Guangmuliang watched the scene with a dazed expression.
His Demon Emperor Hand had been executed perfectly. The attacks from his hands had completely surrounded Wei Yanho.
Guangmuliang's dark aura descended.
When the sun is in the sky, light dominates the world, but when the sun sets, nothing can resist the darkness.
As if all creation submitted to the darkness falling upon the world, Wei Yanho's body was enveloped by darkness.
Then, a change occurred.
'Light?'
Guangmuliang's eyes trembled.
Light.
The light, which was hard to notice when the sun was shining, was now extremely clear and intense in the darkness.
Rays of light emanated from the darkness created by Guangmuliang. Like the dawn, the light grew in intensity and began to push back the darkness.
'Is it an illusion?'
The scene was majestic. As if the sun had risen in the middle of the night, Wei Yanho's bright radiance consumed Guangmuliang's darkness and illuminated everything.
Guangmuliang trembled, witnessing a level of martial skill he had never imagined.
But Guangmuliang had to face reality.
Because the light was directed towards him.
Guangmuliang tried to dodge the approaching light.
'Dodge?'
Guangmuliang realized.
'Where can I escape to?'
How could he dodge the light that covered everything?
How could he block it?
Guangmuliang, who finally realized the absurdity of Wei Yanho's sword, gritted his teeth.
"I am Guangmuliang!"
Guangmuliang shouted with all his might and waved his hands.
A ghastly scream echoed from his hands, and his body was covered in blue flames.
An all-out attack.
But in the world enveloped in light, the flames were insignificant.
Guangmuliang laughed as he watched his flames being consumed by the light.
"Damn it!"
Wei Yanho's glow enveloped even Guangmuliang's body.
*Kwaaaaaaaaaang!*
A loud sound resonated.
"...What was that?"
Wei Jeonghan stared at the space enveloped in light in disbelief.
"I don't know."
Wei Sanho reacted similarly.
Even Wei Sanho, who always supported Wei Yanho, couldn't understand the scene.
"Was it more powerful than last time?"
Wei Sanho nodded as he realized that Wei Jeonghan was referring to his fight with the Supreme Sovereign Sima Tianse.
"He's in his growth stage."
"…Can that be explained as growth?"
Wei Jeonghan said uncomfortably.
"I can't joke anymore. If he hits me jokingly, I'll fly all the way to Sichuan."
"He's not that inconsiderate."
"Really?"
Wei Sanho didn't answer.
"…"
Baek Geomyeong's eyes trembled.
'What is that?'
His hands were shaking.
'How powerful has he become?!'
He already knew that Wei Yanho was strong. But he had also become stronger. He believed that he could face Wei Yanho after obtaining the sword he had desired.
But Wei Yanho had become even stronger.
'Why has the heavens abandoned me and favored Wei Yanho?'
The uncertainty of having to follow Wei Yanho for the rest of his life was disturbing him.
"No."
Baek Geomyeong gritted his teeth.
'The Infinity Sword is invincible. It's just that I haven't grasped its true meaning yet.'
He was confident that his martial arts were superior to anyone else's. Not just superior, if he could master the true Infinity Sword, all the martial arts in the world would bow before him.
'So, I'll wait.'
Although he had managed to calm down, Baek Geomyeong was not at ease seeing the radiance.
His pursed lips and trembling fists showed his feelings.
"Isn't it too much?"
"…Even though he's old, isn't it too much?"
The Dark King and Dowan sighed as they watched the glow. The battle had stopped. The members of the Demon Cult, who had been attacking them like beasts, lowered their hands and stared at the scene in a daze.
'They say that extreme power looks insignificant.'
It was like watching a play.
The scene of Wei Yanho overcoming Guangmuliang's darkness was something they had never seen before.
Although, in their eyes, there was something else.
"He let it go."
"It seems he let go a lot."
"…A monster."
