Part 2, Episode 229.
[If you succeed in surviving for a certain period of time, the ‘King of Fists’ intervenes.]
[Actively utilize the intervention of the King of Fists.]
[The connection with the King of Fists, Dran Gradit, is confirmed.]
[The King of Fists’ intervention power increases. He will attempt to resolve the situation more actively.]
A system window cluttering the view.
That was enough to make me laugh wryly, despite the seriousness of the situation.
No wonder the difficulty was fucking insane.
It seems the key was holding out until someone intervened.
Then again, even though it was a main quest that was supposed to happen three years later and was moved up, this was a power balance that went too far.
It wouldn’t make sense without the intervention of a superhuman NPC like this.
However, you must not let your guard down.
The quest isn’t over yet.
Even in the system window, I told you to actively utilize the King of Power’s intervention; I didn’t tell you to just sit idly by.
Objectively speaking, I am not exaggerating; I am in a situation where I would die if I were even lightly touched.
At times like this, even more caution was required.
Did they hear that thought?
Bang!
“Hmph!”
The King of Fist, who had been pressing his palm against the Captain’s fist, pushed him away with a shout, sending the Captain flying backward.
Even as he flew away like a shot put, the commander maintained an indifferent expression, showing no signs of panic.
The King of Fist rushes straight toward the commander and swings his fist once again.
Bang!
He is a captain who quickly takes his stance and blocks lightly, though.
Thanks to that, the Guardians rush toward Dohyeon, who has secured a safe distance.
-Liza!
-master!!
I am relieved to see you safe, my lord! From now on, this humble sword will provide cover.
Click, click.
The Guardians and the Undead Legion instantly surround Dohyeon, guarding his side.
“What’s all this commotion about? Ugh… And who is that old man?”
Didn’t you get a notification that the King of Power intervened? Did you lose your eyes just because I called you a sandbag?
“Ah, you’re right. It’s understandable that you might not see it when you’re distracted.”
“……That’s the King of Power. He’s powerful.”
And Ast, Heavenly Demon, and even Annihilation.
They were speaking to me one by one, but their gazes were all fixed on the King of Fist, who was clashing fists with the Captain.
The leader of the Moon Spirit Corps was a monster that could not be damaged even when dozens of users rushed at him.
Just the fact that he was standing his ground against such a monster without backing down made his strength palpable.
That gaze included Dohyeon as well… but for a slightly different reason than theirs.
The words I had heard just moments ago came to mind.
‘… … Priest? Me?’
A time short enough to miss if you don’t concentrate.
It was a fleeting glance, but Dohyeon felt it clearly.
The moment he uttered those words, the King of Power’s gaze lingered on him for a moment.
Above all, who else is here besides yourself?
They are all just guys running away or sickly dying.
Then that means he is sharing a master with the King of Power without even realizing it…
‘hmm.’
There were so many dynamic events that many people passed by, but it soon narrowed down to one person.
A person who is closely related to that King of Power and taught him something.
Because there was only one person like that.
Lucia Grandel.
The greatest hero in Akrana’s history.
After all, I learned from her how to realize the ability to overcome.
-Dran, to think I’d meet another human with the ability to overcome, besides that guy.
The words she said back then come vividly to mind.
It was a fact known to many nymphs that the two seemed very close in the past.
So I assumed they had some kind of relationship, but to think they were teacher and student.
I think this might be the first fact the user has learned.
[Master-disciple relationship? Ah. I suppose you are Lucia Grandel’s disciple.]
“Yeah, I heard he woke up recently… because the only word I’ve heard in a long time was about that guy.”
Regardless, the two were still fiercely competing for strength.
Among them, the King of Power spoke with a playful grin.
“So, how about we back off now? I have some dignity to save, you know.”
Of course, that is just the tone.
The momentum was actually building up even more menacingly.
If the Commander’s aura felt like it weighed down the entire body and intimidated one, the King of Power’s aura was a sense of precariousness, as if standing on the edge of a cliff.
The primal fear that one’s life will end the moment one missteps even once.
That is why I couldn’t even move.
“Ugh!”
“What’s with this sudden… who is that old man?”
“Wait a minute, that old man with red skin and muscles… surely he’s not the King of Fist?”
“Crazy, you’re calling me the King of Power?”
It was enough to make even nearby users who were frantically fleeing stop in their tracks.
That old man. He’s different from the motley crew.
… … How many thresholds have you crossed? To think that a human being of today can reach that level.
-Hmph, I get goosebumps and my body is heating up.
-Even the fashion is exactly the same. I guess there’s something between exhibitionists? Dakan.
Even the members of the Wolryeongdan stopped the massacre they had been staging as if it were a game and focused their attention.
On this vast stadium, just one person appeared amidst the countless others.
The intimidation emanating from that one person was greater than everyone else combined.
In particular, the emotions felt by Dohyeon, who was watching from right in front, were bound to be even greater.
[The King of Fists, Dran Gradit, manifests the Extreme Yang True Fist at its peak.]
[This is Qigong that has reached the extreme of Yang.]
[Upon reaching the extreme, it enters the Red God state.]
[The body’s heat expands to its limit, causing a dramatic increase in metabolic rate and amplifying physical abilities several times.]
That is the Extreme Yang True Fist that the King of Fist is said to have developed independently.
The pinnacle of all martial artists possessing Yang energy, and a one-of-a-kind martial art and fist technique created by overcoming the limits of talent.
True to his reputation, he is showing tremendous momentum.
“… … I don’t fall behind at all, even when compared to that Sword Emperor.”
The strongest NPC he has ever seen.
Even the Sword Emperor, who never faltered against anyone in the New World, thought he might actually lose to that man.
Even in an overwhelmingly disadvantageous situation of 5 to 1, they do not back down in momentum at all.
