Bab 22: Battle against Eclipse and The Guardians
As Sijun guided Joon Woo through the desolate landscape, the guide system warned of an impending threat.
"Danger ahead," the guide system alerted. "Hostile faction detected."
Sijun's eyes scanned the horizon.
"What faction?" Joon Woo asked, his hand on the hilt of his sword.
"Unknown," Sijun replied. "But they're closing in fast."
Joon Woo's gaze locked onto Sijun's.
"Lead the way," Joon Woo ordered.
Sijun nodded, and they sprinted towards a nearby abandoned building.
As they entered, the guide system provided a layout of the building.
"Second floor, room three," the guide system directed. "Secure location."
Sijun and Joon Woo rushed up the stairs, their footsteps echoing through the empty halls.
They reached room three, and Sijun locked the door behind them.
For a moment, they caught their breath.
Joon Woo's eyes narrowed.
"What's our next move?" Joon Woo asked.
Sijun's gaze met Joon Woo's.
"We need to gather more information," Sijun replied. "About the faction, about the world...about you."
Joon Woo's expression turned guarded.
"What do you mean?" Joon Woo asked.
Sijun's voice was gentle.
"I mean, Joon Woo, you're not just a regressor," Sijun said. "You're the key to unlocking the secrets of this world."
Joon Woo's eyes flashed with warning.
"Don't get too close, Sijun," Joon Woo cautioned.
Sijun's smile was soft.
"I'm already close, Joon Woo," Sijun replied.
The tension between them was palpable.
As they stood there, the sound of footsteps echoed outside the room.
The hostile faction had found them.
Joon Woo's eyes locked onto the door.
"Get ready," Joon Woo whispered.
Sijun nodded, his hand on the hilt of his sword.
The door burst open.
Enemies poured in.
Joon Woo charged forward.
Sijun followed close behind.
Their swords clashed with the enemy's.
The room erupted into chaos.
_Combat Log:_
- Joon Woo (Level 87 Regressor)
- HP: 900/1000
- MP: 400/500
- Skills: Regression, Enhanced Senses, Combat Mastery
- Sijun (Level 10 Transmigrated Reader)
- HP: 800/1000
- MP: 300/500
- Skills: Basic Combat, Survival Instincts
The battle raged on.
Joon Woo's skills proved invaluable.
Sijun's quick thinking and agility helped him dodge attacks.
But the enemy's numbers seemed endless.
Just as they thought they'd gained the upper hand...
A powerful foe emerged.
_Enemy Log:_
- Name: Kael (Level 50 Warrior)
- HP: 1500/1500
- MP: 500/500
- Skills: Enhanced Strength, Battle Focus, Shield Bash
Kael charged towards Joon Woo.
Sijun intercepted, his sword flashing in the dim light.
"Joon Woo, focus on the others!" Sijun shouted.
Joon Woo nodded, his eyes scanning the room.
The battle intensified.
Sijun's eyes widened as his guide system flashed a warning.
"Kael's weakness: vulnerable to attacks during his Battle Focus cooldown!" the guide system alerted.
Sijun's gaze met Joon Woo's.
"Joon Woo, Kael's weakness!" Sijun shouted.
Joon Woo's eyes narrowed.
"Timing is everything," Joon Woo whispered.
Kael charged towards Sijun, his shield glowing with Battle Focus.
Sijun dodged the attack, his eyes locked onto Kael's cooldown timer.
The moment Kael's Battle Focus expired, Sijun shouted:
"Now, Joon Woo!"
Joon Woo struck, his sword slicing through Kael's defenses.
Kael stumbled, his HP plummeting.
The enemy faction faltered, their morale broken.
Joon Woo and Sijun stood victorious, their bond strengthened.
But as they caught their breath, Sijun's guide system warned of an impending threat:
" Warning: Eclipse, the true enemy, is approaching..."
"Eclipse?" Joon Woo repeated, his eyes narrowing.
"A powerful entity," Sijun explained, "with abilities beyond our understanding."
Joon Woo's gaze turned cold.
"We'll face it together," Joon Woo declared.
Sijun nodded, his determination evident.
