Chapter 182: God Of Eternity (6)

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It was cut.

Something immense sliced through before he could even notice.

Everything split apart.

The boundary, his body, and the power bestowed by the Demon God.

All of it was cleaved.

-Huuh!!

The Undying Demon King maximized his immortality.

The Mirror Demon King could not resurrect.

But perhaps he might be different, combining the power of immortality.

Realm of instinct.

Though he lost his reason, he instinctively couldn't think of it, yet he acted so.

Swoosh!

His body split in half.

Blood gushed out, as if trying to reconnect the body.

Blaze.

Then flames began to appear from within.

Flames.

They were ash-colored flames. Unlike the deep ash color until now, they were pale ash-colored flames.

They began to burn the body of the Demon Kings.

-Kuhuk.

Yoo Eunchae, watching the scene, looked at Han Seojin and said.

"Wh-what is that?"

"Empty Flower."

"Em-empty Flower?"

"Yeah, it's a new power I created. It's a martial art made by combining the Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique with something interesting."

A name given because it lacked color.

And because it erased everything of the opponent.

Han Seojin named it Empty Flower.

'The power of the Empty Flower is better than I thought.'

Empty Flower.

The new martial art created by combining the Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique and the power of the Wind God was quite peculiar.

At this point, should it even be called martial art?

As he created it, it evolved into something akin to a divine power.

The power of the Wind God.

This power focused on cutting, while the Wind God's Steps emphasized concealment.

Hiding himself and cutting through anything was its method of killing.

It was a killing technique that hid the user and cut through anything.

'As if creating a martial art with divine power.'

A martial art with such a feeling.

It was a very peculiar martial art. The system itself was different, making it the most roundabout to understand.

Fortunately.

'This matched well with the Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique.'

The Heaven-Surrendering Godly Technique that broke anything.

And the Wind God's martial art that hides oneself and cuts through anything.

He looked ahead.

The two Demon Kings left not even a trace.

Not even reduced to ashes, they left behind two fragments of the Demon God.

Silence descended upon the scene at that sight.

"Unbelievable."

Cheon Murin spoke.

"The technique used just now, is it a martial art?"

"Well, I'm still not sure myself."

Han Seojin had created it, but even he couldn't fully comprehend it.

The peculiar feeling he had experienced before combining the two powers—

It felt like something had overlaid itself on him, granting inspiration.

'It was a bizarre experience.'

'What should I call this?'

There were two other times he had similar experiences.

Manifestation of Thoughts, Kaleidoscope.

After using those abilities, he had felt as if he was drawing upon the strongest possible timeline.

Yes, it felt like he was forcibly pulling something from the future.

That was how it felt.

"Are you not certain either?"

"It's something that came out half by chance. Even if I turn back time, I'm not sure it would come out again."

"Is it to that extent?"

Even with this experience, Han Seojin wasn't entirely certain.

After using it once, he understood.

It was something created by layers of coincidences.

Like when he obtained the Great Sky Dancing Divine Mantra during the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor era.

The Empty Flower was a power outside of his usual reach.

"More importantly, it seems uninvited guests are arriving."

Han Seojin stared blankly in one direction.

Others followed Han Seojin's gaze and looked in the same direction.

Moments later, Elwen's eyes widened.

"It seems our allies are coming."

"…Can you feel it?"

At Cheon Murin's words, Elwen gave a peculiar smile.

As if mocking, yet with a victor's gaze, she linked arms with Han Seojin.

"Sorry, perhaps you can't feel it because you haven't received anything from Han Seojin yet."

"…"

Cheon Murin's expression turned fierce.

She looked at Elwen with a face that wouldn't be strange if someone died.

"Well, I understand."

"You?"

"Unlike me, you're just weak, so my husband probably cared for you."

Cheon Murin said as she linked arms with Han Seojin on the opposite side.

"Unlike me, because you're weak. Unlike me, because you're less useful. So, I understand. I can understand with a broad heart."

"You."

"As the principal wife, I can generously allow our Seojin to teach lightning to his concubine."

Cheon Murin smirked as she looked at Elwen.

"That's what family is about, so there's no need to worry too much."

"Family… indeed. Such a warm family, one that treats the concubine like the principal wife."

"…"

It felt like lightning was sparking from the eyes of Cheon Murin and Elwen.

Han Seojin felt a strange pain inside.

