Chapter 2125 – 2125. Ascension To The Radiant Heavens
Mireyeong got out of bed and immediately began moving busily. First, she chased us out of the room and changed her clothes. Wiyu, Saryeong, and I chatted in the living room.
Saryeong was very conscious of Wiyu. It was inevitable, as Wiyu was strong.
As we talked, the conversation naturally turned to Mireyeong.
“You said her name is Mireyeong. A Hoin… I’m surprised, as they’re a mixed-blood race not commonly seen in the Empire.”
“Come to think of it, I haven’t seen a race like the Hoin in the Empire. Are they called a mixed-blood race? I thought they’d be called half-yokai.”
Objectively speaking, Mireyeong was very beautiful. However, her fox ears and tail could be off-putting to others. To me, it was like she was cosplaying, which was a turn-on. But to the people of this world, she could easily be seen as a monster.
“His Majesty the Emperor has decided to call them the mixed-blood race. Since they don’t use yokai energy, they can’t be called half-yokai.”
Mixed-blood race. It wasn’t exactly wrong.
The ancestors of the Hoin were divine spirits. And not just any divine spirits, but the famous nine-tailed fox. That fox spirit married a human, had children, and ascended to the immortal realm. In a way, the Hoin were descendants of immortals.
Having inherited the characteristics of divine spirits, the Hoin had special abilities. One was the ability to charm people, and the other was the ability to absorb the vital energy of others. It was said that they rarely used either ability.
‘More like they can’t use them. After all, the Hoin live together in the Guyu Valley.’
Using their abilities on each other? That would be no different from asking for a fight.
Another reason the Hoin lived together in the Guyu Valley was because the valley was rich in vital energy. Vital energy was also the life force of nature. In many ways, the Guyu Valley was the perfect place for the Hoin.
Even so, the Hoin were not a race that simply hid in a corner. They knew how to use their abilities. Absorbing human vital energy alone was helpful for training.
Moreover, this was the world of the Ascension to the Radiant Heavens. A world full of people who would do anything for training, for fun, for greed, and for all sorts of other reasons.
“Earlier, Mireyeong’s energy seemed weak. She seems to need some rest and recuperation.”
Wiyu said.
I nodded. Despite her healthy appearance, I could feel that Mireyeong’s energy was weakened.
“It’s natural, since she failed to advance her cultivation and was in a coma for several months. I think I’ll have to give her my vital energy for the next few months.”
According to Mireyeong, my vital energy was of the highest quality. It was said to be outstanding both in quality and quantity. It was like that even when my stamina was low, so what about now? To Mireyeong, I was a walking health tonic.
‘She hasn’t been after my vital energy lately. Is she feeling sorry for absorbing my vital energy?’
I didn’t care if my vital energy was drained until I died. I had complete recovery. No, could she even absorb my vital energy until I died?
That’s when it happened.
Woo-oong. The air vibrated. It was the barrier Mireyeong had set up on Nakwol Mountain reacting. In other words, uninvited guests had entered Nakwol Mountain. They weren’t just passing through. If they were, the barrier wouldn’t have reacted.
Wiyu, the owner of Nakwol Mountain, was calm. Intruders came a few times a year. Each time, she would either chase them away or kill them.
“The barrier has detected intruders.”
“It’s nothing much. There’s no reason for you to get involved. Disciple.”
I got up from my seat.
“Yes, yes. I’ll go take care of it.”
Wiyu would only get involved in such matters when neither Mireyeong nor I were around. When I was around, I usually handled it.
“This is Nakwol Mountain. Do not kill recklessly.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
I revised my plan to kill them all and return immediately. I didn’t want to cause conflict with Wiyu over something like this.
I went outside and released electromagnetic waves.
Thunder Heaven Style Electromagnetic Wave.
The electromagnetic waves quickly covered the entire Nakwol Mountain. It searched for signs of humans, excluding creatures in the ground and animals running around.
There were five humans. All of them seemed to have mastered martial arts, as they were climbing Nakwol Mountain at a rapid pace.
I stopped myself from descending with the Flying Thunder God technique.
‘Now that it’s come to this, should I try using the Cloud Control Token?’
I summoned the Cloud Control Token from my inventory.
A twelve-sided azure metal token. When I infused it with energy, it glowed. At the same time, clouds gathered and formed in front of me. I climbed onto the cloud and descended.
The five martial artists running up Nakwol Mountain stopped. Two were experts of the Ogi realm, and three were of the Chulji realm. They cupped their fists towards me.
“We greet the senior of the martial world. We have recently become homeless due to an incident in our sect.”
Homeless. It meant they had no affiliation. I raised my hand to stop them from speaking. I wasn’t interested in their circumstances.
