Chapter 81

Chapter 81: Total Sovereign War (4)

‘That shield? It isn’t ordinary . ’

It didn’t receive any scratches despite being hit by Heavenly Cut . Rather, Kang-jun’s two arms were tingling .

Fortunately, the Vampire Lord’s Sword was fine .

A legend grade weapon was different . However, that meant the shield Andras was holding was also likely to be legend grade .

If not, it wouldn’t have been possible to block the Heavenly Cut that emerged from the Vampire Lord’s Sword .

Kakang! Kang! Kakakang!

Kang-jun immediately attacked with his sword, but Andras blocked it with a shield .

‘Amazing . The shield’s defense is no joke . ’

Even if the shield was legend grade, Kang-jun’s Heavenly Cut wasn’t something that could be blocked with simple reflexes .

Nevertheless, Andras defended perfectly . This meant that Andras had more advanced skills associated with shield defense .

However, Kang-jun hadn’t fought just one or two opponents . Andras was nothing compared to the naga queen he fought a while ago .

Kakang! Kang! Kakakaang!

Kang-jun continued to push Andras without hesitation . Andras tried to maintain a distance but it wasn’t easy .

‘Ohh! He isn’t giving me a chance to use a skill . ’

Andras had two powerful skills that used the shield to neutralize the opponent’s sword . As soon as he tried to use the skills, he would be busy trying to block Kang-jun’s sword .

During Kang-jun’s battles with the lords and their clones, he had learnt not to give them time .

[Time remaining until the duel ends . ]

[52, 51, 50 . . . ]

As time started running out, Andras became impatient .

‘It can’t end like this . I have to fight him somehow . ’

Kang-jun had already detected Andras' mindset . So, he tried to look relaxed as if he wanted a draw .

Andras’ face distorted .

[12, 11, 10 . . . ]

Once 10 seconds were left, Andras’ eyes flashed .

It was bound to be a draw . That could never happen .

In the end, he stepped back and tried to use a shield skill .

Flash!

However, Kang-jun’s sword was one step ahead of him . Moving through the gap in the shield, it struck .

A flash crossed Andras’ blue armour and blood spurted out .

“Ugh!”

As blood emerged, Andras’ upper and lower body fell to the ground . It was the end .

[You have won the duel . ]

[Two victory points have been obtained . ]

[You currently have 100 victory points . ]

That was the end of 50 duels .

Kang-jun stood in the middle with a winning streak of 50 wins .

‘Andras wasn’t an easy opponent . ’

If he hadn’t taken advantage of Andras’ psychological state at the end then it might have ended up in a draw .

However, he won anyway .

If this had been a real battle between sovereigns, instead of a duel, Kang-jun would have taken everything that belonged to Andras .

On the other hand, Andras would be screaming in the loser’s hell .

The thought of it didn’t calm Kang-jun down . He won this time but what about the next time?

Of course, he would win . If he became stronger, then he would win unconditionally .

Kang-jun formed fists as he made a resolution .

[Sovereign Lucan from the 439th Army!]

[You have 100 victory points . You are the first ranked commander candidate among the total sovereigns . ]

The light of the magic circle wrapped around him .

A gigantic room .

There was a big magic circle shining in the centre .

Kang-jun appeared on top of it .

However, this time, he wasn’t alone . There were nine other people standing on the circle .

Five of them were familiar to Kang-jun . Andras, Damas, Agnus, Praksin and Allamo .

They were opponents Kang-jun had met in the duels . The other four – he hadn’t seen before . He had never met them in the 50 duels .

However, it was possible to see their victory points and rank under their sovereign name .

Kang-jun was first, Andras was second and Damas was third .

At that time, a group appeared in front of the magic circle .

A total of 10 people . Some were human while others looked like ogres or demons . There were two horns on top of their heads and fearsome faces .

Who were they?

The atmosphere around them was beyond imagination .

They introduced themselves one by one .

