Chapter 530

〈 Chapter 530 〉 IF Route, Bad Ending #162

The IF Route is a hypothetical scenario unrelated to the main story, derived from the main plot.

Viewers may find it unpleasant, but those who wish to follow the main story can skip ahead without issue in understanding the content.

Character breakdowns may occur, so please keep this in mind.

* * *

Ding ding ding! Good morning!

The alarm rang out, echoing across the continent in an a cappella sound. Ability users grew increasingly irritated with the song that played every seven minutes.

“So annoying.”

Even Chaos Dragon woke up immediately upon hearing the tune. Though unfamiliar, the rhythm subtly gnawed at one’s sanity, almost enough to induce neurasthenia if heard continuously.

“Annoying…”

With its odd timing of seven minutes – not ten or five – it was impossible to focus on sleep. Initially dismissed as nothing serious, it inevitably became grating whenever drifting off.

“Bonghyo.”

“Yes.”

“Can you hear it?”

“Yes, loud and clear.”

Seeing the awakened Chaos Dragon, Bonghyo felt somewhat disoriented. The warnings given during recruitment into the Illusory Dragon Group came back to him vividly.

– Absolutely do not wake her up while she’s sleeping.

“Should I kill you?”

Chaos Dragon sat on the bed, deep in thought. Too lazy to move, yet leaving it be felt like the alarm would ring until death.

“How many times has it rung now?”

“Three times. It’ll ring once more before four…”

Ding ding ding! Good morning!

“Bonghyo.”

“Yes.”

Chaos Dragon cracked her neck from side to side.

“I need to catch that mosquito-like nuisance and go back to sleep.”

Ten minutes of effort now for five more years of deep slumber seemed worthwhile. Rising from the bed, Chaos Dragon set her destination.

To the west.


The chamber where she had been sleeping.

* * *

Blazing Phoenix watched happily as Chaos Dragon flew toward her.

“She’s coming right away. No need to rush.”

Clearly, the alarm had thoroughly woken Chaos Dragon. Blazing Phoenix rubbed her hands together eagerly, like waiting for a long-awaited delivery.

“Nah, since we rarely meet fellow spirits, shall I go greet her?”

Whistling a little tune, Blazing Phoenix left the chamber. Her bird-like morning song spread quickly, revealing her position infused with magical power.

“Good morning~ la la la la la good morning~”

She wanted to awaken Chaos Dragon quickly and hoped other spirits would follow soon. Progressing faster than expected, Blazing Phoenix couldn’t help but smile.

“Oh, here she comes.”

Boom!

Dust rose as a figure leapt down from the peak of Mount Tai, kneeling on one knee before Blazing Phoenix. The overly aggressive greeting startled her as she shook off the dust.

“Hey, that’s too extreme for a first meeting… huh?”

“Chaos Dragon.”

Through the dust, a tall young man stood revealed. Realizing that the legendary vessel contained Chaos Dragon, Phoenix trembled.

“…Chaos Dragon?”

“That’s right. Thanks for waking me up so nicely.”

Rising, Chaos Dragon’s over eight-foot frame and robust physique showed years of martial arts training.

“Uh, wait a moment…”

“There’s nothing clearer in the morning than birds chirping.”

Drawing a plain iron sword, though simple in design, it became a legendary blade imbued with Chaos Dragon’s magic power.

“But morning alarms must be turned off immediately.”

“You, what are you?! Why are you already possessing this body?!”

Taking a fighting stance with raised fists, Phoenix questioned how Chaos Dragon could possess the body of the revered SS-rank ability user known as Martial Saint.

“Huh? You think this makes sense?”

“It makes perfect sense, which is why I’m doing it.”

Possibly influenced by the body, Chaos Dragon’s speech resembled Martial Saint’s own style. She acted as if she were Martial Saint herself.

“Eh? Are you possessed?”

“What nonsense. How could a spirit be possessed by mere humans?”

Chaos Dragon mocked Phoenix, looking her up and down.

“Indeed. Through contemplation, everything becomes clear. Phoenix, it seems you haven’t yet broken free from your shackles.”

“…Are you serious?”

