I Alone Resurrect Chapter 164

I Alone Resurrect Chapter 164

The World’s Greatest Arm Wrestling Tournament (1)

“The arm wrestling tournament is a newly planned event by the black market.”

On the way to register for the tournament.

Choi Si-hyeon explained the arm wrestling tournament in detail.

“This seems quite wholesome for an event held in such a lawless place?”

Choi Si-hyeon smirked at Kang Hyeon’s question.

“After you actually see it, you won’t think to use the word ‘wholesome’ anymore.”

“Why? Do they behead people who lose at arm wrestling?”

“It’s not that extreme. The rules aren’t much different from regular arm wrestling tournaments. If you lose, you just cleanly withdraw, that’s all. However…”

Choi Si-hyeon paused and looked at Kang Hyeon.

“However? What is it?”

“As long as you don’t harm your opponent, you can use any means – skills, buffs, items, anything. It is an ability users’ arm wrestling tournament after all.”

Though Choi Si-hyeon spoke as if it was impressive, Kang Hyeon wasn’t particularly moved.

“Sounds fun. Those rules are perfectly made for me.”

If it had been a competition of pure strength without skills or buffs, it might have been hard to guarantee victory.

This was because Kang Hyeon had raised all his stats evenly.

If there were high-level ability users who had mindlessly raised only strength and stamina, their pure strength could potentially exceed Kang Hyeon’s.

Though this was only theoretically possible.

“That’s fine. But with such rules, it seems like quite a few people might get hurt.”

“Yes. In the last tournament, half of the participants had their arms blown off, and 10% of participants died.”

“Wow… That’s brutal.”

Kang Hyeon shook his head.

“There’s a limit to how much buff a human body can handle, you can’t just use them recklessly.”

Kang Hyeon could be called almost an addict who always lived with buffs.

Although the variety wasn’t diverse, they were all incredibly taxing on the body.

Perhaps there would hardly be any ability user who knew this field as well as Kang Hyeon, even if you searched the whole world.

“That’s right. But even knowing that, nobody can give up. That’s human nature, especially for men, right?”

“Well, I can’t deny that.”

Just looking around Kang Hyeon proved that.

There were idiots who wouldn’t bend their pride even if it killed them, scattered around enough to trip over.

“Anyway, I roughly understand the tournament rules. What’s the prize? I think they said something about giving something in the announcement earlier.”

Instead of answering, Choi Si-hyeon held out her smartphone to Kang Hyeon.

The screen showed a picture of a ring that was both classical and modest.

“Hmm… A ring?”

“Yes. More precisely, an item ring. It’s called ‘Warrior’s Last Flame.'”

“That name has quite a poetic feel to it.”

‘Warrior’ ‘Last’ ‘Flame’ – each word was a keyword that stimulated Kang Hyeon’s sensibilities.

“What are its stats?”

“It’s B+ grade, which could be called the best currently existing. For options, it increases strength by 10 points and has a built-in skill called ‘Warrior’s Death.'”

“Not bad.”

Generally, B-grade accessories are divided into two types.

One is pure stat +10 points.

The other is stat +8 points and one skill.

But since the item Choi Si-hyeon mentioned was B+ grade, it gave 10 stat points while also having a built-in skill.

“What’s the ‘Warrior’s Death’ skill?”

“Exactly 5 seconds… It increases strength by 5 times for 5 seconds.”

Kang Hyeon was shocked to hear the item description.

“It increases strength by 5 times!?”

“Yes. Though only for 5 seconds.”

“That’s still amazing! Are there any usage restrictions?”

“You can only use it once per day.”

“Ah…”

The once-per-day limitation was a bit disappointing.

“But the number of uses isn’t an issue for the user anyway. Or rather, it’s meaningless?”

“Why? Isn’t once per day a bit disappointing?”

“Most people died within 10 seconds of using it. Or became disabled.”

“Ah… I see.”

He could understand.

No matter how strong one’s stamina is, enduring 5 times strength is impossible.

Moreover, with the ring equipped, it’s the 5 times increased strength plus an additional +10.

“It’s fortunate if you don’t die.”

“Right. Maybe that’s why it’s called ‘Warrior’s Last Flame.'”

Kang Hyeon nodded at Choi Si-hyeon’s words.

“Good. I really like it.”

“What?”

“That’s practically a custom-made item for me!”

Though Choi Si-hyeon couldn’t understand Kang Hyeon getting excited over such a dangerous item, she just accepted it.

‘Well, I already knew he wasn’t normal.’

There was nothing new to be surprised about.

“Huu… This tournament. I’ll win it by any means necessary.”

Desire began to flicker in Kang Hyeon’s eyes.

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The arm wrestling competition was taking place in what appeared to be a hastily constructed temporary arena.

There was a scoreboard and ring in the center, with people standing in a circle around it to watch.

After completing registration, Kang Hyeon waited near the arena for his turn.

