Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 177

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

 

 

Chapter 177

 

Somersault Cloud (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[The Flood Demon King reveals his damaged status!]

 

 

 

Gooooo-

 

The currents of the White Sea began to change.

 

All winds and clouds swirled around the Flood Demon King as their center.

 

His true identity was a black dragon that commanded wind, rain, thunder, and lightning.

 

Naturally, in this place filled entirely with clouds, his divine authority could only shine brighter.

 

‘Heavy… it is.’

 

Fortunately, since his myth was damaged and his existence sealed, it ended at this level,

 

but if he had properly restored his status, someone like himself would have been crushed to death and more.

 

『Ever since our youngest brother handled the Somersault Cloud, I always had that thought. That thing would suit me better than the youngest.』

 

A terrible stench came from the Sea King’s moving lips.

 

『Dragons live in the sea and command clouds. So naturally, if I had that mystical cloud… the demon realm might not have met the same fate as now.』

 

A stench like rotting corpses.

 

『And now that all our brothers are injured and practically dead. The owner of the Somersault Cloud has also become vacant, so shouldn’t that position rightfully become mine?』

 

Eyes shining with vertical pupils captured Lee Hyeon.

 

『But… the thing about myths remaining in sacred relics. They’re terribly stubborn, making them quite difficult to erase.』

 

“So you’ll devour me and inherit the ownership?”

 

『Haha. Devour, you say! Would I really kill the only apostle our youngest brother took in? It’s merely about ‘becoming one body.’』

 

Son Wukong and the Peng Demon King had said it. The Flood Demon King was a collective entity made of countless sea creatures.

 

A collective consciousness forming a unified self.

 

He meant to draw Lee Hyeon in as one of them.

 

『Not just you. All the giants here too. I must devour this entire dungeon to properly resurrect…』

 

Malice gradually turned into madness.

 

『I will rise again from this place and wage war once more against those damned celestial beings.』

 

A declaration of war filled with terrible resentment.

 

Lee Hyeon made no reply.

 

‘He’s gone mad, completely. His mental state is already contaminated beyond help. Someone else has intervened.’

 

Instead, his thoughts only deepened.

 

‘Who interfered? Raphael? But an archangel wouldn’t do such a thing, would he?’

 

More precisely, it would be correct to conclude that Raphael had stepped in because the Flood Demon King harbored such thoughts and was judged to be a threat to the world.

 

‘Whatever the case, persuasion seems to be out of the question now… I guess I have no choice but to hold him off until the Great Sage breaks through the seal.’

 

He briefly considered fleeing with the Somersault Cloud to buy time, but dismissed the idea.

 

If he did that, the Flood Demon King would change his target to the dungeon giants.

 

In the end,

 

‘I’ll clash with all my might.’

 

The Golden Eyes of Truth glowed eerily.

 

At that moment, the Golden Headband appeared above Lee Hyeon’s head and spun rapidly.

 

Whiiiiing!!

 

 

 

[The legacy is replaced with ‘■■Great■’s Successor’ and opens!]

 

 

 

Crackle crackle crackle!!

 

Simultaneously, blue-white lightning continuously burst from his body.

 

Two streams of lightning twisted together in a spiral form and rose high into the sky. He had set aside Gwiroae’s identity for now and returned to being Jet.

 

No, more precisely, it was closer to Gwiroae revealing even Jet’s power that had been hidden.

 

 

 

[The power of the Astrape fragment is granted, enhancing the lightning’s output!]

 

[Dueokshini’s Deep Breath (SS) begins to meet a new turning point. It slowly fuses the Astrape fragment to make it part of the breathing technique.]

 

 

 

His opponent was the Flood Demon King.

 

Though his status had collapsed and he was using a clone,

 

even that alone was a monster among monsters whose victory couldn’t be guaranteed even if fought with full power.

 

『You would block me? Are you like our youngest brother, quite reckless indeed.』

 

“Whether it’s reckless or not, we’ll see in time.”

 

Click!

 

Lee Hyeon slightly removed the mask that had been stifling him and hung it on the right side of his head.

 

The outside air hitting his bare face for the first time in a while felt quite refreshing.

 

And,

 

the moment his gaze flashing with Golden Eyes of Truth captured the Sea King,

 

 

 

[‘Sacred Relic: Ruyi Chain’ activates to bind the enemy!]

 

[The Somersault Cloud assists with maximum electrical power output, drastically increasing temperature and destructive force!]

 

 

 

Flash! Crack!

 

Six black-gold chains burst through the surface of the White Sea and struck at the Sea King.

 

That was when Lee Hyeon moved.

 

Kwaang!!

 

Shreeeeek-

 

He kicked off the ground fiercely and became a flash of light as he charged at the Sea King.

