[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-solo-farming-in-the-tower":3,"chapter-solo-farming-in-the-tower-solo-farming-in-the-tower-chapter-254":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Solo Farming In The Tower",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1751384,2237,"Chapter 254: I Shouldn't Have Said I Was a Candidate for the World Tree...","solo-farming-in-the-tower-chapter-254",254,"\u003Cp>TL: Hanguk\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Tower Administrator Area\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaah! Lady Aileen! I apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The holy stone ice cube screamed as it was stepped on by Aileen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When first stepped on by Aileen, it deeply resented the holy stone piercing and the Heart of Dark, the god of darkness, for betraying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially, it felt a great sense of betrayal by the holy stone piercing, a fellow holy stone\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sob, sob. Please spare me. I swear I wont betray you ever again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, it came to understand them. That dragon was incredibly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph! How can I believe the words of a betrayer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aileen was not quick to trust the words of the holy stone ice cube, given its history of betrayal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please believe me! Im serious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way! Betrayal is hard to do once, but doing it twice or thrice becomes easy. And youve already committed that difficult betrayal once. So, you deserve a harsher punishment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped on the holy stone ice cube even harder. The holy stone seemed ready to make a vow of obedience on the spot, but Aileen did not let it do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph! How dare you betray our Sejun? Aileen planned to punish the holy stone ice cube more before making it swear an oath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaaargh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The holy stone ice cube screamed under Aileens foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue light began to emanate from the holy stone ice cube being stepped on by Aileen. The intense pressure seemed to have triggered its evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aileen was taken aback by this development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Im stepping on you to punish you, and you evolve?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was beneficial for Sejun, Aileen continued stepping on the holy stone ice cube, aiding its evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?! You think Ill listen to you\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal, resisted Sejuns command to summon the Black Skeletons. Youre asking for a beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wont do. Guys, its time for the Meow-Meow-Kru-Storm Fist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun ordered Theo and Cuengi to perform a combined attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal might genuinely be destroyed, but there was no other choice since it refused to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Park, understood, meow! Cuengi, are you ready meow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo responded and placed his front paw on Sejuns knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ready!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi also responded, placing his front paw on Sejuns knee. It was a ritual to include Sejun in their combined attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two finished preparing for the combined attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here we go, meow! Meow-meow! Meow-Meow\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kruuueng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theos meow-meow fist and Cuengis roar combined into the Meow-Meow-Kru-Storm Fist, launching towards Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortals body was pulverized to an almost invisible size. The surrounding terrain was altered as a side effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssssss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shattered pieces of Immortals body began to gather and regenerate. Fortunately, Immortals life was as persistent as one would expect from an Immortal King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huff, huff, huff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal struggled to regenerate his body, reduced to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thought to be immune to physical force, but it seemed even that had limits in the face of extreme physical force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you so wish to die Arise, my swords!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still not wanting to endure the Meow-Meow-Kru-Storm Fist again, Immortal obediently summoned the Black Skeletons. It was practically a surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom, boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At your command, Immortal King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Immortals command, 50 Black Skeletons emerged from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill that man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, as the king commands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Immortals order, the Black Skeletons drew their swords and charged at Sejun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi, hold them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun, with no intention to fight the Black Skeletons directly, instructed Cuengi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueng! Krueng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Understood! Holding them!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi stretched his front paws forward and used telekinesis to immobilize the Black Skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rainfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, Sejun soaked the ground sufficiently to ensure good electrical conductivity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Throw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Throw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dropping lightning on the Black Skeletons summoned by Immortal 10 times,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have defeated the fiftieth sword of the Immortal King Immortal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have gained 20,000 experience points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weakest Black Skeleton began to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Throw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sejun continued to defeat the Black Skeletons and gain experience,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your proficiency in Rain Thunder Lv. 3 has increased, leveling up the skill.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rain Thunder skill leveled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sejun used the levelled-up Thunder Throw,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The power of purification contained within the thunder cleanses forces that defy the natural order.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The soul control exerted by Immortal King Immortal over Oniks souls weakens slightly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssssss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the message, black smoke slightly escaped from the bodies of the Black Skeletons hit by the thunder and disappeared. The Rain Thunder skill had reached level 4 and was now imbued with the power of purification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the names in the message, Sejun realized that the Black Skeletons he was attacking were, until recently, his allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that his attacks were actually helping them. Guys, Ill help you attain nirvana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally planning to just fight moderately and leave it to Theo and Cuengi, Sejun got enthusiastic and used his skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey! Summon more!Thunder Throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Sejun continued to drop thunder more vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2 hours later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huff, huff, huff. Im tired. Lets take a break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After defeating all 50 Black Skeletons and using about half of his magic power, Sejun gasped for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the past when he would faint after usingThunder Throwthree times, this was indeed a remarkable improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal was temporarily placed in the void storage to prevent him from escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sejun was about to take a break after putting Immortal in the void storage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun heard a breaking sound in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning towards the source of the sound,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuehehehe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi was chewing on the bones of a Black Skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi, who told you to eat that?! Spit it out right now! Thats dirty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun sternly scolded Cuengi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kueng Krueng\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sorry Cuengi was just hungry and wanted to taste it]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi looked pitiful and whimpered, noticing Sejuns angry expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite feeling soft-hearted seeing Cuengi like this, Sejun maintained a stern expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to be strict, or Cuengi might eat human bones next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If youre hungry, tell daddy. Here, eat some honey. Dont eat such things again, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun gave Cuengi some honey he had taken out when confining Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueng! Krueng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Okay! Cuengi was wrong!