Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 932

“Hoo-ook!”

The pale face of Okcheong began to regain its color.

The chaotic Inner Qi that had swelled beyond its limits subsided, accumulating neatly within his dantian [an energy center in the body]. The Inner Qi, which had almost damaged his blood vessels, nerves, and muscles, was finally returning to its original state.

“Are you alright?”

“Yes.”

Okcheong took a deep breath. His unstable Qi had stabilized, indicating that he had perfectly managed his Inner Qi.

Muk Bi, looking relieved, nodded and then glanced towards where Yeon Ho-jeong had been.

Kugugung!

A building was collapsing.

Even though they had retreated over three hundred yards, the air was still fluctuating wildly.

Muk Bi’s eyes wavered.

“It’s incredible.”

He had witnessed many battles between supreme masters who had reached the pinnacle, but he had never seen a fight as fierce and destructive as this.

Was this truly a power that humans could wield? The power of the masters he had seen before felt like a different level, but the battle unfolding there now felt like something out of a fictional tale.

“How can a human…”

It was then.

“This is not the time to be concerned about that place.”

At Tang Gwan’s words, the two turned to look at him.

His face was etched with intense tension.

“Damn it. It seems the fight over there isn’t going as planned.”

Only then did Muk Bi and Okcheong sense the rapidly approaching presence.

Jiiiiing!

Okcheong’s Inner Qi surged again. Muk Bi’s Crimson Heaven Qi also sharpened to a point.

In the distance, they saw two figures rushing straight across the endless plains.

“Senior Mak Won?!”

Mak Won was chasing someone. However, even with Mak Won’s movement technique, the distance was not closing easily.

Okcheong’s face also showed strong tension.

“It’s the owner of the energy I felt.”

His Inner Qi had been fluctuating uncontrollably, so he hadn’t even noticed them approaching.

Okcheong realized anew that no matter how powerful a martial art was, it had its limits if the master’s mind was not stable.

“I see.”

Tang Gwan’s eyes flashed.

“I don’t know the exact reason, but the urgency of that demonic being is reaching us. It must be related to the fight happening over there.”

Even amidst the turmoil, he tried to analyze the situation as calmly as possible. It was one of Tang Gwan’s many strengths.

“No one should interfere in that fight. If the White Blood Divine Army couldn’t stop him, we have to help.”

Uuuuuung!

An emerald-green glow emanated from Tang Gwan’s body as he activated the Emperor’s Poison Art.

The Qi waves he released momentarily were immense, yet they did not spread poison to those nearby. It was thanks to his ability to control poison freely.

At least, not yet.

“Muk Bi, provide support fire. Okcheong, handle it as you see fit. I’ll stop that beast here.”

Determination flickered across their faces.

Paah-ak!

Tang Gwan descended the slope and instantly reached the plains.

In that short time, Ya Hyeok had already reached two hundred yards ahead. Considering the distance they had looked down from, it was truly a terrifying speed.

However, Tang Gwan was not surprised.

He was a master that even Mak Won couldn’t catch. That level of speed was to be expected.

‘In terms of speed, I’m not inferior either.’

The leaders of the Nine Great Sects and the Six Great Families were not inferior to supreme masters in terms of absolute speed. The only difference was how they utilized that speed.

‘I can stop him.’

It was a sudden thought, but Tang Gwan felt it.

It wasn’t a vague confidence. It wasn’t a boast from his strong pride either.

It was just a thought that came to him like a revelation. The thought that he had to stop him, and that he could definitely stop him, dominated his entire being.

Judging by his fluctuating Qi and blood-soaked body, he seemed to have been severely beaten by Mak Won. However, even in that state, a supreme master could unleash a different level of power.

That’s right. With Tang Gwan’s power, with Muk Bi and Okcheong’s power, it was impossible. Even if the three of them combined their strength, they wouldn’t be able to handle that beast.

‘But it’s okay.’

Hook!

The emerald-green glow gradually intensified, transforming into surging poison.

It was an extremely dangerous energy. The poison he possessed was a deadly toxin that could threaten even the lives of supreme masters.

