Chapter 278: Orthodox Faction (3)

Chapter 278: Orthodox Faction (3)

5.

Clang!

I swing my sword.

Huff, ha. Hehe.

I swing my sword again.

Ouch! Damn it, its so sly to use sword techniques like this! You, whove grown up so much, dont even listen to your seniors words! Huh!

I continue swinging my sword.

Infernal Heavens Divine Art.

First Form.

Sword of Starvation.

The Salvation Sword fiercely dances in the air. Even if I dont control them directly, my demonic swords have walked and watched lifetimes with me. Being extensions of my body and mind, they naturally execute the Infernal Heavens Divine Art just like me.

Huff! Ack!? Now, the swords that ran away using sword techniques are casting demonic arts on their own!? Hey, Death King! Kim Gong-ja! This is seriously unfair gameplay, you know!?

Venomous Snake, while generously cursing, skillfully steps forward and blocks the demonic swords. Calmly parrying their elaborate and dazzling swordplay,

Thats it!

Clang!

Ive starved for 60 days too! Hahaha! Ugh, hoo Ugh. Ugh. Hmm, ugh Ugh. Cough, ha Ha Ha. Ah. It was utterly meaningless suffering!

Venomous Snake kicks away the Salvation Sword. When his sword and my demonic sword clash, a sharp clang sound echoes unmistakably.

Venomous Snake, wiping the blood trickling on his belly with his robe, chuckles.

Ha. Hoo Ah Hehe

Its obvious hes at a disadvantage.

Facing me, who has reached the realm of Ghost Swords, its nearly impossible for Venomous Snake to stand a chance. Actually, if I were to attack with all five swords, each carrying a fragment of Infernal Heavens, he wouldnt last three seconds without falling.

But still.

That wouldnt mean I have defeated Venomous Snake.

If he recovers, he would challenge me again with an unaffected face, saying, Hey! Lets have a rematch!

Its not about defeating the body, but breaking the spirit.

Thats why its difficult.

Despite being at a disadvantage and continuing to fight he doesnt stop smiling.

At first, I suspected he might have fallen into disharmony. But no matter how closely I observed, it wasnt the case. His eyes were clear, not clouded by madness, and even his laughter contained happiness. A very small happiness, which seems like it could disappear if not listened to attentively, but

He looks happy.

After the initial probing phase.

Venomous Snake started to swing his sword joyfully.

How can he be happy?

Was it the result of his long seclusion?

Before entering seclusion, Venomous Snake seemed tormented while wielding his sword.

It all seemed painfully unbearable.

In fact, didnt he lose himself in disharmony during our fights?

How can a person change so much?

I firmly grip my sword hilt.

A question I asked myself, I already knew the answer to.

Of course, people can change.

And that excites me.

I feel tense, but Im so eager to understand how Venomous Snake, this human, has changed. Im almost impatient to ask him, What happened to you?

Carrying so many emotions, the burden of jealousy towards me, the obsession with the Heretic Questioner, the self-loathing for not being the protagonist, the guilt of not making the Martial Arts Leader happy With all these emotions, Venomous Snake

I swing my sword.

How can you hold a sword and smile?!

One of my demonic swords, the Sacrifice Sword, vibrates deeply.

Infernal Heavens Divine Art.

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Sword of Thirst.

Blood bursts forth.

Wow! Wow!?

The demonic sword wildly charges at Venomous Snake. A swift sword. Like an eagle diving from the sky, the demonic sword relentlessly stabs from above, left, and right, giving no rest to Venomous Snake. He desperately parries the stabs.

Die! Hey, Im going to die! Death King! Im really going to die! Si Huh!? Oh no! Damn, aahhh! Just now, it grazed my arm! Did you see it skim my arm? It really did. If it had gone any deeper, I might have gone from having one eye to one arm!

Clang!

The sound of metal rang out.

Venomous Snake successfully repelled the Sword of Thirst. Although the wound on his arm was quite deep, causing blood to flow, and his robe was already in tatters from the numerous cuts.

Khuhuhu Damn, this is tough.

Venomous Snake wiped the sweat dripping down his chin and smirked.

