Reincarnation Sword God

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00408 천계(天界) ————————————————————————=

Kugugugugugugu

The moment the Southern Flower Immortal’s words ended, heaven and earth turned upside down. And in that instant, I witnessed the Master of the White Lotus Sect creating a space of illusion to resist the spells of the Great Immortals. At the same time, an overwhelming force of attraction perplexed me.

In the chaotic heaven and earth, everything soared into the sky! Human corpses, the ground, everything was swept away like a storm, numbering in the hundreds. I hastily cast the Heaven-Supporting Technique, but inexplicably, it didn’t work, and so I reluctantly summoned the power of the Moon Sovereign.

As the Moon Sovereign’s light spread around me, my surroundings returned to normal.

“…….!!”

Was it merely an illusion technique?

I couldn’t help but feel astonished. By acquiring the Moon Sovereign, I had obtained immense magical power capable of nullifying most illusions. Back when I acquired the Water Element, I was able to disrupt Cheon Woo-jin’s barrier with just a single strike; the power of the Seven Luminaries was indeed formidable. Yet here I was, caught in an illusion despite owning such a power!

Simultaneously, the Sect Leader’s sword form shot forward like a beam of light, exploding the head of the Southern Flower Immortal. The Sect Leader’s speed was so fast that I could only perceive the result.

Swoosh

[What a terrifying force.]

However, the figure of the Southern Flower Immortal that I thought had been killed quickly transformed into smoke and vanished. Then, after about ten bodies worth of distance, it reappeared in mid-air. I realized from that sight that the Sect Leader had also been caught in the Southern Flower Immortal’s technique.

‘Crazy! You can cast an illusion on the owner of the Primordial Spirit too…’

I was furious enough to almost spit. In other words, what I was seeing at this very moment was merely an illusion hiding the truth due to some fantastic trick. I had never seen or heard of such an astounding illusion, causing me to feel overwhelmed. If an ordinary martial artist—or even a Peak Master—was caught in this illusion array, they would be toyed with and ultimately killed! Casting an illusion on the Master of the White Lotus Sect held tremendous significance.

The Sect Leader seemed to feel this as he cast a sidelong glance at the Great Immortals surrounding him.

[Indeed, the Great Immortals of the Celestial Realm… It truly feels like you have surpassed humanity.]

The reply came from Ugil, who was floating to the Sect Leader’s left.

[Master of the White Lotus Sect, I am Ugil. You shall never overcome our Peaceful Demon Magic.]

[Why not? This is merely an illusion. You cannot kill me.]

[Then let it be so.]

Kiring –

Ugil raised his right hand and swung a golden chain while saying,

[Treasure, Heart-Piercing Chain! Pierce the heart of the sinner!]

Kwahwahwahng!!

In the next moment, the golden chain embedded itself into the Sect Leader’s left palm. For some reason, the chain appeared right in front of the Sect Leader’s heart without any warning or pretense, making the Sect Leader judge that he couldn’t block the attack of the Heart-Piercing Chain with the Protection Energy Technique and instead raised his hand to block it directly. Blood gushed like a fountain from the Sect Leader’s left hand that was pierced by the chain.

‘…What just happened?!’

What kind of power does a treasure possess? The Sect Leader certainly had plenty of time to counter and evade before Ugil attacked, yet he stood there and had no choice but to block. I couldn’t guess what principle underlay the exchange of blows happening now.

Then Zhuge Sa spoke up.

[Perhaps the Sect Leader had already attacked the Great Immortal countless times. But seeing no response, he decided to experience the power of the treasure.]

[Goddamn…]

[Treasures are different from martial arts. At this rate, the Sect Leader might die.]

Die? That Sect Leader?

[No way.]

I couldn’t believe it, and I gazed at the Sect Leader. If I acted rashly now, I risked hindering him, so I remained in place, protecting myself with the Power of the Moon. My actions would depend on what the Sect Leader chose to do next.

Then, Zhang Jiao raised his arm and shouted.

[Treasure, Summon Demon!? Strike with lightning!]

Flash

“Kreeeek!!!”

I screamed as the pressure forced me to the ground. Had I not summoned the Power of the Moon ahead of time, I would have been roasted alive! In an instant, a gigantic bolt of lightning struck down over a radius of five li! It was a thunderbolt that far surpassed the power of the Five Element Technique normally used in magic.

‘These bastards… too much…’

I clenched my teeth. This was because the Sect Leader, floating calmly in mid-air, was merely focusing on defense without retaliating at all. The Sect Leader seemed surprised by the unexpected attack and switched to a passive stance. He started trembling his hands and said,

[Southern Flower Immortal, what treasure do you possess?]

