Chapter 115: Heavens, you

Jiang Chen's words left the whole team deeply shocked, and for a moment everyone stopped what they were doing.

Wu Lingdong widened his eyes; not only him, his teammates also showed expressions of disbelief.

The few of them stared at each other, their faces full of incredulous looks.

Is everything this guy said true?

They are all students of Shenlong University, and normally freshmen just entering the university are around Level 15 or Level 16.

Jiang Chen says he is a freshman—real or not? Are today's freshmen that powerful?

According to the usual procedure, shouldn't they take part in the traditional program at the opening ceremony, then receive guidance from senior brothers and sisters, cultivate properly, learn skills, and complete some tasks?

Only after they reach a certain level can they earn the qualification to go to the Dungeon Hall, and then raise their rank within the Instance.

When their level has roughly increased, they will be dispatched to the Alien Battlefield or join an academy to take part in higher‑level trials.

By the way, Shenlong University, the Baojun Shamo Fuben in the Dungeon Hall.

At the very least, freshmen must first beat the Tyrant Desert, and only after their strength is tested will they go to the Alien Battlefield.

But this freshman standing before them has arrived at the Alien Battlefield at this moment, and is so powerful that Wu Lingdong and his teammates are utterly astonished.

Wu Lingdong finally snaps out of his shock.

He swallows hard and says, "Junior, your profession is Necromancer Summoner? How come I never heard of it before?"

Jiang Chen replies softly, "I'm a new profession."

I see, it's a new profession, so they hadn't heard of it before.

That profession is

The girl who is an Elf Elder also walks over.

She introduces herself: "I am Yang Qin, Level 31, profession is Elf Elder."

Jiang Chen nods and politely replies, "Hello, senior."

Yang Qin says gratefully, "Don't be so formal; you just gave us a big help. Although we could also handle the Abyssal Demon Dog, it would cost a lot of time and effort, far less easy than now."

Indeed, with their abilities breaking through should be no problem.

It will definitely involve a great battle.

Might get some injuries or something.

Jiang Chen's appearance swiftly resolves the crisis.

Jiang Chen says, "Killing Abyssal monsters is our responsibility."

These words greatly increase Wu Lingdong's favor toward Jiang Chen, and he shouts, "Junior Lin is right; killing Abyssal monsters is indeed the responsibility of our professionals."

"Right now our level isn't enough; when we reach Level 40, we'll definitely have to charge into the Abyss and slay those monsters without leaving a single piece of armor!"

As soon as Wu Lingdong finishes speaking, the other members of their team also voice agreement, clearly sharing the same thought.

However, Yang Qin hums, "That's easy to say; reaching Level 40 and completing the Second Job Change isn't easy, and the Hell Dungeon is far from simple."

Wu Lingdong waves his hand and says generously, "Don't rush. We'll first earn money, earn Military Merit, strive to reach Military Rank before Level 40. Then we'll learn new Skills, equip Platinum Equipment, gather a few people, and we'll definitely clear the Hell Dungeon."

"I know a Hell Dungeon right at the Shenlong Empire border; that Instance's Difficulty isn't high, relatively easy to clear."

Yang Qin furrows her brows, thinks for a moment, then says, "

Are you talking about the th Level Instance that borders Bangzi Country?"

Wu Lingdong nods affirmatively, "Exactly, that one."

Yang Qin nods in understanding, "The Instance's Difficulty is indeed low, but professionals from Bangzi Country often guard it, preventing us from entering."

Wu Lingdong says boldly, "So what? Even Bangzi Country can't stop us; if they dare block the gate, we'll smash them!"

Wu Lingdong doesn't regard Bangzi Country at all.

Shenlong Empire borders Bangzi Country, and the professionals on both sides occasionally clash.

The Instance they mentioned happens to be right at the border between the two nations.

Bangzi Country's professionals often come to block the gate, preventing Shenlong Nation professionals from entering.

Conflicts between them frequently erupt.

Bangzi Country's territory is more than a hundred times smaller than Shenlong Empire's; there are few Instances domestically, and resources are scarce.

Unlike Shenlong Empire, which has many Instances inside its borders and abundant resources.

Shenlong Empire's professionals have far more options than Bangzi Country.

Thus, regarding this matter, the Shenlong Empire authorities turn a blind eye.

As long as no lives are lost, a small dispute isn't a bad thing.

Wu Lingdong's voice is loud, drawing other professionals' attention.

Someone looks over, wearing clothes not from Shenlong Nation.

Wu Lingdong retorts bluntly, "What are you looking at? Not satisfied? Want to come over and fight?"

The person jumps back in fear, shrinking away.

Wu Lingdong hums disdainfully, "That guy is from Bangzi Country; daring to provoke my Shenlong Nation makes his skin itch."

While speaking, the few resume their chat.

Jiang Chen isn't clear about what they are talking

about which Instance, and he doesn't interject.

He just listens, while resting and recovering his stamina.

Preparing for the next time he farms Instances.

The previous round of Instances involved continuous combat for about ten hours.

It wasn't easy.

Jiang Chen never considered using a Fatigue Elixir.

Fatigue Elixir can only be used in emergencies; it cannot become a reliance.

Groups of adventurers lit fires again in front of the instance entrance, chatting and laughing.

As if what just happened never occurred.

Adventurers on the Alien Battlefield are generally more easy‑going.

Some things, seeing the strange doesn't surprise anyone.

From time to time, other adventurers come over and join in.

Here, besides teams from the Shenlong Nation, there are also a few teams from other nations.

