Chapter 556: Five Swords, Six Stars (3)

The city of Soul Extinguishing, at the entrance of Mineral Soul Mountain, composed entirely of gray-white stone walls.

The townspeople who had fearlessly watched the confrontation between Dragon Sound Sasa King and Jeong Yeon-shin had somehow disappeared without a trace.

Only the rooftops sharply curved upward like scimitars cut through the winter wind with rustling sounds.

Pure white walls with jet-black roofs. Since everyone had suddenly vanished, the black and white contrast stood out prominently.

From some stable somewhere, the long breathing sounds of fine horses would occasionally mix into the mountain air with whinnying sounds.

“The kings of the demon realm’s south have gathered.”

Dragon Sound Sasa King smiled while patting the body of the horse she carried on her shoulder. With the city she ruled behind her back, she still hadn’t moved a single step.

“Such an occurrence is not common. Whatever the reason, it’s worth commemorating.”

The northern jianghu, Ming Dynasty martial world, and the martial military forces stationed at the Great Wall.

Every place would react in their own way. The gazes watching the Mineral Soul Mountain Range at this moment would number more than just one or two.

The encounter of four Northern Kings was an event that would have tremendous impact on the world’s political situation.

But Jeong Yeon-shin was only staring blankly at the scene unfolding before his eyes.

Kugugung—

The atmosphere was divided in two. Along with vibration sounds that occasionally rumbled in the void as if something invisible was writhing.

It was a strange sight.

This was because heat and cold originating from divine ultimate techniques were separated with a pair of man and woman as the boundary line.

To the right, blazing fiercely as if summer sunlight had been drawn in, and to the left, scattering rainbow colors like gem fragments. Each was the energy waves of the man and woman respectively.

Conversely, from the two people’s perspective, the right side would be the woman, and the left would be the First Husband she commanded.

Atmospherically, certain rules and hierarchical relationships clearly existed between them.

The man was unmistakably Lazy Flame Dragon.

With a face still half-drunk as always, an extremely heated temperament, and slightly faded shadows under his eyes. The sight of him staring blankly at Jeong Yeon-shin while biting frozen flower petals between his teeth was quite a spectacle.

And the Ice Emperor.

As the Grand Palace Lord of the distant Northern Sea Ice Palace, the rumors about her were as remote as the distance between the Northern Sea and the Ming Dynasty, so no particular stories existed.

With black hair flowing down to her ankles and blue eyes with chillingly pale pupils, plus clearly distinct facial lines like Wish Fulfilling Spring Leader Beigong Ya, she was an entirely foreign figure.

Just one fact had drawn the psychological distance between her and Jeong Yeon-shin extremely close.

‘The current owner of Lazy Flame Dragon.’

Could there be anything more unpleasant for the Divine Sword Group Leader?

A new Divine Sword Squad member had entered under another absolute master’s command. Timing-wise, it was when Jeong Yeon-shin had fallen to the combined attack of Dark Heaven Emperor and Heaven Conquering Sect Leader.

Naturally, it should have been none of Jeong Yeon-shin’s business.

—What are you?

It was after sending that mental transmission. As soon as Lazy Flame Dragon heard his call, he unusually got tongue-tied, and now he was observing Jeong Yeon-shin with a somewhat dumbfounded face.

He had confirmed his direct superior’s identity. Without a trace of doubt.

Originally, Lazy Flame Dragon was a being who could bring the flow of battle under his control as he pleased.

Among his peers who possessed such combat sense were only Jeong Yeon-shin, Young Heavenly Demon Invincible, and Seventh Apostle.

Since the divine abilities of the upper dantian were among the handful in all of Jeong Yeon-shin’s experience, he would have noticed Northern King Yelu’s true identity with a single mental transmission.

In any case, it was an expression rare enough for a poppy addict that it was worth keeping in mind.

But at this moment, the Ice Emperor tilting her head beside Lazy Flame Dragon was an eyesore.

The Greatest of the Northern Sea.

She seemed to match well with Lazy Flame Dragon in appearance, but she might be of the same generation as Jade Flame Sect Leader.

The relatively young and incompetent Lazy Flame Dragon might have been bewitched by an absolute master.

If that were really the case, the Ice Emperor would have to be called by a different name.

“Divine Theft.”

As soon as Jeong Yeon-shin muttered unconsciously, suddenly violent whirlwinds erupted from the side.

