The Great Heavenly Demon Sovereign – Chapter 506

Laiyuan County, Hebei – Majeon’s Safe House.

Pang Muncheon’s eyes widened gradually as he emerged from the chest and listened to the explanation.

The one who had coordinated with Pang Jonggang to rescue him was none other than the Majeon heir?

‘So that’s how it was.’

Even if the young Beast Palace expert’s skill was extraordinary enough to evade the Pang Clan masters’ notice, and even if the brilliant scheme of carving Majeon’s emblem on the chests allowed natural export from the clan…

Ultimately, the plan succeeded because of the Majeon heir—Martial Soul Command Lord Bu Eunseol.

A new-generation master who shook the world had unofficially toured the Pang Clan interior.

Naturally, every Pang Clan force and surveillance network was focused there.

Thanks to that, infiltration into the warehouse chest was easy, and Dae Guhwi could enter the Wall-Facing Cave in his place.

‘Of course… it was the Heaven’s grace that the Supreme Elder was absent.’

Had Supreme Elder Pang Yeok been present, it would have been impossible.

But this time, Chief Steward Pang Seoun handled everything and overjoyed at recovering the lost treasure, he failed to scrutinize other matters.

Even more shocking:

This was not Majeon’s involvement but the Martial Soul Command Lord’s personal action, and Thunder God Nae Bihon was assisting him as well.

“Well, only someone of the Majeon heir’s stature would dare interfere in our clan’s affairs.” Pang Muncheon sighed deeply.

He had sought help from various orthodox sects, but none stepped forward willingly. Those who did soon gave up or were crushed by experts secretly sent by Pang Yeok.

But the Majeon heir evaded intelligence networks easily, and even Pang Yeok couldn’t touch him lightly.

“You’re mistaken.” Nae Bihon, standing silently, stepped forward. “We’re not here to help you.”

Supreme Elder Pang Yeok was the great demon who dissected and experimented on Nae Bihon’s wife and son. Though agreeing to Bu Eunseol’s plan, Nae Bihon was exercising tremendous restraint.

“I want only Pang Yeok’s head.”

As white killing intent flickered in Nae Bihon’s eyes, Pang Muncheon couldn’t hide his shock.

Pang Jonggang had said it was to help him and solidify ties with the Pang Clan.

But it was to take down his father, Pang Yeok?

“Brother Nae’s family was brutally murdered by your father, Pang Yeok.”

Bu Eunseol detailed Pang Yeok’s atrocities.

“So that’s what happened.” Hearing everything, Pang Muncheon bowed his head. 

“Our clan has upheld the banner of guarding the martial world as an orthodox family for generations.”

“…”

“But at some point, the Supreme Elder changed. He selectively managed our clan’s warriors, teaching martial arts only to them.” Unknown internal Pang Clan affairs flowed calmly from Pang Muncheon’s lips. “He began unrestricted dealings with vile figures and demonic paths, claiming it was to strengthen our clan.”

Pang Muncheon continued with eyes full of vitality.

“But I only wanted the Pang Clan to remain among the Eight Great Families. I didn’t want ties with villains to master superior blade arts.”

He spoke painfully.

“But when I opposed those ties to the end… this happened.”

Strange light flickered briefly in Bu Eunseol and Nae Bihon’s eyes as they watched Pang Muncheon.

But it was momentary and Pang Muncheon didn’t notice.

“When did the Supreme Elder begin dealing with evil figures?”

At Bu Eunseol’s question, Pang Muncheon shook his head bitterly. 

“I don’t know. But he always resented that our clan’s blade arts could only be mastered by those with exceptional talent and innate divine strength. He wandered the martial world to solve this… likely when his mindset changed.”

He continued without pause. 

“Eventually, he passed the Clan Leader position to me but remained secluded in the Supreme Hall, dealing with evil figures and dabbling in strange arts.” Pang Muncheon went on. “He wanted me to obsess over blade arts and reach the blade path’s realm rather than guard the martial world or manage the clan well.”

Pausing, Pang Muncheon fell into recollection.

Pang Yeok selected outstanding warriors within the clan for separate training, ruthlessly expelling the untalented.

The blade arts he taught were even stranger.

Five Tigers Gate-Severing Blade Technique was domineering but not truly tyrannical. But Pang Yeok’s blade arts differed greatly from the clan’s, resembling demonic blade arts.

Eventually, Pang Muncheon grew suspicious and investigated his father.

He discovered Pang Yeok allied with a force ravaging the martial world, selecting clan warriors for bizarre human experiments.

—Supreme Elder! How could you commit such cruel atrocities?

Pang Muncheon demanded in horror, but Pang Yeok replied nonchalantly.

