[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-440":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},1882091,2498,"Chapter 440: An Even Match","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-440",440,"\u003Cp>“......” Watching Irus charge toward Darius, Hulim Heyerar pouted, muttering under her breath, “As if you could make me leave......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Hulim Heyerar shifted her gaze from Irus to Darius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tightened her grip on Helkem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HUM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two magic circles flared to life beneath her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deafening crack, Hulim Heyerar’s body shot forward like a projectile, closing in on Darius at breakneck speed from a different angle......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the two figures attacking him from both left and right, a flicker of rage ignited in Darius’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his demon spear above his head, pitch-black light surging from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“DEATH——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he roared the word,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he swung the demon spear downward with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black light exploded outward in a spherical shockwave, engulfing everything in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irus summoned her bow in an instant, drawing the string taut and aiming straight at Darius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Break!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light arrow streaked toward Darius’s attack, meeting it head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helkem in Hulim Heyerar’s hand blazed with brilliant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A torrent of holy light erupted from the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two attacks collided violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a cataclysmic explosion shook the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying shockwave rippled outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the aftershocks of the explosion could fade,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irus closed in on Darius, her movements a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HUM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magic circle unfolded at point-blank range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless light arrows shot forth from the circle, raining down on Darius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius lifted his demon spear, tracing a cross in the air, then swung it forward forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rotating cross-shaped shockwave shattered every incoming light arrow into dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the whistle of a blade cutting through the air sounded from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon sword wreathed in holy light was slashing toward his torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius twisted his body, narrowly dodging the direct strike, and at the same time flipped his demon spear upward to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear tip scraped against the sword blade, and a tremendous force surged through Helkem into Hulim Heyerar’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spun her body swiftly, redirecting the force with a fluid motion, then swung Helkem in a circular arc and slashed at Darius with even greater speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her attack was blocked by the demon spear once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Darius could counterattack, Irus’s assault came right on its heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp whistle of an attack filled the air, closing in on his back in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius twisted his right hand, spinning the demon spear in his grasp to face backward, then thrust it forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irus was sent flying backward once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Darius lashed out with his left hand, sending a black shockwave toward Hulim Heyerar that forced her back temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them separated, putting distance between each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, from the start of this furious exchange to this moment, less than a tenth of a second had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lull in the battle lasted only an instant before the three clashed together again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG! CLANG! CLANG......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exchanges between them grew more and more intense with each passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of collisions occurred every second, and countless spells filled the air, warping the very space around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irus took the lead in the assault, while Hulim Heyerar focused on harassing Darius and disrupting his rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their seamless teamwork pushed their combined strength to the point where they were a perfect match for Darius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another earth-shaking collision,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius prepared to withdraw his attack to block Hulim Heyerar’s incoming strike—but Irus did something completely unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though her attack was clearly at a disadvantage, she risked injury to press her assault on Darius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, Darius was forced to prioritize defending against Irus, slowing his defense against Hulim Heyerar by a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sword blade sliced across Darius’s arm, shattering a gap in his demon armor and sending shards flying. Blood spurted from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s eyes narrowed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he unleashed a violent surge of power from within his body, rippling outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Irus and Hulim Heyerar immediately retreated to put distance between themselves and the shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle came to a temporary halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius lowered his head, staring silently at the wound on his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This demon armor was S-Rank gear......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its defensive capabilities were nigh-unbreakable—ordinary attacks couldn’t even scratch it. Even Irus’s full-powered strikes had only managed to breach its defenses once before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, according to Darius’s calculations, the power of that sword slash should have been easily withstood by the armor—which was why he hadn’t bothered dodging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the end result was that the armor’s defenses had been pierced effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius thought for a moment, then quickly realized the key to the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that sword......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze locked tightly onto Helkem in Hulim Heyerar’s hand. He hadn’t gotten a clear look at the sword earlier because of its blinding light—but now, recognition dawned on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That sword......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said slowly, his voice cold,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you have it? What is your relationship to Olubert Heyerar?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s sudden question left Hulim Heyerar confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do those questions have to do with our fight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Hulim Heyerar glanced at Irus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a look, then prepared to resume their attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have to do with it......?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s voice dropped suddenly, turning dark and menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everything! It’s a memory I’ll never forget!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar filled with seething rage, Darius’s aura skyrocketed to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women froze, their movements halting abruptly as they felt the overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLICK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s helmet retracted suddenly, revealing his full face—previously, only his eyes had been visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hulim Heyerar saw his true appearance, her eyes flickered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive scar ran diagonally across Darius’s face, splitting it from one side to the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This scar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was Olubert Heyerar! He left this mark of shame on me with that very sword!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll never forget that strike——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim Heyerar’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ancestor...... had fought Darius before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, she recalled that her ancestor’s ascension to S-Rank had been triggered by a conspiracy orchestrated by Gulos. It made sense that he would have hunted down Gulos members afterward—and clashed with Darius in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, judging by the scar, it seemed her ancestor had won that battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she had no idea why Darius was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember now......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius stared at Hulim Heyerar’s face, a sudden realization dawning on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That face—I’ve seen reports on it. You! You’re that man’s descendant—Hulim Heyerar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed the black demon spear straight at Hulim Heyerar, his eyes burning with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha...... Looks like I’m in luck today. Not only will I achieve my goal, but I’ll also get revenge on that man!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any warning, Darius launched an attack at Hulim Heyerar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Descendant of Heyerar—DIE!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninefold Magic Circle! Helkem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layer upon layer of defensive barriers materialized instantly, with Helkem held firmly in front of her as a shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon spear shattered every barrier in its path, the tip slamming into Helkem’s blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force sent Hulim Heyerar plummeting from the sky, crashing downward toward the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irus’s attack landed on Darius’s body, opening a new wound on his flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Darius ignored Irus’s threat entirely, pushing through the pain to chase after Hulim Heyerar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At S-Rank speed, he closed in on the falling Hulim Heyerar in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“DIE——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon spear, wreathed in terrifying power, hurtled toward Hulim Heyerar from above like a falling meteor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a flash of white light streaked across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure darted in, grabbing Hulim Heyerar’s body and pulling her out of the demon spear’s path at the very last second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its target gone, the attack slammed straight into the ground below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a violent tremor shook the earth, a bottomless crater—vast and gaping—was left in its wake, visible to all.\u003C\u002Fp>",1358,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","2e167d286ba882cc86976c8ea3846736b4f1d7ccb347cb85fd00d0b719285a58","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-441","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-439",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]