HBWnovel Chapter 294: The Impenetrable Wall Protecting The World. Shaman (2)
Chapter 294: The Impenetrable Wall Protecting The World. Shaman (2)
Chapter 294: The Impenetrable Wall Protecting The World. Shaman (2)
Their swords clashed.
The greatsword tore through the air. The twin swords moved to deflect the explosively swinging greatsword.
Ka-ka-ka-kang!
Taesan pressed Shaman with superior stats, while Shaman countered with his immeasurable combat experience and honed skills.
“Grrr.”
Minerva watched the ongoing battle with a sullen face.
“Nothing I can do...”
Her power was completely ineffective against Shaman. She occasionally tried to interfere, but he didn’t even turn his gaze. There was no need to be cautious if it couldn’t harm him.
“Is that an adventurer of the labyrinth?”
It was astonishing.
Even though she was not in perfect condition and still somewhat unskilled, to be able to overwhelm a Spirit King like this.
And it was awe-inspiring. Both Taesan and Shaman.
Ka-kang!
The swords collided. What could be seen was extreme movement, perfect and flawless.
Minerva was a Spirit King. She somewhat believed that the power of spirits was the greatest in the world.
But even for her, the battle in front of her was beautiful.
Ka-ang!
The swords clashed and bounced back. Taesan adjusted his posture and charged at Shaman. Shaman hesitated as he was about to swing his sword against the attack that disregarded defense.
“Click.”
He clicked his tongue and pulled back the greatsword to defend against Taesan’s attack.
Taesan broke through the defense forcefully.
[7034 damage to Shaman.]
“Annoying.”
Taesan’s skill. First Attack Nullification.
He was wary of a potential third one.
Shaman thought the First Attack Nullification was the end. It made no sense to have multiple such skills.
But there was a second. There was no reason there wouldn’t be a third.
Shaman decided to confirm the existence of Attack Nullification, and Taesan’s goal was simple.
To pressure Shaman as much as possible before he confirmed it.
[You activated Absolute Judgement.]
[You activated Frozen World.]
[You activated Magic Concentration.]
Jjeojeojeok!
A wave of cold rushed forward. The contained power was frost that could freeze everything. Shaman frowned and struck down with his sword.
[Shaman activated Crushing Blow.]
Kuuuuung!
A massive explosion occurred. The Frozen World shattered from the sword strike.
“It can even be used against magic. Ridiculous.”
[You activated Sure Hit.]
[You activated Absolute Judgement.]
[You activated Starlight Arrow.]
Taesan activated Absolute Judgement again and used Starlight Arrow. Shaman tried to dodge, but the Starlight Arrow pursued him with certainty.
Shaman’s pupils dilated. He raised his sword to shield himself.
As the Starlight Arrow was about to touch the sword, Taesan clenched his fist.
[You activated Magic Separation.]
The split light arrows pounded Shaman’s entire body.
[1032 damage to Shaman.]
[932 damage to Shaman.]
[1023 damage to Shaman.]
“Grr!”
Shaman, impacted, wavered. Taesan didn’t miss the opportunity and activated acceleration. Shaman barely managed to swing his sword against the descending strike.
Jjeoong!
“Ugh!”
Shaman was pushed back again. His stance broke, revealing a gap. Just as Taesan aimed for it.
[Shaman activated Reformation.]
[Shaman activated Mountain Splitting Strike.]
Shaman’s greatsword struck down.
It was far faster than any movement Shaman had shown so far, and Taesan twisted his body to avoid the sword strike.
Shaman struck down at Taesan, who was focused on defense.
Ka-ka-kang!
Taesan was pushed back. Shaman, instead of charging immediately, frowned silently.
He couldn’t attack recklessly due to the existence of Attack Nullification.
“It’s a waste to use it, but I have no choice.”
Shaman murmured. He opened a space and took out a small arrow.
“Go.”
With a calm command, the arrow shot towards Taesan at supersonic speed.
[You activated Essence Identification.]
[Sure Hit Arrow]
[This arrow will definitely hit.]
A very simple explanation. But the content was not simple.
The arrow made a ping sound as it targeted Taesan’s weaknesses from all directions. Taesan focused his mind.
Kuuung!
Shaman didn’t stay idle. He charged at Taesan.
Ping!
The arrow rushed towards Taesan.
Blocking Shaman’s attack, Taesan activated black magic.
[You activated Absolute Judgement.]
[You activated Mephisto's Black Lightning.]
Kuurung!
Lightning pierced through Shaman’s entire body. Just a little, beyond what could be followed with the eyes or targeted at weaknesses, but Shaman hesitated. Taesan swung his sword at the incoming arrow.
As the sword was about to split the arrow, the arrow leaped through space.
It passed the sword and pierced Taesan’s shoulder.
[Your Third Attack Nullification has been activated.]
The arrow, having finished its job, disappeared. Taesan clicked his tongue.
“A sure hit, huh.”
It couldn’t be avoided. An arrow that would definitely hit. Such things seemed to exist in the depths.
Shaman let out a dry laugh.
“Ridiculous. There’s another one, isn’t there?”
Then the third wasn’t the end. There’s a good chance there were more.
Taesan had only made three nullifications, but Shaman couldn’t help but think there might be more.
Ka-kang!
Continuing the battle, Taesan remained wary of the Sure Hit Arrow. However, Shaman didn’t pull out any more arrows.