"I am the 1st commander of the Earth Defense Army, Binhaim . ”

"I am the 2nd commander, Madun . ”

"I am the 3rd commander, Ligas . ”

The ten commanders introduced themselves . It ranged from the 1st to 12th Army, with there being no commander for the 7th and 11th Army .

Kang-jun suddenly recalled Heksia’s words .

She said that the 1st to 12th army commanders were the strongest among the Earth Hwanmong defense forces .

After that, the armies get jumbled up and the rankings were meaningless . In other words, the commander of the 400th Army could be stronger than the 30th commander .

However, only the commanders with the greatest strengths could become the commanders of the 1-12th Armies .

However, these 12 armies weren’t divided in order of ability either . Although the 1st commander represented all of them, there might be someone with a stronger ability among the 12 commanders .

Not surprisingly, the 1st commander Binhaim was watching the 12th commander . The other commanders were also watching the 12th commander, indicating that he was the strongest among them .

At that moment, the 1st commander Binhaim spoke to Kang-jun and the others .

"You are the strongest among the sovereigns . However, the rankings are now meaningless . You will have to fight again . ”

Was it a competition that would give them a chance to change their rankings?

Kang-jun had already defeated five of them . He hadn’t fought the remaining four yet but they seemed to be weaker than Andras and Damas .

Binhaim continued .

"Before that, we would like to give you gifts . Now, you will be taught by one of us . ”

Taught? By the strongest army commanders themselves?

“This is because your skills are still lacking to become a commander . It is very lucky for you that we have made the special decision to strengthen our defenses . ”

This was quite unexpected .

Kang-jun was looking forward to it .

They were the best people in Earth Hwanmong, so their teachings wouldn’t be terrible .

"Then the sovereigns assigned to each commander should come forward . Sovereign Agnus . ”

“Yes . ”

The 1st commander, Binhaim, pointed to Agnus . Agnus walked forward with a nervous expression .

"Sovereign Damas will come to me . ”

“Yes . ”

Then the 2nd commander, Madun, pointed to Damas and the 3rd commander called Andras .

“Sovereign Lucan!”

Finally, the 12th commander, Rainkar, spoke Kang-jun’s name .

“Yes . ”

Kang-jun walked in front of Rainkar .

He was a male in his 40s with a cold aura . There was an eerie energy around him like in martial arts novels .

Kang-jun believed that Rainkar was the strongest among all the army commanders . Otherwise, the other commanders wouldn’t be paying attention to Rainkar .

Rainkar gazed at Kang-jun and said,

“Follow me . ”

“Yes . ”

Kang-jun followed Rainkar to a nearby closed chamber .

It was a room with two resurrection gems, one on each side .

It was a training room . The unusual thing was that it had two resurrection gems .

Rainkar said,

"Lucan! I deliberately told the other commanders not to choose you . It is because I have chosen you . Can you guess why?”

"I don't know . ”

“It isn’t because you have the most victory points or achievements . There was only one reason . It is because you know Heaven’s Blood Sword Style . ”

"How do you know that?”

"I watched your duels . I know because I am familiar with the skill . The person died a long time ago . ”

“Who is he?”

"You don’t need to know . Just that when he was alive, the Second Demon King Colladikus would have never considered invading Earth Hwanmong . ”

Rainkar’s eyes shone coldly .

"Please note that I won’t be teaching you any new abilities . I will only expand on what you already know . This is the same for the other commanders . ”

"I will be grateful for any teachings . ”

Kang-jun was prepared to die during the training . It was rare to get a chance to be taught by the strongest in Earth Hwanmong .

There was a faint smile of satisfaction on Rainkar’s face as he gazed at Kang-jun, however, his cold expression soon solidified again .

"The given time is two hours . During that time, I will give you the harshest and most efficient training . The only thing that matters is your will . If you give up in the middle, you won’t receive anything . ”

"That will not happen . "

Kang-jun replied with a smile and Rainkar’s eyes shone .

"I’ll see if that happens or not . Then, I will start . ”

Surung .

He immediately pulled out a sword and stabbed Kang-jun .

