[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-204":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},1882155,2498,"Chapter 204: True Strength","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus clapped his hands again, bringing them together in a prayer-like gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"【????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????】\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Magic—Rock Fusion Blast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless rocks rose from the earth into the sky, converging rapidly around a single core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die——!!!\"\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black fire orb and ultra-high density compressed rock cannonballs hurtled toward each other at top speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a dazzling flash of light, a terrifying shockwave whipped up a storm above Haelinx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas, clutching his magic blade tightly, surged toward Leonagnus at breakneck speed, accompanied by a sonic boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus stretched out one hand, manipulating the earth to form stone pillars that rushed to meet Sargas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Useless! Useless! Your attacks are useless now!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas swung his blade wildly, sending countless pitch-black fire blades flying. Every stone pillar in his path was shattered to pieces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the pillars could neither block nor trap him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Sargas breached Leonagnus’ defenses and stood before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"——Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his greatsword, wreathed in pitch-black flames, and brought it crashing down on Leonagnus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus summoned a rock shield to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive pitch-black fire blade sliced through the shield, striking Leonagnus and sending him plummeting to the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark flame blade carved a deep chasm into the ground, and Leonagnus’ figure disappeared into the crevice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leonagnus——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sandor’s face twisted with anxiety, and he was about to rush forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sylvia reached out and stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sylvia, what are you doing?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be impulsive......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sylvia shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget...... Leonagnus hasn’t unleashed his full strength yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author's work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sylvia’s reminder stunned Sandor. After a moment of realization, the anxiety on his face faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right. I lost my head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Stay calm and watch—he’s about to show his true power......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the battle,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas stared at the chasm below, feeling confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead? Impossible......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to believe his archenemy had been defeated so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why had Leonagnus’ aura vanished?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Crack......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rocks beneath his feet began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas narrowed his eyes, tightening his grip on his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pitch-black flames blazed fiercely on the sword—he was ready to unleash another attack at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sargas......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth surged, and Leonagnus emerged from underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop a stone pillar, he rose slowly into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to twenty years ago, you’ve indeed grown much stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you trying to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas stared warily at Leonagnus. He sensed something was different about him, but couldn’t pinpoint what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp popping sound erupted from Leonagnus’ body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his joints slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>speaking slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty years ago...... a strike like that would have been enough to defeat you. But now, I have no choice but to use my full strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah??? What nonsense are you talking about! Die for me——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged, Sargas swung his blade again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pitch-black fire blade hurtled toward Leonagnus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus watched the approaching blade calmly. He extended his right hand at a leisurely pace,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>clenching it into a knife-hand strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"【??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????】\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Non-Attribute, Tier 5—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aura!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A transparent, bubble-like white aura suddenly enveloped Leonagnus’ entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought his knife-hand down in a swift slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black fire blade in mid-air exploded as if struck by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!? That’s impossible! How can you——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas’ eyes widened in disbelief, staring at Leonagnus as if he’d seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......A long time ago,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus said faintly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"you only cared about your own affairs. You didn’t even...... know that I possess Dual Attributes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That can’t be!!! If you’re Dual Attribute, then back then——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas’ voice trailed off, his unspoken words catching in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d realized a truth he couldn’t bear to face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>twenty years ago,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus had defeated him without using even half his strength......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more thing to remind you......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, he vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reappeared, he was already in front of Sargas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Never engage a Rank A Non-Attribute user in close combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas managed only a single syllable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus’ knife-hand struck his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gruesome wound tore across Sargas’ torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his enhanced physicality from demonization, the gap between his body and that of a Rank A Non-Attribute user was insurmountable......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rain of blood fell from the sky as Sargas’ body plummeted downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...... Ugh...... I refuse to accept this......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sargas lay on the ground, spitting up blood, his eyes fixed on Leonagnus in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse to accept this——!!!\" Burning Purgatory——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive pillar of pitch-black flames shot into the sky, spreading rapidly across the city as if intent on turning the world into a dark inferno.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus looked down at Sargas calmly, then closed his eyes and shook his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sargas, let this be the end of your sinful life......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hands to the sky and began chanting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"【?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????】\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the distant vault of heaven, a crimson-glowing object fell, hurtling toward the earth at extreme speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it drew closer, its light intensified, dyeing the sky a fiery hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the object broke through the clouds and appeared before everyone, its deafening, destructive roar echoed across Haelinx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Attribute, Tier 5—Meteor Fall!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonagnus took a deep breath, clenched his right fist, and drew it back. His body began to free-fall downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive meteor passed by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Leonagnus’ feet seemed to step on an invisible wall of air. With a sonic boom, he shot forward like a white meteor, catching up to the falling meteor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his clenched fist downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the entire meteor was shrouded in white Aura, its speed increasing exponentially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding light eclipsed the sun itself. The meteor crashed into Haelinx, triggering a cataclysmic explosion and the most powerful earthquake the city had ever endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>",991,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","d93bdb08ecb15ad38f686cca09b0121d270126e656ac19316af291d839aa2098","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-205","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-203",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]