Into the Creations 2107

Chapter 2107 – 2107. The Ascent To Gwangmyeong

“The smell of blood is strong. It’s best to move from this place, as those with ill intentions might come attracted by the scent. Lord Sima, are you able to move?”

Sima Ryung, struck by the magical artifact, had been still as if nailed to the spot. I planned to use the excuse of urgency to hold her in my arms and move.

“The level of the magical artifact is high, but the spell itself isn’t complex. Like this…”

A surge of energy emanated from Sima Ryung. It was a refreshing energy. Water energy. The water energy created a spell. The spell of the Flying Needle was interfering, but… as if being soaked in water, the spell of the Flying Needle faded and disappeared.

“I don’t know much about magic, but I can tell that Lord Sima is amazing. It seems we didn’t even need to be here together.”

“No. That’s not true. Even just now, if the two of you hadn’t been here, it would have been dangerous. Asking for your help was the wisest decision I’ve made recently.”

I was just saying empty words. The situation just now was quite dangerous. Both Samjeong, me, and Sima Ryung were unable to use our powers. If it hadn’t been for Cheonshim, we might have suffered considerable damage. Above all, the seal was the problem.

‘I used Cheonshim and Complete Recovery. There’s no way to break the seal.’

We moved while staying alert. Of course, my hand was holding Sima Ryung’s hand.

‘I hope we don’t run into any troublesome guys.’

Tap tap.

While moving, Seong Jigong tapped my shoulder.

“Why?”

I stopped walking for a moment. Seong Jigong drew his sword and wrote letters on the ground.

-Among the Qing Sword Sect warriors we just fought, there weren’t any who had severe seals. Most of them only had parts of their bodies paralyzed.

“…It did seem like the seals on them were weak. Almost non-existent.”

-I think the seals might vary in strength depending on the cultivation level.

“The strength of the seal varies depending on the cultivation level? That’s quite a plausible theory.”

I frowned, thinking about the seal placed on me.

The first seal restricted the release of my internal energy. I couldn’t use sword energy or strong energy.

The second seal paralyzed my lower body. The sensation in my dick disappeared. It was terrible even thinking about it now. The fact that my legs wouldn’t move was a bonus.

The third seal, the one I have now, has partially changed my blood and energy flow. If I tried to use my existing martial arts recklessly, I would suffer internal injuries.

All three seals were excessive. They severely hindered combat.

“…This. It seems like the higher the cultivation level, the more severe the seal?”

“I agree with that opinion. Compared to Great Warrior Seong Yujin, the seal on me is nothing… but in the current situation, losing my eyesight is definitely not a light seal.”

That’s true.

Even if you don’t have eyesight, if your other senses are fine, it’s not a big deal… but since entering Domyungsan, my sense of ki has been strange. Since my sense of ki isn’t normal, not being able to see is a considerable burden. Relying on senses like hearing or touch? It’s not a big deal for me, who has mastered martial arts, but it’s unfamiliar and difficult for Sima Ryung, who is a sorcerer.

“…This is like giving opportunities to the riffraff. It’s like pushing them to kill those with higher cultivation levels than themselves.”

“Perhaps that’s Domyungsan’s method.”

“Lord Sima. Do you know something?”

“It’s just a guess, so it’s not accurate. I’m worried that it might disturb the two of you, so I’ll tell you when I’m sure.”

Silence fell between us.

Seong Jigong couldn’t speak due to the seal, and I deliberately reduced my words. That way, Sima Ryung would be able to feel the touch of my hand better.

I gently massaged Sima Ryung’s hand. I was testing the waters. Sima Ryung didn’t show any particular reaction. I carefully touched her hand, making sure not to cross the line.

“There’s something.”

I stopped walking and said.

What was in front of us was a Jiangshi. It was hopping around, covered in blood and guts, as if it had just been created.

“What kind of Jiangshi is it?”

“I don’t know the type.”

“Please tell me its appearance or characteristics.”

“Its skin is pale, and its expression is stiff. It’s hopping around, and blood and guts are smeared all over its clothes. Ah, it seems like it has eaten humans, judging by the blood on its mouth. The way it hops is ridiculous.”

“…Isn’t there a talisman somewhere on its body?”

“Ah, that one has it stuck on its shoulder… and another one has it shoved into its knee.”

“It’s a Pyeonggangshi (Ordinary Jiangshi). Even if it’s a Pyeonggangshi, it’s hard to create in a short time. It seems like there’s a skilled Jiangshi sorcerer nearby. It’s best to avoid them.”

“Do we really have to avoid them? Even though I’m under a seal, it’s not like I can’t fight at all.”

“…No. Our conditions are too unfavorable. Jiangshis might not be under a seal. A skilled Jiangshi sorcerer would have several powerful Jiangshis with them. It’s best to avoid them for now.”

That Jiangshi sorcerer would also be under a seal. Wouldn’t it be better to kill them even if we have to push ourselves? I was about to give that opinion but held back. Sima Ryung’s words were also valid. And I couldn’t use Complete Recovery right now. It’s better to reduce the risk.

