The World of Sound - Chapter 188
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188
Dragon.
It was like one very powerful life form.
It was not a simple emission of energy, but a monster created by magic that had swallowed up the Wiji Se-ga-ju and reached down to the marrow.
It was also a method used to destroy a single target with the power to break the world’s providence and harmony, made up of magic and brain power.
A monster filled only with malice and murderous intent attacked Cheonhwa.
He bared his teeth to bite and chew him up, devouring him as he was rendered immobile by the aftermath of the surprise attack by Black Lightning.
“The descent of the brain.”
Kwarrrrung!
At that moment, a white beam of light, contrasting with the dragon’s, rose from Cheonhwa’s body.
You become the incarnation of a pure brain spirit and meet him.
A battle between black and white.
It was a showdown between thunderbolt and black lightning.
At first, it seemed like neither side was pushing back, but it soon became clear who had the upper hand.
“This can’t be… … this can’t be happening!”
White is easily tainted by black, but the destructive power of a corrupted spirit is greater than that of a pure spirit, but this was not the case for Cheonhwa.
Because Bukgungyeon has already done it.
The power of a corrupted brain spirit imbued with magic? So what?
In the end, he is also a branch of the brain spirit, and Cheonhwa is the incarnation of the brain spirit.
Even that was under Cheonhwa’s control, so the fact that it seemed like he was on the defensive from the beginning was also Cheonhwa’s plan.
When it seemed like he was being pushed back, he was checking to see if there were any more people who could intervene.
If possible, it would be better to just sweep it all away in one go without going through the hassle.
But no one else but him intervened, and he too revealed himself to the bottom in one breath.
The technique he used, symbolized by the black lightning and the demonic dragon, was indeed powerful, but the power he created by forcibly squeezing it without full enlightenment was not on par with that of Hwagyeong.
It might be possible for those who have reached the entrance of Hwagyeong to do so, but it was something that was out of the question for him.
The extreme of Hwagyeong.
That means that I have made all things in the universe and the power of the spirits that reside within them mine.
Not only the pure power of the spirit, but also all powers derived from it, and even those spirits with special dispositions among the spirits of the same nature.
“Do you like dancing?”
Parts and pieces!
As the power that embraces all the brain spirits was played, a strange change occurred in the black dragon, or rather, the demon dragon.
The guy who was trying to chew and swallow Cheonhwa by pouring everything out suddenly started twisting his body.
Dance.
It could also be called a dance.
He began to twist his body and swing his strength as if dancing to the music of the heavenly flowers.
“Kwaaaaak!”
“Kurururuk… … !”
In addition, the black lightning energy radiating in all directions covered the mines.
It is a thunderbolt energy that contains magic, but its power is on the level of a fire mirror.
If you have stronger magic, then it might be understandable, but it’s not something that the likes of Minds can handle.
It was not a power that was simply scattered, but a power that was controlled and manipulated by the heavenly flowers.
Black Lightning picked out the mines and struck them, releasing the pressure on the allies. The warriors of the Murim Alliance hesitated for fear of being hit directly by Black Lightning, but they used all their might to cook the mines.
Thanks to that, the hands and feet of the minions became dizzy, and it seemed like he was dancing along with them.
“Stop! Doing things like this… … !”
Naturally, the Weizi family that created the dragon resisted.
He uses all his strength to regain control of the Demon Dragon and tries to channel that power into Cheonhwa, but it is no use.
If he had been able to completely control that power himself from the beginning, or even if he had only reached the realm of Hwa-gyeong, he would have been able to put up some resistance, but unfortunately, that is not the case.
Since he himself was swayed by power, he could not go against the will of Cheonhwa who held that power and shook it.
Unable to quell the flames of fierce anger, he simply danced a showy dance in front of his enemy.
“I guess you have no talent for dancing!”
Cheonhwa gave a cold assessment to that guy.
Although they both use their bodies, it seems that being good at martial arts and dancing are two completely different things.
