Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1692

“Yi!”

A golden fist aura pierced the sky.

The sight, too majestic to have been created by a human, made onlookers shrink back.

However, the demonic flames facing the one who had manifested this miracle did not flinch and charged forward.

An overwhelming difference in power.

It was such a massive gap that it wouldn’t be strange for them to be crushed to death with a single finger if they faced him alone. Yet, despite feeling this gap with their entire bodies, the demonic flames did not retreat even a single step.

A will bordering on madness.

But it was different from madness.

“Uwaaaaaaaah!”

Lee Myung-hwan, screaming at the forefront, had eyes that shone coldly, unlike his usual self.

Different.

Until recently, Lee Myung-hwan and the other demonic flames had thrown themselves into madness every time they engaged in battle.

Even after hearing from Kang Jin-ho several times that losing themselves was extremely dangerous, they had not hesitated to accept demonic energy for immediate efficiency and results.

But now, they had to overcome that limit.

The existence of the incredibly dangerous Chang Wang, whom they would have to face in the future, and the existence of the incredibly powerful Hong Wang before their eyes, were making it possible.

“Dieeeee!”

“You damn leeches!”

Hong Wang’s face contorted horribly as he faced the demonic flames charging at him like a pack of dogs.

Of course, it wasn’t difficult for him to deal with them. No matter what, he was Hong Wang, one of the three kings who ruled the world.

However, while killing them all wasn’t difficult, subduing those who charged at him, disregarding even death, without injuring them was not an easy task even for Hong Wang.

Moreover….

Whether his advice had been meaningful or not, he could feel their skills rapidly improving.

‘I’ve dug my own grave.’

To subdue those who were improving their skills even at this moment without causing them serious injuries?

This was something that would be burdensome even for Hong Wang, who had fully recovered his condition.

Besides, Hong Wang wasn’t in his best condition right now.

But they didn’t consider Hong Wang’s circumstances at all. It was as if a mouse didn’t need to consider the thoughts of a cat.

“Die! You Chink bastard!”

In that instant, Hong Wang’s eyebrows twitched.

“Yi!”

Thud!

The step he took cracked the floor.

“You impudent things!”

Woo woo woo woo woong!

The golden fist aura emitted from Hong Wang’s fist swept away the charging demonic flames.

“Come at me! I will show you what the world beyond the heavens is!”

The demonic flames, their eyes blazing, charged at Hong Wang, who was roaring.

“They’re having fun.”

Kang Jin-ho, watching the training ground from the top floor of the main building, wore a bitter smile.

Lee Hyun-soo shook his head, watching the demonic flames constantly charging at Hong Wang.

“Those bastards really don’t seem to have any fear.”

Of course, the demonic flames were originally like that.

They were gathered from the General Assembly after undergoing tests, selecting only those who had lost their fear, and then they were continuously pushed to their limits to grow.

Even normal people would find it impossible to think straight, so how much more would it be for those who were not in their right minds from the start?

‘It’s not that I don’t know….’

Lee Hyun-soo shuddered.

Even considering all of that, the way they charged at Hong Wang was incomprehensible. It was no different from a group of rabbits charging at a tiger.

No. That wasn’t a good analogy either.

At least rabbits could bite the tiger’s skin.

“But….”

Lee Hyun-soo narrowed his eyes, watching the beating disguised as sparring, and tilted his head.

“Putting those bastards aside, isn’t Hong Wang also looking somewhat happy? Or is it just my imagination?”

“He’s probably having fun.”

“••••••Huh?”

Kang Jin-ho shrugged.

“Hong Wang is a martial artist after all. Whether it’s a life-or-death battle, a sparring match that doesn’t hold much meaning, or just simple assault, there’s no reason for him to dislike it. Martial artists are the type of people who like fighting, no matter what.”

Lee Hyun-soo clicked his tongue.

‘It’s not like I didn’t become a martial artist because I was weak.’

Lee Hyun-soo couldn’t understand that way of thinking.

For ordinary people, a fight where fists fly is literally the last resort. But for martial artists, combat is rather an element of pleasure.

Of course, it’s not like there aren’t people among ordinary people who prefer that kind of thing….

‘It’s just too much.’

Lee Hyun-soo glanced out the window and shook his head.

“Anyway, it’s a relief that the kids’ skills seem to be improving thanks to this.”

“Yeah.”

Kang Jin-ho nodded as if agreeing with that statement.

As Lee Hyun-soo said, the skills of the demonic flames, as well as the directors, were rapidly improving while facing Hong Wang.

“But it’s still strange.”

“What is?”

“Actually, Hong Wang’s skills aren’t that high compared to the Guild Leader. At best, they’re just on the same level.”

Lee Hyun-soo was probably the only person in the world who could say that ‘being on the same level as Kang Jin-ho is nothing special.’

Sometimes, Kang Jin-ho had a great doubt about whether there was anyone in the world who was more out of their mind than Lee Hyun-soo.

‘I thought he was somewhat normal before.’

When you think about it, even in the General Assembly, where people who could easily take the title of the local madman were gathered, Lee Hyun-soo was a truly unique existence.

“So?”

“Is it possible for skills to improve by experiencing someone on the same level?”

Kang Jin-ho sighed deeply.

“……Why are you even sighing?”

“No.”

Kang Jin-ho rubbed his face with one hand.

He was having a reality check at the fact that he had to explain such basic things to someone who could be considered the second-in-command of the General Assembly.

“So….”

“Yes.”

“Let’s say there’s a soccer team.”

