The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 284

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Chapter 284

Episode 284.

It was a battlefield.

Graaah- Kragh!

Slash, thud!

“Kill them! Block them!”

“Hold on with the thought that if we’re pushed back, it’s all over!”

“Uaaaah!!”

The Abyss Legion endlessly surging forward.

Guild members desperately holding their ground against that legion and Mage Order members silently carrying out their orders.

And even Kashin Church members wearing masks, only their eyes gleaming with madness visible.

If this place overflowing with blood and corpses wasn’t a battlefield, then what would be a battlefield?

Though it was a raid of unprecedented scale in Godose history, the guild members’ attention was focused elsewhere.

Bang! Crash!

Where the ground shook and dizzying sounds of tearing air split their ears.

“…Insane.”

“Wow…”

The center of the labyrinth where the Legion Commander raid was unfolding.

Without a doubt, the intensity there was greater than here, certainly not less.

Kwaaaang! Thud!

A massive iron club and fist collided, sending shockwaves sweeping forward, and a giant greatsword failed to cut an ankle and got stuck.

Then Cheonma immediately threw a straight punch to push the leg away.

A Fanatic gripping the extracted greatsword leaped up and struck down from above.

Boom!

At the same time, an arrow bomb flew in front and exploded.

The Legion Commander, charging forward unfazed despite being gang-beaten, was like a runaway tank.

And blocking the path of that tank was none other than the Empress.

Clang! Clang!

She went beyond blocking and charged forward, even diving into its embrace.

It was a reckless action tantamount to a suicide attempt, but the scene that unfolded next was amazing.

Slash- Stab-

“Yeah, let’s see who dies first, you or me.”

Despite being trampled to death as she should have been, she displayed overwhelming physicality and landed effective hits.

“…Are you planning to leave the cleanup to me again?”

“You already know the answer.”

It was thanks to the Sword Master watching her back.

While they were clearly outmatched individually, when overwhelming physicality met neutralization, they showed insane coordination.

Clang!

A 4-meter diameter space.

When the Legion Commander’s attacks entered that space, the Sword Master’s blade followed like a magnet, deflecting them with clear metallic sounds.

Then the Empress, who had penetrated into the Legion Commander’s embrace, unleashed a barrage as if she’d been waiting.

Bang! Crash!

Crack-!

Fists and elbows, knees, blade edges and hilts.

Attacks utilizing everything passed by,

“You haven’t forgotten about us, have you.”

“Hup!”

Followed by greatswords and holy swords, iron clubs and fists pouring down from both sides.

When the Legion Commander’s aggro tried to shift, the Empress’s attacks came from bizarre angles, and arrow bombs exploded right in front.

Arrow barrages exploding at just the right moments persistently tormented the Legion Commander.

Crackle-

But among them all, there was one who showed the most outstanding presence,

[You have used Black Lightning.]

[You become lightning, moving swiftly and piercing through everything you touch.]

None other than Kaiser.

A black mask and black rippling martial arts uniform.

And between the black sparks, he emitted a red aura like a messenger from the underworld.

—!

When he became a streak of black lightning and flashed, the Legion Commander’s body was pierced and spat out black blood.

When the Legion Commander’s paralysis wore off and tried to attack again, Kaiser had already vanished.

[You use Ice Current.]

[The effect of Ice Current is amplified by the White Lion’s Snowflake Sword effect.]

[The 4th Legion Commander of Destruction ignores status effects due to trait effects.]

Grrrrr…

Only vicious cold, blizzard, and the White Lion remained.

Though the Ice Current effect didn’t work, it didn’t matter.

[You succeed in perfect parrying.]

[You deflect the attack.]

The Forgotten King’s swordsmanship and parrying, plus the Sword Master’s air superiority made a shield as solid as an iron wall.

“I knew Kaiser was strong, but… to that extent?”

“No, just how many roles is he playing alone? He deflects patterns, deals damage, and draws aggro too.”

“Did he already transcend before coming here? This doesn’t make sense. Shouldn’t parrying be nerfed?”

“The Sword Master’s support is insane too. No wonder he held out alone for 30 seconds.”

“Look at the Empress going wild next to the Sword Master, who can stop that? Her physicality is insane, really.”

“Look at Ast excitedly hitting home runs.”

DPS windows that shouldn’t open were opening, and attacks that should have hit were missing.

Those small differences were multiplying the masters’ capabilities several times over.

Like eggs chipping away at rocks bit by bit versus the Legion Commander who could win with one proper hit.

An objectively disadvantageous fight was evenly matched.

“We can do this! Hold on just a little longer!”

“When they’re doing that much for us, will we shamefully collapse!”

“God is guiding us!”

“Don’t disappoint the Cult Leader!”

Uwaaaaaaah-!!

That was further giving strength to the players.

Because they could gain hope that they could clear it if things continued this way.

Morale raised to its limits broke through boundaries, becoming the driving force to endure bodies that should have collapsed long ago.

‘We can clear this!’

‘Just a little, just a little longer…’

They truly thought so.

[The liberated 4th Legion Commander of Destruction’s health is below 5%.]

[Phase 3 begins.]

—-!!

Until Phase 3 began and the Legion Commander roared toward the sky.

The moment black energy exploded and swallowed the entire labyrinth.

Aah…

Hope was also swallowed by darkness.

* * *

[Phase 3 is activated.]

[The Beast Beyond Limits title is activated.]

[The liberated ‘Commander of the 4th Legion of Destruction’ gains physical abilities that exceed their limits for 30 seconds.]

Phase 3 wasn’t the activation of a trait, but the activation of a title effect.

Physical ability enhancement.

At first glance, it seemed like nothing special, but when the target was a legion commander, it was a different story.

Kruuuuuuuu!!!!

