전생검신 Volume 90 Chapter 3

The first to react to my words seemed to be Chulryong.

[Where did that crazy noise come from…?]

I had predicted that Chulryong would react first, so I immediately turned to him and said in a sly tone.

[Could you be a little quiet? I’m trying to talk about this important dividend, and if you keep interrupting, I can’t help it.]

[……]

[If you don’t want to get hurt, wouldn’t it be better to hear me out?]

[Ugh……]

At that, Chulryong hesitated and eventually clamped his mouth shut. I chuckled inwardly at the sight.

‘Right. You, who took advantage of my absence, must have noticed that I was lying before anyone else…’

At the same time, Chulryong also had the responsibility of siphoning off other investors’ money, so if I decided to go down with him, he wouldn’t be able to escape significant losses or even extinction. So, when I warned him about that, he had no choice but to keep quiet.

I easily suppressed Chulryong, who had been rampaging with confidence, and continued speaking.

[Actually, before talking about this, I need to mention something. Investors, you must be curious as to why I suddenly went missing for millennia.]

Murmurs filled the room.

Once again, I felt a surge of magic along with the murmuring. Understanding that the crowd was filled with curiosity, I realized I could go on with my story. Sure enough, among those listening, the entity looking like a three-headed dog, the King of Hell, spoke up.

[What’s the reason? Can you tell us now?]

Nodding at the King of Hell’s words, I replied.

[Many of you might already know that the Three Sovereigns have changed from what they used to be. While I was trying to bring them into investments a long time ago, I discovered that there had been internal changes in their system. In fact, they were plotting to expel other investors from this Earth by banding together.]

[……!!]

I let out a deep sigh.

[Realizing that, I tried to sever ties with the Three Sovereigns… but they simultaneously threatened me with severe coercion. They demanded I not reveal their plans to the outside world and hand over all my dividends and the Law of Cause and Effect!]

[What, what the…….]

The King of Hell and other ‘Old Rulers’ seemed surprised.

My words were explaining a situation they hadn’t anticipated.

[The one chasing Bloodlines] Raounkang looked perplexed.

[Can’t believe it! The Three Sovereigns have been plotting since then? Didn’t they go into hiding to recover the powers they lost after the Great War of Takrok? I gathered a lot of information coming to Earth, but what the chairman just said is so out of the blue!!]

Hmm, it seems that Raounkang is quite sharp on his own… but if I leave him alone like this, it could turn troublesome.

I sensed that I needed to clear Raounkang’s doubts before continuing my explanation. So, I quickly thought and said.

[Of course, investors cannot know this. Because I have been sealed by the Three Sovereigns and trapped in this dimensional realm since then. If beings like them meticulously hide all truths, then it’s obvious there are limits to what outsiders like you can find out!]

[You were sealed the whole time?]

[That’s right. Do you see the Heavenly Mysterious Woman of Nine Heavens over there?]

I pointed to the Heavenly Mysterious Woman, who had been quietly observing the conversation from a distance. Instantly, the gaze of hundreds of ‘Old Rulers’ in the room turned towards her, and the Heavenly Mysterious Woman seemed to flinch, realizing it. I acted a bit agitated and continued.

[She is one of the strongest subordinates and aides of the Three Sovereigns. Why is the Heavenly Mysterious Woman blocking me here of all places? It’s all about sealing me so that I can’t do anything!]

[Ugh!]

[Moreover, the ones lying dead all around also happen to be subordinates of the Three Sovereigns. Are you saying that’s not suspicious?]

Murmurs filled the air.

[Indeed… it is strange that the Heavenly Mysterious Woman, who should be in the Celestial Realm, is here… ]

My words seemed to resonate with the ‘Old Rulers’ and the atmosphere began to shift once again. It made sense, as many of the ‘Old Rulers’, like Raounkang, had an interest in ‘presence’ and were gathering their own information, so they were likely aware of the nature of the Heavenly Mysterious Woman.

