All‑Master Who Regressed to Bronze - Chapter 38

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All Master Who Regressed to Bronze Episode 038

 

Dimension Arena.

 

Something that allowed humanity to transcend hundreds of years of history in just a few decades.

 

The Dimension Arena, which allows ordinary humans to undergo awakening and become superhuman Players, has one absolute principle.

 

[Tier overwhelms everything.]

 

Tier.

 

Iron cannot defeat Bronze.

 

Similarly, Bronze cannot defeat Silver.

 

Naturally, Silver cannot defeat Gold.

 

This becomes even more entrenched as tiers rise.

 

Later on, it reaches the point where victory or defeat is determined simply by whether one is Tier 5 or Tier 4, not just the tier itself.

 

Of course, the world is vast, and occasionally there appear those who crack this absolute principle.

 

There was a similar saying in soccer.

 

No player is greater than the team – that was the saying.

 

But just as Messi did, and just as Ronaldo did, such beings existed in Dimension Arena as well.

 

Among them, the most popular and globally known existence was-

 

[Iwhang Samjeo Owang]

 

The Iwhang Samjeo Owang, who were counted among the top ten fingers worldwide.

 

Their common point was that they had achieved victory against Players one tier above themselves.

 

Of course, there were quite a few others who had achieved this, though not many, but only they had ultimately reached the pinnacle in that field.

 

Therefore, Shin Hyeok’s viewers thought.

 

-I acknowledge he’s impressive. But Platinum onwards would be pushing it.

 

-Exactly. Platinum isn’t just anyone’s dog’s name.

 

-Most importantly, the streamer just reached Gold.

 

-Agreed, even Iwhang Samjeo Owang achieved their records only after quite some time had passed since reaching Gold.

 

-Roughly when was that again?

 

-Iwhang at Gold 4, Samjeo at Gold 3, Owang at Gold 2.

 

-That’s pretty intense.

 

No matter how amazing Shin Hyeok was, as someone who was still only Gold Tier 5, he wouldn’t be able to defeat a Platinum Player.

 

Of course, opposing opinions also existed.

 

-There are many people showing they haven’t watched the streamer’s broadcasts.

 

-For real, the streamer is a god and invincible.

 

-The fact that the room leader is still acting like this even after seeing them clear the hidden stage when they were Silver rank shows it’s a brain problem ㅇㅇ

 

-It’s definitely not because I won the Galaxy S5 giveaway.

 

From when Shin Hyeok had just finished his placement matches, through Silver Tier games.

 

Those who clicked their tongues saying they couldn’t believe in Shin Hyeok even after seeing his performance in the Integrated Silver League.

 

But even such people acknowledged one thing.

 

-It will be tough though.

 

-If Gold is recognition as a Player, then from Platinum onwards they’re the real deal.

 

-No matter how amazing the streamer is, it seems like he’ll have a hard time winning.

 

-How many consecutive wins do you guys predict?

 

-I’m thinking 6-7 wins?

 

-Me too, around that much.

 

-Honestly, 10 consecutive wins would be too much, but even that much would be sufficient.

 

That even if Shin Hyeok won against Platinum Players, it would be a difficult victory.

 

But their thoughts were immediately shattered.

 

The moment the 5th consecutive match began.

 

“Heaven-Shattering Annihilation Style – Heaven-Destroying Collapse Claw.”

 

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaa!

 

A collapsing claw that fell from the sky devoured the Platinum Player.

 

[You have achieved victory.]

 

That was the end of it.

 

The Platinum Player died with his entire body shattered.

 

He barely maintained the form of a body, but that was all.

 

Even if he had survived, it was obvious he would have died from one light follow-up attack.

 

-….

 

-…What did I just see.

 

-Crazy….

 

While the chat fell into silence, Shin Hyeok approached the dead Player and used Predation without a word.

 

“Predation.”

 

Crunch!

 

[Stats: Strength 8, Stamina 7, Mana 11 have been plundered.]

