Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation - Ch 405
Simulation.
It was a skill that provided considerable assistance once he began to understand the system to some extent.
Especially through Simulation Lv2, he could obtain a higher level of information and opportunities.
However, after reaching the pinnacle of martial arts and experiencing beyond, he didn’t feel much need for it.
But, in this case, it would be different.
The ability to understand the system.
Paradoxically, it’s another system within the system.
If it’s the highest level of simulation, it would know its own limits and issues.
Furthermore, wouldn’t it know the hidden secrets?
Seol-Hwi thought that this could be the solution for now.
‘But how do I find that ability?’
Come to think of it, that’s the biggest problem.
Though I’ve entered the system, it’s hard for the mission to proceed smoothly.
Isn’t Earth Demon, who should have received the order, already taken to another place?
In a situation where there is no target like Earth Demon, can a scenario be created where he receives orders?
Shouldn’t it be designed by bringing him back again?
‘If it’s an AI that has experienced everything, it would know.’
That makes sense too.
If it’s another system experiencer AI.
Of course, it wouldn’t be unaware of how to acquire Simulation Lv3.
‘But hasn’t Sa Yu-kang already perished together?’
A friend who chose mutual destruction through his own death.
Especially since he opposed the absolute being who created the cycle of eternity, his existence would have been completely erased from this world, unlike the spirits.
‘Then is another one appearing? That too… How did I summon the AI?’
This was a bit old, so it didn’t come to mind easily.
Seol-Hwi had some unpleasant memories from the Heavenly Library, but he thought he needed to seriously ponder what exactly those were with some time.
Anyway, he did obtain some unexpectedly important information from Yang-dae.
“Yang-dae, you’re really an amazing person!”
“Oh… really? I’m glad if it helped. I was just talking without much thought…”
“That’s right. You don’t have any preconceived notions in your thoughts. That’s really important.”
Caw. Caw.
Just then, the sound of a crow cawing was heard from afar.
Seol-Hwi slowly looked around and spoke.
“Oh? While we were talking, it got dark.”
“Ah! I was so focused on your story that I forgot.”
“…What?”
“We need to hide quickly. They’re coming.”
“They? Ah, those Dawn… Cuckoos?”
“The Shadows of Dawn!”
Yang-dae was astonished.
As they continued exchanging words, it took them longer than expected to realize how much time had passed.
So now, he was in a panic, insisting they needed to find a hiding place quickly.
“It’s okay. You’ll be safe with me.”
“I know you’re strong… but there are a lot of them. And they’re on a different level from the ones here.”
“Come on. No matter how scary the cuckoos are, they’re nothing. Besides, since you’ve helped me so much, I’ll make you stronger than you are now.”
“What do you mean?”
“There’s something called a reward? It’s a pill that significantly boosts stamina and internal qi… Was it ten thousand? Or twenty thousand?”
“……”
“There’s also a guy carrying useful pills and flashy weapons. We can just loot his belongings.”
Yang-dae felt increasingly uneasy with Seol-Hwi’s difficult-to-understand words.
Somehow, he had the feeling that the man in front of him might not be normal.
“I can tell. You stay here. I’ll handle it in one go.”
Still, the only trustworthy person for Yang-dae was the man before him.
Indeed, Seol-Hwi had elevated his internal qi in a short time and possessed an extraordinary quality unlike others.
In the end, he lay flat on the roof again, just waiting for time to pass quickly.
‘Let’s trust. I can’t survive alone anyway.’
Thud.
Seol-Hwi stood upright, stepping on the ridge of the roof.
With his eyes closed, he intended to read the flow around him.
Swish. Rustle.
As he sharpened his senses, he soon detected the movement of those rushing at high speed.
‘Is it that guy?’
Though moving at a distance not yet visible to the naked eye, Seol-Hwi already saw him.
And he slowly waited for the system’s response.
‘As expected.’
As expected, the system responded.
– Would you like to accept the request to ‘eliminate Shin Bi-rang’? ※ Success reward: [1 Heavenly Dragon Pill]
As soon as he chose to accept, clear letters appeared above the head of a moving silhouette.
The moment he saw the phrase, Seol-Hwi sprang from his seat and soared into the sky.
“Argh!”
“Take cover!”
Screams echoing from all directions filled the examination hall.
Nameless warriors fell in their death throes, and occasionally, those who resisted shouted, their cries turning into echoes that whispered mournfully in the void.
The Shadows of Dawn had descended.
“There’s no one worthwhile.”
The man, who had already slaughtered two, said as he flicked the blood off his sword.
He felt little interest in this arena called Martial Arts Island.
The difference in level was too great.
In this space, except for the Shadows of Dawn like himself, there were no experts of his caliber.
Even the members of his own troops were the same.
“Huh?”
He was quietly sheathing his sword and moving into the building.
Out of nowhere, a man’s voice was heard from behind him.
“Truly ruthless. To mercilessly cut down someone from your own squad. Wow, look at these eyes. Died without even closing them, must have been so shocked.”
Slowly turning around, Shin Bi-rang’s eyes caught sight of a man.
At a glance, he seemed to have an unimpressive physique. It was an outfit you might commonly see anywhere.
Judging by the lack of any weapons, he didn’t seem like someone to be wary of.
“Oh, you heard? I thought I was being quiet enough…”
The unfamiliar man awkwardly scratched his head as he continued speaking.
“Well, since you’re not really a human-like bastard, I let it slip… Ah, my true feelings came out. My mistake.”
The increasingly convoluted speech and behavior clouded his judgment, but he had no intention of letting Shin Bi-rang just leave.
