The spar between the Heavenly Demon Yoo So-wol and the Heavenly God Grylls was officially set. This news spread not only through the Heavenly Demon Cult but also across the entire world via the Gallery.
It was practically the main event of this Heavenly God Martial Festival, so it was only natural that both reality and the Gallery were in an uproar.
"Hmm... The Heavenly God is strong, but... I wonder if he can actually secure a victory against the Heavenly Demon."
"Shouldn’t we think of it the other way around? I wonder if the Heavenly Demon can actually secure a victory against the Heavenly God."
In reality, people had to worry about saving face, and a slip of the tongue could easily spark a massive brawl, so everyone was cautious.
This was especially true since the upcoming spar was tied directly to ’faith’, making it an incredibly sensitive topic.
If they argued that Yoo So-wol would win, it would naturally offend the Holy Kingdom, and if they argued the opposite, it would offend the Demonic Cult.
Furthermore, unlike Grylls, Yoo So-wol had rarely shown her full strength.
Although she had demonstrated her abilities against the remnants of the Blood Cult or in previous martial arts tournaments held in other regions, it was never her full power.
Because of this, many people were far more curious about Yoo So-wol’s true strength than Grylls’s.
"Seeing how she effortlessly killed the remnants of the Blood Cult, even those of elder rank, she is definitely at least at the peak of the Transcendent Realm."
"Isn’t she already in the Profound Realm rather than the Transcendent Realm? Such rumors are widespread."
"She has barely passed the age of twenty, yet she’s in the Profound Realm? Is that even possible?"
"It’s not entirely impossible. We have the example of the Sword Saint (Sword Master) of the Western Kingdoms."
"Can two talents that appear only once in a century exist in the same era?"
"There’s no reason why they couldn’t."
Many assumed Yoo So-wol’s strength to be ’at least’ on par with Ash.
Since this was actually true, few raised any objections.
Title) The Heavenly Demon is on par with Grylls?
(Video of Grylls destroying the remnants of a mythical-era dragon)
So, has the Heavenly Demon ever slain a dragon?
It was a Bone Dragon, but has she ever slain one? Lol
Wow. But looking closely at Grylls, this bastard is seriously, ridiculously strong lol
Every time I watch him, I think, ’Why is he fighting like such an idiot?’ but looking back, it’s actually incredibly efficient;;
He literally only thinks about defeating his opponent lol
Title) Honestly, it doesn’t even matter if Grylls loses.
(Roughly a photo of Dolsoe working hard)
Even Dolsoe beat Grylls at first.
But in the rematch, Grylls overwhelmingly thrashed him;;
Grylls is someone who can instantly grasp his opponent’s habits and patterns, not to mention his adaptability.
The Heavenly Demon might win the first round, but if they fight again, I guarantee Grylls will win 100% yes yes
But would Grylls ever fight her again?
He probably will. Somewhere else.
Where? In the Forest of the Four Seasons?
In bed lol
The Heavenly Demon would probably win that one lol
Don’t Abandon the Hero) Do not mock the Chief God!
Title) One thing is for sure
(Roughly a photo of a female knight with her clothes in tatters, wearing a humiliated expression)
One of them is definitely going to say, ’Kuh... just kill me!’ lolol
You crazy bastard lolol. Saving the photo for now.
I think you’re the crazier one lol
I don’t know about knights, but do women of the Central Plains actually say things like that?
I heard it was imported because of the Gallery?
What an embarrassing import;;;
No, no, that’s been a new way of flirting for a while now lol
Central Plains women are conservative, so they’re too embarrassed to cling openly. They say that’s better lol
But I can’t imagine the Heavenly Demon saying something like that. Maybe Grylls, though.
Why Grylls instead of the Heavenly Demon?
Because that’s hotter, yes yes
Shiver;;
Title) Honestly, it’s a fact that Grylls is hotter.
First of all, I can’t imagine it. The Heavenly Demon saying, ’Kuh... just kill me!’?
The Heavenly Demon would just end it by telling him to come to her bedroom. On the other hand, Grylls wouldn’t.
A guy who went through all kinds of hell in the Forest of the Four Seasons and has a crazy survival instinct spitting out those words?
It means he realized there was no hope and fell into despair, yes yes. That’s why it’s hotter.
