Chapter 1091: Scorched World.

Green, Blue, Red, White.

These were common terms used to classify the monsters that spewed forth from the Demonic Realm Gate.

Green was merely a level above ordinary beasts.

Blue possessed a strength comparable to several Greens combined.

Of course, since the Green level wasn’t particularly high to begin with, even a group of them wasn’t enough to make dealing with a Blue monster difficult.

Peak.

At that level, Blue-grade monsters could be handled with ease.

However.

‘It’s different from Red onwards.’

From Red monsters, the numbers changed. One or two Peaks couldn’t possibly defeat them. Red monsters onwards possessed unique characteristics, making them impossible to defeat with ordinary firepower.

‘Because you have to break through the Qi Barrier.’

The Qi Barrier existed from Red onwards.

This characteristic, which nullified a martial artist’s innate energy, made them impossible to hunt easily.

The first strategy learned through relentless hunting was:

‘Insane firepower.’

This method, discovered by Heavenly Sovereign himself, stated that if a martial artist at the Proficient Hua Jing level or higher unleashed their firepower, the Qi Barrier could be dispelled.

This meant that to hunt a Red monster solo, one had to reach that level.

Therefore, when Red monsters began appearing, there was considerable damage.

These were Red monsters that hadn’t appeared since the Blood Demon War. Moreover, even in the place I was, they only appeared after the Demon Lord’s emergence.

And although they started appearing earlier right after my regression.

‘Why now?’

That wasn’t the case, at least not now. This was a world from long before I was born. According to my calculations, these guys should have appeared decades later from now at the very least.

Grrrrrrrrr—!!!

The one currently before my eyes was definitely a Red monster. A giant monster with rough red fur, exuding a fierce battle aura.

Judging by its presence and form, it was indeed a Red monster.

‘This makes no sense.’

How could this guy twist the timeline and start appearing now?

Unable to comprehend, I was just looking inside the cave.

Grrr-! Grrrr!!

“……!”

Sounds came from the surroundings.

I hadn’t noticed because I was concentrating, but monsters were gradually gathering around.

They were Green and Blue monsters.

The few monsters on the mountain were flocking this way.

Grrrr.

Surprisingly, they approached the Red monster and bowed their heads.

‘Hah.’

Seeing that, I frowned. It’s a characteristic of Red monsters. Normally, monsters harbor hostility towards each other, but from Red onwards, they sometimes dominate lower-ranked monsters.

It seems to be a genuine Red monster after all.

“…….”

Amidst the monsters, I briefly suppressed my killing intent. At that moment.

Grrrrrrrk-!!

The surrounding monsters flashed their eyes and glared at me. Furthermore.

Grrrr…….

The one inside the cave also burned with hostility upon seeing me. It had noticed my presence.

However.

Whoosh–!!

Kuaaaaaaaah–!!!

The blue flames erupting from my hand immediately engulfed the cave’s interior.

Krraaaaaah!!!!!

The monster facing the flames screamed in agony and was about to charge at me, but.

“This is so annoying, really.”

Thump!!

Kureureureung—!!!

With a single punch thrown, the burning monster’s body was completely smashed.

Its joints shattered, it collapsed. The remaining embers also burned away the surrounding monsters that had gathered.

“Hah.”

I waved my hand. The burning embers subsided and were all recalled to me.

The monster’s body, leaving no trace behind. Seeing that, I scrunched up my face.

Encountering a Red monster? That wasn’t particularly the problem. What was important was.

‘Why this guy appeared.’

Why did a Red monster appear in this era?

That was the cause of my discomfort.

Did Red monsters often appear originally? No way. Such a guy appeared not just anywhere, but in a mountain range located in Hanam.

It couldn’t possibly have been hidden from the records. Which means.

‘Someone who shouldn’t have appeared originally, did.’

The appearance of Red monsters has been accelerated. And if we trace the cause of this.

‘There must have been an anomaly that shouldn’t have happened.’

It’s because of the existence of something that twisted the flow of time.

And that is.

‘Me.’

It’s me.

Due to my existence, the appearance period of Red monsters was brought forward. The fact that someone who shouldn’t have appeared originally is appearing now serves as proof.

“…….”

Certain of that, I contorted my face.

This means.

‘Not just in this current era.’

The Central Plains where I originally existed.

The reason for the accelerated appearance of Red monsters there too, then.

‘Is it me?’

It might have been me. That single faint fact made me extremely uncomfortable.

“……Damn it.”

Spitting out a rough curse, I reached out my hand.

Twing-!

Then, something floated up from inside the cave and was caught in my hand. It was a Red Magic Stone. The Demonic Path Heaven Absorption technique manifested, absorbing all the energy within.

“…….”

Thud.

As I dropped what I was holding, the pale, translucent magic stone crumbled and faded away.

The traces of the monster inside the cave were the same.

Erasing them as if the Red monster had never existed in the first place.

“Hoo.”

I sighed and turned my head. Red monster or whatever.

For now, I had to go back.

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Immediately after erasing the situation, when I returned to my original location, it was already a complete mess.

Clang! Clang clang!

