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Due to the Guardian Power Jewel that Kang-jun placed on the Guard Tower, the demonic Gods couldn't enter Pavalia Station without his permission.

Therefore, they were waiting for Kang-jun at the border of Pavalia Station and attacked as soon as he entered Hwanmong.

There were a total of five demonic Gods.

Their abilities were similar to Tonnach and Hatunia who were previously sealed by Kang-jun. However, one of them had enough power to rival the celestial Goddess, Shaoniel.

He was Mautun, one of the most powerful demonic Gods under Karosio.

Mautun gazed at Kang-jun and said.

"You will immediately release Tonnach and Hatunia from their seals. If you do, we will no longer interfere with your work. Additionally, if you want, we can support you in the war with the Celestial World."

Unexpectedly, the demonic Gods wanted to negotiate with Kang-jun.

If he released the prisoner then they would no longer bother Kang-jun.

They even offered to help him in the war against the Celestial World.

Kang-jun laughed coldly.

"Why should I believe you? Right now I am fighting against the Celestial World but you might stab me in the back."

Mautun laughed in return.

"I won't tell you to trust us. But it would be better to believe us for now. Can you afford to be enemies with us while you are at war with the Celestial World?"

"I think that you guys should be the ones worrying."

Kang-jun said while pulling out the Heaven's Blood Sword.

Creating the Survival Power Jewel needed the blood of demonic Gods as well as celestial Gods.

From the beginning, Kang-jun had needed more blood from the demonic Gods.

There were only one of two choices for the demonic Gods.

Be killed or give in.

Although he couldn't kill the demonic Gods, he could make them succ.u.mb through his seals.

Thus, there was no other way from the beginning.

Catch and seal everyone.

As Kang-jun showed his desire to fight, Mautun and the other demonic Gods stared at him.

"You seem to think that we offered to negotiate because we are afraid of you. We will let you know that it isn't the case."

"Kukuku! Cheeky human! Don't think that you can defeat me with just the power of Hwanmong."

The demonic Gods surrounded him.

Kang-jun laughed.

"Why are you pretending to be so great when you are surrounding me? You don't have the confidence to face me alone."

But the demonic Gods just laughed at his words. Mautun shouted with a smile.

"We are different from the celestial Gods. Is it necessary to take the hard way out when you can go the easy way?"

With those words, Mautun swung a huge sword at Kang-jun.

Pa pa pa pa!

A huge light split apart the dimensional space.

However, the light then split into a large number of rays and flew towards Kang-jun.

As expected, it was similar to when Shaoniel attacked Kang-jun!

At that moment, Kang-jun swung the Heaven's Blood Sword in front of him.

Kwaang!

All the lights that Mautun had created faded away. Mautun was forced back.

Kang-jun soon caught up and brandished his sword.

Kwaang! Kakang! Kwaang!

Mautun could only defend without dreaming of a counterattack.

"Kuook! Too strong."

In the end, Mautun stepped back.

At that moment, the other four demonic Gods used their strongest secret techniques.

Pa pa pa pa!

Kururung!

Kang-jun was forced to turn away from Mautun in order to defend against these attacks.

Although they weren't as strong as Mautun, they couldn't be ignored.

Mautun saw the gap and rushed back in.

Flash! Hwarururu!

Huge flames emerged from his greatsword.

The flames constantly grew and rushed towards Kang-jun.

Mautun was desperate this time. He used his strongest secret technique.

Hwaruru! Hwaruru!

In the blink of an eye, flames surrounded Kang-jun.

Everywhere that he could see contained flames. Kang-jun laughed coldly.

"Do you think you can kill me with something like this?"

He then swung the Heaven's Blood Sword a few times and the flames were quenched.

At the same time, a ray of light from the Heaven's Blood Sword pierced Mautun's left arm.

Paak!

"Kuuuuck! T-this isn't possible!"

Mautun's left arm started bleeding.

He panicked and moved away again.

In the meantime, the other demonic Gods relentlessly pursued Kang-jun.

Kang-jun frowned and yelled.

"Get lost!"

Flash! Flash! Flash!

Light furiously emerged from his sword!

The throats of the four demonic Gods were cut before they could even defend.

"Keeeok!"

"T-this!"

They screamed as their heads were separated from their bodies and disappeared somewhere. It was the same for their bodies.

All of them had entered the sealed Hwanmong world.

At the same time, a ray of light from Kang-jun's sword flew towards Mautun.

Paaaat!

Mautun looked frightened as he summoned a huge s.h.i.+eld to attempt to block it.

Kwaaaaang!

There was a roar as the s.h.i.+eld turned to powder. The b.l.o.o.d.y Mautun smirked and laughed.

"Kukuk! You're great. But no matter how strong you are, you won't be able to win against all the demonic Gods."

At the end of

his speech, he faded away.

He managed to escape.

's.h.i.+t! I missed him.'

He hadn't expected to catch all five demonic Gods from the beginning. A calm smile formed on Kang-jun's face.

'Still, I gained four bottles of demonic God blood.'

It wouldn't be hard to seal Mautun while attacking him. However, the rest of the four demonic Gods would escape.

As a prisoner, Mautun might be better, but in terms of quantity, he preferred the other four demonic Gods.

For the Survival Power Jewel, three bottles of blood from both the celestial Gods and the demonic Gods were required.

Currently, Kang-jun had two bottles of blood from the celestial Gods in his inventory.

'With all the blood of the demonic Gods I gathered today, I only need one more bottle of blood from a celestial God.'

Kang-jun entered the sealed world and immediately grabbed the blood from the demonic Gods.

[The blood of a demonic God has been acquired.]

Four bottles in total. Three bottles would be used for the power jewel while one bottle would be used for other purposes.

Even if it wasn't used for a power jewel, the blood of a demonic God was a very rare material.

On the other hand, the four demonic Gods were furious.

Not only did they suddenly have their throats cut, they were also sealed by Kang-jun and had their chests sliced and their blood put into bottles.

They were being treated like beasts.

Yet they couldn't resist.

"What are you doing? Do you think you will be safe?"

"You are already enemies with the Celestial World and now you have turned us into enemies as well. You are crazy."

"Kukuku, sooner or later, it will be your end."

They could only threaten him.

Kang-jun stared at them and said.

"I'll see you in 100 years."

It was too annoying to explain. It was smarter to mentally educate them using the Punishment of Time.

Before the demonic Gods could say anything, they were thrown into an unknown space.

And each of them started their 100 year punishment.

Shaoniel and Luminael just watched Kang-jun.

At first, they had trembled at Kang-jun's behaviour but now they just let it pass. Kang-jun was originally such a person.

Then Kang-jun turned towards them and both of them jumped with surprise.

Blood was still pouring out from the wounds Kang-jun caused on their chests.

Kang-jun laughed.

"Don't worry. I won't bother you guys anymore. And Shaoniel. I was able to safely survive Karosio's temptation thanks to you."

Shaoniel stared at Kang-jun with wide, shocked eyes.

"You must have met up with Karosio and won against her temptation. I'm glad. I was worried that you would have fallen for her temptation."

"In the future, Karosio won't appear before me. Shaoniel, your tears were a great help. I really appreciate it."

Shaoniel smiled.

"If you want to thank me then release me."

Her eyes were filled with expectations but Kang-jun shook his head.

"Don't even dream about it until the negotiations with the Celestial World are complete. Instead, you'll be able to go between the resting areas to your heart's content."

"Resting areas?"

"I created a place to rest at my base. Your powers will be sealed but you can freely go there from within this place."

At the end of his words, a small portal formed in the garden of Shaoniel's mansion.

"The portal is only available to you and you can use it at any time. It doesn't matter if you stay at the rest area, but come here if I summon you."

The resting place at base headquarters had risen to Stage 10 and was now a paradise of fantastic facilities on a huge island.

Shaoniel could see it through visions.

Of course, some amazing paradises existed in the Celestial World.

But, Shaoniel couldn't go there right now.

Being able to go to the rest area was very nice for her after the forest and lake.

"I didn't know that I would receive such preferential treatment in this sealed world."

"You are entitled to these benefits."

Kang-jun just smiled.

If it wasn't for the conflict with the Celestial World then he would have freed Shaoniel right now. However, Shaoniel had a certain position in the Celestial World so her being his prisoner wasn't something that could be ignored.

This was the best consideration that he could give her.

[Demonic God Tonnach - 100 years punishment complete.]

[Demonic God Hatunia - 100 years punishment complete.]

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[Celestial God Tarub - 100 years punishment complete.]

Then Kang-jun called the ones that he put into the room of punishment twice.

They spend a total of 200 years in solitary confinement.

Tonnach didn't have a rebellious attitude like last time.

"Do you have a proper mindset now?"

Tonnach sighed at Kang-jun's question.

"What do you want me to do?"

"Your tone shows that you still don't have the proper mindset. Do you want to receive the Punishment of Time again? "

Tonnach flinched and smiled awkwardly.

"Ah, no. My mindset is proper so please..."

The same was true for Hatunia.

"I will be quiet so don't send me there anymore."

Being in solitary confinement for 200 years with a human spirit had definitely changed their attitudes.

"Then I will watch you for a while."

Kang-jun built two huts on the side of the lake that was opposite to Luminael and Shaoniel.

"From now on, you guys will stay here."

The demonic Gods received shabby huts.

However, it was a new world compared to the Punishment of Time.

