Chapter 139

Editors: Ytho, LaidBackGuy

December was coming to an end . After the fight against Bloody Heavenly Demon, there was nothing of note that happened in the north . For two months, Lee Sungmin received martial arts guidance from Crazy Heavenly Demon in the northern region of Travia, and succeeded in achieving some progress .

When this year was over, there would no longer be any reason for him to stay in the north . He needed to head to the big city of Rubes, where he had promised to meet with Wijihoyeon before March, and frankly, his itinerary was packed . So, even though the year had not ended yet, he had to slowly prepare to go to the south .

“Let’s get going!”

Lee Sungmin was puzzled by Rubia’s joyful attitude, but he did not ask . When he first came to the north, it was with Rubia and Heoju, but when going to the south, Crazy Heavenly Demon had also joined them to form a group of four . Among them, Heoju was hidden in Lee Sungmin’s armor, so he was not visible .

“Domaksaramu, Domaksaramu… ”

The sound of Crazy Heavenly Demon chanting the mantra mixed in with the wild north wind . Although he had a packed schedule, he had started off with plenty of buffer time, and he didn’t have to rush since the year was not over yet .

A bloody scent floated over, mixed in with the wind .

Lee Sungmin stopped walking . He was not the only one to detect the bloody smell . Crazy Heavenly Demon, who was chanting mantras just a moment ago, stopped all of a sudden . Rubia also stopped walking and looked ahead .

Beyond the snowstorm, Baek Museon stood waiting . He threw the bottle he was drinking from into the snowfield and glared at Lee Sungmin . Baek Museon’s eyes, which were staring at him from across the strong winds, were dyed red .

“… Is that Baek Museon?”

Crazy Heavenly Demon called out in surprise . Lee Sungmin looked back at Baek Museon . Baek Museon’s presence was sinister enough to make him feel like vomiting, and the evil energy in his pupils caused chills to go down his back . Inside Lee Sungmin’s mind, Heoju clucked his tongue .

[He became a monster . ]

Crazy Heavenly Demon didn’t know that Baek Museon had become a vampire . He stood next to Lee Sungmin and looked blankly at Baek Museon, who remained silent . Baek Museon becoming a vampire was too different from the result that Crazy Heavenly Demon had intended . If Geniella hadn’t been by Baek Museon’s side, seducing him, he might not have become a vampire . As Crazy Heavenly Demon expected, he might have overcome his despair as a martial artist and overcome it .

However, Baek Museon’s choice was not that of martial arts . He turned to walk on the path of the non-human races . Crazy Heavenly Demon opened his mouth blankly as he looked at Baek Museon’s newly regenerated left arm .

“Vampire . ”

Lee Sungmin muttered under his breath . Crazy Heavenly Demon was astounded by his utterance . Crazy Heavenly Demon was not ignorant about vampires . He pursed his lips as he looked at Baek Museon, standing in front of him with blood dripping from his body .

“Idiot… !”

Crazy Heavenly Demon said with a distorted expression . Baek Museon wiped the blood near his lips with the back of his hands and opened his mouth .

“Elder . ”

Baek Museon called out to Crazy Heavenly Demon .

“If you have any respect for me, don’t get involved in the fight between that guy and me . ”

Baek Museon’s eyes turned towards Crazy Heavenly Demon .

“I’m asking you sincerely . Do not get involved . ”

Crazy Heavenly Demon was silent, his shoulders trembling slightly . Lee Sungmin glanced at him . He didn’t say anything, but it seemed clear that he would not intervene in this matter going by his attitude . Lee Sungmin muttered with a sigh .

“You’ve got a new arm . ”

Baek Museon did not answer .

“What did you become a vampire for? To kill me?”

“There was that too . ”

Baek Museon opened his mouth . Then, he opened his mouth as if to add something, but then he laughed and shut his mouth without saying any more .

“I don’t think that the reason matters now . I want to kill you and Wijihoyeon . I want to kill that bitch too . ”

“So, is that why you came here?”

“No . ”

Baek Museon began to stride ahead . Every time he took a step, a red mist rose up from behind him . The mist was incomparably dense, giving off an indescribably ominous aura, compared to the one he saw two months ago .

“It is what my Queen wants . ”

Queen .

[So it’s Geniella . ]

Heoju murmured .

