Gathered necromancers and summoners.
Their HP amounts were similar to that of wizards, and their defense was also the same.
Calling necromancers weak in close combat was not without reason.
The sound of swords falling on them was literally a disaster.
Kurarakarakarak-
“W-What kind of damage is this…?”
“Is it a damage of level 330?”
“Kugh!”
Chinese players who had approached to protect the necromancers were bewildered.
The damage that had reached them defied common sense.
And China witnessed a horrific outcome before their eyes.
Swoooooosh-
[89 Chinese players are forced to log out.]
[User Hyun-soo is going berserk!]
All the necromancers and summoners, including Wei, were reduced to dust.
As he watched his allies scattered, Jegal’s face turned cold.
‘A difference of 100 people.’
They had 100 more participants than Korea.
But around a hundred people died in an instant.
Everyone here had the same thought.
Jegal pointed at him with his trembling finger stained with anger.
“Kill him.”
Yes, the crazy rookie’s plan was successful. But no one here could know.
[Hyun-soo Lv.339]
He seemed to possess a significant strength compared to his level. That’s it.
The top rankers in China were the same.
Moreover, this was enemy territory, and the greatest danger lay here.
[Toxic King Liu Lv.401]
The average level of other Chinese players was between 370 and 380.
Considering that Korean players were between 360 and 370, it was overwhelming.
And Liu was a user shining at 19th in the world rankings and 7th in China.
“Calm down, Jegal. The outcome won’t change. He will be torn to shreds, so you can vent your anger.”
Liu smiled slyly, aiming his spear at Hyun-soo.
At that moment, a concentrated powerful force exploded from him.
“Blast Spear.”
[An explosion with an additional attack power of 930% consumes a single target and sequentially explodes three times.]
Kwaaaaaang-
As Hyun-soo staggered engulfed in the explosion, a chain explosion occurred.
Kwa, Kwaang-!
Ordinary users at Hyun-soo’s level range would see their HP drop below 40% from his blast.
In other words, from this one attack, he would be in shambles…
‘…?’
Liu was startled.
‘What the hell?’
The day Liu was most surprised was when he fought the top-ranked player in China.
He was so powerful and impressive that he felt like a novice.
And today was the second time he was surprised.
The amount of damage he inflicted.
[HP drops below 85%.]
It only dropped by 15%.
At that time, the top-ranked player in China had dropped by 10%.
But, the top-ranked player in China was level 421, and this one was in the 330s.
And soon, Liu’s face became more filled with astonishment.
From him surged an unparalleled power compared to before.
[Defense is tripled.]
One of the powers of calamity, the passive application of triple defense.
And as Hyun-soo watched the approaching Chinese players, his chest boiled with excitement.
His muscles endlessly contracted and relaxed.
The black currents swirled around his zenith, where he had just endured damage.
[Basic attack power of the sword increases by 311% with a 20% chance.]
[Lasts for 15 seconds.]
Hyun-soo had traversed many battlefields before, with one commonality—they were NPCs or monsters.
He had never fought against the world’s strongest.
But.
‘I believe in the path I’ve walked.’
At that moment, a small ignition began within Hyun-soo.
The sparks dispersing from his extended sword turned into a single flame, flickering.
[A small spark covers the world.]
At that moment, seven users specialized in close combat simultaneously rushed in.
– Killing necromancers was undoubtedly remarkable, but entering enemy territory was reckless.
– It’s tantamount to suicide.
– Perhaps the crazy rookie sacrificed himself for his homeland, Korea…
“Ghost Step.”
Kwararak, Chwak, Kwakk, Chwak, Puuuk, Puuupuupuuk, Kwararak, Pujik, Udook!
-…!
-…!
Exactly 17 times. Hyun-soo, leaving traces behind, returned to his original position.
Fleruck-
The users who had approached him were bounced back, slashed by his sword, or screamed as they were cut.
Liu’s eyes widened. He looked at another group.
About fifty assassins moved toward him.
China was a country specialized in assassins.
The reason they were much stronger than Korean assassins was because they were under the legendary assassin king, Salsu.
Tatatatatat-
They attacked from all directions.
Watching their swift movements, repeating appearing and disappearing while holding their knives backward, Liu couldn’t take his eyes off Hyun-soo.
‘Their advantage lies in their real-world experience.’
This was possible because China was known as the country of martial arts.
At that moment.
[Karma]
[For 30 seconds, you move as if you were someone you know.]
Liu doubted his own eyes.
‘Has his momentum changed?’
The arm holding the sword extended.
A body that seemed infinitely light. A slightly bent waist and the fierce gaze shining from the gap.
As the assassins stabbed and lunged in,
Phwuk-
His fingertips gouged into the assassin’s neck.
The flexibility of his toes, head, and body reached its peak.
Phu, Phupupupet-
Kwajajajajak-!
Hyun-soo effortlessly dodged every attack, like water flowing.
The entity bestowed upon him, Spear Heaven Ben.
Ben and Barad possessed different advantages.
While Barad overwhelmed enemies with explosive strength and the powerful Sword King’s swordsmanship, Ben’s advantages mostly stemmed from skill.
Ben, who had lived 25 years longer than Barad’s mere 40, had reached his physical limits, and the only way to further enhance himself was through skill.
But now, Hyun-soo’s body was much younger.
Kwarrurrruk-
Phwuk-
Kwak-
Phuak.
Liu doubted his eyes.
Six assassins fell. And then. Another twenty assassins leaped up.
At that moment.
Hwaaaaaack-
At Hyun-soo’s gesture, they were all caught in midair.
‘Telekinesis?’
Unable to move and stiffened, he lightly kicked towards them.
