Coincidence and fate, this step remained clear in Seol-Hwiâs head. This was because the AI showed off in the fight against Wang Mo-ryeok.
However, most of the martial arts which he saw at that time disappeared before he was able to learn them.
It was also true that walking required only learning breathing and walking, but martial arts was known to have techniques and forms, so the difficulty to learn them was different
At that time, the AI focused on the Heavenly Demon Kingâs Step, but it was impossible to learn other martial arts because they knew just a few techniques.
Even so, it was of huge help to Seol-Hwi, the legacy left behind by AI.
It was because the battle against the End Demon, where Seol-Hwi should be the one who was being pushed back, had turned into a confrontation of equals.
Swish!
Heavenly Demon Kingâs Stepâ
The technique which is known to show illusions and have them move in various directions. Simply put, the End Demon had two extra illusions.
Swish!
However, while confronting each other, something unexpected happened.
When the five illusions of the End Demon and Seol-Hwiâs illusions were reduced to two, somehow it increased to six again.
âThese tricks!â
It was from an illusion created by the footwork.
This made the End Demon a bit flustered, but he pushed ahead.
He attacked, thinking that it was a simple illusion with no strength.
Pack!
âKuak!â
However, when the opponent managed to resist the attack he was shocked.
Heavenly Demon Hidden Seal Arts.
The form disappeared and could only be felt through the senses. The End Demon had not thought of this. He thought being able to move faster and countering the illusions was good enough.
Bang! Wheik!
The illusions diminished by exchanging clashes.
Shhh!
The End Demon and Seol-Hwi exchanged the final blows after the illusions had been erased.
âAh!â
With all the internal energy used, Seol-Hwi used the Hellish Annihilation Arts that was only wrapped around the tip of his sword.
Wheik!
The End Demon, who reacted reflexively by using the Four Peak Demonic Martial Arts Arts, shot out this purple ring of fire.
Chiiing!
When the two collided, a large explosion occurred with tremendous flames and heat spreading out all around.
Kwaaak!
The color of the energy which collided with the other was so different. There was purple from the End Demon and a purple mist tinged with black spread around Seol-Hwi.
At first, the ring of fire seemed to be encroaching on everything, and then it seemed to move ahead, butâŠ
Goooooooo!
Suddenly a deep purple light shone with the internal energy dispersing.
ââŠ!â
ââŠ!â
Both of them looked at each other and realized it.
This is the chance. This was the right opening.
âKuakâŠâ
However, using up all the internal energy in his body, Seol-Hwi was unable to move any further, while the End Demon moved in and grabbed him by the neck.
âYou bastard, even the flame artsâŠâ
The level of achievement was the same, and this made the End Demon enraged.
How did this guy who reached Supreme Demon, and just the start of it too, show a level of understanding and force which could only be achieved when one reached the higher state of Supreme Demon?
Seol-Hwi spoke in a calm manner even then,
âYou got the wrong opponent then?â
ââŠ?â
âI didnât even learn the fire attribute of Four Peak Demonic Martial Arts, but since I practiced something else, and it was similar to yours, you are angry at yourself.â
âWhat?â
The End Demonâs face distorted, which made Seol-Hwi laugh.
âDo not worry too much. Still, this much is good enough. It seems lacking because the opponent is me.â
âEuk!â
Kwak
The End Demonâs sword with flames on it pierced the thigh of Seol-Hwi.
âKuak!â
It made him slump to the floor and groan in pain. Then the sword was aimed for Seol-Hwiâs chest, and just as he was about to spill blood, he turned his head.
âCaptain, we brought them.â
Just in time the men of End Demon appeared.
Led by Yupae and Hyang Gae, the subordinates of Seol-Hwi were brought.
The cat which seemed to have led the group jumped into the arms of the woman there.
It seemed like with the help of the cat, they managed to find his subordinates again.
Tuk. Tuak.
Everyone was pushed to the ground with blood points sealed, so they would not move.
âOh. Right.â
The End Demon walked towards them as if he found something interesting.
Clench!
And he grabbed the hair of the guy who had fallen to the ground.
âCaptainâŠâ
âYorim?!â
Seol-Hwi was shocked as Yorim was being dragged by the clenched hand of the End Demon
âCoughâŠâ
Seol-Hwi coughed up blood as he tried to get up. When the entire dantian was used up, his body was experiencing the flow back of blood.
His skin wrinkled, and his hair turned to gray.
âAre the eyes of yours only that affectionate when looking at your subordinates?â
Seeing Seol-Hwi like that, the End Demon continued to provoke him with sarcastic words and pulled the guy by the hair.
âLook carefully you bastard.â
âWhat⊠what are you doing?â
At the flustered words of Seol-Hwi, End Demon swung the sword.
âKuaaak!â
And soon came the scream as the leg of Yorim was slashed down.
Seeing that, Seol-Hwi was shocked.
âFuck, what are you doingâŠâ
âCaptainâŠ
As soon as they tried to talk, the End Demon stabbed him again.
Kuak!
âAck!â
Puak!
âKuaak!â
There, the slashing and stabbing continued three or more times.
âStop it! You fucking bastard!â
When Seol-Hwi, who could not watch it any longer, yelled on top of his head, the End Demon stopped his hand and said,
âBeg like a dog.â
ââŠâ
âBeg me. You never know? I might just kill you alone and leaveâŠâ
It was a crazy proposal from a crazy man. But Seol-Hwi knew that the End Demon was not joking.
