The Return of Apocalypses Tyrant

Episode 265

[You really did something.]

[It’s not surprising. It’s a fact I knew.]

[That’s true, but… now that this is becoming reality, I’m nervous without even realizing it.]

[What’s there to be nervous about? All we can do is pray.]

Gyu and Hyun-ryu looked up at the swaying skies and talked. Although I could not enter the Shadow Corridor, I could feel the battle of the gods by looking at the unusual appearance of the sky.

[It’s just a prayer… Is that really the end?]

[Don’t think about unnecessary things. It is a war of gods. We are mere creatures.]

Hyunryu said coldly.

[Yakshas were sent to stop the lions summoned to the human world. They are no longer participants, but are agents like us, so it is not against the rules for us to get involved with them.] [

I see.]

[There is only so much we can do. Protecting Namgung’s world with as little damage as possible.]

[I know, but…]

Hyunryu is right. What they should do is not intervene in Namgung’s fight, but protect his world.

However….

[I don’t feel like it.]

[Why?]

[Hyeon-ryu, didn’t you feel anything when you looked at Namgung… or rather, humans? The human being who was thought to be the weakest is now doing what no one else has been able to do. They say they are rebelling against God.]

[So?]

[So…]

[Do you want to go to the Shadow Corridor too? No matter how much you are the leader of the yakshas and giants, you are nowhere near the stature and power. But you want to fight the primordial phase that overwhelms even those phases?]

Gyu-ryu twitched his lips at Hyun-ryu’s words.

[It was our fault to think that humans were the weakest. Humans are not weak, they are one of the strongest races. So there is no shame in entrusting your future to them.]

[You don’t seem to have felt anything.]

Gyu-ryu pursed his lips at Hyun-ryu’s words.

[Humans were a strong race? Thinking like that is just avoidance. Humans weren’t strong. However, he became stronger by carrying out his will.]

[….]

[And that is not just a human trait.]

Gyuak- Gyu-

ryu clenched his fists.

[You can also do yaksha.]

[Do you want to become a god too?]

That was then.

They lowered their heads when they heard Yeonhwa’s voice coming from behind them.

[Noona….]

[Tell me. It’s Gyuryu. The reason I want to become strong is to go beyond being the head of a clan and reach godhood.]

[That’s not true. I just want to help him.]

[Then why not fight for the human world like Hyunryu said?]

[That would certainly be one way. However…]

[But?]

[I want to fight alongside him, not protect the human world. As his colleague.]

Yeonhwa smiled slightly at his words.

[You have become a worthy warrior.]

She comforted his shoulder.

[In that case, he must have a weapon suitable for him.]

[…Huh?]

[This is a child just born in the sword temple.]

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu… Yeonhwa

pulled Gyu Ryu’s arm and made him look behind him.

There was a large window there.

Gulp –

just looking at the transparent spear blade, as if it was made of ground ice, gave me an eerie feeling.

Such sharp anticipation.

It was no exaggeration to say that it contained the soul of Yeonhwa.

[Give him strength. As a warrior of the clan and as a colleague.]

[Sister…]

[Leave the rest to us. I will protect his world and our world.]

Gyu-ryu nodded slowly.

* * *

Kwahiah ah ―――!

The chains and the fists of the Aspect clashed.

A sharp roar erupted and white light flashed.

“Aaaahhh―――!!!”

Namgoong gathered his stumbling body and let out a roar-like shout.

His body was covered with wounds, but no one helped him.

No, it would be correct to say that we cannot help.

[Is this really a fight between humans and gods?…]

“There is no place for us to intervene.]

Yor and Lu said in despair as they watched the fight between Namgung and Sang Sang.

At first, every single one of their movements was visible.

However, as time passed, it was impossible to follow Sang Sang’s appearance, and as some more time passed, Namgung’s appearance was no longer visible.

The power of a phase that surpassed their own territory was great, but Namgung, who kept up with the speed, was no longer something they could handle.

Boom… Boom…

The tendon on the forearm holding the sword swelled as if it was going to explode at any moment.

[It’s dangerous anymore!!]

An unknown shout was heard.

“A little more.”

However, despite his warning, Namgung pushed more and more power into his veins.

[…This is crazy.]

Since he was an unknown person who knew blood vessel techniques better than anyone else, he could see how dangerous Namgung’s current condition was.

Kwa-ga-ga-ga-gagak―――!!

But even so, he couldn’t stop it.

It was because he knew that Namgoong was fighting with everything he had.

The fight between the two was simple.

One swings his fist and the other swings his sword.

If you only look at the aspects of the fight without the grand name of the battle between gods and humans, it may seem like a fight between children who fight back and forth without restraint.

However, in that simple fight, the fists that were thrown broke the ground and the sword that was swung was splitting the air.

‘The power of the chain is certainly strong. But the problem is…is that Su-ah can’t fully bring out that power?’

The power of Lin, the last strength left by his intact phase, was able to equal his current phase.

However, the difference in the user’s capabilities created a gap in power, and although it was very subtle, the power of the consumed arm was also gradually turning the tide of the battle.

‘It is disadvantageous to take time.’

Namgung thought so.

‘One blow.’

