546. Han Seong-yoon (complete)
ugh ugh ───.
Pantheon.
world of gods. The path to the majestic Hall of God where the lords of the universe reside is opened.
There are audiences out there who have been waiting for the end of the story. They were the ones who witnessed the ending that they believed was most right.
Kuhuung───.
Open sound.
Harsh wind.
The huge stone gate guarding the front of the Main God’s Hall was scraping the ground roughly opening the way to the beyond of the true ending.
It was a place where the audience waited to reflect on the past days and the days ahead. I stepped into a place where the light of divinity emanated.
chuck.
and.
[The God of Darkness is looking at the Transcendent.]
[The Demon God is looking at the Transcendant.]
[The Dragon God is looking at the Transcendent.]
[….]
the first. What came into view was the appearance of three ancient gods sitting around a huge round table-like structure. But they weren’t all.
[The God of Light is looking at the Transcendent.]
yesterday.
In the world of lies created by the Tower of Trials by embodying records of the past there were powerful enemies who inevitably fought.
[The God of Proof is looking at the Transcendent.]
sameness.
War of the Gods. A twisted space-time that does not exist. There there were also people who supported my path by abandoning the hierarchy of divinity that they had achieved for themselves.
….
….
…….
Everyone was there.
Three ancient deities. Furthermore from the God of Light to the God of Proof. They were people who climbed the Tower of Trials and became entangled in incidents big and small whether they liked it or not.
I couldn’t even remember now how long it took me to climb the tower of trials and continue to become stronger and eventually stand on equal footing with each other.
Jump and jump───.
But…
Beyond that I succeeded in becoming a transcendent. Each other’s eye level had changed beyond being equal.
One step. And one step. Each time we moved forward the ancient gods took their seats and bowed.
[The God of Darkness bows his head before the greatness of the Transcendant.]
[Han Seong-yoon. Transcendant. This primordial darkness pays homage to the great being who broke out of the egg in the imprisoned world. ]
The God of Darkness places his hand on his heart and bows with a deep sense of reverence.
[The Demon God shows extreme reverence to the Transcendant as a strong man and pays homage to him.]
[Han Seong-yoon. God of transcendence and death. I Baal the first monarch of the demon world bow down to the most powerful absolute being in history. ]
drank. The ancient deity of battle mania filled with the spirit of victory also shows respect by placing his fist on his chest.
[The Dragon God feels bitterness and kinship with the Transcendant and bows to him with congratulations.]
[Han Seong-yoon. The Absolute One who has accomplished the ultimate feat as the Transcendent the God of Creation and the Answer to Heaven. …I also offer my obeisance as the dragon’s tribal god. ]
The dragon god also shows an example regardless of whether he feels bitterness sympathy or even compassion.
[The God of Light bows to the Transcendent with pure admiration.]
[Han Seong-yoon. You are the God of creation and the One who has reached the realm of the transcendent with the body of a mere creature. The light of the beginning offers obeisance. ]
Go ahead.
[The God of Proof is grateful to the Transcendent shedding tears in response to the proof.]
[Han Seong-yoon. …Transcendent. I am truly in awe of your proof of fishery. I the seeker of proof offer an example. ]
From the God of Light to the God of Proof each person shows their respect in their own way by lightly bowing their heads or putting their hands together.
chuck.
and.
[….]
Pantheon. Hall of God. Standing in the center I gently closed and opened my eyes and answered in a calm tone.
[That’s it. I don’t want to be obsessed with things like my prestige as a transcendent person. Don’t feel uncomfortable for no reason and just carry on as usual. ]
I meant it.
Transcendant. He became the God of Creation rebuilt the universe and through this achieved the role of Dapcheonja. It was true that it was a great thing.
Tower of Trials. And even to the god of chaos. Because it was something no one had been able to achieve. Even in the multiverse it was a virtual absolute state that only I could reach.
[The reason I wanted to become a transcendent was simply because I wanted to be liberated from irrationality. ]
step.
That was it.
I have no desire to use that as an excuse to oppress anyone or force them to worship and fear me.
Didn’t I hate that from the beginning so I gritted my teeth and became stronger by climbing the Tower of Trials?
[It was like that from the beginning. ]
I did not want to repeat to someone else the absurdity I had experienced myself.
[So that no one can suffer from unreasonableness so that no one can stand in my way. ]
I meant it.
[Becoming stronger. The days of envying that power were a process of regaining the freedom I had lost. ]
I continued speaking with my eyes indifferently open.
[ and. I was liberated from the irrationality of the oppression that bound me and regained my freedom. That’s it. ]
Calmly.
