[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith":3,"chapter-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-212":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Childhood Friend of the Zenith",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1240238,1667,"Chapter 211: The First Sin (3)","childhood-friend-of-the-zenith-chapter-212",212,"\u003Cp>The First Sin (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the barrier was on the verge of being ripped apart, the Palace Lord moved swiftly towards the crimson sky made by Gu Cheolun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The authority given to him by his Heaven was close to perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It compensated for his own flaws as well as enhanced the strength he already had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will step into a new world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thats what the Palace Lord told himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He convinced himself that he was different from his past self who used to crawl on the ground while being stepped on by the bastards from the Orthodox Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like last time, he trusted the authority given to him by his Heaven\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it only took an instant for his trust to be shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man from the Unorthodox Faction saw a man under the reddened sky that resembled a calamity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the Great Oni having created the barrier with the power of Demonic Stones, the man was tearing it apart with sheer absurd strength layer by layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flaming Demon, Gu Cheolun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the man who had made a hole in the Palace Lords stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a monster of a man who had formed powerful treaties with many people of the Unorthodox Faction, rendering them powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say that the Sword Venerable is the pillar of the Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wi Hyogun had been called that title when he was active as the Leader of the Murim Alliance\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Palace Lord knew that it wasnt the almighty Sword Venerable that the Unorthodox Faction feared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was instead the Flaming Demon who was born in flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see the man who resembled calamity from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, he had wanted to kill him no matter what method it took, and at another, the red martial artist was an object of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riiip-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ripping another layer of the barrier, Gu Cheolun slightly lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear, or the horrifying red eyes aimed at the Palace Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as their eyes met, the Palace Lord learned many things in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That even after many years and gaining authority, he wouldnt be able to win against the Flaming Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that just by looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire that stood there was the same as a calamity and unlike the rumors, his fangs hadnt dulled at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flaming Demon wasnt showing any anger, nor was he showing flames to prove that he had the blood of Gu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, his focus was solely on the barrier; Though their gazes met each other, the force he was emitting wasnt aimed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, its that much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord had thought that the tiger was wasting his life hidden in some mountain, but in reality, the great tiger was only taking a nap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could reign over whenever he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what was he doing? Was he just taking a small break?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How nonsensical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord whispered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been given that much authority and he had collected power by taking the lives of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, he couldnt match him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord, who had made eye contact with Gu Cheolun for a moment, turned around and headed somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the way he was breaking in so recklessly, the Palace Lord knew that it wouldnt be long until the barrier fully shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because he realized that he couldnt face the Flaming Demon, he told himself that it wasnt necessary for him to stay here any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Main Palace was going to be thrown away anyway as soon as his Heaven no longer needed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since a problem had occurred with his Heaven, there was no need for him to stay in this place any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am disappointed about the incident with the flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was always another day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And leaving this place with his Heaven was of utmost priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was wise for me to inform the Great King beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he brought Gu Huibi to the Main Palace, the Palace Lord informed the Black Dragon about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he had to do now was leave this place without any regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thing he was disappointed about was that he had to leave without any interaction with the Flaming Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had left his pride in the Abyss a few years ago, but he had never been able to give up his desire to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had confirmed that the Flaming Demons flames hadnt gotten any weaker, the Palace Lord only prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to prepare water to pour down on that disgusting flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a heavy rain that would drench this degrading world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to make it all rain down on the world by filling up the clouds completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed down from his clenched fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His look of turning around and running away despite being given authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried his best to ignore that pathetic appearance of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In between the nasty fog of Demonic Qi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath the violet-colored moon that changed the sky from noon to night\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dribble-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bastard poured a drink in a cup as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With eyes that were slightly downcast, skin that was incredibly pale, and the violet-colored eyes that shone in between all of such things, I felt fear for some reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew that I was being pressured down by the aura that only this bastard had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I cautiously looked up, the eyes that resembled the moon were staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing my gaze, the bastard spoke to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Your gaze seems strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-I am sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-No need to apologize. I dont mind it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demon lifted up the cup that was filled with alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of that alcohol disappeared after a few gulps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after quenching that thirst, the Heavenly Demon stared at me without moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gaze was uncomfortable, so I couldnt stare back at it for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Time to time\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unknown breeze of wind appeared along with the Heavenly Demons words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-It seems like you are looking at someone else through me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demons words made my heart sink coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if every word spoken were sprinkling salt on my wound, already becoming a scar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite knowing that those words would fade away, the meaning that was held inside was too cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Are you thinking about the girl in your heart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-No\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-No, you say, how amusing of you to put it that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a sophistry for me to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demon let out a small chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-The Demonic Sword Queen who died for youIf she saw you like this, she would be very hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-You still havent forgotten about her? How stubborn, that affection of yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Thats not true, I-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Lies do not work against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the overpowering pressure that pressed down on my shoulders, the Demonic Qi that filled my dantian stormed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it was acknowledging the owner who stood in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain continued to storm inside my body, but I endured by holding my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-I am sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was my response finally satisfying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dribble-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Heavenly Demon poured a drink in the cup once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking a cup full of alcohol, the Heavenly Demon spoke