Chapter 750: So, You Have a Temper Too, Huh?

TL: FoodieMonster007

The Flower Sword Supreme extended her snow-white hand.

SHHHHK!

The cloth flew from the floor into her grasp. She folded the fabric that had wrapped the Blood Heaven giant dao and tucked it into her robes.

"Since you lost the bet, please grant my wish."

She accepted the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's concession. This was the proper way to show him respect.

"I will."

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon yanked the Blood Heaven giant dao from the ground and released the demonic qi that he had kept concealed this entire tip.

CRACKLE!

The demonic qi tore through the air as it spread. Ice on the ground cracked slowly at first, then the collapse accelerated. Something in deep slumber was awakening.

SWOOOOOSH!

The demonic qi tore through space with terrifying force as it flew toward the Blade King, heralding the start of the fight.

The Four Dark Blood Bladesmen covered themselves with blood-colored cloaks and raised their protective enhanced qi as the menacing demonic qi approached.

WHOOSH!

Still, the surging demonic qi pushed them back. The incoming force was that powerful.

CHWAAAAAK!

The Blade King stood his ground and took the demonic qi head-on. His hair whipped around and his clothes fluttered. Even amid this powerful demonic qi, his hostile gaze passed over the Blood Heaven Blade Demon and fixed on Geom Mugeuk.

"Coward."

The Blade King ignored the man who had released the demonic qi and faced Geom Mugeuk instead, as if taunting him for hiding behind the Blood Heaven Blade Demon.

The provocation would have worked on anyone, but his opponent was unfortunately Geom Mugeuk, who immediately realized this provocation was actually meant for the Blood Heaven Blade Demon.

Geom Mugeuk asked from behind the Blood Heaven Blade Demon. "Do you have one? Someone who makes you look like a coward like this. You don't have one, do you?"

The Blade King's face twitched. Geom Mugeuk's words were vague, but he could feel they were aimed at him. He had intended to provoke his opponent but was provoked instead.

Geom Mugeuk looked at the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's back. "I'll trust my left wing the most!"

To the Blood Heaven Blade Demon, the words meant one thing.

Don't lose your temper.

It was not 'Don't fall for the provocation'. Geom Mugeuk trusted the Blood Heaven Blade Demon would not fall for simple taunts.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon snorted. That is how provocations work, you know? Even when you know it is a taunt, you still get angry.

However, Geom Mugeuk had not even allowed for that. For a Young Cult Leader this considerate, he felt he should at least show that much composure.

"Are you sure you trust your left wing the most?" he asked sarcastically.

Geom Mugeuk smiled energetically. "Of course! There's no one I trust more than my left wing… except the Cult Leader!"

The Blade King glanced at the Sword King beside him. The emotion in his gaze was clear. He could not understand how the Sword King had gotten involved with that Young Cult Leader.

The Sword King stood with his arms crossed, showing no reaction. He was certain that neither the Blade King nor the Demon Supremes could understand his relationship with Geom Mugeuk.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon strode forward.

Geom Mugeuk did not intervene. Whatever these peoples' objective was, whatever they had prepared, this fight could not be stopped now that the Blood Heaven Blade Demon had stepped forward.

One must fight when it is time to fight. Masters like himself and the Blood Heaven Blade Demon grew most when they fought powerful enemies in real combat. Besides, although the Blade King was formidable, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon was not the same man he was, either.

Since his regression, this old man had steadily improved through training. Moreover, he had even consumed two legendary herbs during this trip, the Immortal Stalactite Moss and Heavenly Peach.

Nevertheless, what he trusted most was the sight of the Blood Heaven Blade Demon reading a book by the window. It was a peaceful daily routine unrelated to martial arts, but he believed the things gained from that routine would protect the old man.

Of course, this still was not a fight where the Blood Heaven Blade Demon could let his guard down. His opponent was the Blade King, the enemy closest to the Sword King's level of skill.

Geom Mugeuk provoked the Blade King one last time. "Don't worry. There's an empty spot among those dolls for you."

The Blade King's angular face grew sharper. It was impossible to imagine a pleasant expression on that face.

The Sword King silently gazed at Geom Mugeuk. The Young Cult Leader had said he liked his own free-spirited nature, but a thought came to mind whenever he saw him like this.

He realized that while Geom Mugeuk often complained about being tied down by worries and relationships, he was far freer than himself. Looking at him, he realized true freedom was not felt when one was alone, but was obtained when one was properly intertwined with their surroundings.