[Transcendant. As the God of Creation or the Emperor of Heaven I have no desire to hold the universe in my palm and rule over everything. ]
and.
[Let’s make one thing clear. ]
When it was revealed that this side as a transcendental being has no intention of ruling or dominating the universe as the absolute one each person gave their own answer.
[The God of Darkness smiles happily at the Transcendent’s answer and speaks softly as if he loves it. ]
[Hehe. Is that so? But even so it was necessary at least once. I am a child who broke out of the world in which the transcendent was trapped. ]
God of darkness. The darkness of the beginning. She responded with an intense glow in her eyes as if honey were dripping from them.
[The Demon God is pleased with the Transcendent’s answer and once again expresses his respect for the great being.]
[ ha ha ha. Not bad. As expected it is the first transcendental answer. It’s so exciting. One answer please. Still it was necessary. Because you are a great person. ]
drank. The first monarch of the Demon World. He also expressed that like the God of Darkness praising greatness was essential.
[The Dragon God feels saddened by the Transcendent’s answer and a lonely smile appears in the corner of his eyes.]
[Ahaha. …This is the answer to knowing the vessel of a great being. It’s so respectable. That’s right. Because I decided to endure solitude rather than suffer the regrets that would come. That’s what I meant too. ]
Dragon God. Dragon race god. She had a sorrowful look in her eyes with loneliness and a sense of kinship.
[….]
I know. In the future I will not be able to find peace or rest in the passage of time. She felt a sense of kinship beyond understanding.
of course. That wasn’t all. Awe was welling up beyond the Dragon God’s eyes.
She did not advance from an ancient deity to become a tribal god of her own will but I became a transcendent of my own will.
I accepted the future regrets pain and loneliness that would eventually come as the price for the most right ending.
‘I was determined to decide the ending of my own will. As for that in itself I have no intention of going back on any of it.’
There will come a day when I regret suffer and tremble in extreme loneliness.
However even if that were the case there would never come a moment when we could take back our past choices or decisions.
Isn’t the Tower of Trials the end of the story chosen by God’s own will rather than the ending that the God of Creation had urged?
The one-in-a-lifetime possibility of a true ending was unnecessary.
Wow.
Just like that I stood still with both hands clenched and listened to the story of the God of Light that continued.
[The God of Light sighs in relief at the Transcendent’s answer and smiles.]
[Thank goodness. If the Transcendent had wanted a permanent dictatorship as the ruler of the universe it would have been a disaster that no one could prevent. …this. I guess it’s more peaceful than I thought. ]
It was smooth.
Unlike those who fought in the War of the Gods the God of Light also did not harbor any hostility or malice toward this side becoming a Transcendent.
All the God of Light was worried about would be an eternal dictator or cause great chaos in the universe.
Aside from that there seemed to be various thoughts he had but overall it didn’t seem like a big deal.
[The God of Proof smiles happily once again appreciating the greatness of the Transcendent’s answer.]
[ Excellent. I have nothing else to say to you other than that. You are the one most worthy of being a transcendent. I will respect that. ]
As expected.
It was as expected.
God of proof. He always showed one-sided favor to beings who could prove themselves. If it was something that I felt was my role I did not shy away from difficult tasks.
Even if it was the worst role that could lead directly to my death. As he is all he said was that he respected my wishes.
[ great. …No matter how you feel about becoming a transcendent that’s up to you. I won’t talk any more. ]
Only after listening to their thoughts did I open my mouth and begin to get to the point.
[Tower of Trials. Since you all seem to have some sense of the death let’s get to the point. ]
Next moment.
Faaaat.
Just like that I spread my right hand and summoned traces of divinity onto my palm. By activating the absolute supernormal abilities of the transcendental person any parts that were lacking or missing were strengthened.
[Huh? What is that…? Something looks familiar. That’s strange. Could that be─── ]
[ yes. you’re right. These are all remnants of the concept of divinity that people here have used as the basis for divinity. ]
[ what? ]
[Three ancient deities. The same goes for the God of Darkness the Demon God and the Dragon God… as well as the God of Light and the God of Proof. ]
I nodded my head in response to the demon’s question and calmly expressed my approval.
[War of the Gods. ]
[ ! ]
[ To be exact – this is not actual history but the result of a story that the Tower of Trials implemented based on past records. It’s a storage container of memories. ]
[….]
stillness.
Hall of God. The three ancient gods the God of Light and the God of Proof sitting around a huge round table fell silent.
[ therefore. ]
Next moment.
[I will return it. ]
A brilliant light arose.
───!
It was the return of memories.
***
Goooooh.
It’s over.
