The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

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"What the hell is this...!"

Baerun couldn't believe the situation.

[1st place: Sung JiHan - 20 kills - Independent]

[2nd place: Baerun - 17 kills - American First]

Me... in second place?

Since gaining power, he had never once been overtaken for the first place position.

In the TOP 100 promotion match where he was supposed to show off his brilliant skills to the world, he never imagined he would be surpassed by an Asian player.

No, although there were rumors, he didn't expect it to be to this extent.

-Baerun. This is the only player's information that can threaten you in this promotion match. Please take a look when you have time.

When the guild manager showed Baerun the information about player Sung JiHan.

-Ha. Some mid-tier league player threatens me? Manager, you're underestimating me too much. Get rid of this useless information and bring me the contract I signed with Nike this time.

-...Understood.

Baerun remembered chuckling as he got rid of the information.

The name Sung JiHan.

He heard it once back then, and never thought he would have anything to do with it again.

But...

"To be above me..."

Should I have taken a closer look back then?

"No!"

Baerun gritted his teeth.

"I, Baerun Williams, a chosen SSS-class mage with a gifted power, do I need to be wary of someone like him?"

Yes.

It was a weak mindset that didn't suit him.

"Fire Wave!"

A massive wave of fire spread from his fingertips, completely engulfing the arena.

Although that guy was rampaging like a thunder monkey, he wouldn't be able to resist the Fire Wave supported by the power of magic.

Being behind for now was only temporary.

If he burned down all the enemies like this, he would secure the first place.

That was certain.

But...

"What, what is this!"

Crack!

The wave of fire was completely split by the guy's sword.

No, it wasn't just the Fire Wave that was split.

The space around Baerun, which was completely dominated by his power, was cut off.

"Kuh!"

Momentary astonishment.

Baerun pulled his power to the maximum.

He still couldn't grasp what kind of attack had come, but he couldn't let go like this.

Sssshh!

The power that was expanding the territory was pushed back, split, and collided with Sung JiHan's sword.

Despite giving it his all, the situation was dire.

As far as Baerun knew, this was an attack that couldn't possibly exist at the Bronze level.

What the hell is this monstrous attack!

"But still, I'm somehow blocking it!"

The area that had been dominated by force was ruthlessly pushed back, but Sung JiHan's absolute territory around him remained intact.

Yes, even the most powerful attack cannot invade this absolute territory.

"Hoo-."

Baelan sighed with relief and looked at the person who appeared through the cracked flames.

A person of Asian descent wearing a white shirt, looking at him with a relaxed expression while holding a white spear.

"Is that Sung JiHan...!"

Not even the Asian League, let alone China or Japan, which are considered to be doing well.

I ignored him because he was from Korea, belonging to a mid-tier league, but he managed to obtain such power.

Baelan chewed his lips once and raised his force.

Since he unleashed such a tremendous attack, the other side must have also consumed a considerable amount of power.

He had to decisively end it with the strongest personal magic he could unleash.

Faster than any other magic, more powerful than any other magic.

"Lightning!"

A destructive lightning bolt shot out from Baelan's hand.

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Baelan Williams.

In the eyes of Sung JiHan, he was nothing compared to before his regression in 2020.

"Well, even if you compare, he's still the same."

Baelan, who was startled and flustered as his Fire Wave split in half, tried to cast the next spell.

There was no trace of composure in him now.

"Even seeing him again, his talent is wasted."

SSS-grade gift, two slots in my status window.

As a result of that good gift, he eventually became one of the top beings on Earth and became one of the causes that led to the destruction of humanity without being able to overcome Valkon until his death.

Sung JiHan's gaze went beyond Baelan and towards the audience seats in the stadium.

There, a Dark Elf of the Black Eye was silently staring at him.

A presence presumed to be the "Shadow Queen" appearing where the gaze of the first place meets.

"She also knew I would win."

As expected of the Seat, she had insight.

Sung JiHan smirked and raised his Phoenix Spear, assuming a throwing posture.

"The Phoenix Spear... If I throw it five times, it disappears."

Until now, there was no need to throw it, but the situation was different this time.

To break through not only Baelan but also the strong barrier surrounding the stadium, he had to give it his all.

Soon, a white flame rose from the Phoenix Spear Sung JiHan was holding.

Mumyongsingong (Nameless Divine Technique)

Samjaemuguk (Three Realms Martial Arts)

Seoninjiro (Immortal's Guidance)

A technique optimized for piercing a single point.

Although the method of stabbing and throwing weapons was different, they shared a similar trajectory, so he chose this martial art.

Hwarurur-

The Phoenix Spear was also locked in the white flame as if it had finished preparing.

However, the size of the flame was subtle enough to barely cover the Phoenix Spear.

It was completely different from when the conqueror's statue used it in the conqueror's mausoleum.

"Lightning!"

Ironically, Baelan's lightning magic, unleashed by mobilizing his force, seemed overwhelmingly powerful.

Electricity that emitted a thick and brilliant light like the Phoenix Spear. They spread out in dozens, hundreds of strands and approached Sung JiHan.

