The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 343

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 343

[A new fragment suitable for the Fragment of the World has been discovered. The fragment settles into the Fragment of the World….]
[A new effect is added to the Fragment of the World!]

One item shot out from among the countless stored artifacts.
That item was absorbed into the Fragment of the World that Han Yu-sung possessed.
And immediately, it created a change.

[Fragment of the World.]
· A fragment of what was once a ‘World’ grade item. Only fragments remain, yet a formidable power can still be felt.
· If destroyed pieces are gathered or a special opportunity arises to create new fragments, it can regain its complete form. However, that form may differ greatly from this item’s original state.
· Currently, the Fragment of Rebellion is embedded. It can be granted to a ‘legacy’ related to the Nameless Heavenly Demon to greatly strengthen that legacy, and can grant nearby allies a special buff called the Will of Rebellion.
· Currently, the Fragment of Transformation is embedded. When used, it creates a transformed item based on the granted item. Additionally, nearby allies can use the Wave of Transformation, which alters the equipment they possess.

The name of the fragment absorbed this time was the Fragment of Transformation.
To think I could create new items based on existing ones.
It was quite an intriguing effect.
Moreover, it was peculiar that I could grant a similar effect to my allies as well.

“Hmm….”
[Fragment of Transformation, quite a grandiose name indeed.]

Han Yu-sung agreed with that assessment.
Kakasha, who had been observing the Fragment of the World that he possessed, tilted his head in confusion.

[That said, something feels off. This fragment was obtained from the Lord of the Dead, wasn’t it? So why did it react to Geomson’s Vault, and in a hidden space no less? I don’t understand.]
“Perhaps it wasn’t the Fragment of the World that reacted.”
[You mean….]

This fragment has the Fragment of Rebellion embedded within it.
The Fragment of the World as an item itself has no connection to legacies. However, the Fragment of Rebellion is something related to legacies.
It’s highly likely that the Fragment of Rebellion embedded here was what reacted.

“What’s strange is why this was here in the first place….”
[It seems Geomson was keeping it very carefully.]
“Exactly.”

Han Yu-sung stroked his chin, lost in thought.
Just as the Fragment of Rebellion was connected to ‘the one whose name is not permitted’, I wondered if this Fragment of Transformation might also be related to that same entity.
If I continued absorbing only such fragments and eventually completed the item…

‘I have no idea what kind of item will be created.’

Han Yu-sung examined the Fragment of the World, which had grown even larger.
It seemed like completion was drawing near.

‘If I gather just a bit more, I should be able to complete it.’

I felt that the end was not far away.
Then I would possess an item of ‘World’ grade.
Needless to say, it would grant me tremendous power.

[Hmm? My lord, I have found something quite interesting.]
“What is it now?”

While Han Yu-sung was lost in thought, Kakasha explored the Cavern.
She handed him the item she had discovered.

[Casket of Purification (Eternity)]
· A casket imbued with purifying power, once possessed by the one whose everything was forgotten.
· It can restore corrupted and degraded items to their original form. However, only those bearing a special essence may use it.

It was a peculiar item.
The title ‘the one whose everything was forgotten’ felt quite familiar—I suspected it might refer to the same entity as ‘the one whose name is not permitted’.
The effect this item possessed was ‘purification’.

“Purification? Hmm, purification, I see…”

Han Yu-sung racked his memory carefully.
Among the items I possessed, was there one that required purification?
Surprisingly, there was one.

“…The Embodiment of Greed.”
[Now that you mention it, there was such a legacy.]
“Right. I believe I obtained it after killing Helud.”

Han Yu-sung withdrew a small crystal from the Subspace.
It was a crystal imbued with tremendous power born from wrath and greed.

[Embodiment of Greed (Eternity)]
· A crystal left behind by one whose name was never permitted. After enduring countless trials, it has transformed into a form twisted from its original state.
· The user can absorb the power contained within the crystal by embedding it into their body. In exchange, they gain transcendent strength, but at the cost of physical mutation and being consumed by terrible madness.
· The price of this item cannot be removed.

This was the item that had transformed Helud into a monster.
The demonic energy that had erupted was truly catastrophic.
Demonic energy so overwhelming that even the Demon Forces could not withstand it had turned his body into a hideous monstrosity.
An item I had never considered using due to its severe consequences.
But if I had this Purification Casket…?

“It’s worth attempting.”

Han Yu-sung opened the casket without hesitation.
And after placing the ominous Embodiment of Greed inside.

Sssssssss….

He immediately invoked Primordial Chaos.
The Purification Casket required a special energy to function, or so it was said.
The only energy I could think of was Primordial Chaos.
The Primordial Chaos he invoked slowly permeated the casket.
Moments later.

WHOOOOOOSH!

A grayish-white light burst forth from the Purification Casket.
When that light finally subsided.

[The Purification Casket infused with Primordial Chaos activates.]
[A powerful purifying force settles upon the item within….]
[The Embodiment of Greed (Eternity) is being purified!]

[Manifestation of Greed (Eternity)]
· A crystalline fragment left behind by one whose name was never permitted. Once twisted into a horrifying form, it has been purified by the power of Primordial Harmony.
· The user can absorb the power contained within the crystal by embedding it into their body. In exchange, they gain immense strength for a certain duration, and skills utilizing ‘Demonic Energy’ are greatly enhanced.
· After the effect ends, physical abilities are significantly reduced for a certain period.

