Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 109
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The Broken Ranker
Devours Myths
Chapter 109
Tower of Five Elements (9)
There is something called cosmic horror.
The helplessness that comes from something humans can never oppose or reject, and cannot even properly understand.
Fear based on this.
Gods are originally such beings to humans from the start.
Gods are unknowable.
At best, one can only speculate.
You never know where their thoughts might leap, how far their abilities might reach. If they were to become enraged, it would be difficult to bear their wrath.
Because gods are ultimately unknown entities.
Son Wukong was exactly like that to Lee Hyeon right now.
‘A giant? Isn’t that cheating?’
There are such descriptions in too.
When Son Wukong transformed into a giant for battle, his size was so enormous that his head touched the sky, and his three extended heads each spewed fire, ice, and strong winds.
Compared to that, this was mild,
but the pressure Lee Hyeon felt from the current Son Wukong was absolutely no less than that.
But then…
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!!
Now that Son Wukong was trying to bring down even the sky.
Deep darkness descended. Even the atmosphere shattered.
He wondered if this might simply be meant to intimidate him,
‘No. The intent is definitely filled with killing intent. If I can’t endure it, he’s really planning to kill me.’
His demon senses screamed that it wasn’t the case.
In the end,
just as palm was about to strike palm, Lee Hyeon activated the Golden Headband to maximize his thinking speed.
[The Golden Headband glows white-hot and accelerates thinking speed!]
The world moved slowly again.
The speed of the deep shadow descending toward him also slowed,
but that made it approach even more terrifyingly.
However,
‘If I face that power head-on, I’ll definitely die.’
Lee Hyeon briefly considered escaping from within this palm.
‘But I’ll encounter similar situations like this frequently from now on. I can’t… run away every time.’
Soon he abandoned that thought.
There was no reason.
He just didn’t want to do that.
Running away… what he did four years ago was enough.
More than anything,
he wanted to be proud of himself now.
If it were Son Wukong,
he would never run away.
Even knowing he would lose,
or even knowing he would die, he would first clash with his own body.
‘Same in . When he was expelled by Master Subodhi, Son Wukong laughed. When he waged war against the Heavenly Realm, he was delighted, and when trapped under Five Elements Mountain, he savored the years.’
Various mental images he had seen from Son Wukong flashed before his eyes. There were also the thoughts he had seen in the Water Curtain Cave.
‘After all kinds of hardships, he ascended to Buddha’s position, and even let that go while perfecting himself.’
Son Wukong was often caught up in dangerous situations too. All of that must have been no different from moments when the sky was falling for him.
Still, he was always the final victor in the end.
‘The power to turn what others call recklessness into courage.’
That would be exactly the freedom and independence that Son Wukong speaks of.
Then…?
Flash!!
Lee Hyeon squeezed his mana circuits with all his might once more.
‘I’ll face it head-on!’
[‘Trait: Indomitable’ is applied to maximize magic power effects!]
Bzzt-bzzt-bzzt!!
Rumble-
Blue-white lightning erupted explosively around Lee Hyeon, and black-gold chains swirled around it, amplifying the energy.
Whoosh!!
Lee Hyeon became lightning and raced through the sky.
He swung his axes in a cross pattern once more toward the palm flying toward him.
Even a small scratch would sting and make him withdraw that hand.
Lightning split the palm.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa…!!
Even fierce gusts swirled around,
『Didn’t I tell you? Kid, you’re still a million years too early to catch up to me.』
All those attacks scattered futilely as soon as they hit the black palm. Not even a small scratch appeared.
『How amusing to see you charge in knowing full well it won’t work. Just like,』
The slowed thinking time suddenly shattered. Massive darkness instantly covered Lee Hyeon’s head.
But even in that moment,
Lee Hyeon was preparing his next attack with his teeth clenched tight.
『Me, wasn’t it?』
The darkness struck Lee Hyeon hard.
