Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation-Novel

Chapter 342: Divine Intervention (1)

Avoid his eyes outside the system?

The Earth Demon held onto a small bit of hope when he heard those words.

The entire situation was incomprehensible to him, and yet he managed to get a couple of things through the talks of Seol-Hwi and this absolute being.

Seol-Hwi was fighting as well.

His life itself was valuable information that came out in a situation where he was in conflict with the man.

The time given to me…

Even if it was just one or two breaths, he wanted to do everything he could. After thinking that far, the Earth Demon took out the last trump card he was saving.

The Heavenly Killing Star, the Fourth Stage.

Just the last two remaining breaths, the moment he used it, he would have no time to face death, but that did not matter anymore.

Swish

The Earth Demon, who had drawn out all his strength, suddenly felt the life draining from his body, and death was soon to come.

At the same time, before death came for him, there was an overflowing increase of energy — An explosion—

Pphhh

The forces which bound his body were removed.

Did he say “System”? Even the Absolute referred to it as something he used, something which did not tie him down.

Right, his power right now was close to infinite. If one would multiply infinity by infinity, it would still be infinity.

Conversely, even if restrictions were applied to infinity, it would still be infinite. If one unlocked the fourth gate, even if it was just a small extent of that strength, the body would not be bound anymore.

Because it costs one’s life.

As a result, the third gate or rather when the fourth was released, the Earth Demon had just eight seconds of time. He was also able to use the strength of the fourth gate.

Those were the ink arrows around his body.

Swish!

As the arrow split and the energy rushed around, the Earth Demon looked at Seol-Hwi.

“Go.”

His treasured sword left behind by the fake Sect Leader was given to Seol-Hwi. And then, with all his might, he sent that weapon flying to the farthest place he could see.

And—

Kuaaak!

The Earth Demon grinned as he felt the life in the body draining out slowly, and yet this energy surged within.

“How do you feel?”

“This…”

The Earth Demon, who had turned into this old man with wrinkles, rushed at the angry Absolute, while shouting out.

Pii—t!

There was a look of shock on the opponent’s face as this unimaginable energy was rushing from his body.

“Y-you!”

His calm demeanor that he had been displaying had vanished entirely. The Absolute increased his energy to counter the attack.

Rumble…

Wheik!

Hundreds of layers of flames had covered him, and outside there was this energy of nature whirling around.

It looked like the most devastating disaster of nature. After using that kind of strength twice, it should be ending now, and finally, it was over.

“Hehehe…”

In an instant the Earth Demon was an old man in his 90s.

Thud

The Absolute being who saw him lowered his head as he lost his breath.

“Ha. Well, in the end you people…”

Clack

Contrary to his words, his voice was trembling, and there was irritation in his voice.

Crackle

There was a dull pain on the left side of his face. The Earth Demon’s final hit, which ultimately pierced his heart despite using his best attacks.

He was caught off guard.

At first, it was a bit surprising and unknown. Because there had never been a time when the Earth Demon, whom he made, had unleashed his strength to this extent.

And when it came to fighting, against someone who was being referred to as God, he was pulling out his best. He could not believe just how much the Earth Demon had grown.

“Right, there is still one left to deal with. Hmm…”

In the end, he is just a variable. What made the Earth Demon strong, and what changed the flow of this world—

Swish

Numerous lines of energy and blood were drawn onto the sky and ground.

Even if one tried to run, it was like being trapped in someone’s palm. As long as the system was aware of the environment, it was impossible to escape from him.

“Got you! This guy!”

The Absolute being caught traces of Seol-Hwi, who had flown away, and went to pursue him.

Woong!

This Absolute being who moved at the fastest speed — He no longer had the freedom he had before. His face was covered with cold sweat.

“Huk… huh…”

Ta. Tatata!

Meanwhile, Seol-Hwi was running at full speed. The area was free from the Absolute. But, he never knew when the guy would start his pursuit, so he tried to put some distance between them.

His mind filled with just one thought,

Just how… can I get out?

The system’s area of influence — To escape from it.

There was just one way to defeat the one called the Absolute. But was it possible to keep the number of variables apart just by increasing the physical distance?

Wait, wasn’t the fact that I was able to escape from being discovered after reaching Profound Demon and not getting recognized by the System true?

This question popped into the mind, this very basic question.

Was it not true that the person who had taken off the mask of the world and risen to the top, was already outside the system?

But in this situation, why was he not outside the system though?

The system must not have recognized something which simply reached a certain level.

Cheon Miryo said that after reaching Profound Demon, she escaped being noticed by the system. Then the same went for him.

Then, for some reason, he came back in. Then what was the reason?

Now when I think about it like that, what was it like when I first stepped into Profound Demon?

His mind was working, and his feet too.

Talk! Tatatak!

He took help from Songhwa.

To make the two different energies work well, forming this strength of opposite energies, and at that moment, dominated the space.

At that time, for the first time Seol-Hwi had stepped into controlling the energy of nature.

Then how did Sa Yu-kang try to fight?

The AI knew that they were planning to use the Earth Demon to attack the being known as the Absolute.

