Chapter 343
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 343
Chapter Title: Death's Spring
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How the hell did you do it?
Escannon furrowed his brow.
He recalled the conversation hed had with Abaddon.
You said you couldnt track him?
Yeah.
Whatever method hed used, the guy had erased his own existence.
Because of that, Escannon could no longer find him.
Where do you think his next move will be?
At his question, Escannon fell into thought for a moment.
The third cataclysm hadnt started yet.
So where would a human under the protection of the Named go during the remaining time?
An episode.
Exactly.
An episode that required 99 completion to enter.
The episode, set to open after the third cataclysm, had been unlocked early because hed modified the code.
That meant he planned to enter that episode before the third cataclysm even happened and push it to 100.
Kill him for sure.
I will. But all the Sins he has, Im taking them.
Fine.
Abaddon immediately intervened in the episode Escannon had created, and soon the connection cut off.
That meant his prediction was spot on.
Abaddon, I hate to admit it, but hes stronger than me.
With a guy like that stepping in, the situation would end quickly.
Mukho, do you know anything about this guy?
Jeong Hoon asked inwardly.
All his abilities are focused on destruction.
Mukho swallowed his rage and calmly explained the guys abilities.
His signature ability was Four Seasons of the Apocalypse.
It unfolded in four stages, and Mukho hadnt even survived the first stage before dying.
So he could only explain the first stage, and Jeong Hoon would have to see and judge the rest himself.
Theres gotta be more than that.
He was at least on Escannons level.
Or even higher.
Ha, I really like this.
Abaddon licked his lips as he looked at Jeong Hoon.
What?
Jeong Hoon furrowed his brow.
I like guys who are as suspicious as you.
Youve got unique tastes.
Ive changed my mind. I was going to deal with you at first, but youre too valuable for that.
Hm?
Step aside. Take out Escannon and take his place.
.
Jeong Hoon narrowed his eyes.
What was the intent behind those words?
No need to overthink it. Just take him out and hand over all the Sins to me.
What if I refuse?
Then you die here.
Ah, so I just kill you and take the spot myself.
What?
Abaddons smirking face turned ice-cold in an instant.
Kill you and Escannon too, and the spots mine, plus all the Sins. Right?
This time, Jeong Hoon smiled and threw it right back.
Youre slow on the uptake. You think you can kill me?
Why? Scared? Afraid of dying to a human?
.
Abaddons gaze turned murderous.
Was this what it meant to kill with a look?
Even with his level, stats, and tier elevated, the fear of death crept over his entire body.
Pfft, no need to tremble like that just from a glare.
Abaddon quickly softened his gaze and let out a hearty laugh.
He was certain from the way the guys body shook just now.
Plus, the guy avoided his eyes and wouldnt meet them.
No matter how skilled he was, he was just a human.
No human could stay composed under his gaze.
Saying hed kill him was pure arrogance.
Abaddon, you want to take him down, huh?
But contrary to Abaddons thoughts, Jeong Hoon was conversing with Tenebris.
Yeah. Anything you know about him?
Of course. He was a lord when I reigned above.
Then explain his abilities.
Got it.
Tenebriss attribute crash course began.
Whoosh
At that moment, something shot toward Jeong Hoons face.
Just like before, Jeong Hoon tilted his head to dodge it.
Thats not an ability. Just intimidation.
Okay.
It was an iron ball, same as before.
Jeong Hoon glared at Abaddon.
I hate being ignored. So this is your last warning. Ignore me one more time, and no dealsIll kill you.
His lips smiled, but his eyes were chilling.
Jeong Hoon smirked and shrugged.
Just thinking for a sec.
Thinking? Done now?
One thing I want clear first.
What?
If I hand over all the Sins, will you help me take out Escannon?
Hmm, help you? Guess Id need a little extra for that.
Extra?
Truth is, Escannon asked me to take you out. In return, the Sins come to me.
Jeong Hoon nodded.
He didnt know why, but the guy clearly coveted the Seven Deadly Sins.
Somethings up.
That meant he absolutely couldnt hand over the Seven Deadly Sins.
As Jeong Hoon finished his judgment, Abaddon smirked, thinking of Escannon waiting patiently.
He didnt care if the guy got taken out or not.
His goal was solely the Sins he possessed.
Thats why hed intervened under the pretext of helping.
If this human wants to deal with me, no reason to block it.
He was human, but under the Nameds protection.
Interfering here would go against their will.
But dealing with him meant no need to defy the higher-ups, and hed get the Sins he wanted.
No risk involved.
Fine. What do you want?
Good.
Escannon.
Sorry, but this is where we part.