An already overpowered body becoming even stronger?

It was like a massive boulder falling onto a seesaw that was barely maintaining balance.

And it wasn’t even just at the level of a boulder.

Something beyond that.

Kwaaaaang!

“Kugh!”

Just swinging its arms created craters, and just charging forward made it hard to keep one’s eyes open from the wind pressure.

[This is an attack imbued with the Authority of Destruction.]

[Cannot be parried.]

“What…?”

Moreover, all attacks were now judged as using the Authority of Destruction.

It didn’t seem to bring instant death judgment, but this made parrying impossible anymore.

Just 30 seconds.

That short time was enough to completely reverse the tide of battle.

Breaking rocks with eggs was one thing, but you couldn’t break massive boulders.

[The progress of Abyssal Transformation has surpassed 95%, beginning full-scale Abyssal Transformation.]

[If killed by the Abyss, you will be devoured by the Abyss.]

[Devoured corpses will awaken as Undead of the Abyss.]

Groooan- Groan-

“This is fucking insane.”

“No way, is this scale even right? This isn’t even a World Quest!”

“This makes the Forgotten Tomb look like child’s play!”

To make matters worse, dead allies were now turning into enemies.

The morale that had been soaring sky-high plummeted as if doused with cold water, and Kaiser’s group, who had been charging frantically, were now staggering as if afflicted with some chronic illness.

This was all just 10 seconds after the phase began.

[The duration of the second effect of God’s Tears has ended.]

[Mana is below 10%.]

And those 10 seconds were the last chance given to Dohyun.

Seeing Dohyun’s appearance with Lightning Dragon Descent and various buffs dispelled, the guild members let out despairing sighs.

“Ah…”

“…It’s all over now.”

There was no hope left.

The trusted masters were scattered everywhere, barely alive, and even Kaiser was in critical condition.

Only 5% health remaining.

There was no one who could shave off that remaining health, which might even be less than that.

[Kuhehe… Hehe…]

A bizarre laughter pierced Dohyun’s ears as he staggered.

[What a pathetic sight… Where did that arrogant demeanor go?]

[What a… pleasant sight to behold, kuhehe…]

They were the powerhouses of the Abyss.

Two voices, impossible to tell whose was whose, intertwined and assaulted his ears.

A bizarre yet alien sensation.

One thing was certain: the voices were clearly much closer than before.

[Current Abyssal Transformation progress is at 97%.]

[The Abyssal powerhouse, ‘Immortal Master,’ has completed preparations for descent.]

[The Abyssal powerhouse, ‘Lord of Destruction,’ has completed preparations for descent.]

At most, 1 minute remained.

Within that time, he would encounter those beings.

[Finally, we shall see… the vessel…]

[Hehe, I acknowledge your qualifications. Though you’re an exiled fool who lost his reason, to push a fully unsealed legion commander to his limits…]

[Not bad… If you remain as a host, that bastard’s expression will be worth seeing…]

They showed not the slightest bit of wariness.

To them, who were pondering how to use him, Dohyun was already a dead man.

“Is this as far as we go?”

“…Good work, everyone.”

Even the Vice Masters and the Order of the Ten Saints seemed to give up, letting out sighs.

But when everyone had abandoned hope, Dohyun let out a chuckling laugh instead of a sigh.

[…Laughing?]

[Has he lost his reason…]

The laughter in those bizarre voices disappeared.

It seemed like a reaction thinking Dohyun had gone mad in this desperate situation.

But Dohyun didn’t stop laughing. Rather, he laughed even louder as if for all to hear.

It wasn’t for reasons like giving up or going insane.

[…What is so amusing?]

Finally, unable to bear it, the voice that asked carried displeasure.

It was the Empress who gladly answered.

“How could it not be funny? They’re chattering away without knowing they’re fucked.”

Her eyes glinted fiercely as she staggered to her feet.

Those were definitely not the eyes of someone who had given up.

And it wasn’t just her.

“Ah, that was disgustingly difficult, really.”

“I thought we could just capture it, but who knew it had something like that hidden. We would have been in trouble if we’d been greedy.”

“Plans exist to be followed, Cheonma.”

“The conditions have been met, right?”

Ast and Cheonma, and the Sword Master and Ahdeo.

“I do not doubt, my God.”

The Fanatic who slightly bowed when their eyes met, and even the arrow bomb that exploded above with a pop.

Everyone’s eyes were clear without a shadow of doubt.

[…?]

[What the…]

Those beings showed bewildered reactions to the incomprehensible situation.

“I know you’re happy to finally have a chance to set foot on land, but… what can you do? Looks like you won’t be able to step on it today either.”

Did they instinctively sense something ominous from Dohyun’s grinning appearance?

Kruuuuu!!

The legion commander roared and charged forward.

It was a vicious speed that didn’t match its massive frame, but Dohyun was one step faster.

Dohyun reached into his inventory and threw something like throwing a baseball.

The moment that thing, cutting through the wind and rushing forward, touched the creature’s head.

[Using the Binding Snare on the target ‘Liberated Commander of the 4th Legion of Destruction.’]

[There are two conditions for binding the target: ‘Hit the head’ and ‘Push the target to their limits.’]

[Conditions have been met.]

[Binding the target.]

Kru… eh?

The restraint device that touched the head and made a pop sound suddenly grew massive and began to wrap around the legion commander.

The restraint device obtained from Sina was finally being put to use.

At the same time, Dohyun grinned and raised his head.

[You have overcome insurmountable adversity with perfect execution.]

[You comprehend the next realm.]

[Reverse Heavenly Period 3rd Form, you awaken Heaven.]

‘Perfect timing.’

It was the moment when the 3rd Form of the Reverse Heavenly Period had fully blossomed.

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