Chapter 406
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 406
Chapter Title: To the 96 Demon Realms
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Hah, at this rate, the channels done for
Jang Dae-hwi muttered to himself as he chain-smoked cigarettes.
HoneyTube, with 4.72 million subscribers.
The channel, which had been skyrocketing, was now in a slump.
The reason? No streams, not even videos being uploaded.
Ha-jin was even nagging him about it.
Weeeng-
Right on cue, a call came in from Ha-jin.
Jang Dae-hwi hurriedly stubbed out his cigarette and answered.
Ha-jin! Whats Hoon saying?
Hyung, I think we can get back to it!
Right now?!
Yeah!
The corners of Jang Dae-hwis mouth curled up.
Looks like the nagging had worked.
Great. Live stream?
No, not live. Im thinking recorded video only.
That works too! So, whats the video gonna be about this time?
Im covering Arandis.
Arandis?
Arandis.
The region after Atlas, and so far, only a tiny handful had cleared it.
Turning that into content?
I think I can clear Arandis soon.
You?
Jang Dae-hwi nearly dropped his smartphone.
What the hell had he been up to that he was already closing in on Arandis?
When even the worlds top high-rankers were still struggling in Atlas.
Anyway, itll start in a few days, so heads up.
Oh, got it. What about Hoon then?
Hoons busy. So Im stepping in as Honey 1.
What kinda bullshit is that
Hey! You mocking me right now?
Mock or not, Jeong Hoon deserved at least 90 of the credit for turning HoneyTube into the massive channel it was.
With him out, how could anyone take that lightly?
Hey, no matter what, we cant do it without Hoon.
Hoon said hell help as much as he can. If this video flops, we throw him in right away. Just trust me once.
Even so
Anyway, Im busygotta go!
Hey!
The call ended before Jang Dae-hwi could say another word.
Hah, gonna drive me insane
HoneyTube without Jeong Hoon.
Itd be like red bean paste-less steamed buns.
But he couldnt just shut the channel down either
No choice but to trust Ha-jin, huh
The channels fate now rested on Ha-jin.
Pushing aside his regrets, Jang Dae-hwi headed back to his room and compiled filming tips to send over.
Praying it wouldnt topple the tower theyd so carefully built.
At the same time.
Master, why couldnt you recognize it then?
Muk-ho asked Jeong Hoon, who sat alone in a chair.
Why he couldnt see the whisper, why no info popped up.
Because its on the level of a demigod.
Demigod?
Yeah. Could be because I gathered all seven great holy beads, but one things for sureIm no longer just a player.
Hmm. So even the demon realm guys might have trouble recognizing you?
Exactly.
Jeong Hoons next destination: the 96 Demon Realms.
With levels and stats fully restored, elevated to demigod status via divine energy.
Having destroyed even the core stirring in Muran, there was no reason left to stay in New World.
But whatre you planning to do in the demon realms?
Obviously, sweet-talk Baal back to our side.
Harnion, listening to Muk-ho and Animas exchange, wore a complicated expression.
Sweet-talk Baal? What the hell are you guys talking about?
Demanding an answer from Jeong Hoon, he got a different response instead.
I destroyed the core. So theyll expect me to head to the demon realms.
Meaning named bosses might be hiding there?
High chance.
Then we need to prep thoroughly before going.
What more prep here?
Demigod status achieved, all seven great holy beads acquired, even the holy sword obtained.
Jeong Hoon had mobilized everything possible.
Now, at 100 strength, was the perfect time.
How about consulting the divine realm first?
Harnion cautiously suggested.
Divine realm?
No way. Whats the point of opening it?
The cores destroyed, so we can discuss freely, but youre not going as the divine realms proxy.
Anima was right.
But prepping more never hurt.
Without hesitation, demigod Jeong Hoon opened the gate to the divine realm.
Out popped Uriel, whod been waiting.
You sure took your sweet time opening it.
Been waiting?
Well Figured with all seven great holy beads, youd come looking soon enough.
Yeah?
He hadnt exactly come looking.
Jeong Hoon didnt bother denying it.
The holy sword?
As you can see, I pulled it.
Jeong Hoon drew the holy sword.
Uriel nodded in satisfaction at its elegant form.
Good. Off to the demon realms now?
First, Belzebuls 96 Demon Realms.
96 Demon Realms? Why there?
Starting by taking those over.
Demigod Jeong Hoon.
He could now rebuild domains using spirit power, planning to swallow the demon realms one by one.
Of course, hed likely clash with named bosses along the way.
Hmm, smart. Lure em out by stealing domains.
Better to expand influence by seizing domains first than diving straight in for war.
