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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Wjin
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Ding!
『Re-examining past memories and abilities of user ‘Sungjoon Lee’ for smooth 2nd class advancement.
『Error 1783.』
『Code 005 activated.』
『Class selection process bypassed.』
『2nd class advancement of currently applied class ‘Enhancer’ will proceed.』
『Progress 0… 50… 99%…』
『Congratulations! You have advanced to the Buffer class, ‘Mystic’.』
> Acquired B+ rank skill, Earth’s Blessing.
> Acquired B rank skill, Wind’s Protection.
> Acquired B+ rank activation skill, Amplification.
Sungjoon Lee, having finished checking the green hologram window that filled his vision, breathed a sigh of relief.
“Phew…”
Like the initial class selection, the 2nd class advancement was also based on past memories and abilities.
However, since the class was randomly selected, he wasn’t sure what variables might occur, so a slight anxiety lingered in his heart.
‘…I thought the class might be randomly selected like before.’
He had considered the possibility of acquiring a useless combat class.
No, he had even considered the worst-case scenario of having his class revoked entirely.
Neither outcome was desirable, but he had boldly attempted it since postponing wouldn’t provide any solutions.
Fortunately, however, he had advanced to the 2nd class of his existing ‘Enhancer’ class.
A smile naturally appeared on Sungjoon Lee’s lips.
‘Good.’
From the perspective of someone who knew countless martial arts, he had acquired the Mystic class, an upgrade to the Enhancer, which was a superior class to any other.
Naturally, the resulting increase in power was truly excellent.
> B+ rank, Earth’s Blessing (Blood Energy Consumption 4)
Momentarily increases the target’s Strength and Stamina.
Upon use, increases Strength and Stamina stats by 5 for 1 minute and significantly enhances physical durability.
> B rank, Wind’s Protection (Blood Energy Consumption 3)
Momentarily and drastically increases the target’s speed.
Upon use, increases Agility stat by 10 for 1 minute.
>B+ rank, Activation Skill, Amplification
Increases the effects of all enhancement abilities used by 50%.
Sungjoon Lee chuckled as he checked the newly acquired skills.
‘It’s… worthy of being called the Mystic class.’
The difference between before and after acquiring the 2nd class, Mystic, was literally like night and day.
The tremendous increase in power made any comparison meaningless.
‘A total of 20.’
He could significantly increase his Strength, Agility, and Stamina, the main stats related to physical abilities, albeit momentarily.
However, there was one difference between Earth’s Blessing and the enhancement skills he had acquired so far.
‘Physical durability…’
Since there wasn’t a stat directly displayed, it was a very subtle aspect.
But if asked if he didn’t understand the effect, Sungjoon Lee would shake his head.
‘External training.’
Training the body to strengthen muscles, skin, and bones.
Normally, it would take years, or even decades, of training to see proper results.
However, the description of the Earth’s Blessing skill stated that it immediately enhanced the effects of such external training.
‘…I’m looking forward to seeing how effective it is.’
With a slight anticipation, Sungjoon Lee swung his fist powerfully at a nearby tree.
Thump!
His skin tore slightly, and he felt a stinging sensation in his fingertips, but the tree he hit merely shook without any substantial damage.
Having confirmed his current physical condition, Sungjoon Lee nodded and used Earth’s Blessing.
Ding!
Using Earth’s Blessing on user ‘Sungjoon Lee’…
Sungjoon Lee, feeling the power surging within him, once again extended his arm toward the tree he had just punched.
Thump!
With a dull thud, the tree shook violently.
Not only that, but the center of the tree where his fist landed was deeply dented.
Meanwhile, all he felt in his fingertips was a slight stinging.
‘Excellent. With this…’
He could probably use the Steel Body Iron Demon External Skill, the external training technique used by Mujin Cheol, one of the Eight Great Demons, pillars of the Blood Cult, and known by the alias, Vajra Demon.
A smile spread across Sungjoon Lee’s lips.
‘This is an unexpected gain.’
Mujin Cheol’s Steel Body Iron Demon External Skill, as its name suggested, was a peerless external training technique, surprisingly the only one granted the title of Divine Art in a martial world focused on internal energy.
Its power was so intense that when Mujin Cheol, the creator and master of the technique, used it, he was able to collapse a steel wall with a single blow!
Despite knowing its immense destructive power, there was a reason why Sungjoon Lee hadn’t used this martial art until now.
‘There was no need to wear clothes that didn’t fit.’
The reason why the Steel Body Iron Demon External Skill could exert such tremendous power was because Mujin Cheol was a martial artist who trained his body, his external strength, to the extreme.
In other words, there was no way it could exert its true power if used by a martial artist who trained internal energy like Sungjoon Lee.
