Chapter 1667 – 1667. God’S Atlantis
I entered Tsukuyomi’s mansion at the peak of Mount Wol.
Tsukuyomi was already out in the garden, welcoming me and Okto. His tall, lanky frame and neat face. The way he smiled so nonchalantly. The look in his eyes, as if he considered himself above me. There wasn’t a single thing I liked about him.
“I knew you’d resolve things quickly. The vital energy of Mount Wol that the Imugi was consuming is now circulating throughout the entire mountain. It’s all thanks to you.”
He spoke in a calm, languid voice. It was a voice I felt like I’d heard somewhere before. Was it the voice of a male entertainer who specialized in radio?
“It’s good that you know. You must know what I want right now, right?”
“I know you don’t want green tea. But I should still ask, just in case. Would you like a cup of green tea?”
“Just hand over the Fire Rat fur coat.”
I didn’t move my eyes as I checked to my side. I saw Okto subtly distancing himself.
“You’re too hasty. That hasty nature of yours will one day bring you misfortune.”
“There’s something I hate. It’s when someone tries to lecture me.”
“I’m just saying it out of good intentions.”
“Don’t try to give me unwanted favors. Your favors are just bothersome.”
Tsukuyomi gave a bitter smile.
“You’ve been like this since the first time we met. Why do you dislike me?”
“I generally don’t like men.”
“That’s a troublesome personality you have.”
Tsukuyomi reached into his large sleeve. A red garment was visible at the end of the sleeve. It was the Fire Rat fur coat.
“Stop it.”
“What?”
“What you’re trying to do. We can build a good relationship.”
“A good relationship? You mean a relationship that benefits you?”
“Are you changing your tune now? You already agreed to my proposal. Were you tempted by the Moon Mirror? Or did someone else whisper some nonsense into your ear?”
“The more I think about it, the more it seems like I’m at a loss.”
“You don’t seem particularly interested in the Moon Mirror. The value of an object is relative. Right now, this Fire Rat fur coat is more valuable to you. It’s not good to go back on your word. Your contract god will be disappointed.”
「The Lord of the Heavens yawns. He doesn’t think for a moment that you’ll keep your verbal promise.」
“Well, it seems my god doesn’t even have any expectations.”
“You should increase your allies. Don’t make more enemies.”
“If I kill you here, that’s one less enemy.”
I used the Heavenly Demon Divine Art. The demonic energy that started in my dantian spread throughout my body. Tsukuyomi’s expression changed drastically as he sensed the movement of mana. A cold energy swirled between his fingers.
[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 6]
In the slowed world, I threw a punch.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功) Dragon Fist (竜拳).
Tsukuyomi’s hand holding the Fire Rat fur coat moved.
[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 5]
I reflexively used Flash. The world slowed down again.
‘Damn it. He’s putting the Fire Rat fur coat forward?’
It wasn’t that surprising that Tsukuyomi reacted to Flash. He was a god with a decent name, so I figured he’d have some abilities. What surprised me was that Tsukuyomi used the Fire Rat fur coat as a shield without any hesitation.
‘That sly bastard.’
He knew that the Fire Rat fur coat was essential and was using it like this.
I forcibly changed the direction of my attack using Flash. I twisted my hand to aim for Tsukuyomi’s side. Tsukuyomi twisted his waist as if he knew it was coming, dodging the attack.
The price for forcibly twisting my fist was considerable. It felt like some of the muscles in my right hand had ruptured. I gritted my teeth.
‘I have no choice. I can’t attack recklessly without knowing how durable the Fire Rat fur coat is.’
If the Fire Rat fur coat broke, everything would be ruined. I wouldn’t be able to enter the Moon Palace, and I wouldn’t be able to deal with Hang Ah.
[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 4]
Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功) Dragon Fist (竜拳).
I used Dragon Fist with my left hand. Tsukuyomi reacted this time as well. It didn’t feel like he was reacting forcibly. He dodged the attack with ease, as if he had predicted my attack from the start.
I opened my mouth. I pulled up demonic energy from my dantian and released it with a roar.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功) Heavenly Demon Roar (天魔吼).
“Kuaaaaaaaaah!”
The sound wave became a physical shock. Tsukuyomi’s reaction, which had been reacting to the speed of Flash, was delayed this time. Tsukuyomi’s mouth twisted. Blood flowed from Tsukuyomi’s nose and ears.
‘That guy doesn’t get faster in an instant like my Flash.’
I stretched out both hands. I tried to grab Tsukuyomi’s body. Tsukuyomi jumped backward. His legs didn’t touch the ground, rising into the air.
Tsukuyomi, floating in the sky, swung his hand, which was filled with cold energy.
Whoooosh!
The sound of the sea, which didn’t fit with the mountaintop, was heard. It wasn’t just the sound. Dark blue seawater had risen to my ankles.
