Reincarnator’s Stream

Chapter 210

Lee Suhyuk looked into Un Hyang’s eyes as she held his hand.

Whether it was persuasion or something else, her eyes were different from when they first met here.

‘Has she made up her mind to fight?’

He knew it wasn’t an easy decision. Un Hyang had been bound here not because she was weak or foolish.

It was because their opponent was simply too strong.

*Paat, paababat.*

At that moment, a group of individuals, armed with red protective armor, appeared around Suhyuk and Un Hyang.

They emitted a sharp aura like wolves, revealing their bloodlust. They were the elite group of Divine Dragon Group, the warriors of the White Wolf Division.

‘All of them are rankers.’

As expected from the top elite unit of Divine Dragon Group, none among them were non-rankers. Moreover, over a hundred masters surrounded the perimeter.

Suhyuk tightened his grip on his sword.

Fighting in the heart of Divine Dragon Group wasn’t something Suhyuk had planned, at least not for now.

“Don’t worry.”

It was then.

Un Hyang spoke in a completely different tone.

“You won’t have to fight alone.”

Her gaze, which was fixed on the White Wolf Division, was entirely different from the one she had as a manager.

‘I will protect him. No matter what.’

Regardless of her faith in him, protecting him was now her role.

She wouldn’t let him die. If he fought for her, she would fight for him.

Suhyuk smiled at Un Hyang’s support.

“That’s reassuring.”

He had become so used to fighting alone that he had forgotten. Originally, he was used to fighting as part of a team rather than alone.

*Step.*

At that moment, one of the White Wolf Division warriors stepped forward.

Judging by the formidable aura, he seemed to be either the head or deputy of the White Wolf Division.

“The vice-master has commanded us to bring the two of you. Come quietly.”

“I’ve finished talking with my manager, just let us go.”

“That’s not possible.”

The White Wolf Division leader’s answer sharpened Suhyuk’s gaze.

“Why, by what right?”

“It’s not a matter of rights. This is the vice-master’s command.”

“Because it’s a command, it’s non-negotiable?”

Though he had expected this response, hearing it in person made his anger boil.

What kind of command could justify treating someone’s life so recklessly?

Even if it was a parent, no one had such rights over another’s life.

“We’re leaving.”

*Step.*

Suhyuk took a step forward.

“Neither I nor my manager will ever return here.”

“If you do not stop immediately…”

*Flash!*

“…!”

A lightning flashed among the White Wolf Division warriors.

In an instant, a golden light flickered, and Suhyuk dashed forward.

*Boom!*

The sound of fireworks marked the beginning of the battle.

Determined to break through, Suhyuk plunged into the White Wolf Division. Every flash of his sword and roar of thunder sent White Wolf Division warriors flying.

“Stop them! Kill Lee Suhyuk if necessary…!”

*Crack.*

That was when the sound of bones cracking was heard.

The deputy head of White Wolf Division, Cho Unjae’s words were cut off. His body split vertically apart, collapsing to the sides.

Un Hyang, with eyes blazing red, had jumped into the front lines with him.

“What? Who do you think you can kill?”

* * *

*Boom!*

*Rumble, flash!*

The night sky above Divine Dragon Group shone brightly as if it were noon.

Baek Lidan looked up at the sky from below the fortress.

In the distance, Lee Suhyuk and Un Hyang were seen fighting.

“They’re much stronger than I expected.”

White Wolf Division leader, Sima Hyun, remarked.

“It’s a problem that Miss has changed her mind, but…we also underestimated Lee Suhyuk’s combat abilities.”

*Boom!*

Once again, a flash of light shone.

Lee Suhyuk was swiftly subduing the White Wolf Division and the other Divine Dragon Group warriors surrounding him.

In battles against multiple opponents, lightning showed tremendous power. The wide-spreading skill’s power overwhelmed the many.

“Indeed…he fights very well.”

Baek Lidan had not expected this situation either.

Un Hyang’s betrayal? He had always known that such a moment would come. Even if it were him, he would have done it at least once.

But Lee Suhyuk was different.

