Chapter 85 – Northern Sea Ice Palace (9)

The fact that Bukri Hwan possessed the Ice-White Divine Armor was not good news for Yu-jin.

Unlike the other Twelve Treasures, the Ice-White Divine Armor was created solely for the wearer’s protection.

Only then did Yu-jin understand how Bukri Hwan could be unharmed after being struck by the Ink Dragon’s demonic claws and crashing to the ground.

“That’s right. The Ice-White Divine Armor has been one of the sacred treasures of the Northern Sea for generations. No matter how powerful your attacks are, you cannot deal a significant blow to me while I wear it.”

The Ice-White Divine Armor protected Bukri Hwan’s entire body. The combination of the armor, which could easily deflect even sword energy, and Bukri Hwan’s Absolute Ice Wall formed the ultimate, impenetrable fortress that no one could destroy.

But Yu-jin laughed. He found Bukri Hwan’s claim that such a thing could stop his Ink Dragon pathetic.

“You underestimate me. I will now show you just how futile that belief is.”

The power of the Ink Dragon that Yu-jin had shown so far was barely over thirty percent of its full strength. He had been holding back to spare Bukri Hwan’s life, but this attitude twisted Yu-jin’s mood.

*Kwooooo!*

As if reflecting Yu-jin’s displeasure, the Ink Dragon let out another great roar. A colossal power began to gather in the Ink Dragon’s mouth.

Yu-jin had finally begun to wield the Profound Heaven Ink Phosphorus Sword. And at the moment its power reached its peak, the Ink Dragon spewed forth a massive torrent of inky blackness.

“Haaat!”

Not to be outdone, Bukri Hwan gathered all the power of the Northern Sea he could muster and all his own internal energy into his fist and thrust it forward.

The power of darkness and the power of pure white ice collided at a single point. But it lasted only for an instant before Bukri Hwan’s power vanished. And before Bukri Hwan could even react, he was swallowed by the torrent of inky blackness.

*CRASH!*

The power of the Profound Heaven Ink Phosphorus Sword first struck a single point like a pillar, but as the Ink Dragon raised its head, the beam split the earth and shot toward the sky before disappearing.

Witnessing a destructive force beyond human comprehension, the people were left speechless. The warriors of the Ice Palace, seeing no sign of Bukri Hwan, despaired and dropped their weapons. Even Bukri Eun couldn’t withstand the shock and collapsed to her knees.

“As expected of the absolute ruler of the Northern Sea. To withstand that attack!”

As Yu-jin’s voice boomed, the people of the Ice Palace hurriedly looked to where the dragon’s wrath had fallen. Bukri Hwan was standing, neither annihilated nor dead. But that didn’t mean he was unscathed.

“Cough!”

Bukri Hwan coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed. It was not a sight befitting an absolute ruler, but no matter how hard he tried to stand, the impact he had sustained was too great.

Even the Ice-White Divine Armor and the Absolute Ice Wall it reinforced were powerless before the dragon’s wrath—the Profound Heaven Ink Phosphorus Sword. The Ice-White Divine Armor was dented and distorted in several places.

Yu-jin dismissed the Ink Dragon and slowly descended from the sky. Bukri Hwan was already in no condition to fight. His core meridians had been damaged, and he would be unable to use his martial arts for some time.

“I… have lost…”

Bukri Hwan calmly admitted his defeat. The young man before him was indescribably powerful, his presence still brimming with vigor.

He, on the other hand, could barely maintain consciousness and had no strength left to fight. With those final words, Bukri Hwan lost consciousness and collapsed.

It was the moment a newly emerged absolute ruler from the Central Plains defeated the one who had reigned over the Northern Sea for so long.

***

“Ugh…”

Bukri Hwan, who had been unconscious, finally opened his eyes.

“Father!”

“Father!”

Bukri Eun and Bukri Cheong, who were nursing him, hurriedly called out to him. Bukri Hwan slowly looked around before checking his own condition.

His core meridians had not yet healed, so he couldn’t circulate his internal energy. But to the others, the fact that he was alive was more important than his martial arts.

“Still… a tenacious… life… To think… I’m still… alive…”

It was a laughable matter for Bukri Hwan, who had thought his last words to Yu-jin would be his final testament. Of course, the others didn’t see it that way.

“Don’t say such things, Father.”

Bukri Eun said, holding Bukri Hwan’s hand. Bukri Hwan wiped away Bukri Eun’s tears and nodded.

“By the way, what happened?”

The question was condensed and hard to decipher, but Bukri Eun understood what he meant and quickly answered.

“I accepted the Central Plains Emperor’s proposal on your behalf. We will walk the same path as the Central Plains. The other warriors no longer object.”

Yu-jin’s demonstration of power had been thoroughly effective. With Bukri Hwan, the hope of the Northern Sea, defeated, there was nothing more they could possibly plot.

“That is enough.”

Bukri Hwan was satisfied just to have laid the groundwork for expanding their influence.

It would become an unforgettable mistake, but Bukri Hwan had no doubt that if the warriors of the Ice Palace gritted their teeth and trained harder, they could one day wash away this disgrace.

For the rise of the Northern Sea Ice Palace, Bukri Hwan vowed to develop the palace even further.

Just then, Bukri Eun, who had been looking at her father, turned to Bukri Cheong and spoke.