 

『You think you can catch me with such things? Haha! Fine. Let me play along!』

 

The Sea King laughed coldly as he charged at Lee Hyeon in the same manner.

 

When the monster with a height exceeding 40 meters moved, the change in air currents was clearly detectable.

 

Clang clang clang clang clang!!

 

The Ruyi Chain caught the Sea King. But the anchors at the ends couldn’t hold onto the creature and kept bouncing off.

 

The same happened even when wrapping around his legs or wrists.

 

Lightning energy overflowed, but only a few faces of the sea creatures burst at most.

 

It couldn’t completely pierce through the thick hide.

 

‘His magic resistance is also at an incredible level. Simple magic alone won’t work… What should I do?’

 

As Lee Hyeon stored his rune staff back in his inventory and searched to see if there were any usable weapons scattered around,

 

“Father!!”

 

Suddenly, Queen Hela’s voice came from behind along with her halberd passing over Lee Hyeon’s head and embedding in the ground.

 

Looking back slightly,

 

Hela was shouting while sending the giant warriors through the [Gate].

 

“Fight with that!! That axe is a treasure symbolizing Utgard, passed down from previous generations! It will be of some help in facing that creature!!”

 

Lee Hyeon’s eyes widened slightly.

 

He didn’t know how she figured out that he, who had introduced himself as a mage, was actually a warrior,

 

‘but there’s no need to refuse.’

 

Lee Hyeon answered with a smile instead and, while still running, reached out his hand toward Hela’s halberd.

 

Originally a massive blunt weapon over 10 meters in size instantly shrank down.

 

Clack!

 

It became a weapon perfectly suited for his hands.

 

No, it was a bit larger.

 

That made it even better.

 

 

 

[Ymir’s Mountain Axe (Replica)]

 

A weapon derived from the legend that when Ymir, the primordial giant, was killed by Odin and his brothers, his spilled blood created the seas and rivers.

 

Forged by refining bone fragments retrieved from Ymir’s blood, characterized by blood-red patterns flowing along the axe blade.

 

Though a replica, it seems to hold some kind of secret.

 

-Type: Two-handed weapon. Halberd.

 

-Origin: Myth ‘Elder Edda’

 

 

 

It was similar in form to the weapon Lee Hyeon had commissioned from Docheol’s Forge.

 

‘The fit is still awkward compared to Taotie’s Fangs,’

 

But the weight and grip weren’t bad.

 

“It should be quite useful as a disposable weapon.”

 

Even if it wasn’t a Sacred Relic, just a replica, if it was a weapon with mythological origins,

 

Its power would be certain.

 

Kwaaaaang!!

 

Right then, the Sea King’s massive palm came crashing down on Lee Hyeon,

 

 

 

[‘Divine Authority: Dueok Thunder Ghost’ is activated!]

 

 

 

Lee Hyeon instantly became a being of light covered in blue-white and white lightning as he attempted to slide.

 

The creature’s hand barely grazed over Lee Hyeon’s head. Behind him, the ground was torn up with an earthquake.

 

Kwang!

 

Simultaneously,

 

 

 

[Dueoksini’s Rage erupts!]

 

 

 

Kwarrrrrung!

 

Chwaaaaak-

 

Lee Hyeon instantly slashed past the Sea King’s hind leg with his halberd.

 

Keeeeek!

 

Kaaaak!

 

The destructive power carried by the halberd was one thing, but the firepower combined with Astrape’s electrical force was truly catastrophic.

 

With that single strike, a full third of the Sea King’s thick ankle was blown clean off.

 

『……!!』

 

For the first time, the Sea King’s eyes, which had been leisurely until now, hardened,

 

And Lee Hyeon straightened his stance behind the Sea King, preparing his next attack.

 

‘Someone is rapidly ascending from the Black Sea.’

 

 

 

[Combat Sense (S+) reads the presences approaching this way.]

 

 

 

‘I’ll finish this quickly before they arrive!’

 

From what he could see, it seemed to be the raid team including Ramon.

 

Seeing that several members had excellent skills, it appeared that Black Maria’s Luciano and the High Rankers from Zeus’s sons had also joined…

 

Since he had no intention of revealing his identity or information about the Sea King,

 

Lee Hyeon accelerated his offensive pace.

 

Kwaaaaang!

 

He kicked off the ground surface and leaped roughly.

 

 

 

[Activating Dueoksini’s Swift Thunder to initiate rapid movement!]

 

 

 

The Sea King’s tail barely grazed past where he had been,

 

『You rat bastard!』

 

The Sea King contorted his face and opened his maw wide.

 

Hwareureureuk!

 

Rough breath mixed with flames was exhaled.

 

However,

 

 

 

[Somersault Cloud gathers beneath your feet!]

