Chapter 68
Chapter 68.
'It's definitely different.'
The surging power when using Heavenly Demon Divine Art.
Since Heavenly Demon Constitution became C grade, he could constantly use 15% of his power even normally.
But utilizing 100% completely felt different.
'With this, I can use the techniques of Heavenly Demon Divine Sword even stronger than before.'
Two Swords Sever Sea that cut through the cannonball flying from the sky even with just 15% power.
If used now, it would display even stronger might.
With this much, he could probably cut down even the golden statue that was sturdier than it looked.
'Then let's cut them simultaneously.'
When Lee Ganghan decided to cut all four golden statues at once.
[Ah...... please be careful......]
The Spirit of Heavenly Sword gave a warning from inside the sword.
[Sacred Fire's power...... you've used more than expected...... If you consume too much mana here...... the ember will weaken like last time......]
"Sacred Fire is already lacking? You said it matched well with the sword."
[It matches...... too well, that's the problem......]
To Lee Ganghan who expressed doubt, the spirit continued speaking.
[Most of the Sacred Fire being poured into the sword...... is being used to restore this sword......]
"Sacred Fire repairs the sword?"
[Yes...... the sword and Sacred Fire, how should I put it...... their power wavelengths match perfectly......]
Sacred Fire.
The initial description clearly said it was the flame that became the origin of the Heavenly Demon Divine Sect.
But he didn't know it would match this well with an angel's sword.
'Well, the origin of the Heavenly Demon Divine Sect doesn't seem to be related to angels though......'
Isn't it that the wavelengths match well because it's Light attribute + Fire attribute?
The angel's sword's original full name is also 'Flame Angel's Faded Sword'.
Lee Ganghan thought so while.
'I need to think about ending it in one go.'
Rather than carelessly using techniques just because power was overflowing.
He decided to unfold Two Swords Sever Sea with more concentration.
As Lee Ganghan recalled the incantation of Two Swords Sever Sea.
Grrrr......
When he quietly controlled the wavering sword energy.
[Lord Heavenly Demon.]
The Divine Maiden who had been quietly listening to their conversation beside them opened her mouth softly.
[Even if you cut the seawater, would it be possible to sever it completely?]
"Huh? What does that mean?"
[The Two Swords Sever Sea you unfolded in the sky earlier...... you did well, but something important was missing.]
Something important was missing?
[Even if you cut the sea, if water immediately flows back in, that wouldn't be true severance, would it?]
[What nonsense are you talking about...... The technique names are just exaggerations...... What's this about breaking heaven with one sword and splitting the sea with two swords...... It's just overdone......]
As the Spirit of Heavenly Sword grumbled from inside the sword.
The Divine Maiden looked quietly in that direction.
Sssss......
She slowly flew toward the sword.
Then.
[......might not be the case...... After all, it's a Heavenly Demon's technique......!]
The Spirit of Heavenly Sword suddenly became weak and spoke faster.
It seems being educated by the Divine Maiden had a big impact.
The Divine Maiden, who stopped moving at the spirit's response.
Turned her head toward Lee Ganghan again and continued speaking.
[Even if the technique names of Heavenly Demon Divine Art seem exaggerated at first, there are actually reasons why such names were carved.]
"Really?"
[Yes. I wanted you to always remember that point, so I mentioned it like this.]
There's a reason why technique names were created like that?
What was lacking in the Two Swords Sever Sea he unfolded earlier?
'I can't grasp it right now.'
Lee Ganghan felt such doubt while also.
Definitely sensing that the Divine Maiden was extraordinary.
'When we talked last time, she seemed knowledgeable about martial arts too.'
When transmitting Heavenly Demon Divine Art and also.
Whenever discussing matters related to martial arts, the Divine Maiden definitely had a professional feel.
Lee Ganghan suddenly recalled that the Divine Maiden's name was 'Cheon Seran' and asked her a question.
"Divine Maiden, but last time you said the Cheon clan was the Heavenly Demon's family, right?"
[Yes. That's right.]
"But the Divine Maiden's surname is also Cheon?"
[......Eh? Me?]
