The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 343

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Chapter 343

Part 2, Episode 9.

Clang!

As he swung Heavenly Transformation, sparks flew through the hazy vision with a somewhat light sensation, and a sharp ringing echoed.

‘A dagger?’

Rather than being flustered by the collapsing wall, he had inwardly admired how they used it as an opportunity to attack, but seeing it was a dagger made it understandable.

Classes that handle daggers invest the most in agility and reflexes to compensate for their short range.

Their reaction speed had to be faster compared to other classes.

‘Probably not a thief… most likely an assassin type.’

On the other hand, the opponent seemed quite flustered too.

They probably never expected their surprise counter-attack to be blocked.

Though the man’s face was also hidden by a robe, a sense of panic could be felt from the clashing dagger.

But that was only for a very brief moment.

Clang-!

In the time it takes to blink, the intruder who had composed his emotions deflected Dohyun’s sword and spun his body greatly.

Swish-

At the same time, he lightly threw the dagger upward, then caught it with his opposite hand and swung it at the carotid artery with added rotational force.

Dagger technique that was practically acrobatic.

Moreover, there wasn’t just one dagger.

‘A second intruder. Is this one also an assassin?’

An intruder who had been using stealth until this moment intervened, subtly twisting his sword path.

If they had been ordinary players, they would have been stabbed in the carotid artery and heart while going “Huh?”, and would have died gasping from bleeding and poison.

[Eye of Truth is currently active.]

However, Dohyun, who was already observing through the Eye of Truth, wouldn’t fall for such petty tricks.

There was no need to move directly for something like this.

[Activating True White Lion’s Song.]

A fierce blizzard swirled and deflected the attacks.

Perhaps it was because they faced the fierce currents of the blizzard in an unstable posture with both feet off the ground.

Grrr… Growl!

The White Lion growled and charged toward the men who couldn’t withstand the impact and were pushed back about 1 meter.

A sword technique that combines offense and defense, achieving attack and defense through will alone, regardless of the caster’s physical body.

-What the hell is this…

Now was the opportunity, but there weren’t just two intruders.

Whoosh-!

Clang-!

When Dohyun deflected three arrows that flew from a blind spot, avoiding the blizzard, and looked to the side, he saw the third intruder who had been waiting for the last opportunity.

Whoosh- Thud-!

Though he might have hesitated when his attack was blocked.

The Archer intruder shot arrows without hesitation as if he had expected this.

While the view was briefly obscured as the blizzard blocked the arrows, he ran while gliding through the air and carried the assassin away.

-Huh? Owner, they’re running away!

-This humble sword shall capture them, Master!

Their purpose from the beginning was escape.

There was no reason for them to fight Dohyun to the death.

And the same was true for Dohyun.

“…Stealth.”

When Dohyun, who had been waiting for the last intruder to appear, opened his mouth, his figure disappeared and soon appeared behind the archer.

A black shadow briefly visible and a mark floating above his head.

These weren’t men who wouldn’t recognize this.

-…Backstab? He wasn’t a Swordsman…!

-Risa!

Cutting off the shocked man’s words, Eliza popped out from inside Dohyun’s robe and spat out spider webs.

The men lost their balance and floated in the air as spider webs were shot precisely at their ankles and both hands.

“Well done! Eliza.”

-Rizariza!

Leaving behind Eliza, who puffed out her chest proudly after her rare moment of activity, it was the moment he was about to swing Heavenly Transformation.

Swish-

‘Oh ho, look at this? This?’

The archer twisted his body in mid-air like a cat to regain balance, then crouched and stretched out his bound feet with all his might to kick the assassins, not to break free.

Before he could be amazed by this brilliant improvisation, the two assassins who had instantly closed the distance swung their sharp daggers at vital points.

Moreover, it wasn’t just one strike.

The barrage pouring at tremendous speed from two skilled fighters covered his vision, feeling like being sucked into an automated car wash.

Grrr…!

The White Lion and blizzard were rushing from behind, but the distance was still considerable.

The only weakness of White Lion’s Song.

Since there were limits to the speed of the blizzard and White Lion, its weakness against speed battles and variables was properly exploited.

However, Dohyun smiled instead.

‘You want to try this?’

He had already tried ultra-close combat with Kukkudakkukku to the point of exhaustion.

Compared to Kukkudakkukku’s insane barrage and beast-like attacks from bizarre angles, he could block this level even with his eyes closed.

[Using Hero skill ‘Acceleration’.]

[Attack speed and movement speed increase for 40 seconds.]

[Casting Bairan Sword Technique 2nd Form, Rain Gear.]

Fight fire with fire, barrage with barrage.

When he activated the 2nd form of Bairan Sword Technique, which contained the philosophy that one cannot avoid rain falling from the sky, countless sword paths unfolded.

Clang! Clang-! Clang clang clang! Clang!

Daggers and sword clashed ceaselessly, sparks flew, and ear-splitting ringing echoed.

Just 3 seconds.

In a brief time that would pass if you looked away for a moment, they exchanged dozens of attacks and defenses.

Tap-

The two assassins suddenly leaped backward and retreated.

He thought it might be another escape, but it was half right and half wrong.

They were escaping, but that didn’t mean they were just cleanly running away.

[The intruder is preparing a powerful strike.]

[Danger! Please be careful.]

The archer, who had already cut through the spider webs, was drawing his bowstring.

But the energy contained in the arrow was extraordinary.

