Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 931

Whoosh! The massive golden dragon that had risen with brilliant flames vanished in the blink of an eye. Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes, once filled with golden light, returned to their normal state. The awe-inspiring presence that seemed capable of overturning the world had disappeared, but Yeon Ho-jeong’s power had not diminished at all. Rather, his body, having contained the power he had unleashed, was emitting a dangerous aura as if it were about to explode at any moment. ‘Blood Jade?’ At Yeon Ho-jeong’s words, Cheon Gyo-hong’s lips curled up. ‘To try and remove the needle…’ Thud! Cheon Gyo-hong’s body shook violently. His right shoulder had been broken by the fist wind that struck like lightning. Considering the demonic energy concentrated in his body, it was incomprehensible that he had been struck directly, even if it was a surprise attack. Did this mean that Cheon Gyo-hong was not in his right mind? It didn’t seem to be the case. Crack. Cheon Gyo-hong’s shoulder twitched erratically, then instantly reattached itself. It wasn’t possible for such a thing to happen simply because one’s mastery of demonic arts was profound. It was a power that restored his body by consuming his own life force, a characteristic of the demon who sought immortality. In other words, he was not flustered even though he was constantly shortening his lifespan. It was something that was possible because he had accepted death from the beginning. Yeon Ho-jeong spoke indifferently. ‘I don’t know what nonsense you’re spouting.’ ‘Have you sealed your own memories? Or are you pretending not to know?’ ‘Shut up and offer your neck. I’ll slice it off in one go. I’ll see if you can recover even after your head is gone.’ Cheon Gyo-hong’s eyes deepened. ‘What is this?’ He was certain that his opponent was the Mad Color Fiend. It was inevitable. Although it was not widely known, the Mad Color Fiend was a monster who had stably mastered the Five Color Hell Art for the first time in the history of the Three Dukes families, as well as the Blood Cult itself. However, since the Five Color Hell Art was not a human demonic art, even if one could stably master it, continuously raising its level would inevitably damage one’s mind and body. Naturally, the end result was death. The reason why the Mad Color Fiend was a genius sent from heaven was because of that. He was a monster among monsters who had disassembled and recreated the formulas and methods of the Five Color Hell Art down to the unit of a single character, something no one had ever attempted. From the Hell Art, which ignored the user’s mind and body and continuously amplified power, ultimately turning them into a living demon, he had extracted only the power and depth, transforming it into a martial art that pursued the limits of the mind and body. And it didn’t end there. If that was all, all the demonic practitioners under the Blood Cult would have called him the greatest genius in history, not the worst traitor. ‘A natural enemy.’ The Mad Color Fiend had turned the recreated Hell Art into a destructive art that disassembled demonic energy. The sublimity of the martial art itself was enough to be discussed throughout history, and if one mastered it, they could easily suppress those who had learned demonic arts. Before the user’s ability, the instinct of the martial art itself was like that. It was not just about destroying a specific demonic art; it was the natural enemy of all demonic arts in the world. From the Blood Cult’s perspective, it was the worst martial art that had to be eliminated. ‘Even if other demonic arts are unknown, only the transformed Hell Art can destroy the Demonic Emperor Art. Even if it’s transformed, its level is still supreme, and it was said to be a martial art that could not be mastered unless one was a genius sent from heaven.’ Naturally, the guy in front of him must be the Mad Color Fiend. Looking at his body, he was not someone who had undergone the Rejuvenation [a technique to restore youth]. If so, he was actually around thirty years old, and it was impossible to master the Hell Art at that age. ‘It’s definitely the Mad Color Fiend. He must have changed his body with the Blood Jade.’ Screech. Cheon Gyo-hong took a step back. Yeon Ho-jeong, who was about to attack immediately, flinched. Just a moment ago, he had been full of openings, but in an instant, all the openings had disappeared. Cheon Gyo-hong spoke calmly. ‘You are the Mad Color Fiend.’ ‘Think whatever you…’ ‘Even if you are not the Mad Color Fiend, I cannot let you live since you have mastered ‘that’ Hell Art.’ Whoosh! An immense demonic energy erupted from Cheon Gyo-hong’s body. The demonic energy, which had been dormant and then exploded, presented a truly catastrophic sense of intimidation. Even Yeon Ho-jeong, who had mastered the Golden Dragon Divine King Art, the natural enemy of demonic arts, had to take a few steps back. The density of the demonic energy was astonishing, but the level that Cheon Gyo-hong had reached was also remarkable. Although his power was clearly weaker than before, he still exuded an aura that could be considered the best in the world. Hyeok Ryeon-hwi, who had been watching Cheon Gyo-hong from the side, once again had a strong murderous intent in his eyes. The reason he hadn’t attacked easily even when there were openings was because he couldn’t simply ignore Cheon Gyo-hong’s words either. However, Cheon Gyo-hong had solidified his will to fight, and if so, there was only one thing left to do. Whoosh! Before Yeon Ho-jeong could move, Hyeok Ryeon-hwi approached Cheon Gyo-hong at close range. Hyeok Ryeon-hwi’s hand reached out towards Cheon Gyo-hong’s midsection. It was the true ultimate technique of the Demonic Immortal, the Heaven Shaking Demonic Net Palm. Crash! With a loud explosion, Hyeok Ryeon-hwi’s body was thrown back. Whoosh! Cheon Gyo-hong, who had reached right in front of Hyeok Ryeon-hwi, smiled eerily. ‘No matter how great a martial art is, if it’s used with such miscellaneous energy, it’s no better than third-rate.’ Cheon Gyo-hong’s left palm flew towards Hyeok Ryeon-hwi’s chest. Its speed was incredibly fast. Hyeok Ryeon-hwi hurriedly crossed his arms. Bang! With a sound like a bomb exploding, his body was sent flying, smashing through a building in the distance. Flash! The Light Dragon Axe, swung diagonally, created a tremendous shockwave. The shockwave made Cheon Gyo-hong’s figure waver precariously. The golden dragon energy spreading in the air restricted Cheon Gyo-hong’s movement. Yeon Ho-jeong powerfully swung the Light Dragon Axe. Instead of swinging to cut, he thrust it in like a sword. The golden dragon energy gathered on the blade of the Light Dragon Axe rotated wildly, turning Cheon Gyo-hong’s entire vision golden. Cheon Gyo-hong unleashed both palms. Crash! Yeon Ho-jeong’s figure faltered. Cheon Gyo-hong was pushed back a full five steps. Yeon Ho-jeong, who was about to swing the Light Dragon Axe again, was momentarily shocked. Bang! The force that exploded in front of his chest made him cough up blood. The golden dragon energy rose and fiercely dismantled the demonic energy that was penetrating his body. There was no damage other than a slight internal injury, but it was a powerful force that made his whole body creak. There was no time to swing the Light Dragon Axe again. Yeon Ho-jeong’s left palm moved forward. It was the Golden Dragon Sky Piercing Palm. Thud! Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes shook. Cheon Gyo-hong’s hands wrapped around and exploded the Sky Piercing Palm force as if suppressing it. It was an incredibly surprising move. Instead of directly defending against a martial art that was clearly a natural enemy and incompatible, he wrapped around and exploded it in the middle, reducing the impact to less than thirty percent. Even Yeon Ho-jeong, the best in the world, had never used such a method. To devise a way to receive the golden dragon energy with just a few exchanges, it was truly an ingenious idea worthy of a grandmaster of the demonic path. Cheon Gyo-hong’s foot pressed down on the ground. Crash! It was a terrifying ground stomp. It wasn’t just a ground stomp that amplified power or strengthened the force using the earth’s energy. The ground was splitting vertically. Black smoke was rising from the cracked ground, looking as if the sulfurous fires of hell were rising to the surface. Boom! Boom! Boom! Following the smoke, a tremendous explosion occurred. He had vertically contained the exploding force in the ground stomp and detonated it sequentially. Regardless of whether it was an effective means of attack, it was a power that made one doubt whether it was possible with human internal energy. Yeon Ho-jeong swung the Light Dragon Axe. Clang! The Light Dragon Axe, swung vertically, contained the power of the Mountain Crushing Stance. He covered the exploding force with the golden dragon energy’s force. The rising smoke and force dissipated, and instead, they rushed towards Cheon Gyo-hong. But Cheon Gyo-hong was not there. Using an incredibly fast footwork, he appeared in an instant from Yeon Ho-jeong’s rear. Yeon Ho-jeong quickly swung his left arm. He aimed for Cheon Gyo-hong’s upper body with his elbow. However. Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Yeon Ho-jeong’s face contorted. Cheon Gyo-hong’s fist had instantly struck his side and left arm. The Golden Dragon Divine King Art was undoubtedly a martial art that countered demonic energy, but that was only possible when competing force against force. Against attacks that avoided direct confrontation and struck in the gaps, it was helpless. Bang! Yeon Ho-jeong unleashed the Golden Dragon True Evil Fist and the Golden Dragon Sky Piercing Palm in succession, pushing Cheon Gyo-hong back and swinging the Light Dragon Axe. Flash! It wasn’t just a swing. It was an attack that considered evasion, the Raging Wind Flash. The rotating Light Dragon Axe flowed with the secret technique of sword control, aiming for Cheon Gyo-hong’s body. Admiration appeared on Cheon Gyo-hong’s face. ‘An incredible combat sense.’ He had avoided direct confrontation and attacked by thoroughly exploiting openings, but he had countered that and was trying to forcibly control his footwork and movement from the root using the secret technique of sword control. He possessed a martial art that was incompatible, but it didn’t end there. He was flexibly changing his combat method according to the opponent’s response. He was not a half-baked warrior who relied solely on power. ‘Indeed.’ He was surprised but soon accepted it. If he was the legendary Mad Color Fiend, he had to show this level of skill. Flash! Flash! Cheon Gyo-hong, who had evaded the Raging Wind Flash with godlike movements, appeared in front of Yeon Ho-jeong in an instant. It was a footwork that transcended imagination. It didn’t seem overwhelmingly fast, but at some point, he appeared in an unexpected location. This was the Blood Demon Movement Technique of the Blood Cult. It was a supreme movement technique that only five people in the history of the Blood Cult had mastered to the point of perfection. Cheon Gyo-hong’s fist struck Yeon Ho-jeong’s chest. Bang! Cheon Gyo-hong, who was trying to create distance after the single blow, felt a moment of bewilderment. Crack! Yeon Ho-jeong, tilting his head back and spitting out blood. However, his hand was already grabbing Cheon Gyo-hong’s right arm. Cheon Gyo-hong instinctively poured Demonic Emperor energy into his right arm. However. Sizzle! Black smoke billowed from Cheon Gyo-hong’s right arm. Stronger demonic energy only served to amplify the power of the golden dragon energy. The golden dragon energy, which had destroyed the pouring Demonic Emperor energy like lightning, instantly covered his right arm. For the first time, Cheon Gyo-hong’s complexion turned pale. Thwack! Cheon Gyo-hong, who had severed his right arm near the shoulder with a left-hand strike, retreated. Whoosh! The right arm that Yeon Ho-jeong was holding was instantly engulfed in golden flames and turned to dust. Buzz! Buzz! The Light Dragon Axe was rotating horizontally above Yeon Ho-jeong’s head. It was ready to attack his opponent at any time. ‘Hoo.’ Cheon Gyo-hong gasped for breath. Yeon Ho-jeong also adjusted his breathing. ‘As expected, legends never fade. To respond so quickly…’ It was then. Yeon Ho-jeong’s hand moved towards Cheon Gyo-hong. It was a motion as if he were about to unleash a force. But Yeon Ho-jeong did not unleash a force. Rather, what was emanating from his hand was the golden dragon energy that filled his entire body. Whoosh! It wasn’t an attack. He was emitting his energy in all directions, and at first glance, it seemed like he was just recklessly wasting his energy. Cheon Gyo-hong, who was looking at Yeon Ho-jeong with a puzzled expression, was momentarily shocked as his whole body tingled. Whoosh! The abundant golden dragon energy that had been spreading into the air instantly surrounded Cheon Gyo-hong. He had taken control of the air with his energy. The golden dragon energy that had spread into the air slowly rotated, aiming for Cheon Gyo-hong’s body. ‘This can’t be!!’ Whoosh! Cheon Gyo-hong escaped from that spot using the Blood Demon Movement Technique. The Light Dragon Axe, which had already flown like a ray of light, struck Cheon Gyo-hong’s body. Crash! Cheon Gyo-hong, covered in blood, was slammed into the ground. Yeon Ho-jeong, gasping for breath, approached. His face, staring blankly at Cheon Gyo-hong as if possessed, was clearly not normal. ‘…Die.’ Did he even know what he was saying? Thud! He raised his murderous intent towards the fallen Cheon Gyo-hong, holding the Light Dragon Axe that had returned to his hand. ‘Die!!’ Flash! With a single strike of the Light Dragon Axe that unleashed a black flash, Cheon Gyo-hong’s upper and lower body were separated.