Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 884



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Side story 234. The Magical Scripture and the Magical Realm (9)

As I entered Baekheon’s residence, I saw lanterns walking towards me from afar.

When Lee Cheon-sang silently lowered his head, Yeon-deung quietly looked him up and down and snickered.

“Your eyes have become clearer. Do you feel a little better now?”

“Is that so?”

“Now that you have a decent life, have you betrayed the people who supported you and come to stick with that crazy author?”

“… … .”

“People are all like that. When times are tough, you don’t know, but when you know how to put some strength into your fists, you lose your original intention. Well, it might be an inevitable choice in order to live a little longer. Don’t you think so?”

“… … .”

“You’re not even going to answer the questions asked by the elders of our church?”

“The elder of our church told me to come in, so wasting time in a place like this is not a good thing.”

The lantern’s smile grew wider. He was furious at Aesong’s words, which dared to say that talking to him was a waste of time.

“It is obvious to the eye that the horse has become a stable… … .”

That was when.

“Do you think that young person’s walking is that slow? Stop playing with boring people and come in.”

Lee Cheon-sang bowed his head again and walked past the lantern.

The corners of the smiling lantern’s mouth trembled slightly.

I was so angry that I felt a chill down my spine at being ignored by a mere horse sled driver.

But apart from that, I was incredibly surprised. In fact, he wasn’t laughing because he was angry, but to hide his surprise.

‘The climax.’

The lantern’s eyes shook terribly.

‘That’s ridiculous. How can you say that you’ve only been learning martial arts for so long and have already reached that level?’

It’s hard to describe him even with the word genius.

This is a real monster. Even the genius of the Black Horse Corps, who was determined to raise him together with Wang In, has not yet reached the same level as me.

Moreover, didn’t Lee Cheon-sang not only train earnestly under the White Bone God Demon, but also cause all sorts of accidents and go back and forth between life and death?

It wasn’t just a real-life fight where you had to fight, but there was also a lot of political maneuvering involved. It’s said that one real-life fight can advance you by several levels, but that was only if you were really lucky.

‘Have you taken the Heavenly Demon Sect? Even if you have… … .’

The Cheonma Sindan was not simply an elixir that increased one’s internal energy, but it was the best elixir of the new religion that increased the density of one’s magical energy and created the foundation for a higher level of magical realm than the current one.

However, the effects of Cheonmasindan differed depending on the person taking it. The problem was that even if the power of the divine pill was obtained with the highest efficiency, the realm of the two heavenly beings was beyond common sense.

‘Why would a guy like that suddenly come looking for the mad blood demon?’

For a moment, my back felt cold.

‘Are you trying to switch to Gwanghyeol? No, he won’t be that kind of guy.’

Strength entered the lantern’s fist.

‘Are the bones and the blood joining hands?!’

Of course, even if Baekgol wants it, it’s a total failure if Gwanghyeol doesn’t accept it.

But when two people actually join hands, an unimaginable enemy appears.

‘I guess I should let you know soon.’

The lantern hurriedly left Baekheon’s residence.

* * *

“I think this is the first time you and I have had a drink together like this.”

Baekheon’s actions of pouring alcohol into a new glass were bold. It was as if he was dealing with a friend he had known for a long time.

“How about it? Will you fill my glass too?”

Lee Cheon-sang filled Baek-heon’s glass without saying a word.

Even while receiving the glass, Baekheon’s eyes did not leave Lee Cheon-sang’s face.

“Here, drink it. It’s the liquor that Jaso brought. It tastes really good.”

“yes.”

Both people emptied their glasses at the same time.

“What do you think?”

“It tastes really good.”

“Honestly, I don’t think you know what alcohol tastes like. You seem like someone who avoids alcohol.”

“I drink it often these days.”

“I finally realized one of the joys of living.”

Baekheon snapped his fingers.

Then two maids came up and rubbed his shoulders. Both maids were wearing suggestive outfits that showed their thighs and cleavage.

“Oh, that’s cool. These guys are actually pretty nimble, despite their looks. They’re my favorite kids.”

“Is that so?”

“What do you think? Would you like to try it too?”

“it’s okay.”

Baekheon chuckled.

“It feels like I’ve given up another fun thing about life.”

Lee Cheon-sang filled his glass without saying a word.

“So, why did you come to see me? Did the White Bone Man treat you badly?”

“How could that be?”

“Well, those who move their butts because they are upset are second-rate. Then why did you come to see this person?”

Lee Cheon-sang spoke bluntly.

“I have come to ask for help.”

“help?”

Baekheon burst out laughing.

“Why do you, the only one, have to ask me for help?”

He said that, but he seemed to be in a good mood.

He had some degree of competition with Baekgolshinma. Moreover, since the relationship between the two had completely deteriorated, there was no reason to look upon him favorably.

But, a person who had been with Baekgolshinma came to him to ask for help. He couldn’t help but feel bad.

“Please look after me.”

Baekheon’s eyes widened as he burst into laughter.

“Look behind you, please?”

“Yes.”

“… … Have you ever seen such a random person? I heard that your relationship with Baekgol is still okay?”

“I will also ask Elder Baekgol to look after me.”

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

“Something will happen sooner or later. Then, you just have to watch my back.”

“Hey, if you keep telling me to look after you like that, will I agree to that? You need to tell me what’s going on, what you’re going to do, and if you’re going to look after me, how you’re going to do it.”

Lee Cheon-sang’s voice, moistened with alcohol, became even more subdued.

“You must be raising other masters besides the twelve zodiac signs.”

“… … !”

It was a sensitive topic at first.