"Thank you."

"I'll be quiet."

Hatunia and the others responded politely to Kang-jun before quickly moving to the huts.

Kang-jun turned and looked at the celestial Gods, including Lius.

They also spoke with the utmost politeness.

"We will be quiet as well so please stop the Punishment of Time."

"Okay. You also have the right mindset."

Kang-jun made another three huts near Luminael's.

They received huts unless they were very special like Shaoniel.

Still, Lius and the others rushed eagerly towards the huts.

Shaoniel and Luminael greeted them.

"Did you suffer a lot?"

"No. It is nothing compared to Shaoniel's hards.h.i.+ps in this place."

Shaoniel was above Lius in the Celestial World so they treated her very politely.

Shaoniel smiled.

"As you can see, you don't need to worry about me. I just hope the day will come when we can return to the Celestial World."

Lius' eyes widened as he stared at the mansion where she lived.

"I'm glad that Shaoniel is staying in a place like this."

Shaoniel sighed.

"But let's hope to be released. We can't be sealed away forever."

Then Lius glanced at Kang-jun who was far away and spoke to Shaoniel.

"Sooner or later, won't one of the chief Gods come?"

In other words, Kang-jun would be unconditionally defeated by one of the chief Gods and they would be released from the seal.

The celestial Gods Kuroksu and Tarub seemed to also think this way.

Thus, they decided that they would stay silent and not disobey Kang-jun until that time.

However, Shaoniel just laughed.

She was a celestial Goddess but she didn't want the chiefs to kill Kang-jun just to save them.

Instead, she thought that he had enough abilities to rival the chiefs.

Of course, it wasn't something that she had previously thought.

Instead of the chiefs, she was thinking that they couldn't become an enemy of Kang-jun.

'The power of Hwanmong makes Lucan an absolute being in that system. If they continue to oppose him then the Celestial World will end up suffering enormous damage.'

She hadn't thought of his until she met Kang-jun in person.

He shouldn't be underestimated as a mere human being.

He was lucky to get the power of Hwanmong and grow stronger to reach his current state.

She sensed that soon, no one would be able to beat him in Hwanmong.

If he ever fell victim to the temptation of Karosio, then she feared that the Celestial World might be erased.

If she hadn't felt like this then she wouldn't have given Kang-jun her tears.

It was in order to prevent the worst case scenario.

Fortunately, the tears worked to prevent Kang-jun from becoming a demonic God. The problem was now the Celestial World.

The Celestial World should no longer persecute Hwanmong.

'I hope the chief Gods will make a wise choice.'

So that all her anxiety would disappear.

However, the situation flowed in the exact opposite direction of Shaoniel's expectations.

[The Celestial World has invaded Pavalia Station.]

[A celestial army is attacking the guardian ward.]

[If you don't defend immediately then the guardian ward will disappear within 10 minutes.]

Messages suddenly popped up.

Kang-jun was able to see the army attacking the guardian ward.

Hundreds of thousands of angels had appeared on the border of the station.

'In the end, they chose war?'

Kang-jun's expression became determined.

He thought that the Celestial World might accept his offer after the letter from Shaoniel but it was a futile hope.

If they were thinking of peace then they wouldn't show up with so many troops to attack the guardian ward.

It was clear that the Celestial World had sent a large army in order to strike Kang-jun.

Moreover, one of them gave off such a strong aura that Kang-jun was shocked.

'Who is he?'

This war really wouldn't be easy. It wasn't possible to fight against this enormous strength alone as well as protect the guardian ward.

Kang-jun had a feeling that there would be huge damages in this war.

This couldn't be avoided.

Kang-jun knew that if he avoided it then the guardian ward of Pavalia Station would be broken and all his bases would be occupied by the Celestial World.

Kang-jun instantly moved to the border of Pavalia Station.

"Are you Lucan? I am the chief God of the south, Notos."

A man with a thunderous voice. A celestial God with long black hair that reached his waist. e gave off a strong impression.

The chief God Notos.

He had the strongest presence among everyone that Kang-jun had met.

And the divine abilities behind him was no less than Shaoniel.

But Kang-jun didn't hesitate to speak to Notos.

"Notos, chief God of the south, it is an honour to meet you. I know that Goddess

Shaoniel sent a letter to the Celestial World so what does this response mean?"

Lightning flashed in Notos' eyes.

"A mere human dares to go against the will of the Celestial World and seal the Gods. Your evil actions can't be accepted. Your sin won't be forgiven and from today onwards, you and the Hwanmong system won't exist in this dimension anymore."

He smiled coldly and continued.

"In particular, Goddess Shaoniel! It is not even worthy of discussion. The wicked Hwanmong has no reason to exist in this dimensional world. The same goes for the power you received from it. Therefore, Shaoniel will be stripped of her position as a celestial Goddess for writing a letter that sympathizes with evil. I will punish you first and then also give Shaoniel a corresponding punishment."

Kang-jun sneered.

'In the end, it turned out like this?'

Punis.h.i.+ng him and Shaoniel as well as destroying Hwanmong.

Then there was nothing else to talk about.

It would be useless to talk anymore with the Celestial World.

There was no other way.

War!

Would they be open to communication after they felt helplessness?

Indeed. It was just like how Shaoniel was uncooperative at first.

Kang-jun stared at Notos.

"Then I'll be forced to fight."

A mocking smile appeared on Notos' face.

"You dare try to resist? Indeed, a real beggar. Foolish fellow! I will let you know how helpless the power of Hwanmong that you believe in is."

With those words, Notos swung the blue sword held in his right hand.

Flash!

Brilliant lights formed in every direction and flew towards Kang-jun.

'...!'

It was enormous. However, there was no time for admiration.

Each one of the rays was as powerful as Shaoniel's full-on attack so Kang-jun desperately focused on defending.

Kw.a.n.g! Kw.a.n.g! Kwaang!

"Ugh!"

Yet he still received damage. It had been a long time since his health had been reduced this much continuously.

It dropped below 50% in the blink of an eye and Will of Attack was triggered.

Then it fell below 30% and Will of Survival was activated.

Fortunately, the increase in defense slowed down the decline of his health but Kang-jun still couldn't fight back properly.

He had risen to Lv400 and realized the essence of destruction. In addition, he was an existence beyond a chaos being, yet this fight was so one-sided.

The fighting power of a chief God from the Celestial World!

In front of that power, Kang-jun's entire body turned b.l.o.o.d.y.

His head was cracked, his forearms burst and blood flowed from his sides and chest.

The sweat and blood flowing from his face made him look like he was shedding tears of blood.

In fact, he actually was shedding tears of blood.

It was because of the messages he just saw.

[The celestial Gods have struck the guardian ward. It can't hold out any longer.]

[The guardian ward around Pavalia Station has been destroyed.]

[Your headquarters at the Delta Building has been occupied by the Celestial World.]

While Kang-jun had been focused on his battle with Notos, the other Gods attacked the guardian ward and captured Pavalia Station.

It was the same for Kang-jun's Delta building.

Although Keirun tried to resist, the celestial Gods were too powerful.

This was by far the worst situation he had ever been in.

Of course, the fact that the Delta building had been occupied had little impact on Kang-jun's abilities.

After becoming transcendent, he could exist regardless of the base.

Even now, his abilities as a sovereign remained the same. However, the effects that were due to the base declined.

[The Guard Tower has been occupied and your defense is reduced.

[The Lucky Tower has been occupied and the good luck stat has dropped by three.]

[Your military adviser Keirun has been captured by the Celestial World and the charisma stat has dropped by one.]

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There was a decline in his stats, defense, and combat power but the impact on his overall combat strength was minimal.

However, all his household members, except for Sud, became captives of the Celestial World.

Notos coldly shouted.

"Lucan! Now I have made you realise how helpless you really are. The power of Hwanmong is nothing but a delusion. Any more resistance is futile. if you repent and surrender then I will spare your household members from your sins."

"Shut up! I will never surrender as long as I am still breathing. And today, I will make you return to the Celestial World.

A light flashed on Kang-jun's b.l.o.o.d.y face.

Even with his body like this, the light in Kang-jun's eyes didn't diminish.

Notos just snorted.

"You still don't repent until the end. Foolish fellow! You don't know how many demonic Gods I have sealed with my hands. You will also be one of them. Now let's end this, Lucan."

Notos' attacks became even rougher. Moreover, he called Kang-jun a demonic God and was determined to end this.

However, Kang-jun didn't give up and kept blocking Notos' attacks.

Kwaang! Kw.a.n.g! Kwaang!

Blood poured from Kang-jun's body whenever the lights from their swords collided.

Was there any more blood left to come out?

But the light in Kang-jun's eyes still didn't die.

There was a miracle occurring!

His health, that had been steadily declining, stopped at 15% and didn't fall any further.

This was due to the effects of Will of Survival, but also because he had identified the pattern of Notos' strikes.

Notos' weapon was more like a whip than a sword.

A whip of light that split apart the dimensional space!

Furthermore, the divine power in it caused tremendous havoc.

It attacked Kang-jun with a myriad of changes.

It was due to the divine power that Kang-jun's body had been torn like this.

However, Kang-jun started to be able to block all of Notos' attacks and even scattered the divine power with chaos power.

Kw.a.n.g! Kwaang! Kwaang!

Kang-jun's health, that had fallen to 15%, started to climb and quickly exceeded 50% before finally recovering to 100%.

