Chapter 263

Changwang Chen Ziyi (4)

“Professor! Innate True Energy!”

I know.

How could I not know?

I almost crossed the River Styx after burning it all up just a few days ago.

Just like Eloise Arin of the past using forbidden magic at the cost of her own life.

Those who use energy can fight by burning their source.

A suicidal move.

Since it’s a desperate attack with the intention of dying, its destructive power is also enormous.

‘That old man.’

I looked at Changwang, who was emitting a terrifying energy.

I couldn’t understand.

‘Why.’

Why is he trying to fight me to such an extent?

What does he gain from doing that?

Is he really trying to restore his shattered pride?

If so.

He’s truly the biggest idiot of all.

Because.

I’m going to climb to the top Ranker spot anyway.

If he doesn’t like that, well, there’s nothing I can do.

I’ll just have to kill him.

Whoosh!

I swung my spear and took a stance.

A friend, a master of Simpanchang, whatever.

Those things weren’t important to me.

I was only slightly concerned, but my decision remained unchanged.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

Changwang clearly tried to kill me, and that alone was more than enough reason for me to kill him.

If I didn’t have the power, the situation would have been the opposite, so it’s a natural result.

“Haaap!”

It was then that Changwang, who had finished preparing, charged forward with a shout.

Changwang’s spear attack, enhanced by Innate True Energy, was as fast as lightning.

A speed that was ambiguous to dodge or block.

‘If I get hit properly, I might die?’

Dana’s Healing is effective, but only when ‘I haven’t died.’

What if the spearhead instantly shattered my brain through my Adam’s apple?

Healing would become meaningless.

‘That’s why.’

I focused, drawing up energy and blocking his spear.

‘I don’t let my guard down, and I concentrate.’

Kwaaa!

Once again, I unleashed the energy and Poisonous mist I had contained within my body in one go.

Myriad skills.

Secret Technique.

Poison Flash.

A green flash covered Changwang’s entire body.

But this alone is not enough.

The awakened Changwang is no longer at the level of the world’s 11th Ranker.

Whoosh!

I got rid of the spear and rushed in, changing to gauntlets.

Another secret technique linked to Poison Flash.

Myriad skills.

Secret Technique.

Martial Advance.

Fists and feet worked in harmony.

The fists and feet that shot out in an instant struck Changwang in succession.

Kaga Gaga Gang!

It was a habitual series of attacks, but I didn’t feel the sensation of hitting the body.

Rather, I felt the heaviness of hitting something hard.

That means.

‘He’s blocking every single one?’

Changwang is keeping up with my speed!

Swaeek!

Changwang blocked my upward kick by thrusting out the spear shaft with a shout.

Kwaaa!

Changwang focused and blocked each and every one of my punches that were spreading out like a carpet bombing.

Changwang was effortlessly handling my relentless, non-stop onslaught.

‘This.’

It’s not just an attack.

Each and every one was a secret technique that I had set.

Even using secret techniques that consume energy.

‘But.’

A strange feeling arose.

Normally, I should be frustrated and annoyed that the attack isn’t working.

‘It’s fun.’

Something hot surged in my chest.

Yeah.

Fighting isn’t fun if it’s easy.

I have to fight someone similar or stronger to learn something and have the taste of growth.

Kwarururung!

I poured out attacks towards Changwang in a trance.

Like swinging a hammer with Demir.

I used spears, swords, and fists alternately.

Whoosh! Shoosh!

When the distance widened, I even took out a bow and shot arrows.

‘Now.’

I had no energy left.

[Hunter: Ju Dong-hoon]

[Title: Skeleton Emperor]

[Energy: 100/4,220]

I was still recovering, but still.

That was the last of my energy.

An insurance policy that I could use a few times when my subordinates died.

In other words, it meant that I had to fight with my real skills without any secret techniques.

“Guys.”

I muttered, swinging my fist.

Then Mu-gak and Tae Yangi, who had been out of the fight for a while, rushed in.

Arin fired buff magic and attack magic, and I summoned Eldrin on top of that.

“I’d like some ranged support.”

“Yes, Master.”

Perhaps he was already feeling my heart from far away.

Squeak! Swaeek!

The suddenly summoned Eldrin immediately started shooting arrows.

「Don’t let your guard down!」

「Attack together with all your might!」

They fought with all their hearts according to my will.

They made full use of their abilities from their days as absolutes, and increased the number of their subordinates instead of fighting alone.

‘That’s right, Changwang.’

I am the Skeleton Emperor.

I won’t ignore you either, and I’ll kill you by using all my abilities.