The Southern Flower Immortal did not respond. He merely continued to gaze at the Master of the White Lotus Sect in a ghostly state of illusion. To fill the void, both Ugil and Zhang Jiao began unleashing terrifying spells time after time, with the treasure ringing and expelling spirit energy each time.

Kwahwahwahng!

Kwahwahng!!

The Sect Leader was currently unleashing an illusion while summoning a strange black Protection Energy Technique, continuing only to block. It appeared the black Protection Energy Technique was far more powerful than the usual one, as he hadn’t taken any hits since summoning it. However, the spells of the Great Immortals clearly displayed their might, as cracks could be seen forming on the black Protection Energy Technique with the naked eye.

The choice made by the Sect Leader to pull back the owners of the Heavenly Spirit Pill was wise. No matter how powerful the Dharma Guardian’s Protection Energy Technique was, it couldn’t continuously block such attacks.

“Ugh… ugh… damn it!!”

The problem was me. Though I was also blocking with the Power of the Moon, I could feel the impact as though I were being punched in the face each time. Had I not obtained the Seven Luminaries, I would have died from magical attacks long ago. Now, the thought of having to fight against the Great Immortals began to emerge in my mind.

‘It’s a full-scale rebellion against the Celestial Realm, but there’s no helping it!’

I was about to die; did that even matter? I figured it was worth fighting as long as I still had room for excuses. Zhuge Sa sneered.

[You’re quick to decide. Haven’t you become a bit too arrogant?]

[What nonsense are you talking about!?]

[Think about it carefully. Treasures are such tremendous items that if an ordinary mage acquires one, they could easily step onto the path of immortality. And you’re willing to risk your life now after seeing the Great Immortals wield such items? Do you think they are jokes?]

[…]

[Since you’ve been quiet, continue to be so. The Sect Leader seems to finally be planning to do something.]

As Zhuge Sa said, suddenly, the Sect Leader condensed his energy robustly and burst into laughter.

[khahhaha…!! I see! Now I realize what a treasure is!]

[…]

[The ultimate Dharma Body honed by the ideas to reveal the eternal principles! Is that a treasure!!]

As the Sect Leader exclaimed in realization, for a moment, the attacks from the Great Immortals faltered. The Southern Flower Immortal, standing in front, reacted with surprise and replied to the Master of the White Lotus Sect.

[Indeed. To understand that it relies on ideas, you exhibit profound insights uncharacteristic of the Demon Path.]

[Hehe… In the countless books of the White Lotus Sect, there was no literature that directly addressed or researched treasures. Today, you have finally quenched my curiosity.]

The Southern Flower Immortal coldly stated.

[But knowing does not change anything. Your Primordial Spirit may be brimming with infinite energy, but ideas can suppress your energy from another dimension. No matter how powerful your Qi is, you won’t be able to destroy our barrier.]

The Southern Flower Immortal’s words dripped with absolute confidence. It seemed they had thoroughly prepared for this encounter. The Master of the White Lotus Sect, who had been blankly staring at the Southern Flower Immortal, suddenly spoke up.

[Ideas ultimately belong to the Tai Chi. They are never complete. Thus, Great Immortals of the Celestial Realm, you shall never become gods.]

[Ha! That’s foolish talk. Who doesn’t know that? There is only one existence that transcends Tai Chi in the entire universe, so discussing it is meaningless.]

Despite the White Lotus Sect Leader’s mocking, he continued speaking.

[Great Immortal, the energy of heaven and earth diverges in countless ways – ]

Wuuuuuu

Suddenly, the Master of the White Lotus Sect radiated a brilliant light from his body. The white-hot light began to shine resplendently like a star and shortly transformed into a gigantic whirlwind. The human form of the Sect Leader remained, yet the fiery light emerging from his body seemed alive and competing for dominance.

[Ah… no.]

[This can’t be.]

From the moment the light burst forth, the spells the three Great Immortals were casting were swept away, vanishing with the chaos. Flames from the Heart-Piercing Chain or the lightning of the void encompassed by the Sect Leader were absorbed into the chaos surrounding him. It was more about the phenomena being consumed rather than nullified.

Kuuuuuuu

After a moment, the Sect Leader, now transformed completely, had taken on a strange form. The swirling black and white intertwined, forming his blood vessels and skin. A swirling Tai Chi was etched in both of his eyes. As he morphed into a battle-ready form amidst the raging darkness, the shadow behind the Sect Leader began to visibly writhe.

