Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation
chapter-319

Seol-Hwi was back at his residence after the discussion with the Earth Demon and fell into deep thought.

Which choice should he make? What was the right outcome to aim for? Was there a way to kill the Heavenly Demon?

Because he had never thought of it. But it felt quite funny too.

“This is the path where people around you can leave in peace with the least amount of bloodshed…”

Seol-Hwi smiled at it. Responding to the wish of the Earth Demon to subdue the Heavenly Demon instead of killing. If they cooperated with each other, it would work.

First, the safety of the Hidden Truth Corps would be guaranteed.

The people who had previously lost their lives would feel bad.

Especially considering Seo Ryeong who was probably waiting for him in a different world. If Seol-Hwi himself became the Sect Leader, the hard lives they lived would be compensated.

“Hey, what do you think? To subdue the Heavenly Demon and take the position?”

Seol-Hwi felt curious and asked about the thoughts of the AI who said nothing until now.

-All nonsense. There is no way things will go the way he wants to.

“…Is it like that?”

-To subjugate the Heavenly Demon without killing him, it might be possible to do it somehow. But what next? Let us all live peacefully? Will he agree?

“Well…”

Having nothing to respond to it. He stayed silent.

The Heavenly Demon who had overpowered everything up until this point, the path he led was drenched in blood. The End Demon who he took in as a disciple—

If such a person was made into the First Disciple, then it was for the one who could surpass him when it came to nature and talent.

However, looking at the Second Disciple who was into plans and the Third Disciple whose support was given by the Heavenly Demon, the competition was to spill blood.

There, the Earth Demon who was born with the Heavenly Killing Star, after accepting all that, how should they view the succession struggle going ahead?

-Oppression through force. He only thought of the Earth Demon. Negotiations or concessions aren’t things he would be willing to accept.

“…”

-Subdued without killing? The Earth Demon, he is a person without much thought. On the other hand, that person you are fighting against will consider it as humiliation, so he might die or decide to kill everyone together.

“Aren’t you leaning too much to the bad side? You said there is no absolute being in this world right?”

-This is a situation I am sure of. Would a lion eat grass because he is hungry? You cannot change the way this guy lives. You are trying to lose the chances you have gained because of this man?

“Ugh…”

Seol-Hwi sighed. Actually, he knew that all of this was the hope of the Earth Demon. To live in peace with the Heavenly Demon was something that could not happen.

But should they not look at the possibility of being excluded from an unknown attack?

“Somehow, how to completely subdue and neutralize him? First, we are ahead in terms of strength and have chances…”

-It is wrong to feel so reassured that we are ahead in force, but the numbers mean nothing. Does the Heavenly Demon have no subordinates? What will you do if he comes at you with the most skilled guards under his command?

“Ah…”

When every word he said was refused, Seol-Hwi just covered his face

The Heavenly Demon—

As the personal guard under the direct control of the Sect Leader, there were those who followed only the orders of the Heavenly Demon of the sect.

They had martial arts on the elder level and trained to be the strongest of all in terms of individual power and listened to just Cheon Wol-seong.

And the Earth Demon had not taken the position yet.

To be precise, they are the weakest force, and only now that all the competitors had disappeared, was it getting proper attention.

“After all, is there no other way? Right. Then, as planned, we have to go to eliminate the Heavenly Demon…”

-That doesn’t seem easy anymore. The mind of that idiot, the Earth Demon seems shaken.

“What does this mean now?”

-In a situation where the Earth Demon has spoken of his intentions to not kill his master, what if you kill him? Even if it was done in the worst situation, it would lead to a bad mark falling on you. And then, when dealing with the players in the future, the Earth Demon might explode his strength.

“…That sect leader, what did he say to make the Earth Demon act like this?”

-What do you think? Those who have been loyal to Earth Demon, their lives and future treatment, he would have said it and that must have shaken his heart. It is obvious.

“Hmm…”

Seol-Hwi nodded at the AI’s words. He cared for the subordinates and could not leave them.

And this was the best virtue of the Fourth Disciple. He had humanity. Seol-Hwi also wanted him as his lord because of it.

But such a person was taken in as a weakness and used in that manner, which left him with a difficult decision.

The opponent will come to kill him but he would have to subdue the opponent without killing.

“This, it is something that the Earth Demon didn’t think of. And it makes it even more troublesome.”

If it was the lord who was a young and weak character which did not know of the world, then Seol-Hwi would surely persuade him by setting up the right angle.

But the look on the Earth Demon’s face when he requested Seol-Hwi said that he was sure of this. If he decided to ignore it, then Seol-Hwi would surely get into trouble.

In the worst case, he might have to face the Earth Demon as his enemy and the repeated agony made Seol-Hwi raise his hand.

“First… let us say it isn’t possible, but let us start with what we can do. What is it?”

-What we can do?

“You said we cannot back down. Then we have no choice but to push ahead. It is hard to expect the Earth Demon to help but Cheon Miryo, she will surely support us.”

-Hmm.

“We need to prepare reliable people among our subordinates and make sure they deal with unexpected situations at any moment. Ah, and then.”

One after another—

Seol-Hwi remembered what he could do even with his hands tied, and at the end,

“Now. Can you tell me what kind of martial arts I can use in this situation?”

-…Martial arts?

“Right. Now, how did you do that, reaching Profound Demon. In the past, you could not tell me because I didn’t have the ability, but isn’t it a bit different now?”

They were almost at a similar stage now. A martial art which can be used in a situation like now when times seem tough. He knew a few of them.

