Chapter 2680 – 2680. God’S Atlantis

Demonic Heavenly Art, Demonic Heavenly Sovereign Step.

The aura of demonic energy suppresses all directions.

Chunnyun Gong’s body flinches and stiffens for a moment. The opening I wanted has been created.

[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 11]

Demonic Heavenly Art, Dragon Fist.

I strike Chunnyun Gong’s exposed waist with my left fist.

Kwaang!

It landed perfectly. Demonic energy was released in a straight line, piercing through Chunnyun Gong’s waist. A clean hit that wouldn’t be strange if it killed him instantly. However, Chunnyun Gong only took a step back.

“A step that shakes the mind and body. A martial art I’ve never seen before.”

“You’re fine even after taking a direct hit from Dragon Fist?”

“……”

Chunnyun Gong closed his mouth again.

It’s not that he won’t speak to avoid giving information to the enemy. He just speaks when he wants to.

‘As he said, the Demonic Heavenly Sovereign Step shakes the opponent’s mind and body. If hit properly, it forces them into a demonic possession. But that guy doesn’t seem affected at all.’

It’s not a bluff. I can tell by his calm eyes and unwavering sword tip. Against Chunnyun Gong, the Demonic Heavenly Sovereign Step isn’t showing its true power.

‘He’s lived for a thousand years, so his mental barrier is extraordinary.’

Even with the system’s buffs, I’m being pushed back in physical abilities.

‘I can’t see a way to win by fighting normally.’

That was the judgment I made based on my accumulated combat experience.

Woooong.

The space vibrates.

My gaze and Chunnyun Gong’s simultaneously turn. Turning away in a confrontation is the worst, but… the space vibration was so immense that I couldn’t help but check it.

Space vibration.

The source was Elena.

The space around her creaks and forcibly expands. The moonlight swirls, and the night sky brightens. The space gradually twists, distorting reality.

Chunnyun Gong looked at Elena with his dragon eyes and muttered softly.

“She wields a power that humans shouldn’t possess. She won’t live long.”

He seems to have immediately realized that Elena is using her lifespan as a price for her illusion magic.

Sooigong, who was facing Elena, was sweating profusely with a stiff expression.

“…That Balderte’s bitch was a monster. Since I can kill you here before you grow any stronger… it’s actually a good thing.”

Mana is concentrated at the center of Sooigong. It was a pure flow of mana, separate from his sinister intentions.

Water droplets appear around Sooigong, forming in the air before seeping into him. Sooigong’s body turns into translucent water.

He temporarily transformed his existence into a water spirit using druid magic. He was called Sooigong because he looked like he was wearing a suit of water.

A large amount of water is generated around him. The river, which was just a puddle, increased rapidly as if it were overflowing. The amount was enough to submerge the imperial palace, but… it couldn’t even fill half of the space distorted and expanded by Elena.

“I’ll show you the terror of water.”

“I know the fear of water well. It’s a problem if there’s none, and it’s also a problem if there’s too much. Above all, good water is essential for making good wine.”

Elena, floating in the air, extended her index finger. A drop of wine formed at the tip of her finger and fell into Sooigong’s lake.

Immediately, the lake, which had been overflowing, turned purple and became calm. Sooigong’s expression twisted.

“…Is this crazy bitch trying to fight me for control over the water…?!

Elena sneered at the enraged Sooigong.

“Can’t you see? Or are you such an idiot that you need to be told everything? I’ve heard that the cultists are stupid… but you’re even more stupid than I thought.”

Sooigong shook his arm nervously. The water droplets created in the air were shot at Elena. The water droplets, which flew in a straight line, failed to reach Elena. Despite flying in a straight line, they soared into the sky due to the spatial distortion.

‘Elena is deliberately provoking Sooigong.’

Our goal was achieved the moment Sooigong admitted his actions to the Emperor.

It’s easy to escape this world through the mirror.

‘The reason we haven’t is to learn even a little bit about the power of Chunnyun Gong and Sooigong.’

It’s too bad to just go back after coming this far.

‘Elena is doing well, so shall I do my part?’

[Using Acceleration. Lasts for 10 minutes. Remaining stacks: 10]

[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 9]

Lightning Heaven Style, Gale Lightning, Flying Thunder God, Lightning Flash.

The fastest strike, starting with Flash, was blocked by Chunnyun Gong’s sword, which moved slowly.

‘No. It’s so fast that it looks slow.’

A speed that affects perception.

I gritted my teeth and swung my sword again.

[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 8]

Clang.

The attack is blocked again.

I continued my attacks without stopping. Demonic Heavenly Art and Lightning Heaven Style. I used both appropriately in my attacks.

[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 7]
[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 6]
[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 5]

Every attack is blocked.

I know what’s lacking.

Simply put, Chunnyun Gong was stronger than me.

It’s a very simple reason, but that’s why I can’t beat Chunnyun Gong with ordinary methods.

‘If it’s the Heaven-Breaking Demise… is it possible?’

I couldn’t be sure.

Just as I was hiding my trump card, this monster who had lived for a thousand years must also be hiding his.

