SWNOVELXO Chapter 175
175th Chapter: Calling You Gaga
Jeoksawol smiled at Yujinhwi.
The dense fog of magic, which hindered the flow of energy in the demon realm, was meaningless to Jeoksawol, an absolute master.
Of course, it made using energy a bit uncomfortable, requiring some attention, but it was a negligible level.
Thanks to that, she already knew that Yujinhwi was coming.
“It’s been a while, Yeon Sowol.”
Tap.
Yujinhwi landed amidst the fog and spoke.
Her brows furrowed.
At the bottom of this valley, aside from the disciple and Heuksaryong, there were only people who were undesirable for conversation.
She had just encountered the most undesirable opponent.
‘Where did the disciple go?’
The trace of the fragrant Thousand-Mile Pursuit had vanished like smoke into the sky. It had been obtained secretly and meticulously managed for today. So, it was normal for even a faint scent to remain.
Such a thing should not be possible.
Yujinhwi’s pupils lost focus.
‘Disciple…’
Disciple.
My disciple.
I must protect her, but…
At the moment Yujinhwi’s hands trembled.
“Are you looking for this sir?”
Yeon Sowol’s voice reached her ears. Yujinhwi’s eyes glimmered brightly. She said,
“It’s you?! The one who kidnapped the disciple…!”
“Don’t misunderstand, Yujin Gongja. I don’t know where this sir, whom the girl admires, is.”
Yeon Sowol interjected calmly while observing Yujinhwi.
‘…She’s not in a normal mental state.’
Anyone could see that Yujinhwi was acting strangely. Her pupils were dilated. Her cheeks trembled. Cold sweat dripped down uncontrollably.
This was not the usual appearance of Gongdong Alliance’s Yujinhwi.
Her eyes lacked focus. She looked almost inhuman. It was chilling.
‘Perhaps this is her true nature.’
Jeoksawol’s gaze narrowed. Ha Mun collects all information and records under heaven. The information and records gathered over generations had become history. It was the “Wulin Chronicle.” Information about the Heavenly Body was also documented within it.
Due to her transcendent talents, she could not comprehend the emotions and thoughts of ordinary humans.
Much like the current Cheonma, becoming an entity lacking in emotion.
But Yujinhwi was different. Even born with the Heavenly Body, she hadn’t lost her emotions.
‘The reason for that is Gaga.’
Obsession with Lee Cheol-soo filled Yujinhwi’s heart.
The emotional bonds she was aware of were with Lee Cheol-soo.
The remaining ones might be her sect sister Seoharin and her master Jeonyeong.
This was dangerous. The current Yujinhwi was like a thunderous bomb that could explode at any moment. It couldn’t be provoked.
“Yujin Gongja.”
Swish.
Jeoksawol held Yujinhwi’s hand.
“I genuinely want to see Gaga. If you don’t mind, would you search for Gaga with me?”
Jeoksawol smiled. A faint glint of determination danced in Yujinhwi’s unfocused eyes.
‘I don’t think she’s lying.’
It’s true that Yeon Sowol was hiding something, but her previous words didn’t seem like a lie.
Yujinhwi’s reason swiftly returned.
‘…Yeon Sowol is a dangerous character who might do anything… It would be better for me to monitor her. If I catch even a trace of the Thousand-Mile Pursuit, I can go straight to it.’
Besides, there were no specific clues at the moment.
So, watching Yeon Sowol could be advantageous.
After finishing her thoughts, Yujinhwi withdrew her hand from Yeon Sowol’s grasp and said,
“I’ll accept Yeon Sowol’s proposal.”
“Hoho. Great! Then let’s go find Gaga together!”
Twirl.
As Yeon Sowol spun around in the magical fog, Yujinhwi narrowed her eyes.
‘One day, I too…’
Want to call my disciple Gaga.
Yujinhwi thought as she walked with Yeon Sowol into the fog.
*
“…Oppa… What is this…?”
The magic that stung the skin rose from the lake.
Splash.
Wi Soryeon clung to my arm.
Her voice trembled. No matter how much she was the head of the Heukryongbang, it was rare to experience something like this. It was only natural to be flustered.
Bubble, bubble.
The surface of the lake in the cave boiled like ramen broth, bubbling up. The activated magic of the formation beneath the lake surged with something gigantic lurking beyond.
Although the cave was still dark, through the Dharma Wheel Holy King Technique, my sight pierced through the darkness like night vision.
What was shimmering below the surface.
Swish.
I unsheathed my sword. Something was coming. I felt a shiver run through my skin instinctively.
Suddenly, the lake surface erupted violently, and a massive creature rose alongside a fountain.
Fwoooosh!
What emerged with its head above the lake was a colossal beast shaped like a dragon.
The red eyes of the Mysterious Blood Network shone like LEDs.
Shhh, shiii!
The Mysterious Blood Network flicked its tongue. Its dark-colored scales dripped with water. Its gaze fixed directly on me.
‘Mysterious Blood Network.’
It must have easily exceeded 5 meters in size.
Looking at this creature that had probably lived for over a hundred years, I couldn’t help but smile.
Just how much magic had it consumed inside the Heavenly Horse Mound? Magic dripped from its body.
Yes.
By fate, it should be this strong.
“Gyaaaaaaaah!”
A sharp voice pierced my ears.
Thud. Heuksaryong collapsed. Fear clouded her eyes.
Could it be…
“Hey, you. Are you scared of snakes? With a title that has ‘dragon’ in it.”
