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00485 Dark Heaven Village ————————————————————————=

‘Suddenly…?!’

Thinking about fighting the [Old Ruler], my heart felt like it would explode. I had experienced the terrifying power of those beings numerous times, so I knew just how unfathomable they were. However, that feeling wasn’t simply ‘fear’.

The Fire Dragon Incarnate who had summoned me raised his sword and shouted.

[Fire Dragon Summon!]

To exhibit ultimate power from the get-go!

At the same time, the dragon-shaped spirit coiled itself and transformed into a gigantic fire dragon, and as soon as the Celestial Realm’s fire dragon was summoned, Yeodong-bin moved my body and reached out his hand repeatedly.

Heavenly Escape Sword Technique

Six Intent Saintly Heaven Diagram

Cloud Decision

Thousands of illusions of sword qi surged forward together with the fire dragon, crashing into the body of the gigantic Sea God. Each spirit-luminous sword qi seemed alive, suddenly launching dozens of sword strikes.

Boom!

Hundreds of large heat orbs engulfed my vision.

Inside the storm of immense flames, the legendary sword qi rampaged without pause.

Boom!

As the combined attack of Great Immortal Level beings unfolded, it seemed like the Sea God’s body slightly recoiled. I felt astonishment upon witnessing this. The Sea God had, after all, stepped back!

‘So… the Fire Dragon Incarnate and Yeodong-bin!’

[Hmm.]

However, contrary to my overwhelming surprise and joy, in that moment, I sensed Yeodong-bin’s uneasiness. He seemed oddly anxious, his expression sour. I questioned him.

[What’s wrong? Did we land a hit on the Sea God…]

[Yeom, be cautious.]

[Huh?]

[That last attack was meaningless.]

Shuuuu…

The moment Yeodong-bin finished speaking, the black smoke that engulfed the sky gradually dissipated as the Celestial heat orbs dwindled. In the haze, while the Sea God’s side was tinged slightly red, it didn’t appear to be severely damaged.

Even with the Fire Dragon Summon exerting all its power along with the Heavenly Escape Sword Technique, he didn’t take any real damage?!

‘With such an attack, even if it were Dalgi, it shouldn’t have been unscathed…’

As I was taken aback by the Sea God’s incredible defense, the Fire Dragon Incarnate, unusually anxious, spoke.

[Indeed, as expected of an [Old Ruler], he defends with divine-level sorcery.]

[What do you mean?]

[It’s like subjugating an Apostle. Divine beings always surround themselves with a protective barrier, and until that barrier is destroyed, no damage can be inflicted.]

So we need to break through the sorcery defense first?

I wanted to say something, but it was just then.

Whoooosh—

The Sea God slowly stretched and reached out toward the sky. Then, he confidently swung one arm down at us.

[Uughh!]

That single swing of the arm forced the Fire Dragon Incarnate and Yeodong-bin to combine their powers and evade with maximum effort. They retreated from the attack’s range much faster than my Soul Removal Technique could respond and appeared not even to consider defense. And as the Sea God’s arm struck down, the ground shattered, creating a massive hole.

Boom!

At the same time, scars on the earth spread everywhere, splitting not just the horizon but the sea as well, as if heaven and earth were being torn apart. The shockwave from the Sea God’s single punch felt like it would tear apart the universe, shaking the heavens. A colossal earthquake erupted, and the ocean churned, revealing dozens of whirlpools on the surface.

‘This is ridiculous…!!’

It’s a monster!

I had seen many extensive attacks with formidable power, but the Sea God’s attack felt utterly nonsensical. Because unlike others who had unleashed extensive attacks using strong spirits, sorcery, or qi techniques to exert destruction, the Sea God was simply dealing physical damage with raw ability. Just that alone showcased enough power to overturn the world, and a terrifying thought crossed my mind.

What if they engaged in combat using divine-level sorcery alongside that physical power?

I suddenly felt my body tremble. Instantly sensing my unease, Yeodong-bin spoke to me.

[Yeom, focus! The Sea God’s magic won’t be easy to deal with.]

[…Yes.]

[Here it comes.]

True to Yeodong-bin’s words, the Sea God slowly lowered his head from the clouds and revealed his massive mouth, which looked like a bizarre mix of human and otherworldly traits. However, as a colossal ray of light burst from that mouth, there was no time to appreciate it leisurely.

Fiiiiiing!

