Part 2, Episode 220.
Transcendental trait.
The ability gained by a user after reaching the maximum level, shedding a layer of human limitations and ascending.
It boasts performance that far surpasses existing characteristics.
Even if they are all transcendent traits, their performance varies widely depending on the tier of the existing trait and the results of the transcendent quest.
However, there was an immutable law that applied to any characteristic.
– The greater the restriction, the stronger the power of the transcendent trait.
That does not mean it is a better characteristic.
Because the transcendent traits that can be applied at any time have demonstrated such outstanding utility.
The ‘conditional activation’ commonly found in restrictions is often very tricky, and there were many cases where the difference in power was not significant unless the conditions were exceptional.
But that is only true when the conditions aren’t ‘ordinary’.
“What if it’s a suicide move that practically sacrifices everything except 1% of your life force?”
No utility, no defense, nothing.
A trait of staking everything on a single attack.
This characteristic, which can truly be called the epitome of a no-holds-barred, no-holds-barred meta, was indeed a finishing move.
Kwaaaaaaaang-!!!!
Its power is truly on the level of a middle-aged man’s knockout punch…
“Cough! Cough, cough!”
Myeolsal, having fully absorbed the power of the spear, spat out blood like a madman.
With his entire body covered in black ash.
The massive crater created in the surrounding area indirectly showed how powerful the impact had been.
[Casting the special option ‘Dharma Annihilation Slash’ of the Legendary (Unique) Weapon ‘Rupture Realm – Sword’.]
[Destroys all magic within casting range for a single cast.]
[Damage from ‘Destructive Inner Spear’ exposed within range has been nullified.]
[Warning! Your remaining health is 20% or less.]
In the midst of that, it is a good thing I wielded the Heat Realm sword to minimize the damage as much as possible.
If I had been hit directly, I would have died in vain.
One was just the beginning.
fault-!
That short time until the magic sword embedded in the ground flew back out.
Dohyeon, who had rushed in, began to pour out an attack as if he were giving it his all in that moment.
Pa-ba-ba-bak-! Pa-ba-bak!
“Ugh!”
No matter how hard I try to counter, the weapon won’t listen to me.
Eventually, Myeolsal let go of his sword entirely and hurriedly covered his vital points.
It was to prevent fatal injuries as much as possible, as hitting a vital spot results in a critical hit.
A few seconds passed that felt like an hour, and the magic swords returned, but it was difficult to fully recover the momentum that had been pushed back.
[The energy of the Gale has reached its limit.]
[‘Brain Angle’ is at maximum overlap.]
[You can cast ‘Stormy Thunder Annihilation Kick’.]
Haste and Quick Movement, options for Kayana’s dagger.
Dohyeon’s speed, wrapped in all sorts of buffs including his two abilities, transcended the level that could be followed by the eye.
Above all, because the distance was extremely close, the magic sword could not exert its full power.
He was swinging his sword using Myeolsal’s body as a shield, so it was impossible to aim at him.
[Damage taken is reduced by 30% due to the damage reduction effect.]
[The special option ‘Shattering Absorption’ of the Shadow Shattering Sword is activated.]
[Absorbs and mitigates a portion of incoming attacks. The stronger the attack, the greater the absorption amount; if the limit is exceeded, the ability is canceled.]
The situation is being offset somehow with a defensive magic sword.
What is even worse is that Dohyeon never uses skill-based attacks.
Rilgye (裂界) – Do.
A fraudulent magic sword that obliterates all magic.
In other words, unless you perform an attack that can be called magic, it is nothing more than a sword with slightly higher attack power and a cool appearance.
– Ka-Kaiser! He’s pounding! He’s raging!
– Is the Annihilation player in danger!
I didn’t realize the Sword of the Soul Slayer, which seemed like an impregnable fortress with no weaknesses whatsoever, had such a vulnerability. This really seems like a strategy only possible because it is Kaiser.
-Yes, actually, closing the distance is easier said than done. No one has succeeded against Myeolsal yet. To be precise, I have never seen anyone succeed in maintaining the distance once it is closed.
