309. Melee (5)
[The shadow of the thunderbolt hiding in the darkness].
The principle of black magic, which is inferred to be the special move of Alkaid, the goblin lord, was simple.
It is a unique technique of black magic that creates an electric current made of magic and drives it into the ground after passing through dozens of lightning amplifications.
‘In fact, the principle itself is not that difficult.’
If I had to point out a difficult point, the degree of consumption of demonic energy and the ability to control the demonic energy that controls the thunder itself play a large role.
At least it should have the same level of control as Alkaid, the master of black magic.
Excluding the required level of demonic control ability, it is not difficult to use.
Alton’s dark magic [Wanderer’s Whirlwind], which has already become a cold corpse, is more difficult.
However, there was a reason why he chose this black magic nonetheless.
‘Still, this one of Alkaid’s special moves is worth watching.’
Exactly…
Destructive power that surges without limit only by the consumption value of demonic energy.
That was the essence of this black magic and the reason why it was a skill that had to be chosen in the current situation.
Currently, with the skill ‘Punishment’ and the special power ‘Forgiveness’, there is no consumption of magical power.
So, accordingly, I was able to pour out my magic energy endlessly, and the black magic’s lightning amplification went beyond the limit.
Kwachichichichichichik—!!
Thunder that has been injected thousands of times with the magic of electric shock amplification.
Kwakjijijijijijik ───!!!
The lightning, which seemed to turn the world black, turned into a thunderbolt, drawing a line.
「Using Divine < Death >」
「Can control the death of everything eroded by Divine < Death >.」
「※Divine < Death > can be enshrined in black magic by [Black Halo].」
Even And even in the state of having received the concept power of divine < death >.
Kwakjijijijikjik———!!
In an instant, the vast arena was filled with lightning, and the divine < Death > eroded the place accordingly.
And the result was really quite simple.
The monarchs in the arena collapsed like puppets with broken strings.
And even that common death sentence, I couldn’t even give it once.
Chiiyi…
[This is why it’s below expectations. ]
Only the smell of burning flesh rises from where the black thunder passed.
[I really didn’t think this would kill them all…]
Now I laughed at the corpses that were half unrecognizable.
In fact, I just enchanted the divine < death > to the black magic I just learned, but the efficiency was ridiculously good.
Should I say that I finally saw the essence of removing the mana consumption of the skill ‘Retribution’?
Even among the battles that I have fought while using the skill ‘Punishment’ so far, I can assure you that there is no link that can follow the application of this black magic.
In fact…
―This is…
Dam Chun-wu, who had fought numerous battles together, seemed to have the same sentiment.
―Is this truly a level that can be seen by those who have just reached a higher level of deity…?
It was as if at this point, beyond being shocked, he was dumbfounded.
―Even if there is no divinity, to be able to instantly turn strong people who are close to the extreme into a handful of ashes…
And I was the same.
In a previous conversation with Alkaid, it was said that the essence of black magic is optimized for supporting something… but
when the divine power can be mixed with black magic, the story has no choice but to be different.
At this point, the offensive ability of black magic itself can be combined with divinity to open up a new realm.
That’s why I was very excited about black magic, and then I thought about other monarchs who would be everywhere in the Pandemonium.
‘What if I could gain knowledge about the dark magic of the lords of the underworld?’
I hadn’t had a chance to see much about black magic yet.
At most, it would be a decisive battle with Alkaid, the goblin lord.
However, high-ranking monarchs throughout the Pandemonium will be different.
Perhaps there were people who had a different sense of depth than Alkaid, and if so, I could get their essence at once.
Through non-standard talents who covet the essence of technology.
‘If that’s the case, it’s not actually a high-ranking deity, but a level beyond that…’ To
think that you can become stronger with skills without raising the level of divinity
… spread
It was only then that I was able to seriously face the possibilities of non-divine abilities.
In the future, if you encounter Moorim rather than the Demon World, you want to covet all the martial arts there.
‘It’s better to polish non-divine skills after the trial is over.’
There was even a reason to stop by Moorim later.
Then, at that time, you will definitely be able to make advances in martial arts.
