The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 290

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 290

[The fully matured Blood Demon Sword observes you….]
[The Blood Demon Sword has completed its judgment. You have proven worthy of inheriting the hidden ‘Secret Art’ concealed within it. The Secret Art is being transmitted.]
[The skill ‘Thousand Blood Slash (SS)’ is being removed.]
[You have acquired the Blood Demon’s Swordsmanship, ‘Crimson Heavenly Demon Path (SSS)’!]

Messages materialized before my eyes.
In that same instant, the Blood Demon Sword erupted with intense crimson energy. The energy swiftly enveloped Han Yu-sung, seeping into his very being.
And the crimson energy began etching something into his mind.
It was knowledge of the Secret Art contained within the Blood Demon Sword—the Crimson Heavenly Demon Path.

Whoooooosh!

Crimson radiance flooded my vision.
As the energy subsided, a new skill greeted Han Yu-sung.

[Crimson Heavenly Demon Path (SSS)]
· Classification: Active.
· A swordsmanship technique that only those who inherit the Blood Cult’s legacy may receive. The transmission was completely severed when the Blood Demon chose to become The Wanderer.
· Effect: Can only be used while wielding the Blood Demon Sword. The more blood absorbed, the greater the power of the Blood Demon Sword and this skill becomes.
* Thousand Blood Slash: A single slash unleashes countless slashes in succession. With sufficient power, it can be cast continuously.
* Blood Soul Annihilation Light: Devours all light in the world, then a crimson ‘Annihilation Light’ born from the darkness descends upon the earth, obliterating the area. Surging light that follows shatters any remaining enemies to pieces.
* Blood Demon Star Slash: Condenses crimson energy to its limit, creating a red ‘Demon Star’ in the sky that rains down upon enemies.
* Crimson Heavenly Blade Annihilation: A slash drawing upon all crimson energy. A colossal blade cleaves through sky, earth, and world alike.

Han Yu-sung’s eyes widened at the transformation before him.
There was no helping it. This was something he had never anticipated.
Upon reflection, it wasn’t particularly strange at all.

‘Thousand Blood Slash was originally a skill of a higher rank than SS-grade.’

But he hadn’t been able to wield its full power because he still lacked the necessary conditions for perfect mastery.
It seemed one of those conditions was the awakening of the Blood Demon Sword.
As the Blood Demon Sword ascended to Eternity-grade, the skill was promoted as well.

‘It has transformed into its complete form.’

The ‘Thousand Blood Sword’ was originally part of a skill called 【Blood Heavenly Demon Way】.
Han Yu-sung, who had not received the recognition of the Blood Demon Sword, could not wield the Blood Heavenly Demon Way, and thus only the Thousand Blood Sword, a fragment of it, appeared as a skill.
With recognition, it had become complete.

[This is… how should I put it…]

Kakasha frowned as he read the description of the Blood Heavenly Demon Way.

[It’s an extraordinarily destructive technique. I’d say it radiates the intent to smash everything in sight without discrimination.]
“As you say, it’s a technique befitting the Blood Demon in many ways.”

I’d need to use it directly to know for certain.
From the description alone, it was devastatingly powerful and formidable.
It seemed especially effective when facing large numbers of enemies.
Yet it was hardly lacking against a single opponent either.

“To think such a fine skill was given to me…”
[Hmm. That’s what makes me suspicious.]

Han Yu-sung and Kakasha faced each other.
Needless to say, they were both thinking the same thing.

“Why did the Blood Demon give me such a technique?”
[Why did the Blood Demon bestow such a treasure upon you?]

It was an unavoidable question.
The ‘Blood Demon Sword’ boasted remarkable performance. Yet that alone was insufficient—within it lay the ‘Blood Heavenly Demon Way,’ the very swordsmanship I had wielded.
It was a gesture of goodwill that made the recipient’s heart uneasy.

“Perhaps the Transcendent is kind enough to give such things.”
[…]

Kakasha did not answer.
Because he knew it was a joke not worth responding to.

“I know. Don’t look at me with those pitying eyes. There’s no way such a Transcendent exists. Especially not if it’s The Wanderer.”
[It must be some ulterior purpose, not benevolence. Perhaps aiding you serves his own objectives.]
“That possibility seems quite likely.”

Han Yu-sung closed his eyes, lost in thought.
Geomson, who had tried to steal the legacy. In stark contrast, the Blood Demon showed little interest in the legacy itself, instead seeking to empower him.
Neither could be trusted.
Kindness without reason was as unsettling as anything could be.

[What will you do?]
“I suppose meeting them and talking it through would be most certain… but that’s the problem.”
[Will such an opportunity even present itself? That’s the real issue.]

Han Yu-sung nodded in agreement.
Then I had no choice but to devise a way to meet the Blood Demon.
If I drew upon my memories from my past life, I could surely find at least one method.

“For now, let me use the remaining items.”

I had already used the power of Awakening.
What remained were the Aura of the Lords and the Hammer of the Transcendent.
Han Yu-sung used all the remaining items without hesitation.

[You strike the ‘Dragon Scale Armor (Mythic)’ with the ‘Hammer of the Transcendent (Eternity)’. The power contained in the hammer enhances the ‘Dragon Scale Armor’ to Eternity grade. A special effect has been added to the item!]

Messages appeared in succession before my eyes.
Tremendous power emanating from the hammer infused itself into the Dragon Scale Armor.
And moments later, the result revealed itself.