“Cheong, could you step out for a moment? I have something to discuss with Father.”

Bukri Cheong looked puzzled but nodded and left the room. Bukri Eun confirmed that Bukri Cheong had left and then raised a soundproofing barrier.

“What is it that requires raising a barrier?”

Bukri Hwan also looked at Bukri Eun with a puzzled expression. But Bukri Eun couldn’t speak for a while, and Bukri Hwan waited for her in silence.

After some time passed, Bukri Eun finally spoke.

“Father… the truth is…”

***

Leaving Bukri Cheong to care for their father, Bukri Eun slowly made her way to a room.

The people staying in that room, where all others were currently forbidden entry, were Yu-jin and his women. It seemed Yu-jin had already had a wild romp with the women; they were naked and drenched in sweat.

“Oh, you’re here?”

Yu-jin spoke to Bukri Eun while being serviced by Na Ye-jin. As he spoke, Yu-jin shifted his position. Na Ye-jin then gripped Yu-jin’s member tightly and guided it to her own flower.

“Haaang!”

As Yu-jin thrust his member in again, Na Ye-jin wrapped her arms around his neck and began to pant. She was one with Yu-jin, and with each of his vigorous back-and-forth movements, her body moved back and forth on the bed as well.

“Yes! Yes!”

Na Ye-jin clung to Yu-jin, crying out as if possessed. Yu-jin slowed his pace and looked at Bukri Eun with a broad smile.

At that, the energy of the Yin-Yang Lust Arts dormant within Bukri Eun’s body began to run wild, and her face flushed red. However, no one yet knew of her relationship with Yu-jin. Except for one person.

“Ah, I told my father about our relationship.”

Of course, she didn’t mention that she had been forced. She simply said that while spending time with Yu-jin, she came to understand his thoughts and aspirations, and developed affectionate feelings for him.

Bukri Hwan had simply nodded, acknowledging their relationship. But whether others would accept it so easily was another matter.

“Oh? Is that so?”

Yu-jin made Na Ye-jin lie on her stomach, turning her body in the opposite direction from before, and replied to Bukri Eun.

One might have expected her to be angered by his nonchalant attitude, but Bukri Eun merely watched Na Ye-jin with an envious gaze.

“You must be worried. The people of the Ice Palace’s hatred for me has reached its peak.”

As Yu-jin said, the warriors of the Ice Palace currently despised him. Of course, their fear was greater than their hatred, so they didn’t dare attack him, but whenever two of them gathered, they were busy cursing him.

In such a situation, if it were revealed that Bukri Eun was Yu-jin’s woman, her position would surely be shaken.

“That may be true, but…”

It was a fact Bukri Eun was well aware of. At that, Yu-jin pulled his member from Na Ye-jin’s body and looked at Bukri Eun.

Understanding Yu-jin’s intention, Bukri Eun approached him. Yu-jin moved his hand through the air. At his gesture, Bukri Eun’s top lifted, revealing her defenseless breasts.

He moved his hand again, and her bottoms slid down, revealing to Yu-jin’s eyes her flower, covered in a jet-black forest that contrasted with her snow-white skin.

“Beautiful.”

Yu-jin embraced her and, using his power, pulled a large mirror from where it hung on the wall. He then positioned it so that her reflection was visible in the large mirror.

The sight of herself being held naked by Yu-jin was so embarrassing that Bukri Eun couldn’t help but blush.

“Ignore the gazes of others. For now, you see only me. The only thing you can do is obey my words.”

Hearing Yu-jin’s words, Bukri Eun looked down, trying to avoid the mirror, but Yu-jin grabbed her face and forced it up.

“Please… this is… embarrassing…”

“Embarrassing? But that is your true self. You were born only to follow me, to serve me.”

At those words, Bukri Eun, who had been resisting until now, lifted her head and looked at her reflection in the mirror.

Her flower was already slick with a clear fluid. Her body already desired Yu-jin. Realizing this, she let out an involuntary moan.

“Haaah…”

At her lewd moan, Yu-jin smiled, spread her legs, and thrust his member inside her. Na Ye-jin then moved behind Bukri Eun and began to knead her ample breasts.

“No…! Haaang…”

Though she said that, Bukri Eun unconsciously pushed Yu-jin down, climbed on top of him, and slowly began to move her hips. From below, Yu-jin thrust his hips up fiercely.

“Ahaak! Aaaang!”

Bukri Eun moved her hips in time with Yu-jin’s movements, while Na Ye-jin intensely licked her breasts. Attacked from below and above simultaneously, Bukri Eun’s moans grew louder.

Yu-jin wanted nothing more than to let her moans echo throughout the Ice Palace, but he restrained himself for the sake of the future. She absolutely had to secure her position.

“Lord Yu-jin…”

Bukri Eun pulled Yu-jin’s head toward her, demanding a kiss, and Yu-jin frantically devoured Bukri Eun as she eagerly entangled their tongues.

Then he pushed her down and mounted her. And he began to thrust his hips violently. The two of them continued to climb, aiming for the highest peak of ecstasy.

Then, suddenly, Yu-jin pulled out his member. As Bukri Eun caught her breath and slowly turned around, Yu-jin gave a mischievous smile and lifted her into his arms.