The horizon split cleanly as the heat ray sliced through the ocean. In an instant, the entire ocean evaporated, engulfed in an overwhelming brilliance that would burn through not just retinal nerves but all the way to the brain if I didn’t protect my eyes with inner power.

[Khrrr!!]

This attack was also impossible to block, so the Fire Dragon Incarnate and Yeodong-bin raised my potential to the maximum and evaded. Despite knowing it was impossible to evade such tremendous speed, Yeodong-bin moved just in time, barely escaping. In an instant, the surroundings were dyed with bright flashes and explosion as terrifying heat evaporated everything around.

An attack that dries up the ocean!

We were near Goryeo’s Tamna Island, and this attack drained the ocean within a radius of hundreds of li, leaving behind pools of dark mana. This kind of extensive attack that disregarded the ocean terrain was unprecedented, and I found it hard to comprehend.

The Sea God seemed sluggish, yet was not sluggish at all. In reality, Yeodong-bin was frantically flying around him at breakneck speed, searching for a gap, but Yeodong-bin’s Moon-Cloud Breaking Goodness felt the Sea God was taking in every single move he made.

Whenever I sensed the Sea God’s gaze piercing toward me, chills ran down my entire body. Considering Yeodong-bin could move at speeds exceeding several times the speed of sound, it was an apocalyptic awareness.

Once again, gathering strength, the Fire Dragon Incarnate summoned fire dragons, splitting into dozens to attack the Sea God.

[Hah!]

Boom!

As expected, even when the fire dragon’s strength collided, the Sea God merely writhed as if it tickled. That gigantic being, a fusion of human and otherworldly traits, had absolute defensive power.

I grew anxious and said,

[I will use my trump card to break down his defense.]

[It’s not time yet.]

[Huh?]

Yeodong-bin, dodging the Sea God’s swings, glanced at the ground.

[It’s best to see how he reacts before using your trump card.]

I followed Yeodong-bin’s gaze. There, the Master of the Twelve Joules and the Three Masters had summoned translucent spheres floating in the air.

The Master of the Twelve Joules burst out of the sphere, throwing the Cosmic Fragment to the ground while shouting,

“I command in the name of Haebaek! Freeze!”

As the shards of the Cosmic Fragment embedded into the ground, the blazing earth began to freeze at an alarming speed, reaching even the Sea God’s feet with cold air. Ultimately, it froze dozens of li, forming ice cliffs all the way to the Sea God’s knees!

‘Have they restrained his feet?’

“Cheh!”

However, it seemed like the Master of the Twelve Joules thought his attack insufficient, rapidly drawing the Cosmic Fragment back and teleporting with the Three Masters. Barely breaking the point where he stood, another attack from the Sea God’s ray burst forth. His judgment was correct.

Boom!

The world seemed like it would be destroyed. Though the Sea God wasn’t particularly targeting us, he waved his face around, firing rays indiscriminately here and there. As the light filled the heavens, all life was disappearing.

Being fairly far away, the Sea God appeared as a distant figure. While I was momentarily away from the battlefield to regroup, space opened up. The Master of the Twelve Joules arrived towards me using Spatial Transposition Technique and spoke,

“At this rate, the Sea God will annihilate Goryeo and Dongyoung within three days. We’ll somehow have to resonate the Seven Luminaries.”

Yeodong-bin shot him a glance. He then spoke.

[I disagree.]

“Why?”

[As long as that being intends to ambush us, cooperation is impossible.]

Yeodong-bin’s gaze was directed at some void.

Sss…

And shortly after, there appeared Miyamoto Musashi. It seemed Miyamoto Musashi was aware of Yeodong-bin’s strength as he didn’t recklessly attack but opened his mouth.

“Yulju, this seems like a perfect time to kill you.”

At that, the Master of the Twelve Joules laughed heartily.

“Ku hahaha! Have you forgotten the duty of the inheritor of the Lunar Kill Technique to slay gods?”

“……”

“After all, you’re just a genius, not a true heir.”

As the Master of the Twelve Joules delivered a sharp jab, Miyamoto Musashi flinched, and then with a fierce expression, spoke.

“Don’t talk as if you know anything. There is no such thing as a true heir.”

“Is that so?”

“Indeed.”

Miyamoto Musashi crossed his arms.

“There cannot be one who could fell the King of the Tree Sea.”

What on earth are they talking about?

At that moment, the Master of the Twelve Joules said to Miyamoto Musashi,

“If you’re not going to help, then get lost. I could kill you first.”

