Reincarnation Sword God

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00524 Dark Heaven Village (암천향) ————————————————————————=
The remaining Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors appeared troubled by Nüwa’s declaration. In particular, Jeon Wook openly expressed his displeasure.
[How self-willed of you.]
Nüwa looked at Jeon Wook with an unbothered demeanor.
[The liberation of the Seven Luminaries cannot happen. Haven’t I been saying this since the remote ancient times?]
[We, the Five Emperors, respect you, Nüwa, as one of the Three Sovereigns and as a special being. Haven’t I just complied with your request not long ago?]
[……]
[Furthermore, whenever there has been a clash of opinions among the Three Sovereigns, it has always been the Five Emperors who have yielded.]
Did he say he complied with my request?
Jeon Wook continued, visibly uncomfortable.
[But this time is different. If the evil spirit creates his apostle in the Central Plains and begins to extend his influence, we will have to fight a war without an emperor or Fuxi. Not only that, but various scoundrels will come pouring in from all directions. Isn’t the reason we divided heaven and earth and created the Seven Luminaries to wait for revelation, tired of that abominable war?]
[So what do you want to do?]
[Our will is as you see it. Please make a wise decision.]
I now understood the relationship between Jeon Wook and Nüwa. In name, Nüwa was Jeon Wook’s superior, deserving of respect for being the creator deity. Still, in effect, they seemed of equal standing because of their elevated divine statuses, making comparing strength pointless.
At that moment, one of the Three Sovereigns slowly opened his mouth.
[What a trivial meeting… I shall take my leave.]
Then Jeon Wook laughed scornfully.
[Aren’t you in a state of confinement anyway? Your opinion no longer matters now.]
[……]
[If you wish to go, then go, Yan Emperor.]
Whoosh!
The visage of the Yan Emperor vanished. The one who just spoke was Shennong, a member of the Three Sovereigns. The rumors that he was confined somewhere and unable to exert his powers turned out to be true.
Nüwa spoke.
[If we destroy the mortal realm now, we will have to start everything we’ve built over thousands of years again from scratch. Yet, there’s no guarantee that others will retire obediently after receiving a revelation.]
[That’s what I want. We are not lacking in strength anyway. We despise this mask.]
[But that mask has its advantages as well.]
[The fun is over.]
[You’re hinting that your patience has reached its limit.]
Nüwa, having reprimanded Jeon Wook, continued.
[My thoughts haven’t changed. The Seven Luminaries must not be released, and humanity must not perish. It is our duty to adhere to the set times.]
[You are stubborn…]
A tense atmosphere enveloped the room. Jeon Wook and the other four Emperors seemed to begin harboring hostility towards Nüwa. Even for Nüwa, it was uncertain whether she could triumph against the four others of equal stature.
At that moment, Shao Hao Jin Tian interjected.
[It’s meaningless for us to fight among ourselves. Why not ask the Emperor?]
[The Emperor…]
[Regardless, he is our origin. This issue must be discussed with His Majesty.]
I could feel the air becoming awkward. Jeon Wook replied to Shao Hao Jin Tian’s words.
[Why say such things when you clearly know the Emperor is in seclusion and does not show himself?]
[By chance, we have the avatar of Emperor Changqie here. If he can summon Changqie, we could gain passage to the divine temple.]
[Hmm…]
[Isn’t going to the divine temple our long-held desire?]
The gazes of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors shifted towards the disheveled Gin Nara.
[Live.]
Nüwa extended her slender finger and healed the curse on Gin Nara, who immediately returned to his original state. Her powers appeared to rival or even surpass Jeon Wook’s. As Gin Nara gasped for breath, Nüwa spoke to him.
[Summon Changqie. We must hear what he has to say.]
[Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors! You dare decide the fate of the world however you please? You cannot involve my master in your circus!]
Though an enemy, such mental strength was incredible. Even after suffering that much torture, his will remained rock-solid. As Gin Nara, a figure of Eightfold Warriors, protested fiercely, Nüwa’s words followed.
