Artifact-Devouring Player Chapter 170

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mana 300 is very valuable.

This is because skills that could be called ultimate moves or decisive moves cost that much.

In the case of Sang-Hyeon, in cases where a condition such as ‘absolute summoning’, which is the highest form, is attached, 500 mana is consumed.

The fact that one bracelet could alone provide 300 mana was certainly suggestive.

“The skills onboard are also eye-catching.”

Looking at the skill window linked to the artifact, there was one passive skill and one active skill.

『No thoughts, no feelings』

■ Skill Level: Stage 1 (0.0%)

■ Skill Introduction: This is a passive skill that helps you maintain an awakened state at all times.

You can designate one of the awakening skills you own and keep it always applied.

There is no separate mana cost.

“If I have an awakening skill, it’s over-psychedelic? You’re saying I can maintain it all the time?”

Sang-Hyeon was surprised and looked at the detailed tooltip further.

First of all, one of the core features of Over Psychedelic was that it did not restore stamina when used or when finished.

If that was really the case, I would have thought that he was not just a fraud, but someone chosen by God.

Except for the option to fully restore stamina, the rest of the options were inherited from Musangmu.

And it was possible to use over-psychedelics at any time in a state of no thoughts or feelings.

This means that you can maintain an awakening state that is more than twice as amplified as before.

“So that’s why I often heard that Valentin was particularly good at focusing in battle. There was a reason.”

Sang-Hyeon nodded.

I don’t know what grade the bracelet was obtained at back then, but the effect would have been similar to now.

Being able to maintain the awakening effect at all times means that you can maintain your concentration consistently.

“It’s mine now.”

This is the important thing.

Valentin will never meet the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara, nor will he ever receive this reward.

The planned future has changed.

He somehow managed to stop the reward from going to the wicked! And he did so by making it his own.

Next.

『Space Crack』

■ Skill Level: Stage 1 (0.0%)

“As expected. I thought I would inherit the main ability of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara. But I’m nervous.”

The moment he saw the skill name, Sang-Hyeon let out a deep breath. It was because it seemed like new expansion possibilities would be created.

■ Skill Introduction: The ‘line’ in space starting from the weapon you are using creates a dense distortion on both sides.

In the twisted and distorted space, no defense or evasion mechanism works.

Your opponent will have to think hard about how to avoid the cracks you have created.

“Ah, you’re using my sword as a medium to cause spatial distortion. This is going to be a bit tricky.”

I definitely understood the form.

A single line starts from the sword of the upper body and heads towards the target.

Then, an imaginary line is created connecting the upper and lower objects, and distortion occurs along that line.

Because spatial distortion occurs not only for the targeted target, but also for all enemies in between.

It could be seen as a skill specialized not only for one-on-one combat, but also for massacre.

Sang-Hyeon demonstrated his skills.

When I used the Space Crack skill, a line started from the sword and immediately continued towards the target point.

“A little slower than I thought.”

It wasn’t dramatically faster.

If it was a skill like that, it would have been a skill that would come out in a level 5, 600 dungeon, not a dungeon like this.

“If it feels like this, I’ll definitely avoid Shin Tae-ri. If she uses her skills openly.”

It wasn’t suitable for use against top players. The flow was quite predictable.

“But I have a different story.”

Of course there were variables.

Sang-Hyeon is a player who specializes in the process of causing ‘abnormal status’.

Clearly, the line of spatial distortion was at a speed that could be traced with Sang-Hyeon’s eyes.

Of course, it’s hell for low-level players. It’s something worth pursuing when you really raise your sights.

“If you apply an abnormal status and link it with a spatial rift, you’ll die even if you know it. Especially if you apply stiffness.”

A plausible picture is drawn.

How to utilize it perfectly is a problem that will require serious consideration from now on.

This is because skills are always more powerful when used in conjunction with each other rather than when used alone.

Meanwhile, before moving to Zone 3.

Sang-Hyeon decided to get some rest.

Since it wasn’t a time-limited quest in the first place, there was no reason to push myself too hard.

Above all, it was because I used more power than I thought during the battle with the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara.

It feels like my life is being eaten away.

I always felt like I was pushing my body to its limits. I definitely was.

“But I still want to grow more.”

Sang-Hyeon’s thoughts have never changed since his return.

As the only one who knows the future, I didn’t want to slow down the pace of growth.

If there was a way to stay awake without sleeping, I would pay a million dollars to get it.

“This will be the first and last time that I will receive such a special luxury just for me.”

Sang-Hyeon clenched his fist.

The word fate would be appropriate to use in this situation.

It was as if someone had laid out a plan for me and given me a new life.

But, time goes by, I can’t waste time. Every minute and every second was a waste.

Actually, if my body could handle it now, I would have moved… … .

“I’m so tired.”

My body was sending me strange signals.

Turup!

Sang-Hyeon roughly leveled the flat dirt floor with his hands and laid down on it.

Sleeping with a large sword in my arms and a small rock as my pillow was an experience I had had to tire of in my previous life.

If only I could close my eyes.

Wherever that place is, it is heaven.

Sang-Hyeon thought so.

* * *

After sufficient rest.

The attack has gained speed.