…But that was the story then, and now it’s time to covet the rewards of a landslide victory.
「Absorbed the command of the demon lord ‘Kroken Kasilium’」
「Absorbed the command of the demon lord ‘Agrod’…」
「Absorbed the command of the demon lord ‘Kadiak’…」
「Challenger Han Seong-yoon’s victory against the monarch brought him 14.9% closer to the 2nd ascension.」 「As a
special reward for < Divinity Ascension >, you will acquire the exclusive effect ‘Lord Slayer (C+)’.」
「From now on, challenger Han Seong-yoon will All stats increase by 10% when dealing with .”
Looking at the system messages in front of me, I felt a little disappointed.
‘The reward isn’t as great as I thought.’
It was worth it.
The growth rate of Ascension obtained by killing Alkaid and Alton before was not this much.
At least seven times ascension growth should have been achieved, but suddenly the growth of ascension was greatly slowed down.
[ Does that mean that even ascension is not omnipotent at all? ]
It’s probably because the higher the Ascension fills up, the slower the growth rate.
More than anything, the fact that they don’t have any real momentum, unlike strong players like Alkaid, would also play a part.
Well, it’s an attractive advantage to be able to become infinitely stronger just by repeating victories.
In the blink of an eye, divine power was accumulated in the heart, and the spirit of divinity and spirit shook as they tried to reach a high level.
‘I can feel it.’
And I could vaguely notice what this shimmering sense of divinity meant.
‘The state of the ancient deity is not that far away now.’
The depth of divinity was looking at the end of the higher deity.
So far, I can only do nothing but look at the realm of ancient deity…
Perhaps, after completing the ordeal of this special class, it will be possible to step into the realm of ancient deity.
[It’s a shocking sight…]
But it didn’t last long to inflate expectations like that.
[I can’t imagine that all the dogs I’ve raised so far will die so useless. ]
It was because the tall old man, who was sitting in the seat of honor in the arena, said while clicking his tongue.
[Even at the cost of these guys’ deaths, your achievements seem to have risen significantly…]
God of regret.
In fact, Nogoe, who is the actual owner of the dueling club ‘Cradle’ and at the same time the 17th lord of the Demon Realm, was shining in his eyes.
A face that looks like a seeker who has discovered a new fact.
He didn’t even seem to care that the monarchs died all at once.
[ …It’s calmer than I thought. ]
Then, I put the question in my mouth with my eyes calmly submerged.
[Even though all the monarchs raised in the cradle died. ]
To the God of Remorse, the monarchs were a hand acquired over a long period of time.
The power of mythology has long tamed strong men who have reached a level comparable to that of a god.
So at least if he lost his monarchs, he should have had a look of regret, but the god of remorse was smiling as if there was nothing like that.
[After all, monarchs are miscellaneous things without divinity, so there is nothing regrettable about them. ]
[ …. ]
[ You can’t visibly regret something like a writing instrument because it breaks. ]
[ You’re insane if you sincerely think so. ]
[ Does it look like that? ]
The god of remorse burst into laughter and said.
[But even if it is cruel, this is the truth. ]
he said in a slightly hollow voice, as if nothing meant anything.
[Everything is meaningless except for the godhead. Those who cannot deal with concepts are only bound by the realm of reality. Is there any difference between them and mortals? ]
Only then did I realize what the god of remorse was claiming.
[In a word, it means that you fell into chauvinism. ]
A state in which the old deity in front of me says that powers other than divinity have no value.
Knowing the potential of black magic itself and the techniques with the transcendental potential of martial arts, it didn’t really appeal to me.
Even the abilities of the tower, such as the skills and powers, are comparable to the divinity.
Although the fact that a formal deity deals with the conceptual realm is certainly a great merit, it cannot be argued that the deity is the pinnacle of all realms.
At least that’s what I was thinking.
[ …like. did it sound like that well. I was only telling the truth. Manipulating the realm of the real isn’t too difficult if you can handle the concept of abstraction. ]
But the god of remorse didn’t seem to be like that.