Wei Yanho's strength was unimaginable. He had been called the best future leader for only a few days. In a short time, he had defeated the Dark King and earned the reputation of a great expert. And now he was surpassing that reputation.
"What do we do now?"
"Huh?"
"We've clashed with that guy. I think he'll remain powerful until he dies… how do we fix this?"
The Dark King's shoulders drooped.
"Right…"
His anger grew as he understood the situation. Why had they bothered that guy?
"…We should beg the Demon Cult to eliminate him."
"Others can hear."
"Ugh."
The Dark King stared at Wei Yanho's glow with sadness.
Where the light slowly faded, he was standing.
No, "standing" isn't the right word. Guangmuliang hadn't fallen, but he was bleeding everywhere.
The blood had soaked his clothes.
"H…"
A low groan escaped from Guangmuliang's mouth.
"You're strong."
Wei Yanho opened his eyes as he saw Guangmuliang.
"Huh? You're still alive?"
"You don't sound like someone from the righteous clans."
"It's not my fault. I'm someone who can't even kill an ant."
Wei Jeonghan said from afar, "It's not that you can't kill an ant, it's that you're too Lazy," but Wei Yanho ignored his comment.
"But I met a heartless evil old man, and that's how it ended up. That old man said, 'If you don't use your sword, it's fine, but if you use it, don't hesitate. Your mercy may cost the lives of your family and friends.' It's sentimental logic, but it's true."
"Kukukuk."
Guangmuliang's body swayed.
'I'm shattered.'
His exterior seemed fine, but his interior was terrible.
'The bishops will laugh.'
He had come to the Central Plains to announce the return of the New Demon Cult, but he had been defeated by a young man. He wasn't angry, he was surprised.
'He could become the cult's greatest enemy.'
Not now, but in a few years, he could be one of the best warriors in the world.
Moreover, unlike the youths of the Central Plains, he was cruel and ruthless.
The warriors of the Central Plains talk about mercy, but this guy is different. If this guy gains power, it would be terrible for the cult.
"You won. I admit it. You can be proud. You're the first outsider to defeat me."
"Congratulations on being one of the many warriors who have defeated you."
"…Yes, you have the right to be proud. But…"
Guangmuliang's eyes flashed.
"That will kill you. I recognize that you could become the greatest obstacle to our cult."
"Is that a compliment?"
"It's a compliment. I'll praise you more. You will be a greater enemy to the cult than anyone here."
Wei Yanho tilted his head.
'This sounds bad.'
"Therefore…"
Guangmuliang showed his teeth.
"Even if everyone here dies, I will kill you! Definitely!"
"Huh?"
Wei Yanho shouted in horror.
"No! Normally, after a fight, they say, 'Good fight. I recognize you. I'll leave.' Why don't you follow the rules?"
"I don't know where you heard that, but it's nonsense. Letting go of a great enemy… that's not the style of the New Demon Cult."
Guangmuliang gritted his teeth.
"I've lost to you. But the New Demon Cult hasn't lost here yet."
"This…"
Wei Yanho scratched his cheek.
He had defeated Guangmuliang, but he wasn't sure if he could defeat all the members of the Demon Cult.
'If I try hard, I can defeat them.'
Although it would be annoying, it's better than dying.
But Guangmuliang's reaction was different. Guangmuliang demonstrated why the members of the Demon Cult were called madmen.
Guangmuliang looked around and shouted.
"Cult slaves!"
"Yes!"
The members of the Demon Cult knelt down.
No one tried to attack due to the strange atmosphere.
"He is the greatest obstacle to the Cult's thousand years of glory! Kill him! Kill him no matter what! Use all your power!"
"Yes!"
"Attack!"
As soon as Guangmuliang finished speaking, the members of the Demon Cult attacked Wei Yanho.
"No!"
Wei Yanho shouted toward the sky.
"This shouldn't be happening! What did I do wrong?"
Wei Jeonghan muttered as he saw that.
"…Karma."
"Destiny."