Then, the Heavenly Mysterious Woman protested, looking incredulous.

[What nonsense is this? You barged into this dimension at will. Besides, it hasn’t even been a day since you got here.]

While the Heavenly Mysterious Woman spoke the truth, I was secretly hoping she would. I smiled inwardly, then shouted in an exaggerated manner.

[Do you all see my condition right now? As you all know, I wielded tremendous divine power and had a prestigious reputation thousands of years ago. But now I’m left with barely a hint of power!]

[That’s true… but why have you fallen to such a state?]

[Because I was robbed of all my dividends and the Law of Cause and Effect by the Three Sovereigns and sealed here for a long time! I’ve barely managed to send the Shadow Spirit to the human realm and used it to regain just a tiny flicker of power, but my true strength was taken away by those authors!]

[Hoo!]

[Think about it. What good is this meager power when invading a land swarming with the minions of the Three Sovereigns? Which of our words carries more truth?]

Murmurs filled the air!

Murmurs filled the air!

The ‘Old Rulers’ seemed to be discussing my words among themselves. Then, Raounkang’s voice rang out as if he had reached a consensus.

[The chairman’s words seem more credible! Logically, it makes no sense to come charging in with such pathetic power only to rush against a boulder!]

[Exactly.]

[Heavenly Mysterious Woman, I didn’t expect it, but I’m disappointed!]

[……!!]

As a result, the Heavenly Mysterious Woman trembled, visibly taken aback but unable to retaliate. I looked at her and thought.

‘I had a suspicion, but it seems the ‘name’ can’t be invoked.’

That’s probably because some kind of ritual taking place here is a trap and a closely guarded secret of the Three Sovereigns, making it meaningless for the Heavenly Mysterious Woman to say anything more. Those who partake in such sinister acts can’t possibly act boldly in a gathering of this many outsiders.

I chuckled inwardly but outwardly kept a straight face and continued speaking.

[However, this Tezcatlipoca you see here is an old friend of mine… After much effort and using the Shadow Spirit I sent down, I finally managed to release his seal. And he came rushing to help me break my seal as best he could!]

[Oh.]

[But Tezcatlipoca’s power alone isn’t enough. So, as I pondered what the ways of Jianghu were, I found it necessary to summon all of you!]

Just then, someone from the audience spoke up, sounding puzzled.

[That Tezcatlipoca looks incredibly strong! How come he’s lacking power compared to the Heavenly Mysterious Woman?]

I was stating the obvious, but I decided to cleverly distort the truth.

[Look closely at the formation of the ritual here… Isn’t it set up to summon someone?]

[Hmm… that’s true… ]

[That implies that those authors intend to summon the true form of the Three Sovereigns right here!]

[……?!]

[No matter how strong my friend Tezcatlipoca is, he can’t face all of them!]

Murmurs filled the air.

Another wave of murmurs arose. And it seemed the ‘Old Rulers’ were checking the nearby magical energy and techniques; soon, they started speaking in astonishment.

[It… it seems realistic!]

[How is this… happening?]

[No… those Three Sovereigns! They were monitoring the entire Earth with my subordinates; when did they create something like this?]

They all seemed to be bewildered by an unexpected situation. I seized on their confusion and continued speaking.

[Think about it… all the dividends and laws of cause and effect meant to be shared among you… have been snatched away by the Three Sovereigns…!! If those authors reach the ‘end’ with that, how strong do you think they will become?! Isn’t it the Three Sovereigns who will stop at nothing to eliminate both me and Tezcatlipoca to retain that privilege?!]

[……!!]

[Each of us may be weaker than the Three Sovereigns… Thus, we need to combine our strengths to protect our rights.]

With a flourish, I raised my hand to the sky and shouted.

[As the chairman Baek Woong, I promise you all that on the day we defeat the Three Sovereigns and regain my true power and body… I will return all dividends to every shareholder!!]

[Oh!]

[Is that for real!]

[It is indeed. Otherwise, why would I have summoned you all here? I treasure your assets…!!]

