Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 1274

“Uwaaaaaah!”

“Kill! Kill them!”

“You damn barbarian bastards! Kill them all!”

The madness was beyond measure.

The swords of the highly esteemed Mount Hua swordsmen were no different from butcher’s knives slicing meat.

The fundamental forms of their martial arts and their powerful inner energy remained intact. However, they were too rough and chaotic. It was as if they were killing beasts, not fighting people.

It wasn’t just their actions. Their eyes, their breathing, and the curses coming from their mouths all seemed to view the charging cavalry as beasts.

Mok Won shouted,

“Regain your senses!”

Zzeo-eo-eo-eong!

His voice, amplified by the Heavenly Martial Divine Weapon, made Yongseon Jin-in, who was madly cutting down the cavalry, flinch.

“Do not be possessed by evil energy! You must regain your righteous mind!”

Confusion clouded Yongseon Jin-in’s face.

At that moment, the hot-tempered Yonggang Jin-in shouted,

“Who is possessed by evil energy!”

Pu-hwa-aak!

Yonggang Jin-in blew away a horse’s neck and a cavalryman’s torso in one go.

His bloodshot eyes were filled with terrible murderous intent.

“These bastards are the enemy! Eradicate them completely so they can never set foot on this land again!”

“Uwaaaah!!”

They didn’t even realize they were possessed by evil energy.

The ruthlessness of the battlefield could turn even a deeply cultivated high monk into a beast, but the elders of Mount Hua, of all people, should not be like this.

Even as they were gradually losing their humanity, they should have been recalling the righteous teachings of Mount Hua. Instead, they were now completely filled with murderous intent. Even after mastering the secret Taoist martial arts of Mount Hua, they only sought greater power, abandoning the principle of harmony, of yielding and pushing back.

It was, in a word, slaughter. They were not fighting with the spirit of combat against an enemy, but were indulging in the pleasure of killing, emitting a sinister aura.

Mok Won’s face twisted.

“Gal(喝)!!” [A shout used to focus one’s energy]

The thunderous roar of the White Martial Divine Army startled the Mount Hua elders.

“Open your eyes wide and look! They are people! Face the enemy as an enemy!”

There is no difference in the act of killing, whether it is a person or a beast.

However, depending on how you treat them, the victor can remain human or become a beast.

Mok Won believed that. It was right to annihilate the enemy, but if they were possessed by evil energy and their righteous minds were shaken, it was nothing more than a massacre, not a war.

Uu-u-u-u-ung!

Purple energy rose like clouds from Yongseon Jin-in’s body.

He was the only one among them who had regained his senses after Mok Won’s roar. He had not yet completely shed the intruding evil energy, but he was aware that his condition was abnormal.

At that moment, Cheon Hyo-rak shouted,

“Senior!”

Mok Won didn’t even turn around as he swung the White Lightning Spear.

Pu-hwa-aak!

Just by twisting his wrist, a powerful shockwave was unleashed. The bodies of the cavalry and their horses were shattered by that one blow.

Mok Won was completely drenched in the blood of the men and horses he had killed. However, there was no wavering in his eyes. His blood-soaked appearance was terrifying, but his eyes were as clear and deep as ever.

‘Now I can feel it.’

Chiii-i-ik!

Grayish haze rose from Mok Won’s body.

He deliberately withdrew the Heavenly Martial Divine Weapon that always flowed through his entire body without obstruction.

And now, after being covered in blood, he understood. Their bodies and blood were filled with a terrible evil energy.

And that the moment one was contaminated by that evil energy, the middle dantian [energy center in the body] would become stiff.

The nature of the Heavenly Martial Divine Weapon was based on metal, and it boasted an incredibly solid defense. It completely blocked out any miscellaneous external energy, and his level of mastery was so high that he hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

‘I understand what tricks they’ve been playing.’

The metal energy was not an energy that harmonized with the upper dantian [another energy center in the body].

Even so, his upper dantian boasted a vast power, and while he hadn’t known it before, the moment he became aware of it, he could perceive the flow of all the surrounding energy.

‘This is a formation.’

Uung!

Mok Won’s eyes sharpened.

