Part 2, Episode 227.
[Influenced by the ‘Book of Defiance,’ the next stage becomes clear.]
Just a little more.
It looks like the 4th move will be complete in just a little while.
I had such an intense intuition.
No matter how much it became clearer, the form of the realm that had appeared only blurry was gradually becoming distinct.
I have a feeling that if I keep pushing forward like this, I will gain something.
This is the perfect stage to complete the Reverse Heaven Chronicle.
Once the four techniques are perfected in this way, Yeokcheongi will be reborn entirely as Dohyeon’s swordsmanship.
Unlike the worst-case scenario, it was just as Dohyeon was about to assume a position, filled with a pleasant premonition.
Pat-
“……!”
The guy disappeared.
At the same time, a presence felt right beside me, and a calm voice.
[A spirit defying the heavens… … It is that man’s sword. A menacing sword.]
With a blunt voice, as if evaluating an object, Dohyeon swung his sword without even looking back.
The sword that worked even against none other than Demisus!
At this distance, it should be possible to cut it sufficiently.
but…….
Thump.
What actually unfolded before my eyes was an unbelievable sight.
[Even so, it is a half-finished sword that wasn’t even completed.]
As he lightly grabbed the blade with only his index and middle fingers, he tightened his grip.
Crack-
[‘The True White Lion’s Snow Flower Sword’ has been shattered.]
[Detects permanent destruction of the weapon.]
[‘Cheonbyeon’ can no longer transform into ‘Jin White Lion’s Snow Flower Sword’.]
‘……what?’
It broke so easily it was almost futile.
The forgotten king’s relic that brought Dohyeon to this position and, moreover, has been used the longest.
It came to an end with just a single gesture.
[Did you truly think that a mere sword would reach you? Successor.]
“ah.”
[Excessive power sometimes clouds judgment. The moment you faced me, you should have run away immediately.]
Pwaaaak-!
I feel something hot gushing out from my left chest.
-Cough. Ugh… … .
Along with the sensation of my strength rapidly draining away, I hear the sound of someone coughing up blood in the distance.
I can’t hear a single one properly.
Because tinnitus was ringing in my ears and warning notifications were constantly flashing before my eyes.
[Charlie has activated the oath against Lord Kaiser.]
[The sacrifice effect is triggered, taking powerful damage instead.]
[Charlie’s health has dropped to 1% after taking instant death damage.]
[danger!]
[Health is 5% or less.]
Could it be that someone like Dohyeon, who was instantly reduced to a near-death state, is not even perceived as the slightest threat?
The commander, casting his gaze back and looking around, added.
[I should have left the rear to them and just run.]
In the eyes of that commander, a total of more than ten users were reflected.
Lephias and Siana.
Cheonma and Ast.
Rushing forward with the weapons they were most confident in, they had reached within striking distance of the commander in an instant.
[Activates Transcendence Trait ‘The Last Ice Mage’.]
[Activates only when standing alone and noble before an enemy; the next Ice-element skill cast gathers surrounding chill to deliver a strike that transcends one’s limits.]
[Uses the 10-star Heavenly Demon Divine Fist.]
[The Ultimate Heavenly Demon Divine Fist, 5th Technique – Uses a straight punch that splits mountains.]
[Exhaust all stamina to deliver the final blow.]
… … .
[Activates the special option ‘Dragon Slayer’ of the Dragon Slayer Magic Sword Xanthe.]
Countless weapons and skills being swung right in front of your eyes.
Each and every one of them was an ability that could be called a secret technique, but… … .
Saa-
Just before reaching the commander, it vanished without a trace like a mirage.
As if it had never existed in the world from the beginning…
No, it was cleanly erased, as if rejected by something.
“……what?”
“It… disappeared?”
“This is crazy!”
When everyone stood frozen with their mouths agape at the unbelievable sight.
The commander’s low voice came through.
There was a deep sense of disappointment within it.
[Heavenly Demon Divine Art… You cannot even properly wield half of that power. To borrow the name of Heavenly Demon, merely having reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly Demon Divine Fist.]
