Chapter 210: The First Sin (2)

Chapter 210: The First Sin (2)

The First Sin (2)

The heat emanating from the fifth rank of Destructive Flame Arts filled the room, enveloping me in its sweltering embrace.

Even I, with my resilience, couldnt help but feel the intensity of the flames.

As I surveyed the scene, my attention was drawn to the headless Fusion Realm martial artist lying motionless on the floor.

His name was

What was it? I never got to hear it.

He had attempted to introduce himself, but his words were lost in the chaos of the moment.

Pushing aside the fallen mana casualty of my fathers attack, I focused my gaze on Fathers condition.

His cape billowed behind him, animated by the power of his Qi, while his crimson uniform danced in sync.

Just the sheer force of his Qi made it difficult to breathe.

But what caught my attention the most was

He has no injuries anywhere.

Father was in a state of near perfection, save for a few scratches and bleeding on his handa result of recklessly tearing through the formation barrier.

Besides that, he remained unscathed.

Lord.

Gu Huibi, who seemed equally taken aback by my fathers sudden appearance, stared at him with eyes filled with shock.

It was understandable, considering how unexpected it was for a man of his stoic nature to leave the clan in order to save her.

That reaction makes sense since she doesnt know.

If I were to recall my past life, when I had transformed into a Demonic Human, and the First Elders plot had caused harm to Gu Yeonseo.

Fathers reaction at that moment clearly showed that he was not one to disregard his childrens well-being.

Though, it was a side of him not known to others.

Father stood in silence observing Gu Huibi, before shifting his gaze to Namgung Bi-ah, and finally landing on me.

His piercing eyes bore into mine.

Third child.

His voice cut through the air, cold and commanding.

Yes.

Why are you here?

I know, right?

Why am I here?

Without being able to answer, I averted my gaze.

Noticing my evasion, he turned his attention back to Namgung Bi-ah.

We will discuss this later, once we return.

He seemed to be giving me a pass for now.

Well, we didnt have the luxury of time to delve into every detail, after all.

With those words, Father turned his back on me; But I couldnt let the opportunity slip away.

Lord.

I called, causing him to slightly turn his head, his fierce red eyes fixed upon me.

His intense gaze almost made me flinch, but I pressed on, determined to seek the answers I sought.

What happened to the Lord of the Black Palace?

The Black Palace Lord?

Yes, the Palace Lord was definitely headed towards you.

The black fog had headed towards the center of the crimson sky, which was most certainly where father was.

The Palace Lord, you say

Father stood silent for a moment upon hearing my question

Yes, I saw him.

Then continued, as if recalling the encounter.

Our eyes met from afar, and then he disappeared.

He disappeared?

I had expected him to put up a fight, but judging by Fathers words, it seemed that the Palace Lord had chosen to flee.

Did you not try to capture him?

Father averted his gaze and spoke, his eyes fixed ahead.

I prioritized what was important.

He made it clear that finding Gu Huibi was of greater importance than apprehending the Black Palace Lord.

Once he confirmed her safety, Father wasted no time and continued walking without a hint of regret.

You cold bastards!

Elder Mook, who had been standing silently in the background, finally erupted in frustration.

Jeez! An old man is in such a state, do you not feel any remorse?!

Father glanced in Elder Mooks direction upon hearing his outburst. Expplôre uptodate stories at no/vel//bin(.)com

The children may be understandable, but at least you should know better!

Elder Mook shouted at Father, his eyes boring into him.

Father, in response, stared back at Elder Mook.

It has been a while.

I couldnt help but widen my eyes at that greeting.

Father and the Lord of Hao Clan knew each other?

Elder Mook scoffed in disdain, hearing Fathers stiff response.

Wow, look how quick you were to greet me. Even though Im sure you found me quite a while ago.

I had heard of your passing, but you look quite alive.

My resilience far surpasses my appearance, as you know well.

Elder Mooks tone was irritating, it was as if he was trying to remind Father of their once-close relationship.

Father, understanding the old mans intention, looked at me and issued an order.

Third child.

Yes.

Carry the old man.

With those words, Father resumed his stride, simultaneously lifting Gu Huibis body into the air and bringing her towards him.

Witnessing such a sight, I let out a deep sigh.

In the end, I have to carry this old man.

I had no choice but to comply with Fathers command.

Grabbing the shackle that bound the old man I swiftly broke it, just as I had done with Gu Huibi.

Fortunately, it seems like your father understands me.

Ignoring Elder Mooks remark, I hoisted him onto my shoulders.