He thought he heard laughter from far away.
『The test ends here, kid.』
Flash!
The world went dark with light.
[All tests have been completed.]
[‘Sudden Event: Disciple Certification’ has been forcibly terminated.]
Whoosh!
Lee Hyeon snapped to attention with the feeling of being roughly bounced off something.
The burnt smell of the testing ground was no longer present.
“…Where is this?”
“Reality, Inseok.”
Son Wukong in human form stood with his hands clasped behind his back.
It was the park where they had first been.
Sha Wujing and the Peng Demon King were also sitting in human form, looking this way and smiling.
Lee Hyeon ran his hand through his hair.
Only now was he beginning to perceive reality bit by bit.
“Phew… I really thought something terrible was going to happen.”
“It almost did become something terrible.”
“Still, the fact that I returned here safely means I was useful, right?”
Son Wukong’s lips twisted crookedly.
“Well. How was it, I wonder.”
“Isn’t this enough? The qualifications to become a disciple.”
“How shameless. In the end, you couldn’t even move my palm.”
“Still, I held out pretty well, didn’t I?”
“If you put it that way… Yes. That’s right. It was worth watching how you charged in recklessly even knowing it was foolhardy. Like a moth flying into flames, like a mayfly barely living day by day.”
Son Wukong’s solemn voice pierced Lee Hyeon’s ears.
“But those daily struggles accumulate to create who I am today. If you continue to maintain that attitude, someday you might be able to resemble even a toenail clipping of this elder, so don’t forget that mindset and live with it in mind.”
“What’s that supposed to mean? Self-praise until the very end?”
Lee Hyeon let out a hollow laugh while looking at Son Wukong who arrogantly lifted his head.
“I’m merely speaking the truth.”
“Yes. Of course you would. So what’s the result?”
A faint smile appeared on Son Wukong’s lips.
“Pass.”
“…!!”
The words he had so desperately wanted to hear.
Lee Hyeon clenched his fists tightly.
“It’s pathetic for a sparrow to try to follow a stork… But what can be done? The capable stork must look after the incapable sparrow. Otherwise, who would take care of it?”
Lee Hyeon shook his head back and forth.
That level wasn’t self-love but a disease, a disease.
But soon the messages that appeared made his heart pound.
Ding!
[You have successfully completed the sudden event. As a reward, you have become a ‘■■■■’s disciple’.]
[The
[You have acquired the new title ‘■■■■’s Successor’.]
[You have acquired qualifications far superior to apostle qualifications. As an additional reward, your understanding of combat techniques increases.]
[Current combat technique understanding: 5%]
[You have acquired a large amount of ■■■■’s karma.]
[Your rank has increased.]
[All stats have increased by 10 to match your elevated rank.]
…
[Your agility coefficient has exceeded 200, preparing to add new additional functions.]
[Your stamina coefficient has exceeded 200, preparing to add new additional functions.]
[Prepare to unlock new additional functions.]
…
[Existing additional functions for agility and stamina are being enhanced.]
…
Messages rising without pause.
Thud thud thud! Thud thud!
Through physical changes and spiritual growth, Lee Hyeon realized he had truly become Son Wukong’s disciple.
‘Following magic power and strength, agility and stamina have also exceeded 200. Normally I should quickly unlock the new additional functions too, but… should I wait a little longer?’
Lee Hyeon smiled pleasantly while looking at the newly added title.
[■■■■’s Successor]
One who inherits the orthodox lineage of ‘■■■■ ■■■’ who fought against the heavens. Granted only to those who break all shackles and forge their own path.
One who obtains this title is no longer an ordinary existence. This is like a crown given to the descendant of rebels who are prepared to face heavenly enemies.
-Type: Title. Trait.
-Effect: Perception, intuition, reaction speed each increased by 50%. Synergy with various sacred relics increased by 70%.
-Origin: Myth ‘Journey to the West’
The power that message provided was tremendous.