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi, realizing Sejun was no longer angry, rubbed its face against Sejuns knee and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuehehehe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lick, lick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuengi sat on Sejuns lap and began eating the honey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, when Cuengi finished the honey,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey. Summon them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun took Immortal out of the void storage and had him summon the Black Skeletons again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eek! Im not going to do whatever you say\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal seemed to have quickly forgotten the pain he just experienced and resisted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys, Meow-Meow-Kru\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No! Ill summon them! Arise, my swords!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal eventually had to summon the Black Skeletons again. It would have been so much easier if he had just complied from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Throw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun continued to defeat the Black Skeletons and gain experience points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sejun continued to rain down thunder on the Black Skeletons,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssssss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The power of purification contained within the thunder cleanses forces that defy the natural order.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The soul control exerted by Immortal King Immortal over Siss soul is completely released.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The soul of Sis, under the control of Immortal King Immortal, is liberated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the message, black smoke slightly escaped from the weakest Black Skeletons body, and its black bones turned pure white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of purification had completely liberated the soul from Immortals control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for granting me peace. The only thing I can offer to you, Sejun, is the modest enlightenment of my sword. Please accept my enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liberated soul of the knight Sis left behind a white light containing his enlightenment and insight and then vanished into white powder, having achieved nirvana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the white light left by Sis approached Sejun, he touched it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Knight Sis has passed on his enlightenment to you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have learned Basic Swordsmanship Lv. 1.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The proficiency of Basic Swordsmanship Lv. 1 has been filled and the level has increased.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The proficiency of Basic Swordsmanship Lv. 2 has been filled and the level has increased.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have mastered Basic Swordsmanship.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have learned Intermediate Swordsmanship Lv. 1.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the messages, Sejun instantly acquired Intermediate Swordsmanship Lv. 1. As a knight who had practiced swordsmanship all his life, Sis had profound insight into the art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sejun took out his dagger, he felt a different sensation than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave Sejun even more reason to liberate the Black Skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Throw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Sejun continued to cast thunder late into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah. Im exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely drained of magical power, Sejun was worn out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, during that time, he managed to liberate two more Black Skeletons, his Intermediate Swordsmanship skill reached Level 5, and he also learned Intermediate Spear Technique Lv. 1 and Intermediate Shield Technique Lv. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal, who provided both experience points and skills, was a complete treasure trove for Sejun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eek! My swords!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Immortal, who could only watch as the souls it controlled attained nirvana and escaped its grasp, was grinding its teeth in frustration towards Sejun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyoot, kyoot, kyoot. Im back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Iona, who had burned down the entire fourth-floor experience farm, returned, Immortal suddenly became silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a magician himself, Immortal feared Iona more than Theo and Cuengi, who attacked physically. Thanks to her, Sejun could spend his time quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>99th floor of the Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Here. Eat this.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flamies roots handed a drop of liquid to Podoris roots. Although it was just a drop, it contained tremendous nutrients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Um Flamie~nim]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Podori hesitated to accept the liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Huh?! Oh, dont worry. Im eating much more than what Im giving you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flamie reassured Podori, thinking it was hesitating to accept the gift out of concern for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ah Its not that Im just full.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What?!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flamie was taken aback by Podoris response. Did I hear that wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Im really full.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering courage, Podori conveyed its feelings. With Flamie providing such nutrient-rich liquid incessantly, Podori was suffering from indigestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are so full?! I never had anyone to give me such things!!! Flamies roots began to heat up with anger at Podoris unexpected response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Um Flamie~nim, please calm down Ill eat it! I will!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled by Flamies fiery reaction, Podori hurriedly tried to calm Flamie down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Podori, how can you become the World Tree like this? Huh?! Eat it quickly! Ill make you the World Tree in no time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flamie spoke as if to assure complete trust in herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Podori, under Flamies insistence, was forced to absorb the liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouldnt have said I was a candidate for the World Tree\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Podori regretted it too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After building an mud house using Mylers hoe and taking out a mattress from the void storage for a good nights sleep, Sejun woke up refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys, time to wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun woke up the animals. He needed to take out food ingredients from the void storage for breakfast, but couldnt open it alone since Immortal was also locked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meow\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueng\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyoot\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending 10 minutes waking up the animals,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puhuhut. Leave it to me, meow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krueng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cuengi is hungry!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were ready to open the void storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having a quick breakfast,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun made Immortal summon Black Skeletons and then dropped thunder on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sejun started off with a strong thunderbolts, using a lot of magic power. Although this method quickly exhausted his magic power, this time he had something to rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyoot, kyoot, kyoot.Power of magic, heed my command and transfer my magic power. Magic Power Transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iona used her own magic power to replenish Sejuns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was an inefficient spell, consuming 100 of her magic power to restore only 5 of Sejuns (efficiency 5%), it was perfectly suited for the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Ionas help, Sejun could use his skills liberally without worrying about his magic power,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your proficiency in Rain Thunder Lv. 4 has increased, leveling up the skill.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The level of the Rain Thunder skill increased again, strengthening the power of purification in the thunder and weakening Immortals soul control more rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Day 356 of being stranded. The morning before the Black Rabbits wedding passed like this.\u003C\u002Fp>",2073,"2026-06-06T17:08:28.434Z",1,"novelbin.me","989d6039a2148326e8bb5ae2b3a35149387072d360230370c76741421fe08589","solo-farming-in-the-tower-chapter-255","solo-farming-in-the-tower-chapter-253",835,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsolo-farming-in-the-tower-cover.jpg"]