Chapter 154  

Kim Do-Jin's magic special move, Heart Strike: Beyond the Space Slash, was particularly fearsome because it could instantly and precisely exploit an opponent's weakness. Coupled with his impeccable swordsmanship, his opponents often failed to realize what had happened before they were lying on the ground or dying from a pierced heart.

In a one-on-one situation, the Heart Strike: Beyond the Space Slash could surpass that of someone, who was two or even three times more skilled, as long as Do-Jin had a chance to strike. This was on the premise that the opponent was not some kind of monster who could survive even if their neck or heart had been severed.

However, there was certainly a downside to Heart Strike: Beyond the Space Slash.

‘The disorientation after spatial teleportation.’

This downside made it difficult to perform the next technique, but Do-Jin had overcome it with his swordsmanship and beast-like Instinct.

‘Regardless of the disorientation, he could will his body to move.’

There was no need for many goals when there was only one opponent. All they had to do was use the skill to strike the opponent’s heart or neck.

The Heart Strike: Beyond the Space Slash skill required more than just the ability to recite a difficult incantation. It was an exclusive technique that only Kim Do-Jin was able to fully assimilate right now.

In this moment, however, Yu-Seong had clearly aimed for Emilia’s head with Heart Strike: Beyond the Space Slash skill and had unleashed his special move, Lance Charging. He was feeling disoriented but had done so anyway.

In terms of power and range, there was no way around it: Yu-Seong's Lance Charging was several times greater than Do-Jin's swordsmanship that was based on simple instincts.

The reason why Yu-Seong could do such a thing was simple, but it shocked Do-Jin all the same.

『Special Skill, The God’s Chakra E

Cannot be used for Fusion.

The hidden potential in the skill was released by the remnants of a royal god.

All the mana of the player Choi Yu-Seong are replaced with chakras.

The skill is constantly working on the player’s body.

This increases the absolute capacity of the chakra.

This effect also applies when speaking or moving in an unconscious state.

Daily growth rate + 1.

Applying D-rank, the first chakra is released.

D rank – Muladhara Chakra.

With Muladhara Chakra applied, the physical abilities of the player Choi Yu-Seong will increase to the same level as those of the Physical-type player.

*new C-rank applied, the second chakra is released.

C rank – Svadhisthana Chakra.

☆ Special application of God's Chakra.

Svadhisthana Chakra enables players to absorb and release abilities outside of rank. Player Choi Yu-Seong can absorb and activate any, up to two, Psychic abilities applied to himself.

Cooldown Time – 720 hours.

Special ★

The application of God's Chakra further enhances the effect of Muladhara Chakra.

The application of God's Chakra further enhances the enlightenment effect of the Svadhisthana Chakra.

If the rank rises, the second chakra wakes up.

You are the eighth person on earth to acquire chakra skills.』

While resting at Helen’s personal underground bunker, Yu-Seong had confirmed that an overwhelming number of gods had donated more than 15,000 karma points to him. He had pondered over which special skills’ rank to raise first.

As the first priority, he had chosen the divine God's Chakra skill, which monopolized 10,000 karma points. 'I was originally going to save the remaining 5,000 points...'?

Unfortunately, he had no choice but to upgrade the Wind Control in order to pursue Helen.

Before upgrading the God's Chakra for the first time, Yu-Seong had deeply contemplated it. After all, it required more than double the points compared to other powerful skills. However, after directly witnessing the results of the upgrade, he couldn't help but be satisfied.

Yu-Seong didn't know what abilities he would gain by enlightening his Svadhisthana Chakra, which was originally reserved for normal Chakra users. However, he was confident that he wouldn’t be disappointed by the absorption and activation obtained from the special ability of the God’s Chakra.

‘Rankless. Regardless of what kind of ability it is, it can absorb up to two at a time and activate them.’

The penalty of a 720-hour cooldown time, equivalent to a month-long waiting time for it to be reused, posed no problem for Yu-Seong.

It was an ability to absorb and activate not just simple skills but all Psychic skills. This meant that the power of absorption and activation could be used not only by self-empowering players like Kim Do-Jin but also by non-human races such as Emilia and even demons.

Moreover, there was no rank for the two skills. In other words, even if the opponent was overwhelmingly stronger than Yu-Seong, the skill could serve as a counter punch at least once.

Using this skill, Yu-Seong could simply absorb and activate spells like Isolation and Blink, both of which were originally impossible to apply to others. There was no need for him to calculate complex formulas like Kim Do-Jin and deploy mana in a difficult way to unfold the magic circle.

‘Simply absorb and activate… These two actions suffice. Despite my hope to conserve karma points, I depleted them more quickly than I thought…’

Thanks to this, Yu-Seong had successfully moved a short distance beyond the opponent's defense wall with considerable mental composure. He had been able to focus solely on Emilia's head and accurately execute his lethal move during that short window of opportunity.

After Yu-Seong accurately hit Emilia with his finishing blow, the headless giant spider plummeted to the ground.

Thud-!?

The ground shook and dust clouds rose. Meanwhile, Yu-Seong trembled in excitement.

‘We have defeated one of the Demon King Worshipers’ Twelve Dark Kings.’

Despite being ranked 10th, which was considerably low among the twelve ranks, the notorious Black Gauze King had been defeated by B-rank Do-Jin and C-rank Yu-Seong. Of course, her long-accumulated Karma was nothing to be taken lightly.