In fact, the road to the end of Zone 3 was by no means an easy one. It was obviously more difficult than before.

However, since Sang-Hyeon had all the destruction methods, he was able to respond according to the rules, which was convenient.

When you apply an abnormal status, the unique defensive buff disappears, and there are quite a few monsters that become so-called ‘water bodies’.

Monsters that were resistant to physical attacks were eliminated using the skill’s ‘magic damage’.

With this customized strategy in place, there was nothing to be afraid of or troubled about.

“It’s salty.”

Sang-Hyeon inspected the reserve rewards from the location in front of the boss monster area.

First of all, assuming that the final strategy is completed, a 200 increase in stamina was included as a preliminary buff.

There were also five ‘Perfect Regeneration Potion’ spares there.

A rare potion that costs over 25 billion won per unit!

It was a unique item that could not be manufactured and could only be obtained with an extremely low probability from dungeons.

It was essentially a resurrection potion, and its effects were as follows:

[Potion of Full Regeneration: Restores all health, completely heals injured parts, and regenerates any lost parts within 10 seconds.]

It was a potion that would almost return your body to its original state, unless you died. There were even five of them.

“So this is why Valentin didn’t die like that in his previous life. He must have made a lot of sacrifices in eliminating predators… .”

I understood the reason at that time.

The number of agents from the World Players Association mobilized to capture Valentin alone was as high as 30.

With fifteen agents over level 400 having been killed, you can see how much of a tantrum the guy was going through.

“That won’t happen anymore.”

Sang-Hyeon happily checked the potion on the reserve reward list.

It was now his, and he had no need to give it to anyone else. It seemed like there would be countless times in the future when he would use it.

* * *

Official name: No Name.

But in Korea, this monster was called ‘Mu-Myeong’. There was a reason for that.

First of all, at first glance, their clothing and appearance are reminiscent of martial arts people from martial arts movies.

If you add a word like ‘Volcanic Sword’ as an adjective, I think everyone will nod their head in agreement that it sounds very plausible.

Myeong was neither arrogant like the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara nor was he an enemy susceptible to tricks like the Sgald.

Since this was an enemy that had to be dealt with with skill and proper tactics, I had to watch the flow of the battle over a long period of time.

‘First of all, as low risk and low return as possible.’

The colors of battle have been set.

To properly approach the defensive battle, and to perfectly understand all of the anonymous tendencies.

Until now, he had chosen to suppress his opponents with Sang-Hyeon’s overwhelming skills and number of predictions.

This time, I planned to study and learn everything about my enemy, and then find a sharp method of destruction.

It had to be that way.

If it’s a boss monster guarding the final chapter of a notorious quest, it deserves some serious research.

* * *

The battle went smoothly.

That doesn’t mean it was a colorless and odorless battle, but it does mean that no one was hurt or knocked down.

Sang-Hyeon approached the game with refined, classic, and stable attacks, never going overboard.

Myeong-un tried to break through Sang-Hyeon’s strong defenses with his own flashy and dazzling swordsmanship.

A duel between spear and shield.

Their personalities were so different that that saying fit perfectly.

All through the fight.

The anonymous said nothing.

He went into the attack with a gentle smile on his face. Sang-Hyeon’s provocative actions and comments did not work.

Whenever Sang-Hyeon perfectly defended against an attack, people nodded or applauded.

Although it was an enemy reaction, it was also a reaction that made me feel good for some reason. Because it meant that I was impressed.

‘Still water tends to rot, and exposed patterns dull defenses.’

Sang-Hyeon first felt the need to modify the strategy he had confidently chosen.

It was because of the nameless learning ability. He started to read Sang-Hyeon’s counterattack and defense patterns.

The flow changed from being blocked perfectly to being blocked precariously or dangerously.

Sang-Hyeon was quite surprised by the nameless figure that was continuously upgrading in near real time.

It wasn’t just about learning patterns.

The problem was that after learning it, they came up with a strategy to effectively destroy it.

It possessed such ‘excellent intelligence’ that it was difficult to think of it as a simple monster.

It’s more accurate to say that he’s not a numerical boss monster, but a martial artist brought from another dimension.

Sang-Hyeon asked several times if he could talk to him… … but Moo-Myeong just laughed and said nothing.

‘I think it would be better to trust the Immortal’s skills and switch to a full-scale offensive that would completely break this balance.’

Sang-Hyeon also abandoned his original plan in real time and changed direction.

Having one hidden card that you can definitely trust gives you a lot of psychological strength and courage.

The fact that Sang-Hyeon still had two more chances left in his immortal skill was the basis for such a thought.

If you get a buff that will make you never die, what’s more reliable than that?

‘Anonymous. I’m confident I won’t die. What about you?’

Sang-Hyeon slightly released his stiffened defensive posture and aimed his sword at Mu-Myeong in a relaxed posture.

I’ve explored enough.

We also learned each other’s patterns well.

Now all that remains is… … .

Each of them used their own strategies and tricks to see it through to the end without any mercy.

‘Legendary.’

And Sang-Hyeon was thinking of one reward that he would most likely get from the unknown.

It was a legendary artifact. It was a reward that someone like him would most likely give.