The Martial God with Psychic Powers

chapter 246


The arm that had been broken had clearly mended—only to be snapped again.The pain alone testified to it.“Ghhk!”An impossible agony surged through him, only for the same cooling sensation to return.The arm that had dangled uselessly had already restored itself to normal.Could it be…?Crack—!“Guaaaah!”His mind nearly blacked out.A monster.The one before him was a monster who could heal a broken arm at will, only to shatter it again.Was such a thing possible?Whatever it was, he was experiencing it now.In the midst of dreadful torment, that cool relief came once more.“N-no…”By the third time, the masked man’s pupils were already shaking violently.And this was only the beginning.If he had known he would have to endure Yeon Woo Jin’s torment a hundred times over, would it have felt any less painful, any less terrifying?No. It would not. ****Trembling, pressed flat to the ground ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ like quaking aspens, were the ones who had attacked Sa Gong Cheon.Their common feature: each wore a face steeped in terror.And the source of their terror stood before them—Yeon Woo Jin.His expression was grim.For these men were of Musincheon’s subordinates.Specifically, they belonged to the Red Refining Gate (Jeokryeonmun), ranked twentieth under Musincheon.Its elite warriors.And the masked man who had suffered a hundred torments under Yeon Woo Jin’s hand was none other than Yuk Tae Bo, leader of the Flying Moon Squad (Biweoldanju).“You’re certain you belong to Musincheon?”“Y-yes! We are under Musincheon’s banner, ranked twentieth—the Red Refining Gate!”Yuk Tae Bo’s earnest declaration was born of desperation.No one in the Central Plains wished to provoke Musincheon’s subordinate sects.He prayed things would end here.But he feared Yeon Woo Jin.Revenge?There was no way to take revenge on such a being.He felt it clearly.Helplessness.There was nothing he could do.Only writhe in pain like an insect in his grasp.Like a dragonfly caught in Yeon Woo Jin’s hand.“I-if you let us go as we are, we swear never to speak of this day.”“That’s not possible.”“Wh-what do you mean? Do you think you can strike Musincheon’s subordinates and walk away unscathed?”“What is this? Another threat? Do you want me to start again?”At the mention of starting again, Yuk Tae Bo flinched as though struck.“N-no! That was not my intent! I only spoke out of concern, truly!”“You needn’t worry. I am also a man of Musincheon.”“W-what?”Yuk Tae Bo recoiled in shock.A man of Musincheon?As he gaped, Hwa Sogwang’s laughter rumbled.“Keh keh keh. The very man you threatened to kill is the Martial Deity Heaven Lord’s one and only grandson. You lot threatened to murder the grandson of the Musincheonju himself. Now tell me—who ought to be more worried?”“Ghhk!”Not only Yuk Tae Bo, but every warrior of the Red Refining Gate nearby reeled in horror.“Is… is that truly so?”“What profit is there in lying to you scum?”Yuk Tae Bo’s eyes darted to the figures nearby.The Flame Emperor. The Green Forest Grand Emperor. The Sword Queen.And Namgoong Hwan, Master of the Changcheon Merchant Guild.If such people were following this young man, then it could not be false.He had to speak carefully now.If he did not, the Red Refining Gate would be annihilated.No sect could survive after threatening the life of the Musincheonju’s grandson.Prostrating swiftly, Yuk Tae Bo stammered out:“W-we only followed the orders of the Hell Darkness Emperor! I swear it!”At the mention of the Hell Darkness Emperor, Yeon Woo Jin’s expression hardened.“Who?”“Th-the Hell Darkness Emperor, my lord.”“You’re telling me he is here?”“Yes!”Yeon Woo Jin’s pupils trembled.Had he not departed, smiling, saying he would seek out talent?Why then was he here, attacking Bukcheon Gate?Could it be that Grandfather had given him some secret mission?He had to find out.“Take me to the Hell Darkness Emperor.”“Y-yes, at once!” ****When Sa Gong Cheon awoke, a familiar face was looking down at him with worry.“Squad Leader?”“You’ve regained consciousness, Sub-Gate Master?”Blinking in confusion, Sa Gong Cheon stared at the Sa Hwal Squad Leader.“Did you save me?”“No. That gentleman rescued you.”The Squad Leader gestured, and there stood Yeon Woo Jin, smiling.“Greetings. I am Yeon Woo Jin.”Sa Gong Cheon stared blankly for a moment.The Squad Leader hastily whispered in his ear:“He is your benefactor. Show proper respect.”“Ah!”Coming to his senses, Sa Gong Cheon sprang to his feet.He clasped his fists and bowed deeply.“I am Sa Gong Cheon. Thank you for saving me, benefactor.”“No need. In truth, I should apologize.”“…What?”Apologize?Why would the one who saved him apologize?“You were attacked by Musincheon, weren’t you?”“Y-yes.”“I am sorry. I don’t know the exact details, but I am certain this was not my grandfather’s will.”“…What?”Sa Gong Cheon blinked in confusion.The Squad Leader sent him a secret transmission.—He is the Musincheonju’s grandson.“Wh-what!”Stagger—Sa Gong Cheon’s legs nearly gave way from shock.Even the Musincheonju’s grandson had appeared?Then surely they intended to devour Bukcheon Gate whole.So he thought.He assumed even the Squad Leader had already fallen into their hands.“Were you captured too, Squad Leader?”“What? No! As I told you, he rescued you from their clutches.”The Squad Leader gestured again—this time toward the group of black-clad men who had attacked Sa Gong Cheon.They now stood with masks removed, faces frozen in terror, heads bowed low.