Chapter 751: Alright, You Join In Too

TL: FoodieMonster007

The Blade King awakened something that had slumbered deep within the Blood Heaven Blade Demon. The ferocious nature that had hidden itself after meeting Geom Mugeuk stirred to life. All the brutality from the old man's past emerged—the days when he drove the Myriad Evils Mountain Hermit to suicide, when he had no faith in humanity.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon possessed two sides. One enjoyed calmly reading books. The other was this.

"Sometimes, I get confused about which is my true self. Well, I suppose it doesn't matter."

WHOOOSH!

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon swung the Heaven Destroying Dao, warming up.

Their auras clashed before they even moved. A ruffian would have felt like he was in an alley during a gang fight. A true master would have felt like he was standing in hell. This was the battle of their auras.

The Blade King had never faced an enemy's energy that matched his own cold, terrifying presence so perfectly.

"Old Demon Supreme, we are of the same kind," the Blade King remarked genuinely.

However, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon denied his words. "Seeing as the words 'same kind' are more unpleasant than being called old, I think I at least know what kind of person I want to be."

He spoke not to the Blade King, but to himself, Geom Mugeuk and the Flower Sword Supreme.

Geom Mugeuk didn't let the comment pass. "Elder, you look your best when you're reading a book."

A faint smile touched the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's lips. He realized that despite living for years as a Demon Supreme and reading so many books, he had never seriously considered what kind of person he was. Even after meeting Geom Mugeuk, he had tried to understand Geom Mugeuk rather than himself.

To be having such thoughts during a fight with the Blade King…

It was likely because he saw his own past in that heartless, cold aura. He saw the hidden nature he wanted to dismiss as a thing of the past.

Behind them, Tae Su's eyes trembled as he listened to their conversation. When the Blade King first called the Blood Heaven Blade Demon 'Old Demon Supreme', he thought he had misheard. He assumed it was some alias, or perhaps it was 'Horse Supreme' or something.

However, he had heard it clearly just a moment ago.

Demon Supreme? Really, a Demon Supreme of the Demonic Cult? Then again, would anyone in this murim who isn't a demonic practitioner dare use the words 'Demon Supreme' as an alias?

Tae Su's heart pounded as if it would burst. He immediately sent a telepathic message to Ji Han. [Did you know that man is a Demon Supreme of the Demonic Cult?]

Even as he sent the message, he secretly hoped for a different reply. Something like 'Demon Supreme? What nonsense are you talking about?', confirming he had misheard again. He even hoped for a delusional answer like, 'Since we're the Thousand Horse Escort Agency, isn't it only natural for one of our experts to be called a Horse Supreme?'

A shocking reply came back from Ji Han.

[I knew that both of them were Demon Supremes.]

Tae Su gasped, and a chill ran down his spine.

Why did I never once think they could be demonic practitioners?

The answer came easily. It was because of Geom Mugeuk. How could anyone associate someone like Geom Mugeuk with a demonic practitioner?

Only now did Tae Su realize his absurd misunderstanding.

Right, how could they be an escort agency? How could people this strong be mere escorts?

Considering the aura and martial prowess of the Sword King and the Blade King, what in the world would this escort agency have to be transporting to attract such enemies? No, even if they were transporting the most precious thing in the world, such formidable enemies would not appear.

Even though the truth was revealed, though, he still couldn't quite believe it. He had ridden in a carriage with Demon Supremes and camped with them? Demon Supremes had stood in line to eat pork in five-spice sauce?

Aren't Demon Supremes the kind of people who would kill everyone in line, sit among the corpses, and tell the cook, 'Bring me the pork in five-spice sauce'?

[The two of them are the Blood Heaven Blade Demon and the Flower Sword Supreme of the Eight Demon Supremes.]

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon's identity was already revealed. Ji Han thought there was no need to hide it from Tae Su any longer.

The fact that the Blood Heaven Blade Demon and the Flower Sword Supreme had been with him all this time didn't feel real to Tae Su. They were figures he had only heard about in stories, and stories told by people who had never seen them at that!

[Then who is that young man?]

Geom Mugeuk joked comfortably with the two Demon Supremes and acted familiar with them. Who in the world was he?

Ji Han revealed Geom Mugeuk's identity as well. [He is the Young Cult Leader of the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult.]

Startled, Tae Su shouted, "You're lying!"

He quickly covered his mouth. He had been conversing via telepathy and had shouted out loud without realizing it.

Everyone's gaze focused on him.

Geom Mugeuk was among them. With a look that showed he knew exactly why Tae Su had shouted, he said, "Do you understand now? The reason I told you to meet my father before making a decision?"

Geom Mugeuk looked away from the astonished Tae Su. He glanced at Dan Sojin and the Evil Alliance martial artist standing beside Dan Sojin.

Geom Mugeuk had already noticed that Dan Sojin knew his identity. The man in the black uniform from the Evil Alliance also seemed unsurprised by the situation. It appeared he knew Geom Mugeuk's identity and that of the two Demon Supremes as well.

