Chapter 168
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 168
Chapter Title: Ultimate Arrow and Heavenly Strike
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Keuk!
The last remaining Giant Bear trembled violently before collapsing.
Two arrows lodged in its neck, and one in its abdomen.
It had taken a total of three arrows to bring it down.
Whew, that was tough.
Despite being utterly exhausted, Jeong Hoon had successfully wiped out all the Giant Bears.
Not a single wound marred his body.
Nom nom! Nom nom!
It was because Fenrir, right beside him, tearing into the Giant Bears flesh, had assisted in the hunt.
At first, hed tried handling it alone, but with their overwhelming numbers, he had no choice but to summon Fenrir.
The beast, who had left only a small portion of meat uneaten before claiming to be full, was now back to its original size and devouring the horde of Giant Bears as if nothing had happened, stuffing its belly.
Doesnt that thing ever get tired?
Its immune to debuffs.
Unlike Jeong Hoon, who was struggling under the debuffs, Fenrir was completely free of them.
The one undergoing the training was Jeong Hoon, and Fenrir was merely a summon bound to him.
You have exterminated all Giant Bears.
Proceeding to the final training.
Not over yet?
Jeong Hoon grimaced.
While clearing the Giant Bears, four more debuffs had stacked onto him.
His body had long since reached its limit.
Exterminate monsters and reach the cave at the northern end.
The final training.
It was to reach the northern cave while avoiding the monsters swarming the area.
Jeong Hoon checked his scan map.
His current position was at the southern end, far from the north.
The Ultimate Training Hall itself was as vast as Yeouido, so getting there would be no easy feat.
Whoa look at that swarm.
As Mook Ho said, over 200 monsters were visible to the naked eye.
Clearing them in his current state was impossible.
Jeong Hoon looked at Fenrir.
The beast, still munching on meat, tilted its head at his gaze.
Fenrir, youll have to carry me.
Me?
Yeah, you. Destinations the cave at the northern end. Can you do it?
Uhmm
Fenrir scrunched its face.
A human riding on its back?
The mere thought was horrifying.
But it couldnt ignore Jeong Hoons command, so it obediently lowered its body.
Thanks.
Jeong Hoon deployed his movement technique and hopped onto its back.
Given its massive size, he could grab a fistful of fur and still have plenty left.
Alright then, departing. North, right?
Yeah.
Got it. Here we go.
Fenrir rose and charged forward.
The swarming monsters lunged toward it.
Attack!
Grrr! Die!
Fenrir snorted derisively and trampled them underfoot.
Kek!
Kweuk!
The crushed monsters screamed.
This time, its mine.
The one beside Lee Hwarang when Jeong Hoon betrayed them.
William Smith.
He was the one planning to clear this Ultimate Training Hall.
Hed been active on the UK server before New World became reality, and had been Lee Hwarangs comrade even before Jeong Hoon joined.
If Lee Hwarang was Koreas top archer, William was the worlds number one.
Of course, over time, Lee Hwarang rose to rival him, and with Myeongwang Fist Technique patching his weaknesses, he overtook him to become the true Divine Archer.
But after regression, Lee Hwarang had fallen into ruin, so that future would never come.
In any case, at this point, William could be considered rank one.
He was also the bastard whod constantly belittled Jeong Hoon before he fully blossomed as All Master.
What the hell makes you qualified to join us?
Back then, Jeong Hoons level was far below his comrades.
Hed only joined because heavyweights like James Marcus, Alessandro Braiden, Sophia Stephanie Agaletthe de facto leader at the timeand others had vouched for him.
Thanks to that, Jeong Hoon could grow into an All Master by observing their power from the sidelines.
He earned everyones recognition later, but in the early to mid days, plenty had grumbled about his inclusion.
Low level. No high rank either. I cant understand what they were thinking.
William had already reached the heavenly Celestial rank.
Jeong Hoons was Epic.
Hed been on the cusp of Unique, but William consistently looked down on him.
Maybe thats why?
A smile crept across Jeong Hoons face at the thought of snatching that bastards reward.
You have arrived at the target location.
All debuffs are automatically removed.
The temperature of the Ultimate Training Hall returns to normal.
Upon reaching the cave, all debuffs lifted.
The relentless headache tormenting him vanished, and his mind cleared.
His stats recovered to normal as well.
Using Advanced Healing.
Jeong Hoon used healing to restore the life force hed lost.
Under the debuffs, healing barely kept up with the drain, but now without them, his life force held steady.
However, Jeong Hoons expression wasnt great.
He was deeply unsatisfied with this training.
Even with a skill to remove stacked debuffs, restrictions had prevented its use.
Hed felt like a puppet in their hands before regression too, and this was exactly that.
He agreed he couldnt escape the devs control in a game, but it still pissed him off.
Any injuries?
Just in case, Jeong Hoon checked Fenrirs body.
Theyd taken countless attacks on the way here.
None.
Fenrir shook its head.
Just some light scratches; otherwise fine.
Jeong Hoon cast Advanced Healing on Fenrir to heal the scratches.
You did great.
Thanks.
With the final training done, Jeong Hoon unsummoned Fenrir, and it vanished in an instant.
Now, time for the reward.
Its in there?
Yeah.
