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The Demonic Cult Instructor Returns Chapter 49

Chapter 49

‘Going to the Forbidden Territory. He’s crazy, absolutely crazy.’

‘Isn’t he afraid of the gods’ curse?’

‘They’re all out of their minds.’

The expressions of people whispering and glancing sideways vividly came to mind.

Yeom Ja-ryang looked at Dan Li-jeong with a stern expression.

“What could it be? What’s there?”

“Well… I have no idea at all.”

Dan Li-jeong, holding the horse’s reins, looked around nervously with a frightened expression.

At times like this, he seemed so innocent that it was hard to believe he was the same person who had come to rescue him, with that sharp energy he had felt then.

‘Really, when I think of that sharp energy I felt back then, it’s like I was dreaming.’

Even while thinking this, Yeom Ja-ryang could somewhat empathize with Dan Li-jeong’s feelings.

The path they were walking was incredibly eerie.

The road that had left the main highway was wide enough for carriages to pass through, but it was completely bumpy and very uncomfortable to travel on.

Moreover, the densely growing trees on both sides trembled in the occasional wind, making eerie sounds.

Somewhere, a night bird cried out.

On nearby rocks, menacing graffiti was carved.

‘Drop dead!’

‘The gods’ curse!’

‘Disappear from this land!’

‘Those who enter Jigui, behold hell.’

Yeom Ja-ryang gulped nervously.

“How brutal.”

Going a little further, sharp wooden stakes appeared.

These were stakes with sharply carved ends, like those used in siege warfare.

However, it was ambiguous whether they were meant to keep outsiders from entering or to prevent those inside from getting out.

‘Is there really something here? Like some bandit hideout…’

While thinking, Yeom Ja-ryang startled and turned to look at Dan Li-jeong.

“Could this be a hideout of demonic sect martial artists?”

“A demonic sect hideout?”

Dan Li-jeong looked back with a surprised expression.

Yeom Ja-ryang nodded.

“Look at the rocks carved with all kinds of curses. Maybe they were carved by people who were harmed by demonic sect martial artists!”

“Then, we’re now…”

“That’s right. We might be going to subjugate demonic sect groups! Haven’t demonic sect martial artists been appearing quite frequently lately?”

At this, Dan Li-jeong’s face turned pale.

“Th-then this isn’t an ordinary matter?”

“Think about it. We’ve had many experiences so far, but we’ve never properly dealt with real bad guys, have we?”

“Th-that’s true.”

“Now our opportunity has finally come. The chance to subjugate demonic sect groups.”

Unlike Yeom Ja-ryang who spoke excitedly, Dan Li-jeong’s face was full of worry.

Yeom Ja-ryang patted his back encouragingly.

“Someone of your level will definitely be helpful to the students. So don’t worry too much.”

“D-do you think so?”

“Of course. You’re my benefactor who saved me.”

At the word ‘benefactor’, Dan Li-jeong’s expression showed a faint smile.

This speculation that started with Yeom Ja-ryang quickly spread to all the students.

“They say we’re going to fight demonic sect groups now.”

“Oh, finally a chance to display our skills!”

“But what if those guys are as terrifying as the Black Blade Twin Demons?”

“It’s fine. This time the instructors are coming with us too.”

“We’ll finally gain real combat experience.”

The students chattered excitedly among themselves.

Finally, after passing a large rock, the entrance to a gorge appeared.

The narrow gorge had such an eerie atmosphere that one hesitated to step foot in it.

Somehow, it seemed like the scent of blood was carried on the wind.

Everyone was gulping nervously.

“Stop.”

Sa Bigang got down from the carriage and called the students to halt.

‘Finally…!’

The students, including Yeom Ja-ryang, looked up at Sa Bigang with determined expressions.

Finally, real combat.

They must have been making this forced march for this day.

But…

“You’ve worked hard to get here. Now you should wait here.”

“Huh?”

The students looked bewildered.

“Is there a problem?”

“No, um… is that the end?”

“What else?”

“Then, will you also camp here, Instructor…?”

“No. I have somewhere to go briefly.”

Sa Bigang’s gaze turned toward the inside of the gorge.

As expected!

The same thought occurred to all the students.

Yeom Ja-ryang stepped forward and asked.

“Instructor. What’s in there?”

“You don’t need to know.”

“No. We need to know.”

This time, even Yeom Ja-ryang wouldn’t back down.

The other students also looked up at Sa Bigang with the same expression.

Even Mae Seol-lan approached and asked.

“I’m curious too. Coming all this way only to leave the students behind again? That’s too dangerous…”

“Instructor Mae, please stay and take care of the students.”

“What? Where exactly is this place that you’re acting like this?”

“It’s better not to know until we leave this place.”

When Sa Bigang went this far, Mae Seol-lan closed her mouth and fell into thought.

Then Yeom Ja-ryang stepped forward again and shouted.

“We’ll go together too! We want to fight too!”

“That’s right! Instructor, please take us with you! Doesn’t Martial Arts Study Journey mean real combat practice?”

The students all began shouting.

Sa Bigang chuckled.

“Real combat practice? Is that a new term? Real combat is real combat, and practice is practice. Even from that term, I can tell how lightly you view the martial world.”

“But we’re already mentally prepared…!”

“Quiet. When the time comes, you’ll face real combat whether you like it or not. But not now.”

Sa Bigang’s expression was so firm that the students couldn’t say anything more.

Mae Seol-lan quietly spoke up.

“Still, leaving the children in this place…”

“Don’t worry. This place is safe. As long as you stay here, there’s nothing that could pose a threat, so rest assured.”

