Reincarnation Sword God

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Dark Heaven Village
Gong Gong, as if trying to escape, flailed his arms and tore through the space to create a “door,” but as soon as Ye Wa glared at him, that door instantly closed. Gong Gong was taken aback.
[No?!]
Pervent
[Crack…]
It was a disastrous defeat that couldn’t even be compared in strength. Gong Gong was already at the mercy of Ye Wa, having been slaughtered. The gap in power was immense, and the advantage of the location was also over there. Ultimately, Gong Gong could no longer endure and extracted his spirit from his body, deciding to leave only his main body alive and abandon the Apostle that was him.
Clap
As Gong Gong’s spirit vanished, I realized I was floating in the void as a wreck. The control of my body had returned, but the situation remained unchanged, plunging me into despair. Now, if Ye Wa merely spoke a single incantation, I would be helplessly done for.
[Running away is futile. Gong Gong…]
Ye Wa, who had been sneering at the void, turned her gaze toward me and spoke.
[Human. You will forever be punished. You shall burn in the flames of karma for eternity.]
Her calm declaration revealed no particular hatred or malice. Yet, it intuitively told me that my future was going to be utterly horrific. After extracting everything I knew, Ye Wa was bound to impose a cruel divine punishment beyond what human imagination could comprehend.
However, I had already resigned myself to this fate. I had discussed with Zhuge Sa and Mangnyang that it could come to this. Feeling strangely at peace, I raised my hand.
“Ye Wa, I have only one question.”
Ye Wa seemed intrigued by my inquiry.
[What is it?]
“Will humanity ultimately not be saved? What will happen to the human race when the great ancient beings return on that day of revelation?”
[……]
Surprisingly, my question hit the mark, and Ye Wa paused for a moment. She replied in an indifferent tone.
[It is destined to be selectively saved. That is the utmost mercy our Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors can bestow upon you.]
“How will you select for salvation?”
[Do you not know why the Underworld was created?]
Muttering something, Ye Wa reached her hand toward me.
[There is no longer any reason to converse. Farewell.]
I understood that the time had come. With Ye Wa declaring there was no reason to talk further, the opportunity to speak was now over. As I thought about dying again, my heart felt heavy, but there was nothing I could do.
“Damn it…”
If I could, I would have preferred to calmly train and gather myself, but instead, countless events crashed down upon me like an avalanche. I internally lamented and shouted.
“Constellations flowing in the time of destruction! I, borrowing your power, worship the coming millennium!”
An incantation of the Evil Spirit!
But while chanting the incantation, I didn’t unleash its power toward her. This was a technique taught to me by Zhuge Sa, a method to confine the power before releasing it through a spell.
‘For now, stop.’
Apostate Secret Technique
Fixed Spell State
The reason for using this Apostate secret technique was typically to enhance the versatility of sorcery. Though the sect may differ, there were similar application techniques in other sorcery branches apart from Apostate ones. However, I had a separate reason for halting the release of the incantation.
‘The target is… me!!’
My hand struck my heart fiercely.
Boom
In that moment, I felt the deadly incantation meant to summon the Evil Spirit and attack or seal my enemies engulf me. Ye Wa looked at me in disbelief as I donned the power of the Evil Spirit, but I desperately clung to my sanity even as my entire being felt like it was dissolving into chaos.
‘I must not lose consciousness…’
I extended my hands. Then, using the searing heat that poured over my body like sulfur, I concentrated my mind toward “something” beyond the power.
I recalled Zhuge Sa’s words.
[Listen well. Even if the Law of Cause and Effect continues to connect when you are reborn, you do not understand why that connection to a divine status was established.]
[So… if the Queen Mother of the West is, as we suspect, the same entity as Ye Wa, then at the very least, you must call upon a divine being that can match her. Unfortunately, such beings are very few among the [Old Ruler]…]
[I’ve considered various methods, but calling upon a ruler of the jungle with the Nameless Ritual Book carries too much risk. That being is exceedingly cunning and difficult, and originally, summoning it is impossible. Though I am a master of demon methods and managed somehow, you as a beginner could never do it.]
[Then I have no choice but to gamble. Is there not proof that the Law of Cause and Effect has linked you to me in your past lives?]
Zhuge Sa said.
The incantation of the Evil Spirit that can only be used once in each life – just like this, it is also proof that the Law of Cause and Effect is tied between the Evil Spirit and me.
Hence, I would simply follow that connecting thread to “speak.” Just as that being had called to me in the 13th life, this time, I would call out myself!
Whuuu
‘It’s hot! My body… feels like it’s burning!’
I felt like my entire skin was melting, and I internally screamed. When I tried to let out a shriek, my vocal cords constricted and wouldn’t cooperate. Yet, amidst this, I felt a definite connection forming with some existence.
