Childhood Friend of the Zenith – 560 (Part 2)



560 (Part 2)

What can I say.

It felt as if he was showing off asking to be seen.

This is the level he has reached. Exactly this much.

That was the impression.

‘I don’t think he’s hiding his power.’

Yet even the power he was displaying was extraordinarily impressive.

How could a body and energy surpassing the realm of Huagyeong be achieved at such a young age?

It was a figure that seemed impossible to comprehend even when seen with one’s own eyes.

Thus it felt even more so.

That child had always looked further than the present.

Could it be that he had some ulterior motive this time as well?

Such doubts flitted through his mind.

“…Gumhu.”

At the sound of Ubaek’s voice Gumhu snapped back to reality.

He reminded himself that this was not the time to think about Gu Yangcheon.

“Whatever your opinion may be this matter will be handled according to principle.”

Ubaek’s stance remained unchanged.

“Furthermore the Alliance Leader will arrive shortly. We will address this matter afterward….”

Boom-!

“…!”

“…!?”

Just as Ubaek was trying to finish his statement.

Gumhu and Ubaek simultaneously raised their heads.

And immediately they sprang to their feet and dashed outside.

Upon exiting they found several martial artists looking up at the sky.

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“What is that…?”

“What’s going on! Contact the Alliance immediately…!”

“Gather the Sword Masters!”

Amidst the hurried movements of the Taoists.

Ubaek observed their reactions and followed their gaze.

There in the sky

“Ha…!”

Something enormous floated in the air coiling and looking down at them.

A body so massive it cast a shadow over the ground.

“What the…?”

Ubaek’s eyes widened at the incomprehensible size.

Grrrrr…-

Even though it was a low sound it resonated through the air in a bizarre manner.

“A demonic beast…?”

“There was no information about a magic gate opening nearby…?”

“Be on guard…! We don’t know what might happen!”

From the color of its scales it appeared to be a blue demonic beast.

However the majesty it exuded was anything but that.

With such size and presence it was definitely not at the level of a blue demonic beast.

Cold sweat trickled down Ubaek’s wrinkled skin as he observed it.

“…What on earth…?”

He could tell it was a demonic beast at first glance.

But beyond that.

“Just when did it enter the sect?”

The problem was that such a large demonic beast had appeared here without any warning.

At that size it should have been visible during its approach.

If a magic gate had opened nearby the magic division should have informed them.

‘There was no reaction at all.’

This meant that until the demonic beast revealed its energy in the air no one had known of its presence.

It was a dangerous creature.

Ubaek’s instincts were telling him so.

However.

“Focus your stance! It’s just a demonic beast!”

Ubaek shouted loudly to rally the Taoists.

Yes it was just a demonic beast.

No matter what kind it was they were in the heart of the sect.

They had gathered their full strength under the pretext of stopping the storm.

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There was no way they couldn’t stop just one demonic beast….

“Elder…! Something is coming down!”

“What…?”

At the righteous words Ubaek focused his eyes.

Then he saw it.

Something was falling from the demonic beast.

The speed of its descent gradually increased and as its outline became clearer he realized it was a person.

Finally.

Kuuuuung-!

Someone landed on the ground with a thud creating a gust of wind.

In the swirling wind Ubaek frowned.

The thick wind dissipated shortly after.

But at its center someone was rising with a powerful presence.

A giant.

A giant of tremendous size.

He lifted a spear as large as his own body onto his shoulder.

At the same time.

Pusssssss….

“Crack…!”

“Ugh…!”

An overwhelming aura radiated from the giant’s body.

The oppressive energy was enough to make the nearby Taoists stagger.

Seeing this Ubaek bit his lip and waved his hand.

Hooook-! His energy burst forth attempting to block the giant’s aura.

“…This is…!”

Ubaek immediately sensed that the opponent’s energy was extraordinary.

His pure energy was being trampled and devoured by the opponent’s power.

“What is this…!”

What on earth was happening?

As Ubaek was taken aback by the sudden situation.

“Shut your mouth.”

The giant spoke in a heavy tone.

“Not yet the Cult Leader has not moved. Do not dare to make a sound.”

“What are you talking about…!”

At the incomprehensible words Ubaek tried to unleash a greater energy to change his stance.

But at that moment.

Kuuuuuuuuuuuu-!

“…!”

Darkness descended around them.

The bright daylight was suddenly engulfed in darkness.

The surroundings were surrounded by an unknown black veil.

In this bizarre situation.

Thud-!

The giant knelt down showing respect.

Then.

Ubaek raised his head to look at the sky.

He could feel it.

Something was descending from the distant sky.

Flap-!

A robe resembling darkness fluttered in the wind.

Unlike the giant who had fallen slowly.

Very slowly something was coming down.

Suuuuuuuu-!

As an unidentified entity descended.

Light began to gather in the air.

“Ha…!?”

Ubaek let out a gasp.

It was the sun.

Light was gathering to form the sun.

It seemed blue at a glance but the black energy was definitely not bright yet it was clearly emitting light.

It created illumination in the darkness surrounding them.

Everyone was speechless at the absurd sight.

The figure that had been descending finally touched the ground.

Thud.

As the toes touched the ground.

Ubaek examined the figure that had landed in front of the giant.

Dressed in a dark martial arts uniform standing straight with hands behind his back.

From the physique it was clearly a male but he couldn’t be certain.

His face was obscured by an unknown mask making it impossible to see clearly.

Only.

He could tell that the blue light from behind the mask was shining brilliantly.

Ubaek spoke to the figure.

“…Who are you? What is your identity?”

It was a rough voice.

Since he was the one who had created this situation it was unlikely he would have a pleasant tone.

At that moment.

Step-!

The masked figure took a step forward.

With calm steps he clearly approached Ubaek.

In response Srring-! Ubaek drew his sword and the surrounding Taoists also prepared their weapons.

The energy and aura emanating from the Taoists were gradually becoming stronger.

Yet the figure continued to walk as if he were unaffected by such energy.

After five steps.

The figure suddenly stopped and looked around.

Everyone was holding their swords staring at him.

Seeing this the figure tilted his head slightly and then spoke briefly.

“Your heads are held high. I do not particularly like such gazes.”

“…What?”

“Then first.”

Creak-!

“Kneel.”

Kuuuuung-!

“Gah!”

“Ugh!”

At the brief command the bodies of the surrounding Taoists crumbled.

Thud thud-!

They tried to hold on somehow but one by one they began to kneel.

Some were holding on with their swords but that was all they could do.

The only one still standing was Ubaek who was of Elder rank.

His shoulders trembled but he did not bend his knees.

Of course his eyes were wide with shock at the current situation.

“What… are you doing…?”

Struggling to suppress his trembling Ubaek asked.

Then the figure chuckled.

“Nice to meet you.”

In the heavy aura he exuded.

The blue light in his eyes was vivid. Ubaek felt he wouldn’t be able to look into those eyes for long.

“I am.”

With just a single word the figure had made all the surrounding martial artists kneel.

He looked at Ubaek who was gradually becoming soaked in sweat.

“I am the Heavenly Demon.”