Oh, simple. Hand over one of Escannons divine artifacts to me.
Divine artifact?
Jeong Hoon tilted his head, and Tenebris cleared it up.
Simply put, an item with creation power. At Je-cheons level, you get divine artifacts bestowed by the Named.
Hm, but why does he want it?
Right now, youre aiming to seize his position. So youd take the divine artifact by force and make it yours, not get it bestowed.
Wow, so he planned to suck up all the benefits and just vacate the seat.
An item bestowed by the gods, right?
Anything else?
Sorry, but thats the price for my help. Not a bad deal. You wouldnt even have a use for that divine artifact anyway.
Youll take him out for sure?
Of course.
Fine.
Jeong Hoon nodded.
Heh, suspicious type like you needs a solid contract, right?
Abaddon reached out his hand.
A contract began to form in front of him.
Yeah. Gotta make it solid.
Jeong Hoon smiled brightly and reached out his hand.
The prepared creation energy burst forth, swallowing Abaddon in an instant.
Imbuing a new concept.
Just like when he modified the code, he altered part of his abilities.
First, drastically reduce his power, and his abilities...
Cannot intervene.
The creation energy enveloping him scattered in an instant.
Figures it wouldnt work.
Hed aimed to exploit Abaddons carelessness, imbuing a new concept to clash with his existing abilities.
Unfortunately, lowering his tier and stats was the limit.
Too bad.
No helping it. His divine artifact blocks creation interference.
So he could lower tier and stats because he let his guard down.
You never intended to deal from the start.
Cracks formed on Abaddons face, then it shattered.
His true face emerged.
A mask, huh.
Unlike the mask, no emotions were readable on his face.
Eyes like voids that could swallow the universe.
The freewheeling smirk showed no twitch.
Be careful. Hes seriously pissed now.
Yeah, figures.
Who wouldnt rage after getting backstabbed?
Jeong Hoon poured every buff from Black Field onward.
The skills modified with creation energy were all upgraded, including options that further boosted Black Field and Ultimate Auras tiers.
Black Field even gained an option to drop all targets tiers within range by two whole stages.
True Asura activates. (Limit: 300 seconds)
Entering Ultimate Annihilation.
As he entered Ultimate Annihilation, ten phantom arms formed behind Jeong Hoon.
Full power from the start.
Four Seasons of the Apocalypse activates.
Welcoming the Spring of Death.
In that instant, the surroundings turned black, and black petals scattered around.
What... is this the Four Seasons of the Apocalypse?
Mukho looked around in confusion.
The Spring of Death hed seen wasnt this.
The rag must be confused.
Abaddons void-like eyes swept over Mukho, draped on Jeong Hoon.
Is this your true ability?
Yeah. One Ive never shown to others.
Meaning he planned to eliminate him for sure.
Proof of how furious he was.
Jeong Hoon stepped into Supremacy of the Heavenly Demon and released creation energy.
All skill effects doubled.
After doubling the skills with creation energy, he activated Tyrants Descent.
Tyrants Descent activates.
In Tyrant Mode.
Heavenly Demon Annihilation Sword activates.
He swung the Heavenly Demon Annihilation Sword at Abaddons neck.
Abaddon neither blocked nor dodged.
He just stood there.
Jeong Hoons Heavenly Demon Annihilation Sword cleanly sliced him.
No feedback.
Jeong Hoon narrowed his eyes and pulled back distance.
He shouldve felt feedback in his hand from the cut, but there was nothing.
Why so surprised?
Abaddon stared straight at Jeong Hoon.
Now!
At Tenebriss signal, Jeong Hoon hurriedly used the Rune of Counterattack.
Rune of Counterattack activates.
Can return absorbed attacks.
Absorb all incoming attacks for 15 seconds and return them as is.
If Tenebriss signal had been late, that last attack wouldve ended it.
Jeong Hoon returned the absorbed attack right back at him.
Whoosh
The sword strike Jeong Hoon had just unleashed sliced at his waist again.
Interesting.
But just like before, Abaddon was unscathed.
The real fun starts now.
Jeong Hoon grinned and slammed Titan into the ground.
Hed analyzed from the two attacks.
The reason he was unharmed was because the Spring of Death had begun.
A spring that led all things to death.
Meaning he could absorb any damage dealt to him and return it whenever he wantedpractically invincible season.
So just shatter that season.
You can crush him plenty.
Tyrants Descent formed the Tyrant Domain over a 1km radius.
But that wasnt enough.
Tyrants Wrath activates.
Titans second skill.
Tyrants Wrath.
As the skill activated, the Titan stabbed into the ground began to glow red.