The World of Sound - Chapter 172
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Icema. The guy started to back away with a frightened look on his face, pulling his frozen left arm back.
“This is good.”
At that moment, Bukgungyeon’s voice flowed out, so cold that it was almost freezing just by hearing it.
It was clearly the same as before, but the power and prayer felt within it were clearly different.
As if responding to that voice, my frozen left arm seemed to tighten even more.
“How could you do something like ice to me… … !”
“That kind of thing? Did you just say that kind of thing?”
Bukgungyeon held the body of the woman who was freezing in real time while suppressing that guy.
I tried to pour my energy into removing the corrupted spirit energy that the bastard had infiltrated, but it was impossible, so I grimaced slightly.
The progress could be slowed, but this woman’s death was certain.
If that happens, the owner of the body will be sad, so it won’t feel good. But I’ve become quite attached to it over the years.
“Then take it. That ice ball.”
“Ugh!?”
Oh my!
Then, with a light swing of the sword, Bingma flew away with his eyes wide open.
I tried to release the shock by lifting my body, but as if such tricks were meaningless, an extremely negative energy permeated my body.
That’s impossible.
Wasn’t the opponent at the peak of his power?
But you say that you have the power to transcend yourself when you reach the top?
Could it be that in that brief moment he had attained enlightenment and ascended to the highest level?
No. Even if that were true, it wouldn’t make sense.
There was no way that Aesong, who had just entered the flower world, could be so overwhelmed, and above all, he was in control of the ice spirits.
They were also ice spirits that had been imbued with magic and had become even more powerful.
But you’re being pushed? Your body is freezing?
It was full of things I couldn’t understand, but I couldn’t just sit there and do nothing.
He clenched his teeth and summoned up his last bit of strength.
Because I was destined to die here anyway.
“Magician!”
“The master of the flower world is lighting a magic fire… …!”
The ice is rising.
You might wonder how fire and ice can coexist, but he demonstrated that it is possible.
Since it takes that much power to control it, the time it takes for internal energy and vitality to be consumed is fast, but knowing that depending on how you use it, you can unleash a power stronger than that used by the Demon King, you swing your sword again without hesitation.
He fired a blast of corrupted fire and ice energy at Bukgungyeon, or rather, at what was Bukgungyeon.
“… … !”
– Kkiyaaaaaaaah!
The screams of the ice spirits seemed like an auditory hallucination.
However, it wasn’t just the corrupted spirits he wielded that screamed.
confederate.
It was clearly the power of the same kind.
Although I didn’t have magic, I didn’t feel like I was falling behind because it was the power of an infinitely pure ice spirit.
No, on the contrary, it was a force that overwhelmed him.
Not only did she simply squeeze, but countless other ice spirits were helping her, giving her strength and throwing themselves at her to give her energy.
Ice Age.
The power of the corrupted ice spirit that he wields is nothing more than child’s play in front of the true power of the ice spirit that is performed by a body blessed by the ice spirit.
“Sure, that’s good.”
Even those who directly exerted their power were surprised by its power.
Eunuch. Even the absolute being who once rose to the top of the world with his ice-crafting based on the Kyuhwabojeon.
I had expected that I would be able to use some of Hwagyeong’s power by possessing Bukgungyeon’s body, but this was unexpected.
He was weaker than he was in his prime, but that was because he wasn’t used to this body yet.
It was clear that if I got used to it and pulled out more power, I would be able to produce more powerful force.
There was a world of difference between forcibly gathering and gathering the power of the ice spirits and using the power of the countless ice spirits that voluntarily gathered.
With this kind of power, there was no need to squeeze it out.
Even if I didn’t forcefully confine and manipulate the ice spirits as I had designed to overcome their innate limitations, I felt like I could reach the absolute realm of ice magic that I had desired with just a little bit of practice and study.
If only we had enough time.
“Ugh! Who are you? How could you… …!”
But that time was not permitted.
The eunuch’s spirit also expected this to happen.
Boom!
The energy that had flown in without him knowing hit Bingma’s body.
Even taking into account the fact that he was injured in the clash earlier, it was ridiculously easy to allow the attack.
“are you okay?”
It was the power of the sound technique that flew through space.
Even the master of Hwagyeong had a hard time blocking that power, and with his body completely wounded and his senses dulled, he was unable to withstand it.
“Ugh… … !”
It’s vain, but that’s the end of it.
Bingma fell down and couldn’t get up.
“What are you?”
But even so, Bukgungyeon was very nervous.
