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[The incarnation 'Jeon Ildo' is using Fair Duel Lv. 3.]

[All incarnations apart from those involved in the duel aren't allowed to enter the stage.]

The next moment, something burst from inside the stadium. Finally, the battle between Yoo Jonghyuk and Nirvana started.

There was a gigantic screen above the dome that was created by the dokkaebi.

[You are doing something interesting. I think it will be a fun fight so I'm prepared to let everyone see it.]

On the screen, he could see Yoo Jonghyuk's two swords and Nirvana's white magic power colliding.

Yoo Jonghyuk's Breaking the Sky Sword and Nirvana's Mandala caused a storm in the space.

Dozens of exchanges were done in a short amount of time. It was a cautious and elaborate battle.

They used Transmission or Succession to read the other person's skills and tried to gain an advantage. This was a confrontation between a regressor and a reincarnator.

It was Nirvana who moved first in earnest. Nirvana's mandala rotated quickly, spinning his magic power as a threat that attacked Yoo Jonghyuk's body.

Yoo Jonghyuk jumped high into the sky, avoiding the white magic power.

At first glance, it seemed like an endless number. It was because the white magic power acted according to his movements. Yoo Jonghyuk quickly spun his blades to hit the mandala's power but unfortunately missed two bundles.

Blood poured from his left shoulder and thigh.

However, Yoo Jonghyuk was calm. Yoo Jonghyuk jumped near the dome's ceiling and dived down while holding the Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds. Blue magic power was nestled in the sword but Nirvana was already finishing his defense.

"Come on, Yoo Jonghyuk!"

At this moment, the size of the Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds suddenly changed. It was transformed into a giant sword and started to grow to the size of a tall building.

Yoo Jonghyuk's arm holding the sword was the same. It was like the right arm of a giant god.

[Giant Body Transformation.]

The surprised Nirvana tried to leave the range of the blade but it was already too late. The weight of the blade that split the sky literally fell onto Nirvana.

There was a huge roar and the entire stage was filled with dust.

"Kuooh!"

Nirvana was hit hard and lay in a deep pit made by Yoo Jonghyuk's sword. The incarnations exclaimed. Numerous arms had emerged from the mandala.

The Thousand Hands of Avalokiteśvara. The hands of the Bodhisattva were fighting against the giant sword. If it wasn't for the dome, the area would've been destroyed by the collision. All the incarnations were overwhelmed by the sight.

The Lord of Mysteries coldly watched the exchange.

How much time passed?

[Geez, this could end quicker than I thought?]

The dokkaebi giggled as he saw the bloody battle between Yoo Jonghyuk and Nirvana.

[If not one half, I thought at least a third of the incarnations would die…]

[This story isn't interesting.]

In the air, three intermediate dokkaebis were looking down at the stadium. The incarnations outside the stadium froze at the appearance of the dokkaebis. Every time they appeared, something ridiculous happened.

[Is it worth giving hints now?]

[It isn't a big deal. Let's release them a bit faster.]

The moment the dokkaebis spoke, the rankings of the incarnations started to appear on a board in the air.

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The eighth strongest incarnation in Seoul Dome is 'Doll Sharron'.

The seventh strongest incarnation in Seoul Dome is 'Lord of Doors Fors Wall'.

The sixth strongest incarnation in Seoul Dome is 'Hypnotist King Audrey Hall'.

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Yoo Jonghyuk did not recognize any of these people.

Three rankings were released in an instant and the reactions of people were almost explosive.

"Who is Fors Wall? Lord of Doors?"

"The Hypnotist King is sixth!"

Fors was also watching the electronic display in the sky.

"Oh my, I'm seventh?"

She discreetly glanced at Mr. Star who was weaker than her.

When he saw the rankings, Zhou Mingrui suddenly felt slightly proud.

Sharron also guessed that, judging by her title, 'Fors Wall' should be the name of the angel of the Apprentice pathway they had met before.

However, a small surprise was awaiting Yoo Jonghyuk.

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The fifth strongest incarnation in Seoul Dome is 'Salvation Leader Nirvana Moebius'.

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Yoo Jonghyuk's heart sank.

As expected, he was the strongest…

The number of monsters was more than they thought and the front line was slowly being pushed back.

Maybe he should just die now, that would save the remaining people…

However, he was stopped when another system message appeared.

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The fourth strongest incarnation in Seoul Dome is 'Supreme King Yoo Jonghyuk'.

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Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes widened.

He wasn't the strongest.

In fact, he was even ranked fourth. That meant that 3 more people were stronger than him.

Han Sooyoung's brow shot up in interest. She smiled, amused.

"This will be interesting…"

The incarnations were now in chaos.

"The Supreme King isn't the strongest?"

"Then who could it be?"

Zhou Mingrui made a bitter smile and Sharron glanced at him.

Cale looked around. Now, they had no clue to find who the strongest person was…

Maybe half of the incarnations would really die.

At this moment, a huge shock wave occurred in the dome. The battle between Yoo Jonghyuk and Nirvana was coming to an end.

Now that he knew that they both were in first place, Yoo Jonghyuk didn't see the need to fight anymore.

[Haha, there are three people left to look forward to. I wonder who they are? Just wait! The rankings will soon be made public!]

[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is silent.]

[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is nervous.]

