Thunder God's Reincarnation

Chapter 244

Groarrr-! As if responding to the first roar, roars resonated simultaneously from all sides. High-ranked monsters usually decide on a territory and dominate it by themselves. Moreover, it did not invade the territory of other monsters nor did they have any interaction with others.

Contrary to the conventional understanding, the present circumstances deviated from the norm. The monsters, presumed by Mu-Gun's party to be high-ranked, communicated with one another through roars that appeared to resonate far beyond the confines of the mountain range.

It seems like the high-ranked monsters are going to be joining forces.

Mu-Gun's words elicited a tense reaction from the Grand Masters. The high-ranked monsters exhibited energy levels akin to a Grand Master, coupled with formidable strength derived from their colossal bodies, resilient skin capable of deflecting an Aura Blade, and even a regenerative ability capable of instantly healing wounds. Consequently, handling such creatures proved challenging even for a Grand Master.

If there were more, it would've been a formidable challenge, Mu-Gun acknowledged that facing multiple high-ranked monsters would not be a straightforward battle. Swiftly assessing the energies of the approaching monsters, he discerned five distinct sources converging from different directions. With a total of five Grand Masters in Mu-Gun's party and six individuals, including Mu-Gun himself, possessing the capability to contend with a high-ranked monster individually, they readied themselves for the impending encounter.

Facing an onslaught from five high-ranked monsters, Mu-Gun's party possessed sufficient numbers to counter the impending threat. Yet, as experience often taught, danger had a tendency to strike when least expected.

"Five monsters are closing in, so Sir Philford, Sir Walter, and the three paladins should each engage one. As you hold them at bay, I'll focus on eliminating them."

The five Grand Masters nodded in agreement with Mu-Gun's directives. The earth quivered more profoundly amidst a chorus of roars. Subsequently, colossal trees toppled from all five directions, enveloping the surroundings in a dense cloud of dust. Mu-Gun invoked the Thunder God's Aerial Steps, ascending into the sky. From this vantage point, he surveyed the approaching five monsters.

The approaching monsters were revealed to be two-legged creatures with wolf-like heads, adorned with two formidable horns protruding from their foreheads. Towering over thirty meters, their muscular frames exuded an imposing presence. A black mane adorned their napes, and a robust carapace shielded their backs. Additionally, their five-meter-long tails were adorned with blade-like bone splinters.

These formidable creatures were called Behemoths, ranking among the most potent monsters within the Patagon Mountain Range.

Do you see what kind of monster it is?

Theyre Behemoths.

It wont be easy if five Behemoths are advancing.

Although it wont be easy, we are more than enough to defeat them.

They are a hundred meters away. Get ready, everyone!

Following Mu-Gun's commands, the five Grand Masters adorned themselves in Chevalier Armor, advancing toward the approaching Behemoths. Swinging their Knight Swords, they confronted the colossal creatures, which crushed every tree in their path with their immense bodies.

Unleashing the Aura Blade, the five Grand Masters executed a sweeping strike against the Behemoths. The colossal creatures defensively interposed their arms, absorbing the impact and causing a recoil. Nevertheless, both arms emerged unscathed, devoid of any discernible damage from the encounter with the Aura Blade.

Enraged, the Behemoths roared in fury, likely incensed by the clash with the Aura Blade. They retaliated by unleashing a flurry of fists towards the knights. Swiftly sidestepping the colossal fists, the five knights countered by swinging their Knight Swords at the Behemoths' sides. The ensuing Aura Blades, once again unleashed, penetrated the flanks of the enraged creatures.

The Behemoths, far from passive recipients of the onslaught, retaliated with their tail, wielding its blade-like bone splinters. While the knights' continued assaults could potentially inflict some damage, they were not exempt from harm. Struck by the Behemoths' formidable tails, the knights found themselves in a disadvantaged position. Recognizing the imminent threat, the knights shifted their focus to parrying the incoming tail rather than persisting with their offensive maneuvers.

The clash between the knights' Knight Swords and the Behemoths' tails resulted in a powerful explosion, propelling the knights backward over a considerable distance. Despite donning E-Class Chevalier Armor, their defense was finite, struggling to contend with the overwhelming power of the towering thirty-meter Behemoths.