‘I heard he just reached the 8th floor.’

Baek Lidan had not participated in the Counter-Fight to focus on this matter. Perhaps that was why it was his first time directly confirming Lee Suhyuk’s ability.

“If this continues, we’ll be annihilated.”

Lee Suhyuk and Un Hyang. The two had an unexpectedly perfect synergy.

It seemed that just the White Wolf Division would not be enough.

Thinking that they might all die if this went on, Baek Lidan frowned fiercely.

“We must kill them now, somehow.”

He had wanted to conserve as much strength as possible to capture Un Cheon-guk.

“Bring out Cheon Ryang first. With him, even if we can’t stop Lee Suhyuk, we should be able to stop Un Hyang.”

“If I go, then that side will—”

“I’ll go.”

*Boom.*

With his step, the ground echoed with the sound of a giant’s footfall.

Finally, Baek Lidan began to move.

* * *

Swords flew from all directions.

No.

Including above, there were five directions.

Should he deflect them with lightning? It would be easier to fend them off with force, but Suhyuk instead swung his sword.

*Kagagagagagang!*

Steel clashed, precisely producing five sparks.

The swords flying from five directions were deflected, and the martial artists of White Wolf Division faltered.

Their eyes spoke: “Did he block that? Without even using a skill?”

And at that moment.

*Ka-at*.

Un Hyang’s sword slashed the throats of the White Wolf Division warriors.

*Shaa!*

Severed necks wobbled as fountains of blood erupted. Suhyuk, watching Un Hyang block the blood like an umbrella by spinning her sword, gave her a thumbs-up.

‘She fights really well.’

Although only once, Suhyuk had fought alongside Un Hyang before.

At that time, Un Hyang’s opponent had been the Heavenly Thunder Sword from the Divine Dragon Group’s leadership. Un Hyang had been evenly matched against the high-ranking opponent.

But now, her skills seemed to surpass those of that time.

It was thanks to her.

In situations like just now, where reliance on skills was usually necessary, he did not have to depend on them.

Suhyuk, who had been leading the way, shook his head.

It seemed that he had made a poor judgment, being too fixated on the goal of rescuing Un Hyang.

“Let’s adjust our positions.”

“How?”

“You should take the lead. It makes more sense.”

Despite her appearance, Un Hyang had an aggressive fighting style that involved diving into the heart of the enemy lines.

On the other hand, Suhyuk could adapt his abilities fluidly to any situation.

If things continued as they were, Un Hyang’s position would become ambiguous. Her abilities shone best when she fought at the forefront.

But at Suhyuk’s suggestion, Un Hyang chuckled.

“Didn’t you say you’d take me with you a moment ago?”

“Just changing plans. Will you take me with you now, manager?”

“What are you saying?”

Un Hyang, initially displaying an incredulous expression, soon burst into laughter.

She showed a completely different side from when Suhyuk had first arrived.

Right.

This was her true self.

No matter how dark her life had been, she was inherently a bright person. Suhyuk hoped she didn’t forget that.

“Alright. Let’s switch positions. I also feel more comfortable that—”

*Buuuung.*

*Boom!*

It was then that something fell from the sky.

The pavilion where the two had been standing collapsed in an instant.

Some martial artists lost their balance, and the shattered pavilion’s debris created a haze of smoke.

The leisure of the conversation they had just been having was gone.

A completely different aura filled the castle. Baek Lidan’s piercing eyes glowed through the thickening mist.

The air had changed.

“We need to rescue Cheon Ryang first.”

Un Hyang’s concern upon Baek Lidan’s arrival was for Cheon Ryang.

Baek Lidan was not just terrifying because he was skilled. He would stop at nothing to achieve his purpose.

Surely, he would use Cheon Ryang’s life, who was imprisoned, as leverage.

“Don’t worry about him.”

“But still…!”

“I’m not saying we should abandon him.”

Suhyuk reassured Un Hyang.

“It’ll be safe, I’m sure. Someone much greater than me has gone.”

“Greater than you, Suhyuk-nim?”

Who could it be that he spoke so highly of?

