Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 341 (Part 2)



341 (Part 2)

The sound of swords clashing was too heavy to be merely described as a clash of blades.

The moment I faced the sword earlier.

Cheonghae Ilgeom immediately realized.

‘It’s strong.’

The Black Dragon Sword was powerful.

It was different from the records of the past that had been noted as peak.

Of course it had reached the realm of transformation.

It seemed to be looking at an even higher place.

At this level.

The records written back then would be close to lies.

The strange energy spreading around.

If it was the power of the Black Dragon Sword it was a considerably dangerous force.

‘The qi isn’t moving properly.’

The energy contained in the qi center.

The more I fought against the Black Dragon Sword the heavier the energy felt as it flowed.

‘That sky too.’

The blue sky was covered.

The strange formations that turned it into a black night.

Was it also the power of the Black Dragon Sword?

It wasn’t very close.

The Murim Alliance was not far away.

If such a thing had happened.

It wouldn’t be long before they noticed in the alliance.

They would surely come to support.

The Black Dragon Sword didn’t seem anxious at all.

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It could be confidence that it could win against anyone.

But to Cheonghae Ilgeom it felt different.

That sword that sky.

It seemed to be playing some role.

Bang-! Ddudududuk-!

As iron met iron sparks flew

And at the same time a powerful energy radiated its presence spreading in all directions.

“It seems you’ve given up on the thought of fleeing.”

Feeling the weight of the sword that had become heavier than before.

The Black Dragon Sword smiled.

“Have you given up? If not.”

It deflected Cheonghae Ilgeom’s sword and closed in tightly.

“Are you waiting for the woman of the volcano?”

Kuwung-!

The fist of the Black Dragon Sword struck Cheonghae Ilgeom’s chest.

One arm was gone so he couldn’t defend properly.

“Ku heok.”

The enhanced qi for self-defense shattered and Cheonghae Ilgeom flew far away.

He even had to roll on the ground without being able to execute a proper fall.

Seeing Cheonghae Ilgeom rolling in the dust.

The Black Dragon Sword frowned.

“Even in this situation the qi doesn’t subordinate. Truly foolish.”

The qi of Cheonghae Ilgeom which was almost completely consumed.

It was the power he had spread in the air under the pretense of protecting the spectators.

The Black Dragon Sword should have already plunged in and drawn the sword.

Yet even in this situation Cheonghae Ilgeom was not subduing the remaining energy.

One arm was severed.

Spitting blood he was still fighting against himself.

Truly a foolish old man.

Even if he exerted all his strength he didn’t know what would happen.

Drip.

Black blood flowed from Cheonghae Ilgeom’s mouth.

“The reason you endure this much. Is it truly because you are waiting for the sword master?”

He had already known that the sword master was in Sinryonggwan.

He didn’t know the reason for her arrival.

But if it was the sword master of the volcano it made sense for Cheonghae Ilgeom to act like that.

Was he stalling for time hoping she would come to save him?

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If not.

Was he binding his own feet hoping the sword master would find a way to save the prodigy?

“Everything is futile.”

If that were the case nothing would be done properly.

“The sword master must have already died.”

“…What…?”

At the Black Dragon Sword’s taunt.

Cheonghae Ilgeom’s eyes widened.

At that reaction.

The Black Dragon Sword grinned widely showing his yellow teeth.

It was because Cheonghae Ilgeom’s reaction was amusing.

“Do you know who I sent to deal with that woman?”

The sword master of the volcano.

After disappearing for several years she had reappeared.

When she returned people cheered.

She was said to have spread her power and character widely once again.

A strong woman.

She was one of the figures even the Black Dragon Sword acknowledged.

However even that sword master.

“The Dark King. The one who moved to kill that woman is none other than the Dark King.”

“…!”

There was nothing to be done against the lord of the night.

Especially in a situation like this.

Cheonghae Ilgeom’s expression gradually changed upon hearing the Black Dragon Sword’s words.

At first glance it seemed to crumple.

Then again it seemed to show a face of disbelief.

“…The Dark King?”

Cheonghae Ilgeom whispered quietly.

“Then give up on the thought that the sword master will come. Right now you should be concerned about your own life.”

