Jin-Woo is strong, but this character is a real threat to the monarchs

This article contains spoilers from Solo leveling manhwa.

Solo leveling is all about action and suspense, with Jin-Woo battling powerful adversaries in every story arc, from magical beasts and corrupt hunters to powerful monarchs. Every time a new enemy appears, Jin-Woo appears with his strongest shadows and together they overwhelm their enemies with flawless coordination.

However, Jin-Woo is not the only hunter Solo leveling who can dominate the battlefield with equal intensity. As monarchs rise Solo leveling season 3a very strong character has the courage to stand up to the Monarchs before they even come for Jin-Woo. And no, it's neither Thomas Andre nor Cha Hae-In.

Sung Il-Hwan comes after the monarchs

Sung Il-Hwan is the vessel of the ruler

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Sung Il-Hwan is a threat to the monarchs.
Sung Il-Hwan is one of the strongest hunters in Korea.

Sung Il-Hwan is one of the most interesting characters to debut in Solo levelingwith a mysterious past and a power that rivals even the strongest S-rank hunters in the world. His sudden reappearance in the present world after years of being thought dead has given everyone more reason to fear as no one really knows who he is, if he is human, mutant or even a magical beast.

in other words, Sung Il-Hwan is an anomalymaking him an unpredictable force in the series. Still, there is someone like Hwang Dong-Soo, a hunter who refuses to back down against Il-Hwan, even though the difference in their strength is undeniable based on aura and appearance alone. No ordinary hunter would approach Il-Hwanwhose very existence is linked to the Rulers.

solo leveling sung by il hwan the true threat of monarchs

While Solo leveling Seasons 1 and 2 have yet to touch on the deeper lore surrounding Rulers and Monarchs, as fans of the manhwa know that Sung Il-Hwan is not just a dungeon survivor, but a vessel for the Ruler. He was supposed to come after the Shadow Monarch, but when he discovered that the vessel was Jin-Woo, he abandoned his mission without hesitation and decided to protect him from the rest of the Monarchs.

Sung Il-Hwan will fight the monarchs to protect Jin-Woo

Sung Il-Hwan won't let Jin-Woo die again

As one of the vessels of the Rulers, Sung Il-Hwan has the power to stand on par with monarchs themselves. He fears no enemy, not even the Shadow Monarch, who has complete control and power over the dead. In fact, his main mission requires him to absolutely destroy the Shadow Monarch and fulfill the will of the Rulers. However, fate has other plans for Il-Hwan.

Instead of going after his own son, Sung Il-Hwan will protect Jin-Woo from the rest of the monarchs. As a father, Jin-Woo will not let his son carry the weight of the world alone, even if it means defying the Rulers and earning the wrath of the Monarchs. He had already lost years of his life, but this time he would fight on his own terms. Sung Il-Hwan would go above and beyond with this just to stop the monarchs.

You will never rest in peace, not even in death. — Sung Il-Hwan

IN Monarchs War arc that starts in chapter 150 and ends in chapter 166Sung Il-Hwan finally unleashes his true power not only to protect Jin-Woo, but also to save the world. If Solo leveling Season 3 brings the arc to life, anime fans realize how strong Sung Il-Hwan is. Fighting two monarchs at the same time is no small feat, especially if he's doing it while protecting Jin-Woo from certain death.

Sung Il-Hwan is the second strongest hunter in solo leveling

Sung Il-Hwan has some of the most impressive feats that no other hunter, aside from Jin-Woo, could ever hope to match. Solo leveling. From destroying an S-rank hunter like Hwang Dong-Soo in a matter of seconds to fighting two powerful monarchs at the same time without fear or hesitation, Sung Il-Hwan truly deserves the honor. Without him, Jin-Woo would not have survived the attack in Seoul.

No wonder most fans are thinking Il-Hwan the strongest hunter after Jin-Wooincluding the worldwide reputation of Thomas Andre. While this topic is still up for debate, Il-Hwan's actions make a strong case for him being second only to Jin-Woo. He did indeed die after the Monarch attack, but it was only because his body exceeded its limits and was unable to handle its full power.