From the start, there was no rival for him in this martial art Island.
The stranger shook his head and spoke to Shin Bi-rang again.
“Hey, just ignore it and go. I’ve set a principle in this life to avoid meaningless killing.”
“……”
“But if you provoke me, there’s nothing I can do. No, maybe there wasn’t a way to resolve it from the start.”
Shin Bi-rang’s face was already crumpled. Watching the stranger gesture awkwardly with a smile, he lightly let go of the end of his reason.
“What the hell is this lunatic saying—!”
Swoosh!
Shin Bi-rang’s swordsmanship was almost akin to art.
The process of drawing the sword and emitting sword qi was so fast that it was almost invisible to the naked eye.
Boom!
Moreover, it was quite spectacular.
The sword qi, which struck the ground, transformed into a sword wind and completely engulfed the unfamiliar man.
‘I felt it in my hand.’
Shin Bi-rang gradually showed a satisfied smile.
The stranger’s actions gave the impression of having some skill, but now it seemed to be mere bravado.
He had foolishly attempted to face the attack head-on.
“Just in case, striking the ground to generate a sword wind was the main… huh?”
As the white smoke created by the fragments of the ground slowly settled, a crack appeared on his forehead.
Somehow, the guy, that lunatic, was standing right there.
“Wow. What a ruthless guy! To go as far as using a sword to kill someone……”
“…….”
“Then is it my turn now?”
He was definitely a lunatic.
Though he was making a fuss, his expression was as calm as could be.
“Let’s take turns!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he placed his fist on his waist and assumed a horse-riding stance.
The sight of him in that stance with tension around his eyes was so absurd it was laughable.
‘He’s just a foolish guy. I have a chance!’
Shin Bi-rang’s eyes grew determined.
It seemed like he had some sort of strategy, but judging by the series of actions he’d taken so far, it was clear something was mentally off.
With that judgment, Shin Bi-rang tried to gather his wits once more and prepare his move.
But then.
“Hey.”
Tap, tap.
Suddenly, someone tapped his shoulder, startling him.
When he turned around quickly, the lunatic who was in front of him appeared behind him as well.
“You can’t just look in one place.”
Thwack!
Shin Bi-rang’s body staggered slightly after being hit by an unexpected punch. When he regained his senses, he hurriedly looked around.
“……?!”
He was still there.
The lunatic in a horse-riding stance. And the identical lunatic who had just thrown the punch.
‘What is this situation…….’
Before he could grasp the situation, a voice echoed once more.
“Over here. Over here.”
When Shin Bi-rang looked down at the ground, there was the lunatic again, crouching.
Thwack!
Another surprise punch.
This time, with a shock that felt like his jaw was shattering, his body was lifted into the air.
Even amidst the chaos, Shin Bi-rang stimulated his acupoints to prevent losing consciousness and rolled on the ground as soon as he touched it, quickly getting back on his feet.
“I told you, it’s here.”
‘Damn it.’
This time, it was right next to him. The guy kicked him while standing.
Thud!
Kicked in the stomach, Shin Bi-rang got up again.
Looking around, as expected…
An absurd situation unfolded with four of him visible.
But there was something more infuriating to Shin Bi-rang than that fact.
“Hey, you crazy bastard! Didn’t you say we’d take turns?”
Whether it was an illusion or whatever, the fact was that the guy kept hitting without stopping.
Hadn’t they agreed to take turns attacking and defending?
“Yeah, that’s right. But I’m not done yet.”
“What are you talking about? Aren’t you ashamed to use such cheap tricks?”
“This is not trickery. This is when the art of illusions reaches its peak and becomes reality… You’ve heard of it, right? Heavenly Demon King’s Step.”
“Heavenly Demon King’s Step? Ah…”
Only then did Shin Bi-rang start to grasp the reality.
The three lunatics who had thrown him down.
And the other lunatics who suddenly appeared from all around.
There was even a lunatic standing in the air among them.
If this wasn’t an illusion but reality, then the opponent had already transcended the realm of humans.
He had tried to fight against such an opponent.
“Eight more times to go. Here I come!”
“Damn it…”
As he watched the enemies rushing from all sides, despair filled Shin Bi-rang’s eyes.
It wasn’t just that he couldn’t win the fight; he shouldn’t have even tried to fight.
No, to be exact, he was someone who shouldn’t exist in the martial world!
Puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-puh-puh!
“Aaaah!”
He ended his life after being mercilessly beaten.
He could no longer withstand the punches and completely collapsed.
[You have completed the mission! As a reward, Seol-Hwi receives one Heavenly Dragon Pill.]
Meanwhile, Seol-Hwi, watching Shin Bi-rang fall away, realized that he had lost his fighting spirit.
In truth, he had exerted a bit of strength, but he was slightly surprised that Shin Bi-rang would fall so easily.
Seol-Hwi then adjusted his attire and let out a deep sigh.
“Really, I had no choice… I ended up dealing with one.”
Seol-Hwi opened the toolbox to confirm the presence of the Heavenly Dragon Pill.
He checked just in case it wasn’t given again.
“Ugh!”
“Stop it! You demons!”
Outside, screams and cries close to wailing could still be heard from all directions.
And from a nearby place, he could hear one or two voices.
“Wasn’t he the Seven Dragons Captain?”
Hearing the scream, he grinned.
It reminded him of another Shadow of Dawn.
“Then I have no choice but to subdue him again.”
Swoosh.
As soon as he finished speaking, Seol-Hwi vanished in an instant.
There was no one here who could recognize his form.