Its seriously intense. Hey.

Come at me with all the Infernal Heavens Divine Arts at once! Wont I go down instantly then? Huh? Why dont you come? Ah, right. You cant talk. Youre planning to defeat me without saying a word. Anyway, youre so serious. How can you live without the joy of conversation? Eventually, you will have to speak.

Sigh.

After taking a light breath, Venomous Snake turned his head.

There, a group of hunters were watching our duel.

Hey! Heretic Questioner!

Hmm?

The Heretic Questioner, holding a snail shell, tilted his head in curiosity.

Yes, Master of the Chen Mu Sect.

Its been decades since I last saw your face, right?

Ah, yes! I also chose to stay in the world and continue training! Ahaha. Its a coincidence that its the same for me too!

Arent you happy to see me after such a long time?

Ha ha.

Hm.

Ha ha ha.

Ah.

Thats funny.

Lightly.

I smiled.

Seeing that smile, Venomous Snakes face lost some of its cheerfulness.

Well.

I paid no mind and grasped my [Idol Sword].

I thought if you were filled with jealousy towards me like last time, I could easily defeat you Or is the jealousy still there? Your emotions towards me dont seem to have changed much. I can feel it in the way you look at me.

But then, I see.

I gestured slightly.

One of my demonic swords hovering around me as a guard reacted, wooing.

Infernal Heavens Divine Art.

Third Form.

Sword of the Drowned.

Ambush.

!!

Venomous Snake immediately rolled on the ground. Thud! The [Prayer Sword] struck the spot where he had been standing. The Prayer Sword immediately raised its head, scattering dirt as it circled around Venomous Snake, striking whenever an opening appeared.

Damn it!

Venomous Snake quickly stepped around, avoiding the attacks. However, swish! A sword strike grazed his ankle. Blood spurted from his ankle. It wasnt a fatal injury, but it was certainly damaging.

Really,

Clang!

Like a true demon, you use any means necessary!

Venomous Snake gathered his aura throughout his body to counter the demonic sword. The sword flew back into the air and then returned to circle around me, continuing to guard me.

Damn it! My foot, it hurts!

Another clang of metal was heard.

Not an unusual sound and something that could easily be mimicked with aura, but I intuitively felt there was some connection between Venomous Snakes joyful laughter and the metallic clangs.

The reason he elevated our duel to a battle between the Demonic Sect and the Orthodox Faction.

Is he confident he can win?

No.

Perhaps.

Hes confident he can break me.

Me too. Not just as the Young Master, but also the Infernal Heavens.

Just like I came here to break everything about Venomous Snake, the Chen Mu Sect Lord, Liao Fan, he too has raised his sword intending to shatter everything about me.

Good.

My heart wont stop pounding.

Good.

What did the teacher say at such a time?

Remembering the teachers face, smile, breath, and the words uttered upon hearing the Martial Arts Leaders declaration of war, I now understood it all.

So, I said,

Okay.

I lifted the corners of my mouth.

I accept the duel.

I sheathed the [Idol Sword] for a moment, brought my fists together, and assumed a formal bowing position. Venomous Snake twitched, but soon he too composed himself and mirrored my gesture.

Though I didnt know why, I couldnt stop smiling.

It was enjoyable.

I hope the 991st duel does not disappoint the virtuous ones watching.

The Battle of Good and Evil.

Even after a world in a snowy field had perished, there were those who carried on the Demonic Sect and those who wished to continue the Orthodox Faction. So here, even after the world had been buried in snow, the 991st battle took place.

I decided to consider it happiness.

Just.

Master, I think strong people are impressive, I support the weak, I want to make people fallen into hell happy, and I want to hold the hands of those who still insist this place is not yet hell.

Okay.

I dislike those who make promises they cant keep.

I smiled broadly.

The stronger they are, the more I dislike them.

Ill cut them down if theyre trivial. Liao Fan.

Venomous Snake swallowed.

Then slowly, he smiled.

Okay. Kim Gong-ja.

In an instant.

I scattered the four demonic swords and swung the one holy sword, taking a step forward.

In the tranquil forest.

Clang!

Suddenly, the sound of metal echoed.