Episode 557
You can move directly to the 2nd heaven without going through the 3rd heaven.
Depending on what you hear, it’s an attractive statement.
Taehyun’s final destination is Asmodeus, the king of the upper world in the first heaven.
The longer it takes to encounter him, the higher Taehyun’s chance of winning becomes.
There was a moment of silence.
The first to speak was Gilper.
[No need to worry. These guys have to be dealt with anyway. If they gathered in one place on their own, wouldn’t it be worth the trouble to find them?]
She spoke calmly, as befits a being called the strongest demon king of all time.
[Cluck, click. It’s not wrong, demon king. You seem to be looking down on the relationship between the 2nd and 3rd heavens.]
[…]
[Didn’t Ra say that? The relationship between the 2nd and 3rd heavens is similar to that of the 4th and 5th heavens. No, since their relationship is closer to blood relatives, it would have been easier to hold hands.]
What I want to say is simple.
[It’s an obvious trap. It is highly likely that they were prepared so thoroughly that even the Archduke’s army could not handle it, as originally planned. No, I guess that’s the case.]
Originally, the 3rd heavenly realm was supposed to be Gilper, the 2nd heavenly realm was Jormungand, and the 1st heavenly realm was Rosaria Taehyeon.
The sea and the sky. This is because Jormungand, which has two realms, is thought to be more suitable to deal with Zeus.
Although it had already been agreed upon, it seemed that Gilpere did not like the fact that he was evaluated as one level below.
The corners of her mouth twitched upward.
[So. Are you saying we should wait by the tail? I am confident in my origins.]
[Tsk tsk. Don’t look at me with such pathetic eyes. This does not mean that you are not confident, but that you need to be prepared to make sacrifices as soon as the battle begins. Don’t be blinded by the desire to win and misunderstand the intention.]
The Demon King’s red eyes and the Demon Sea King’s Odd Eyes met coolly.
If left like this, they were likely to fight among themselves before entering heaven.
“Jormungand speaks the truth for the first time in a while. Gilfer’s words are not wrong.”
[….]
[…Kim Tae-hyun. Taking the Demon King’s side here….]
“We don’t have a choice. Whether it’s a trap or not, we have to go over it. But if they set a trap, there’s a high possibility that we won’t be able to do anything about it, as you said.”
So.
“Elven.”
Taehyun looked at the Fairy King, who was listening quietly.
She nodded.
[Bonyo will also participate.]
[….]
[…?]
Gilfer and Jormungand were silent.
This is because she must remain here until the end and send them to the next celestial world, and also continue to support other archdukes as soon as the coordinates of the celestial world are determined.
[Hmm~ If it’s a divine beast, isn’t it also in the 3rd and 2nd heavens?]
While Gilper and Jormungand were paying attention, he said he would steal the divine beast.
Reckless.
That’s why even more so.
[…Three Archdukes.]
[Cluck, click. To what extent will this event be entertained?]
Both Grand Dukes were satisfied.
The Elven nodded.
[It has been decided. One day from now. I will open the gate to the 2nd heaven.]
* * *
Gilper’s demon tribe and Jormungand’s current tribe gathered in the 7th heaven world.
They are not the only ones preparing.
[I’m going to break through the 1000 realm right away. You are truly reckless too.]
Rosaria approached Taehyun, who was meditating, and said.
9 8 6 5 The outcome of the battle in the Fourth Heaven is still unknown.
The vision gate of the 5th heavenly realm, which was able to observe the situation through the three celestial masters, was also no longer working.
Entering the jaws of the enemy amid such uncertainty.
If the plan goes even a little bit wrong, the plan to enter the 1st heaven in perfect condition will also go wrong.
Rosaria is mentioning that danger.
“When has there ever been a time when we weren’t reckless? Don’t worry. We will conserve our strength as much as possible until we reach the 1st Heaven.”
Taehyun held up the dragon slayer sword tied to his waist.
The sword itself is imprinted with the powers of the Archduke.
He could cut down most absolute beings just by channeling his magic or divine power.
[okay. Don’t worry about anything and focus on the battle with the King of Sanggye. [He is not an easy opponent.]
There is a high possibility that even Taehyun cannot handle him now.
I didn’t say anything like that.
