Chapter 58 - Ghoul Lord (2) (1/2)

“Kukukukuk! Insignificant human sovereign, you did well to get here. But this is it.”

The ghoul lord scoffed as it looked at Kang-jun and swung its fist.

Hwing! Hwiing!

The ghoul lord’s huge fist! It exploded against the ground.

Kuaang! Kwaang!

It sounded like a building was being blown away. The earth shook and one side of the mountain peak collapsed.

Kuw.a.n.g! Woorururu! Kwaang!

Kang-jun was able to avoid it after using Aura of the Wind. The ghoul lord’s attack was a bit of a ha.s.sle, but his actions were so large that it was possible to predict the path in advance.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been safe even if he could move quickly. Despite avoiding the fists or feet, he could be crushed by the shockwaves.

In addition, Heaven’s Blood Sword Style was very important. As soon as the direction for escape was noticed, his body reacted spontaneously and moved like the wind.

As Kang-jun kept evading, the ghoul lord became even more heated up.

”Kuaaaah!”

Kwaang! Kwaang!

Kang-jun moved like he was in a trance. Right now he didn’t care about anything except avoiding the ghoul lord.

It was like he was walking a tightrope between two cliffs. If his concentration fell even the slightest then he would be destroyed.

If the ghoul lord’s huge fist hit then even an armoured tank would collapse. There was no need to mention Kang-jun who had the body of a human.

One hit would be his end. His health would be reduced to zero points. His body would be literally broken down.

Of course, it was possible to revive after dying. However, he would fail today’s mission.

‘Hang in there.’

He didn’t even dare dream of a counterattack. If he kept evading then Heksia would somehow lure the ghoul lord back.

In the meantime, there were other people who met with disaster.

Zenith and Avia who approached the top were caught by the ghoul lord’s hands.

”Kukukuku! How dare lowlives like you come up here?”

Kwack! Kwack!

The ghoul lord applied strength to both hands. Zenith and Avia’s bodies literally exploded.

“Kuaack!”

”Ack!”

The other sovereigns freaked out at the sight and fled. However, they were surrounded by ghouls.

“Grrrr! Human meat!”

”Chop chop! Delicious.”

Jijijik! Ojeok ojeok.

“Ohh! D-don't come!”

”Aack!”

Hardis and the 10 sovereigns who followed hadn’t climbed the peak and were steadily hunting on the outskirts. Therefore, they were the only safe ones.

Hardis glanced at Kang-jun avoiding the ghoul lord’s attacks.

‘Euh! Is he human?’

He was shocked. It really didn’t make sense.

‘Lucan! What are his limits?’

If it was Hardis then he would never be able to avoid even one of the ghoul lord’s strikes. Even a shockwave caused by hitting the ground would be the end of him.

Yet Kang-jun was able to hold on until Heksia arrived behind the ghoul lord.

Bam!

”Kuoooak!”

The ghoul lord roared and immediately sprang up as it was. .h.i.t in the back. Then it tried to eat Heksia.

“Kududuk! You dare! I will chew on your corpse.”

“Bah! What are you saying?”

Heksia cried out. But unlike before, she was a mess. Her wings were torn and her face was covered with bruises. In addition, blood was coming from one side of her neck where the ghoul lord had bit it.

Of course, the ghoul lord was also in a similar state. There was black blood flowing everywhere from its wounds. Blood was spurting like a fountain from its head.

Kang-jun became cold with fright after seeing their appearances.

‘It is amazing that they are still alive.’

Any other human would have already died. However, Heksia and the ghoul lord had mysterious bodies that couldn’t be understood using human common sense.

The problem was that the ghoul lord’s injuries were slowly recovering thanks to the Jewel of Darkness. Heksia seemed to be recovering on her own, but the speed was significantly slower.

So Heksia was the one being pushed back.

Kang-jun’s eyes sharpened.

‘I need to smash the jewel soon.’

The Jewel of Darkness was keeping the ghoul lord from being killed.

Now he had room to move thanks to Heksia’s appearance.

“Kudududuk! Really annoying. Why don’t you give up and die? I will kill you without any pain.”

“Bah! Shut up! I will take pleasure in sending you to h.e.l.l!”

Kuw.a.n.g! Kw.a.n.g kw.a.n.g kw.a.n.g!

Everywhere was a mess.

“Keek!”

“Kuaack!”

Ghouls caught by the shockwaves turned into a rain of blood and flesh.

Kang-jun calmly avoided the radius of the shockwave and headed towards the place where the Jewel of Darkness was.

If he destroyed the Jewel of Darkness then the ghoul lord would weaken. Then Heksia would be able to win.

”Lucan, hurry up!”

Heksia, who was tangled up with the ghoul lord, realized that Kang-jun was aiming for the Jewel of Darkness. She grabbed onto the ghoul lord and gave Kang-jun a chance to destroy the jewel.

Hwiik!

Kang-jun sprinted towards the Jewel of Darkness.

‘That’s it! Just a little bit more. A little bit more.’

There was only 20 metres left before he reached the Jewel of Darkness. There was only a little bit more to go.

10 metres.

Now. Kang-jun prepared to jump and use Heavenly Cut.

However, Heksia urgently shouted just as Kang-jun was about to jump.

“Lucan, avoid it!”

Peeeong!

The ghoul lord hit the spot where Kang-jun was with its hand.

Fortunately, Kang-jun was out of its range. This was thanks to Heksia’s warning.

However, he lost his balance and staggered due to it.

“Grrrr!”

“Kikikik!”

Three ghouls pounced and bit Kang-jun.

”Ugh! s.h.i.+t!”

Kang-jun hurriedly swung his sword at the ghouls. Both thighs and one side of his body had become a b.l.o.o.d.y mess. He had injuries from the ghouls’ bites.

Snap! Snap!

He quickly drank a health potion.

Meanwhile, the ghoul lord alternated looking between Heksia and Kang-jun.

”Kukukukuk! How ridiculous! You can beat me by destroying that. But that is just your delusion.”

The ghoul lord lifted the Jewel of Darkness with one hand.

At that moment, its body was surrounded by darkness.

Chu chu chu chu.

The wounds on the ghoul lord vanished and its eyes started to s.h.i.+ne more intensely.