Chapter 238 : Jaseung, Slams Down
Chapter 238: Jaseung, Slams Down
Lee Jaseung and Baek Seolyoung were taking a walk.
Between the handsome Lee Jaseung, the beautiful Baek Seolyoung, and the foxtail grass swaying in the breeze, it was a scene that looked exactly like a painting.
It was a beautiful sight that would draw the eyes of anyone passing by.
However, as a single figure revealed himself before them, the nature of the painting changed.
It shifted from a beautiful landscape into a historical painting that would change someone's destiny.
The person who appeared was none other than Yeo Su-in.
Demonic Humans began to reveal themselves one after another in the surroundings.
They were three hundred elite Demonic Humans.
Yeo Su-in had removed all the husks from among his subordinates and brought only the kernels.
Rustle!
Martial artists poured down around Lee Jaseung and Baek Seolyoung.
Those who landed in a circle around the two were the martial artists of the Guard Hall.
However, the number of martial artists who followed this secluded walk was only about twenty, including Mook Young.
Despite the Demonic Qi pressing in from the surroundings, Lee Jaseung did not look tense at all.
In fact, Baek Seolyoung and the martial artists of the Guard Hall showed no fear either.
“What a nice picture.”
Yeo Su-in stepped forward while tossing out words like a back alley thug.
“Are you jealous?”
“No, not at all. Why would I be jealous of a couple about to die?”
The corners of Lee Jaseung's mouth curled up as he let out a chuckle.
Yeo Su-in narrowed his eyes and asked.
“Why are you smiling?”
“Just because. Because things are ending exactly as I thought.”
“What exactly is going according to your thoughts? Fine, let us hear it! What on earth have you been doing until now!”
Yeo Su-in, who had been shouting, soon realized a fact.
He realized that Lee Jaseung was an expert at shaking an opponent's heart.
Yeo Su-in snorted.
“Fine. Dying with a beauty might not be so bad.”
Yeo Su-in raised his hand.
At that, the Demonic Humans began to press in from all directions.
Suddenly, Lee Jaseung spoke.
“Did your Cult Leader really give you a chance?”
“What?”
“A plan to kill two birds with one stone.”
Yeo Su-in considered this to be more words Lee Jaseung was tossing out just to shake his mind.
“You create all sorts of stories just to save that one wretched, lowly life.”
Regardless of Yeo Su-in's reaction, Lee Jaseung continued calmly.
“The first benefit is using you to find out the extent of my power.”
Yeo Su-in said nothing. He felt like listening to the end, even if it was nonsense.
“You already know the second one. Using me to get rid of you. Surely you don't think your Cult Leader is such a benevolent person that he would let a traitor live?”
Yeo Su-in's pupils shook slightly.
“Did you really think that? That he would make you the successor again if you killed me and returned? If so, I am truly disappointed, you know?”
Lee Jaseung was shaking Yeo Su-in haphazardly.
Yeo Su-in laughed loudly.
“Hahaha! You are trying to cloud my mind with pathetic sowings of discord!”
Yeo Su-in stopped laughing and spoke with a relaxed smile.
“There is one serious error in your words. Using you to kill me? Fine, let us say that is true. But how on earth will you kill me? You are the one who will die here. Do I have to commit suicide or something?”
The Demonic Humans surrounding them also agreed with Yeo Su-in's words.
There were three hundred elite Demonic Humans.
Along with Yeo Su-in himself, they were confident.
They were certain that no opponent could survive here.
Kwak Kong, standing on the left, spoke while radiating killing intent.
“Just give the command. I will take his head right now.”
Won Kang, on the right, radiated even stronger killing intent and spoke.
“Leave it to me.”
The two stepped forward at the same time.
Their momentum was truly great.
Among the enemies gathered here, they were the strongest besides Yeo Su-in.
The remaining three hundred Demonic Humans radiated Demonic Qi all at once.
That Qi was truly enormous.
Baek Seolyoung felt her entire body grow stiff, as if being crushed by the Demonic Qi.
The moment a chilling smile formed on Lee Jaseung's lips.
Two lines cut through the air.
The sharp sound of two streaks of wind burst out as they caught up to the lines.
Shing! Swish!