Shiiik!

From Sung JiHan's hand, the Phoenix Spear departed.

The newly released white flame, which was launched a little late, was small enough to be easily consumed compared to Balran's lightning.

However, Balran's face, as he watched this, was filled with despair.

"...I can't stop it."

When Balran's lightning reached the phoenix, it felt as if time had stopped.

The level of compressed magic power was on a different dimension compared to before.

Trying to stop it with his own magic was like trying to break a rock with an egg.

"The domain of force is also crumbling..."

Before he knew it, the phoenix had approached close by.

The area that was dominated by force seemed to have disappeared as if it never existed.

It was too late to avoid that spear.

"But... there is still hope."

Balran placed his hope in the absolute domain of force.

An invincible area that had never been breached before, measuring about 4 meters.

"If I can just block it once..."

By using consecutive spells, he could subdue that Easterner!

"Please...!"

In this way, Balran placed a glimmer of hope in his absolute domain.

Without making any effort to control the force and block it.

Chiiing!

"......!"

And for a moment.

It seemed like the phoenix had stopped in mid-air as Balran had hoped.

But even that was only for a moment.

The moment that Balran's boasted absolute domain could block had come to an end.

The dominance was torn apart.

Pooook!

"Crack...!"

Balran's body was pierced by the phoenix and instantly disappeared.

The genius magician from the United States, Balran Williams, who was expected to win the world, was defeated by Sung JiHan's attack.

Meanwhile, Sung JiHan smirked as he saw this.

"He still can't control the force at all."

As expected.

If he didn't have time to use protective magic, he should have used all his force to block the front.

To die while relying only on the hope circuit of the force without even considering self-defense.

This was not a problem of control, but a problem of will.

"Well, now that I've secured first place..."

Sung JiHan looked at the phoenix that continued to break through Balran.

Now, the real goal.

It was time to break the barrier of the arena.

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"Holy... Ahem! Balran's Fire Wave is completely split!"

"Player Sung! The four players who were avoiding the Fire Wave were all completely wiped out! Four kills added!"

In Channel 0, the focus was now on Sung JiHan rather than Balran.

Seeing Sung JiHan effortlessly cutting through the massive wave of flames, commentator Christoph couldn't help but feel a chilling sensation.

The dazzling performance that filled the screen made it clear that the mage was the best among all classes.

But to see Sung JiHan effortlessly cut through it with a single spear, Christoph couldn't help but shiver with excitement.

"At this rate, I might become a real fan...!"

Just a moment ago, it was just lip service to say that I was a fan of Sung JiHan.

But as I watched his performance in this promotion match, my thoughts gradually changed.

No matter how much of a rival he is to Baerun, I couldn't help but feel my heart pounding.

That's how much Sung JiHan's appearance stimulated the viewers.

And.

"Ah! Player Sung! He threw it towards Baerun!"

"He's engulfed in a white flame. But... hmm?!"

"It was just an appearance! Baerun's lightning is splitting apart!"

"Oh my god! Baerun's absolute defense is being shattered in an instant!"

The situation continued to unfold unbelievably.

The reason Baerun Williams is praised as the most promising player in the United States is because of the power of his force itself...

But a powerful barrier that blocks all attacks from opponents surrounding him also played a big role.

No bronze player in the United States has ever landed a proper effective hit on Baerun.

However, that sturdy shield was shattered in an instant.

And.

"Ba, Baerun! He's been defeated!"

"Eliminated...!"

The voice of the American commentator mixed with screams echoed.

As shock and fear erupted throughout the United States.

"Ah... Ahh..."

Lee Ha-yeon, who was watching the Top 100 promotion match at home, looked no different from the American viewers.

Thud!

"This can't be true..."

How much money did she invest in Baerun, only to see him die so miserably...

She looked as if her soul had left her body.

"Ji-han sent me two messages..."

That's right.

The first bet for the Korea-Japan match honestly seemed absurd, but the second one was definitely worth betting on Sung JiHan.

A 100% win rate.

Where else can you find such a record on Battle.net!

She couldn't believe in Sung JiHan, who showed such overwhelming performance, and bet on Baerun, only to end up losing!

Lee Ha-yeon clenched her head in frustration.

While she was blaming herself for a long time.

"Player Sung's Phoenix. It won't stop! It's charging straight into the barrier!"

"Uh... Uh...?!"

"W-What on earth...?!"

The shouting of the American commentators reached Lee Ha-yeon's ears.

"Ah. Why! What's happening again!"

And.

Struggling to lift her drooping head, Lee Ha-yeon's movement towards the TV stopped.

Now, it was like a personal channel, focusing only on Sung JiHan, Channel 0.

"What, what is that?"

Lee Ha-yeon's pupils watching the screen trembled uncontrollably.

"That... what is it?"

The barrier surrounding the Colosseum was completely shattered.

And in the space where the barrier disappeared.

Instead of the elf-filled spectator seats, there was a pitch-black darkness, rippling like the night sea.