“What about the other guys?”
[Everyone gathered.]
Taehyun stood up.
“Let’s move before the Elven grunts.”
When Taehyun and Rosaria arrived at Shinsu.
The remaining forces of the lower world were all lined up.
Since they have already subjugated all the surviving Elyos in the 7th Heaven Realm, they seem to be pouring out their spiritual power to maintain the Demon Sea where the Sea Currents will reside.
[I was already about to call.]
The Elven’s complexion had returned after resting.
She shared the information she learned throughout the day.
[We are moving to the 2nd heaven, not the 3rd world. When you arrive there, the connection with the Divine Beast will be severed.]
On the other hand, the enemies will be connected to the Divine Beast in the 2nd Heavenly Realm.
[The priority is for Bonyo to take away the authority of the divine beast as quickly as possible.]
Thus, Taehyun and Rosaria are sent safely to the first heaven.
Until then, Gilfer and Jormungand said that they had to attract the attention of the Absolute and the Heavenly Master.
“Don’t worry, it’s okay to use your power once in a while. If I have to, I’ll draw attention here.”
[okay. Bonyo, please hurry as much as possible.]
The same way the giants and dream demons were sent.
Once again, the Elven created a gate in the blue sky.
The divine power extracted from the divine tree was replaced by enormous magical power.
The moment when the power of great magic resides in all monsters.
[Transmission.]
Radiance.
The colorless divine magic erased the existence of the underworld.
* * *
Olympus.
With a single gesture of Zeus, the ruler of the two heavens, lightning struck.
Gilfer strengthened his thorns and repelled them.
The lightning that flew out became countless lightning strikes and struck the area.
Belatedly, the Great Devils used the thorns as lightning rods to minimize damage, and fighting began in the sky.
Demigod.
A half-human and half-god born through the play of the absolutes of the second heaven in the middle world.
They originally drove out the Elyos in the 3rd Heaven and became the new rulers, tearing apart the demons in the sky.
Those who had newly ascended to the ranks of great devils and the absolute ones were mixed together.
Gilfer, spreading purgatory and wielding poisonous thorns, blocked Zeus.
A tsunami swirled on the ground.
Poseidon.
The disaster caused by the Absolute One of the Second Heaven was mixed with the demonic sea of Jormungand.
The realm of the sky, which had been partially summoned, crushed the forces of Hades.
Within the realm of the Demon Sea, Rosaria opened 66 tentacles.
Splitting and dividing, the 666 tentacles tore the six Absolutes apart.
Taehyun was next to him, spreading his spirit.
‘In terms of numbers, Hagye is overwhelming.’
Although they were conserving their strength, Taehyun and Rosaria also participated in the war.
Nevertheless, a tense battle is taking place between the divine beasts that can be seen everywhere in the vast 2nd heaven.
This was because of the ‘spiritual power’ that was infinitely supplied there and the ‘arms’ used by the Elyos.
Taehyun saw an absolute being wearing golden armor in the distance.
He has massive muscles and holds a huge hammer in one hand and a huge shield in the other.
It’s an awkward body movement that can be called a fighting method.
Nevertheless.
The bodies of the Great Demon and the highest level of the Current Clan were torn apart like pieces of paper by the hammer he swung.
‘That guy is Hephaestus.’
I thought of Tolkien remaining in Middle-earth.
It was not at all different from the appearance I had heard from the dwarf brothers.
“I’ll be back for a moment.”
[hmm…? [Where is the contractor…]
Taehyun’s new form, using stealth, instantly reached the ‘God of Blacksmith’.
As Hephaestus’ armor began to shine, Taehyeon’s hiding was released.
I swung my sword carelessly.
The golden brilliance slowed down the dragon slayer sword as if it were a barrier.
In the meantime, the blacksmith widened the distance with clumsy movements.
‘Can I use the power with the equipment?’
There are more than twenty ornaments draped around the body.
‘It might be a bit annoying.’
[You are the new King of the Underworld!!]
Just like Taehyeon, Hephaestus recognized his identity right away.
“The god of blacksmiths. I’ve heard a lot about this from my friends.”
Pazjt. Pajeot.
A thunderbolt was sent to the dragon slayer sword.
Chii Iik.
Poisonous energy flowed from the dragon slayer sword.
