Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 118
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Skill Devouring to the 666th Floor Episode 118
118. Labyrinth Underground Floor 150
[You have successfully received Terra.]
After receiving 140 Terra from each of the Three Gods like last time, I checked my status window.
《Name: Lee Tae Seong》
《Race: Human》
《Patron Deities: God of Time, God of the Underworld, God of Balance》
《Cleared Floor: Labyrinth Underground Floor 149》
《Credits Held: 3,605,800》
《Terra: 840》
【Achievement】
▶Labyrinth Hunter(F), Explorer(F), Offense is the Best Defense(F), Where I Go Becomes the Path(F), Terminator of Madness(F), One-Hit Kill(F), Flame of Knowledge(F), Vessel of Terra(SS), Goblin Killer(F), Basic Poison Immunity(E), All Things Are Creation(SSS), Breath of Water(E), Resource Conservation(E), Compass of the Maze(E), Desert Runner(E), First Strike Victory(E)
【Exclusive Skills】
▷Time Stop(SSS), Soul Strike(S), Clear Mind Like Still Water(SS), Skill Copy(EX), King’s Army(S), Blood Supply(S)
【Acquired Skills】
▷Upward Strike(F), Vitality(F), Parasite(SS)+3, Flight(A), Camouflage(A), Cloud’s Protection(S), Mind Control(S), Time Regression(SSS), Quick Reflexes(F), Breath of Return(SS), Deflection(F), Money Bundle Swing(S), Grip of the Dead(SSS), Gap of Balance(SS), Quick Steps(E), Bite and Tear(S), Charge Thrust(S), Death God’s Sense(SSS), Heat of Battle(E), Move, Wind(S), Dragon’s Rage(A), Lightning Spinning Slash(S), Spatial Movement(A), Time for Punishment(S), Time for Atonement(A), Power of Immortality(A), Blood Shield(A), Moonlight in Terrible Darkness(S), Moonlight Shot(A)
【Stats】
●Strength: 167 / Penetration: 168
●Endurance: 168 / Agility: 257
●Life: 167 / Magic Power: 191
●Regeneration: 166 / Resistance: 166
●Dark Magic: 166
【Arena Battle】
◎Rank: Gladiator
◎Universe Ranking: 20,249,048,520th
◎Earth Ranking: 1st
◎MMR: 1,570 points
◎Arena Record: 20 wins 0 draws 0 losses
◎Grand Arena Record: 0 wins 0 draws 0 losses
◎BP Held: 0
420 was added to make it 840 Terra.
This means all stats increased by 42 each.
‘They’ve increased tremendously.’
At this level, I’m comparable to an Apostle who has reached the 300th floors.
I’ve only cleared half of that, yet I boast considerable stats.
‘I thought the threats might not work…’
Surprisingly, the Three Gods’ obsession with creating their own raid party was strong.
Seeing how they couldn’t give up even while giving Terra.
‘There was a condition not to add any more Apostles of the Three Gods as guild members, but I’ve already gathered all the necessary guild members anyway.’
Having too many guild members would only make them difficult to manage.
I had no plans to add more from the beginning.
I just need to take care of a select few elites.
‘Now that my stats have increased, should I ride this momentum?’
Eventually, I entered Labyrinth Floor 150.
[You have entered Labyrinth Underground Floor 150.]
《Type: Raid》
《Condition: None》
《Mission: Defeat 1 Pitch-Black Goblin Great Chief.》
[You cannot exit until the mission is cleared.]
Since it’s a raid type, it ends once I clear just one monster.
‘Easy. Just a Great Chief level.’
It’s about 5 times larger than a regular goblin and can summon undead, but it’s still just a goblin, isn’t it?
‘I also have the Achievement I got on the 70th Floor.’
With 10% additional damage against goblins, it won’t be difficult.
There wasn’t really any strategy needed either.
‘I’ll just stop time and smash its head.’
Before turning on the action cam, I summoned Pi Hyeok Jin from the Skull Jar.
His face had become gaunt from all the suffering he’d endured.
“How is it? How does it feel to have an immortal body?”
“…”
“Don’t you even have the strength to speak now?”
The sight of him silently offering only his neck was utterly pitiful.
Crack!
[Your health is restored by the effect of Blood Supply.]
[All stats increase by 10% for 3 minutes due to buff effect.]
“Kheuk…”
“Get back in.”
After taking care of business and sending Pi Hyeok Jin back, I was soon able to face the giant goblin.
‘The Great Chief has appeared.’
The guy had black tattoos covering his entire body, but I felt no intimidation whatsoever.
I was just thinking about how to kill him quickly enough to make headlines.
‘I absolutely need to strike first. The first attack deals 17% additional damage.’
I summoned the Tree Branch and changed it to a Throwing Spear.
When I felt he was within range, I stopped time.
Then I threw the spear with all my might, filled with Dark Magic.
Thwooooang!
The spear flew with a sound like a fighter jet taking off.
Splat!
Before he could even get close, it burst the Great Chief’s head in all directions.
It’s been almost a month and a half since the Labyrinth appeared.
During that time, people had surpassed the 40th Floor barrier, but the Amon Guild hadn’t.
“Unnie, shouldn’t we pick up the pace?”
Seo Mina spoke with an anxious voice.
To that, Park Se Hee replied in a gentle tone.
“We don’t need to rush too much.”
“Others have already reached the 40th Floor. But what about us? We’re only at Floor 30 now.”
“If we compare ourselves to others, we’ll only make things harder for ourselves.”
