Broken Ranker Devours Myths - Chapter 28

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

 

Chapter 28

Sha Wujing (3)

 

 

 

Qing Xiao had not yet become a High Ranker, but she still had considerable recognition in China, a country famous for having as many Rankers as its population.

This was because of the god she served, Nezha.

‘There’s no one in the world who has more Sacred Relics than me.’

The dozens of treasures belonging to Nezha, one of the prominent generals of the , are known to be so excellent that each one rivals the symbolic items of other gods.

Thanks to this, Qing Xiao could engage in various activities using the Sacred Relics she inherited.

In Maze-type Dungeons like this one,

 

[‘Sacred Relic: Heaven and Earth Bracelet’ has detected new movement from one direction!]

 

When fast movement was needed,

 

[‘Sacred Relic: Wind Fire Wheels’ accelerates speed even faster!]

 

She just had to utilize the Sacred Relics appropriately for each situation.

However, Qing Xiao was careful never to show arrogance.

‘I have too many treasures. I don’t know what might happen if I make enemies unnecessarily.’

The world of Hunters was a savage world where you never knew when you’d be stabbed in the back.

She didn’t want to lose what she had barely achieved.

‘Such an idiot is enough for that kind of role.’

 

[‘Myth: One Who Wears Lightning and Storm’ causes Lightning to surge around the area. Be careful!]

 

“You rat bastards! Just how far are you hiding!”

Running beside Qing Xiao was an Indian man with dark skin and a large frame that seemed to be about 2 meters tall.

Mukesh Ambani.

An apostle of the great thunder god Indra and a Ranker from India.

‘How did I end up having to work with this guy of all people…’

 

[Nezha orders you to focus on the mission.]

 

Qing Xiao forcibly suppressed the sigh that was about to escape without her realizing it.

Unlike other transcendent beings who had little interest in humans of the Lower Realm, her god was quite meticulous.

He would be watching everything, even what thoughts she was having.

She had to be especially careful with her actions.

‘This idiot seems to just receive orders without much interference though.’

For the past few years, Qing Xiao had been observing the through the [Ten Thousand Li Mirror] according to Nezha’s orders.

 

[Ten Thousand Li Mirror]

One of the treasures possessed by Prince Nezha.

It has abilities superior to clairvoyance, allowing observation and tracking of ‘specific’ events even when they occur in very distant places.

-Type: Sacred Relic.

-Origin: Myth ‘Investiture of the Gods’

 

The exact task was to continuously track and observe fragments of Sha Wujing.

If any signs were discovered of the hidden one making contact with someone, she was to immediately report it to Nezha.

Qing Xiao didn’t know why the renowned Sha Wujing had fallen from heaven. Nezha hadn’t explained it to her.

But she could tell that some unspeakable circumstances had occurred in the Heavenly Realm, so she acted accordingly.

Then, for the first time, she discovered Sha Wujing’s movements and reported them,

and immediately received a new mission.

 

[‘Event: Sha Wujing Pursuit’ has occurred!]

[From now on, pass through the ‘Temporary Gate’ and subdue Sha Wujing and the person who met him.]

 

‘What could have happened for him to even create a Temporary Gate?’

A god’s direct interference in the Lower Realm requires considerable causality.

Moreover, creating a [Gate] that could leap the long distance from China to Korea in one bound consumed enormous causality.

Yet Nezha proceeded with the task without hesitation.

This meant the mission was that important.

‘Son Wukong… there were rumors that he might have fallen from heaven. Maybe it’s really…’

Qing Xiao became convinced of her suspicions while passing through the [Temporary Gate].

Because the other person assigned to the mission was Mukesh.

What could it mean for the and , with completely different origins, to cooperate?

‘The remnants of Sha Wujing are moving to find the fallen Son Wukong. That’s a perfectly reasonable story. And if Son Wukong has really appeared…!’

Great Sage Equal to Heaven Son Wukong’s fame was so great it spread throughout the world. His divine status was equally high.

If she could bring such a being back to her home country,

‘I could perfectly solidify my incomplete position within the party.’

It was an opportunity to reverse her status.

But…

 

[‘Myth: King Who Brings Down Divine Punishment’s intense Lightning Energy dominates the surrounding space!]

 

“…Lightning?”

As soon as Qing Xiao arrived at her destination, she encountered a completely unexpected situation.

Lightning was an attribute completely unrelated to Son Wukong.

