Three new skills.
The messages in Kang Hyunsoo’s vision displayed the newly acquired techniques: Exploding Sword (A), Frenzy (B), and Roar (C)—all part of the Berserker’s Secret Techniques.
These weren’t standard swordsmanship skills but abilities unique to warriors, a result of discussions with Choi Taehun in his past life.
The Berserker’s Secret Techniques involved immense pain, as they reversed the natural flow of mana and carved new pathways in circuits not designed for warrior traits.
Moreover, these techniques came with significant drawbacks:
[Warrior Trait: Berserker’s Secret Techniques (A)]
But Hyunsoo wasn’t concerned.
He understood the raw power these abilities granted and was willing to endure the pain to turn the tide of this battle.
BOOOOM!
The battlefield raged.
"Damn it, what kind of monster is this?!"
"All our ranged attacks miss, and even close combat strikes can’t penetrate his shield!"
"Ugh! We can’t even get close!"
At the forefront, Jin Gijun unleashed skill after skill with his massive axe, while Bang Ilhyung, Na Youngjin, Jin Seoyun, Yoo Hana, and Han Sungbin provided support from the rear.
But Ji Wonhoon remained unscathed.
Instead, he retaliated with black blade storms and fire magic, forcing the team onto the defensive.
The situation was grim. Even maintaining their positions was becoming increasingly difficult.
Hyunsoo stood up, gripping his twin swords as he steadied his breathing.
"Alright... let’s do this," he muttered, preparing to unleash his newfound power.
The Berserker’s abilities weren’t just painful to unlock; activating them also required immense mental fortitude.
“Did you succeed, Master?” Swallow asked, his voice tinged with concern.
“Yeah,” Hyunsoo replied. “Here I go!”
[Berserker’s Secret Technique: Frenzy (B)]
With a burst of crimson energy, Hyunsoo charged straight toward Ji Wonhoon.
The raw, primal force coursing through his body was overwhelming. Pain surged from his mana circuits, but he had no time to dwell on it.
The moment Frenzy activated, his rationality diminished, leaving him with only one thought: attack.
Dodging the incoming storm of black blades, Hyunsoo twisted his body mid-air, narrowly avoiding them.
"Graaaah!!"
[Berserker’s Secret Technique: Roar (C)]
A guttural roar erupted from Hyunsoo, dissipating the incoming fireball as he closed the distance to Ji Wonhoon.
“What? Kang Hyunsoo?! How did he—?!” Ji Wonhoon exclaimed, realizing Hyunsoo had already reached him.
"RAAAAAH!!"
[Berserker’s Secret Technique: Exploding Sword (A)]
Hyunsoo’s twin swords struck Ji Wonhoon’s staff, causing it to shatter in a fiery explosion.
The once-mighty weapon was reduced to a mere handle.
Not letting up, Hyunsoo swung his swords again, aiming for Ji Wonhoon.
But—
WHOOSH!
Both blades sliced through empty air as Ji Wonhoon teleported away.
Taking advantage of the brief gap, Ji Wonhoon conjured a fireball with the remains of his staff and hurled it at Hyunsoo.
“Kang Hyunsoo, watch out!”
“Look out!”
The fireball streaked toward him.
But Hyunsoo, now fully immersed in the Berserker’s power, turned and swung his sword with a feral growl.
SLASH!
The fireball disintegrated on impact.
Such was the power of the Berserker’s Secret Techniques—a perfect counter to magic.
The sheer physical force imbued in the blade overwhelmed the magical construct, obliterating it.
Taking advantage of the opening, Hyunsoo used Heaven Splitter, forcing Ji Wonhoon to teleport to the ground again.
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Ji Wonhoon, now cornered, retaliated fiercely.
“You think you’re the only one with weapons?!”
With a flick of his staff handle, he summoned a massive black greatsword, slashing at Hyunsoo.
At the same time, his prosthetic arm unleashed a torrent of black energy blades, creating a storm of destruction.
Hyunsoo countered with precision, deflecting the greatsword strikes while dodging the energy blades.
Years of experience as the Sword Emperor and the reflexes honed through countless battles guided his movements.
Suddenly, a new notification appeared before Hyunsoo:
[Achieved 100 Combo Dodges!]