As they prepared for the impending battle, the air grew thick with tension.
The ground trembled, signaling Eclipse's arrival.
A figure emerged from the shadows.
Eclipse.
Its presence was overwhelming, its power radiating like a palpable force.
Joon Woo's eyes locked onto Eclipse.
"Let's end this," Joon Woo whispered.
Sijun stood beside him, his sword at the ready.
The battle against Eclipse began.
The air crackled with energy as Joon Woo and Eclipse clashed.
Joon Woo's sword sliced through the air, but Eclipse's sheer power sent him flying across the room.
Sijun leapt into action, his sword flashing in the dim light.
Eclipse's laughter echoed through the room, its voice like thunder.
"You think you can defeat me?" Eclipse taunted. "I am the master of this world!"
Joon Woo struggled to his feet, his eyes blazing with determination.
"We'll see about that," Joon Woo growled.
The battle raged on, the two sides exchanging blows.
Sijun's guide system flashed warnings and suggestions, but even with its help, the outcome was far from certain.
Eclipse's power seemed limitless, its attacks pushing Joon Woo and Sijun to their limits.
But the two refused to back down.
Their bond and determination fueled their fight.
In a final, desperate bid to turn the tide, Joon Woo unleashed his regression ability.
The room seemed to slow down as Joon Woo's power surged.
Eclipse stumbled, its attacks faltering.
Sijun seized the opportunity, striking the final blow.
Eclipse dissipated into nothingness, its power fading from the world.
Joon Woo and Sijun stood victorious, their chests heaving with exhaustion.
But as they caught their breath, Sijun's guide system flashed a new warning:
"New threat detected: the true mastermind behind the apocalypse..."
Sijun's eyes widened as he read the warning.
"What is it?" Joon Woo asked, his eyes narrowing.
"The true mastermind behind the apocalypse," Sijun replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "It's not Eclipse. It's someone...or something...far more powerful."
Joon Woo's expression turned grim.
"Who is it?" Joon Woo demanded.
Sijun's guide system flashed a name:
"Min-Ho."
Joon Woo's eyes widened in shock.
"Min-Ho?" Joon Woo repeated. "But he's...he's my brother."
Sijun's expression turned somber.
"I'm afraid that's not all, Joon Woo," Sijun said. "Min-Ho is not just your brother. He's the one who's been manipulating events from behind the scenes. He's the true enemy."
Joon Woo's face paled.
"No," Joon Woo whispered. "It can't be. Min-Ho would never..."
Sijun's guide system flashed a warning:
"Min-Ho's powers are growing by the minute. We must stop him before it's too late."
Joon Woo's eyes hardened.
"Let's go," Joon Woo growled. "We'll stop Min-Ho, no matter what it takes."
Sijun nodded, his determination evident.
Together, they set out to confront Min-Ho and put an end to the apocalypse.
But as they approached Min-Ho's location, they were met with a shocking sight:
Min-Ho, standing atop a mountain of rubble, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly energy.
"Welcome, Joon Woo," Min-Ho said, his voice dripping with malice. "I've been waiting for you."
The air was electric with tension as Joon Woo and Min-Ho faced off.
"You're a monster, Min-Ho," Joon Woo spat.
Min-Ho's eyes gleamed with malevolence.
"I'm the only one who truly understands this world," Min-Ho retorted. "And I'll do whatever it takes to control it."
With a wave of his hand, Min-Ho summoned a maelstrom of energy.
Joon Woo charged forward, his sword flashing in the dim light.
Sijun followed close behind, his own sword at the ready.
The battle raged on, the three combatants exchanging blows.
Min-Ho's powers seemed almost limitless, but Joon Woo and Sijun refused to back down.
Their bond and determination fueled their fight.
As the battle reached its climax, Joon Woo unleashed a devastating combo.
Min-Ho stumbled, his defenses weakening.
Sijun seized the opportunity, striking the final blow.
Min-Ho's body dissipated into nothingness, his powers fading from the world.
Joon Woo and Sijun stood victorious, their chests heaving with exhaustion.
