Reincarnation Sword God

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00473 암천향(暗天鄕) ————————————————————————=

As my consciousness shifted to a state of an Observer, I realized that the Fire Dragon Incarnate had fully possessed my body. This feeling was familiar since I had often felt it during Yeodong-bin’s possession. However, this time, I felt a profound pressure from the essence of the Fire Dragon Incarnate’s soul, even greater than I experienced with the Tentacle Monster born from a human. It was likely because the divine soul of the ancient dragon was stronger than that of a mere Tentacle Monster.

The Fire Dragon Incarnate raised the Fire Dragon Sword high and shouted,

[This sword shall execute justice!]

At that moment, my body suddenly floated up and soared majestically into the sky. Upon closer inspection, I found myself sitting upon the back of the Fire Dragon, and the Fire Dragon Incarnate was gracefully standing atop its head. As the Fire Dragon Incarnate burst forth with immense spiritual energy, the Dharma Protectors floating in the void looked on in shock, but the Fire Dragon Incarnate simply gazed at Han Baek-ryeong without a care.

[Elevate the power of the flames to its highest potential!]

“You…”

[The tremendous power dwelling within you must aid in subduing that demon.]

It seemed that Han Baek-ryeong realized that I, Baek Woong, had transformed into another entity, my eyes devoid of pupils and glowing with a pure white light. She nodded and suddenly concentrated the power of the Heavenly Spirit Pill at a single point. The area around her heart began to pulse, radiating a scarlet light, and the brilliance of that crimson aura soon spread through her veins, enveloping her whole body as if it were ablaze.

Oooooo

The compression of the immense power of the Heavenly Spirit Pill was so acute that it felt like the force could stop time!

As the scarlet power spread through Han Baek-ryeong’s body and she regained her white skin, her eyes shone fiercely red.

“Avatar of the Final Technique, Fire God’s Soul. Using this secret weapon would be a tremendous shame in my life!”

[Worry not, oh human! I shall undoubtedly subdue that individual.]

Bboom!

As the hands of Han Baek-ryeong and the Fire Dragon Incarnate met, an explosion of sound and vibration echoed. In reality, it was Han Baek-ryeong transferring the massive power concentrated in the Avatar of Fire God’s Soul to the Fire Dragon Incarnate, creating a subtle resonance as an invisible circle spread across the skies of Luoyang.

For a while, the Fire Dragon Incarnate, while forging its might in dragon form amidst the swirling crimson energy, opened its eyes.

[Summon the Fire Dragon!]

Time seemed to tear apart.

The darkness ignited.

A strike that was on an entirely different level than the bombardment from the Heavenly Spirit Pill crashed down upon the roots of the Tentacle Tree, annihilating everything in its path. Shards of material, breaking apart amidst the raging white light, began to fly around, only to be consumed once more by the ultimate white flame.

The true Fire Dragon had made its appearance in this realm.

The storm of pure white flames, infused with terrifying power, began to spiral as if it aimed to eradicate the very foundation of the ground. The unchecked rage of the Fire Dragon roared as it disregarded the Tentacle Monster’s regeneration, causing destruction upon destruction.

Kuaaa!

Until now, the Dharma Protectors had painstakingly revived after taking fierce attacks, but at this moment, it was as if a giant candle was rapidly shrinking in the face of the overwhelming flames. The sight resembled a Fire Dragon devouring trees. The structures of the Imperial Palace had melted away, leaving no trace behind.

As the body of the Tentacle Monster, once reaching hundreds of forms, was reduced to a single unit, the Fire Dragon Incarnate charged forth alongside the Fire Dragon.

[Ha!]

Kachik!

That was when I abruptly noticed the scenery had shifted and I found myself in a ‘different space.’ It was a realm where luminous spheres glimmered like stars against the backdrop of darkness, dancing in a mesmerizing fashion. However, amidst this dreamlike landscape, Tentacles and dark creatures writhed, emanating a sinister atmosphere.

‘Fire Dragon Incarnate. Where is this…’

[That is the Spirit Realm where the core of the entity is hidden. I pierced dimensions with her power!]

The Fire Dragon Incarnate casually replied and then spotted the ‘enemy’ before us, anger erupting as the Fire Dragon Sword and Flame Elemental Sword crossed.

[You have corrupted the Spirit Realm with your decay. I shall never forgive you.]

Feeling a speechless shock, I beheld a mountain-like entity that stood at the center of the Spirit Realm. Its size far exceeded that of Mount Tai or Huangshan, with massive pillars that seemed poised to pierce the heavens. I thought, without a doubt, this had to be the grand mountain of the Spirit Realm, but in reality, it was merely the Tentacle Tree magnified.