The killing intent of the Master of the Twelve Joules was palpable. As the two absolute experts faced off, the space felt distorted, and the tense killing intent thickened the air. After staring each other down for a while, Miyamoto Musashi spoke.

“Help me just this once.”

“Oh, how grateful.”

We gradually caught onto the fact that the Sea God was turning his attention this way. Until now, it seemed the Sea God had been letting us be, but it was clear he was ready to finish us off. This meant that until now, the Sea God had been fighting us with an attitude of just playing around.

The Master of the Twelve Joules said,

“Miyamoto Musashi will make the opening, so we can inflict the greatest damage possible with the Seven Luminaries.”

[That being is likely weak against mental attacks, or assassinations.]

Yeodong-bin eyed Miyamoto Musashi worriedly. According to that, the Sea God would unleash powerful area attacks close by while simultaneously spewing out strong assassination attacks against those nearby. A regular person would certainly go mad just by looking at the Sea God’s presence.

Yet even among martial experts, simply being near would lead to insanity from mental contamination. I knew Yeodong-bin and the Fire Dragon Incarnate would automatically defend against those assassination attacks while the Master of the Twelve Joules seemed to be aided by the Three Masters, but Miyamoto Musashi had no one to assist him.

Then, the Master of the Twelve Joules spoke.

“Oh, Musashi will be fine. Let’s go!”

Pa-at!

In the blink of an eye, having devised a plan, we charged toward the Sea God once more. I called out loudly to Yeodong-bin, urging him to switch forms quickly.

“In this time of doom, constellation of stars! I implore you, grant me your powers and pay respects to the coming millennium!”

The Command of the Evil Spirit!

Power powerful enough to disintegrate the Apostle’s barrier and even repel the Ten Heavenly Generals! Ordinarily, it could only be used once, so I had to be cautious, but there was no greater crisis than fighting against the [Old Ruler].

As I activated the Command of the Evil Spirit, enormous tentacles rose from the void and suddenly wrapped around the Sea God’s entire being.

Crack!

Suddenly, the Sea God spoke loudly into my head.

[What is your relationship with him? Is he a high-ranking member of the Luyue?]

I didn’t respond. I felt no fear whatsoever and even found myself inwardly mocking him. Somehow, I didn’t feel intimidated.

Then the Sea God declared,

[I will devour you for not answering.]

Boom!

“……!!”

It was astonishing. As the Sea God’s body expanded greatly, the Command of the Evil Spirit that had dealt significant damage to all previous foes burst and vanished! The tentacles that had tightly coiled around the Sea God turned into ashes as they flailed. But Yeodong-bin spoke.

[Well done, Yeom! That being’s defensive magic has considerably weakened.]

It wasn’t without effect?

Still, considering how the great sorcery had instantly rendered impressive effects against Apostle Dalgi, to merely show signs of weakening was strikingly clear that a significant gap existed between Apostles and the [Old Ruler]. Simultaneously, the Three Masters appeared to be casting techniques further chipping away at the Sea God’s barrier, and the Sea God took a few steps back again.

“Take this!”

Miyamoto Musashi shot upward into the sky and delivered a slash aimed at the Sea God’s neck. It appeared somewhat like a transparent moon ring, and as the Sea God met the cut, he flinched, raising his arms to block.

Slash!

The Sea God’s two arms were sliced halfway through yet remained loosely attached, and even as bubbling wounds frothed, they healed almost immediately. But as I watched that scene, I found myself astonished.

‘What was that slash?’

The Sea God, an [Old Ruler], had believed in his sorcery defense up to now and had taken no defensive actions whatsoever. Yet, even in this state of weakened defenses, why would he deliberately raise his arms to block his neck from being sliced? Musashi’s strike clearly concealed some tremendous power.

“Cough! Indeed, it won’t work against a true god…”

The very person who struck felt wronged as the attack failed, and he fell to the ground. Just as he descended, the Master of the Twelve Joules, rushing forward, summoned clouds with a gesture, catching Miyamoto Musashi midair, then shouted to me,

“Now is the time!”

[I got it!]

Weiiing!

The Fire Dragon Incarnate summoned great power through the Fire Element and Fire Dragon Sword, while the Master of the Twelve Joules pressed his hands to the ground to induce a green resonance. This was the gathering of the powers of the Sacred Altar Tree. Finally, as the two Seven Luminaries shared waves, the Sea God seemed momentarily surprised.

[Seven Luminaries Resonance!]

