Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

Chapter 300. Master Rank Promotion Match (2)

“What…”

A voice filled with disbelief. The expression on the face of the man, a pale vampire, mirrored that disbelief. It was no exaggeration.

“…Ne-Neliana?”

His companion who had been talking about a meal just moments ago. Neliana’s head had vanished without a trace.

All that was left was The warm sensation of flesh and blood on his cheek.

Splat.

Creak.

Her headless body dangling limply under the human female’s hand.

“Neliana? That bitch’s name?”

All this served to confirm one thing: Neliana had been there just moments ago.

Immediately, he snapped back to reality, his entire body taking on a faint red hue.

“Damn it!”

Just like he had done to his companion Neliana, a fierce, demonic energy-filled fist flew straight at his head.

But.

Swoosh.

This time, instead of the earlier sound of flesh being crushed, there was only the sound of air being pierced. The unique ability of the vampire race.

Ssss.

He had turned into mist. However, unlike common vampires’ mistification, Glowing with a reddish hue.

Sssss!

“You bitch! How dare you kill Neliana!”

And transmitting his fearsome voice clearly. It was blood mist form, an ability of the noble vampire lineage, classified as high-tier among vampires.

Blood mist form allowed for free shape-shifting and physical manipulation.

“I’ll tear you limb from limb!”

It transformed into hundreds of blades, flying towards Go Malsuk.

Moreover, blood-red energy rippled through the airborne blades.

Hummm!

“Hmm?”

In response, Shimun’s eyes gleamed.

‘His shape-shifting and blood energy manipulation indicate at least baron-level nobility.’

But that was all. Shimun hadn’t moved a step. He simply watched the blood blades aiming to shred Go Malsuk. The reason was simple.

‘The technique is threatening, but… the matchup is terrible.’

Blades formed from blood energy, in combat terms, equivalent to aura. The blades possessed strength comparable to force aura.

“Hah! I thought something had changed when you suddenly transformed…”

The matchup was indeed terrible. The moment they touched Go Malsuk, like gas hitting a rock, they dissipated into smoke.

Ssssh…

“Hey, vampire. You call that an attack?”

Go Malsuk swept them aside with a sneer.

“What… no?!”

The vampire’s voice was filled with shock. His astonishment was so profound that even through his blood mist form, his face contorted with disbelief.

He immediately questioned the root of his panic, glaring at the source.

“You… you bitch! What did you do? What sort of sorcery did you use to nullify my blood energy?!” he screamed, mixing desperation with menace.

But his frantic, threatening cries seemed to fall on deaf ears.

“This pathetic bastard dared to treat me and that guy like idiots?”

Go Malsuk fiddled with the dissipating blood energy like she would with cigarette smoke and,

“Fuck this!”

Clenched it firmly in her hand. With eyes emitting a crimson glow far more intense than the vampire’s, a red mist billowed out in all directions.

Fwooooom!

To this, the vampire’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“This is…!!”

It wasn’t surprising. As a vampire, he could never mistake this force.

‘It’s… Heaven-Slaying Star?!’

The SSS-Rank trait, Heaven-Slaying Star.

“How does a low-tier human possess such power!”

To his knowledge, very few races could even contain the power of Heaven-Slaying Star. Indeed, even among all Galaxy Arena players, those with Heaven-Slaying Star were extremely rare.

Naturally, even among the highest-ranking vampires, ‘Only our noble bloodline descendants occasionally manifest this power!’

The same power was found only among the highest-tier vampires, equivalent to dragons among the dragonkin. Yet here it was, within a lowly human.

And as if to punctuate his thoughts, the encroaching aura of Heaven-Slaying Star tightened around him.

Shhhh!

“Kuh!”

Perhaps because of the overwhelming force, the vampire’s body momentarily reverted to its original form, his shock now mixed with a need for composure.

‘I have to stay calm!’

He raised his blood energy to its utmost limit, resisting the Heaven-Slaying Star that was trying to dispel his blood mist form.

Fizz!

‘Indeed!’

Seeing the mist of Heaven-Slaying Star being pushed back, a small thrill of hope flickered in his eyes.

‘That human female doesn’t control Heaven-Slaying Star properly!’

Had she fully mastered Heaven-Slaying Star, he wouldn’t have had the chance to resist; his entire form, transformed into blood mist, would have been shredded.

That’s the kind of power Heaven-Slaying Star possessed.

So, ‘I still have a chance!’

Despite his companion Neliana losing her head instantly, barely offering resistance, he would not meet the same fate.

‘She only uses her fists. She must be a close-combat type…’

Both when she killed Neliana and attacked him, Go Malsuk used nothing but her fists.