Despite their adept defense against the Behemoths' tails, the knights found themselves forcefully propelled backward due to the colossal creatures' overwhelming size and power. Seizing the opportunity, the Behemoths, with destructive might commensurate with their stature, swung their fists anew. This time, a formidable trail of fire enveloped the Behemoths' fists, hurtling towards the five knights.

Philford swiftly conjured an aura storm, halting the advance of the Behemoth's fiery fists in their tracks. Simultaneously, Walter erected a formidable barrier by layering numerous Aura Blades, effectively thwarting the fiery assault. Meanwhile, the trio of paladins opted for a collective technique, employing the Hundred Golden Lightning Wheel Wave to counter the Behemoth's relentless attack.

The paladins expertly conjured a massive golden wheel around their Chevalier Armor, successfully intercepting the Behemoth's formidable fist. Despite the Behemoth's relentless assault, the powerful fiery punches were repelled by the colossal golden wheel, propelling the monsters backward. Swiftly adapting to the situation, the golden wheels seamlessly metamorphosed into Thunderbolt Swords, hurtling towards the Behemoths with lightning speed.

Startled by the unexpected turn of events, the Behemoths swiftly repositioned themselves. The golden Thunderbolt Swords, having failed to penetrate the Behemoths' resilient carapaces, rebounded harmlessly. Undeterred, the Behemoths retaliated by swinging their formidable tails at the three paladins. Evading the onslaught with nimble footwork, the paladins promptly counterattacked, releasing a barrage of golden Thunderbolt Swords aimed at the colossal monsters.

Identifying a potential vulnerability, Mu-Gun decided to support Walter, recognizing the formidable defense of the Behemoths. It was evident that neither the Grand Masters' Aura Blades nor the paladins' Thunderbolt Swords could easily breach the Behemoths' robust defenses.

Mu-Gun, armed with divine power, summoned a hundred Thunderbolt Swords, each exceeding six meters in length. Commanding this formidable arsenal, he directed the Thunderbolt Swords toward the Behemoth that had now turned its attention to him.

A swarm of a hundred Thunderbolt Swords zipped toward the Behemoth, crackling with lightning. The creature's eyes widened in sheer surprise, fully aware of the peril of Mu-Gun's assault. Responding to Mu-Gun's attack, the Behemoth harnessed every ounce of its magical energy, widening its monstrous maw. A colossal flame erupted, cascading over the approaching Thunderbolt Swords. This was Breath, the mightiest offensive move that a high-ranked monster could unleash.

As Mu-Gun observed the Flame Breath engulfing the Thunderbolt Swords, he remained unfazed. In an unexpected twist, it was the Behemoth that found itself taken aback. The creature had believed that unleashing the Flame Breath at its maximum power would be sufficient to thwart the Thunderbolt Swords. However, defying its anticipation, the Thunderbolt Swords sliced through the fiery onslaught like a determined salmon navigating upstream against a turbulent current, hurtling relentlessly toward the Behemoth.

Caught off guard, the Behemoth's gaping mouth met the relentless thrust of the Thunderbolt Sword, piercing through and emerging from its thick nape. Yet, that wasn't the end of it. The remaining Thunderbolt Swords found their mark all across the Behemoth's massive form. The assault went beyond mere penetration; the Thunderbolt Swords unleashed a torrent of lightning that seared the creature's inner body to a crisp. Despite the Behemoth's formidable defense, it succumbed and toppled to its side, unable to withstand the relentless onslaught any longer.

The ground quivered as though an earthquake had struck when the Behemoth crumbled to the earth. However, the ordeal was far from its conclusion. The regenerative prowess of a high-ranked monster exceeded all expectations. These creatures possessed the extraordinary ability to revive themselves even in the face of life-threatening injuries. Dealing with them required a thorough and decisive approach.

Mu-Gun conjured a colossal Thunderbolt Sword, a fusion of a hundred smaller ones. With a determined thrust, he drove the massive weapon toward the fallen head of the Behemoth. The gargantuan Thunderbolt Sword obliterated the Behemoth's head, slamming it forcefully into the ground. A solitary twitch rippled through the colossal creature before it succumbed to lifelessness. Satisfied that all signs of life had dissipated, Mu-Gun shifted his focus to the next target.

