The Chairman of Pharmaceutical Company is a Poison King (Novel) - Chapter 152 - Encounters in the Immortal Realm

Chapter 152 – Encounters in the Immortal Realm

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Tae-ju heard the detailed explanation from Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

It was not just any hair.

It was hair Great Sage Equal to Heaven had personally pulled from his own body and infused with demonic power.

‘So you’re saying all I have to do is scatter it.’

When scattered, the hair would become clone Sun Wukongs and divide and divide again.

With only a fistful of hair, within just a few seconds a horde of hundreds of thousands of clones that would absolutely obey Tae-ju’s commands would be created.

However, they could not fully display their proper abilities.

There was a time limit.

The duration was about one hour.

Once they disappeared, they would be completely extinguished.

Originally, Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s clone art was not one-use.

After pulling hair from his body and creating clones, he could keep supplying demonic power so the clones did not disappear, and in theory use them infinitely.

He could also share consciousness with the clones and give complex instructions.

But the hair Tae-ju had received unfolded using the demonic power Great Sage Equal to Heaven had put into it beforehand.

In other words, it was no different from having batteries inserted into it.

Once the demonic power ran out, it vanished.

Only simple instructions could be given, and consciousness could not be shared.

Even so, that did not reduce its value.

Because it was no different from possessing a massive Sun Wukong army that lasted for one hour.

‘This is too great a gift.’

Even if Great Sage Equal to Heaven had been the one who tried to steal the Heavenly Peach that would come to him, he had still received a sincere apology.

So, as a return gift, Tae-ju took out one Immortal-Realm-exclusive smartphone and handed it to Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

“Would you like to at least take this?”

“Huk! T-this p-precious a thing…”

“The hair is more precious than this.”

“Aaah, I am shameless, but t-thank you…”

“Membership registration goes like this, I’ll just do it for you.”

Great Sage Equal to Heaven was moved.

It was not enough that his apology had been accepted, he was even being given such a treasure?

Could he stay still?

“I will pull out more hair from my body for you.”

“N-no, there is no need to go that far…”

There was no time to stop him.

In bunches, in bunches, in bunches, he pulled it out, then fuuuu, carefully blew into it to bestow demonic power.

“Here…”

“…”

“Please take it.”

It was burdensome, but since it was hair already pulled out, there was no way not to accept it.

“You may stop pulling now.”

“Hahaha, when would there be another reason to pull it out? And as for hair, I still have plenty left.”

Great Sage Equal to Heaven ran off somewhere smiling broadly.

Then Tang Gun-ak raised a hand and called him.

“Great Sage, let us have a word.”

“…For what matter?”

“It is a good matter, so don’t worry.”

“Ah! Is that so?”

An Immortal Realm deliveryman and hair-manufacturing machine.

Tang Gun-ak felt pleased at heart.

This was all thanks to Bright Maiden.

He had only forgiven him because she told him to, yet to think such good fortune would come.

“I truly see you anew.”

“Eh? Me?”

“So the name Great Sage Equal to Heaven was no empty reputation. Let us clear up our misunderstandings and properly trade from now on…”

At that time.

The news that Tae-ju had come to the Immortal Realm spread through the Upper Realms.

In the Yellow Springs Realm, Yama said,

“I-is it true that Great Hero Tae-ju has ascended?”

“He didn’t come forever, they say he’ll return soon.”

“Huh, and what is he doing now?”

“They say he’s handing out gifts to immortals…”

“What?”

Yama sprang to his feet.

“Let us go meet him at once.”

At the Peach Blossom Palace too, Queen Mother said,

“Miho.”

“Yes, Queen Mother.”

“Prepare at once to go to the Immortal Realm. And put ripe top-grade immortal peaches nicely into a basket and prepare them too.”

“I obey.”

At the Purple Tenuity Palace of the Heavenly Realm, the Supreme Emperor said,

“To think such a thing…, how can a human?”

He truly could not understand.

A human who had not even ascended to the Immortal Realm had come up?

And on top of that, a being from another world?

When exchange between world and world had been accomplished through the shared space as a medium, he had imagined that perhaps such a thing might happen, but.

