Chapter 42 Akashas Snake (10) (1/2)
(Volume 2, Chapter 17)
Akasha’s Snake had a venom gland attached next to its Neidan. A gland that oozed out poison that could melt any monsters that came in contact with it. It was a kind of self-defense mechanism that Akasha’s Snake developed in order to protect its Neidan. Therefore, it would have required a specialized skill to remove the gland from the Neidan.
‘It’s not a problem if I can absorb it.’
Bathory’s Vampiric Sword devoured anything that contained energy, even if there was a venom gland right next to it.
Thanks to this skill, it was a piece of cake for Yeon-woo to absorb the Neidan. He separated the venom gland and stored in the bag with Undine’s Goblet.
“It would be of great help if I absorbed the venom from the gland… But it’s also the main ingredient for crafting Gyges’ Eyes.’
[‘Bathory’s Vampiric Sword’ skill proficiency has increased. 6.2%]
[A huge amount of spiritual energy (Akasha) is pouring into your body. It will be converted into Magic Power.]
[A huge amount of poison is flaring up inside your body. It will be converted into Magic Power.]
[Your status ‘Half Dragon Body’ is influencing the absorption process.]
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[Your Magic Power has increased by 8 points.]
[Your Magic Power has increased by 6 points.]
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[‘Mana Circuit’ skill proficiency has increased. 2.1%]
[Due to the large energy inflow, the conversion process will require a considerable amount of time and health.]
[Your status ‘Half Dragon Body’ has been determined to be unable to contain all the potential mana. Your body will continue its growth.]
[Trait conversion in progress.]
[The halted succession process will resume. 44%… 46%… 48%….]
[You are advised to stay in a safe place during the conversion process. Outer impact will cause a slowdown or deviation.]
[Estimated time: 15 hours]
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*Crackle* *Crunch*
The amount of energy contained inside the Neidan was too much for Yeon-woo to handle all at once. A mixture of monsters’ spirits that were yet to be purified, and the resentful spirit of Akasha’s Snake, they were all jumbled up inside the Neidan.
Thanks to Bathory’s Vampiric Sword, barely no energy was lost during the absorption. The intake of such enormous amount of energy caused drastic changes in Yeon-woo’s body. A change presumably far bigger than those that had taken place with Reinforced Physique.
The system warned him to stay isolated from the outside world until his body stabilized. But despite the warning, Yeon-woo slowly rose from his seated position and turned his head to see the Goblin King and the Orc King.
A vortex of mana was swirling along his Mana Circuit. It was causing the circuit to break down and burst open, and his muscles and bones to shatter and reassemble.
Terrible pain followed after the changes. However, Yeon-woo stood high, paying it no heed. He could control his senses and shut down a few nerves to suppress some of the pain. His Physical Resistance skill also helped him alleviate it.
“Hup!”
“That’s impossible…!”
Looking at Yeon-woo’s bloodshot eyes, the two kings flinched. It was due to a massive energy storm wound around Yeon-woo.
*Go-o-oh*
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Yeon-woo’s aura coupled with the excess energy emitted during the absorption process created an indescribable atmosphere. Moreover, the two monster kings felt something in Yeon-woo that stimulated their instincts. Something akin to a predator.
Just then, they figured it out. It was his eyes. Those were the eyes of a predator. Right in front of them stood a predator even more insatiable and more frightening than Akasha’s Snake.
“I will kill you, chwik!”
Ignoring the mortal fear, the Orc King leaped to attack Yeon-woo. It was clear that the human in front of him was the cause of this whole tragedy.
But this was the situation that Yeon-woo wanted.
The two monster kings were also boss monsters just like Hargan. And boss monsters like them,
‘Will give me a lot of Karma and Tokens.’
These two monsters had received serious injuries from fighting Akasha’s Snake. On the other hand, Yeon-woo’s body was in perfect condition excluding the conversion process.
Yeon-woo held Carshina’s Dagger backward and made a wide swing.
*Spurt*
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The Orc King’s head flew off into the air.
[You have slain the boss monster, Farak (Orc King). Additional Karma will be provided.]
Without giving a second look to the messages, Yeon-woo dashed straight towards the Goblin King.
The Goblin King held out his helbard with a stern look on his face. Unlike the Orc King, his two eyes were calm, knowing his death was nigh. But the Goblin King struggled with all his might, as if he would not forfeit his life that easily.
*Kwang*
* * *
*Crunch*
Yeon-woo’s body was still going through changes. Now, even if he tried suppressing it, the terrible pain was still transmitted to him.
The good news were, the proficiency of Physical Resistance was increasing very quickly, now reaching almost 17%.
But he couldn’t help feeling physically exhausted.
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Yeon-woo gritted his teeth and cut off the head of the last remaining Orc.
*Spurt*
With his face covered in bitterness and anger, the Orc’s head dropped and rolled on the floor.
“Haah!”
Yeon-woo let out a long deep breath.
After the death of the two kings, there were two paths the remaining monsters took. One was to run away, and the other was to resist till the end.
He did not bother chasing down the runners, because they were all weak and worthless. But he made sure to get rid of the resisting ones. Then he shoved the serrated teeth into them and absorbed their energy.
Yeon-woo didn’t stop after acquiring the Neidan and venom gland of Akasha’s Snake. He wanted to speed up his succession progress and improve his body as fast as he could. He desired more and swallowed more. He would do anything to become stronger, and nothing else mattered.
However, consuming hundreds of monsters had made him too exhausted. He could really use some rest in a quiet place.
Yeon-woo thought of going back into the snake’s den for a little rest, but he clenched on Carshina’s Dagger instead. There was one more thing left to bother him.
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“Just come out already.”
Yeon-woo cast an indifferent glance to one side.
There was no one in sight, but soon the space seemed to distort, then a player appeared.
With a stiff look on his face. Holding onto his shoulder with his one remaining arm. It was Bain.
“How did you know?”
Yeon-woo snorted lightly.
“You didn’t think you could stay hidden with your aura leaking all over the place, did you?”
“… You really are a monster.”
Bain stared at Yeon-woo with a look of fear.
He had been watching the whole process. From the time when Akasha’s Snake had gone on a rampage, to when Yeon-woo absorbed the Neidan and swept out the remaining monsters. And Bain had only one emotion towards Yeon-woo.
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It was fear.
Running around like a ghost with a white mask, Yeon-woo took away the lives of others with just a swing of his knife. Such scenery reminded him of a grim reaper.
But soon, greed started to peek through his eyes.
If only he could have that power for himself. If only he could take the hidden piece waiting to be taken.
In Bain’s eyes,Yeon-woo was the hoarding hidden pieces all to himself. If so, he had to take them. They belonged to him.
So he waited and waited until Yeon-woo was exhausted. And at last, the time was here.
*Schwing*
Bain slowly drew his sword from the scabbard. It was his treasured artifact granted by ‘The Isle’ when he had first joined Team 1.
The cold sound of the sword being drawn spread across the air. The green thread tied on the pommel of his sword trembled as well.
“But that monstrous power you have, I’ll have to take it away from you.”