I Became the Only Non-mage in the Academy

Chapter 223: The Heavenly Demon (3)

Kwaang!

A loud explosion reverberated in all directions.

At that moment, others thought: Was that something a human can do?

To achieve such a feat, external martial training was essential.

Furthermore, one would have to reach a high level of internal energy as well. The muscles visible through his robe could be described as perfect.

However, regarding internal energy… it was unclear. No power was felt from him.

“Young… Leader?”

The person pinned underneath gasped and exhaled.

Then, from the man’s body, who was pressing down on the woman, black energy began to surge.

It was the energy that denied all forces—the energy of Defying Heaven, also known as the Energy of Defying Heaven, which engulfed the surroundings.

“So you’re the Young Leader… You’ve mastered Black God Martial Arts.”

“But I’ve never seen your face before. If you were really the Young Leader, rumors would’ve spread by now.”

“Did they choose you based on looks? Neither Banak nor Songok’s reincarnations would look like that…”

Whispers came from all directions.

Phoenix thought.

Why was this unfamiliar being, who wielded the energy of Defying Heaven, so hostile toward her?

Had she done something wrong?

All she wanted was to be more cherished by the Heavenly Demon, working diligently.

As a result, her subordinates couldn’t go home for half a year and complained,

Or, perhaps, Eternal Heaven, the fox, mocked her achievements, saying, “As expected, the bird-brain has no solution,” which led her to take out her frustration on the Orthodox or Unorthodox factions.

She also stirred up his subordinates after learning that a lackey of someone named Blue Dragon was among them.

“If you torment me any more… Heavenly Demon-nim won’t let it slide!”

“It’s fine. Because it’s that Heavenly Demon I’m aiming for.”

Lee Seo-ha spoke as he shifted his gaze.

He saw a woman called the Divine Maiden. She had long golden hair, exuding an air of nobility. Her golden eyes met his.

‘Dragon’s Eye.’

The Dragon’s pupil.

It was a power that allowed one to see the natural order of things. Although he had the ability to use it after training with the dragons for a month, Lee Seo-ha did not use it.

It wasn’t because he didn’t want to cease being human.

For Lee Seo-ha, who valued efficiency, that power was a bit too chaotic. It had been the same when he had the Divine Sight.

While it was a power that those who used magic or supernatural abilities would love, it was unnecessary for Lee Seo-ha. But that was just from his perspective.

To others, it was a power they would welcome.

“You…”

A mechanical voice came from the Divine Maiden.

Kim Seo-hyun’s focus shifted to the Divine Maiden. The Thousand Sorcerer was no different. Others were also focusing on them.

“You’re using the energy of Defying Heaven. But the essence… No, the essence is the energy of Defying Heaven, but it’s mixed with other things.”

Her expression was blank.

Unlike Kim Seo-hyun, who, early on, showed a languid expression of interest.

The Divine Maiden’s face was devoid of emotion, like a robot. As if she were a being without feelings.

“And you… You are the same as me, aren’t you?”

The Divine Maiden looked at Kim Seo-hyun and spoke. Kim Seo-hyun stared back at her. Lee Seo-ha observed them both.

‘The same essence, huh.’

Seven-colored eyes pierced through their essence. The Dragon’s Heart was resonating. Although they were different entities, their core essence was the same.

Lee Seo-ha thought.

Perhaps, if one of them were to die here, the other’s power would be absorbed.

‘No, that’s too cruel.’

Reaching the result he desired in this world meant he couldn’t resort to such dark methods.

In this world, dark methods offered an alluring power. If he used extreme measures from another realm and temporarily evacuated Earth, leaving only Kim Seo-hyun behind, he could witness the end.

He had tried that once.

‘But the cost was devastating.’

Most of humanity, or what could be called humanity, became slaves to a god from another realm.

Not the Mines. The Mines were close to slaves but not true slaves yet. They still had their consciousness, though freedom was gone. A terrible hell where they killed each other and offered each other as sacrifices to the god.

Lee Seo-ha looked at Phoenix.

“When will you come out?”

“…”

Lee Seo-ha tormented Phoenix while thinking about the Heavenly Demon.

The Heavenly Demon did not regard the people of this world as equals. However, recalling the time when she mastered Black God Martial Arts, he could somewhat grasp her disposition.

‘Perhaps.’

After acquiring the Heavenly Demon Divine Sect, she probably became engulfed in boredom.

In her youth, the position of Demonic Sect Leader must have seemed so high, and it likely became her goal. But she would have achieved it more easily than she had thought.

Unifying the martial arts world was likely the same.

It was something everyone longed for, but it was too easily accomplished. It must have bored her. That’s why she left this world.

Leaving Black Heaven behind.

Someone with the energy of Defying Heaven. Or someone filled with the mana of starlight.

Perhaps she desired someone who could stand on the same level as her.

Because of that, she remained childlike.

The world was too easy, and she had never experienced hardship.

Lee Seo-ha closed his eyes and focused on his senses.

Something was approaching from the edge of his perception. Its speed was steep.

First, Lee Seo-ha turned his head.

Next, the Thousand Sorcerer turned. And then Phoenix followed.

‘It’s here.’

A being with a grin stretched to its limits arrived. At the same time, Lee Seo-ha felt a faint but distinct presence. He glanced at the Thousand Sorcerer.

-I will handle it.

It felt like letters were being carved into his head. Lee Seo-ha turned his gaze and fixed his eyes on the Heavenly Demon.

The Heavenly Demon’s entrance was anything but ordinary.

The air shrieked as if being compressed. Black energy condensed in her hand.

‘Lightly.’

Very lightly.

First, a taste.

That was the mindset she moved with.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

At the same time, concern arose. If she couldn’t handle even this, what then?

