360. Breaking the seal (1)
“Conditions satisfied.”
“Special acquisition of unique characteristics was determined by random probability.”
「Absorbs the unique characteristics of the volcanic sword ‘Cheongwoon’.」
Tamcheon (貪天).
I was already familiar with one of the new detailed effects of Necromancy.
Anyway, it was even more so because last time I checked the growth of Necromancy and looked into the effects of Tamcheon.
―Detailed effects (11) – Tamcheon (貪天). By consuming spirits, unique characteristics can be extracted at random.
If we are to be honest, should we say that this is the final stage of multifaceted ability growth?
Up until now, each time the level of Necromancy went up, you gained abilities to extract abilities such as skills or powers.
This time too, the effect was not much different.
‘Is it possible to obtain unique characteristics under special conditions, just as the skills or authority inherent in the spirit have been extracted?’
This was even the case with unique characteristics that could be obtained with a low probability, such as skill or power extraction.
Until now, the existing effects of Necromancy were able to obtain the opponent’s abilities at random probability… … .
One of the new detailed effects obtained this time, “Tamcheon (貪天),” also had a strong tendency to rely on luck to some extent.
“… … .”
And that’s not the end.
Since entering the secret ordeal, I have consumed a large number of spirits, but I have not been able to acquire unique characteristics through Tamcheon.
That means only one thing.
… … Perhaps, “Tamcheon (貪天)” means that unique characteristics can be acquired at random probability only after meeting special conditions.
‘The activation conditions are more difficult than I thought.’
Of course, I’m not very dissatisfied.
Among the abilities that can be obtained as a challenger in the tower, aren’t unique characteristics the rarest?
Even if the level of necromancy has exceeded the limit, there is no way that unique characteristics can be extracted based on random probability alone.
‘Still, being able to obtain unique characteristics is a huge deal in itself.’
There was no need to be disappointed.
The only unique characteristic is the ability to climb all the way up the tower.
It’s a bit tricky, but it doesn’t change the fact that you can get it in a fixed way.
So, even though it may take some time to collect abilities, the point is that you can have many unique characteristics unlike others.
‘Then you don’t have to worry.’
And there was something I found out through a duel with Cheongun, a member of the Volcanic Sect.
Perhaps, “Tamcheon (貪天)” only activates when dealing with an enemy with divinity or an enemy above a certain level.
Perhaps Tamcheon could only be activated if the enemy had divinity, and the enemy with divinity had to be a strong person who had reached a certain level or higher.
Of course, there had to be some other possibilities, but they are not very realistic.
‘If I were to guess, Tamcheon would be activated for enemies with official god status or higher.’
At this point, Tamcheon was well worth it.
No matter how difficult the activation conditions for Tamcheon are, being able to obtain the unique characteristics inherent in the enemy’s spirit is an incredible feat.
Even if you are not a challenger climbing the tower, it is satisfying to be able to gain unique characteristics by dealing with strong enemies.
‘I think I’ve done enough research on Tamcheon now… … .’
In any case, the more you climb the tower, the more times you will encounter powerful enemies like official gods.
「Acquire the unique skill ‘Sword Area (A)’.」
“Now it’s time to focus on this.”
Only then did I smile as I saw the system message that appeared before my eyes.
***
Unique skill.
This is a skill I have never seen before.
While climbing the tower, I was intrigued because it was a skill I had never acquired even with unique powers such as skill synthesis.
‘Are the unique characteristics of the challengers selected for the tower converted into a type of skill and acquired?’
In fact, it has the appearance of being a unique skill that I have never seen before… … .
Still, it was not difficult to guess that this was nothing short of an inherent characteristic.
As written in the detailed effect description of Necromancy, the ability of the detailed effect called Tamcheon is the ability to obtain other people’s unique characteristics.
In short, it means that the shell is just a skill, but it has the temperament of its own characteristics.
“… … .”
When I actually checked the newly acquired unique skills, I immediately saw that my guess was correct.
『Unique Skill – Sword Area (A)』
『Proficiency – 0%』
『Basic effect – You can build a special battlefield by activating the sword area.』
『Detailed effect (1) – The fixed radius established as the sword area can be moved up to three times.』
『Detailed effect (2) – All damage received is reduced by 10% within a fixed radius constructed as the sword area.』
『Detailed effect (3) – All abilities increase by 10% within a fixed radius established as the sword area.』
『Detailed effect (4) – You can predict the next action of an opponent within a fixed radius established by the sword area for up to 4 seconds.』
『Detailed effect (5) – You can fight with most abilities other than the sword sealed within a fixed radius established as the sword’s area. However, the user himself cannot use abilities other than the sword. Immediately after use, a 7-day cooldown is granted.』
‘What is this… … .’
It was huge.
At best, it was unbelievable that it was a reward for defeating a near-mortal enemy like the Volcano First Sword.
Can you predict your opponent’s actions for up to 4 seconds?
