Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 243
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Episode 243: Wait, I’ll Be There Soon
An intense power struggle began between Gong Chwisan and the demonic dragon. Following the rhythm of the incantation, the dragon’s body rose and fell, but it was gradually descending.
From the ‘Avalokiteshvara Sword Incantation’ to the ‘Avalokiteshvara Vajra Incantation,’ Gong Chwisan chanted the mantras tirelessly and then quickly shouted.
“With my powers, I can only hold it for about twenty minutes! We must finish before then!”
Alarmed by those words, the Great Swordmaster of Uicheon, Lee Uijeong, threw his sword again.
—”Swiish!”
The sword whirled through the air and struck the demon dragon’s back.
—”Thud!”
The dragon’s body fell about five meters from the impact. Lee Uijeong continued attacking the dragon with his Sword Control Technique.
Trapped by Gong Chwisan’s rosary, the dragon couldn’t break free and kept descending.
—”Graaah!”
Desperate, the dragon let out a roar that made most of the warriors from the Azure Dragon Division tremble.
When the dragon was dragged to about fifteen meters above the ground, it opened its jaws again, preparing to unleash another burst of flames.
Just at that moment, Ma Jo of the Sacred Flame Order vigorously shook the Vajra Bell along with the ‘Avalokiteshvara Shield Incantation.’
—”Om Yaksam Nayay Janara Dano Vaya Basavasa Saba-ha!”
—”Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!”
The sound rang out like the clattering of a pot lid.
—”Graaah!”
The dragon stopped spewing flames and began shaking its head violently, as if the sound were torturing it.
With the support of the Vajra Bell, the dragon descended even faster. Realizing that the dragon couldn’t spew flames, Lee Uijeong focused on his technique.
—”Bam! Bam! Bam!”
Like a god hammering nails, Lee Uijeong repeatedly struck the dragon’s back with his controlled sword. With the help of the Vajra Bell, the dragon could no longer endure and fell to the ground with a ‘thud.’
Lee Uijeong sent his sword into the sky, and the sword ascended to a great height before spinning and heading back down.
—”Hyaaat!”
With a short shout, Lee Uijeong lowered his hand, and the sword, full of energy, fell like a meteor.
—”Bang!”
The sword struck the dragon’s head, causing it to bow towards the ground. At that moment, Baek Hwa-shim of the Yeomdan Sect threw the Dae-ra-geum-gang-geom towards the dragon’s spine.
—”Om Mani Padme Hum!”
With the mantra, the sword sank deeply into the dragon’s spine.
—”Crack!”
—”Graaaah!”
For the first time, the dragon let out a cry of pain. Baek Hwa-shim released the sword and began chanting the ‘Six Syllable Mantra.’
—”Om Mani Padme Hum! Om Mani Padme Hum…!”
The Dae-ra-geum-gang-geom sword moved on its own, sinking even deeper into the dragon’s body until it disappeared completely.
—”Ack!”
With a final cry, the dragon stopped moving and turned to ashes, disappearing into the wind.
—”Fshhh!”
The metallic sound of the sword falling to the ground echoed in the air. Baek Hwa-shim and Gong Chwisan retrieved the sword and the rosary from the ground. Lee Uijeong also picked up his sword, with a complex expression.
Lee Uijeong was surprised. He had not been the one to defeat the dragon; it had been the sorcerers. Although he had contributed, his role had been limited, leaving him feeling embarrassed by his title as one of the Ten Heroes of the Five Peaks.
With a bitter smile, he approached the sorcerers of the Demon Extermination Team.
“You did a great job. Without you, we would have had great difficulty.”
Gong Chwisan, however, gestured in denial.
“No, we only did what we had to do. It seemed like a great achievement because we faced a monster.”
Baek Hwa-shim also joined the conversation, smiling.
“Gong Chwisan is right. Look at this. What can be done with such a dull sword?”
Baek Hwa-shim passed the sword’s blade across his hand, showing that it didn’t harm him due to its lack of sharpness.