The darkness of the abyss.
The deepest and most vast entity.
The colossal presence that resembled a combination of a dragon, cephalopod, and human met my gaze. Normally, one would go mad upon locking eyes, but strangely, I remained unfazed as I looked directly at it. The being seemed to realize this, returning my gaze steadily.
Summoning every shred of courage, I shouted at it.
[Evil Spirit! I, Baek Woong, offer you the Water and Flame elements of the Seven Luminaries. So descend here and eliminate Ye Wa!]
Finally, the response came clearly.
I understood.
Whiiii
Chaos akin to a boiling abyss surged from the cosmos, enveloping my body. Moments later, five streaks of light rose up from this dark shadow realm, forming the Five Stars, and from those stars, the Evil Spirit slowly began to extend its body.
Swoooooosh
The world twisted.
With an ominous sound that seemed to leak from the depths of a celestial abyss, the Evil Spirit descended here.
Breaking through the space as though parting its waves, the Evil Spirit possessed an extraordinarily gigantic body. It gazed silently at Ye Wa, now floating before the gray moon, and upon meeting her gaze, she spoke in a voice full of malice.
[Evil Spirit. To think you would respond to a mortal’s summoning… how surprising.]
The Evil Spirit seemed to silently chuckle.

As if it regarded the question as unworthy of response.
[Do you truly think I am a prophetic dragon? Just because you possess the Revelation’s tablet does not mean you should grow too arrogant.]
The Evil Spirit replied quietly to that question.
[Your great commands are like those bestowed upon the King of the Forsaken… receive that destiny.]
Bam
The stone tablet the Evil Spirit held radiated a brilliant light.
[Ugh…]
In that instant, Ye Wa staggered back, visibly unable to make the first move against the Evil Spirit. I could tell that the power the Evil Spirit had used to easily slay the Old Ruler of the Imperial Palace came from that stone tablet.
‘What the hell is that?’
Ye Wa, though this space belonged to her, appeared flustered as she could do nothing against the Evil Spirit, while the latter deliberated on how to attack her. Suddenly, I realized my body was gravely injured and would inevitably cease to function if things continued this way.
‘… Damn it, this isn’t the time for such thoughts. I need to survive a little longer.’
Deciding that since things were already in a chaotic state there was no point in holding back, I activated the authority of Jeon Wook.
Whuuu
Having had a vague sense until now but not using it, the power of Jeon Wook’s [Time Control] activated, and I reverted from a state where my body was being slowly scorched by sulfur back to normal. I sensed a colossal roar from the far reaches of my mind along with that.
[You mortal! To dare to use my power as you will…!!]
I recognized that the roar belonged to Jeon Wook, but as I was just about to witness the clash between the Evil Spirit and Ye Wa, I felt no particular interest. After all, if I was going to die, what did it matter if Jeon Wook yelled at me or not? Besides, I had almost nothing significant left.
Instead, I smirked and addressed Jeon Wook.
[Jeon Wook, I shall offer you the Flame Element of the Seven Luminaries, would you like to attend this king’s feast?]
[What?]
[I won’t ask twice. What will you do?]
[… Very well.]
Jeon Wook accepted my proposal as if pretending to be naive, and I offered two of the Seven Luminaries to the Evil Spirit while pledging the Flame Element to Jeon Wook. Not thinking about what came next, I’d given two elements to a divine status, and I dreaded what would happen in light of that. Even if I survived this encounter, I would surely be torn apart by either the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors or the Evil Spirit.
Boom
In the next moment, Jeon Wook’s figure, along with the Ten Thousand Ghosts Palace, materialized in this space. Upon being summoned, he immediately located the Evil Spirit and Ye Wa, seeming to quickly grasp the situation. Wearing the crown of a sovereign, he turned to each divine presence in turn and spoke.
[Ye Wa, are you going to face the Evil Spirit?]
[Is there any need to ask? I shall assist you.]
[……]
After a brief silence, Jeon Wook directed his words to the Evil Spirit.
[Evil Spirit, I have a question.]
The gaze of the Evil Spirit met Jeon Wook’s. Jeon Wook observed the dark chaos and continued.
[Do you precisely know what will happen after the prophesy?]
The Evil Spirit remained silent for a while, then replied.
[The book of Rebirth will examine all.]
[Is that a Demon Book?]
[Indeed. Those being born in chaos do not know the power of the King of Kings…]
Sardonically murmuring, the Evil Spirit spoke.
[The end and examination… All that remains is to gain the right to pass on.]
[……]
It seemed that even Jeon Wook and Ye Wa didn’t fully understand what the Evil Spirit was saying. Yet, the situation was evident. The Evil Spirit seemingly possessed some knowledge about a world beyond even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
Jeon Wook raised the Flame Element in his hand.
