Chapter 788
Chapter 788
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 788
Chapter Title: Radiant Ascension Path
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I met secretly with Madam Gongbi of Flower Moon Pavilion. She wasn't dressed in her usual sheer, ornate garments but in tight black clothes that clung perfectly to her body. A mask completely concealed her face. A dagger hung from her thigh, and a short sword was strapped to her back. She looked every inch the assassin.
'E-cup full breasts and a slender waist... Firm, plump ass too. Her figure is outstanding.'
She stared openly at my body.
"Will you head out on your covert mission looking like that, Young Master Sung?"
"I'm going to kill every last warrior from Black Dragon Castle anyway. No survivors, so why bother hiding my face?"
"Such confidence. But Young Master, the world is full of mysterious sorceries. Some can even glimpse past events."
Suddenly, I felt a chill.
Gongbi had once blackmailed me over the rape I committed, which I thought I'd handled without a trace. She knew about it.
"...Did you use one of those sorceries to uncover my actions?"
She didn't answer. Instead, she handed me the mask from her hand.
"Put this on. We should avoid the worst-case scenario."
"..."
I took the mask and put it on. I swallowed a sigh rising in my throat. Arguing with her now wouldn't change anything. More importantly, I needed to figure out how to handle her. Given Gongbi's nature of using people, she might discard me once the job was done—like boiling a hunting dog for stew.
'Can't kill her right away. I need to squeeze information out of her first. Why target Heuk Jeokpyeon? Still a mystery. And I'll definitely rape this bitch.'
Gongbi habitually scanned our surroundings. We were in the top floor of Flower Moon Pavilion—the madam's private quarters.
"No rats around. Follow me."
Gongbi slid the bookshelf aside. She murmured something softly toward the wall. It opened soundlessly, revealing a hidden chamber. I followed her inside.
"What is this place...?"
I looked down at the floor. Intricate geometric patterns and characters I couldn't read—let alone comprehend—were engraved there.
"A teleportation platform. For casting teleportation spells. Step up here beside me. To catch up with Black Dragon Castle's warriors who left An-hui Province yesterday, teleportation is our only option."
A bit suspicious, but I followed her lead for now. She stood at the center, inside a small circle. Trying to fit in the circle, our bodies bumped. Squish. Her breasts pressed against my torso.
She stepped back slightly. Her face was hidden by the mask.
"You don't have to stand right in the circle. No need for our bodies to touch."
"Ah, sorry. I don't know much about teleportation platforms."
"Just stay there and don't move."
Gongbi unleashed her hidden aura. Energy flowed from her, making the floor's runes glow faintly. I tensed up, sizing her up.
'Sorceress... No, a martial artist who practices sorcery. Her realm... higher than mine.'
I couldn't pinpoint it exactly, but not Three Purities Realm—definitely Origin Energy 5th stage or above.
'Need to strike when she's off-guard. Or summon Yuria and fight together. With Yuria, we could overpower her.'
The faintly glowing runes erupted in bright light.
I blinked.
Suddenly, Gongbi and I were on a hill under the night sky. Teleportation had moved us.
"Young Master Sung, feeling dizzy?"
"No, I'm fine."
"...Is this your first time teleporting? First-timers get vertigo regardless of realm."
"Guess I'm special."
It felt similar to using a spatial movement scroll.
"Young Master Sung, in about one hour, Black Dragon Castle's warriors will pass through here."
"You can predict that too? Impressive. But don't they usually rest and travel at night?"
"They're marching without rest for a week, then resting a day. It's training too."
"Gongbi, for a mere brothel madam, your intel is exceptional. From Hao Sect?"
"Don't lump me with them. I gathered this through spies I've planted. You've been subtly mocking me since earlier—are you planning to back out now that we're here?"
I sighed.
"Sorry. Honestly, this feels off, so I'm not into it."
"...I understand. From your position, it's forced. Young Master Sung, I promise: help me this once, and I won't ask for your aid again. Live your life. No more ties to me."
Her soothing words only chilled me more.
"...Sigh. Let's clarify. I just need to kill Heuk Jeokpyeon for sure?"
"Priority one is killing Heuk Jeokpyeon. Him above all—must die. Then kill all Black Dragon Castle warriors."
"What if they flee?"
"I've prepared a barrier here. Once activated, no escaping inside, no interference from outside."
"Biggest issue: Black Dragon Castle's Elder Demon Leader O Bihwan. Origin Energy 8th stage powerhouse."
"That's why I need your help. I'll handle O Bihwan. You focus on killing Heuk Jeokpyeon."
I nodded. She seemed experienced in this.
Plenty of time left. I sat on a rock to rest. She kept watch in the direction they'd come.
"Just curiosity, but why kill Heuk Jeokpyeon? Doesn't seem personal."
If it were a grudge, she wouldn't choose this method.
"Young Master Sung, just kill Heuk Jeokpyeon. That ends our ties. No need to know more—I won't tell."
"..."
Flower Moon Pavilion wasn't her true affiliation. Some hidden sect operating in shadows. Several forces flashed in my mind. No certainty—could be one I don't know.