If you take him in right then and raise him with care, he’ll have no choice but to develop a deep dependency on you.
If this isn’t gourmet, what is?The source of this chapter is novelping dot com.
Don’t Abandon the Hero) Just go die.
lolol
lol
Holy shit, when the Orange Badge says it, the impact is on another level lolol
Truly short and powerful lol
It’s short and poignant, way better than boring, pedantic talk lol
Title) ???: What nonsense are you talking about?
(Roughly a photo of Grylls)
I’m going to beg for my fucking life, though?
???: Just spare my life! I’ll give you my body, my heart, and even my house in the Forest of the Four Seasons! Please, just spare my life!!!
Holy shit, that is the real Grylls lolol
Dependency my ass, this is the real deal lol
Sword Matstar) Maybe that’s more appealing? It means you can immediately go wild on him after subduing him, right? Lol
Don’t Abandon the Hero) You go die too.
lolol
lolol
The Orange Badge has achieved enlightenment now lol
"They’re really acting like fools."
The Hero and Orange Badge, Asella, let out a hollow laugh as she watched the state of the Gallery.
Ever since the spar between Yoo So-wol and Grylls was set, the Gallery had been an absolute mess.
There were already plenty of stories about Grylls floating around, but now it had reached an even worse level.
Given the nature of the Gallery, all kinds of slander, conspiracies, contempt, and harassment were the absolute norm.
Occasionally, things would get too heated when it went too far, but in those cases, the administrators usually stepped in to stop it.
But right now, how should she put it? The atmosphere wasn’t exactly overheating, but it was drifting in a strange direction.
Claims that this was the true Heavenly God Martial Festival, or that the Heavenly Demon Cult had engineered all of this, and so on.
’Everyone thinks that once this spar is over, the Heavenly Demon and Grylls-nim will end up together. Why is that?’
Furthermore, talk of the Heavenly Demon and Grylls getting together after this spar was incredibly common.
She had no idea why such groundless rumors were circulating, but from Asella’s perspective, it made her blood boil.
Watching her benefactor and the man she held in her heart get together with another woman was a sight she absolutely could not tolerate.
Moreover, she wasn’t just any ordinary woman, but the Heavenly Demon, who stood in direct opposition to Asella’s faith.
Thinking about it this way, she could understand why the Heavenly Demon had accepted Kaylin’s proposal.
’From the Heavenly Demon Cult’s perspective, it doesn’t matter whether they win or lose.’
If the Heavenly Demon won? Then the prestige of the Heavenly Demon Cult would skyrocket to the heavens.
Even so, Grylls’s prestige wouldn’t fall, precisely because it was a spar.
Unless it was a life-or-death battle, everyone knew that Grylls would be at a disadvantage in a pure spar.
’People know. They know Grylls-nim won’t put his full strength into a mere spar.’
Everyone in the world knew Grylls’s full power.
Physical strength capable of pulling an entire floating island.
Archery so precise that it could effortlessly pierce the eye of a giant the size of a mountain range.
The skill to dismantle any technique the opponent used with his own abilities.
And even his mana, which was Grylls’s trademark and boasted an overwhelming scale.
If he poured all of that in, would the Heavenly Demon really be able to withstand it unscathed?
’At the very least, she wouldn’t be unscathed.’
Just as an elephant effortlessly tramples an ant, Grylls was someone who had sent a master of the Central Plains packing with a single training arrow.
If such an elephant went all out while fighting the Heavenly Demon? If nothing else, one thing was certain.
The arena wouldn’t be able to hold up. Therefore, it would be difficult for either of them to unleash their full power.
In the first place, a life-or-death battle between top-tier masters typically lasted for three days and nights.
It would be impossible to reach a definitive conclusion in a martial arts tournament that ended within an hour at most.
It would merely be a spar to gauge each other’s strength.
’Even if Grylls-nim wins, it won’t cause any problems for the Heavenly Demon Cult.’
Even if Grylls won, there would be no issue. This was because of the rumors she had caught wind of earlier.
She had traveled all over the Heavenly Demon Cult to proselytize and preach, but she was met only with cold responses.
However, when she spoke of Grylls, they showed a completely different reaction. And a positive one at that.
’It was the story of the two heavens becoming one.’