At the lightly extended fist saying that, Cheonma’s eyes widened.
Let’s reach the ordinary political punch that anyone can do.
Kwaaaaang-!!
I felt an indescribable shock, and my body lost control and flew away.
Next was annihilation.
[O Master of the Primordial Magic Sword. Without the magic sword, you are so weak.]
The commander, who had thrust his face right in front of Myeolsal in an instant, struck him in the abdomen with his palm.
He reacted quickly and defended with the sword in his womb, but… …
Crunch!
“This is ridiculous……! *Cough*!”
Unable to withstand even the immense force, the sword broke and flew away.
There was no mention of Lephias and Siana.
Seeing the two people being attacked ahead, he split them in half with a single wave of his hand as they fled without looking back.
[Player ‘Rephias’ has died.]
[Player ‘Siana’ has passed away.]
“Aaaargh!!”
“R-run away!”
“How can you possibly beat something like that!”
“Fuck, what the hell is all this fuss about right after the guild war ended!?”
“W-W-Let’s run away too!”
“It’s too late to run away. Log, log out! Let’s log out first!”
Users screaming in overwhelming despair.
The guild members who had boldly charged in were busy running away in a panic, and the spectators began logging out not to be outdone.
It was a choice that only spectators who had not yet received a battle ruling could make.
War of the Stars
Guild battles, hailed as a stage for competing for the pinnacle, where players called the best gather.
There were no such people here.
Only the prey exist, standing before an overwhelming predator they cannot fight against.
Boom!
Ugh! Cough-
-Hahaha! Did you think you could escape?
-Captain! Can we kill them now?
-Hehe. As expected of our Captain… he is so kind.
Look at those eyes gleaming again. It’s not going to work, so stop trying to seduce the captain and just let him go.
-Leave her alone, she can’t even hear you.
The concept of combat no longer held true.
For there existed only those who fled like herbivores facing a beast, and those who gazed at them with nobility.
However, one person.
Beetle
On the stage where everyone turns around and runs away.
At least one man, who had risen from a more precarious state than anyone else, moved forward.
Countless users passed by, logged out, and left as halos of light, but the man… Dohyeon gritted his teeth and clutched the Heavenly Scroll.
[+15 Thousand Transformations transforms into ‘Kayana’s Dagger’.]
If the sword is broken, take out another weapon.
“……It’s so filthy, I can’t leave like this.”
I’ll deliver a blow to that unlucky face.
It wasn’t just foolish stubbornness.
You can’t escape anyway.
Logging out is impossible while in combat.
Even so, this place was too wide to run away from, and that guy was too fast.
So much so that he couldn’t even take in the process of it coming to his side.
Furthermore, each and every one of the other members possesses monstrous military power.
The balance should have properly been achieved by releasing each unit as a 16-person raid boss.
But you’re telling me to run away against all of them?
This is a seriously shitty game. Did they really make this to be beaten?
I simply couldn’t help but curse.
Completing the quest is already out of the question, and I don’t expect to survive.
If I’m going to die this way and that way…
“Shouldn’t you at least give back as much as you received?”
Was it because he was impressed by Dohyeon’s determination?
Jihada, who had finished preparing to escape early and was supporting Charlie, stopped.
Then, after hesitating for a moment, he squeezed his eyes shut and then opened them again, shouting.
[‘Jihad Black’ loyalty reaches 90.]
[When the Guardian ‘Jihad Black’s’ loyalty reaches 90, the ‘Opportunist’ trait fades for the player only.]
-… … Hey, I’ll help too, Master! I’ve gotten super strong right now, you know? Get ready.
-Liza!
On the other hand, the loyal Eliza who immediately chimes in from the side.
“-Ugh. My Lord. This humble sword shall also be with you… … Heck.”
-Rizariza!? Riza!
Charlie! Charlie, rest. You took the damage that your owner deserved instead.
Charlie also expressed his will despite his dying body, but was immediately reprimanded by the two Guardians and retrieved.
After quickly leaving Charlie to the undead.