[The records of this battle will remain through eternity.]
In the next moment, Jeon Wook and Ye Wa charged at the Evil Spirit almost simultaneously, and the Evil Spirit, too, shone its stone tablet and braced for the attack. As two of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors clashed with the Evil Spirit, the space immediately became saturated with light, rendering everything invisible, and I felt a sensation of being flung away as dimensions shattered.
Pervent
“Gyaahhh…”
I screamed as I crashed into the mountain. The impact’s astounding force and speed caused me to be unable to shield my body completely with my Protection Energy Technique. Though I had escaped the shadow dimension, I found myself gravely injured once more. Yet, I couldn’t afford to die quietly again, so I turned to Jeon Wook’s power once more to restore myself.
With both the Evil Spirit and Ye Wa likely too preoccupied with their battle, they wouldn’t pay me much heed. I staggered to my feet and stumbled forward.
‘What now?’
I had summoned the Evil Spirit as Zhuge Sa planned, while also dragging Jeon Wook into this muddy situation. Originally, I would have called the [Old Ruler] of the North Pole with the Nameless Ritual Book, but that was extinguished by a strike from the Queen Mother of the West, so this was how far it had gone.
However, I now had no future before me. Regardless of who emerged victorious, I would be captured by the divine and tortured for eternity or torn apart. There was no way they would show me any pity, and I would be forced to divulge all my secrets.
A hollow laugh escaped me. Although I somehow evaded immediate death, all that remained was destruction. There was no way I could save humanity in this situation. Be it Ye Wa or the Evil Spirit, to them, human lives were as insignificant as a speck of dust. What could I possibly do?
Just then.
“Baek Woong. It’s been a while.”
A familiar voice echoed. I turned around in shock and widened my eyes.
“Ch… Cheon Woo-jin?!”
Indeed.
The Illusory God Cheon Woo-jin stood unexpectedly behind me!
This was near the shadow dimension of the southern continent, and till now, very few had known about my whereabouts. How on earth did the Illusory God Cheon Woo-jin manage to track me? Moreover, he had been reported to have suffered the extreme judgment in the Celestial Realm and had since supposedly vanished!
Cheon Woo-jin was dressed similarly to before, but the notable difference was the large hat he wore.
Before I could gather my thoughts, Cheon Woo-jin said.
“There’s no need to be surprised. I have reached the true level of the Illusory God, gaining the ability to peer into the world’s dreams.”
“……?!”
“I deceived the eyes of the Celestial Realm and entered the 108th Pangu’s residence to seek an opportunity for destruction. But, thanks to your good performance, I didn’t need to risk my life there.”
“You…”
I had no choice but to be further astonished. If what he said was true, then Cheon Woo-jin’s illusion techniques could trick even the divine beings of the Celestial Realm, including Ye Wa’s avatar, the Queen Mother of the West! Moreover, from the fact he immediately caught up to me, it seemed he could traverse the world as he pleased. It appeared that as a prodigy of the sorcery arts, Cheon Woo-jin had achieved tremendous heights in just fifty years.
Cheon Woo-jin glanced behind, then said.
“Baek Woong. It suits you to make a monumental mess just as your time to die approaches. Being a Reborn Person, you care little for the repercussions.”
“……”
Continuing, Cheon Woo-jin added.
“Soon you will be chased down and killed by both the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and the [Old Ruler] without a moment to escape. Do you have any unfinished business?”
“I…”
What should I respond with? Do I still have something I want to do at this point?
Of course, there were many things. If possible, I wanted to keep living, observe how the situation would unfold, and see what would happen when the Seven Luminaries were released; I also longed to understand what the end truly was. But it was clear I had no room for such luxury, and I could not even utter those words.
In that moment, one thought crossed my mind.
“… I want to know what has happened to you all this time.”
“Is that so? Quite an appropriate desire.”
Swoosh
Cheon Woo-jin’s body began to dissolve into a mist of light. At the same time, my form also transformed into a crystalline light and began to swirl, causing me to look around in astonishment.
Cheon Woo-jin crossed his arms and looked skyward.
“Is it finally time for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to descend?”
Kugugugu
A massive arm descended from the dark sky, visible to the naked eye. The arm was adorned with countless tiny wings, and its palm was decorated with glaring red eyes, creating an eerie sight.
“What!”
“Given the shape of that hand, it must be a Ruler. The Law of Cause and Effect has now been thrown into chaos, so there’s no need to be discreet. They seem eager to seize you.”
Damn it!
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors dare to disregard the Law of Cause and Effect and attempt to seize me; I had never anticipated such a predicament.
I figured it would be chaotic, but I never expected there would be no method I could use!
Swoosh
But Cheon Woo-jin simply waved his hand, and soon, we realized that the arm had disappeared.
“No?! How did you do that?!”