“The Queen wants you to despair . ”

Baek Museon said in an emotionless tone . He had been broken . For Baek Museon, who had been turned into a vampire by Geniella, her commands were absolute to him . The approaching Baek Museon made Lee Sungmin think about a lot of things . He thought about the kind of despair Geniella wanted and decided that he would not become a vampire no matter what .

“… I- ”

Crazy Heavenly Demon opened his mouth . However, Lee Sungmin did not hear him out .

“Please protect Rubia . ”

His armor unfolded and covered Lee Sungmin’s body . He pulled out the spear that slid off his back and grabbed it . He never thought he would be fighting Baek Museon again in this way . Two months ago, Lee Sungmin won an easy victory against him .

Baek Museon was an easy opponent that he could win against without using magic .

But not now . The wickedness emanating from his aura was far too intense .

[It looks like Geniella has given him quite the boost . ]

Heoju murmured . Ghost Blade had also gained a large strength boost after he became a vampire, but he was not comparable to the Baek Museon standing in front of him . Besides, it was a full moon night at that time . Right now, there was no full moon, but Baek Museon’s ominous aura was still realms above that of Ghost Blade . It was only natural . Before becoming a vampire, Baek Museon was a martial artist who had surpassed Ghost Blade by leaps and bounds, and he had also received more power from Geniella after becoming a vampire . Now he was a monster with more power than he had when he was in his prime years ago .

[Be careful . ]

Heoju warned .

[Don’t be conceited because you won against him two months ago . Don’t take it lightly . Unless you want to die . ]

At those words, Lee Sungmin laughed . Conceited? It was ridiculous . Was he someone who deserved to have such kind of pride? Lee Sungmin lowered his posture with a grave feeling . Strength, Haste . Lee Sungmin murmured a spell .

The power inside his Dantian was replaced by magical powers and unfolded magic . Lee Sungmin could feel his whole body getting lighter and like he was getting more power .

Pu-hwak!

The snowfield exploded . Baek Museon sprinted forth, swinging both his arms toward Lee Sungmin . The red mist of his Blood Mist of the Night scattered everywhere, and his eyes flashed a bright red . Lee Sungmin swung his spear quickly .

Kkwaaang!

The red force and purple aura collided . Lee Sungmin opened his eyes wide because of the sheer pressure on his body . He was right to use Strength and Haste in advance . Had he not been assisted by both, he would have suffered a loss in this blow .

Baek Museon was faster and more fierce than before . The Bloody Heavenly Demon Blood Ring’s mist painted the surroundings red as if to announce Baek Museon’s presence . Lee Sungmin used the Nine Dragons Spirit move immediately . It wasn’t just that . Along with his own martial arts, he also used the Blood Ring martial arts . Purple and red inner force intertwined . His spear force became like a rotating ring, covering the entire spear held by Lee Sungmin .

Bloody Heavenly Demon martial art’s, Blood Ring Smithereens (血環破碎) .

Nine Heavenly Spears techniques’, Nine Dragons Annihilation ( 九龍殺生) .

The two martial arts unfolded simultaneously . Nine dragons were fired out with the addition of red spikes . Nine Dragons Annihilation, together with Blood Ring Smithereens, exploded with unparalleled power . However, Baek Museon did not step back . Subdued under Geniella’s orders, Baek Museon was insensitive to death . No, apart from Geniella’s orders, Baek Museon cared for nothing as he attacked Lee Sungmin . Baek Museon raised his outstretched foot forward and slammed it onto the ground .

Kwaaaa!

The thick snow evaporated, and a red haze rose up from it . The Nine Dragons Annihilation, shrouded among the blood rings, was unable to penetrate through the red haze and was blocked . Beyond that, Baek Museon swallowed his breath and placed his clenched fist near his waist .

Kuguguung! Ominous magical powers wrapped around his fists . When he released the powers, the nature of the Nine Dragons Annihilation’s force changed and was dyed red . Kkwaaang! With the sound of lightning, ​​Baek Museon’s powers penetrated the entire space .

[Dodge!]

Heoju yelled in astonishment . Lee Sungmin hurriedly performed the Two-step Gentle Ripples .

Quaaaah!