"Yeah. Your name is Cheon Seran. Was the Divine Maiden also from the Heavenly Demon's family?"
[That can't be...... Did it really appear like that? I was Yoo Seran until I died.]
To Lee Ganghan's question, the Divine Maiden rather said she was from the Yoo clan, not knowing the reason.
'What?'
Looking at that attitude, it doesn't seem like she's lying.
Did some error occur?
[This isn't the time...... Sacred Fire...... Sacred Fire is running low......]
"Ah. Right."
The Divine Maiden's identity isn't urgent right now.
Lee Ganghan heard that Sacred Fire was running out and.
Focused on Two Swords Sever Sea again.
'What I missed in Two Swords Sever Sea is......'
Lee Ganghan recalled the part related to Two Swords Sever Sea from the incantation of Heavenly Demon Divine Art.
Soon he could find the answer.
'It's Sword Path Wave Stillness.'
The sword path makes the waves stop.
When he saw this phrase.
He just thought it was describing the phenomenon after splitting the sea.
But hearing the Divine Maiden's words.
This phrase didn't seem to be carelessly included.
'It's not ending with just cutting the sea, I had to leave a sword path.'
Only then would the waves stop and truly become Sea Severance.
Grumble......!
As pure white sword energy surged from the angel's sword.
Lee Ganghan lifted it.
Heavenly Demon Divine Sword
Two Swords Sever Sea
Seogeong!
Two golden statues cut in an instant.
However, the sword energy didn't reach the statues behind them.
Even though he used Heavenly Demon Divine Art, the extending sword energy was actually reduced compared to before.
But unlike then.
[Why did it become weaker and...... oh......?]
Where the sword energy passed.
A straight red line was drawn.
'For a sword path, it's just a small trace.'
From the sword mark that remained in the air even after cutting the golden statues.
Crackling......!
Intense sparks flew, continuously grinding away at the golden statues.
The statues that kept being scraped down by the line drawn in the air soon.
Jjeojeojeok......
Split centered on the sword mark.
blahh......!
The two statues completely shattered, and golden pieces fell to the ground.
"Is this somewhat improved?"
[That's right! As expected of Lord Heavenly Demon! You implement it right away upon hearing!]
This time, the ghost Divine Maiden's evaluation was full of praise.
However, Lee Ganghan wasn't satisfied with this and continued questioning.
"But there's still a long way to go, right?"
[Well, that's......]
"To what extent should it be done?"
[Hmm...... wouldn't it be enough to leave a sword path in the sky you first cut?]
The first Two Swords Sever Sea that cut the cannonball flying from the sky in one stroke.
He should be able to leave that sword path in such a cut?
[No...... why is the hurdle so high......?]
[Of course, this is only my standard! Actually, among past Heavenly Demons, there were some who couldn't leave sword paths~]
Isn't the standard too high?
When Lee Ganghan felt absurd at her words.
Cheombeong......!
As two statues shattered, something fell into the sea from the tilted palanquin.
At first, it was hard to discern the shape because water splashed up.
Seuseuseuseu......
The form revealed as the seawater settled was.
'It's the Santa Maria.'
The medieval-style warship that first shot cannonballs at Lee Ganghan.
***
Earlier, this golden land was called Santa Maria Port.
'The ship was on the palanquin supported by the statues.'
When shooting cannonballs, the background was definitely the sea.
Was that also a kind of deception?
As Lee Ganghan recalled the screen when shooting cannonballs.
[Oh. It's running away!]
Seuseuseuseu......
The Santa Maria, which found its position in the sea, slowly began to move.
It looked like it was trying to escape somehow and buy time.
'That won't do.'
If he misses it this time, he'll have to wait a long time again until the next entry.
He must finish B1 floor today.
When Lee Ganghan, who made such a resolution, was about to run.
Tuduk......
The golden pieces that shattered from the statue and fell to the ground were stepped on.
Golden pieces that would probably amount to a considerable sum when converted to money.
Of course, there was no time to pick this up.
'Before going, I should entrust this to the chief.'
He knew a substitute.
When Lee Ganghan summoned the Goblin Chief from Ten Thousand Demon Battle.