Notos' attacks no longer damaged Kang-jun. His counterattack towards the shocked Notos began.

Flash! Flash!

Whenever Heavenly Cut was used, the whips of light that Notos swung disappeared without a trace.

The nets of light that surrounded Kang-jun were all scattered in a moment.

Kang-jun's sword rushed towards the surprised Notos.

Kuaang! Kw.a.n.g! Kwaang!

The situation had reversed. Kang-jun had been on the defensive but now Notos was in that state.

But in contrast to Kang-jun, Notos had a perfect defense.

Kang-jun always used chaos power in his melee attacks but Notos defended lightly and didn't receive any wounds.

'How great. Indeed, a chief celestial God!'

Kang-jun was extremely angry at Notos but he was also forced to admire his abilities.

It was impossible for Kang-jun to injure Notos in the current situation.

Conversely, Notos' attacks didn't damage Kang-jun either, so time flowed on endlessly.

Notos also made an expression of admiration.

"Is this the full power of Hwanmong? What an amazing guy. But it is still a detestable power. You must die today."

Kang-jun was strong, so Notos' desire to remove him rose even further. Kang-jun scoffed.

"Are all powers other than yours detestable? According to that logic, your power is also detestable to me."

On the one hand, this situation was shocking.

How did this happen?

He wasn't fighting with a demonic God but a celestial God.

It was also a chief God who was trying to kill him.

A duel against someone who was said to be among the strongest in the Celestial World.

Even if he won the battle now, what other struggles would he have to face in the future?

Where was the end?

Was it so sinful to gain the power of Hwanmong?

Was something unregulated so abhorrent to the Celestial World?

Moreover, a demonic God!

The Celestial World had branded Kang-jun as a demonic God.

Such a self-righteous attitude from them was disgusting.

Kang-jun gritted his teeth.

'I will never give in to you. Rather, I will force you to surrender.'

Originally, he didn't feel like this towards the Celestial World.

But now Kang-jun was no longer willing to defend them.

The Celestial World had occupied Kang-jun's bases and captured his household members.

Therefore, Kang-jun intended to retaliate at the Celestial World without holding back.

Of course, in order to do that, he had to become stronger than he was now.

Hwanmong!

It was possible if he trained in that power.

It was close enough to be grasped in his hand but there was a wall blocking him.

Kw.a.n.g! Kwaang! Kwarurung!

Meanwhile, the clash between Kang-jun and Notos continued.

How long would they fight?

However, Kang-jun couldn't withdraw.

Where would he even go if he escaped?

The pursuit of the Celestial World would continue even if he escaped. This wasn't reality.

Therefore, he needed to win.

There was no other way out.

Similarly, Notos wasn't in a position to withdraw.

Even if he was on the defensive, he still had to keep Kang-jun here forever.

And after some time.

In this state, the balance that seemed like it would last forever started tilting.

Kang-jun started to gradually push back Notos.

It was because he fully understood Notos' defense pattern.

Notos' defense was perfect, but Kang-jun could create gaps if he knew how Notos moved.

Chwack! Chwack!

"Kuook!"

Blood splattered from Notos' body. Kang-jun had rushed through his defense and pierced his body twice.

Of course, the injuries were healed as soon as they occurred but Kang-jun had already damaged his body again.

Chwaack!

Blood came out from Notos' side. His face distorted.

"This guy really receives enlightenment quickly. I now understand why the previous celestial Gods were sealed by you. However, that will end today. You won't be given any more chances."

"You should worry about yourself."

Kang-jun replied in a cold tone.

'Seal this guy, then the angels who occupied my bases and then hit the Celestial World.'

This was Kang-jun's plan.

Now he could win against Notos.

He knew how to deal with his opponent.

It was at that moment.

Kang-jun was surprised by the enormous energy behind him.

Kwaaaah!

Where did this storm of light come from?

It had the same destructive power as Notos' whips of light.

Furthermore, it was another form of attack that pushed Kang-jun back.

Pak! Paak! Puhak!

"Ugh!"

The storm of light swept past Kang-jun's body and formed a person.

A woman clad in blue armour.

The atmosphere around her was similar to Notos.

"I am the chief God of the west, Liviana. I hadn't expected that you would make me come out."

Unbelievable! Another chief God had appeared.

But that wasn't the end.

The space to Kang-jun's right shook and a huge God appeared.

His whole body was covered in gold armour.

Each hand was holding a unique weapon that radiated light.

"I am the chief God of the east, Ceres. Lucan, your evil deeds has shaken the Celestial World so I will punish you today."

The three

chief Gods surrounded Kang-jun.

Only the chief God of the north didn't appear.

However, who would be able to stand up against the strength of three chief Gods?

Kwaang! Chuaaak! Hwaaak!

Kang-jun desperately resisted but he could only defend against Notos' attacks.

In the blink of an eye, his health was cut in half and then it dropped even further.

[Will of Survival has activated.]

[Your physical and magic defense have increased significantly.]

But this no longer had any meaning.

If it was so one-sided then how long would he last?

The unusual thing was that Kang-jun's health didn't fall below 1%.

Bam bam! Kwajijik! Puhwahak!

His bones were crushed and his body was sliced.

Blood poured from his eyes, nose, mouth and ears as well as every hole in his body.

Both arms were cut off and his heart was pierced.

Oduduk! Rattle! Chwack!

However, the severed arms were restored and the heart healed.

It was useless no matter how much power the chief Gods used.

His health was 1%.

They couldn't eliminate him.

Even in a critical condition, Kang-jun's eyes didn't lose their burning spirit.

He discovered something today.

He already had the power of immortality, whichmeant he couldn't die.

Kang-jun hadn't known about it until he was put in such a situation.

It was just a gut instinct.

If he succ.u.mbed to the suffering and lost the will to live then he really would die.

It was a restricted immortality.

Therefore, Kang-jun endured all the pain.

He never lost his spirit.

Rather, his eyes darkened even further from his fury.

"You can't kill me. And I will surely return all of this back to you."

Even if his eyeb.a.l.l.s fell off, they popped right back in. His sliced throat would be quickly healed.

No, his power of immortality became stronger the more he was injured.

Instead, Kang-jun's health started rising to 10% under the chief Gods' attacks.

It was a true miracle where Kang-jun's will to survive and his anger combined with the power of immortality.

The chief Gods spoke with a grim expression.

"I haven't seen something so eerie since the day we sealed the great demonic God Spiros thousands of years ago."

"Spiros wasn't this much either. It seems like we have to acknowledge it today."

"It is the first time since the three of us have gathered together."

Soon they came to an agreement.

"We can't kill him so we will seal his abilities and put him in the Abyss."

Liviana jumped with surprise at Notos' words.

"Abyss. It is where the great demonic Gods are sent. Wouldn't h.e.l.l be good enough?"

Notos shook his head.

"No. His ability resembles that of the great demonic Gods. It is possible that he will escape from the seal if he goes to h.e.l.l. We can't afford for that to happen."

Then Ceres said.

"But in order to send him to the Abyss, all four chief Gods must agree. It is possible that the north chief God, Dianas won't agree.

"If we look at the reality of this person, he isn't much different from us."

A being of the dimensional system with the ability of immortality.

However, there was a fear that another great demonic God would be born.

The three chief Gods surrounded Kang-jun in a triangular formation and created the shape of an amulet.

Hwaruru! Chuaaak! Kwarurung!

The amulets were made of fire, water, and lightning.

The three amulets surrounded Kang-jun and attached to his body.

'Kuook!'

Kang-jun's recovering health stopped the moment the amulets were attached.

It stayed at 15%.

Of course, his body was left as it was.

He only had one point left in chaos power.

That wasn't all.

The Heaven's Blood Sword left his grasp and floated in the air.

Buuuuong!

The sword started shaking violently.

It seemed to be wailing sadly.

Perhaps the sword sensed its destiny?

One of the chief Gods made a gesture and the sword was broken.

Kw.a.n.g! Kwaang!

At the same time, the two power jewels attached to the Heaven's Blood Sword turned to powder.

[The Destruction Power Jewel has been destroyed.]

[The Sealing Power Jewel has been destroyed.]

The sealed world that Kang-jun created started to disperse.

Susususu.

The celestial Goddess Shaoniel and the advanced angel Luminael were freed.

The demonic Gods were sealed again as soon as they appeared, leaving behind only the celestial Gods.

"Ah."

Shaoniel groaned as she saw the three chief Gods and Kang-jun who was bound in a helpless state.

Was she sad or relieved?

A bittersweet expression covered her face as she glanced at Kang-jun.

Then, Notos started scolding Shaoniel.

"Shaoniel, you are a Goddess of the Celestial World, yet you tried to intercede in the matter regarding the one with the evil power of Hwanmong. This sin is much too great. Once we go to the Celestial World, you will be informed of your sins and be punished."

"I am willing to be punished."

Shaoniel bowed with a look of despair.

After a while, in the Celestial World.

Kang-jun was forced to kneel and was bound in the middle of a huge room.

The amulets on his body meant that he couldn't use any of his strength. He had to leave his body to the celestial Gods.

Many celestial Gods were looking down at him with disdainful expressions.

The four chiefs were sitting on huge thrones above him.

Three of them were familiar to Kang-jun, while one was a stranger.

She was the chief God of the north, Dianas.