‘Could this be a phenomenon of defying heaven…’

The Supreme Emperor raised his head and checked whether the flow of heavenly workings had been disturbed.

It had not.

The operation of spirits, gods, and laws was still smooth.

‘I can’t even go see directly.’

At the representative council of the Upper Realms, there had been an argument over the matter of how to deal with Poison Immortal.

Because of that, relations with the Immortal Realm had broken down.

But they did not stop heavenly people from going to the Immortal Realm to play.

The Heavenly Realm was a world for heavenly people.

If they wanted something, the role of the Heavenly Realm was to grant it as they wished.

‘Kim Tae-ju…’

Just what kind of man was he?

He was too curious to endure it.

‘I suppose I’ll have to send someone.’

The Upper Realms were in an uproar because of Tae-ju.

* * *

Earth.

Emperor Alex Caesar was moving toward Moscow leading his finest mechanized division.

It was a war he simply could not lose.

Undead in modern science?

Of course, if the undead overflow had been due to disease, that was another matter.

That would be very frightening.

The corona pandemic that had occurred just before mana encroachment began in the past.

Because of it, how much confusion had humanity suffered?

If this undead overflow were a similar pandemic?

The world would become a nightmare.

But the undead created by Drek Karax were not caused by disease.

He had merely raised corpses using necromancer black magic.

He knew because he had experienced it.

Undead had also existed in the other world where another soul like his lived.

They did not infect, and if the corpses were smashed they perished.

If the caster was killed, they all vanished as well.

In a word, it meant that if only Drek Karax was killed, the war would end.

Of course, the number was not insignificant.

As a result of confirming the number of the undead army through drone reconnaissance until recently, it had already exceeded one million.

But an army that moved in swarms without concealment or cover was only a moving target, and even just firing a few high-performance missiles in between would inflict great damage.

The more he thought about it, the easier it seemed.

Rather, he was worried it would end too quickly.

If possible, he had to drag it out.

By highlighting himself through fierce battles with the undead, subjugating the surrounding countries, and making all of Europe his own territory.

‘Shall I at least say hello first?’

So he sent several fighter-bombers.

He told them to go drop a few bombs and missiles.

To show the might of modern scientific weapons, and at the same time test firepower as well.

But what was this?

“…They crashed? All the fighter-bombers that sortied?”

“T-that is so.”

“How?”

“It is highly likely they were undead flying demonic beasts. Probably through suicide attacks…”

“You’re saying undead demonic beasts possessed the speed to keep up with fighter-bombers?”

“I-it seems so, though I am ashamed to say it.”

“Huu.”

He had not expected this.

‘Drek Karax, that fellow had a trick of his own too.’

Suddenly he felt uneasy.

‘Could it be that at this rate…’

No.

That could not happen.

He too possessed a trump weapon, one hidden card.

So it was still a war he could not lose.

* * *

The time he could stay in the Immortal Realm was steadily decreasing.

The parting of Tae-ju and Tang Gun-ak was also not far away.

But the two of them could not stay close together.

They spoke while remaining far apart.

How did they communicate?

By shouting loudly with their mouths?

By chatting on smartphones?

Neither.

The tool of conversation was precisely Myriad Heavens Flower Rain.

To compare the Myriad Heavens Flower Rain each had mastered, and also to raise their proficiency.

Shushushushut!

Using the hidden weapons taken from Infinite Space and moving them with his poison spirit, Tae-ju formed letters in the empty air.

[…For that reason, I deliberately walked into the magic formation in Moscow.]

Tang Gun-ak too made letters in the air with black-darksteel ingots.

Shushushushut!

[My! To do something so dangerous,]

[I was curious about what those black-magic bastards were doing, and as a result Sword Immortal helped me well in the dream.]

[Don’t do such a thing again. Even though I trust you, there is no absolute in this world. There are always bastards who suddenly come rushing out.]

Tang Gun-ak was right about that.

[From now on, the moment you see them, just kill them. That is easier on the mind.]

The matter of Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s hair also came up.