Like a master of martial arts novels, his movements through the air caused all the assassins to collapse.
And he advanced.
Kwakwakwakwak-
Kwruk
Puuuk-!
Liu doubted his own eyes.
‘What am I seeing?’
It’s strange. He’s undeniably much stronger now. But still, this is unbelievable.
“Magic, spread your magic!!!”
Kuho-oo-oo-oo-
A fire magic unleashed by a mage is aimed at Hyun-soo.
At that moment, they witnessed a sight they had never seen before.
Hyun-soo was no exception.
The true form of Ben, unknown even to himself.
Swoaaaaaaa-
A soft sword plunges into the raging flames.
The sword gently quells the fiery blaze.
[Neutralize the skill.]
“The magic disappeared…?”
“Is it a dispel-type skill?”
“But I didn’t feel any magic power…?”
And he moves.
“Block…”
Jegal realized he was the target.
“Block!”
He is currently the most crucial figure here.
He’s like the coach of a soccer team.
But now, Jegal was engulfed in fear.
During a previous interview, Jegal said,
“Korea? Three hours are enough. Isn’t it an insignificant country without Lee Ho?”
A Chinese journalist threw an interesting question.
“Are you saying you’ll have your way?”
“Well…?”
Not denying was enough to invite criticism from the world.
But the criticism wasn’t severe. It wasn’t warranted.
But there was a fierce beast hiding in the small country of Korea.
Kwajiiiik, Kwakwakwakwak-
His movements were like a Baekdu Mountain tiger, repelling waves.
Phuphuphuphuphuphuphuphuphuphuphup-
Watching the tiger targeting him, Jegal was engulfed in fear.
And before he knew it, the tiger had aimed its sword at Jegal’s throat.
‘Unbelievable.’
He had penetrated thirty meters.
Among users in the range of levels 370 to 380!
At that moment.
Chaegaang-
A spear struck Hyun-soo’s sword, and a sword pierced Hyun-soo’s abdomen.
The figure who thrust the sword was Sword Emperor Pond.
The strongest ranker among the current participants.
Ranked 4th in the world, Pond.
In China, he was called this way.
The one closest to the sky.
And Liu’s spear was also formidable.
[HP decreases by less than 30%.]
Hyun-soo also approached here and suffered considerable damage.
Klink-
Pond twisted his sword.
“…Not bad.”
Pond was genuinely surprised. Hyun-soo’s skills just now rivaled those within the top 10 rankers in the world.
Pond noticed the reason.
“Are you aiming for the MVP?”
Sneer-
Yes, if the momentum shown just now could continue, it might be possible.
“My strength has disappeared.”
But the power he possessed disappeared.
Whoaaaack-!
Pond drew his weapon, and Hyun-soo flew again.
However, Pond’s speed far surpassed Hyun-soo’s.
Chaegaahh-!
In midair, the two exchanged blows endlessly.
Each time, Hyun-soo’s body was filled with wounds.
Literally, Pond was overwhelming him.
“I’ll handle this alone.”
He said to Liu, who was about to intervene. Pond was also aiming for the MVP.
By killing the crazy rookie who had been the most active until just now, he could get closer to the MVP.
Kwarrurrruk, Kwakwararak-
It was a moment.
A level 421 user.
Pond’s sword, the one most supported by the Chinese, pierced Hyun-soo’s abdomen once again.
Phuuuuuuuk-!
“…You’re going too far.”
Pond muttered.
“Coming to enemy territory like this, know that it’s shameful. My face is burning with shame.”
Pond was trampling on his pride with a voice as if he were looking at a bug.
It was his sadistic pleasure.
After trampling on those with some fame in the world, he demolishes them.
Then suddenly, Hyun-soo started laughing.
“Ehehehehe.”
“…?”
Pond was perplexed.
That grotesque laughter didn’t match the scene just now.
At this moment, he realized there was something sinister about that laughter.
‘Could it be?’
Pond’s eyes widened.
He had watched the first Disaster Hunt video a while ago.
He quickly stepped away from Hyun-soo and assumed a defensive posture.
‘Where? Where is it coming from? Over there!’
At that moment.
Kkarrurrurrruk-!
An arrow, transcending Hyun-soo’s trinity from the fortress of Korea, was shot.
Pond dramatically surged his power.
Crackle-!
Before him, an invincible shield materialized.
This shield would deflect any arrows piercing through.
At last.
Whoooooosh-!
The arrow flew. And it struck Pond directly…
“Did it go too far?”
For a moment, Pond’s thoughts halted.
Crackle-
A sound of something being struck from behind was heard.
And just as he was trying to regain his composure.
Suddenly, a dragon appeared from the sky.
Its outstretched hand grabbed Hyun-soo and swiftly flew back to the Korean camp.
It was gone in the blink of an eye.
With a sense of foreboding, Pond’s head slowly turned.
“……”
Pond’s face twisted grotesquely as he took in the sight before him.
His breath quickened, his chest pounded, and immense rage surged.
“Crazy Rookie….”
A user, now dashed against a distant cliff, scattered into a pitiful pile.
“[Jegal has been forcefully logged out.]”
If you’re not a Continental War survivor, everything, including whispering, party chatting, and war chat, is impossible.
Yeah. Crazy Rookie wasn’t the image of someone who laughed like that from the start.
That laughter was just to distract Pond.
And Crazy Rookie, who had just reached the wall, looked at Pond and let out a small laugh.
The laughter he had let out echoed in Pond’s ears.
“Hehehehehe.”
“This… this…”
Pond was angrier today than he had ever been in his life.
“You bastard!”
It was the moment China lost its most important figure, Jegal.
Cliche Novel 