Resonance.
Anti-Demon.
The power that made Wi Seol-Ah the hope of the Central Plains, and ultimately the reason she could succeed in killing the Heavenly Demon.
At the time when battles with demons first erupted.
Moreover, when I wasn’t yet a demon.
Among those helplessly falling victim to being contaminated by the demonic qi possessed by demons, there was a time when Wi Seol-Ah’s sword shone particularly brightly.
She wasn’t encroached by demonic qi, and rather, one could see the demonic qi not only being pushed back by her sword but disappearing.
How could that be possible.
Perhaps the Moon Immortal No-Sword she learned has such an effect.
The people of the Central Plains expressed doubts about this fact, but the Sword Venerable directly said that such a phenomenon doesn’t occur with his own qi.
This meant that it was a characteristic only Wi Seol-Ah possessed.
Why could that be.
They didn’t have time to ponder about this.
What was important was that the power she possessed could annihilate demonic qi.
Demonic qi, a fatal energy to martial artists, and a martial artist possessing the power to oppose it appeared.
Whether such a person is a young woman or a late bloomer wouldn’t matter.
For this reason, it didn’t take long for Wi Seol-Ah to be called the hope of the Central Plains.
Moreover, it was around the time Wi Seol-Ah was making a name for herself with her unbelievable talent, so many started to place expectations on her.
Isn’t it truly ridiculous.
Just discovering a tiny hope, not only immediately elevating her as a hero.
But also handing over the burden of having to save the world, including expectations.
‘Damned bastards.’
To me, it’s just pathetic.
It’s not that I don’t understand.
Anyone who has experienced how vicious demonic qi is can’t help but know.
And if there’s a person who can oppose such energy, placing expectations might be a natural course.
Even knowing that, my emotions just don’t stir.
Because I know all too well what kind of fate the one burdened with that damned expectation will suffer.
Not only buried in karma and oneself disappearing, but gradually everything crumbling.
Excessive expectations and karma were originally such things.
Moreover, do you know what’s even more ugly?
People do it while knowing full well that the one suffering will end up like that.
Knowing that the woman who will bear the karma will ultimately break and crumble.
But since they themselves must live, they repeat pretending not to know.
That was the nature of humans.
I hate them.
Moreover, I resent her who stepped forward to protect such people while clearly knowing.
This time too is the same.
Knowing full well it will gnaw at her life, the foolish woman will raise her sword and stick her head out.
I hate that madly.
In the midst of the enveloping silence.
Tap. Tap.
A grating sound reaches the ears.
I raise my head to look where the sound is coming from.
It was the sound of the Black Flame Demon Emperor tapping the armrest with his finger.
A habit that comes out when thoughts deepen.
In the midst of that, the air becomes even heavier.
The pressure emanating from the Black Flame Demon Emperor heavily presses down the surroundings.
Even in this situation, the demons endure without letting out a single groan.
Because at a glance, that damned bastard’s atmosphere is unusual.
To other demons, it might look like deep worry due to an unexpected attack.
But I know.
‘It’s filled to the brim in his head.’
That skull must be crammed full of stories about the Little Sword Venerable.
Grooo…
Squeezing through the heavy atmosphere, Mukgwon spits out words.
“…Leader, please give the order.”
Starting with Mukgwon’s words, the surrounding demons all knelt at once.
This time, even the Demon Sword Empress is the same.
It’s not something else, but the appearance of hostile forces, and the words that they are gathering forces literally mean.
‘Preparing for war.’
I don’t know the scope, but it’s certain that the Alliance side is preparing for war.
Moreover, in a situation where they even know the Heavenly Venerable is around.
If even the Little Sword Venerable strong against demonic qi is here.
‘…It means it’s absolutely not a light fight.’
At least the fortunate thing is that the power called Anti-Demon itself can’t purify demonic qi like my Gu Flame Wheel Art.
‘To call this fortunate.’
Should I call not being able to purify fortunate.
It’s ridiculous even thinking about it.
In this situation.
‘What decision will you make.’
Like the other demons, I knelt and observed the guy’s reaction.
The best response here is to first report to the Heavenly Demon.
If reporting to the headquarters about the Heavenly Venerable’s actions along with the Alliance gathering.
There would be a high probability of additional support or the Heavenly Demon herself appearing to handle it.
I don’t know how strong the current Little Sword Venerable is.
But at least she would be insufficient to oppose the Heavenly Demon.
Since even if all Three Venerables cling, they couldn’t defeat the Heavenly Demon.
I’m not certain if their intention is truly war, but this would be the fastest method.
But.
‘You won’t do that.’
The guy called the Black Flame Demon Emperor won’t take such a choice.
I know it all too well.
Creak.
With the kneeling demons in front, the Black Flame Demon Emperor slowly stands up.
