Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 976

Being dragged, his feet bound, he tumbled across the ground.

Never in Na Gak-Roe’s life had he experienced such humiliation. Before reaching the Blood Flame Realm, no, since he first learned martial arts, he had engaged in countless battles, but never had he shown such a disgraceful sight.

Yet, Na Gak-Roe remained calm.

His body, protected by the Blood Flame Great Power, was as hard as steel. Though he was being dragged and rolling across the ground, his body was unharmed.

Rather, being subjected to such a spectacle made him both angry and composed.

‘A nemesis!’

Powerful, skillful, fast, and unpredictable.

The opponent’s martial arts were on par with his own. This meant that a single mistake could cost him his life. If he failed to compose himself and showed an opening, he could truly die.

Na Gak-Roe considered his opponent a lifelong nemesis. Only with such conviction could he avoid defeat.

His fingers twitched.

Pipipipiping!

Over sixty Blood Power Divine Beads were fired, emitting a chilling sound.

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s eyes flashed.

‘Impressive.’

The world was vast, and there were many strong individuals.

And the martial arts used by these strong individuals were all extraordinary.

The ability to move objects without touching them was called psychokinesis. Naturally, Na Gak-Roe’s technique should also be called psychokinesis.

However, the method of freely manipulating and firing dozens of beads was so remarkable that it could not be simply described as psychokinesis.

‘It’s similar to the Dark King’s senior’s upper dantian [an energy center in the body] ability.’

It was impossible to know who was more advanced. However, Na Gak-Roe’s method of using his upper dantian was completely different from that of the Tang family. It was even different from Tang Gwan, who had created the unparalleled divine art, Myriad Flying Flowers.

While it lacked precision, it was faster and more flexible.

Paah! Paah! Paah!

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s body moved like lightning, dodging all sixty-plus Blood Power Divine Beads.

He wanted to avoid them in place, but they were being fired from all directions except the rear, so he had no choice but to change his position.

Naturally, as his position changed, Na Gak-Roe’s body also turned towards Yeon Ho-Jeong.

Whoooosh.

The moment his torso twisted, Na Gak-Roe, who had risen with an uncanny movement, grabbed the Coiling Dragon Chain.

Whoooosh! Whoooosh! Whoooosh!

The power of the Blood Flame Great Power penetrated the Coiling Dragon Chain, which had been filled with Yellow Dragon energy.

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s eyes deepened.

‘Incredible power!’

He could immediately sense it even though only a small amount of internal energy had penetrated.

In terms of sheer internal energy, Na Gak-Roe was overwhelmingly superior. It wasn’t just a little more or deeper; it was on a completely different level.

It was far deeper than the internal energy of Sword Saint Namgoong Seung and Saber Saint Jongli Baek. In terms of internal energy, he could be called the best in the world without any objection.

‘He has an unnecessary amount of internal energy. Which means…’

Chiriring!

The two men began a tug-of-war, each holding onto the Coiling Dragon Chain.

Surprisingly, the Blood Power Divine Beads that had pierced through the spot where Yeon Ho-Jeong had been were now positioned above Na Gak-Roe’s head, moving quickly and flexibly.

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s eyes blazed.

‘That crazy monk’s main martial art is those beads.’

Pa-ba-ba-ba-bak!

The speed was completely different from before. It felt like sixty lightning bolts were pouring down.

While engaging in a power struggle with the Overlord Yeon Ho-Jeong, one of the Heavenly Seats, he was also using such a hidden technique. It wasn’t just the amount of internal energy; it was the ability of a true master who had mastered the subtleties of multitasking.

Just as the Blood Power Divine Beads reached his face.

Chiriririring!!

The White Dragon Axe, which had been drawn from Yeon Ho-Jeong’s waist, rapidly rotated, deflecting all the crimson lightning bolts.

Psychokinesis against psychokinesis. Since there was nowhere to avoid, this choice was inevitable.

Na Gak-Roe’s eyebrows twitched.

“Not bad.”

He recognized him as an equal, but each had their own area of expertise.

Although the opponent’s psychokinesis was inferior to his own, he knew from just one exchange that it was powerful enough to overwhelm anyone in the Western Region except himself.

“Let’s see if you can block this too.”

Churururuk.

The remaining Blood Power Divine Beads were released from the rosary.

A total of one hundred and eight red beads, including those that had been scattered in all directions, hovered above the two men’s heads.