Too big, far too big. Yet, the Fire Dragon Incarnate showed no sign of fear, standing upon the head of the Fire Dragon, declaring,

[By divine will, I eradicate evil!]

Once again, the Fire Dragon lunged at the enemy. And, as if it were a given, the ultimate divine fire engulfed the tentacles, blasting through the very center of the tree. However, this time, the tentacles swiftly began to regenerate, unexpectedly sprouting a colossal human face atop the tree.

Wududuk!

The visage bore the features of an Alchemist. Grinning grotesquely, the face sneered.

[Haha! Having absorbed all the spiritual energy of this place, my power and regeneration are ten times greater than the material realm. No matter how much you are the ancient Dragon King, can you defeat me within the Spirit Realm?]

[……]

[Are you afraid of the highest forbidden arts from the Nameless Ritual Book?]

[You insignificant shrimp!]

The Fire Dragon Incarnate replied without even a change in expression, drawing ire from the Alchemist’s face.

[What… What did you say?]

The Fire Dragon Incarnate retorted without so much as a blink.

[If my disciple Yeodong-bin were here, he’d laugh at you. Compared to the ultimate dragon that can bring about the destruction of the world, you are nothing but small fry.]

[Kruuuaaa!!]

The Alchemist, in madness, recovered from his injuries, wielding tentacles that spanned hundreds of forms like whips. It was an incredibly powerful attack, yet in the next moment, the Fire Dragon Incarnate opened the mouth of the Fire Dragon and exhaled.

Kwahwahwah!

A flame beam stretching to the horizon ripped the Spirit Realm in two. Just a single breath surpassed the instantaneous destructive force of the Heavenly Spirit Pill. Unsurprisingly, the body of the Alchemist, hit by that simple-minded destructive beam, was shattered beyond recognition, over sixty percent obliterated. The Fire Dragon Incarnate gripped the Flame Elemental Sword in her left hand, declaring,

[O Flame Element, I, the Avatar of the Ancient Dragon, command you to unleash your true power!]

Pachink!

Was it my misunderstanding? The Flame Elemental Sword seemed to awaken with a significant glimmer different from when I used it. An even more intense divine fire transformed into orbs circling around the Fire Dragon Incarnate. The Fire Dragon Incarnate then charged forward with the Fire Dragon, swinging the Flame Elemental Sword widely as she shouted,

[Heaven’s Flame!]

That was it. As the Heaven’s Flame was unleashed, the Fire Dragon momentarily paused, as if imbued with tiny embers.

And then, the Fire Dragon expanded exponentially, ultimately growing to the point of blotting out my vision. The divine flames filled the heavens and earth, igniting hundreds of miles of land and annihilating all material existence. The absolute, extreme flames that even shook the very foundation of being spiraled through the world, invoking cataclysms.

[Spirit Realm, burn!]

It was as if the Fire Dragon Incarnate intended to finish it off, intensifying the resonance of the two divine artifacts.

Woooooo—

As my sight expanded beyond the Spirit Realm, I saw the territory of stars enveloping the Flame Dragon. The flames, shaking the world, burned away the clouds and obliterated the darkness. The sea dried up, and the tentacles were set ablaze. The once grand Tentacle Monster, that was once an Alchemist, could no longer regenerate, burned to ash without a trace remaining.

‘This is… the ultimate realm of the Flame Element! Fire God’s Flame!’

The ultimate flame punishing ten thousand demons! My body trembled as I realized the true might of the Fire God’s Flame upon its release. It was the divine-level power of flames that could unleash calamities across the entire world when wielded by its rightful owner. Though merely tasting it in the Spirit Realm now, if the full force of the Fire God’s Flame was unleashed in the material world, entire nations could be consumed by flames in an instant. It was an overwhelming force that surpassed the roar of Apostle Dalgi.

Hoot hoot…

When the casting of the Fire God’s Flame concluded, the Fire Dragon Incarnate turned towards the place that was the source of darkness. There sat Saint Germain, who was once an ‘Alchemist,’ now reduced to a humanoid form, kneeling. His entire body burned with flames, suffering from extensive burn injuries, as flesh melted away, and his left arm and right leg had completely vanished. Although the sight was horrific and tragic, Saint Germain chuckled softly and said,

“Hehe… I never thought the Dragon King would become the owner of the Seven Luminaries… truly… I hadn’t considered it… guck!”

[Evil one! Your wicked deeds will be judged in the Celestial Realm for eternity.]

“Evil, huh… Hehe… the world is overflowing with evil already, what does it matter if another small bit of evil like me is added?”