-Of course there are. Actually I was intending to let you know. There should be a lot to learn to fight against the Heavenly Demon.

“What are they?”

Seol-Hwi was curious about it. the most urgent situation where he had to get stronger.

-Let us head out. To a quiet place.

Seol-Hwi, who agreed with the AI, hurriedly opened the door.

Tak. Tak

There was this shadow which moved from one side of the Demonic Sect to the other.

Faster than a bird, this technique moved in the air again and again.

Seol-Hwi who was determined and used the technique, left the sect, and the shadow continued until a closeby ridge.

“Is this much good enough?”

-A little more. It is hard for people to see but it would be a mess if they saw.

“Hmm.”

When Seol-Hwi was told that he could use the internal energy again and destroy the buildings around, he moved far.

Wheeik!

The footsteps finally stopped in this unknown valley. The day that got warmer before he knew it and yet the wind here was cold.

“Phew…”

The air cooled his head, and Seol-Hwi let out this long breath as he felt his body throb.

Shhh!

Seol-Hwi opened up his internal energy. At once the surrounding energy in nature rushed into his body and turned into one

Profound Demon—

And Mid God beyond the start.

The faint airflow was turning into one with his internal energy and circled around his body.

-Normally the ability of the Heavenly Demon is also the same. However due to the difficulty chosen, it will be Peak Demon.

“Hmm…”

After hearing what the AI said, Seol-Hwi nodded.

The difficulty set by the system affected the strength of those around. In other words, a life with low difficulty in the past — it meant that enemies he faced now would be stronger than the past.

Even thinking that the Heavenly Demon had become stronger after these adjustments made his spine run cold.

-First of all, the martial arts to be learned are the Four Absolute Demonic Martial Arts.

Four Absolute Demonic Martial Arts.

The martial arts which integrated all Four Peak Demonic Martial Arts as one. Originally, it was the martial arts which could be obtained from a place after the secret map was obtained. However, as he climbed to Profound Demon and his ties with the AI improved, the situation was better to learn from him.

-In the past, it was impossible to use this because your body and mind were separated. It was just half at most. So, take a good look at the martial arts this time. Even the Heavenly Demon would choose this.

Chak

The AI focused his mind after speaking.

Kakakaka!

Seol-Hwi could tell what he was doing without moving. In particular how the internal energy changed through cultivation. It was very clearly imprinted into his mind.

Tsssss

The first thing that was used of the Four Peak Demonic Martial Arts—

A fierce wind blew around the body of Seol-Hwi.

Next was flame.

This strong heat rose on the body and surrounded everything, and when it touched the wind, it felt like his body was burning.

Kwaaak!

And the next was water.

As the heat rose, there came this terrible cold around them. The moment when the coldness filled up like it would explode—

Crack!

Lastly, as all the energy was being embraced he added the earth, which managed to stabilize the surroundings.

Here…

Tsss.

Seol-Hwi focused on the internal energy which the AI had been controlling. A typhoon raged from all sides, and this explosion rose as if the ground was crying.

Shhhh

It then quieted down like a calm stream flowing.

This colored energy began to enter into the finely made sword of Seol-Hwi before he realized it.

-This is the energy of the Four Absolute Demonic Martial Arts. In terms of its destructive nature alone, it is better than enhanced energy.

Swish

The AI swung the sword at the towering deformed pole and waited quietly.

And—

Kwaaang!

This huge mountain shook at the sound. It made a loud noise back and forth like it was being split apart.

“Oh my… this…”

The strength of the best martial arts made Seol-Hwi shocked.

These amazing martial arts, which went well with the madness of the users, and more shocking was that if the AI used it, the movement of energy felt ridiculous.

Everything about these martial arts resonated with him.

Once again, it was Seol-Hwi who felt like he was truly lucky.

-This is shocking. Even if you are at the start of Profound Demon, it can be done. What should I teach you next? You are the best when it comes to martial arts.

“What is this?”

-Exceptional martial arts which surpasses the White Light Body Demonic Martial Arts. Nine Yin Demonic Arts.

…Nine Yin Demonic Arts?

Seol-Hwi’s eyes showed curiosity.

The name was an unfamiliar one, and it was the first time he heard of this martial art, but judging from the arrogant nature of the AI, it seemed unusual.

-When it comes to the Supreme, it freezes the surroundings but that is all… when you touch into the Profound Demon level, you will understand the true power of this martial art.

The moment it was used, all living things around it would stop moving completely. Although the time would be as short as five small breaths.

“What?”

In the moment there, Seol-Hwi thought he heard it wrong.

Stop things from moving?

He did learn similar martial arts before.

Was it the Supreme Low Temperature Ice…

-But the Sect Leader should also know about this.

“Hmm.”

That was when something crossed his mind. Some time back he fought with Heavenly Demon. At that time, what he used was the same.

A martial art which stopped time, and he was sure of the win.

However, despite using it, the guy at the time had killed Seol-Hwi, breaking it down.

-Right. Maybe that is it.

The AI responded kindly to see if he understood the thoughts of Seol-Hwi. And then caught his breath as he spoke,

-Are you ready?

“Wow…”

Seol-Hwi was concentrating. Everything the AI did was simply using arts he was familiar with, so it felt perfect.

But for him to do it, it was the best.

“Right.”

-Then, let us start.

Kwak!

It worked out as such—

The martial arts performed by the Heavenly Demon which drove Seol-Hwi to death in the past.