The aftermath of protective energy scraping up the vast cliff entirely. The next moment, likewise, a pair of man and woman were standing in Mineral Soul Mountain’s city, unraveling hazy wind.

Huwook—

The young man who had extinguished the gust with a single step of footwork opened his mouth. Among the man and woman, he was the one with particularly pale skin and a bewitching face.

[Ha! King Yelu lost Yeoktru Castle?]

Six Harmonies Voice unnecessarily loud with a clearly suppressed laughter. It was obviously speech and conduct with special intent.

Whether he wanted to shame him or diminish the prestige of the new Northern King.

But not only Jeong Yeon-shin but also Lazy Flame Dragon didn’t give him a glance.

Shin So-bin was also gazing at the massive existence standing one step ahead of the young man.

At this moment, there was an air of self-hypnosis as if she didn’t know Lazy Flame Dragon. With her Jeong Family Dynamic Technique, she would have to do so.

In case her strange behavior might be noticed by absolute masters with divine bow-like insight.

—That side is obviously Shame Extreme King. A Yao tribe member whose entire body has become transparent due to impossibly deep protective energy cultivation… just as the rumors said. I first heard it after coming to the north, but the Administrative Office must have known.

Shin So-bin whispered mental transmission with a disgusted expression.

Northern King Shame Extreme.

With a hazy body and only her head floating above it, even that intact face was covered with black silk.

‘Is that human…?’

For a moment, Jeong Yeon-shin wasn’t certain.

Whether it would be possible to smash those transparent internal energy garment edges with Brilliant River. Perhaps he might need to go as far as Southern Splendor Radiant Taiji that combined Ultimate Thunder and Fan Dragon Flower Treading Technique.

Beside him, Sword Star was also observing Shame Extreme King with a serious face. Conversely, Shame Extreme King was also alternately looking at Sword Star and Jeong Yeon-shin.

“That also seems to be Heaven Silk Steel Armor… truly mystical.”

Then the old swordsman quietly added. They said the martial arts transmitted in the demon realm were each difficult to call human cultivation.

Then the pale-faced handsome young man beside Shame Extreme King, who had mocked Jeong Yeon-shin, smiled brightly. Precisely to the left of Northern King Yelu’s group.

“You need only speak to this Shame Extreme Son-in-law. Our king only exchanges intentions through monarchs and great warriors, and doesn’t privately converse with the likes of you.”

It was an extremely smooth voice. A feeling that pierced deep into the ears more distinctly than others’ voices… If the Blood Flame Cult nobles of the south bewitched people with innate demonic nature, the northern Shame Extreme Son-in-law seemed to have intentionally melted such inherent power into his cultivation.

—Firmly defend your senses with upper dantian cultivation. He seems to be Dream Demon Body.

Jeong Yeon-shin advised Shin So-bin while ignoring him. Her answer immediately returned.

—When even Wudang’s Sect Leader, one of the Five Greatest Swords under Heaven, was defeated by a Dream Demon Body supreme master, could I possibly block it? Immortal Profound Void’s upper dantian must have been cultivated incomparably deeper than mine.

Despite the skeptical words, fierce energy rippled in the mental transmission. She had already drawn her true energy to its peak.

As the time she spent with Jeong Yeon-shin increased, her dynamic technique true energy was also rapidly becoming mystical. It seemed to be because she was beside the very person who had written Jeong Family Dynamic Technique.

—So-bin, you know too. He wasn’t defeated by Dream Demon Body. He was embracing his disciple.

—Like the Acting Group Leader?

Did she want to relieve tension in the place where Northern Kings were gathered?

When Jeong Yeon-shin’s gaze turned to Shin So-bin, her eyes behind the silver mask smiled like a cat.

The successor of a prestigious family under Desolate Fortress that prohibited master-disciple relationships was precariously crossing legal boundaries.

By comparing her relationship with Jeong Yeon-shin to the Profound Void master-disciple pair. But Jeong Yeon-shin answered calmly.

—Yes, like me.

“…!”

At the same time, the preliminary battle of gazes between the four Northern Kings ended.

Just as Jeong Yeon-shin had observed them, the Northern Kings of the demon realm’s south had also taken time to closely examine King Yelu’s Return to Origin.

Beings who each occupied the four directions.

“All the guests have gathered. Sword Silk, engage in battle again.”

Dragon Sound Sasa King’s voice rang out sternly.