[Eightfold Warrior, if you continue to be obstinate, you shall lose even the opportunity to speak in that circus.]
[……]
Gin Nara seemed to sense something in Nüwa’s words and fell silent. It was as if he realized what Nüwa’s statement was—a final ultimatum. His lips trembled slightly as he quietly said.
[You will be the cursed great evil…]
Sssss
In that instant, ink-like darkness erupted from the fog-filled earth, enveloping the sun. The sun soon twisted into a chaotic sphere, gradually enlarging, with moonlight spilling from its center.
From the path made of moonlight, something descended. Jeon Wook frowned upon seeing that “something.”
[How arrogant! Is it that you are not the main body even in this situation? Changqie.]
The being referred to as “Changqie” appeared as a tiny serpent of flames boiling with chaos. According to Jeon Wook, even that was not the main body but an avatar or apostle. The serpent flicked its tongue in response, representing Changqie’s will.
[It is truly astonishing that the great Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are seeking me.]
Its tone was mocking. Though Changqie was undoubtedly below the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in the hierarchy of ancient myths, it seemed hardly deferent.

[Open the door to the Emperor’s divine temple.]
Jeon Wook demanded, but the serpent paid no heed and continued speaking its mind.
[I care not what you do. However, do not torment my avatar any longer. You know who it is that protects me.]
Swish!
[This brat!]
Jeon Wook, extremely enraged, threw a spear of darkness, but the figure of the dark serpent and the avatar Gin Nara had already vanished. It seemed that Changqie came not out of fear of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors’ warning, but rather to rescue his avatar. As Gin Nara’s spirit vanished, the body of Zhuge Yulong was left sprawled on the ground.
[Ugh, that bastard…]
Jeon Wook, who had become like a dog chasing a chicken, seemed to be brimming with wrath as he tried to unleash his powers.
At that moment, Yao Shun spoke, as if stopping Jeon Wook.
[Everything has been decided now. Please handle the remaining matters well.]
[I request the same.]
Ssssss…
The visages of the Emperors, excluding Jeon Wook, began to fade one by one. In the end, only Nüwa and Jeon Wook remained in the hall, with Nüwa continuing to glare at him in dark form, opposing his intentions to the end.
As Jeon Wook looked at her, he said.
[Yao Shun claimed you are corrupted, yet it seems to me you are the one who has been tainted by humans.]
[……]
[If you have no intention of helping, then I shall take my leave.]
Nüwa’s form began to fade slowly. She momentarily looked down from Mount Tai to the earth and then said.
[I still feel that we are all being manipulated by the Emperor. That is why I am trying to protect humanity. Only then can we understand his true intentions.]
[Are you claiming it is not mere goodwill?]
[Jeon Wook, you are too hasty.]
[More of your conspiracy theories? I feel like I’ve heard that a hundred times.]
Nüwa’s voice diminished.
[No one in the world understands the Emperor Gong Sun Xuanwen’s intentions. No one…]
[……]
[Since you initiated it, the outcome will rest entirely on your shoulders, Jeon Wook.]
Pa-at
Once Nüwa’s darkness vanished, Jeon Wook grasped the Seven Luminaries and the Flame Elemental Sword.
Uwoong Uwoong
[A task of destiny has now fallen upon me.]
The Seven Luminaries resonated with each other, radiating intangible waves. I realized Jeon Wook’s immense divine power maximized the strength of the Seven Luminaries, showcasing an even greater potential than when used by humans or the Great Immortal.
Aaaaaaa
The overwhelming resonance caused the earth to boil. Even before fully unleashing his powers, the heavens and earth already sensed impending destruction.
The force resonating with the Flame Elemental Sword exceeded ten times what I could control. Likewise, with the Water Element of the Seven Luminaries, the destructive power unleashed when they resonated was unimaginable. Because
the amplification of power continued even now!
I sensed what Jeon Wook was about to do and cried out from within.
[Stop!!]
[You say stop. Do you truly know what I’m about to do?]
I shouted desperately.
[Please! I will do anything you command, Jeon Wook! Just spare the human world!]
