Chapter 1231

<Chapter 1231> The Path of Radiant Ascension

“Number 123. So it was you.”

I jumped at Yeoha’s tone, perfectly even and devoid of emotion. It came out of nowhere, completely random. But I immediately understood what she was referring to.

My mind raced for a moment. I had no idea how Yeoha figured out I was the culprit. Recalling everything, I didn’t remember making any obvious mistakes around her.

“What are you talking about all of sudden?”

I played dumb. There was no way I could admit it here. Besides, she might just be testing me.

Yeoha stared at me silently with an intense gaze.

Trying to ignore her unsettling stare, I glanced around. The underground lake was vast and dark. The faint light leaking from the ceiling along with water droplets allowed me to barely make out my surroundings.

[Opening Heavenly Eye.]

Using my Celestial Vision, I scanned the area. The lake wasn’t stagnant – there were holes in the walls letting water flow in and out.

‘There might be a way out through here.’

Just in case, I thoroughly checked for traps or dangers. Nothing seemed out of place.

“There’s no one watching us here.”

“Huh?”

“The Trial of Devil’s Mouth is usually observed by members from various divisions of the Celestial Demon Sect, including the Devil’s Mouth Division, to evaluate the candidates’ skills. But this place is different. Technically, this isn’t even part of the Devil’s Mouth complex.”

“So where are we exactly?”

“It’s an artificial underground waterway. The water here eventually flows out and becomes a river.”

“So you’re saying we can escape through here?”

“It’s not the official exit. We don’t know how long the tunnel is before it reaches the surface. If we wait here, an instructor will eventually find us.”

“Waiting for help means failing the test as good as anything. And how do you know when the instructor will come? Should we just sit around waiting?”

“Since the fourth trial started only recently, we’d have to wait at least two days. Alternatively, we could go back into the Devil’s Mouth.”

Yeoha looked up at the source of the water flow. That was where we had been pushed down from – a waterfall over 30 meters high. Climbing back up was possible, but the problem was that we’d need to swim against the current for some distance after reaching the top.

With the Blessing of Water, I should be able to manage. But Yeoha is different. Martial artists aren’t necessarily good swimmers – some high-level experts can’t swim at all. Though they could probably learn quickly if needed.

‘Smashing through the wall is… impossible. The wall thickness alone is dozens of zhangs.’

That’s when Yeoha suddenly stepped close to me.

“It’s you. You’re the culprit.”

“What? I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“123, try holding me again like earlier.”

“What?”

“Just now, you held my waist with one hand. Do it again.”

With her usual blank expression, Yeoha turned her back to me. Her slender waist and long black hair were visible. She raised her arms slightly and took a step backward toward me. Looking at her narrow waist and curvaceous hips, I hesitated, almost giving in to her request.


I almost hugged your waist.

“567. I don’t understand your intention. What’s the meaning behind this action?”

“123. I heard you like women. It’s just hugging a woman’s waist. Or is there a reason you can’t hug my waist?”

If I pull back too much, it would only raise more suspicion.

I sighed and reluctantly reached out to grab her waist. The thin, firm sensation of her waist was felt through my fingertips. It was a familiar feeling.

Yeon-yeoha tilted her head.

“You’re deliberately touching my waist in a different way from earlier.”

Yeon-yeoha lowered her hand. She grabbed my hand resting on her waist and adjusted its position so that my whole palm enveloped her waist.

In the suffocating silence, Yeon-yeoha nodded.

“This feeling… It’s you.”

“Since earlier, you’ve been muttering incomprehensible things.”

I removed my hand from her waist. Then suddenly, Yeon-yeoha turned around and lunged at me, wrapping her arms around my neck like a lover.

Caught off guard, I took a step back, trying to push her off her shoulders but she wouldn’t budge.

“It’s certain now. You’re the culprit. This touch, this body temperature, this smell. I remember all of them.”

Drenched to the bone, she exuded a different charm than usual. Her moist skin, her resolute eyes, the silhouette revealed by her soaked clothes. I desperately suppressed the rising lust within me.

“I’ll tell you again. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Or are you trying to seduce me?”

“What if I am?”

Yeon-yeoha raised up on her tiptoes. Her face came closer. I could feel her familiar breath. She must be able to feel my breathing just as clearly.

“I’m not a monk or a sage. If a woman tempts me, I won’t refuse.”

Yeon-yeoha doesn’t back down. Her gaze watches me as if daring me to try something.

Does she really believe I’m the criminal?

I couldn’t panic and retreat here. With a serious expression, I placed my hands on her back. I could feel her wet uniform and hair. Yeon-yeoha stood still. My hand moved down and untied her waistband. As her top loosened, the bandage compressing her chest became visible. Of course, the bandage was also wet.

A sidelong glance.

My eyes were drawn to her chest. That’s when Yeon-yeoha herself began untying the bandage around her chest. Rather, she tore it with her fingers. As the bandage unraveled, her compressed breasts burst free. On her white bosom, droplets of water had formed, and her large pink nipples were stiffly erect.