—This is all for the clan. Soon, we will be the martial world’s pillar, not just one of the Eight Great Families.

Pang Muncheon couldn’t accept it and tried persuading him multiple times.

But Pang Yeok ignored him.

—I can no longer watch the Supreme Elder commit such heinous acts.

To stop Pang Yeok’s tyranny, Pang Muncheon gathered like-minded clan warriors to raise a force.

But splitting the clan in two was impossible.

—Rather than tear the Pang Clan apart, I’ll inform the Martial Alliance and seek help!

Pang Muncheon planned to reveal Pang Yeok’s crimes to the Martial Alliance.

—You grow more foolish with age.

Somehow knowing, Pang Yeok subdued him before contact.

Sealed by powerful acupoint strikes, Pang Muncheon remained confined in the Wall-Facing Cave.

“…That’s how it happened.”

Hearing everything, Nae Bihon frowned deeply. “The timing doesn’t match at all.”

His son and wife were kidnapped when Pang Muncheon and Pang Yeok clashed internally. Unless Pang Yeok split himself, he couldn’t act as the Three Realms’ Emissary.

“Then the old man I saw wasn’t Pang Yeok.”

Nae Bihon saw only the Supreme Elder Token the masked elder carried, not his face. Perhaps the elder was a Three Realms figure cooperating with Pang Yeok.

“But didn’t he recognize you, Brother Nae?”

“Yes. The one with the Supreme Elder Token admitted killing my son and wife.” Recalling the elder’s words, Nae Bihon asked Pang Muncheon, “Wait—does that mean another in the Pang Clan holds a Supreme Elder Token?”

“No. There is only one Supreme Elder Token, held by my father. However…” Recalling something, Pang Muncheon took a deep breath.

“He could give it to someone else.”

“Brother Nae.” Bu Eunseol, listening silently, realized something. “Perhaps two people play Pang Yeok’s role.”

“What do you mean?”

“I always found it strange.” Bu Eunseol explained calmly. “How the elder at Cheonsan could attack you, Brother Nae, while you pursued the Three Realms’ Emissary.”

Bu Eunseol thought the elder killed the Great Hero of the Southern Sky, then rushed to Daehong forest to attack.

But there were thousands of li between Cheonsan and Daehong forest.

Even flying day and night without rest would take three to four days.

Rushing that distance without pause to attack Nae Bihon was odd.

“We’ll know once we subdue the Supreme Elder.” 

Pang Muncheon said, “Most in our clan don’t know the Supreme Elder’s true face. If revealed, they won’t stay silent.”

He inhaled deeply.

“Through Pang Jonggang, I’ll rally outstanding and righteous clan members, reveal the truth. When ready, we’ll enter and drag out the Supreme Elder.”

Pang Muncheon’s intent aligned with Bu Eunseol’s.

Attacking the Pang Clan with Majeon or demonic forces?

Nearby orthodox factions wouldn’t tolerate it and would intervene.

But an internal clan dispute? No one could interfere.

“First, I need to regain my inner energy.”

At Pang Muncheon’s words, Bu Eunseol nodded. “This Command Lord will unblock your acupoints.”

Bu Eunseol examined Pang Muncheon’s body closely.

‘Pang Yeok is truly strong.’

The acupoint-sealing technique blocking Pang Muncheon’s dantian had persisted for nearly ten years.

Yet it remained firm.

This fierce method alone showed his martial prowess indirectly.

“I can unblock them.” Bu Eunseol said with a deep breath. “But after years sealed, your body may not be able to endure it. Better to unblock slowly over time.”

“Life is in heaven’s hands, is it not?” Pang Muncheon smiled calmly. “If the Clan Leader dies from this, that too is heaven’s will.”

Staring at Bu Eunseol, he said, “Don’t worry—do it.”

Unlike appearances, Pang Muncheon was a man of resolve.

As Bu Eunseol nodded and gathered energy, Nae Bihon stepped forward.

“Your energy is too powerful, little brother; it might harm him. My Thunder Spirit Energy is perfect for unblocking.”

“It’s fine. I can do it.”

“No, let me.”

Bu Eunseol worried.

Pang Muncheon was Pang Yeok’s son—the one who experimented on and killed Nae Bihon’s family.

What if rage overtook him?

“Do you still think I’m mad?”

“Of course not.”

Shaking his head, Nae Bihon asked Pang Muncheon, “Pang Muncheon. Do you have the courage to receive my treatment?”

Pang Muncheon smiled instead.

“This Clan Leader prepares to oust his father for justice. What is there to fear?”

“Good.” Nae Bihon immediately raised Thunder Spirit Energy.

White lightning spread from his eyes and Pang Muncheon’s body floated into the air.