‘The title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s Successor also serves as a trait effect. Then couldn’t I link all the newly added additional functions with this?’
Additional functions related to Son Wukong. It would certainly be a great help.
However, since it was still difficult to be certain, he planned to check gradually and unlock everything at once when all 6 stats exceeded 200.
Above all.
‘The benefit from the effect of strengthened synergy with various sacred relics will be enormous.’
Lee Hyeon read the hidden context in the message description.
It meant he could not only better utilize the sacred relics he currently possessed, but also freely handle sacred relics he would acquire or steal in the future.
Just as Son Wukong stole the characteristics of various chief gods and made them his own, Lee Hyeon could now freely take the powers of gods.
It was certain he would see tremendous combat power enhancement effects.
‘If I just refine what I’ve gained now… I can definitely catch Seo Chang-woo.’
Lee Hyeon’s lips twisted into a wide grin.
And…
[■■■■ ■■■ begins to gradually escape from a fallen state as lost myths are partially restored through his disciple.]
[Restoring part of his rank.]
[Found one character ‘Great’ among the broken characters.]
[■■Great■ ■■■.]
Even additional messages appeared.
“…!!”
Lee Hyeon hurriedly turned his head toward Son Wukong.
Son Wukong’s eyes had grown slightly wider.
Whoooosh-
The aura emanating from him had actually changed too.
His spirit form had also become clearer.
“Senior brother, this is now!?”
“You…!”
Sha Wujing and the Peng Demon King also looked at him in shock.
Snort.
Son Wukong clasped his hands behind his back and let out a quiet laugh while looking at the sky.
“Finally… is the time I’ve been waiting for coming? Haha.”
His Golden Eyes of Truth were looking somewhere.
Son Wukong smiled wickedly, his fangs fully exposed.
“Right about now, there must be quite a lot of bastards who are sensing something and getting restless, eh?”
As soon as his words ended,
Suddenly, the sky began to be plastered with bright red warning messages.
Beep beep beep beep-
[Warning! The leader of , the Jade Emperor rises from his jade throne!]
[Warning! The leader of , Odin senses changes in heavenly energy and looks around!]
[Warning! The leader of , Brahma frowns!]
[Warning! The scribe of , Metatron puts down his quill pen and adjusts his monocle!]
……
[Many Chief Deities belonging to the divine faction are bewildered by the new presence of an existence that should never have emerged!]
[Societies belonging to the divine faction hastily begin sending watchful gazes to all corners of the world!]
[Societies belonging to the demonic faction observe the divine faction with curious interest.]
[Societies belonging to the giant faction move quietly with interest, searching for the target the divine faction is seeking.]
[The dragon faction observes the noisy situation in the heavens, then falls back into deep slumber.]
……
[Warning! The Logos show various reactions as diverse changes occur in the !]
……
‘The Heavenly Realm has detected Son Wukong’s resurrection!’
The wave of Divine Power generated as Son Wukong regained part of his status seemed to have turned the heavens upside down.
Because of this, the Chief Deities mobilized their respective societies, desperately trying to find traces of Son Wukong,
while the demons, giants, and dragons observed this and began discussing countermeasures for how to respond going forward.
‘Especially the demonic faction seems to think they might be able to win Son Wukong over to their side?’
Son Wukong appeared to enjoy all of these series of processes.
The more intense their reactions became, the more gaps would open up for him to exploit in the future.
Conversely, as time passed, their search net would gradually close in on this side as well.
Sha Wujing and the Peng Demon King were also looking at the Sky and swallowing nervously.
Therefore,
‘Things will become even more complicated from now on. Both the heavens and the Surface.’
Lee Hyeon thought.
Time might not be on their side at all.
‘Still…… we should be able to pull it off.’
Just like how he had raised his Axe blade without backing down despite Son Wukong’s pressure.
When that time comes, he resolved that he would truly be able to tear the Sky apart.
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