Part 2, Episode 217.
Chae-aeng!
What signaled the start of the battle was the piercing sound of swords clashing.
As if by prior agreement.
The process of the magic sword ‘Homme’ plunging down while soaring through the air and Dohyeon performing a horizontal slash occurred simultaneously.
Whoosh!
A white snowstorm arising from the Snow Flower Sword covered the surroundings.
Grrr… … !
A giant beast of the snowfield rages ferociously.
The fangs and claws, fierce enough to tear skin with just a touch, unfortunately could not reach Myeolsal.
Whoosh, whoosh-
Because the magic swords, soaring through the air like fighter jets, blocked all attacks.
They say the best defense is offense.
True to those words, the six swords that soared freely through the sky were the most fearsome means of attack, as well as the ultimate means of defense.
So much so that it would be difficult to stop with just snowstorms and lions.
“… … It’s definitely tricky.”
That is not simple telekinesis.
Every single movement of the sword contains a sharpness and subtlety that surpasses that of an ordinary swordsman.
[The special option ‘Blue Wind Slash’ of the Wind Magic Sword Punghwageom is activated.]
Swaaaak-!
A weathered sword reminiscent of the sword of Sirgan, a master of Western swordsmanship.
That fluttering like a fierce, biting wind contains the essence of the ‘swift sword’.
[The special option ‘Flame’ of the Inferno Magic Sword ‘Flame Sword’ is activated.]
Whoosh!
The Flame Sword, which unleashes terrifying flames that seem ready to burn the world, possesses destructive power and movements reminiscent of the Black Nightmare Raon.
[The special option ‘Glacial Fang’ of the Ice and Snow Magic Sword ‘Frosty Latasha’ is activated.]
[The special option ‘Phantom Dance’ of the unknown magic sword ‘Phantom Sword’ is activated.]
Latasha possesses a coldness of power that is by no means inferior even when compared to Lephias.
The Phantom Sword contains the tricky secrets of the Phantom Sword.
and,
[The celestial magic sword ‘Omne’ casts the Rebirth of the Stars.]
—!
In a flash, Omne strikes down from the sky.
In that exceptionally strong thing, I can feel a massive concentration of mana, as if I were seeing the magic of a great sorcerer.
This was not to the extent that it could be treated as a sword controlled by spirit.
Because what Dohyeon is facing right now isn’t just a single user wielding multiple swords.
It was akin to intangible masters at the top of their respective fields pressuring Dohyeon in the form of a ‘sword’.
No wonder the guys who fought against the Annihilation all collapsed, unable to handle just that one ability.
Even those swords, no matter how many times you parry them, help each other and combine their attacks without any gaps.
There are only six, but in reality, we are facing six, yet we cannot actually inflict damage on those swords.
In a sense, this is the very definition of an immortal legion.
“Ha, there’s a limit to how much you can click.”
At this point, shouldn’t that guy be the one getting called a clicker, not Uncle Bora?
It seems like they just stand there and dominate with their magic swords every time.
but.
Kaang! Thump.
It’s not unstoppable.
Compared to the unreasonable attacks of Demisus, the Grim Reaper encountered in the Tower of Doom, this is gentlemanly.
Kaang!
Swordsmanship that has reached the realm of Swift Sword and Illusion Sword?
“Compared to that Sword Saint’s sword… it’s slow and predictable.”
It is insignificant compared to that guy who is infinitely closest to the pinnacle of this field.
It was actually more overwhelming to handle just that one guy.
Kaang! Kang!
Dohyeon advanced forward, striking and deflecting.
As he began to counterattack, they applied increasingly fierce pressure, but instead of hesitating, Dohyeon shifted gears.
[Uses the first move of the Reverse Heaven Period, Shi]
[Periel’s Gift Amidst a Thousand Changes – Clothed in the Gale.]
[The more you move, the fiercer the energy of the gale becomes, and the faster your movements.]
Before he knew it, Dohyeon was running.
Tilting his head back and twisting his body at an angle that makes one doubt if it is physically possible.
It drove like a truck with broken brakes.
Clang! Clang clang! Clang clang clang!
The sound of iron clashing echoes ceaselessly, and the vision flashes with the constant flying sparks.
