Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 1234

“Haaap!!”Even from that far away, the shout shook the entire army of fifty thousand.Jongri Baek, who had passed his beloved sword, Chamak, to his disciple Ogu-mun, now held another dazzling greatsword in his hand.It was the Overlord Blade, one of the divine weapons that the Martial Alliance Leader, Gong Gong, had found after much searching.Decades after the Blood Demon Sect’s chaos, the Overlord Blade, the unique weapon of Ma Heum, the Sword Saint who was revered as the greatest swordsman in the world, was lying dormant in a blacksmith’s shop in Henan, unlike its master who had suddenly disappeared from the martial world. The shop was run by a branch of the Shaolin lay disciples, and naturally, the legendary divine weapon had been sealed away for a long time.That sword, the beloved weapon of the past’s greatest swordsman, had been passed down to the current greatest swordsman.“You take the center!”At Jongri Baek’s spirited voice, Ogu-mun grinned.“Understood! Don’t you die, Master!”“You crazy fool! I’m not someone who would fall to those half-baked demons!”Whoooom!The Overlord Blade in his hand unleashed a terrifying roar.It was smaller and lighter than Chamak, which he had given to his disciple. Still, the Overlord Blade was enormous. In the hands of Sword Saint Jongri Baek, it looked even larger and heavier than Chamak.“I’m going first!”Fwoooosh!Even with the heavy greatsword slung over his shoulder, he displayed a lightning-fast movement technique.In an instant, Jongri Baek appeared on the side of the Eighteen Arhat Formation and the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation, mercilessly planting his sword into the ground.Kwaaaang!!“Ugh!”Another priest leader, Geonhwang, the current Sixth Priest Leader, who was facing the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation, was filled with shock.He had driven his sword into the point where the power of the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation and his own demonic power collided, creating a shockwave within the intense density of power.It was a truly shocking entrance. It was as if he had single-handedly taken on the power of the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation and Geonhwang’s power. It was a divine might that could not be described even with the term ‘battle-hardened veteran.’“Hoo-rah!”His energy was as vibrant as a young man in his twenties.Jongri Baek, who had unleashed his immense inner energy with a thunderous shout, swung the Overlord Blade at Geonhwang.Without any preamble. He had interrupted the battle of the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation, but he showed no sign of apology.Because this was war.Tzeeeeeeong!!Geonhwang’s eyes widened.The Ten Tiger Demon Blades, which he had unleashed with all his might, were being shaken from their roots.‘What kind of power is this!’The force coming at him was immense, but the power itself was strong.It was a strength that was unimaginable for a seventy-year-old man. At this level, it seemed like he could move rocks with his bare hands without any inner energy.However, Geonhwang did not back down. No, he was not fixated on this fight itself.For him, who held the lives of the cult members along with his brother Geonhyung, the top priority was to enter Mount Wudang in Hubei. He had not come here to fight in such a place.“Get out of my way!”Flash!The strike of the Ten Tiger Demon Blades, the Tiger Line Demon Slash, swept over Jongri Baek.Jongri Baek’s eyes flashed.“Your swordsmanship is not bad!”Tzeeeeeeong!In the fierce battle between the masters who had reached the pinnacle, even the demons and the One Hundred and Eight Arhats could not dare to approach.The shockwaves created by the clash between such high-level masters contained the power of ten thousand pounds. If one were to enter the area carelessly, they could die without even realizing it.The battle of those who were moving towards completion was that fierce and violent.Tzzzz! Tzejejejeong!Geonhwang’s greatsword boasted as much weight as the Overlord Blade.The two masters fought, wielding their massive weapons at incredible speeds. Although it was a battle that could not be followed by the eye, it was a clash that anyone in the world could only admire.‘One Blade.’Jongri Baek’s Overlord Blade was swung with the force of Mount Tai pressing down.It was the Soul-Cutting Blade. An attack that used all his power from the start, Geonhwang’s eyes widened.Kwaaaang!Each strike had a power that surpassed the shelling of a cannon.Geonhwang’s face, who had blocked the strike, was filled with panic.‘I can’t avoid it?’The arm that had blocked the strike felt like it was about to break completely.He had tried to dodge, but strangely, there was nowhere to dodge in any direction. If he had tried to dodge, he would have surely died.‘This brute!’His strength was powerful, and his inner energy was immense. In particular, a terrifying blade wind surrounded his entire body like armor, and there was no gap to break through.‘Is there no choice but to kill him and go?’Whoooom!!He abandoned the idea of somehow escaping and leading the demonic army.He could split and confuse the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation, but he could not go without defeating a strong opponent like this. It was not that this old swordsman was stronger than the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation. This was a problem with the opponent himself.He could disrupt the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation, but he had to fight and kill a strong opponent like this directly.Black haze rose from Geonhwang’s greatsword.Flash!He swung the large sword like a quick blade.Dozens of slashes curved and tried to swallow Jongri Baek. It was as if a giant tiger was opening its jaws and rushing in.Jongri Baek’s eyes deepened.The Overlord Blade moved as if cutting twice in short bursts.Tzejeong! Tzejejejejeong!Another One Blade unfolded, and then the Mountain Severing.The Tiger Demon Hundred Slashes of the Ten Tiger Demon Blades were shattered and evaporated by the two merciless slashes of the Soul-Cutting Blade.Geonhwang’s eyes wavered.“Your swordsmanship is not bad.”Kwaaaang!Ten Blades, Thunder Fall.A heavy slash was combined with even faster speed and lightning-like power.Geonhwang was pushed back madly. Only after knocking down about thirty charging demons did his figure stop.