Having said that, I pointed to the now quiet Chulryong with my finger.

[Look at that Chulryong! Didn’t he also receive your valuable assets in accordance with my orders!?]

Murmurs filled the air.

[Hmm… that’s true… ]

Alright, this is it!

I nailed it.

[Chulryong will promise as well! He’ll spit out everything he took!]

[Oh!]

My sudden statement made Chulryong, along with the nearby Relkrobus, seem taken aback.

[No, what… Don’t talk nonsense!]

[Don’t listen to the chairman’s ramblings!]

I noticed they felt guilty about the money they pocketed, but I didn’t care and continued smiling while speaking.

[Hey, what are you talking about? I intend to return everything, so you’re not seriously claiming you won’t… are you saying that in front of all the shareholders gathered here…?]

You’ve been caught.

Now you can’t get away without spitting out what you’ve eaten!

[……!!]

Chulryong and Relkrobus hurriedly glanced around. Indeed, at the moment the words escaped my lips, everyone began throwing suspicious and intense gazes their way. The reactions of Chulryong and Relkrobus were completely different.

Relkrobus screamed like a banshee.

[You idiots!! I’m not joining in! You can believe whatever you want about the chairman!!]

Uwooo!!

Relkrobus seemed to be trying to escape by opening a dimension door right away. But at that moment, someone with sharp eyes watching over the situation threw something like a rope.

Whoosh!

Bam!

[Ugh?!]

Relkrobus was instantly bound by something akin to a rope and fell to the ground. The being who had thrown the binding spoke softly.

[These guys… I suspected something and was keeping an eye on them.]

[Wha… Rainbow Snake! What are you doing?! How did you bind me?!]

The Rainbow Snake, taking the form of a goddess with white hair, glared at Relkrobus coldly and said.

[After living for so long, do you think I wouldn’t have a way to deal with an amateur like you? I’m also one of the beings who received powers from Pangu… What binds you now is the power granted to me by Pangu!]

[……!!]

Wha… what? Is that something different from Pangu’s threads?

More importantly, the Rainbow Snake received powers from Pangu…?

I couldn’t help but feel slight astonishment at this unexpected turn of events. The Rainbow Snake was a much stronger divine being than I initially thought.

As Relkrobus was bound, other ‘Old Rulers’ nearby rushed in and began to attack him.

[You scumbag!]

[You want to die, huh!]

Bam!

Bam!

[Ugh!]

Relkrobus, pummeled by countless magical assaults, gradually started to weaken, almost to the point of extinction. As Relkrobus turned to mush, Chulryong, who had been watching this, trembled and finally expressed his resignation.

[… I… I’m not thinking like Relkrobus.]

The Rainbow Snake gripped another rope tightly as she spoke in a voice laced with intent.

[How can I believe that? You received treasures and laws of cause and effect directly as a member of the Diamond Club… ]

[I-I’ll follow the chairman’s wishes… On the day the chairman regains his original powers, I’ll return everything to the members!!]

[Good thinking!!]

Ooooh—

As Chulryong reluctantly made his promise, the ‘Old Rulers’ erupted in cheers.

‘Hehehe.’

This meant that Chulryong was as good as on a leash.

At the same time, I felt delighted that I had avenged myself on Chulryong, who had been scheming while I was away.

I clenched my fist tightly and shouted out again.

[Now, the time has come! Your precious money is in the hands of the Three Sovereigns! Let’s fight to take it back!!]

…

Uwooooh!

Ooooh!

In the next moment, something astonishing happened. Responding to my speech, the ‘Old Rulers’ began to unleash tremendous magical power, resonating beyond mere intent. Each one, a revered demonic being in the universe, resonated together, amplifying their strength; the result was absolutely phenomenal.

Crack!

Dimensions that were shattered over a mere presence completely crumbled, transforming into void realms. Amidst the swirls of color, innumerable demonic entities began to emerge from all directions as if summoned.

Screeeee!

Ughhh!

