Chapter 418
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 418
Chapter Title: Chaos in the Demon Realm
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The ground of the demon realm shook violently, as if an earthquake had struck.
The earth split in two, and pillars of lava surged up from below, spewing acrid smoke into the atmosphere.
Kwa-gwagwagwa-gwang!
A series of explosions followed.
The smoke that had spread through the air detonated all at once, swallowing the angels without leaving a single one behind.
In that instant, the flames that had engulfed them cleared away in a flash, the fiercely rising lava was sucked back underground as if pulled by force, and the acrid smoke rapidly purified.
Hoo, thats impressive.
Beelzebub, who had been watching from above with a smile full of amusement, had his expression shift to one of admiration.
Human, just die quietly already.
Zadkiel muttered through gritted teeth.
Overwhelming purification ability.
Only a human possessing a holy seal could wield such power.
His prediction had been spot on.
At Jeong Hoons gesture, the split earth closed back up, and no more heat rose from it.
You obtained a holy seal, didnt you?
Yeah.
Zadkiel had noticed that seven great holy seals were inscribed on Beelzebub during the process of crossing into the divine realm.
Tch, its a shame we have no information on the holy seals.
He knew they were inscribed, but even Zadkiel didnt know what roles each of those holy seals played.
Thus, he had to clash directly to confirm information on the holy seals.
For now, I know it has the power to purify the demon realm.
Purification.
It was the power of Purity, one of the seven great holy seals.
Michael, you remember the place where Psyche met with him alone, right?
While Beelzebub and the traitor Zadkiel were flustered, Jeong Hoon quietly called out to Michael.
Yes.
Go there right now with Fenrir.
Uh but didnt Psyche get taken?
We cant rule out the possibility that she only pretended to be.
Pretended?
Jeong Hoon nodded.
Psyche would have anticipated it.
A woman who divined fateshe would have foreseen to some extent when her identity would be exposed.
Such a woman wouldnt go down easily.
For now, the priority was to send Michael and Fenrir to the palace where Psyche had stayed to assess the situation.
I think the same. Theres no way Psyche went down easily.
Tenebris shared Jeong Hoons thoughts.
Understood. Michael, get on my back now.
Fenrir lowered his body.
Ha alright.
Michael let out a deep sigh before climbing onto his back.
Direction?
I passed out, so I dont know exactly.
You dont know?
Fenrir scowled at the unsatisfactory answer.
Jeong Hoon looked at Tenebris.
Head south. Theres a massive palace thats where Psyche stays.
South.
Got it.
Fenrir set his direction south and shot forward using Charge.
Using Light Barrier.
Jeong Hoon wrapped a light barrier around Fenrirs body, and right after, a massive black spear hurtled toward Fenrir like lightning.
Kwa-jijik!
The spears tip collided with the barrier, unleashing a deafening roar.
But the spear failed to pierce the barrier and crumbled into dust, vanishing.
Holy seal.
Possessing Purity, it purified the mass of malevolent energy and erased it.
Trying to go to Psyche? I told you shes already gone.
Beelzebub, who had thrown the black spear, sneered at Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon grinned and replied.
If youre that confident, just let us go quietly. Why bother blocking us?
Blocking? Im just trying to sweep away all the intruders in the demon realm.
Despite the provocation, Beelzebub lightly countered as if he hadnt taken a single point of damage.
You seemed pretty desperate for someone just doing that. I dont see any other named bosses besides you, either.
Jeong Hoon gestured around as if looking about, provoking him again.
You lot are more than enough for me alone.
Is that so? From what I know, you guys love ganging up.
Before his second regression, Jeong Hoon had memorized the faces of the named bosses, including Beelzebub.
The moment he entered the demon realm, they swarmed him all at once, as if waiting.
And this time, he wasnt alonehe had come with an army of angels.
So they should be even more eager to gang up and wipe out the angels, yet no movement came from the other named bosses.
Because of the holy seal? I can sense their positions.
The palace to the west where Fenrir and Michael headed would be empty.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the north, three named bosses including Logos and countless demon hosts had gathered.
Despite the commotion, there wasnt the slightest stir from them.
Heh, sorry, but cheap provocations like that dont work on me, so shut up, will you?
Beelzebub made a hush gesture and waved his hand again.
Then, ten spears appeared above the charging Fenrir and hurtled toward him once more.
Kwa-jijijijijik!
Another resounding roar echoed.
But again, they failed to breach the light barrier and dissolved into dust.
Told you it doesnt work.
Does it, though?
Beelzebub snapped his fingers.
The scattering dust gathered and began sticking to the barrier.
The adhered dust glowed red.
Its a brand. Absolutely do not dispel that barrier.
Tenebris warned with a stiff, hardened face.
A brand?
Yeah. The moment the barrier is dispelled, death will descend on your summons. They cant even be reverse-summoned. Theyll just vanish.
Its fine.
Huh?
Jeong Hoon possessed the seven great holy seals within him.
Using Light Barrier.
He layered another light barrier over it.
Passeut
The brand stamped on the barrier vanished like paper burning in fire.