There was no reason not to use them. For Shaman, the most important thing was confirming the existence of attack nullification. Not pulling out any arrows meant there were no more Sure Hit Arrows.
What Taesan didn’t know was that the Sure Hit Arrow was a one-time use reward from the depths. Shaman had obtained it and saved it until now.
Without the worry of the Sure Hit Arrow, Taesan pressed Shaman.
[Shaman activated Crisis Regeneration.]
[Shaman activated Forced Damage Conversion.]
[Shaman activated Distorted Regeneration's Blessing.]
While the exact effects were unknown, they were likely recovery skills. He probably also had passive skills.
It was highly likely he had over ten health regeneration skills.
And the skill activated during the battle.
‘Conversion of Protection and Regeneration.’
Based on the skill’s name, it likely converted defense or its effects into health regeneration.
Reducing his health by normal means was nearly impossible.
Exchanging damage to win was not an option. He needed to pour everything out in an instant.
As soon as Taesan made his decision, he gathered his dark energy.
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[You activated Wolf Familiar.]
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A wolf formed from Soul Ascension rose. Shaman swung his sword to shake it off, but the wolf persistently bit down.
[You activated Seed of Calamity.]
A fire demon containing calamity erupted. Shaman pushed the wolf away and swung his sword in proper form. The fire demon was split.
With the time bought, Taesan drew out his power through the open path.
[You activated Naberius's Golden Sword.]
“Minerva.”
“Got it. At least this much for the end!”
Minerva gathered her strength with the wind. The wind condensed and formed into a single sphere.
A sphere of wind that contained all her remaining strength. Shaman prepared to respond, wondering if he could withstand even this.
“As a Spirit King, I can’t just leave.”
With a smirk, Minerva disappeared. Taesan dashed at Shaman.
Shaman’s pupils dilated for a moment.
Instinctively, he swung his sword behind him.
“Ugh!”
The greatsword pierced Minerva’s chest.
But she didn’t disappear.
Smiling through the pain, she said,
“Impressive. But... The victor is my master.”
She swung the wind in her hand at Shaman.
A gale surrounded Shaman.
The wind enveloping Shaman threw him away. It shattered everything it touched and blew him away with the Spirit King’s remaining power. Shaman couldn’t withstand it and was flung towards Taesan.
Taesan swung the golden sword at Shaman flying towards him.
[24103 damage to Shaman.]
The damage was relatively low due to the cooldown of Spirit Strike Enhancement and Conversion, but it was enough. Shaman’s body shook from the impact.
“Grr!”
[Shaman activated Reformation.]
Gritting his teeth, Shaman activated Reformation. Returning to a combat stance, he attempted to counter Taesan.
Paang!
But the wind surrounding Shaman exploded again.
Caught off guard by the second explosion, Shaman couldn’t respond.
Twin swords pierced Shaman’s chest again.
Kwadeuk.
[9103 damage to Shaman.]
He didn’t retreat.
Taesan closed in and began swinging his sword.
Shaman’s face hardened.
In an instant, nearly thirty thousand damage had been dealt. His total health was forty-five thousand. Two-thirds had disappeared immediately.
The situation was dangerous. Although his health regeneration was extremely fast, it still required some time.
Taesan was certain from Shaman’s sudden reaction. This was the correct approach.
Kakakak!
He continued to press. Avoiding the swung greatsword, Taesan placed his hand on Shaman’s armor.
[You activated Branch of Despair.]
Suddenly, all kinds of despairing emotions flooded Shaman’s mind. He quickly activated Adventurer’s Will to withstand it but allowed another strike.
Shaman grew desperate.
He rushed to shake off Taesan.
[Shaman activated Gale Dash.]
Charging like a storm, he pushed Taesan back.
But Taesan didn’t take a single step back.
Instead, he closed in further, exchanging damage with Shaman.
[8534 damage to Shaman.]
[1532 damage to you.]
Until now, Shaman had willingly exchanged damage because he quickly recovered, but Taesan did not.
But now the situation was different. Taesan gave him no time to recover.
Shaman swung his sword wildly.
[Shaman activated Mountain Splitting Strike.]
[You activated Amon's Pitch-Black Spike.]
Jeooong!
The sword and spike clashed, bouncing off each other. Shaman, not expecting his strike to be repelled, hurriedly activated Reformation but allowed another hit.
[You activated Frozen World.]
[You activated Starlight Arrow.]
Cold and light arrows exploded.
Magic burst continuously. Mana drained quickly. Shaman, realizing he couldn’t endure, kicked Taesan to buy time. Taesan kicked off the ground and floated in the air.
[You activated Landing.]
Kakakak!
“Ugh!”
Shaman’s stance crumbled under the stronger-than-ever strike from Taesan’s sword.
Landing, Taesan slashed upwards at Shaman.
Kwadeuk.
[You activated Leap.]
Shaman’s body was lifted into the air. Taesan activated dark energy: Marbas’s Pitch-Black Wave. The black wave engulfed the surroundings.
Shaman’s vision was blocked, but it didn’t matter. At this level, he could sense his opponent’s position and actions even with his eyes closed.
[You activated Stealth.]
But all traces of Taesan vanished.
Shaman quickly realized he couldn’t detect his opponent’s location.
‘Still!’
He was a deep-level adventurer.
He had arrived here by overcoming all hardships and trials.
He closed his eyes and swung his sword instinctively.
The sword cut through empty air.
Kwachik.
Taesan’s sword pierced through Shaman’s back and emerged from his chest.