Jeong Hoon walked forward slowly.
The cave interior was pitch black; nothing visible.
Doesnt seem like anythings there
Even Anima, watching quietly, muttered.
Jeong Hoon just smiled silently.
The skill I use?
Yeah. How does it pack such insane power?
Before regression, hed overheard William and Lee Hwarang talking.
This is a skill from Rihart the Divine Archer.
Rihart?
Yeah. Obtained in the archer citys training cave in Leas.
Weird I went through that training cave too, but got nothing like that.
Of course. You need specific conditions to get it.
William had boasted about how he acquired it.
Thats how Jeong Hoon knew where to find the skill.
Ting!
At that moment.
Something clicked, and the dark interior lit up.
Wall-mounted torch artifacts had auto-activated.
There it is.
Jeong Hoons gaze fixed on one spot.
There, a weathered bow was stabbed into the ground.
The longbow used by Rihart 600 years ago.
Ancient, a Legendary-grade weapon.
Ancient
-Type: Longbow
-Rank: Legendary
-A weapon that has lost its power due to age.
-Mysterious power brims within the weapon.
This weapon cannot be restored.
But it had lost all power; no options.
Not even restorable.
No matter.
He hadnt come for the weapon itself, but the power sealed within.
Jeong Hoon approached Ancient.
A red exclamation mark blinked above it.
Meaning he qualified for the reward.
As expected.
Jeong Hoon grasped the bow.
It glowed brilliantly and melted into his hand.
You have completed the hidden quest.
Acquired Ultimate Arrow.
Acquired Heavenly Strike.
Jeong Hoons eyes widened.
What? Why two skills?
The one William boasted about was only Ultimate Arrow.
He hadnt expected Heavenly Strike too.
No one had mentioned it, so he hadnt even considered it.
Insane I took both of that bastards wide-area skills.
Now William wouldnt get either.
A grin bloomed on Jeong Hoons face.
What? What skills?
Cant you open and see?
Mook Ho and Anima were curious too.
Wait a sec.
Jeong Hoon opened the reward skills.
Ultimate Arrow
-Type: Active
-Level: 1
-Rank: Legendary
-The archers soul-infused ultimate arrow.
-Generates one arrow dealing 1,300 damage.
-Ignores 30 of enemy defense.
-Range extended to max 1km.
-(Additional Effect) Penetration: If the arrow pierces an enemy, it unleashes a shockwave dealing 150 of basic attack power to all enemies within 10m.
-Cooldown: 300 seconds
An absurdly powerful skill.
Insane
1,300 damage isnt enough? Ignores defense, and a shockwave wipes out surroundings too
Mook Ho and Anima were floored.
Heavenly Strike
-Type: Active
-Level: 1
-Rank: Legendary
-A pouring arrow rain that annihilates all.
-Fires 80 damage arrows per shot. (Max 100 arrows)
-Ignores 20 of enemy defense.
-(Additional Effect) Sacred Explosion: On hit, triggers explosion dealing 150 of basic attack power to all enemies within 10m.
-(Additional Effect) Blindness: Enemies hit by explosion are blinded for 3 seconds.
-Cooldown: 300 seconds
Heavenly Strike was specialized for crowds too.
Whoa this is wide-area too?
Max 100 arrows could turn them into Swiss cheese.
Pretty much.
Ultimate Arrow.
Heavenly Strike.
These two skills would greatly aid Jeong Hoon.
Legendary rank, after all.
The final training has ended.
Exit the training hall via the portal that has appeared beside you.
A portal spawned next to Jeong Hoon.
To return to the advanced training hall.
Time to head back.
Hed acquired the planned skill; now to go.
At the same time.
Kyle and the instructors outside watched in shock as the doors color normalized.
Its back to normal?
Does that mean he endured the Ultimate Training?
The instructors all turned to Kyle.
Tears streaming down his cheeks, Kyle wiped them with his sleeve and beamed.
Yeah. Means he completed all the Ultimate Training
Realizing a clearer had emerged after 600 years, the instructors reacted.
Then hes the first since Rihart?
No. Theres no proof Rihart cleared it. Officially, this outsider is the first!
Good point
Haha this isnt a dream, right?
Unable to believe it, the instructors pinched their cheeks.
Ow! I-Its real?
Then, the training hall door slowly opened, and Jeong Hoon stepped out.
Kyle rushed to him.
You were amazing! Thanks for saving my face!
You cried?
Jeong Hoon stared at him, dumbfounded.
How could I not? I just witnessed a legend!
Kyle yelled, a bit embarrassed.
The Ultimate Training was definitely tough. But I got plenty out of it, so Im satisfied.
It wasnt just tough level, was it?
The instructors, overhearing, nodded.
Theyd all challenged the Ultimate Training.
But none lasted even an hour before crying uncle.
It wasnt just hard; clearing was impossible.
How had he endured it?
Truly miraculous.
It was brutal. Extreme environment, insane debuffs stacking
The instructors nodded in empathy again.
And you passed every trial under those hellish conditions?
Yes.
Thank you. Truly, thank you!
Overwhelmed, Kyle hugged Jeong Hoon tightly.
Seeing someone complete the full Ultimate Training in his lifetime had been his dream.
And now it had come true.