Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation - Ch 407
Ding!
[★Serious Warning★] [★Absolute Danger★] ▶ Fight. ▷ Retreat.
Could it be that Seol-Hwi’s martial arts were perceived as a threat to him?
An unexpected choice window and the peculiar history of the guardian deity unfolded before his eyes.
‘A god that governs death? An absurd situation… Well, at least it’s true that he’s not human.’
It felt like something an absolute being had designed, and it seemed related to that side(?).
A soulless character directly inserted by an Absolute One.
‘But since it’s a god, I’m getting even more curious?’
Seol-Hwi felt an interest stronger than fear despite the stern warning and the “absolute danger” status window.
How strong could it be? What abilities does it possess to trigger even the status window?
His intense curiosity made it impossible for him to turn away.
“Let’s get started.”
Seol-Hwi chose pleasantly and immediately waited for time to respond.
But once again, a system window blocked his view.
Beep!
“Is this their version of consideration, or something?”
It seemed like a pretty significant matter, even in this world, given the repeated questioning.
‘Using bizarre or mysterious techniques, and having a body that’s hard as rock. That’s it? Just two things?’
Seol-Hwi evaluated the explanation of various sorceries and the undying body in that way.
Therefore, rather than retreating, he quickly chose ‘continue.’
‘Wow, did they really put a lot of thought into this?’
Even though he had seen two offers, experiencing three was a first for Seol-Hwi.
It felt like he had discovered a hidden mission.
Moreover.
‘If it’s an absolute god, are they talking about the Absolute One?’
At that point, Seol-Hwi’s expression hardened.
He thought that if he poked around carelessly, the Absolute One might become aware of his existence.
According to the explanation, he felt the need to learn more about their existence.
‘It’s better to gather information than to fight. After all, this Guardian isn’t going to disappear.’
Before the final warning, Seol-Hwi’s mind gradually leaned towards holding back.
He wasn’t afraid, but planning seemed better than fighting recklessly.
It seemed that meeting an experienced AI and then making a decision wouldn’t be too late.
One more thing.
He was curious about the presence of the opponent that didn’t feel human, and it was significant that this curiosity was somewhat resolved without a fight.
Moreover, killing the Guardian now could potentially cause problems in finding the simulation.
– The process continues.
Boom!
With Seol-Hwi’s martial arts unleashed, the qi spread out and completely devastated the surroundings.
Whoooosh-
And within that, purple flames enveloped the Guardian’s body.
The Guardian still did not react.
Crackle.
It was a brief moment, but the Guardian’s body was scorched by a purple aura.
The heat not only burned the skin but penetrated the body, melting even the bones.
Amazingly, even amidst such a horrific scene, he did not move and stared at Seol-Hwi.
And then.
Ssssss!
A powerful vortex swept over Seol-Hwi this time.
Seol-Hwi did not resist.
Because he realized it was the system’s intervention.
Thud. Swoosh.
Seol-Hwi was instantly pushed out the door.
At the same time, a change occurred in the crumbling building.
He witnessed the bizarre phenomenon of the inner building being swiftly reconstructed along with the entrance.
“I’ll come back later, I guess.”
Seol-Hwi wasn’t bothered by the absurd situation. He dusted off his clothes and turned back without hesitation.
Planning to return soon.
Before it’s too late.
Returning to Supreme Pavilion, Seol-Hwi was already in the form of Earth Demon.
This was inside Supreme Pavilion, and with the First Disciple’s eyes around, this form was convenient in many ways to receive orders.
“You’re back?”
As he sensed a presence and looked up, a woman who had been hiding on the ceiling swiftly descended and prostrated.
“I have carried out your orders.”
“Ah. I see.”
It was Heuk-bi.
This must mean she executed the command to integrate the Flying Squad into the Black Moon Troops.
Seol-Hwi silently gazed at her, who was paying her respects.
Her eyes were still clouded. This meant she hadn’t escaped from her previous state.
‘It seems there’s more that I don’t know.’
When Seol-Hwi seriously observed Heuk-bi, he assumed she had been brainwashed.
But now it seemed there was something more beyond that.
If it weren’t for that, she should have somewhat returned to normal by now.
Yet her eyes remained clouded.
‘Yes. Now that I think about it, there was an expert in this field. A child I must meet in this life.’
Seol-Hwi recalled the memories of the past and thought of a face he missed.
Songhwa.
A boy who became everyone’s target because of his outstanding abilities.
A child who has never been happy in countless past lives.
He desperately tried to protect Songhwa, but the end was always predetermined.
In some ways, he was a boy with a fate more miserable than Earth Demon.
‘Songhwa, this life will never be unhappy. Not just you, but everyone around me as well. Because I have the power to make it so.’
A boy who only helped him and then left. That was why Seol-Hwi remembered him so vividly despite the passage of time.