War of the Gods. The story of how the Tower of Trials was implemented based on past records flows to its owner.
It’s not real history. However it wasn’t a story that someone made up. It was a memory of a great war that happened sometime ago but no longer exists.
….
God of darkness. The devil. And the dragon god. After the god of light he is the god of proof. I go through the memories I saw and felt during the War of the Gods and regain my emotions.
[ ah? Ahhh. This is… I see. It was something like that. Hehehe. It can’t be anything but a fleeting story. I─── ]
God of darkness. She was startled and then put her hand to her mouth with a bitter smile. However her words did not last until the end.
Taaaaa!!
Hall of God. This is because the demon god suddenly kicked the huge round table and almost cried out in extreme excitement.
[ Ha-hahahahahahahahahahaha!!! Amazing! no? It’s thrilling!! this! This is it!! This is it───!! Are you saying it’s a memory of a desperate struggle!! God of transcendence and death!!! Hanseong Yuuuuun!! ]
The Demon God’s roar like a gigantic beast filled the main hall and the spirit of victory boiled over. I turned my head to lose interest and continued with the following reactions.
[Ugh!? Uh huh? …Is it true? Who has a successor? me me? Did you say you would join me? Really? Did you do that? ]
The Dragon God stuttered her face turning red and she cupped her cheeks with both hands. He looked happy. However there was also someone who did not.
[ uh. Isn’t this good? The… Transcendant. You don’t really feel sorry for me… right? yes? I have no intention of being hostile towards them. ]
The God of Light made a sacred voice and shrank his body as if he was in trouble. It didn’t really bother me. I also don’t have any ill feelings toward him.
[I see. I… Even if it’s a dream world I guess I’ve done my job. Haven’t you betrayed yourself? thank god. ]
The God of Proof seemed to be relieved that he had calmly completed his role by gently closing and opening his eyes. The god of proof was still a man of conviction.
‘It seems like everyone accepted what happened in the War of the Gods more easily than expected.’
It was when I confirmed that the three ancient deities the God of Light and the God of Proof had recovered the memories and emotions they experienced during the War of the Gods.
[Child. Can I ask you one thing? This is a question that is not very difficult to answer. ]
Suddenly the God of Darkness touched his lips with his hand and expressed that he had a question. I nodded and allowed the question.
[Go ahead. ]
As I looked at the dark god and nodded at her she also tilted her head and asked a question.
[Why did you return this to us now? As you say it is a story from a past that does not exist. It’s my memory but at the same time it’s not. ]
[Because I thought it was the most right thing to do. ]
[ end? Is that all? Or is there another meaning? That’s what I want to ask. What do you wish for? ]
[ well. ]
God of darkness. In response to her question I gently closed my eyes opened them and then opened my mouth. And said.
[Not really. I didn’t bring back memories of the War of the Gods hoping for something. Quite the opposite. ]
[ Opposite? ]
[ yes. ]
[….]
The God of Darkness seemed to have noticed something at this answer and closed his mouth. I also had no intention of hiding it any longer so I continued talking.
[Causality. ]
It was simple.
[From now on I have come with the intention of freeing you from the constraints of the laws of creation created by the Tower of Trials. ]
causality.
Tower of Trials. Furthermore the God of Creation creates an exception to the laws of creation that he established to suppress the rampage of God in the universe.
That is a fair reward I can give to those who watched me climb the Tower of Trials and supported me and it is the best revenge I can give to the God of Creation.
***
Those who heard that they could be liberated from the constraints of the ‘Casality’ law of creation created by the Tower of Trials expressed their own reactions.
[As expected. To you does causality mean an old order that is no longer needed? It’s an interesting story. ]
[ ah. I see. Since the Tower of Trials has also faced death there is no reason for the order of causality to continue. …Haha. So does that mean freedom? That’s the best reward!! ]
[Ugh. The disappearance of the Tower of Trials and liberation from the constraints of causality means that you will have more time to spend with your successor right? Good good! What a great story! ]
The three ancient gods were happy to be freed from the constraints of causality and at the same time began to express their own intentions.
[ Uhm. He said he would liberate us from the order of causality. Does that mean that only the gods here are designated as exceptions? Not the other guys? If so that’s a relief. ]
God of light. He showed signs of nervousness but eventually realized the meaning of what he said and fell into silence as he spoke.
[It doesn’t matter. Whether I am freed from the constraints of causality or not what I have to do does not change. Let me respect your wishes. ]
The God of Proof was also the same. He just closes his eyes and says he will respect my wishes. No further opinions or reactions were expressed.
‘As expected.’
