Chapter 47
Ch. 47 .｡.:✧ Subjugation ✧:.｡.
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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Chaos
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Na Hee-rin’s cultivation was the culmination of decades of dedicated training, honed by natural talent.
Without innate ability, she wouldn’t have reached this level.
‘And the Heavenly Sword Sect’s martial arts are characterized by their fiery, Yang-based techniques.’
Crack!
I dodged the falling debris dislodged by Na Hee-rin’s attacks, focusing my thoughts.
She shifted her stance, gripping her sword tightly, and unleashed a swift strike.
“Heavenly Sun Sword Art, Twin Gate Strike! Let’s see you block this…!”
“…!”
KABOOM—!
The attack, accompanied by a deafening roar, came from my blind spot.
It was a strike that would be impossible to evade or deflect without exceptional spatial awareness.
KRAKOOM—!
But I had already erected my protective qi.
The Twin Gate Strike, a powerful technique of the Heavenly Sun Sword Art, dissipated harmlessly against my barrier.
Na Hee-rin’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“What the…?!”
“Hahaha… Did you really think you could defeat someone who’s mastered the Heavenly Evasion with a Heavenly Sword Sect technique?”
I taunted.
Na Hee-rin, enraged, unleashed another furious assault.
But the Heavenly Evasion Sword Technique was the antithesis, the perfect counter, to the Heavenly Sword Sect’s martial arts.
‘It’s their natural enemy.’
It was ironic that the Heavenly Sword Sect coveted a technique that was inherently incompatible with their own.
The original Sword Immortal hadn’t intended for them to learn it, and it was practically poison to their cultivation.
Their obsession with this forbidden technique was truly absurd.
Shhk-
I reversed my grip on Falling Star and deflected her attack.
Clang!
Sparks flew as our blades met.
“Ugh…!”
“…How does it feel to finally face an opponent who isn’t beneath you?”
I sneered.
Na Hee-rin staggered back, clutching her side, clearly injured.
She gritted her teeth and snarled,
“Don’t you dare mock me! You stole a technique that rightfully belongs to the Heavenly Sword Sect…!”
“…”
“And you dare face me with that… rusty scrap of metal?! You’ve got some nerve…!”
I had to admit, Falling Star did look like a piece of junk.
Its chipped blade and rust-covered surface made it seem incapable of cutting even rotten wood.
While it wasn’t her intention, Na Hee-rin’s words were surprisingly provocative.
I didn’t feel like arguing, but I couldn’t resist a retort.
“You really shouldn’t delude yourself.”
I murmured.
“…What?”
“You haven’t even glimpsed the true essence of Heavenly Evasion, yet you’re blinded by its power, clinging to this cliff for centuries out of sheer greed…”
“…!”
“If you were to obtain the Heavenly Evasion right now, you wouldn’t be able to comprehend it, let alone master it. You’d be lucky to avoid succumbing to qi deviation. You should be grateful that I’m freeing you from your self-imposed limitations, from your ridiculous sect rules.”
“You…!”
My mocking words struck a nerve.
Na Hee-rin struggled to find a rebuttal.
I smiled faintly and lunged forward.
Crack!
I propelled myself off the ground, aiming for a vital point.
‘Plum Blossom Division… Infused with the essence of the Plum Blossom Sword Technique… its power will be doubled…’
Fwoosh—
The principles of swift swordsmanship and illusory bladework converged at the tip of my sword, enveloping the area in a blinding light.
I closed my eyes, lost in the flow of the technique, my movements almost instinctive.
Shhhk, shhhk, shhhk…!
The light intensified as Na Hee-rin struggled to parry my attacks.
‘This is…?’
Suddenly, Falling Star began to hum.
Woooong—
The sword, perfectly channeling the essence of Plum Blossom Division, emitted a vibrant violet light.
The power of the technique had more than doubled, perhaps even tripled.
“Ugggh…!”
“…”
Na Hee-rin, unable to withstand the amplified strike, was sent flying backwards.
It was as if I were fighting a common thug, not a seasoned Peak Realm expert.
I paused and a flicker of confusion crossed my mind.
‘This is strange. While the Heavenly Evasion Sword Technique is the Heavenly Sword Sect’s nemesis, I shouldn’t be able to overpower Na Hee-rin so easily, not after just reaching the Peak Realm.’
Na Hee-rin had likely been at the Peak Realm for years, her cultivation honed to perfection.
I hadn’t imagined I could defeat her so decisively.
Fear flickered in her eyes.
“W-What is this…?!”
“…”
‘So, it’s not just the Heavenly Evasion, or my breakthrough to the Peak Realm…’
I smiled.
The violet sword qi began to tear through Na Hee-rin’s clothes, its intensity and speed increasing with each strike.
Even a Peak Realm expert could only deflect a fraction of these attacks.
The accumulated damage from Falling Star’s enhanced sword qi was taking its toll.
Lost in the flow of the battle, I unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks.
Na Hee-rin, forced onto the defensive, retreated until she was backed against the cliff face.
‘This isn’t even a close fight. It’s a complete domination.’
KABOOM!
I swung my sword again, unleashing a wave of pressure that slammed into Na Hee-rin.
“Cough…!”
Cornered and injured, she coughed up blood.
She was nearing her limit.
I murmured, with my voice barely a whisper,
“…Indeed, Falling Star is more than just a weapon.”
“Ugh… Cough…!”
Na Hee-rin collapsed to her knees.
I stopped my assault and lowered the Falling Star.
The tip of the blade pointed directly at the top of her head.
For a moment, I considered killing her.
‘What should I do…?’
It was a difficult decision.
Killing her outright felt… wrong.
I sighed and knelt down, lowering myself until our eyes met.
She must have sensed my killing intent, because she spoke, her voice desperate,
“…Spare me.”
“…”
“If you spare my life, I’ll give you all the Heavenly Sword Sect’s sword techniques and all the treasures I’ve collected.”
“You have the audacity to beg for your life?”
I chuckled.
“…You think you can escape death with mere words? You’ll have to offer something more… substantial. Do you have anything of value?”
“…”
“I’d rather kill you now, or at least tell you to get the hell out of Mount Yunhaeng.”
Na Hee-rin closed her eyes and remained silent for a moment.
Then, with newfound resolve, she made a different offer.
“…You can kill me.”
“…?”
“But I don’t think you have the will to do it.”
“…Are you trying to talk your way out of this?”
I growled.
Na Hee-rin remained calm.
“…I may be weak, bound by my sect’s rules, but I can read people.”
“…”
“I’m not begging for forgiveness, or for salvation… I’m simply asking you not to break the sacred covenant.”
“…Huu…”
I sighed.
Her words struck a chord.
‘This is… complicated.’
As I pondered my next move, I sensed Ha-seol approaching.
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