The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

A few days later.

[I have been promoted to Challenger League 7.]

Sung JiHan was sailing through the Challenger League at a rapid pace.

As someone who had been fighting against high-ranking Archbishops from the beginning.

The Challenger League was an easy stage for him.

He thought about the next step.

"I have to reach League 5 to summon the Grand Archbishops for a tournament and defeat them to become the temporary administrator."

So, the immediate task at hand was to reach Challenger League 5.

Based on Sung JiHan's performance in the current Challenger League, it seemed like he would reach it soon.

[To be promoted to Challenger League 6, your level must be above 600.]

Unexpected problems arose during the promotion.

"My level is... 581. Actually, this growth rate is incredibly fast."

Although Sung JiHan had already reached Challenger League by surpassing level 500, he still felt unsatisfied.

He wanted to quickly climb to Challenger 5, but it seemed like there would be some obstacles in his way.

"Still, if I do this, I won't encounter the Grand Archbishops in the tournament for at least one round. It's better to thoroughly prepare until then."

The Grand Archbishops, beings that transcend Archbishops.

In reality, they were opponents of a different caliber compared to Sung JiHan, a candidate for Archbishop.

If only Yggdrasil could become a "remarkable achievement" that could make him a temporary administrator.

"The most suitable time to fight the Grand Archbishops would be right before they become Archbishops, when their level is over 700."

Once they become Archbishops, it would be impossible to clear the achievement of becoming an administrator.

It would be perfect to defeat the Grand Archbishops and become a temporary administrator around level 700.

In any case, the level restriction for promotion to Challenger League 6 wasn't a bad thing.

He could grow as much as possible and challenge the Grand Archbishops.

However, there was something that bothered him.

"In the next tournament, Sung JiHan might send Dong Bangsak as a participant."

Dong Bangsak, the pinnacle of martial arts, is known as the "Space Celestial Horse" on Battle.net and is a terrifying figure to the Holy See.

If he were to participate and make it to the finals, Sung JiHan didn't know if he would have to use the preparations he had made to fight against the Grand Holy See.

"And even if we mobilize everything and try to win against him, it's doubtful whether we can easily achieve victory... It's best not to meet him if possible."

According to Asoka's words, it seems that Dong Bangsak is also preparing to hinder Sung JiHan from within.

If they were to meet in the tournament, it would likely result in both sides exhausting their strength.

"It's best if Dong Bangsak doesn't show up in this tournament."

While thinking this, Sung JiHan slowly opened his mouth.

"Everyone, I have become Challenger 7, but there's a problem."

-Problem?

-What problem do you have when you blow up the game by yourself every day?

"They say I can't reach Challenger 6 because my level is too low. I was trying to achieve Challenger 5 before the next tournament, which is a week away."

Upon Sung JiHan's words, the viewers who were about to leave the chat room after the game became excited.

-What? You can't get promoted in the league because your level is low?

-Is that even possible? You're so strong.

-What level are you even?

"It's 581."

-Wait, you're not even at 600? LOL

-I thought you were close to the Holy See, but you're still far away.

-Most players rolling in the Challenger League are well over level 600, so I never thought there would be such a restriction.

-So there's a level 600 restriction...

Most players in the Challenger League are level 600 or higher.

Since most players aiming for Challenger 6 or higher were over level 700, the viewers had no idea that there would be such a level restriction for league promotion.

"In that case, the Grand Holy See won't be able to participate in the next tournament. Because the level just won't cut it."

As Sung JiHan said this and shrugged his shoulders, the chat started to fill up.

-Well, isn't that a good thing? We don't need to meet the Grand Holy See in the tournament, LOL.

-But if there are restrictions in League 6, wouldn't there be restrictions in League 5 as well? Around 650, maybe.

-Yeah, if there are level restrictions there too, then Sung JiHan won't be able to participate in the next tournament either, right?

-If my level is 581 now, it'll be impossible to reach 650 by the next tournament.

-Yeah, haha. It's already slow to level up even for high-level players like Sung JiHan.

As viewers have suggested, if there are level restrictions in Challenger League 6, it's likely that there are restrictions in League 5 as well.

In that case, Sung JiHan and the others won't be able to participate in the tournament until the next one, where they fight for the Red Hand.