The three ancient gods deserved to be so happy because they were the beings who had been most oppressed by the constraints of causality.
In the case of the God of Light or the God of Proof the goals they pursue are different so they are closer to non-response than joy.
It was within the expected range.
Taaagh-!
As I watched each of the gods react I snapped my fingers and unleashed my transcendental omnipotence.
Crash.
The sound of a chain being loosened. At the same time the formless restraints imposed on the three ancient deities the God of Light and the God of Proof were extinguished.
[I have released it. ]
I lowered my hand and looked at the people sitting around the huge round table and declared calmly.
[From now on whatever you do wherever you are is up to you. Do whatever you want. ]
But…
[That’s a happy thing. It’s one child. My hope lies in you not anywhere else. ]
Why?
[My true intention is that I want to see a new universe that will be changed by the first transcendent from now on. ]
The dark god was glad to be free from the constraints of causality but he was somewhat different from what he expected.
delight. That in itself is within the expected range. However apart from that the specific wish was unexpected.
In essence she seemed to attach greater meaning to the fact that from now on she could watch my movements without restrictions.
[Tsk tsk tsk. Do you think it would be different because it was me? Same thing. Han Seong-yoon. Someday I want to compete with you who has become a transcendent. …just like back then. ]
no. It wasn’t just the God of Darkness. The demon god also burned his desire to win against me and made his wishes shine like that.
[ okay. …Someday I also want to travel with my successor and pass on many things to him. I hope that day comes. That’s my wish. ]
Yongshin was also similar. As the dragon’s race god she wanted to pass on many things to me and further build a deeper relationship with me.
[….]
of course. The God of Light and the God of Proof had nothing to say. However even they seemed to want to watch over my future rather than their own wishes.
Eat.
[ later. I will also make your wishes come true. Until then please enjoy the freedom of liberation. ]
step.
───.
That too was just for a moment.
【Folding vortex】
I stretched out my hand and created a connecting passage in time and space that returned to the <Model Garden> across Sasang and then I took a step forward.
[Then let’s go. ]
It was then.
Okay.
A voice that is somehow full of anxiety.
[Han Seong-yoon. ]
Dragon God. In her weak voice she revealed emotions that were unusually full of anxiety and nervousness. She spoke as if to grab hold of me.
[Han Seong-yoon. …My successor. Can we meet again? yes? You’re not going anywhere are you? ]
Eat.
I gently closed my eyes squinted and after a moment of contemplation I came up with an answer.
[ maybe. ]
and.
[Someday. ]
With that I slowly turned my head and calmly said goodbye to everyone.
[Hello everyone. ]
It was the end of a long journey.
***
A beautiful night sky with a heavy rain of stars pouring over the dome-shaped glass ceiling unfolds.
Jump and jump.
Returning to the <model garden> across Sasang I approached the huge throne erected in the center and asked a question.
[Dam Cheon-woo. …Are you really having no hesitation about the suggestion I made then? By any chance if you want now is not too late─── ]
step.
━Hmph. It has been done. That’s a suggestion that isn’t even worth considering. Let me refuse.
[Are you serious? ]
━Yes.
[True me. To leave my side and live as the main deity of the pantheon except when necessary. It probably wasn’t a particularly bad offer. ]
━No need. What would I do if I went in because you recommended something like the main deity of the pantheon? It’s just an overflowing position.
The bright red blade of the Blood Heaven Demon Sword trembles and a familiar voice continues to echo in my head.
━Because I am… your sword. Because they are just dead people who died a long time ago. Because it was you who told me that it was valuable and not meaningless. So I won’t leave.
[….]
━I know. The only thing I can say is that you were considerate of me. I won’t accept it either. This body exists to protect the Transcendant’s side as his sword and friend.
[True me. To make one word sound plausible. Well it’s not a bad story to hear. ]
Giggling giggling.
I sat on the huge throne with a pleasant smile on my face. Sitting on it I stretched out my hand and demonstrated the absolute supernormal power of a transcendental person.
Goooooh.
At the same time a real-time video containing the scene of the Earth begins to be played in the field of vision thanks to the absolute supernormal power of the transcendental person.
[You’re back. ]
earth. After looking around the entire planet for some time I confirmed that all of the humans who had migrated to other dimensions had returned to their original places.
Go ahead.
It was confirmed that structures such as the Earth’s natural environment and facilities that would have been ruined due to the final battle were also restored to their original condition.
It wasn’t bad.
[Transcendent <Han Seong-yoon> is activated and [Transcendent Ability: <Omniscience> · <Omnipotence>] is activated.]
Next moment.
───.
