Chapter 534

[Transcendence: Physical Force]

[Proficiency: 100%]

[Master of Physical Force itself. The physical force of the universe is dominated under your control. You can directly interfere with the concept of physics to amplify, control, and manipulate it. The effect of the Divine Power varies depending on your ability.]

[Oh ho……]

Bardray let out an involuntary groan as he read the description. Unlike [Spiritual Rank Usurpation] or [Boundary], this one was immediately understandable. And because of that, he could grasp the value of this Divine Power more clearly than anything.

Now, physical force could no longer affect Taesan in any way.

Even if a planet itself were slammed into him, even if all the physical force in the universe were gathered to attack him, Taesan could make it all disappear with a mere flick of his wrist.

No—beyond simply erasing it, he could even reverse that force and slam it right back at his opponent.

It was only natural. Taesan now dominated physical force itself. Like other Transcenders, he wielded near-absolute influence over the concept of physical force.

“With this…… I can see a few guys who’ll be easier to deal with.”

World Destroyer.

An Ancient God who shattered worlds with its massive physique. Its power relied heavily on physical force.

Of course, since Old Gods didn’t follow this world’s laws, their concepts might be different. But the same applied to Taesan. If he utilized the [Boundary Line] as well, he could make it so the World Destroyer couldn’t inflict any damage on him.

It could become an absolute counter.

It wasn’t just the ability to erase physical force. He could directly interfere with and manipulate the very concept of physics.

Directly interfere with and control physical force.

Then Taesan raised his finger and lightly flicked the empty air.

‘ZZZZZZZZZZZOOOOOONG!’

A tremendous roar erupted.

Immense physical force concentrated at his fingertip. Instantly, space tore, and a shockwave swept through the Labyrinth.

[You have activated your Inner World.]

Taesan activated his Inner World to keep the force from affecting the Labyrinth. Violent physical force shook the Inner World.

‘Kuuuuuung……’

The physical force barely stabilized.

Taesan wiggled his finger.

“So this is the basic feel.”

The sheer physical force he could output had increased dramatically.

It was overwhelmingly greater than before. The difference was more stark than comparing a three-year-old child to a robust martial artist.

And with a slight wiggle of his finger, he could draw forth the physical force that previously required his full power.

After a moment of contemplation, Taesan raised his hand.

Then he snapped his fingers. His five fingers moved smoothly back and forth.

‘Zzejeojeojeojeojeok!’

With each movement of a single finger, immense physical force struck space, its aftermath spreading outward.

A single finger movement contained his full power.

“This…… is pretty good.”

Taesan looked intrigued.

No matter how powerful he became, to attack with full power, he still had to plant his feet, move his waist, and swing his arm widely. Not only did that sequence take time, but he also needed footing to exert force.

This was an unavoidable, natural chain of motion when wielding a physical body.

But Transcendence [Physical Force] made that entire sequence unnecessary.

Simply moving a finger—no, he didn’t even need that. He could draw out his full power by wiggling a toe.

Moreover, there was no delay or energy consumption in the process. It meant he could pressure an opponent with his full power at zero distance, with nothing more than a tiny movement.

This alone placed it near the top among the skills he possessed. Naturally, it was a Divine Power.

And that wasn’t all.

If Taesan grabbed and threw several orbs, then controlled their physical force—would they also contain full power? That possibility existed.

If he controlled the concept of physical force itself, he could do many more diverse things.

“I wonder if this is possible too.”

Taesan canceled his Inner World. Back in the Labyrinth, he clenched his fist and swung it.

An attack imbued with full power. This alone could cause the floor to collapse.

‘Buuuuuung!’

But as his fist cut through the air, nothing happened.

Not a single bit of physical force spread outward. It was all condensed within his fist.

“So this kind of control is possible too.”

Compression of physical force.

Controlling all the physical force that would normally spread outward as aftermath—naturally dissipating—so not a single bit scattered, all of it contained within a single fist.

It delivered 100% of the power to the target.

That meant he could wield physical force exceeding his full power.

‘I wonder if I can use it with [Multiplication] too.’

The power of [Multiplication] would likely become even stronger.

Without triggering [Multiplication], he could imbue it into a sword and swing it.

Compressing all its power into a single blade, shattering everything in its path and advancing forward. Giving it sustainability instead of making it a one-time use.

It wasn’t impossible. He didn’t know if he could control the physical force of [Multiplication] yet, having just obtained this Divine Power, but the possibility was there.

‘Not only that.’

One of the effects of this Divine Power was being able to imbue full power into every movement.

Then if he used it to imbue full power into every single action, what would happen?

Lifting a foot, stepping on the ground, tensing the waist, gripping the sword, pulling the arm, moving a finger.

If he imbued full power into each and every one of those, then used the Divine Power to concentrate it into a single attack—

How powerful would that be?

‘I’m curious about this too.’

And it wouldn’t stop there. Things he hadn’t even thought of yet—things he couldn’t do before because he couldn’t control them perfectly—so many things would become possible. That was what it meant to have dominion over physical force itself.

If he properly mastered this one thing, he could fight on equal terms with the great beings he had faced so far.

“I can’t handle everything right away.”

He needed training and discipline for the Divine Power itself. These were powers that required dedicating oneself over a long time to learn how to wield properly.

[But then, what should I call you?]

Bardray muttered in a puzzled tone.

