Leveling Up Alone - Chapter 328

Chapter 328 – Yulia’s Betrayal (1)

Heh.

The creature smirked despite receiving a merciless beating.

“...!”

Han-Yeol realized his mistake. Did he seriously try to kick this monster, whose skin was so tough that even Hard Counter couldn't damage it?

Tak!

‘Keuk...!’

The creature caught Han-Yeol’s leg, grinning with yellow teeth at the thought of finally finishing off the annoying human.

“Kehehehe...”

'You dare laugh at me?!' Han-Yeol felt offended by the creature's laughter.

Whoosh!n/(o--V(-e-)l--b-(1-.n

“Argh!”

Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!

It swung Han-Yeol like a bat, slamming him against the wall, floor, ceiling, and anything else possible to crash into. Only after twenty slams did the creature finally release him.

Whoosh! Bam!

“Kuheok!”

Han-Yeol endured excruciating pain, gasping for air.

“Omo? What’s going on with master?” Tia raised a brow, surprised by Han-Yeol's uncharacteristic struggle against the monster.

Only one Smith remained.

“Kyu...”

Meanwhile, Mavros felt guilty for being unable to assist Han-Yeol. This place didn't allow him to shift into combat mode, leaving him helpless.

“Hoho~ Don’t worry, Mavros. Master is going to win just as he always did. He’s probably having a hard time adjusting to a new opponent, that’s all,” Tia reassured Mavros, patting his head like a mother soothing her child.

“Grrr...!”

The creature prepared to finish the fight.

Tak...

It clasped both hands together, fingers interlocked, raising both fists above its head. Then, something shocking occurred.

“DESTRUCTION!”

The creature, known for growls and grunts, suddenly blurted out a proper word. What made it more surprising was that it sounded like it was using a skill.

It employed what was probably its only skill, swinging both fists down at Han-Yeol.

Krwaaang!

The entire third basement floor of the laboratory shook as the creature slammed its fists down, showcasing the strength of its attack. A massive crater marked the impact site, a testament to the creature’s power.

Surprisingly, despite the crater's size, the entire laboratory remained intact, avoiding collapse.

“Kyu!” Mavros cried out, expressing concern.

Conversely, Tia remained composed, keenly observing the situation unlike Mavros, hindered by his inability to utilize his full strength in his non-combat mode.

“Hoho~ As expected of master~” Tia remarked, clearly perceiving the unfolding events.

“Cough! Cough! Bleh! My throat’s been acting up these days, and this dust isn’t helping! Cough! Cough!”

Amidst the chaos, Han-Yeol managed to evade the creature's onslaught, rolling away just in time. Possessing Arachnid-like eyes similar to an infrared camera, Tia navigated through the dust with ease, witnessing everything unhindered.

“Kyu!” Mavros joyfully cried upon hearing Han-Yeol's voice.

“Greuk?”

In contrast, the creature appeared confused by the ongoing situation. It was convinced the fight should have concluded, yet its adversary remained active.

“Hey, big muscle-brain dumbass. It’s time for round three.”

“Grwaaaah!” Roaring furiously, the creature charged at Han-Yeol, determined to end it definitively this time.

Seuk...!

Han-Yeol gripped his Thousand Armed Bodhisattva Sword with both hands, assuming his sword stance.

This marked his inaugural use of this swordsmanship on Earth—the Harkan Sword Style, Continent Slash. Han-Yeol attempted to recreate the swordsmanship he once employed, now unveiling an upgraded version of the Harkan Sword Style.

Pshwaaa!

Upon Karvis's explanation, Han-Yeol immediately activated the Magma Sword. As described, his sword indeed transformed into something resembling magma.

Bloop! Bloop!

Bubbles reminiscent of those seen on television rose to the surface of his sword.

‘Wow... This is amazing,’ Han-Yeol thought, admiring his new skill.

Then, turning his attention to the creature, he exclaimed, “Alright! I’m coming at you for real this time!”

Han-Yeol felt incredibly good and happy at that moment.

***

Han-Yeol was certain this was the end. He swung his Thousand Armed Bodhisattva Sword, now transformed into magma.

Bloop! Bloop! Pshhhhhh!

Magma dripped from the sword, emitting a sound akin to burning whenever it touched the floor. The mere sound instilled confidence in Han-Yeol, signifying the tremendous power of the skill.

‘Yes! Now we’re talking!’

Sword Breath was potent, yet it paled in comparison to Han-Yeol’s newly acquired skill—Magma Sword. His former skill enhanced his sword's power, but it couldn't make it liquefy upon contact.

‘Let’s go, Karvis!’

[Yes, Han-Yeol-nim!]

Tak!

The creature charged at Han-Yeol, still enraged. Han-Yeol met the challenge head-on.

“Gwuoooo!”

Shwaaaa!

The creature gathered mana, unleashing a seemingly ordinary punch. However, fueled by vast mana and physical prowess, the punch caused shockwaves to ripple out.

The creature's fist acted as a mana furnace, capable of obliterating anything it touched but at the cost of its life. However, consumed by rage, the creature's sole focus was to eliminate the pesky human it faced.

Han-Yeol remained oblivious to the creature's mental state.

‘I’ll die if I fail this time!’ Han-Yeol realized the gravity of the situation.

Failure against the creature this time meant certain death.

Wooong!

As they were seconds away from clashing, Karvis continued her explanation.

[The second skill is ‘Volcanic Eruption Slash’, an evolved version of Head Cutter. It harnesses magma's power to unleash an explosive attack akin to a catastrophic volcanic eruption. This move cuts and burns enemies, causing unparalleled destruction. Evading is the only means of surviving the ‘Volcanic Eruption Slash’.]

Right after Karvis finished speaking...

‘Volcanic Eruption!’ Han-Yeol immediately used the skill without any hesitation, swinging his sword.

Pshwaaaa!

Then, a torrent of magma surged from Han-Yeol’s sword, engulfing the creature. The molten substance covered the creature entirely, including its eyes, hindering its vision.

“Greuk?”

Whoosh! Tak!

Thud!

This time, they narrowly avoided collision, landing on the floor.

Han-Yeol emerged unscathed, but...

“Gwu Oooook!”

Pshhhh!

The creature wailed in agony upon being struck by the Volcanic Eruption Slash.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

Writhing in excruciating pain, it rolled on the ground for a full five minutes.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

Even after five minutes elapsed, the creature continued to writhe in agony on the ground.

‘Karvis...’

[Yes, Han-Yeol-nim?]

‘Does this attack really last this long...?’