Moreover, judging only by the myth that appeared in the message, there were few divine beings that came to mind.

There weren’t many gods who could be called ‘King’ in the first place.

‘What the hell!’

Qing Xiao swallowed dry saliva as she looked at the man dominating the cavern.

He had a slender build and wore a black mask on his face.

It was a mask that looked like a Yaksha or Oni.

Crackle!!

“Let me ask you. By what right have you come to this place?”

A low voice.

The hot wind and killing intent that filled the cavern made her skin sting.

‘He’s strong.’

Qing Xiao swallowed dry saliva.

‘So excellent that I can’t guarantee victory in a fight, no, a strong one who would regard someone like me as an ant…!’

 

[You are under strong mental pressure for unknown reasons.]

[Various status abnormalities are repeating for unknown reasons.]

…

 

It felt like being hit with dozens of curses all at once. His body felt heavy and his mind was dizzy.

This was all the result of the tremendous pressure from the opponent’s overwhelming .

But the biggest problem was,

“…Who exactly are you?”

No matter how much he wracked his brain, it was difficult to determine the opponent’s identity.

 

[The dungeon system is applied, automatically translating the opponent’s language.]

 

Seeing the intense lightning energy, a certain person did come to mind,

‘No, that person. I confirmed multiple times that his body was ruined by aftereffects from four years ago. Besides, that person’s lightning was blue-white.’

“Ridiculous. You come as guests yet ask the host for their identity?”

Mockery flickered in the two eyes visible beyond the demon mask.

“I’m the one asking questions. Not you.”

Crackle!

White lightning sparked up again, shooting toward the ceiling.

Lightning energy flowed like a river along the cavern walls, ready to strike at any moment.

Arrogant.

But he possessed the intimidating presence to back it up.

That was Qing Xiao’s first thought. Every single action the opponent took was threatening.

“I won’t ask twice. Who are you? Are you ‘s lackeys here for my myth?”

‘Why suddenly ? Then could it be!’

Qing Xiao’s eyes widened as she thought of the only god among Olympus’s Representative 12 Gods who hadn’t found an apostle.

If that’s the case…!

“Kahahaha! Zeus! You’re Zeus, aren’t you? With Poseidon and Hades already appearing, I wondered why the most important chief god hadn’t been discovered! Was it because you were stuck in a place like this?”

Before Qing Xiao could say anything, Mukesh burst into bright laughter and stepped forward.

Crackle!

Intense lightning also sparked from him.

However, the color was different from the masked man’s.

This one was dark brown, opposite to white.

In nature too, while the masked one’s was fierce and intimidating, this one was savage like boiling lava.

 

[‘Myth: One Who Wears Lightning and Storm’ reacts sensitively to the opponent’s lightning energy!]

[Lightning energy and lightning energy create intense repulsion.]

 

Rumble-

The cave shook violently.

 

[The lightning energy collision is too severe. There’s a high risk of stage collapse.]

[‘Myth: One Who Wears Lightning and Storm’ feels strong competitive spirit toward the opponent!]

 

“Let’s see what your skills are like…!”

“Don’t.”

Qing Xiao blocked Mukesh’s path as he was about to charge forward.

“What are you doing? This is a sacred battle between warriors. Don’t interfere.”

This muscle-brained battle maniac.

Qing Xiao spoke curtly.

“Do you intend to disgrace the face of the god you serve?”

“What?”

“Don’t forget what our mission is. You can satisfy your desires later, or do whatever you want on your own.”

Mukesh glared at Qing Xiao silently.

But Qing Xiao responded by intensifying the flames of her Wind Fire Wheels and drawing the Fire-Tipped Spear from her back.

Meaning she wouldn’t hesitate to clash if necessary.

Qing Xiao judged it better to fight Mukesh, whose weaknesses she had already analyzed to some extent, rather than this unknown opponent whose exact abilities she hadn’t grasped yet.

‘The god seems to think the same way.’

 

[Nezha is quietly observing the opponent who appeared without warning.]

 

“How annoying. I’ve never liked you from the beginning.”

“I feel the same way, so we’re even.”

Mukesh, after exchanging some message with his god, backed down while clearly showing his displeasure.

At least unnecessary fighting wouldn’t break out for now.

Just as Qing Xiao was about to turn her gaze toward the demon mask, toward Lee Hyeon,

“When did I ever listen so well to orders? Right?”

 

[‘Myth: One Who Wears Lightning and Storm’ appears by cutting through space with ‘Airavata’s Flash’!]