“Then let’s finish it. Yuji Se-ju.”
“… … This fucking punk… … !”
Only then did he mention his opponent’s name as if he had just remembered, but even that was a minor mistake that ended up deciding the match.
Kwarrrrrrrrrr-!
It soared into the sky like a dragon ascending.
All of the internal energy and innate energy of the Wiji SeGaju were sucked out.
Thanks to that, the guy who had no energy left fell down on the spot with all his energy sucked out, like a scorpion, but his lifelong energy still remained in Cheonhwa’s hands.
“appointment.”
As the powerful performance began again, those who had barely been able to deal with Bukgungyeon opened their eyes wide.
I couldn’t even think about avoiding the black lightning falling from the sky and had no choice but to accept it.
Cheeeeeeek-!
And all that was left were two lumps of charcoal.
Although they were capable of a certain degree of resistance when it came to the realm of Hwagyeong, they either reached the realm of a fake Hwagyeong like Wiji Se-ga, or they were unable to withstand the added power of Cheonhwa, so they died without being able to endure.
“Wow, woooooooooooo!”
Thanks to this, the morale of the Murim Alliance soared through the roof.
Not only was the Yin Gong army that had terrified them completely wiped out, but three of the masters of Hwa Kyung were killed at the same time.
The remaining mines were also quite powerful, but they were at a level where they could be dealt with easily even without the help of Cheonhwa and Bukgungyeon.
Some people take blood thinners to burn off their last bit of strength, but that’s all they need to do if they don’t overdo it.
No matter how much it was improved, it was bound to self-destruct over time because it was drawing on innate energy.
Knowing this, the warriors of the Murim Alliance responded cleverly, and did not overdo it, but consistently defended themselves and only blocked their retreat route.
I was able to wipe them out without much difficulty, taking almost no damage.
It was a great victory.
***
The situation changed drastically after the annihilation of the Demon Army and the Yin Gong Army, which was the last straw prepared by the Demonic Cult.
A significant portion of the land of Guizhou, which had been so futilely swept away that it felt like an uninhabited land, was reclaimed in a short period of time, and as the central army of Guizhou led by Cheonhwa advanced, the northern and southern armies led by Jeon Gui and Tu Gui also began a counterattack, creating a situation where they seemed to be spreading their wings and taking flight.
Not only was the advance of the Demonic Cult, which had been advancing at a breakneck pace, blocked, but they were also quickly pushed back as if they were scared and retreating, so it was natural that the morale and momentum shifted to the Murim Alliance.
Of course, the Demon Cult was not easily pushed back.
We dispatched a force of fairly powerful weapons and attempted to stop Cheonhwa’s advance, but it was useless.
Nothing was enough to stop Cheonhwa, who was at the forefront of the sound.
After making them feel the difference in power a few times, the Demon Cult changed their thinking and focused their power only on the side where there was no heavenly fire.
The moment the forces of Cheonhwa appeared, they retreated like the tide receding, and deployed the troops they had saved in other directions.
They moved their troops as if they were determined to surround the flanks and cut off the rear if they continued to advance in a straight line.
“Gaga. What should I do?”
Cheonhwa didn’t know that either.
Although he tried to speed up the process of driving them out of Guizhou without giving them time, Cheonhwa’s response was faster than he had expected.
Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to be afraid of them, but even if the ragtag group gathers, they will all be swept away, and you can’t drive them to their deaths.
It’s not that I feel sorry for them, but rather that in the end, in order to corner the Demonic Cult and summon the Heavenly Demon, all-out pressure is needed.
Since Cheonhwa alone cannot attack and defend this vast Central Plains, he inevitably needs some assistance.
That’s why I adjusted the speed.
He slowed down the advance, but since he didn’t need many spare troops anyway, he sent those who could be of help to Jeon-gwi and To-gwi.
He simultaneously gathered information from the Murim Alliance and Haomun, monitored the battle situation, and moved quickly in accordance with the movements of the Demonic Cult to block their attempts.