Then, from the start, she would teach them.

However, Heavenly Demon would be ever so slightly disappointed.

Thinking of those who would crumble against the wall that was herself.

She created a foothold in the air with the energy of Defying Heaven.

Thump.

She condensed the energy of Defying Heaven in her foot.

Heavenly Demon had only one thing to do: accelerate at supersonic speed.

Kwaaaang!

The foothold shattered, scattering like glass. Heavenly Demon clenched her fist and swung it.

Lee Seo-ha remained still, a being with the same power as his own. It wasn’t as if she hadn’t noticed him. After all, she had recognized his presence faster than anyone else in this place.

‘What is this?’

The black energy spread in all directions.

It was the Energy of Defying Heaven.

However, it was mixed with various other things. Heavenly Demon was shocked at the sight. The Energy of Defying Heaven was a pure and undiluted force.

It could be confidently called the most perfect power. But what she saw now was different—it seemed as though the Energy of Defying Heaven was being subjugated and pulled along by something else.

Step.

He took a step forward. The black energy gathered in one place—in Lee Seo-ha’s fist.

‘That…’

Heavenly Demon narrowed her eyes.

For the first time, she felt a sense of danger. Her body instinctively flinched.

It was a primal reaction.

In that moment, it was as if some massive figure behind him was glaring at her.

So, she drew her sword.

Because she realized this was not an opponent she could take lightly.

Kwaaaang!!

Heavenly Demon, having made her decision, swung Black Heaven. Shockwaves scattered in all directions, pushing everything away.

She looked straight ahead. A black sword blocked her Black Heaven.

It was a sword that seemed to have been transformed by something. A black sword with a red line running down its center. It was similar to Black Heaven, but perhaps due to the opponent’s Energy of Defying Heaven, it was different from her sword.

‘In terms of performance…’

The other side was superior.

The power of the Energy of Defying Heaven was equal.

But she was lacking in quantity. No, even in quality. Her body? Even her highly-prized Black God Martial Arts was trembling, acknowledging her own weakness.

“Heh.”

Heavenly Demon laughed.

Laughter came naturally.

The only thing keeping her superior was her overwhelming skill. She felt somewhat ridiculous. Her abilities weren’t just similar to an existence that hadn’t transcended—they were being surpassed.

It was then that Heavenly Demon could properly see the face of the one who blocked her.

He had mastered martial arts similar to hers. No, perhaps it was because he had learned a martial art that was the reverse of hers. His face was striking, so much so that to call him the most handsome man might not do justice.

Heavenly Demon lowered her gaze slightly.

A cold, expressionless look.

It was the gaze of a warrior who had trained endlessly.

How long had it been since she’d seen eyes like that?

Usually, the eyes that looked at her fell into one of two categories.

Eyes filled with possessive desire, wanting to claim her. Or eyes trembling in fear. Those were the only two types of gazes.

But his gaze was different.

His expressionless eyes shifted to look down on her slightly.

“Ha.”

It was ridiculous.

It felt strange. How long had it been since she had encountered a gaze like that? It seemed like the first time.

“Come to think of it, we haven’t exchanged names, have we?”

“Does it matter? I don’t usually remember the names of those weaker than me.”

Heavenly Demon had lived her life entirely her own way. In her youth, she was despised, but after gaining power and eliminating those who belittled her, after uniting the Demon Sect, Heavenly Demon became someone who could live as she pleased.

Due to the scars of her childhood, she had developed a strong possessive desire, but she grew up as a noble existence who could afford to act that way.

So, like a child collecting pretty jewels or stones, she collected beautiful things.

‘They were just toys.’

That was how Heavenly Demon viewed them.

Pets. Or toys, or dolls.

In other words…

“You. I like you.”

She truly did like him.

Enough that it wouldn’t be lacking to have him stand by her side.

“You, you seem like you’re from another dimension or the future.”

Heavenly Demon smiled brightly.

“If I win, how about becoming mine?”

No, that wasn’t quite enough.

“No, just become mine.”

With that, Heavenly Demon lunged forward again.

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‘What is she saying, this crazy woman.’

Feeling disbelief, he glanced at Black Heaven.

-Master? Why are you looking at me…?

-Seo-ha-nim! Please crush her pride quickly!!

Eternal Heaven waved a glowstick she had brought from somewhere.

Where did she even get that from?

He took a step back and began rotating the star inside his body.

It’s not the best place to use the Form of the Star here. Receiving the power of the Giant God has made the power so vast that it could swallow an entire city whole.

If he used it here, many people would be caught in the aftermath.

His control was still lacking. Although he had spent three months focusing on it, most of his efforts had been invested in strengthening the power of the Giant God and his external martial arts.

‘Defying Heaven.’

A star rose within his body.

The star, named the Star of Defying Heaven, began to rotate. The Energy of Defying Heaven engulfed the surroundings.

“What are you going to show me this time?”

Heavenly Demon smiled.

Though he knew she was a madwoman, her appearance was still captivating for a moment. Despite being surrounded by women who had set his standards incredibly high, it was still the case.

“Something interesting.”

The star rotated.

An infinite amount of the Energy of Defying Heaven erupted like an explosion. Black flames blazed intensely.

Heavenly Demon smiled and clasped her hands together.

Black spheres gathered. He knew exactly what that was.

“Heav-Heavenly Demon-nim?”

Most had already fled, but Phoenix, injured from the hit she had taken, was still stuck in the midst of it all.

Because of that, she turned pale. It was a pit that, once fallen into, there was no way out of.

The one who saved Phoenix was none other than me.

‘I’ll torment her a little more later.’

He used the boundary to divide the space.

After pushing Phoenix into a subspace.

Black God Martial Arts.