“Ugh…” As Thunder Spirit Energy pierced him, Pang Muncheon groaned in pain.

Pang Yeok’s sealing technique was powerful—even thirty percent Thunder Spirit Energy couldn’t break it.

‘An ordinary man couldn’t withstand fifty percent.’

Nae Bihon looked into Pang Muncheon’s eyes.

A man trying to oust his father for justice was no ordinary person. He would endure.

Sizzle.

White light from Nae Bihon’s eyes intensified. He began injecting fifty percent.

Crackle!

Pang Muncheon’s hair melted instantly and his clothes turned to rags.

Blood spurted from his mouth—his body crumbling under the energy.

Hiss!

White smoke rose from his dantian,

Boom!

White light poured from Pang Muncheon’s body.

The seal was broken.

Thud.

Landing bald on the floor, Pang Muncheon crossed his legs.

Boom!

Black smoke rose from his body.

Regaining energy, he burned all impurities accumulated in his meridians.

Flash!

Opening his eyes, divine light spread everywhere.

Pang Muncheon had fully recovered.

“Thank you, Master Nae.”

“No need for thanks.” Nae Bihon said coldly. “This is all to kill your father.”

“Kill?”

“We must drag him out and kill him.”

“I have no intention of killing the Supreme Elder.” Pang Muncheon said incredulously. “Evil or not, he is my father. This Clan Leader will confine him in the Wall-Facing Cave for life as punishment.”

“Nonsense.” Lightning shot from Nae Bihon’s eyes. “Did you think we did this to confine him comfortably?”

“Then you want this Clan Leader to become a patricidal monster?”

“You won’t kill him. I will.”

“Impossible. Then kill this Clan Leader first.” Pang Muncheon said calmly. “But without my help, defeating the Supreme Elder will fail. Without internal collapse, there’s no way.”

“Fine. I’ll kill you.” Nae Bihon raised Thunder Spirit Energy to shatter his crown without hesitation.

“Brother Nae, wait.” Bu Eunseol stepped forward. “Clan Leader Pang. You’ve had time in the Wall-Facing Cave to reflect—you know what kind of man Pang Yeok is.”

He continued calmly.

“He didn’t confine you out of love or pity, but for future use or contingency.”

Pang Muncheon nodded faintly.

Pang Yeok was thoroughly demonic.

Keeping him alive wasn’t parental affection—he knew that.

“Must a son break heavenly bonds because his father turned evil?”

“No need to break bonds. Since you’ve escaped and rebelled, Pang Yeok will surely try to kill you.”

Pang Muncheon reluctantly changed the subject. “Fine. We’ll discuss after ousting the Supreme Elder and normalizing the clan. If his crimes are revealed and the clan deems them unforgivable…”

Bu Eunseol cut him off. “You’re mistaken. There is no normalization plan for the Pang Clan.”

“What do you mean?”

“The Pang Clan must fall.”

“So you never intended to help or build ties—you meant to destroy us.” Pang Muncheon’s face hardened with betrayal and his tone stiffened.

“I don’t need your help. This Clan Leader will handle it from now.” 

He looked down at Bu Eunseol coldly. “Of course, I’ll repay the favor of safe escape later.”

Bu Eunseol sighed, listening silently. “Clan Leader Pang. Do you think we’re fools?”

“What suddenly—”

“You said Pang Yeok selected warriors for bizarre experiments?”

Hot flames burned in Bu Eunseol’s eyes like charcoal.

“Did you think we’d fall for such lies?”

“What lie?”

“The Infinite Realm.”

Terrifying pressure poured from Bu Eunseol, enough to crush Mount Tai.

“Did you think we rescued you unaware the Pang Clan is one with the Infinite Realm?”

Pang Muncheon shut his mouth, speechless.

The Pang Clan had deep ties with the Infinite Realm—he knew well.

But he couldn’t agree with their banner and always wanted to return to orthodox roots.

“Pang Yeok cooperated with the Three Realms in cruel human experiments. Confining him for life is the only punishment?”

“Our clan and the Infinite Realm are not one.” Pang Muncheon protested cautiously. “I know contact began in my grandfather’s generation. They promised to modify bodies so even ordinary people could learn Five Tigers Gate-Severing Blade Technique.”

Unable to meet Nae Bihon’s eyes, he bowed his head. “Thanks to their arts, many clan warriors learned it. But they demanded endless experiments… I only wanted to end that evil tie in my generation.”

Pang Muncheon said urgently. “I heard the Supreme Elder endured cruel experiments in the Three Realms as a child. Brainwashed that such experiments save the martial world… that’s why such atrocities.”

“Clan Leader Pang.” Bu Eunseol said solemnly. “Your current attitude differs not an inch from the Infinite Realm’s actions.”