[When you meet that fellow called Drek or whatever, that necromancer, use Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s hair without sparing it.]

[It’s precious, so I should use it sparingly. Myriad Heavens Flower Rain is enough.]

[Don’t worry about the hair supply. I’ll have it pulled periodically and sent.]

[Will Great Sage Equal to Heaven allow that?]

[There is no need for permission or not. I already received a firm answer.]

He said he would keep pulling out his own hair?

Even now, honestly, Tae-ju still could not believe it.

Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s hair that created clones.

How strong would they be?

[Right! Is there perhaps no way to make a hair-growth tonic? With Earth’s pharmaceutical technology.]

[That would have to be researched. Why? …Uh, could it be?]

[Exactly. It has to be grown and then plucked. Isn’t the mainstream of modern fisheries also farming?]

[Wow! That’s evil. So the name Absolute Poison Demon really wasn’t empty.]

[Why state the obvious, when we’re in the same situation. And you’re too soft. Become more vicious.]

In the middle of that, immortals came running in a hurry.

“Great Hero Tae-ju!”

“We have brought return gifts.”

“It is small, but at least please take this.”

“If you take it, it will surely be useful.”

The immortals set objects down before Tae-ju.

The Sword Immortal brought an ancient-looking treasured sword just by looking at it, the Liquor Immortal no less than three huge liquor jars, Immortal Danzhu a talisman book, Painting Immortal various paintings he himself had drawn, Great Wood Immortal timber materials, Ironsmith Immortal all kinds of hidden weapons, Tea Immortal fragrant tea, and beyond that immortal peaches, rare medicinal herbs, yokai inner cores, shining jewels…

All kinds of treasures and precious objects.

Would it even be possible to put them into Infinite Space?

‘I came here with it packed full so there shouldn’t be room…, hm?’

Tae-ju started in surprise.

The remaining space was very large.

‘Infinite Space has grown tremendously.’

More than twice the old storage.

The shared storage as well.

‘It’s because of the Heavenly Peach.’

Even so, it would be better to empty it.

[I’ll take out the Earth goods inside Infinite Space here. Pick them up later.]

[No, absolutely not! Exchange the goods later, before you return.]

[Why?]

[It’s dangerous. Do you think the packs of wild dogs will stay still?]

[What? Where are there wild dogs?]

Then Tang Gun-ak pointed his finger at the immortals.

‘Surely not…’

Tae-ju and Tang Gun-ak were in a position where they could not come close to each other.

If Tae-ju set Earth goods down beside him, Tang Gun-ak would not be able to pick them up immediately.

What Tang Gun-ak meant was that in that gap, the immortals might quietly take them.

‘Come on, the immortals wouldn’t steal.’

[I can guess what you’re thinking, and I’m right. They’ll absolutely steal it.]

[Then what about the treasures the immortals brought? Shall I put them away?]

[No, just leave them. No immortal will have any interest in taking such shabby things.]

To call the treasures the immortals had brought shabby.

Would they steal Earth goods mass-produced in factories, yet have no interest at all in treasures of the Immortal Realm?

The immortals too read the words written in the air by Myriad Heavens Flower Rain.

“What’s that supposed to mean? Is he suspecting us right now?”

“Wh-who does he think he’s calling a thief?”

“I’m an ascended being!”

“Ahem! Do not worry. We absolutely won’t sneak anything.”

Tae-ju’s ring vibrated.

That was a lie.

‘…’

In other words, it meant that if the chance arose, they would steal it.

So immortals lied too.

And stole as well.

Only then did he understand why Tang Gun-ak was acting like this.

“If you’re going to suspect anyone, you should suspect that monkey over there, not us.”

“Exactly. The monkey is the most dangerous.”

“…Hm? Come to think of it, why is that bastard standing over there?”

The immortals’ gazes turned toward Great Sage Equal to Heaven, who was standing awkwardly beside Tang Gun-ak.

“Heh heh, the Heavenly Peach thief really is shameless.”

“To dare stand there with his eyes wide open in front of Great Hero Tae-ju.”

“Great Hero Tae-ju! That monkey is the very one who stole the Heavenly Peach.”

