‘I had no intention of exuviating in this place, but…’ Yeon-woo felt the invisible restraints that bound his spirit quickly being released. It was the same feeling he had felt in the Changgong Library, perhaps even more intense.

Yeon-woo felt like he was being liberated from everything and ascending to a higher position. Yeon-woo was beginning to feel the principles of the world that had been hidden from him, and he also felt his senses expand infinitely into the wider universe and all the dimensions. When Yeon-woo tried exuviating in the Changgong Library, he had only tasted an elevated level of power. Now that his spirit had reached a stage of maturity, Yeon-woo could experience more things.

Yeon-woo had planned to conduct his exuviation and transcendence on the seventy-seventh floor, when he clashed with Allforone. Yeon-woo had planned to free Count Ferenc from his imprisonment, gather others who were willing to attack Allforone, and restore most of Kronos’ lost power. Moreover, Yeon-woo planned to raise the power level of his familiars as much as possible.

Yeon-woo realized that he only had one chance to challenge Allforone, and he wanted to be as prepared as possible. However, since he had run into Nocturne, Yeon-woo decided to try exuviation. In fact, Yeon-woo thought that this turn of events and sudden decision worked to his advantage.

Wasn’t Nocturne a clone of Allforone? If Yeon-woo dealt with Nocturne, he would be able to clearly understand Allforone’s weaknesses. Gaining this insight would increase the odds of defeating Allforone. As a result, Yeon-woo had shot out a Sword Thunder strike while in an accelerated state.

Yeon-woo attempted exuviation while he was overloaded with power from...