Perhaps because of that, the members of the Demonic Cult viewed Grylls favorably.
Hearing talk about how a new doctrine might even be established was utterly chilling to Asella.Read this novel at novеlping.com for the best experience.
No matter how much of a cult they were, she hadn’t expected it to be to this extent. Thus, she worried about the future.
’It might actually be better to utilize this. It’s always better to let things seep in slowly rather than forcing a change.’
If the prestige of the Heavenly God rose, the hostility toward Aris would naturally decrease as well.
Therefore, rather than doing anything right now, it was right to wait until the results of the spar came out.
If she stepped forward unnecessarily and rumors spread that she had ruined the spar, it would only cause harm.
’...And honestly, I’m curious too.’
Asella was a knight as well as a cleric. She couldn’t help but be curious about the spar between the two.
A fight between a tiger that ravaged its opponent with sharp fangs and claws, and an elephant that crushed everything with its overwhelming weight.
It was a spar that not only she but countless others were eagerly anticipating.
A spar where no one knew what the outcome would be—truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.
’Since the arena won’t hold up, I should keep a close eye on it just in case.’
As soon as she had that thought, Asella set off. Currently, she was staying in lodgings outside, not in the Heavenly Demon Palace.
Normally she should have stayed in the Heavenly Demon Palace, but due to Grylls’s unexpected descent, she had no choice but to move outside.
Well, she was quite satisfied, so she had no complaints. It was also a situation that everyone understood.
Furthermore, Asella had already received permission to enter and leave the Heavenly Demon Palace at will.
Thus, she could easily pass through the main gate and, moreover, meet face-to-face with Wi Seol-ak.
"Welcome, Hero-nim. What brings you here?"
"I came to speak about the safety of the upcoming spar."
"We plan to protect the arena using a much more thorough formation than before."
As expected of Wi Seol-ak. Asella clicked her tongue inwardly at his thoroughness.
The one who had guided Yoo So-wol to grant permission after Kaylin made her proposal was none other than Wi Seol-ak.
The brain of the Demonic Cult and a person she anticipated clashing with frequently in the future. That was why she couldn’t let her guard down.
"Do you really think you can stop it with just that? It will easily shatter from the power of the Chief God-nim alone."
"We are consulting with experts, taking that into consideration along with the power of heaven."
"I can help you. This is out of pure goodwill and to prevent innocent casualties, so will you accept my assistance?"
Wi Seol-ak responded a beat late to Asella’s words.
"...Thank you. With the protection of the Hero, it will indeed be much easier."
"Thank you."
"Is there anything else?"
"No."
In truth, there wasn’t nothing; there was a lot. But those were matters to be discussed after the Heavenly God Martial Festival concluded.
Asella bowed her head to Wi Seol-ak and walked outside.
She then glanced at the Holy Sword, Revolution, at her left hip. If she used the power of the Holy Sword, no dangerous incidents would occur.
’I just hope Grylls-nim doesn’t get hurt.’
She didn’t particularly care if the Heavenly Demon got hurt. But Grylls was a different story.
If Grylls were to be seriously injured, she wouldn’t know how to react.
Holding those thoughts, the day of the martial arts tournament—which could be called the true finals—finally dawned.
Waaaaah!!!
With wild cheers, the Heavenly Demon Yoo So-wol stepped into the arena.
And standing opposite her was Grylls, wearing an awkward smile.
Both of them were fully armed, but Yoo So-wol’s weapon was not the Mythricon sword.
Since this was a spar and not a life-or-death battle, using it here would have unleashed a destructive force that the arena couldn’t handle.
This was no different for Grylls. His sword and bow were also borrowed from the Demonic Cult.
De-e-eng!!!
But as if even that didn’t matter, the moment the gong rang, the two rushed at each other.
Chae-eng!
Their utterly ordinary swords clashed violently.
On the surface, it looked like a very ordinary contest of strength, but...
Ujikeun!
A massive crack split the arena floor beneath their feet, proving that this was anything but ordinary.
Yet, regardless of the cracking ground, the balance of power was already shifting.
Cheu-cheu-cheuk—
Yoo So-wol, the heaven of the Heavenly Demon Cult and the Heavenly Demon herself.
Was slowly—no, visibly—being pushed back.
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