'It's not the time to be worrying about this.'

Han Seojin turned his head.

There were people rushing in from there.

Thud.

In an instant, someone hugged him from the front.

It was Yoo Eunchae.

Caught off guard, Han Seojin just stared.

"Why aren't you saying anything?"

"What are you doing?"

"Well, since you were being hugged from both sides, it seemed like the front was open."

"…"

Hugging him from the front just because the sides were taken seemed strange, but Han Seojin decided not to say it.

He almost said that.

Lately, it just felt like he was pushing them away.

"Huff… smells good… ouch!"

She was saying something too perverted, so he flicked her forehead.

Elwen and Cheon Murin looked at Yoo Eunchae with peculiar eyes.

As if deciding whether to accept her or not.

"It's not like that."

"I'm sorry, actually we were like that, but Han Seojin told me to keep it a secret, so I had no choice… ouch."

Yoo Eunchae screamed.

"Still, there's quite a possibility. In the past, it would have been brushed off before it even started."

Yoo Eunchae laughed, chuckling.

What on earth was this?

Han Seojin sighed.

"What should I do with this?"

I stared blankly at the black orb sitting on the desk.

A terrifying demonic aura could be felt. It seemed like all sorts of negativity were entangled and combined.

A fragment of the Demon God.

An object meant to create a Demon King.

Two more of these had appeared.

'With this, all the Demon Kings are finished.'

The remaining two Demon Kings were also dead.

What remained now was the existence known as the Demon God and the opposing existence.

The Insect Dragon King said.

That opposing existence had given him power.

It hadn't appeared since then.

'I hope it never comes out forever.'

Just having one Demon God was a headache, and knowing there was another similar being was quite stressful.

There was an entity standing at the point of convergence, said to be opposed to the Demon God.

'It's hard to imagine that guy being cooperative with us.'

I had a slight headache.

No matter how dangerous that guy might be, joining hands with the Demon God?

I didn't even want to think about it.

Those guys, the demons, gained power from the negative emotions of humans.

They did so by torturing, killing, plundering precious things, and tormenting.

That was how they became stronger.

'In the end, what needs to be done is clear.'

To become stronger like this, to become so strong.

That those guys couldn't do anything about it.

Then the fastest way.

That was.

'To consume what's in front of me.'

I reached out to the fragment of the Demon God.

During my secluded training, I obtained three divine names.

Honestly, I think I overdid it.

It felt like I forcefully expanded my vessel to thoroughly absorb all that divinity.

Even digesting this power was overwhelming.

'But what can I do?'

I saw the strength possessed by Han Seojin in the first timeline.

I saw how strong one could become with three divine names.

So, there was no other choice for me.

However, even for me, handling three divine names was a bit burdensome.

No, even I, who thought myself the most solid vessel, could barely manage to consume them.

'What on earth did I do, how did I do it.'

So, I reached for something else.

A fragment of the Demon God.

Using that, I intended to evolve anew.

And then.

'What is this?'

As soon as I opened my eyes, I felt the space change.

Before I knew it, I was alone in a secluded space.

A space where everything was dyed in pure white.

In the center of that place.

Two beings were seen sitting with a table in front of them.

One was a man.

He had horns on his head and eight pairs of bat wings on his back.

His form was…unknown. It felt incredibly peculiar.

Even though I was looking directly at him, I couldn't see him.

It felt as if something was blurring my vision.

The other was a woman. Or was it a woman?

The form seemed so.

An entity entirely composed of blue light.

Yet the power emanating from the two beings was…truly formidable.

Even in my current state, they were absurdly strong.

If I were to name a comparable being…it would be Han Seojin of my first life, who possessed the power of three gods.

-This is ridiculous. This wasn't supposed to be such a fight.

The black entity muttered as if in distress.

Opposite him, the blue woman spoke as if amused.

-That's why it's enjoyable. A possibility that shouldn't be possible originally. A feat that couldn't be accomplished by those called regressors or possessors.

Tap.

The blue entity folded something like a fan and spoke in a cheerful voice.

-This is my victory.

-Spare me your theatrics. All you did was meddle by recruiting a single insect.

The black entity growled at the blue one's words.

-That's true, ultimately. It's just that the variable was too significant. But what if you had invaded first like I did?

The black entity continued to speak.