"For now, I'll try my best to level up. Due to the conditions of only being able to participate in the game once a day, there are limitations, but that's how it is."

Sung JiHan said this and tried to turn off the Battle Tube.

At that moment.

[If the Great Seat 'Dragon Lord' wants to level up, they must participate in a match against the Dragon Clan in the Space League.]

Dragon Lord's message appeared.

This.

It feels like I had a similar experience before, facing the World Tree in Yggdrasil.

"Why? Are you using the Dragon Clan as experience points?"

[The Great Seat 'Dragon Lord' will definitely support you more than in Yggdrasil.]

Supporting more than before.

Sung JiHan blinked.

How on earth can I surpass the Elves and support them?

"At that time, World Tree Elf 55 was wiped out by the Advent of Yggdrasil."

The level up effect Sung JiHan received as a price for wiping out the Elves was only around 20.

Is it possible to level up even more significantly than that?

Sung JiHan had this doubt, but...

"...Well, I understand. I won't participate in the Space League."

He accepted the proposal for now and turned off the Battle Tube.

Then, he came out to the living room.

"Oh, Uncle! You finished the game at the perfect timing?"

Yoon Sae-ah, who was holding a bow and arrow, waved her hand at Sung JiHan.

"What timing?"

"Oh, did you forget? Today is the finals!"

"If it's the finals... the Beginner's Arena?"

"Yeah."

Although it started around the same time as Sung JiHan's tournament, the Beginner's Arena had not yet ended.

Humanity had faced some difficulties, but eventually made it to the finals with a series of victories.

"I wonder what evolution bonus they'll give if we win this time? We've always relied on you, Uncle, but this time we might actually be helpful."

"Well, maybe not the first time..."

No, is it really the first time?

Sung JiHan chuckled, recalling all the evolution bonuses he had earned for humanity.

I really earned all of them. Evolution bonuses.

Meanwhile.

Sueu... Se-ah, it's over. Take care of yourself. If you feel anything strange in the Void, just surrender. Got it?

"Got it, Mom."

Sung Ji-ah, who was floating next to Yoon Sae-ah, received the command from her mother as she was given the Void.

"Is this similar to the Blessing of Immortality?"

Among the members of the Beginner's Arena's representative team, Yoon Sae-ah, who was an archer, took charge of the front line.

The reason she stood in the front was because she could enjoy the Undead effect that allowed her to fully perform the role of a warrior.

If she couldn't activate the Undead effect, even if the Beginner's Arena was tailored for humanity...

It was a unanimous opinion among experts that she would have been eliminated in the quarterfinals or the round of 16.

Sung JiHan looked at Yoon Sae-ah, who was filled with the energy of the Void.

"Wouldn't it be too excessive to use the Blessing of Immortality here?"

"Oh, Ji Han. There's no need for that."

"Alright. Good luck. Let's see if I can get the racial bonus too."

"I'll bring something good. Look forward to it~"

Flash!

With that, Yoon Sae-ah equipped the Void Buff and disappeared.

Soon, her figure appeared on the TV screen.

=Finally, today is the start of the Beginner's Arena Finals!

=There were many ups and downs, but still, the representative team of humanity. They have come this far!

=Even though Sung JiHan couldn't participate in the game, she made it to the finals...

=Yoon Sae-ah played the biggest role!

As the camera zoomed in on Yoon Sae-ah on the screen,

She, who had a faint purple void energy emanating from her, was standing in front alongside Yoon Se-jin, not in her usual position.

=Yoon Sae-ah perfectly covered for the lack of front-line power in the representative team of humanity, even though it wasn't her position.

=If humanity wins this finals, there is no doubt that Yoon Sae-ah will be chosen as the MVP of this arena!

=The opposing race in the finals also showed quite a strong performance... but objectively, the power of the representative team of humanity seems better!

=Ah. The game is starting!

And so, the Beginner's Arena Finals began.

The battle between the two races who fought fiercely for the racial bonus.

"...Are we too advantageous than we thought?"

Opening the lid, humanity was overwhelmingly leading.

=Ah. One of the opposing players has already suffered a fatal injury!

=The Red Lizardman opens its mouth and shoots fire... but...