Consequently, Yu-Seong and Do-Jin found themselves confronted by an overwhelming number of messages from the gods. This surpassed anything they had ever encountered.

~

-A Joke-loving Prankster couldn't hide his smile while looking at the player Cho Yu-Seong and sponsored 5000 karma points.

- Culann’s Hound was amazed by player Choi Yu-Seong's achievement and donated 3500 karma points.

- Oldest Hunter roared in support of the player Choi Yu-Seong. He sponsored 4000 karma points!

- The Green Spring of the East was greatly fond of player Choi Yu-Seong’s performance and pledged 10,000 karma points.

- The Cold Wind of the West claims to be the sponsor god of player Choi Yu-Seong and desires to pass on skills. Y/N

- The Father of Magical Hymns smiles kindly at player Choi Yu-Seong and desires to impart a very powerful skill. Y/N

- The Red Fang of the Dark Night is filled with rage.

~

Despite having been previously rejected by Yu-Seong, Odin, the Father of Magical Hymn, was reaching out his hand once again. The reason for this was simple.

'As expected, the previous Odin was just a fake that Loki played.’

This time, it was a proposal from the real Odin. Furthermore, the Cold Wind of the West and the Green Spring of the East had come together to strongly support Yu-Seong as well.

In other words, there were six gods, including the existing three, who claimed to be the supporters of Yu-Seong.

‘Out of them, I can only choose a maximum of five.’

Yu-Seong had already chosen three, so there were only two spots left. This was not an urgent matter, so Yu-Seong decided to set this matter aside for now. He wanted to bask in the glory of having defeated Emilia.

Despite limping from his severe thigh injury, Yu-Seong pushed through the thick dust clouds to reach Do-Jin, who was casually walking towards him from the other side. When he finally met Do-Jin, he looked into his eyes and smiled.

"How on earth…?"

"Thank you," said Yu-Seong.

Kim Do-Jin hardened his expression before Yu-Seong could even finish his sentence.

"Because of you, we were able to defeat her," said Yu-Seong.

Of course, he could not have done this on his own. It would also have been impossible if his comrade had not been Kim Do-Jin.

‘Who else could face off against the top-tier S-Rank Black Gauze King, who attacked us head-on, in B-rank?’

They hadn’t ended this battle with a single counterattack and one dodge. They had ended the battle with Do-Jin invoking two kinds of magic, using the magic through his Magic Swordsmanship technique, all while under great physical and mental strain.

"It’s all thanks to you. I also know that you have a lot of questions, but can we leave them for now? We can talk after returning to Seoul?" asked Yu-Seong.

"I think I've already given enough."

"Anyway, our job here is done." Yu-Seong smiled.

Kim Do-Jin nodded with a short sigh.

Come to think of it, the entire mission had come to an end. They had originally been appointed as bait to attract attention away from Helen as she went to obtain the Philosopher's Stone. But instead of simply being a bait, they had knocked down Black Gauze King.

‘Helen is a little late… But who's going to stop Helen in a place where there's not even the Black Gauze King?’

Helen would probably escape to Pyongyang with the Philosopher's Stone on her own.

‘I don't need to worry about useless things.’

Despite having defeated Emilia, Yu-Seong could feel a strange sense of discomfort that enveloped Pyongyang. However, he decided to not be burdened by unnecessary worries. In fact, he had kept his promise and he had done a good job.

"When we arrive in Seoul, I won't put it off any longer," said Do-JIn.

"I don't have any plans to put it off either. Gosh, I'm tired," replied Yu-Seong with a chuckle. He was just about to take out the Return Stone from his pocket when…

Crash-!?

With a loud explosion, a strange figure shot up from beneath the ground and rolled on the floor. Startled by the sudden turn of events, both Yu-Seong and Do-Jin froze. They reluctantly looked at the figure who was just regaining their balance.

‘Red hair?’

Yu-Seong tilted his head at the familiar silhouette and hair color.

“Of all people…” mumbled Do-Jin.

Do-Jin was quick to realize who the figure was as he drew his sword.

Yu-Seong, having figured out the figure’s identity a moment later, also quickly grabbed his weapon. He muttered in disbelief, "Really...?"

After regaining their balance, the figure glared at their surroundings with wild eyes and exploded with intense energy. Then, they smirked in a haughty and dangerous way.

Yu-Seong did not hesitate and launched into action.

‘This is too much. I am certainly pushing my very limits.’

Yu-Seong grabbed the Return Stone he had prepared in one hand and gestured for Kim Do-Jin to come closer. He wanted to leave right now, and he knew that they had to run away.

The figure was a bad opponent to encounter right now, especially since Yu-Seong and Do-Jin were both exhausted from their battle with Emilia.

And so, in an instant, Yu-Seong activated the Return Stone. He also raised his Chakra.

Just as he held onto the Return Stone, Yu-Seong felt a cold hand clasping his wrist. He quickly turned to meet his opponent’s red eyes. At that moment, he almost let out a startled scream. "...?!"

"Who's this?" Rachel, with a sudden change from her previously ominous vibe, laughed brightly and asked, "Our pretty gold nugget. Did you come all the way here to Pyongyang just because you missed me?"

. The raws have it written as Swadhistana but as Google tells us the spelling is Svadhisthana, that is what we went with