The Divine And Demonic Doctor [EN]: Chapter 433

The space surrounded by the formation pulsed with more than just demonic energy.

Back when he first entered the formation,

To counter the relentless onslaught of demonic energy, Dan Akseon employed the Demonic Art of Supreme Harmony, channeling its anti-demonic properties.

At that moment, the energy of the mixed Demonic Art of Supreme Harmony flowed into Jong Geukjin as well.

Just as he was suffering from the demonic energy, so was his opponent.

Realizing this, Dan Akseon gripped Mukryong [his sword] tightly.

He moved swiftly toward the source of Jong Geukjin’s voice.

It wasn’t long before he confronted Jong Geukjin once more.

Finding Dan Akseon, Jong Geukjin advanced, his eyes gleaming with a chilling light.

“What in the world have you done!”

In response to Jong Geukjin’s enraged cry, Dan Akseon simply swung Mukryong.

But his opponent was the Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic figure].

As expected, he wasn’t easy to defeat.

Just as his figure seemed to falter for a moment,

Jong Geukjin was already within striking distance of Dan Akseon.

“I’ll tear you to pieces!”

Kwaaaah!

As Jong Geukjin lashed out, Dan Akseon was confronted with what appeared to be a thick, blood-red mist.

It was an optical illusion created by overlapping strands of intense energy, drawn out as thin as threads.

But the destructive power contained within was very real.

Knowing this, Dan Akseon didn’t back down.

Instead, he closed the distance with Jong Geukjin and swung Mukryong to intercept.

“Useless…”

It was then that the smile vanished from Jong Geukjin’s face, who had dismissed it as a futile resistance.

Jjijijik.

Astonishment flickered in Jong Geukjin’s eyes as he witnessed the potent energy being torn apart effortlessly.

The unbelievable happened immediately after.

Just as a dark flash of light erupted with a violent force, a dark arc that seemed to swallow the light itself slashed across the sky.

The moment the chillingly precise trajectory and Jong Geukjin’s figure overlapped was fleeting.

And from the end of that dark arc, a gruesome sound erupted.

Kwajik.

“Keuak!”

Jong Geukjin trembled as if struck by lightning.

He had hurriedly twisted his upper body to avoid a fatal blow, but he couldn’t stop Mukryong, which broke his collarbone and dug deep.

“How in the world…?”

At this moment, Jong Geukjin was utterly bewildered.

The blood-red energy spewing from the tip of Mukryong, wielded by Dan Akseon, was unmistakably the energy of demonic arts.

Then, Dan Akseon raised his eyes and met Jong Geukjin’s gaze.

“… !”

Jong Geukjin took a step back involuntarily.

The eyes, which had once held a deep, clear light, were now consumed by a wildly fluctuating, terrifying demonic energy.

Moreover, beyond that, something dreadful lurked, making even him shudder.

But soon, Jong Geukjin recognized Dan Akseon’s condition and a look of understanding crossed his face.

“Demonic Qi Deviation [a dangerous state where demonic energy overwhelms one’s control]?”

“…”

Instead of answering, Dan Akseon wiped the blood flowing from his mouth with the back of his hand.

It was as Jong Geukjin said.

Like Namgung Ho, No Danyang, and the demons inside Shinji, in a state of Demonic Qi Deviation, one could draw upon the power of their martial arts beyond their normal limits.

From the beginning, Dan Akseon, judging that he couldn’t reject the demonic energy, accepted it and went a step further.

He willingly entered a state of Demonic Qi Deviation by allowing the accepted demonic energy to run rampant.

Dan Akseon had been treating Demonic Qi Deviation for a long time.

Therefore, he knew better than anyone what consequences would follow that choice.

Nevertheless, he didn’t care for the moment.

Because he didn’t have the luxury to be picky about methods.

‘There’s no time!’

Once he had entered Demonic Qi Deviation, the time given wouldn’t be long.

He had to defeat the Heavenly Demon somehow within that time.

That alone would fulfill his duty.

Jong Geukjin, faltering at Dan Akseon’s momentum, was dumbfounded.

Only then did he realize that Dan Akseon’s Demonic Qi Deviation was not a mere accident but an intentional act with a purpose.

Jong Geukjin’s eyes twitched.

“Such an absurd act!”

Jong Geukjin launched himself toward Dan Akseon.