In fact, wouldn’t it be strange to compare it to the concept of divinity?
And not only that, but being able to increase all abilities by 10% within a certain radius, or being able to fight with abilities other than the sword sealed within a certain radius, is a power beyond imagination.
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‘If it works against higher-ranking gods, it’s no different from foul play.’
Even if he was a god, he would have no choice but to be cornered if most of his abilities other than the sword were sealed.
‘Of course, if you become a high-level god, you can nullify the abilities of unique characteristics… … .’
There were some concerns, but even taking that into account, it is a great power.
‘That can also be resolved by raising the level with something like my transcendental mythology <Spirit Attunement>.’
The moment I activated the unique skill ‘Sword Realm’ and confirmed the effect.
“The unique skill ‘Sword Realm’ is activated.”
In the blink of an eye, a round area emitting red light spread out from where I was standing.
After I instinctively realized that it was some kind of marking line, I immediately felt a new sensation rising up in me.
It was as if, in this realm, even if he were an official god, he could easily win using only swordsmanship… … .
‘Is this the realm of the sword?’
Only then did I finish understanding the unique skill ‘Sword Domain’.
First of all, the effect that was not described in the system description seemed to be an overwhelming correction to the sword.
At least within the certain interval formed by the unique skill ‘Sword Area’, it appears that sword skills are greatly corrected.
‘That’s fun.’
And there were many other benefits.
For example, predicting the actions of an opponent within the sword’s area, or preventing an opponent within a certain radius from using skills other than the sword.
But if there are advantages, there are also disadvantages.
As I finally finished understanding the area of the sword, I realized something and felt a deep sense of regret.
“Even if I move, can’t the sword’s area also move along with it?”
It was simple.
… … The unique skill ‘Sword Area’ does not follow me even if I leave the area of the sword after it is activated.
In short, the sword’s domain was the same as the ability to activate in a certain location and establish a position for the purpose of engagement.
‘Is this some kind of fixed area? … .’
If so, vulnerabilities increase.
Originally, if the opponent’s evasion ability or mobility ability was superior, it would have been difficult to apply the unique skill ‘Sword Area’.
However, if you have to activate a unique skill as if you were building a position for the purpose of combat, it will be impossible to activate the ability unless the opponent comes here on his own.
“… … .”
Still, there was no breakthrough.
―Detailed Effect (1) – When the sword area is activated, the fixed location can be moved up to three times.
‘You can move the sword’s area up to three times.’
The fixed radius of the unique skill ‘Sword Zone’ can be moved up to three times.
After seeing that, I felt some strength.
Perhaps, you can use it effectively by calling the sword’s area here when it is most needed during the battle.
At least there will be room for it to act as one of the hidden secrets.
‘I think it would be sufficient to use it to temporarily block the opponent’s abilities during an engagement.’
Well then, enough was enough.
Just like that, I instantly eliminated the sword’s area and kicked the ground.
In an instant, I was high in the sky and slowly lowered my head to look down.
“Hey, it’s an emergency! We need to gather all the disciples in the area and conduct a checkup… … .”
“shit. Bring back the executioners who have gone down to the village. Only then will we be able to stop that monster for a moment.”
“Damn… … . How is it that we are going through a disaster that only the Sapa bastards had to go through? … .”
There was a commotion going on.
A tense conversation ensued as voices murmured from all over the volcanic waves.
And as I stood in the air and looked down carefully, I saw a face I had seen before.
‘It’s still there.’
He was an elder of the Hwasan faction.
He remembered me because he was the one who said that I was a hermit when he saw me using the Mind and Sword.
He had a haggard face like an old man who was about to die, and he seemed to be giving instructions in a hurry to the disciples of the Huashan Sect.
“Send a letter requesting support to the Murim Alliance and the Nine Files! As an elder of the volcano sect, I allow it! So, Cheongun Jang Mun-in asked for help to defeat that monster… … .”
However, just for a moment.
“The power ‘Sunbo’ is activated.”
「A cooldown is granted for this power for 10 minutes.」
「Consumes divine power to immediately move to the desired point within sight.」
Chak-.
“There’s no need for that.”
“… … “What, what, what!”
Immediately, he used the power of Shunbo and stood before the eyes of the elder of the Hwasan Sect.
When the elder of the volcano sect saw me suddenly appear, he opened his eyes wide and gaped in horror.
It was as if he was so mentally shocked that he forgot what he was supposed to say.
Only then did I smile and continue.
“Now it would be meaningless to ask for help from any force.”
“What on earth is that…?” … .”
“Bimu’s victory or defeat has been decided.”
“… … .”
and.
“Jang Mun-in of the Volcanic Sect has been defeated.”
“No way… … .”
“And I won.”
“… … .”
The moment the elder of the volcano sect closed his mouth as if he could not believe it.
“You know what that means, right?”
As I said, I looked around at the people scattered around the volcano sect.
“The volcanic wave is now over.”
Destruction of the door.