It was a terrifying sight. The one hundred and eight beads, rotating in all directions, displayed a splendid hue like a crimson sunset.

If these fell, even Yeon Ho-Jeong would have no way to block them. Before, it was only the front, but now an assault that required blocking the sky and the rear would begin.

The moment Na Gak-Roe’s pupils emitted a crimson light.

Pa-ji-ji-jik!

With the sound of crackling lightning, half of the sunset sky was dyed golden.

Na Gak-Roe’s eyes widened.

Yeon Ho-Jeong smiled.

“You’re strong.”

Whoooosh!!

The beads floating in the air began to tremble in place.

Internal energy penetration, energy theft. If Na Gak-Roe had poured the power of the Blood Flame Great Power into the Coiling Dragon Chain, which was filled with Yellow Dragon energy, and seized half of it, then this time, Yeon Ho-Jeong had interfered with the flow of the Blood Flame Great Power’s internal energy, disrupting the hidden technique.

Ka-deu-deuk!

The Coiling Dragon Chain cried out in pain.

“You’re strong, but you lack creativity.”

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s eyes flashed once more.

In that instant, Na Gak-Roe felt a chill run down his spine.

Crack!

A sound of something breaking off from the distant cliff was heard, and then a huge gust of wind swept in from behind.

‘The axe!!’

The monstrous axe that had been embedded in the cliff was being pulled out and flying towards him.

The Coiling Dragon Chain, the Blood Power Divine Beads internal energy interference, and the Flying Sword Technique of the Light Dragon Axe.

Three layers of energy techniques were deployed simultaneously.

“Eek!”

Pa-ba-ba-ba-bak!

The remaining half of the Blood Power Divine Beads were fired towards the rear, colliding with the Light Dragon Axe.

Kwa-kwang!

With a loud explosion, the trajectory of the Light Dragon Axe changed.

Kwang!

Feeling the power being dispersed, Yeon Ho-Jeong pulled the Coiling Dragon Chain with all his might. Na Gak-Roe slammed his back onto the ground.

This also weakened the influence of the Blood Power Divine Beads floating in the air. Na Gak-Roe did not miss that moment.

Having overcome the Yellow Dragon energy and regained his influence, Na Gak-Roe launched an attack on Yeon Ho-Jeong.

Pa-ba-ba-ba-bak! Thud!

He dodged most of the Blood Power Divine Beads, but one of them grazed Yeon Ho-Jeong’s forearm.

It was just a graze, but a fingernail-sized chunk of flesh was torn away. It was an unbelievable level of penetration.

However, Yeon Ho-Jeong was not flustered.

He even grinned.

Clang!

In that instant, the Coiling Dragon Chain that had been wrapped around Na Gak-Roe’s ankle stiffened.

Yeon Ho-Jeong kicked off the ground.

Kwaaang!

He soared high into the sky and swung the Coiling Dragon Chain as it was.

The Coiling Dragon Chain, maintained as hard as steel by the internal energy of the Yellow Dragon Divine King Art, became a thin but unbreakable giant spear. And Na Gak-Roe, who was hanging from the end of the spear, became a human mace.

Yeon Ho-Jeong swung Na Gak-Roe, the ‘weapon,’ as he was.

With the Mad Dragon Nine Killings, the merciless form.

Kwaaang!

Although internal energy did not penetrate Na Gak-Roe’s body, which was the mace part, the fact that he swung a human like a weapon did not diminish its awesomeness.

Thud!

Despite suffering a complete setback, Na Gak-Roe immediately sprang up and unfolded the Blood Hand Seal.

Flash!

Yeon Ho-Jeong split the Blood Hand Seal’s power with the White Dragon Axe.

Not missing the gap, Na Gak-Roe, who had freed himself from the Coiling Dragon Chain wrapped around his ankle, finally regained his freedom.

“You bastard!”

Pa-ba-bang!

Na Gak-Roe moved like lightning.

Just as a crimson light flashed within a radius of five yards, four more Na Gak-Roes, like phantoms, appeared.

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s eyes widened.

It was not a sorcery. Nor was it any great technique.

‘A clone technique!’

It was a true clone technique. It was a crude level of divine movement that created afterimages by moving at tremendous speed, making it appear as if they were taking on different forms.

It would be one thing if they were fake clones created by sorcery, but since everything was real, it was even more difficult to deal with.

The five Na Gak-Roes opened their mouths.

“Beads.”