[……]
If the Water Element and the Flame Element resonated like this, the human world would truly face annihilation in the most profound sense! Such was the power wrapped up within the Seven Luminaries. If Jeon Wook, who possessed strength on par with the Old Ruler, invoked the resonance of the Seven Luminaries, it would be a cataclysm of epic proportions.
[I will apologize for attempting to destroy the Heavenly Altar for eternity. You can devour me alive. Just please…]
If that happens, not only my companions on Mount Tai but also 90% of humanity would perish. All cities would be obliterated by earthquakes and natural disasters. Humans would live in caves, becoming no different from animals. I desperately tried to prevent Jeon Wook, knowing the horrific outcome that awaited us.
Jeon Wook seemed amused.
[Do you really think I would annihilate humankind for just that one action?]
[…Huh?]
[This is an opportunity. A chance to remove this mask and reclaim my freedom… something I have long desired but never achieved. At any point, I would have dominated you to fulfill my will! Your actions are merely a catalyst, so do not blame yourself, Baek Woong.]
Damn!
I felt my insides burning. From Jeon Wook’s tone, which seemed to soothe me, I could tell his will was resolute. It also became clear that Jeon Wook held no real resentment or anger towards me, treating me like a mere pet.
‘Should I compromise?’
At this stage, should I negotiate to at least save my companions’ lives? But what meaning would it have if I survived in a world where humanity was extinct? Just as I hesitated, Jeon Wook quietly said.
[Your companions have come to save you.]
My heart sank.
Zhuge Sa, Miho, Sword Demon, Mangnyang, Jin So-cheong, Cheon Woo-jin, Miyamoto Musashi…
Just as he said, my companions were approaching from the other side. Fortunately, they didn’t seem to have suffered significant damage from Gin Nara’s spell and appeared to be fine. However, tension was evident on their faces, likely realizing that the Emperor Jeon Wook had descended upon us.
‘If you’ve realized, run away! How could we win?’
I screamed inwardly.
The power of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors was absolutely unbeatable at this time! Jeon Wook wasn’t even manifesting as his main body, merely directing his powers through an apostle like me, and yet Gin Nara suffered like a bug. With our current strength, we stood no chance against Jeon Wook. We were certainly headed for slaughter.
Jeon Wook said, sounding amused.
[Is it the affection and camaraderie of humans…? Such peculiar beings.]
[Jeon Wook, please…]
[Hahaha.]
Jeon Wook burst into uproarious laughter.
[Indeed… it was boring to destroy the world. This level of entertainment is necessary.]
At that moment, Miho knelt before Jeon Wook, speaking.
“Lord Jeon Wook! I have a plea.”
[The celestial fox, huh? What is your plea?]
“If we are to give our lives, please spare Baek Woong.”
[……]
Jeon Wook clearly wore a look of astonishment. Not only Miho but everyone except Miyamoto Musashi knelt. Yet, it seemed that no one here thought of that as disgraceful. It was, after all, the true Three Sovereigns present.
Jeon Wook slowly surveyed the crowd before focusing on Miyamoto Musashi.
[…What about you?]
“I shall… kill the god. That is the duty of the Lunar Kill Technique.”
Miyamoto Musashi assumed his stance. Determination shimmered in his eyes.
“God! Accept this strike meant to slay the divine!!”
Two Heavens One Style (이천일류)
Divine Kill Slash (신살참)
Slicing!!
The blue sword light that the Sea God had lifted to defend pierced through time and space and headed toward me. It must surely have been the ultimate skill that Miyamoto Musashi could wield. Under the same Absolute Realm, it was questionable who could endure it.
However, Jeon Wook neither dodged nor blocked, and his body merely passed through that sword light as if it was nothing. There wasn’t even a scratch left.
“……?!”
Miyamoto Musashi, uncharacteristically lost his composure, resembling anything but an expert of the Absolute Realm. It seemed he never anticipated that he couldn’t even brush against Jeon Wook. Upon his astonished expression, Jeon Wook muttered irritably.
[How trivial. That I should have to play along with such antics…]
“How? I cut through the fabric of time…”
[How about this technique? It’s called Bug Extermination.]
