The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 128

There was a reason Sung JiHan put his name on it.

"A seat hunting a seat... The attitude of a wandering god is so strange."

In the past, when he reached level 30 in power and obtained the skill "Nameless Divine Art",

The wandering god had been cautious of his own opening of the Threefold Gate and had retrieved the gifts and canceled the transmission of martial arts.

At that time, Sung JiHan thought that the god was just being overly cautious of him.

"But this time, the response was completely different."

Even though Sung JiHan came full of caution, the god showed mercy by restraining Dong BangSak and encouraging him to grow stronger.

It was a reaction that was completely different from his initial behavior.

The god who mercilessly hunted down other star seats and sent them their final warning, was so lenient only towards him, and Sung JiHan couldn't understand why.

And also.

"I obtained the soul... too easily."

The soul, a power obtained through the integration of the Threefold Gate, a power that was far more valuable than that.

No matter how great of an achievement it was to combine the Threefold Gate, the value of the soul was much greater.

Even though he had blown away the national representative so easily, he couldn't say that he had fully utilized his power yet. The soul held immeasurable potential.

But did he really have the talent in martial arts to obtain such an ability?

"It's not to that extent..."

Of course, he had reached the position of the strongest among humanity in his previous life, but obtaining the soul was an achievement that couldn't be compared to that.

But still, Sung JiHan wondered if there was some connection between the wandering god and himself, since he obtained the soul so easily.

So he tried putting in the name JiHan...

[Incorrect.]

[Only one last chance will be given.]

[Hint: It is related to an ancient existence.]

"Oh, I see."

Sung JiHan let out a relieved sigh as he looked at the hint that was added along with the answer of being incorrect.

Since it was related to an ancient existence, it seemed that the wandering god was a separate existence from himself.

"I guess I'll have to upgrade the Nameless Divine Art by just modifying the three divine decisions."

Since there were no clues for the last chance, he decided to leave it for now.

Sung JiHan decided to aim for an upgrade in a conventional way.

"I have some clues on how to modify the Thunderous Lightning Divine Decision."

When it mixed with the Phoenix's Flame, the power of the Thunderous Lightning became much stronger.

It seemed that modifying the Thunderous Lightning Divine Decision to fuse with the Phoenix's Flame would be the direction to take.

"But there are no clues for the others."

However, he had no idea how to modify the other two divine decisions.

Sung JiHan decided to start by modifying the Thunderous Lightning Divine Decision to suit himself.

"Uncle~ Let's eat!"

"Already done?"

"Yeah. Ariella is good at cooking. We finished quickly because she helped."

"I see. I'll go."

He had only tasted it, but did she also cook?

Sung JiHan organized his thoughts and left the room with a lighter heart.

* * *

It has been three days since Sung JiHan took the test.

The members of the National Representative Selection Committee gathered in a meeting room of the Battle.net Administration Office.

Since the majority of the committee members were executives from the top 10 guilds in Korea, they had their own camaraderie.

"When you arrived today, did you see the reporters?"

"Yes. There were a lot more than usual. It seemed more intense than when the list of national representatives was announced in the second half of the year."

"Oh my... What kind of trouble is one player causing?"

"Because that player is none other than Sung JiHan."

"Alright, everyone. Please take your seats."

As the chairman stepped forward, everyone sat in their designated seats.

"We have gathered you all here today to revise the selection criteria for the national representatives of the administration office."

"Hehe. To think we have to revise the selection criteria because of one player..."

"The public opinion is not good. It's been three days and they're going crazy asking why the selection hasn't been made yet."

Battle.net National Representative Selection.

The ranking in the Battle.net League is not just a ranking in entertainment, but it is a matter of a country's future.

The selection of the representatives went through a systematic and fair process as much as possible.

So it was natural that it would take some time, no matter how amazing Sung JiHan's performance was.

The audience who witnessed Sung JiHan's one-man show didn't think so.

"Our elementary school daughter even asked her dad what I was doing."

"Hehe. My father, who is in a nursing home, called me. He asked if there was a reason not to select Sung JiHan. Even though I told him we would select him soon, he has dementia and calls me every day forgetting that he called."

"Haha... You must be in a difficult situation."

"I wonder if there is anyone here who hasn't received such a question."

After witnessing Sung JiHan's performance, which blew away all the national-level warriors in one go.

The public opinion, which initially opposed Gold being a national representative, completely turned around and was sending nationwide support.

Especially with the upcoming match against Russia in a week, the consensus was that Sung JiHan should be immediately put into the game.

"Now, let's revise the selection criteria for the Korean national representatives to Diamond or above. Is there anyone opposed to this?"

Opposing here would make them a national traitor, no different from that.

No one raised their hand.

"Alright, then. Let's consider it unanimous... We will revise the selection criteria for the national representatives."

Ding-ding-

The chairman immediately passed the agenda.

"And the next agenda is regarding the change in the national representative selection list."

"Are you planning to replace Gu JiHo with Sung JiHan?"

"Yes, that's correct. We are planning to replace Gu JiHo, who is at the bottom of the national representative ranking, with Sung JiHan. Is there anyone opposed to this?"

"It's the most fair result."

"No objections."

Gu JiHo, who was the first to be defeated by Sung JiHan with a one-punch.

In the end, he tasted the bitterness of being eliminated from the national representative.

"It's the first time the meeting ends this quickly."

"Don't we need to break the losing streak?"

"Well... Can we break the losing streak by selecting him?"

"Did you watch Sung JiHan's broadcast yesterday? Now he's fighting with his bare hands against Hojo. If we look at his growth rate, we can expect something."