“Why are they like that?”Sa Gong Cheon asked, and the Squad Leader answered carefully:“They… threatened to kill the Musincheonju’s grandson.”A chill ran down his spine.Madmen.How could they have done such a thing?“They spoke in ignorance, but in the end, a threat is a threat. That is why they look so now.”“…Heh.”If the Musincheonju learned someone had threatened his grandson’s life—what would happen?The sect they belonged to would surely vanish from the earth.But still, how could it not have been the Musincheonju’s will?The one who had led the assault on Bukcheon Gate was the Hell Darkness Emperor himself—Musincheonju’s closest blade.Did Yeon Woo Jin not know this?Sa Gong Cheon asked:“Do you know who led them?”“Yes. The Hell Darkness Emperor.”“Then how can you be so certain this was not the Musincheonju’s command?”“Because Grandfather would never use my subordinate without my permission.”“…What?”What nonsense was this?Since when did the Martial Deity Heaven Lord need anyone’s permission?A puppy unafraid of a tiger—such was Yeon Woo Jin in this moment.If the Musincheonju heard his grandson speak so, surely he would not forgive it.But the words that followed shook not only Sa Gong Cheon, but everyone present.“The Hell Darkness Emperor is my subordinate, entrusted to me by Grandfather. He left saying he would seek out talent, and yet here he is, attacking Bukcheon Gate. I too am curious what has happened.”Turning to Sa Gong Cheon, Yeon Woo Jin said:“Believe me. This is not Grandfather’s doing.”“…Understood.”Though they had only just met, Sa Gong Cheon found himself believing him.He could not explain why.Yeon Woo Jin pressed Yuk Tae Bo.“Let’s hurry. I want to hear why this has happened.”“Y-yes! At once!”Yuk Tae Bo hastened to lead the way. ****Following Yuk Tae Bo, Yeon Woo Jin and his party came to a valley thick with sinister energy.Through the cold, lightless ravine, they advanced until a cave appeared.“That cave?”“Y-yes.”Yeon Woo Jin nodded, then addressed the others.“I will go alone.”At his words, the others looked startled.“My lord! I will accompany you!”“That is an order. Stay here.”The icy firmness in Yeon Woo Jin’s tone made them flinch.None had seen him like this before.“…As you command.”Only when they gave assent did Yeon Woo Jin nod and walk toward the cave.Watching him go, Sa Gong Cheon turned anxiously to the Flame Emperor.“Is it safe to let him go alone?”“Why not?”“You must follow him! That cave must be filled with enemies!”“Our lord is the greatest under Heaven, past or present. There is no need for such worry.”“…What?”“Even if the three of us attacked at once, we could not so much as brush his sleeve. That is our lord. Fear not for him—fear for the ones inside. For it is the first time we have seen him so angered.”At Hwa Sogwang’s words, Lee Hwa Un shivered.“I felt as though the chill pouring from him might freeze my very body.”“I felt the same, brother,” said Hwa Sogwang, who had by then sworn brotherhood with him.“Whatever the case, those inside had best cooperate. If they do not, they will know hell itself.”“Indeed.” ****Within the cave, Yeon Woo Jin walked on.Torches cast sparse light, showing him where to go.Deeper within, the passage revealed itself, carved as though by human hands.Before it stood guards.Yeon Woo Jin approached them with calm steps.Seeing him, the warriors shouted:“Halt, and speak the password!”There was no reply.He only continued toward them.Alarmed, they drew their swords.“I ask you again! Speak the password!”Still no response.One warrior gripped his blade and shouted:“Stop! Come closer and we cut you down!”But Yeon Woo Jin kept advancing.“Then what happens next is of your own making!”The man imbued his sword with qi and slashed.Whoosh—The blade split the air, its chill wind brushing Yeon Woo Jin’s ear.Clang!The sword struck Yeon Woo Jin’s neck—and bounced away.“W-what!”The warrior staggered back from the recoil.The others rushed forward, encircling Yeon Woo Jin, blades drawn.“He’s a master! Be on guard!”“Send word inside! A master has invaded!”Even as they called out, one warrior addressed him respectfully:“Who are you, honored sir? This is the private ground of the Red Refining Gate, under Musincheon! To attack us is to attack Musincheon itself!”Only then did Yeon Woo Jin speak.“Is the Hell Darkness Emperor here?”At that name, the warriors knew at once—this man had not come by mistake.“Y-yes! He is inside! But before he comes out, turn back, and we will not hold you accountable!”“Call him.”“Call… who? Surely not…”“Tell the Hell Darkness Emperor that Yeon Woo Jin is here.”“Y-you know him?”“Yes. Very well. Now go.”The men exchanged looks, as if confirming whether to believe him.At last, one clasped his fists.“Then I will go inside and ask directly. Please do not approach further, and wait here.”Yeon Woo Jin nodded.He did not wish to make trouble without knowing the truth.Nor did he wish blood spilled between kin.From his calm demeanor, the guards truly sensed that he knew the Hell Darkness Emperor.One hurried inside.When he reached the chamber, he found a hellscape.Those captured from Bukcheon Gate were being tortured at the Hell Darkness Emperor’s hands.“L-lord Hell Darkness Emperor!”Annoyed at the interruption, the Hell Darkness Emperor frowned and turned his head.“What is it.”His voice alone carried a chill that raised gooseflesh, and the warrior dropped prostrate.“A man named Yeon Woo Jin seeks you!”At that name, the Hell Darkness Emperor suddenly clutched his head, writhing in anguish.“Ghhk! Y-Yeon Woo Jin… Yeon Woo Jin…”

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