It was a speed incomparable to anything before.

His figure wasn’t even properly visible, and the air was filled only with faint shadows.

However, Dan Akseon fearlessly met the attack head-on.

Kaka Kak!

Intense energies and dark flashes of light collided in rapid succession.

The shockwaves became sharp blades, tearing the area to shreds.

In that exchange, the two traded over two hundred blows in an instant.

However, as time passed, Jong Geukjin’s face gradually began to contort.

‘Damn it!’

Jong Geukjin inwardly cursed.

It was truly infuriating.

When they first crossed hands, it was clear that the brat wasn’t even worth ten moves.

But now, the situation was shifting in an unexpected direction.

Dan Akseon’s attacks were becoming noticeably more sophisticated, while he himself was already at a disadvantage.

Now, the tables had completely turned.

The thought that he might lose to the young brat before his eyes made even the Heavenly Demon feel anxious.

Then, Jong Geukjin suddenly became aware of his disgraceful state.

He was none other than the Heavenly Demon.

Even the fact that he had entertained the thought of defeat for even a moment was unacceptable.

The shame that followed soon turned into anger.

Jong Geukjin frantically gathered his true energy.

Ggeugeugeu.

The surrounding air distorted, and a massive black wall of intense energy revealed its overwhelming power.

Following Jong Geukjin’s outstretched hand, the Heavenly Gang Demonic Wall rushed toward Dan Akseon.

However, even as the Heavenly Gang Demonic Wall approached, Dan Akseon didn’t try to evade it.

Instead, he cast a cold gaze and charged toward Jong Geukjin once again.

And at that moment,

Jong Geukjin saw a flash of light beyond the Heavenly Gang Demonic Wall.

It didn’t take long for him to realize that it was the light in a person’s eyes.

A fierce killing intent bordering on madness.

Facing this, Jong Geukjin’s heart sank.

Kkwang!

With an earth-shattering roar, a terrifying force swept through the area.

Jong Geukjin’s face twisted in astonishment immediately after.

Because he had met Dan Akseon’s cold eyes at close range, who had closed the distance without him realizing it.

“… !”

Jong Geukjin, his eyes wide open, hurriedly retreated without even having the chance to shout in alarm.

However, Dan Akseon didn’t miss that golden opportunity.

Beonjjeok.

A chilling dark flash of light tore through the air.

For a moment, Jong Geukjin had the illusion that the space before his eyes was splitting.

Following that, a terrifying force filled the empty space.

Ududeuk.

“Keuaaak!”

With a desperate scream, Jong Geukjin staggered and retreated.

“Such an absurd thing…, Keulleok!”

No sooner had he opened his mouth than Jong Geukjin, who spat out more than a bowlful of blood, glared at Dan Akseon with an unbelievable expression.

For him, Dan Akseon’s existence was truly an unexpected dark horse…

No, a disaster.

Jong Geukjin lowered his head at the terrible pain rising from his chest.

A dark rod that had crushed his breastbone and lungs in succession and pierced through his back came into view.

Teok.

Jong Geukjin gripped Mukryong with a trembling hand.

But in the end, he couldn’t pull it out.

After trembling for a while, Jong Geukjin soon collapsed slowly, spewing out a waterfall of blood.

However, Dan Akseon, who had defeated Jong Geukjin, didn’t rejoice or celebrate.

He was just panting roughly, casting a detached gaze.

How much time had passed like that?

Ureureung.

Dan Akseon paused, turning his head at the strange sound surrounding him.

The black mist that filled the space inside the formation began to churn violently.

Then, in an instant,

The demonic energy, which had been wriggling like fog, suddenly surged toward Dan Akseon.

With a terrifying force, it burrowed into Dan Akseon’s entire body.

“Aaaagh!”

Dan Akseon screamed at the terrible pain that felt like his whole body was about to explode.

This was something Dan Akseon hadn’t anticipated.

Even now, a tremendous amount of demonic energy was pouring into Dan Akseon all at once, as if a massive dam had burst.

“Keuheuk.”

A burst of sneering laughter echoed from somewhere at that moment.

Dan Akseon turned his head.

The figure of Jong Geukjin, lying sideways in the distance and constantly vomiting blood, came into view.

His appearance, sputtering with dry laughter, was a complete mess.

