Chapter 217 : Twin Stars, Storms
Chapter 217: Twin Stars, Storms
Leaving her inside the building, Lee Jaseung walked out into the yard.
The Twin Stars had already spread out to the left and right while waiting for him to appear.
Because they’d fought together for a long time, they could fight as one mind and one body.
Mad Star used a short blade and Red Star used a sword, and through many real battles, they mutually complemented the strengths and weaknesses of the sword and blade.
Having become a complete unit in coordinated combat, they could truly be described as a monster with two heads and four arms.
Of course, the personalities of those two heads were very different.
First, Mad Star revealed his savage Demonic Qi.
“I’ll eliminate you and then tear that stinking bitch hiding and trembling inside to pieces as well.”
His words flew like a massive iron ball and struck the temple walls.
The spirit contained in those words was so immense that Nam Seohyang’s body inside the temple vibrated.
A powerful Demonic Qi was embedded in his words to crush the opponent’s spirit.
Fear washed over Nam Seohyang.
Mad Star was much stronger than she’d estimated.
If Mad Star was like that, then Red Star, who was said to have an even deeper mind, would be even stronger.
Perhaps because she felt such extreme fear, Lee Jaseung’s back looked small and pitiful.
Of course, she knew Lee Jaseung was strong.
However, she judged that he wasn't strong enough to face Mad Star, Red Star, and the Demon Army all at once.
'I’m going to die here.'
Just as she’d established the Golden Ants as a proper organization and was about to expand her dreams, it was all going to end like this.
What if she hadn’t joined hands with Lee Jaseung in the first place?
Perhaps this situation wouldn't have come.
But she didn’t regret it.
It was a bit sad, but it couldn't be helped.
Ultimately, living and dying is a matter of choice, and this choice was also one she’d made herself.
She quickly overcame the fear she felt earlier.
It was because of this boldness that she’d been able to grow the Golden Ants to its current state.
In her final moment, she felt proud of her own thoughts and attitude.
The reason she could afford such composure was likely due to the presence of Lee Jaseung.
Her gaze looked out the window with a strand of hope.
Lee Jaseung spoke to the Twin Stars with a relaxed expression.
“I was deceived, but you were deceived as well.”
“What?”
“Yeo Su-in sent you to me to eliminate you two.”
Mad Star made an absurd expression.
“Don't be ridiculous! Do you think we’d fall for such nonsense?”
In contrast, Red Star asked with a serious expression.
“Why would he want to kill us?”
He’d read the truth in Lee Jaseung’s expression.
There was no reason to lie in a situation like this anyway.
“Because he truly dreams of rebellion.”
Only now could Lee Jaseung accurately grasp the situation.
Dan Woobin’s operation had succeeded.
He’d only failed to consider one thing.
The fact that Yeo Su-in and the Asura Seven Demons were on the same side.
Once he made that assumption, all of this situation became understandable.
The crisis instinct that’d been alerting him until the last moment was correct.
“You piece of trash! Where do you think you’re trying to use such a clumsy scheme to drive a wedge between us!”
Mad Star yelled out.
Lee Jaseung could tell that it was impossible to persuade the two at this spot.
Then there was no need to waste his breath babbling.
Lee Jaseung drew Asura and spoke.
“Let’s finish this quickly.”
He hated dancing on someone else’s stage.
Swish.
Lee Jaseung threw his body forward first.
Mad Star and Red Star reacted simultaneously.
Lee Jaseung threw his body exactly toward the center where the two were standing.
Since even Lee Jaseung hadn’t decided which side to attack yet, the two obviously didn't know either.
The reactions of the two were different.
Mad Star swung his blade roughly, and Red Star threw his body backward. It was a movement that seemed to achieve the harmony of Yin and Yang.
Seeing that response, Lee Jaseung decided to kill Red Star first.
As could be seen from the previous attitude, the more troublesome opponent between the two was Red Star.
It’s always advantageous in a fight to hit the opponent’s head first, and he judged that killing him first would be more beneficial in this battle.
The sound of the air being torn by Red Star’s sword hit his ears fiercely.
Shuaaaa! Shwooong!
It was different from the sound an ordinary sword made.
Riiiip!
As Lee Jaseung twisted his body and landed, the hem of his robe was torn long.
It was a strike that almost cost him an arm.
A red energy was flowing from Red Star’s sword.
It was a different kind of energy from Sword Qi or Sword Force. Sword Qi and Sword Force weren't easy to handle with such agility.
But the energy rising from his sword was natural, as if he were fighting with a sword that emitted such energy from the beginning.
He could see why the man was called Red Star. It must be because of that red energy coming from his sword.
Lee Jaseung moved cautiously this time. His gaze remained fixed on Red Star. The man wasn't strong just because he’d learned a bizarre martial art.
Red Star possessed experience built up over a lifetime. That was exactly what was terrifying about old experts.
Just then, Mad Star’s laughter was heard from behind.
“Kuhahaha, you green brat! We are the Twin Stars of the Divine Cult!”
The power of that experience would apply equally to the seemingly reckless Mad Star as well.
Red Star asked again.
“Do you have evidence that Yeo Su-in betrayed us?”
Though he didn’t show it outwardly, Red Star was actually shaken. It was because Yeo Su-in’s rebellion, which Lee Jaseung mentioned earlier, weighed on his mind.
The moment doubt arose that those words might be true, he became unable to focus his entire spirit. It kept bothering him.
In fact, it was his accurate intuition.
But because it was too accurate, it was actually hindering him in this fight.
Lee Jaseung spoke indifferently.
“If you look for it, there might be evidence. But I can’t prove it to you here at this moment.”
