Chapter 56
Chapter 56
『 Translator – Divinity 』
Cheon Ha-seong listened to the words, realizing that the situation could have escalated to a grave state.
A powerful energy was released from the Cult Leader. It was more effective than just urging him to speak properly. Realizing that he might not be able to keep his life if he continued to hesitate, he now had no choice but to speak.
“I have committed a crime worthy of death, Cult Leader. I should have told you at once when I learned of the movement. But the pressure from the family was too great, so I could not. I am sorry!”
“There is no need for such nonsense, so speak quickly!”
When Cheon Ha-seong shouted, the man prostrated himself and began to speak in a terrified voice.
“He said that if rumors spread that the followers in the Central Plains are being persecuted and cruelly killed by the bastards of the Orthodox Sects, the atmosphere within the Divine Cult would become grim. To achieve that, he said it would be best to make the atmosphere in the Central Plains as hostile as possible, but it seemed he was in a difficult position because the followers in the Central Plains were not suffering as much as he had thought.”
It was that they weren't suffering 'as much as he had thought.'
While they themselves lived in comfort and luxury here, they were complaining that the people who should be cooked to their taste were not suffering enough. If it had ended with just complaints, things would not have escalated to this point.
“So it was decided to send people to the Central Plains and set the stage. He said that if the Central Plains bastards do not mercilessly kill our cult's followers, then we would have to set the stage to make them do so. So he ordered them to rape and kill women and murder people, making it look like the work of our cult's followers. After that, they would reveal that it was the deed of our cult's followers, let the Central Plains bastards counterattack, and then attack those Central Plains bastards.”
That was something even the Cult Leader had not imagined.
He had sought countless methods for his own benefit until now, but even as the Cult Leader, he had never even thought of such a thing.
He truly couldn't believe it and stared straight at the man.
“Are you not spouting such nonsense right now to save your own life, you bastard? A man who fears the Demonic God could not dare to do such a thing. Isn't such a deed unimaginable? How on earth could such…”
The Cult Leader, unable to contain his surprise, was speaking, then hurriedly asked.
“Are there people from the So Demonic Clan who have actually gone to the Central Plains for this purpose?”
“I do not know yet, Cult Leader. As far as I know, it seemed the Eighth Elder was supposed to lead the men. But the task the Eighth Elder was assigned was to kill the Central Plains bastards and rescue the followers. So the preliminary work could have been assigned to other people, and they might have already started the operation.”
The Cult Leader, as if thinking he could no longer stay in that place, launched his body forward.
The Honor Guard around him followed him in unison.
Cheon Ha-seong also realized that the situation was turning serious and stuck close to the Cult Leader's side.
If they hadn't started today, they might have lost all their time to take action.
Cheon Ha-seong, thinking that being able to hear of this even now was also due to the Demonic God's care, sharpened his senses, trying not to miss the orders the Cult Leader would give.
The Cult Leader, who had been heading for the Cult Leader's Hall, suddenly stopped and looked at Cheon Ha-seong.
“Son-in-law, go to the So Demonic Clan's residence at once and capture So Yu-yang. The Elders of the So Clan must all be involved in this. Capture all of those bastards. If you cannot capture them alive, it is alright to kill them.”
“I will receive your command.”
Until he knew how serious the matter was, he could have controlled his speed, but now, he could no longer do so.
“Cult Leader, please allow us to go with him. There may be people who do not know the current situation and try to block Head Instructor Cheon. We will go and inform them of the situation.”
When the martial artists of the So Demonic Clan, who had been guarding the Second Demonic Marquis's Residence, spoke, the Cult Leader looked at Cheon Ha-seong. If what they said was true, it would of course be better to do so, but it was also possible that they might suddenly change their minds and trip up Cheon Ha-seong on the way.
If that happened, it would be needlessly inviting disaster, so it seemed difficult to make a decision easily.
Knowing what the Cult Leader was thinking, Cheon Ha-seong gave a nod. He too did not know for certain what the hearts of the So Demonic Clan's martial artists were. But even if those bastards were to attack him on the way, he was confident he would not be defeated.
If so, it seemed it would be better to give them a chance and then eliminate them with certainty when they revealed their true intentions.
“I also think that would be for the best, Cult Leader. I believe my mind will be more at ease that way.”
As if realizing why he would feel more at ease, the Cult Leader also nodded. A faint smile formed on his lips. It was because he was satisfied that Cheon Ha-seong was speaking so confidently without being the least bit afraid in such a situation.
If they were martial artists who guarded a Marquis Hall, their skills were not to be taken lightly. One could see the Marquises as the ones wielding real power after the Cult Leader, and each Demonic Clan devoted all their attention to the safety of the Marquis they had produced. Therefore, it was only natural that the martial prowess of the warriors there was high.
—I will be back, Cult Leader. I will not be careless, so please do not worry.
—Why would I worry about you, son-in-law? If I had the time for that, I would worry about myself.