Two sounds were created by the result.
Thud! Thud!
Kwak Kong and Won Kang collapsed at the same time.
They were already dead after having daggers buried in their hearts.
The things that flew as fast as light to take their lives were Asura and Dream Phantom.
Yeo Su-in was truly shocked.
He had never imagined that Lee Jaseung could kill those two at the same time with a single move. Would it be possible for him? Perhaps if they were off guard.
However, those two were not off guard just now.
Lee Jaseung had thrown the daggers with his whole soul. He had displayed his best skill using the finest daggers, Asura and Dream Phantom. The attempt was certainly worth it.
Yeo Su-in calmed his trembling heart. If he wavered, all his subordinates would waver as well.
“The one who uses daggers has thrown them away, so what do you plan to fight with now?”
At that, Lee Jaseung reached out with both arms.
“With these hands.”
Yeo Su-in was startled because he felt an even stronger feeling than when those hands held daggers.
However, what truly surprised him was Lee Jaseung's next words.
“I have been waiting for you.”
As if they had been waiting, the martial artists of the Black Way Alliance revealed themselves from all directions. Their numbers were far greater than the three hundred Demonic Humans he had brought. It was as if they intended to make sure not a single person escaped from here.
Yeo Su-in was inwardly horrified, but he did not show his surprise outwardly.
“Don't be afraid! They are just guys filling up numbers!”
However, that was merely Yeo Su-in's wish.
The Qi radiated by the men surrounding them was not inferior to that of the Demonic Humans.
It was only natural.
Because they were the martial artists of the Divine Sword Regiment and the Berserk Dragon Army.
Lee Jaseung had mobilized not only the Divine Sword Regiment, whom he usually trusted and relied on, but also the Berserk Dragon Army this time.
In any case, he had no intention of leaving even a single Demonic Human here alive.
They would fight desperately, and the sacrifices on his side would be great.
The strong and rough Berserk Dragon Army would be helpful enough in this fight.
Furthermore, since he had removed all the most wicked ones during the previous operation with the Night Sky Squad, it was now necessary to invest in and grow them.
Of course, besides the Divine Sword Regiment and the Berserk Dragon Army, Mujin and Mook Young were also there. Along with Baek Seolyoung.
Mook Young would likely fight near Baek Seolyoung to prepare for any emergency. The subordinates of the Guard Hall who came today were those with the most abundant skill and practical experience.
The reason Lee Jaseung killed Kwak Kong and Won Kang was for Baek Seolyoung and the other three subordinates. This was because once those two were removed, there was no one among the remaining Demonic Humans who could threaten their lives in a one on one fight.
Yeo Su-in glared fiercely at Lee Jaseung.
He finally realized it. The words Lee Jaseung had said earlier were not just said to shake him. He had spoken what he believed to be true.
Was what he said really the truth?
Did the Cult Leader send him to be eliminated because he knew Lee Jaseung was such a formidable bastard?
Suddenly, Yeo Su-in remembered that the Cult Leader knew exactly what had happened at the Baekseon Pavilion.
A bitter, self-mocking laugh flowed out naturally.
'Where on earth did it start going wrong?'
When he took his first step, he thought he was just stepping on muddy ground.
However, what he stepped on was not mere mud that could be washed away.
It was a swamp from which he could never escape. A death swamp that pulled him in deeper the more he struggled.
The name of the swamp was Lee Jaseung, and Baek Seolyoung was the flower blooming at the edge of that swamp.
Yeo Su-in glared at Lee Jaseung with burning eyes.
“I will make sure to kill you at the very least!”
Yeo Su-in's sword cut through the air.
Northern Sea Demonic Sword!
It was an even more enhanced version of the Northern Sea Demonic Sword.
Swoosh!
The sword Qi radiating from the blade swept toward Lee Jaseung.
The sword Qi flew in while wriggling as if it were alive.
Lee Jaseung thrust out both fists.
Boom!
The surroundings vibrated with a massive explosion.
Lee Jaseung concentrated only on this fight. He was not off guard, yet he did not rush. As always, he intended to create the optimal situation and kill Yeo Su-in in the most certain way.
The two clashed again.
Since the day Yeo Su-in was born, he has been in a state of having the greatest wounds right now. They were not wounds of the flesh, but wounds of the heart.
