The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 207

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 207

[Player, Han Yu-sung.]
[You have proven your qualifications once more.]
[Are you prepared to awaken the true power of ‘Muon’?]

A solemn voice echoed through the space.
It was the same voice I had heard when I first advanced to the Muon class in my past life.

“You called yourself the Collective of Spirit Souls, didn’t you?”
[Indeed, that is what we are—a collective of countless spirit souls. Did we not grant you the foundation of our accumulated experience and knowledge?]
“You did. And you said there would come a time when we’d meet again.”
[It appears that time is now.]

This was what they called a “second advancement.”
Even then, hearing those words, I had suspected a second advancement might one day come to pass.
I had even hoped it would be simple when the time came.
Yet there was one thing that troubled me.

“Weslor never achieved a second advancement, did he…”

Muon had originally belonged to Weslor.
It was the source of the strength he displayed in my past life.
Yet he remained a Muon until his death—he never achieved a second advancement.
Despite being at a higher level than I am now.

[He failed to prove his qualifications. You, on the other hand, have proven yours. In any case…]
“I see.”

I gazed at the message that materialized before my eyes.

[The Collective of Spirit Souls calls upon you.]
[Will you answer the call?]

“I’ll find out soon enough.”

Hesitating over something like this was unlike me.
Without a moment’s doubt, I answered the call.

Kwaaaaagh!

In that instant, light consumed him.

* * *

The scenery around me shifted in a heartbeat.
Above a lofty sky filled with countless clouds.
A place I had visited before.
If there was one difference.

[Hmm, the Temple I saw last time is gone.]
“Didn’t it collapse after the class change?”
[Now that I think about it, that seems to be the case. It collapsed as if its role was fulfilled… But if you’re going to summon it again, why did it collapse?]

I shared the same thought.
I surveyed the landscape around me.
Beneath the clouds stretched a dizzying expanse of sky.

[Want to take a fall? The clouds look awfully fluffy.]
“Before killing an Oath-taker… we’ve had this conversation before.”

I let out a dry chuckle.
A trivial exchange from when I first arrived here with Kakasha.

[Player, Han Yu-sung.]
“You finally showed yourself. I was wondering how much longer you’d make me wait.”

It was then that the voice reached me.
The voice of the Collective of Spirit Souls that had summoned me here.

[We have continued to observe you. Your remarkable growth, and the incredible Achievements you have accomplished as well….]
[You have accomplished countless feats. Therefore, we have determined that you possess the qualifications to awaken the true power of Muon.]

“If I’m qualified, can I undergo the class change immediately?”

That was how it had been when I changed to Muon before.
But unfortunately.

[But before that, there is a process you must undergo.]

[Kuhehe. This time, it won’t end as easily as before.]
“That’s unfortunate. Well, it’s not entirely unwelcome either….”

It was something I had anticipated.
There are times when one must pass a Trial to advance to a higher class.
This was one of those cases.

[Han Yu-sung.]
[Prove to us the power you possess.]

The moment those words ended, the surrounding landscape transformed.
The Cloud-Filled Sky melted away and vanished. In its place appeared a Colosseum filled with thick smoke.
Through the haze, I sensed the presence of countless beings.
And then a system window materialized before my eyes.

[Trial: Where Spirit Souls Slumber.]
[A Trial created by the Collective of Spirit Souls solely for Han Yu-sung. Those who set foot in this place must prove their qualifications through combat. Should you prove yourself worthy, you may advance to a higher class.]
[Entry Restriction: Only the Muon class may enter.]

After reading the Trial’s description, a smile appeared on my lips.

[Your task is simple.]
[Defeat us until you reach your limit. We shall judge your qualifications based on how many of us you manage to defeat.]

“How classical. I quite like this approach.”

No need to overthink it.
A Trial where I simply needed to defeat everything that appeared before me.
There was no reason to dislike it.
There was only one thing I was curious about.

“Everything sounds good, but what if I defeat them all?”
[You shall receive a reward befitting such an achievement.]
“I’m growing more and more fond of this….”