Even a Behemoth, previously locked in a fierce battle with a Grand Master, proved defenseless against Mu-Gun's God Master assault. The golden Thunderbolt Sword, wielded by Mu-Gun, effortlessly pierced the massive body of the Behemoth. In swift succession, another Thunderbolt Sword materialized, delivering a single, decisive blow to shatter the creature's head. Employing this method, all five Behemoths crumpled, their heads obliterated in an instant.

The five Grand Masters, engaged with the Behemoths, stood in awe of Mu-Gun's staggering might. Among them, the three paladins were particularly struck by the extraordinary level of Mu-Gun's Thunderbolt Swords, surpassing their own abilities. They wholeheartedly recognized him as the Representative of the Sky God Yupir.

Having vanquished the Behemoths, Mu-Gun meticulously dissected their chests, extracting the coveted Mana Hearts. True to their high-ranked nature, the Behemoths' Mana Hearts harbored vast reservoirs of Mana. With the energy encapsulated within a Behemoth's Mana Heart, an ordinary individual could ascend instantly to the Master Rank. Contemplating the idea, Mu-Gun pondered the prospect of nourishing the five Grand Masters with these Mana Hearts. Absorbing the potent energy held within the Mana Hearts could propel them to even greater heights.

In preparation for the Patagon Mountain Range expedition and the impending confrontation with the Demon God, the imperative was clearthey needed to grow stronger. While Mu-Gun initially contemplated utilizing the Behemoths' Mana Hearts for crafting E-Class Chevalier Armors, the priority shifted to enhancing the strength of the five Grand Masters. The prospect of acquiring additional Mana Hearts from high-ranked monsters in the future rendered this decision more pragmatic. With the Mana Hearts secured, Mu-Gun summoned the five Grand Masters and proposed that they ingest a Behemoth's Mana Heart to augment their Mana.

"Feasting on a monster's Mana Heart comes at a costit accumulates a demonic nature within you. Moreover, the Mana Heart of a high-ranked monster may lead to a loss of humanity," cautioned Rood Garcia, the paladin.

You dont have to worry about that. I will remove the Mana Hearts demonic nature.

How? Rood asked in disbelief.

Yupirs lightning contains a powerful purification energy. By using Yupirs lightning, the Mana Hearts demonic nature can be removed. Mu-Gun explained.

Then, there is no reason not to consume the Mana Heart.

But will it be fine for us to consume the Mana Heart which we had difficulty getting our hands on? With a Behemoths Mana Heart, we would be able to produce an E-Class Chevalier Armor.

Mu-Gun shook his head at Philfords remarks.

Wouldnt it be worth it if it means the five of you grow stronger and can capture more high-ranked monsters?

Then, that settles it. I leave it in your hands.

Mu-Gun promptly presented the Mana Hearts and skillfully utilized Thunder God Qi to purge any trace of demonic nature before distributing one to each of the five Grand Masters. In a generous gesture, he extended the same process to the Mana Hearts of the intermediate-ranked monsters, passing them to the Master Knights. Observing the Grand Masters' advantageous position, the Master Knights, initially envious, couldn't contain their joy as they promptly consumed the intermediate-ranked Mana Hearts.

The Mana Hearts of both high-ranked and intermediate-ranked monsters held an immense reservoir of energy, a formidable challenge to absorb. It was no simple feat. Mishandling the energy within the Mana Heart could lead to a perilous rampage, even risking one's life. Safely assimilating the Mana Heart's energy required a meticulous Mana circulation technique on par with the Ascension Realm.

The Grand Masters already wielded an Ascension Realm Mana circulation method, granting them an advantage in absorbing the Mana Heart's energy. Additionally, those who ascended to Master Knights through the Thunder God Enlightenment Spell faced no issues assimilating the Mana Heart's potency. Having recently cultivated the Nine Revolving Fire Art under Mu-Gun's guidance, they smoothly absorbed the Mana Hearts' energy. The outcome was a substantial surge in their Mana reserves.

While an immediate rise in their ranks might not occur, the heightened Mana reserves promised an enhanced battle prowess. When Mu-Gun confirmed that they had each fully absorbed the Mana Hearts energy, they began to move again.