One thing was certain. These people were clearly important to the masterminds behind this, especially Dan Sojin.

Meanwhile, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon and the Blade King surged toward each other again. As their auras grew more intense, their movements changed as well.

The more skilled a master, the less emotion they put into their attacks. These two, however, did not hide their emotions. Their exchange was one between masters who fought with raw feeling.

Their attacks, imbued with a simple 'I don't like you!', were steeped in killing intent.

KWA! KAANG! KWAKWAKWAKA!

The three clashing blades looked as if they would shatter at any moment. Every time the twin blades crossed and flew, it looked as if the moon was setting and the sun was rising. Each time the two men swung their blades, a powerful blade wind swirled and raged, strong enough to sweep away anyone who didn't gather their inner qi to endure it.

Beyond the battle, the Sword King looked at Geom Mugeuk. He could tell that Geom Mugeuk intended to intervene if the Blood Heaven Blade Demon was ever in danger.

For that reason, Geom Mugeuk didn't look at the Sword King. He was completely immersed in the fight. He couldn't miss a single breath if he wanted to intervene.

Right, this is the kind of person you are. A person who strives never to lose those he cherishes, who cares for others more than himself, and yet is endlessly free.

KWAANG!

The Heaven Destroying Dao stabbed into the ground, blocking an incoming attack.

The Blade King flew in with a follow-up attack, aiming for the Blood Heaven Blade Demon behind the Heaven Destroying Dao. His body twisted like a snake as he swiftly struck with his blades in a decisive blow.

However, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon was not behind the Heaven Destroying Dao.

A single thought flashed through the Blade King's mind. There's no way he would have let go of his blade, right?

The thought became a sense of crisis, and the Blade King instinctively threw his body aside.

WHOOOOSH! KWAAAAANG!

A palm technique descended from above, sweeping through the spot where the Blade King had been. The floor shattered, and the grounded Heaven Destroying Dao tilted.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon, who had been perched on its hilt, landed and picked up the blade. The moment the Blade King's attack flew in, he had leaped onto the hilt of the Heaven Destroying Dao. He had anticipated that the Blade King would immediately launch a surprise attack behind it.

"You're quite something." The Blade King acknowledged the move. He hadn't expected the Blood Heaven Blade Demon to use such an unorthodox move. It didn't suit him or the preceding fight, which was why it was so threatening. Perhaps for that reason, the word 'old' was missing this time.

SHWIIIIING! SHWIIING! SHWIIING!

When they clashed again, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's fighting style had changed. His blade use had become faster. It seemed he would counter the opponent's fast twin blades with sheer force, but instead, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon increased the speed of his large giant dao.

Geom Mugeuk saw the Blood Heaven Blade Demon move the Heaven Destroying Dao so quickly and lightly for the first time.

He's likely learning many things from this fight.

KAKAKAKAKANG!

The Heaven Destroying Dao grazed past the Blade King's shoulder after having grazed past his face. In the process, the red and black blades grazed the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's neck and thigh.

Even amidst the fierce battle, they clearly maintained the boundaries of their fighting area. Not a single nearby doll had fallen over despite the terrifying fight.

However, the domain of their fight began to shift. It slowly moved toward where Geom Mugeuk's group stood. This was the Blade King's intention. He figured the Blood Heaven Blade Demon would have to be more careful if they fought near them.

That was the Blade King's miscalculation. The Blood Heaven Blade Demon paid it no mind at all. He didn't know how great his trust in Geom Mugeuk and the Flower Sword Supreme was.

This choice got on the Blade King's nerves.

This is all Geom Mugeuk's fault!

The red blade, aimed at the Blood Heaven Blade Demon, missed and grazed past the front of Geom Mugeuk's face.

WHOOOOOSH!

Even as the blade passed with incredible force, Geom Mugeuk stood his ground without moving a single step.

At that moment, the Blade King saw it. Geom Mugeuk looked at him and smiled, not even blinking.

How insolent!

Unfortunately, in a fight with the Blood Heaven Blade Demon, that momentary lapse brought great danger.

CLANG!

He barely blocked the incoming giant dao with his twin blades, but blood spurted from the Blade King's waist. If it had been just a little deeper, the Heaven Destroying Dao would have severed his waist.

Moreover, it was the first time blood had been drawn since the two began their fight.

Seeing his own blood, killing intent erupted from the Blade King's eyes.

WOOONG!

Red and black blade qi began to form on the red and black blades.

In response, a pure white blade qi like fallen snow also formed on the Heaven Destroying Dao.

The watching Flower Sword Supreme saw that the color of the Blood Heaven Blade Demon's blade qi had changed. It wasn't originally such a pure white color.

You've gotten a lot stronger, Orabeoni.

In the end, the Blade King was the first to unleash his unique martial arts. Both men had been fighting cautiously, but the more impatient one was the relatively younger Blade King.

