Chapter 235
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 235
Chapter Title: Extreme Field Battle
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There was no explanation of the dungeon, no level.
Not even the faintest trace of mana could be detected within the portal.
That meant.
The dungeons difficulty is extreme.
I had often used the term extreme whenever facing hardships, but this time, calling it the greatest ordeal since my regression wouldnt be lacking in the slightest.
Perhaps comparable to the foes I faced before my regression.
Moreover, it was a dungeon where I couldnt rely on memories from before my regression.
I had to break through with nothing but pure skill.
After taking a deep breath, Jeong Hoon indicated his intent to enter.
His body was then sucked into the portal.
You have entered the Extreme Field.
Where is this?
Contrary to expectations, it was a field with nothing in it.
However, unlike a crudely made field, the ground consisted of blocks fitted tightly together.
That was when it happened.
Roar.
Pillars of fire erupted outside the blocks, and lava flowed out along with gas, covering the field.
Yet a few of the blocks remained completely intact, un-eroded by the lava.
Stepping on blocks that change color will result in automatic disqualification.
Ah, so this is the gimmick.
Jeong Hoons lips curled up ever so slightly.
He now understood why the floor was made of blocks.
It wasnt just about hunting monstersthey had added a new elimination mechanism.
There were only a handful of safe blocks, at that.
The blocks were narrow, barely large enough for one person, and he had to navigate the dungeon while keeping them in mind.
Defeat the Great Demon Zeke.
And there, before Jeong Hoon, appeared the Great Demon Zeke.
I cant afford to take this one lightly.
Jeong Hoon realized it the instant he laid eyes on him.
This was a being of a higher order than Great Demon Rakandra or Great Demon Baramut.
Not quite Baals right hand, but undoubtedly occupying a fairly high position.
The emergence of such a foe meant they were scheming to make him fail the dungeon conquest by any means necessary.
Be careful! Step on the wrong block and youre done for!
You cowardly bastardyoure truly vile.
It wasnt for nothing that they had condensed eight dungeons into one.
Skills enabling flight are prohibited.
If your body remains separated from the blocks for 30 seconds or more, you will be automatically disqualified.
Even exploits were impossible.
Jeong Hoon leaped to a safe block, putting distance between himself and Zeke.
Several blocks then turned red, only for the red-tinted ones to revert to safety once more.
The blocks have patterns too.
Jeong Hoon watched the color changes, trying to discern the pattern.
Zeke grinned and began walking slowly toward Jeong Hoon.
Despite stepping on the blocks haphazardly, Zeke remained unharmed.
Lord takes great interest in you.
So?
I shall slay you and offer your soul to Lord.
Zeke licked his lips with his tongue and extended a hand.
The Great Demon Zekecurrently an apostle-level Transcendent bearing the moniker Fallen Light Apostle.
Jeong Hoon was a human he had luckily discovered right when Zeke began his assault on Earth.
An arrogant human who rejected his contract offer on the spot, mere creation that he was.
He had no idea why Lord took an interest in this clueless human, but it had given him a chance to score points.
Offer this soul, and I can become a Demon King.
There was currently one vacant throne.
Should he present this humans soul, Lord had promised to elevate him to the seat of Demon King.
For that reason alone, this human had to die right here.
This field, too, was tailored to be overwhelmingly advantageous to Zeke.
In other words, a battle he could not possibly lose.
Do it, if you can.
The epitome of arrogance, this creation dared provoke him.
Fine.
Lets see you try.
Great Demon Zeke uses Blood Chains.
Hundreds of crimson chains poured from Zekes hand, coiling around Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon drew Leviathan and slashed broadly at his surroundings.
Form 1: Stance activates.
Stance unfurled sharply, severing every last red chain.
Kuhkuk, you think that crude swordplay can sever my chains?!
The scattered crimson chains reformed in an instant.
These Blood Chains were forged from a Great Demons blood and mana.
They werent something a mere sword could cleave!
Seems like it can.
Jeong Hoons expression remained brimming with composure nonetheless.
Annoying wretch.
Zeke furrowed his brow.
He had sensed it from the moment of the contract proposalthis guy was infuriating in every way.
Black Field activates.
All stats are boosted by 1.5 times.
All monster stats are reduced by 10 upon invading Black Field.
Jeong Hoon activated Black Field.
All stats increase by 15.
20 damage reduction applied.
Time limit: 1 hour.
He also activated his stat amplification ring.
Poison Attack activation probability increases by an additional 4 for 1 hour.
Still not enough.
Special ability of Rulers Grasp activates.
All stats increase by 10.
Attack power and proficiency of all weapons increase by 10.
Rulers Grasp.
Special ability of Beast Soul Headpiece activates.
Attack and defense increase by 40.
Beast Soul Headpiece.
Uses Celestial Aura.
A starry aura bloomed from Jeong Hoons body, enveloping him in gentle warmth.
Attack and defense increase by 20.
Great Demon Zekes attack and defense are reduced by 10.
With full doping complete, Jeong Hoon deployed Heavenly Footwork.
The block patterns are consistent.
The blocks shifted colors in a fixed pattern every 20 seconds.
Proof of which: the block that had been red from the lava mere moments ago was now safe.
Jeong Hoon landed on it, then unleashed Stance once more to cleave the Blood Chains attempting to ensnare him anew.
Form 1: Stance activates.
Passive Annihilation activates.
The passive skill then triggered.
It activated.
Extinction Sword
-Type: Active
-Level: 10
-Rank: Legendary
-Unleashes a sword strike that annihilates all.
