Episode 282:
Ancient martial arts.
The essence of martial arts, trained and improved for killing since ancient times.
The target was clearly a human before the awakening occurred.
now.
The two ancient martial arts used by Taehyeon were clearly aimed at monsters.
Kwasik.
New Korean ancient martial art Baekrang.
Chinese ancient martial arts Three Gorges.
The two ancient martial arts were mixed, improved, and reborn in Taehyeon’s body.
Its power is instantaneous.
It was so powerful that it even surpassed the strength of Erebos, which was generated from strong tendons.
Twisting.
Quad. quaddddd.
[….]
The giant’s fist and the human’s fist collided.
But what was broken was the giant’s fist.
Erebus saw his arm regenerating.
It was still a speed that could be considered ultra-fast playback.
But compared to before.
[It has clearly slowed down.]
Erebos obediently acknowledged his condition.
It felt as if the backflow of magic was weighing down my heart at any moment.
[It’s an interesting technique.]
Erebos spoke lowly.
I have dealt with numerous beings so far.
It has defeated all of those beings with overwhelming power and speed.
The giant’s blessed body was able to crush all enemies, and his blessed power was like giving wings to that power.
however.
[It’s just that I’m pushed aside by this kind of talent.]
“There are more than one guy who thought like that and ended up scoring a goal.”
[I see.]
Erebus obediently corrected his thoughts.
He acknowledged that his concept of the human race was wrong.
surely.
The human in front of you.
Kim Tae-hyun’s power surpasses the level of existence.
Not only is it not enough for a single human to use the power of many, but he is also making fun of himself, a top-class monster.
That’s why I couldn’t help but ask.
[What is that arrogant form?]
The dark red magic power that Taehyun is newly emitting.
The purpose of the ‘something’ created by that magical power.
Erebos asked again, staring at the ugly maw.
[What is that unpleasant power?]
Just looking at it makes my hands and feet tingle.
The giant king of the past.
It was a feeling he had never felt before, except for the Demon Beast King who had brought him to his knees.
Taehyun knows that feeling better than anyone else.
A wry smile appeared on my face.
“Don’t worry. “I won’t eat it all.”
Ugh.
Dark red magic spread around the mouth.
A vast field made up of magical power.
Or, it could be said to be a swamp for hunting food.
[…!!]
The massive body of Erebos flinched.
Every magical power has a corresponding effect.
But that mouth is like.
It appears in an instant and expands its range as if its form is not set in stone.
A power of existence that is comparable to the ‘power of origin’ possessed by the Archduke.
I knew it intuitively.
‘That’ is not something you can do with your own strength.
At the same time, another possibility occurred to me.
Beings who have upgraded their existence through their own power and have reached a large supply.
This is a war waged by those who are called the next Grand Duke.
[You can’t believe it….]
Instead of finishing his sentence, Erebos moved his body first.
That intuition saved Erebos.
Kwasik!!
Because I was able to escape by giving up one arm.
Quad deuk. Crack.
[What the…]
Erebos was speechless.
Are you eating a giant’s arm and your own arm?
The giants have stronger muscles than any other monster except the dragons.
Except for Orgal, I have never seen anyone who craves the meat of giants like that.
Taehyun Kim.
Could it be that the person in front of me is an organ?
Suddenly, I remembered the day when I lost the turf war.
A race of giants who were defeated and massacred by Typhon after a long war.
The image of myself kneeling before him to save my people.
Quickly.
Erebos’ hand clenched into a fist, and strength naturally went into it.
Pow.
As a reward for ignoring the backflow of magical power, the one remaining arm exploded.
Crash. Clutter.
Both arms began to regenerate slowly.
The boasted high-speed playback and thunderbolt were sealed.
Erebos laughed as he looked at the unknown maw swallowing his arm.
On the other hand, the party who did the work.
Taehyun’s expression wasn’t bad.
It’s because of the message that appears before my eyes.
Tiring.
