Chapter 161
Chapter 161
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>Translator: penny
>Chapter: 161
>Chapter Title: Thunder Dragon Descent
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Chapter 161
>161.
>Thunder Dragon Descent.
>An arrogant name meaning to summon the thunder dragon that rules the heavens.
>It didn't actually summon a real thunder dragon, but everyone who witnessed the sight agreed on one thing.
>They had seen a dragon shaped like lightning.
Kwaaaang-!
[You have used Thunder Dragon Descent.]
A deafening roar tore through the world, as if ripping it apart.
In a world where ears rang silently, lightning struck without a sound.
----!
It was a dragon. Lightning in the form of a dragon.
The thunder dragon plummeted vertically from the sky onto Do-hyun like a falling bolt.
Paat-!
Blue light flashed, sweeping through the surroundings.
In a very brief moment.
When the fleeting light vanished in the blink of an eye, the landscape around had changed. The gathering trolls had vanished without a trace.
Instant kill.
-What in the world……
-Li, Liza……!
-This is…… unbelievable.
And that wasn't all.
Pajijik- Pajik-
The area within a 10-meter radius sizzled with electric waves.
Trolls that survived outside the range blinked in confusion, then recoiled in terror upon touching the electric waves.
[You have defeated a Blue Forest Troll.]
>[You have defeated a Blue Forest Troll.]
>……
>[A Blue Forest Troll takes damage from the electric waves.]
This was the overpowered nature of Thunder Dragon Descent.
Simply activating the skill dealt area-of-effect damage and spread electric waves across the affected area, creating a zone of continuous damage.
'The damage isn't lethal, but it's annoying.'
And above all, it was badass!
Do-hyun was genuinely impressed.
The moment the thunder dragon descended from the sky and entered his body, he felt a thrilling lightness course through him.
And the area damage that followed!
'Whoa…… this is pure romance.'
He had thought it looked cool every time he faced the Thunder Emperor, and that hadn't changed now. Of course not.
Do-hyun's Thunder Dragon Descent was still feeble compared to the Thunder Emperor's.
No matter how strong Do-hyun was for his level, he was mere child's play against the fully matured Thunder Emperor.
'The Thunder Emperor's Thunder Dragon Descent was pure ecstasy.'
Flashing here and there.
Seeing his entire body dyed blue from head to toe, wrapped in electricity, the epithet "Thunder Emperor" fit perfectly.
The crackling sound was audible from afar, saying it all.
When the Thunder Emperor unleashed his Thunder Dragon Descent, the area damage was beyond imagination, often proving useful even in boss fights as a damage dealer.
'Still, it one-shots trolls just fine.'
Normally, at this level, you wouldn't expect much from area damage.
Whether it worked on bosses would require testing, but it seemed plenty usable.
'That's more than enough.'
No, it was overflowing.
Pajijik- Pajik-
The true value of Thunder Dragon Descent lay beyond mere area damage.
Currents sparked from Do-hyun's body, producing the signature sound. Jihad's eyes sparkled at the sight.
-Master…… what's that form?
"Why, cool, right?"
-Totally! Can't I do that? Can't you wrap me in darkness like that?
"As if. That'd be broken."
-Ah……
Do-hyun chuckled, ignoring the disappointed Jihad, and checked his body.
[The power of the thunder dragon resides in your body, increasing all speeds for 100 seconds.]
>[The power of lightning grants a very low chance to inflict 'Electrocution' damage on hit.]
>[You can use Thunderbolt Shift twice during the duration.]
As the messages stated, Do-hyun's body brimmed with lightning power.
Even without moving, he felt noticeably lighter, and the sparking around him stirred his sense of romance.
Checking his customization screen, his entire body wasn't blue, but his hair took on a pale blue hue.
Somewhere between white and blue, like lightning itself.
'It does fall short compared to the Thunder Emperor.'
Comparing to the overwhelming number one in the martial arts category was laughable, after all.
Come to think of it, he wondered what that guy was up to now. He hadn't seen anyone handling Thunder Dragon Descent who might be the Thunder Emperor……
'Whatever, not important right now.'
He was using a legendary skill for the first time—why care about that guy's whereabouts?
He intended to savor this moment fully.
Pajik.
One step.
As he advanced, current sparked.
Pajik-!
Kicking off the ground hard, Do-hyun became a streak of lightning.
[You have used Thunderbolt Shift.]
Krea?
The troll's jaw dropped at the sudden blue flash closing in.
Do-hyun streaked past it.
Puhwak-! Seogeuk, Puk!
Flesh tore and pierced, blood spurting half a beat late.
[You have defeated a Blue Forest Troll.]
>[You have acquired high-quality Troll Leather.]
Do-hyun didn't stop, charging straight at the next trolls.
Diagonal distance of about 14 meters. No need for Thunderbolt Shift.
'Light as a feather.'
The speed boost from Thunder Dragon Descent covered everything.
Pajik, pajijik.
Krea! Kreaaaa!
Instantly closing in on one.
Then sliding to the next.