“Why is your own skill worse than your swordsmanship?”It was a strange statement.Saying that his swordsmanship was not bad meant that his skill was good, but he was saying that his skill was worse than his swordsmanship.He did not know what it meant, but it was clear that it had fueled Geonhwang’s anger.“You!”Kwaaaang!Geonhwang, who had approached with the Tiger Demon Stride, swung his greatsword once more.It was a series of left and right strikes, a continuous attack that focused on sharpness rather than power. It was an attack so fast that even a supreme master could hardly see it with the naked eye.Jongri Baek’s Overlord Blade was planted vertically.Tzejejejeong! Puhaaak!All those sword traces were shattered in one strike.Even the remaining blade energy created a wound on Geonhwang’s body.It was an overwhelmingly dominant scene that could not be described as a simple difference in power. Even if there was a difference in the level of attainment, it was rare to see such a one-sided battle between supreme masters.“Why is it so messy? The material is good, but you’ve mixed too many things. It’s a martial art that’s difficult to master even if you focus on one path, but you’ve mixed in qi techniques and swordsmanship.”Disappointment appeared on Jongri Baek’s face.“There was a strong person with a similar feeling to you. But that young man was different. He was more like an all-rounder than a jumble. It was just that his way of moving towards the extreme was different from mine. But you are just a mess.”Even in the noisy battlefield, Jongri Baek’s disappointed voice was clearly heard in Geonhwang’s ears.“Well, it’s no wonder you’ve become like this, having trained in martial arts among a crazy group that worships demons.”He held the Overlord Blade in both hands, tilting it to the right.“I pray that in the next life, you will break free from demons and become a warrior who focuses on one path.”“Shut up!”He could tolerate anything else, but he could not tolerate the insult to demons.Hwaaaak!A sinister demonic energy flowed from Geonhwang’s body.A strange light shone in Jongri Baek’s eyes.‘Original Spirit?’Surprisingly, Geonhwang was even drawing out his own inherent life force.The burning demonic energy had become even stronger. He had staked his life on this fight.Jongri Baek’s face became serious.‘He’s trying to stop me from going to Mount Wudang in Hubei… What on earth is there that makes him so desperate? Is it so important that a strong person like him would burn his life for it?’Flash!Geonhwang charged with even greater speed than before.The greatsword, which was mercilessly swung down, aimed for Jongri Baek’s head.Kwaaang!Jongri Baek’s body slid back.He had definitely become stronger. In terms of strength, inner energy, and speed, he was incomparable to before.“Die!”Weeeeeeeng!The greatsword, which had stretched out as if splitting, reached not only Jongri Baek but also the One Hundred and Eight Arhat Formation behind him.It was the secret technique of the Ten Tiger Demon Blades, the Demon Tiger Mountain Shake. The power of the Demon Tiger Mountain Shake, which was wielded with the power of the Original Spirit, was extraordinary in its range even before its power.However, Jongri Baek was calm.‘The core.’In the flow of power that was rushing in all directions, the location of the core was captured.Hook!The Overlord Blade moved forward.The slashes of the Demon Tiger Mountain Shake grazed Jongri Baek’s body, but he calmly thrust the Overlord Blade.Puck! Kwaaaang!The blade energy that had swept through even the Arhat Formation vanished completely at that moment.“Kuh-euk!”Geonhwang’s eyes were bloodshot.The tip of the large Overlord Blade had broken the hilt of the greatsword and split his hand from his elbow.‘How?!’Kwaduk!He grabbed the blade of the Overlord Blade with his left hand. Even though it was a hand concentrated with demonic energy, his palm and the back of his hand were being torn by the blade energy rising from the blade.“I can’t understand it.”Jongri Baek said, pouring all his true energy into the extended Overlord Blade.“Even though you’ve unleashed the Original Spirit, the quality of your demonic energy is declining. Only the size of your power has increased. It’s gradually becoming a house of cards.”“You bastard!”“Let’s end this.”Flash!The Overlord Blade, which had cut off his forearm and curved upwards, was thrust down as it was.Geonhwang, who instinctively tried to retreat, realized that the blade wind that was tightening from all directions was pushing his body towards the blade.‘No!’The decline of demonic energy.Due to the power of the Soul-Consuming Orb, the demonic energy was experiencing a qualitative decline. Even though his power was overflowing, his body was not the same as before. He could not escape this immense pulling force.Swoosh!A fountain of blood erupted where the Overlord Blade had passed through.Geonhwang’s body was split vertically. It was a death that was too futile for a master who had reached the level of a demon saint.Perhaps that was why? A sense of unease remained on Jongri Baek’s face.‘Something’s strange.’It seemed that the demonic energy was decreasing not only in Geonhwang but also in the demons who were rushing in from behind.The madness had increased, but the quality of the energy was declining. The military spirit was so fierce that he had not realized it until now.‘Are these guys, by any chance, dying?’If their power was being drained for an unknown reason, was there a reason to stop them from going to Mount Wudang?‘I must stop them.’He did not know the reason, but Jeagal Mun-ho had said that he should never let these guys into Mount Wudang.‘To make an old man like me do this kind of work, I’ll have to make a few bumps on the military strategist’s head when I get back.’He had joined the Martial Alliance for his disciple, and he had spent his entire life wandering the martial world like a vagabond. He had never felt the need to draw his sword unless the opponent was a proper warrior, but now he was showing the essence of the martial arts he had accumulated to stop the demons.‘Well, this isn’t so bad either.’He had no grand cause of saving the Central Plains. He just wanted to create a stage where his lacking disciple could run wild more properly.Jongri Baek raised his sword again.“Sweep them away!”Kwaaaang!At the moment when the battle with Geonhwang ended.The ten thousand troops of the Martial Alliance, who had arrived afterward, attacked the side of the fifty thousand strong army, completely breaking the enemy’s formation in half.