[I have devoured a huge amount of magical energy. Strength has increased by 1.]
[A huge amount of magical energy has been consumed. Stamina has increased by 1.]
[A huge amount of magical energy has been consumed. The speed has increased by 1.]
[I have devoured a huge amount of magical energy. Magic power has increased by 1.]
The stats for one arm have increased by 4.
It would be strange not to be satisfied.
“This guy is more delicious than you think, right?”
[….]
Words that do not fit that ominous magical power.
From Erebos’ perspective, it was not strange to think that he was being ridiculed.
[Bullshit…]
It’s a joke. Fazizik.
Erebos forcibly raised his magic power despite the backflow.
The price was not light.
Pow!! Wow!!
His limbs, boasting a strong body, exploded from the inside.
Tendons and muscles were torn and regenerated repeatedly.
Whether physical or mental.
The moment one side cannot withstand it, it will destroy itself.
Nevertheless, he did not hesitate to increase his magical power.
Because I know it as well.
A way to soothe a body that has started refluxing in a short period of time.
That’s just regenerating it.
Pazzzzzzzzzz.
Soon, a thunderbolt, no different from the original, rose from Erebos’ body.
“That’s hot.”
It was a method that even Taehyun had not thought of.
It was a moment that neither Jihong Min nor Kasim Jort could overcome.
Erebos overcame this with overwhelming physical strength, magical power, and regenerative power.
Even if it’s Taehyun now.
‘It’s going to be hard to follow.’
So there could be no lies in the praise for the giant.
‘Is it possible to feast on about a third of it?’
Taehyun analyzed the body of the guy seen through his red eyes.
The moment you use predation, the situation will turn.
but.
‘It’s a shame.’
To subdue an opponent like that like that.
It’s no different than wasting a better opportunity to come.
Meanwhile, the lightning flowing out of Erebos’ body grew in strength.
The entire ship shook more than before due to a thunderstorm.
The same was true for the giants, dream demons, and Muron who were watching.
I realized it.
Why are dream demons considered the weakest among monsters?
Why did the giants reign as rulers along with the dragons?
If they had clashed from the beginning, the castle would have been shattered and most of the dream demons would have already died.
Muron was no exception.
Wow.
Muron, who was weighing down Aether, gritted his teeth.
[What is it… That power…]
Erebos alone is too much for one to handle.
But why that person?
How can a contractor for the master he serves be able to endure this without any problem?
That ominous thing that doesn’t belong to Rosaria.
What does ‘dark red magical power’ mean?
It’s time for everyone to focus on the ominous power Taehyun uses.
suddenness.
Passs.
The magic power that was seething in Taehyun’s body subsided.
This is because the skill ‘Predation’ was canceled.
Pazjt. Pajeot.
Several lightning bolts flew from Erebos’ body and struck Taehyun’s surroundings.
[What are you doing?]
Are you mocking me?
It was a reaction mixed with such a threat.
But Taehyun thought differently.
“I admit it, giant. “That is the strongest monster I have ever faced.”
Except for the Archduke.
I didn’t say those words out loud on purpose.
There’s no need to provoke him.
Even just the current guy.
For Taehyun, who doesn’t use predation, it’s hard enough.
‘What a monster Typhon is.’
What is Orgal’s true power that defeated Typhon?
‘There is no separate mountain range.’
Taehyun shook his head slightly.
The more you grow.
The more turf wars are waged.
The overwhelming power of the princes was felt.
‘Growth should never stop. We must give up the idea of making every fight easy.’
The reason I turned off ‘predation’ is because I thought there was a little more to learn from him.
I raised my head and looked at the disaster-like being.
It felt like I was facing a huge disaster.
“Please do me a favor.”
Tsuzzzzzz.
Quad deuk.
‘Blood Runaway’ and ‘Demonization’ have been further strengthened.
Erebos realized what Taehyun wanted to do.
Against himself who had regained his power.
They are trying to fight back with force once again.