Pipiping!

The one hundred and eight beads swirled and shot out from five directions.

Since they were floating in the air, they could not move as freely as they could on the ground. That was why he had gone to the trouble of creating clones.

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s body rotated.

Jeo-jeo-jeo-jeo-jeo-jeong!!

In terms of physical speed, the Evil King Gongsun Baekryong could still be considered the best.

However, in terms of the quickness of martial arts techniques, Yeon Ho-Jeong was the best martial artist.

He swung the short-held Coiling Dragon Chain like lightning, unleashing five consecutive attacks, causing the many beads to be swept away by the gale and deflected.

Na Gak-Roe’s eyes widened.

‘Just what is that guy!’

He was a terrifying opponent.

It wasn’t because he had blocked his attacks. It was the way he used his martial arts that was incredible.

It seemed to be a martial art used with an axe, but he solidified the iron chain and transformed it into a quick attack.

Even if the power of a single strike was reduced, the speed increased, making it much more advantageous for creating a gale. Moreover, the ability to use it four or five times in that short time, concealing even the slightest blind spot, was truly remarkable.

That was more impressive than swinging his own body like a technique. It was proof that the way he implemented his martial arts was not bound by any framework.

And that wasn’t all.

Pa-pa-pang!

Just as he flashed in the air, he landed on the ground in the opposite direction, and that speed was no slower than the Thunder Sound Heavenly Steps.

He expected the iron chain to fly at him next, but surprisingly, a palm strike flew at him.

A free and flexible palm technique, the Golden Dragon Sky-Turning Palm.

Kwaang!

He neutralized it with the Blood Hand Seal, but the opponent’s attack did not end there. He immediately charged in and swung his fists, and a tremendous force emanated from his fists, which were wrapped in the iron chain.

There was no time to counterattack using the Blood Power Divine Beads. Na Gak-Roe quickly swung both hands.

Jeo-jeo-jeo-jeo-jeong!

The two men’s fists collided, leaving a splendid mark on the ground.

Na Gak-Roe was flustered.

‘What is this…!’

Fast.

He was confident that he would not lose in terms of movement techniques, but the speed of his fist strikes was a step behind.

‘Too fast!’

He was completely disoriented.

Moreover, because of the iron chain wrapped around his fists, the impact of the strikes was creating bizarre sounds that were strangely irritating his nerves.

‘Even sound attacks!’

He could see Yeon Ho-Jeong’s growth from just this one fight.

He had always used destructive and confident attacks. If the opponent was more aggressive, he enjoyed countering with even stronger and more destructive power.

It was different now.

After calmly assessing the characteristics of the opponent’s martial arts, he was using the most efficient martial principle to pressure the enemy.

For Na Gak-Roe, it was best to attack with faster attacks rather than stronger power or more diverse martial arts.

An opponent who was superior in internal energy and the art of psychokinesis. Even his movement techniques were fast.

However, close-quarters hand-to-hand combat was at a lower level than all other martial arts. Of course, even that lower level was worthy of being called top-tier in the martial world, but it was not enough to compete with Yeon Ho-Jeong, who had fought countless battles with bare-handed combat.

A person who used the most efficient martial arts depending on the opponent. He always stepped forward to face the enemy commander, so just following in his footsteps could lead to victory.

‘This is it.’

Yeon Ho-Jeong, who was using the Golden Dragon Sky-Turning Palm, the Golden Dragon Crushing Fist, as well as the Half Dragon Palm, the Dragon Form Seven Step, and even the Yeon Family Thirteen Fists, finally realized.

‘This is the true essence of the Four Divine Martial Arts.’

There was no need to be confined to the art of the Four Divine Martial Arts. He would mobilize all possible techniques depending on the opponent.

Furthermore, he would not only incorporate martial arts but also enlightenment. His martial arts now mixed the martial arts of the Yeon family and the Four Divine Martial Arts, as well as the resolute linear forms of Saber Saint Jongli Baek, and even the sound attack principles of Sound Demon Ha Eun-Gyo.

It was a martial art, a combat technique, that could not be defined by any words. That fast and diverse martial art was making Na Gak-Roe’s mind and arms tattered.

And then.

Whack!

Yeon Ho-Jeong, who had already released the iron chain and grabbed Na Gak-Roe’s arms, forcefully swung his head.

Crack!

Na Gak-Roe’s eyes rolled back as his nose bone and front teeth were broken.