[Evaded all consecutive attacks from the same target flawlessly.]
[Attack power, attack speed, and movement speed increased by 100%.]
‘What...?’
For a moment, Hyunsoo was puzzled.
A message resembling a combo streak from a fighting game flashed in his vision.
But there was no time to dwell on it.
The Berserker’s power had taken over, dulling his rational thoughts. Acting purely on instinct, Hyunsoo continued to evade Ji Wonhoon’s relentless strikes, moving with uncanny precision.
[Evade 200 Combo Achieved!]
[Attack power, attack speed, and movement speed increased by 200%.]
The messages continued to flash before Kang Hyunsoo’s eyes.
At first, he thought it might be a hallucination.
[Evade 300 Combo Achieved!]
[Attack power, attack speed, and movement speed increased by 300%.]
[Evade 400 Combo Achieved!]
[Attack power, attack speed, and movement speed increased by 400%.]
Each time the combo increased, Hyunsoo’s movements became faster and more precise.
What started as a close call now left ample room between him and Ji Wonhoon’s attacks.
Ji Wonhoon, visibly shaken, yelled, “Kang Hyunsoo...! Getting stronger mid-fight—could it be?!”
In a desperate frenzy, he conjured a Hellfire Specter above his head and detonated it.
BOOOOOM!
The massive explosion surged outward.
But it was futile.
[Activate]
[Golden Roar (S)]
A burst of golden energy radiated from Hyunsoo, nullifying all physical and magical attacks within a 100-meter radius.
SHWAAASH!
The flames vanished in an instant.
[Evade 700 Combo Achieved!]
[Attack power, attack speed, and movement speed increased by 700%.]
The evasion streak skyrocketed as every attack negated by the Golden Roar counted toward his combo.
Ji Wonhoon continued his relentless assault, but ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) Hyunsoo parried each strike effortlessly, evoking awe from everyone watching.
“How... How can someone move like that?” Jin Seoyun gasped.
“This is insane...” Bang Ilhyung muttered.
Yoo Hana, eyes wide with wonder, whispered, “It’s... beautiful.”
Even Jin Gijun and Na Youngjin, hardened hunters, were mesmerized.
Hyunsoo’s movements transcended the ordinary, reaching a level of artistry.
He turned what should have been a chaotic, desperate fight into a spectacle of grace and precision.
[Evade 1,000 Combo MAX Achieved!]
[Attack power, attack speed, and movement speed increased by 1,000%.]
[Evasion Perk Reached Maximum Potential.]
At that moment, Hyunsoo knew it was time to end the fight.
“It’s over.”
With his enhanced perception from evading a thousand attacks, Hyunsoo had identified the perfect opportunity.
Charging forward, he closed the distance to Ji Wonhoon.
“Die, Kang Hyunsoo!” Ji Wonhoon screamed, unleashing a barrage of black blade strikes.
[Golden Roar (S) Activated Again]
The attacks dissolved into nothing as Hyunsoo countered with another Golden Roar, clearing the way.
With the path open, he swung both swords directly at Ji Wonhoon’s chest.
The twin blades sliced through the golden light, bypassing every barrier and defense Ji Wonhoon had erected.
However, Hyunsoo instinctively felt something was off.
Even with his strength and buffs, the robes Ji Wonhoon wore seemed too sturdy to allow a decisive blow.
‘This won’t finish him,’ Hyunsoo thought grimly.
He anticipated Ji Wonhoon escaping the moment he was wounded.
But just as that thought crossed his mind, something unprecedented occurred.
[Your flawless swordsmanship and unparalleled beauty have achieved harmony.]
[Talent Fusion!]
[Swordsmanship Talent and Beauty Talent have combined.]
[New Talent: Beauty Swordsmanship Acquired!]
[New Skill: Blossom (SS) Acquired!]
The twin blades in Hyunsoo’s hands glowed with a soft pink light as if infused with blooming petals.
[Activate]
[Blossom (SS)]
SLASH!
The radiant pink energy enveloped Ji Wonhoon’s form as the swords struck.
There was no chance to evade, no opportunity to defend.
All Ji Wonhoon could see were petals scattering before his wide, disbelieving eyes.