to me in a chuckling tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-I am curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world shook with each word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was the sacred ground of the Heavenly Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Would you still be fine, even after that girl dies by my hand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man didnt give any response and the Heavenly Demon let out a chuckle as if his appearance was entertaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that situation, the man only continued to watch the Heavenly Demon laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that face resembled someone so much\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to look at that face of enjoyment, his insides that were rotting away felt like they were calmed down for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it because I saw a smile on that face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that thought, the man self-mockingly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was such an abominable thought for him to have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To find a small consolation in his twisted life was impossible because he had burned the bowl that held a bit of consolation with his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His insides were empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing left there was the regret that continued to burn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In between the uncomfortable air, I lowered my head and closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room filled with Demonic Qi, I started to wonder as I looked at the child in the arms of the Palace Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does it have the appearance of a child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that it was skinny and the fact that its eyes seemed like they were spacing out unlike the ones I saw in my past life wasnt important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The important thing was that that child was definitely the Heavenly Demon that I knew of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it just my mistake? I told myself that it was possible that I didnt know better but because I knew that it wasnt something I could mistake, I only bit my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child had a face that looked too similar to Wi Seol-Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, those unique eyes as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might be a different story, but it was impossible for me to not recognize who that bastard was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrrgle-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look at it, the Demonic Qi inside my body is storming this crazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how could it be a mistake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was why the Heavenly Demon was in this place with such an appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Heavenly Demon that I knew of had a body that was much more mature than its current state\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it said that it came from the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It broke through the Alliance, and it came down upon the world through the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thats what it told me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, the Heavenly Demon already existed in the world before that\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was in the Black Palace with such an appearance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dont understand a single thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell was going on here? None of these things were something I could have ever imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like you cant hear me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my body after feeling a sudden sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crrrrggg!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lords energy stormed in the room and attacked me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You dodged it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord let out a surprised reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed like he wasnt expecting me to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored my dantian that was aching in pain due to my sudden movement and spoke to the Palace Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your way of greeting is a bit rough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That face and energy I see, so you are the Flaming Demons son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flaming Demon, huh\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadnt heard that title in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew that father was called by such a title, but I couldnt believe I met someone who actually called him the Flaming Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The True Dragon, was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Im honored, for the Lord of the Black Palace to know who I am.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course I know, how could I not? Especially when we have a bit of a history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he mean my encounter with the Black Palace when he said history?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord continued to speak while looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You look identical to your father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Im sick of how many times I heard that now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought that your older sister was an extraordinary talent, but seeing you makes it impossible to describe you as such.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Palace Lord said such words, I noticed that some unknown emotions were in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it envy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was it jealousy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A martial artist who had reached the Fusion Realm, or even the peak of it, showing such emotions to me felt very awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now will you answer me, how did you open that door?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you mean by how did I open the door, isnt it obvious that I pushed it open?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I checked behind me as I responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of how much Demonic Qi there was, it seemed like the swordsmen of Gu Clan couldnt easily enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the child in the arms of that bastard really was the Heavenly Demon, I couldnt afford to let him escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How fascinating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your eyes seem as if you know who this person is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord was calling the Heavenly Demon, a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just by him calling the child by such a title, it meant that they didnt have a good relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does that mean that the Heavenly Demon turned the Palace Lord into a Demonic Human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only him, but all the other martial artists of the Black Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the Heavenly Demon play a part in that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the Demonic Humans in my past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to learn about this\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to capture the bastard no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I stood no chance against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blaze-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately summoned flames after charging my Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My dantian was still aching in pain, but I couldnt afford to hesitate just because of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Palace Lord saw me charging up my strength, he formed a slight smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dont believe that a child like you knows your own place. If thats not the case, does my generosity seem funny to you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Palace Lord drew a line with his hand, the energy that filled the room instantly attacked me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I increased my speed while burning my flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to attack the Palace Lord, but when I reached him\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my side was exposed to the Palace Lords arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with an explosive sound, I flew far backward and rolled on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hard for me to react properly because I cant use my energy to the fullest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its already a difficult situation because of the differences in our levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because my dantian wasnt working properly, this was almost impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But youre telling me to let this go when its right in front of me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if by using Blood Qi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By doing everything that I could,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the process destroyed me\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to capture the bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the current situation, Im not killing you which you should be thankful fo-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord started talking, but suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the same for me as I was about to use my Blood Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was because the Heavenly Demon, who was in the arms of the Palace Lord, had its finger pointing at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, the Heavenly Demon spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Heaven, how come you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is mine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tilted its head as if it was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was reacting to the Demonic Qi inside my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that child really was the Heavenly Demon, such a thing was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because my ability to absorb Demonic Qi, was the Heavenly Demons power in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrrrr-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Qi that was sealed inside my body, began to boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because the Demonic Qi went wild inside my body, my dantian that was already in pain screamed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ughhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mine\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the Heavenly Demon in the arms of the Palace Lord knew something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Demonic Qi began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if it was trying to escape my body with a will of its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because Demonic Qi was a type of energy, it leaving my body in an instant would damage my body, so I had to block the flow of the energy while enduring the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is such a thing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this, the Palace Lord noticed the energy that was going wild inside my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How come How do you, possess that energy?