She was the strongest celestial God here but agreed to control the Celestial World with the other three chief Gods.

"Are there any objections to putting Lucan in the Abyss?"

"No."

"The demonic God Lucan must be put into the Abyss."

Notos explained why Kang-jun should be put into the Abyss and all the celestial Gods agreed.

Dianas suddenly looked at Shaoniel.

She was originally one of the higher Gods in the Celestial World, directly under the chief Gods.

However, she was going to be punished after defending Lucan. Still, she received some respectful treatment due to her previous position.

"Shaoniel, I'll ask you. Do you think it is right for us to acknowledge and reconcile with Lucan and Hwanmong?"

The reason for her question was to let Shaoniel lower the level of her punishment.

If Shaoniel acknowledged her mistake and withdrew her opinion then it would end without much punishment.

This was because Shaoniel's accomplishments weren't small.

The other chief Gods also looked at Shaoniel with expectation. They were strict but they also didn't want Shaoniel to be punished.

Shaoniel made a tense expression.

She sighed as she looked at Kang-jun who was bound in the middle.

'This can't be.'

She understood Kang-jun after a while.

He was stubborn but not self-righteous.

In fact, this war had started due to the Celestial World.

He wouldn't have fought against her if she hadn't attacked him first.

Even in the sealed world, Kang-jun didn't bother the celestial Gods for no reason.

Although the Punishment of Time was harsh, she later realised that it was so he could have the conversations he wanted.

He could have created a punishment that would inflict h.e.l.l-like suffering on the celestial Gods.

If he was really a demonic God. then he would have inflicted unspeakable things on her.

However, he didn't show any signs of that.

Rather, she ended up helping him overcome the temptation of the Goddess of Destruction and in return, he gave her the best treatment possible.

It was surprising because just her tears weren't enough on their own to overcome Karosio's temptation.

It was only a small help and it was impossible to overcome the temptation unless he had a strong will.

How many celestial Gods could overcome Karosio's temptation?

Yet he had managed it.

It was indeed a matter of great pride.

All he wanted was to have a conversation with the Celestial World.

He persistently tried to reconcile with the Celestial World.

He stated that he wouldn't become hostile to the Celestial World if they didn't interfere with Hwanmong.

Yet the Celestial World kept showing a self-righteous attitude.

In the end, three chief Gods acted to capture him and now they wanted to throw him in the Abyss.

'This is too much. Putting him in the Abyss with the great demonic Gods is really wrong.'

There was still hope about being released in h.e.l.l but there was no such thing in the Abyss.

A permanent seal.

It was a place that the celestial Gods couldn't enter and it was impossible to get out.

It was the end once you entered. Even though they weren't destroyed when they entered, even the celestial Gods didn't know what happened to the beings that entered there.

It was literally a sealed place!

But now the celestial Gods had decided to throw Kang-jun in there.

However, she would receive a terrible punishment if she didn't let go of her pride.

Even so, she thought about reducing his punishment.

Although he might still get punished, it wouldn't be as bad as being thrown in the Abyss.

She gazed at the chief Gods and said.

"As I have noticed, Lucan has never done anything bad enough to be called a demonic God. He was an ordinary human on Earth and one day received the power of Hwanmong. Then he became stronger in order to survive as a sovereign. He gained a special opportunity and became strong enough to become a potential threat to the Celestial World. However, he never actually did anything that could endanger the Celestial World."

The complexions of the chief Gods and celestial Gods started changing. There were very few who agreed with Shaoniel's opinion. Most of them looked very angry.

Notos glared at Shaoniel and asked.

"Then you think that we should let Lucan go his own way?"

"That's correct. If we return his household members and don't interfere with Hwanmong afterwards, then

he will never become an enemy of the Celestial World."

"Shut up! Shaoniel, how can you say such a terrible thing?"

Notos roared angrily. Liviana also stared at Shaoniel with a stern expression on her face.

"It is truly deplorable. A n.o.ble Goddess of the Celestial World falling under the influence of a wicked demonic God of Hwanmong."

Ceres declared with a hard expression.

"Shaoniel! You also can't avoid punishment. You are no longer qualified to be a celestial Goddess after sympathizing with a demonic God."

Shaoniel bit her lip. It had turned out this way. She shouted with an anxious expression.

"If you need to punish Lucan then h.e.l.l is more reasonable. Please don't treat him the same as a great demonic God and send him to the Abyss."

However, the expressions of the chief Gods became colder at her appeal.

Only Dianas looked somewhat distressed but it couldn't be helped since the other chief Gods were so stubborn.

In fact, Dianas thought that Shaoniel's claims weren't wrong.

She didn't think Hwanmong was an existence that threatened the Celestial World. Rather, if Hwanmong cooperated with the Celestial World then it would help diminish the number of demonic Gods in the dimensional system.

However, the other three chiefs were so stubborn that her differing opinion didn't matter.

It would only cause a division in the Celestial World.

It would be divided between those who agreed with the opinion and those who didn't.

The power of the Celestial World would eventually weaken and the demonic Gods would be pleased.

'It can't be helped. Lucan, I'm sorry but the Celestial World has decided not to co-exist with Hwanmong. You must disappear for the peace of the Celestial World and the dimensional system.'

Dianas nodded to the celestial God Cadeos who was in charge of discipline in the Celestial World.

Cadeos graciously nodded to Dianas and the chief Gods and shouted loudly for everyone to hear.

"The chief Gods have agreed to send the demonic God Lucan of Hwanmong to the Abyss. In addition, Shaoniel will be deprived of her status as a n.o.ble Goddess of the Celestial World and condemned to h.e.l.l."

Kuuong!

Shaoniel sat down with a heartbroken expression. It was shocking that she was being punished with h.e.l.l, but it was more shocking that Kang-jun was being sent to the Abyss.

But that wasn't the end. Cadeos continued.

"In addition, all those who followed the demonic God Lucan will be sentenced to h.e.l.l."

All of Kang-jun's household members would also be sent to h.e.l.l.

It was natural that they would be punished after Goddess Shaoniel was sentenced to h.e.l.l.

Shaoniel gazed at Kang-jun with a look of despair.

On the other hand, Kang-jun couldn't even look up due to the force of the amulets.

The power of the amulets was formidable.

It was like this space was filled with solid steel beams.

He couldn't even blink or breathe.

He could only listen to the voices of the celestial Gods. In addition, he heard Shaoniel defending him.

Kang-jun was moved.

if Shaoniel had denounced Kang-jun then she wouldn't have gone to h.e.l.l.

Yet she went to h.e.l.l without protecting herself.

Chu chu chu.

Kang-jun's head moved despite the strength of the amulets suppressing him. He smiled gently at Shaoniel.

"Shaoniel, I will never forget that you spoke such words to defend me. Even if I kill all the celestial Gods in the Celestial World, I will spare you."

Instead, the chief Gods and celestial Gods were shocked.

The three chief Gods had created the sealing amulets with their enormous powers.

The fact that Kang-jun could speak was shocking.

"The power of the demonic God is stronger than I thought."

"It would be better to seal him more strongly."

They hurriedly made more amulets and attached them to Kang-jun's body.

This time, it included Dianas' amulets as well and Kang-jun couldn't say anything more.

Notos exclaimed loudly.

"Cadeos, throw Lucan into the Abyss. Move him through h.e.l.l and let him see how his household members are suffering due to his disastrous actions.

"As you command. Take him away."

"Yes."

Cadeos and his angels moved Kang-jun away. Meanwhile, Shaoniel was also dragged somewhere by them.

Jil jil jil.

The angels grabbed Kang-jun's arms and pulled him.

Kang-jun was dragged along. Cadeos and the angels entered a cave and showed Kang-jun the scenes of h.e.l.l.

"Aaaaack!"

"Kyaaak!"

There were people suffering in various ways.

Then Kang-jun saw some familiar people.

Hayun, Cold, Germuz, Rodiam, Aquana and his other household members. He also saw his friends Shakan and Keljark.

Sud was taken from his shadow while the Goddess Shaoniel was making a pained faced over the heat of a hot fire.

'Ugh!'

Kang-jun's eyes became bloodshot. He gritted his teeth.

He could see them, but they couldn't see him.

Kang-jun's eyes burned as he saw them crying in pain.

'You dare! I won't forgive you.'

What the h.e.l.l did he do that was so wrong?

Was it such a crime to want to live well with the power of Hwanmong?

Dudududu.

Kang-jun's body trembled. The amulets attached to his body seemed to shake.

"Heok!"

"T-this!"

Cadeos panicked as he saw the situation.

"There is no time. Throw him into the Abyss."

"Yes."

He had previously planned to show Kang-jun all the sights of h.e.l.l in a relaxed manner but he changed his mind.

Cadeos and his angels immediately went to the Abyss.

Kuoooooh!

Darker than black.

A prison that one could never escape from once thrown inside.

The angels looked down at it nervously. They didn't delay and threw Kang-jun down.

Hwiik!

In the darkness of the Abyss, Kang-jun disappeared in an instant.

'Oduk! I will get rid of all of you. I will kill all of you.'

Just wait. He would surely return.

If he didn't die then he would make them feel an eternity of pain.

Kang-jun's anger reached its peak.

Not only was he thrown in the Abyss, his household members who hadn't done anything wrong were sent to h.e.l.l.

It was enough to make him regret that he didn't join hands with the demonic Gods to attack the Celestial World.