Red Star’s gaze deepened. There are things that increase as one lives through life. Martial arts increased, wrinkles increased, and patience increased.
And one more thing, the eye to see the truth increased as well.
Red Star felt the truth from Lee Jaseung, but Mad Star was the opposite.
“Don't believe his nonsense! It’s nothing more than a trick to confuse you.”
Swoooosh!
As soon as he finished speaking, Mad Star attacked ruthlessly.
Lee Jaseung leaped high and dodged the blade.
Red Star quickly struck at a weak point. No matter how much doubt he had, he wasn't so foolish as to miss the optimal time for an attack.
Swish.
A rough wind blew from the blade, and a red rain fell from the sword. How many Jianghu people had been swept away by this fierce wind and rain until now?
It was a formidable attack that would sweep one away with even a moment’s carelessness.
Clang clang clang clang clang!
Lee Jaseung parried the sword and blade with that small Asura, and sometimes twisted his body to dodge the attacks.
Mad Star and Red Star were genuinely impressed.
They’d never seen anyone dodge like this even though they’d poured out a fierce onslaught from the start.
Nam Seohyang, who was watching the fight, had her fists clenched tight. Her entire body was trembling.
The incredible divine power unfolding before her eyes was such that their positions changed every time there was a flash.
The match would be decided in a single moment.
The moment Lee Jaseung died, she would die as well.
'Please win.'
She felt that if she could just live, she could truly sacrifice the rest of her life for Lee Jaseung.
In her eyes, it looked like he was barely dodging the attacks by a hair’s breadth, but Lee Jaseung was composed.
The faster and rougher the opponent’s attacks became, the more stably the Limitless Steps were being operated.
A transcendent martial art was being unleashed by the best martial talent meeting the highest Inner Qi.
Thump!
“Ugh!”
A short scream burst from Red Star’s mouth.
Lee Jaseung’s Asura had sliced across his neck. Blood spurted out, but fortunately, he avoided a fatal wound.
“You bastard!”
Mad Star, whose heart went cold at the thought that Red Star almost died, swung his blade like a madman.
Craaash!
A blade wind swirled with a thunderous sound.
At that exact moment, Lee Jaseung made his move to decide the match.
He surged toward Red Star by riding the blade wind that flew from behind.
Normally, his back would’ve been torn open, but Lee Jaseung concentrated his protective Qi on his back. Because of the pushing force of the blade wind, he was much faster than what he’d shown before.
Swish.
For a moment, Red Star’s movement slowed. No, to be more precise, it should be said he was flustered. This was the first time since he entered the Jianghu that his neck had almost been cut.
On top of that, as Lee Jaseung surged toward him at an even faster speed, his hands and feet became disorganized for an instant.
It was a fluster that could’ve ended as just a momentary mistake.
If the opponent hadn’t been Lee Jaseung.
Asura cut through the air as fast as light.
Slice!
A silence fell over the place instantly.
Mad Star, who was attacking from behind, stopped in his tracks.
A single long red line appeared on Red Star’s neck.
In the next moment.
Splat!
He collapsed just like that while spurting blood from his neck. The head, separated from the torso, rolled across the floor.
The red energy disappeared from the sword held in Red Star’s hand.
“No!”
Mad Star’s shout tore through the air like a scream.
Lee Jaseung immediately turned his body and rushed toward Mad Star. After deciding to kill Red Star first, it was the first time he thrust Asura toward Mad Star.
“Die!”
Swish!
The blade of the enraged Mad Star was truly terrifying.
Mad Wind!
A literally crazy wind blew.
Just as it seemed Lee Jaseung was being tossed around like a kite with a broken string.
Swish! Thump!
Asura, having found a gap, was plunged into Mad Star’s chest.
But Mad Star didn’t fall.
“Not a chance!”
Swoooosh!
An even rougher wind swirled. Mad Star unleashed all of his final Qi and attacked as if struggling in his death throes. He was trying to take Lee Jaseung down with him.
Thud.
This time, what was plunged into his chest was the Dream Phantom.
But Mad Star still didn't fall.
“What will you throw now!”
Swish.
He threw his entire body and flew forward. It was a crazy attack that would cause a major injury even to Lee Jaseung’s protective Qi if they collided head-on.
Two more daggers cut through the air.
Thump! Thump!
They were the Ten Thousand Blood and the Demonic Wind that he’d obtained from the Heavenly Demon Secret Cave and was wearing on his ankles.
No matter how tough Mad Star was, he could no longer hold out after four absolute class daggers were plunged into him in succession.
“Gugh.”
He let out a painful groan and then collapsed.
Lee Jaseung slowly approached and looked down at his corpse. If Red Star had lived and controlled this immense power of Mad Star, this fight would’ve truly become difficult.
The death of Red Star, who’d always led him, was a great shock to Mad Star, and that directly led to his defeat.
Lee Jaseung recovered the daggers from his body.
Nam Seohyang slowly walked out of the building.
Her face was full of joy.
“You won…… just how?”
Her gaze turned toward the two people who had fallen on the ground.
She’d prayed for him to win throughout the fight, but she didn't know he’d really kill those two. And that without suffering a single injury.
She could finally tell.
That this was the difference in skill between Lee Jaseung and the Twin Stars.
She let out a light sigh.
“This is the worst. The head of the best information organization in the Jianghu had a completely wrong understanding of the skill of the person closest to her, the one she should know best.”
She knew Lee Jaseung had become strong, but she didn’t realize it was to this extent.
This time, Lee Jaseung demanded the information he was about to hear earlier.
“Now you must pay the value for your life.”