I looked around, wondering what was going on. The seawater was only in the mansion. The seawater didn’t flow out of the mansion. It was as if the mansion was isolated by an invisible wall.
“There’s a saying that there’s a sea on the moon. Have you ever heard of it?”
“I think I have.”
The seawater was increasing. The seawater that had reached my ankles was now up to my knees.
I moved my legs before my lower body was completely submerged.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功) Heavenly Demon Sovereign Step (天魔君臨步).
My plan was to use the Heavenly Demon Sovereign Step to leap through space and appear behind Tsukuyomi to attack. But the plan went wrong from the start. I didn’t appear behind Tsukuyomi, but slammed into the ground.
“Isn’t that too obvious of a space jump?”
He said with a mocking laugh. He was now certain of his victory. And he had reason to be. I was submerged in the dark blue seawater, unable to move my arms or legs.
‘Putting aside the fact that the seawater is holding my body… the seawater itself is heavy.’
The effect of [Blessing of Water] was working properly, so I could breathe underwater.
“You’re enduring this much without any trouble. Let’s increase the density.”
Even though I was submerged in the seawater, Tsukuyomi’s voice was clear.
The pressure intensified. The flow of the seawater became sluggish.
I used the Heavenly Demon Divine Art. I activated demonic energy and strengthened my muscles. I tried to get up. The seawater immediately pulled me down.
Tsukuyomi looked down at me, then raised his head.
“Moon Flower, are you watching? I’ll accept the proposal you made before. Lend me the Moon Mirror. Then I’ll hand this guy over to you.”
Tsukuyomi then looked towards the Moon Palace.
‘From what I hear, it seems like he wasn’t trying to join hands with Hang Ah from the start to attack me.’
His goal was the Moon Mirror. I didn’t know why he was so obsessed with the Moon Mirror. And I didn’t particularly want to know.
‘Getting out of here is the priority. If I use Heavenly Heart, I can get out right away, but…’
I wanted to test my skills.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功) Returning Heavenly Demon Dragon (回天魔龍).
Rotational force spread out from me. Like when I killed the Imugi, I was planning to use the seawater to create a vortex and attack Tsukuyomi.
The seawater did rotate, but it didn’t produce the output I wanted. I immediately stopped the Returning Heavenly Demon Dragon.
It was because the seawater was ridiculously heavy.
‘And because of the rotational force, the pressure has become stronger. Even my body can’t withstand this.’
My body wouldn’t be able to withstand the pressure before the vortex formed.
“You made a good choice, Moon Flower. I’ll break this guy’s limbs as you wish and package him up nicely. Is this what they call direct delivery?”
Tsukuyomi’s voice, chuckling, was very annoying.
‘I can’t just be defeated like this.’
The seawater pressing down on my body was heavy. Much heavier than iron. But aside from the weight, it was just ordinary seawater.
‘If it’s hard to move… I’ll burn it.’
Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功) Black Flame Demon Dragon (黑炎魔龍).
Black flames blazed from my entire body. The temperature of the surrounding seawater instantly rose, and it began to bubble. I squeezed out demonic energy and continued to generate black flames.
Bubble bubble bubble bubble!
“You’re still struggling to the end.”
Tsukuyomi said, as if he was annoyed. The seawater became heavier. I generated more black flames. Demonic energy was rapidly consumed. The black flames grew larger. The heat of the black flames spread throughout the seawater, and it began to bubble.
‘I overdid it too much.’
I was still overdoing it. My dantian was throbbing. When the demonic energy ran out, the Heavenly Demon Divine Art began to crave life force.
I deliberately didn’t stop the Heavenly Demon Divine Art.
‘My Heavenly Demon Divine Art has reached its limit.’
There are various ways to overcome limits. The best way is to overcome limits with talent. But I didn’t have any talent.
‘Since I don’t have talent, I have to push myself.’
That was how I overcame my limits.
As the seawater evaporated, the water level that had risen gradually lowered. At the same time, the pressure also decreased.
I raised my body, which had been lying down. Tsukuyomi, floating in the sky, was glaring at me with a look full of annoyance. I could feel an unusual mana from Tsukuyomi’s body. A wave appeared behind him. I had to finish this before the wave crashed down.
I put strength into my knees and leaped towards him. Using the black flames emanating from my body as propulsion, I arrived in front of Tsukuyomi in an instant.
I grabbed Tsukuyomi’s shoulders tightly with both hands. The black flames instantly clung to his body. His face was distorted in pain.
“Let go!”
“I can’t do that. Let’s burn together.”
Whoooosh!
The wave engulfed me and Tsukuyomi.
‘I’m not letting go.’
He and I were pushed by the wave and crashed to the ground. I desperately held onto Tsukuyomi’s shoulders.
“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
Tsukuyomi’s body, engulfed in black flames, turned to ash and disappeared.
「You have defeated Tsukuyomi (Pseudo).」
「You have acquired Tsukuyomi’s amulet.」
