[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-398":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},1882527,2498,"Chapter 398: Just Short of Victory","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-398",398,"\u003Cp>“But is it really that easy......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sethis glanced down at the ground beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense a colossal Magic Array whirring away, hidden deep underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very same moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the heart of Bongisto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firuvin, seated at the center of the Magic Array, opened his eyes suddenly. His gaze seemed to pierce through the barriers of the Magic Array, reaching far beyond the city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling that rapidly swelling, terrifying aura, a look of deep concern crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head to stare at the Fate Cube spinning rapidly in his hand, sighing softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope things won’t come to the worst......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For that would mean the collapse of all labyrinths and the destruction of the surrounding kingdoms. The entire East would be reduced to a desolate hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the southern battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The already dark night sky grew even more pitch-black and oppressive under Karimar’s aura, as if swallowing all light in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha...... Hahahahaha......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arrogant, triumphant laughter echoed across the entire battlefield—no, it seemed to reverberate throughout the world itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether on the battlefield outside the city, within the city walls, or in the underground shelters, everyone heard that laugh—the laugh that sounded like a death knell for them all, ringing loud and clear in every ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mommy, I’m scared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an underground shelter, a young child clung tightly to his mother, his small face twisted with terror. The sound of that dreadful laugh had choked back his tears, leaving him trembling in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid. Mommy’s here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mother tried to soothe her child, but her own hands were shaking uncontrollably with fear, betraying her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others around them were no different. Fear hung over the shelter like a suffocating blanket, weighing down on every heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“O gods, please protect us......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divine ones, please drive that evil being away......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gods......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Powerless and desperate, the people huddled together in the shelter, praying over and over again for salvation to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only those fighting on the front lines, those risking their lives to defend the world, knew the cruel truth: the gods would never descend to vanquish these evil beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s... fully recovered his strength, hasn’t he......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monroe stared at the towering figure radiating an overwhelming aura, his voice heavy with dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But how on earth did he manage to do that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one else had an answer either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly, figuring out how he’d done it was the least of their worries. The far more pressing question was—how could they possibly defeat him now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish, weak little adventurers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karimar looked down at them with utter contempt, his tone dripping with arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your great Lord Karimar told you before—you are no match for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with his strength, Karimar’s usual haughtiness and confidence had returned in full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even being cornered and nearly killed by their joint assault earlier felt like a trivial footnote now. Of course, these insects who’d dared to offend a being as great as him would have to pay the ultimate price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell are you blabbering about, you so-called ‘great’ piece of trash?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liz spat out a curse, her voice ringing with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re just a slightly stronger Demon! So what? We’ll just fight you again——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she leaped high into the air, gripping her battle axe with both hands, and swung it down with all her might toward Karimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mountain Splitter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The axe, imbued with the power to split mountains and crack the earth, hurtled toward Karimar with unstoppable momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Karimar stood completely still, not even bothering to dodge, as if the attack were nothing more than a gnat buzzing around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH! WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sharp whistles cut through the air simultaneously, coming from the left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Hulim Heyerar and Monroe, launching a pincer attack from two directions. A razor-sharp sword aura and a surging torrent of light struck Karimar even faster than Liz’s axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all around him, four more attacks—each powerful enough to rank as Fifth-Tier Spells—were closing in rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold sneer curled up the corner of Karimar’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, he moved with inhuman speed, swinging his fists toward the left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monroe and Hulim were sent flying backward instantly, crashing into the ground hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if swatting away annoying mosquitoes, he waved a hand upward casually. Liz was sent soaring through the air as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a low roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black shockwave exploded outward from his body, rippling through the air with destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining four attackers were all blasted away by the single strike, their bodies skidding across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD! THUD! THUD......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than two seconds, every single A-Rank powerhouse lay defeated on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference between their current state and the earlier battle was like a chasm—an insurmountable gap that crushed all hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dammit......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monroe propped himself up with his sword, struggling to stand, his body trembling with exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is the true power of an S-Rank. We really are no match for him...... But——”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re still nowhere near as strong as my master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monroe turned into a streak of blinding light, his body wrapped in the roaring power of wind and thunder. In an instant, he closed the distance and charged straight at Karimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Celestial Thunder Style—Final Breath!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword strike like a bolt of divine lightning descended upon Karimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karimar raised his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monroe’s sword slammed into Karimar’s palm, but instead of being knocked away, he braced himself, pouring every last ounce of strength into the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh~. So you humans do have some tricks up your sleeve, hiding your full power until now. But it’s pointless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karimar sneered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me show you the true gap between us——Black Death Flame Bullet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pitch-black orb of flame condensed right in front of Monroe’s sword tip. An instinctive sense of death washed over Monroe, sending chills down every inch of his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Monroe was about to be incinerated by the terrifying attack——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heyerar Sword Style—Thunderbolt!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACKLE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bolt of lightning descended from the sky without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the early forms of the Heyerar Sword Style were far too weak to keep up with Hulim’s current strength, and she rarely used them anymore. But——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn’t mean they were completely useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderbolt technique allowed the user to transform into lightning itself. Beyond its raw power, it had another crucial effect: acceleration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninefold Magic Array—Ultra Acceleration!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninefold Magic Array—Ultra Lightness!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninefold Magic Array......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the lightning struck, every single buff spell—enhancing speed, boosting power, amplifying defenses—was unleashed at maximum intensity, wrapping around Hulim’s body in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Hulim’s power truly crossed a threshold. Even if it was only for a split second, Karimar was caught off guard by the sudden surge of power—power that was finally on par with his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword slash tore through the air, cutting a deep gash from Karimar’s head all the way down to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“AAAH——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the most agonizing scream Karimar had let out since breaking free from his seal, echoing across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monroe was sent flying by the impact, and the Black Death Flame Bullet in Karimar’s hand veered off course, hurtling toward the distant horizon and slamming into a mountain peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant flash of light erupted on the horizon, turning the night sky as bright as day for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the light faded, the mountain peak had vanished without a trace. A massive, gaping hole now stood between the remaining peaks, a testament to the attack’s devastating power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RUMBLE......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground finally shook beneath their feet, the shockwave from the explosion traveling across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agh...... Agh......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karimar groaned in agony, the killing intent in his three eyes thick enough to cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“AAAH——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a roar of unbridled rage, his voice shaking the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring his grievous wounds, he charged at Hulim at breakneck speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shattered the sound barrier with his sheer velocity, leaving a sonic boom in his wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“DIE——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fist wreathed in terrifying power descended upon Hulim like a meteor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim raised Helkem in front of her body, but she was already completely exhausted, having poured every last drop of mana into that single sword strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt no regret for what she’d done. Her only regret was that she’d been just a little bit too weak. If her overall strength had been even slightly greater, she might have been able to slice Karimar in half with that one strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were no ifs in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>",1475,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","083ca3eb0d5c4f0cab9fb04319a4efc7493a93a4471835301990e7418dfd862e","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-399","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-397",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]