 

 

 

Clouds rotated and compressed like a wick beneath Lee Hyeon’s right foot as he floated in mid-air.

 

Kwaaaaang!!

 

The moment he kicked off, the Somersault Cloud exploded with lightning. Lee Hyeon was shot forward like a cannonball.

 

Propulsion utilizing tremendous explosive force.

 

Lee Hyeon instantly reached right before the Sea King’s eyes,

 

『……!?』

 

“You said you needed the Somersault Cloud for resurrection, didn’t you?”

 

Lee Hyeon coldly twisted his lips.

 

“Sorry, but this is mine now.”

 

『……!!』

 

Before the creature could say anything, the halberd struck its eyeball.

 

 

 

[Dueoksini’s Rage erupts!]

 

 

 

Kwarrrrrrrrung!!

 

Peoeoeoek!

 

A massive Lightning Bolt burst the Sea King’s eyeball.

 

The destructive power of Thunder Ghost enhanced by acceleration.

 

The power was so tremendous that the lightning bolt instantly covered half of the creature’s head.

 

『Aaaaak! Aaaaaaaak! You bastard! You bastard……!!』

 

Kueoeoeo!

 

The Sea King screamed in agony as he went on a rampage.

 

The White Sea was overturned, and the seawater that composed his body poured out fire lightning and frost.

 

However,

 

Pat! Pat! Pat! Pat!

 

Lee Hyeon appropriately used the Somersault Cloud as footing each time, flying freely through the air.

 

Especially the propulsion generated when the clouds exploded added several times the acceleration to Lee Hyeon’s movement speed.

 

Eventually, he was truly like lightning, leaving only afterimages.

 

Blinking.

 

The sub-skill that Dueok Thunder Ghost originally possessed had leaped several levels beyond.

 

The problem was the traces of destruction left behind.

 

 

 

[Fury Strike (SS) runs wild, stacking up.]

 

[Lightning strikes down!]

 

……

 

 

 

[Whirlwind Gust (S) forcibly controls movement.]

 

[The Ruyi Chain embeds itself and provides Lightning Energy to the opponent!]

 

……

 

 

 

[The Golden Arhat Mask’s curse accumulates on the Boss Monster!]

 

[Curse Incantations: Recovery Hindrance, Cognitive Disruption, Lightning Energy Fixation]

 

 

 

Lee Hyeon rampaged all over the Sea King’s body, swinging his axe wildly.

 

Each time, lightning bolts that erupted tore the seawater to shreds, and even curses accumulated, hindering the body’s recovery.

 

Arms, shoulders, back…….

 

Wherever Lee Hyeon stepped, flesh was crushed and tendons were severed. Lightning that struck the wounds made the condition even worse.

 

And then,

 

Crackle!!

 

 

 

[Lightning bolts gather at one point!]

 

[‘Thunder Whale’ devours the Boss Monster.]

 

 

 

The large and small currents running over the Sea King’s skin merged into one, taking the shape of a whale, and then proceeded to devour the creature entirely.

 

Jet’s combat techniques and Gwiroae’s magic.

 

All of Lee Hyeon’s capabilities wildly ravaged the Sea King.

 

Bang bang bang bang boom!!

 

Through the burned or torn skin, over a dozen Ruyi Chains embedded themselves deeply.

 

Thud thud thud thunk!!

 

Screech!

 

The moment the creature’s body, which had been unrestrained until now, was forcibly bound.

 

『How is this possible……!!』

 

The Sea King screamed in disbelief.

 

Clearly, if one considered pure power level alone, Lee Hyeon should never have been able to toy with him like this.

 

However,

 

Thud!

 

Lee Hyeon had already landed on top of the half-collapsed Sea King’s head, wearing a cold smile.

 

“Do you know what your fatal flaw was, Jiao Demon King?”

 

『What are you trying to say,』

 

“You saw me too simply as just an apostle of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.”

 

『……What?』

 

“Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Jang Lee Hyeon.”

 

Lee Hyeon’s smile grew wider.

 

“I am the one and only successor of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.”

 

『……!!!』

 

The Jiao Demon King’s eyes widened.

 

Only then did he belatedly realize why Lee Hyeon’s fighting style had seemed familiar.

 

Agile yet sharp,

 

Destructive yet indifferent—the king of demons.

 

The Macaque King.

 

‘The monkey!!’

 

It was exactly like Son Wukong in his youth.

 

The phantom of a white-haired handsome man seemed to overlap Lee Hyeon’s face.

 

“So I hope you’ll reflect deeply on this.”

 

Lee Hyeon brought down his halberd fiercely.

 

 

 

[Dueoksini’s Rage erupts!]

 

 

 

Rumble!

 

Lightning poured down.

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