Of course in any case.

His neck would be severed by his own hands.

That extreme.

The Black Dragon Sword adjusted his attitude.

In such a situation Cheonghae Ilgeom was still not rising again.

Had he given up?

To say he had given up the qi was still floating in the air.

‘+1’

…Ah.

Feeling that the Black Dragon Sword let out a hollow laugh.

Even in this state.

He still couldn’t let go?

It was truly foolish.

“I had high hopes but it has become laughable.”

He was one of the top swordsmen in the world.

Moreover he was the Sect Leader of a sect belonging to the Gu Pae Il Bang.

If he were to kill all of them it would surely cause a huge ripple in his journey to the Central Plains.

But he hadn’t expected him to collapse so helplessly.

The Black Dragon Sword still looking at the expressionless Cheonghae Ilgeom.

Letting out a breath he approached.

“If you have given up on your own that itself would be death.”

He would sever the neck in one stroke.

He would hang Cheonghae Ilgeom’s head in Sinryonggwan.

So that those from the alliance who arrived late could react.

“Let’s end this.”

He would cut off the neck in one go.

After dealing with Cheonghae Ilgeom.

He had to join the Palace Head immediately.

Thinking of that the Black Dragon Sword walked towards Cheonghae Ilgeom.

‘It didn’t take as long as I thought.’

To incapacitate Cheonghae Ilgeom he had thought it would take time.

But the foolish and stupid old man had ended much sooner than expected.

By now the Palace Head must also be heading to the destination with Dokbong.

He didn’t care about the Dark King.

If he moved personally he thought there would be no existence he couldn’t kill.

Srrrung.

Preparing his sword he approached Cheonghae Ilgeom.

If he were to cut off his neck like this…

Kuwuuung-!

“…What?”

Feeling the vibration the Black Dragon Sword looked towards Taesan.

It was an enormous vibration. Moreover the hair on the Black Dragon Sword’s arm stood on end.

It was a clear aura that could be felt even from afar.

“What is it…?”

If it was Taesan it was the direction the Palace Head and the Black Dragon Army were heading.

How could such energy be felt?

That wasn’t the only anomaly.

Crack-!

“…What?”

Somewhere in the black formations spread across the sky.

Cracks began to form slowly.

Soon.

Crack—.

From the cracked space something fell.

It was a fragment of energy.

“What is that…!”

Was it the aftermath of the vibration just felt?

No it couldn’t be.

What the Black Dragon Sword felt was not that.

Beyond the formations something was happening.

From the gaps of the fallen fragments.

An unknown red light seeped in.

What was that?

It was still early for the sunset.

What was this energy that felt like an aura?

It was warm. No was it hot?

It felt like it was in between.

Whatever it was it was certain that an anomaly had occurred.

“What the hell is happening?”

It was an unexpected situation.

In response the Black Dragon Sword raised his sword.

He had to deal with Cheonghae Ilgeom first.

And then go to where the energy was bursting…

“Damn it…”

“…!”

At the voice that came from somewhere.

The Black Dragon Sword turned his head towards the direction the sound came from.

In the place he looked someone was panting and cursing.

“I really almost died.”

When did he appear?

The Black Dragon Sword hadn’t sensed the presence of this suddenly appearing person.

It was as if.

He had dropped straight from the sky.

The one who appeared.

Was a young man with black hair and red eyes.

He looked like he hadn’t yet surpassed his youth.

“I guess I’ll have to deal with that again. What’s going on here why does it look like this?” Seeing that.

The Black Dragon Sword inhaled sharply.

‘…What is that?’ The reason his arm hair stood on end.

He realized it wasn’t because of the aura or energy felt from afar.

It was definitely that guy.

No it was ‘that thing.’

It was because of something felt from that thing.

His body had tensed up.

Just as the Black Dragon Sword was about to adjust his grip on the sword.

That thing which had been looking around for a while turned its gaze to the Black Dragon Sword.

“Hmm?” It looked back and forth between the Black Dragon Sword and the fallen Cheonghae Ilgeom.

It immediately frowned.

At that devilish face the Black Dragon Sword flinched at that moment.