The Sword Emperor Transmigrates-Chapter 215

While the four commanders were engaged in fierce battle, Leonard had delved deep into his inner realm, unaware of what transpired in the external world.

Five Elements One Origin—a realm Leonard had only vaguely sensed from his previous life as Sword Emperor Yeon Mu-Hyuk. Suddenly, the key to unlocking this elusive state finally came to him, circulating his internal energy throughout his body, elevating both his spirit and flesh.

As the Qi of the Four Symbols was released and his Baekhoe point opened, it was as though the very gates of heaven had opened to him. The laws of the universe began to resonate with his very soul.

Boom!!

An azure dragon surged from his Mindscape to his brain and upper dantian, coursing down the nervous system throughout his entire body. This divine beast, representing wood and spring among the Five Elements, was known for controlling rain, clouds, wind, lightning, and thunder, embodying the power of a celestial being. It could even summon the winds and command the rains.

As a result, Leonard’s reflexes, which had already been teetering on the edge of mortal limits, were further enhanced to the point where they neared the speed of lightning. In martial arts terms, he had achieved the state where the mind and body moved as one—a level known as Mindlessness.

Techniques like Boreas’ sniper attack, which specialized in raw speed, were no longer a threat to Leonard. This was also why even the swiftest ultimate techniques lost their effectiveness in the higher realms.

Claaaaang...!

Next to break free from Leonard’s Mindscape was the Vermilion Bird, soaring through his blood vessels to ultimately reach his heart.

This bird, representing fire and summer in the Five Elements, was the vermillion divine beast. As an embodiment of life force and vitality, often mistaken for a phoenix, the Vermilion Bird had long been revered as a symbol of Yang energy. Now, united with Leonard’s Dragon Heart, the synergy was overwhelming.

Each beat of his heart released life energy like an erupting volcano. His whole body blazed with intensity, his skin taking on a fiery orange hue as though he were ablaze. Although deep in his trance, Leonard couldn’t help grimacing slightly.

If he maintained this state for even one minute, his durability, which had reached an almost indestructible level with the Vajra Physique, would melt away, and his internal organs would turn to mush.

Grrrrrumble...

Perhaps this was why the next divine beast to reveal itself was the Black Tortoise, announcing its presence with a low growl. The black divine beast, which ruled water and winter among the Five Elements, represented the pinnacle of Yin energy and was revered as the reaper of death.

Its mere appearance could overwhelm all the specters of the world. If the Black Tortoise Qi had emerged first, Leonard’s life force would have vanished altogether, killing him before the next divine beast could emerge.

Just like the saying “the supreme good is like water,” the Black Tortoise Qi flowed downward from Leonard’s upper dantian, cooling the intense heat left behind by the Vermilion Bird and restoring balance to his internal energy. The life force, which had been overflowing, was reduced to a manageable level, and his body, now cooled down, grew stronger and more resilient.

Groooaaar—!!

As the balance of Yin and Yang stabilized, the White Tiger let out a fierce roar, signaling its arrival. The white divine beast, which governed metal and autumn among the Five Elements, could leap across vast distances in a single bound and ruled over all solid substances above and below the earth.

As a guardian deity that repelled evil and symbolized strength, the White Tiger roamed around Leonard’s body, calming the remaining traces of energy clashes. It restructured his very core, from his bones to his skin, further reinforcing his indestructible body.

Leonard achieved the Soul-Tempered Alloy Body, his flesh strengthened to the point of crossing the conceptual realm.

His bones were becoming almost translucent, especially the ribs protecting his heart and the skull safeguarding his brain. His newly fortified defense would even allow him to survive a direct hit from a Demigod Tier being’s ultimate attack.

Not yet.

As he gradually emerged from his trance, Leonard instinctively knew what was next. His eyes snapped open. It was time for the celestial energy—or rather, his Yellow Dragon Qi. This was something he had to summon with his own will, not from his Mindscape.

Flaaaash!

Amidst the blue, red, black, and white energies of the Qi of the Four Symbols that had saturated his body and soul, a single golden thread emerged, wrapping around Leonard. The golden energy seeped into his flesh, already strengthened by the White Tiger Qi, realigning his muscles and tendons, strengthening him from within.

...Crunch, crack, crunch...!