The endless sound of clashing swords. It seemed the earlier quarrel hadn’t ended, as the Azure Dragon Brigade and Iron Dragon Brigade were continuously fighting.

“Kuhk!”

“Hoop!”

It was a group battle. The state of things was no joke.

“……What a mess.”

The word ‘mess’ seemed perfectly fitting. My seniors were exchanging blows with the martial artists of the Iron Dragon Brigade. Amidst it all, I could see Sword Phoenix and Dok Ryong fighting each other.

“Hmm.”

What should I do about this? Scratching my cheek, I nodded.

“I guess I’ll just watch.”

Let’s not get involved. It looked like a troublesome situation.

So, just as I was about to ignore it and watch.

“Baek, my friend—–!!”

“…….”

From far away, Do Yun, who had to spot me, shouted.

“Heeelp! Kkeueok!”

Barely dodging a sword, Do Yun continuously yelled.

Ah, damn it.

Shaking my head, I immediately turned my back. It’s still okay-.

“Baek Yangcheon, my friend! Where are you going, my friend?! Didn’t you say you could easily defeat the Iron Dragon Brigade?!”

“……Is that lunatic serious?”

At Do Yun’s follow-up words, I let out a gasp. Has he lost his mind? When I looked back, looking utterly dumbfounded, I saw a pale Do Yun. I could see members of the Iron Dragon Brigade whose attention was caught by that guy’s words.

‘Ah, crap.’

Judging by the look of it, this wouldn’t be easily brushed aside.

“Baek Yangcheon?”

“Is that guy the one? The one they say might even beat the Dragon and the Phoenix.”

“The newcomer that the Pavilion Master noticed is indeed….”

The members of the Iron Dragon Brigade scowled at me. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big problem, but.

“Easily defeat? Us?”

As if Do Yun’s words were the problem, they gripped their swords.

“Ahaha.”

I scratched the back of my head.

Seeing the Iron Dragon Brigade members approaching me, I raised my hand.

“Just so there’s no misunderstanding, I never said anything like that. So.”

Stopping the scratching motion, I continued speaking.

“Put your swords down. If you don’t want to regret it.”

“……!”

Speaking with battle aura, the Iron Dragon Brigade members hesitated. It was a matter that could have been easily dismissed, but my mood was terrible right now. Meaning I wasn’t in the mood to look kindly upon those approaching me with drawn swords.

However.

“This bastard-.”

“To be so arrogant just because the Alliance looked favorably upon you.”

Perhaps it had the opposite effect, as their momentum increased.

‘Ah, seriously.’

Seeing this, I sighed. At that moment.

Shing-!

“Come on, rookie. Let me show you how different the world is-“

One of the Iron Dragon Brigade martial artists spoke to me; before he could finish, my fist smashed into his jaw.

Ppak-!

“Kkeok!”

One down. Before the guy I hit could even fall, a martial artist next to him slashed down with his sword. His reaction wasn’t bad. He was definitely among the stronger ones, befitting a martial artist of the Alliance. He seemed to have easily surpassed the Peak level, but.

Thump-!

“Ggureureuk……!”

My palm quickly struck his solar plexus. His body jolted, and I could see him gagging.

‘Two.’

Without even confirming his fall, I extended my leg.

Kwang-!!

Lastly, three. The last guy, unable to block the energy-infused kick, was sent flying back without even screaming.

Thump.

In an instant, two guys fell, and one flew off into the distance.

That’s a relief.

‘If I’d been any more annoyed, I might have killed them.’

My emotions got involved, so my control over my strength was a bit lacking.

As they fell right there.

“……What the?”

“What just happened…?”

With three people down, those who were watching implicitly perked up. Just a newcomer. A kid who looked young easily subdued three people at once, eliciting surprised reactions.

I looked at them and said.

“……Let’s just stop there? I don’t think this is the time to be fighting.”

I spat out a warning, telling them to take it easy, but.

“……This bastard.”

This time too, it wasn’t very effective.

Ah, this is bad.

“Hmm.”

Still, in my original place, my temper was well-known, so I could have gotten away with just this, but it seemed that wasn’t possible here yet.

If that’s the case.

‘I need to let them know.’

Since I’m already annoyed, I’ll take out some frustration and imprint my temper onto them.

Just as I was thinking that and about to step forward.

Woooong—!!!

“……!”

I turned my head at the vibration I felt.

“Oh, for crying out loud.”

I felt something that shouldn’t be felt. And it was right behind me.

Woooong–!!

“Huh?”

“What the, why is the Magic Formation suddenly….”

The Magic Formations held by others also began reacting violently. It must be a vibration unlike anything experienced before. A vibration not seen from Green or Blue monsters.

Riiip-!

As soon as the vibration erupted, the Demonic Realm Gate reacted right behind us.

“E-everyone, battle stations!”

Seeing that, people prepared their stances in surprise.

“……Wait, that thing.”

“Why is the color…?”

The form of the revealed Demonic Realm Gate was strange. A terribly, intensely red color. Everyone was flustered by the color of the Demonic Realm Gate, which they were seeing for the first time in their lives.

‘This is driving me crazy.’

I had to grit my teeth at the damn situation.