In front of the Skeleton Legion, which had grown to hundreds.

“Hwaaaap!”

I charged.

At that time.

“… …”

One of the reporters who was broadcasting couldn’t continue speaking, as if he was choked up.

“W-What kind of battle is this!?”

After exchanging one blow each, Changwang suddenly emitted a tremendous momentum, and Ju Dong-hoon’s rampage was no less.

Kwaaa!

One reporter didn’t know where to focus his vision due to the tremendous back-and-forth between the two.

“Even if they are top-ranked Rankers, how can they be at this level! This is impossible to watch, so I can’t broadcast it!”

Without a doubt.

He had never seen a battle that went beyond this in his career as a reporter.

No, the word ‘see’ felt awkward.

The reality was that he couldn’t even see it.

└ What is that.

└ Mom, I’m scared…

└ Is it just flashing?

└ When will Hasera arrive;;

└ There was also a rumor that Hasera is in secluded training. He’s a Ranker who doesn’t appear in the media in the first place.

It wasn’t the kind of battle that could be fully enjoyed.

If the two were left alone like this, the entire Samseong-dong could really be blown away.

People started to feel uneasy.

Of course, there were also Hunters who were only focusing on the battle in the meantime.

└ Yes, Ju Dong-hoon just took out a spear. Oh? This time it’s a gauntlet?

└ No, it’s a sword. I just saw him using a sword.

└ Yes? Isn’t that an arrow flying over there right now? It looks like he shot an arrow???

└ ?????

└ lol, what are you all saying.

└ Anyone who sees it would think Ju Dong-hoon has dozens of Unique Abilities?

Some Hunters who had caught a glimpse of Ju Dong-hoon mentioned his weapons.

The majority of viewers couldn’t believe it.

Because it didn’t make sense.

It’s difficult to achieve success even by focusing on just one thing as a profession.

And even that can only be developed if you are chosen by a ‘Unique Ability.’

Does it make sense to use all of them?

└ Ju Dong-hoon is a Necromancer. Well, he might be able to use a spear or a fist as rumored, but what sword? And what? A bow? lol, are you kidding me?

└ Hey, I saw it, okay?

└ What did you see?

└ lol, it’s even funnier that you saw it there. It’s just flashing. Aren’t you hallucinating?

Of course, there are far more people who can’t see the battle than those who can.

Therefore, the opinion that Ju Dong-hoon uses several weapons began to fade away.

But.

└ Bro is explaining. First of all, I have a golden nameplate, and it’s true that Ju Dong-hoon uses swords and bows. He even holds a shield sometimes. Yes

└ I’m a current S-class Hunter. The person above is right. This is also a point to watch. I thought he was a Necromancer + some combat jobs, but he’s just an all-rounder? At this point, I’m jealous;;

As some named Hunters with certified grades began to come forward, the reaction began to change.

└ What.

└ Was it real?

└ But does that make sense?

└ Isn’t Ju Dong-hoon in his 20s? I can’t go to Seoul National University even after studying for 6 years, but how did he learn all those skills in such a short time?

└ Besides, he’s also handsome lol + Gi So-yul, Kim Jin-ah, etc. are following him.

└ The world is so unfair.

└ The world is originally unfair. As I always say, think of “Shh Eater.”

└ lol, the Shh Eater theory appears whenever you forget about it.

Reactions of disbelief.

Reactions of envying Ju Dong-hoon.

Etc.

But soon the mainstream changed to a reaction of cheering for Ju Dong-hoon.

What’s important now is that he wins against Changwang.

“Alright, shall we watch again?”

One reporter shouted, taking advantage of the momentum.

And then.

The speed of Ju Dong-hoon and Changwang began to slow down at the same time.

No, rather than slowing down, it began to be visible to one reporter’s eyes.

“Oh oh!? I can see it! And now! The Skeletons who had retreated are starting to join! A joint attack! Are they trying to attack together?”

Kwaaa!

The Skeletons were seen re-entering the battle next to the two who were facing each other.

“Haa, hoo!”

Changwang breathed roughly.

“What the hell are you?”

Skeleton Emperor?

Changwang couldn’t understand.

Originally, he was going to scold him for handling something called Tae Yang-chang.

But then he used fists, swords, daggers, bows, shields, and even magic.

‘Even.’

It seems like he’s even using poison.

Changwang had never seen a character like this before.

Besides.

How tricky the Skeletons that are rushing in are.

It wouldn’t be a problem if there was only one.

They’re increasing like a zombie horde and filling this space.