Just as one needs two wings to fly.

The Blade King slowly drew his dao. "I've wanted to face you at least once."

However, the Blade King only drew the red dao from his pair. His eyes flowed with the confidence and superiority of a man who believed he could kill his opponent with just one dao.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon did not let the arrogance slide. "Don't you need two chopsticks?"

He had been calm lately, but his personality was never ordinary.

SWOOOOOSH!

The two men rushed toward each other.

The Heaven Destroying Dao and the red dao clashed in mid-air. A dao simply clashed with a dao, yet a tremendous force erupted.

"Old Demon Supreme, isn't that dao too heavy for you now?"

"If it's too heavy for you, you should just use your twin daos."

SWOOOOSH!

The Heaven Destroying Demon Dao pushed him back and cut through the air.

CLAAANG!

The red dao blocked the giant dao's immense power. The small dao withstood the large one.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

The daos created sparks in the air. It was clearly different from a fight between swords. The blades flew at each other with enough power to shatter anything upon impact.

A single doubt arose in the minds of those watching.

How are the daos not breaking under that much force?

They felt that thrilling anxiety with every exchange of blows.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The red dao flew toward the Blood Heaven Blade Demon in succession. The attacks were fast, and the red dao's trajectory always touched upon death. Each strike was aimed to split the opponent's torso.

However, at the last moment, the Heaven Destroying Dao always severed that deadly trajectory. They thought that the Blood Heaven Blade Demon could never match that speed with such a heavy dao, yet the Heaven Destroying Dao blocked every incoming strike.

CLANG! CLANG! CLAAANG!

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon used his dao like a shield. He maximized the giant dao's advantage, blocking attacks with minimal movement.

The Blade King's swings accelerated. Dozens of arcs embroidered the empty air. With each clash, a dazzling flash erupted, and sparks flew like fireworks.

They were not using their unique martial arts to generate enhanced qi. They were engaged in a battle of pure momentum, competing in strength and speed.

I can kill you with this alone.

It was a battle of pride between men who wielded the dao.

Sharp edges grazed past their faces as they narrowly dodged attacks that could have blown their heads off. They had to dodge like this to block the next strike.

It was an exchange where a single inch of unnecessary movement led to death. An ordinary master fought their opponent, but a master who has reached the extreme realm fought against fear.

The Flower Sword Supreme watched the fight and turned her head toward a quiet heat she felt beside her. Geom Mugeuk was staring at the fight so hard it was as if he wanted to pierce it with his gaze. He focused all his nerves, mentally fighting alongside the two bladesmen.

She could tell. If a truly dangerous moment came, Geom Mugeuk would intervene. He would definitely intervene, even if it meant getting scolded again and again by the Blood Heaven Blade Demon later.

She could feel his fervent heart, one that would never let the Blood Heaven Blade Demon die. Geom Mugeuk was probably hoping that the Blood Heaven Blade Demon would grow even stronger through this fight.

Her gaze returned to the Blood Heaven Blade Demon. He was smiling.

He's enjoying this fight.

The ecstasy of fighting a truly strong opponent was transmitted to her. She felt a desire to rush in and fight as well.

Orabeoni, we no longer need to long for our younger days, because we are living through a time even more passionate than back then.

The fierce battle continued when the Blood Heaven Blade Demon launched an unexpected attack. The Blade King could not understand it.

A thrust with a giant dao?

An unreasonable move always comes with a price. This was a chance to parry the dao, slide along its flat side, and cut him down in one breath.

The Blade King moved on instinct.

WHIRRRRRRRR!

Suddenly, the incoming Heaven Destroying Dao began to spin. The speed was unbelievable for such a large dao, spun so instantaneously and quickly. It tore the air apart as it flew toward his chest.

I can't dodge this!

In that fleeting moment, countless thoughts raced through the Blade King's mind. A simple dodge would mean injury from the rotation. Parrying at an angle would send his own dao flying. It was too late to retreat. A clumsy dodge would only result in greater injury!

CLANG!

A sound as loud as an explosion erupted. The Heaven Destroying Dao stopped in mid-air. Its rotation ceased.

Even though his attack had been blocked, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon was smiling. It was not just the red dao that blocked the Heaven Destroying Dao. The Blade King now held a black dao in his other hand. He had been forced to draw it, crossing his twin daos to stop the rotation.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon grinned. "Now it's two, isn't it?"