People are divided by nation; those from the Shenlong Empire stick together, while other countries each govern themselves.

The foreign adventurers just now witnessed Jiang Chen's Skeleton going on a killing spree, and each of them feels awe toward Jiang Chen.

Their gazes occasionally glance over, murmuring about something in low voices.

But none dare to approach, keeping their distance from Jiang Chen.

The corpse of the Abyssal Demon Dog has already vanished.

The ground of the Alien Battlefield seems like an invisible huge mouth; corpses are swiftly devoured after death, disappearing without a trace.

Wu Lingdong also lit a fire, took out food he had prepared long ago, and placed it on the fire to roast.

At the same time, Wu Lingdong pulled out some wine: "Jiang junior, would you like a sip?"

Jiang Chen shook his head: "I don't drink."

Wu Lingdong showed a regretful expression: "This isn't ordinary wine; it's a medicinal wine made by a Gourmet. It can dispel fatigue and speed up bodily recovery. A few sips after battle work especially well."

Yang Qin took the medicinal wine and thrust it into Jiang Chen's hand: "It tastes like wine, but it won't get you drunk."

Jiang Chen looked on curiously

"Delicious Fruit Wine: fragrant and tasty, can eliminate fatigue and restore stamina."

There isn't much explanation, just a single sentence.

Jiang Chen has never seen such a thing in the Exchange.

However, he knows the Gourmet; the Gourmet belongs to the lifestyle profession and can create all kinds of delicacies.

Some foods made by Gourmets not only taste good but also have special effects.

Jiang Chen tried a sip; it was sweet on the palate and indeed very tasty.

After a few mouthfuls, the fatigue noticeably lessened.

It has an effect similar to the Fatigue Elixir, but not as strong.

It only eases and improves, not completely eliminates.

"Later we'll go into another instance; Jiang junior, will you join us?"

Wu Lingdong, roasting meat, looked at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen shook his head: "I'll solo run."

That counts as a refusal.

Wu Lingdong also knows Jiang Chen's Skeleton is formidable, perhaps he can truly solo.

He didn't press further: "Alright then, next time don't pick Hell Difficulty; it's not meant for humans. Even a 12‑person elite team would find it hard."

"You survived in there that long; I'm truly humbled, brother."

Yang Qin continued: "Exactly, the monsters inside all use control skills; they're maddening. Last time we went, the skills wouldn't stop, constant healing, exhausted me to death."

"It's that guy's fault—his gear's weak, his skills poor; he can't even handle a single monster. Last time he entered he almost died."

Wu Lingdong hurriedly defended: "Can you blame me? I was only Level 29 then, hadn't learned the Level 30 skills. Plus I was still wearing Silver Equipment; it's no wonder I couldn't win."

Yang Qin cooed lightly: "It's still far from good now; Hell‑level Outpost really isn't meant for humans."

Wu Lingdong said: "I'm just missing a shield. Once I get the Outpost Shield, we can go to the Level 30 Dungeon and attempt Nightmare Difficulty."

Yang Qin replied: "It's not that easy to obtain; among the Outpost Series gear, the shield is the hardest to drop. We've run it countless times and never got one, and the Exchange doesn't sell any."

"If we still don't get it, we'll all need to be Level 32, exceeding the qualification for entering the instance."

"Then we won't be able to enter the instance, you won't be able to buy a shield, what will we do?"

Wu Lingdong said: "Don't worry, we'll definitely get it. If it really doesn't work out, I'll just buy another Gold Shield; its stats are a bit lower, but it's still usable."

He said, handing over a string of already‑roasted meat: "Jiang junior, have some meat."

Yang Qin laughed: "Jiang junior, what equipment do you need? We've gotten some we can sell you cheap."

Wu Lingdong also nodded: "The Outpost Set is great, top‑tier Gold gear, especially the shield; it's better than some Platinum gear."

"Even though Jiang junior is only Level 23, Gold gear should be prepared early; it can be used at Level 30."

Jiang Chen doesn't know the properties of the Nightmare Outpost Shield; he has seen the Hell Outpost Shield, whose stats are indeed strong.

Especially the additional attributes: +50% resistance to control skills and -50% control duration, which for a Knight are practically god‑like.

They can greatly increase a Knight's survival rate.

Sometimes they truly save lives.

Jiang Chen asked: "Can Hell Outpost gear and Nightmare Outpost gear be combined into a set?"

Jiang Chen asked, "Can Hell Outpost Equipment and Nightmare Outpost Equipment form a set?"

Qin, eating meat gracefully, said softly: "Of course, the Hell Outpost gear is too rare; hardly any team can clear a Hell‑level Outpost."

Wu Lingdong shook his head: "It's indeed difficult. As far as I know, teams from Shenlong University's Creation Academy, Dragon Clan Academy, and Flame Emperor Academy have cleared it; I'm not sure about other teams."

Yang Qin replied dismissively: "The Creation Academy, Dragon Clan Academy, Flame Emperor Academy—all produce perverts; they can clear it, but others don't even have a chance."

Wu Lingdong was about to say something else when his eyes widened, and he sprang up suddenly.

Wu Lingdong still wanted to say something, when suddenly their eyes bulged, and their whole body leapt up violently.

"This is! This is!"

Wu Lingdong is panting, unable to say a word.

The other few people also widened their eyes.

Yang Qin's mouth opened wide, big enough to fit two eggs.

Clack!

The meat and wine in his hand fell together.

A shield appeared in Jiang Chen's hand.

"Hell Outpost Shield"

It still shimmered with a faint luster, looking clearly of extraordinary quality...