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he was angered, his voice had an emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was curious why he was showing such emotion, but I couldnt afford to question that at this moment because I was busy enduring the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I continued to struggle with the pain for what felt like an eternity\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rrr.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From very deep inside my dantian, I heard a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded as if it wasnt happy about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grrr]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the growling of a beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time as I was surprised, the Demonic Qi that was storming inside my body calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huff Huff\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with cold sweat flowing down my body, I panted out as if I was screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it also made me curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Demonic Qi that felt like it would explode at any moment, calmed down in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after this, when I looked up at the Heavenly Demon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is it afraid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw that the Heavenly Demon was shaking with a face full of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an appearance resembled an ordinary child which made me angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Heaven, what is wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Demon didnt answer the Palace Lords question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only continued to stare at me while shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I looked at that, a thought crossed my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did it notice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Demon, Dok Gojuns comment about how there was a beast inside my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was what I heard earlier the growling sound of that beast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that was the case, was the Heavenly Demon afraid of that beast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if that wasnt the case, how could you explain such a reaction?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what is this beast? What the hell is inside my body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think that such an existence would feel fear from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is something that I cannot comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the situation was incomprehensible for the Palace Lord too, seeing as how he spoke in a confused tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his voice also had murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I shall clean this up now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His energy gathered into one to form a shape of an awl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could tell from his Combat Qi that he was aiming that at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body wasnt listening to me because of what happened earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So at this rate, I would die by his energy drilling a hole into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace Lord, who was about to release his energy, clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasted too much time it seems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the Palace Lord spoke in a disappointed tone\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blaaaze-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames entered the room through the passage behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames surrounded me as if they were trying to protect me, then they formed a wall in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by this heat and the color of it, I could tell whose flame this belonged to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really try your best to get in trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with a voice that had no emotions\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy Qi appeared as if it was trying to pressure down the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as if the Demonic Qi that filled the room didnt affect him at all, the Tiger Warrior Gu Cheolun, my father, stepped into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I told you not to act rashly, but you still caused trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely the Demonic Qi would make it hard for him to breathe, but Father acted as if it didnt affect him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a thing was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demonic Qi was no different from deadly poison to a martial artist who had Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palace Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of the Black Palace smiled on his face after hearing Fathers call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has been a while, Flaming Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You broke the promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Im sure that you also didnt believe that I would keep this promise until the end of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the Palace Lord speaking in a mocking manner, Father didnt show any reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked as if he didnt care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I guess even a demonic man like you cares about your own child, for you to come all the way here after putting aside your work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wont have any unnecessary conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prove his words, Father gradually surrounded himself with flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously, the amount of Qi he had was as overpowering as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Palace Lord continued to smile as if he wasnt afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You dont need to act strong, even though you must be having a hard time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames made by great strength flew towards the Palace Lord to burn him\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a wall formed by the Palace Lords energy blocked the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wall of energy shook for an instant as if it was about to break down, but it couldnt fully break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesnt seem like hes completely unaffected by Demonic Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didnt feel like a mistake, because in my eyes, I noticed that father was shaking for an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dont be in such a hurry, we are going to see each other again anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing with those words, the Palace Lord stepped backwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towards the entrance to the Gate of Demons that shone in a violet color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, too, have something I want to talk about with your son, so we should be able to see each other soon enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clenched my teeth as I watched the Palace Lord getting further away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because my body still didnt move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to let him escape just like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That calamity that was in the arms of the Palace Lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I continued shaking, the Palace Lord whispered to me in a quiet voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once that happens, Gu Clan will have to commit the First Sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing with that sentence, the Great Oni, the Palace Lord, and the Heavenly Demon disappeared after entering the Gate of Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up until the last moment, I stared at the Heavenly Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the young Heavenly Demon also stared back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Gate of Demons swallowed up all their members, it disappeared as if it closed its eyes in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So quietly that it felt like it wasnt there to begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the fact that I let the Heavenly Demon escape, I had to rethink what the Palace Lord said last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did the Palace Lord leave after saying such words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Sin of the Gu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was when they opened the Gate of Demons for the first time in the world long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was what the First Sin, and the duty of the Gu Clan, was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can rate\u002Freview this serieshere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>dvnd htr vlbl 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