Fury burned in his body.

In the meantime, his body continued to fall.

Just where was he falling to?

It had been a while since he was thrown into the Abyss but he was still falling.

At first, Kang-jun had only been trembling with anger at the Celestial World but now he started to question the Abyss.

'Is this a place without a bottom?'

That's right.

The Abyss was a place of endless falling.

He couldn't feel any strength in his body.

Before he was thrown into the Abyss, there was still some room to raise chaos power but now he couldn't raise any strength at all.

Thus, Kang-jun felt a sense of despair at his hopelessness.

Was this the end?

An eternal fall!

Endless despair!

Kang-jun gritted his teeth.

'There is no absolute despair.'

His eyes filled with flames.

'Any extreme space must have a way of escaping.'

In order to do that, he had to suppress his anger.

He had to understand what this bizarre space was rather than focusing on his vengeance against the Celestial World.

'What the h.e.l.l is this place?'

The Abyss was an area where time and space didn't seem to exist.

Was this the beginning of an earlier state?

'I seem to be the only one who exists here.'

Kang-jun soon felt like his existence was fading.

This was a place where nothing should exist.

Anything thrown inside would completely disappear and return to nothingness.

'A space that destroys everything. This is the Abyss.'

Before he knew it, most of Kang-jun's body had scattered and disappeared.

Once his entire body scattered, his consciousness would also cease to exist.

Complete death.

Complete annihilation.

Before entering that Abyss, he had tried to guess what had happened to the great demonic Gods thrown inside.

However, a light flashed in Kang-jun's eyes.

'If there is a power that can destroy me, it means that another power rules this place.'

The power to turn everything into nothingness. As long as that power existed, this place wasn't empty.

It was another world dominated by a strange power, not dimensional power.

And Kang-jun already knew what this power was.

Due to his feeling of vengeance towards the Celestial World, he had been delayed in grasping this power.

Kang-jun's falling body stopped for the first time.

Chu chu chu.

At the same time, his body stopped being scattered and he was restored to his original state.

There was a relaxed smile on Kang-jun's face.

'Indeed, this is a space of destruction power.'

It was only possible to survive by understanding the essence of destruction.

He had realized the essence of destruction when overcoming Karosio's temptation and now he saw it in this space.

It wasn't difficult for Kang-jun to find out that this space was dominated by the power of destruction.

Parururu.

The amulets that sealed him trembled.

In fact, he had threatened the power of the amulets while he was still in the Celestial World.

It wasn't with chaos power but with destruction power.

He subconsciously realized that he couldn't beat the chief Gods with chaos power and used destruction power.

It was just that the power was so small that he couldn't show its proper strength.

However, that alone was enough to make the celestial Gods afraid.

They panicked and threw Kang-jun into the Abyss.

In fact, it was very wise that the celestial Gods threw Kang-jun into the Abyss when just looking at that aspect.

If Kang-jun was kept in h.e.l.l then it would be possible for him to quickly take off the sealing amulets.

However, this place contained the power of destruction so Kang-jun no longer needed to be bound by any constraints.

'Now let's get rid of all these things.'

Pararak! Pasususu.

Kang-jun's eyes flashed and the amulets on his body turned into dust.

Chaak.

He landed on the ground.

A white snow-covered space.

Surprisingly, this was the bottom of the Abyss.

A beautiful snowy field with no end.

Only those who understood the nature of destruction could land here.

Otherwise, they would continue falling for thousands or tens of thousands of years.

No, it wouldn't be that long, since they would abandon their own existence in despair.

That was the frightening thing about the Abyss, a space of destruction.

But for those who understood the nature of destruction like Kang-jun, this was no longer a space of despair.

It was just another new world.

Chobeok. Chobeok.

Kang-jun slowly walked over the snowy ground and examined the area around him.

It was a white world everywhere he looked.

Snow was falling from the still sky.

However, although they might look

beautiful, but they were actually crystals filled with the power of destruction.

Nevertheless, Kang-jun felt comfortable.

He understood the nature of destruction so this was a place of rest and recovery.

'There's someone else here.'

This snowfield wasn't restricted into certain divisions.

It was an infinite space wide enough to remind him of the dimensional sea.

Even so, he could feel some other existences.

It was because they were large masses of destruction energy.

They were like suns that illuminated this snowy field.

It wasn't just one but five individuals!

Perhaps they were survivors of the Abyss who realized the nature of destruction.

Of course, he guessed that they were all great destruction Gods.

Regardless of the reason.

Whether it was now or later, they would all end up fighting.

This was a world of the strong.

Kang-jun sensed that one of them was approaching this place.

'I have no weapons so I will have to deal with them with my bare hands.'

Kang-jun's Heaven's Blood Sword had been destroyed by the chief Gods.

Even all the things in his space inventory were smashed.

Fortunately, the Dimensional Sovereign Ring was still intact.

And the Anomalous Phoenix in his wings was also unharmed.

Apart from that, Kang-jun was left with only his body.

Nevertheless, Kang-jun's combat power had increased even more.

It was now possible to use destruction power instead of chaos power.

Lv400 (Exp 00.00%)

[War] Destruction

Health: 203070/203070

Destruction Power: 199090/199090

Strength: 404 (+100)

Agility: 405 (+100)

Intelligence: 398 (+100)

Good Luck: 21 (+10)

Charisma: 65 (+20)

However, destruction power was just a process.

From the moment he held the power of destruction, Kang-jun finally had a clear view of the new world.

Hwanmong Ruler!

He could feel the so-called power of Hwanmong. He hadn't crossed that wall yet but it wasn't far away.

Of course, it was always difficult when one was close to the turning point. There was even a chance he wouldn't cross this wall.

The difference between one that crosses the wall and one that couldn't was as large as the difference between heaven and earth.

'I have to cross that wall before I leave this place.'

He just managed to survive this new world due to the power of destruction so if he couldn't get the power of a Hwanmong Ruler, he would stay here forever.

Therefore, Kang-jun was more glad than afraid about the hostile existence heading towards him.

In a situation where his destruction power reached the limit while facing a great enemy, it would be a great help to cross the wall.

However, the great demonic Gods weren't able to cross that wall.

Hwanmong Ruler!

It was only possible for him to obtain the power of Hwanmong.

This was because only those with the power of Hwanmong could become a Hwanmong Ruler.

'It is a bit too much being bare-handed so I'll have to make a weapon.'

Kang-jun imagined the shape of a sword and injected energy.

Chu chu chu chu.

After a while, a snow white sword was created.

The colour was different but the shape was the same as the Heaven's Blood Sword that the chief Gods had shattered.

It was because the shape of the weapon was natural for him.

Kang-jun suddenly frowned.

'd.a.m.n! They just had to break my sword.'

It was only a small problem if they took it away, he could regain it later. However, they ended up breaking his sword.

The power jewels were also destroyed.

He couldn't leave this matter alone.

Kang-jun formed tight fists as he recalled everything he went through to collect the materials.

He became angrier the more he thought about it.

Although he could freely use the destruction power, so he was no longer bound by weapons.

It was a snow sword but the energy of destruction was condensed within it.

'That's great. I also have to make armour.'

It was a bit embarrassing to fight naked but that worry disappeared when he closed his eyes and created a suit of armour.

Furthermore, the defense of the armour was stronger than any heavy armour he ever wore.

He wouldn't budge even if he received an attack filled with chaos power.

Chu chu chu chu.

He visualized a white scale armour similar to the one he wore before.

'It is plausible.'

Once he finished with his armour and weapon, Kang-jun closed his eyes and waited quietly.

He stood still like a stone statue while his right hand held the snowy sword.

The great demonic God could arrive at any time.

Kang-jun felt that they were pretty close but he didn't know the distance.

This was an infinite space.

So Kang-jun prepared for the battle by creating an imaginary space.

As always, he created an enemy with the same abilities as himself and duelled with them.

It wasn't training.

After a few hours?

Hwiing!

There was a gust of wind and a man appeared in front of him.

The handsome man was wearing a red armour.

The man was beautiful enough to take away the soul of any woman.

He could easily be called a male version of Karosio.

However, he was much more powerful than her.

"How surprising. A human knows how to deal with the energy of destruction. Rather, what terrible thing did you commit to be thrown into this place?"

He gazed at Kang-jun, who still had his eyes closed, with an absurd expression.

At that moment, Kang-jun opened his eyes and gazed at the man.

"Who are you?"

Then the man smirked.

"I don't know how long it has been since someone asked me this. Those who know my name call me Spiros."

Spiros, the great demonic God who had been trapped here for thousands of years.

Kang-jun sneered.

"You are the one that the chief Gods mentioned. Great Demonic God Spiros!"

"What does that mean?"

"I heard it while dealing with Notos, Liviana and Ceros. They said it was the first time they had gathered together since they sealed the great demonic God thousands of years ago."

At that moment, an eerie light flashed in Spiros' eyes.

"Notos, Liviana, Ceros! They're still alive?"

"Have you seen Gods dying?"

"I've seen a lot die. This is a world where Gods can be destroyed."

It wasn't wrong.

The power of destruction!

If they couldn't deal with the essential energy here then they would endlessly fall in the Abyss and eventually die.

If that wasn't a God dying then what was?

Therefore, the Abyss could be called the grave of the Gods.

Kang-jun shrugged and said.