Ya Hyeok’s expression changed as he sensed the energy of the deadly poison.

‘I have to abandon the idea of catching him by joining forces with the White Blood Divine Army. With such soft thinking, I won’t even last three moves.’

Kururung!

The emerald-green poison that arose from Tang Gwan’s body multiplied wildly, like a giant tree that had endured and grown for a thousand years.

‘That bastard.’

Tang Gwan recalled Yeon Ho-jeong’s martial arts.

The power of the upper dantian, which had been realized through extreme mental strength, transcending the form of stances and drawing out the inherent power of Qi.

Tang Gwan muttered softly.

“Emperor’s First Step.”

Kung!

The ground trembled with his first step.

In that short time, Ya Hyeok had already entered within a hundred yards.

Tang Gwan’s hands rose.

“Emperor’s Third Step.”

With two more steps, Tang Gwan’s surroundings were completely covered in dark clouds.

Unless one could fly, it was impossible to pass through the poison clouds that Tang Gwan had spread. Ya Hyeok’s feet frantically pounded the ground, slowing his speed.

‘That’s right.’

He might not die even if he passed through. However, the damage would be significant.

That would ultimately lead to death. Before him stood the one who would become the emperor of all poisons, as well as a woman called a divine archer, and a genius Taoist taught by the Sword Immortal himself.

Moreover, the White Blood Divine Army, whose skills were almost equal to his, was chasing behind him, so it was the obvious choice.

Kurururung!

A dangerous energy began to surge around Tang Gwan as he took three steps.

He couldn’t use the Ten Direction Wall and the Fusion of Three Lives Technique. They were martial arts that were fatal to everyone, regardless of friend or foe.

However, the Emperor’s Poison Art was enough.

No, it had to be the Emperor’s Poison Art.

Chwarurururuk!!

Hundreds of hidden weapons floated in the air, riding the formless energy that spread in all directions.

It was impossible to know where he had hidden so many hidden weapons on his body. Ya Hyeok’s eyes widened at the almost magical martial art.

The corners of Tang Gwan’s lips curled up.

He had unleashed everything of the Emperor’s Poison Art. Even in the face of an opponent he couldn’t laugh at, he could laugh simply because he had unleashed everything he had.

He was that kind of man. The son of a monster who was said to be the only one of his kind in the history of the Sichuan Tang Family.

Tang Gwan swung his palms.

Kwarurung!

The power of the Emperor’s Thousand Poison Hands, which spewed poison mist, spread to Ya Hyeok’s left and right.

He had reduced the area where he could move in one go. A murderous intent arose on Ya Hyeok’s face.

“This brat!”

Kwaang!

Ya Hyeok charged not to pass through, but to kill.

In that instant, Tang Gwan felt a sensation as if every bone in his body was creaking.

He was fully receiving the pressure of a supreme master who had reached the pinnacle. Even before a proper attack landed, he felt pain all over his body and nausea as if he had ingested a deadly poison.

It was different from when his father, the Dark King, seriously unleashed his aura. A powerful mix of murderous intent and demonic energy was interfering with the very deployment of his martial arts.

‘But it’s okay.’

He was familiar with Ya Hyeok’s aura because of his father’s aura.

He was familiar with Ya Hyeok’s murderous intent because of Yeon Ho-jeong’s murderous intent.

Compared to the Qi waves and murderous intent of his father and Yeon Ho-jeong, Ya Hyeok was nothing. He had to think that he was nothing.

‘I am not so weak that I cannot endure this much.’

Tang Gwan’s palms moved frantically.

Peopeopeopeopung!

The palm force that was unleashed like a storm exploded right in front of Ya Hyeok’s nose.

Hook!

It was clearly a poison palm, but Ya Hyeok broke through the force and charged forward.

The poison clouds were so thick that even Mak Won found it difficult to enter. He had clearly used demonic energy to create a barrier around his entire body.

‘Emperor’s Fourth Step.’

Tang Gwan took a step back.

He had only taken one step, but he was pushed far back. It was a distance as if he had used a movement technique.

Tang Gwan’s eyes flashed.

