Chapter 122: Awkward Failure of Pretending, Ye Jinrong

Lin Caier followed Jiang Chen, holding his little hand as Jiang Chen led her.

After Jiang Chen left, Ye Jinrong and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The recent scene made them realize Jiang Chen's terrifying power.

Even while Jiang Chen was speaking earlier, Ye Jinrong felt an illusion in his heart, as if a blade were pressed against his throat.

A slight carelessness would provoke Jiang Chen; he had no doubt that if he had truly angered Jiang Chen just now—

Jiang Chen would indeed kill him.

This man, though not very talkative, has actions that send chills down the spine.

Especially his Skeletons, numerous and of high strength.

Know that Jiang Chen is only Level 23, yet the aura he displayed just now made even their Level 30 squad hesitate to act rashly.

Even the Holy Light Knight Ye Jinrong, who holds a Mythic-level Profession, appeared dim before Jiang Chen, leaving Ye Jinrong feeling utterly embarrassed.

Even a Level 36 Abyss Demon was easily slaughtered; what does that make him?

As a Holy Light Knight and a Mythic Tier Profession, counting his Aura Skills, Ye Jinrong does not think he can stop the Skeletons.

Play submissive, survive.

That is his instinctive reaction.

Yet while playing submissive, Ye Jinrong also feels ashamed.

A dignified Mythic-level Profession, clad in golden gear, a Level 30 Holy Light Knight, yet he fears a mere 23‑level youngster.

If this spreads, it would be a total disgrace, the biggest stain of his life.

His heart is filled with conflicting emotions: on one hand fearing Jiang Chen, on the other feeling his own confidence.

As a Holy Light Knight of a Mythic-level Profession, he should stand beneath the admired radiance, allowing no blemish.

Various complex emotions

Intertwine in his mind, and Ye Jinrong's hatred toward Jiang Chen grows.

Staring at Jiang Chen's retreating figure: "Time is still long; you'll eventually come to beg me for my forgiveness and mercy..."

He has that confidence.

The career progression of a Holy Light Knight: the higher the level, the stronger the Skills.

Now he is still only at the beginning.

Moreover, he still has a chance to advance further, achieving another Profession Ascension.

However, seeing Jiang Chen holding Lin Caier's hand, jealousy surged again.

"Hmph, this woman will be mine sooner or later! Let's see how it goes!"

He firmly believes Jiang Chen will eventually beg him for forgiveness, because he himself is the true strong one.

Jiang Chen returned to Wu Lingdong and the others, asking if they were injured.

Wu Lingdong patted his Shield, indicating all is well.

Their squad sustained some injuries, but under Yang Qin's treatment they have already recovered.

The Amplify from the Outpost Set is so powerful, the 1× damage‑reduction attribute further boosts Wu Lingdong's combat power.

The Abyssal Dog Demon has been defeated, and the Abyssal Demon Dog has also been cleared.

The battlefield gradually calmed, corpses slowly sinking into the ground, as if nothing had happened.

How many corpses this ancient Great Underground has buried, they provide power to the earth and also gave rise to a lone monster that roams the Alien Battlefield, attacking professionals.

This cruel cycle seems endless.

The group returned to the Instance Doorway, and Wu Lingdong and the others did not leave immediately.

They rekindled a campfire, preparing to rest and recover.

Lin Caier and Yang Qin stood aside, whispering softly.

No one knows when the two women's relationship became this close.

Everyone lit

the campfire, dispersing the surrounding mist.

Without external threats, everyone's nerves relaxed at that moment.

Wu Lingdong polished his sharp sword, explaining that those Abyssal Demon Dogs are merely the most inconspicuous enemies in the Abyss, hardly worth mentioning.

"The Abyssal Dog Demon you just killed can spawn countless Abyssal Demon Dogs; when there are too many, the dogs leave the Abyss for the Alien Battlefield, harassing professionals there, though only harassing."

"Actually, we've encountered this kind of thing many times."

"As long as you stay on the Alien Battlefield for a while, you'll run into them day and night."

"It's just that this time the numbers are larger; the key is that Abyssal Dog Demon appeared. Otherwise breaking through would not be difficult."

Jiang Chen listened to Wu Lingdong's description, slightly puzzled: "Aren't there High-level Professionals deep in the Alien Battlefield? Why can those Abyssal Demon Dogs bypass them and come here?"

Their location is actually near the Eternal Great Wall, leaning more toward Human Race territory.

In the depths of the distant battlefield, it is the activity zone of Human Race High-level Professionals.

Those are the true main battlefields.

How the Abyssal Demon Dogs crossed them to get here, Jiang Chen couldn't grasp at once.

Wu Lingdong chuckled: "Have you ever taken part in the university's large‑scale Trial?"

Jiang Chen nodded: "I have."

The university's Shenlong Tower can perform massive teleportation, and the Abyss can naturally do so as well.

Jiang Chen suddenly realized, wondering why he hadn't thought of it.

Wu Lingdong set up the grill again, pulling out food to roast: "But this kind of teleportation also has limits—

it can only transport Abyssal Demon Dogs; too high‑level Demons can't get through, and for this Dog Demon, only one or two can be teleported occasionally."

"Anyway, I've been here so long; I've only seen the Dog Demon twice, and that just now was the second time."

Jiang Chen could imagine it.

One side of the Abyss possesses teleportation ability, and the Human Race would certainly counter it.

Otherwise, if they freely brought over hordes of Demons, there would be no need to fight; the Human Race should have been wiped out long ago.

At that moment, the mist churned violently, and powerful auras pierced through it.

Wu Lingdong glanced: "The guard of the Eternal Great Wall has arrived."

Earlier, Ye Jinrong and others had sent a Rescue Signal.

After receiving the Rescue Signal, the guard stationed at the Eternal Fortress rushed over.

A total of twelve arrived—Knight, Warrior, mage, archer, support—all present, each above Level 40, all High-level Professionals.

Their combat power was extremely formidable.

When they arrived and surveyed the scene, each could not help but show shock.

The mountains and fields were littered with corpses of Abyssal Demon Dogs.

There were at least five or six hundred of them; they ran to the Instance Doorway, and the leading Knight, with imposing authority, demanded, "Who sent the Rescue Signal just now?"

Ye Jinrong stepped forward: "It was me."

He voluntarily produced his identification, and after the Knight examined it, he glanced at Ye Jinrong a few more times.

Mythic-tier Professionals are rare; as long as such a person remains alive, they'll most likely become a great figure in the future.

His tone improved a bit: "What's going on here? Did a strong individual just pass by?"

Ye Jinrong didn't lie; he recounted the earlier situation.

Such a matter can't be covered up; just ask anyone.

And it becomes clear.

The Knight, surprised, turned his head toward Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen's level and profession were laid bare before his eyes.

How could a Level 23 professional possibly eliminate so many Abyssal Demon Dogs?

Moreover, he also saw the corpse of that Dog Demon.

It was indeed a Dog Demon.

Hard to believe, yet the facts lay before him.

After asking Ye Jinrong a few more questions, he turned to stand before Jiang Chen and at first glance saw the badge on Jiang Chen's shoulder.

He was already a Five-Star Private.

One needs 500 Military Merit to earn the Five-Star Private rank.

Anything can be forged, but the Military Badge cannot, showing that he truly has slain many Abyssal Demon Dogs.

"Kid, you're impressive."

The Guard Captain looked at Jiang Chen, his gaze full of praise and admiration.

Respect for the strong is common in the army; that's well known.