Chapter 327: Axis (1)

Chapter 327: Axis (1)

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Chapter 327: Axis (1)

"Hmm?"

The first to notice my abnormal state is Hong Fan.

Seeing my complexion, Hong Fan quickly approaches and asks.

"Master, is there something wrong?"

"...I'm fine. But, is this the body of a Vestige...?"

Soon, the Vestige's body will collapse, and we will enter the Bright Cold Realm.

Pasaak―

The sky collapses.

Following that, the dimensional barrier of the Bright Cold Realm appears before our eyes.

'Three forces of attraction...'

Just like last time, I feel three attraction forces grasping my hand.

One leads to the Flying Immortal Platform.

Another is connected to the Black Ghost Valley.

And the last one...

'Ah, I see.'

Now I finally understand the identity of the last attraction force.

"Ancient Force, is it?"

Seat Holder of Health, Deputy Judge of the Netherworld, Ancient Force True Lord Hae Nyeong!

I felt the same sensation when reading the will left by Hae Nyeong to Lofty Dragon and from their tears, the Clear Scale Armor.

It's clear.

'This attraction force leads to the Ancient Force Realm.'

I ponder for a moment.

'Should I go to the Ancient Force Realm?'

It's then,

Bo-oong—

Puhak!

Suddenly, the 'attraction' from the Ancient Force Realm intensifies tremendously.

'This is crazy!'

The attraction, as if determined to pull me in, wraps around me!

"Seo Eun-hyun, what's going on?"

"Master!"

Jeon Myeong-hoon and Hong Fan look at me in surprise and ask.

"It seems another Middle Realm is pulling me in."

Although the Bright Cold Realm is somewhat close to the Head Realm due to the Ascension Gate, one can still ascend to other realms like Ancient Force, Nether Ghost, True Devil, and Purple Gold as long as one has the qualifications and uses the Serving Command Seal.

Considering I am currently in the state of 'mid-ascension' from the Head Realm, I can still reach the Ancient Force Realm without spending much time.

'What should I do? Should I explore another Middle Realm?'

That could be a worthwhile choice.

More importantly, there are people like Kim Young-hoon, Buk Hyang-hwa, and Seo Ran in the Ancient Force Realm.

Meeting them might not be a bad idea.

However, I frown.

'No, it's not right.'

There's too much to be done in the Bright Cold Realm to be swept away by this attraction so absurdly.

Besides, I still have to find a way to save Kang Min-hee.

'Let's head to the Bright Cold Realm first.'

I make my decision and gather my strength.

Wiiiiing―

Currently, my realm in martial arts is at the First Step Before the Throne.

My realm in cultivation is at the Four-Axis stage of the Heaven and Earth Tribes.

Though I possess the Axis of Wealth, I only possess it. I need to fully reach the Four-Axis stage to utilize it properly.

Just as Seo Hweol conducted the Axis Foundation Practice in the Lower Realm to acquire the Axis, but his actual power was at the Grand Perfection Heavenly Being stage, I am in a similar state.

However, as confirmed during my regression, it's possible for a cultivator at the Four-Axis stage to manipulate attraction force using just their soul.

'My cultivation is at the Heavenly Being stage, but my soul is at the Four-Axis stage...'

Kuguguguk―

I manipulate attraction force, breaking free from the ferocious pull of the Ancient Force Realm.

Then, approaching Jeon Myeong-hoon and Hong Fan, I reach out towards the dimensional barrier of the Bright Cold Realm.

Kwagwagwagwang!

With an explosion of light, we enter the Bright Cold Realm.

How many hours have passed since Seo Eun-hyun entered the Bright Cold Realm?

Kugugugugugu―

A massive, dark-red mist squirms outside the dimensional barrier of the Bright Cold Realm, approaching it.

Kwarururung―

The dark-red entity attempts to approach the Bright Cold Realm, but after being scorched by a colossal Heavenly Tribulation, it lingers around briefly before retreating.

Chwaaak!

I feel the familiar spiritual energy nearby.

From a distance, a figure who seems to be an inspector at the Four-Axis stage is flying towards us.

I speak to Jeon Myeong-hoon.

"Jeon Myeong-hoon, are you familiar with the rituals of the Golden Divine Heavenly Thunder Sect?"

"Yes. What do you need?"