Paaaaat......!
A red portal opened and the chief appeared from there.
[Hmm? This monster is......]
"Long live Heavenly Demon! Ten Thousand Demons Prostrate!"
[At least he has basic manners.]
The Divine Maiden, who initially didn't find the Goblin Chief's appearance appealing.
Praised that he had basics after seeing him immediately bow as soon as he appeared.
Meanwhile, the chief was.
"Huh, hueoook......! This is......!"
Already in a state of rolled eyes looking at the gold scattered on the ground.
"Chief, please recover the gold. Collect it appropriately and give it to me as TP later."
"Understood!!! Ah, if it's okay with you, could you also summon my subordinates? For, for gold recovery......"
"Ah, sure. I'll call them too."
Lee Ganghan immediately summoned all the goblins at the chief's words.
Hweok!
"Then I'm counting on you."
"Yes!!!"
He left the cleanup to them and immediately jumped over the sea.
The Santa Maria tried hard to escape from Lee Ganghan.
However, the ship that was slowly picking up speed was at some point.
Covered in pure white mist and stopped moving.
No, precisely.
'The vengeful spirits are blocking the path.'
The vengeful spirits that had been hindering Lee Ganghan earlier.
When the Santa Maria was floating on the sea.
They were all flocking there.
Of course, when Lee Ganghan approached with his sword.
[No......]
[Please...... not now......]
[We must drag Columbus away!]
[Remove the light......!]
Unable to overcome the light, they disappeared one by one.
But even as they disappeared, they pleaded not to interfere.
'Hmm.'
These vengeful spirits.
When he first faced them.
He wondered why they attacked him instead of Columbus.
Actually, they just didn't have the chance.
Were they planning to catch and beat him if the ship happened to fall from above?
'Then shall I put away the sword for a moment?'
He must have used a lot of Sacred Fire too.
The vengeful spirits are now blocking Columbus's path, helping him.
Lee Ganghan put the sword in his inventory, partly to grant their request.
"Ah, no...... this means forced separation......"
When the sword entered the inventory.
The Spirit of Heavenly Sword, who was forcibly ejected, showed regret.
"I'll call you when I use the sword again."
"Yes...... Well, not seeing that ghost is nice......"
[What did you say?]
"Wh, what......?! What are you going to do......! You bloody-eyed hideous ghost......!"
After sticking out his tongue with all his might making a face.
Ssssss......
The Spirit of Heavenly Sword immediately disappeared.
When he disappeared.
[......I was lenient because of the child's form, but next time proper education will be necessary.]
The ghost Divine Maiden announced in a chilling voice that the next education would be more thorough.
'But bloody eyes...... Does she have red eyes or something?'
If she has that appearance plus such eyes, it would be quite scary.
Lee Ganghan thought so and continued sprinting over the sea.
At first, mist formed around him as he charged, and vengeful spirits tried to grab his ankles.
[Don't interfere!]
[He is our benefactor......]
When an intense voice echoed from among the vengeful spirits.
Shuuuuu......
The mist parted left and right, opening a path.
Going further.
[Please come this way.]
[We've made a foothold.]
Sssss......
To make it easy to climb from the sea surface to the Santa Maria.
The vengeful spirits clustered together in the air, forming a stair-like shape.
The appearance was somewhat like small clouds, seeming like they'd sink if stepped on.
'I shouldn't ignore their goodwill.'
Seuwik!
Lee Ganghan stepped on it without hesitation.
He ran up in one breath and climbed onto the Santa Maria.
Then there.
"Get lost! You barbaric slaves!"
Swinging broken wine bottles around.
Columbus was seen yelling at the vengeful spirits.
His resistance looked pathetic.
For some reason, the vengeful spirits were also just maintaining an encirclement and pressuring him rather than attacking.
Jeobeok, Jeobeok.
When Lee Ganghan walked toward that direction.
Seuseuseuseu......
Part of the encirclement disbanded, and the vengeful spirits made way.
'Were they waiting for me?'
As Lee Ganghan thought so and approached Columbus.
"Ugh. You......!"
He looked at Lee Ganghan with a heavily frowning face.