Chapter 168
Chapter 168
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 168
Chapter Title: This Confirms It
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[Author: Jungle Monkey]
[Title: This Confirms It]
(GIF of Mei clashing with the Great Sage Equaling Heaven in midair)
(GIF of the Ruyi Staff being destroyed by Mei)
(GIF of transforming into Wakamo and slicing him in half with one swing)
In the end, it was just the Great Sage Equaling Heaven put out by the [Chinese Tower]...
If it had been True Battle Victory Invincibility, he might've won, but unfortunately, it was too much.
The real Ruyi crushing the Yeouido used as an elevator.
On top of that, 10,000 clones(?) and transformation techniques.
And even a skill turning Sun Wukong(?) blond.
So who's the real Great Sage Equaling Heaven now?
-Mei's going through transformation stage 2 while fighting hard, but Wakamo just does a casual horizontal slash lololol
ㄴThe gap in strength is on another level.
ㄴHoo... quite strong, huh... My combat power is 530,000.
ㄴHow do you even have a 3-stage transformation lololol
-The monster that beats even the Great Sage Equaling Heaven—if a human went up, they'd pack their bags and leave?
ㄴThe one who devotes and sacrifices himself for Dickgan, and understands when told he's not needed...
ㄴIn my view, it's not that she's fallen, but Dickgan's the problem, right?
[Author: Black Society No. 2]
[Title: Current Status of Xiao Liang Fused with Wakamo]
Take a good look at the hair color of Xiao Liang being pulled out from her body, everyone.
(Hair turning white, eyes bloodshot red)
"Restrain yourself when using demonic energy, or you'll be consumed by demonic nature and go mad."
Wakamo Bangjang gave this advice to Xiao Liang.
The way her descendants change and the advice she gives...
Doesn't it seem like the Moon-Hanging White-Faced Golden Fur went crazy because of demonic nature?
-Strong Taegong bastard serving him for 20 years would drive anyone mad.
ㄴIn the end, it all circles back to the husband being the problem?
ㄴThere's also Seimei.
ㄴMom's getting old and it's tough...
ㄴOld, so fox skin route ddd
-This is just her going insane because of her husband and son, right?
ㄴAnd then getting into idols as she aged...
ㄴCan't they just worship her until she dies instead of kicking her out?
ㄴThey have to worship after you die too, duh.
-TMI) Wakamo Bangjang said not to worship idols.
ㄴ"I'm not a god."
ㄴCults call her a god, but the most god-like person says she's not lololol
ㄴIs the Vatican scared?
ㄴMore than that, didn't Bangjang study Christianity too?
ㄴDid she actually see Jesus...?
-[Demonic Energy] exists too... kinda surprised.
ㄴDidn't you see it in the fight with Wuzun?
ㄴBut what's the difference from [Berserk]?
She barely came up with a good idea and conquered the 99th floor.
Xiao Liang learned martial arts from 【Wuzun】, so she said she could use skills like Soul-Severing Demonic Sword that require specific conditions—and even Wakamo didn't know about that, inwardly surprised.
By continuously supplying life force through [VTuber's Breath], it eliminates the burden on Xiao Liang, maintains the buff steadily, and even boosts output one step further.
Even charging in like that, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven tanked one hit toughly.
──She instinctively sensed that if Wakamo had climbed alone instead of Xiao Liang, this being wouldn't have appeared.
The most famous Monkey King in history gave a look of regret right after losing to Wakamo.
It's because there's a combat job.
Plus, unlike the Japanese Tower, the difficulty didn't spike exponentially....... Sorry to say this,
Compared to the [Dragon] faced in the Japanese Tower, he felt slightly weaker, and she couldn't shake that feeling.
And rightly so—back then, they fought desperately with all kinds of buffs and potions, barely winning.
In the final moment, transforming into Wakamo Inarizushi, carrying Xiao Liang inside, and ending the fight so easily it was anticlimactic.
"By the way, how did it feel inside you?"
"Uh.... Like.... a mother's embrace... warm...?"
Xiao Liang, who entered her body, was extremely awkward with Wakamo—not Mei—and explained in a stiff posture.
Softly wrapped in tree roots, receiving warm and cozy life force, enveloped in gentle, radiant divine light—it was like being at the source of overflowing maternal love. Her blushing explanation made the chat explode.
Wakamo sighs watching the Chojos wail for their mother.