“Yes.”

“If they play against a good team, their skills will improve quickly, right?”

“That’s right.”

“But what if the team they’re playing against is good but uses the same tactics, and they have to play against that team using those tactics for years? Would their skills improve?”

“……Hmm, I see what you mean.”

He still understands well.

Understands.

“The problem is diversity. That’s why the directors are so desperate to fight Hong Wang once.”

“That’s right.”

Kang Jin-ho nodded.

No matter how kindly he guided the directors or the demonic flames, it couldn’t compare to experiencing both Hong Wang and him.

That’s because they could learn things from Hong Wang that they couldn’t learn from Kang Jin-ho.

In that sense, Hong Wang’s participation brought a tremendous increase in power to the General Assembly. It wasn’t just about Hong Wang’s power being added.

“The synergy must be incredible.”

“A place with many strong martial artists will eventually become strong.”

But there was one thing.

“But that also applies to Hong Wang.”

“Huh?”

“You said he looked happy, right?”

“Yes.”

“He probably is.”

Kang Jin-ho wore a bitter smile.

Although the meaning was slightly different, the General Assembly was truly a place full of crazy people that even Kang Jin-ho had never seen before.

Of course, that was why they could charge at Hong Wang without being intimidated.

“It’s clear that Hong Wang is also experiencing various fights.”

“Is it demonic energy?”

“It’s not just about getting used to demonic energy. What Hong Wang lacks the most is practical experience.”

It was difficult for a genius to meet an opponent worthy of them.

Especially in this era.

“Hong Wang will probably start filling in the things he hasn’t been able to fill in all this time. Then he’ll become even stronger.”

Lee Hyun-soo tilted his head slightly.

“Didn’t you say last time that it would be difficult for Hong Wang to beat the Guild Leader now?”

“That’s right.”

“But you’re saying he’ll become stronger?”

Kang Jin-ho smiled wryly.

“That’s a slightly different story from things like strength and weakness. If I had to put it, it’s closer to the mental aspect.”

Lee Hyun-soo shook his head.

If he went into such deep areas, he wouldn’t be able to understand it no matter how much it was explained. He would just skim the surface and move on, only knowing the facts that were revealed on the outside.

From the start, the area that Kang Jin-ho was talking about was an area that ordinary humans couldn’t enter.

“Anyway, you’re saying Hong Wang will also become stronger.”

“Yeah.”

“Hmm, it’s a bit dissatisfying, but….”

Lee Hyun-soo looked at Hong Wang with sharp eyes.

“Honestly, I still don’t know how to define that person. He’s too far to be an ally, and too close to be an enemy.”

“You don’t have to worry about it.”

“Huh?”

“If he betrays us, we can just kill him.”

Lee Hyun-soo curled up the corners of his mouth.

Given Hong Wang’s personality, the probability of betrayal was high, but Lee Hyun-soo liked this answer more than that logic.

‘Thinking with my head is my role.’

Kang Jin-ho just needed to enforce these things.

“So….”

“Yes, Guild Leader.”

“How is the situation going?”

Lee Hyun-soo nodded and opened his mouth.

“We’re meeting with both the US and South Korean sides, but it seems we need to push through with what we’ve been planning.”

“What we’ve been planning?”

“Yes.”

Lee Hyun-soo nodded firmly.

“We need to invade China.”

Kang Jin-ho glanced at Lee Hyun-soo.

“There are many reasons, but… I don’t think you need many reasons, Guild Leader.”

“Just tell me one.”

Lee Hyun-soo nodded.

“The fact that Chang Wang is invading South Korea means he’s already finished all the preparations. Honestly, if we let that madman do whatever he wants, we won’t be able to win.”

“Of course, the Guild Leader might be able to kill Chang Wang. But by then, South Korea will have already suffered devastating damage. I don’t have the confidence to handle that.”

Lee Hyun-soo’s eyes were resolute.

“China….”

Lee Hyun-soo shrugged.

“Of course, if we fight in China, the Hong Wang faction will have to endure tremendous damage, but….”

Lee Hyun-soo glanced at Hong Wang.

“That’s their problem. After all, it’s the same as being guaranteed to be annihilated if we don’t help them.”

“I want to ask you one thing….”

Lee Hyun-soo turned to Kang Jin-ho at the voice that cut him off.

“Do you have the confidence to give that Chang Wang a good blow?”

The corners of Lee Hyun-soo’s mouth curled up into a smirk.

“Confidence or whatever….”

Lee Hyun-soo, with an incredibly wicked face, spat out the words.

“If I don’t grind that bastard to dust, I won’t be able to sleep for the rest of my life. My insides are churning so much that I can’t even sleep.”

“That’s a good answer.”

Kang Jin-ho nodded greatly.

“If you want to do it, do whatever you want. I won’t ask for reasons and will support you.”

“Thank you!”

Kang Jin-ho narrowed his eyes as he watched Lee Hyun-soo bow his head.

‘It’ll be difficult to use normal methods to deal with that guy.’

He had already experienced how monstrous Chang Wang was. What was certain was that while Kang Jin-ho could face Chang Wang, the General Assembly could not yet face him.

For everyone to die and Kang Jin-ho to survive alone was not a victory. It was the most miserable defeat in the name of victory.

In order not to let that happen….

‘Let’s not doubt.’

Kang Jin-ho looked at Lee Hyun-soo with resolute eyes.

At least, Kang Jin-ho was certain that Lee Hyun-soo would not lose to that Chang Wang.

More than anyone else in the world.