I was about to respond to the Trial immediately.
That was when.

[You seem to be forgetting something, don’t you?]
“Forgetting something? Ah, right. I nearly overlooked it.”

Kakasha stopped Han Yu-sung in his tracks.
There were items I needed to use before undertaking the Trial.
The 【Aura of Evolution】 and the 【Tome of Awakening – Evolution】.

“It would be better to use them as a stage to test these new items and skills.”
[I concur with that assessment.]

What remained was deciding where to apply these items.
First, the ‘Aura of Evolution’. This possessed the effect of transforming a targeted item into a ‘growth-type’ weapon.
It would be wise to use it on something useful and durable—something I’d wield for years to come.

‘The Nameless Heavenly Robe… I won’t need it for this.’

It was an item that didn’t require becoming growth-type.
It would continue to evolve as I discovered ‘Legacies’ anyway.
A different item would be more suitable.

“Then, this would be better.”

I reached my decision quickly.
A weapon that fit my hand best, one I wanted to wield for as long as possible.

[Bestowing 【Aura of Evolution】 upon the 【Blood Demon Blade】!]
[A powerful force of evolution settles into the weapon…!]

The ‘Blood Demon Blade’.
In truth, the ‘Blood Soul Arena’ was also a weapon I held dear, so the choice had been difficult.
But considering that I could strengthen the Blood Soul Arena with Kakasha’s aid, choosing the Blood Demon Blade was the better decision.

[The 【Blood Demon Blade】 has completely absorbed the power of evolution.]

[Blood Demon Sword (Mythic)]
· Slot: Weapon (Sword)
· Attack Power: 600.
· Attack Power +90%, Defense –30%, Attack Speed +35%.
· Blood-attribute Skill Damage +90%, Armor Penetration +25%.
· Enhances sword-type skills by 60% and adds ‘Blood attribute’. Additionally, absorbs blood from the surroundings to strengthen the next Blood-attribute skill deployed.
· The more the sword is wielded, the more the user becomes enchanted by it….
· When a certain number of enemies are defeated, 【Blood Realm】 can be activated. Blood-attribute skills can be used without conditions, and their damage, range, and cooldown reduction are enhanced.
· This weapon ‘grows’ alongside its user.

Outwardly, little had changed.
But the moment I grasped the Blood Demon Sword, I could sense it.
The Blood Demon Sword now possessed a ‘power of evolution’ that had never existed before.
Han Yu-sung swung the blade lightly.

“New effects have been added, then. Not bad.”

【Blood Realm】.
An effect that required defeating a certain number of enemies as a condition.
For Han Yu-sung, it was hardly a difficult condition to meet.

‘So then, what remains.’

‘The Tome of Awakening.’
Since I had already considered its use, I activated it without hesitation.

[【Tome of Awakening – Evolution】 upgrades 【Heavenly Thunder Swordsmanship】.]
[【Heavenly Thunder Swordsmanship】 evolves into a form optimized for the user….]

[Heavenly Thunder Swordsmanship (SS)].
· Classification: Active.
· A swordsmanship wielded by a swordmaster whose name has been lost to time. Channeling thunder through one’s body, it commands lightning-like power with absolute freedom.
· Effect: Thunder-attribute Damage +80%, Acceleration when using this technique.
· First Form, ‘Lightning Thrust’: Becoming lightning itself, charge forward and cleave the opponent. Can be used consecutively; mana consumption increases with each use.
· Second Form, ‘Rotating Thunder Slash’: Channel thunder into the blade and cleave the enemy. However, if one lacks the strength to withstand that thunder, their body will be consumed by the lightning.
· Third Form: ‘Heavenly Thunder’: Gather cascading thunder into the blade. Then release it in the form of a whirling sword aura, incinerating all enemies in the vicinity.

Originally, the Heavenly Thunder Sword Technique consisted of four forms.
Yet it had contracted to merely three. The old techniques “Thunder Piercing Slash” and “Thunder Wheel” had vanished, replaced instead by a new form.
Pondering it carefully, I began to understand the reason.

