The Celestial Player: Conquering the Tower of Gods

Chapter 14: Rising in the Arena

The roar of the crowd still echoed through the Arena of Kings as Jin stood in the center, victorious over Kieran the Stormblade.

> [Victor: Jin Seol!]

[Ranking Updated: Jin Seol – Rank #24]

Kieran knelt on one knee, his twin swords shattered, lightning still crackling around his hands. He looked up at Jin and let out a breathless chuckle. "You're strong. Stronger than I expected."

Jin smirked, rolling his shoulders. "You're not bad yourself. Just a little slow."

Kieran laughed, shaking his head. "Guess I deserved that." He stood up, extending his hand. "I'll be climbing again soon. Let's fight again."

Jin shook his hand. "Looking forward to it."

But before he could step out of the ring, the system chimed.

> [Next Match Assigned: Jin Seol vs. Rank #11 – Tyran the Titanbreaker]

[Arena Battle Begins in 5 Minutes.]

The entire coliseum erupted in excitement.

Jin's next opponent wasn't just any challenger—he was one of the top fighters in the Arena.

Aerin, watching from the stands, whistled. "You're not getting any rest, huh?"

Jin smirked. "Wouldn't want it any other way."

And then, a massive figure stepped into the arena.

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Tyran the Titanbreaker

The moment Tyran entered, the air grew heavy.

He was a giant of a man, nearly seven feet tall, his muscles packed with sheer power. A warhammer the size of Jin's entire body rested on his shoulder. His bronze skin was covered in ancient warrior tattoos, and his red eyes locked onto Jin with a feral grin.

> [Tyran the Titanbreaker – Colossal Warrior]

A master of brute force and overwhelming strength. Ranked #11 in the Arena.

Jin exhaled. This one's different.

Tyran cracked his neck. "You're the rookie climbing the ranks, huh?"

Jin smirked. "You gonna talk or fight?"

Tyran let out a booming laugh. "Good answer."

The system chimed.

> [Arena Battle Start!]

And Tyran moved.

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Overwhelming Power

Tyran swung his warhammer downward—and the moment it hit the ground, a massive shockwave ripped through the arena.

Jin barely dodged, flipping backward as the impact left a crater where he had just stood.

> [Skill Copied: Titan's Might]

Enhances physical strength beyond human limits.

Jin activated it immediately—his body surging with newfound power.

Tyran smirked. "Not bad. Let's see if you can keep up."

He charged forward with inhuman speed for his size, swinging his hammer in a horizontal arc.

Jin ducked just in time, feeling the wind pressure graze his hair.

He retaliated, his fist glowing with Crimson Overdrive, aiming for Tyran's ribs.

BOOM!

The punch landed cleanly—but Tyran didn't even flinch.

Jin's eyes narrowed. His defense is insane.

Tyran grinned. "My turn."

He grabbed Jin by the arm and hurled him across the arena.

CRASH!

Jin smashed into the stone wall, coughing as he felt the impact rattle his bones.

Aerin winced from the stands. "Oof. That looked rough."

But Jin wasn't done.

> [Skill Evolution: Titan's Might → Colossal Force]

Enhances strength and durability further, reducing incoming damage.

Jin exhaled, feeling his body adjust to the power.

Alright. Now I can match him.

He pushed off the ground, launching himself back into the fight.

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Breaking the Titan

Tyran grinned, raising his warhammer for another devastating strike. But Jin was faster this time.

Using Lightning Step, he vanished and reappeared behind Tyran—his fists crackling with golden and red energy.

> [Skill Fusion: Colossal Force + Celestial Fang]

[New Skill Unlocked: Titan Slayer]

Jin's entire body burned with power as he delivered a devastating uppercut to Tyran's jaw.

CRACK!

For the first time, Tyran staggered.

The crowd gasped.

Jin didn't let up. He pressed forward, throwing a barrage of strikes that rocked the massive warrior.

Tyran gritted his teeth. "You... really are something else."

With one final flash step, Jin appeared above him—his fist raised.

> [Final Strike: Titan Slayer Impact!]

BOOOOOM!

Tyran collapsed.

The system chimed.

> [Victor: Jin Seol!]

[Ranking Updated: Jin Seol – Rank #11]

The coliseum exploded in cheers.

Jin exhaled, wiping sweat from his brow. Two victories in a row.

Tyran coughed, laughing as he sat up. "Damn… I like you, rookie. Keep climbing."

Jin offered a hand, helping him up. "See you at the top."

And then—

> [TOP RANKED CHALLENGERS HAVE TAKEN NOTICE OF YOU.]

Jin felt eyes on him.

He turned—and from the highest VIP section of the coliseum, figures cloaked in power watched him closely.

The real monsters of the Arena.

Jin smirked. "Come at me, then."

The climb wasn't over yet.

> [Phase One Progress: 5% Complete.]

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End of Chapter 14