Flames seemed to ignite in the Blade King's eyes. His aura grew even more intense.

Since they did not know what moves would come next, Geom Mugeuk advised everyone, "Alright, everyone! Let's move further back."

Geom Mugeuk had Ji Han, Tae Su, Dan Sojin, and the Evil Alliance martial artist move back and stay close to him, where he could protect them.

While everyone's attention was focused on the Blood Heaven Blade Demon and the Blade King, Dan Sojin discreetly handed something to Geom Mugeuk. When he took it, he saw it was a single pill.

[This is the antidote for the poison you were hit with earlier.]

[How can I trust that?]

[Because the you I know is someone who can see the truth. I trust you'll judge wisely.]

Geom Mugeuk stared at him silently. It did not matter anyway, even if the medicine was poison.

[I'll trust you.]

Geom Mugeuk took the pill in front of him. After swallowing it, he could tell it was not poison. It seemed to be the real antidote.

[I trust you, but do you trust me?]

Geom Mugeuk asked if he was truly on their side.

[If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have come here in the first place.]

Dan Sojin said nothing more after that telepathic exchange.

Why were those bastards looking for this man? Why is this man helping me? Also, why did they order that Evil Alliance martial artist to be kept alive?

The iron mask martial artist had said so earlier. An order was given to keep the Evil Alliance martial artist alive. From the feeling of those words, he knew the one who gave the order was neither the Sword King nor the Blade King.

There is an enemy who hasn't arrived here yet.

Geom Mugeuk was certain. The fact that they had called the Sword King and the Blade King meant they had also bet everything. There were still enemies remaining.

As such, he did not let his guard down. For now, he intended to protect Dan Sojin and the Evil Alliance martial artist as much as possible.

The Blade King said coldly, "Old Demon Supreme, you are worthy of facing my twin daos."

"Right, showing off is something you do in your prime. When you get old, you can't even be bothered."

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon never lost a battle of words. Geom Mugeuk thought it was because he read so many books.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon and the Blade King rushed toward each other.

CLAAANG!

The Blade King swiftly blocked the Heaven Destroying Dao and struck down with his twin daos. The two blades flew in, crossing at a terrifying speed.

Two daos beat one. If he did not have this belief, he would not have chosen twin daos in the first place. He had believed he could overpower him with twin daos.

However, the Heaven Destroying Dao was not pushed back at all. At the peak of the tense exchange, when the two forces clashed with all their might, silence erupted instead of an explosion. A fleeting moment passed where sound devoured sound.

KWAAAAANG!

A deafening explosion followed.

SHUFFLE…

The Blade King was pushed back several more steps. The Blood Heaven Blade Demon had overwhelmed him with his inner qi.

"You were this strong?" he exclaimed, surprised.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon snorted. He had certainly grown stronger. He felt a vibrant energy overflowing within his body, and it was not just a matter of inner qi.

The energy flowing through his body was young. When this youthful power combined with the experienced Blood Heaven Blade Demon, it produced a tremendous effect. His mind worked faster and his qi moved more smoothly.

Right, this is how it felt back then.

For the first time in forever, he felt like he could fight all day and not get tired.

WHOOOOOOSH!

The moon engraved on the red dao and the sun engraved on the black dao in the Blade King's hands began to glow as he began to emit an even more powerful aura. The surrounding space began to distort from that immense energy.

SWAAAAAAH!

Tae Su and Ji Han shivered. They had never felt such a terrifying aura, one that felt like it would tear their bodies apart.

Geom Mugeuk released his qi to protect the four people behind him. Otherwise, the aura alone could inflict internal injuries.

However, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon remained completely unshaken within the storm-like aura. From this aura, he could tell what kind of person the Blade King was. Cold, heartless, merciless, and cruel. It was an aura completely devoid of warmth.

"So, you have a temper too, huh?"

Demonic qi erupted from the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's body. It was a powerful qi, incomparable to the one he had released at the beginning.

SWAAAAAAAAH!

It was a rough and violent demonic qi that neither Geom Mugeuk nor the Flower Sword Supreme had ever seen from the Blood Heaven Blade Demon. It was also a demonic qi he had hidden from everyone for a long time.

As the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's demonic qi tangled with the Blade King's aura, the place felt like the very center of hell.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon casually rested the large Heaven Destroying Dao on his shoulder. "However, I'm the one who has survived all kinds of shitty tempers to reach where I am today."