-Form 1: Stance
-Form 2: Erosion
-Form 3: Annihilation
-Unique Passive: Annihilation
The sword that annihilates all.
Upon ascending to Legendary rank, it gained a new passive.
Namely, Annihilation.
A passive with low activation chance that, for 10 seconds, slices and eradicates any ability whatsoeveran outrageously powerful effect.
There was good reason he had ascended to the All Master realm on the back of a single sword art alone.
The drawback was its 12-hour reactivation time.
Of course, that flaw would be somewhat mitigated upon reaching the heavenly realm.
As Jeong Hoon unleashed Stance to cleave the Blood Chains, they failed to regenerate any further.
Shock was plain on Zekes face.
Wh-what the?!
Why? Curious?
Jeong Hoon grinned.
Evidently displeased, Zekes face flushed beet red.
Ill kill you with my own hands, no matter what!
Great Demon Zeke uses Death Road.
The ground beneath Zekes feet turned pitch black.
A black carpet darker than Black Field stretched out between Jeong Hoon and Zeke.
Jeong Hoon deployed Heavenly Footwork to evade to a safe block.
The black carpet then elongated, chasing after Jeong Hoon at tremendous speed.
Remaining on Death Road for 10 seconds or more results in death.
A ridiculously overpowered ability befitting an apostle-level Transcendent.
Even holy power was ineffective against it.
Still too weak.
Even at Legendary rank and max level, it fell short.
Get me out!
At that moment, an urgent voice came from the Seven Deadly Sins.
Ah, rightthat exists.
Jeong Hoon immediately summoned the Seven Deadly Sins.
Zekes expression froze solid.
Wh-what?!
He clearly knew what the Seven Deadly Sins were.
Hey, you piece of shit. You know who I am, right?
Evidently thinking the same, the Seven Deadly Sins addressed Zeke.
That line, though.
It felt oddly familiar.
Probably just his imagination.
.
Zeke clamped his mouth shut like a mute whod eaten honey.
The Seven Deadly Sins then unleashed Enhanced Judgment of Death upon him.
Hurry and figure out a strategy, or its death?
Enhanced Judgment of Death.
What made this ability terrifying was that its power wasnt proportional to the Seven Deadly Sins own stats.
In other words, it produced the exact same effect as the one unleashed upon Baramut.
Damn it all!
Great Demon Zeke uses Death Mine.
Countless black orbs materialized around Zeke.
Thorns sprouted from the black orbs like those of a sea urchin, and they surged toward Jeong Hoon much like the Blood Chains.
Where Blood Chains bound, these mines exploded on contact.
Uses Light Barrier.
Light Barrier at Legendary max level.
Boom boom boom!
The mines detonated upon hitting the barrier, cracks spiderwebbing across its surface.
It wont hold out much longer.
To make matters worse, he had to constantly shift positions with Heavenly Footwork in accordance with the block patterns to evade the black carpet.
Hold on just a bit longer!
The Seven Deadly Sins clung tightly to Jeong Hoons back, cheering him on fervently.
Ill kill you! Ill kill you dead!
As the countdown ticked on, Zeke grew frantic and drew a black scythe.
Great Demon Zeke uses Death Scythe.
Zeke swung the scythe in a wide arc.
A black storm raged forth, engulfing Jeong Hoon.
At that instant, Jeong Hoon dispelled Light Barrier.
Counter Rune activates.
Absorbed attacks can be returned.
Precisely to activate Counter Rune.
Jeong Hoon absorbed every incoming attack for 15 seconds.
He then hurled them all back at Zeke.
Wh-what is this?!
Zeke hurriedly activated a defensive skill.
Great Demon Zeke uses Absolute Defense.
Absolute Defense.
A black barrier formed around Zekes body.
Boom boom boom!
Death Mines and the Death Scythe storm battered him.
Yet true to its name, Absolute Defense allowed Zeke to suffer no meaningful damage.
Nows the time.
Absolute Defense blocked all attacks for 10 seconds.
Once the 10 seconds elapsed, the barrier vanished.
Jeong Hoon immediately deployed Heavenly Footwork.
Form 3: Annihilation activates.
The tip of Leviathan pierced straight through Zeke.
Kuh!
Zeke let out a groan from the substantial damage.
Form 1: Stance activates.
Jeong Hoon activated Stance once more and began his onslaught.
Of course, with Death Road still active, he dodged from block to block while pressing the attack.
This is absurd!
Zeke couldnt even dream of swinging Death Scythehe could only defend against Jeong Hoons strikes.
To whip up a storm required a wide swing, but Jeong Hoon afforded him no such opportunity.
And then the countdown hit zero.
Death activates on Great Demon Zeke.
With Enhanced Judgment of Death triggering, blood gushed from Zekes eyes, nose, mouth, and earsfrom every orificeas he toppled over.
Normally, Absolute Defense would have blocked it, but he had already expended it countering Jeong Hoons attack.
Reusing it required time.
Yet the countdown had been a mere 3 minutes.
An absurdly short window for reactivation.
Of course, Jeong Hoon had no intention of finishing things there.
White Sword Tempest activates.
White Sword Tempest triggered, countless sword ki blanketing Zeke.
Zekes body burst into fierce flames.
Aaah! No! Ill eat it!
The Seven Deadly Sins clinging to his back went pale and tugged at his clothes.
Argh! Stop tugging! You filthy demon bastard!
Mukho let out a scream.
Fine, just shut up.
Judging it sufficiently scorched, Jeong Hoon canceled White Sword Tempest.
The raging inferno extinguished in an instant.