Because of Mujin, Baek Seolyoung, Yao Hong, and Lee Jaseung.
His anger reached the heavens at the thought that everyone had played with him like a toy.
That anger displayed massive power.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Enormous sword Qi whirled around.
Boom! Bang! Boom!
Lee Jaseung thrust out his fists and neutralized every bit of it. He did not want the stray sword Qi to kill his subordinates.
Lee Jaseung charged toward Yeo Su-in while neutralizing the sword Qi.
Then, Yeo Su-in's sword flew in like lightning.
Lee Jaseung withdrew his fist and spun around once. Carrying that force, Lee Jaseung's elbow flew toward Yeo Su-in's jaw.
Yeo Su-in was not an easy opponent either.
Swirl.
Yeo Su-in's body rotated, and his sword flew in toward Lee Jaseung's side again.
Lee Jaseung twisted his body and avoided it. Yeo Su-in had succeeded in defending through his attack.
The distance between the two widened for a moment.
“You are quite good.”
Yeo Su-in was truly impressed. His heart was beating as if it would burst, and this was the first time he felt this tense after starting a fight with someone. No matter how he tried to control his mind, his body reacted first.
Compared to the red and flushed Yeo Su-in, Lee Jaseung was calm.
“You are certainly a level above me I see!”
Yeo Su-in admitted it.
“However, that does not mean I cannot win.”
Because he admitted it, his mind felt more at ease instead.
He now made up his mind to use the strongest move he was capable of.
Claaaang!
Sword force was unleashed from Yeo Su-in's blade. Surprisingly, it began to take a certain shape.
A Demon. It was the shape of a Demon holding a sword.
Northern Sea Spirit Force.
The ultimate move of the Northern Sea Demonic Sword.
Lee Jaseung saw the form of a Demon made of sword force for the first time in his life.
Of course, this Demon was different from the Heavenly Demon Soul.
The Heavenly Demon Soul was an existence that could even think and converse, but the Northern Sea Spirit Force was only for attacking.
It could not be compared to the Heavenly Demon Soul, but merely shaping sword force was certainly a top tier Demonic art.
Originally, the sword force of the Northern Sea Demonic Art radiated a red Qi, but this Qi was surging with blue light. It was a Northern Sea Spirit Force that had been modified and made much more powerful than the original.
Roarrrr!
The Northern Sea Spirit Force, having let out a great surge, flew toward Lee Jaseung. Truly, the Northern Sea Spirit Force was radiating an enormous Qi. In most cases, one's entire body would be frozen by the Demonic Qi radiated by the spirit force.
However, Lee Jaseung was different.
He pulled up the inner Qi of his entire body and raised his protective Qi to the limit.
When he saw Lee Jaseung facing him without avoiding, Yeo Su-in wore a triumphant smile.
'You are finished! The Northern Sea Spirit Force can never be blocked with a bare body.'
Even if he blocked it with protective Qi and avoided instant death, he would suffer serious internal injuries.
The Northern Sea Spirit Force swept over Lee Jaseung.
It was the very next moment.
Boom!
A deafening explosion occurred.
Yeo Su-in's eyes widened. He saw an unbelievable sight.
Lee Jaseung had not just blocked it. He had grabbed the incoming Northern Sea Spirit Force as if dealing with a person and slammed it into the ground.
A massive hole was pierced where the Northern Sea Spirit Force was slammed.
Sizzle!
The form of the Northern Sea Spirit Force slowly scattered like smoke.
Yeo Su-in was dazed.
'Neutralizing the Northern Sea Spirit Force in a single strike? Such a thing is possible?'
It was possible because one of the ultimate techniques of the Ten Heavenly Secret Art, Lee Jaseung's martial art, landed properly.
Of course, he had not grabbed the sword force like a person and slammed it. He had diverted the incoming sword force to the ground using protective Qi.
It was truly a secret art of the highest difficulty.
Because the Northern Sea Spirit Force had the shape of a human with arms and legs, it merely looked as if it were being thrown from the perspective of an observer.
Lee Jaseung, having resolved the spirit force in one blow, slowly lifted his head and looked at Yeo Su-in. The moment their eyes met, Yeo Su-in felt a sharp chill strike the top of his head and travel down his spine.
