Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation - Ch 416
Rumble— Boom!
A massive vortex soared ten feet high, sweeping up the Big Dipper Star.
That was not the end.
The wind path blooming from Seol-Hwi’s fingertips.
Even without holding a sword, he had already manifested its movement in a tangible form.
And it transformed into an air current directed at the Big Dipper Star, following Seol-Hwi’s will.
The terrifying aspect of the Clear Cloud Red Sky Sword is precisely this.
An air current different from the condensed sword qi.
A colorless and odorless wind that entangles or strikes the opponent.
While similar in generating air currents to attack the opponent like sword wind, its variations were unparalleled.
Lacking substance and direction, it was impossible to defend against with the naked eye.
This was the reason why reaching at least the Supreme Master level was necessary to truly understand the essence of the Clear Cloud Red Sky Sword.
Swoosh.
The wind, split into dozens of strands, struck Big Dipper Star’s body.
In a situation where it was difficult to defend as his body was flipped, he had to withstand the unseen and undetectable air currents with his entire body.
Boom.
Ultimately, Big Dipper Star fell to the ground without any defense.
Due to Seol-Hwi’s attack, his limbs were all severed, leaving him in a truly miserable state.
Tap.
A moment later, Seol-Hwi descended to the ground.
– Did you also learn Qingcheng Sect’s martial arts?
Shin Yaja, who had been observing the situation, immediately spoke out.
In his eyes, surprise and admiration were mixed together.
This was because it was a martial art that was one, no, two levels higher than the Qingcheng martial arts that he knew.
“It just happened.”
– It’s astonishing even when I see it myself. To think that the martial arts of Qingcheng, which I considered insignificant to learn, would be realized in such a way.
“The core of Qingcheng Sect is Clear Wind, or wind. Simply condensing internal qi and manifesting it in a tangible form is not the answer.”
– Indeed. It makes sense.
Shin Yaja had no choice but to acknowledge what was being said.
He too had lived countless lives, yet he had not reached such a state of maturity in the martial arts of a mere Taoist sect.
No, after reaching enlightenment, he hadn’t even glanced at it.
Thus, it was shocking that a mere sword wind could have split the non-existent flames of extinction in this world.
– But it’s too early to celebrate. The guy is still alive.
“He looks almost dead, though?”
– This isn’t enough to even scratch him. He possesses an immortal body. Theoretically, he can never die.
“Then how do you kill him?”
– You must subdue him with a power that transcends the natural world. However, there’s another issue with that…
Rumble.
In the midst of the brief conversation, Big Dipper Star restored his body to its original state.
No, he was transforming into something beyond that.
– Is this the true beginning…
There was a slight tension in Shin Yaja’s expression, but for Seol-Hwi, it was just an unpleasant situation to be in.
“What is that…”
His rapidly changed appearance was completely different from that of a human.
On his head were long antlers like a deer’s, his jaw was pointed, and his eyes were like the compound eyes of a dragonfly.
He had wings on his back and six legs.
His hands had thickened, resembling those of a crayfish.
– He transformed into the strongest body that could exist in the natural world.
“Heh… How diverse is this.”
At first, he had a gigantic body, but now he had the appearance of various insects mixed in together.
At that moment, Songhwa, who had been watching, seemed to remember something and spoke up.
“That is, Mysterious Escape of Gates technique.”
“Mysterious Escape of Gates?”
“Yes. One can transform into something new, or into a cat. They can change into whatever is desired at any time. They can even transform into objects, so naturally, they can easily change into something like an insect.”
“Ah, the Reverse Use Technique and the Shadow Stealth Technique. Is it something like a combination of those?”
“Well, it’s somewhat similar. However…”
He spoke while looking at the opponent.
“That transformation is extreme and detailed though. Judging by the technique’s power that I feel, if it’s a Mysterious Escape of Gates technique of that level, it can use not only strong physical and actual force but also be visible to the naked eye.”
“Seems like it might be something like that…”
Seol-Hwi’s expression also became a bit serious now. If it’s not just bluffing and it’s real.
He judged that the opponent could be stronger than he had thought.
[Not bad, mere human. But you don’t really think you can defeat me with that, do you?]
A creepy voice and bizarre eyes.
It was enough to instill fear in the opponent.
Of course, if it were any ordinary human.
“I still think so……”
[Well, only a fool would make such a terrible choice. Now, I’ll punish you.]
Thud. Thud.
Big Dipper Star moved his body side to side, striking the ground each time.
Anyone could see it was about to charge.
“Come.”
Piiii———
And then the opponent’s movement happened in an instant.
Seol-Hwi’s eyes widened at the sight.
Even though he had intentionally slowed the flow of time to prepare for the attack, the approach was faster than expected.
Moreover, before it even touched his body, the opponent swung his right hand, and this time it was wind, not fire.
Thwack!
Seol-Hwi was struck and pushed back by the unexpected movements and attack form.
However, he had no time to catch his breath. Big Dipper Star had already approached right in front of him.
Screeech!
Would it sound like this if the air were torn apart? The resonant sound created by the creature’s hand, which had turned into pincers, sounded like an explosion.
Naturally, a force was exerted that would leave not even a body in Seol-Hwi’s place.
Swish.
But the body that was being torn apart in all directions soon turned into an illusion.
It appeared around, not as one, but as tens, hundreds of illusions.
The essence of the Illusion Art.
It was the Illusionary Mirage Steps of the Qingcheng.
Rustle.
However, that action caused another problem.
Big Dipper Star moved the wings on his back, firing hundreds of hidden assassin needles in all directions.
It was an attack reminiscent of the Tang family’s secret technique, the Myriad Needle Rain.
‘Damn.’