But as they caught their breath, Sijun's guide system flashed a new warning:
"The apocalypse is far from over. A new threat emerges..."
Sijun's eyes widened as he read the warning.
"What is it?" Joon Woo asked, his eyes narrowing.
"The apocalypse's true cause," Sijun replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "It's not Min-Ho, nor Eclipse. It's something far more sinister."
Joon Woo's expression turned grim.
"What is it?" Joon Woo demanded.
Sijun's guide system flashed a cryptic message:
"The Devourer of Worlds."
Joon Woo's eyes widened in shock.
"What does it mean?" Joon Woo asked.
Sijun's expression turned somber.
"I don't know," Sijun admitted. "But I think it's connected to your past, Joon Woo. To your regression ability."
Joon Woo's face paled.
"No," Joon Woo whispered. "It can't be. I'm not...I'm not the cause of the apocalypse."
Sijun's guide system flashed a warning:
"Joon Woo's regression ability is growing unstable. If not controlled, it could lead to catastrophic consequences."
Joon Woo's eyes hardened.
"I'll control it," Joon Woo growled. "I'll find a way to stop the apocalypse."
Sijun nodded, his determination evident.
"Together, we'll find a way," Sijun said.
As they stood there, a strange energy began to build up around Joon Woo.
His regression ability was growing stronger, more unstable.
The fate of the world hung in the balance
"Joon Woo, we need to find a way to control your regression ability," Sijun said, his voice urgent. "If we don't, it could lead to catastrophic consequences."
Joon Woo's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched.
"I know," Joon Woo said. "But I don't know how to control it. I've tried everything."
Sijun's guide system flashed a message.
"Possible solution: the Ancient Temple of the Elements," the guide system read.
Joon Woo's eyes lit up.
"The Ancient Temple?" Joon Woo repeated. "I've heard of it. It's said to hold the secrets of the elements."
Sijun nodded.
"If anyone can help us control your regression ability, it's the guardians of the Ancient Temple," Sijun said.
Joon Woo's determination hardened.
"Let's go," Joon Woo said.
Together, they set off towards the Ancient Temple, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
As they journeyed, the air grew thick with an eerie energy.
The temple loomed before them, its entrance guarded by two imposing stone statues.
Sijun's guide system flashed a warning.
" Warning: the temple is treacherous. Proceed with caution."
Joon Woo's eyes narrowed.
"I'm ready," Joon Woo said.
With a deep breath, they stepped into the Ancient Temple, ready to face whatever secrets lay within.
As they ventured deeper into the Ancient Temple, they encountered the guardians of the temple.
The guardians, two wise and powerful beings, greeted Joon Woo and Sijun.
"We have been expecting you, Joon Woo," one of the guardians said. "Your regression ability is indeed powerful, but also volatile. We can help you control it, but you must first prove yourself worthy."
Joon Woo's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched.
"I'm willing to do whatever it takes," Joon Woo said.
The guardians nodded, a small smile on their faces.
"Then let us begin," they said.
As they began the trials, Sijun couldn't help but notice the way Joon Woo's eyes sparkled with determination.
He felt a flutter in his chest, a feeling he couldn't quite explain.
Joon Woo, too, caught Sijun's gaze, and for a moment, they just stared at each other.
The tension between them was palpable, but they didn't have time to explore it.
The trials were challenging, pushing Joon Woo and Sijun to their limits.
But together, they persevered, their bond growing stronger with each passing moment.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they completed the trials.
The guardians nodded, a warm smile on their faces.
"Well done, Joon Woo and Sijun," they said. "You have proven yourselves worthy. We will now teach you the secrets of controlling Joon Woo's regression ability."
As they began the training, Sijun couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement.
He was finally going to learn the secrets of the Ancient Temple.
And he was going to do it with Joon Woo by his side.
As they trained, their hands touched, and Sijun felt a spark of electricity.
He looked up to see Joon Woo's eyes locked onto his, a hint of a smile on his face.
Sijun's heart skipped a beat.
He felt a flutter in his chest, a feeling he couldn't quite explain.
But he knew one thing - he was falling for Joon Woo.
Hard.
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