This was unlike the usual Metamorphosis, but that was the closest term that could describe this phenomenon. Originally, the word didn’t refer to martial artists honing their internal and external energy to become stronger. Instead, it was derived from Taoist alchemy, where the goal was to create Immortal Bones.

By using the Qi of the Four Symbols and the Yellow Dragon Qi to rebuild his body, Leonard’s transformation made him closer to an Immortal than a mere martial artist. Instead of merely completing the Five Elements One Origin within his Mindscape, Leonard had reconstructed his physical self to embody the Five Elements One Origin, permanently elevating himself.

This wasn’t a temporary rise in status—his body and soul had been fundamentally altered, becoming somewhat of a unique trait. Leonard had taken several steps beyond the realm of mortals.

A unique trait like this that clashed with the laws of the world would normally dissipate upon manifesting outside the body, and this applied even to Demigod Tier beings. However, Leonard had succeeded in containing this unique trait within himself, which essentially made him a walking microcosm, where his body marked the boundary between worlds.

―Ah...

As he fully emerged from his inner world, Leonard opened his eyes, immediately feeling the laws of the universe observing him. Even though these laws had weakened following the God-Slaying War, they continued to protect and maintain the world.

Confronted with this absolute power, Leonard realized that while he was still far from glimpsing the edge of the Deification Tier, his spirit and body had already surpassed mortal limits.

Had he attempted to do the same before breaking through to the Demigod Tier, just glimpsing a fraction of that power would have overwhelmed his consciousness or even fry his brain outright. It was nothing short of his body’s instinct for survival.

―So those at the Demigod Tier can gaze at that without worry.

The restraining force that limited the powers and unique traits of a Demigod Tier being seemed to writhe a few times, as if to warn Leonard that it would not go away entirely. Then, it receded.

Thanks to the power of natural order contained in the Azure Dragon Qi, Leonard felt a faint sense of goodwill from that gaze, almost as though he might be allowed greater freedom in using the Eastern God Style.

Turning his eyes from the sky, Leonard refocused on the palm now inches away from him.

―...That was close.

When he broke through to the next tier, his perception of time seemed to accelerate beyond the limits of Mindlessness, the state that aligned his mind and body to function as one. However, that heightened state was temporary, and Leonard could already feel time resuming its pace.

It happened right when Leonard completely broke through the wall.

As he surveyed his surroundings without rushing, he saw Vulcanus’ hand, which had broken through Grace’s interference, meters away from him. The other Wraith Kings were still tied up, glaring at him but unable to approach.

Claaank!

The sound of his jet-black sword rang sharp and clear—the Sword Cry. As if responding to its master’s will, the sword trembled, its aura growing ever sharper.

As the Seven-Star Sword of Xuanwu was overlaid on the jet-black sword, an eerie, chilling energy spread forth, embodying death and the power of the moon. Both forces were absolute counters to Vulcanus, whose essence was rooted in the sun and fire.

Leonard no longer needed protection from the commanders. This single swift strike was proof of that.

Northern God Style

One Hit One Kill Ultimate Skill

Life and Death Sword

Unlike the previous temporary manifestation, the Seven-Star Sword had grown larger. The sword’s blade extended over thirty meters, slashing through the palm of the lava giant. In fact, it went beyond his palm, severing the forearm and carving through the shoulder. Not only had the gap in their strength been bridged, but Leonard’s counterattack against the desperate assault was overwhelming.

And as the strike landed, Leonard’s perception of time returned to normal.

—Gahhh?!?

Vulcanus’ expression shifted as his arm was suddenly severed. Grace, who had been trailing around, unleashed her own special move without hesitation.

Not dozens of swords, but one. A colossal ice sword materialized and slashed at the back of Vulcanus’s head down to his waist. This blow far exceeded the damage to his arm, causing even the empowered Wraith King to stagger and scream in agony.

Vulcanus’ response was natural. As an avatar of a specific elemental power, attacks from the opposing elements could be fatal as long as the enemy was of equal status.

“Leonard!” Grace approached him, her eyes scanning him from head to toe, her mouth agape in disbelief. “Really? Seriously? Is this for real?”

Going into this mission, the ideal outcome was for Leonard to ascend to the Demigod Tier, but the chances of him falling short, and worse, the expedition failing, were dangerously high.