=The fire disappears lightly with Yoon Se-jin's sword energy!

=Is this the race that made it to the finals? They don't seem to show the powerful performance they showed in the quarterfinals and the round of 16!

Humanity's opponent in the finals was the Red-skinned Lizardman.

This bipedal lizard-human was characterized by spewing intense fire from its mouth.

They had won victory after victory by surprise attacking and shooting breaths during battles, but...

"That Lizardman doesn't match well with us."

"Yeah."

In the race evolution bonus, humanity had a high affinity for fire.

That fire didn't show such great power.

-Crackle. The Fire Breath...

-It's being blocked so easily...

-Weren't they just a typical race? Why is their fire resistance so strong...

The opposing team was taken aback when their counterattack was easily blocked.

The representative team of humanity continued to attack them relentlessly.

=Another player from the opposing team has fallen!

=Ah. This might end even faster than the quarterfinals!

=Today, Yoon Sae-ah doesn't even need to step in to defend! Yoon Se-jin alone is more than enough to handle the enemy's attacks, which are not threatening!

=We've got the upper hand!

The arena finals that humanity had been eagerly anticipating with the evolution bonus were coming to an end in an instant.

"Ji Han, your fire affinity that you've been building up until now has paid off."

"Well, it's not like I chose it because I liked it. I just received what was given."

"Is that so? But will your fire affinity increase this time too?"

"...I'm not sure."

While Sung JiHan was having a conversation with Sung Ji-ah, he furrowed his brow at that question.

Thinking about the fire affinity he had received so far, it was too consecutive to be a mere coincidence.

'If it comes out again this time, I have to consider it as something intentional.'

Thinking like that, Sung JiHan waited for the game to end.

In the screen, the one-sided battle continued.

Ah, Yoon Se-ah, the player!

I will pierce the head of the last Lizardman player with an arrow!

Victory, it's a victory!

The representative team wins in the arena of beginners!

With Yoon Se-ah's final hit piercing the opponent's head, it's over.

Even without Sung JiHan, achieving such a feat...!

At first, there were many worries because Sung JiHan couldn't participate. The representative team is achieving better results than expected!

As the commentators continued to mention Sung JiHan's name, Sung Ji-ah said.

"It seems like winning without you is not that exciting. The commentators keep talking about you."

"I haven't really won without you. This is something worth celebrating."

Sung JiHan replied, waiting for the bonus for winning.

"I'll be watching others hit instead of me all the time."

What will come out this time? He waited for a moment.

Ding!

A message window appeared in front of him.

"Special reward, 'Species Evolution Bonus' is given."

"Fire affinity increases by +5."

"Strength increases by +3."

"Agility increases by +3."

Humanity received an evolution bonus in three categories.

Among them, the increase in strength and agility was not common lately, so it was worth welcoming.

"Fire affinity again?"

"...Is there really nothing else? Why only this?"

The fire affinity bonus given this time made even those who didn't know the situation feel that something was off.

How many fire affinity bonuses have been given so far?

At that moment.

Ssshhh...

"What, what did you do? The seal, weakened."

From the red hand that had closed his eyes, a more energetic voice could be heard.

"As a reward for the beginners' arena, the fire affinity of all humanity has increased."

"Again? What is it? Wasn't the match hosted by the Void?"

"That's right."

"The Void has no reason to help the red... It's strange."

Even though he directly benefited from the fire affinity, the red hand, suspicious of the bonus given by the Void, said.

"Anyway, I can't miss this opportunity. I'll recover a bit more and try to release the seal. Find a weapon quickly."

"Got it."

Sung JiHan said he would try to release the seal in earnest and dived again.

"The Void's reward this time only helps the red administrator..."

What are these guys thinking?

While Sung JiHan was suspicious of the Void's intentions,

Buzz...

His phone was vibrating vigorously.

"Who is it?"

When Sung JiHan touched the screen,

"Sung JiHan!"

"I'm here! I'm here!"

"Am I going to die like this... I will have my revenge. And I will sprinkle the seeds!"

"Hey. What are you doing?"

"Answer me. Answer me! Sung JiHan. Can't you see my message...!"

There, Gilgamesh, who said he would contact through the Half-Elf community,

was pouring out messages with that ID.

"...What? You're alive?"