Chapter 313
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 313
Chapter Title: Fifth Job Change
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Whoa... Is Honey1 a monster?
-How the hell did he hunt a level 1,100? Even with those honey tips, they expect us to face that thing?
For real lol, no way I'd even dream of trying.
James Marcus's party actually took it down... totally insane.
Man, if only Honey1 would party up and carry us through Darvis
That really would be a dream come true.
Ultimate Knight subjugation video.
Yet no other party dared to challenge the Ultimate Knight besides James Marcus's group.
Sure, if lives were like in a game with extras to spare.
But in reality, you've only got one.
A ridiculous level 1,100 monster like that? One slip-up, and you're dead on the spot.
That's why nobody had the guts to even attempt subjugating the Ultimate Knight.
Anyone else think this is an event?
-Went to the NPC to exchange points, and they mentioned something about an event.
Wait, what? Thought it was just grinding, but is it real??
Whoa, for real. First event since reality hit?
Hope they're not pulling some shady event crap.
Pretty likely, though;;
Before the event kicked off, some sharp players noticed by talking to the NPCs that contact would trigger it.
They posted about it on the community boards, spreading the word until most users caught on.
This event giving major survival vibes?
-Explanation sounds a lot like the guild war event. Betting it's survival mode.
Ooh, good eye. I was thinking the same lololol
If it's survival... doesn't that mean you're screwed if you join?
Fr, survival means someone has to die.
Whoa... better sit this one out.
Guild war event.
It was so similar to survival that many figured it'd play out that way.
Then a post went up on HoneyTube.
HoneyTube here.
-Long time no see. Hope you enjoyed the Ultimate Knight subjugation video?
Anyway, thinking of doing a live stream after ages.
You've all probably been spoiled by the NPCs that the event starts on contact.
Yep. So I'm planning a live stream around that event.
I'll announce the exact time once it begins.
Oh, and don't jump in just because it starts.
You've only got one life. Absolutely no gambling with it.
"It's up."
Jeong Hoon shut down his computer only after confirming the post had gone live.
The internet was still running smoothly for now.
But later, as the apocalypse unfolded, it would go down along with civilization's collapse.
People who relied on it for info had to start pounding the pavement themselves, slowing info flow, delaying responses, and leading to plenty of deaths.
Info was that crucial.
"Now, time to level up Leviathan?"
First, he added shadow options to Mukho and Anima.
Unlike the Shadow King's gear, the options weren't amazing.
Mukho got special resistance.
Anima got a 1.2x boost to bow skill damage.
'Not bad.'
Jeong Hoon nodded and pulled out a stable legendary engraving stone.
Leviathan was still stuck at unique.
You have selected upgrade materials.
Proceed with the upgrade?
Once attempted, it cannot be undone. Consider carefully.
'Proceed.'
Upgrading... Upgrade successful.
He'd successfully upgraded Leviathan to legendary.
Now his sword, dagger, spear, and bow were all legendary or higher.
Well, everything but the sword was ultimate, but Leviathan had hit legendary regardless.
Next up: Celestial for Leviathan.
That's why he'd saved that stable shadow celestial engraving stone.
He even had an Ultimate Star left.
Jeong Hoon decided to invest them all in Leviathan.
He couldn't use the Ultimate Star right away, but the celestial engraving stone was fair game.
First, he pulled out the legendary reinforcement stone he'd bought from the NPC and started reinforcing.
The fifth job change boasted difficulty on a whole other level from previous quests.
On Earth right now, you could count those who'd finished it on one hand.
Jeong Hoon hadn't either.
He'd announced the event and stream, upgraded Leviathan to celestialtime to wrap up the fifth before it started.
'With his current power, it'll be a cakewalk, right?'
'Same thought. Can't imagine failing the fifth with that level of skill.'
Mukho and Anima were convinced Jeong Hoon would breeze through.
"Who knows. If it's a grind quest, that changes things."
Grind.
Quests that demanded time investment regardless of skill.
Having reached the heavenly realm, he'd done his fourth via Harpiel, the Heavenly Guide, not Kwon Hyun-je.
So this one would probably be overseen by Hariel, the Ultimate Guide?
Job Change Quest: Realm (12)
-Restriction: Lv. 401 4th Job Martial Artist
-Reward: Eligible for 'Job Change Quest: Realm (22)'
-Description: You meet the qualifications. The time has come to awaken your dormant power.
Spot on.
"It's here?"
Starting the fifth job change teleported Jeong Hoon's body to the Ultimate Hall.
Hariel, who'd granted him ultimate power, stood before him.
"Long time no see."
"...Doesn't feel that long."
"Doesn't it?"
