[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-272":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},1882323,2498,"Chapter 272: The Final Memory Node (Part 5)","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-272",272,"\u003Cp>Splash......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Merkphis,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the wall of Calamity Beasts was forcibly smashed open by a flood surging with the momentum to crush everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, Avery!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six who stayed behind to clear the way shouted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery took a deep breath,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his gaze locking firmly on Merkphis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfold——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum! Hum! Hum......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layers of magic circles appeared behind him in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine-Layered Magic Circle – Super Acceleration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a speeding meteor, Avery appeared in front of Merkphis in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and they struck at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfold——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfold——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge magic circle materialized in front of Merkphis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the opposite side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery unfolded nine magic circles simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine-Layered – Super Enhancement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a lightning-fast strike,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the magic circle Merkphis had conjured was shattered by Avery’s fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his other fist landed on Merkphis without a moment’s delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis was sent flying instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfold——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum! Hum! Hum......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine-Layered – Spirit Strike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery’s figure vanished from sight, reappearing behind Merkphis the next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author's consent. Report any appearances on Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine slashes—each powerful enough to severely injure a Rank S being—erupted on Merkphis’s body at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis’s body plummeted toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cloud of dust rose from the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did...... did we do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other six’s hearts skipped a beat, their peripheral vision fixed tightly on the dust-covered ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the air,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery stared at the figure on the ground and launched a pursuit without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfold——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum! Hum! Hum......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More magic circles emerged behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Really now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis’s voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t the slightest hint of injury in that tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery’s eyes narrowed, and he was about to attack—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure suddenly appeared behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Are you looking down on me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of light pierced through Avery’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nine unfolded magic circles shattered and dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avery!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avery!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other members of the Seven Sages shouted in panic at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery slowly turned around,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>staring at the unharmed Merkphis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis grabbed him by the neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Surprised? That shouldn’t be. You’re Lord Avery, aren’t you? Could you not have foreseen something like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery struggled in pain, trying to break free from Merkphis’s grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Merkphis’s hands clamped around his neck like a vice—impossible to shake off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See that~? Hahahahaha......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis roared with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the power of a god! Even now, having only obtained a fraction of it, you—the strongest among the Seven Sages—are helplessly trapped in my hands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Merkphis, let Avery go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their shouts,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis only glanced at the others faintly out of the corner of his eye,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then turned his attention back to Avery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone gradually turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How touching. Your companions care about you—even though you just let them down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery stared at Merkphis in pain, unable to utter a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, Lord Avery. Among the Seven Sages, you’re the one I hate the most!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re all born divine. The others—Water Spirits, Spirits, Blood Clan, Fairies, Winged Tribe, Mountain Giants......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They all have their own kind~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only you——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Holy Spirit born from the earth’s leylines. Unique. One of a kind in the entire world! You——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis unconsciously tightened his grip slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unique, like a child of the world. Powerful, wise, no flaws—an almost perfect being!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Are you joking with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this world——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only Lady Terra is worthy of being unique!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there’s anyone else who can be that unique......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can only be me—the one who’s about to become a god!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you...... What right do you have to be compared to Lady Terra?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......You...... won’t......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery forced out broken words through the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? What’s that? You still have something to say~?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis loosened his grip slightly and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on, then. Let me see what you can possibly say at a time like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough...... Cough......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery gasped for a little air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze—free of any fear—met Merkphis’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Merkphis...... Your wish...... will never come true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing how things are, you still spout such ridiculous nonsense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Lady Terra...... will never acknowledge you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis’s smile faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes turned freezing cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Of course I know that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it doesn’t matter. By then, I’ll be a god too. The value of a god is different from you insignificant beings. As long as I explain sincerely, Lady Terra will understand me. After all, in this world, only she and I are of the same kind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avery fell silent, staring at him with a hint of pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis’s expression turned blank as he tightened his grip again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you finished your last words? Even though you’re trying to provoke me in this foolish way, I won’t give you the satisfaction. I’ll make you die feeling powerless—regretting your own incompetence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merkphis slammed Avery violently into the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless pitch-black tentacles surged forward, trying to engulf him— but a barrier erupted with the power of the Immortal Spirit Orb, blocking all the tentacles outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, so that’s it. That orb gave you such confidence. What a hassle. Then let me show you true despair——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacrificial ritual circle covering the land trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The countless Calamity Beasts that had been swarming toward the Seven Sages suddenly stopped in their tracks, as if receiving a command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they began to kill each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth was quickly dyed red with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, countless tentacles stretched out toward the fallen Calamity Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow of the sacrificial ritual circle became even more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>",967,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","d878bc3535e59eb180f28217c3b6c6c1f114cb4a1530f3fa6ad72d0d25fef56d","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-273","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-271",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]