“Impressive! My sword couldn’t even pierce its skin…”
Lee Uijeong shook his head, amazed by the sorcerers’ ability to defeat the dragon with such a dull sword.
At some distance, Yeon Seungbaek sighed in disappointment.
“Wow! I didn’t expect the sorcerers to be so effective. I thought we’d have a chance.”
“Still, it’s good that it ended this way. A little more delay, and we would have suffered many losses.”
Although Yeon Mubaek was also disappointed that he couldn’t use the Waryong Sword, he was glad that the Azure Dragon Division hadn’t suffered severe damage.
“It’s frustrating. Next time, you should try first. If we keep waiting, we’ll never get the chance.”
“It’s not wise to rush into these situations.”
“What are you saying? If we don’t seize this opportunity, the sorcerers will take all the credit. We need to get ahead and receive the recognition we deserve.”
“We can’t risk our lives just for recognition.”
“Brother, if you keep acting like this, give me the Waryong Sword. I also have a right to it.”
“What are you saying?”
“We all know that, as the elder brother, you’ve received many benefits. But the Waryong Sword is a family weapon. You can’t pretend it’s just yours.”
“So, you’re saying you also have a right to the Waryong Sword?”
“Yes, the sword belongs to our family. You can’t keep it just because you’re the oldest.”
“But I’m the Leader of the Waryong Manor. It’s natural that I have it.”
“The Waryong Manor no longer exists, and our family is scattered. You can’t keep acting as if you’re still the leader.”
“Then why have you followed me all this time?”
“Because we’re brothers. We must help each other. Who else can we trust in this cruel world?”
“And yet you covet the Waryong Sword? You speak of brotherhood while desiring the sword?”
“You’re the one who wants to keep it for yourself, talking about the Waryong Manor that no longer exists.”
“Do you really think I’m using the Waryong Manor as an excuse to keep the sword?”
“You can’t deny that you’ve thought about it.”
“You…”
Yeon Mubaek trembled with rage, feeling that his younger brother had become a complete stranger.
“I’ve never forgotten that I’m the Leader of the Waryong Manor. But you embarrass me.”
“Manor? What Manor? There’s nothing left. Why blame me? You’re the one who wants the sword just for yourself.”
“Do you really believe that?”
Yeon Mubaek slapped his younger brother, causing a stir among the warriors who were watching.
“What are you doing? You’re hitting me over the sword?”
Yeon Seungbaek’s eyes burned with fury.
He drew his sword, enraged by the humiliation.
Yeon Mubaek, standing, threw the Waryong Sword towards Yeon Seungbaek.
“Take it. I don’t want to fight with you over a sword.”
Yeon Seungbaek quickly took the sword, afraid that his brother might change his mind, and threw his own sword at Yeon Mubaek’s feet.
“Thanks, but don’t expect me to bow to you after hitting me.”
Yeon Mubaek picked up the sword and, with a dejected expression, walked away.
Yeon Seungbaek, now in possession of the Waryong Sword, looked around confidently, setting his eyes on the elite group of the Azure Dragon Division.
He saw Lee Somin among them and vowed:
“Wait, I’ll be there soon.”
Henan Province.
Shangqiu.
Outskirts of the city.
A hundred warriors from the Murim hid in a cemetery. They were the Demon Warriors of the Yoomyung Cult and their subordinates, ready to watch and attack the Demon Extermination Team of the Heaven and Earth Alliance.
At noon, Muyeonggwi, one of the Four Guardians of the Eunha Manor, appeared before them like a ghost. He headed straight towards the Swordsman of Chaos, Cheok Jingyeong, and Yang Soran.
“The sorcerers of the Demon Extermination Team have killed the dragon.”
“Tch! So it finally happened. I was hoping we could return to the White Horse Temple without any trouble. How many sorcerers and guards were there?”
“Fifteen sorcerers and a little over thirty guards. I don’t know if we can attack the sorcerers before the Heaven and Earth Alliance arrives.”
Muyeonggwi had a grim expression. He had witnessed the strength of the Great Swordmaster of Uicheon, Lee Uijeong, and knew that facing them would be a challenge.
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