[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-424":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},1882075,2498,"Chapter 424: The Skyfall Barrier","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-424",424,"\u003Cp>“ROAR——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of jet-black flame descended from the heavens, slicing directly through the center of the dwarf formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the span of a few short seconds, many dwarves perished in the inferno.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charkin and the others snapped their heads upward, staring at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The main course has arrived!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eugene tightened his grip on his greatsword and roared at the figure above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bastards of Gulos! Prepare to die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath his feet shattered into a crater as Eugene launched himself into the air, streaking toward Narzis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh-heh-heh~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narzis dodged Eugene’s charge with a playful smirk, pulling out his wand and pointing it directly at the dwarf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Begone, dwarf~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent tempest erupted instantly, slamming into Eugene and blasting him out of the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deafening tremor, Eugene was driven deep into the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh-heh-heh~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narzis stared down at the smoking crater, laughing triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a whistling sound sliced through the air beside his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head just in time to see a massive warhammer growing larger and larger in his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the hammer was about to crush him——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jet-black breath attack swept over the weapon, sending it flying away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was close, that was close~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narzis grinned, putting on an exaggerated show of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I almost got squished there~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph. Don’t get too cocky!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed from directly below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narzis looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood the last A-Rank dwarf, Aznov, shouldering a massive cannon-like magical device aimed directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrel of the device glowed with a blinding crimson light as a massive amount of mana gathered within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant beam of light shot toward the sky, engulfing both the Demonic Flame Dragon and Narzis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But almost instantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a magic circle flared to life beneath Narzis and the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artillery fire unleashed by Aznov was completely blocked by the sudden appearance of a barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the beam faded, a new figure floated into view in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on NovelBin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aznov clicked his tongue in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected...... he’s here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon his arrival, Tanoklian did not immediately attack the dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he looked down at them from his lofty position and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dwarves. Was it not better to stay outside the mountains? We could have coexisted in peace, with neither side suffering losses. Why must you rush in here to die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have a lot of nerve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRUNCH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground rumbled as rocks and dirt shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eugene climbed out of the crater, covered in dust. He shook his body, sending dirt flying, and stared up at the three figures in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We coexist in peace while you achieve your goals, conquer the elves, grow even stronger, and then turn around to invade us? Are all you people from Gulos complete idiots?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......It seems negotiations have failed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the wand in his hand began to glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Narzis also pointed his wand downward, and the Demonic Flame Dragon gathered flames in its jaws once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, the three on the ground gripped their weapons, standing their ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, their expressions were surprisingly calm—completely lacking the tension one would expect when facing such powerful foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight filled Tanoklian with an inexplicable sense of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could ponder it further——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum! Hum! Hum......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layer upon layer of massive magic circles suddenly unfolded above them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian’s heart skipped a beat. He snapped his head upward, his face paling drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No good! It’s a trap! Retreat! Now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had realized it too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive barrier expanded rapidly across the sky, covering an area of several thousand meters in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men and the dragon were completely trapped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian’s expression was grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this possible? Magic of this caliber...... Who exactly are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of wind rustling a skirt echoed in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young girl holding a silver wand descended slowly from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......” Tanoklian stared at the girl gravely, his heart sinking to the bottom of the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Vice-Captain of the Great Demon Mercenary Corps, he had faced countless formidable powerhouses that could not be taken lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, none of those powerhouses could hold a candle to the figure before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere wisps of magical aura she casually exuded were suffocating, feeling exactly like facing a beast one could never hope to defeat for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even subconsciously reminded him of......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That existence who ruled over them—the strongest in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible...... This is impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat dripped down his face as Tanoklian struggled to believe the reality before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he froze completely——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was you who ambushed me from the shadows! How dare you show your face! Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narzis launched a spell directly at Hulim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop, you fool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian shouted in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narzis looked at him in confusion, even as the magic in his hand activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green tempest streaked directly toward Hulim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HUM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layer upon layer of magic circles unfolded in front of Hulim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying beam of light instantly shattered the green tempest, continuing forward without any attenuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narzis had just turned his face toward Tanoklian, the question barely leaving his lips, when the corner of his eye caught the light rushing toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he was swallowed by the light, unable to make even a single move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the light finally faded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nothing remained in front of Tanoklian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a moment’s hesitation, Tanoklian abandoned everything and fled toward the rear as fast as he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, the Demonic Flame Dragon, terrified by Hulim’s attack, turned and fled as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim raised her wand, pointing it at the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hulim, leave that one to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice rang out from above, and a moment later, Ignir descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That creature has fallen into the dark. At the very least, allow me, the Fire Dragon King, to clean up our own house.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim nodded, then shifted the direction of her wand, pointing it at Tanoklian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the fleeing Demonic Flame Dragon suddenly sensed that the deadly crisis hanging over it had vanished, allowing it to breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before it could relax for long, a new sense of danger descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where do you think you’re going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Flame Dragon looked back in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It saw a massive crimson dragon, even larger than itself, staring at it with unblinking eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To think a fellow dragon would fall to darkness and then flee at the sight of a strong foe. Do you possess even an ounce of dragon’s pride?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Flame Dragon came to a halt, staring at Ignir with hostile eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignir bared his fangs at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you made peace with death?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......ROAR!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two dragons clashed instantly in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>watching Tanoklian reach the edge of the barrier and bombard it repeatedly in a desperate attempt to escape, Hulim hesitated, not attacking immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! Break! Just break! Why won’t it break?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian was in a state of panic, but no matter how he attacked the barrier before him, it showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed abruptly behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian’s movements froze instantly. He stiffened, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim raised her wand, pointing it at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can spare your life. But in exchange, you must honestly reveal the true purpose of Gulos.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian had his back to Hulim, so she could not see the way his panicked expression gradually calmed, eventually turning into one of resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......You want to know our purpose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanoklian spoke with surprising calmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well. As long as you spare my life, I will tell you everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","ca48b64c83ca1a4bdc4e2178699325de6c2f22bc12dfdcf005ea9a8b8985fd21","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-425","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-423",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]