[… … I said, step back.]
That’s true.
[Hmm… … .]
The commander, who had been standing still as if deep in thought, spoke suspiciously.
[Why should I do that?]
The commander’s face as he said that seemed to say, “What difference does it make just because you’ve come?”
“…….”
Most of the strong users have been eliminated, and the remaining users are fleeing in panic.
Dohyeon is also on the verge of death.
On the other hand, what about them?
-Can I fight first, Captain? It’s really interesting.
I cannot understand why fighting is so enjoyable. Still… if you interfere with the commander, I have no choice but to offer you death.
A fight maniac or an obsessive maniac, it’s all the same, Levi.
That’s right, that’s right.
-… … .
Even excluding the leader, four monstrous members are holding their positions perfectly fine.
Before we knew it, we were surrounded by King Gwon and Dohyeon.
Among them, the boxer with the lion’s mane was the moment Dakan took another step forward.
Goooooh-!!!
The King of Power’s momentum exploded in an instant.
My already red skin flushed bright red, and a strange sound like a monster howling came from inside the cave.
-… … !!
Dakan opened his eyes wide.
Something is coming.
By the time I realized it, it was already too late.
[Geukyang Jinkwon 2nd Level – Pakong Ungjo]
Because a monster with a bizarre, indescribable form was swinging its claws.
A massive claw mark etched across the entire space.
-… … !
Dakan belatedly attempts to assume that strange Tai Chi stance from before, but perhaps because it is not effective for defense, a claw-shaped wound appears.
You idiot, you should avoid him.
It’s on the left. Swing it.
The horned, non-human swordsman who rushed out immediately swung his sword.
As if two personalities are using one body.
He was a swordsman who moved to the corner, read the incoming fist of the King of Fist, and unleashed blue sword energy accordingly, but… …
[Geukyang Jinkwon 4th Level – Pacheon Sa-a]
—–!!
A figure resembling the maw of a giant snake opened its mouth wide.
Kwaaaaaaaang-!!
It collided with the blue sword energy, creating a powerful shockwave as it vanished.
Counter our sword energy?
That’s quite something, that old man.
A considerably impressive result for a non-human swordsman who was confident in a test of strength.
It was when the swordsman, his face showing interest, took his stance again.
-Come out, that old man is mine.
Dakan pulled on the shoulder and stepped forward again.
No, finish it all at once. It’s a waste of time.
Move aside, Levi. This is a warning.
-What? Ha, do you want to die?
Give it a try.
Even Levi intervened, exuding a fierce aura.
Even the giant of the Black Clan remained silent, spreading his massive wings to show his intention to join forces.
and,
Thump.
Even the headdress approaching with haughtiness.
All five of them were revealing murderous intent toward the King of Power.
Just as an alarm bell rang in Dohyeon’s head at the thought that things were dangerous if things continued like this.
“Good grief. You’re all going too far with just one old man.”
The King of Power, who had been exuding a fierce aura until just moments ago, suddenly withdrew his energy.
Then, shaking his hands vigorously as if saying he can’t win.
Seeing a look that could be interpreted as an intention to surrender, the commander stared at him blankly.
Is that all you have to say?
“No, there’s one more.”
Smirk.
It was then that the King of Power, with a long arc drawn on his lips, committed a sudden, impulsive act.
BANG-!!!
He took a deep breath and slammed his fist into the ground.
The movement, swung through the entire body, was so balanced that it was a punch without any dispersion of power.
The strike, which could truly be called the King of Fist’s martial arts, instantly created a crack in the arena ground.
The crack rapidly grew larger and split to the sides.
What’s with that old man suddenly… … huh?
-Wait a minute, no way.
However, their expressions are unusual.
With a face contorted as if he had been wronged, it was enough to confuse Dohyeon, who was watching.
But that was only for a moment.
[The Eye of Truth is activated.]
[Warning! A presence of overwhelming stature has been detected.]
[Characters related to the main quest are identified.]
[The Heavenly King’s Tremor Energy reacts.]
With a loud alarm ringing, Dohyeon muttered softly as he looked at the red beings visible beyond the split rift.
Darkness encroaching upon the ground.
That terrible darkness with no end in sight, this awful feeling like insects crawling.
‘This is crazy…’
Unimaginable guys were coming up.
And those were the worst beings in the history of Avtartel.
“Do you think you are the only ones who found out that the covenant has been broken? I expect that by now, every race has found out.”
and…….
“Wouldn’t there be others besides you who have been waiting for this moment?”
[… … Did you call?]
“If that were possible, I would have conquered the world long ago. What would I be doing now? Judging by your reaction, it seems you really didn’t know… It feels quite good to see that the martial arts this old man created seem to surpass yours in sensory perception.”
The King of Power smiled faintly and added a remark.
“Didn’t I tell you? That you should back down at this point.”
With those words, the conversation between the two was cut off.
Because it opened soon after, amidst the darkness that engulfed the entire underground.
[The eyes of the abyss have opened.]
“iced coffee…….”
That strange eye I saw a while ago at Brion’s Great Temple.
It is what makes the viewer feel despair that has manifested once again.
[The passage to the abyss has opened.]
[The slumbering beasts of the abyss reveal themselves.]
Unlike before, when it was only felt as a silhouette, the shape is clearly visible.
A giant monster the size of a building and ferocious beasts, each easily over 5 meters tall.
And three things standing in front of them.
[The Master of Immortality]
A being with red eyes and a form made of terrible darkness.
[Master of Wrath]
A man standing out with red, shimmering heat haze that seems to express rage.
[Master of Destruction]
And even a huge purple armored knight with his body broken all over.
It was the moment I saw their true forms for the first time, which I had only glimpsed as silhouettes until now.