It feels like he’s fighting an army almost alone?

“Cough!”

He coughed.

He felt the poison that had entered his wounds tangling up his internal organs.

His esophagus hurt and he choked every time he breathed.

“Keuh, it can’t be.”

His own technique.

The Pear Blossom Spear, which he had used even by burning Innate True Energy, was completely neutralized.

Changwang felt it.

If he didn’t even have that, he wouldn’t have been able to clash like this.

He would have just been overwhelmingly defeated.

Woong, woong!

His head was spinning from the constantly burning Innate True Energy.

His life force was gradually disappearing, and his muscles were starting to melt.

Swish Swish Swish…

His hair was also falling out.

‘But.’

I can’t stop.

I’ve already walked too far to stop now.

Besides, I could feel that Ju Dong-hoon’s strength had also decreased a lot.

It felt like he was forcibly scooping out the True Energy in an empty bowl?

But.

“Damn it.”

Puh-uh-uhk!

Mu-gak’s instep was embedded in Changwang’s cheek.

“Keueuk!”

He screamed and instinctively swung his spear to aim for a counter.

Kkaang!

A mountain-sized shield that had already approached deflected his blow.

He felt a heavy pain.

He would have just broken it in the past, but now he doesn’t have the strength.

He lacked energy, and the poison was interfering with the flow of energy.

“These sneaky bastards…”

Hwareureureuk!

Flames covered him from all directions.

Each one was hot and powerful enough to melt flesh.

Not only that?

Swaeek!

The arrows flying from afar were terribly aiming only for his vitals.

It was a situation where he couldn’t ignore them at all.

And.

In front of his eyes, the Skeleton Emperor was just smiling as if enjoying the situation.

‘Damn it.’

Changwang felt frustrated.

A helpless situation where he couldn’t do anything he wanted to do.

“Get out of here! I said get out!”

Even if he swung his spear strongly.

Kkang! Kkaang! Kkang!

It’s just being blocked.

In comparison.

Hwareuk! Kwaaa!

The attacks pouring down on him were all threatening.

“Hoo, hoo-euk! Keok!”

He was out of breath.

The poison made even painful breathing difficult.

And eventually.

Puh-uhk!

He felt the sensation of a cold blade in his heart.

‘What is it?’

He felt a jolt of electricity flowing through his body.

Ah.

Did it end up like this after all?

Changwang instinctively felt it.

That the blade that pierced his heart was Ju Dong-hoon’s spear.

“Keu, keuheuk!”

Deolkeureong!

Changwang dropped his spear.

Then, he grabbed the spear shaft tightly with both hands.

He grabbed it with strength, wanting to relieve the pain even a little.

“Keoheok!”

Soon, dark red blood gushed out of his mouth.

Dead blood due to damaged organs.

His hands trembled, and now no energy was coming out.

‘Ah.’

Is it time to die?

Some say.

When it’s time to die, life flashes by like a revolving lantern.

At that time.

One person flashed through Changwang’s trembling mind.

‘Jang Wei.’

Title Simpanchang.

His beloved disciple and the predecessor of the Pear Blossom Spear.

At that moment, he realized that everything had gone wrong.

His vision, which had been clouded by greed and desire, cleared up.

‘What, what have I done…’

When I thought about it, it was true.

What grudge did he have to attack Ju Dong-hoon?

Why did he try to kill Ju Dong-hoon?

Jealousy? Eliminating a competitor?

Everything is ridiculous.

It was a far cry from the spirit of the Pear Blossom Spear that he had learned.

He realized that fact now.

Just before he was about to lose his life.

“Keu, keuheuhe… Keukeuk.”

He laughed.

Why did he only know now?

He was a person recognized by that good guy.

He was shouting that he was a friend.

“But… I feel relieved.”

Changwang smiled.

While looking at Ju Dong-hoon’s face, who was looking at him with a bitter expression while stabbing his spear into his chest.

“It’s rather fortunate… Keuheuek, thank you for stopping me…”

He wanted to say the words, but he couldn’t say them anymore.

Only the sound of air leaking from his throat came out.

The extinction of the last remaining Innate True Energy.

“……”

This could not be saved even with Healing.

Even if Ancient Magic came, it was too late to do anything.

Changwang lowered his head.

Tuk!

His hand also fell to the floor weakly.

The last thing he wanted to say.

‘Please take care of… our Jang Wei.’

Unfortunately, those words were not conveyed to Ju Dong-hoon.

World Ranker 11th.

An old man who once had a foot in the Hyper Ranker.

It was the end of Changwang Chen Ziyi.