To be exact, it was the tension of the eunuch who possessed her.
Because Cheonhwa noticed her change right away.
Couldn’t we win now?
I know that even in his prime, Cheonhwa is a master that cannot be defeated, but wouldn’t it be possible with this body?
It was only natural that some temptation would have crossed my mind at that moment.
But, instinct was greater than temptation.
“Oh, misunderstanding. I was just trying to protect this child for a little while… … !”
The memory of being forced into Buddhahood was too strong.
It was not known whether it was actually possible after completing the ice ritual, but Cheonhwa’s threat to make him a Buddha at any time was deeply embedded in his soul.
So instead of hiding or denying his identity, the eunuch desperately waved his arms and made excuses.
He said that he only borrowed his body for a moment to protect this child.
Don’t misunderstand, it will disappear soon.
“Then get out now.”
“Of course! I was planning on going anyway!”
Slurp-
Soon, Bukgungyeon’s body swayed slightly, and then his eyes returned. Cheonhwa realized that it was not an act, but that the possession had actually been lifted, but instead of welcoming Cheonhwa or expressing gratitude, Bukgungyeon threw himself at the woman who had fallen for him.
“mother!”
“All chase the remaining demons! Don’t let a single one of them return alive!”
There were still some mines that were running away and resisting, but there was no need to worry.
Seolhwa regained her senses and glanced at them, then ordered the Ice Palace warriors to chase them away.
The North Sea is their land.
They were excellent hunters who never missed anything that entered their land.
The North Sea was vast, harsh and barren to outsiders, and a wasteland with nowhere to hide.
“What is this… … you?”
Meanwhile, the Ice Palace Lord also arrived there.
He believed that the Ice Palace warriors would be able to deal with the Mines even if he didn’t go on a rampage, so instead of chasing them, he wanted to check on Bukgungyeon’s condition.
I was also curious as to how he was able to defeat the master of Hwagyeong, who even he himself had difficulty with, and even show an overwhelming performance.
And what he discovered was the dying figure of the mother of the fallen Bukgungyeon and the former princess of the Bukhae Ice Palace.
“Step aside for a moment.”
She was also a member of the North Sea Ice Palace who usually looked down on criminals like bugs. Even as the one who held the position of the princess, it was only natural that she would not have a good perception of criminals.
But this time, I couldn’t help but look into it.
Because I saw her throw herself to take the blow of the Ice Horse and save Bukgungyeon, who was a guest and benefactor of the North Sea.
“This… … It’s going to be difficult. The ice cold has penetrated into the marrow. Furthermore, it’s not just ordinary yin energy, but also mixed with demonic energy, so it’ll be hard to survive. This is too bad.”
The Ice Palace Princess, who had been studying her for a moment, shook her head.
He even offered words of comfort, as if he already knew about her relationship with Bukgungyeon.
Even though he was a sinner, he thought of Bukgungyeon and decided to help her in whatever way he could, but this was just no answer.
“If I could just get to the top, I could save him… … but his level is too low. His physical condition is also the worst.”
Then even Cheonhwa frowned.
He also checked her condition through communication with the Ice Spirit, but there was no answer.
Forcible treatment itself is possible, but only if the subject can endure it.
It might be possible for someone as skilled as Hwagyeong.
Or, it may be possible to forcibly lead the patient to the state of Hwagyeong and then treat them.
But to do that, if you wanted to have even a glimmer of hope, you had to reach at least the extreme of the climax.
However, Bukgungyeon’s mother was at best a fully matured and zenithal princess. If she had properly ascended to the position of a princess and cultivated herself, she might have reached the level of Hwagyeong like the current princess, but as a minor princess, she stayed in the central plains and her growth stagnated, and after returning to Bukhae, she lived as a criminal and was banned from martial arts, so she is still in the same state as back then.
‘Even if I use the Great Transformation… it’s impossible. At best, I can only hold my breath a little longer.’
So Cheonhwa thought about using the Daehwandan he had, but it was too much.
Because he had been living as a sinner for too long and had been tortured, his body was not in good condition, and because he had been hit by the Ice Demon’s magic, his insides were already almost destroyed.
If things continue like this, no medicine will work.
At best, it would only prolong life a little longer, but even that wouldn’t be for long.
It wasn’t because I was sorry, but because I was afraid it would only give Bukgungyeon hope, so I didn’t say it out loud.
“Really, is there no way? I’ll do anything. Anything! Even if I have to give up my body… … .”