As it was I manifested the omniscience and omnipotence of transcendental abilities and unleashed new power on the Earth. It wasn’t a particularly difficult task.
God of transcendence and death. One who goes beyond transcendence and deals with death. For me who achieved the role of a transcendental hero through this it was an easy one.
Because life and death were always in my hands. It is easy to overcome the wall of death and bring the dead back to life.
It’s no different….
I am.
Most of the people who died on Earth due to the cataclysm caused by the Tower of Trials began to be revived.
Those who are violent criminals cannot return from the swamp of death but this is not the case for ordinary people.
‘Okay… Now with this my parents who died a long time ago will also come back. Everything goes back to normal.’
step.
I erased almost all memories and feelings about me from my family leaving only faint traces.
Because I… am not human. Now that I have become a god of gods I cannot return to human society.
Even if it is my family and parents. Over the next few days most of the dead from the cataclysm will be able to return to Earth.
Even those who were physically disabled by the cataclysm would be able to wash away their illness.
[….]
Suddenly. In the scene of the Earth in my field of vision I saw the Lord of Iron Blood the White Crane Swordsman followed by Catherine Bennett and Lee Ha-yeon.
‘….’
I guess. The four women seemed to be looking for me everywhere. It was natural since he did not return to Earth after the final battle.
Okay.
Just like that I cleared away the real-time video from my vision and covered one eye with my hand. And smiled bitterly.
[I have to go back. ]
Even if there is no place for me to stand there is no reason not to go back if there are people waiting for me.
[ soon. ]
and. Then I laid down on the huge throne and closed my eyes. Then I heard Dam Cheon-woo’s voice in my ear.
━Not yet? Seeing as those guys are looking for you I think now would be a good time to go back. What can I do?
[ …no. I plan to go back after thinking about what I need to do. I have a promise with the Lord of Iron Blood and the White Crane Swordsman. ]
━ Secret garden?
[ yes. We decided to dismiss the tragedy that those two experienced as something that never happened even if it meant reversing the actual history of the universe itself. …For that I also need to prepare somewhat. ]
━You are sincere.
Eat.
[No problem. ]
I muttered as I lifted my head and looked blankly at the shower of stars spreading out beyond the dome-shaped glass ceiling.
[Because he is transcendent. ]
Transcendant.
Hierarchy of divinity. Reaching beyond taking possession of everything breaking away from the shackles of oppression and reaching freedom. For that reason I wasn’t even allowed to take a short break.
Life has always been a life-threatening competition and at the same time filled with a series of hardships. Now that I think about it those days seem like a distant past.
[….]
That’s right.
There was no rest until he was reborn from the lowest level awakened person who could not even become a mere hunter to the absolute power of the universe.
This may not change in the coming days. Not only does he grant the secret wishes of the Iron Blood Lord and the White Crane Swordsman but he also has an endless promise with the three ancient gods.
‘I don’t particularly want to take a long break either. Although it is a bit difficult.’
It’s not even just that.
There was a mountain of work to do in the future as an absolute being of the universe and a transcendent being. If you think about it even sitting here was a luxury.
But for some reason it was difficult to get up. The body of the transcendent never gets tired and always maintains its best condition. Still it was difficult.
‘still. Even so it might be okay to close your eyes for a while. …I was exhausted.’
My eyelids were heavy.
‘ah….’
End of story.
‘I’m sleepy.’
I closed my eyes hoping that even if peace or rest would not come I would be able to enjoy a brief moment of rest.
***
….
….
…….
Saegeun Saegeun.
━!
Blood Heaven Demon Sword. Dam Cheon-woo who was inside him was shocked when he realized that Han Seong-yoon’s breathing had changed. It was just a moment.
━Han Seong-yoon…?
Why? Although he had heard Han Seong-yoon’s breathing once it was something that did not suit him. It was only a few seconds later that Dam Cheon-woo realized the identity of the breathing sound.
━Huh.
Inside the Blood Heaven Demon Sword Dam Cheon-woo laughed in bewilderment and then spoke as if he was bitter.
━It’s me. …Is that monster-like guy asleep even after becoming a transcendent? You look exhausted.
Dam Cheon-woo also knew. That Han Seong-yoon is someone who does not rest until he reaches the end of his journey. That’s why he hoped.
━Relax. At least for this moment have nice dreams and rest. You have the right to do that. …Han Seong-yoon.
Seongyoon Han. I hope he can rest comfortably even in his dreams. May he find peace and rest.
━Thank you for your hard work so far.
The Transcendent fell asleep like that.
It’s not long but it’s not short either.
It was a moment of peace and rest at the end of a long journey.
finished