“I’m not interested in your circumstances. I’ll show you special mercy. Leave this place. Nakwol Mountain already has an owner.”
Most of the people who came to Nakwol Mountain were trying to settle down. Nakwol Mountain had a large spiritual vein, making it a perfect place for training.
Usually, when I told them to leave, they would. I was an absolute master who had reached the Three Supreme Realms. They couldn’t beat me with their current strength.
But these guys didn’t back down.
“We heard from the village below that the owner of Nakwol Mountain is a woman called the Nakwol Goddess. We also heard that she hasn’t come down from the mountain for decades, so she must be dead.”
I provided all the necessities, so Wiyu had no need to go down to the village. It seemed Wiyu had become a living legend in the village below.
“So?”
“We were annihilated by the Descending Water Spear. It is said that a gentleman’s revenge is not too late even after ten years. We need a spiritual vein for that revenge. We understand that you have settled on Nakwol Mountain, senior. But it seems you are alone. If you had disciples or subordinates, they would have come forward.”
“You’re talking too much. Get to the point.”
“We plan to establish a new sect here. We will give 50% of all profits from controlling the villages below to you, senior. If you wish, we will provide it in the form of spiritual pills or elixirs that are helpful for training. So, please allow us to use this mountain.”
It was an enticing offer for others. They would make a profit just by staying still. But not for me. I had the Heavenly Gang Star System and the Heavenly Demon Cult.
“You are lucky. It’s rare for me to show mercy a second time. Offer your right arm and leave. Then I’ll spare your lives.”
“…We will offer 70%.”
“You’re kicking away the mercy I’ve shown you twice. If you want to die so badly, it’s only right that I kill you.”
I used the Cloud Control Token. Dark clouds quickly formed in the sky, blocking out the sunlight.
“Die with the thunder.”
Kwakwakwakwakwang!
Thick lightning flashed and struck the men. It wasn’t ordinary lightning. It was lightning infused with my power. Thanks to the clouds, the efficiency was even better. In terms of power, it was more than enough to turn them into ash in an instant.
But they survived.
The three Chulji realm members turned to ash as expected, but the two Ogi realm members were still alive and well.
I frowned and glared at them.
“You’re not human.”
“We are human.”
“Don’t play tricks. I felt you using yokai energy when you protected yourselves from the lightning.”
It wasn’t surprising that yokai were disguising themselves as humans. This continent ruled by the Emperor was a harsh place for yokai to live. What was strange was why these guys were going to the trouble of disguising themselves to settle on Nakwol Mountain.
“Know that it is we who have shown mercy, not you.”
“Hmph… You should have just let it go… Your arrogance has led you to your death.”
The men released their disguises.
Their human forms melted away, and monsters appeared that looked like horses with tiger fur. Both were yokai of the Three Supreme Realms.
“We are of the Lukchok clan.”
“That Nakwol bitch killed our parents and grandparents in the past.”
Their voices were beautiful enough to charm people. At the same time, they contained a sinister power.
‘Judging by the fact that my body is fine, it seems to be a voice that affects the mind.’
Of course, I didn’t feel anything.
When I remained silent, they seemed to think it was working and continued to speak. Despite their beautiful voices, a bloody stench emanated from their mouths. Their mouths reeked of blood, indicating how many creatures they had devoured.
“We planned to approach that woman disguised as humans and ambush her.”
“You ruined it. We know Wiyu is alive.”
“You have shown us mercy twice, so we will also show you mercy twice.”
“Offer your right arm and leave.”
Mercy my ass. They didn’t want to fight me and lose their strength before fighting Wiyu.
“You think you can kill my master? That’s so absurd that I can’t even laugh.”
“…Was she your master?”
“Then the story is different. Die!”
The monsters exploded with yokai energy and charged at me. Right and left. Their strides were perfectly synchronized. They were skilled in coordinated attacks.
Both were yokai of the early Three Supreme Realm, similar to my level. If they attacked together like this, it was natural that I would lose, but… I wasn’t an ordinary early Three Supreme Realm cultivator.
Thunder Heaven Style Flying Thunder God.
Pajijik. Sparks flew from my body. I used lightning energy to soar into the sky. The monsters followed me into the sky.
They were reckless. As soon as they heard I was Wiyu’s disciple, their eyes turned to rage and madness.
‘Their hatred for Wiyu is immense. And these bastards. Their movements are clumsy compared to their energy.’
Why was this? The answer came immediately. The bloody stench in their mouths was the key.
“You’ve been focused on devouring creatures to increase your cultivation. That’s why your skills are lacking. You stupid bastards.”
I entered the dark clouds that filled the sky. The monsters, covered in yokai energy, didn’t care and followed me into the dark clouds.