He could see the flow of a vast and murky energy sweeping across the wide area.

The evil energy emitted by the cavalry was vivid, and the evil energy emanating from the corpses was terrible. It was such a clear energy that he wondered why he hadn’t noticed it sooner.

‘The rear is even worse!’

The evil energy of the Shaanxi martial forces, who were covered in the blood of the dead cavalry, seemed much worse.

It was like throwing a handful of mud into murky water, but if you spilled a drop of ink on white paper, it would be very noticeable.

Naturally, the degree of contamination was much higher. That was the current state of the martial forces.

Peo-peo-peo-peok!

He unleashed a spear strike using the Dragon Water Spear Technique, covering a radius of five jangs [approximately 15 meters]. Dozens of cavalrymen fell, their legs broken.

Immediately, Cheon Hyo-rak and Hwa-hyang’s swords cut down the soldiers’ necks.

‘The problem is, it’s already too late.’

Mok Won’s face twisted.

It would have been different if they hadn’t been tainted by the evil energy, but even the martial artists at the level of the Mount Hua elders were not in their right minds.

To stop them, they would need a technique based on the Taoist secret of pure energy or a Buddhist secret mantra. And that would require an extremely high level of training.

Unfortunately, Mok Won did not possess such training. He could awaken the minds of a few masters with his remote power, but how could he restore their minds during battle?

Even if he had the time and opportunity to restore a few to their senses, there was no guarantee that they would not be contaminated by the evil energy again when they resumed fighting.

‘Damn it!’

His spear strikes became more violent due to his own powerlessness and an unknown anger.

Peo-peo-peo-peo-peong!!

He wasn’t just piercing and killing, but shattering them. His spear technique, which was imbued with the will to not let them retreat even a little, stimulated Cheon Hyo-rak and Hwa-hyang’s martial arts, which also unleashed terrifying power.

However, their strength had its limits.

The number of enemies was too great, and now the forces of the Evil Yin were close enough to enter the entire battle.

“Impressive.”

A bizarre voice echoed through the chaotic battlefield.

“He’s not the Spear King we know. But if he can wield such spear techniques, it must be his disciple, the White Martial Divine Army.”

Pa-a-a-ang!

A master was flying in, stepping on the shoulders of the cavalrymen.

Mok Won’s eyes wavered.

‘A supreme master!’

The storm of evil energy that swept over him was truly terrifying.

He was a master who surpassed the Three Lords level. Mok Won had also made great progress over the years through long battles and enlightenment, but the opponent also seemed to be a master of equal martial arts.

“If he is his disciple, then in the mainland way, he could be called my martial uncle. Even though I am older.”

Jii-i-ing! Jii-i-ing!

The man held a six-foot-long spear in his hand.

The blade of the spear was twice as long as those of the spears in the Central Plains. It was a weapon specialized not only for piercing but also for cutting, and the thickness and width of the blade were considerable.

The man’s spear emitted a flash of light.

Beonjjeok!

Mok Won’s left fist moved like lightning against the powerful shockwave that was unleashed at an incredible speed.

Kwaang!

The powerful explosion caused five horses to fall, and Cheon Hyo-rak and Hwa-hyang also staggered.

“You blocked the Dragon Desolate Spear with your fist? Indeed!”

His voice was filled with admiration.

It was a voice that didn’t fit the madness-filled battlefield, but at the same time, it was a voice that fit perfectly. It was the voice of a martial artist who had met a worthy opponent, and his entire body was filled with satisfaction at the energy he was emitting.

Mok Won shouted angrily,

“Who the hell are you!”

“Kik!”

The man, who had instantly flown in front of Mok Won, swung his spear powerfully.

As if striking down with a large sword, he grabbed the spear shaft and emitted the force of Mount Tai pressing down.

Mok Won also swung the White Lightning Spear he held in both hands horizontally.

Kwa-a-a-a-ang!!

The two spear shafts collided, creating a storm in all directions.

Mok Won’s feet dug into the ground up to his ankles. The man was thrown backward but landed lightly on the ground.

Mok Won’s eyes wavered.

‘This move is?!’