Seol-Hwi’s expression hardened.
Dodging such an attack wasn’t difficult, but Songhwa caught his eye.
Seol hwi reacted quickly as Songhwa seemingly tried to block it, but it wasn’t something he could stop.
Pat.
In the end, Seol-Hwi appeared in front of Songhwa and hastily blocked the attack.
And he realized it was a trap.
Tchweeeek!
As if waiting, the opponent tore through the air once more with a strike.
Chwaaaa——
In the end, Seol-Hwi was hit by the strike.
This time, his body couldn’t become an illusion and was torn.
However, this was also a kind of martial art.
Through Heavenly Demon King’s Landing, he deceived the opponent’s eyes once again.
“This, the movement seems different? It seems he knows how to exploit his opponent’s weaknesses…”
Seol-Hwi, appearing on the opposite side with Songhwa, frowned and said.
He was speaking to Shin Yaja.
– The body must be the same. It’s as hard as a rock, and it has recovery abilities beyond common sense.
“This is quite the predicament.”
– That’s why I said you need a force that transcends the natural world to defeat him. However, there’s one catch.
“What is it?”
– The Creator might intervene.
“Hmm. Really?”
Seol-Hwi hesitated to say that the restrictions were lifted before the fight, so the intervention was gone, and tilted his head.
One thing in Shin Yaja’s words was deeply unsettling.
“That’s because it was you. I plan to counter with Qingcheng martial arts.”
– Is this really the time to be stubborn? If you do that, you’ll eventually lose. He’s already a god who transcended the natural world!
“Exactly. That’s why I need to suppress him with Qingcheng martial arts.”
Seol-Hwi confidently smiled at him. Since he insisted it was impossible, it made him even more eager to win in that manner.
No, he wanted to show it even if it wasn’t to him. To prove that his master’s teachings were not in vain.
“So that I’ll have something to say when I meet my master later.”
To show that the Qingcheng Sect is truly great.
– Just how lacking must one be…
Pat.
As Big Dipper Star charged forward, Seol-Hwi changed direction and moved again. He took steps to ensure Songhwa wouldn’t get too involved.
Fortunately, he didn’t seem to have much interest in Songhwa right now.
Kwaang!
They clashed near the center of the ground.
This time, he engaged with full power to gauge his opponent’s strength.
Wuuung.
He wasn’t overpowered.
However, unlike his opponent, the ground beneath his feet was deeply indented.
Unlike his opponent, the dispersion of force from the attack wasn’t properly achieved.
‘It’s not even the internal cultivation method of Wudang, yet how can it be this powerful……’
Boom!
Once again, Seol-Hwi’s body was pushed back by the force of the attack.
Swoosh.
A giant saber, which he didn’t know since when Big Dipper Star had been holding, rose high in the air.
‘That is……’
Seol-Hwi realized. The guy had used a tool.
Otherwise, how could that enormous saber suddenly appear?
“Hey, isn’t this supposed to be the Mysterious Escape of Gate Technique……”
Just as he was about to protest that this was more than just a transformation ability using sorcery.
Flash.
As he swung the giant saber, a blinding light was emitted.
Sword qi. No, a power one level higher than that.
A condensed light, moving on its own like Air Sword technique, approached Seol-Hwi in an unpredictable trajectory.
“Shit……”
Boom!
And then, a larger explosion than any before erupted from where Seol-Hwi stood.
Bang! Ka-boom!
It wasn’t just once. With the successive explosions, it seemed that nothing could exist within that space.
Rumble…
But Seol-Hwi was alive.
His body was covered with wounds, and his face was pale, yet he had not died from the attack.
– Are you okay?
“Weapons are cheating… Ugh.”
Seol-Hwi coughed up blood.
He seemed to have definitely suffered damage from this attack.
– No, what are you doing? Can’t you use a third technique?
“I told you. I…”
– ……?
“I need to win with Qingcheng Sect’s martial arts to have something to report to my master.”
– Crazy bastard.
Shin Yaja’s expression was distorted with it. It was the same back then, but he was a guy who absolutely refused to listen.
‘The pinnacle of nature’s order is Qingcheng Sect’s martial arts.’
Contrary to Shin Yaja’s thoughts, Seol-Hwi was meticulously calculating this fight from the start.
The opponent’s physical capabilities and strength.
Even the ultimate weapon taken from the toolbox.
Even at maximum, his abilities couldn’t withstand Qingcheng’s martial arts according to his calculations.
“Ah, if only I had a sword….”
But this was the problem for Seol-Hwi.
The core condition of Qingcheng Sect’s martial arts was the sword.
One might argue what difference holding a piece of metal makes, but for the Qingcheng Sect, it was different.
Creating the pattern of wind with one’s hand and with a sword are entirely different matters.
Moreover, the secret of Qingcheng Sect lies in layering.
When the wind overlaps and layers, its power multiplies.
Not just twofold, fourfold, or sixfold, but twofold, fourfold, sixteenfold.
Swordless, lifeless.
The true meaning of Qingcheng’s mantra, ‘Without a sword, there is no person,’ is not that people aren’t important, but rather that the sword is emphasized as being so crucial.
‘Ah, hold on.’
It was then.
Just then, a good idea flashed through Seol-Hwi’s mind.
[You mere human, do you feel fear now?]
The creature spoke, but Seol-Hwi ignored it and called for Songhwa.
“Ah, Songhwa.”
Seol-Hwi glanced at Songhwa.
“Can you transform into a sword?”
“What?”
“I asked if you can transform into a sword!”
It was an absurd assumption, but Seol-Hwi was secretly curious.
Since Songhwa was a genius in sorcery, he thought maybe he would know the secret arts of transformation.