The Beginning of Cracks
Crack crack!
Yeom-je's Four Elements Unity Formation began to destabilize. The united will of the four was causing unexpected changes to the ancient magic circle.
"This... this can't be!"
Yeom-je staggered backward in shock.
"Four people resisting simultaneously? And with different constitutions at that?"
Yeom-je's plan had been perfect. Individually awakening each constitutional heir to resurrect the Infinite Grand Demon God. But he hadn't anticipated four of them resisting together.
『Four Elements Unity Formation Stability: 89% → 67%』『Unexpected Variable Detected』『Formation Reversal Phenomenon Occurring』
"Now! This is our chance!"
Jin-ho shouted. Though the pain of forced awakening persisted, the moment he joined hands with the other three, that pain began to slowly diminish.
"Something... something is changing!"
Seol Hwa-rin said in amazement. The emotions that had been disappearing due to the fourth awakening were returning. Warm energy spread from within her chest.
"I've never felt anything like this!"
Noe Jin-un was also amazed. The rage he usually struggled to control was stabilizing. The electricity was still powerful, but now he could control it completely according to his will.
"Four Elements Harmony Technique..."
Eum Mu-geuk murmured. His shadows were naturally harmonizing with the energy of the other three.
"This is the true completion of what the Infinite Grand Demon God originally sought."
The moment the four's hands completely touched, something amazing happened.
『Four Elements Harmony Technique (四象調和術) Activated』『Complete Synchronization of Four Constitutions』『New Energy Pattern Generated』
Jin-ho's crimson energy, Seol Hwa-rin's blue ice energy, Noe Jin-un's golden electricity, and Eum Mu-geuk's black shadows began merging into one.
But this was completely different from the Infinite Grand Demon God's Four Elements Division Technique. Rather than each power devouring the others, they were harmoniously blending together.
"Whoa... what is this?"
Noe Jin-un marveled. A rainbow aura was forming around the four of them. Crimson, blue, golden, and black were creating beautiful light in perfect harmony.
"I've never felt like this before."
Seol Hwa-rin spoke with a moved voice. For the first time, a genuine smile appeared on her cold expression.
"I'm not lonely. I'm not alone."
"That's right, we're not alone anymore."
Jin-ho agreed. The Blood Heaven Great Emperor's consciousness within him was growing quiet. Connected to the other three, he could resist the Blood Heaven Great Emperor's erosion.
"With the four of us together... it feels like we could do anything."
Eum Mu-geuk also smiled genuinely for the first time.
"No! It can't be!"
Yeom-je screamed in despair. His plan was completely falling apart.
"A plan prepared for three thousand years... cannot be ruined like this!"
Even stronger flames burst from Yeom-je's body. But this time it was closer to desperate thrashing.
"Blood Heaven Great Emperor! Please help me!"
Yeom-je cried out to the heavens.
『Blood Heaven Great Emperor Consciousness Forced Descent Attempt』『Yeom-je Physical Limits Exceeded Risk』『Self-Destruction Possibility Rapidly Increasing』
Suddenly Yeom-je's body began to swell. His crimson armor cracked and even stronger red light leaked from within.
"This is... dangerous!"
Eum Mu-geuk warned.
"He's trying to forcibly summon the Blood Heaven Great Emperor!"
"What happens then?"
Noe Jin-un asked.
"Yeom-je's body will explode and this entire tomb will be blown away!"
"Then we need to attack first!"
Jin-ho made his decision.
"Everyone, let's do this together!"
"Right!"
The four simultaneously took attack positions. This time it wasn't individual attacks. It was a completely unified combined assault.
"Blood Demon Sword Technique 3rd Form!"
Jin-ho drew his sword and shouted. Crimson sword energy burst from his blade, but this time it was mixed with the energy of the other three.
"Ice Soul Technique 5th Form!"
Seol Hwa-rin brought her hands together and created a massive ice spear. But this ice spear wasn't simply cold—it contained electricity, shadows, and blood energy as well.
"Thunder God Technique Final Form!"
Noe Jin-un roared toward the sky. His lightning was much more stable yet powerful than usual. The energy of the other three was controlling the lightning.
"Shadow Technique 7th Form!"
Eum Mu-geuk manipulated his shadows. The black shadows danced, serving to bind the other three's attacks into one.
Four completely different elemental attacks met in mid-air. Normally they would have canceled each other out or exploded, but this time was different.
The crimson sword energy became the axis, with the blue ice spear wrapping around it. Golden lightning surrounded everything, amplifying the energy, while black shadows connected everything into one.
『Four Elements Harmony Combined Attack: Rainbow Annihilation Wave (無之開殲滅波)』『Complete Fusion of Four Elements』『Output: Immeasurable』
"This... this is!"
Yeom-je was horrified. What formed before the four was no longer an attack of individual elements.
It was a rainbow-colored energy mass where crimson, blue, golden, and black harmoniously mixed. It writhed as if alive and flew toward Yeom-je.
"No! It can't be!"
Yeom-je desperately threw up a defensive barrier.
"Blood Flame Great Wall (血炎大壁)!"
A massive wall of flames rose. But...
BOOM!
The rainbow energy penetrated the flame wall instantly. As easily as piercing paper.
"Aaaahhh!"
Yeom-je screamed a real scream for the first time. The rainbow energy struck his chest with tremendous force.
THUD!
Yeom-je's massive body was embedded in the tomb wall. His crimson armor shattered into pieces, revealing his true form.