At that instant!

“Mind your words. What do you mean, monkey, when speaking to Great Sage Equal to Heaven? Monkey?”

Tang Gun-ak stepped in.

“Also, the concerned parties have already come to an agreement. It is not something a third party should butt into.”

What kind of reversal was this?

Poison Immortal defending the monkey?

“Hm?”

“Uh,”

“…What?”

“Why?”

“Huh.”

“…”

Now it was the immortals who were flustered.

Had they not, up until just a moment ago, been in the relationship of happily criticizing, tearing apart, tasting, and enjoying mocking the monkey together?

“And stop making him run free errands too. If you insist on ordering him about, then give him coins and use him. How can immortals have no brakes at all!”

They were dumbfounded.

All of a sudden?

It was hard to believe.

But they could see it with their own eyes.

Tang Gun-ak patting Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s back.

Great Sage Equal to Heaven smiling in self-satisfaction.

Even the waist he had always kept bent over servilely was now straightened proudly.

Poison Immortal embraced Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

And what did that mean?

His status, previously little different from that of a slave, had leapt in one bound to something like nobility.

That was when it happened.

Bungbungbungbung!

An electric minicar came racing along the road toward Tae-ju.

Hunched down in the tiny seat of the minicar and skillfully driving it was a bright-faced young girl.

“Nice to meet youuu! I heard the rumor and came!”

It was the Bright Maiden he had only heard about by name.

“Ah!”

Tae-ju too had heard about her from videos and letters.

‘How strange.’

He had thought it was an exaggeration, but no.

Just from seeing her face, his heart already felt warm.

His heart simply melted.

Some magic or art that manipulated the mind?

Absolutely not.

If that had been the case, the immortals would already have noticed.

It seemed to be something she had been born with.

A girl who was unconditionally loved by the people around her.

In some ways, a girl even more remarkable than the immortals.

“Hello, Bright Maiden.”

“Yep! Mr. Tae-ju, your face is exactly the same as in the portrait. Ah, right, did the flowers I gave you save many people?”

“Thanks to you…, I am always grateful.”

“Manse! That’s great. Hehe.”

Bright Maiden smiled widely.

Tae-ju smiled foolishly along with her.

“Hahaha!”

“Hehehe,”

How could one not smile?

“But how did you come to the Immortal Realm, Mr. Tae-juuu?”

“Hm? You want to know that?”

“I don’t, but the Supreme Emperor asked me to ask. He said he was curious by what method a human from another world had come up to the Immortal Realm.”

If it was the Supreme Emperor…

In any case.

“I don’t really know either. Why I came here… Perhaps it’s because I ate the Heavenly Peach.”

“Yep! Understood. Then I’ll be going nowww.”

Going?

But they had only just met.

“W-wait!”

“Whyyy?”

“Please take this at least.”

Tae-ju took out one dedicated smartphone and gave it to Bright Maiden too.

“But this is expensive. I don’t have any money.”

“It’s a gift. Membership registration goes like this…”

“Waaah!”

Bright Maiden watched with her bright expression as Tae-ju operated the smartphone.

Then,

“…Could I maybe have just one more of these? I’ll pick lots and lots of flowers for youuu.”

“Who are you planning to give it to?”

“The Supreme Emperor. I think he would want to have one.”

Why not?

He took out ten and placed them in Bright Maiden’s arms.

“…Two would have been enough.”

“I want to give them to you. Please accept them.”

“Thank youuu!”

To think giving someone a gift could bring this much joy.

And then.

“Great Hero Tae-ju?”

A woman in elegant attire appeared carrying a basket full of heavenly peaches.

“Nice to meet you, I’m the Queen Mother of the West.”

And then,

“Oh! At last I get to see your face in person. I am Yama. Heh heh heh, is the black darksteel proving useful? It gives us nothing but trouble, so feel free to take all you like.”

Even Yama, the Great King of the Yellow Springs Realm.

They had all come.

The Immortal Realm was crowded with all kinds of people.

But there was not much time left for him to remain in the Immortal Realm.

The time to return to Earth was gradually drawing near.