However, with the Earth’s Blessing skill, it was a completely different story.
‘Although not as much as Mujin Cheol, I can use a sufficiently threatening external skill.’
There was no reason to exclude the Steel Body Iron Demon External Skill anymore.
Acquiring the Earth’s Blessing and Wind’s Protection skills was already a satisfying achievement.
However, there was still another skill he had acquired.
Sungjoon Lee’s smiling eyes stopped at one point.
‘Amplification.’
A 50% increase in the effects of all enhancement abilities. This was the most outstanding skill he gained from this advancement.
‘The tremendous durability enhancement effect of Earth’s Blessing is probably thanks to Amplification.’
But Earth’s Blessing wasn’t the only skill affected by Amplification.
The effects of the newly acquired Wind’s Protection and the existing Strength, Agility, and Stamina enhancements he used as an Enhancer were also further enhanced.
If he used all his enhancement skills, the additional stat increase alone amounted to 17.
Moreover, his physical durability would also increase dramatically.
‘Excellent.’
Even ordinary Hunters would clearly feel the difference.
Moreover, what if Sungjoon Lee, with his exceptional combat senses and abilities, received such an enhancement?
‘If I go all out… In terms of Earth’s Hunter ranks, I would be S-rank, and by the standards of the Thousand Continents, I could face a Peak martial artist head-on.’
A fight at the First-rate level against a Peak martial artist, and a head-on confrontation at that.
If the gossipmongers of the Thousand Continents heard this, they would scoff and say it was absurd.
It was only natural. The difference between a First-rate martial artist and a Peak martial artist wasn’t just a single level.
First of all, the power of the martial arts they wielded was different.
It was only natural.
First-rate martial artists simply materialized Qi and coated it once.
But Peak martial artists coated their weapons with materialized Qi at least twice, and sometimes even three times.
Multiple layers of Qi naturally had a significant difference in durability and cutting power compared to a single layer.
This meant that even if they performed the same martial art, the power itself would be different.
Furthermore, since the amount of internal energy also differed greatly, the martial arts they could perform and their inherent power would be significantly inferior.
Therefore, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that there was a huge wall between First-rate and Peak martial artists.
Of course, Sungjoon Lee, who had reached the level of Blood Demon and Demon God, knew this difference all too well.
Nevertheless, his eyes were filled with confidence.
‘If I use the Blood Cult’s Divine Arts… I might be able to achieve victory.’
Normally, he would hesitate to use them due to the significant burden on his body and mind,
But with the Indomitable Will he had previously acquired and the newly acquired enhancement buffs, he would be able to use them without much strain.
A smile appeared on Sungjoon Lee’s lips.
‘With this much… I can change hunting grounds.’
There was a reason why he had been staying in D-rank gates despite having the ability to hunt C+-rank boss monsters.
‘It wasn’t efficient.’
He could eliminate D-rank monsters with a single blow.
Of course, he could also eliminate C-rank monsters in one hit, but due to his limited internal energy, he couldn’t maintain such overwhelming combat all day long, so he hadn’t been using them as hunting grounds.
However, if he used the buff skills he acquired this time, hunting in C-rank gates would be possible.
But since it was just a personal assumption, he couldn’t be certain.
‘It would be best to confirm it myself.’
He was slightly curious, but he didn’t intend to check right away.
‘There’s no reason to rush.’
It was an ability he had already acquired.
There was no way it would suddenly be taken away.
Above all, the most important thing was…
‘…It’s later than I thought.’
He had hunted until later than usual to reach his target level of 40.
Therefore, it was almost dinner time with his family.
He didn’t want to give up precious time with his family unless it was absolutely unavoidable.
‘First… let’s stop here for today.’
Sungjoon Lee, having organized his thoughts with a nod, headed towards the gate exit.
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After finishing his hunt and returning home, Sungjoon Lee enjoyed a happy dinner as usual.
In fact, there was nothing special about it.
It could be said that it was just eating together and chatting about trivial things that others might easily overlook.
But sharing these small things strengthened his bond with his family, and he felt it in his heart.
And Sungjoon Lee loved this feeling, the warmth that filled his heart.
Perhaps it was thanks to spending another day enjoying happiness and relaxing comfortably, but his body felt more energized than ever.
It was time to get down to business.
Fortunately, the supporter assisting him was also excellent.
I secured the C-rank gate you requested last night. The detailed location is…
Despite the late request last night, Gang-hyun Jo had sent him the location of the C-rank gate early this morning.
Thanks to this, he was able to head straight to the gate for hunting from early morning, as usual.
“…This is the C-rank gate.”
Wheeeng-
After the ringing in his ears and the distorted vision subsided, Sungjoon Lee busily looked around.
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