With his armor stripped away, Yeom-je was more pathetic than expected. A middle-aged man in his mid-50s with red tattoos covering his entire body. Those tattoos were his connection to the Blood Heaven Great Emperor.
"This... this can't be..."
Yeom-je muttered as he slumped against the wall. Deep cracks began forming on his body.
"I was... I was the Blood Heaven Great Emperor's most faithful subordinate..."
"No more!"
Jin-ho pressed his sword to Yeom-je's throat.
"Your plan ends here!"
"Heh heh heh... ends?"
Yeom-je laughed while coughing up blood.
"This is just the beginning... The Four Great Sects are not one. Even if I fail, the other sects will..."
"Then we'll stop them when the time comes."
Seol Hwa-rin said in a cold voice.
"The four of us together."
After Yeom-je completely collapsed, the four looked at each other.
"Now... what do we do?"
Noe Jin-un asked.
"All the Four Great Sects have become our enemies."
"We need to create a new path."
Jin-ho said.
"Our own way. Without being controlled by anyone."
"So we're..."
Eum Mu-geuk smiled.
"Creating a new organization?"
"Good idea."
Seol Hwa-rin agreed.
"Now we can finally make real choices."
"What should we name it?"
Noe Jin-un asked excitedly.
Jin-ho thought for a moment, then said.
"Freedom Alliance (自由盟). How's that?"
"Freedom Alliance..."
Seol Hwa-rin repeated the name.
"Good. A pledge of those who have gained freedom from fate."
"Perfect!"
Noe Jin-un gave a thumbs up.
"I like it."
Eum Mu-geuk also nodded.
The four gathered their hands together in the center.
"The Freedom Alliance's first oath."
Jin-ho began.
"We will not be controlled by anyone."
"Second oath."
Seol Hwa-rin continued.
"We trust and protect each other."
"Third oath."
Noe Jin-un declared powerfully.
"We help those in the same situation as us."
"Fourth oath."
Eum Mu-geuk concluded.
"We fight for true freedom."
『Freedom Alliance (自由盟) Officially Formed』『Members: 4』『Goal: Dismantling the Four Great Sects and Liberation of Constitutional Heirs』『Symbol: Rainbow Four Elements Harmony Emblem』
The moment the four hands united as one, rainbow light bloomed once again. But this time it wasn't an attack—it was a blessing of light.
At that moment, the tomb began shaking again.
Rumble rumble!
"Yeom-je's self-destruction is causing a delayed explosion!"
Eum Mu-geuk shouted.
"We need to get out quickly!"
"Let's go together!"
The four moved with perfect teamwork.
Eum Mu-geuk created a path with shadows, Noe Jin-un destroyed obstacles with lightning, Seol Hwa-rin created footholds with ice, and Jin-ho blocked falling rocks with his sword.
It was cooperation on a completely different level than before. As perfect as if they had trained together for decades.
BOOM BOOM BOOM!
Just before the tomb completely collapsed, the four barely escaped outside.
In the Heavenly Sword Mountain valley, the four looked at the collapsed tomb.
"It's really... over."
Seol Hwa-rin murmured.
"No."
Jin-ho smiled.
"This is just the beginning."
"Right!"
Noe Jin-un clenched his fist.
"Our real story starts now!"
"This should be interesting."
Eum Mu-geuk made his shadows dance as he spoke.
"War against the Four Great Sects... just imagining it is thrilling."
"But we're not alone."
Jin-ho looked at the other three.
"We have each other."
At that moment, signal flares of various colors exploded in the distance.
Red signal flare - Blood Flame Sect Blue signal flare - Ice Soul Palace
Golden signal flare - Thunder Hall Black signal flare - Shadow Society
"All Four Great Sects are beginning to move."
Eum Mu-geuk analyzed coldly.
"To find us?"
Seol Hwa-rin asked.
"Probably. They must know Yeom-je failed."
"Then from now on..."
Noe Jin-un said, sparking with electricity.
"It's real war!"
"Good."
Jin-ho gripped his sword.
"The Freedom Alliance's first operation begins."
『Four Great Sects United Pursuit Begins』『Freedom Alliance vs Four Great Sects All-Out War Commences』『The Dawn of New Adventure』
The four looked at each other and smiled. Difficult battles awaited ahead, but they were no longer alone.
They had found true companions, gained true power, and discovered their true purpose.
Rainbow light surrounded the four as they walked toward their new destiny.
[Freedom Alliance Member Profiles]
Leader: Kang Jin-ho (Blood Constitution)
Role: Combat Command, Decision-making Center
Specialty: Blood Demon SwordTechnique, Leadership
Personality: Strong sense of justice, protective of companions
Vice Leader: Seol Hwa-rin (Ice Soul Constitution)
Role: Strategy Planning, Emotional Balance
Specialty: Ice Soul Technique, Calm Judgment
Personality: Appears cold but has a warm heart
Attacker: Noe Jin-un (Thunder Constitution)
Role: Main Damage Dealer, Assault Captain
Specialty: Thunder God Technique, Explosive Attack Power
Personality: Straightforward, Values loyalty
Support: Eum Mu-geuk (Shadow Constitution)
Role: Intelligence Gathering, Assassination, Support
Specialty: Shadow Technique, Tactical Thinking
Personality: Cunning but trusts companions
Preview: The Freedom Alliance's first mission! Rescue other constitutional heirs being hunted by the Four Great Sects! And the true identity of the Infinite Grand Demon God is revealed...