Every time Sima Ryung moved, energy rose around her and seeped into the ground.

“Are you using magic?”

“Jiangshi sorcerers are also sorcerers. I’ve taken measures to prevent them from tracking us with magic.”

• • •

Guihon Heuksu (Ghost Soul Black Hand) looked around and laughed. Someone had been coming and going. She tried to track their traces using magic, but it was as if something was blocking her, and she couldn’t find out any information.

Guihon Heuksu angrily slammed her staff on the ground. Clang. The sound of the bell attached to the staff rang out.

“Keke… There was a high-level sorcerer nearby. Judging by their cultivation level, are they similar to me…?”

Of course, Guihon Heuksu never thought that she would lose. She was a walking sect. And this was inside Domyungsan, where factional fights were limited. No matter who the opponent was, they wouldn’t be able to stop her.

“You’re a lucky one. Keke.”

Guihon Heuksu turned around. She went around killing everything she came across. Whether it was humans or monsters, she didn’t care. Everyone here was a competitor.

And at some point, a yellow cat appeared in front of her. Guihon Heuksu and her Jiangshi army followed the yellow cat.

•••

We found a yellow cat along the way and followed it.

The space changed. In front of us were a few old houses, and behind them, the summit of the mountain could be seen. And the annoying seal was also lifted.

“Ah. Ahh. My voice is back. I’ve done silent meditation before… but being forced not to speak was frustrating in a different way.”

“I can see now too. Thank you for leading us, Great Warrior.”

“I was just doing what was necessary.”

Since the justification was gone, I had no choice but to let go of Sima Ryung’s hand.

Sima Ryung sighed as she looked at the summit of the mountain behind the houses.

“Don’t be fooled. That sight is fake. It’s a kind of mirage. First, we need information about what this space is. Let’s go into the houses and investigate.”

As we were heading towards the houses according to Sima Ryung’s suggestion, the surrounding space suddenly rippled, and a new figure appeared.

It was an old woman with black hands, leading about five hundred Jiangshis. The old woman held a staff with a bell in one hand.

Her gray-white hair was disheveled, and her skin was pale like a Jiangshi. Her back was hunched, and her chest was quite large. It sagged downwards. There were only a few teeth left in her wrinkled mouth. Her eyes gleamed like the shell of an insect.

It was a repulsive appearance. Even Seong Jigong would probably frown at such a bizarre old woman, wouldn’t he?

“……”

Seong Jigong was staring blankly at the old woman. Repulsion? Not at all. Seong Jigong, with a slightly flushed face, was looking at her with shining eyes, as if he had met his first love.

I was wrong to even try to understand that crazy bastard for a moment.

“Kekeke.”

The old woman laughed. It was eerie and vulgar.

“Is that old hag crazy?”

“…Yujin. That’s too harsh.”

Seong Jigong said with a serious face.

There was an unwritten rule between us. Not to interfere with each other’s taste in women.

“……Did that old hag get dementia?”

“She’s old, so it can’t be helped. Sometimes, even women who have reached a high cultivation level get dementia.”

“It’s not dementia. Those who have reached a high cultivation level have different values from ordinary people, so we just don’t understand them. Most people judge them as crazy. Guihon Heuksu may seem crazy, but she’s a very calm and experienced Jiangshi sorcerer.”

Sima Ryung interjected. Her voice seemed to contain anger for some reason.

‘It must be my imagination.’

Even I couldn’t understand everything about a woman. A woman’s heart is like a reed… Sometimes, I miss the sound of a vagina.

“Lord Sima, do you know who that old woman is?”

“Her alias is Guihon Heuksu. I don’t know her real name. What’s certain is that she’s the most outstanding Jiangshi sorcerer in this era.”

There are too many Jiangshis. And they are at least at the Chulji (Emerging Will) level. It’s too much to fight alone. Besides, Seong Jigong has been licking his lips with his tongue since earlier. I have to capture him alive, even if I have to cut off his limbs. So that Seong Jigong can violate that old woman.

“Kekeke.”

Guihon Heuksu laughed. While we were talking, she had been looking around, and she seemed confident in her victory.

A variable occurred. Another space rippled, and about 50 monsters appeared. The hideous monsters showed hostility as soon as they saw the Jiangshis.

“I smell rotting corpses.”

“Jiangshis. Monsters who have submitted to humans. They don’t even deserve the name of monsters.”

“Lord Banoh! Please give us the order! We will wipe out those corpses and cut off the head of that disgusting old woman and offer it to Lord Banoh!”

Just before the monsters charged, the great monster at the front raised his hand to stop them. The monsters calmed down in an instant.

The great monster had an appearance that was a mix of dragon bones and humans. He wore armor and weapons like a general and scanned the surroundings with ominous red eyes.

“Jeokgol Aggui (Accumulated Bone Evil Ghost) Banoh. I never thought that the great monster who killed an Imugi and took its inner core and bones would have entered Domyungsan…”

Sima Ryung’s voice trembled slightly. She was more nervous than ever. It was understandable. Among the three forces gathered here, we seemed to be the weakest.