Puk!

“Keeeok!”

Kang-jun’s eyes widened and he fell . HIs body turned into smoke and reappeared in front of the resurrection gem .

“Euh . . . ”

Did he die?

It was the first time Kang-jun had experienced death . This was because he had never been defeated in an duels in the training room . Additionally, he had never died in battle against the Second Demon King’s subordinates . Resurrection was possible but he had never experienced it .

Yet, he had just died . It felt like the world was ending the moment he died . His consciousness was still alive but his body was like a stone . Then even his consciousness disappeared . And he woke up again .

“Why?”

Kang-jun stared at Rainkar . He said he would teach, so why did he kill Kang-jun? It wasn’t a pleasant feeling, even if he was resurrected .

He didn’t want to experience such a terrible feeling again .

Sukeok!

However, Rainkar approached Kang-jun and cut off his head .

Duk .

His head fell off his body . He had done this to others but this was the first time he had experienced it .

Once his head was lost, the struggling body lost strength and collapsed .

His consciousness lasted for a while even after the head had fallen off . Then his consciousness was cut off and he was resurrected at the gem on the other side .

Jebeok jebeok .

Rainkar walked over with his sword .

Kang-jun got up .

‘Wait! Is this training?’

Rainkar said he would use the most effective training method for a short period of time . Then he stabbed Kang-jun’s stomach and sliced his neck .

Kang-jun didn’t intend to just sit down and die .

Kang-jun pulled out his sword .

‘Yes . This is training . This time, I won’t suffer without trying to block him . ’

However, Kang-jun was once again cut in half by Rainkar’s sword .

Seokeok!

Flop .

"Ugh, damn! What are you doing?”

Once he resurrected again, Kang-jun swung his sword but Rainkar blocked it and stabbed him .

Puk!

“Keook!”

He died again and then resurrected .

This repeated for a while .

Did he die 10 times?

From then on, he even lost the will to resist .

"How long will you do this? Teaching about Heaven’s Blood Sword Style . . . cough!”

Rainkar came up to Kang-jun without saying anything and killed him . He seemed like a crazy murderer .

Seokeok! Seokeok! Chwaack! Puhak!

Kang-jun’s rage surged . He died silently . He used all his power and still died . However, no matter how he thought about it, he still couldn’t determine a reason .

“What type of training is this?”

He wondered if Rainkar was enjoying murdering him instead of teaching . Unsurprisingly, Rainkar’s eyes weren’t filled with madness .

"Don’t ask me but realize it yourself . ”

"Realize it myself?”

"Think of this as the Battlefield of Blood . Don’t rely on resurrection . Think of it as the end once you die . ”

His sword flew once again . The sword approached Kang-jun’s left eye .

Kang!

Kang-jun unconsciously blocked the sword . The action was detected using Heaven’s Blood Sword Style .

Puhak!

“Keook!”

Rainkar’s next strike stabbed his neck . Kang-jun was amazed .

'I did it . ’

It was the first time . He desperately wanted to stop it and his sword unconsciously moved . It was the action of Heaven’s Blood Sword Style!

Kang-jun revived and Rainkar’s sword flew toward his head .

Kang!

This time, Kang-jun blocked the sword aiming at his right eye and the next stab soon arrived . Kang-jun shook his head and avoided it .

Kakang! Seokeok!

He died in the end but he managed to endure three strikes .

Resurrection again!

As time went by, the number of times Kang-jun could endure Rainkar’s attacks increased .

Then after a long time . . .

Kakang! Kakakang! Kakang!

Before he knew it, Kang-jun had become capable of surviving for more than 10 minutes .

Rainkar smiled faintly and stepped back .

"It seems that you have roughly grasped it . Now, it is time to go . ”

Kang-jun was then moved back to the place with the big magic circle .

The other sovereigns were gathered, including Andras and Damas . Everybody seemed to be overflowing with energy like they had learnt something great .

The 1st commander, Binhaim, said,

"So, we will now choose the strongest among you . ”