Baek Museon’s power made deep burrows in the snow . If the Two-step Gentle Ripples was timed badly, he would have received the blow head-on . However, it was too early to be relieved . He could feel a gruesome gaze directed at him from beyond the red mist that colored the surroundings . Lee Sungmin moved faithfully, in response to his sixth sense . He twisted his waist and lifted up the spear, which collided with Baek Museon’s palm .

“Keuk… !”

A groan escaped Lee Sungmin’s mouth as Baek Museon burst out into loud laughter that bellowed across the fog . Hahahahaha! After pursuing Baek Museon, who disappeared into the fog again, Lee Sungmin stepped forward one step . Spirit-stealing steps created numerous afterimages . Not only that, but Lee Sungmin also unleashed Two-step Calamitous End as well . After two steps in succession, the strength exploded .

Predatory Blood River (血流追殺) of the Bloody Heavenly Demon martial arts . The strength of Two-step Gentle Ripples and the Predatory Blood River tangled up and swept everywhere . However, the red mist was only scattered a little and did not disappear completely .

[Geniella, that crazy bitch!]

Heoju shouted in frustration . Baek Museon’s power after he had become a vampire was to such an extent that Heoju was astonished . It was beyond belief . Geniella’s powers, added to an already outstanding martial artist like Baek Museon gave birth to a colossal monster . Heoju was not the only one who was astonished . Even Crazy Heavenly Demon was amazed by his power . The power that he obtained by giving up his humanity was too powerful .

[Front!]

Heoju yelled . Lee Sungmin raised his spear and drew a circle with it . Kwadudeuk! Lee Sungmin’s feet buried into the ground . He gritted his teeth at the shock that rattled his internal organs . Ran technique was aimed to parry an attack, but he was unable to avoid the force completely . Lee Sungmin panted as he continued to move the spear, feeling the metallic taste of blood in his mouth .

Pavavavak!

Baek Museon’s palm force and Lee Sungmin’s spear force collided, with snow clouding the air . Lee Sungmin held his breath and opened his eyes . Heoju continued to talk inside his mind, but there was no time to listen to him . All he could hear was Baek Museon’s loud laughter .

“Take a good look!”

Baek Museon shouted with joy . The attack that used both of his arms had no opening in it . Lee Sungmin’s spear had the advantage of distance, but it had no effect on Baek Museon . He was leading in every way . Martial arts? It wasn’t that important in the current situation . After becoming a vampire, Baek Museon was faster and stronger than Lee Sungmin with heightened senses and reaction speed . Unlike Lee Sungmin, who had to predict his moves and responded according to it because he could not see him, Baek Museon was watching and responding .

“Hahaha!”

An opening in Lee Sungmin’s spear appeared, and Baek Museon’s fist swung in rapidly, hitting Lee Sungmin’s body . Even though he mobilized the armor and defense aura, to strengthen his outer body, blood spewed out of Lee Sungmin’s mouth upon impact .

“I can’t kill . I can’t… !”

Madness flowed out of Baek Museon’s eyes . His hatred against Lee Sungmin, which had been suppressed by Geniella, raised its head again . If it weren’t for him, he wouldn’t have become a vampire . He shouldn’t have been defeated by him . Baek Museon spat out such words .

“What are you talking about!”

Lee Sungmin, who was pushed back greatly, snapped . He ran towards Baek Museon, overlapping Strength and Haste again . His heart pounded, and his senses grew sharper .

[Use my powers . ]

Heoju shouted . He didn’t want to . Baek Museon’s existence taught Lee Sungmin how terrible the power of a non-human could be . He didn’t know if he had the means to control the powers in the south . He also didn’t know what might happen if he tried to handle such powers with his human body .

Lee Sungmin kicked the ground, pushing strength into his faltering legs . Baek Museon spread his hands wide towards Lee Sungmin . The red fog that flowed around began to exert a strong force . Lee Sungmin knew what it was .

“Blood Mist Explosion . ”

Baek Museon muttered through twisted lips . Lee Sungmin hurriedly moved his feet before the mist came in . He performed Two-step Gentle Ripples, which he used to destroy the move before .

[It’s not enough . ]

Heoju murmured . When the mist exploded, Two-step Gentle Ripples was no longer able to be maintained .

“Hahaha!”

Baek Museon burst into laughter .

Lee Sungmin collapsed in the middle of the blood fog with bloodstains all over his body .