The Sword King's presence made it worse. He couldn't kill one old man while the Sword King was watching. It might not have been his intention, but at this moment, the Sword King's mere presence helped Geom Mugeuk.

Stepping forward with his right foot, the Blade King stomped down hard and unleashed the first form of the Sun Moon Dark Blood Blade Technique, the Blood Dragon Sky Sundering Slash.

The floor cracked as red enhanced qi swirled from the Blade King's red blade in the shape of a dragon and flew forward.

KWAAAAAAA!

The enhanced qi flew forward with its mouth wide open. It was not an attack that could be blocked with ordinary blade qi.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon also unleashed his unique martial arts, the First Technique of the Heaven Destroying Demonic Blade, the Annihilation Blade Slash. He, who had grown even stronger than before he left the cult, showed off his newly gained power for the first time.

SHIIIIIIIIK!

A single, fast, and powerful streak of enhanced qi poured from the Heaven Destroying Dao.

PWAAAAAK!

The head of the incoming dragon was severed, and the enhanced qi following it scattered in the air.

The Blade King was neither surprised nor flustered that his attack was neutralized so easily. His opponent had already shown more than enough skill. If he couldn't neutralize it, it would more likely be a trap.

He immediately unleashed his second technique, the second form of the Sun Moon Dark Blood Blade Technique, the Extreme Solar Cleave.

This time, the black dao emitted a dazzling light.

CHWAAAAAANG!

With a sharp sound, blade qi poured in like sunlight. Dozens of strands of enhanced qi rained down on the Blood Heaven Blade Demon.

Countering it was the second form of the Heaven Destroying Demonic Blade Technique, the Annihilation Blade Tidal Wave.

KWAAAAAAAAAA!

The blade energy extending from the Heaven Destroying Dao flowed like a wave. This was no longer the same tidal wave the Blood Heaven Blade Demon had unleashed before, it was deeper and more magnificent.

KWAKWAKWAKWAKWAKWANG!

The dozens of strands of blade energy were submerged in the wave and swept away. He could clearly see the blade energy unable to advance, instead being pushed back by the wave.

The aftermath of this collision shook the walls and the very ground.

At this rate, a bigger technique could collapse the cave, but the Blade King immediately unleashed his next move. He was determined to kill the Blood Heaven Blade Demon, even if the cave collapsed.

Drawing out even more extreme qi, he used the third form, the Blood Blade Flurry. Enhanced qi formed into a chain and flew forward like a red-hot iron chain flying without a set path.

The attack bent and twisted, flying erratically. One couldn't know where or how it would change its course to strike.

In response, the Blood Heaven Blade Demon used the third form of the Heaven Destroying Demonic Blade Technique, the Bloody Annihilation Blade Wind. Several streams of blade energy extended from the Heaven Destroying Dao, spinning as they flew.

The watching Blade King's eyes widened. This attack was far more powerful than the previous two!

PAK! PAAAK! PAAAK! PAK!

The incoming blade energy precisely severed the links of the enhanced qi chain. The enhanced qi, its chain broken, lost its irregularity and flew straight forward.

KWAKWAKWAKWAKWANG!

Geom Mugeuk and the Flower Sword Supreme swung their swords and neutralized all the enhanced qi that flew past. If those attacks had continued, they could have shattered the back wall and collapsed the place.

"Old Demon Supreme, let's finish this!" the Blade King bellowed, releasing even more of his inner qi. An intense light emanated from the sun and moon drawn on his blades.

The sun and moon rose simultaneously… only for the Sword King to smoothly move forward and block the Blade King's path. He had fearlessly intervened, despite the risk of being attacked by both of them.

No matter how agitated he was, the Blade King couldn't unleash a technique at the Sword King. The brilliant light shining from the red and black blades slowly faded. "How dare you interfere in my fight?" he roared, glaring at the Sword King with a terrifying gaze, as if he would tear him apart alive.

The Blade King was not the only one who was angry.

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon also aimed his giant dao at the Sword King, his demonic qi shimmering from his body. "Alright, you join in too!"

The Blood Heaven Blade Demon's aura suggested he was willing to take on the Sword King as well.

Of course, he only said it in the heat of the moment. He could sense that the Sword King's martial arts were stronger than the Blade King's.

Just then, Geom Mugeuk stepped forward. "Please calm down. That man who looks even older than you, Elder, is your only opponent."

His gaze turned to the Sword King. When asked why he had come, the Sword King had said he was here to protect the person trying to kill Geom Mugeuk.

"I don't think that's the person you're supposed to protect, Brother Ak. Who is it?" he asked.

He thought that at the very least, the target wasn't the Blade King.

Geom Mugeuk had seen it correctly. The Sword King had not stepped forward to protect the Blade King.

The Sword King's gaze turned toward the back.

SREUREUK!

The door at the back of the space swung wide open on its own. From within, a beautiful melody began to flow out, unfitting for the bloody, thunderous battle.