– I’m sorry. I guess there’s nothing I can do.
While everyone shook their heads, Bukgungyeon cried out.
The last words would have been spoken to the eunuch’s spirit.
After being possessed, he seemed to be able to overpower and even control the spirit energy of the fallen spirit, so he asked to take his body and save his mother.
However, that too was impossible.
It wasn’t because I was afraid of being defeated by Cheonhwa, it was something beyond my ability.
“baby…….”
At that moment, the sinner who had barely regained consciousness, no, the mother of Bukgungyeon, let out a faint breath.
Even in her breath, the cold was felt, the chill had already seeped deep into her.
“Mother! Do you recognize me?”
“How could a mother… … not recognize her own child?”
Still she smiled.
He was afraid that if he died in pain, it would cause resentment in Bukgungyeon’s heart.
“Well… …you’ve grown up.”
“Don’t be afraid to say anything. I’ll find a way… … !”
The hand that was raised while staggering weakly touched Bukgungyeon’s cheek.
But the flowing tears could not melt the cold frozen hands.
“Thank you.”
“Hehehe!”
Little by little, the strength in her hands began to wane.
Even so, he froze with his eyes open as if trying to take in his child’s face until the end, and his breath gradually froze.
Everyone who saw that sight was speechless.
“… … If there had been an eternal ice cap, I could have saved him.”
Then, like a groan, a self-reproachful grumble flowed out of Binggungju’s mouth.
“Eternal Ice Crystal? If I have that, can I be cured?”
Cheonhwa did not miss that voice.
Because her breath hasn’t stopped yet.
It wouldn’t be strange if his last breath froze over at any moment, but thanks to Bukgungyeon, who couldn’t accept reality like a crazy person pouring water into a bottomless pit and poured all of his inner strength into it, he was able to prolong his life as much as possible.
“That’s probably true. But it’s impossible. It’s not that I don’t want to give it away, it’s that I can’t. The Eternal Ice Crystal was the treasure of our Ice Palace and the sacred water of the Ice Palace Lord, but it suddenly disappeared several decades ago. That’s why we tried to find the Eternal Ice Crystal and travel to the Central Plains. Since it disappeared so mysteriously, we thought that it might have been stolen by the Central Plains divine warrior known as the Fighting King… … .”
It was the moment when the truth about one of the bloody incidents that occurred about twenty years ago was revealed.
It was a trip to the Central Plains to find the lost Eternal Ice Crystal, and they were chasing after the old man known as the Demon King or Shintu, whom they suspected as a villain.
But in the end, he couldn’t find it, and returned to the North Sea.
In the process, the princess at the time who fell in love married Bukgung Se-ga-ju and gave birth to Bukgung Yeon.
But that wasn’t what was important now.
The only thing that mattered was that Bukgungyeon’s mother could be cured through the Mannyeonbyeongjeong.
“Do you acknowledge my contribution to this matter?”
“Of course. I’ll listen to anything you want. Anything that Binggung and I can do.”
So when Cheonhwa asked, Binggungju answered a little strangely.
It is natural to reward merit, but it is not a topic to discuss at this time.
“I will determine the compensation. Please restore this person’s status.”
“That’s difficult. She has already been stripped of her status as the Princess Consort, and there can only be one Princess Consort… … .”
“No, I don’t need a seat. Just forgive me.”
Then, when Cheonhwa made her request, she answered again with a troubled expression.
But the look in his eyes seemed to indicate that he knew.
Perhaps they want to pardon her so that at least she doesn’t die as a criminal.
Not only would I be able to maintain a modicum of honor, but I would also be able to be buried in the tombs of the Ice Palace people.
“Understood. In the name of the Ice Palace Lord, I forgive all the sins of the sinner Hamurin.”
So he nodded and forgave her sins with the authority of the princess.
Although they were serious criminals who broke the law, they had also done great deeds, so it was thought that this level of leniency was sufficient for the dying.
“How do I use this?”
At that moment, as soon as he finished speaking, Cheonhwa took out a wooden box from his bosom and held it out.
I forcefully break the wooden box with my fist, and a small but powerful ice crystal appears inside, emitting a cold aura.
Eternal Ice Palace.
It was an item that was once received in exchange for saving Mannyeon Geumgu’s life at Dongjeongho.
After flying to save Cheonhwa at that sight, Mannyeon Geumgu, who had been watching the sight while struggling with his injured body, slowly turned his head.
I tried to move my feet as fast as I could to get out of the place, but my pace was still excruciatingly slow.
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