"Unfortunately, they are still alive. They are the ones who put me in here."

"Kukakakaka! It would be good to see their faces if you get out of here. I was just curious about something. What did you do to make them throw you in here?"

The angry light in Spiros' eyes showed how much of a grudge he held against the chief Gods.

Then he suddenly looked at Kang-jun and said.

"Rather, you must be pretty tough for all three of them to throw you in here. Of course, you will be my servant in the future."

Spiros showed up in front of Kang-jun in order to subdue him. Kang-jun laughed.

"Is it necessary to have servants in this world?"

"Of course. It is more comfortable in many ways to have a servant. The hierarchy here is important."

"Hierarchy? It seems like there are only five people here, excluding me."

"Kukuk! Of course. Hierarchy is important everywhere. And now there are six people, not five."

He came to the bottom of the Abyss and now the great demonic Gods wanted to determine the hierarchy.

There was nothing else to do.

This place didn't have any anything other than snow.

"Then all five of you have determined the hierarchy?"

Spiros frowned at his words.

"I'll let you know this. I am located at the very bottom."

"So you are the most vulnerable."

Spiros glared at him.

"Now you will stand in my spot instead. Kukuk! I'll will let you know how dirty being at the bottom is."

Spiros was over excited. It seemed like he had been suffering greatly from the great demonic Gods above him. Kang-jun laughed.

"It seems you have suffered a lot in the meantime."

"You will find out once you experience it yourself. Once you are on the bottom, you will have to follow every order. For example, if I ask to see your back then you will have to show it. Kukuku! I'll let you experience what it means to be a slave."

Kang-jun frowned.

Show his back? It was similar to picking up a bar of soap.

'T-these crazy guys!'

It wasn't even a demonic God. A great demonic God!

A great demonic God was at the bottom of the hierarchy and humiliated.

Although this was the Abyss, he was still the guardian of Hwanmong and reaching for the power of a Hwanmong Ruler. Therefore, he couldn't let his body be violated like that.

Kang-jun couldn't help but feel nervous.

'I can't let it happen. I need to win.'

He absolutely needed to win. Kang-jun couldn't stand it.

Flash! Sukeok!

Kang-jun swept his sword horizontally and Spiros' head disappeared.

A surprise attack that occurred in the blink of an eye!

Spiros' head was cut off instantly.

However, Spiros' head returned to its original state as soon as it was cut.

"Nice move. But that isn't enough. I deliberately allowed it because I was curious about your skills."

Kang-jun had already guessed this.

The response had been too dull even if he had the element of surprise.

Kuoooooh!

Not surprisingly, a great deal of power started to emerge from Spiros' body.

Then a whip unexpectedly appeared in his hands.

'What? Another whip?'

There were a surprisingly high amount of individuals who used a whip as a weapon, whether they were demonic Gods or celestial Gods.

Initially, Kang-jun had struggled a lot against the whip of light that Notos wielded.

But thanks to that, he learnt the trick to deal with whips.

Whether it was a whip of light or a whip of destruction, there was no big difference in the trajectory.

Kwaang! Kukwakw.a.n.g! Chwaaaak!

However, Spiros' whip attack was very unusual.

Instead of attacking Kang-jun directly through the whip, he used the whip to transform the snowflakes falling from the sky.

Sususu! Chu chu chu! Pa pa pa pa!

The snowflakes turned into all types of weapons and flew at him.

The trajectory couldn't be caught at all.

Pa pa pa pa! Kwa kwa kwa kw.a.n.g!

Numerous destructive weapons flew like flies and Kang-jun couldn't defend against all of them.

Moreover, there was a limit to defending.

Spiros was several levels higher than Kang-jun in his use of the destruction power.

'Ugh! Strong.'

Kang-jun's white armour was torn like paper. Blood poured out from the injuries on his body and soaked the armour red.

He never thought he would be pushed back so

one-sidedly.

Kang-jun had been confident that he wouldn't be so easily hit by the chief Gods after he learnt destruction power.

However, Spiros was on a greater level than the chief Gods.

Papapa! Sekeokeok!

'Kuook! s.h.i.+t!'

Kang-jun kept on being pushed back and injured.

Pachuchut!

Of course, the cut off limbs were soon restored to their original state.

However, it took time for his health that fell to the bottom to recover. Until then, fighting was impossible.

This was a definite defeat. There was a clear difference between their skills.

'A really ignorant strength.'

But it was natural.

Kang-jun had just started dealing with the nature of destruction while Spiros had been using it for thousands of years.

He had been confident that he could resist but it was only an illusion.

Spiros wasn't damaged at all despite Kang-jun attacking with all his strength.

If Spiros was like this, then what about the other great demonic Gods?

"Kuhahaha!" Have you finally realized the difference between you and I? In the future, you will be my slave. Now, shall I see your back?"

Spiros laughed proudly. He was gloating about escaping the lowest rank on the hierarchy.

But then Kang-jun jumped up.

"Shut up! Who is your slave?"

A light flashed in Kang-jun's eyes. He had recovered all his health and the atmosphere around him was much stronger than before.

It was amazing, but once he was defeated and fell down, experience started acc.u.mulating and he gained one level.

It was a mysterious phenomenon.

Experience acc.u.mulated when he destroyed monsters. Of course, sometimes level would increase through enlightenment.

But this was the first time he gained experience through losing instead of winning.

Anyways, he was now Lv401.

His body recovered and he was in his best state. Although it was only one level, he felt like his combat power was much stronger than before.

"Be prepared, Spiros."

His torn armour was restored to its original state and the deformed sword became whole again.

Spiros looked at him, this was ludicrous.

"You are amazingly resilient. But don't you know that the gap between you and I can't be overcome with merely resilience?"

With those words, Spiros furiously wielded his whip.

Papapat! Kwa kwa kwa kw.a.n.g!

Kang-jun was surprised again. Unlike before, he could defend more easily but he was still being pushed back.

It was impossible to overcome Spiros just because he had gained one level.

However, Kang-jun didn't succ.u.mb and wielded his sword until the end.

This time he collapsed with holes all over his body like a beehive. Yet his body was restored to its original location.

He once again gained one level and rose to Lv402.

Kang-jun couldn't help but feel amazed.

'What on earth is going on?'

How could he get experience from being defeated in battle by an enemy?

It was also in bulk?

Of course, that wasn't it.

A smile formed on Kang-jun's face.

'That's right.'

This was also related to enlightenment.

Kang-jun was right before the wall to becoming a Hwanmong Ruler.

His limits were being broken through extreme circ.u.mstances and that wall was falling little by little.

Kang-jun had experienced two deaths when fighting Spiros.

However, he couldn't die due to the power of immortality and the destruction power.

The enlightenment gained from this desperate situation forced him to break through his limit.

In other words, he gained a large amount of experience and his level rose.

So, the more he died, the stronger he would become.

Of course, it was no use if he just gave up and died. If he just died then he couldn't gain experience.

"Bring it on, Spiros!"

Spiros looked at him with a curious expression.

It was normal for a individual with the power of immortality to be weakened for a while after dying.

Yet Kang-jun jumped up immediately after collapsing.

No, he seemed even stronger.

Of course, Spiros didn't worry about such things.

"Kukuk! You are a monster. I can see why the celestial Gods put you in here. But that is useless against me. It can happen one thousand times or one million times. I will continue to kill you."

Spiros wielded his whip again.

Kwaang! Kwarururung! Oduduk!

Kang-jun's neck was sliced and he died. His head was cut off and his body was crushed.

However, Kang-jun immediately revived again.

Lv403.

No matter how much stronger he became, it felt dirty to keep dying.

Dying was a terrible experience that he didn't want to experience again.

'I must kill him!'

Kang-jun's eyes were burning. Then Spiros laughed at him with ridicule.

"Kukuk! You woke up again? This time I will kill you in another way.

"Shut up! It won't be as easy this time."

Kang-jun replied through gritted teeth.

If he didn't do his best then he wouldn't get experience, so he had to fight desperately.

However, the gap between him and Spiros was too big.

Lv404, Lv405...Lv432.

It was after Kang-jun experienced a total of 32 deaths.

He dodged all the strikes from the whip and stabbed Spiros.

Puhak! Kwaaaaang!

Kang-jun's sword pierced Spiros' heart and he instantly activated the power of destruction.

"Aaaaack!"

Spiros was shattered with a terrible scream.

However, the pieces were immediately gathered and restored.

He was different from Kang-jun as he staggered and couldn't stand properly after reviving.

"Ohh! T-this is ridiculous. How did this happen?"

Spiros' face distorted with hopelessness.

He knew that he couldn't win against Kang-jun.

This wasn't because he was weak but because Kang-jun had become mysteriously strong.

'A strange person has entered here.'

His despair was over more than being simply defeated!

It meant that he would continue being at the bottom of the hierarchy in the Abyss.

An eternal slave.

Chobeok. Chobeok.

Kang-jun walked over and gazed at him with cold eyes.

"Now you are my slave. Do you have any complaints?"

"Ah, no."

The great demonic God Spiros submitted to Kang-jun. He asked Kang-jun.

"Where will you go now?"

"Take me to the 4th place person in the hierarchy."

"Yes, follow me."

The Abyss.

A place where the great demonic Gods established a hierarchy.

Of course, there was no concept of time so it was a bit funny to say this, but Kang-jun defeated the 5th ranked Spiros on the first day.