His disheveled hair, tangled and soaked in blood, was stuck to his cheeks, and the dignified eyes and presence from the beginning were nowhere to be found.

Yet, he kept chuckling, as if something was incredibly funny.

Then, he suddenly stopped laughing and abruptly spoke.

“Sand, rock, it’s all the same when sinking in water.”

At the incomprehensible words, Dan Akseon glared at Jong Geukjin with bloodshot eyes.

Jong Geukjin panted and spoke again.

“Look at you now.”

“…?”

Dan Akseon’s eyes wavered at Jong Geukjin’s next words.

“How are you different from me?”

It was then.

“There’s a big difference.”

Dan Akseon turned his head at the sudden voice.

The figure of Beom Gyewi standing not far away came into view.

“You’re going to die, and our Doctor Dan will continue to live.”

No sooner had those words ended than Daechojagon [Beom Gyewi’s weapon], held in Beom Gyewi’s hand, fiercely tore through the air.

Kwajik.

“So, stop paying unnecessary attention and be on your way.”

Beom Gyewi, who had crushed Jong Geukjin’s head with a single strike, turned his head toward Dan Akseon.

Beom Gyewi, whose eyes met Dan Akseon’s, smiled.

It was such a gentle smile that it was hard to believe he was the one who had just smashed someone’s head.

“Are you okay, Doctor Dan?”

“…”

Dan Akseon finally realized that the fog before his eyes had cleared.

It was then that the desolate scenery of Shinji came into view.

While he was fighting Jong Geukjin, the battle outside had also concluded.

None of the surviving demons remained.

However, the survivors among the allies had also greatly decreased.

That was because the resistance had been so fierce.

“Doctor Dan?”

Beom Gyewi once again cautiously spoke to Dan Akseon.

The fact that Dan Akseon was still standing silently made him feel uneasy and worried.

Cho Akryang and Han Seolhwa, who had landed next to Beom Gyewi, felt the same.

Their eyes were also filled with concern.

That was because Dan Akseon had changed so much from before.

His aura and presence.

Above all, the terrible demonic energy emanating from his whole body was enough to make even them shudder.

“Amitabha!” [a Buddhist invocation]

A quiet Buddhist invocation echoed at that moment.

The figure of Beopryo, holding a staff and casting a heavy gaze, came into the sight of the Shinma Three Venerables [a group of respected figures].

But it wasn’t just Beopryo.

Jinmyeong Jin-in of Hwasan, Yeonok-sang, and even Kang Wiryong.

All of the Heavenly Five Masters, except for Cho Akryang, were gazing at Dan Akseon with complicated eyes.

That was because the demonic energy felt from Dan Akseon was so unusual.

Beopryo, looking back and forth between Jong Geukjin’s corpse and Dan Akseon, opened his mouth with a heavy sigh.

“Is Dan Siju [a respectful title] aware of his current state?”

“…”

Dan Akseon still had no answer.

Instead, Beom Gyewi’s face crumpled.

“Hey, Monk. Don’t even think about it.”

Beom Gyewi, who growled lowly with killing intent, stood in front of Dan Akseon.

“I’m not trying to harm Dan Siju. How could I harm Dan Siju? But…”

It was before Beopryo could even finish expressing his sincerity.

“Keok!”

Dan Akseon, who had been barely holding on, spat out blood and collapsed.

“Doctor Dan!”

“Siju!”

The voices shouting from around him were only faintly audible to Dan Akseon.

Then, he saw a sword lying on the floor.

Dan Akseon trembled as he checked his reflection in the sword’s blade.

An extremely pale complexion and, therefore, even more clearly contrasting red eyes.

The thick demonic energy wriggling and pouring out from within was enough to overwhelm even the Heavenly Demon.

‘It’s okay. I’ve done everything I need to do.’

If there was any consolation, it was that he wouldn’t be consumed by demonic energy and run wild.

Because everything would end here.

‘Thank you, everyone. I’m sorry I can’t say it in person.’

He didn’t even have the strength to utter a final greeting.

Slowly closing eyes.

It was when his powerless body was about to collapse as if crumbling.

Tuk.

A fierce heat entered through the Myeongmun blood point [a vital energy point on the body].

Soon after, an icy cold and a heavy, majestic energy simultaneously supported his collapsing body.