[Dragon Scale Armor (Eternity)]
· Slot: Armor (Body Armor).
· Defense and Magic Defense: 800.
· All Stats +50, Defense +100%, Elemental Resistance +80%,
· Damage Taken -30%, Magic Damage Significantly Reduced.
· Ignores Recoil from Skill Usage.
· Upon Combat Start, generates a protective barrier enveloping the wearer. This barrier absorbs damage equal to 40% of the wearer’s Defense.
· Can use ‘Dragon Scale’, which significantly reduces incoming damage. Damage absorbed this way is condensed and reflected back at enemies.
· Can defend against or reduce damage by up to 80% from even the most powerful attacks. In exchange, the armor becomes incapacitated for a time.

It was a beautiful armor woven from dragon scales.
To be honest, I had deliberated quite a bit over where to use the ‘Hammer of the Transcendent’.
At first, I had even considered using it on the ‘Nameless Heavenly Garment’.

[Isn’t the Nameless Heavenly Garment an item that strengthens itself when equipped? You’re saying you’ll use something this precious on such an item?]
“True, it does seem wasteful…”

That was the problem.
I had already found quite a few pieces of the Nameless Heavenly Garment’s legacy.
If I found just one or two more, wouldn’t it automatically ascend to Eternity rank?
Was it really right to use the Transcendent’s Hammer on such an item?
After deliberating for a while, the Dragon Scale Armor came to mind.

“The effect is quite decent. It should be useful.”
[Hmm. It would be useful in battles against the Lords as well.]

After all, it had the effect of drastically reducing damage from any attack once.
It would be of great help in combat against transcendents like the Lords.

“Then, the last thing remaining is…”
[The energy contained in this heart-shaped vessel.]

【Aura of the Lords】.
An item that elevates any desired skill to SSS rank.
The first skills that came to mind were ‘Reverse Heaven’ and ‘Shatter Heaven’.

‘No, using it on these two would be inefficient.’

Reverse Heaven and Shatter Heaven were used when fighting transcendents.
And both were skills that only exhibited SSS-rank effects when fighting transcendents. There was no reason to use them in the first place.
Then, aside from these two, what other skills were worth using?

‘I had originally planned to use it on 【Heaven Blood Ten Thousand Sword】.’

Heaven Blood Ten Thousand Sword had already ascended to SSS rank on its own.
There was no reason to use it anymore. So I needed to find another skill.

“This skill seems like the best choice after all.”

Han Yu-sung used the Aura of the Lords.
The heart-shaped vessel shattered into fragments and scattered.
The energy contained within seeped into Han Yu-sung and Kakasha.
Soon, the transformation began.

[Using ‘Aura of the Lords (Eternity)’, I upgrade ‘Spirit of Blood Ghost (SS)’. The corresponding skill upgrades to ‘Celestial Blood Ghost (SSS)’!]

[Celestial Blood Ghost (SSS)]
· Classification: Passive.
· The blood of a ravenous ghost flows through you.
· Blood Wind Fist technique damage +120%, mana consumption –40%.
· Blood-series skill damage +120%, range expansion +40%, mana consumption -20%.
· Absorb vitality and mana by defeating enemies. (Cooldown 3 minutes.) With each absorption, the user’s attack power strengthens up to 80%.
· Vitality enhancement +100%, wound regeneration speed +60%. The more you bleed during combat, the faster regeneration accelerates up to 200%.
· You can use 【Celestial Blood Ghost】 for a certain duration.

[Active Effect: 【Celestial Blood Ghost】]
[1. Attack power +200%, damage taken +50%, speed +60%.]
[2. Blood-series skills are enhanced, and 【Blood Thunder】 effect is added. Additionally, mana is not consumed while using blood-series skills.]
[3. 10% of damage dealt to enemies is immediately converted to vitality. Strengthens up to 30% in proportion to vitality lost during combat.]
[4. When life hangs by a thread, consume all blood energy to instantly recover wounds. This effect has a separate cooldown.]

If it weren’t for ‘Celestial Blood Demon Path’, I would have chosen a different skill.
But now I’ve obtained Celestial Blood Demon Path, an SSS-rank skill.
I thought upgrading Spirit of Blood Ghost would create synergy.
And that intuition proved exactly right.

“I suppose that’s roughly everything.”

I’d achieved sufficient gains.
With these items and skills, future battles would be considerably easier.
I leaned back against the sofa, gazing up at the ceiling.

[Mmm, delicious indeed. This one has received considerable power as well. I find myself pondering where to use such strength!]
“That’s fortunate.”

‘Aura of the Lords’ had the effect of allowing the contracted Lord to absorb the power contained in a heart-shaped vessel from the user.
It seemed Kakasha was quite pleased with this power.

[And it is not yet finished. According to the message from conquering the ‘Seal Point’, a special opportunity should be granted to this one….]
“Now that you mention it, there was such a message.”

They said that when the Trial ends, the Lords receive a special opportunity.
But what that opportunity actually was remained shrouded in mystery.
Kakasha seemed disgruntled by the uncertainty, but I paid it no mind. The answer would reveal itself in due time.
I exhaled slowly.

“There’s so much to do. I need to recruit new members, find the Blood Demon and have a conversation with him, and prepare for a confrontation with Geomson.”
[Don’t forget about Achiros—our shared objective.]
“I know. And I still need to search for the legacy of the Nameless Heavenly Demon.”

The charging period for the Eye of Omniscience was drawing to a close.
Once it finished charging, I would need to immediately search for the legacy of the Nameless Heavenly Demon.
There would be no time to rest—only relentless movement.

“Then, for now….”

I rose from the sofa and gazed out the window.
A massive crowd still lined the street in front of the Arca Building.
Despite considerable time having passed, the queue showed no signs of diminishing.
I swallowed back a sigh that threatened to escape.

“I should handle what I can do right now.”

I shook my head and turned away.
The most tedious task, yet one I could complete swiftly.
Conducting interviews with all those who had flooded into the Arca Building.
It made sense to tackle what was immediately manageable.
With a resigned sigh, I descended to the 1st Floor.

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