Kang-jun was now in 5th place and Spiros was in 6th place.

Next, Kang-jun was going to challenge the great demonic God, s.h.i.+lenda, who was in 4th place.

He didn't force Spiros to do anything but he naturally followed his commands.

He would defeat the 4th ranked person and work his way up to the 1st rank.

This was Kang-jun's plan.

"It is pretty normal."

He didn't know how much distance he had covered on the snow field.

How much time had passed by in reality?

After falling into the Abyss, he no longer moved from Hwanmong to reality.

Perhaps the real Kang-jun was still asleep in the Delta building. Or Kang-jun's body might be missing.

It was very likely that Kang-jun being dropped in the Abyss had affected the Kang-jun of reality. Perhaps the Delta building and Han Yeon-soo's Black Dragon Law Firm had all been scattered.

Kang-jun's anger blazed again when he thought about it.

'Just wait. I'll get them all back.'

In particular, his anger soared when he thought about the people still suffering in h.e.l.l.

"We've arrived."

Spiros stopped moving and told Kang-jun.

There was a huge castle in front of him.

It was a castle made of snow. It was clear that the power of destruction could be used for a wide variety of purposes.

For example, Spiros' armour was a gorgeous red colour.

It wasn't dyed red but had changed to that colour through the power of destruction.

Now the 4th ranked person showed the extremes of such an application.

The size and appearance of the castle was as beautiful as a palace from the Celestial World.

That wasn't all.

Various dolls were present around the castle that could move like they were alive once the power of destruction was inserted into them.

"It is quite excellent. This guy has a pretty good style."

Kang-jun said with admiration and Spiros laughed awkwardly.

"A man... it isn't."

"Then it is a female demonic God?"

"Yes. But you should be careful. They are totally crazy."

Totally crazy.

That was his description in just a few words.

It wasn't a normal person saying this but the great demonic God Spiros.

Not a demonic God, but a great demonic God.

His nature was vicious and evil.

If Kang-jun had been defeated by Spiros then he would have been in a terrible mess right now.

Just the degree of humiliation would make it a horrible thing.

"How much stronger than you are they?"

"If there were hundreds of me then I still wouldn't be able to touch one hair on that person's body."

"...!"

The gap was huge.

Kang-jun made a shocked expression and Spiros giggled.

"To be honest, it is crazy that we came here. It is wiser to return now. If you get caught then you will suffer for a few hundred years, wanting to die."

Spiros trembled.

Furthermore, he seemed reluctant to enter the castle.

There were dark shadows on his face.

Spiros' depressed expression suggested that he had been harassed many times.

His personality was dirty and he was an extremely strong great demonic God.

Yet he thought it was crazy and reckless to visit her.

Kang-jun knew that he would be defeated by s.h.i.+lenda at first.

But that was what he had been hoping for.

It was because death would be beneficial to Kang-jun.

The more he died, the closer he got to the power of a Hwanmong Ruler.

The door was opened so Kang-jun and Spiros entered without any obstructions.

"Oh! Visitors to the castle!"

"Hoho! Come on in."

Humans and elves with stunning appearances greeted Kang-jun and Spiros.

They were running around just like ordinary humans and elves.

Their shapes were so sophisticated that he wouldn't have been able to tell they were dolls.

In other words, they were combat golems powered by the energy of destruction.

They had the ability of self-defense.

Kang-jun's heart started beating faster.

'If these demonic Gods escape from the Abyss, then it would be a catastrophe in the dimensional system.'

Even if Spiros, who was the lowest among the great demonic Gods exited, it would immediately become hard for the Celestial World to bear.

Hwiuuong!

Meanwhile, s.h.i.+lenda knew that Kang-jun and Spiros were here and finally showed up.

A gigantic gust of wind blew over the square and turned into a woman.

She had radiant white skin and hair as red

as a ruby.

Her eyes seemed somewhat bored.

They were also filled with reproach for coming here.

The red lips opened up and revealed white teeth with a slight gap between the front ones, giving her a coquettish air.

That wasn't all.

A sensual body with the golden ratio. She was in a mostly naked state with only the important areas covered by a bit of cloth.

It could be expressed in just one way.

The adult version of Karosio, the Goddess of Destruction!

Karosio was a transcendent beauty but she was nothing compared to this great demonic God.

She literally had everything that a human woman would wish for.

Just looking at her made Kang-jun's heart beat wildly.

He had an absurd impulse to do whatever she said.

However, Kang-jun quickly recovered his spirit.

His mentality had improved after overcoming Karosio's temptation, but his ability to resist this time was mainly due to being able to freely control the destruction power prevalent in the Abyss.

Strictly speaking, everything that attracted his eyes was an illusion of destruction so Kang-jun used his destruction power to resist.

Kang-jun regained his calmness in a flash and s.h.i.+lenda gave him a strange smile.

On the other hand, Spiros had a grim and distorted expression on his face that showed he both wanted to run towards s.h.i.+lenda and run away from her.

"Spiros, who is that person?"

Her sweet voice sounded like a hallucination. In addition to her appearance, her voice also contained a bewitchment that resonated within a man's heart.

Spiros flinched and replied.

"Sovereign Lucan. He is a new person who has come to this mysterious world and has come to see s.h.i.+lenda."

His tone was extremely polite.

Despite being a great demonic God who could crush all the demon kings with one finger, Spiros didn't dare to say anything rude to her.

Then s.h.i.+lenda stared at Kang-jun.

"Human, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"To make you my servant."

s.h.i.+lenda laughed at his outrageous words. Even her laughing face was attractive.

On the other hand, Kang-jun had a question. Why did Spiros fear s.h.i.+lenda so much?

It was natural for a human like Kang-jun to feel uneasy around a great demonic God, but Spiros was also one.

However, his question was immediately answered.

As a transparent film covered her eyelids, bizarre expressions appeared on s.h.i.+lenda's face.

How could so many facial expressions appear simultaneously on one face?

She stared angrily at Kang-jun. As well as with extreme craving and excitement! He could understand feeling something like that in this situation.

However, other expressions also appeared at the same time.

Violence, blood-thirst and slaughter!

A terrible desire could be seen on her face.

A devilish desire to kill Kang-jun after abusing him and drinking his blood!

It was a creepy desire to completely destroy Kang-jun.

He already knew she wasn't normal from the beginning.

"Completely crazy."

These words fell from Kang-jun's mouth. However, s.h.i.+lenda showed very little reaction to his words. She just twisted her body and approached.

"Your words sound like you're going to be my servant. It is so nice that you came here of your own free will."

"Are you deaf? The one who will be the servant is you. I will make it so."

Kang-jun didn't speak any longer and swung his sword.

Seokeok!

However, Kang-jun's right hand was cut off as soon as he moved.

'Euh! This!'

He couldn't even see the attack. However, that wasn't all.

Chwack! Chwack!

A fountain of blood emerged from Kang-jun's chest and neck.

"Hohoho!"

Her beautiful laugh showed that she was truly enjoying it.

It contained a gruesome and beautiful fascination.

However, Kang-jun despised her.

Kang-jun stared at her coldly.

'Stronger. I have to become stronger so that I won't fall to wicked beings like her.'

He couldn't speak due to the hole in his neck. Both his arms were cut off and blood was gus.h.i.+ng from his heart.

He felt more anger than when the celestial Gods had thrown him in the Abyss.

It was ridiculous that such an evil desire existed.

Above all, Kang-jun's powerlessness incited his anger.

Kuuong!

Kang-jun collapsed helplessly.

But he got up energetically as soon as he fell.

Lv433.

Not surprisingly, his level rose by one again.

"I'll kill you again."

Kang-jun wielded his sword with all his power.

s.h.i.+lenda was confused by this unexpected situation.

Of course, she didn't think that Kang-jun would just die.

Even if he was human, he possessed the power of immortality.

Therefore, she decided to slaughter him until he surrendered.

Moreover, it would take him a bit to exert his power of destruction after being resurrected.

In other words, she was going to play with Kang-jun like a toy from now on. It would meet all her needs for violence, blood-thirst and slaughter.

Yet Kang-jun was standing up with a much more energetic appearance.

"Really? I'll see if you can try again."

Seokeok! Chwack! Chwaaaak!

Kang-jun swung his sword with all his power but only hit air. Kang-jun's limbs were separated and he died instantly.

Lv434.

Of course, Kang-jun immediately revived again.

A cold smile appeared on s.h.i.+lenda's face when she saw it.

"Hehehe, so that's the reason you managed to defeat Spiros. Then should I just not bother killing you from now on?"

She had realised that Kang-jun would become stronger after dying.

Seokeok! Seokeok!

"Ugh!"

Kang-jun's arms were cut off again. However, no more deadly attacks were inflicted.

"You can look forward to it from now on. Time is infinite so I will make you experience all the pain one by one."

s.h.i.+lenda made Kang-jun helpless and then started torturing him.

Kang-jun's body was like a stone statue as he couldn't move.

It was possible to become paralyzed even if his destruction power was intact.

This was because the gap between Kang-jun and s.h.i.+lenda was too great.

Ssik! Ssiiik!

s.h.i.+lenda tore off all his skin. Then she inserted thousands of pieces of destruction energy into his veins.

"Kuook!"

From then on, he felt the most excruciating pain.

"Kuook! Kuooook! Kuaaaaak!"