[Oh.]
The blacksmith’s blue eyes narrowed.
It was discovered that the dragon slayer sword was an unusual weapon.
“Let’s check whose work is outstanding.”
There is no need to use the Moon Eye.
I stamped my foot.
Hehehehe.
The shaking ground disrupted the enemy’s center of gravity.
He dug into his arms and cut off his armor.
Chi profit.
The poison flows.
Pazz.
Lightning has infiltrated.
Grumbling.
The rising flames blocked the blacksmith’s escape route.
and.
Suddenly.
The dragon slayer sword decapitated Hephaestus.
* * *
“….”
Taehyun looked at Hephaestus and the Dragon Slayer Sword, who had distanced themselves with a puzzled expression.
weird.
It was clearly decapitated.
Blood spurted out from the cut.
The splattered blood is still all around.
Right now, I am carelessly stroking my neck.
Taehyun’s eyes turned to the blacksmith’s armor and pendant.
‘Could it be that other guys are also using weapons like that?’
No, that can’t be true.
The absolute self-sufficiency of the 2nd Heavenly Realm and the 3rd Heavenly Realm all deal with extraordinary weapons, but many of them have already disappeared.
For example, it would mean that the current situation only applies to that foolish god.
‘It’s painful to see Tolkien’s absence.’
I thought of the Meister I left behind in Middle Earth.
Hephaestus began to be wary of Taehyeon due to the attack a while ago.
If I miss one more opportunity, cutting him down with the weapon Tolkien made will become impossible.
[What what what… what is that sword…]
Hephaestus stammered and swung the hammer.
It was an action closer to pointing rather than an attack intended to intimidate.
Kwarung.
Taehyun swung his dragon slayer sword and struck down the lightning strike.
On the other side, Gilfer, clad in the power of Beelzebub, appears to be struggling to block Zeus.
Not only she, but also Jormungand was not easily able to take control of the realms of Poseidon and Hades.
slam. slam. slam.
From afar, I saw an absolute figure that stood out among those who had endured Rosaria’s tentacles.
The Named Absolute of the 3 heavens.
Demigod Hercules.
bang. bang. bang. bang.
He was the only one among the Absolutes to use the club he was holding to swat away a tentacle and burst into laughter.
[I can’t believe it’s a lowly Montmara!!]
Rosaria burst out laughing at the provocation of the beast-like absolute being.
[Not bad for a hybrid.]
The number of tentacles doubled, piercing the body of one Absolute.
Tsk tsk!!
Hercules’ club crushed five tentacles.
For a moment, Rosaria’s face was seen frowning.
It hurts your pride.
If you give it your all, you can do a lot of hand-to-hand combat with just 20% of your strength.
If we take away power here, we cannot know what kind of risk it will pose in the future.
‘You must ascend to the 1st heavenly realm in perfect condition together with the contractor.’
That thought was clear to my eyes.
Taehyun shook his head slightly.
The strengthening of Shinsoo is having a bigger impact than expected.
‘To subdue the Named Absolute, you must use your power.’
The good news is that it is able to capture fifteen Absolutes, including Hercules, just by opening its tentacles.
It is unclear how long the current standoff will continue.
‘Hurry, Elven.’
Hephaestus took a step back due to the spirit radiating from the dragon slayer sword.
[Euchachachacha… What? Your movements are really on the same level as your father’s thundercloud…?]
I narrowed the distance with the guy who ignored me and quickly walked away.
A few Demigods tried to block it, but just by swinging the dragon slayer sword, the body collapsed.
Paz, that is.
Lightning was lightly scattered.
Pazzzzzz.
Hephaestus’ hammer sucked up the thunderbolt.
‘If it is difficult to subdue without using authority.’
The dragon slayer sword was driven into the ground.
Blah blah blah.
A crack appeared in Olympus, the land of the gods.
Elyos and demons in the area lost their balance and scattered.
‘All we have to do is weaken them.’
Grrrrrrr.
Flames rose from the cracked ground.
five. heat. Twenty.hundred.
Hundreds of absolutes paid attention to Taehyeon.
‘I’ll definitely draw your attention.’
As if responding to will.
Grrrr.
The tremor of the dragon slayer sword became stronger.
