[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-201":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"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},1882152,2498,"Chapter 201: The Horn of Counterattack","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>They didn’t just fend off the hordes of enemies—they held them all back outside the spectator stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Rank B Powerhouse who tried to approach or bypass them was met with the fiercest counterattacks. Even long-range attacks aimed directly at the stands were blocked mid-air by Lore and Rad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for sending ordinary members below Rank B?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could barely survive the aftershocks of the battle, let alone charge through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they could only watch helplessly as the four Quarterfinalists administered the antidote to one powerful fighter after another......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! We can’t let this continue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captains of the Great Demon Mercenary Corps grew anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Full-scale attack! We must break through their four-man defense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Rad—serving as the vanguard—felt an overwhelming surge of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, he held his shield firmly in front of him. The light on the shield flickered unpredictably under the relentless onslaught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rad! Hold on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore conjured layers of water shields, reinforcing Rad’s defense to ease his burden and strengthen their line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry! Even if I die here today, I’ll never let them step past this point!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn these bastards——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of the Great Demon Mercenary Corps cursed furiously, yet remained powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from the chaotic battlefield......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...... Where am I......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An adventurer slowly opened his eyes. Rubbing them, he struggled to recall his last memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his eyes widened. He jumped to his feet, entering a combat-ready stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were no enemies in front of him—only countless unconscious spectators stretching as far as the eye could see, and a few figures moving around, pausing occasionally to feed someone a pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re awake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adventurer turned toward the sound and saw a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait...... Isn’t that one of the tournament’s Quarterfinalists?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Quarterfinalist, still feeding a pill to someone, looked at the awakened adventurer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tale has been pilfered from NovelBin. If found on Amazon, kindly file a report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you’re confused, but I can’t explain everything in a few words. In short, please hurry to help Mr. George and the others fend off those villains!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!? \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adventurer’s expression changed, and he pieced together the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand! I’ll reinforce them immediately—hurry up and save more people!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the adventurer’s figure darted toward the sound of battle at high speed......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rad’s face paled, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. The white light on his shield faded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha! Finally, you can’t hold on anymore, bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill him! Strike while he’s down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a barrage of attacks focused on Rad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you dare——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice rang out from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure landed in front of Rad, raising a defense to block the incoming strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Demon Mercenary Corps roared in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore and the others also looked at the sudden arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adventurer didn’t turn around, replying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just woke up—I’m here to reinforce you. More people will be coming soon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Lore and the others perked up. The imminent arrival of numerous reinforcements was a huge morale boost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the members of the Great Demon Mercenary Corps felt quite the opposite......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! No more hesitation! Use your ultimate moves—kill them all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, most of the Rank B captain-level Powerhouses pulled out vials and drank the potions in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah——!\"\"Ah! Power! Power is surging!\"\"This is my strength now? It’s incredible!\"\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the enemies undergo drastic transformations, Lore and the others’ expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is bad! It’s Demonization—it will drastically enhance their power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore recognized the nature of this power, her face filled with anxiety. They could handle one demonized enemy, but two, three, or more—they’d never hold out......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh! You know quite a lot! But does it matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re all dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop wasting time talking! The Temporary Demonization only lasts 30 minutes, and then we’ll fall into a long period of weakness! Finish them quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, all the demonized Rank B Powerhouses unleashed attacks far more powerful than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this onslaught, the defensive formation Lore and the others had held for so long collapsed in mere seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Die for me, all of you——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new Tier 4 Magic flew from afar, crashing into the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Demon Mercenary Corps followed the attack’s trajectory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw an unfamiliar Rank B Powerhouse emanating a Rank B magical aura, walking toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was just the beginning......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, more Rank B Powerhouses emerged one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the entire battlefield fell into an eerie silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore glanced at the nearly ten new Rank B Powerhouses on their side—and more still rushing to the battlefield!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked at the enemy’s numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed, perhaps, maybe......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the balance of power had reversed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demonization?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could one demonized enemy take on two opponents?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation had become extremely delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Arena’s side stared with increasingly dangerous eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Great Demon Mercenary Corps’ gaze began to waver......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge——!\"\"Run——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew who gave the first signal, but the battle with reversed roles began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Demon Mercenary Corps, who had run amok in the Grand Arena chasing survivors earlier, were now fleeing in panic from the far larger group of Upper-Rank Powerhouses......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Why is this happening? The plan is a complete failure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up! Hurry to find the Vice-Captain! If a Rank A Powerhouse comes to suppress them, we can still turn the tide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right! Hurry to Federal Avenue——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, the buildings ahead were suddenly smashed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large group of orc Powerhouses appeared, staring fiercely at the fleeing Great Demon Mercenary Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides stared at each other, awkwardly standing their ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Demon Mercenary Corps captains inched backward, secretly trying to slip away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t let them escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the pursuers from behind arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, they found themselves caught between two fronts......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone among the orcs shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the orc Powerhouses—their eyes blazing with fury—charged at the Great Demon Mercenary Corps in a swarm......\u003C\u002Fp>",1037,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","9e7702bd831269755712732f7bb5f70da593a6097f38fc76f9f8831dbde4fc5c","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-202","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-50",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]