 

“…!?”

Before Qing Xiao could react, he appeared beside Lee Hyeon by cutting through space.

With a sinister expression, unleashing dark brown lightning.

“Let’s see what face is hiding under this pretentious mask?”

The moment Mukesh’s hand reached to cover Lee Hyeon’s mask,

“A sacred battle between warriors, you said?”

White lightning that had been flowing along the ground sparked up.

Beneath the mask, Lee Hyeon’s eyes gleamed coldly.

“That doesn’t seem like a word uninvited guests who ransacked someone else’s house should be using?”

At that moment, a collision erupted.

Crash!!

Rumble…!

* * *

 

‘I wanted to make them just retreat if possible… but I guess it can’t be helped.’

Lee Hyeon had no intention of fighting Qing Xiao and Mukesh’s group.

His goal was to make them ‘misunderstand’ and ‘mistake’ his abilities, causing them to retreat for now.

This was exactly what he had asked the Hidden Boss and Curse Mages to do.

 

-If you really want to save your brothers and friends, reverse the direction of the Great Curse.

-…The Great Curse?

-Yes. So that all the intruders here are crushed by status abnormalities. But very slowly, so they don’t notice right away. Like clothes getting wet in drizzle.

-Like clothes getting wet…

-That way they’ll become at least somewhat weaker.

 

As a result,

 

[Skill effects are perceived as abnormally large by 1,410%.]

[Presence feels 1,370% greater.]

…

[Various curse incantations amplify status abnormalities.]

[‘Status Abnormality: Fear’ is being enhanced.]

[‘Status Abnormality: Tension’ is being enhanced.]

…

 

[A ‘Great Curse: Large-scale Cognitive Distortion’ is occurring across all stages of the Boss Room!]

[The Hidden Boss and all subordinate curse mages are pouring their energy into the magic formation!]

 

That was exactly why Qing Xiao had misjudged his abilities when he unleashed Kéraunos.

‘She’ll try not to consume maximum power until she finds Sha Wujing’s exact whereabouts. At least if she’s the Qing Xiao I knew.’

He expected Mukesh would also listen to Qing Xiao’s words.

But a miscalculation occurred here.

Mukesh’s competitive spirit was unexpectedly very high.

Whoooosh!

“Pahahahaha! If this is all a Zeus apostle can do, how disappointing!”

Hot wind rushed forth with the collision. Mukesh’s clear laughter was extremely loud.

He had noticed that the lightning’s power was weaker than expected compared to the cognitive distortion.

In that moment, Lee Hyeon realized for certain.

‘Directly facing a Ranker is still too much for now.’

Though it was only a single collision,

Mukesh was incredibly strong, befitting a Ranker who symbolized India.

If Qing Xiao joined in as well, it would become truly difficult.

However,

‘Being too much to handle doesn’t necessarily mean losing.’

Lee Hyeon was an excellent fighter who had taken down those stronger than himself several times even during his active days in the past.

Moreover, this cavern was already filled with all kinds of traps he had set.

‘If the fight drags on, my true strength will be easily exposed. I need to concentrate firepower in one burst and overwhelm them so they can’t regain their composure.’

Lee Hyeon’s eyes blazed like will-o’-the-wisps.

‘I’m going with blitzkrieg.’

“I’ll make sure you can’t run that arrogant mouth anymore.”

“Let’s see you try…!”

Just as Mukesh was about to launch his second fist strike,

 

[Lightning Chains activate!]

 

Crackle!

Suddenly, over ten white chains burst out from various spots on the ceiling and walls, wrapping around Mukesh’s right arm.

It was Curse Mage 15’s skill that had impressed Lee Hyeon the most—Curse Chain.

He had recreated it using Dueoksini’s Rage.

“…!!”

Mukesh frantically tried to break free from those chains, but,

‘M-my magic power won’t move!?’

Only then could Mukesh realize the severity of the situation.

 

[Every link forming the chains is made of lightning imbued with curses.]

[‘Curse: Magic Interference’ has succeeded.]

[‘Curse: Nervous Breakdown’ has succeeded.]

…

 

[The Hidden Boss and all subordinate curse mages are enhancing the chains’ power!]

 

“The arm first.”

In that instant, Mukesh felt a chill from Lee Hyeon’s gaze visible beyond the mask.

 

[Dueoksini’s Rage erupts!]

 

Krrrrrumble!

Slash!

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