With each pajik, death cries echoed everywhere. Charlie couldn't stop clapping at Do-hyun weaving through the forest like a whirlwind.
Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!
Jihad looked baffled at Charlie applauding like a seal.
-What are you doing? What's this now?
-How can I stay still witnessing movement this divine? Don't you feel anything?
-……Uh, cool? I want hair like that too?
-You're bald!
-No, you bastard? I'm not bald, I've got fur! Right, Liza?
-Li, Liza……. Liza……!
The three(?) suddenly bickering.
Amid their chatter, pajik sounds layered beautifully like harmony, felling trolls with each one.
In the forest turned stage, Do-hyun gleefully sliced trolls, grin plastered on his face.
'Whoa, legendary form is insane……!'
Amazed repeatedly by his first legendary experience.
The thrill of his first legend wouldn't fade overnight, and Do-hyun repeated this for days, they say.
* * *
-What's Kaiser up to these days?
Hanging out in the GodOse community chats, Kaiser's name came up often.
Not always, but when he did something or went quiet for a while……
This time was the latter.
-Yeah. It's been 5 days since he entered Pratel?
-Wow, feels like yesterday, but already? Anyone in Pratel, spill.
Five days since entering Pratel with no news—curiosity peaked.
He'd usually stir something by now.
Pratel users flooded the chat.
-Just hunting nonstop. Speed's insane.
-Fr, grinning while beating trolls is creepy. And why's the undead legion that huge?
└Undead legion? The one the robed little guy uses?
└Yeah, but weird. He's got outlaws with him? Even the king? Hallucinating?
└?? How's he leading him. Mistake?
└Nah, I saw too. Clanking around, smashing mobs like crazy.
└????
Incomprehensible slang, but.
Multiple witnesses over five days piled on affirming replies.
But that wasn't the end. The real bombshell remained.
-Kaiser's got a legendary skill, I think?
-Huh? Suddenly?
-Rumors he's using Thunder Dragon Descent. Seems legit. Hunting nearby, and flashes with crackles keep coming from afar.
Talk of a legendary skill, no less!
In GodOse where everything was tiered, legendaries were rare everywhere, but skills especially so.
Few per class made them the rarest and most eye-catching.
-Thunder Dragon Descent? That's a martial artist skill.
-No fr, what's Kaiser's class lolol Swordmaster? Not even Weapon Master level.
└Fr, all-master?? Doesn't add up.
└? Don't know his class? He's a god.
└Oh right. Truly Kais-god……
-Heavenly Demon's gotta be salty lolol Turns sour just hearing Thunder Dragon Descent.
└Lolol even his legendary seems stronger.
Interest exploded, chats pouring in.
-But why legendary now? Don't top guys like Kaiser always have one?
-That psycho had one from the start. Three already?
└He's…… an exception. 6 months to that? No heavy spending, pure luck.
└Pray to him. Total madlad fr.
-Also, PK's spiking lately? Groups hunting killers, but why do I suspect that psycho.
Chats filled chaotically, soon converging on one topic.
-What? Kaiser's got a legendary? Whoa…… historic moment fr.
└Fr…… our brick boy finally pulled a legend.
└?? Wdym?
└Can't relate? Must be new, no Demlock-era Kaiser knowledge. Newbies suck
└So what?
Demlock-era Kaiser fans teared up in
Incomprehensible to GodOse newcomers.
Frustrated veteran posted:
[Title: Kaiser had zero legendary skills in Demlock era.]
Short post: Only top ranker without a legendary in Demlock, ultimate brick collector.
Impact was huge.
-Crazy, #1 with no legendaries?
-Wow, a god? Insane fr.
└But how zero legendaries lolol 3 years? Possible?
└Even gods can't beat gacha……
└No wonder, saw him haunting Kaiser spots in gacha gallery lolol
└Kaiser's suddenly relatable. One of us after all.
└Oi! Blasphemy! Want Kaisgod cult doxxing you?
└Ah, aaah……
Utterly absurd.
Meant he held #1 among killers like Annihilation without a single legendary.
Pure insane talent.
-Wow, #1 sans legendary, now with one—how OP will he get?
-Fr, gonna smash everything. Pratel #1 incoming~!
-Still a latecomer. 1 year 6 months late lolol Hasn't even touched the Empire yet.
└Fr, godhype? Expectations too high lead to disappointment, kids.
-How's he snagging Pratel #1 lol #10's a stretch.
└Nah, after 3-time #1 comeback?
└Pratel's different. Annihilation, Empress, Arthur couldn't touch it? Grad quests ain't for fighters.
└Spot on tbh~
Expectations from some, sneers from others.
Opposing views heated the community when—
-Huh? Yo, Kaiser's up.
-Where?
-City after 5 days. Huh? Heading straight? To the palace?
-……? Huh? Already hit 57?
-No quest till palace entry. Usually 3 weeks min—how 57 in 5 days?
The man himself appeared.
At an unbelievable speed.
Skepticism rose instinctively, but proof forced belief.
-No way, Kaiser's meeting the king!
Ignoring doubts, Kaiser strode into the palace.
The moment Kaiser hit his stride.