Chapter 106: Scaling the Alien Battlefield, Ghostly Spirits Strike

He glanced at Jiang Chen, and evidently Hong Jishi thought he would ask that.

He told Jiang Chen: "Within the Fortress there are some high-level alchemists; you can pay Gold Coins to have them replenish your energy."

"Usually they prefer to accept materials as payment rather than Gold Coins."

"If you need, you can go ask."

"But if it really doesn't work, you can return to Shenlong University; the Teleportation Array we use can bring you back, though the price will be a bit high."

Jiang Chen understood the situation.

Hong Jishi had explained everything, then left Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen went to the Exchange inside the castle; fortunately, this Exchange is connected to the Shenlong Empire's Exchange.

In addition, there are some special items available here.

When he was in the country, Jiang Chen could not find these items.

In the Exchange, these items are called Military Supplies, and there are strict restrictions based on level.

The items purchasable at different levels also vary.

Jiang Chen is now an ordinary soldier, with little Military Merit, so the items he can buy are limited.

Teleport Stone is one of them, priced at 10,000 Gold Coins each; although not cheap, it carries a risk of failure and is a single‑use item.

Jiang Chen bought ten of them for contingency.

In addition, there is Anti‑Curse Potion, priced the same at 10,000 Gold Coins per bottle.

After use, within one hour it can increase Curse resistance by 20 %.

Jiang Chen hesitated a moment, and ultimately did not purchase.

He thought it unnecessary.

There are also some special gear from the battlefield, called Battlefield Equipment; its attributes are stronger than same‑level Instance gear and can increase damage against Abyss monsters.

Jiang Chen knows this is his best choice here.

However, the price of these Battlefield Equipment is also steep, and requires corresponding Military Merit to purchase.

Jiang Chen glanced at the price and understood why Hong Jishi wanted him to prepare enough Gold Coins.

Hong Jishi is confident in Jiang Chen's ability to earn Military Merit, but not so confident in his ability to earn money.

These Battlefield Equipment are pricey, each costing several hundred thousand Gold Coins, and the school‑level gear runs into millions of Gold Coins; Jiang Chen simply cannot afford them.

After strolling around the castle and gaining a basic understanding of the situation, Jiang Chen decided to head to the Alien Battlefield.

But as he advanced, a Guard Soldier blocked him.

The Guard Soldier said, "Kid, you're only Level 22."

"Did your elder bring you here?"

"The weakest monsters here are Level 30, and there are Abyss monsters roaming."

"Going out like this would be very dangerous."

Soldiers who can become part of the Eternal Fortress are at least Level 40 and have completed the Second Transcendence, making them High‑level Professionals.

The Shielding Badge Jiang Chen wears cannot hide this fact.

Jiang Chen politely replied, "Thanks, I just want to take a look."

The Guard Soldier sensed Jiang Chen's resolve and stopped blocking, saying, "Then be careful yourself; if it gets dangerous, return promptly."

Jiang Chen left, gradually fading from view.

The Guard Soldier sighed, "Another clueless youngster; hopefully nothing happens."

Each year, there are many people who get into trouble because of this.

Usually here, people act in parties.

Those who act alone like Jiang Chen are not absent, but their levels are not low.

At least 3

Level 0 and above.

Even at Level 30 or above, it's not safe; danger can arise at any time.

Someone like Jiang Chen, Level 22, coming to the Alien Battlefield, is almost nonexistent.

After Jiang Chen left, another team exited the Fortress, advancing deeper toward the Alien Battlefield.

The Alien Battlefield is filled with an aura from the Abyss.

A thin mist pervades the air.

Visibility is very poor.

Even if Jiang Chen uses all his sight, he still can't see far here.

Suddenly, the Bone Armor on his body lit up.

Jiang Chen felt a slight alarm; he was actually under attack.

But where he looked, he could not see the source of the attack.

The Bone Armor kept flashing, and the attack never ceased.

What's happening?

Invisible monster?

The Alien Battlefield truly is unsafe.

Several Skeleton Warriors appeared beside him.

The master being attacked, the Skeleton Warriors instantly reacted.

Their Soul Fire flared intensely, and red light shot from their eyes.

They swung their great blades toward one direction at once.

Where the Great Blade passes, the sound of fabric tearing is heard.

At the same time, a shrill Scream is heard.

Jiang Chen only then sees what kind of monster is attacking him.

The monster resembles smoke, hidden in the mist, hard to discern with the naked eye.

Now being attacked by the Skeleton Warrior, it briefly reveals its shape.

"Name: Battlefield Wraith"

"Level: 30"

"Strength: 6000"

"Agility: 2000"

"Spirit: 2000"

"Constitution: 5000"

"Skill: Physical Immunity"

Unexpectedly, the first monster encountered in the Alien Battlefield is a Wraith‑type monster.

Such monsters only appear in places like the Alien Battlefield.

They are almost never seen elsewhere.

