Chapter 19
After Shin-hyuk seized control of the central gate, everything proceeded smoothly.
“Shattering Heaven Annihilation Style — Heaven-Extinguishing Roc Fist.”
The moment elves emerged from the gate, they were swept away by the Roc Fist, their formation collapsing instantly.
“Elven undead. Fire.”
Pipipipipiping!
Though they had lost their spirit arts upon becoming undead, their archery remained. The elven undead unleashed a rain of arrows.
“Kasa, Undine, Sylph, Gnome. Wipe them all out.”
What awaited the few elves who barely survived was Shin-hyuk’s spirits, brimming with the surrounding mana.
They were low-tier spirits, not overwhelmingly strong—but empowered by massive mana, their attacks were far from negligible.
Of course, the elves did not simply accept defeat.
Boom! Bang! Crash! Pipipipiping!
The spirits of the surviving elves unleashed attacks until they were forcibly reverse-summoned, while the elves fired arrows at Shin-hyuk like mad.
Yet despite the onslaught, Shin-hyuk began carving through the enemy ranks single-handedly.
“Shield. Shin-hyuk Style, Chapter 8 — Weapon Shield.”
Clang-clang-clang!
With basic Shield magic layered with his own Weapon Shield technique, he formed a double barrier.
Most attacks couldn’t even reach him.
Ting!
The few that pierced the two shields failed to penetrate his Armor of Absorption, losing their force upon contact.
Like a wolf among sheep, Shin-hyuk butchered elves without pause.
And so—
He endured the full hour.
[You have cleared the Hidden Stage.]
The message appeared the moment the hour ended.
Simultaneously, the black gate that had endlessly spewed elves vanished.
The viewers exploded.
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Damn, clearing even the Hidden Stage? That’s insane.
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Is Korea finally becoming a player powerhouse?
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Seriously, after watching Diamond campers farm easy points, this brings tears to my eyes.
[Jumooooo has donated 1,000 D.C.]
(1 Dimension Coin = $1.)
A thousand-dollar donation.
That said enough.
Ignoring the commotion, Shin-hyuk checked his rewards.
[You have magnificently defended all waves.]
[Strength +21, Stamina +15, Intelligence +18, Mana +23, Divine Power +31.]
“Clearing the Hidden Stage really gives a huge stat boost.”
Ordinary players gained single-digit stats.
Usually only one or two attributes.
But Shin-hyuk gained all five.
All in double digits.
This was the reward for clearing Wave 5—and the Hidden Stage—something no normal Silver-tier could achieve.
[You have obtained Black Iron.]
“Black Iron. Rare+ grade material… decent as feed.”
Black Iron—dark-hued steel famous for giving equipment a deep black sheen.
Without hesitation, Shin-hyuk fed it to his Armor of Absorption.
Crunch!
The armor devoured it like a living being and vibrated lightly.
Like a child savoring a treat.
Smiling faintly, Shin-hyuk checked the final reward.
[You have obtained a Growth-Type Pet Draw Ticket.]
“…A Growth-Type Pet Ticket? That drops here?”
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What?! A Growth-Type Pet Ticket?!
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Is that good?
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Yeah. Someone raised one to Legendary tier. You know him.
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Harley David? The guy who tamed a wyvern?
Immediately, purchase requests flooded in.
[American Heroes has donated 10,000 D.C.]
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Mr. Choi! We’d like to buy the ticket.
[Trinity Party has donated 10,000 D.C.]
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Exceptional items belong in major nations. We’ve sent a message.
[Orochi has donated 10,000 D.C.]
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Mr. Choi! How about selling to us, your neighbor Japan’s Orochi? We’ll compensate generously!
Minimum $10,000 offers from world-class guilds.
Chat burst into laughter.
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Bro’s richer than them.
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Myth Group’s third-generation heir selling for money? LOL.
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He’d probably ask them to sell their artifacts instead.
Shin-hyuk had no intention of selling.
“Thanks for the donations, but I’m not selling.”
He used the ticket immediately.
An egg appeared before him.
‘I never used one before regression. So this is how it works.’
The egg trembled.
Cracks spread.
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It’s cracking!
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What’ll it be?
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Dragon? Griffin?
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Jang Deokpil?
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Who’s that?
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18th descendant of Hamheung. I grant you the chance to own Jang Deokpil.
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No thanks;;
Crack!
The egg split open.
Inside—
“Kkak?”
A baby crow.
Brown feathers mixed with black.
“…A crow?”
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It’s Sakura?
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I swear I saw a dragon!!!
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That’s clearly a crow.
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Should’ve sold it!!!
A brownish juvenile crow.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Then—
[The Apex of All Evil grants a reward.]
[You have obtained Demon Iron.]
“Ah, thank you.”
The Constellation who gave him the quest sent its reward.
Demon Iron.
A Unique-grade material equal to consecrated steel—but infused with demonic energy.
Few blacksmiths could handle it.
Even fewer players could wield it safely.
Villain players often used demonic energy, making it an unpopular material.
‘This will greatly help with that technique. Not bad.’
Shin-hyuk knew how to wield demonic energy.
At the highest level.
He stored it away.
Then—
[The Martial God wishes to grant your reward.]
[Accept?]
“…!”
This was the reward for Shattering Heaven Annihilation Style, Chapter 1, Section 2.
“I accept.”
Flash!
Shin-hyuk vanished.
[The broadcast has ended.]
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???
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Where’d he go?!
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Open the door!!!
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At least say you’re ending the stream!!!
Viewers stared at a dark screen in outrage.
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“…This is.”
A mountain of jagged rocks rising above white clouds.
Shin-hyuk instantly knew.
‘The Martial God’s domain.’
He had been here once before—when he first learned the Roc Fist.
A calm voice echoed.
“You are not surprised.”
An elderly man with white hair tied neatly and a long Taoist beard appeared.
“…I was surprised. I simply did not show it. Are you the Martial God?”
“Why do you think so?”
“I accepted your quest reward and was brought here.”
“Heh heh. Not only talent in martial arts—but sharp perception as well.”
The old man nodded.
“As you guessed, I am called the Martial God. I cannot tell you my true name… Call me Elder Cheok.”
“Understood, Elder Cheok.”
“Now then. I must grant your reward. But first, I must confirm one thing.”
“I’ve been waiting.”
“You already know what I will confirm?”
“There’s only one reason you summoned me.”
“Oh? Say it.”
“You wish to test my martial path.”
“…Hahaha! Correct. Just an old man’s amusement. Even if I’m not satisfied, I will still teach you Chapter 1, Section 2.”
“But nothing beyond that.”
“…Indeed.”
“I’m not lacking confidence.”
“What?”
“I’m not lacking confidence in earning your recognition.”
“Hahaha! Interesting. Let’s see if that’s true.”
Elder Cheok laughed thunderously, the mountain trembling.
He took a stance—one hand behind his back, the other raised casually.
Shin-hyuk focused.
‘He could defeat me with a finger or a breath. I won’t underestimate him.’
“I’m coming.”
“Come.”
Boom!
With a flick of his finger signaling the start—
Shin-hyuk shot forward like a cannon shell.
