Martial Arts Returnee's Game Broadcast-Chapter 290: The Sky-Shattering Shock

Thanks to Apple Girl's sacrifice, I successfully approached the main force of the Cloud Dragon Hunter Squad without engaging in combat with the streamers guarding the barrier.

<AppleGoodPerson has donated 10,000 won!>

"If you're grateful, don't be distracted next time♡ Clumsy♡ Attention deficit♡"

...Her tone is still infuriating.

But now, it didn’t bother me as much as it used to.

‘To Cloud Dragon, I must be just another one of those disciples.’

What must Cloud Dragon have thought about me as a disciple?

"Disciple... After playing with the clouds, remember to put them back into the pot by color...""Disciple... If you play with too many clouds at once, there won't be enough cloud stock left in the jar...""Disciple... Please refrain from drilling holes in the palace while practicing sword techniques..."

Hmm... That doesn't sound like a very good idea.

Still, despite all the trouble, how could I not be grateful to Cloud Dragon for taking care of me?

On the other hand, my expectations have risen.

Joining the World Boss raid means only those with exceptional specs or experienced streamers would even dare to take part in such a dangerous task.

There would definitely be many hoping to just sneak in and grab some rewards, but only those who made a significant contribution could earn proper rewards.

The information I got from Eom Gil-dong makes me uneasy, but even though he's a clumsy guy, he's very knowledgeable about information.

This means I trust him to some extent.

"Maybe the target the client was looking for in Ha Buk, a day or two ago, is somewhere around here, but it's hard to say for sure... If it was just a gold ingot, I think I would remember, or maybe not."

At least it's much better than those weirdly spoken words from those beggars who used to tease people.

After all, it was only after going through that ordeal that I realized there were organizations more vicious than the Hao Clan, despite all the deep-rooted hatred I had for them.

What happened to those beggars back then?

"Are these the leftovers from the clumsy squad? Driven by hatred for losing their leader, they've given up on themselves. I’ll make them pay for entering a place they shouldn’t have!"

Bang!

"Ugh! These bastards, they're not ordinary... A trap? Such terrifying skill, urk! Wait a minute! A draw, let's call it a draw! Aaaargh!"

I think they screamed like that and got beaten like dogs.

It was a trivial memory, not really worth recalling.

‘They’re skilled enough to meet my expectations.’

Even though they ambushed first, they didn’t fall in one blow and withstood the gathering.

The basic skills I rely on in a crisis are solid enough, and the fact that they have several backup techniques proves they're real experts.

‘But still, they're far from perfect.’

In most situations, I’d feel disappointed if my opponents were weak, but for once, I actually felt relief.

The difficulty of rescuing Cloud Dragon just became lower.

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This surprise strategy, switching units with the help of viewers, couldn’t fail now.

There were so many things I wanted to apologize for to Cloud Dragon directly, face to face.

‘I’ll never mess up the clouds again and leave the cleaning to Eom Gil-dong.’

‘I won’t make cloud shapes like Lego bricks and forget them, turning them into stepping stones for the fake air walking practice.’

‘I’ll be a good disciple, listen well, and behave.’

So please, don’t die here.

Ha Eung Eung, cutting down the enemy units as she approached Cloud Dragon.

As she moved forward, the enemy units scattered in all directions, opening the path toward Cloud Dragon.

"No! You can't do this, Silent Swordsman!"

"It's a trap!"

"Dammit, if we’re not careful, we’ll get caught too. Hurry up, we need to get the Silent Swordsman out of there!"

Where did the proud aura go? Now, only blood-red clouds remained.

Even the once-glittering brilliance faded, leaving only a faint light shining beneath the dragon-faced cloud.

[Azisahab... How did you get so injured?]

Cloud Dragon’s faint light flickered weakly, more dim than a streetlight at night, weaker than an old 8-watt bulb in a warehouse, flickering desperately.

The faint glow brought life back to the cloud as a hologram shot up beyond the craft, catching Cloud Dragon's gaze.

"Disciple... You must buy some time to escape. There’s still much to teach you, so you mustn’t die here..."

As Cloud Dragon reached out toward the ship’s head, Ha Eung Eung appeared from the cockpit, pushing open the hatch.

A bloodied cloud-hand gently caressed her head.

[The wind, wandering endlessly, always has a resting place... Do not forget your roots...]

Cloud Dragon's voice sounded like a farewell.

Ha Eung Eung, holding a highlighter in her hand, tried to say something, but before she could finish, members of the Apple Squad rushed to close the cockpit and pull her back into the craft.

[Open it! Azisahab is there!]

"Too late!"

"Dammit, you bastard, Lee Hae-chan!"