To pick the 99th floor reward, she scrolls the list with her finger, but finding nothing she wants, she picks a skill fitting for a 【VTuber】.
Job-exclusive skill 【Idol's Dance Ban】
-Can summon special blessings through dance and song.
It says she can summon "special blessings" through dance and song—but no explanation.
Even checking the manual, no details... Asking Asuka outside, she shrugs, saying it's her first time hearing of it.
Should she ask Russia's 【Tower Lord】? Will trying it reveal something?
But not knowing which blessing answers the "call," she hesitated to use it recklessly.
[The Korean Tower explains that the effect strengthens with people's recognition and fame.]
"Ah, thanks for that."
[The special blessings vary completely by dance and song, but none are for combat!]
Hm—not entirely wrong.
Can't fight while dancing, and even if a blessing comes, something like charm via dance and song? Combat-wise, doubtful?
Classes like [Artist] or [Bard] have various attack methods, but Wakamo's non-combat.
Probably a flawed skill, so no expectations.
She wanted to head straight to the 100th floor—but first messaged the members to gather.
As said before, the 100th floor plan was everyone charging in and beating it via [Idol]'s group beatdown tactic.
Add the believers Wakamo turned into climbers, and they could bankrupt the [Chinese Tower].
Wakamo chuckles, planning to repay what they did. While waiting for replies, she browses [Community].
Posts of Mei transforming into Wakamo and dueling the Great Sage fiercely are popular.
Plus discussions on how strong other Legendary classes are.
—Honestly, it's not that 【Idol】 is strong, but 【Wakamo Inarizushi】 is strong.
Could others stay calm fighting while chipping away their lifespan second by second? Probably not.
Just pick a decently strong class or combat Legendary.
Even Wakamo couldn't picture beating 【Man-Eater】.
Man-Eater's the US ranking 2 climber.
Even after two 100th floor clears, by [Combat Power], he's behind No. 1.
When [2nd Man-Eater] rampaged, US No. 1 [Wizard] "easily" subdued him.
How do you easily subdue such a monster?
As one of the few early climbers still around, how much does he know about [Moderators]?
'[Holy Swordmaster] is the strongest combat class. How strong is that guy?'
Legendaries are hard to gauge until fighting, like seeing the [Pirate].
Wakamo's open about everything, hides little, but others aren't.
'Well, no more fighting the [Six Freaks] anyway.'
Made an example of the 【Pirate】 guy, took pics of the aftermath, and sent as a gift to the [Six Freaks] to share.
No trouble if they don't mess first.
Warned to talk first if they want to fight or have business.
And the remaining [Guardians]?
Russia's 【Tower Lord】 said they posted [Quests].
Capture a [Guardian] alive for 【Tower Coins】 from Korean Tower.
Bounty hunters, Predators, and Hunters are all fired up hunting [Guardians].
Even heard [Six Freaks] kidnapping [Guardians] from prison for investigation.
Anyway, everything hindering Wakamo's VTuber life is cleanly removed.
Dunno how [Six Freaks] changes with 2nd-gen Legendaries—but if three can't beat one Mare Pirates, no threat.
"Haa, Aiba—when the hell are you coming?"
Grumbling Wakamo rubs her temple over [Treasure Hunt] being more complicated than thought.
Thought [Rewards] from towers were just for Aiba, but climbers worldwide are flocking to Greece.
Even assaults robbing [Treasure Maps] from climbers.
No clue what treasure lures them, but hints scattered everywhere—hundreds of climbers wandering Greece instead of towers to find the "real spot."
Greece gov't thrilled with tourist boom and revenue.
But with Sparta and Predators leaving to hunt [Guardians], they're anxious about climbers running wild.
Can't just tell them to leave or Greek climbers get advantage, sparking chaos.
Same 『Treasure Map』 dropping from towers worldwide, not one spot.
Wakamo ponders if [Hidden Tower], also suffering with Kang Yeo-ul's 3rd day treasure search perspective, full of questions.
Why give this item now, not during 【Mystery Tower】?
Didn't it sweep up all the treasure-finding 【Pirates】?
"Haa, what's worrying gonna solve?"
Whatever, it'll be fine.
Turns on VTuber stream, catches up on missed vids, clips some to kill time.
Day 4 now.
Aiba's treasure hunt nearing end.
"So, 【Partner】's trending. Should I buy a hot guy... or a pretty boy to lure men?"
Aiba grumbles with cig in mouth; Olga, called "Next to Blaki," eats exhausted pig skewer souvlaki silently.