Seeing Kang Hyeon and his companions standing without any chairs, Choi Si-hyeon wore an apologetic expression.

“I’m sorry. Since this is still a pilot event, there are many shortcomings. When it becomes official, we plan to properly build related facilities.”

“It’s fine. I actually like being able to watch up close. More importantly, when does it start?”

“It should start soon…”

Before Choi Si-hyeon could finish speaking, the lights came on and the announcer appeared.

-Ladies and gentlemen of the underground world. Thank you for waiting!

There were slightly over a thousand spectators in the arena, and quite a loud cheer erupted at the announcer’s words.

-Now we will begin the 2nd World Powered Arm Wrestling Championship!

The announcer then explained various things like game rules and prizes.

And then the first match began.

-First contestant! From Russia’s cruel Siberia…

After the unnecessarily long and flashy introduction by the announcer,

-Petrov!

The person who appeared was a large man named Petrov.

“He looks strong.”

“His muscles seem bigger than yours, brother?”

“Mine are combat-compressed muscles, you punk.”

While Kang Hyeon and Ahn Yu-seong were bickering, Petrov moved to the arena with music playing.

As Petrov passed by Kang Hyeon, his eyes met with Olien who was standing nearby.

“Roar!”

Petrov distorted his face threateningly and growled at Olien.

“Eek!”

“Hahahahaha!”

When the timid Olien reacted strongly, Petrov laughed with satisfaction.

“Hah… This guy who looks like Winnie the Pooh is picking a fight.”

At Kang Hyeon’s words, Petrov’s head whipped around.

Then he raised his hand and alternately pointed at his eyes and Kang Hyeon.

Interpreted, it meant he was watching.

“This guy, Petrov or whatever. I hope he stays alive until we face each other. I’ll make him a cripple.”

Kang Hyeon vowed to break Petrov’s arm if they met.

“Mr. Kang Hyeon. This is an arm wrestling competition, not a fight…”

“That’s just a figure of speech. Just… haha!”

Kang Hyeon laughed awkwardly at Choi Si-hyeon’s words.

‘It doesn’t seem that way at all…’

After both contestants had entered, they began preparing for the match.

“Power of Kais!”

“Warrior’s Hope!”

“Unbreakable Spirit!”

Watching the buffs continuously stack on both contestants, Kang Hyeon shook his head.

“They’re crazy about dying.”

Their strength stats had probably already increased to nearly double their original values.

“Who casts those buffs?”

“Usually the contestant’s acquaintances cast them. But if requested, the magicians on standby at the arena can cast them too, though the varieties aren’t that many.”

While Choi Si-hyeon was explaining, the buff stacking finally ended.

“Graaaahhhh!”

“Uwaaaahhh!”

The muscles of both contestants who received all buffs writhed and swelled as if about to burst.

Both contestants screamed in agony with distorted faces.

“Kehehehe…”

The men gripping each other’s hands laughed bizarrely at the indescribable sensation between pain and pleasure.

The referee between them wrapped both contestants’ hands tightly with tough fabric.

This was to prevent their hands from slipping apart.

-Contestants ready… begin!

At the referee’s signal, both contestants pulled each other’s arms inward with all their might.

“Woaahhh!”

Such tremendous strength and muscles that could be felt just by watching!

There’s no better spectacle among men than arm wrestling.

If it’s between muscular, large men, it becomes twice as entertaining,

“Graaahhh!”

“Kuaaahhh!”

And if those muscular, large men are going crazy like they’re on drugs, the spectators also go half-crazy.

“Push it over! Push it!”

“Woahhh!”

Even among the heated cheers, Kang Hyeon’s loud voice was particularly grating.

“Kill hiiiim!”

“Mr. Kang Hyeon. This is an arm wrestling match…”

“Kill him! Kill him!”

Choi Si-hyeon gave up trying to stop Kang Hyeon.

“Ughhhhh!”

A fierce battle of strength.

Both contestants screamed with distorted faces from the rising pain.

At that moment.

-Psshk, pik!

A deflating sound came from one contestant’s arm, and then blood started spurting out.

“Uh, kuhhh!?”

-Bang!

Finally, the contestant’s arm burst.

“Woaaaahhhhh!”

Simultaneously, thunderous cheers erupted in the arena.

“That’s it! Yes! This is it!”

Kang Hyeon, who had somehow become fan number one, shouted while clenching his fist.

“Ms. Choi Si-hyeon. Is there no beer here!?”

“Ah… there is.”

“You can’t have matches like this without beer! Oh, by the way, good thing that Petrov guy won. It would have been disappointing if he lost here.”

The winner was Petrov, who had earlier engaged in a war of nerves with Kang Hyeon.

“Kuaaaahhhhh!”

Even Petrov, who was roaring like a monster, turned his head as if sensing Kang Hyeon’s gaze.

Then he raised his finger and alternately pointed at his eyes and Kang Hyeon.