Ha, youre really pissing me off.
With even the brand erased, Beelzebubs face twisted.
Have you forgotten us?!
At that moment, Michael swung his sword broadly at Beelzebub.
Where do you think youre swinging that.
But Zadkiel raised his shield, standing in front of Beelzebub to block the sword strike.
Kwa-gwagwagwang!
The sword strike poured toward the shield, but the shield bestowed by the Supreme God effortlessly defended against every blow.
Damn bastard
Michael ground his teeth in rage.
Each archangel had received a divine weapon from the Supreme God: Michael got the sword, while Zadkiel received the shield.
His own was the sacred sword that cleaved darkness, Lumanas.
Zadkiel had received the heavenly shield Aegis that blocked all evil and calamity.
Boasting absolute defense, it wasnt easy to pierce.
Army that follows me, how long do you intend to live as mere tools?!
Zadkiel shouted toward the army.
Each archangel led their own army, and Zadkiel commanded one as well.
At his words, the angels following Zadkiel trembled.
What nonsense! Know exactly whom you serve!
Haniel bellowed at the angels.
It was true that archangels led armies, but only as commanders.
The true master was Supreme God Primatos.
Thats exactly what Im saying! How long will you live as tools?! Stand with me here! Then you can become masters, not tools!
We refuse.
But the angels shook their heads.
Even as tools, they would fulfill their given mission to the utmost.
The angels aimed their divine weapons at the archangelno, the fallen angel Zadkiel.
Ha.
Zadkiel looked down at them with a pathetic expression, while Beelzebub couldnt hide his sneer.
Hey, how do you have zero subordinates following you?
Tch, I half-expected this.
A spy who even had to deceive fellow archangels.
He moved alone to avoid getting his tail stepped on while trying to lure angels serving the Supreme God.
This outcome wasnt surprising.
Anyway, this is the last chance Im giving my lovable subordinates.
No, the chance has already flown away.
Zadkiel raised his shield.
Fine then. Lets play a bit.
Beelzebub explosively drew up his dark energy.
Then, chains of light began dancing in the air, instantly binding Beelzebub.
Exodus.
Chains of atonement.
Chains that bound sin and demons.
Pfft, with these pathetic chains?!
Kwa-jijik.
The chains constricting Beelzebub shattered in an instant.
Samael, who controlled the chains, hardened his face.
Exodus broken so easily?
Ku-gu-gu-gung
The ground shook again as a massive shadow enveloped the angels.
Hes imposing sins upon them.
Sins?
Yes. He intends to corrupt the flawless angels.
That wouldnt do.
Using Light Barrier.
Jeong Hoon created a massive barrier enveloping the angels.
This was likely why the archangels had given him the holy seals.
Zzirit
In that moment, Jeong Hoon felt pain near his heart and collapsed in place.
Ugh!
Unbearable agony gripped his entire body.
Yet Jeong Hoon forcibly rose and completed the barrier.
Ha, so its structured to cause pain if the range exceeds a certain amount.
A massive barrier large enough to cover the entire angelic army.
They had set it wide enough not to arouse suspicion, aiming for the moment he exceeded the limit in a dire situation.
But now that Jeong Hoon could wield dark power as well, such tricks couldnt hold him back.
Seuseut
With Temperance in his possession, theyd interfere whenever he exceeded the range again, but this level of pain was bearable.
You alright?
Uriel approached with a worried look.
Anyone could see Jeong Hoons complexion wasnt normal.
Yes. More importantly, can you handle those two?
Where are you going?
North.
With Zadkiels betrayal, breaching his defensive wall wouldnt be easy.
Youll be in danger alone!
Ill be fine. I havent even used any real power yet.
Was it because he wielded the seven great holy seals and dark power?
Beelzebub didnt seem so threatening anymore.
Even so, Jeong Hoon refrained from unleashing his full power because of the named bosses and demon hosts assembled in the north.
They were surely watching and listening through Beelzebub.
Beelzebub holding back and probing was likely for some other reason as well.
So, while leaving this place to the archangels to pin down Beelzebub and Zadkiel, he would head north and confirm with his own eyes what they were plotting.
If you disappear, theyll definitely get suspicious.
Yeah. Wouldnt it be better to send some angels instead?
That was the ordinary line of thinking.
Beelzebub and Zadkiel had their eyes fixed on Jeong Hoon, who possessed the holy seals rather than on the angels.
Meaning he was their top priority target.
Thus, sending a few angels north for scouting seemed the natural choice, but Jeong Hoon thought differently.
Theyll have that covered too.
Unless they were idiots, theyd ensure no one slipped out from here.
Without the holy seals power, even Fenrir and Michael couldnt have escaped.
So, he would move personally to unsettle them.
A gamble of a choice, but no surer option existed.
Got it. Well hold Beelzebub somehow.
If I break away, Ill unleash my full power. You have to block them no matter what.
Yeah.
Then Im off.
Jeong Hoon stepped on the Supremacy of the Heavenly Demon without hesitation and leaped forward.