Chapter 49 – Day 49

Day 49

It’s been several weeks since Cheon Seoa erased the Yin-Yang Gate following the Secret Fire Gate and has been lounging around in Japan.

During that time, Cheon Seoa has been traveling around Japan, tasting all kinds of desserts….

“Miss!”

Bang-!

The door to the room where Cheon Seoa was lounging opens roughly, and Mio bursts in.

“What’s the matter?”

Cheon Seoa, who was munching on desserts handed to her by the maids Mio had provided, tilted her head at Mio’s sudden entrance.

However, interestingly, Mio wasn’t the only one who burst into the room.

Mio led the way as the rest of the Illuminate villains entered Cheon Seoa’s room.

“Oh? What brings everyone here?”

Cheon Seoa asked again, even more puzzled.

As Mio was about to answer Cheon Seoa’s question, the Agent spoke up first.

“We have something to discuss with you, miss.”

“With me?”

“Yes.”

The Agent then pulled out an envelope from his pocket and showed it.

The envelope was labeled ‘Invitation’ on the outside, and inside the paper contained…

“Villain Association?”

It stated that they were planning to establish a Villain Association and would like Illuminate to attend.

Meanwhile, Mio puffed up her cheeks as if expressing her dissatisfaction, thinking ‘I wanted to say that!’

“A Villain Association. Sounds interesting.”

While gently patting Mio’s head to soothe her sulking, Cheon Seoa soon showed interest in the Villain Association mentioned in the paper.

A Villain Association.
Come to think of it, it was a bit strange that there was a Hero Association but no Villain Association.

However, thinking about it, it might have been natural.

Considering that villains themselves tend to act on their own accord and, moreover, dislike having someone above them.

But now, to say they’re going to create a Villain Association.

I wonder who…

“Do you think they had the idea of creating a Villain Association?”
“After checking, it was Emperor.”

To Cheon Seoa’s question, this time it was Asura who answered.

The villain name that came out of her mouth, Emperor.

He could be considered the strongest villain, except for the nine villains of Illuminati.

His official rank is Grade 1.
However, those who know Emperor think that his actual strength is similar to the Zero Grade of the nine villains.

Especially, Emperor has a quite unique ability.
It was an ability befitting his villain name Emperor, summoning and controlling numerous soldiers like an emperor.

The average strength of Emperor’s soldiers confirmed so far was Grade 6.

Considering that the number of soldiers Emperor can summon is close to ten thousand, certainly the name Emperor was not wasted.

“What should we do?”

Mio, who had been receiving pets for a while, looked up at Cheon Seoa and asked.

“It’s not bad. But if they’re going to create a Villain Association, they could just do it. Why did they invite all of you?”

“It’s a kind of threat and warning.”

This time, it was Mara Monk who answered Cheon Seoa’s question.

“A threat and warning?”

“Yes. The Villain Association they’re going to create will be established with our Illuminati’s tacit approval. It’s a threat and warning to bow your heads and join… that’s what it means.”

“Is there a need for that?”

“No matter how powerful Emperor is, if he recklessly creates something like a Villain Association, there’s a possibility of conflict with us, so it’s an inevitable choice for Emperor.”

“Hmm. So, when and where should I come?”

“Tonight at 9 PM. It’s an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. By the way, I heard they’ve invited all the world-famous villains besides us.”

Cheon Seoa nodded at Maraseung’s answer.

It wasn’t bad.
No, it was more than not bad, it was quite good.

A villain association.
Perhaps this would lead to an intensification of the conflict between heroes and villains.

Besides, it was also an opportunity to see world-famous villains.

“Let’s go then.”

As Cheon Seoa said with a grin, all nine villains nodded in agreement.

By the way…

‘I wonder if that child knew about the creation of the villain association.’

The little child who must be diligently practicing the Gugung Taeyangjingyeol right now.

The child who had traveled back in time countless times through the law treasure engraved with the art of regression, used in what many cultivators call the ‘Ancient Era’ when Cheon Seoa was actively involved.

Would that child, self-proclaimed and dubbed by others as a ‘regressor’, know about the existence of the villain association?

Curious about this, Cheon Seoa tore through space as soon as the nine villains withdrew.

* * *

Whoosh-.

This place, filled only with flames, is a sub-space environment that Cheon Seoa personally created for the little child.

The only energy that exists here is extreme yang energy. If a cultivator practicing fire attribute techniques were here, they would naturally ascend in realm just by breathing, as their spiritual energy would become purified.

Of course, that’s if they could withstand the extreme yang energy filling this space.

Deren trembled as Cheon Seoa suddenly appeared through a tear in space while he was forcibly practicing the Nine Palaces Sun True Technique in that blessed space.

“I, I was practicing! I was practicing diligently!”

“I know.”