The Fire Dragon Incarnate yelled fiercely, emitting waves with even greater intensity. Soon, like the time I had resonated with Miho and the Seven Luminaries, a powerful wave filled with overwhelming might shot toward the Sea God’s body. Initially appearing unscathed, the Sea God gradually faltered, stepping back as the power increased.

The Fire Dragon Incarnate shouted towards Yeodong-bin from within.

[Resonance alone won’t deal a blow! I’ll once more gather the power of the waves to attack!]

Boom!

The essence of the Fire Dragon Incarnate rode atop the Fire Dragon Sword, descending into the world. Unlike before, he resolved to risk revealing his true self in this battle to win. Feeling his master’s determination, Yeodong-bin raised the Fire Dragon Sword and Fire Element, jumping boldly into the waves of power.

[Aaaah!!]

Yeodong-bin swung the Fire Element first, slicing the Sea God’s waist with the massive flame blade. Unlike before where it hadn’t affected him at all, this time the Sea God’s scales were slashed off, leaving a significant wound at his waist. Yeodong-bin immediately positioned himself in midair and unleashed the skills from his life’s training in the realm of selflessness.

Crack!

At last, a properly executed attack succeeded! The combined strike of the Fire Dragon Incarnate and Yeodong-bin thrust the Fire Dragon Sword deep into the Sea God’s solar plexus. I could feel the fiery glow from the Fire Dragon Sword as it continuously burned the Sea God’s body.

[Kuuhh…]

For the first time, the Sea God let out a painful cry. However, the Fire Dragon Incarnate began to show a firm resolve.

[This is still inadequate. Indeed, I…]

As the Sea God gripped the Fire Dragon Sword, which had transformed into a colossal blade of flames, he attempted to pull it from his chest, but the Fire Dragon Sword resisted, emitting an even stronger flame. The voice of the agonizing Fire Dragon Incarnate echoed in my mind.

[Stay away!!]

Meanwhile, Yeodong-bin, who had retreated far back, gritted his teeth.

[The Sea God’s mana is too powerful. Master will be obliterated like this!]

Oblivion here indicated the ultimate annihilation where even the soul vanishes. It was what all divine beings and spirits feared most. The Fire Dragon Incarnate transferred all his energy into the Fire Dragon Sword, declaring,

[You know as well as I do. It is more beneficial to seal this being rather than vanish myself.]

[…Are you suggesting we repeat what happened a millennium ago?]

That tone was unusual for Yeodong-bin. He was revealing rare emotions of sorrow. The Fire Dragon Incarnate smiled.

[Didn’t you say it earlier when we followed the righteous path? Even while apart, let’s protect justice together!]

[……]

Yeodong-bin seemed to have made his mind up about something. Lifting the Fire Element remaining in his hand, he charged at the Sea God again.

Boom!

Even with the enormous blade stuck in its chest, the Sea God launched attacks just like before. Amidst the chaos of colossal storms, rays, and calamities, Yeodong-bin poured all his life’s martial arts into his attack against the Sea God. The Master of the Twelve Joules watched in shock, shouting.

“That’s the— the Tussle of Immortals!”

At a point of absolute mastery, the Master of the Twelve Joules was utterly stunned by how much Yeodong-bin’s current power had surged. What would typically be an impossible dodge against the Sea God’s tremendous attacks, he managed to narrowly evade, even flowing through the invisible, formless mana. I could no longer communicate with Yeodong-bin in my mind, signifying that he was in a perfect state of concentration, unleashing his peak power.

As the Sea God fired rays from his mouth directly at Yeodong-bin, the moment he unleashed his fierce expression filled with fury, he poured all his strength into his downward strike, cutting through the air toward his opponent.

Heavenly Escape Sword Technique

Heart Command Technique

Formless Sword

Was it merely an optical illusion? The formless sword naturally cleaved through the rays, slicing the Sea God’s nose. Perhaps because it was such an unexpected hit, the Sea God remained dumbfounded, blood gushing from his nose.

Boom!

Having split the rays, Yeodong-bin drove the Fire Element mercilessly into the side of the Fire Dragon Sword. The sight of the dual blades piercing through the Sea God’s chest unfolded before me. Having thrust the Fire Element into the chest of the [Old Ruler], Yeodong-bin gasped heavily, turning to me.

[…Yeom…]

[Yeodong-bin.]

Light began to emanate from Yeodong-bin’s body. His spirit detached entirely from me, suddenly rushing toward the Fire Dragon Sword.

[I will become the Sea God’s seal.]