[The god of [Spiritual Rank Usurpation], [Boundary], and [Physical Force]? Something feels off.]

Essential, who wielded the Divine Power of Fall, was called the God of Fall.

Rakiratas, who wielded the Divine Powers of Struggle and Death, was called the God of Struggle and Death. So it wouldn’t be strange if Taesan was called what Bardray suggested.

But Taesan denied it.

“I don’t think that’s it. Can you call me a god?”

[That…… is a bit ambiguous.]

Gods were beings within the concepts of this world.

But Taesan wasn’t. He still straddled the Boundary.

Perhaps because of that, he had become something else—not a god.

[Master of Boundaries]

[The newly born ruler of boundaries. The boundary that came into existence because of you has finally gained its own ego. It follows your commands and shows hostility towards your enemies.]

“An ego.”

The beast’s cry he had felt when he tried to draw it forth.

He had sensed something trying to break free from within him and reveal itself to the world.

Something alien and powerful—the [Boundary Line] itself, materialized.

According to the description, it followed Taesan’s commands. But he still felt uneasy. It felt like taming a beast that didn’t properly listen.

“I’ll have to check it out properly later.”

One still remained.

[Seeker]

“……Hmm?”

Taesan frowned.

There was no description. Nothing about what it was, how it came to be, or what effect it had on him.

“What is this?”

He had expected something like [Master of Boundaries], but it was completely blank.

‘Why?’

Several possibilities flashed through Taesan’s mind.

Was it there just to fill an empty slot?

Or was it something that couldn’t be expressed in this world’s language in the first place? Considering Essential couldn’t read him, that wasn’t impossible.

It seemed he would have to figure it out himself, slowly.

Taesan came to a conclusion and let out a hollow laugh.

In the end, he hadn’t clearly learned anything.

He couldn’t even grasp himself properly yet.

‘I need to test it.’

He couldn’t find the answer alone.

So he needed an opponent.

An opponent of equal standing—or even superior.

An opponent against whom he could draw out his full power and truly reveal the realm he had reached.

But such an opponent wouldn’t be easy to find. Only a complete Transcender or an Ancient God could match him.

‘What should I do?’

With those thoughts, Taesan checked the clear reward.

[Stable Essence]

[An Essence that is whole in itself. By mastering this, you can create something nearing perfection.]

The 95th floor clear reward. A material item.

Taesan looked at the Essence for a moment, then applied force to his hand.

‘Zzeok.’

Perfectly controlled physical force handled the Essence—shaking it, controlling it, recreating it into something new.

The Labyrinth’s system assisted Taesan’s Divine Power, creating a piece of equipment.

The material took shape in Taesan’s hand.

[You have obtained a Ring of Essence made of Physical Force.]

[Ring of Essence made of Physical Force]

[Attack Power + 3000]

[Created by a being who governs the concept of Physical Force dominating an Essence.]

“Good.”

Now, as long as he had usable materials, he could create equipment as he wished.

He had reached a position where he could do that.

Attack Power +3000. An extremely high value.

The ??? reward was also a ring related to attack power.

[Used ???.]

[Obtained a ring created by the Magician.]

[Ring created by the Magician]

[Attack Power + 1500]

[Defense Power + 2000]

[One of the first rings the Magician created when making the Labyrinth. It had been dormant due to the Labyrinth’s balance but has now found its original owner.]

It had both Attack Power and Defense Power. For the current Taesan, Defense Power directly became Attack Power. Effectively, it was a ring with Attack Power +3500.

A total increase of Attack Power +6500.

Now that he governed the concept of [Physical Force], this was an enormous benefit.

“It’s funny that the Labyrinth’s equipment still has an effect.”

A system meant for mortals still held value for Taesan, who had reached Transcendence.

And not a small value, either. It was significant.

“Normally, it wouldn’t have. But Balbabamba gave you something too strange. Well, this. I didn’t know you’d become like this either.”

Someone answered Taesan’s soliloquy.

Space split, and a being began to reveal its form.

Taesan spoke calmly.

“Hello.”

The Magician who created the Labyrinth had appeared.

—

“Sorry I’m late.”

The Magician looked exhausted. Extremely so.

He wore the expression of a laborer worn down by life’s toil.

“You seem very busy.”

“The incident that suddenly erupted is just too big. I’m barely sorting it out and suppressing it…… but it’s impossible to do so perfectly.”

He shook his head. A quiet killing intent gleamed in his eyes.

“A filthy betrayer is causing chaos.”

“You’ve had a hard time.”

“It seems both you and I have a lot to talk about.”

Taesan nodded.

He had now reached the realm of Transcendence.

It was ambiguous to say he had reached it precisely, but it wouldn’t be wrong to call it something similar.

Could he, as he was now, descend the Labyrinth?

The Magician had said it was possible before, but that was before reaching Transcendence. It might be different now.

“I have a lot to ask too.”

The Magician’s gaze, as he looked at Taesan, was peculiar.

After observing him for a moment, Taesan realized he could discern the Magician’s rank and power.

He was even reading the emotions within him.

Admiration, surprise, puzzlement, disbelief—countless emotions were mixed together.

“But before that, it seems there’s something we need to resolve first.”

“Something to resolve?”

“The universe is shaking. And you are involved in it too.”

The Magician spoke calmly.

“So, the gods of the universe are calling you. Kang Taesan.”

[The Magician’s Invitation.]

[The Pantheon calls you.]