Baekheon, whose expression had been slightly stiff, soon nodded. The person who had collided with the twelve zodiac signs was Lee Cheon-sang. It was only natural that he could say something like that.

“That’s right.”

“Have you found someone to teach you the martial arts of the unknown?”

From this point on, Baekheon couldn’t even act cute.

“You guys, you go away now.”

The maids bowed their heads respectfully and left the pavilion.

Baekheon’s mouth, which had completely erased the smile, slowly opened.

“You really are good at saying dangerous things.”

“I guess you haven’t found it yet.”

“Yes, since you are close to Baekgol, you must have known that our Demon Kings are looking for those who will become the masters of the Unknown Martial Arts. However, that is our business, and it is not a matter so light that you can bring it up. Of course, you should not try to find out about it. It would be too presumptuous.”

Baekheon’s stiff expression suddenly relaxed.

“You’re a smart person, so you should know. I’m just showing you my good intentions. How many times have you fooled me? I should be grateful that you’re still treating me like this.”

“The calculation is strange.”

“Counting method?”

“It was you, Elder, who sent the Bongsan Witch and her cronies to try to kill me.”

Baekheon’s eyes became sharp.

“So the math isn’t right?”

“Yes.”

“I wanted to treat you well somehow. You really are a kind friend. In that respect, you are very similar to that Baekgol person.”

hook.

An eerie aura spread from Baekheon’s body.

An invisible, intangible energy wriggled like a snake, sweeping through every part of Lee Cheon-sang’s body.

It was a moment that would send goosebumps down the spines of even the most seasoned expert, and would send his heart rate soaring like crazy. It was also a moment that even the most seasoned expert could not help but feel nervous.

But Lee Cheon-sang was calm.

Even in the face of Baekheon’s terrifying prayer, which did not even require one-third of his strength, he maintained his composure.

‘… … !’

Baekheon was inwardly very surprised.

‘Look at this guy?’

As soon as he entered the residence, he could tell that Lee Cheon-sang had broken through the realm of transcendence.

That alone was a great surprise. There have been countless mines in the history of the new religion who have been called geniuses, but how many have reached the pinnacle of excellence so quickly?

Even if you reach this level in your thirties, you are still considered a rare genius. However, Lee Cheon-sang was not even thirty years old, and had not even been learning martial arts for two years.

The reason Baekheon smiled and greeted Lee Cheon-sang here was purely out of surprise. Whether he had taken the elixir or something else, he was naturally intrigued by the thought that there was something beyond imagination about this guy.

But the moment the line is crossed, interest wanes and murderous intent rises. A talented person must be alive to be considered talented, and in a situation where they have already decided to go to war with Baekgol, killing one Lee Cheon-sang was no easy task.

‘And yet.’

If you want to kill, you can kill, but that decision should be made last.

So I tried to pressure him by revealing the prayer, but isn’t this guy just too sane?

A gloomy shadow fell over Baekheon’s face.

“There was a corner where you could believe.”

“What I believe is reality.”

“Reality? You think you can handle me?”

“I can’t deal with it now, but I hope I can someday.”

“… … Look at this guy?”

“But it wouldn’t be of much use if you lost your life before that.”

“You know that, and yet you still act so arrogant in front of me?”

“I am disappointed in you, Elder, right now.”

“It’s getting worse. Do you really think you’ll come to your senses if you get your limbs torn off by my hands today?”

“I don’t care if you are greedy for money and women, but if you don’t know what is happening behind your back, how are you any different from ordinary people who have lost their wisdom and perspective due to being intoxicated by power?”

“this guy!”

Kwarrrrung!

The entire ceiling of the pavilion was blown away. Baekheon’s overwhelming energy wave was so great that it even destroyed external objects.

“You dare to teach me?!”

“If it were Elder Baekgol, he would have said this.”

“… … ?!”

“It’s hard to handle that arrogance, and my hands are itching, but I’m curious to know what I can’t see, so let’s listen first and then think about it.”

Lee Cheon-sang placed his hand on the empty glass.

“I have come to ask for a favor from an absolute master who is violent and lethal, but is called the mad-blooded demon and reigns in fear in the new religion, not a mortal who is intoxicated with power and cannot see what he should see.”

“… … !!”

“Thank you for the drink.”

Lee Cheon-sang stood up from his seat.

It is amazing that he maintains his composure even in the face of a stormy wave, and he provokes the world’s most violent demons to the point of death.

Baekheon, who was glaring at Lee Cheon-sang with glaring eyes, opened his mouth.

“Sit down.”

“If you need a drinking partner, there are better people than me.”

“I told you to sit down!”

Baekheon’s voice, ringing loudly, shook the entire residence.

Lee Cheon-sang asked calmly.

“Are you angry?”

“this guy!!”

“Does anger come first or does curiosity come first?”

“… … .”

“If you’re curious, I’ll be happy to keep you drinking until daybreak. I don’t know if it’ll be fun, but if you get angry and try to use your position to pressure me, I have no reason to be here.”

“… … Huh.”

At this point, Baekheon was secretly shocked.

“What on earth makes you act so arrogant in front of me? Do you think even a skeleton could save you right now?”

“If you look at me properly, you will realize that there is urgency beyond the arrogance.”

Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes were filled with fire.

“Do I look like I have nothing to do?”

Baekheon, who had been glaring with trembling eyes, took a deep breath.

“Did you risk your life to come here?”

“It always is.”

“Try it out. Let me hear if it’s worth the effort.”

Lee Cheon-sang, who was sitting down, brought up the main topic.

After a while.

Baekheon applauded his patience in not taking action against Lee Cheon-sang.