"No, Chairman, did you personally watch Sung JiHan's broadcast?"

"If I don't watch it these days, I can't participate in my children's conversations. Hehe."

After the national team test, Sung JiHan's channel once again rapidly gained subscribers, surpassing 5 million.

In Korea, there are barely even 10 players who have surpassed 5 million subscribers, but Sung JiHan has already achieved this record as a Goldrigger.

"Well then, I will inform Sung JiHan that he has been selected for the national team and request him to stay at the Battle.net Center."

"If he wants to participate in the Russia match right away."

"Hmm... But Sung JiHan has humiliated the national team warrior players so much, will he be able to improve teamwork during the training camp?"

One committee member expressed such concerns.

"Oh~ They are all professionals, not kids. What could possibly go wrong? Don't worry. The national team players, on the contrary, will be pleased to have a strong player joining them."

"That's right. How long do you think they want to keep hearing the sound of automatic doors?"

The other committee members casually dismissed the concerns.

"Now then. Let's hold a press conference and finish today's schedule."

"Understood."

And so, the meeting of the national team selection committee ended in a flash.

The news was relayed to Sung JiHan through Manager Park Yoon-sik.

***

[National Team Selection Committee, Revision of Selection Regulations! Gold players can now be selected!]

[Sung JiHan, selected as the Battle.net national team representative! Can participate in the next league match, the Russia match!]

"Uncle! Congratulations on being selected!"

Yoon Sae-ah entered the room to congratulate him after seeing the breaking news, only to see Sung JiHan making a serious phone call.

"Do we really have to stay at the training camp?"

[Yes... Staying at the training camp is mandatory before the national team match. The map selected for the Russia match is a siege map, so it requires more coordination.]

"I'm a bit worried about leaving my niece alone."

[Oh! If that's the case, don't worry. Family members can also come to the Battle.net Center. The facilities at the Battle.net Center are at least 5-star hotel level, and each player will have a suite room.]

"I see. Then when should we go?"

[The training camp starts in 3 days. I will come to pick you up.]

"Okay. See you then."

Yoon Sae-ah shook her hand from side to side as she listened to the conversation between Sung JiHan and Manager Park Yoon-sik.

It was a gesture of refusal.

"Oh. Uncle, it's not like I'm a kid... It's okay. Why would you take me all the way to the Battle.net Center?"

"What if something happens?"

"Oh~ What could possibly happen! The kid who was always waiting is gone now."

If the kid who was always waiting was still alive, it would be a different story.

Will there be any danger now?

"At this point, it's considered overprotective."

Yoon Sae-ah thought so and smiled meaningfully.

"I heard that a lot of scandals between national-level players happen at the Battle.net Center! Uncle, wouldn't you be disappointed if you take me there and I can't fit in?"

"It's not like we're going on a vacation."

"They say there's a lot of free time after the training camp! They have a drinking party every night."

Sung JiHan looked surprised at those words.

"They're acting so laid-back even though they're at the bottom of the league."

Even if it's a tutorial period, if it's known to the general public to this extent, how poorly are they conducting the training?

If that's the case, does the training camp even have any meaning?

"Anyway, I'm really okay! Have a good time at the training camp!"

"What if a crazy person suddenly barges in?"

"No way... How did a crazy person even make it to this penthouse! They can't even take the elevator!"

Yoon Sae-ah showed no signs of going to the BattleNet Center together.

"Well, nothing special will happen."

Since Jin Yoo-hwa is dead, there is no longer anyone to threaten her, but Sung JiHan still wanted to have insurance.

"Where is Ariel?"

"She's on the sofa, watching TV while rolling around."

"She's really relaxed."

When Sung JiHan went to the living room, Ariel was fused with the sofa.

"Master, you're here."

"Ariel, how far can you be from me?"

"Well... If it's in this original form, not very far. But in a smaller form like before, I can be quite far."

"Okay. During our stay, even if you have to reduce your form, stay in the penthouse."

Since the BattleNet Center is located in Gangnam anyway, it is not very far from Sword Palace in terms of distance.

Even in a smaller form, leaving Ariel behind would give him peace of mind.

"Uncle... Ariel. Isn't that the Black Sword? The Black Something?"

"It's not necessary when practicing anyway."

"That's too much. Master. Saying it's not necessary."

Although she said that, Ariel was watching TV with a relaxed face.

Crunch-

She was enjoying herself in heaven, eating potato chips placed on the coffee table while moving the shadows.

"Then, under the command of my master, I will dedicate my life to protecting Sae-ah!"

"...Uncle. I don't think she'll be much help."

"She seems somewhat useful to me."

Although it's best if a situation where she can be useful doesn't arise.

Thinking that way, Sung JiHan gestured to Ariel.

"Let's go. Let's play a game today."

"Ah. I wanted to watch this pro game..."

"Watch the replay."

"I opened the snacks..."

"Go and open them again when you come back."

"Master, except when dealing with Sae-ah, you're really heartless..."

Sigh-

Ariel, lying on the sofa, eventually transformed into smoke and wrapped around Sung JiHan's arm.

"Today is a day we play together, right?"

"Yeah."

Yoon Sae-ah and Sung JiHan agreed to play games together twice a week.

This week, they had already played twice.

"Then I'll be back."

Sung JiHan, who logged into the game like that.

[This mission is survival.]

[Entering the 'Experimental Zone'.]

At level 75, Sung JiHan entered the new map of the survival mode, the 'Experimental Zone'.