30

Level, its attributes are not particularly strong.

Similar to the reinforced Elite Monster in a Nightmare-level Dungeon.

When it hides, it is hard to detect.

It usually only reveals itself when it actively attacks.

Fortunately, Bone Armor, with its grotesquely strong defense, shields Jiang Chen from the Battlefield Wraith's attack.

Jiang Chen is only slightly surprised by the appearance of a soul‑type monster on the battlefield, but what piques his curiosity more is its skill.

Just as he thinks of this, the Battlefield Wraith lets out a Scream.

Skill: Physical Immunity.

Body Etherealization.

Like smoke, it appears even more insubstantial.

The Skeleton Warrior's Blade swings through empty air, as if cutting the air, unable to harm it.

Yet it can still launch an attack on the Skeleton Warrior.

Jiang Chen can clearly feel that the Skeleton Warrior has been attacked.

But the Skeleton Warrior's attack is meaningless to it.

The Great Blade passes through its body, causing no damage.

"It truly is immune to physical attacks."

"Let's see elemental damage."

A thought flickers, and he summons a few Skeleton Mages.

The Skeleton Mages attack as soon as they appear.

Blazing Flame, Ice Storm rush toward it.

The Battlefield Wraith lets out a wail, Elemental Attack lands on it, dealing massive damage; after two or three blows, the Battlefield Wraith is slain.

"Killed Level 30 Battlefield Wraith, Experience +325640"

"Obtained Soul Breath"

"Soul Breath: Contains the will of the battlefield's dead, can enhance Weapon equipment"

300,000 experience, a fairly standard amount.

But the material called Soul Breath, Jiang Chen has never seen before.

Its ability to enhance Weapon equipment seems to be a useful material.

Having it

From this experience, Jiang Chen knows the Skeleton Warrior is not omnipotent.

The Skeleton Mage is the same.

Since physically immune monsters appear, elementally immune monsters may also appear.

There may even be monsters immune to both physical and elemental attacks.

Then both Skeleton Warriors and Skeleton Mages could become ineffective.

Jiang Chen has to become vigilant.

While advancing toward the battlefield ahead, Jiang Chen continually ponders his own skills.

"Skeleton Warriors use physical attacks, Skeleton Mages use elemental attacks."

"Soul Burn is a Psychic Attack, what type of attack is Corpse Explosion?"

He recalls the various situations in which he used Corpse Explosion.

Corpse Explosion feels to him like a hybrid attack.

Based on vitality, it blends physical, elemental, and other attacks into one.

"Then let's consider it a life‑type attack; we'll see the specifics later."

"Every skill has pros and cons; nothing should be taken lightly."

He remembers his sister Jiang Ruo's words: always be careful.

The Alien Battlefield is extremely vast.

After more than a thousand years of war, the battlefield's scope has been greatly expanded.

It is said that at the deepest part of the battlefield lies the Abyss Entrance.

From there, one can enter the true Abyss.

There are no historical records of when the Abyss first appeared; all that is known is that when the Abyss emerged and launched a massive invasion of the Human Race, this war began.

In the eyes of the Human Race, the Abyss is synonymous with evil, destruction, and death.

It is the enemy of the All-Human Race.

The farther one is from the Fortress, the more monsters one encounters.

The Battlefield Wraith wanders this place, filled with grim slaughter and death.

It roams aimlessly.

It attacks anyone it sees.

Whether it is the Human Race or the Abyss

Demon, they are all its enemies.

The harsh environment, millennia of blood and flesh sediment, Abyssal Power Corruption, and the Alien Battlefield are filled with all kinds of strange monsters.

There is a monster with two mouths on its head, looking like a wild dog.

They are extremely fast and bite anyone they see.

The two mouths alternately spew Flame, like a mage.

There is also a monster made entirely of stones, its body entangled with battlefield blood, its whole form wrapped in various elements, possessing extreme resistance to Elemental Attack.

Jiang Chen ordered ten Skeleton Mages to attack it.

It took a full minute before it was slain.

Monsters like this are far too numerous on the Alien Battlefield.

Even if the area is cleared, they quickly spawn again; they cannot be completely eradicated.

While advancing, one occasionally encounters squads of the Human Race.

They are not necessarily from the Shenlong Empire; there are also squads from other nations.

They all show surprise when they see Jiang Chen.

Solo actions are rare on the Alien Battlefield.

But after seeing Jiang Chen's Skeletons, they understand.

"Half an hour left; we should reach the Instance soon."

Jiang Chen has already been walking for over two hours.

The fog ahead surged violently, and Jiang Chen instantly became alert.

Three people ran out of the fog.

A Knight, an archer, and a Prophet.

The three scrambled without direction, apparently fleeing for their lives.

The fog's surge grew even more intense, as if more things were approaching.

The panicked fleeing Knight saw Jiang Chen and shouted loudly, "Run fast, there's an Abyss Demon behind!"

The terror on his face did not seem feigned at all…