After briefly exchanging telepathic messages, Cheon Ha-seong immediately left the spot.
Seven martial artists from the So Demonic Clan followed behind him.
Cheon Ha-seong performed his lightness skill, not too fast. It was because he thought that if he went too fast, those men would not be able to follow.
After leaving the grounds where the Marquis Hall was located and launching his body forward for some distance, Cheon Ha-seong saw the men following behind him turn their heads and exchange glances.
He had been ready for a long time, so he was confident he would not be caught in any surprise attack.
When they moved, Cheon Ha-seong was no longer in that spot. They had clearly seen him and launched their attack, but seeing the spot where Cheon Ha-seong had been just a moment ago now empty, the men could not contain their surprise.
They had already unleashed their killing moves, and now there was no room to make excuses for their actions. If they were to make excuses even in a situation like this, they would have been worthy of respect in a different sense.
Cheon Ha-seong, while moving back, snatched the spear that one of them was holding. Then, from that moment on, he swung the spear at a crazy speed. He had no thought of leaving the men in that place alive. The thought that there was no need to spare his opponents made his movements far bolder.
PAPAPAPANG—
With a sound like the sky was bursting, the spear tore through the air.
The speed of the spear was so fast that it seemed the very atmosphere was distorting and crying out in pain.
With a terribly fluid motion, Cheon Ha-seong swung the spear, pierced one man's back, and pulled it out.
Then he found a new opponent, pierced him, pulled it out, and pierced him again.
The movements were not grand. However, when combined with unbelievable power and speed, no one could dare to block or even avoid it.
The martial artists of the So Demonic Clan immediately realized that things had gone wrong. Even when it was agreed that they would go with Cheon Ha-seong, they had been inwardly sneering at him.
They had thought that this man was digging his own grave. However, they had not known that it was all a trap to capture them.
The spear pierced through a waist and came out after stabbing a heart.
The spear that had torn another's heart then pierced the face of the man next to him.
There was no hesitation in Cheon Ha-seong's movements.
The time needed to kill everyone in that place was a mere instant.
Cheon Ha-seong, without his breathing even becoming ragged, launched his body forward again.
His target was So Yu-yang, and he only hoped he hadn't spent too much time here.
When he finally arrived at the So Demonic Clan's residence, the place was in an uproar.
He could guarantee that it was the greatest chaos the So Demonic Clan had seen since its founding in the Divine Cult.
There was no one guarding the main gate. It seemed that because the situation was so grave, everyone had gone inside to prepare for it.
The first person to spot Cheon Ha-seong screamed.
Cheon Ha-seong was covered in the blood of the martial artists, a gruesome sight. It would have been difficult from the start for anyone not to be surprised seeing him walking step by step, covered in splattered blood.
Cheon Ha-seong approached them and asked.
“Your Family Head has been killed by the Cult Leader. The Second Demonic Marquis and So Jeon are also dead. And the Cult Leader has commanded me to kill So Yu-yang and So Ga-woon. Any bastard who hides So Yu-yang will be considered one who has disobeyed the Cult Leader's command and will be cut down with him.”
Those who heard his words could not offer any retort to the series of shocking statements.
They had been shocked to hear the rumors circulating in the marketplace and had been flustered, not knowing what to do, but now their Family Head was dead?
On top of that, he said the Marquis and Young Master So Jeon were also dead. They didn't even know for whose death they should grieve the most. However, if the person who had killed them was the Cult Leader, then mourning for the dead would likely not be permitted.
What flustered them even more was the one name they had never heard before.
It seemed another name had come after So Yu-yang's, but it was not a name they knew.
Many among them recognized Cheon Ha-seong. Those who recognized him wondered if Cheon Ha-seong was trying to shatter their focus with such nonsense.
The people now had to decide their stance at once. Whether to cooperate with Cheon Ha-seong, or to kill him and avenge their family's enemies.
A few people quietly disappeared.
Cheon Ha-seong easily guessed that they were doing so to summon the elders of the family.
He knew that it would be difficult for those present to make a decision on their own anyway, so he waited for them.
Having suddenly lost their Family Head, they didn't know what to do, like beasts that had lost their head.
Cheon Ha-seong thought that he would soon be seeing the elders of the So Demonic Clan.
Not long after, just as he thought, the elders appeared. Among the several elders, a particularly young So Yu-yang walked forward.
“I hear you have come to kill me. I now have no lingering attachments. May I ask just one thing? It was just that the leadership of the family made a wrong judgment; the people here are not at fault. Therefore, I hope that with my death, the sins of the others will also be forgiven.”
“That is not the Cult Leader's will. And your neck does not have that much value. Do not think that your death is such a great thing. In any case, the other people here will soon be following you.”
“Must it be so.”
“If you will not die obediently, you may resist. To add one thing, there is one person in the So Clan who can negotiate with his life. So Ga-woon.”
Even before Cheon Ha-seong brought up the name So Ga-woon, So Yu-yang's eyes wavered.