Focused on VTuber streams, needs new album—thought overseas trip for experience and inspiration, but no leisure.
Not the tourism expected—upon arrival, swarmed by massive climbers.
Sensed the deal seeing all with same treasure maps.
Even rushing right after getting hers, over 70 climbers at airport.
Even plane seatmate eyed Aiba's map like "you too?"
Can't let 【Pirate】-types steal, so full speed dash.
Even Kang Yeo-ul, planning Greek VTuber merch, followed Aiba.
From Athens collecting clues to Chalkis.
Place Asuka would've teased "Iyeol~ Halkas~."
Next hint to island afloat at sea.
Wonder if tower reward or punishment—this grueling journey.
En route, Kang Yeo-ul fainted from Mei's brutal fight, so party lagged.
Some climbers took boats, but impatient flew, walked on water, or swam.
Way late for boat, Olga as dragon carried them flying.
Arrived Skyros Island, part of Euboea Prefecture.
"No way, Chalkis to Euboea? Why are Greek names all weird?"
Kang Yeo-ul only knows Greek-Roman myths and VTubers, totally confused.
Scenery beautiful, sights and food plentiful, but names...
Olga forces smile, thinking fun story for viewers later.
"How's the sea called Aegean?"
"Name's ominous, hope no 'Aigyaegyae~' treasure waiting."
Right—the treasure's in the middle of the sea!
Aegean Sea!!
Climber wailing hint from Skyros 30th tower created camaraderie, spilling it's in that sea—now everyone knows, but all climbers.
At this point, suspicious as hell.
No one heading to Aegean.
Inferred [Hidden Tower] at journey's end via tower hints, but satellites show nothing on sea.
Even Summoners' summons find zilch.
Climbers test themselves against trials.
Instinct screams danger ahead, chill like high-diff floor.
"Still gotta go, right?"
"Whatever treasure, let's go together—decide at Greek arena after getting it."
"Yeah, fun trip. Some good-looking guys too."
Aiba grins at stares, saying good boss means smooth sailing.
500 climbers board prepared ships, boldly adventuring after 4-day trek.
"Hope nothing happens."
"Nothing will! Look at us, turned treasure hunters again!"
"...Mr. Robert?"
Why's the uncle here?
Three women on deck gape at Robert.
Top person they don't wanna meet outside, in a way.
He says got [Treasure Map] climbing his tower.
Earning 【Tower Coins】 hard for 【Partner】, chatty Robert spills unasked.
Good-hearted US sheriff offers jerky for boredom.
—Phew, no conspiracy today, they relax.
Then,
"Didn't they find ancient civ in Antarctica? Made my own theory. Actually... ancient humans are alive!"
"""Ah"""
Instinct to shut him up, but no takers.
Like... inevitable future, futile denial, inexorable force...?
Better brace mentally.
"Ancient towers and humans... maybe legendary Atlantis! So this sea we're heading—Atlantis there. Treasure's trap to lure climbers? Haha!! Not funny? Well, towers give different rewards—hypothesis climbers' info not shared."
"Boss, I'm innocent. Treasure map was bonus reward."
【Entered the domain of מִגְדָּל לָט מִצְפֻּן】
【All עָצוּם אָבַרבֹּחַן cannot leave before defeating גְּבַר】
"What...?"
"What language is this?"
Sudden info window.
Fog thickens.
Then, on suddenly appeared land where sea should be empty, ships slide, greeted by massive [Black Tower] for 500 climbers.
Unknown freakish beings waiting before it too.
Grotesque human-fish hybrids.
"Not monsters."
Robert says, all sense it.
Some climber classes have [Skills] morphing [Bodies].
Climbers instinctively know they're not monsters.
Recognize as fellow [Climbers] despite looks.
Monsters fully disguising possible, but...
【Legendary Classes】 can fully change species.
These give that vibe.
"Understand what they say?"
"Hidden Secret Tower. Heroes climbing trials can't leave till they defeat humans."
All eyes on calm Kang Yeo-ul.
"Why, ancient Hebrew. True otaku like me knows Leruyere and runes? Went to church too."
"Church teaches that?"
"I study nights when free, know Aiba?"
"Not watching VTuber streams?"
"Do both? Not hard."
Aiba shuts mouth. Our boss is damn genius, doesn't get common folk.
Born [Esper], special sure, but this...
"Anyway, if you're human, what are we?"