Sure, they were scraps, so what real gains?
But it was all about trapping a named boss.
Yes. So if you block interference midway, Id appreciate it.
Block?
You didnt hand over the holy beads for nothing, right? Once I enter the demon realms, doesnt that let the divine realm intervene there too?
Quick on the uptake.
Spot on.
Wherever the holy bead bearer Jeong Hoon went became holy ground.
It helped the divine realm intervene by cleansing the filth.
That was his role.
So, possible?
Well do our best.
Yes.
96 Demon Realms.
Lord Baal had stepped down from his throne, trembling.
Hed failed synchronization spectacularly, and his master was captured by the divine realm.
Reduced to a sitting duck, hed been killing time here without orders.
Then, ruler Belzebul visited the 96 Demon Realms.
B-Belzebul, my lord.
Hmm, you really do reek the most.
R-Reek, my lord?
Should I just kill you here?
Belzebul scanned Baal up and down, muttering.
The foul stench emanating from Baal.
No idea why, but he didnt want to leave it be.
P-Please spare me, and Ill do anything
Baal, a fragment broken off from Belzebul, prostrated himself.
Meaning Belzebul could erase him in under a second if he wanted.
Give me one reason I should let you live.
Belzebul grinned.
Gotta stay alive.
Murderous intent laced his voice.
A lame answer, and hed die right there.
Master! Intruders!
Then came Baals savior.
His second-in-command demon king.
Ban, the demon whod been the first to die by Jeong Hoons hand before his regression.
Belzebuls eyes shifted from Baal to Ban.
Ban froze stiff, face draining white.
If even Baal trembled at eye contact, what chance did a demon king have?
Intruders?
Th-That is
Tch.
Belzebul clicked his tongue at Bans shivering, then gestured from top to bottom.
Bans body crumbled to dust and scattered.
A demon king gone with one gesture
Annihilated.
Baal inwardly lamented Bans return to nothingness.
But only briefly.
Belzebul turned back to him.
Find out.
Yes, my lord.
Baal bolted up.
Freeze like Ban, and hed end up the same.
Five minutes.
Yes.
Baal fled the spot, signaling his demon kings.
Intruders. Report in three minutes. Exceed it, and you all die by my hand.
Understood.
Luckily, word came from demon king Valos two minutes later.
M-Master! Theyre from the divine realm!
Divine realm?!
Why the hell here?!
What for?!
To seize the demon realms.
What bullshit
Baal clutched his pounding head and rushed back to report to Belzebul.
Oh? Didnt expect them here. Guess that explains your stench.
Pardon? What do you m!
Baal couldnt finish.
Belzebul flicked his hand, and Baal vanished.
A single fragment sparkled in his place; Belzebul collected it.
Foul ones need culling early.
With that taken care of, Belzebul stepped outside.
A lone human stood before him.
Holy sword in hand.
So thats the being who opened the divine realms gate.
Belzebul tried signaling others in the demon realms.
But the signal cut off midway.
Hah, playing tricks already?
Hed expected it, but right from the start?
A vein bulged on Belzebuls forehead.
Belzebul, huh.
The puny creation knowing his name widened Belzebuls eyes.
Oh? You know me?
Of course. Even know how hideous you looked back then.
Belzebuls face hardened at the humans smirk.
Back then, when hed fallen and been exiled to the demon realms.
How the hell did it know?
Did those divine realm bastards spill everything?
Looks like you die here.
Belzebul forced a smile.
You? Me?
The human laughed mockingly, face begging to be torn off.
No signals meant the divine realm had intervened in the 96 Demon Realms.
Rampaging in rage could backfire.
So, how to turn this around?
Psyche wouldve seen it.
Psyche, who divined fates.
Shed have foreseen him trapped in the 96 Demon Realms.
Hold out a bit, and itd resolve.
Of course, hed kill that human with his own hands.
Belzebul waved lightly.
Every demon in the 96 Demon Realms screamed in agony and dissolved.
Any existence in the domains had their life force rot away, souls corrupted into new fallen warriors.
In that process, intellect hit zero.
Pure, loyal servants obeying only Belzebuls commands.
The demons reborn as fallen warriors swarmed to him.
I gave them intellect to guard the demon realms, but now that filths tainted it, no need.
So he stripped their intellect, turning them into fallen warriors.
Play ugly, die ugly Fits you perfect.
As expected, the human stood unharmed even in his domain.
Human, you dare speak knowing who I am?
Do I need to? Youre dying by my hand anyway.
Hah
Backed by the divine realm, its arrogance pierced the heavens.
Fine.
Then hed rip it to shreds right here.