Given this, ‘If I can cause her to bleed and prolong the fight, even Heaven-Slaying Star won’t ensure her victory.’

Handling Heaven-Slaying Star was indeed impressive, but. In the end, she was just a low-tier human, physically inferior in every way.

‘Since Neliana is dead and out of the promotion match, I’ll prolong this fight as much as possible.’

As befits a low-tier race, the moment her body succumbs to blood loss and fatigue, ‘I’ll tear out her throat and drink the blood of Heaven-Slaying Star!’

Such an act could catapult him from his current title of baron to that of a count or even marquis. Beyond that, Heaven-Slaying Star was a power granted only to the noble lineages among vampires.

Thus, ‘Perhaps the noble bloodline royalty will embrace me.’

There was a chance he could reach the heights of the noble bloodline royalty. If that happened, ‘I can establish my own… my unique bloodline!’

He might obtain the power of creation, allowed only from the rank of duke, to birth his own vampire progeny.

‘To be granted the power to create my own kind!’

This divine right, allowing the transformation of other races into vampires. He could claim that noble qualification.

“Aah!”

Overwhelmed with excitement, his blood mist-form body gleamed red as he let out an ecstatic sigh.

Barely restraining himself, “Your blood… now…”

In anticipation of this grand dream’s beginning, he formed his blood energy into sharp blades.

Crack!

A chilling sound of flesh tearing. Not just sound.

Splash!

A fountain of blood erupted. Along with it, half of his blood mist form shot into the air.

“Aaaargh!”

Had it been entirely severed from the main body?

Thud.

The severed blood mist took on the shape of a pale, elongated lower half and fell to the ground.

“Damn. It wasn’t the upper body but the lower body? This…”

A frustrated growl, like that of a beast.

Before long, “Once you turn into mist, it’s hard to tell where your head or heart is.”

Enveloped in a crimson aura far surpassing the vampire’s, Go Malsuk, stained with blood, spoke.

Fwooooom!

“Tsk, it’s infuriating even to find it…”

Layering the aura of Heaven-Slaying Star over her black demonic energy,

“Just die in that state.”

She hurled a dark crimson orb from her right hand.

Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功).

Shoot (波) Heavenly Demon Sphere (天魔玉).

Plop.

Despite its ominous color, and the clear sound of a drop of blood falling.

BOOM!!

And the area turned a deep crimson.

***

A dark crimson explosion that wiped out everything within its range, leaving no room even for dust to settle. The chat was momentarily silent but quickly filled with astonishment.

– What…

– Wow…

– What the heck is that?

– Is this the first time we’ve seen Malsuk turn red? LOL

– That strong? Really?

– Since when was our Malsuk that powerful?

– Who’s ‘our’ Malsuk? Please watch your words.

– But seriously, she’s insanely strong.

– She might even be a match for this guy.

– No way, Kim Shimun is on another level…

– But honestly, it’s a legitimate comment.

The chat erupted with messages about Go Malsuk’s sudden display of strength. While Shimun typically didn’t check the chat during the arena, he couldn’t help but notice.

‘Malsuk, you’re incredibly strong.’

Shimun watched the aftermath of the dark crimson explosion with feelings similar to those of the viewers.

‘I had a rough idea since she could activate Heaven-Slaying Star…’

But to think it would be to this extent?

Of course, as someone who knew Go Malsuk well, having seen her stand shoulder to shoulder with the top four High Rankers like his brother Sword Saint Kim Shihyuk and the Spear King Zhang Liqiu, Shimun didn’t react with the same jaw-dropping astonishment as those in the chat.

‘Even without the Heavenly Demon Divine Art or her status screen, simply controlling Heaven-Slaying Star at a higher level makes her formidable.’

Knowing her growth potential, And having witnessed her growth in his past life, ‘May you continue to flourish, Malsuk.’

He couldn’t help but feel nostalgic.

Sssss…

Shimun gazed at the dark crimson space where even dust couldn’t penetrate. Amid the remains of the fierce energy, He closed his eyes slightly.

“Phew…”

‘Although in our past lives, I merely received from you…’

Watching her harness the power of Heaven-Slaying Star with a faint smile,

‘I’ll return it all to you in this lifetime.’

With interest, of course. Into this contemplation, a voice interrupted.

Snap, clap.

“Impressive.”

A voice thick and robust, accompanied by heavy applause. As Shimun turned his head, “Who’s there now?!”

Go Malsuk, already glaring, launched an attack. However, her punch was intercepted.

“Not so fast.”

By the punch of a green-skinned woman. When their fists collided, With a resounding noise,

Boom!