“That’s right.”

Lifting her sword toward Phoenix, Chaos Dragon’s eyes shone with a brilliant gray light.

“I have attained mythic transformation.”

Synchronization complete.

Through Martial Saint’s body, Chaos Dragon reached mythic transformation and became self-aware.

“SSS…!!”

Illusion Magic 100%.

A realm Phoenix herself hadn’t yet achieved – surpassing even Seongju to challenge gods with a sword.

“Struggle, Phoenix.”

Chaos Dragon (??) smiled faintly seeing despair wash over Phoenix’s eyes.

“I just woke up and I’m a bit pissed.”

“Hyaaah?!”

Divine punishment descended.

* * *

Using Martial Saint’s power freely and having become self-aware as a spirit, the Illusory Dragon overcame chaos and reached mythic transformation.

-To reach SSS, love is necessary.

Phoenix firmly believed this truth learned from the original story and the rule held true.

But Phoenix couldn’t comprehend.

Exactly what or who did she love? Perhaps the subordinate who provided Martial Saint’s body? Or someone unknown?

“Phoenix, you have one flaw.”

Illusory Dragon lifted her sword dramatically.

“You made me angry while I was sleeping.”

“Ah, insane.”

Loving sleep so much that brainwashing occurred – Phoenix fell to her knees before the mountainous sword descending through Reverse Scattering Qi.

* * *

“My Lord!”

Bonghyo knelt before Illusory Dragon returning to her quarters. Carrying the unconscious Phoenix over his shoulder, he staggered toward the bedroom.

“Are you injured… Ah, walking while asleep again.”

Though possessing martial prowess unmatched anywhere in the world, all Illusory Dragon wanted was a comfortable place to rest. Recalling their first meeting brought tears to Bonghyo’s eyes.

“To think my lord would move so much when they used to just collapse in trash bins out of laziness!”

Since becoming a monster under Chaos Dragon’s influence, Bonghyo stuck close, providing constant mental education.

-Must we really do this? It’s bothersome…

-Lord, work for five minutes and I’ll give you an hour’s rest.

-Then ten minutes work for two hours?

-Lord, if you relieve the loneliness of one classmate, I won’t speak to you for a day.

-No. Bring ten classmates. I’ll sleep for ten days straight.

-Lord, aren’t you hungry? Create a monster and I’ll offer you anything you want to eat. Then you can take a nap.

-I’ll create a million monsters if you just let me sleep…

Bonghyo trained Illusory Dragon. Using both carrot and stick, he gradually awakened her despite her complete aversion to any activity. Learning about Dark Legion and Seongju opened Illusory Dragon’s eyes to greater truths.

-Lord, does that mean you’re an immortal being?

-Ah, I don’t die, so do whatever you want for five years…

-Five years of hard work means eternal leisure afterward? For fifty, no five thousand years?

-…!!

Illusory Dragon underwent enlightenment. The truth taught by her subordinate gave her enough motivation to handle kitchen waste. Bonghyo presented Martial Saint’s body as a strategy to defeat Seongju. Fully synchronized at 100% within Martial Saint, Illusory Dragon greatly praised Bonghyo.

“I’ve realized the truth. Thank you, Bonghyo.”

Let it be clearly stated – Illusory Dragon was reformed by Bonghyo.

“Doing a little work leads to lasting peace afterward.”

Feeling proud of reforming a ruined individual, Bonghyo covered for his master entering the bedroom with a kidnapped woman.

“Would subordinates dare spy on their lord’s private life?!”

Creak!

Closing the bedroom door, Bonghyo scolded former classmates appearing to peek, attracted by Phoenix’s beauty.

What, what are you doing?! Stop it! Aren’t we the same spirits?!

Through the keyhole came Phoenix’s screams. Those outside swallowed hard.

It’s fine since we’re the same spirits. Humans don’t stir our hearts anyway.

Rustle, rustle.

“…”

Bonghyo and Illusory Dragon members remained silent, ears perked listening intently.

“Huff, huff.”

Monster Xiao Lin pressed her ear against the door, breathing heavily. Members exchanged glances, predicting the bedroom scene.