טֶבַח
"O, oo...!! It spoke?! What? Tell us, Kang Yeo-ul!"
"Livestock."
"......"
"Slaughter, killing, massacre, butchery, slayer etc... something like that."
Shrugging Kang Yeo-ul's face says not good, climbers nod.
"Aaah—!! My treasure...!!"
"In that black tower?"
Olga points at black tower.
【Tower】 revealing spot on purpose? To alert their return?
"Let's go—!!!"
500 here vs maybe 50 there.
Including high-floor conquerors, all draw weapons, cast [Skills], charge.
Kang Yeo-ul spectates leisurely to see fighting style.
Not VTuber or agency, no frontline urge.
[Humans] gripping metal cold weapons wail charging.
Jellyfish美女 raises staff, dual [Magic] [Curses].
Rushing mermen buff swords with [Aura].
All high-floor level, climbers scatter as strong ones clash.
Bullets rain from Shooters, Wizards blast magic—thought quick win.
Then [Humans] wrapped in starry shield block climber attacks barehanded.
"[Skills] not working!!"
"Shield not [Magic]?! They don't use [Mana]!!"
"Damn, weapons not piercing even without skills!!"
Climber attacks nullified.
Even Vatican [Clerics]' [Holy] power same.
Panic, climbers retreat; Kang Yeo-ul's [Idol's Thunder] lightning arcs, melting ground, slamming black tower.
"Liar?!"
Olga sees, turns dragon breathing fire—but shield [Humans] counter-slash, severing one wing.
Kwangduk—!
"Eh...?"
Aiba shocks, max telekinesis on rear [Wizard]—crumples instantly dead.
[Humans] alert, eyeing Aiba.
"Boss, what now?! Any ideas?!"
"Wait, thinking."
Eyes closed, ponders solution.
Why Aiba's attack work? Mine might at full power, but costly.
Think, Wakamo.... There's a way.
Search net? Call [Professor]?
—All wrong.
Sea creatures too... answer in 【VTuber】!!
[HIC! Remember my creature review stream?]
Ahh—Clock Detective Ame-san.....
[Temate, for ocean protection....]
Always fan Temate broadcasts....
Love animals... wisdom from VTubers.....
[Become VTuber Punch for me]
Ame-san...!! Wrapped in profound virtuality....!!
"Answer in Clock Detective's edu-stream! Sea life weak to lightning!!"
"Uh, boss, hate to say, but that earlier was lightning, right? Everyone knows?"
"No—wrong! Mine's not lightning!!"
Pray VTubers watching network. No choice.
Kang Yeo-ul turns on stream, dons black suit men wear, poses.
500 climbers + sudden stream viewers incoming.
[Humans] freeze at ominous pose.
Aiba/Olga baffled—what VTuber wisdom?
──♬♪♬
Catchy beat song blasts.
[People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul].
James Brown's song, great musician who birthed Funk.
Foreign climbers who know groove but puzzled.
Robert bops shoulder but "why song now?"
Kang Yeo-ul activates skill.
Job-exclusive skill 【Idol's Dance Ban】
-Can summon special blessings through dance and song.
Song ready, just dance.
Famous dance anyone recognizes.
"That's Peter Lightning!!"
-Ahaha lololololol
-What situation lololol
-Dance stream?
-lololololololololol
-Dances fucking well lololol
-Insane lolol
[Idol's Body] penalty ignored, skill slides deck for free wild dance.
Thus, Kang Yeo-ul dances freely intense to song.
Song unknown but dance hugely famous.
Meme abroad.
Kururung──
Storm clouds gather overhead.
Mana-draining Idol's call answered—lightning strikes [Humans]' heads.
Pure natural lightning, not mana skill!!
Charging [Humans] fried like fish, collapse as thunder rains.
Climbers awestruck; [Humans] panic, retreat unable to judge.
[Korean Tower baffled, says not how to use skill.]
Even creator tower didn't expect this blessing use, but dance-tranced Kang Yeo-ul deaf.
"No way?!"
Song ends, lightning stops; [Humans] charge but songs aplenty.
Robert gasps recognizing pose.
"Sunglasses from where?!"
Legendary pose even Aiba knows.
VTuber means song—but can't sing? Dance well!!
[VTuber Assets] spotlight from sky illuminates Kang Yeo-ul.
Fog steam swirls like stage effects.
VTuber (Idol) ascends live stage with audience.
Real-time 3D live dance stream...!!
Wakamo Inarizushi broadcasting!