[…]

[Send Master back to the Celestial Realm…]

As the spirit of the Fire Dragon Incarnate absorbed into me, an apparition of a Sword Master emerged.

[It’s tough to obtain a human body, and it’s hard to illuminate the path.]

He was coughing out blood at the corners of his mouth and seemed extremely fatigued. Furthermore, the Sea God’s mana infiltrated the Sword Master’s forearm, tinging it violet.

[Seeking the root of the path by following the human heart.]

Yeodong-bin did not release the grip on the sword.

[If I fail to save this body in this lifetime…]

Boom!

Several curses discharged by the Sea God struck and embedded themselves in Yeodong-bin’s body, yet he didn’t budge. His entire form was becoming tattered, yet Yeodong-bin held strong, even grinding his teeth.

[Someday I shall wait again to save this body!]

Boom!

Yeodong-bin’s form transformed into light, being consumed in an instant.

The poem of the Sword Master resonated as it excavated the divine’s spirit and flesh.

The Sea God screamed in immense pain, writhing as if he was in agony. Yeodong-bin had completely tunneled into him.

As I stood in a daze, the Fire Element flew back to me on its own.

I caught the Fire Element, and my mind awakened.

“Yeodong-bin!!”

No answer came. He had sacrificed himself to seal the Sea God.

The resolve of obliteration!

Woooohhhh

Perhaps that’s why the Sea God, despite twisting in pain, couldn’t gather the courage to attack us. Although he was a god, he was still close to a corporeal being, and the cumulative damage he received exactly because of that made the seal driven in like a wedge through the Fire Dragon Sword.

Suddenly, I sensed that Yeodong-bin had vanished, causing me to suddenly lose strength.

‘Yeodong-bin… is dead…?’

The absolute powerhouse that seemed unkillable, Yeodong-bin.

Did he sacrifice himself to seal a god?

As I was in shock, the Sea God’s voice suddenly echoed.

[You… master of the Seven Luminaries…]

I glared at the Sea God. For the first time, I clearly saw his eyes, which were filled with an infinite disdain, mocking everything, including humanity. The Sea God addressed me.

[Right now… remove this seal… unless you want to see everything you care for perish.]

An overwhelming mana pressed down, threatening to burst my brain. The absolute power overshadowed the feelings I sensed from sorcerers before. Until now, Yeodong-bin and the Fire Dragon Incarnate had been protecting me from this pressure, but under the original [Old Ruler], even standing there was unbearable in the immense disparity. I realized I was at risk of suffocating, and I had to breathe.

“Khuh… khuh…”

Then I understood he wasn’t merely saying empty threats.

While it had indeed weakened the Sea God’s power due to the seal binding him, his combat capability was still intact. Just as the Master of the Twelve Joules said, if he continued rampaging, Goryeo and Dongyoung would fall within three days, and perhaps the entire Central Plains would be shattered. Furthermore, I would be caught in his grasp, tortured for eternity.

The Master of the Twelve Joules shouted.

“Haah!”

The Master of the Twelve Joules wielded the power of the Sacred Altar Tree, freeing me temporarily from the Sea God’s bindings.

Swish!

Boom!!

“Uugh! What the…”

However, at the cost of that, the Sea God turned violent and concentrated his attacks toward the Master of the Twelve Joules, who began to flee in a panic. Though the Master of the Twelve Joules and the Three Masters employed techniques to escape the Sea God, there was no sign of victory in their demeanor.

I calmly assessed the current situation and realized that victory had slipped away completely. I attempted to deploy my beading techniques, but the Sea God had seemingly sealed off all avenues of escape, so I couldn’t use them. If I continued like this, I would end up caught and torn to pieces at the Sea God’s hands.

‘From the start… I was never going to win…’

Our calculation had been to look for openings through the Seven Luminaries Resonance and have the Great Immortal Level unleash maximum attacks. However, the Fire Dragon Incarnate realized he lacked the power to strike down the Sea God and chose to seal himself as a sacrifice. Yeodong-bin understood this and chose to obliterate himself in place of his master, the Fire Dragon Incarnate.

Yet even as two Great Immortal Level beings prepared for obliteration, the Sea God remained unharmed. Weakening him only meant he was weak by divine standards; there was no transformation in the veracity of the Sea God’s strength reaching cataclysmic levels. And now, I had exhausted all means at my disposal, making victory nearly impossible.

What should I do?

Should I resign to defeat and face death?

A feeling of injustice washed over me.