Was that all?

Him, Sa Yu-kang, was he the kind of person to leave revenge in the hands of another person?

In that case, he must have also done something, somehow.

He had to find out what.

From what position and how did the AI help him?

The current Seol-Hwi was less powerful compared to Sa Yu-kang. And still, Sa Yu-kang tried to do something every time to get him out of the situation.

He must have thought about the final hit.

Piii—

Came the sound, and the moment Seol-Hwi blinked—

“Hmm. Is this the end?”

Before he knew it, the Absolute being was right in front of him, and this made Seol-Hwi chuckle.

“I wonder if it will end here… no one can know for sure.”

“Ahh. Still confident? I just saw through your…”

“Because you saw it. That is why I want to be like him. Who didn’t give up till the last moment,”

Rumble

Seol-Hwi said, gathering the natural energy through his body.

“I will give you a hit somehow. Because I know in the end, I will never regret.”

Swish

The air flowed in all directions. And the Absolute being frowned at it.

“…Time control? I don’t think so. You actually want to go against me right?”

“Whether it is shocking to you or not—”

Ahhh

“One has to try it out first.”

With words like that Seol-Hwi began to control time through the arts. It was the only move he could use at his current strength without being taken down.

Pat

And the world passed.

Tak

Water drops began to scatter with the light reflecting through.

With the strength of the Nine Yang Demonic Arts, Seol-Hwi could restrict the time within a ten-foot radius.

But, it seemed that the Absolute being was not caught in it.

[You idiot.]

The voice did not come through. He could only read the lips moving.

He expected this to some extent, but still—

The Absolute was not a person who could be taken down with his own move.

Shhh

The light was scattered by water and dust; apparently the time control worked.

But even with the perfect control, the Absolute being was slowly reaching his hand out. And for some reason, the fact that his face still looked stiff meant it was working as best as it could.

Damn it.

His body movements slowed down.

Seol-Hwi used all his strength to control time. All he could do now was get his fingers to twitch.

But—

Chii—

The expression of the Absolute being changed. It was because something a little faster than his movements wrapped a hand around him.

Seol-Hwi’s best arts which manifested within time control — Although it was said to be a martial art which would not hurt the Absolute, it was the strongest in the Demonic Sect.

He never thought that this situation would even come. In an instant, it spread through his hand and onto the face of the man who was the Absolute.

Jkjkkk!

Clearly he was caught off guard. Even though he thought he would not let his guard down.

The Absolute, who did not even raise his arms, took the full blow.

“Kuaaaaak!”

The nose hair was pulled out. No, he was so shocked that he lost his nose.

While the Absolute being screamed and retreated—

Blink

Seol-Hwi’s movement was just a little widening of his eyes. This was because the movement based on time control still had an absolute effect on Seol-Hwi.

This is it.

A body that moves slowly, but his thinking was clearer and faster than ever. In a short moment, Seol-Hwi realized—

In the past, Sa Yu-kang tried to teach him things, the way he fought using this time control.

How interference in the system is physical.

And about the Absolute being. But that was only relative.

Even if known, it could not be avoided.

As Cheon Miryo once said, when it comes to a phenomenon which went beyond common sense, no matter how systemized it is, it cannot destroy everything.

It may be omnipotent but it isn’t at the same time.

That was the opening which could be used to his advantage.

Kwaak—

Seeing the Absolute one scream in pain, Seol-Hwi’s bitter expression formed slowly.

Demon God — Although he was quite shocked with the attack, the Absolute being did not die from it.

He was able to withstand the absolute strongest attack from close range.

Ackkkk!

The Absolute being picked up his body and screamed. Even though it was clearly seen, he could not do much.

Blink

Seol-Hwi had this light smile, and he closed his eyes to push down the tears forming in his eyes.

Watch this now. Earth Demon, and Sa Yu-kang.

It could not be won. The other person was like that from the beginning. Otherwise, he was not a person whom the word “Absolute” would be used for.

Nonetheless, his goal was achieved. Because he succeeded in punching that jerk right in the face.

A feat no one could do until now. The phrase that always kept in the mouth of theirs was brought to life.

Saaaa

Therefore, when the sword of the Absolute was drawn, Seol-Hwi accepted it.

There was no more time to spare, and nothing to do. He thought it was all about calmly accepting death in this long life.

It was definitely like that.

…Uh?

Blink

For a moment, he saw something which made him doubt his eyes, a shape of a human…

There was an old man with a bent back blocking the sword.

Shhh

There was an overwhelming force which was difficult to even describe with words.

…!?

Blink

If one looked closely, it was not blocked. It just felt like time for the close objects had stopped. Even Seol-Hwi could not move.

From the start, he put all his effort into controlling time.

But—

Shhh

An old man suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

With his back bent like a shrimp, everything around went stiff. It was a great deal more control than Seol-Hwi had.

He looked at Seol-Hwi and said,

“Aha. You really surprised me.”

Wheik

At the same time, the marks and dots spread around the old man.

“…!”

And for some unknown reason, Seol-Hwi seemed to know who the old man in front of him was.