Unlike the squad members trying to forcefully drag Ha Eung Eung down, Ha Eung Eung, who was being pulled, alone witnessed the scene ahead.

<5th Generation Super Heavy Armored Frame>

<Special Heavy Anti-Humanity Weapon for His Majesty the King>

<Mobile Flying Armored Gyeongbokgung>

A giant aerial palace made of metal.

A massive weapon, surpassing aircraft carriers.

The main cannon of the Armored King firing a barrage that covered the sky.

<Integrated Control Computing> <Analysis - Heavenly Swordsmanship Ultimate Five Forms> <Reproduction - Mancheonyuram (Full Sky Swarm)>

‘Mancheonyuram...?’

It was the final form of Heavenly Swordsmanship she had used countless times.

The energy reproduced as a sword rather than physical blades swallowed her people, her teacher, Cloud Dragon Azisahab's true form.

"Ahhh!! It’s leaking through this side too!!"

"Push the speed higher!!"

"Even if the engine blows up, push to maximum output!!"

The two crafts holding onto Ha Eung Eung’s arms sped up as squad members behind them pushed them to max output, their engines breaking from the effort.

Squad members, unable to handle the added force, were swept away by the explosive light, disappearing one by one.

[SIGNAL LOST]

[SIGNAL LOST]

[SIGNAL LOST]

The strongest strike of the Silent Swordsman reproduced through the super-heavy armor.

The group following Lee Hae-chan cheered for its power, but the ones who launched the attack, Armored King and Lee Hae-chan, were stunned.

"Why is the spread so wide?!"

"Cloud Dragon has absorbed all the energy into his own body instead of the clouds that formed him."

"Tch, is this a ‘I’ll protect my disciple even if I die’ thing!"

Caught off guard and desperate to defeat Cloud Dragon along with Ha Eung Eung, Cloud Dragon still managed to buy time for his disciple to escape.

Gugugugugong---

The sky falls apart.

Dark clouds are split by the light, and the escaping light permeates the craft’s protective shield, covering every player's sight.

After the intense explosion that almost made senses scream, the moment the vision cleared...

[World Boss Cloud Dragon Azisahab has been defeated.]

[Final Blow - Armored King]

[Ultimate Skill - Reproduction Mancheonyuram]

The gladiator training World Boss raid was a success.

‘Teacher... is... dead...’

‘Are you asking me to believe that now?’

Cheers rang out.

Beyond that, Lee Hae-chan’s voice echoed far and wide.

"Cloud Dragon is dead! But the Silent Swordsman still lives! Don’t forget, we’ve decided to give the 5th generation armored units to whoever kills the Silent Swordsman!"

"Wooaah!"

"Over there! The leftovers from the clumsy squad are taking the Silent Swordsman and running!"

A master at the level of a celestial.

A teacher so strong.

"Silent Swordsman, now’s not the time to be standing still!"

"Ugh. I can’t help it. I’ll buy time here. You get out of here with the Silent Swordsman!"

Unable to believe the reality, old trauma resurfaced.

The nightmare from the powerless days of the Murim Bimangnok engulfed her entire body like a chill.

"Ugh, how did the enemy get here!"

The last of the clumsy squad trembled.

How many people had Lee Hae-chan turned into part of the raid force?!

They had flown far, almost out of fuel, and still couldn't shake off their pursuers.

She couldn’t face her fallen comrades.

She felt even worse for letting down Apple Girl, who had trusted her and covered the rear.

"Wait! We came to help the Silent Swordsman."

"Do you really think I’ll believe that?! You’re Eom Gil-dong’s right-hand man, the one who fought the Silent Swordsman and lost!"

"It’s true. We don’t care about the bounty or the 5th generation armor. Trust us. If you want, we’ll swear on Eom Gil-dong’s name!"

"Do you believe the words of Eom Gil-dong's evil, rotten faction?! The most notorious use of his name!"

"Then we’ll swear on the name of the Silent Swordsman! If what I’m saying is false... then may I be trapped forever in the Penal Zone of the Giant Silent Swordsman Statue!!"

To be trapped in the dreaded Punishment Zone of the Giant Silent Swordsman Statue!

Moved by the resolute declaration, the remaining clumsy squad members lowered their heads.

"Such a strong resolution, there’s no way this could be a lie. I’m sorry for doubting you."

"No. If I were in your position, I would have doubted too, and that’s fine."

As Ha Eung Eung couldn’t shake off her shock, Eom Gil-dong’s right-hand man, who had once saved his life with mercy, stood by her, ready to repay his debt.

<Eom Gil-dong has donated 10,000 won!>

"You're unbelievable, really."

One streamer, slightly injured but unharmed, was soon forgotten in front of Ha Eung Eung's grief-stricken expression.