The Volcanic Sect faced the calamity of extinction.
I said it without a moment of hesitation and put an end to it.
***
The commotion was cleared up in an instant.
When they realized that Cheongun, the greatest sword of the volcano, had died, they became furious, but it did not last long.
There must have been a change of heart in the face of the completely destroyed volcanic sect, and they soon became quiet as they were educated(?) to control their anger better.
“The Volcanic Sect will be the main gate for the next 40 years.”
“Well, what the hell…” … .”
“Until then, there should be no external activities in the Hwasan sect, and if any sect operates in Hwasan, they will all be destroyed again.”
“… … .”
Actually, I feel like I want to eliminate the volcanic waves themselves… … .
Last time, I heard from Baek Cheon-hyuk, the head of the Baek clan, that there seemed to be a master who knew about the Hwasan sect.
Even his personality seems to be somewhat outstanding, unlike the typical members of the Volcanic Sect.
Well, even if that weren’t the case, if the volcano faction itself was completely exterminated, the Baek clan’s position could be in trouble.
So, it was enough to be at the level of a family that was close to extinction like it is now.
Of course, there were people who did not agree with him.
“How dare a mentally ill bastard make such an outrageous statement!”
Seven Elders.
The seven elders who were considered the highest level masters within the Volcanic Sect were like that.
In fact, at the point when Cheongun, the greatest sword of the volcano, was defeated by me, the seven elders could not hold back their anger and expressed their anger as the odds of victory were slim to none.
“Do you think this side will accept that? … !”
“Actually, I think even closing the door is a lenient measure.”
“under-! I guess so! Aren’t you a crazy person who said he would eliminate volcanic waves or something? So you must think so!”
“… … .”
“But the spirit of the volcano does not break… … . cancer! How plum blossoms bloom even in the snow… … ! Even if a cold winter comes, the volcano will not give in to its sword… … !!”
“So what do you mean?”
“Let’s compete!”
And one of the seven elders turned bright red and spoke with his mouth trembling.
“Just because Jang Mun-in of the Hwasan Sect is defeated, it does not lead to the Hwasan Sect’s defeat!”
At this point, I keep listening because I’m curious about what bullshit they’re going to say.
‘Are you serious?’
In an instant, my mind went blank.
no… … .
I competed one-on-one with Jang Mun-in of the Hwasan Sect and even won the fight. Are we going to fight one more time?
It’s ridiculous that when I told him to attack me because he could join me on the other side, he put his body away, and now he’s asking me to fight.
“… … .”
Is this the mindset of the martial arts people?
… … He just seems like a psychopath.
Still, the aftereffects of the shock didn’t last long.
This is because the faces of the Murim people I had seen while climbing the Tower of Ordeals flashed through my mind one after another.
‘Now that I think about it, the martial people I saw while climbing the tower were mostly like this… … .’
At this point, one wonders whether all martial people suffer from mental illness.
“you!”
… … Is there something wrong with my anger management, impulse control, or judgment?
“Damn you, Naburaengi!”
… … If so, there was some need to treat the symptoms of anger management disorder.
“If you cannot defeat the Seven Elders here, there will be nothing you can take with you!”
and.
“Now I understand.”
“What are you talking about?” … ?”
“Everyone here has mental problems… … .”
“… … … … ?”
“Poorly.”
“… … .”
According to my experience climbing the Tower of Trials, I was like a panacea for those who had difficulty controlling their impulses or anger.
“But you don’t have to worry anymore.”
therefore.
“Even so, I am one of the experts in healing in this area.”
“A master of healing… … ?”
“I think I can solve that head full of problems.”
“… … “There’s nothing wrong with Rain or Bindo’s head, so how can you say something like that?”
“That can’t be possible.”
It could be said that the Seven Elders of the Huashan Sect in front of me had met a skilled healer.
“You haven’t been able to understand the situation since a while ago and you’ve been saying nonsense, right?”
In fact, there is probably no one here as skilled as me in improving anger management disorders.
“No matter how you look at it, it’s true that the elders there have mental problems.”
“What on earth is that…?” … .”
“Probably, after treatment, you won’t even be able to say the bullshit you said earlier.”
“Now, now, now… … ! wait for a sec… … ! Wow, what on earth are you trying to do… … ?”
Of course, since the old monks in front of me are seriously ill patients who cannot communicate, physical procedures will be the main treatment… … .
“Psychotherapy.”
It didn’t matter.
They say that physical treatment is the most effective traditional medicine.
I feel like I once heard that it has been like that since ancient times.
… … maybe.
‘… … Well, no.’
In any case, there is probably no treatment as appropriate as this to cure their bad mentality.
“Divine <words> are used.”
“By consuming divine power, you can influence the real world with words.”
“However, a lot of sacred power is consumed in words that interfere with the laws of the world.”
《 Kneel down, everyone. 》
Next moment.
Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
An overwhelming force struck the ground as if it would crush the entire volcanic wave.