 

‘As expected, since he’s around Platinum level, the amount of stats plundered has increased too.’

 

Shin Hyeok smiled inwardly as he confirmed the stats plundered from the Platinum Player through Predation.

 

This was equivalent to devouring two or three Gold Players, so it was natural.

 

The stats plundered from achieving 5 consecutive wins alone amounted to dozens, so Shin Hyeok was satisfied while immediately operating the Taiji Divine Art.

 

Woooooong!

 

At the same time, mana rapidly filled up.

 

Currently, Shin Hyeok’s mana was quite substantial for someone who had just reached Gold Tier.

 

This was because he was armed with powerful equipment like Unique, Unique+, and Legendary grades, providing considerable additional stats.

 

Of course, right now his Unique+ demonic spear was half-destroyed and being reforged, so it had dropped a bit, but even considering that, it was sufficiently high.

 

‘Still, it’s quite taxing. Heaven-Shattering Annihilation Style. As expected, it’s a mana-devouring hippo.’

 

But even such mana was insufficient to perfectly handle the Heaven-Shattering Annihilation Style.

 

More than half of Shin Hyeok’s mana was sucked away by a single attack, which said it all.

 

At least thanks to the title, Disciple of Wushen (Temporary), he could handle the Heaven-Shattering Annihilation Style a bit better, so the mana consumption was reduced to this extent.

 

During Silver times, without the title, it wouldn’t have been strange if about two-thirds of his mana had disappeared from this one use.

 

Still, thanks to Predation, his mana had roughly recovered, and due to operating the Taiji Divine Art during matching time, a considerable amount of the consumed mana had been replenished.

 

Of course, by then the chat had already exploded.

 

-Crazycrazy crazycrazycrazycrazy!!!

 

-What was that just now? Is that a skill? Or maybe a trait?

 

-No, what kind of skill or trait makes a Platinum Player explode in one hit? Isn’t that a bug?

 

-I knew our streamer was amazing, but to this extent?

 

-But does anyone know who that guy who got obliterated was?

 

-I only saw briefly so I’m confused, but I think he was from one of the Top 10 Korean Guilds? He was quite a promising prospect too.

 

-Promising prospect (past tense)

 

-Ah lol, don’t bring promising prospects, bring the guild master lol

 

A Gold Tier had defeated a Platinum Tier.

 

And not through a close, nail-biting victory, but through complete annihilation.

 

Everyone frantically typed in chat at this unbelievable result.

 

[American Heroes has donated 100,000 D.C.]

 

-We would like to inquire about the ability you just used. Would you please grant us the qualification to speak with you?

 

[Orochi has donated 100,000 D.C.]

 

-Excellent! What was that ability just now! You are someone born for our Orochi! We hope you will join us!

 

America’s top guild and Japan’s top guild had latched on.

 

[Trinity Party has donated 100,000 D.C.]

 

-Come to our great nation. You have the qualification to rise to the position of one below one, above ten thousand.

 

Even China’s top guild, from which Pinto had left due to the great defeat of Chinese Players, extended their hand.

 

In the process, countless small and medium guilds from various countries, as well as ordinary viewers, poured out donations and expressed their curiosity, but-

 

Thud!

 

Shin Hyeok, who had already unfolded from his cross-legged position and stood up, didn’t notice any of it.

 

Lightly cracking his neck and adjusting his posture, a message soon appeared before Shin Hyeok’s eyes.

 

[The duel begins.]

 

‘There’s still a long way to go until 10 consecutive wins. There’s no need to answer. I have no intention of telling them anyway.’

 

Whatever the chat said, whether the donation window was on fire, there was only one thing that mattered.

 

10 consecutive wins.

 

Right now, without even 9 consecutive wins, let alone 10, it was time to run toward an unprecedented record.

 

There was no reason to worry about anything else.

 

[Achievement: Received 1,000,000 coin donation achieved!]

 

[You have obtained 10,000 Achievement points.]

 

‘Achievement points are sweet.’

 

Of course, Achievement points were honey.