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Naturally, Grace hadn’t expected Leonard to reach the next level in one huge leap.

Leonard, unfazed by her gaze of amazement, gave a slight bow, acknowledging the fact that Grace had guarded him while he had attempted the breakthrough.

“Thank you for looking after me, Commander Grace.”

“Huh? Ah, well, it’s only natural for me to do that as your senior. In the end, it was the right decision, since we now have another Demigod Tier knight on our side.” Grace, brushing off Leonard’s gratitude, waved her hand casually as she turned back to face the battlefield.

Realizing the unfavorable situation, Vulcanus, who had been attempting to regenerate his wounds, was now retreating.

“Shall we finish off that chunk of rock first, junior?”

“Shall we, senior?”

From Vulcanus’ perspective, the worst possible scenario had come true. Techniques like Extermination or Soul-Breaker, which were powerful against spirits, weren’t as effective against a large physical mass like Vulcanus. If it had been Audrey or Uluka instead of Leonard, Vulcanus likely wouldn’t have felt very threatened.

However, both Grace and Leonard were capable of using opposing elemental attacks to inflict devastating damage.

Northern God Style

Universal Suppression Technique

Cold Snowfall of Winter

Without giving their opponent any chance to react, Leonard charged forward with the jet-black sword in his hand, scattering countless shards of augmented sword energy.

In this domain of fierce augmented energy swirling like a snowstorm, everything slowed down and stagnated—even the heat emanating from Vulcanus was dissipating. The lava flowing from his surface hardened, turning into a ragged crust of basalt.

At this rate, the lava giant would turn into a stone giant.

The power is on a completely different level than before.

Though the elemental difference between Cybele and Vulcanus played a part, it was clear that Leonard’s ability had evolved from simply slowing down his opponents. Now, his ability was freezing the lava giant, towering at two hundred meters, in his entirety.

Of course, Vulcanus struggled against the binding force, cracks forming in the basalt as lava seeped through, but Leonard wasn’t fighting alone.

“Haha! We work so well together, it almost feels unfair!” Grace shouted in excitement, laughing heartily as she waved her hand.

In a duel against the giant, Grace would have been forced to flee and launch counterattacks when possible. But now, with the two of them working together, they could dominate Vulcanus.

Had it been another Demigod Tier knight, perhaps a synergy of this magnitude wouldn’t have been possible.

Supersized Frost-Blade

The giant ice sword, now nearly a hundred meters long, descended.

Ka-Ka-Ka-BOOM...!!

The massive blade crashed vertically onto Vulcanus’ head, driving downward and splitting the giant in half all the way to the groin area. The lower half of his body was driven deep into the earth.

Despite this, Vulcanus’ true form remained intact, and he struggled to escape, despite the fact that his body had been hardened by the combined frost energy of the Cold Snowfall of Winter and the Supersized Frost-Blade.

Nonetheless, Vulcanus’ power output was more than ten times greater than Leonard and Grace combined, so he could still resist.

However, that was not enough.

Western God Style, Two Swords Style

Cutter of All Things

Sky and Clouds Piercer

Sky Splitting Cross Slash

Holding a backup sword in his left hand and his jet-black sword in his right, Leonard rose into the air, positioning himself behind the struggling Vulcanus. The technique he had once failed to use properly against the joint attack of Boreas and Cybele now emerged in its full glory, empowered by his newfound strength as a Demigod Tier knight.

From the upper left to the lower right, and from the upper right to the lower left—two enormous slashes, forming an X-shape, were unleashed, aimed at the already bisected lava giant. These sword waves ripped through the air, tearing even through space itself.

The Sky and Clouds Piercer was unleashed as two simultaneous slashes. The true might of the attack that had previously left scars on the combined techniques of the two Wraith Kings was finally revealed.

Realizing that escape was impossible, Vulcanus swung his fists down to resist the incoming slashes head-on. Attempting to use his immense mass to strike back, he swung both fists, crashing down at nearly the same time.

And then—

“...Ha! Even your average street thug can punch better than that!” Leonard sneered.

With a flash, the Sky Splitting Cross Slash erupted, slicing through Vulcanus’ fists and continuing to tear through his massive body.

In an instant, the living mountain of a creature was split into six pieces.