Pew!
At the moment Jeon Wook’s finger met, Miyamoto Musashi was reduced to mere blood splatter, dead.
It was a conclusion reached with such ease that it felt surreal. Miyamoto Musashi had failed to recognize the enormous gulf in strength between gods and men.
I instinctively clenched my eyes shut.
‘Damn it… after suffering like that at the hands of the Sea God and still not realizing it… what a fool…’
Yet, this could be an idea I came up with due to experiencing Jeon Wook’s divine might and reincarnation ability countless times. To Musashi, the Sea God was just a moderately strong demon beast, and he had never truly felt the power of a proper divine being, thus becoming a frog in a well. The grim reality that even the most exceptional warriors of Dongyoung were reduced to mere insects before true gods was downright disheartening.
Jeon Wook looked over the kneeling crowd and said.
[Very well. You know your place and, as my apostle holds dear mortals, I shall accept you into the Ten Thousand Ghosts Palace. Enjoy the rewards of eternal life.]
A peculiar light flashed in Zhuge Sa’s eyes.
“Does that mean you have no intention of retracting the annihilation of humanity?”
[Witch, unless the Emperor himself states otherwise, such a thing will not occur.]
“I see, Your Majesty. Then will you protect us from annihilation?”
[Watch closely.]
Uwoong
At that moment, the Seven Luminaries in Jeon Wook’s hands radiated brilliant light.
[I, Jeon Wook, shall destroy the Central Plains.]
From both rods of the Seven Luminaries, a resonation erupted. Then, beyond the horizon, the western sky ignited, leaving an indelible mark on my vision. As I shared Jeon Wook’s senses as a divine being, I knew that this strike had wiped out the entirety of Sichuan.
Kugugugugu
The earth boiled, and volcanoes erupted. Both the latent ley lines and dragon veins shrieked as they toppled human cities. Ash and smoke began to fill the sky, casting a dreadful light of death across the surface.
How many lives were lost in this moment?
What is certain is that at least hundreds of thousands of people were being led to the Underworld. Jeon Wook could sense all the souls leaving their bodies, witnessing the grand spectacle where spirits soared. He didn’t watch the entire process of the souls leaving their corporeal forms, raising the Water Element high, he shouted.
[Your souls belong to me.]
Shushushushush!
From hundreds and thousands of miles away, millions of souls soared to be absorbed by the Water Elemental Divine Sword. The spectacle of every human and creature’s soul that perished in Sichuan now belonged to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. It felt as if the rays of light converged upon me, yet I wasn’t actually being attacked. The Water Element, having absorbed human souls, gleamed red and exuded a dark aura.
Kigigigik
As if awakening, the Water Element seemed to open its eyes. I felt the consciousness of the Water Element awaken, connecting with a distant existence from the northern realm. Jeon Wook chuckled lightly.
[You still have far to go. To be a key to the end.]
Kwahwa!
Once more, Jeon Wook swung the Water Element. This time, it was directed toward the south, and it seemed the regions of Henan and Hubei had been annihilated in one fell swoop. Again, millions of souls flew in to augment Jeon Wook’s power. With each passing moment, he became increasingly unfettered in exerting his divine status.
[Just a couple more attacks will suffice.]
At that moment, Zhuge Sa stepped forward and spoke.
“Is it true that the more you unleash the Seven Luminaries, the closer the world comes to annihilation?”
[You are quite audacious. How dare humans seek to grasp the secrets of the gods.]
“What do you plan to do after killing all humans?”
[That is something I will reveal after all have perished.]
At that moment, the atmosphere among our side shifted dramatically. As if a prearranged signal were sent, they exchanged glances. Zhuge Sa grinned and stepped forward, saying.
“May I ask one more question?”
[Go ahead.]
“To be part of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Palace means we all become souls of the Ten Thousand Ghosts, does it not? We will lose our lives, won’t we?”
[Indeed.]
Suddenly, Zhuge Sa stood from his seat. He then declared,
“Then it makes no difference whether I die this way or that way, does it not?”