Warning: The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Web Novel chapter 318!!
Solo Leveling’s fans recently got a piece of unexpected news that points out that its sequel based on the descendant of Sung Jinwoo is much more than that and is actually following theOne Pieceroute. The official continuation of Chugong’s story, titledSolo Leveling: Ragnarokwritten by Daul, has already accumulated more than 73 million readings in over 321 chapters on the Kakao Page platform and is currently sitting on a 9.8 rating. However, an alleged statement by the author Daul highlights thatdespiteSolo Leveling: Ragnarokbeingrunning for almost 2 years, its real story is just about to begin.
According to a post shared by@animenewscentrex account, the author Daul recently stated on Kakao Page that the 318 chapters of the web novel released so far were merely an epilogue toSolo Leveling’s original story, with the prologue set to start from chapter 319 onward. This has led some to compareSolo Leveling: RagnarokwithOne Piece, as this is similar to a statement by its author Oda in 2022. However,this rumor seems to be a misinterpretation of the recent events inSolo Leveling: Ragnarok’s story.
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Whilethis rumor appears to have been spread by a misunderstanding based on a message shared by a fan inSolo Leveling: Ragnarok’s comment sectionon Kakao Page—as there are no official sources for the message of the author or a confirmation—what is still certain is that the web novel is entering its second act. Following a conversation between Suho and Jinho inSolo Leveling: Ragnarok, chapter 318, it is evident the story will evolve from the fight on Earth against the Itarim apostles to a battle in a new reality.
“In short, our new game will be about the player going out into space and fighting against the outer god’s invasion”. And at that moment, the official name for that game crystallized in Yoo Jinho’s mind.
[Solo Leveling: Ragnarok]
An expansion pack for all mankind on Earth, including not only Hunters but also non-Awakened.
“From this moment on, we, Ahjin Soft, will prepare a large-scale project to turn all humanity into Hunters.”
This revelation not only teases that the web novel is still far from over as well as Jinwoo’s return to the main plotas he is currently in space fighting against the Itarim, but also signals that there will be a great change of focus in the story. Moreover, how this is a pivotal moment inSolo Leveling: Ragnarokis demonstrated by the title drop in the chapter of the game been called Ragnarok, which also recallsSolo Leveling Season 1after Jinwoo gets the shadow extraction ability where he says that he won’t be “Solo Leveling” anymore.
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Sung Suho Has a Different Journey than His Father
This change inSolo Leveling: Ragnarokis also similar to the switch fromBoruto: Naruto Next GenerationstoBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, where the story evolves from the path of the children of Naruto’s generation to a more mature and individual plot of Boruto being an outcast fighting to protect the earth from the Divine Trees. Yet, unlikeBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, where Naruto was purposely left out of the story to force the growth of Boruto, inSolo Leveling: Ragnarok, Jinwoo has been absent from Suho’s life since the beginning of the novel.
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Nonetheless, this hasn’t made Jinwoo any less powerful or important to the plot but has proved to be a great way of making Suho forge his path alone. Also, it gives a refreshing take to the story, sinceSuho is completely different from his fatherboth in personality and fighting style, and even thought he has steadily gained power, he still struggles to advance and defeat his opponents.
Additionally,Solo Leveling: Ragnarokgives a bigger role to supporting characters, even those from the original story, while also improving the worldbuilding of the series. Because of this, and given thatSolo Leveling: Ragnarokhas already surpassed its predecessor in length—as the original web novel by Chugong only has 270 chapters—and its manhwa adaptation by REDICE only has 42 chapters so far,now it’s the perfect opportunity for fans to start reading Sung Suho’s journey.
Solo Leveling
Cast
Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program after surviving a brutal monster attack. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Jinwoo embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his powers and the dungeon that altered his fate.