Pang Muncheon bowed in shame.

He had intended to end it by confining his father, not killing him.

But with Nae Bihon, who lost wife and child gruesomely…

No—countless innocents died and were dissected for body modification…

Too many sins to atone while alive.

“Pang Yeok cooperated with the Three Realms in cruel experiments. That alone means the current Pang Clan can no longer be an orthodox Great Family.”

Bu Eunseol’s voice was razor-sharp.

“The Pang Clan must cease.”

Pang Muncheon couldn’t hide his panic. “Though tied deeply to the Infinite Realm, most are unaware. Must the entire clan fall?”

Thud.

Instead of answering, Bu Eunseol tossed a booklet.

It detailed every Pang Clan atrocity.

Even those who followed Pang Muncheon and opposed the Supreme Elder eventually submitted to Pang Yeok.

Evidence of their complicity in evil.

“This can’t be.” Pang Muncheon’s hands trembled reading. 

“So… not just the Supreme Elder—the entire clan must fall.”

He slumped powerlessly.

The Pang Clan was one with the Three Realms; allies and enemies indistinguishable.

“Now, the Clan Leader has one task.” 

Bu Eunseol said lowly. 

“Thoroughly destroy the Pang Clan, then rebuild.”

“That’s…”

“If unwilling, I’ll inform the Martial Alliance of the Pang Clan’s crimes. It will naturally be purified.” Looking at Nae Bihon, Bu Eunseol muttered bitterly. “But this way, Brother Nae can’t take revenge personally—I’d avoid it unless necessary.”

Pang Muncheon’s vision darkened.

It was easy to say, but rebuilding a clan like the Pang? Even decades of effort might not suffice.

“Command Lord.” 

Out of options, Pang Muncheon softened his tone and pleaded.

“Spare the Pang Clan.”

“…”

“They obeyed and submitted only because they couldn’t resist the Supreme Elder.” Pang Muncheon said earnestly. “Most clan members are righteous. Remove only the Supreme Elder, and the clan will naturally purify.”

“Do you truly believe that?”

“Of course. Without that belief, I couldn’t have endured those long years in the Wall-Facing Cave.”

Bu Eunseol snorted.

Pang Muncheon tried walking the righteous path in his way. But tragically, he chased ideals without facing reality.

Bu Eunseol looked at him and spoke.

“If so, return and rally most members. Most are forced into submission.”

“Of course. They dare not rebel due to the Supreme Elder’s terrifying martial arts and powerful blade masters under him…”

“Good.” Bu Eunseol said firmly. “If you rally over half the Pang Clan forces upon return, I’ll forever silence the clan’s crimes.”

Pang Muncheon couldn’t believe it.

Rally over half, and they wouldn’t interfere? Too easy?

“Truly?”

“Yes.”

“Fine. Then promise clearly.” Pang Muncheon said confidently. “If I rally over half, you’ll never interfere in clan affairs. Even in battle, you two won’t join the fight.”

“Hopeless. Even now, you think only of your clan?” Nae Bihon sneered coldly, but Bu Eunseol stopped him.

“It’s fine.”

“Fine?”

“You’ve experienced his cruelty, Brother Nae.” Bu Eunseol continued firmly. “For such a man to lead so long proves the Pang Clan rotted to the root. Even given a chance, reconstruction is impossible.”

His eyes were profoundly deep, filled with insight and wisdom.

‘That’s my little brother.’

He was young, yet his understanding of human nature surpassed lifelong elders.

If he was certain, it would happen.

“Fine.” Nae Bihon nodded. “We’ll do as you say. But if, unlike your boast, over half don’t join you…”

White light flashed in his eyes.

“We’ll deal with Pang Yeok immediately.”

Pang Muncheon inhaled deeply.

The Martial Soul Command Lord helped by even sending the Five Tiger Blade and gifts.

The Thunder God, whose family was massacred and with a sky-high grudge, conceded one more step.

He had nothing more to say.

“Understood. If so… I’ll leave the Supreme Elder’s disposal to Master Nae.”

“Good.”

“But that’s the limit.” Pang Muncheon looked at Bu Eunseol firmly. “If I rally over half, the clan’s fight ends internally—we’ll self-purify.”

“Do so.” 

As Bu Eunseol agreed readily, Pang Muncheon exhaled in relief.

‘He knows nothing of the clan’s situation.’

From childhood to now, he had witnessed countless Pang Clan members groaning under the Supreme Elder’s overwhelming power and oppression.

If given strength and justification to oust him?

They would rise without hesitation.

Then the Pang Clan could return as a proud member of the Eight Great Families, the orthodox pillar—the true Hebei Pang Clan.