Ya Hyeok, roaring and charging, entered within the range of the Emperor’s Third Step.

Hook!

The poison that had spread in all directions instantly concentrated on one point of Tang Gwan’s right hand.

Tang Gwan’s posture, grabbing his wrist with his left hand and aiming his right hand at Ya Hyeok.

In that instant, Ya Hyeok felt a chill run down his spine.

Tang Gwan’s lips moved.

‘Emperor’s Poison Art Returning Heaven Cannon.’

Flash!

A single black line that exploded from his palm reached Ya Hyeok’s nose.

It was truly a speed like a ray of light. It was a martial art that would have been a direct hit if he hadn’t prepared in advance.

Pishuk! Kwang!

The black line that grazed Ya Hyeok’s ear passed by and hit the ground behind Mak Won’s shoulder, exploding.

The sound was loud, but the explosion itself was not flashy. However, the ground where the black line had touched began to melt and become mushy due to the deadly poison, which was close to a melting technique.

‘He dodged it after all.’

Honestly, he thought it was impossible to dodge. But he wasn’t flustered that he had dodged it.

The opponent was a supreme master who had broken through the pinnacle. It was not strange for him to show any kind of magical act.

“This bastard!”

Ya Hyeok’s left ear was burning.

It was the moment when Ya Hyeok, whose murderous intent had reached its peak, was about to attack Tang Gwan.

Chwarururuk!

The hidden weapons floating in the air began to collide with each other, emitting a dazzling light.

He couldn’t enter recklessly. Ya Hyeok’s intuition was telling him that.

But this was not the time for that. He had sensed Muk Ro’s death. Moreover, this explosive demonic energy meant that ‘that person’ who had been dormant within Bang Won-hu’s body had awakened, so there was no time to delay.

Uuuuung!

Tang Gwan’s eyes flashed with emerald-green light.

Flash! Flash!

At the same time, the hidden weapons were fired at Ya Hyeok like rays of light.

Jjeojeojeojeojeong!

No matter how great the hidden weapon technique was, it would only turn to dust if it touched Ya Hyeok’s grasp.

It was an astonishing demonic power. It was a display of power that could shatter hidden weapons that could pierce through rocks with just a few hand gestures.

‘This won’t do.’

In an instant, Ya Hyeok made a decision.

‘I’ll break through.’

If the opponent had been an ordinary master, this would not have happened.

However, surprisingly, the poison that the damn brat was emitting was so powerful that it was life-threatening. Fortunately, the poison had subsided a lot now, so he thought he could break through while enduring some damage.

Ya Hyeok poured demonic beast energy into his feet.

It was then.

‘……?!’

Ya Hyeok’s eyes wavered.

Time seemed to slow down, or perhaps it was just him who had slowed down.

His head was spinning, and his limbs felt heavy.

‘Poison?!’

In an instant, Ya Hyeok tore off his left ear.

Buuk!

The torn ear fell to the ground and immediately melted with a hiss!

But it didn’t end there. The palm that had grabbed the ear was turning emerald-green.

Even though he had protected his hand with demonic energy, the poison that had pierced his ear had transferred to his hand.

‘This can’t be!’

It was a martial art that had injured his ear, piercing through the demonic energy that filled his entire body. Naturally, his hand would also be damaged.

Shhh-iiik!

Mak Won, who had been chasing in a straight line, circled around and threw a punch. Although he was far away, the fist wind was more than enough to reach him.

Kwaang!

Ya Hyeok’s body shook.

He deliberately made an injury by blocking with his poisoned hand. The poisoned blood that poured from his burst palm touched the ground, and gray smoke rose.

And then.

Tang Gwan’s hand once again aimed at Ya Hyeok.

“Full Sky Flower Rain Twin Dragons.”

Kwarurung!

Hundreds of hidden weapons split into two dragon bodies and swept over Ya Hyeok’s body.

The power of the extreme poison hidden weapons, a fatal killing technique that threatened life regardless of the difference in martial arts mastery.

It was the moment when a man, who was called the greatest genius of the Sichuan Tang Family of his time, finally began to threaten the talents of his predecessors.