‘Yeodong-bin… Fire Dragon Incarnate… both genuinely wanted to enact justice for humanity!’

Was I to squander my life against an evil (惡) I couldn’t even rebel against, all because of a difference in power? It was infuriating to think I could simply surrender and start over from the stable. I first thought of running, but alongside that, a burning desire to engage in this life-or-death struggle surged within me.

The conflict did not last long. I clenched my fists tightly and stared directly at the Sea God.

And from my bosom, I withdrew a hidden technique to execute my secret arts.

It had been so long since I used my hidden arts.

“I will execute Great Destruction.”

The moment I unleashed all my acupoints, a refreshing energy surged throughout my body, and I felt the powerful strength I hadn’t felt in ages flowing through me.

‘Yeodong-bin, I’m sorry.’

Even if I die, I will strike the god one last time.

Boom!

As the first strike of Great Destruction flew toward the Sea God, as expected, he showed no reaction whatsoever. I was engulfed in fury.

‘Right, I’m just a bug to you, aren’t I?’

Let this bug show you a taste of your own medicine!

In the blink of an eye, I opened the Four Gates, and I realized that I had transcended the limitations of humanity, surpassing even the highest levels achievable through Brain Thunder.

‘The Fifth Gate!’

Kraang!

‘The Sixth Gate!’

Kraang!

Upon opening the Sixth Gate, I recognized that my potential had more than doubled compared to the time I confronted Yongbi-cheon in that fight for life and death. My current state overflowed with enough strength to destroy a Dharma Guardian. Even so, despite the discernible enhancement, my attacks failed to inflict any impact on the still-mighty Sea God, stirring up my anxiety.

‘…The Seventh Gate!’

Even a mere moment was sufficient.

I would seize the ultimate power!

As the final meridian opened, I charged forward with the Fire Element, unleashing the Thunder God Sword Dance. Even though there were stronger sword techniques, I felt an instinctive need to utilize the fundamentals.

As I executed the Thunder God Sword Dance, my sword strength reached the Sea God’s face.

‘Huh…?’

Time seemed to freeze.

Is this the moment of Heart Command?

No, it’s different.

I found myself entering a white space, drifting slowly. During this state, I realized just how much I had left my guard down while performing sword techniques. I couldn’t articulate it, but I could see it clearly.

The sword (劍) was infused with the Thunder God (天雷).

That was the true might of the ritual martial arts, Thunder God Sword Dance.

The true secret of the four great families of the White Lotus Sect, passed down for a thousand years.

A sign of having encountered [someone].

The Thunder Spirit Technique should underlie the true sword intent.

‘Here we go…’

By executing the Thunder God Sword Dance’s first form, I felt an unprecedented awakening surge within me, taking another step forward.

The Sea God’s mana-infused attack swarmed toward me, determined to tear me apart, yet I felt no concern or fear. I observed the space around me in a state of selflessness, recognizing that I was genuinely free.

The defense of Heaven, Earth, and People lay within my grasp.

There was no reason to retreat.

Softly but swiftly, I unfurled the Three Treasure Technique, penetrating the Sea God’s attack range. Up until now, my Three Treasure Technique had been so loosely executed that even the Master of Shadowless Sword could see through it, but now I could eliminate those gaps entirely.

Shhhh!

The thunderous sword qi extended, and I slashed through the Sea God’s neck. With the Sea God already weakened, even an attack of my caliber couldn’t be blocked by his barrier. The Sea God winced and writhed in pain from this last attack, and I distantly delivered the final blow.

Heavenly Escape Sword Technique

One Strike of Heaven Sword

Among the techniques of the Heavenly Escape Sword Technique, the most fitting movement came together with the Ninth Gate’s methodology, severing the Sea God’s neck. As the gigantic head rolled away, it tried to reattach due to its regeneration ability, but I sliced through it once more.

Sck!

Boom!

I stood atop the Sea God’s decapitated shoulders, gazing into the distant sky.

‘Am I dying now?’

Despite vanquishing the Sea God, I had pushed the Great Destruction to its limits.

The result of using Great Destruction to the extreme was only death.

As I sensed death drawing near, I slowly closed my eyes.

‘As long as I got my revenge, that’s enough…’

Then suddenly, a strange sound reached my ears.

[Manifestation of Powers.]

Kiiik, kiik

Something was rewinding.

Feeling that unpleasant sound was pulling me in, I didn’t dwell on it any longer.

And thus, I lost consciousness.

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