-It’s dangerous, Master!

-Ri, Risa!

-Th-that would be the end if it hits, Owner?

The massive energy concentrated on the arrowhead made the dark cavern feel bright, and even without seeing the warning message, it was clear this would be lethal.

-…Try to dodge well. Even I cannot properly handle this weapon yet…

The man who spoke solemnly released the string.

Flash-

Soon, a murky light mixed with gray and green exploded and covered the tomb.

Pressure that could truly be called a disaster.

Though the end of that disaster was aimed precisely at him, Dohyun calmly stepped forward.

Then, an energy like Mount Tai circled his entire body.

Thud. Thud.

Thud.

Soon, as Dohyun stood before the arrow and slowly extended Cheonbyeon forward.

[Reverse Heavenly Period]

[Casting 3rd Form, Heaven.]

Everything became clear like slow motion.

Moreover, Dohyun could see it.

[Accepting the Intruder’s powerful strike and analyzing its foundation.]

[The energy is too overwhelming to handle.]

[Duration decreases and only part of the foundation is analyzed.]

[Ignores damage from the first contact and can influence destructive energy for 3 seconds.]

Where that massive energy originated from and what trajectory it was being unleashed along.

Which part was the most threatening.

The enormous energy that had seemed like mere disaster no longer felt threatening.

Swoosh.

Soon, as he moved Cheonbyeon, the energy seemed to ripple and began to be absorbed slowly.

And the moment he took another step forward.

[Parrying successful.]

With a piercing sound, the massive energy scattered and disappeared in an instant.

“Phew, that was tough. This one was pretty difficult.”

It seemed like there hadn’t been an opponent this challenging since facing the 4th Legion Commander of Destruction.

Could a mere intruder’s attack really be this intense?

Though Dohyun frowned while complaining, the person more shocked than Dohyun right now was the intruder himself.

-…Blocked it? What kind of nonsense is this… How could a mere half-human use such swordsmanship… This doesn’t make sense. Could the prophecy have been wrong…?

Watching the intruder ramble incoherently like a screw had come loose, Dohyun casually remarked.

“Oh, and thanks for the tip.”

-Tip… what?

“For letting me know it’s a weapon skill. I’ll return the favor in kind.”

-What do you mean…?

Grinning at the bewildered man who didn’t understand, Dohyun activated his ability.

[Using Cheonbyeon’s special option from enhancement.]

[Confirmed that weapons have been in contact for over 3 seconds.]

[Activation conditions met.]

[Activating ‘Option Devour’.]

[Devouring ‘Astra’s Arrow’s’ ‘Hero’s Poem’ option and granting it to Cheonbyeon.]

Simultaneously, massive energy condensed in Cheonbyeon.

Sensing the familiar energy from the strange man’s sword, not only the Archer but even the Assassins stared blankly at the condensing energy.

Soon, when the light emanating from Cheonbyeon reached its peak.

[Casting Hero’s Poem.]

“Now it’s your turn to dodge. It’s your skill, so you can do it, right?”

-Ah…?

Dohyun hurled Cheonbyeon, and light exploded.

[Defeated Intruder ‘Ranel’.]

[Defeated Intruder ‘Kayana’.]

[Defeated Intruder ‘Akira’.]

[Judged as preventing escape by defeating all intruders.]

[Cleared Emergency Quest, ‘Tomb Intruders’.]

-Holy shit;;;

-What did I just witness.

-Action movies can step aside? This is fucking spectacular.

-I don’t know what’s what since they suddenly broke the wall.

-The scale is insane, how did he do that at the end?

-Didn’t you watch the Garion video? That’s the same technique he used then.

-You are not worthy of becoming Kashin Church.

-Kiya~ This is why we watch Kaiser.

-Kaiser, he is God! Kaiser, he is God! Kaiser, he is God!

-Wait, didn’t it say to stop them? But he killed them?

The chat room went absolutely wild at Dohyun’s performance of one punch three kills, achieving one strike three defeats.

Such combat suddenly appearing while peacefully finding their way.

From their perspective, it felt like the variety show they were enjoying had suddenly transformed into a blockbuster movie filled with flashy CG and spectacular action.

-Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!

-Ah, I believe…

-Camen…

-Wow, how is that a level 99 who hasn’t even transcended? How strong will he be when he goes to the New Continent?

-Look at Marty’s face lmaooo he looks so spaced out it’s hilarious.

-At that level, he’s smitten. Mati’s probably going to Thailand soon.

Watching the bustling chat room where excitement hadn’t died down even after about 10 seconds, Dohyun scratched his head.

‘…What, was this such a powerful skill?’

He had felt how powerful the ability was when using the 3rd Form Heaven, but still, he never expected it would be a one-shot kill.

‘Wow. We would’ve all died if we got hit by that, right Owner?’

‘R-Risa!’

‘Hmm, the power exceeded expectations. Judging by that skill alone, it far surpassed the archer who had such admirable spirit during the Destruction Legion Commander battle.’

Even the Guardians seemed stunned with bewildered expressions.

No matter how unusual those guys were, they weren’t even bosses yet possessed weapons with such cheat-like performance.

This was practically no different from an area-of-effect instant death skill.

There’s a weapon that can copy even such cheat-like options if conditions are met?

‘This is what a +15 enhanced future mythic-grade weapon is like?’

Though he had already felt it during Garion, this was a moment where he truly realized again just how overpowered Cheonbyeon was.

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