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Chapter 511
Chapter 511
Choi Yeonseung didn’t bother to explain, as it would be a waste of time. He used Origin of the Celestial Fist again, piercing the Noble Crown Collector’s torso once again with a ray of light.
The presence of the collector constellation fluttered wildly as he was sent flying. The great forest, densely packed with towering trees, echoed with a deafening cracking sound.
The collector constellation violently rose up and cleared the smashed trees with his hands.
Die, you filthy bastard!
[The ‘Crown of Glory’ power of the ‘Noble Crown Collector’...]
At this moment, the power of existence of the collector constellation exploded. His power of existence, which had been weakened by multiple defeats and humiliations, surged to the point of overwhelming Choi Yeonseung.
Seeing this, Choi Yeonseung decided to avoid that power instead of fighting against it head-on.
Don’t run away!
The collector constellation abandoned the broken scepter and sealed the hole in his existence.
Cough!
He had taken multiple hits, and the energy that had been shaved off by the attack of the Undefeated Incarnation of Training had yet to regenerate.
The enemy used a martial arts technique that inflicted damage internally rather than externally with the power of internal energy.
If a constellation unleashed such an attack with all his might, it would be difficult to recover even as a fellow constellation.
The collector constellation gritted his teeth and summoned another crown.
[The ‘Shadow Crown’ power of the ‘Noble Crown Collector’...]
Once he stabilized himself, the collector constellation put on the new crown and forced himself to move. Constellations could also use their powers in dire circumstances, ignoring the pain and acting on sheer willpower.
If you don’t come out, I shall burn your entire realm to the ground!
A beam of light like earlier flew out from the great forest. The collector constellation tasted the heat of Origin of the Celestial Finger, gritted his teeth, and blocked it.
Stop messing around! Come out and face me! You’re a fellow constellation after all!
Of course, the enemy’s taunts had no effect on Choi Yeonseung; he had no intention of rushing in.
‘When will his power run out?’
It seemed that the Crown of Glory was overpowered, as it greatly enhanced the power of the constellation that wore it.
Amplifying one’s power of existence with their own power of existence seemed like an absurd contradiction—it was no different than satisfying one’s hunger by eating themselves. And yet, it was possible.
It was just that such paradoxical powers didn’t last long. The power of existence of the collector constellation would clearly return to its original level as the battle dragged on.
‘Then there’s no reason for me to come at him.’
The Noble Crown Collector tore through the trees of the great forest, wandering around looking for Choi Yeonseung. He was being foolish; if he attacked the farm, Choi Yeonseung might come out and fight him.
The collector constellation hesitated. He was pressured by time and injured, so he was understandably nervous. However, he had been around in the Abyss for long enough to be able to handle such tense situations.
[The ‘Crown of Detection’ power of the ‘Noble Crown Collector’...]
Choi Yeonseung immediately attacked when the opponent changed his crown. However, the collector constellation fought back this time; he was done being beaten up.
[The power of the ‘Noble Crown Collector’, the ‘Crown of Glory’ shines!]
He quickly put the crown back on, and his power of existence soared. However, Choi Yeonseung didn’t retreat this time. In this situation, that would mean giving the opponent an advantage.
-It’s worth a shot.
[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ saw the future!]
The other constellations agreed with his plan. Choi Yeonseung had been forced to fight because of the collector constellation’s silly tricks, but there was no reason for him to keep running away.
Even though Choi Yeonseung was at a disadvantage in terms of power of existence, everything else was in his favor.
‘This ends here.’
I will kill you and regain my authority!
The two constellations clashed in the great forest.
...!!!
The collector constellation’s face contorted in pain. This wound couldn’t be healed with the power of his crown.
Y-you...!
It was only then that the collector constellation realized the truth.
The Crown of Mortality wouldn’t just disappear like that. He had created this secret power in preparation for when he had to deal with constellations.
The finitude of mortals was beyond the comprehension of a constellation, and this Crown of Mortality forced a constellation to feel their own finitude.
It was a unique idea that most constellations in the Abyss wouldn’t even think about, so the collector constellation had been confident in this crown.
Any constellation would be bewildered by this power and despair. However, the Undefeated Incarnation of Training was unaffected. No matter how strong he was, this made no sense. He should’ve been confused at the very least.
There was only one reason he had withstood that power.
The Undefeated Incarnation of Training wasn’t disguised as that household member from earlier. He actually was that household member!
It was an unbelievable revelation, but on his deathbed, the Noble Crown Constellation realized that it was the truth.
Dammit... You cunning bastard...!
The collector constellation glared at Choi Yeonseung as he spoke in a fading voice.
The other constellations in the Abyss... They can’t let their guards down...
With those last words, the existence of the Noble Crown Collector completely vanished from the Abyss.
That was the end of the evil god constellation who had made Earth’s hunters bow down in fear.
***
“Are those bastards crazy?? They want a clan battle in the current situation?”
“To be precise, it isn’t a clan battle, but an international competition...”
“Whatever! Why does that matter? The point is that they’ve sent us a request, right?” Han Seha said so while looking at Kwon Yeongseung, who was nodding in response.
“They’re looking down on us.”
“...”
“They’re underestimating us. Why else would they make such a request in this situation?” Jeong Wonuk, the oldest A-grade hunter at the scene, had to admit it.
In the current situation, China had actually requested an international competition. They wouldn’t have done that unless they were looking down on the hunters from South Korea.
The invasion of the evil god constellations, the explosion of the unexplored dungeons, the rebellion of the senior hunters, the fights among the factions within the party that were almost like civil wars...
Even though the situation was utterly chaotic, China had proceeded with their plans and applied for an international competition. There was only one reason for this.
They were confident they could win against South Korea in this situation. It made sense. Besides, even though they were very capable, Korean hunters were known for not being able to work well with each other.
Even though she was an A-grade hunter, Han Seha didn’t participate in such competitions. Meanwhile, Kwon Yeongseung’s performances had been quite disappointing, not befitting of his A-grade rank.
Not even the Iron-Blooded Ice Emperor, whom the government officials had ambitiously persuaded to join, could manage such hunters. After all, there was a reason his position was referred to as the graveyard of directors.
Instead of having the hunters use their talent against each other, it would be better for them to not have any talent at all...
“Shouldn’t we just decline?” Kwon Yeongseung asked Jeong Wonug, ignoring Han Seha.
If the international competition took place, it would be unclear whether Han Seha and Jeong Wonuk would have to participate, but Kwon Yeongseung would have no choice but to join. Besides, he felt deeply responsible for the last several defeats, so having to participate again would be a heavy burden.
“You want to decline?”
“Well... I want to say no, but I also want to redeem myself. I’m much stronger than before, and I also feel bad for the Iron-Blooded Ice Emperor...”
‘Huh, he actually feels bad,’ Jeong Wonuk thought to himself as he looked at Kwon Yeongseung.
“The Iron-Blooded Ice Emperor would be pleased to hear that. With that kind of resolve, there’s nothing you can’t do...”
“But just because one of you has changed doesn’t mean the outcome of the competition will also change.”
With that, Han Seha managed to discourage Kwon Yeongseung again.
Jeong Wonuk hurriedly spoke to comfort him, “You aren’t the only one who’s changed, so don’t get scared already...!”