[Taihua knows no limits as it collides, entwined like chains!]

Purfubong

When the Sect Leader clenched his fist, a sudden explosion erupted from an unexpected place, and a spirit was sent flying. Zhang Jiao shouted in disbelief.

[Ah… no, Ugil!]

The Sect Leader said mockingly,

[It seems the legend of the Great Immortal’s soul returning to the Celestial Realm is indeed true.]

[You bastard!!]

Zhang Jiao swung the Summon Demon technique with all his might. This time, he seemed to have concentrated all his energy, throwing a bolt of lightning that looked as if it were made of blue flames. It was undoubtedly an accumulation of the earlier wide-area lightning strike, so its destructive power was likely terrifying.

However, the Sect Leader read the path of the lightning as if he were playing and swooped over to strike Zhang Jiao’s main body in one blow.

Purfubong

Zhang Jiao didn’t even scream before his spirit was sent flying.

[The second one.]

The voice of the Master of the White Lotus Sect held a peculiar exhilaration. No wonder, as he was personally tearing apart the willful Great Immortal of the Celestial Realm.

[That is the power of the [Old Master].]

The last remaining Southern Flower Immortal maintained his composure, quietly glaring at the Master of the White Lotus Sect. Then he spat out dismissively.

[That is not your own power. You are a slave of the Demon Path.]

[Hehe… A sharp observation.]

[To offer your soul to the Chaos Throne, you must truly be out of your mind. However… even so, you won’t be able to handle the Celestial Realm with your power!]

[Great Immortal, that is a concern of yours.]

Kuhahaha…

Responding to that retort, the Master of the White Lotus Sect seemed delighted as he continued,

[And… this power, even if it is a privilege, is a talent bestowed only upon humans. Isn’t that enough?]

[…]

[Now then, let us go.]

Tsukachak

Once more, the Sect Leader’s Primordial Spirit burst forth in black and white, instantly tearing apart the Southern Flower Immortal’s body. It was so incredibly easy to do that it felt surreal, proving even a Great Immortal couldn’t physically contend with the Sect Leader in the material realm.

The Southern Flower Immortal’s spirit began to soar towards the Celestial Realm instantaneously, leading Zhuge Sa to shout from deep within me.

[Use the Soul Exchange Technique to catch it!]

At those words, my mind snapped back, and I quickly reached out my hand toward the fleeing spirit. But at the moment I tried to pull the spirit toward me, an overwhelming pressure struck me, making my arm feel as though it would be pulled off, forcing me to halt the technique.

[Ugh! The power is too strong.]

When the technique was interrupted, the Southern Flower Immortal’s soul sped away toward the heavens along with the treasure. As I stared in disbelief at that scene, Zhuge Sa licked his lips.

[Ha… as expected. To eat the soul of a Great Immortal, one must master the Soul Exchange Technique.]

[You keep saying as expected, what was the point of that!?]

[If you lose, you lose. It’s not my fault that you couldn’t master the Soul Exchange Technique; I didn’t give you bad advice.]

Zhuge Sa continued bluntly.

[This has become certain. You haven’t fully assimilated the powers obtained from the Moon Sovereign, the National Seal, and the Demon Beast Bracelet… You need to perform more cultivation to unleash your full strength.]

Shoooook

At that moment, the body of the Master of the White Lotus Sect returned to normal. He looked quite worn out as he slowly cast the Six Harmonies Assembly.

[Baek Woong, Deputy Sect Leader. Let’s head to Luoyang.]

“Are you okay?”

[I’m fine. I had to use the ability of the Primordial Spirit, so it can’t be helped.]

“The ability of the Primordial Spirit?”

The Sect Leader nodded and said,

[Let’s hurry. There’s something to be done in Luoyang.]

Since he wasn’t hastily using the explosive technique and seemed to be in a situation where he needed to ride the Four Great Spirits, it was clear his condition was unstable enough for him not to use it carelessly.

“……”

Hearing that made me tempted to strike the Sect Leader now. The current Sect Leader, having used the ability of the Primordial Spirit, was certainly weakened. Although his infinite internal power summoned by the Primordial Spirit seemed intact, the fighting spirit he usually exuded was barely detectable. At this level, if I pushed the power of the Moon Sovereign to the extreme, it might just be worth a shot.

However, I quickly set that thought aside, sighed, and called out to the Four Great Spirits.

“Haah… Understood.”

Since I had come this far, I couldn’t betray the Sect Leader recklessly. It wasn’t just a simple matter of personal gain; I had to repay the loyalty he had shown me first before considering what to do next.