Waaah-!!
Cheers erupting at the sudden reversal of fortune.
His calm demeanor vanished, and Myeolsal’s expression rotted away in real time.
A look where not a trace of ease can be found anymore.
In reality, it wasn’t a situation where one could afford to be complacent.
Shhh-
Because even now, he was throwing the Iron Chain Heavenly Tribulation without giving Dohyeon any time to rest.
The chain rushes in with determination like a snake.
[Casting the 6th Chain, ‘Snake Abyss Heart-Slaying Chain’.]
The story of the destruction of the heart.
The sixth chain of hell that punishes those who have committed great sins out of envy and jealousy.
A chain representing the punishment of countless snakes gathering to bite the heart for a lifetime rushed toward the Heart of Annihilation.
[Every time you pierce the heart 3 times, ‘Three Fangs Erosion’ is activated.]
[Applies as critical damage, temporarily stops the opponent’s movement, and prevents health regeneration for a certain period.]
Two chains extend as if splitting on their own.
The chains, which had increased to four and then six, instantly ensnared the limbs of Annihilation, and just before two chains pierced the heart.
Sss-
The form of Annihilation faded, and soon vanished without a trace.
No, to be precise, it should be considered that it never existed there in the first place.
[The special option ‘Overlay Ritus’ of the Magic Sword of Chaos, ‘Gladius Ritus Vinculi’, is activated.]
[Overlays the desired phenomenon onto a designated space to cause confusion.]
One of the seven magic swords newly brought out by Myeolsal.
While it may appear somewhat weak compared to other magic swords, its true power lay in its ‘absolute judgment’.
The ability to target space, not objects.
As such, it was impossible to counter with abilities like hero traits.
Because it wasn’t a deception directed at me.
but,
Whoosh, whoosh!
I can see it.
Dohyeon grinned and immediately changed the trajectory of the chain.
It was visible to his eyes.
[The Eye of Truth is active.]
“……what?”
The true face hidden within the newly covered phenomenon.
Myeolsal is seen concentrating, gripping a greatsword with both hands as if preparing for something.
As I struck the riverbank with all my might toward that place,
Crack-!
The space shattered as if a mirror were breaking.
It was as if one magic sword had become useless. In the end, Myeolsal stopped the attack he was preparing and raised his sword.
Bang!
A heavy shock travels up the sword’s surface and over the head.
A sudden sense of urgency crossed Myeolsal’s face.
[Your HP is 20% or less.]
It was because, despite summoning a powerful damage reduction buff of the highest tier with the help of the legendary artifact accessory, my HP was at rock bottom.
It was partly because I allowed too many attacks, but the first spear was too big.
In a situation where even the effects of defensive equipment are no longer available.
It is dangerous.
At this rate, I might end up lying on the floor in an instant.
For a moment, Myeolsal shook his head as the thought crossed his mind that he should erase the parrying he had sealed with the primordial magic sword and choose defense instead.
That is like giving wings to someone who has gained momentum to escape a momentary predicament.
[Manifests the energy of ‘Heavenly Sword Tremor’.]
“Ugh!”
In the end, Myeolsal, having retreated using the heavy impact hitting his chest as a springboard, unleashed his momentum in haste.
A technique with the same effect as Dragon Fear.
—!
Dohyeon immediately countered with Heavenly King Tremor Energy, but thanks to that, Myeolsal gained a brief opening and assumed a collapsed stance.
His expression as he aimed his sword at Dohyeon was very different from before.
The wary face of someone who has seen something unexpected.
… … changed.
That wasn’t the Kaiser we’ve seen so far.
This isn’t just a story from God of War.
It was significantly different from all the fighting styles he had watched over his shoulder since the days of Demrok.
That means… … .
Does that mean you changed it on the spot?
Myeolsal thought for a moment and shook his head.
It is true that it was changed, but it doesn’t feel like a new style was created. It completely lacked that raw, fresh feel of a newborn.
That looks… like it’s wearing old clothes.
“……I see.”
At that moment, a thought flashed through his mind, and Myeolsal nodded.
“Is this your true form, Kaiser?”
