entire body, diminishing at a terrifying speed.

‘Is this already the limit?’

A power that was difficult to maintain even with a body that had reached the Heavenly Realm [a high level of martial arts cultivation].

It was naturally impossible to maintain such power indefinitely. It was only natural that his upper dantian would be shattered.

But Ki Cheon-Woong could not stop here.

‘Even one more…!’

It was then.

Fwaaaaaaaa!

From the south in the distance, a murderous aura that seemed to cover the world was rising like dark clouds.

Ki Cheon-Woong, or rather, everyone, turned their gaze towards that place.

Beneath the dark sky, a divine being was flying in, clad in a blood-red robe.

The strongest warrior of Sichuan, who would surpass his father’s fame and later gain the title of emperor.

“I won’t let you escape!!”

Beyond that cry filled with crimson pride, dozens of hidden weapons and hundreds of stone fragments followed him.

It was the appearance of Tang Gwan, the head of the Sichuan Tang Clan.