“Just wait. Let’s see how strong you are.”

Just as Kang Hyeon was clenching his fist with determination,

Ahn Yu-seong, who was beside Kang Hyeon, spoke up.

“Brother, you can regenerate even if your arm bursts, right?”

“Of course. It won’t even take 30 minutes if I have enough magical power. But why?”

“I was wondering if I should kill you if your arm flies off.”

“I see.”

Choi Si-hyeon, who was listening to their conversation, shook her head.

‘These crazy guys…’

The arena was reaching the peak of human madness.

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After several matches passed, finally Kang Hyeon’s turn approached.

“What? Isn’t that Kang Hyeon?”

“Kang Hyeon was among the participants!?”

When Kang Hyeon stepped onto the arena, many people recognized him and were surprised.

Most were delighted, saying they struck gold, but Olien couldn’t join the excitement and remained anxious.

“Will Kang Hyeon… Be okay?”

Olien asked with a worried face.

“Yes. Mr. Kang Hyeon will be fine.”

Shin Seong-ah comforted Olien with a relaxed smile.

“Okay…”

Hearing their conversation from the arena, Kang Hyeon gave a thumbs up to indicate not to worry.

“That kid worries too much.”

Kang Hyeon smirked and looked at his opponent.

“Are you that Kang Hyeon?”

Unfortunately, the opponent wasn’t Petrov.

Instead, it was a white man with a full beard on his head, who addressed Kang Hyeon in English.

“Yeah, I’m that Kang Hyeon.”

“I saw what you did in America recently. You better be prepared.”

“What? You’re American too?”

“Yes. Maybe heaven is helping me. To meet the guy who insulted my homeland here.”

The American growled in a low voice.

“I’ll crush you.”

“Who are you to speak in a low voice? Do you think you’re Wolverine or something?”

“What?”

“Stop trying to act cool. It’s annoying.”

At Kang Hyeon’s words, the fake Wolverine’s eyes grew fierce.

“Now, both contestants please prepare.”

As their war of nerves dragged on, the referee stepped in to mediate.

“I’m ready, just prepare this guy.”

At Kang Hyeon’s words, the referee looked at the white contestant.

“Are you ready?”

At that moment, suddenly the white man started screaming.

“Graaaaaahhh!”

Hair grew all over his body as his size became enormous.

His growing frame eventually reached nearly 3m, and his face had transformed to resemble that of a beast.

“What? He wasn’t fake but the real Wolverine!?”

Kang Hyeon was surprised.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen this.”

The skill to transform into a monster is extremely rare and not anyone can use it.

Word has it that one must be born with the right physical constitution, and it had been a very long time since Kang Hyeon had actually seen it.

“Grrrrrr…”

The real Wolverine growled lowly like a beast.

“Isn’t this against the rules…?”

“Getting scared now, aren’t you? But there are no rules in this competition. Grrrr… Hehehe…”

The beast snickered while looking at Kang Hyeon.

“Who’s scared? I was just curious, punk.”

Kang Hyeon frowned deeply and started activating his buffs.

‘Wayne’s Secret Technique’ and ‘Giant’s Strength’.

“Kuu… feels good.”

With two buffs, Kang Hyeon’s strength exceeded 90.

“Let’s play.”

Feeling the familiar pain dominating his body, Kang Hyeon smiled fiercely.

“Contestants ready…”

The referee approached and wrapped Kang Hyeon and Wolverine’s hands with rope.

‘It’s so big it’s hard to grip.’

His hand felt twice as large as Kang Hyeon’s, making it difficult to even grip.

‘Well… doesn’t matter.’

Kang Hyeon’s and the beast’s eyes met.

Eyes showing clear mockery.

Kang Hyeon smiled back in response.

“Begin!”

At the referee’s signal, Kang Hyeon applied full force to his grip.

Instantly, the giant real Wolverine’s hand started to distort.

Wolverine’s hand caved in exactly in the shape of Kang Hyeon’s hand.

“Kyaaaang!”

Unlike his earlier low threats, he let out a high-pitched scream.

Kang Hyeon could have pushed the arm over instantly, but he absolutely didn’t.

-Crack, crackle!

Unable to withstand his continuously crushing hand, Wolverine’s transformation finally broke.

“St-stop! This is che-che-cheat…”

“What cheating in this place!?”

“Ahhhhh! I surrenderrr!”

The white man twisted his body wildly and repeatedly screamed surrender.

“Kang Hyeon wins! Please stop.”

“Yaaaaah! Whew!”

After applying a final squeeze, Kang Hyeon threw the man’s hand away.

“Uuugh…”

A completely destroyed state with bone and flesh mangled together.

‘Even a top-tier healer couldn’t save that.’

To restore the hand from that state, it would be much easier and simpler to cut it off and regenerate a new one.

“Phew. It feels refreshing to exercise after so long.”

Kang Hyeon, who caused this situation, wiped the sweat from his forehead and grinned.

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