The worst pain a human being could feel.

Kang-jun couldn't stop the horrifying screams from emerging as the great demon God laughed.

But she had overlooked one thing.

Kang-jun wasn't becoming stronger through dying, but through enlightenment.

He was overcoming his limitations.

He used extreme situations to break through the barrier in front of him.

Being killed by a powerhouse was one such extreme situation.

But in fact, making him helpless and putting him through extreme torture provided enlightenment incomparable to the enlightenment from dying.

"Ugh! I won't forgive you."

A light flashed in Kang-jun's b.l.o.o.d.y eyes.

That's right.

He was the only one able to see his condition.

Kang-jun had already stepped on the threshold of a Hwanmong Ruler.

He reached that threshold, but the journey was so tiring that he wanted to sleep.

He was in such a state.

A demonic God killing him was like having small ants walk all over his body when sleeping.

The sting slowly woke him up from his sleep.

That was his first level up.

Kang-jun had the strong desire to get up and beat the ants but he ignored it and went back to sleep.

It was because he was too tired.

The fatigue formed a barrier.

However, what if the ants dug into his nostrils instead of merely crawling on his arms and legs?

He would wake up instantly to kill the ants.

Kang-jun had woken up.

...Lv500!

His level immediately reached the limit.

Despite this, s.h.i.+lenda didn't realize what she had done.

As the light flashed in Kang-jun's eyes, s.h.i.+lenda's body instantly stiffened.

Kang-jun's eyes were burning.

"I will return everything back to you."

Chwack! Chwaack! Jijijik!

Since then, Kang-jun started his revenge.

It was no more or less than what she did to him.

Kang-jun peeled the skin from her body and inserted thousands of pieces of destruction power into her veins. Kang-jun literally reproduced everything that had been done once to him.

"W-wait a minute! Aaaagh!"

s.h.i.+lenda was paralyzed but her mouth could still move. She tried to speak but only ended up letting out horrifying screams.

"Aaaaack! Kuaaack!"

s.h.i.+lenda was s.a.d.i.s.tic but being on the receiving end was painful for her.

Kang-jun repeated this process dozens of times.

Torture, kill, torture and kill again.

The actions were repeated for the sole purpose of punishment.

The opponent was a great demonic God.

It was really only just punishment.

After a while s.h.i.+lenda finally fainted. He realized today that even a great demonic God could faint.

Like this, she died dozens of times.

She no longer felt any pain or suffering.

If left alone, she would be restored with the destruction power.

"You woke up again."

Kang-jun wasn't upset. Meanwhile, Spiros felt a sense of deja vu as he watched from a distance.

"You came to."

"W-why... kuaaack!"

He woke up and saw two ants.

If one of the ants bit his body then, of course, he would kill them. He would get rid of both the ants, not just one.

That was the case with Spiros.

s.h.i.+lenda was a great demonic God. It wasn't enough just defeating her a few times.

After a certain amount of time.

Kang-jun stood with his arms folded as he gazed down.

The two great demonic Gods were kneeling before him.

s.h.i.+lenda's charismatic face was full of discouragement. She was next to the uncomfortable Spiros.

Then Kang-jun said.

"I'm going to ask. Who am I and who are you?"

"You are my master and I am your servant."

"Lucan is my master. I am your faithful servant."

The two individuals replied.

Kang-jun smiled and nodded.

"Now guide me to the 3rd ranked."

s.h.i.+lenda and Spiros' faces hardened. Once he saw the deep fear on their faces, Kang-jun realized that they were very scared of the 3rd ranked great demonic God.

However, right now they were even more scared of Kang-jun. They nodded.

"I'll take you there."

"Follow me."

After a while, a huge castle appeared again.

It was a castle with a dismal atmosphere, unlike s.h.i.+lenda's elegant and beautiful one.

Anyone who saw it would think that a demon king or demonic God was living inside.

Hwiiiii!

And the occupant showed up without Kang-jun even going near the castle.

"There hasn't been much to satisfy my taste buds these days then you came along. It seems like I will eat something tasty today."

It was a great demonic God with the same shape as an ogre.

He was the great demonic God Daric, the 3rd on the

hierarchy.

His face was only full of a desire to eat.

Spiros and s.h.i.+lenda flinched as they recalled it. They retreated like they were in front of a predator.

Kang-jun was suddenly curious.

"Let me ask you one thing. How do the people you eat survive?"

Naturally, they wouldn't die. Immortality was a very special ability.

In other words, they would eventually come back to life even if they were eaten.

He was curious about how it worked.

Daric smiled like it was a very good question.

"Don't worry. After being digested in my stomach, you will be resurrected from the residue coming from my a.n.u.s."

So it meant resurrection from s.h.i.+t.

Kang-jun frowned slightly. He inwardly sighed with relief.

'I should thank s.h.i.+lenda for reaching the level limit in advance.'

Otherwise, Kang-jun would have only been able to kill Daric after being eaten and resurrected from s.h.i.+t several times.

However, such a process wasn't needed now.

He just needed to turn his head to become a Hwanmong Ruler.

"Gulp! Shall I taste the new ingredients?"

The moment that Daric approached Kang-jun, a light gleamed from the sword at his waist.

Rattle!

And that was the end. Daric's eyes were shocked like he couldn't believe it.

Hudududuk!

His body was sliced into countless pieces and fell down.

"Put him into a pot and boil him."

"Yes."

Kang-jun intentionally obstructed Daric's resurrection.

It was possible because he was in control of Daric's flesh.

He was dead but his spirit still remained, so he would be forced to feel the pain of his meat being sliced and boiled.

In that way, Kang-jun made various dishes using Daric's body.

Of course, he wasn't going to eat them. It was only a punishment to inflict Daric's actions back on him.

Once the dishes were complete, they were scattered and resurrection was allowed.

Resurrection, then he was turned back into dishes!

Kang-jun repeated the process dozens of times.

There was no need for words.

He had already experienced how to deal with the great demonic Gods.

Finally, Daric kneeled in front of Kang-jun with the same expression as s.h.i.+lenda and Spiros.

"I'll do whatever you want so please no more... Kuooh! P-please, spare me."

"Who are you to me?"

"I am your servant, Lord."

Daric exclaimed as his head thudded against the ground. Kang-jun nodded.

"Now guide me to the 2nd ranked."

"Yes, I will take you there."

Daric, s.h.i.+lenda and Spiros guided him to the slaughterhouse of the 2nd ranked person.

There were only bodies everywhere.

However, the actual bodies didn't exist.

They were created corpses.

In other words, things made from the power of destruction.

It was obvious that the bodies were originally animated and then slaughtered.

The great demonic God Thanatos.

She was even more beautiful than s.h.i.+lenda.

A blend of black and white.

She looked like those stars on the black and white TV.

Black hair and white skin.

Two s.h.i.+ny black eyes.

Dark lips beneath a towering nose.

She gave off a creepy yet bewitching air.

It looked like Karosio had used her a role model.

However, Thanatos didn't feel any l.u.s.t or s.a.d.i.s.tic desire. She was only filled with the desire to kill.

"I wasn't satisfied despite killing all of them. I will kill all of you."

Thanatos rushed straight at Kang-jun and swung her sword.

Regardless of the reason.

Killing was the only purpose in her life.

That's why Daric stayed away from her and wouldn't have come to visit if it wasn't for Kang-jun.

However, Thanatos' head fell to the ground as soon as Kang-jun wielded his sword.

Duuk.

Thanatos' head rolled across the ground and stared at Kang-jun.

It seemed like she didn't know why she had died.

Then she was resurrected.

She attacked Kang-jun again.

If she had another hobby aside from killing, it was combat!

In a way, she had the true charisma of a great demonic God.

The others had perverted tendencies but Thanatos was literally the incarnation of death.

However, Kang-jun killed Thanatos again without blinking.

Kang-jun had already surpassed Thanatos so she couldn't defeat him.

Kang-jun inwardly sighed.

'Thanatos, I thought I would be able to break my limit with you but I guess I have to look for the 1st ranked person.'

Now he needed to only take one more step forward.

The last hurdle.

Unfortunately, he couldn't advance that last step.

It was the step to reach a Hwanmong Ruler and be called the true absolute being of Hwanmong.

However, Thanatos wasn't an opponent for the Lv500 Kang-jun.

Seokeok! Chwack! Seokekeok! Puhak!

It was a long time of killing, resurrection, and killing but Kang-jun didn't stop his sword.

Thanatos was endlessly slain by Kang-jun.

Flop!

At that moment, Thanatos finally fell to her knees in front of Kang-jun with a tired expression and shouted.

"Stop! Please stop! I'll do as you wish now."

Kang-jun also sighed with relief after it ended.

'A really tough person.'

Thanatos was much stubborner compared to the previous great demonic Gods.

It took more time to subdue Thanatos than the time for the previous three combined.

Kang-jun had killed Thanatos so many times that he couldn't remember it.

He had given up counting after passing 1,000 times.

However, she would only continue dying to Kang-jun so Thanatos eventually gave up her pride.

Thus, Kang-jun was accepted by four people and became the 2nd ranked in the hierarchy.

Now he only needed to defeat the 1st ranked Cardia.

"Now guide me to Cardia."

"I understand."

Thanatos bowed and replied.

It was at that moment.

"You don't need to go, I am Cardia."

A great demonic God showed up in front of Kang-jun.

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