‘I’m curious, but I can’t use the Heaven-Breaking Demise in a place like this.’

To be precise, I couldn’t use Complete Recovery. Our real enemies aren’t these guys. We had to save our strength.

“I’ve grasped it.”

Chunnyun Gong suddenly uttered those words. I couldn’t understand the meaning, so I stopped attacking and frowned. I was sure that Chunnyun Gong wouldn’t suddenly spout nonsense.

Chunnyun Gong takes a stance. It was a very familiar stance to me. Crackle. Blue lightning sparked from Chunnyun Gong’s entire body, and the lightning gathered on his sword.

‘Could it be…!’

What followed was a lightning flash drawing a blue trajectory.

[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 4]

I raised the Hwaryeon Flying Blade to block the lightning flash.

“…It’s not perfect.”

“You copied the Lightning Heaven Style in this short time? Without even knowing the core principles of the Lightning Heaven Style? How?”

“……”

Chunnyun Gong closed his mouth.

‘This bastard. He only opens his mouth when he wants to.’

I felt the heat rising inside me. However, I suppressed my emotions with superhuman patience.

‘He can copy the Lightning Heaven Style after seeing it a few times and use it in actual combat. Even Yuria can’t do that.’

Chunnyun Gong was strong, but it didn’t feel like it was due to talent.

‘…If it’s not talent, then is it that eye?’

That eye that kept staring at me, the dragon eye, bothered me.

“You’re so great, huh? Then try copying this.”

Demonic Heavenly Art, Demonic Heavenly Sovereign Step.

The spreading demonic energy surged towards Chunnyun Gong. Chunnyun Gong calmly passed through the aura of the Demonic Heavenly Sovereign Step without being intimidated.

“That’s a technique in a realm I cannot understand.”

“Kalon!!”

The Emperor shouted from behind with a distorted expression.

“How long are you going to make me wait? Subdue him immediately!!”

“He is still hiding his power. Above all… he is a strong opponent that is hard to come by. This battle is quite enjoyable.”

The Emperor’s forehead veins popped at Chunnyun Gong’s nonchalant words.

“Kalon! Are you refusing the covenant?!”

“The covenant continues. But in this world, the covenant has no meaning.”

“No meaning? What are you talking about? You… what did you realize?”

The Emperor was flustered. Chunnyun Gong closed his mouth again. The Emperor glared at Chunnyun Gong as if he was bursting with frustration.

‘…I roughly know Chunnyun Gong’s abilities. Elena must have also learned Sooigong’s abilities. It’s a bit unsatisfactory, but we got what we needed. Shall we finish this soon?’

Crackling!

Lightning burst from my body. The lightning spread in all directions. Chunnyun Gong raised his mana to block the lightning. The lightning couldn’t even reach him.

‘As expected.’

[Using Lightning Leap.]
[Using Flash. Remaining stacks: 3]

I appeared right in front of the Emperor. The Emperor’s eyes widened. He took out a self-defense dagger from his pocket.

‘He reacted to this? He’s definitely not ordinary.’

But.

‘He’s clumsy. He should have run away before taking out the dagger.’

The Hwaryeon Flying Blade was swung. The barrier protecting the Emperor’s body flashed and appeared, but it was easily torn apart by the blade imbued with sword energy.

Swoosh.

The Emperor’s head fell.

[You have assassinated the Emperor of the Ustia Empire!]

[You have been given the title ‘Emperor Slayer’.]

[Strength and Stamina have increased by 2.]

There was no time to be happy about the expected rewards. I felt an enormous power and presence from behind.

Mana turned hostile. It felt like everything in the world was hostile to me. The distorted space was reorganized, and the world was shaking around Chunnyun Gong.

Chunnyun Gong’s body rippled and began to grow. In an instant, it became larger than the imperial palace, and only the golden eyes were flashing from the silhouette of an unknown monster.

“This is crazy…! We can’t win this! Elena, let’s get out of the mirror!”

I took out the mirror from my inventory and held it in my hand. The mirror reflected a different world, not me. All I had to do was move there, and it would be over.

“Elena?!”

Elena, floating in the air, had stopped. She was overwhelmed by something and couldn’t move.

It was the gaze.

Chunnyun Gong had subdued Elena with just his gaze.

I gritted my teeth. Now that it had come to this, I had no choice but to face Chunnyun Gong.

Demonic Heavenly Art, Heaven-Breaking….

Just before using the Heaven-Breaking Demise, an anomaly occurred. From the broken ceiling, a red-hot meteor fell towards Chunnyun Gong from the night sky above. The monster, directly hit by the meteor, didn’t fall but writhed. It had completely absorbed the shockwave.

“Elena. Go.”

Ricardo appeared in front of Elena. He shielded Elena from the monster’s gaze with his wounded body.

“Father…!”

“You know what’s important. Go quickly.”

“……Yes.”

A mirror appeared in Elena’s hand. Elena bit her lip and reached into the mirror. Her body was sucked into the mirror and disappeared.

“Elena. I’m sorry. And I love you.”

Ricardo then looked at me.

“I’m counting on you to take care of Elena.”

“…Don’t worry.”

I stepped into the mirror.