“I can’t help it. I’m going south.”
But still, a hole was created.
The northern army of Jeon Gwi, who had a unique perspective on strategy and tactics while commanding ronin, was keeping pace with the enemy while efficiently crushing them, but there was a problem on the side of Tougwi.
Perhaps because he is used to fighting alone, or perhaps because his fighting style itself is like throwing himself into a corner, he is having a hard time and has come to ask for support.
He must have been quite arrogant and confident in his own powerlessness, so it was surprising that he would ask for support like this, but since that meant he was in a lot of trouble, he immediately changed direction.
“But if we do that, this side… … .”
“It’s okay. I’ll go alone. Haomen has also arranged for a substitute.”
However, in that case, there was also a possibility that the demonic cult would find out that Cheonhwa was away and attack the center.
The central power that he is missing is also considerable, but the significance of an absolute powerhouse is great, so if you put in a couple of Hwagyeong masters like before, you could suffer a huge blow in an instant.
So Cheonhwa came up with a plan.
He requested Haomen to create his own double.
Not only was he similar in height and build to the other person, but he was also taught his usual behavior and made to act the same way, so he would wear a mask and pretend to be himself.
It shouldn’t have been difficult.
It’s not that his powers were special, but his appearance wasn’t all that special.
Rather, it was so ordinary that it could be called ordinary.
I don’t think that’s possible, though.
“I’ll be back soon, so please guard this place.”
“Umm… … Yes. Okay. Leave it to me. And, be careful. You never know what they might be up to.”
Of course, in the case of Bukgungyeon, Noeryeong, and Muoh, their characteristics were so special that it was difficult to find a substitute.
That’s why Cheonhwa decided to support Togui alone.
Even if they notice his absence, if Bukgungyeon holds out, he will be able to defend himself to some extent.
He could have gone and come back with peace of mind.
When I told him what it meant, Bukgungyeon pretended to look worried, but soon nodded as if he had no choice.
He warned that it might be a trap, but caution was advised.
It was definitely a little weird.
Even if it is true that a person of Tugui’s level is struggling, I thought that if he was pushed to that level, he might not have had the luxury of asking for support.
Of course, that could be the case, but even if it were true, it would still be concerning.
That means there’s someone there strong enough to take down a toady.
Surely, it wasn’t Cheonma himself who came forward?
If that’s the case, Cheonhwa will definitely try to fight.
But I also knew that it wasn’t a miracle that I would hear a rumor, so I just hoped that nothing would happen.
“Don’t worry. Whatever it is, we’ll just sweep it all away.”
As if he knew about her worries, Cheonhwa smiled faintly and patted Bukgungyeon on the shoulder.
“… … ?”
Throb
However, unlike his usual confident appearance, Cheonhwa’s arm flinched as soon as it left Bukgungyeon’s shoulder.
I frowned slightly at the chill that spread from my shoulders.
‘Magira… … It’s as annoying as I’ve heard.’
It was the aftereffect of the surprise attack by the Wiji Se-gaju.
He was able to overwhelm and make even the energy of the fallen brain spirit his own, but he was unable to completely shake off the pure magic hidden within it.
It looked like it was just a light touch, but it had penetrated quite deeply.
It’s not so serious that it’s difficult to move, but the magic is secretly interfering with your luck and trying to eat away at your energy whenever it gets the chance.
Even though I am suppressing it with my internal energy, it sticks around tenaciously and won’t go away like a parasite.
‘Well, it’ll work out somehow.’
Even so, since the Thousand Sounds Mind Method is melting away the magic, it seems like it will be resolved over time, but it was impossible for now.
Because the request for support from Tougwi was urgent.
First, Cheonhwa headed south alone to solve the problem at hand.
To support and save the two.
“… … What is this? Again.”
On the front line south of Guizhou, where he had rushed in one stride, Cheonhwa witnessed a strange sight.