“Who, who who who who is…!”
Next to me, Heuksaryong trembled in shock.
“If you’re scared, just stay there.”
I gently patted the head of the collapsed Heuksaryong as I spoke.
A man should be able to deal with insects or snakes that frighten women. That’s how one could be a reliable man.
“I’ll handle that snake.”
Having said that, I withdrew my hand from Heuksaryong’s head and turned to leave.
Heh heh heh heh heh heh.
A man’s laughter escaped my lips naturally.
It had been two years since I had descended from Gongdong Mountain, and I had finally found a snake likely to be great for male potency.
I couldn’t help but salivate.
I swallowed as I operated both the Dharma Wheel Holy King Technique and the Reverse Flow Blood Technique simultaneously.
Whoooooooom!
The power of the Anti-Demon Magic surged along with the magical aura resembling that of the Blood Technique, tearing through the air. Just as the powers of the divine and the magical began to repel each other, I activated the Primordial Unity Energy Technique.
The moment my unique energy technique of the Gongdong Sect controlling the conflicting energies was in operation, the two forces formed a reverse taijitu within my body.
With that, explosive strength surged forth.
Good.
It was my first time using the Reverse Flow Blood Technique and the Dharma Wheel Holy King Technique in actual combat, but I felt an explosive energy blooming throughout my body like in theory.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!
Destructive energies swirled from my entire being. Swoosh!
As I unleashed my energy upon the surface of the lake, a spray of water erupted. The Mysterious Blood Network realized something was off with me as it drooled acid onto the ground, charging at me.
Hsss.
The ground that the acid touched reacted with smoke and began to melt. In that moment, the Mysterious Blood Network opened its gigantic mouth wide and lunged at me.
Gyaaaaaaan!
I swung my black sword, splattering the Mysterious Blood Network’s maw.
Gyaaaah! Argh!
The beast’s shrill scream echoed. It had a scratch on its sturdy scales, and blood began to flow down.
Its eyes glinting with bloodlust. Hssss. The acidic saliva dripped down.
I had no intention of dragging this out. I needed to finish it for sure.
I had to use the Sword Technique. I raised my sword.
The forcibly drawn spirit enveloped my sword along with my power. The sword vibrated unnaturally. Soon, starlight appeared to settle upon the blade.
No matter how much it was a magical beast, at the end of the day, it was just an animal.
A masterpiece of martial arts created by humans could not be overcome. I unleashed the Ultimate Move of the Demon Sword Technique toward the head of the Mysterious Blood Network.
Kaboooom!
With a thunderous sound that shook the heavens and earth, a horrific scream resonated through the cave.
Crash!
Soon after, the corpse of the Mysterious Blood Network, separated from its head and body, fell to the ground with a heavy thud.
“Phew.”
I wiped the sweat from my forehead and retracted my aura, sheathing my sword.
I felt the horrid density of magic beneath the lake diminish.
“Oppa!”
The Heuksaryong rushed at me, embracing me tightly. Why is she acting like this? It feels pleasant, but it’s bewildering.
I quietly separated her from me.
I have a strong desire to take the meat and blood of the Mysterious Blood Network, but now is not the time for that.
“There’s a path beneath the lake.”
This Mysterious Blood Network was like a guardian of the grave, drawn in by the magic of the Heavenly Horse Mound. Having defeated the guardian, it was now time to reap those rewards.
“Are you coming along?”
I asked as I looked at Heuksaryong. The moment our eyes met, Wi Soryeon’s face flushed slightly. She lowered her gaze and nodded.
“Uh, yeah.”
“Good. Then don’t fall out of my arms.”
“What, what?! Hiiik?!”
As I cradled her like a princess, Heuksaryong made a strange noise with her red face.
The cave was dark. The interior of the lake within the cave was an abyss. I dove into the water, holding Heuksaryong tightly.
The icy water enveloped my body. While carrying Heuksaryong and enveloped in the energy of the Dharma Wheel Holy King Technique, I swam freely toward the sensation of magic.
‘Swimming is also one of the good exercises for male potency.’
Swimming indeed builds not only the lower body but overall physique and shoulder width.
That’s why I made sure to swim twice a week by the riverside since my time at Gongdong Mountain. Those experiences made me stronger.
Perhaps because I had dealt with the Mysterious Blood Network, there were no underwater dangers at all. How long did I swim? I discovered a hole-like sinkhole at the bottom of the lake.
[Hold tight.]
I transmitted my voice to Heuksaryong and jumped into the sinkhole. Rough eddies slapped my face. I felt Heuksaryong’s warmth penetrating through my embrace. I drew all my energy as I continued swimming through the water-filled passage. The moment I saw a light in the distance.
“Puhahat!”
I surfaced, breaking the surface tension. The night pearl embedded in the ceiling illuminated the area.
This was definitely fate.
“Puhahat!”
Soon after, Heuksaryong emerged. I swam toward the bright stone chamber illuminated by the night pearl.
Wi Soryeon followed me. Turning my head, I saw her damp form, clinging to her clothes. As the water clung to her, her curvaceous figure became evident beneath her loose clothing.
Drip, drip.
Water dripped from Wi Soryeon’s body. The moment I witnessed an indecent sight,
Woosh.
My flame naturally stirred to life.
Since I was drenched, my muscular outline was unmistakably revealed. Wi Soryeon’s face turned bright red as she looked at my impressive figure.
“Gya, Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
Her shrill scream echoed through the cave.