“…….
“Honestly, I was surprised. I didn’t expect to be pushed this hard…….
Myeolsal, catching his noticeably rapid breathing, assumed a serious posture.
“I admit it. You are the only man who can beat me.”
From now on, I will approach this with the mindset of facing a worthy opponent.
Instead of an answer, Dohyeon responded with an attack.
It wasn’t some kind of unspoken sign that they didn’t want to talk.
It was more reasonable to assume that they were unable to answer rather than ignoring it.
He was in a state of intense concentration, half-dazed as if lost in something.
I simply let my instincts guide my body.
‘ah…….
Just like when I felt it during the fight with Demisus.
The longer the concentration continues, the slower the world slows down.
A strange sensation in which every single cell is felt distinctly. Within that sensation, the movements of the past emerge even more vividly.
It feels like memories dormant inside a cell are waking up.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
As a result, the habit of parrying and the discomfort of failing gradually fade away.
I, I can’t see! Both players are too fast!
Was this a speed possible for a player? Even the power is tremendous.
-My God, Player Myeolsal, so you weren’t using your full power all this time!? What’s even more surprising is Player Kaiser’s potential. Surely you were being pushed back just moments ago, weren’t you?
“Yes, that was certainly the case… but is it just my imagination? It actually looks like he’s pushing forward now… It feels like he’s getting stronger as we fight. Huh, just how much of a genius is he?!”
-Uh, as soon as I said that, Player Myeolsal is also gradually picking up the tempo.
It is truly a battle of the strongest of the best! A fight between two geniuses… no, a fight between two pinnacles!
Waaah-!!! Waaah!!
“Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!”
“Destroy! Destroy! Destroy! Destroy!”
“Kameeeeeen!!!”
“Myeolsal Oppa-aaak!”
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, the two clashed even more fiercely.
A suffocating battle where a fleeting lapse or a single mistake can lead to defeat.
This moment.
The emotion Dohyeon felt was, ironically, joy.
‘be pleasant.’
Should I call it a sense of exhilaration?
My heart gradually fills with emotion.
Back when I hadn’t been playing Demrok for very long.
Back then, when everything was lacking. Was this the feeling I had when I met new powerhouses?
Who do you think you are? Can’t you open your eyes properly? If you have a problem, let’s have a fight.
When I first met Kuku in the Hidden Field.
A fight that started when I got angry and asked what he was glaring at, even though we weren’t even making eye contact because of the mask.
Look at this bastard? Trying to go head-to-head with me? Fine, let’s see who dies.
It was the first formidable opponent I had ever met in my life.
It was a fight that left me in deep shock, realizing that such a monstrous guy actually exists.
I couldn’t tell if my heart was pounding incessantly from nervousness or excitement.
“Huh, this guy is something. He’s going to counter that? Do you think I spent so much money on this… Fine, let’s see if he can counter this too.”
The purple monster that delivered a fresh shock with its unimaginable toughness and one-shot damage.
Back then, Bora-ajae was an iron wall.
“You will know when swords clash. You haven’t learned the sword. As long as you are a swordsman, you cannot defeat me with such clumsy swordsmanship.”
The Sword Saint… no, the Sword Emperor’s sword was of such a lofty stature that it seemed impossible to reach.
They were clearly both wielding swords, but it was impossible to feel that they were using the same sword.
A battle that sends chills down your spine and makes your heart pound with every clash of swords.
Thump, thump, thump.
It is vividly imprinted on the body, just as dormant cells recall forgotten memories.
I have a faint memory of what expressions they had at the time.
There was no need to specifically think of one.
“-Ah, no! Player Messal… …is smiling! When on earth have I ever seen Player Messal smile?”
Is it just my imagination? I can’t see his face because of the mask, but it looks like Kaiser is definitely smiling.
They are smiling at each other while exchanging sword blows non-stop without a single word of conversation!
What a movie-like picture!
Clearly,
Because it must have been similar to that face.
Bang! Kaang!
There was no need for conversation between the two people.
Pouring out everything you have for each other.
That is the only meaningful conversation.
