Disciple of The Three Kings [EN]: Chapter 365

The entire Wonnan Castle was rigged with a formation that detected demonic energy.

“But Kunlun is a step above Wudang…”

Yi Rown spoke, exuding a palpable aura.

“At least two steps above.”

Precision, purpose, and countless other factors differed, but what Yi Rown could clearly sense was the formation’s precision and level.

A formation that stimulated him.

He had to focus to suppress the demonic energy that was still boiling within him.

“But, if it’s a formation that reacts to demonic energy…”

Before Ha Se-min could finish his sentence.

“That’s right.”

Yi Rown replied.

Saaa!

The mist began to fill the surroundings.

Before they knew it, the people and streets that had been bustling were gone.

All that remained was the group amidst the hazy mist.

“That means they know we’re here.”

Saa.

The fog settled, obscuring everything.

“……!”

The group seemed to understand what Yi Rown had meant.

One step, no, two steps above.

“I didn’t feel anything.”

The level of the formation that had already ensnared and confined them was truly astonishing.

“Kunlun and Shaolin are said to have the best formations in the world, but I didn’t expect it to be this level.”

Moreover, it wasn’t just a small area, but the entire Wonnan Castle that was surrounded.

“That’s not what’s important right now.”

Oh Jin-kyung said, drawing his sword.

“Yes.”

Ha Se-min was already prepared.

“If they’ve detected us.”

“That means they’ll be here soon.”

It was at that moment.

Savaha….

A voice that seemed to whisper softly.

Shhh.

A sound like snakes and birds crying spread through the mist.

Chaeeng!

The mist suddenly transformed into chains.

And then.

Charrr!

It poured down towards Yi Rown.

Kaang!

The sword and chains clashed, sending sparks flying as Oh Jin-kyung unleashed his sword energy.

Oh Jin-kyung, who had earned the title of Sea King, had surpassed the realm of the Profound [a martial arts realm].

Parrrr!

His sword energy was already beyond the norm, capable of cutting through anything.

Yet.

“……!”

The chains that had wrapped around his sword did not break, but instead lunged like snakes to snatch Oh Jin-kyung’s sword.

“Kuh!”

Ha Se-min was in a similar predicament.

Ha Se-min, who had his arms, which were charged with lightning, seized by the chains to protect Yi Rown.

He was suspended in the air, struggling with all his might.

Charrr!

The chains absorbed Ha Se-min’s energy, writhing even more as they bound him.

“……!”

“My Lord!”

The two shouted towards Yi Rown.

Choi Ye-seul tried to move, but it was already too late.

Charrrr!

Yi Rown was completely wrapped in chains, with only his mouth exposed.

Thud! Thud!

The chains began to heave as if screaming.

It was as if Yi Rown was trying to resist the restraints.

The chains poured down even more, as if determined not to let go of Yi Rown.

Kwaaak!

They were tightening as if to tear Yi Rown apart.

It hadn’t even been a minute before Yi Rown was subdued.

Sava….

The whispers grew louder.

And finally.

Swoosh.

They revealed themselves.

“Kun…lun….”

Oh Jin-kyung, whose sword and arms were seized, said, looking at them.

The Taoists of Kunlun [a Taoist sect].

They were easily recognizable, and there were dozens, even hundreds, of them surrounding them.

* * *

The Taoists of Kunlun.

They had appeared out of nowhere and surrounded Yi Rown.

Their numbers were in the dozens, even hundreds.

“…….”

Oh Jin-kyung and Ha Se-min began to tense up at the aura they felt.

The first impression of the Taoists of Kunlun, whom they had only heard about, was.

‘They’re different.’

They gave off a different feeling than any other martial artists they had met so far.

A clear aura, clear eyes.

It was precisely that which gave them an eerie feeling, the Taoists of Kunlun.

“We….”

Ha Se-min tried to speak.

Their purpose in coming to Kunlun was not to fight.

They were not afraid to shed blood if necessary, but they intended to resolve things through dialogue if possible.

“You are from the Blood Sect.”

However, before Ha Se-min could finish his sentence, a voice came from within the Taoists.

“How is it that Hainan is with the Blood Sect?”

The Taoists of Kunlun stepped aside.

“And aren’t you the leader of the Hao Clan?”

A gaze turned towards Ha Se-min.

There stood an old Taoist with a long beard.

“……!”

Ha Se-min’s eyes widened at the old Taoist’s words.

He knew that his identity, which he had kept secret, had been exposed as he had been more active since meeting Yi Rown.

He also knew that he was being called the Black King.

But.

-Hao Clan.

No one had ever mentioned that name before.

There were only rumors about where the Black Market came from, and only a few people guessed their roots.

But the old Taoist had immediately mentioned the Hao Clan.

“Is it going according to the natural order?”

A murmur that was hard to understand.

“We came here because there’s something we’re looking for!”

A beautiful woman’s voice rang out.

Choi Ye-seul, the only one who was relatively unscathed, shouted at the old Taoist.

“Our companions….”

“I see.”

The old Taoist said in a voice that seemed to understand.

“They are their companions.”

“……!”

Everyone’s eyes widened.

The old Taoist’s words were as good as admitting that Kunlun had indeed kidnapped the Unknowns.

For Kunlun, a prestigious orthodox sect, to admit to kidnapping someone meant that it was either a mistake, for the greater good, or….

-Murder to silence them.

It meant that they would kill everyone here to cover up the truth.

The group moved their energy with a tense air.

