Solo Leveling: Ragnarok – 204



Episode 204

‘I devoted my whole life to martial arts.’

Liu Zhikang.

China’s proud 6-star hunter.

‘I never learned to back down.’

China does not follow the world standard hunter ratings but uses its own unique rating system.

The more stars there are in front of the rating the better the hunter is. A 5-star hunter with five stars was the highest rating.

however.

Only one person.

Liu Zhikang was the only one who was classified as out of grade and was called a 6-star hunter.

Of course the treatment was on a different level from the 5 stars.

However no one could argue that he was receiving exceptional treatment.

He definitely had that ability.

Because he was the true savior of the People’s Republic of China who reliably protected China amidst the cataclysm of chaos.

but.

‘…So I won’t back down this time either.’

Even after going through a cataclysm Liu Zhikang was hiding a secret that no one in China which boasts a population of over 1 billion knew about…

‘Do you think I Liu Zhikang will be eaten by the spirit demon inside me?’

He had been fighting alone for over two years against the divinity of Italim who came upon him upon awakening.

To avoid having your heart eaten away.

* * *

After awakening as a hunter it did not take long for Liu Zikang to realize that the power given to him was different from others.

Magic power: A mysterious power that suddenly arises within the body.

I heard that other hunters feel a great sense of elation when their magic power is awakened.

But Liu Zhikang was different.

‘…It’s still not enough.’

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The moment he gained magical power the sensation he felt was surprisingly ’emptiness’.

If a person becomes too hungry they end up not even feeling hungry.

However if someone suddenly puts a piece of bread in the person’s mouth his stomach which had been starving finally realizes the extreme hunger that it had forgotten all along.

‘I want power power! More powerful power!’

And the intense hunger that Liu Zhikang felt was

Likewise it must have been exactly the same hunger that Thomas Andre a national power level hunter in his previous life felt.

But unfortunately Liu Zhikang was a little less fortunate than Thomas Andre.

Because someone who sensed the powerful hunger he was craving came into his empty heart as if they had been waiting for him.

[Do you want power?]

‘…!’

[I’ll give it to you if you want. More powerful power.]

Liu Zhikang couldn’t help but be shocked.

Because the unidentified voice whispering in my ear like a devil was penetrating exactly into my heart.

‘Who are you!’

[Why is the name important? The important thing is that your vessel is large enough to accept me.]

‘…!’

Whoa!

In the first place the voice did not ask Liu Zhikang for permission.

At that moment a new power from outer space suddenly began to flow into Liu Zikang’s empty vessel.

At the same time like a lie the hunger in my heart began to gradually be satisfied.

but.

There is no such thing as power without cost.

[So obey willingly.]

‘…!’

At the same time as Liu Zhikang’s awakening he was reborn as an apostle of Italim…

‘…don’t be funny!’

However there was something that even Itarim’s godhood could not have predicted.

Liu Zhikang was a warrior who followed the path of ‘martial arts’ his whole life.

It was the stubbornness of a Taoist who had devoted his entire life to pursuing the ‘Tao’ at the center of his heart which was of a different quality from Thomas Andre who had lived his entire life as an idiot through violence.

‘I don’t believe in God! My mind is mine alone…!’

[…!]

Liu Zhikang who was accepting the power that filled his body gritted his teeth and barely withstood the forced submission.

However Italim’s godhood was not a power that could be handled by the will of a mere human.

[Worship.]

[Praise.]

[Your faith…]

‘shut up! Shut up! No matter who you are! I am… I am!’

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Liu Zhikang instinctively gritted his teeth and resisted the desire to bow down and worship that great power.

A headache that feels like your head is splitting open.

A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his clenched mouth.

However at the same time the identity of the emotions that rose up on Liu Zhikang’s face was none other than ‘humiliation’ and ‘self-righteousness’.

Loud!

‘…I am Liu Zhikang!’

[….]

As a result Liu Zhikang was not contaminated by Italin’s godhood in the end.

No it was still being polluted by the minute but Liu Zhikang ran outside without any hesitation to shake off the power.

Then holding in both hands the two long swords that he had been training for his whole life he entered the dungeon and began to capture and kill any demonic beasts he could find.

In this way he constantly unleashed the power of Italim which was constantly trying to take control of his body.

‘Taegeuk (太極)’

‘Divine grafting’

‘Competent steelmaking’

It was okay to call it anything.

As a way to maintain his sanity Liu Zikang found an answer in the martial arts he had practiced his entire life.

Of course not everyone can reach the state where knowledge and action coincide but Liu Zhikang desperately succeeded in achieving it.

Wow!

Kyaaaaaaa!

On the path he walked countless demonic beasts spewed blood and died.