“567! Y-you, calm down. Are you even in your right… mind?! Huh?!”

Yeon-yeoha kissed me. The soft lips of a woman and the pressure of her ample bosom against my upper body started sending blood rushing to my lower half.

‘I can’t do this. I have to hold back. If my dick gets hard, there’s no turning back…!’

Every time I took her, I changed my appearance. But there was one thing I never changed—the shape of my dick. I had to imprint my dick into her pussy.

Yeon-yeoha pulls me in with her tongue and saliva. All the techniques I’ve honed over the years are unleashed without restraint.

‘This is truly dangerous.’

Trying to push her away, her hand grabbed my crotch. As soon as my weakness was caught, my strength drained away. My dick began to twitch and grow hard. She ran her hand over my dick through my clothes and let go of her lips.

I was startled. Her pink lips curved into a smile which then disappeared like heat haze in summer.

“Your saliva tastes exactly the same as always. Your dick is just as hot and hard as ever. Are you still going to deny it?”

I can’t say ‘no’. She’d already confirmed long ago that I was the culprit. Now she’s just driving the point home.

I tightly grabbed her right breast, pulled down her pants, and touched her large buttocks.

“Hnnng…”

Yeon-yeoha shivered.

“Yeah. I’m the man who’s been taking you every night. What will you do now?”

“Now that I’ve uncovered your identity… I must seek revenge.”

Killing Intent detected


I did. I hastily distanced myself from her. A sword flashed where I had just been. If I had been even a moment slower, my body would have been cleaved in two.

She maintained composure, radiating restrained Killing Intent as she assumed her stance, gripping the hilt with both hands and summoning a white blade of energy.

Gulp.

I swallowed hard.

“Damn it. This is dangerous… but she’s so damn attractive.”

She was currently wearing only her panties—white T-panties that I had gifted her. They were soaked, revealing the outline of her plump womanhood. At its center, her clitoris stood erect, and below it, a distinct axe-shaped mark was clearly visible.

Her enormous breasts were fully exposed as well, their pink nipples hardened into prominent peaks. A droplet precariously hanging from the tip of one nipple finally fell with a soft plop, looking incredibly lewd.

Her long limbs, her slender yet firm waist, her black hair clinging to her pale skin from the water—all of it was incredibly sexy. My member was so erect that my pants felt unbearably tight.

“Are you planning to kill me?”

“For nearly a year, you’ve taken advantage of me. Isn’t that enough reason to hate you and want to kill you? I’ve always waited for the moment to kill you. Now is the time to put an end to this humiliating period.”

She launched herself at me, kicking off the ground. Her mammoth breasts bounced dramatically in accordance with the laws of physics, drawing my gaze repeatedly.

“Could this also be part of her Strategy?!”

In shock, I drew my sword and blocked her blade.

She stepped back slightly, tracing a circle in the air with her sword, which began to elongate. It was her specialty, Illusion Sword. Simultaneously, her bouncing breasts seemed to stretch as well.

“Is this an Illusion Sword followed by Illusion Breasts…?!”

If I stayed still, I’d surely lose. Pushing myself a little too hard, I created some distance between us. The strain caused my leg muscles to throb painfully.

“I can’t use Flash Step, and in my current state, even if I unleash Full Strength, I won’t be able to maintain it for long. Should I break the seal…? No, it’s too close to the Demon Hole. Breaking the seal could make the situation worse. Plus, I’ll recover completely soon, so I’ll manage like this.”

First, I took off my clothes.

“…Why are you suddenly undressing?”

“Did you think I wouldn’t see through your plan? You’re trying to distract me by stripping, aren’t you? Well, I’ll use the same tactic.”

“How absurd. Could I really have been violated by someone like you for a year?”

Yenae let out a self-mocking mutter. Despite her words, it was surprisingly effective. Her eyes couldn’t help but glance at my crotch. Of course, she was curious about my member after being violated by me every day for a year without ever actually seeing it.

“Hmph…”

Yenae sighed. She closed her eyes briefly before reopening them.

“I don’t sense any fighting spirit from you. Please take this seriously. I intend to kill you.”

“I don’t intend to kill my woman.”

She flinched slightly.

“Who said I’m your woman?”

“Obviously, you are.”

Like a ghost, Yenae approached me and swung her Illusion Sword. The silent footwork combined with the disorienting Illusion Sword suited her perfectly. I focused entirely on blocking her strikes.

Block, block, block again.

But as time passed, the situation grew increasingly unfavorable for me. Wounds accumulated. My arms grew heavier, and my breathing became labored.

What I aimed for was a single decisive strike that would knock her unconscious.

“…There’s no opening.”

Yenae’s sword left no room for attack. The countless illusions drawn in the air were like an impenetrable wall.

“How I wish I could use Flash Step right now!”

At that moment, I realized I had no choice but to wait for her mistake. Just then, my foot slipped. I tried to regain balance before falling completely, but Yenae’s sword interfered.

Clang!

My sword flew out of my hand due to Yenae’s attack, and the back of my head slammed into the hard ground.

Then, Yenae mounted me, pointing her sword at my neck.