Following the worldwide release of Se-Hoon and Ludwig's provocation against the Sacred Craftsman, a predictably fierce reaction from the public ensued.0

“Rising Star Lee Se-Hoon Challenges the Sacred Craftsman!”0

“Mysterious Booming Sound in Mount Huangshan, Sacred Craftsman’s Stronghold—Has the Giant Stirred?”0

“The Battle of a Perfect One vs. A Master Blacksmith Inching toward Ascension!”0

It wasn’t even an active S-rank hero. Of all people, it was a student—a first-year at Babel at that—calling the Sacred Craftsman, a Perfect One who was revered as the best in this field, a “washed-up relic.” It was an unbelievably audacious statement that shocked the world, raising questions about Se-Hoon’s intentions and inevitably sparking hostility from various factions.0

“Caden Miller: ‘Everyone needs to go through this transitional phase. Hopefully, this will be a good lesson for him.’”0

“Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: ‘Their motives are obvious. There’s no need to pay attention to a foolish mantis blocking the wheel.’”0

Caden, the Sacred Craftsman’s disciple and CEO of MT Industries, publicly dismissed Se-Hoon as a mere rookie, while the Chinese sneered and called Se-Hoon a clueless idiot.0

Unlike others, who refrained from expressing their opinions due to their fear of Se-Hoon's powerful backers—the Emperor of Ascension and the Eternal Nocturne—those who sided with the Sacred Craftsman had no such hesitation.0

“Hm…” 0

Se-Hoon scrolled through his phone, keeping track of the public's reaction. 0

“It looks to be about eight to two… no, maybe nine to one?”0

Though few said it openly, the majority seemed to think the challenge was overly reckless on his part. After all, challenging...0