In a flash, Lee Jaseung flew toward him.
Yeo Su-in swung his sword with all his soul.
The blade passed narrowly by Lee Jaseung. Lee Jaseung, having avoided the attack, pounced on Yeo Su-in. Lee Jaseung's hand dug into Yeo Su-in's armpit.
Swoosh!
Yeo Su-in twisted his body and swung his sword once more. The sword cut through an unexpected place. This was because his body was already being rotated in the air by Lee Jaseung.
It was the very move that had neutralized the Northern Sea Spirit Force, the very technique that had surely killed everyone caught in it until now.
Boooooom!
Yeo Su-in was slammed into the ground with a deafening explosion.
Cracks began to spread in all directions centered around Yeo Su-in.
Craaaack!
Those who were fighting nearby stopped their movements for a moment. More than half of the Demonic Humans had already lost their lives. The gazes of the survivors turned toward Yeo Su-in.
Cough.
Yeo Su-in was constantly vomiting blood while lying on the ground. The bones of his entire body were crushed and smashed by that one blow. His protective Qi was of no use.
Everyone could tell. He was now in a state beyond recovery. Lee Jaseung's single move was that powerful.
Yeo Su-in saw the deep blue sky in his eyes.
Clouds floating freely there.
Suddenly, Yeo Su-in felt grateful that he was dying while looking at a clear sky.
Of course, Yeo Su-in was not a person good enough to convey such feelings.
“...Your dream is just a vain dream that cannot be achieved. Like those clouds over there, gathering and then scattering. You will also die like this soon.”
Lee Jaseung's gaze turned toward the sky.
“That’s possible. However, I am still floating in that sky and heading toward the place I want to go. But what about you?”
Suddenly, Yeo Su-in's pupils shook.
Lee Jaseung looked down at him and spoke.
“Perhaps if you had purely dreamed only of revenge... the person dead in this spot might have been me.”
He was sincere. The man named Yeo Su-in was a man with great natural talent. He had guts, he had the brain, and he had the ability to put thoughts into action.
However, the moment he coveted power, his heart was corrupted. He himself was corrupted.
Tears welled up in Yeo Su-in's eyes. It was impossible to tell what kind of meaning those tears held. Whether it was reflection, realization, or resentment.
In any case, what Yeo Su-in chose as his final words was neither reflection nor introspection.
“...Still, I don't regret it.”
With those words, Yeo Su-in's breath stopped.
Lee Jaseung looked down at his corpse in silence for a moment. It was the moment his ill fated relationship with him ended and he took another step forward.
The Demonic Humans watching the scene were devastated.
The fight began again, but they, having lost their will to fight, were soon cleared out by the martial artists of the Black Way Alliance.
Baek Seolyoung walked over to where Lee Jaseung was standing. Her martial robe was covered in blood.
She looked down at Yeo Su-in's corpse and let out a light sigh.
“It is finally over.”
He was someone she had been so afraid of and hated, but seeing him lying there as a corpse, she felt pity rather than resentment or fear.
She looked around.
Corpses were piled like mountains and blood was flowing like a river. There were so many corpses that the sight felt unrealistic.
Screams heard here and there.
The martial artists of the Divine Sword Regiment and the Berserk Dragon Army were running around busily, taking care of wounded comrades.
She felt pity yet also fear.
How much more of this sight would she have to see in the future?
Just then, Lee Jaseung spoke.
“I am sorry.”
Baek Seolyoung looked back at him. Lee Jaseung truly wore an apologetic expression.
She smiled brightly and spoke.
“You said you don't raise anything like a greenhouse... but it is still hard to send me out of the greenhouse, right?”
She had not forgotten the joke they shared before.
Lee Jaseung wiped the blood from her face and spoke.
“I will say it again, I don't raise anything like a greenhouse.”
At that, Baek Seolyoung smiled brightly.
Yes, that’s more like you.
Lee Jaseung looked up at the sky. Baek Seolyoung's gaze followed.
Lee Jaseung, who had been staring at the billowing clouds flowing leisurely for a long time, spoke quietly.
“Now, we strike the Demonic Cult.”