 

Anyway, Shin Hyeok’s sprint toward 10 consecutive wins began once again.

 

* * *

 

Clearly showing that Platinum was on a different level, the Platinum Players he faced after his 6th consecutive win began preparing in earnest.

 

Information about Shin Hyeok had already spread widely, and it became known that Shin Hyeok possessed tremendous finishing moves.

 

After all, once you reach Platinum level, you’re bound to be doing personal broadcasts through Dimension Broadcast Casting.

 

The viewers watching Shin Hyeok’s broadcast served as messenger birds, carrying information to the Platinum Players who had just turned on their streams.

 

That alone prevented Platinum Players from being instantly killed right from the start.

 

But that was all.

 

“Heaven-Destroying Crushing Style – Heaven Annihilation Collapsing Bird Fist.”

 

“…Graaahhh!”

 

The Platinum Players were still overwhelmingly disadvantaged.

 

The only weakness of Shin Hyeok’s Heaven-Destroying Crushing Style – Heaven Annihilation Collapsing Bird Fist was its rather long preparation time, but he covered that through the waiting time before the duel started.

 

To counter this, they would need to choose either a counter-attack or defense, but there were no players at Platinum level capable of matching the Heaven Annihilation Collapsing Bird Fist.

 

In the end, they had to face Shin Hyeok in less than full condition after taking the Heaven Annihilation Collapsing Bird Fist from the start.

 

[Victory.]

 

At that point, Shin Hyeok’s victory was inevitable.

 

However, he couldn’t prevent his condition from gradually declining.

 

‘The difference in weight class is definitely significant.’

 

He replenished stats and recovered stamina through Predation.

 

He restored mana through Taiji Divine Art.

 

Nevertheless, Platinum was still Platinum.

 

It was definitely a structure where Shin Hyeok had to take losses with each exchange.

 

Of course-

 

[Victory.]

 

[Victory.]

 

That wasn’t enough to block Shin Hyeok’s winning streak.

 

3 more consecutive wins after the previous 5 consecutive wins.

 

In other words-

 

-…8 consecutive wins?

 

-He’s already at Lee Hwang’s level?

 

-But he still looks pretty relaxed. Have my eyes finally gone bad?

 

-No, mine too.

 

-Ah, since when did you think I wasn’t using Gyeonghwa Suwol?

 

-Unknown: I will stand above the sky.

 

Shin Hyeok had now reached 8 consecutive wins, which only two people had achieved in the past.

 

Much stamina and mana were consumed in the process, and some mental strength was also depleted, but he was still maintaining 80% of his condition.

 

“Going for 9 consecutive wins.”

 

-Crazy, he’s really going for it!

 

-Are you breaking the record, damn it!

 

-You’re our village’s hero!

 

Therefore, the viewers sent cheers toward Shin Hyeok as he boldly challenged the uncharted territory of 9 consecutive wins.

 

Ironically, the realm of 9 consecutive wins that no one had ever reached-

 

[Victory.]

 

-…? What, why is it so easy?

 

-Don’t joke, don’t joke, don’t joke.

 

-A legend was broken…but why does it feel so anticlimactic?

 

-He hit…the sky…

 

Was achieved far too easily.

 

The opponent was a Platinum 1 Player.

 

Having reached the peak of Platinum, his stats had also reached the peak of Platinum.

 

The stat limit for Platinum is 1,000.

 

In contrast, Shin Hyeok had grown to roughly an average of 200 thanks to the Predation from reaching 9 consecutive wins.

 

It was fairly high for Gold 5, but compared to the peak of Platinum, it was a 5-fold difference.

 

But victory was far too simple.

 

The reason?

 

It was nothing special.

 

“Heaven-Destroying Crushing Style – Heaven Annihilation Extreme Thunder Flying Blade.”

 

A single flying blade simply pierced through the opponent.

 

The difference between Heaven Annihilation Collapsing Bird Fist and Heaven Annihilation Extreme Thunder Flying Blade was the difference between overwhelming destructive power and destructive power concentrated at a single point.