Crack!

The ground beneath them shattered in a circular pattern. Neither dodging nor defending, but countering with equal force.

“…Who the hell are you?”

Go Malsuk’s eyes, now tinged with a reddish hue, glinted fiercely. In contrast, the sturdy green woman, nearly twice as large, stood her ground.

“And who the hell are you?”

She raised an eyebrow, returning the question with a sharp tone. To which, “Huh… Just when I thought things were getting boring. Good timing.”

Go Malsuk chuckled dryly.

“Hey, you look like you know how to fight. Let’s see what you’ve got.”

Fwoooom.

Just as she was about to activate Heaven-Slaying Star again, “Malsuk.”

Shimun’s voice came from behind.

“Hold on a second.”

The boiling killing intent vanished as if it had never existed. Go Malsuk, slightly frowning, clicked her tongue and withdrew her fist.

Still watching her intently, the green-skinned woman did the same as a deep voice from behind her called, “Nerelok.”

“Hmph.”

She gave a short scoff and withdrew her fist.

Then, “Hahaha! The way you tore apart that baron-level vampire was impressive…”

With a hearty laugh, a nearly three-meter-tall muscular man with green skin walked over.

“To think there’s a woman who could trade punches with Nerelok. It seems you’ve met your match, Nerelok.”

“Shut up. We didn’t even have a proper fight, how could she be my match?”

Nerelok bare her short tusks in irritation at the man’s words. Perhaps provoked by that, “Are you saying you see me as beneath you?”

A spark ignited in Go Malsuk’s eyes.

However, it seemed to pose no threat whatsoever, “Isn’t that so? Just by your size, you’re tiny.”

The woman walked forward, spreading her broad shoulders to look down on Go Malsuk.

“Hah! Hey. In your dimension, are people this small considered tiny, huh?!”

Go Malsuk’s voice roared as she summoned her aura again.

To which, “Hahahah! Exactly. Even my fists aren’t that small. Nerelok, what kind of warrior from which tribe has fists that small?”

The man laughed heartily and smacked the back of his sister’s head.

Of course, “Oppa!!”

Nerelok glared at her brother with blazing eyes, but that was all.

“Warrior woman, I apologize for my sister’s rudeness. Please don’t take it too harshly.”

The man extended his large hand, which could easily grasp Go Malsuk’s head.

“She usually doesn’t pay attention to most things. The fact that she’s so on edge means she’s conscious of you.”

“Karlok! When did I ever say I was conscious of her?!”

Nerelok shouted, calling out his name.

However,

“See, isn’t it obvious? She’s normally composed but is getting all worked up.”

Karlok just shrugged, smiling broadly.

Go Malsuk, eyeing Karlok’s large hand, followed it up his arm, “And what about you?”

She locked eyes with Karlok, who had an amused smile.

“Are you not conscious of me? Is that why you’re so relaxed?”

Taken aback by the unexpected question,

“…”

Karlok’s smiling face momentarily froze.

Then, His halted smile quivered before he burst into laughter,

“Cr-cr-cr-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!”

An enormous laugh that matched his size erupted from him, shaking the ground lightly in response.

“Argh!”

Go Malsuk, even with the power of Heaven-Slaying Star, struggled against Karlok’s overwhelming laughter.

“Calm down, please.”

With Shimun’s clear, gentle voice, the oppressive intangible force dissipated as if it had been washed away. Was it because she had felt pressured by mere laughter?

“D-Damn it!”

Go Malsuk cursed under her breath, her frown deepening, but that was all.

“Ah, I apologize for that. It was such an unexpected question that I couldn’t help but laugh.”

“It’s fine.”

The owner of the clear voice that broke the pressure, Shimun, stood his ground. Go Malsuk bit her lip and turned her head sharply, casting annoyed glances at Shimun’s broad back.

Of course, “Don’t do unnecessary things…”

Her voice was filled with irritation, yet her eyes kept darting towards Shimun’s back. Perhaps misunderstanding Go Malsuk’s actions, “I apologize directly. I’m sorry, warrior woman.”

Karlok stepped forward, his expression serious, and extended his hand. Silent for a moment, Go Malsuk glanced at Shimun and then, “No need to apologize; it’s fine.”

She shook Karlok’s large hand lightly.

To that, “Hahaha! Very straightforward, I like it!”

Karlok laughed heartily, clearly pleased.

Soon, “Unlike those foolish vampires, it seems you two have figured out the strategy for this arena…”

His laughter faded as he gestured towards Ascension Fortress with a nod.

“How about it? Why don’t we team up and finish the siege event first?”