The sight of him charging forward without hesitation while deflecting and dodging countless attacks from magic swords is truly like that of a hero from a heroic novel.
At that moment.
fault.
His figure, which had been raising his sword as if to strike the last sword, suddenly vanished like a shadow.
A mark appearing above Annihilation at the same time.
[A marker is generated.]
However, as if anticipating even this, a waiting magic sword thrusts toward the forehead.
Whoosh- Bang!
The kick he unleashed while dodging with his head tilted back was blocked by the blade of the greatsword held by Myeolsal.
At the same time, as he thrust upwards with a gasp, Dohyeon’s body rose into the air.
Pabababak!
At the same time, magic swords raining down like rain.
It was a swift reaction, as if equipped with a guidance system, but the blizzard and white lion that followed took the attack instead.
Of course, it was breached after failing to hold out even a few times, but the fleeting moment gained as a result.
That was enough.
[The Unchanging One is activated.]
… …
[Selected the ‘Bizarre Shot’ option for ‘Archer’s Bow that Pierced the Rock’.]
[The effect of ‘Bizarre Shooting’ is added to ‘True White Lion’s Song’.]
[Ruthless Shot: Fires an arrow that penetrates obstacles in a straight trajectory. The types and range of objects that can be penetrated are proportional to the wearer’s strength. (Cooldown: 10 minutes)
[Uses the 4th form of Bairan Swordsmanship, One Sword.]
Yeah, I knew you would react.
Because I have been waiting only for this moment all along.
Kwaaaah-!!
A sharp slash moves forward, piercing through everything in a straight line.
Squeezing through the empty space created like that, Dohyeon rushed forward quickly.
Swaaaak-!
The magic sword spun and attacked again, but Dohyeon was no longer there.
[Reuses skill ‘Backstab’.]
[The next strike is strengthened in proportion to the mark.]
The black, heavy greatsword with a long reach that Myeolsal is holding.
At such close range, the Greatsword of Annihilation is at a disadvantage compared to Dohyeon’s Sword, which is the length of a standard longsword.
Did they become conscious of that?
Even in the midst of this, Myeolsal instinctively takes a step forward to close the distance.
The space between the two disappeared.
Instead, they created a distance where neither of them could swing their swords.
It was a combat sense that made all of Dohyeon’s schemes go to waste, but Dohyeon actually laughed.
Beyond just being within nose-to-nose range, it is such an ultra-close distance that you wonder if you could even extend a fist.
It was the optimal distance.
[+15 Thousand Transformations transforms into ‘White Lion’s Snow Flower Sword’.]
Whoosh!
“I was aiming for this from the start, you bastard.”
“!”
For wrapping chains around.
The transformation of the sword into a dark red chain wrapped around the body of Annihilation like a snake.
[Casting Third Realm Chains – Realm of Sin and Punishment.]
[Implements a world of punishment where criminals are bound, limited to targets bound for 10 seconds.]
[The bound target cannot use movement abilities, and takes 20% more damage from the caster while bound.]
[Also, unless there is a difference in rank, you cannot break the chain by your own power.]
A perfect strategy.
However, Myeolsal, far from struggling, merely looked at him with a bitter, disappointed gaze.
[Player ‘Myeolsal’s’ rank surpasses the caster’s.]
[The 3rd Chain is weakened by being crushed by the attack. Cast time is drastically reduced, and the damage amplification effect is removed.]
The first and only man to reach the third New World.
Given that it is presumed to have achieved the greatest transcendence, the difference in class was stark.
“It looks like it’s not working. Surely this isn’t the end?”
“…….”
An expression that seemed to ask, “Surely this isn’t all you’ve got? Was that whole show you put on just to show us this?”
Myeolsal’s face, which had been gradually getting excited, is now clearly showing disappointment.
It was a face that was incredibly unlucky.
I don’t know how a guy with such a quick temper managed to act quiet all this time.
But the next moment.
Myeolsal’s face hardened.
It wasn’t because of Dohyeon’s sarcastic remarks.
[Rupalo’s Jewel’s special ability ‘Soul Harmony’ is activated.]
[Partially offsets the difference in class.]
The significant difference in class is alleviated, and the decrease disappears.
“……what?”