It was a type of buff item.
The price of my body mutating and being consumed by terrible madness as before had disappeared, but the side effects hadn’t vanished entirely.
Still, at this level….

“It’s worth trying as a trump card.”

Han Yu-sung collected the item with a satisfied expression.
Considering when Helud had used it, it would grant formidable power.
It would be sufficient to turn the tide of battle.

[Hmm, that Geomson bastard. The reason he merely stored this without using it….]
“Well, there’s no mystery to it.”

Geomson possessed the ‘Purification Vessel’ but never used it.
The reason was simple.

“He couldn’t use Primordial Harmony.”
[Yes, that does seem to be the case.]

All Geomson could wield was Demonic Energy alone.
That’s why he had stored it separately here.
Perhaps there were personal memories attached to it as well.
Regardless.

‘Since he’s dead, I won’t be able to know what happened then.’

But there is a way.
Kakasha is in the process of absorbing Geomson’s Divinity. That fragment would contain the power he possessed, and his memories as well.
I might be able to obtain the necessary memories from there.

“How much longer until Kakasha finishes absorbing Geomson’s Divinity?”
[Hmm, it seems it will take several more days. Since he’s also a Wanderer, and the power he originally possessed is extraordinarily formidable….]

It doesn’t seem easy to absorb.
To put it differently.

[If the absorption completes, I should be able to grow significantly as well. The next war isn’t far off, so I need to maximize my growth.]

Han Yu-sung agreed with that assessment.
The war with Achiros remained, and I needed to obtain more ‘fragments’.
And inevitably, I would clash with the Gods in some form.
I needed far greater power.

“I should set aside the remaining items separately.”
[Hmm…. Huh?]

Han Yu-sung gathered the remaining items and was about to leave.
At that moment, Kakasha gazed into empty space and furrowed her brow.

“What’s wrong?”
[No, the renown….]

An unexpected message had appeared before her eyes.

[The Lord’s renown has become widely known throughout the world!]
[The blessing of renown grows significantly!]

[Renown]
· Lord of War’s renown: Known throughout the Universe. (65000)
· Blessing of renown: All stats +70%, Attack and Defense Power +80%, Skill Damage +80%, Flame Attribute Damage +110%, Speed +40%, Mana Regeneration Speed +40%, Damage Taken –20%.

A message that renown had grown significantly.
There could only be one reason.
Defeating The Wanderer, Geomson.
But there was no way word of defeating Geomson should have spread.

[I don’t know the reason, but somehow it’s become known to the world. Thanks to that, my renown has risen, but….]
“I’m not sure whether to be pleased or cautious.”

Needless to say, the one who spread this would be the Arbiter. Or perhaps the Administrators under his command.
Regardless, if they spread this to the world, there would be a reason behind it.

‘It doesn’t seem like there’s much to gain from this.’

Han Yu-sung was already planning to wage war against Achiros soon.
Now that news of Geomson’s death had spread, he would grow even more cautious.
When war erupted, he would fight with greater caution.
But it didn’t matter.

‘Whether he fights cautiously or carelessly.’

Victory would be mine.

* * *

The news came far too suddenly.

[The Wanderer, Geomson, has fallen.]
[The one who slew the long-reclusive warrior was the Lord of War.]

A message that suddenly reached the Lords.
The Wanderer, who operated independently outside the system of Lords, had been slain.
And not just any Wanderer—Geomson, one possessed of extraordinary power.
Defeated by none other than the Lord of War.

[…Can we trust this news?]
[Considering the source from which it originated, we have no choice but to believe it.]
[The Administrators leaked this information, or so I’ve heard. Given that….]

There was no choice but to believe it.
The Administrators were servants of the Gods.
That they released this news meant they had received permission from the beings above them to do so.
It was as good as the Gods themselves spreading the word directly.

[Geomson, then….]
[I heard he ran rampant during the recent trials in the Murim, causing grievous losses to many Lords.]
[A transcendent being of remarkable power, was he not? And yet….]

The reason the Lords couldn’t take decisive action despite suffering losses.
It wasn’t merely that they couldn’t locate Geomson, but because the power he wielded was so formidable that none of them possessed the confidence to defeat him in combat.
Even the Lords bearing illustrious names couldn’t guarantee victory against such an opponent.
That was Geomson. And yet such a being had fallen to the Lord of War.

[Does the Lord of War truly possess such overwhelming power?]
[Remarkable. What’s even more astonishing is that she discovered The Wanderer’s location.]
[He must have concealed his Domain with great secrecy.]

It was utterly incomprehensible.
Yet one thing remained undeniably certain.

[From this moment forward, no one can afford to disregard the Lord of War.]

A Lord who once wielded tremendous power but had fallen into decline.
The Lord of War had now reclaimed her complete strength.
Perhaps even surpassing the power she commanded during her golden age.
The Lords found themselves gripped by a newfound wariness toward the Lord of War.

[….]

The same held true for Achiros, who had received word of these events.
His brow furrowed upon hearing the unexpected news.
It was information both displeasing and difficult for him to accept.

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