Mae Seol-lan was about to say something again, but Sa Bigang spoke to the students first.

“Now, if you all understand, why aren’t you preparing to camp?”

In the end, the students had no choice but to grumble and follow his words.

***

A small village entered after passing through the narrow gorge.

People call this place ‘Jigui.’

Meaning the domain of ghosts who live with their feet on the ground.

A place where living humans should absolutely never enter.

A village that receives curses from everyone in the world.

Sa Bigang was walking calmly through such a place.

Half-collapsed walls, doors with one side completely fallen off, roofs that looked ready to collapse at any moment.

Occasionally, groups of rats would run through the alleys.

Yet no trace of humans could be seen.

It really felt like ghosts might jump out at any moment.

Whiiiiing.

An eerie wind blew.

Finally, Sa Bigang’s steps stopped.

In front of him stood the largest house in the village, imposing and magnificent.

Of course, even so, the tilted signboard and broken doors were incredibly dreary.

Suddenly, Sa Bigang shouted.

“I’d like to ask something!”

Because the surroundings were so quiet, his voice echoed particularly loudly.

But there was no response.

Taking a deep breath, Sa Bigang shouted again.

“Would anyone please answer!”

At the Lion’s Roar infused with internal energy, the surrounding roof tiles rattled and windows shook.

The trees trembled and dropped their leaves rustling.

Sa Bigang smiled faintly.

In fact, from the moment he entered the village, he had been sensing the faint energies surrounding him.

But when he had unleashed the Lion’s Roar just now, he clearly felt those energies waver.

But that was all.

No one stepped forward.

Sa Bigang scratched his ear.

“My voice doesn’t seem to be heard well. It should be quite noisy when I shout.”

It wasn’t an empty threat.

If he drew up more internal energy here and unleashed a Lion’s Roar, someone among those secretly surrounding him would surely suffer internal injuries.

As he took another deep breath…

“Where do you come from?”

A murky voice flew from the front like an evil spirit just risen from hell.

Creeeeak.

The broken door opened at an angle, revealing a man.

He was wearing a black long robe with a bamboo hat pressed low over his head.

At the same time, figures in black long robes began appearing one by one from the surrounding alleys and building rooftops.

All of them wore bamboo hats pressed low, and their number reached dozens.

Complete encirclement.

Suffocating killing intent openly emanated from the men in long robes.

“Finally seeing some people. This village was so quiet, you see.”

“I asked who you are.”

“An instructor from Yongcheon Hall. My name is ‘Sa Bigang.'”

“Yongcheon Hall?”

The man in front tilted his head.

“What business does someone from Yongcheon Hall have in this place?”

“I’m looking for someone.”

“Go back.”

“Hmm. But I must find that person…”

“Whoever it is, they’re not here.”

“That can’t be. I came here knowing they’re definitely here.”

Then the man in front burst into angry shouts.

“You fool! You’ve now entered the Forbidden Territory. If you’ve lost your way, I’ll give you a chance. Go back. I’ll spare your life.”

“Well, I found the way correctly.”

“…Foolish bastard.”

When the man in front spoke coldly…

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Hidden weapons suddenly flew from all directions.

The next moment.

Clatter-clatter-clatter!

The man in front startled.

‘Energy membrane…?’

A bluish energy surrounded Sa Bigang and deflected dozens of hidden weapons!

But that wasn’t the end.

Sa Bigang caught the last flying hidden weapon with his hand and immediately threw it toward the man in front.

Swiiiiish!

“Huh!”

Clang!

The man in front quickly drew his sword and struck down the flying hidden weapon.

This time, all the black-clothed martial artists showed visible agitation.

The man in front furrowed his brow deeply.

“You’re no ordinary person. What exactly is your identity? What’s your purpose for coming here?”

“I told you. I’m an instructor from Yongcheon Hall, looking for someone.”

“Who have you been saying you’re looking for?”

“Ku U-jung.”

When he gave the name, the black-clothed martial artists flinched once more.

“How do you… know that name?”

“Why would it be just that name? I know other names too.”

“…!”

The man slowly readjusted his grip on his sword.

Ready to leap out at any moment.

Just as he was about to kick off from the ground…

Tap.

Someone’s hand gripped his shoulder.

The startled man turned around, and a man in a red long robe with a bamboo hat pressed low quietly murmured.

“Mucheon, that person is not your opponent.”

The man called ‘Mucheon’ quickly stepped aside, and the man in the red long robe looked at Sa Bigang and spoke.

“You were looking for me?”

“If you are ‘Ku U-jung,’ then yes.”

“What do you want?”

“Become my sword.”

Instantly, Ku U-jung was startled.

At the same time, the black-clothed men surrounding them all drew their weapons and emanated thick killing intent.

“Huhuhuh. It seems you’ve taken the wrong path.”

He slowly drew his blade from his waist.

Sa Bigang grinned and replied.

“Well, I said I didn’t.”

 


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The Demonic Cult Instructor Returns

The Demonic Cult Instructor Returns

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2018 Native Language: Korean
After years of brutal survival in the demon realm—rising from captive to feared Grand Duke—Sa Bigang is slain by the Demon King. But a desperate gamble buys him a second chance: he awakens back in the Central Plains, ten years before the demonic invasion that will annihilate humanity. Once a timid, scorned instructor, Sa Bigang now carries the cold resolve of a survivor and the forbidden power of the demon realm. As scheming nobles, corrupt students, and looming demonic forces converge, he must forge an invincible army, shatter old weaknesses, and exact vengeance on the Demon King who destroyed his life—before history repeats itself.

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