How many of them are we talking about? They were a nightmare-inducing presence, far too numerous and varied to count, swarming through dimensions in a spectacular display. Tezcatlipoca watched the scene unfold and laughed delightfully.

[Hehehe. You guys… summoning all those subordinates you saved for the end… ]

[……]

[If we’re to face the true form of the Three Sovereigns, we need to bring it on!]

I swallowed dryly. It was simply because among the alien beings being summoned now, it somehow felt that many demon kings were popping up.

‘This is horrifying.’

Originally, malevolent beings are supposed to be summoned on the day the Evil God resurrects, marking the start of the end – the fact that otherworldly entities meant for that day are prematurely called forth indicates that this very space has transformed into a nightmare.

[Three Sovereigns… do you dare… to treat us all as fools?!]

Bam—!!

A monster resembling a tentacled being with multiple eyes roared, shooting out a massive black beam from its gazing core towards the Heavenly Mysterious Woman. She lightly fluttered her winged dress to deflect the attack, but in that very moment, over ten ‘Old Rulers’ joined in with physical assaults and magic, launching a relentless barrage against her.

[……!!]

Bang!

Each individual might be weaker than the Heavenly Mysterious Woman, but still, they were beings grand enough to pose as lords of galaxies. Each could be considered a super demon, and with ten or more of them rallying together, even the Heavenly Mysterious Woman seemed to be at her wits’ end, tirelessly deploying her powers to defend herself.

Uwooooh!

After bearing the onslaught, the Heavenly Mysterious Woman cried out in desperation.

[I can’t believe it’s gotten this far…!! But now that I’ve sacrificed Susanoo, nothing will change! I, the Heavenly Mysterious Woman, solemnly pray… ]

With that, the Heavenly Mysterious Woman raised her hands toward the sky.

[Tsukuyomi!! Bring the Night!]

Kugugugugu!

At that moment, I could see the scene shift dramatically. All dimensions previously shattered had reverted to normal, transformed into Earth’s atmosphere again! Simultaneously, the moon hanging in the sky suddenly turned into the sun, resembling a total solar eclipse.

As the restored dimensions manifested, several thrones began to reveal themselves.

Boom—

It was the apparitions of eight emperors adorned in ritual attire. These spirits surrounded the venue like titanic giants, and among them, one emperor began manifesting into reality.

[… It seems the plans have gotten tangled up.]

The first to materialize held a giant dark spear in his hands. He then pointed it forward and shot.

Bam!

[Kraak.]

[Ugh!]

In the blink of an eye, several ‘Old Rulers’ were skewered and severely injured! Seeing that existence proving differently from the rabble, the gathered crowd faltered, and then a second emperor appeared.

Boom!

[Are you dissatisfied with that, Jeon Wook?]

This emperor wielded a colossal great sword in one hand while brandishing a steel pestle in the other. Flames of pure silver raged from his entire being as he slammed the great sword forward.

Bang!

[Ugh!!]

An ‘Old Ruler’ fell, cleaved in two by the great sword. Although this emperor didn’t appear to have extraordinary sword skills, the flames from the divine power emanating from the great sword were overwhelming, making it impossible to withstand.

[The ritual hasn’t concluded yet, and you appear before us in a flawed state… Isn’t that disappointing, Shennong?]

[Hahaha, I’m enjoying partnering with you to battle.]

[Hmph… ]

Seeing the emergence of these two emperors made it clear how the situation had turned.

‘… Tsukuyomi must have pulled some trick to summon the Three Sovereigns early! But it’s not their full strength…’

Even so, our tactical advantage in numbers was still overwhelming!

There was no cause for concern.

However, witnessing both of these emperors did make me feel tense.

And at the same time, I couldn’t help but keenly feel the reality that the Three Sovereigns were joining forces indiscriminately.

“Damn.”

In my lifetime, who would have thought I’d see those two joining hands…?

The Three Sovereigns, Shennong and Jeon Wook, were emerging simultaneously.