-That's just an odd existence. You must have seen it obliterate my entire civilization with the power of three divine names?

-Obliterated a civilization?

The blue entity was agitated by the black one's words.

-Don't say you didn't see it. If you had examined the timeline, you would have known. If you couldn't see it, you would have lost everything back then.

-No, that's ridiculous… Did you really erase civilization?

Blue eyes turned towards me in surprise.

At the same time, I felt various emotions.

Interest and curiosity, and possessiveness?

-Do you want to become my apostle?

-Nonsense. That being is not bound by such things.

The black entity interrupted the words of the blue entity.

-However.

The black entity's gaze turned towards me.

-If you truly desire, I can give you the new Demon King's throne. Unlike others, I can grant you the power worthy of being called my apostle.

"Apostle?"

-Yes. Unlike the impure power that humans possess…

Crunch.

The black entity extended its arm and opened its hand.

Inside, there was a black orb.

Pure, with nothing to be felt.

-It's a power called Soul Origin Qi.

-Wouldn't the Great Sky be more fitting than that?

A gracefully extended arm.

In that grasp was a blue light.

Azure light.

It looked similar to the Great Sky Dancing Divine Mantra I had created.

-You dream of a power resembling the Great Sky. If you submit to me, you can obtain this power.

"…I don't want to."

-Khehehe, I figured. If you train for a short time, you'll become like us.

The black existence was laughing cheerfully.

-You seem to have a lot of questions.

The black existence… no, a presence not strange to be called the demon god, spoke to me.

Questions.

There were many.

Truly many.

Why was I here?

Why was the adversary of the demon god called Great Sky so friendly?

And why were those two looking at me with eyes full of goodwill.

-Do you know that this world was created?

"A created world?"

A world inside a game.

Yoo Eunchae said such words.

A life as the Purple Tower Master.

A life as the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor.

Stories that appeared in a game.

However, the fourth cycle's Han Seojin did not exist.

Instead, there was only the presence known as the Demon King of Eternity.

-Yes, a created world.

-The one who created this universe made countless dimensions, and this dimension is where those dimensions 'overlap' the most.

-This place cannot be explained with miraculous words. Someone… a being from a far higher dimension just touched this place, making it like a model garden.

"…Is that so?"

But why was this story suddenly being told?

-You might find it puzzling, but I must provide the basic explanation. Only then can you understand.

-The reason we had to fight, and the reason you are here. It's all for that purpose.

Sensing my gaze, the two said as much.

-The reason we had to fight, in fact, this is an extension of a certain plan.

-A regressor, an existence with the potential to see through all of it.

-Raising the two to become a single divine entity.

-Oh, just to clarify, we're not talking about some minor gods like those from the Pantheon or Veda.

The blue entity said with a smile.

-We wanted an existence that could at least stand in the same line as us.

-We pretended to fight for that.

A lot of information was coming in.

There was much to think about.

'They wanted an existence that could stand in the same line as themselves?'

That existence being Yoo Eunchae and the regressor Seon Woohyeon.

…Were they really the kind of people to be so highly anticipated?

Though there was some doubt about that.

Just the fact that those beings were leaning on it meant there was something I hadn't seen.

-But it's a very pleasant miscalculation. It was a plan I thought would take at least 1,000 more years.

-Now, I've been able to shorten the time.

"I have a question."

-What is it?

"I'm curious why you need the same kind of being."

-Oh, I didn't tell you that. It's simple.

The blue being pointed upwards with a finger.

-Up. It's to leap to a higher dimension.

"A higher dimension, you say?"

-Yes, a higher dimension. This place is ultimately a stagnant world, a created world. You can't understand it yet, but since this is a world where all possibilities are closed, we want to head above it.

-A closed world ultimately means there's a risk of being disposed of someday, that's why.

"Disposed of, you say?"

-Yes, disposal. Since all possibilities are closed, we cannot go anywhere. Here, beings have been disposed of everything at some point.

-That's why we desperately try to ascend.

-But the two of us are not enough. Even though we both possess power rarely seen in the entire universe, this isn't about that concept.

-So we needed a third.

So, to summarize roughly.

'Is this world a closed world that will end someday?'

Those two gods seemed to dislike that end, so they wanted to create another god and ascend.

"Then why were you two fighting?"

-Well, while we're at it, we might as well protect our pride?

"…"

I was at a loss for words.