“Right. There’s even someone who reached the 159th Floor.”
“That person is in a league of their own.”
Who could compare to Amon, who conquers 10 floors in a single day?
“At least we should be higher than other ViewTubers to gain more popularity than now.”
“So that was the reason…?”
“As expected of our Mina. She’ll do anything for money.”
“Pfft!”
“Ah, don’t tease me!”
The Supporter Party no longer felt awkward around each other.
“But starting from Floor 30, it’s trap missions. Will we be okay?”
“I heard that going in as a party actually helps. You can check the correct answers with each other.”
“Ah, that’s a relief then. Let’s go in quickly!”
“Wait, let me try calling Jason first.”
Park Se Hee, who was good at English, made the call as their representative, but.
“He’s not answering.”
“He said to contact him anytime since he’s staying in Korea… What is he doing?”
“Maybe he’s taking a nap?”
But contrary to their expectations, Jason was having a very busy time.
“Hah!”
The spear moves around like a snake.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Jason freely uses the techniques he learned from Amon.
But he can’t reach Joshua.
Thwack!
“Ugh!”
The loser was decided when the wooden sword hit his head.
Jason rubbed his head and asked with a serious expression.
“You didn’t use any skills, right? Really?”
“I told you I didn’t.”
“But there’s this much difference in skill?”
“It’s probably because of stats.”
Unlike Jason, Joshua is an Apostle of the Three Gods.
He’s contracted with three gods and has three skills.
Since he had revealed this fact, Jason wasn’t unaware of it, but.
“Sigh, it’s so deflating. I practiced so much…”
For Jason, who was a practice maniac, the noticeable gap was simply frustrating.
“Could you duel with me a bit more?”
“Hey, do you know how many hours I’ve been dueling with you? I’m tired of losing too!”
“Sorry. I’m just anxious.”
“Hah, really.”
Jason grumbled but picked up his spear and stood up again.
It couldn’t be helped since Joshua was about to tackle the 50th Floor.
“Are you sure a Doppelganger appears on the 50th Floor?”
“Yeah. You saw it too. Amon’s video.”
The 50th Floor mission is a battle type.
Since his own self would appear as the enemy, Joshua had no choice but to make thorough preparations.
If stats and skills were identical, then ultimately the difference in technique would decide the outcome.
“I never thought I’d be doing the 9th Floor mission again.”
“Phew, tell me about it.”
“Are you ready?”
“Yeah.”
The two started practicing again, and they could only finish the duel after Joshua was satisfied that this would be good enough.
“Are you going in now?”
“Yeah.”
“Hah, I got a call.”
“Who? Se Hee?”
“Yeah yeah. Probably about strategy.”
“Did you contact Tae Seong?”
“Yep. He said he’d come pick us up now.”
Speak of the devil and he shall appear?
Just then, the space in the gymnasium distorted.
Crackle!
It opened its mouth and spat out a person.
It was none other than Lee Tae Seong.
“Tae Seong! You came from Korea, right?”
“Yes. I was at home and opened a portal.”
“Wow, that must be really convenient. Moving to the other side of Earth in one second. So amazing.”
“Amazing? I’m still not used to it either.”
Joshua and Jason were amazed.
Lee Tae Seong smiled and gestured to Jason.
“Let’s go back quickly. The door will close soon.”
“Ah, yes! Joshua! You’ll be able to easily beat yourself! Fighting!”
“Why does that feel like a bad kind of encouragement?”
After the two people disappeared into the portal, the crack closed seamlessly shortly after.
Only quiet silence lingered in the Koztech Gymnasium as if nothing had happened.
“Phew. I can do this. I can do it.”
Joshua muttered and left the gymnasium with a determined face.
‘He must be really nervous.’
I didn’t notice when I saw him just now, but after hearing Joshua’s muttering through Parasite, I could feel he was very nervous.
‘Don’t worry, Joshua. Before regression, you conquered the 50th Floor easier than anyone.’
He was the strongest among the Apostles, after all.
I remember his record too.
‘It ended with 10 wins and 0 losses.’
But I couldn’t guarantee he’d achieve a perfect victory like back then.
Unlike in my previous life, the cheat skill called Skill Copy had come to me.
“Wow, the skill called Spatial Movement. It’s really great. Direct from Koztech Gymnasium to home!”
“The cooldown is 24 hours, so I can’t use it often.”
“What does it matter? Tae Seong can come pick me up after a day. Ah! Of course I’ll pay for transportation.”
“It’s fine. Just add it when you treat me big later.”
“Haha, understood. Should I order delivery for lunch?”
Jason had completely adapted to living at my house too.
“No. Eat by yourself. I’m going to the Labyrinth for a bit.”
“Are you going to conquer floors again?”
“Yes. It’s boring to just play around.”
However, when I go out to conquer floors, he looks around like this.
As if it’s awkward to just stay home alone.
“Ah… then I should go too. Se Hee called me anyway.”
“Yes. It’s probably a call about conquering the Labyrinth.”
“Wait a moment, let me make a call.”
Obviously what the call would be about.
After finishing the call, Jason said he was going to meet the Supporters and left.
‘Should I go now too?’
I closed my eyes and used the Transcendent’s Clockwork Watch’s function ‘Instant Teleportation’ to arrive in front of the Sinkhole instantly.
I entered to conquer the 160th Floor.
I wasn’t planning to conquer ten floors in one day like last time.
I’ll conquer exactly one floor.
If I conquer the 160th Floor, I can receive skill sponsorship from the Three Gods.
‘I need to extort a better skill than last time.’
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