Right in front of Jeong Yeon-shin’s group, she was still carefully stroking the side of the pregnant war horse.

As if the horse she carried on her shoulder was more precious than the half-dragon body Sword Silk.

Thud!

Sword Silk, who landed before her, glanced awkwardly at the old swordsman Sword Star once, then slightly twisted his head toward Dragon Sound Sasa King.

[I already lost though…?]

“That fight was your self-questioning about ‘whether King Yelu can be recognized as a Northern King.’ I, as king of Yaozhou and Quanxi, have something I must demand of Yelu, so now you must greet the guests with the will of four Northern Kings. Isn’t your Heaven Silk Steel Armor still intact?”

It was telling him to fight until his protective energy was completely destroyed.

Soon after, Dragon Sound Sasa King demanded answers from both the Ice Palace Lord and Shame Extreme King without giving Sword Silk time to say anything.

“This is a sacred place. Declare your business and put forth great warriors.”

“To King Yelu who violated Shame Extreme Castle.”

The first to speak was Shame Extreme King. Above her body where hazy air flowed with subtle resonance sounds, her silk veil fluttered like a flag with heavy breathing.

It was internal energy breathing so tremendously powerful that there wasn’t even a trace of Return to Origin.

Wuuuuuuuung!

“I want great compensation. A price befitting his insolence.”

“I shall uphold the king’s will.”

Rustle.

The moment the handsome young man, Shame Extreme Son-in-law, stepped forward, the nearby air trembled playfully.

A Dream Demon Body supreme master who could strike sleeping opponents from long distances or drive them into heart demons. In the current demon realm where a Northern King’s prestige was determined by their subordinate great commanders, he was said to be quite famous.

“I have experience with three-way battles, but four is a first.”

“I have no business here. I came along because they said they’d give me land.”

The Ice Palace Lord, who was currently Jeong Yeon-shin’s primary enemy, spoke shamelessly.

At least that’s how it was received in Jeong Yeon-shin’s mind, but when their gazes met, the Ice Palace Lord even smiled gently with her brilliantly blue-glowing pupils.

‘Provocation…!’

As ripples arose in Jeong Yeon-shin’s mind, calm as clear mirror-like water.

Suddenly she casually threw out a comment. With eyes like looking through the misty lakes of the Northern Sea that were always surrounded by thick fog.

“Is he more handsome than Flame Wolf?”

Unbelievably, it seemed as if she had faintly glimpsed inside the silver mask. Flame Wolf would be a reference to Lazy Flame Dragon.

Though it didn’t seem intentional, it was talk that instantly drove the Acting Divine Sword Group Leader’s safety to the cliff’s edge.

If she were cooperative with the northern jianghu, she would immediately pass on Jeong Yeon-shin’s appearance to the other Northern Kings.

“I’ve never seen a man my husband guards against this much. So it’s interesting. I want to observe closely…”

“Mm?”

Only then did Lazy Flame Dragon snap to attention. The smile that had risen to his lips, cutting away even his innate languor, had also disappeared. It should be called a serious expression.

“Wife, for a moment…”

“Weren’t Northern Kings’ affairs supposed to be resolved among great warriors?”

With an aged voice, Sword Star stepped forward. That alone was enough for the old swordsman’s gaunt back to shield Jeong Yeon-shin.

“We’ll also declare our business. King Yelu desires the unification of the lands ruled by the Northern Kings here, and intends to personally help with the matter of secretly and desperately searching for the Fighting God. As a king of the demon realm’s south, he will find the God of War.”

The connection that had crossed paths with Jeong Yeon-shin spoke for him. At this moment, Sword Star Hyeon So-baek was another of Jeong Yeon-shin’s martial arts.

Shame Extreme King’s Shame Extreme Son-in-law.

Dragon Sound Sasa King’s Sword Silk.

The Ice Emperor’s Lazy Flame Dragon.

A place where joint attacks were clearly anticipated no matter who looked.

Even Sword Star had to seal away all his ultimate techniques and enter battle.

But the old swordsman appeared leisurely at a glance. Even as the gazes of beings who had each gained fame under heaven with special qualities fell like lightning.

“Martial world unification. The romance of all jianghu people.”

The old swordsman who had lightly swung his sword horizontally and vertically and even executed a frontal thrust smiled. The most common swordwork under heaven. It was the basic form of Three Talent Sword Technique.

“All of you come.”

He said.

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