Summary of Solo Leveling Manhwa Chapter 138
Chapter 138 of Solo Leveling opens with global mourning. The Plague Monarch’s toxins have caused irreversible destruction in multiple countries. The Hunter Association scrambles to provide support, while governments formally recognize Jin-Woo as Earth’s primary protector. Jin-Woo awakens in a healing chamber, his body struggling to contain the Shadow Monarch’s power. Meanwhile, the rulers decide to descend directly, sending envoys to Earth. Jin-Woo receives visions from the System showing the original war between rulers and monarchs—revealing that he is both legacy and weapon. The chapter focuses on global politics, spiritual lore, and existential realization. It’s clear that Jin-Woo has crossed a line—he’s no longer human. But will the rulers trust him, or will they see him as the final threat?