I had to suffocate him with just one attack.

[You seem impatient. I can see the intent in their eyes.]

Even if their power was equal, there was a crucial difference between humans and gods.

It was the limit of the body.

Unfortunately, as time passed, the disadvantage was limited to Namgung.

“Hwaap…!!!”

Namgung untied the chain from his wrist, wrapped it around the blade of the 【All Evil Sword】, and swung it towards Sang Sang.

[It’s slow. Slow.]

But his attack only cut through the air.

[There is nothing as meaningless as an attack that does not hit.]

“…Really?”

Namgung slid his sword into the ground and turned his body in a large circle around it.

Sigh…!!

He pulled out the other sword he had on his waist and wrapped the remaining chain around it.

Pakak-!!

The distance suddenly narrowed with the sound of a spur hitting the ground.

[Do you think such a trivial attack will work?!]

Sang Sang laughed at Namgung’s sword aimed at him.

[…?!]

The blade was clearly out of reach for him. But surprisingly, Namgung’s sword cut Sang Sang’s waist as if the sword was stretching in reverse, as if someone was pulling Sang Sang’s body.

Cheeeeeek…!

The chain wrapped around the blade burned the flesh of the Aspect.

[Ugh!!]

Sang Sang looked at Namgung, frowning at the unexpected attack.

Kwajajajajajajajajajajak―――!!!

Namgung threw his sword without stopping.

Kwaaaang!!!

Explosions erupted from all directions, and his fierce attacks targeted the phase.

[…What have you done?]

But unlike before, the barrage of sword strikes never once reached the phase.

Wow…!!

Sang Sang grabbed Namgung’s sword.

The chain burned his hands as if they were on fire, but he didn’t care.

“Must.” The first attack is sure to hit. “That’s the characteristic of this sword.”

The sword that Namgung was holding was none other than the 17th sword made by Yeonhwa.

“Seeing as how I can’t escape even the trivial rules of the sword, it seems like there’s nothing special about you either, right?”

[Shut up!!!]

Quaaaa―――!!

Sang Sang’s fist hit the spot where Namgung was.

With a huge explosion, the remains of the 17th sword were scattered in all directions.

Black smoke rose.

[…Namgoong!!!]

Yor hurriedly shouted at the sight.

Paaah!!!

It was then.

Inyoung, who burst out with smoke, aimed at Sang Sang’s back.

It was Namgung.

widely-!!

Ride, ride, ride―――!!!

Giving away the flesh and carving the bones.

It was a risky gamble, but it was necessary when dealing with an opponent stronger than oneself.

Moreover, if the opponent was a god, he could not win without risking this much.

From top to bottom.

It was a very clean attack.

Sighaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Namgung’s sword cut Sang Sang’s head.

Coo…!

He poured so much force that his sword pierced through Sang Sang’s body and became embedded in the floor.

[His core hasn’t broken yet!!]

I know.

The visible body was just an illusion.

The essence of the phase is the soul.

If you can’t cut it down, it will constantly regenerate.

“Whoop…!!”

Namgung held his breath.

Then he pulled out the sword stuck on the floor with all his might.

Sang Sang’s decapitated body instinctively stepped on Namgung’s sword stuck in the ground.

Kaaaang…!!!

“…!!!”

Namgung’s face hardened.

This was because his sword, which was stuck on the floor, was broken in half by the Aspect’s attack.

[Keuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…now you’ve finally got a face that’s worth seeing.]

Sang Sang said coldly to Namgung.

[I will remember that face.]

Namgung hurriedly fumbled with his hand.

However, there were no more weapons left to attack the phase.

I can fight…

but I can’t give up like this….

Bah-deuk-!!

Namgung gritted his teeth.

[Khahahahaha—!!!]

Sang Sang’s harsh sneer was heard.

Namgung closed his eyes tightly without realizing it as the fist flew in his direction.

Kwaaaaaaa!!!

It was then.

There was a loud noise, but there was no pain.

Namgung carefully opened his closed eyes.

“…Gyu-ryu?”

Looking at him blocking Sang Sang’s attack, Namgung asked with a surprised expression.

[haha! Are you okay? How dare you fight such an interesting fight alone!]

Crack…crack…

His voice was laughing, but Gyu-ryu’s spear, which was blocking Sang Sang’s fist, was bent as if it would break at any moment.

[This is a spear that my sister put a lot of effort into making… It’s really incredibly powerful.]

Gyu-ryu said, finally backing away from Sang-sang’s fist, which didn’t budge even if he pushed with all his might.

Wow!!

Gyu-ryu put down the huge coffin-like box he was carrying on his back.

[These are Sword Myo’s weapons. Feel free to use whatever you want.]

Sigh…!!

Surprisingly, when the lid of the box was opened, all kinds of weapons poured out from inside.

“Why did you come here?”

[That’s because Namgung is here. I’m sorry. Honestly, I thought you would call me, even if other people didn’t know.]

“Why you?”

[Why… why!]

Gyu-ryu pursed his lips as if he was offended by Namgung’s question.

[You have mastered the art of reverse armor. I am confident about getting hit.]

He said to Namgung while hitting his chest.

[If not me, who will be your shield?]

Namgung chuckled.