“also.”
An ability that was not activated during Arthur’s time.
So it was true that it didn’t work because it was the goddess’s power.
No matter how strong Arthur has become, he cannot possibly be of a higher rank than Behemoth, the former powerhouse of the Abyss.
There was a different reason why it wasn’t working, and it was the moment when the thought that it would work on Myeolsal hit the mark exactly.
[Casting 4th Chain – Unpardoned Prison.]
[If a target bound by the Sin-Binding Form attempts to break the chains, a strong repulsive force is applied, and the effect of the 3rd-level chains is amplified.]
[Inflicts 1 status ailment for each Repulsion stack.]
Watching Dohyeon immediately continue the combo, Myeolsal gripped the hilt of his sword tightly for the first time.
“Why, do you feel like you finally screwed it up?”
“Ridiculous. This isn’t enough…….”
“It’ll probably be insufficient, I guess.”
Because in real time, six magic swords were fiercely rushing toward Dohyeon, targeting him.
Among them, the one that is exceptionally fast is, as expected, Omne.
Shuaaaa-!!
Targeting the back of Dohyeon’s head and striking intensely like a meteor shower, it possessed a power on a completely different level than before.
[The celestial magic sword ‘Omne’ is presenting ‘The Rebirth of the Seventh Star’.]
[This is the return of the star imbued with the energy of the seventh star, the ‘Star of the End’.]
[Caution! Cannot counter with the current level.]
“If I get hit by that, I’m the one who’s going to die.”
Dohyeon knows, too.
That can never be knocked away or blocked.
Once you get out of the way, the magic swords will take advantage of the gap and attack again.
Then the duration of Iron Chain Heavenly Tribulation will be lost.
Yeah, if you avoid it.
“?”
Unusually, Myeolsal’s calm face softens, and a clear question arises.
Regardless, Dohyeon abruptly raised his hand.
Then, something magical happened.
Whoosh, whoosh!
Boom!
Just when I thought Omne’s trajectory was twisting abruptly, wasn’t he slamming into a random wall with all his might?
A terrifying power, enough to cause the arena’s barrier to crack and spread fissures.
The snow of destruction settled coldly.
“……Omne isn’t obeying my control. What kind of magic did you cast?”
“I haven’t had any use for it lately, so I forgot about it for a moment…… but I found something perfect for someone like you who relies on gear?”
As Dohyeon waved his hand in the air, ‘Omne’, who had been slammed into the wall following his will, flew toward Annihilation.
Then, three magic swords fly in and block Omne’s attack.
Omne’s power is so strong that even though three swords are blocking him, he does not bounce back and engages in a struggle of strength.
This wasn’t like magic.
[Activating ‘Option Predation’.]
[Devotes the ‘Star’s Rebirth’ option of the Celestial Magic Sword ‘Omne’ to grant Thousand Transformations.]
[Casting Enhanced Ego.]
[You can control the sword that devoured the options by imbuing it with will.]
That sword is good.
It is merely a Heavenly Transformation enhancement option obtained during the process of achieving +15.
Dohyeon curled the corners of his mouth into a smirk and slowly took his position.
It was similar to the posture shown so far, but different.
[Casting Heavenly King Tremor Qi.]
“By the way… my sword is actually pretty decent. You should let me know your thoughts on it, too.”
The momentum flowing out was similar to that of the Knight King standing at the summit after crossing Mount Tai.
[The ‘Weapon Master’ transcendent trait ‘Armor Release’ is activated.]
[Awaken the soul of a weapon that meets the conditions, imbuing it with the ‘Will of Iron’ and drawing out the hidden abilities latent within.]
[‘+15 White Lion’s Snow Flower Sword’ meets the conditions and is imbued with ‘Iron Will’.]
[When handling the basics, the sword becomes sharper, harder, and heavier depending on the technique.]
The energy contained in the sword was like that of the king forgotten by people.
[The will of the ‘Forgotten King’ can be felt in the iron soul of the ‘White Lion’s Snowflake Sword’.]
[A special ability is manifested under the influence of the ‘Forgotten King’.]
[‘Snow Flower Blooms Fiercely’ manifests.]
If I can endure it.
Dohyeon lowered his sword.