Cheon Seoa nodded in response to the man’s exclamation.

Perhaps it was because the Nine Palaces Sun True Technique itself could be considered the essence of the upper-level Sun Gate sect.

Even for a man who had practiced fire attribute techniques and had one foot in the realm of fire divine energy, it was still insufficient to achieve great results in a short period.

Nevertheless.

“Two stars is quite good.”

….

The man trembled slightly as Cheon Seoa saw through his level at a glance.

Cheon Seoa unconsciously gave a gentle smile at the man’s reaction, but soon remembered the reason she had come here and spoke.

“By the way, there’s something I’d like to ask.”

“A-ask anything you want.”

“Do you know anything about the Villain Association?”

…!

The moment the words ‘Villain Association’ left Cheon Seoa’s mouth, the man’s eyes widened as if they were about to tear.

At the same time.

“Damn, has that much time passed already?”

The man muttered in a serious expression, as if he had forgotten Cheon Seoa’s presence in front of him.

Cheon Seoa looked at the man with puzzled eyes.

After all, it was just villains gathering to form an association, like the Hero Association.
Why was he making such a serious expression?

“Was there any problem in the future you experienced?”

“Problem… I suppose you could call it a problem.”

In response to Cheon Seoa’s question, the man gave a bitter smile.

“It wasn’t the case in all the futures I experienced, but in seven out of ten, there was a major incident.”

“The Villain Association?”

“Yes. And most of those incidents…”

It’s a war with the Hero Association.

As the man said this, Cheon Seoa nodded.

Certainly, the creation of the Villain Association means that a focal point is created for villains scattered around the world in a disorganized manner.

Although not all villains in the world would belong to the Villain Association…

‘No, if the Illuminati created by those children also becomes a part of the Villain Association, almost all villains would belong to the association.’

In any case, villains from all over the world gather around a single focal point.
If these individuals, each like a bomb, come together, what would happen next?

Isn’t it perfect for causing all sorts of incidents in a more systematic and massive way?

Of course, even so.

“To say that a war with the Hero Association is a major incident. Unexpectedly, villains seem to have a timid side.”

The man looked at Cheon Seoa, who said this, as if he couldn’t believe it.

To speak of the war that breaks out between the Hero Association and the Villain Association like that.

No, perhaps it’s because she hasn’t seen their war with her own eyes that she harbors such thoughts.

After all, the war between the Hero Association and the Villain Association is so serious that some people call it World War III.

As the man was about to open his mouth to say something.

“Well, I understand. So when the Villain Association is formed, interesting things will happen, right?”

With those final words, Cheon Seoa disappeared, tearing through space.

The man stared blankly at the spot where Cheon Seoa had been standing.

* * *

Whoosh-!

A private jet crosses the blue sky.

Cheon Seoa, sitting in that private jet, looked at the vast ocean spread out beyond the window and said.

“It’s beautiful.”

“Is it?”

In response to Cheon Seoa’s murmur, the Agent, who had approached unnoticed, smiled and spoke.

In both of the Agent’s hands were bowls filled with sweet desserts.

“We’ll soon arrive at the uninhabited island Emperor mentioned.”

“I wonder how many have gathered?”

“Probably not too many. Given the location, after all.”

“I see.”

Nodding at the Agent’s answer, Cheon Seoa began to munch on the desserts.

And so, after some more time had passed.

Cheon Seoa realized that the private jet she was on was gradually descending towards the ground.
Looking out the window…

“It seems they’ve prepared quite diligently.”

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, on an uninhabited island.
The island, neither too large nor too small, was lavishly adorned with all kinds of facilities, including a massive mansion.

And centered around this mansion, various villains had taken up positions all over the island, and the aura emanating from these gathered villains was undeniably ominous.

“It seems all the famous villains have gathered.”

Mio, who had approached Cheon Seoa’s side at some point, said.

Face Collector. Bomb Master. Dismantling Maniac. Necromancer.
Clown. Spear Wielder, and so on.

Even at a glance, Mio could recognize villains from her memory.

The fact that she remembered them meant their strength and influence were on a different level compared to other villains.

That’s why Mio couldn’t hide her expression of surprise.

While Emperor was undoubtedly the strongest among villains excluding themselves…

‘He managed to gather quite impressive villains.’

Perhaps, he had casually used their names.

If so, what kind of punishment should Emperor receive?

Mio found herself thinking such thoughts, but soon…

“Each one of them is so unique.”

Cheon Seoa said with a delighted expression, observing the villains scattered across the island.
Seeing Cheon Seoa’s joyful expression, Mio gave a gentle smile.

Well, what did it matter if he had used their names?
Not when her lady was enjoying herself so much.

While Mio was having such thoughts, a chartered plane suddenly landed in a corner of the deserted island.