Although puzzled, Un Hyang nodded in agreement.

For now, she had to trust. If she hadn’t trusted Suhyuk from the beginning, she wouldn’t have come this far.

Above all, the opponent in front of them didn’t seem like someone they could afford to underestimate while being distracted.

“Done chattering?”

Baek Lidan’s face emerged from the fog, looking displeased.

How dare they let their guard down in front of him, talking leisurely?

A beast-like growl escaped from between his teeth.

“I warned you clearly. No meeting was allowed.”

*Grrrr.*

With a red aura, the ground beneath him began to tremble.

As the leader’s battle commenced, the surviving White Wolf Division and Divine Dragon Group warriors scattered to the sides, ensuring they wouldn’t get caught in the fight.

This must have been Baek Lidan’s pre-given instruction.

*Bang!*

In an instant, Baek Lidan’s figure lunged toward Suhyuk.

Baek Lidan zoomed past Un Hyang’s side in a flash. Suhyuk’s eyes widened at the sight of Baek Lidan’s fists filling his vision.

‘When?’

Fortunately, his body reacted faster than his mind.

『Dual Dragon Strike』

*Boom!*

A deafening explosion swallowed the surroundings with two flashes. Thud, and Suhyuk was sent flying backward.

Meanwhile, Un Hyang didn’t just stand by.

*Swish!*

The energy at the tip of Un Hyang’s sword split like dragon claws into three paths. Swoosh, Baek Lidan’s arm was slashed deeply.

He aimed for Suhyuk, disregarding Un Hyang, and paid the price.

As if anticipating this, Baek Lidan swiftly distanced himself from Un Hyang.

“Suhyuk-nim!”

After driving Baek Lidan away, Un Hyang turned to tend to the fallen Suhyuk.

Luckily, Suhyuk’s head was unharmed. Though Baek Lidan had launched his punch to kill, it was blocked by Suhyuk’s sword.

Suhyuk stood up.

*Tingling.*

His hand, still gripping the blade, trembled.

The sheer power behind the punch was enormous—enough to crumble the entire fortress. Blocking it left his hand nearly paralyzed.

“Tough indeed.”

He truly wasn’t just any ordinary vice leader of the Divine Dragon Group.

*Thump.*

Baek Lidan approached Suhyuk and Un Hyang.

“I’ll give you one last chance.”

He growled, emitting a terrifying aura.

“Kneel now and lick my feet like a dog. Do that and I might spare you.”

A hot surge of air radiated from Baek Lidan’s emitted energy.

With his unveiled intent, Baek Lidan no longer seemed like a mere brutish giant. He was a man strong enough to forgo humility, resembling a beast made of steel.

That was Baek Lidan, deputy-leader of the Divine Dragon Group.

“That bastard, an audacious fox in the absence of a tiger…”

Gritting her teeth, Un Hyang hissed.

Making Suhyuk lick his feet? It was a more humiliating and infuriating command than hearing it herself.

*Fwoosh.*

Un Hyang tightened her grip on her sword, drawing upon her magic.

Regardless of whether it was Baek Lidan or anyone else, she wouldn’t let anyone harm Suhyuk.

However, what really bothered Suhyuk wasn’t Baek Lidan’s words.

“A tiger? A fox?”

Could it be?

Without hesitation, Suhyuk grabbed Un Hyang, who was about to charge at Baek Lidan.

“Is Un Cheon-guk not in the fortress now?”

“What?”

Surprised by Suhyuk’s abrupt action, Un Hyang nodded.

“Yes. Now that you mention it, I forgot to tell you.”

“Ha-.”

Suhyuk had expected Un Cheon-guk to follow Baek Lidan. Realizing the situation, he let out a wry smile.

But such a pleasant surprise was welcome.

“So, that means…”

Suhyuk rose.

*Rumble.*

Dark clouds gathered in the sky. Crackle, sparks flew from Suhyuk’s body.

As the golden bolts turned blue, then black, his power intensified.

*Rumble!*

“That means we only need to take down this one?”

『‘The Lightning Lord’ dwells in your body.』