The massive body shook.
[Your arrogance is sky-high. It is a great power, but the price of starting a turf war will be high.]
And.
The end will be the destruction of the dream demons.
Taehyun burst out laughing at Erebos’ declaration.
“First of all, are you giving me advice from the perspective of a person who has failed? Or did you develop some resentment during the fight?”
[Puhuhuhuh.]
Erebos burst into laughter again at Taehyun’s mockery.
Fazizik. Pajik.
A thunderstorm swept through the surroundings.
He calmed his shaking body and fixed his huge red eyes.
[It’s a shame. It would have been of great help if you had been a contractor for our giants.]
This was something he could say because he recognized Taehyeon as a warrior.
Likewise.
“I agree.”
If the Giants are incorporated into the Dream Demons, they will be able to increase their power to some extent, which is considered the weakest.
A group of dream demons with weak physical abilities but excellent mental control.
A race of giants whose mental abilities are weak, but whose natural strength has been proven.
The moment when the powers of the two races merge.
The turf war will face a new situation.
[This is ridiculous. Did you plan to make us submit from the beginning?]
The conditions of the bet were ridiculous.
The mysterious power I experienced a little while ago.
Erebos, who belatedly understood the picture Taehyun was drawing, started shaking.
Who else but the Archduke could do something like that to himself?
More than anything.
[Even if you press me. It will be difficult to gain the loyalty of the other brothers.]
“Is that assuming that you might be defeated by me?”
[I admit it. You are not an easy guy to deal with.]
Your defeat is only the defeat of one person.
There will be no harm done to our fellow countrymen.
It’s about drawing a line.
It’s not unexpected.
so that.
“Let me add one condition.”
[Try saying something. However, you will no longer be fooled by cunning tongues.]
“Tartaros.”
Wiggle.
There was a reaction to the large body of Erebos.
Taehyun did not miss that moment.
“I’ll tell you about that guy.”
[Bullshit…]
“The question of how to revive Typhon is a bonus.”
[…!!]
Taehyun was sure.
Erebos had no choice but to take the bait he threw.
* * *
One condition was added to the battle between Taehyun and Erebos.
If Erebos wins, he will be given two fortresses as well as news of Tartarus and information on how to revive Typhon.
On the other hand, if Tae-hyeon wins, the giants will be incorporated into the Dream Demon tribe and follow Tae-hyeon’s orders.
Although it was a ridiculous condition at first glance.
The bait was so sweet.
[Swear on Rosaria’s honor.]
“It’s Rosaria’s honor… I’ll pledge it dozens of times more.”
[….]
Erebos was speechless as he saw Taehyun putting the honor of the Grand Duke on the line so easily.
But a promise is a promise.
[Don’t die. I need to hear news about my younger brother and father.]
Pazuzuzuzuzu.
The battle continued with Erebos unleashing a thunderbolt.
* * *
Quang.
Taehyun’s body flew away.
‘Row of blood’.
‘Masuhwa’.
Baekrang, a new Korean ancient martial art.
Ancient Chinese martial art, Three Gorges.
We mixed it all up and collided.
Nevertheless.
[Did you think you would get hit twice?]
Oh no.
Taehyun’s body flopped helplessly.
‘It is also a monster.’
Taehyun acknowledged Erebos’ potential.
It’s not that I’m weak.
Erebos simply grew further in a short period of time.
Two baits offered as conditions and the humiliation of having one’s life threatened by a human.
Complex emotions pushed Erebos to the limit.
It was a battle that would have ended long ago if it were not for the ‘higher species eyes’ that had grown.
but.
‘It’s the same here too.’
Taehyun, who rolled on the floor, lunged at the guy once again.
Tiring.
[Withstood a huge force. Strength has increased by 1.]
[Withstood a huge force. Stamina has increased by 1.]
[I have endured great power. Speed has increased by 1.]
Noname’s voice is heard in my ears.
It was sweeter than ever.