Yoo Jonghyuk listened to the incoming messages and raised his sword again, trying to end the fight as soon as possible.

There was a gruesome sound as the Thousand Hands of Avalokiteśvara were pierced and a mechanical sound came from deep muscles.

Yoo Jonghyuk felt his presence slowly collapsing. It was the side effect of Giant Body Transformation. It was the cost of bearing the power that he couldn't afford.

The colossus had clearly warned him when he was given this power.

["Never use this skill until all your stats have reached three digits."]

However, the colossus expected him to receive this skill through Transmission. He knew Yoo Jonghyuk wouldn't listen to his warning.

Yoo Jonghyuk had to walk the Asura path, the impossible path, and he had to use every means he had to pass. The frustrating thing was that the end of the road was still invisible.

Yoo Jonghyuk squeezed out all the magic power in his body and aimed his sword. There was a huge blast of blue magic power towards Nirvana.

["Splitting the Sky is an explosion.

Don't hide yourself. Expand, blossom, flood. Don't allow the heavens to be above you."]

It was the words of the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint, who taught him Breaking the Sky Swordsmanship.

In the middle and second half of the second regression, the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint fought against the alliance of returnees and died alone. At that time, Yoo Jonghyuk saw a thick sky that he couldn't break. There was definitely such a sky in the world.

"Yoo Jonghyuk―!"

However, Nirvana wasn't that sky. Nirvana was a strong reincarnator. He would become stronger in the future. He wasn't yet as strong as a heavenly demon or the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint.

'Thus, I can kill you.'

Yoo Jonghyuk released all his magic power and crushed Nirvana's entire body. Nirvana's Thousand Hands of Avalokiteśvara was broken to pieces. The flesh hit by the magic power was torn apart. This was the limit of a hastily inherited skill.

"Kuaaah!"

Nirvana's body smashed into the ground and a huge shock wave occurred inside. Yoo Jonghyuk was sure of his victory.

This strike was sufficient. Nirvana might have a number of hidden cards but he couldn't reverse a blow like this.

Yoo Jonghyuk pulled up his remaining magic power and prepared the final blow. The moment he emerged from the pit to deal the final blow. A beep suddenly rang in his head.

[The exclusive skill 'Thought Vaccine Lv. 1' is affecting you.]

However, the regressor had trained his mental skill for this moment.

[The exclusive skill 'Advanced Mental Barrier Lv. 12' has blocked it.]

He could still hold on for a while.

"Yoo Jonghyuk! Only I can understand you!"

'Bullshit.'

Yoo Jonghyuk resisted against the skill. He couldn't lose now. After all, even the rankings said it.

At present, he was stronger than Nirvana.

Yoo Jonghyuk raised his head. A message had appeared on the message board.

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The third strongest incarnation in Seoul Dome is 'Crimson Lord Kim Rok Soo'.

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Cale choked.

Shin Yoosung, who was holding his hand while Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye were fighting against the monsters, worriedly inquired:

"Are you alright?"

The crimson-haired teenager nodded while his mind was in chaos.

Yoo Mia glanced at the person a little less handsome than her brother, but didn't say anything.

Meanwhile, Yoo Jonghyuk was also surprised when he saw this.

'He was stronger than me?'

Now, there were only two people whose identities were unknown.

Zhou Mingrui's eyes dimmed.

He didn't need to see any more, his spiritual intuition had already told him the result.

Still sitting, he threw up a coin, confirming his guess with divination.

As expected.

"Haa…"

He was the strongest.

Zhou Mingrui showed an exaggerated smile, like a clown, and leaned back.

He laughed.

"Hahaha…"

Then, he put down Sharron on the side and resignedly pulled out a dagger's historical projection.

Would he always have to sacrifice himself for others?

He put the dagger against his neck, and without hesitation, put strength in his hand.

A drop of blood fell, and less than a fraction of a second later, the cut on his neck became deeper and a crimson liquid gushed out from it.

In that short moment, the eyes of the doll on the roof shook while looking up at him.

A thought flashed in his mind. Maybe he should have cancelled the doll's historical projection before this.

'I'm sorry.'

If cutting his own neck with a dagger didn't work, he would also pull out a historical projection of Adam's cross to seal his Beyonder abilities and try again until it worked.

The Lord of Mysteries wondered when he had become so indifferent toward death and pain.

Slash-

As he internally apologized to Sharron, ready to end his own life with the Beyonder item in the form of a dagger, a hand grabbed his wrist, stopping him.

Zhou Mingrui paused. Sharron was still by his side in the form of a doll, so it wasn't her. He hadn't noticed that there was another person on the roof.

Then, the silence was broken.

"Wait." The owner of the hand spoke up.

Zhou Mingrui's eyes widened.

That person continued:

"I'm not satisfied with this ending."

The familiar emotionless voice resounded right behind Zhou Mingrui.

He unconsciously held his breath as he felt the cold hand still on his wrist.

Was it real?

Was he dreaming?

Long brown hair entered his field of vision due to the position they were in.

'She' was right behind him, he could feel it.

However, he continued to stare ahead, not daring to turn around in case this was an illusion.

The Lord of Mysteries didn't answer and the silence drew longer.

After a while, the person behind him smiled.

"It's been a while, Klein."

Klein's eyes were shaking.