I quietly admired Gongbi's back. She'd hidden even her hair under the mask. Ironically, her figure was fully exposed.
The latex-like material outlined her ass perfectly. Firm and taut, ready to burst. Beautiful waist curve, great legs. Watching her passed the time nicely.
"Young Master Sung, they're coming. Get ready."
"Here they come."
I stood beside her, channeling energy into my eyes to peer afar. Dozens of li away, Black Dragon Castle warriors raced toward us. They hadn't noticed us—probably Gongbi's sorcery.
Seeing Heuk Jeokpyeon running beside O Bihwan soured my mood. Blackmailed by Gongbi sucked, but this guy eyeing my woman pissed me off just as much.
They closed in.
"Activating the barrier."
Gongbi said. The space and ground trembled faintly. The warriors halted, drew weapons, and assumed defensive stances.
"Who goes there! Who dares block Black Dragon Castle?!"
O Bihwan roared, twin blades in hand.
"Young Master Sung, don't forget your goal."
"Yes. Just keep O Bihwan off me."
I considered striking her back but held off. Heuk Jeokpyeon first.
Gongbi and I kicked off the ground with energy-infused feet, landing before the Black Dragon Castle warriors.
"Assassins! From where?!"
Our black clothes and masks made them think assassins. Well, that's what we were doing.
Gongbi drew a soft sword from her waist. Thin and whip-like, floppy blade. Infusing it with energy stiffened it.
'That's a dick sword no matter how you look at it.'
Flaccid normally, hardens with energy... just like a cock.
'Gongbi swings a dick around.'
The thought nearly made me laugh, and my own dick twitched.
'Focus. Focus.'
O Bihwan and Gongbi clashed.
"No answer? Fine! I'll kill you and turn your corpse into a jiangshi to ravage!"
"..."
Gongbi didn't flinch at the insult.
I gripped Flame Lotus Sword in one hand and charged Heuk Jeokpyeon. He grimaced, immediately shifting to dragon form—sensing I wasn't ordinary.
"You... sent by Heuk Juban?"
"Who's that?"
"No? Wait... he'd hide his identity and send assassins. Fools! Die here!"
Heuk Jeokpyeon roared.
My legs slowed briefly. Muscles trembled. Stirring primal instinct.
'Pathetic.'
Just a moment—less than a second.
Crush instinct with will. Done.
"Young Lord!"
One of his subordinates lunged to block me. I slashed him in one swing, then hurled my sword backward. It pierced the throat of a man aiming for my back.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art - Dragon Fist.
Condensed Heavenly Demon Qi shot from my fist at Heuk Jeokpyeon. He rolled pathetically to dodge.
"Th-that attack...! You... Sung Yu-jin?!"
"Ah, figured it out."
I tossed off the mask. Planning to kill them all anyway. O Bihwan? We could take him together.
"You! Is this Nangong Family's will?!"
"As if. No gain for Nangong in crossing Black Dragon Castle. You're dying because you groped my woman."
"Your woman is Nangong Lin's little sister... So you're with Nangong Lin...?"
"Well, I get why you'd grope her. Lin's pretty, right? And that ass—nice and chewy. Hard to find in the world."
"Vile betrayer of ethics! Dying here serves the world!"
"Vile is you, lizard spawn. Don't talk ethics. Seeing you leer at my woman—I've wanted to kill you so bad."
"You bastard...!!"
Heuk Jeokpyeon exploded in rage. Lizard jab hit his sore spot. Complex. Reverse scale.
He charged. Same moves as our spar, but slightly faster. Still no match.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art - Dragon Fist.
"Gahk!"
Fist plunged into his gut. Zero-distance Dragon Fist. Guaranteed hit.
'...Armor under clothes? That's Ilrin Black Armor.'
Superior to the one Silver Investigator wore. Heuk Jeokpyeon flew back, alive.
'Ilrin Black Armor is one-use. One more hit and he's dead.'
I walked toward Heuk Jeokpyeon.
Dozens of warriors blocked my path, forming a formation to surround me. Savage auras as they charged together.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art - Heavenly Demon Overlord Step.
One step infused with its essence. Aura exploded outward.
Attackers vomited blood and collapsed en masse. Shin Jong-woo's and my Heavenly Demon Overlord Step combined—perfect for AoE.
One still blocked, next strongest after Heuk Jeokpyeon. Not at full strength—blood everywhere.
"Can't pass to Young Lord!!"
"Meteor Sword."
The magic treasure from killing Meteor Sword Sect leader gleamed on my left wrist. A massive sword with lightning descended from the sky like a meteor. The blocker became mincemeat.
I unsummoned it, walked on, mocking Heuk Jeokpyeon.
"No more blockers."
"Not over...! Earth, upheave!!"
Heuk Jeokpyeon unleashed power. Massive wave shook and flipped the ground beneath me.
I raised my palm, then slammed it down.
Heavenly Demon Divine Art - Heavenly Demon Divine Palm.
Forced the ground down. A giant handprint crater remained.
"Impossible...!"
"Die."
Heavenly Demon Divine Art - Dragon Fist.
I smashed Heuk Jeokpyeon's skull.