After the fall of the Golden Divine Heavenly Thunder Sect in the Bright Cold Realm, paradoxically, he obsessively studied the remnants of the sect.

Among them were rituals that can delay Heavenly Tribulations.

"Delay the Heavenly Tribulation for a moment. I have something to do."

Twitch―

Hon Won's eyes twitch, and he begins to gather attraction into his hands.

"Good. If that's what you want..."

It feels as if the Yin and Yang of Heaven and Earth are concentrating on Hon Won.

'Let's see...'

Kugugugu—

As I operate the Azure Spirit Starlight Quintessence Great Method, I transform into a giant of stars.

My body grows larger, and tremendous power fills my entire being.

As if to make it easier to hit me, Hon Won floats into the air to match my eye level while preparing the Great Mountain Splitting Emperor Technique.

In my transformed state, I draw upon the power of the Ghost King gifted by Seo Li.

Although not fully at the Four-Axis stage of the Heaven Tribe, by overlaying General Seo's circuits over my body and amplifying the Heaven Tribe power, I can temporarily exert the strength of one.

Kugugugugugu!

Faces begin to sprout from my shoulders.

Kiyaaaaaaaah―

Kuaaaaaaaah―

Huaaaaaaaah―

Ghostly wails echo as 18 faces sprout from my starry giant’s shoulders.

"This, this is crazy! What is that!?"

"A monster from the Interdimensional Void has invaded!!!"

"The Heaven-Earth Palace Lord is going to slaughter the monster!"

"Palace Lord! Please, do not lose!"

As the giant of starlight with 19 heads appear, the cultivators at the Four-Axis and Heavenly Being stages within the Heaven-Earth Palace scream in terror.

Wiiiiing―

Although the power of the Heaven Tribe has only been forcibly amplified using the Mad Lord's circuits, it's enough to summon the Three Great Ultimates for a brief moment.

Kuguguguk―

Despite being somewhat unstable, the symbol of the colossal Three Great Ultimates blooms like a halo behind the 19 heads.

From below, even Jeon Myeong-hoon shows a slightly uneasy expression at this grotesque sight.

Chualalalala!

The Heaven and Earth spiritual energy envelops me.

At the same time, gathering black and white Immortal-Devil energy in his hands, Hon Won's eyes brightened.

[Here I come. Do not regret this...!]

[Come if you dare.]

Kugugugugu!

[Great Mountain!]

Immense power radiates from Hon Won's hands.

However, I look at Hon Won and smirk.

Pasasasak―

Salt sprouts from my hands.

I channel all of the volcanic power of the Three Great Ultimates into my hands.

'I've always wanted to try this at least once.'

Chuckling inwardly, I concentrate the power of the Yin Soul Ghost Incantation and White Orchid Blessing Incantation in both hands.

Then, mimicking Hon Won, I shout.

[Great Mountain!]

Surprise and bewilderment flashes in Hon Won's eyes.

His gaze vividly screams, 'You bastard! What kind of sorcery is this!?'

I grin and extend my hands towards Hon Won.

As expected, the barrier of Yin and Yang Five Elements emerges around him as well.

Hon Won grits his teeth and extends his hand towards me.

[Splitting Emperor!]

[Splitting Emperor!]

Flash!

The world is dyed white.

Paaatt!

In a space left with nothing else but light.

Two beings are clashing with their powers.

A starry giant with 19 heads and a halo behind it.

And a dignified middle-aged man with a topknot wearing a black manggeon, surrounded by the energies of Yin and Yang.

At some point, as the power of the two beings reach their peak and the boundaries between the two become blurred within the light,

They see [something] within each other.

The giant of stars with 19 heads sees a 'name' in the direction of Hon Won.

The name is Cheon Ra (Heavenly Net).

Kuadududuk!

From the body of the starry giant with 19 heads, numerous bizarre rocks, trees, and soil sprout as the giant begins to transform into the Great Mountain (太山).

Conversely, the dignified middle-aged man with the topknot sees a 'certain shape' in the direction of the giant.

It's an [inverted cone].

Peoseoseok!

A salt pillar begins to grow from throughout the middle-aged man's entire body.

[Aaaaaah!!!]

[Aaaaaah!!!]

Both beings, having seen 'something' terrifying within each other, scream simultaneously.

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