"More importantly, what happened in the meantime?"
Hariel's eyes trembled faintly.
Even at their first meeting, he'd seemed beyond human limits, but now it was on another plane entirely.
At this point, could he stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a lord?
'No way... How is that level 795?'
Especially that massive mana pool.
It was the kind of mana you barely hit past level 2,000.
Yet he'd achieved it under level 1,000.
Without even finishing the fifth.
'If he breaks 1,000 from here... it'd be insane.'
Hariel swallowed dryly.
"No time to waste. Let's start the fifth quest."
"...Right."
No thoughts of sabotage.
How do you block power like that?
Hariel obediently snapped his fingers.
Fifth job change.
Having reached the ultimate realm, the difficulty was beyond imagination.
But to Jeong Hoonwith level 800 in sight and all stats over 2,000it was nothing.
Stage 1 was the same as fourth: take down a transcendent's clone. He did it without buffs.
Final stage 2 was an aptitude test.
With his insanely elevated presence, he passed in under 10 seconds and completed the quest.
"Figured it'd be obvious, but didn't expect it this fast."
Hariel stuck out his tongue in disbelief.
Makes senseboth stages done in just 30 minutes.
No one clears the fifth that quick.
Quest completed.
You have reached the Realm.
Job change to Martial Emperor (5th).
All stats 200.
All skill damage 20.
Achievement unlocked! Completed 'Realm'. 200,000 achievement points awarded.
Rune equip limit increased to max '12'.
Ultimate: Achieved 5th job change. Qualified to access 'God's Power'.
Fifth job change complete.
All stats up another 200, skill damage boosted 20 more.
A bit disappointing it wasn't percentage-based, but something bigger mattered.
'Unyielding Will' rank rises to 'Ultimate'.
Skills acquired via 'Unyielding Will' have been adjusted.
Unyielding Will had jumped from celestial to ultimate.
All skills gained through it rose from legendary to celestial.
You may search for 'Truth'.
Search time: 10 minutes.
Truth search.
A chance given to all who'd finished the fifth.
Snag a powerful skill herepre-regression, Jeong Hoon got 'Asura'.
A special ability on his relic 'Immortal Bond: Oath of Battle'.
Like berserker but different passive.
Triggers on set damage dealttaken, manifesting phantom arms for multi-weapon usea cheat skill.
'Should go for Asura again.'
Perfect fit for current Jeong Hoon.
He'd nabbed it once before, so confident this time.
Search for Truth?
Re-entry impossible once started.
Jeong Hoon planned to grab it immediately.
'Enter.'
No hesitationhe affirmed, and his body was swallowed in massive light.
With Jeong Hoon gone, Hariel stared silently at the spot.
How much time passed?
A rift opened above Hariel, revealing familiar red eyes.
Baal.
Hariel prostrated as before.
"I see the great lord of the demon realm."
What of him?
"Him? You mean the human who took ultimate power?"
Yes.
Hariel reported in detail, up to the human completing his fifth.
"Probably off acquiring a skill."
Swallowed in light meant heading to Truth search.
Is that so? Perfect.
"Yes...? Whats perfect...?"
Manipulate it.
"Manipulate? You mean... block the human from getting a skill?"
When the human took ultimate power, Baal had jacked up the difficulty.
Yet the human smashed through to ultimate.
'That guy's a monster.'
With Hariel's power, any manipulation would be minor interference at best.
Plus, meddling in unauthorized access meant penalties.
Honestly, didn't want to risk it.
Not interference. Open the path.
But Baal said something unexpected.
"P-path?"
Yes. Give him a shot at the deeper depths.
"...Why grant power to a human?"
Hariel couldn't comprehend.
The path.
Permitted only to those past fifth, into sixth.
Why empower a human fresh off fifth?
It's a test.
"A test?"
Finishing fifth, he surpassed me.
"Th-that true?!"
Hariel's face twisted in shock.
What did Baal just say?
A mere created being surpassed the demon lord?
Yes. Total power output, he'd have a slight edge.
"I see...."
Hariel barely replied, voice shaking.
Knew the human was monstrous, but surpassing a demon lord?
Good thing no sabotage during the quest.
Wait...
That made it even more baffling.
Should be blocking power grabswhy empower him?
Exactly a test. Give him choices. If he picks the deep path, cut time to 5 minutes. No harvest? Permanent ban on re-entry.
"Hm... Will the human choose it?"
He will. He'll do anything to change fate.
"B-but..."
The Lord is interested.
"......!"
Hariel's pupils dilated.
He knew exactly who Baal meant.
Understood? Get started.
"Y-yes......"
Forcing the path open meant penalties.
But he had no choice.