“I’ll be out for a moment.”
Seol-Hwi gestured toward Heuk-bi, who was bowing deeply, and spoke.
“Shall I accompany you?”
“No. You stay here. If anyone comes asking, just say I went out for a brief errand.”
“Yes, I will follow your command.”
Heuk-bi stood up from his seat, and in the meantime, Seol-Hwi opened the door and went out.
Thinking of it, he decided to bring Songhwa and keep him by his side.
The Strange Killing Troops were also somewhat independent.
‘It’s also necessary to summon the AI.’
A method to call the AI that came to mind on the way.
There was a ridiculous condition of becoming the system’s puppy.
Wouldn’t sorcery or spells be the easiest way to solve this?
The Strange Killing Troops was not far from the Hidden Truth Troops.
Having been there before, he could reach the place where Songhwa had been in the past without difficulty.
Seol-Hwi, who was passing by the Hidden Truth Troops, considered stopping by but quickly lost interest.
Because there was something he had to do first.
“Here it is.”
Seol-Hwi, having entered the sunken basin land, stood in front of the largest building.
Knock, knock.
“Is anyone there?”
Seol-Hwi stood at the door and called for someone.
As he slightly turned his head, a warehouse in the distance caught his eye.
Seeing it brought back memories of the jiangshi creatures that had been there.
‘It seems there are no jiangshi now.’
It was quiet now, and no signs of presence were felt. Considering the time difference from then to now, it was only natural.
“Is anyone… there…?”
In the middle of speaking, Seol-Hwi’s eyes narrowed.
It was a very faint sign of life. To be precise, it was a slight groaning sound.
Bang!
He smashed the door in one go and entered. After scanning the floor, he walked to a spot and struck the ground directly.
“Urgh! Urgh!”
An old man, gagged and in pain, was inside a pit about a couple feet deep.
Seol-Hwi quickly pulled him out and removed the gag.
“Hey. Are you conscious?”
“Ah… Ugh, cough.”
Songhwa’s master was Dong Ryong. For some reason, he was bound.
“Wh-Who… are you?”
What on earth had happened here? Regaining his senses, he first inquired about the other’s identity.
Seol-Hwi thought that at times like this, one must address someone with a definite identity to get a straightforward explanation.
“I was sent by the Fourth Disciple, Earth Demon.”
“Pardon? For what reason did Lord Earth Demon…”
“Lord Earth Demon expressed a desire to meet Songhwa personally.”
“…?!”
He couldn’t just say he came out of nowhere to take Songhwa away.
So, he wrapped it up with a suitable excuse, and this is what came out.
“Ah…”
The elder, momentarily flustered, soon wore a look of despondence.
Then he lowered his gaze and wept.
“It is too late.”
“Is something wrong?”
“That is…”
“It’s alright. From here on, Earth Demon will handle the situation, so disclose everything you know.”
As Seol-Hwi pressed firmly, he finally seemed to resolve himself and continued speaking.
“It was around yesterday evening. Suddenly, masked men barged in and abruptly captured me. They took Songhwa, who was with me, and disappeared.”
“What? Strange Killing Troops is an independent organization of our sect. How could they recklessly take a sorcerer?”
“I too am clueless about the reasons. However, amidst the chaos, I noticed something under the eye of one masked man, a Gallun.”
“What is a Gallun?”
“A brown ring under the eye. It’s a symptom that usually appears in veteran sorcerers.”
At those words, Seol-Hwi’s brow furrowed, and Dong Ryong nodded as he spoke.
“Yes. It is likely the Strange Beings Troops.”
“……!”
Only after that did Seol-Hwi realize what had happened.
This was from the Demon Lord’s side.
The beginning of this incident could be seen as his transformation into Earth Demon and going under the First Disciple.
Demon Lord must have returned to his office to devise a plan to resolve this situation.
He would have considered the answer to be an increase in realm, or the elite training of the dead, and in finding that method, he chose Songhwa.
Therefore, originally, he should not have approached Songhwa so quickly, yet this situation occurred.
‘It has started again. The system’s trickery.’
Causality always changes in unpredictable directions.
And it can always be known only after it happens.
Here, the system has always tormented Seol-Hwi in such a manner.
“Please… help so that child is not unhappy.”
Dong Ryong knelt and pleaded.
Seol-Hwi guessed the intention.
The old man knew that Songhwa had abilities.
Perhaps he was asking to stop it.
“Don’t worry. I care for Songhwa more than anyone. And…”
“…….”
“And no one can kill my people without permission. To do so… to do so…”
Seol-Hwi continued, biting his lip hard.
“I have come into this filthy battleground called the system myself!”
The mention of the system seemed puzzling, as the old man raised his head, but Seol-Hwi was already gone.
He had disappeared completely, as if it were a lie.