[It seems you removed the forms you rarely used.]
“You said it would evolve into a skill optimized for me.”

Unused techniques were discarded, and new ones were forged in their place.
It was a form perfectly suited to “evolution.”

[Will you use the remaining Awakening Stones later?]
“Yes. Let’s save those for after the class advancement. There’s no rush.”
[Hmm, not a bad thought.]

I could use the rewards Kakasha obtained at that time as well.
I lifted my head.

“I will accept the Trial.”
[Good.]

The mist blanketing the surroundings grew thicker still.
Through it, countless spirit souls formed of mist revealed themselves.
Phantoms bearing the forms they had possessed in life fixed their gaze upon me.

[Overcome us. And emerge victorious.]
[Should you do so, all that we possess shall become yours.]

The spirit souls, forming an encirclement, began to close in.
I gripped the Blood Demon Sword and laughed.

“Gladly.”

* * *

What is my preferred form of combat?
Combat where I can engage with a mind empty of thought, focused solely on battle. Combat where I need only slay the enemies attacking from all sides without hesitation.

Clang!

Such was the battle against the Spirit Souls.
The Colosseum filled with nothing but mist.
Countless Spirit Souls burst forth from the haze and began their assault on Han Yu-sung.
Some wielded swordplay, others spearcraft, still others archery, and magic besides. The Spirit Souls employed the techniques they had mastered in life.
They attacked with singular determination—to kill Han Yu-sung.

[ROOOOOOOAR!]
[Receive my spear, Muon!]
[Prove your strength to us!]

The Spirit Souls cried out thus to Han Yu-sung.
And I answered their challenge magnificently.

KWAAAAAAAA!

Countless crimson sword auras erupted forth.
Following in their wake came Blood Sea Crimson Flame Palm. The cascading Calamity Rain that unfolded next fell upon the heads of the Spirit Souls attacking from the rear.
Han Yu-sung struck the ground without concealing his smile.
Transformed into a fierce gale, I plunged among the Spirit Souls.

KWAAAANG!

In that instant, thunder roared across the sky, and countless bolts of lightning converged upon the Blood Demon Blade.
The azure lightning was dyed crimson.
When the crimson deepened to its fullest intensity, I unleashed my technique.

Heavenly Thunder Sword Method, Third Form—Heavenly Thunder.

A blade that cleaves through empty space.
Then countless sword auras of lightning erupted forth.
Rotating around me as their center, they swept through the Spirit Souls in all directions.

CRACKLE CRACKLE CRACKLE!

[UOOOOOOO!]
[Kuh, ugh…!]

The sword energy, along with the lightning that spread from it, incinerated the enemies.
Han Yu-sung did not stop there.
Neither did the spirit souls.
The spirit souls unleashed another barrage of attacks. Han Yu-sung deployed 【Arcana’s Protection】 to block them, then immediately launched a fierce counteroffensive.
The endless cacophony of battle filled the Colosseum.

[Remarkable.]

The spirit souls observing the spectacle marveled in pure admiration.

[To think someone would emerge who could wield Muon to such an extent.]
[Martial prowess and magic…. When one excels, the other typically falters, yet both are at an astounding level….]
[We certainly selected him based on his potential for the future.]

In the past, when Han Yu-sung had transitioned to Muon, the spirit souls had spoken.
They had evaluated Han Yu-sung through his potential for the future, his upright character, and various other criteria. He was a player who met those standards.
But.

[None of us anticipated he would reach this level.]
[Hah….]

The spirit souls marveled once more. His strength was such that even they, in their living forms, would doubt their ability to prevail.
What was even more astounding was the speed at which he had accumulated such power.
Considering the time Han Yu-sung had spent as Muon, it was all the more remarkable.

[He inquired about the reward for defeating them all, and it seems he has earned that right.]
[However, we cannot simply concede so easily. Would you not agree?]

The spirit souls exchanged glances with one another, then nodded in agreement.

[Let us test him. Whether this man….]
[possesses the qualifications to claim the ‘Heavenly Body’.]

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