Alright, Taddak! Guys, let’s go! Cover the master!
As Jihad gave the command confidently, Uger and Gosap-i’s eyes turned black, and an even stronger energy emanated from them.
[Jihad Black’s rank rises, strengthening his undead.]
[1st Corps Commander ‘Pain’ regains a significant portion of his strength from his lifetime.]
[As the Legion Commander’s power grows, the power of the undead under his command is strengthened.]
[The body of 2nd Corps Commander ‘Uger’ becomes even more massive.]
Click-clack!
Ugh! Grrrr!
‘young……’
The Legion of Jihad, now strong enough to be entrusted with the future.
Pain, firing requiems without delay, and Uger, charging like a fearless tank, were certainly several times stronger than before.
The undead under his command also appear to have become at least 1.5 times stronger.
Pow pow pow! Pow!
As if to say they couldn’t lose.
The guard dog also moves around here and there, providing cover fire by shooting explosive arrows.
Thump.
At that, Dohyeon took a step forward and focused his energy.
[Blooms the trait ‘Fighting God’.]
[Reverse Heaven Period, 1st Form. The beginning is influenced by the God of Fighting and manifests power that transcends limits.]
[Casting Heavenly King Tremor Qi.]
[Knight King manifests the spirit of the Heavenly King True Qi utilizing the Qi manipulation method of ‘Ruslein Valemont’.]
[The Heavenly King’s Tremor Energy, influenced by the God of Fighting, manifests power that transcends limits.]
I can feel the energy of Mount Tai settling in more firmly.
“Just as I thought. That Destroyer guy changed his common sense alteration ability before getting defeated.”
I don’t know what it was changed to, but it’s probably related to the fact that he is still alive, albeit in a near-death state.
so…….
[Uses the second ability of Tears of God.]
[Does not consume mana for a certain period of time.]
[Uses the Mark of the Holy King.]
[The Power of Faith is activated, reducing the cooldown of all skills by 65%.]
You can use Thunder Dragon Descent.
[You can use Darkness Wrap.]
[Casting Thunder Dragon Descent.]
Crackle!
He just needs to pour out his full power without restraint.
At the sound of intense sparks, the commander, who had been busy slaughtering users, turns his head toward us.
[caution!]
[Accessing the Black Dragon’s power through an abnormal route.]
[Additional effects are granted to the existing Thunder Dragon Descent due to the heterogeneous energy.]
[Physical abilities increase significantly.]
[The effect of Title, ‘Darkness Destroyer’ is activated.]
[The number of uses for Black Thunderclap increases to 3.]
He speaks while watching the blue spark slowly turn into darkness indifferently.
[It is a meaningless struggle. Successor.]
As if this little bit wasn’t nearly enough.
A sense of ease permeates every step he takes as he approaches with a noble posture.
It was a well-founded sense of ease.
The fourth move, which had just become somewhat distinct, broke and vanished the moment it touched.
The mutually obtained Danwolja of Defiance activates only after inflicting a fatal wound, yet it is failing to inflict even damage.
A situation where even the top-tier users who are considered the best in their field cannot reach it, even if they swarm in droves.
There is absolutely no reason for him to be nervous here.
[Casting the additional grant ability ‘Thunder Dragon’.]
[The additional granted ability ‘Thunder Dragon’ reacts to the power of the Black Dragon.]
[Normalizes the abnormally obtained Black Dragon power for a very short time.]
[You can use some of the Black Dragon’s abilities that the caster can handle.]
[There is currently only one ability available.]
then…….
“So what if it’s not human power?”
[?]
The moment Dohyeon, with one corner of his mouth curled up, aimed the tiny dagger.
—-!!
Black lightning began to surge explosively.
[… … What is this?]
A magical power reminiscent of a waterspout surged as if to engulf the world.
At that, the commander reacted by twitching his eyebrows for the first time.
[Black Dragon’s Wrath has been activated.]
Master of Magic
The wrath of the most powerful race among the masters of the five thrones.
It was once again revealing its grandeur to the world through Dohyeon.