Ugh! Be a little gentler, will you!

[Brat, calm down!]

Elder Shin, taken aback by my boiling Qi, tried to calm me down; But I couldnt heed his words.

Shit, how is this even possible?!

Gu Huibis revelation was something I could have easily dismissed.

The actions of the Black Palace, whatever plot they may be hatching behind the scenes, were not my immediate concern.

The primary objective of this mission was to save Gu Huibi.

Pursuing the Palace Lord and attempting to overpower or kill him was beyond my current capabilities.

It would have been satisfying to achieve such feats, but I couldnt afford to lose sight of my limits.

However, the hidden problem that Gu Huibi had brought to light was far too important to be dismissed.

The Palace wasnt the one subservient to the Demonic Cult.

The reason behind the martial artists of the Black Palace being able to wield Demonic Qi, it felt like the foggy landscape was gradually becoming clearer.

Was the Black Palace the root of it all?

Their Demonic Qi was inferior to the point that it was unusable for me.

That fact had made me complacent, I only ever tried to find their relation to the Demonic Cult, never even considering the possibility that they might just be the root of it all.

If this is just a mistake

I hoped that my current conjecture was just a result of overthinking, but as always, fate was harsh as ever

Slaaam!

Fueled by my frustration, I slowly descended into the basement, smashing and tearing through the walls.

I went deeper and deeper, surpassing even the jail Gu Huibi was trapped in.

Ah! Young Master?

As I went deeper, I encountered a soldier from the First Army who was setting up a formation barrier.

Judging by the presence of so many people gathered here, it seemed I couldnt go any further.

As expected, the Vice-Captain of the First Army was observing a massive door in the distance.

The door matched the description Gu Huibi had given.

Young Master?

The Vice-Captain looked at me with a perplexed expression as I went closer, seemingly wondering why I was there.

Ignoring his gaze, I asked the Vice-Captain.

The door, cant you open it?

Ah, I was studying it as it appeared to be enchanted by a formation.

The Vice-Captain seemed to believe that the door remained shut due to some formation.

As I stared at the imposing door before me, I gasped inwardly.

Formation? Its far from it.

The moment I laid eyes on it, I knew.

It was familiar to me after all, especially the violet-colored gem embedded in the door.

Without hesitation, I reached out my hand towards it.

Young Master! Its dangerous for you to!

The Vice-Captain tried to stop me, surprised at my sudden action

Slam!

The door reacted to my presence, causing the Vice-Captain to step back in shock.

Could they not feel it?

The malevolent Qi emanating from beyond the door.

It was all too clear to me. A familiar sensation, a sensation that seemed to reach into the very depths of my soul.

Slam Slam!

The door moved, responding to the Demonic Qi, and I pushed it open with all my strength.

Seeing the door open, the swordsmen behind me were eager to enter the room

!

But their movements halted as soon as they felt the oppressive energy within.

It was a natural reaction for martial artists possessing Qi, it was their instincts warning them of the danger of Demonic Qi.

Leaving them behind, I stepped into the room.

As soon as I entered, darkness enveloped me, making it impossible to see anything

Blaaze.

In an instant, I conjured flames to illuminate the room.

This is.

The room was far larger than I had anticipated.

The floor was littered with dried leaves and petals, and there was a clear scorch mark, as if something had been set ablaze judging by its trace, a book.

Following the trail, my gaze landed on the wall

Ha.

And to my surprise

How entertaining.

There stood the Lord of the Black Palace, who I had been searching for.

Beside him stood an old man, his face filled with age spots, a face I knew all too well.

The Great Oni

It was the old man who oversaw the affairs of the Demonic Cult.

Though he appeared older than in my past life for some reason, there was no mistaking his identity.

Furthermore, behind them stood a Gate of Demons, wide open.

It wasnt a Gate of Demons of any of the four representative colors, but a violet-colored one instead.

A Gate of Demons in a basement of all places, a situation too absurd to comprehend.

Yet, I wasnt surprised.

This was one of the abilities possessed by that Bastard after all.

How were you able to open the door?

Though the Palace Lords gaze filled with fascination was fixed on me, my attention was solely on the child in his arms.

A frail body, to the point that the outlines of bones could be seen, and jet-black hair cascading downwards.

Even the childs vibrant violet eyes.

Just by these characteristics alone, I knew with certainty; Yet as if to further confirm my suspicions, the evidence was etched on the childs face.

Ha, fucking hell

The childs visage, as it looked at me while tilting its head

Was so much like her that it sent shivers down my spine.

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