Liu Zikang reversed the direction of the Italim power flowing into him and constantly erupted out of his body.

Guild?

A force that respects and follows you?

I didn’t have the spirit to take care of something like that.

Two full years like that.

During that time Liu Zhikang wandered around the vast expanse of China without rest like a madman releasing the power of Italim towards the demonic beasts.

Instead of accepting the overwhelming divinity contained within he threw it out.

I couldn’t let down my guard even when I was sleeping.

Even in his dreams he had to fight against Simma who was looking for the moment to reveal his weaknesses.

A thorough one-way path.

Terrible mind reading.

In the process he received the sincere respect and support of one billion Chinese people and even earned the superficial title of a 6-star hunter but it was actually a good thing for the person involved.

Because he had only one interest.

‘I will not be eaten by Simma who wants to control my mind!’

…Like that Liu Zhikang.

He had become a monster wandering aimlessly in places with many demonic beasts.

In particular the dangerously neglected field-type dungeon was a perfect battlefield for him as he could run wild as he wanted rather than the dungeon where numerous interests were intertwined.

Even if it exists in another country across the border.

‘Even though Siddharth Bachchan was brought in there are still fields that cannot be conquered?’

…Liu Zhikang willingly crossed the border.

We ended up entering the ‘Loktak Field’ where even India’s S-class hunters were unable to attack.

-Liu Zhikang invaded the Indian border single-handedly!

-No why-!

Of course the aftermath was by no means small.

The Chinese government well aware of his wanderlust has been doing its best to prevent this from happening.

Even before the hunt was over Liu Zikang found the next hunting ground nearby and provided all other conveniences.

After all there were countless hunting grounds in the vast Chinese continent and there were plenty of fields where Liu Zhikang could fight like crazy until all his magic power was used up.

But I couldn’t stop it this time.

-Liu Zhikang finally crossed the border!

-Why on earth couldn’t you stop him?

-You probably know what it means for a 6-star hunter from China to cross the border!

-This means it is turning into a diplomatic issue!

Chinese public opinion was boiling over.

There were many people who saw him crossing the border without permission so the news quickly reached the ears of the Indian government.

Then this time public opinion in India also caught fire.

-China’s strongest hunter invaded India?!

-Is China really planning to go to war with India?

-This is definitely a Chinese conspiracy aimed at this from the beginning!

-What does it mean that there is a field with Siddharth Bachchan at the end of Liu Zhikang’s path?

-Could it be that Liu Zhikang is tired of slaughtering demonic beasts and is targeting Siddharth Bachchan?

-If China doesn’t want war Liu Zhikang invades India right away…!

In fact this was a situation that no one wanted.

Of course there were some thoughtless people in the Internet community who were making nonsense about using this opportunity to occupy India but they were very few.

In particular the Chinese government which was trying to block his actions at the border line was extremely upset.

Liu Zikang: That stubborn old man who had walked the path of martial arts all his life was not someone he could persuade.

In the end they had no choice but to post Liu Zhikang’s remarks which were recorded by border guard guards on the Internet.

-Are those heads worn as decorations? Should I take it off myself?

Creepy.

At Liu Zhikang’s words the Chinese hunters who tried to stop him from crossing the border hid their necks with contemplative faces.

-The Loktak field where even Siddharth Bachchan is struggling is getting wider. And right above that is our China.

That’s right.

Liu Zikang also had his own justification.

Before crossing the border he fixed his sharp gaze on the camera aimed at him and raised his voice.

-Tell people clearly! I Liu Zhikang do not have the confidence to prevent an accident that Siddharth Bachchan could not so I will go help him from now on. If they are dissatisfied with that they will go and catch the demon beast themselves…

Of course that was an obvious excuse and an excuse.

Liu Zhikang just wanted to enter a field where Siddharth Bachchan was having a hard time and run wild to his heart’s content.

‘…Now this is the limit.’

Although he held on for over two years he was becoming increasingly exhausted.

If you don’t quickly find stronger demonic beasts and unleash all their evil power to control your mind at every moment…

‘It really works.’

So in the end…

Liu Zhikang had encountered him.

A person whom it would be worth pouring all your strength into.

It is a sinister evil spirit with ominous black vapor burning all over its body.

“Haha! There was such a strong demon! “It’s a good thing you came here!”

…grid.

[Solord! This guy’s eyes are rolling! It is certain that he is an apostle of Italim!]

Grid who was in close combat with him shouted at Suho who arrived late.

And that moment.

Liu Zikang and Suho who were far away from each other met in the air.

Liu Zhikang glared at Su Hao and growled fiercely.

“What is your relationship with this evil spirit?”

“….”

You’re in big trouble.

Suho’s expression hardened at that murderous voice.

…It was Chinese.