I exclaimed in shock as Cheon Woo-jin replied.
“I shifted this place to my [dream] world through the realm of the Illusory God. Unless you break the structure of this dream within a dream, even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors will find it difficult to unravel my sorcery. Even if they extend their powers, they will simply be absorbed into my dream.”
“……!!”
“Unless they are the creator of sorcery, Taihao Fuxi.”
What kind of realm has this guy reached?!
As I stood there gaping, Cheon Woo-jin gave a bitter smile.
“I won’t be able to hold this for long. This is merely a brief opening I’ve seized by borrowing my master’s power. If the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are truly serious, this barrier will break.”
“That means… you’ve become the Apostle of Mangnyang?”
“Sharp as ever. This will make our conversation much simpler…”
Cheon Woo-jin plopped down onto the ground. Gesturing for me to sit as well, he tossed me a bottle of liquor. As I caught the bottle and sniffed it, the rich aroma of plum wine wafted through the air.
“Drink. It’s plum wine I made myself.”
As I took a sip, I felt the refreshing yet sharp scent of the plum flowing through my belly. While it didn’t seem like the finest of wines, in this situation, it oddly brought a sense of calm. Once I calmed myself, Cheon Woo-jin spoke.
“To put it simply, the reason I was able to reach the ultimate realm of sorcery, the Illusory God, is because I touched upon the [Records of the World] for just a moment. Thanks to that, I grasped the essence of the Illusory God and was able to peer into my master’s dream. I gained recognition from him and obtained the rank of Apostle.”
“… The Records of the World?”
This was the first time I had heard such a term. As I appeared perplexed, Cheon Woo-jin continued.
“Are you familiar with the Blessing of Great Creation?”
“Yeah. I’ve heard it explained many times.”
“The Blessing of Great Creation is the power of Mangnyang, but at the same time, it is a large law that directly affects this great universe, a power derived directly from the [Records of the World]. Therefore, it holds power almost equal to the Law of Cause and Effect, and could even strike down an [Old Ruler].”
So the Blessing of Great Creation originates from the [Records of the World]?
As I concentrated on Cheon Woo-jin’s words, he continued.
“If you were to be reborn, advise past me to read the [Records of the World]. It’s a key that must be obtained; without it, you can never reach that realm.”
“What do you mean? Didn’t you reach the Illusory God through your own talent?”
“… It was my master’s mercy. I could not reach it on my own even after thousands of years.”
Cheon Woo-jin spoke in a melancholic voice.
“My master instinctively knew that a human could not endure the grip of the Evil Spirit, and so he gave me the opportunity to become a [Guardian]. However, I only attained the level of Illusory God a few years ago, and even that didn’t give me the strength to change the situation.”
“……”
“Damn it.”
Cheon Woo-jin sighed deeply and gulped down his share of plum wine. Then he looked straight at me and said.
“Baek Woong. If we are to have the power to defeat even one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, you’ll have to die at least twenty times. Can you really handle that?”
I raised the plum wine and replied.
“Of course! I vowed to die a hundred times, so what’s to fear?”
“… Hahaha.”
Cheon Woo-jin chuckled helplessly.
“One last thing. If possible, it would be best to grant Miho power to enhance her abilities. Ultimately, she will be the key to overthrowing Ye Wa.”
“Is that so…”
“Then that’s it. It’s time for you to die soon.”
Huh?
I looked at Cheon Woo-jin in disbelief, but his eyes were serious. He summoned an Illusory Demon to slay me as if it were a casual act.
“There’s no way for you to survive now. There’s no one to protect you, nor any escape route. All divine beings are targeting you, so even if you commit suicide, they will chase you down to the Underworld to capture and torture you. In that case, it would be better to let you die comfortably.”
“W-Well, that’s true.”
Feeling somewhat frustrated, I scratched my head.
“Dying by your hand somehow feels unsettling!”
“Hah… I’ve waited fifty years for this moment to kill you.”
“N-No! Why would you say such a thing?!”
Cheon Woo-jin, whether speaking seriously or jokingly, simply laughed and said.
“Just kidding, actually. I’m planning to kill you while sealing your soul.”
“Sealing me?”
“Right. I want to test whether I can use my sealing techniques to stop your reincarnation.”
Indeed.
It seemed that he had no intention of just killing me for the fun of it. Yet I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was some ulterior motive behind Cheon Woo-jin’s actions as I gazed warily at the Illusory Demon.
“Then farewell.”
Swoosh!
The Illusory Demon pierced through my forehead. At that moment, my energy flowed out of my body as my vision began to fade, and faintly, I heard Cheon Woo-jin’s voice echoing.
[It didn’t seal?! As expected… Baek Woong, your reincarnation ability…]
Sleepiness hit me.
That marked my 23rd death.