âBeg.â
His face was red in anger at how he almost got cornered by Seol-Hwi. He was in a situation where he was angry and wanted more blood to spill.
âWonât beg?â
He narrowed his eyes.
Stab
âKuaaaak!â
He thrust the sword into Yorimâs leg once again which was almost nothing now.
âEikâŠ!â
Seol-Hwiâs eyes were bloodshot.
âLetâs do it like this. First Disciple.â
An unexpected person walked out.
âNot obeying the disciple is a serious sin, but⊠still. They are subordinates of the sect. Do you really have to do this?â
When the hood lowered, Seol-Hwiâs eyes widened.
It was Yupae.
âHa, how dare you disobey me?â
The End Demon reacted like his flow was halted, but Yupae did not back down.
âHow dare you say such a thing. However, when it comes to entertainment, it is more fun not to get your hands dirty. Wouldnât it be better to let them realize their own lacking qualities?â
âWhat?â
The End Demon looked at Yupae with an annoyed face.
Then he turned his gaze to the men he had captured and continued to talk.
âLike?â
At that, Yupae responded as if he was waiting for it,
âHow can you order the captain to be killed for the subordinates? These people were the ones who followed the Earth Demon from the beginning. And to show loyalty to the First Disciple and letting things pass as you asked is like committing serious crimes with their own hands⊠shouldnât there be more valuable meaning in their actions?â
âHoh.â
The End Demonâs eyes glazed over as he said that. He enjoyed the pain and despair and suffering of others. What Yupae said now was to own his taste
ElderâŠ
Seol-Hwi on the other hand noticed the consideration.
It was hell to see the subordinates suffering in front of the eyes of a member.
The deeper the bond, the more painful it is. So it would be better for the people to end it quickly.
âYou, want to live?â
The End Demon grabbed Yorim by his hair.
As if he had not suffered a fatal injury yet, his eyes looked full of passion, so he was given a chance.
When Yorim nodded, End Demon asked again.
âThen kill him. You can, right?â
ââŠYes. I can.â
ââŠ!â
Seol-Hwi was shocked.
He did expect this to happen, but⊠was this not a bit too easy?
No.
When he thought about it. It was strange. In the previous life. He thought Yorim was tricked by the Second Disciple. Was this a twist of fate? Again Yorim is the one going to kill him.
âI will do it.â
âOho.â
Tuk. Tuk.
The End Demon loosened the blood point. Yorim, whose legs were already a mess, staggered to his feet and raised the sword with difficulty.
âYorimâŠâ
âCaptain, I am sorry⊠but I want to live.â
Looking at Yorim, Seol-Hwi had mixed feelings.
He struggled and ignored what the last life had shown him. He tried to think that Yorim was not a traitor but the environment he was in had forced him to betray him.
But now, seeing Yorim, he realized that all that he judged of the past was wrong.
âIt is fine, I knew I couldnât survive anyway.â
âŠIt did not matter.
Now that he knew where Yorimâs loyalty was, this can be an advantage too. He was thinking of just letting this pass.
Butâ
âCaptain. How can you think of going that easily?â
ââŠ!?â
For a moment, Seol-Hwiâs gaze was confused, and at that moment, he saw a spear pass by.
âKwak!â
âKuak!â
Seol-Hwi screamed.
The inner part of the thigh where the nerves would gather was pierced.
Yormâs spear dug in there.
âYou stole the woman I liked⊠donât pretend like you didnât knowâŠâ
âKuak⊠youâŠâ
âCaptain, even if you are the captain you cannot do this. I have been so loyal to you⊠are you supposed to act like that to me? Uh?â
Poke! Poke!
âKuak!â
The spear continued to stab the vital points. And when Seol-Hwi would scream, laugher would come.
âHahaha. Hahaha!â
Clap! Clap!
The End Demon smiled and clapped his hands, liking this, and he patted Yupae on the shoulder.
Of course, none of the subordinates of First Disciple smiled.
âNow I feel a little better. Hehehe.â
Yorim grabbed Seol-Hwi by the hair as he began to droop down.
And confirming that he was conscious, he immediately pulled him up.
âFirst Disciple⊠End Demon.â
When he called to the End Demon, the guy nodded.
âRight.â
âCome to think of it, it is a waste to kill him. It isnât just me, but the others have complaints about him⊠wouldnât it be better to let everyone cut into him once?â
ââŠOh. Really?â
The End Demon looked at the subordinates of Seol-Hwi who were bleeding and he nodded.
âThat is fun too. Release them.â
When ordered, his men released them. Soon, the subordinates began to move.
âYouâŠâ
Tears of blood flowed from the eyes of Seol-Hwi.
Yorim laughed.
Was this guy always like this? Now he began to regret not knowing the true face.
At that moment, his subordinates gathered and Songhwa moved ahead.
âCaptain.â
Yorim glanced at Songhwa and then spoke to Seol-Hwi.
âThis is all we can do. PleaseâŠâ
ââŠâ
âGood luck.â
ââŠ?â
Tul
Seol-Hwiâs eyes twitched. It was because he did not understand what Yorim just said.
It confused him.
âSonghwa!â
âIt is done!â
Songhwa, who had approached Seol-Hwi, grabbed him and cast it.
ââŠ!â
This is⊠spatial movement!
Like a hundred miles at a time, it was an incantation of a spell he had forgotten about. And only then did he realize.
The subordinates were not captured butâŠ
To save meâŠ
Wheik!
The moment his thoughts reached there, the world turned white because the spell was used.