And coming down from the jade throne, he says to Mukgwon.
“…Mukgwon.”
“Yes. Leader.”
“Guide to their position.”
At those words, the demons spring up at once.
The main hall is filled with the fighting spirit spewed by the demons.
Because they all know the meaning contained in the Black Flame Demon Emperor’s words.
Seeing that, I too inwardly smiled bitterly.
‘Idiotic bastard.’
You are indeed like that.
Behavior not differing an inch from expectation.
The guy’s choice was always the same.
Ultimately, he will choose her.
In the previous life too.
Now too.
In the future ahead too.
‘You are always a fool-like bastard.’
Who would recognize doing such things, a dimwit who can’t even give a definite answer himself.
That was me.
If I were in such a situation now, what choice would I make.
Looking at the back of the Black Flame Demon Emperor going out of the main hall, I recall.
I already know what choice I would have made.
‘Probably.’
I too would have made a choice no different from the guy.
Knowing that, I couldn’t comfortably curse.
That guy is indeed an idiot.
And I too am still a dimwit.
I just hope.
That in this situation, something hard to resolve doesn’t erupt anymore.
The position Mukgwon mentioned was exactly outside Sichuan, precisely a village located at the boundary to enter Sichuan land.
Being a place with few people and deep in the mountains, it was hard to reach.
Of all places, the Alliance’s forces are gathering there, perhaps deliberately chosen such a position.
‘Strange thing.’
Even while increasing speed, it’s still doubtful.
Even if it’s territories outside Sichuan, did they think the demons wouldn’t notice?
No matter how stupid the Alliance is full of fools, they aren’t humans with brains empty to that extent.
There must be some plan.
‘And knowing that full well, charging straight in like this.’
It’s a thought recalling while looking at my bastard self running at the forefront.
Would that guy not know this?
‘No way.’
He would know very well.
Knowing full well, yet recklessly heading to the enemy camp.
Moreover.
‘With this much force…’
I glanced back.
The number of demons following behind is quite large.
Roughly counting, over a hundred.
Meaning even the demons guarding the surroundings are being led.
Cases where I lead this much force like this…
‘Either intending to utterly crush the opponent.’
Or conversely, intending to get crushed on our side. Usually one of these two.
After running for a while, the Black Flame Demon Emperor spits out words.
“Mukgwon.”
“Yes.”
As Mukgwon right behind sends a gaze, the Black Flame Demon Emperor continues as if waiting.
“I’ll go ahead, so bring the members.”
“…Understood.”
Originally, the vice-leader Demon Sword Empress should lead the members.
But if the Demon Sword Empress runs ahead, she might go to a strange place, so in such situations, Mukgwon would pave the way.
In the midst of that, I had to furrow my brows at the words the guy spits.
‘Going ahead?’
Is he in such a hurry that he’s leaving the forces behind and going first himself.
What does this mean.
Knowing what awaits there, choosing such a brutish method.
Anyway, I don’t like it.
Whoosh.
Whether knowing my feelings or not, the Black Flame Demon Emperor immediately wraps black flame around his body.
Kwaaak-!
In an instant, bursting a tremendous boom, he shoots forward.
The speed is so fast that the Black Flame Demon Emperor’s body disappears from sight in a few seconds.
‘Crazy.’
It’s a method of greatly increasing speed by pouring in tremendous energy.
If I use such a method in my current situation, probably my qi would all deplete in less than half a shichen.
‘Back then, even running all day like that, I was fine.’
Even while spewing curses calling it a brutish usage, seeing such makes me realize the need to increase qi more.
Right after the Black Flame Demon Emperor disappeared, Mukgwon hides his flustered inside and says to the demons.
“The destination is not far. Prepare for battle.”
At Mukgwon’s warning, the demons heighten their fighting spirit.
Seeing that, I slightly swallowed dryly.
Still, the probability that not only the Black Flame Demon Emperor but also Mukgwon is wary of me is high.
Even so, I had to think about what meaning there is in bringing me to such a war.
When the demonic qi escaping from the demons’ bodies starts to resonate in the air.
Kuuuung-!
“Keuk!”
Suddenly, as if an earthquake occurred, the ground shakes greatly.
The postures of those running are disrupted by the sudden impact.
Wondering what this is, the moment about to flinch and stop.
“That is…”
At Mukgwon’s words, everyone looked forward.
‘Ha…’
I had to burst out a hollow laugh unknowingly at the unfolded situation.
‘Going ahead first, and right upon arrival doing that?’
Far away, at a point looking like the mountainside, a massive wave was created.
A black wave with overwhelming size as if to sweep the entire mountain.
A wave of flames soaring high as if to touch the clouds.
No need to ponder what that is.
That’s all black flame.
Because the flames are so numerous and massive, it looked as if a huge tidal wave appeared.