Surely it’s that, right? No, Lord wouldn’t do such a thing. Originally female, now male? In Martial Saint’s body? Come on, Lord finds even movement bothersome, would they really do that? But wasn’t it quite intense earlier?

“…”

Bonghyo stayed silent then spoke quietly.

“We absolutely do not intend to see our lord’s private life, correct?”

“…”Yes!”

Hearts aligned. Illusory Dragon quickly pressed their ears firmly against the tightly closed door.

“Xiao Lin…! Your breathing’s too loud!”

“Huff, the undefeated warrior, our lord, hahaha…”

“….This is hopeless.”

Shaking his head, Bonghyo perked his ears again. While they chattered, voices inside seemed to exchange words.

That’s enough! Get rid of that dirty thing immediately!

Among spirits, why do this? If you have complaints, you should have won.

It’s because you cheated!

If you’re upset, win then.

“Commander. This doesn’t seem right…”

Sa Jae firmly shook his head.

“This isn’t sexual intercourse between a man and a woman, it’s more like bickering siblings who dislike each other-”

Get that dirty penis out now!

“!!!!”

Phoenix’s scream echoed through the keyhole. All members of Illusory Dragon fell silent, Sa Jae wisely closing his mouth.

Inside apparently declaring everything is going well. That arrogant Phoenix lying beneath our lord moaning looks quite pathetic.

Hnnngh, that’s, that’s too big…

Worry not. Since it’s my first time too, I’ll be gentle… Incredible…

Hnnng?! What did you just say?!

Nothing. Let’s begin…!

Thud thud thud thud thud thud thud!

Kyaahhhhhh!! I might go insane…!

Phoenix.

Through the keyhole, Illusory Dragon’s rough voice resounded.

From now on, you will be my concubine.

That day, Phoenix’s flower was broken.

* * *

The nationwide Good Morning terrorism across China ended.

With the leader defeated, Blue Wind Sect submitted to Illusory Dragon Group, forcing all sect members to follow Illusory Dragon.

No one could defeat the monstrous entity that even Phoenix couldn’t overcome. With Phoenix captured, all Blue Wind Sect monsters fell under Illusory Dragon’s control.

Without central leadership, officers hastily convened a meeting. Some advocated submission, others counterattack, still others escape – no consensus formed and they nearly parted ways.

Then a single 8mm tape arrived before them.

“…It’s fake.”

Officers, bloodshot-eyed, played the video. Inside, a gray-haired youth and a familiar blue woman appeared. The woman lay on all fours, pulled backward by the youth.

[To the members of Blue Wind Sect. Hello.]

Slap!

Illusory Dragon struck the woman’s buttocks forcefully. The woman screamed, lowering her head then raising tear-filled eyes toward the camera.

[Sorry… everyone in Blue Wind Sect. Kyaaaaa!]

Illusory Dragon grabbed Phoenix’s chest. Officers gasped at their commander’s debauchery.

[I, no matter how hard I tried, couldn’t win… Sob…]

Phoenix lowered her head in shame, but Illusory Dragon grabbed her hair, lifting her face.

[I’ve taken over as your commander. From now on, Phoenix will live as my wife.]

[…Sorry everyone, b-but…]

Phoenix clenched her eyes shut, moaning as she spoke.

[I lost…]

Click.

The video ended there. No signs of tampering shocked the officers.

“We lost.”

“We’ve lost…”

“…”

Blue Wind Sect had fallen.

* * *

The interdimensional deity opened their eyes.

Guided by Seongju, they wandered the universe, finally stepping onto Earth.

Finally, we’ve arrived.

The gray martial artist greeted them. The interdimensional deity welcomed the one who had reached their level with open arms.

However.

The interdimensional deity mockingly flicked their fingers at the confident martial artist.

Alone, you can do nothing.

Crack!

Fighting with full strength, the martial artist only managed to wound the interdimensional deity before being defeated.

The interdimensional deity respectfully acknowledged the lone warrior’s courage, then split the Earth in half.

BOOM!

The earth exploded, taking Seongju, who was reindoctrinating officers on the ground, with it.

The interdimensional deity quietly closed their eyes.