Saint Germain chuckled forlornly before continuing,

“[That number is connected to everything. It is the source. With that number, we can open the hearts and souls of humanity. We can save humanity. As it is done in heaven, so shall it be done on earth…] This is our oath…”

[……]

“I have failed, but… the Black Brotherhood shall take revenge…”

Thud!

As he fell, breathing his last, the Fire Dragon Incarnate gazed at his corpse. In the blink of an eye, not a bone was left, and it turned to ash, from which a dark soul essence oozed out. The Fire Dragon Incarnate seized that essence and flung it towards the sky, letting it vanish without a trace. It seemed she sent the Alchemist’s soul to the Celestial Realm.

[Filthy fiend!]

Completing the exorcism, the Fire Dragon Incarnate returned to the reality atop the Fire Dragon. Upon her arrival, two Dharma Protectors stood waiting for her. They regarded her with a wary expression and spoke up.

“Who are you? If you are a master from Beyond Heaven, state your title.”

It appeared that the divine presence previously demonstrated by the Fire Dragon Incarnate was enough to overwhelm even the Dharma Protectors. After all, the Fire Dragon Incarnate was an extraordinary being even among the Great Immortals, having regained her powers, plus wielding the Seven Luminaries.

Then, the Fire Dragon Incarnate smiled lightly and replied,

[You are mere humans, hence not beings I need to battle. Step aside.]

“How dare you look down upon me?!”

Perhaps angered, Yongbi-cheon summoned a colossal Wind Bullet and hurled it at the Fire Dragon Incarnate. Each one had enough power to reshape the terrain, yet she merely whistled lightly.

Kwahwahwah!

The whistle transformed into a massive inferno, consuming the Wind Bullets and sending Yongbi-cheon flying, his lamenting screams echoing. With a single strike, she shattered Yongbi-cheon’s Protection Energy Technique. The sight of Yongbi-cheon, who flew off and fainted in the distance, was hardly believable for someone claimed to be an invincible Dharma Protector.

Han Baek-ryeong, left dumbfounded at the sheer strength of the Fire Dragon Incarnate, finally spoke.

“You’re not… Baek Woong. Who on earth are you?”

[My name is Fire Dragon Incarnate! Baek Woong has lent me his body, so do not treat him lightly.]

“……!!”

[You may wield the power of chaos, yet you are still beings bound to the causal law of humanity. Please do not compel me to use my strength.]

Paat!

Suddenly, I noticed that the possession had lifted, and I regained control of my body. I attempted to communicate with the Fire Dragon Incarnate in my mind, but she gave no response. With a slightly awkward expression, I spoke to Han Baek-ryeong.

“Uh… well, it seems like it’s all over now. Shouldn’t we start cleaning up…?”

“……”

“Han Baek-ryeong… milady?”

Suddenly, Han Baek-ryeong bowed respectfully towards me and said,

“It seems you are the Avatar of the Dragon. Please forgive Yongbi-cheon for his earlier disrespect…”

“Of course.”

“As you have mentioned, I intend to proceed with the cleanup. Please assist us.”

“Yes.”

As we began to speak formally, it felt strange, yet it turned into an opportunity for me to reflect on myself.

‘Am I… perhaps wanting to be treated with respect?’

I felt this way towards the Fire Dragon Incarnate earlier and Han Baek-ryeong now. Somehow, I had become accustomed to being revered by others, deriving pleasure from being honored. Even now, the way Han Baek-ryeong respectfully treated me as the Avatar of the Dragon felt oddly pleasant despite my awkwardness.

For a moment, I felt a sense of despair wash over me.

If I were to be served by someone, I shouldn’t be living such a pathetic life at all. I could simply utilize all the knowledge and treasures I possessed as soon as I reincarnated to become a big shot in the martial world. But with my great goals ahead, I had to march forward without looking back, and the desire for honor would undoubtedly hold me back greatly in my future actions.

I shared these thoughts with Mangnyang and the Sword Demon as we met. Mangnyang scrutinized everything through the obsidian and remarked,

“Well, there’s no need to overthink it. To be honest, you’ve probably spent more time being disrespected than revered, right? No one dislikes being treated well.”

“Hmm, that may be true…”

“It’s only natural, so just be cautious and watchful.”

The Sword Demon nearby chuckled heartily.

“Uhaha! I’m just a bit humbled myself, but with your martial arts and skills, it wouldn’t be unusual for you to reshape the martial world as your own. You merely feel diminutive because of your opponents being divine level.”

“……”

“Now, let’s all move forward.”

The Sword Demon grinned.

“Maybe we could seize the martial world sooner than expected.”