However.

‘My inner energy isn’t moving well.’

The chains made of clouds were disrupting the flow of inner energy, lowering Ha Se-min’s level by several stages, making it difficult.

“But it’s truly strange, so strange.”

As the old Taoist’s voice rang out.

Thud!

A loud noise erupted from behind.

Clang! Clang!

The sound of metal clashing and sparks flying.

Charrr-!

And what followed was the chains that had bound Yi Rown being instantly released and spreading out in all directions.

Having regained his freedom, Yi Rown reached out into the air.

Thud thud thud thud.

Blood droplets began to form.

The dismantled chains tried to rush back to bind Yi Rown again.

Kaka-kang!

The blood spheres that moved in Yi Rown’s hand shattered them all.

Psss.

The chains scattered into dust.

It was the moment when they turned back into mist and spread out.

“You’re not the Taoist I saw.”

Yi Rown walked out.

His eyes were dyed red as he looked at the martial artists of Kunlun.

“……!”

If Ha Se-min and the others had been surprised until now, this time it was Kunlun who was surprised.

“Could it be that you met the Great Void Immortal?”

The old Taoist’s voice.

As a strange tension flowed between the silent Yi Rown and them.

Saaa.

The mist gathered again and began to take shape.

“Sect Leader-!”

The old Taoist and the martial artists of Kunlun bowed towards the shape formed by the gathering clouds.

A cloud figure with a human face.

A kind old man’s voice.

-The great evil has come.

It began to echo all around.

-He is the one the Great Void Immortal spoke of.

The figure glared at Yi Rown.

-Bring him.

With that, the figure scattered and disappeared again.

* * *

Even before Kunlun’s permission was given, Yi Rown had released the chains that had bound Oh Jin-kyung and Ha Se-min.

Ha Se-min finally regained his composure, and Oh Jin-kyung looked relaxed, as if he had already regained some freedom.

They were now following the Taoists of Kunlun up the mountain.

“I can’t see anything.”

Dense mist.

Even the ground they were stepping on was uncertain.

They were simply following the footsteps of the Taoists of Kunlun.

“It’s a high-level formation.”

A formation.

Formations were set up everywhere to prevent easy access to Kunlun.

If they didn’t follow the designated path and climb the mountain, they might get lost and wander for the rest of their lives, or fall off a cliff and die.

Also.

“The immortal energy is getting stronger.”

Ha Se-min said with a frown.

Since he also had the Blood Demon Art, demonic energy was dormant within him, and Kunlun’s immortal energy was stimulating it, constantly awakening it.

On the other hand, Oh Jin-kyung and Choi Ye-seul’s faces were actually relaxing.

“Are you alright, My Lord?”

Oh Jin-kyung said in a heavy voice.

The Sect Leader’s voice, telling them to bring him to Kunlun.

“If it’s a place full of formations and immortal energy like this….”

“It could be more dangerous for us.”

Ha Se-min added to Oh Jin-kyung’s words.

They had never underestimated Yi Rown’s power.

But.

‘It’s different.’

The Taoists of Kunlun gave off a different feeling, and the high-level formations and clear immortal energy were enough to make them tense.

Especially.

“Such immortal energy is said to be poisonous the stronger the demonic energy is….”

The Blood Demon.

No one could gauge how much demonic energy Yi Rown possessed.

Only that it was beyond imagination.

And that he always showed more than that.

They wondered if Kunlun’s immortal energy would be dangerous for such Yi Rown.

“Why are you all so serious?”

But Yi Rown said in a relaxed voice.

“There’s no need to be so serious.”

Yi Rown said that and began to walk ahead.

“…….”

They were frustrated, not knowing what he was thinking, but they eventually followed Yi Rown.

Yi Rown’s steps seemed light.

Also….

Pfft.

Rather than frowning like Ha Se-min, Yi Rown’s face even looked refreshed.

“We’re almost there.”

The old Taoist, who introduced himself as Cheongseongja, said.

“The Sect Leader told me to bring you, but….”

He looked at Yi Rown with a surprised face.

“How can you be so unaffected?”

He couldn’t hide his curiosity.

That was how Taoists were.

They lived in the mountains, cut off from the world, cultivating the Tao, and as such, they didn’t know much, so they couldn’t resist their curiosity about new things.

He was a true Taoist, hard to find in the current world.

“What do you mean?”

“Kunlun’s immortal energy stimulates, destroys, and erodes demonic energy.”

Cheongseongja asked without holding back.

“You are clearly a great evil.”

Cheongseongja recognized Yi Rown’s identity at once.

He had figured it out by guessing their aura and martial arts, not through media or information.

“You are the Blood Demon.”

The demon among demons.

A great demon and a great evil.

“If you came this far, you wouldn’t even be able to stand properly….”

He was asking how Yi Rown was not only fine but even looked better.

“That’s because….”

It was when Yi Rown was about to answer.

“He is the true master of demons.”

A voice.

The fog began to clear.

“Whether it’s demon or immortal, it is so.”

The martial artists of Kunlun began to pay their respects.

“……!”

Ha Se-min and the others’ pupils widened in surprise.

“When they reach their extremes, they become pure. And the two….”

Another old Taoist appeared, leading the Taoists of Kunlun.

“Ultimately, they originate from one.”

Different.

They were different from the martial artists of Kunlun they had faced.

There were only seven of them.

But.

“Welcome. Oh, Divine Demon.”

Tension appeared on Yi Rown’s face.