[Those who really reach the level are only those who have reached the level of divinity, not skill or ability. ]
Before I knew it, the god of remorse smiled coldly with his eyes narrowed.
[And isn’t that the same for you? … Is it a myth or is it the power of the tower? I’ve seen your divinity fluctuate greatly with each slaying of a lord. ]
I think I gathered the information by watching them deal with monarchs…
[So? ]
Thinking of the god of remorse anyway, I didn’t solve much useful information.
At most, he only used techniques such as divine < transcendence >, < death >, and black magic.
There were still a lot of moves left, and there were a lot of paddles that could touch the opponent’s life enough.
That’s why I didn’t waver at the words of the god of remorse and asked back.
[What can you do about the level of divinity? ]
[ …Divinity is the power to deal with concepts. Also, it is also about being recognized by the world and becoming a true transcendental person. In that sense, you and I are special beings. ]
[ Seon dialogues that aren’t trivial—. ]
[ -It’s not like a Zen dialogue. I am only acknowledging and explaining your character and your ever-growing power. So shut up and listen. ]
[ Sounds absurd. ]
At this point, this side doesn’t even need to be formally respectful anymore.
[Anyway, on a topic that the difference in class isn’t that great. ]
In an instant, I raised the divine power from my heart and expressed my intention to live as it is.
[But what do you believe in and relax like that? ]
The moment when the divinity that reached right before reaching the highest level of higher deity revealed its status.
In the blink of an eye, the area around the arena was dyed with golden divinity.
And even in the torrent, the god of remorse maintained an unshakable face.
He continued with his hair, white with the flow of time, flowing in a golden torrent.
[That’s just believing in my divinity. ]
The old monster, who had accumulated countless years in his body, pursed his lips as if enjoying this situation.
[I told you. Divinity is said to be able to manipulate the realm of reality by manipulating concepts of abstraction. And my divinity is the best form of interfering with reality. ]
[ …. ]
[ Regret is clinging to the past, not the present or the future. And that’s why it’s possible to change things in the past. What would happen if I interfered with it to a level that exceeded the limit? ]
[ What is that… ]
And.
[Let’s take a good look. ]
next moment.
「Divinity < Remorse > meets the conditions and is automatically used.」
「Divine < Remorse > is used, and the real area is partially manipulated and applied.
」 It will return to the state it was in before acquiring divinity.」
[Because this is the true value of divinity. ]
As the god of remorse came down to the arena, his appearance changed to that of his youth.
“How is it?”
And it was no different for me.
「Due to Divinity < Remorse >, challenger Han Seong-yoon is in a state before acquiring Divinity.」
“The power of remorse is to interfere with the past. And I chose to fight each other in an unholy past.”
In an instant, the armor of divinity that covered the body cracked and the divinity fell.
Not even that.
was going back to the past.
‘This.’
Even before meeting the god of proof on the 11th floor while climbing the tower.
In fact, Geomyeom is also going back to the days when it was just learned.
…Really, the power was fixed in the state before the divinity was acquired.
As if the old monster in front of him had abandoned his divinity and regained his youthful appearance.
“Can you beat me?”
Just…
[Do you think you can win? ]
I was only able to hold on to the fall of divinity.
「The Transcendence Myth < Spirit Tuning > is activated.」
「From now on, challenger Han Seong-yoon’s Divine operation will have the Divine effect of < Spirit Unbreakable >.
」 You can become equal with your opponent.”
“※ If you cannot withstand the accumulated burden from the rise in rank, the power of < Spirit Indomitability > may stop.
” .”
「※It becomes possible to freely adjust and handle the spiritual attack you possess.」 「
※You can tune the formless power with the spiritual attack and apply the effect of the spiritual attack to that power.」
Transcendence Myth < Spirit Tuning > the moment you block it.
“……uh.”
Just like that, the confident eyes of the god of remorse shook like an earthquake.
[Did you believe this and be so confident up until now? ]
“What is this…”
[Isn’t it? ]
“Heh heh heh heh heh… So… this… uh…”
Even…
“…wouldn’t it be a draw?”
Even with a voice full of perplexity that I have never heard before.
