Free Web NovelChapter 69: Chapter 63: Divine Demonic Cult 2
He could feel his muscles relaxing in the hot water. He stayed like that for a few minutes and then took his head out of the water. He proceeded to take a long bath before returning to his room. As soon as he entered the room, he saw a set of simple clothing and two big bowls of rice and chicken.
He changed into the clothes and had his food. Then, he fell into a deep sleep. The next morning, he woke up and freshened up. Then he examined his body. He had recovered fully. He wanted to test the phenomenon that had appeared during the battle but a servant informed him that the head instructor wanted to see him.
He also gave him a black and red uniform. Zeke changed into the uniform and followed the servant to the head instructor. The head instructor was waiting for him in an office-like room. He greeted the instructor, "Rank 1 greets head instructor."
The head instructor said, "I’m not the head instructor anymore so you can stop calling me that. And you aren’t Rank 1 either. From what I heard, your name is Ryeong. Its a good name. It suits you."
Zeke didn’t know how to respond. The man continued, "You can address me as Vice Head from now on. And you must be wondering why I called you here. It is because of the lotus phantoms that appeared behind you yesterday."
Zeke’s expression became serious. The Vice Head continued, "It’s not something that happens often. But every once in a while, people who are uniquely suited to the Nine Lotus Hells Technique appear and are able to activate its hidden ability. They can manifest phantoms of the lotuses that they have condensed in their energy cores in the outside world.
These phantoms help them in recovering Hell Qi. Your situation is a bit more special."
He pointed at the lotus tattoo on Zeke’s forehead. He said, "None of those people had that mark. And their lotus phantoms only had nine petals, whereas your’s have twelve petals. Any idea why?"
Zeke said, "Not exactly. I already had the lotus mark when I woke up after being transported. The circulation routes of the Nine Lotus Hells Technique had also changed. No matter what I did, I couldn’t circulate natural energy according to the original routes. Maybe that’s why the lotuses that I condensed have twelve petals."
The Vice Head nodded. He also thought that this was the only plausible reason. The only alternative was that Zeke had somehow modified the technique by himself. But that thought left his head as soon as it had appeared. No matter how much of a genius Zeke was, he was just a 13 year old kid. He said, "Well, try not to use the phantoms unless you absolutely need to. At least until you master their use and reach the Demon realm. You’re very close anyways."
Zeke replied, "Yes Sir."
Just then, they heard a knock on the door. The Vice Head said, "Enter,"
It was the servant. He had brought the remaining nine trainees there. He then bowed and went outside. The trainees entered the office and stood side by side. They said, "We greet the head instructor."
The Vice Head said, "Just as I told Ryeong, I’m no longer the head instructor. You may address me as Vice Head. Also, decide on a name for yourselves as you are no longer trainees."
The trainees replied, "Yes Sir."
The Vice Head said, "Now, let me introduce the Divine Demonic Cult to you. Like many sects in Zhongyuan, the Divine Demonic Cult is divided into two parts. Demons’ Den and Divine Hell. You all are a part of the Demons’ Den so that’s what I will focus on. I am the Vice Head of the Demons’ Den. Only two things matter in the Demons’ Den. Strength and contribution."
The trainees looked curious. The Vice Head continued, "The members of the Demons’ Den are divided into three Upper Squads, nine Intermediate Squads, and 27 Lower Squads. A total of 39 squads. The rest are servants. These divisions are based upon strength and contribution. A squad’s total strength and their contribution to the Cult. Team 2, each of will join a Lower Squad. The Squad leaders will choose you. If multiple squads choose you, then it is up to you.
Team 1, you have two choices. Either be like Team 2 and join already existing squads, or, create your own Lower Squad. That means you will have to defeat an already existing squad. The four of you can also make separate squads. But that means that each of you will have to defeat a whole squad. Alone."
The trainees looked thoughtful. He continued, "Know this. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you. Not anybody can just create a squad whenever they want. This is also your reward. Or at least a part of it. Also, you have to choose now."
Zeke thought about it. If he wanted to become the Heavenly Demon, he needed prestige within the Cult. This was the perfect way to do that. He looked at the trio and they nodded at him. He said, "We will create a new squad, Vice Head. I will be the leader and Woo, Bum, and Woong will be the members."
Unbeknownst to anybody, the Vice Head’s eyes lit up. He thought, ’The mission has finally been completed. All that’s left is the final test.’
He said, "Very well. Now, let us move on to the other part of your reward. A new weapon. I can see that your current weapons are at their limits. Follow me." ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
The trainees followed him to a mountain with a huge door. He showed a badge and a document to the guards and they opened the door. He looked at them and said, "Come on in."
They entered the huge door behind him. They walked for a while, before they reached a smaller but still huge gate. It didn’t have any guards guarding but an old man. A drunk old man.
Zeke thought, ’This must be the legendary ancestor- level powerhouse often shown in novels who disguises himself as a weak worker in places like libraries.’
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(But I didn-)
[Just shut up]
The old man squinted at them as if he couldn’t really see them and said, "Little Ki-Hyun, is that you?"
The Vice Head bowed deeply and said, "Ki-Hyun greets Senior."
The old man waved his hands and said, "What Senior? I’m just a drunk old man. Anyways, what brings you here?" fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
The Vice Head very carefully took a document out of his robes and handed it to the old man. Zeke didn’t know if it was an illusion, but the old man’s eyes sharpened for just a second. But in the moment that he blinked, they had returned to their unfocused state. The old man asked, "Are they..."
The Vice Head replied, "Yes."
The old man said, "No wonder you are here. You brat, you only remember me when you need something. What is wrong with this generation? You know, in my time, we used to treat..."
Before the old man could continue, the Vice Head handed him a light blue gourd and said, "I had it specially imported from our spies in the Ice Palace for you."
The old man’s eyes brightened up and he said, "Is this...?"
The Vice Head replied, "Yes. This is the famous Frost Dragon’s Breath. Just wait for a few more months. I’ll even get you Frost Dragon King’s Breath."
The old man quickly uncorked the gourd and took a big swig. He let out a satisfying sound and said, "This is the real shit."
The Vice Head smiled and said, "Of course it is. If it wasn’t...let’s just say that those spies wouldn’t have to worry about their identities anymore."
The old man took another swig and said, "Little Ki-Hyun knows me best. Unlike that brat Seok-Jin. He never gets me anything. You should teach him a thing or two."
The Vice Head’s smile froze and he started coughing as if he was choking on something. When he stopped coughing, he said, "May we enter now, Senior?"
The old man said, "Huh? Enter? Right, you were here so that the brats behind you could get new weapons. With this beauty here, I almost forgot."
He stared greedily at the gourd. The Vice Head coughed lightly to get the old man’s attention. The old man said, "Of course, you may enter. You already know the rules so tell them to the brats."
The old man touched the gates and they opened. The Vice Head Bowed once again and said, "Follow me."
He started walking, with the trainees right behind him. The old man was staring at them as they left. Especially Zeke and the trio. He took another swig and said, "Such interesting brats."
Then he started laughing and said, "Things are going to get very fun now."