It was a simple strike, but the power within it was imbued with complex formulas.

This was extremely similar to the Spring Rain Calling Dragon of the Wuzong Sect’s Azure Dragon Calling Spring Spear. It was a martial art that could devastate a radius of five jangs when struck down with all of one’s inner energy, a form of spear strike like a torrential rain.

“How do you know the Azure Dragon Calling Spring Spear?!”

“Azure Dragon? Well, maybe. The Dragon Desolate Spear is a martial art that combines the advantages of a hundred spears!”

The man grinned, and a ghostly aura filled the face of Hang Cheon, the Nine Evil King of the Evil Yin Cult.

“Let’s see how great the martial arts of the White Martial Divine Army, the Spear King’s greatest genius, are!”

“You!”

The White Lightning Spear was shot out in a straight line.

Kwaang!

Hang Cheon’s body was pushed back by the spear strike, sending three horses flying.

A similar ghostly aura appeared on Mok Won’s face as well.

“Did you learn martial arts from that bastard So Hyun-rip?!”

“Hahaha! Good power! You are worthy of being my opponent!”

Pa-pa-pang!

His movements were so fast that they created sonic booms, but they were also as smooth as a snake’s movements.

The three spear strikes that came at him in an instant were imbued with deadly evil energy. He felt a sense of crisis that even one hit would shake his middle and upper dantians with that ominous energy.

Jjeo-jeo-jeong!

Mok Won, who had deflected Hang Cheon’s spear, was even more furious, but his concern also grew.

‘What is this fight…!’

He sensed three presences that were as strong as Hang Cheon, or even stronger.

He could somehow deal with Hang Cheon, but if even one more joined the fight, he would definitely be pushed back. In the battles of the supreme masters, one addition is fatal.

Moreover, if there were three, the outcome of this battle was already decided.

‘Even so!’

Kwang!

With a powerful step, the Dragon Water Spear Technique swept through the surroundings.

It covered an even wider range than before. Four cavalrymen who failed to keep their distance were torn to shreds.

Hang Cheon’s face hardened.

Jjeo-jeo-jeo-jeo-jeong!

He blocked the Dragon Water Spear Technique with his godlike spear skills, but he suffered two cuts on his side and shoulder.

Although they were shallow, the fact that he had been injured by a single move was astonishing. A look of shock appeared on Hang Cheon’s face.

Mok Won’s eyes were filled with determination.

‘Even if I die here, I will stop them as much as I can!’

It was then.

Du-du-du-du.

Mok Won, who was pushing Hang Cheon with terrifying concentration, suddenly felt a fierce energy rising like a wildfire in the far rear.

‘……?!’

Mok Won’s eyes wavered.

‘What is this energy?’

It was military energy.

Perhaps it was because he was fighting for his life, but his upper dantian had become incredibly sensitive.

That was why he could feel it. The energy of a strong person was transmitted from a distance that was still far away.

And.

Mung-keul-mung-keul.

He also felt an ominous energy rising from the southwest.

It was ominous, but at the same time, it felt familiar. It was as if a fragrant yet unpleasant smell was lingering at the tip of his nose.

It was much closer and much faster than the military energy rising from the south.

It felt like it would arrive here in less than half a moment, or even faster.

Jjeo-eo-eong!

Mok Won, who had been pushed back by Hang Cheon’s spear, retreated madly.

“You! Your concentration has dropped!”

“Indeed.”

Mok Won wiped the blood flowing from his mouth and grinned, a terrifying fighting spirit emanating from his face.

“It seems that I became complacent without realizing it, thinking that I could now handle this.”

The fierce military energy rising from the south, and the murderous intent of the poisonous sound shooting from the southwest.

Hwa-a-a-ak!

The sky in the west had been dyed red since some time ago.

The power of the Myriad Return to Origin, which swallowed everything in a blood-colored vortex, the overlord of Sichuan, Tang Gwan, and the Yin Demon, Ha Eun-gyo, were approaching.

“If this is the case, I don’t have to just stop them.”

Kwakwang!

Mok Won, who was swinging the White Lightning Spear at close range, smiled brightly.

“From now on, I will devour them!”