 

Naturally, destructive power concentrated at a single point is more powerful against human opponents.

 

Especially when the opponent who was only conscious of Heaven Annihilation Collapsing Bird Fist and responded accordingly was defeated so futilely, it was a predetermined sequence.

 

[Stats: Strength 32, Stamina 31, Intelligence 28, Mana 41 have been plundered.]

 

As a bonus, there were also terrifyingly high stats.

 

Of course, it wasn’t all benefits.

 

‘Platinum 1 is definitely tough. If I hadn’t used Heaven Annihilation Extreme Thunder Flying Blade, I might have had to struggle a bit more. I consumed a lot of stamina and mana as the price, but it can’t be helped.’

 

His condition, which was close to 80% until just before the 9th consecutive win challenge, suddenly plummeted to 50%.

 

Considering that even this was the result of using Predation and Taiji Divine Art, Shin Hyeok’s state before using them was the worst.

 

Most importantly, the biggest problem was from now on.

 

-But if Platinum 1 appeared at 9 consecutive wins, then for 10 consecutive wins…

 

-Seems decided, right?

 

-That’s insane, no way. Gold fighting Diamond? Without any penalties?

 

-Crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy!!!

 

-Just the stat difference alone is several times, and by Diamond level, they’ve hoarded resources so their additional stats, skill grades, and equipment are all maxed out.

 

-Insane.

 

-Agreed, insane.

 

-Insane with Tara Shinji.

 

-Anyway, strikeout Eva yeah

 

The probability that the 10th consecutive win opponent would be Diamond was almost 100%.

 

It was close to a certainty.

 

Platinum and Diamond.

 

Though only one rank apart, everyone knew that difference was too large to bridge.

 

Especially considering that countless people despaired at being unable to overcome that wall.

 

Everyone thought of Shin Hyeok’s defeat.

 

He did well enough.

 

He lost but fought well.

 

A good fight despite the loss.

 

Well, when such chats were streaming up.

 

[Matched.]

 

Shin Hyeok simply cooled his slightly flushed face and calmed his rough breathing as he looked at his final opponent.

 

-…Mujeonggeom (Emotionless Sword), Lee Changsu.

 

-He’s affiliated with Osung Guild and is the Sword King’s disciple!

 

-Ah, so this is as far as it goes….

 

Mujeonggeom (Emotionless Sword).

 

A nickname given because he shows no emotional expression to the point of being called an emotionless sword, and handles opponents calmly in any situation.

 

Furthermore, he’s a Player who is also a disciple of the Sword King, Lee Hoseok, one of the Five Kings.

 

Though he had just entered Diamond rank, with Osung Guild’s full support, he was evaluated as being able to compete sufficiently even with existing Diamond Players, and he was Shin Hyeok’s final opponent.

 

Just as everyone sensed the end approaching.

 

“Heaven-Shattering Annihilation Style.”

 

Kuguuuuuuuuuuuuu!

 

Shin Hyeok did not give up.

 

Heaven-Shattering Annihilation Style.

 

The moment he spoke those words, the surroundings were crushed under pressure.

 

Of course, Mujeonggeom Lee Changsu also prepared with an indifferent face, raising his sword diagonally.

 

As if he absolutely would not fall for Shin Hyeok’s scheme.

 

An attitude suggesting he would block whether the Heaven-Annihilating Collapsing Claw Fist fell or the Heaven-Annihilating Lightning Flying Blade came flying.

 

Looking at that sharpness like a single sword, Shin Hyeok bared his teeth and smiled for the first time.

 

“I never said I’d only use one. Heaven-Annihilating Collapsing Claw Fist, Heaven-Annihilating Lightning Flying Blade.”

 

“…!”

 

Right hand with Heaven-Annihilating Collapsing Claw Fist, left hand with Heaven-Annihilating Lightning Flying Blade.

 

It was the moment when not one but two of the most destructive techniques Shin Hyeok could unleash came flying toward Changsu.

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