Chapter 126: Military Orders Arrive, Sudden Turn of Events

In Anbei Yin Qi's view, everything displayed by Jiang Chen is simply too abnormal.

Jiang Chen's level‑up speed is unexpectedly fast, causing Anbei Yin Qi to become wary.

Moreover, Jiang Chen's Skeleton Soldier also makes them feel dread.

Anbei Yin Qi believes that if they cannot deal with Jiang Chen this time, then the next encounter will make eliminating Jiang Chen even harder.

They do not know how high Jiang Chen's level will be after another year and a half.

They lead an Elite Team here, even confident enough to challenge a Hell‑grade Outpost Dungeon Instance.

This is a perfect opportunity; they do not want to miss it.

Between the two, hatred has already taken root, and according to their nature, this grudge must be avenged.

Anbei Yin Qi also thinks Jiang Chen will share the same sentiment.

Putting themselves in each other's shoes, that's exactly how they see it.

However, with his arrival, some Shenlong Empire Professionals nearby also begin to stand up.

Anbei Yin Qi can't help but furrow their brows, realizing they have overlooked something.

The Shenlong Empire is renowned for its unity.

In full view of everyone, hundreds of Shenlong Empire Professionals stare at him; Anbei Yin Qi finds that taking action against Jiang Chen is almost impossible.

If they were to abandon such a good chance, Anbei Yin Qi would feel deep regret.

Immediately nearby, a Professional dressed in traditional Shadow Transformation Nation attire whispers into Anbei Yin Qi's ear.

"Anbei, acting now would be very disadvantageous to us..."

So many Shenlong Empire Professionals eye them hungrily; even if they consider themselves superior, they are unwilling to act rashly.

However, even though they are an Elite Team, even though they are confident to challenge

the Hell‑grade Outpost Dungeon Instance, the Shenlong Empire Professionals here are too many, almost ten times theirs.

In such a besieged situation, they have almost no chance of survival.

Anbei Yin Qi also begins to realize that they cannot act lightly.

He nods and says to Jiang Chen, "At the Professional Competition, I will again test my skills against you."

"I hope you won't disappoint me then."

Even though he does not strike directly, he still cannot leave immediately.

He drops some harsh words, preserving his own face.

He did not expect him to suddenly utter those words.

Yet he did not make a move.

After speaking, he left.

He only said two sentences throughout the whole process, without any out‑of‑line actions.

The vigilant Shenlong Empire Professionals around also breathed a sigh of relief.

Since the opponent did not act, they will not act rashly either.

Lin Caier whispers into Jiang Chen's ear, "He won't act; there are too many people here."

Jiang Chen also understands this: "Yes, he won't act, and I won't either."

The crowd here is truly massive; professionals from various nations are present.

Both sides find it hard to act lightly.

Although strength rules this world, he has not yet reached that level; his own power is still insufficient.

Only when his strength is sufficient can he do as he wishes.

Just like Hong Jishi, if he wants to do something—kill someone—who would dare to resist?

Hong Jishi once caused a worldwide sensation.

Back then he stormed into Xiaobanzi Nation, slaughtering everywhere.

Now, Xiaobanzi Nation trembles to death at the sight of Hong Jishi.

Just now, from Anbei Yin Qi's gaze, Jiang Chen saw hatred.

These two

The hatred between them has not been settled; someday sooner or later it will be reckoned.

Anbei Yin Qi and their party entered the Instance.

There were only eleven people, the full roster being twelve; even when tackling the Hell‑grade Outpost Dungeon Instance, they showed ample confidence.

As they stepped into the Instance, the initially tense atmosphere gradually faded, and everyone returned to laughter and chatter.

Jiang Chen and Lin Caier sat down again.

"Time flies, and the Professional Competition is coming again."

Jiang Chen naturally knows about the Professional Competition.

This is a world of professionals; the Professional Competition is held every five years and can be called the most grand contest worldwide.

Then various professionals will compete, holding the contests.

Not only Frontline Class Professionals compete.

There are also support and lifestyle professionals with their own competitions.

Of course, the most exciting are the Frontline Class Professionals' contests.

They include team battles, solo battles, unlimited free‑for‑all, and other formats.

The spectacle is dazzling.

Especially since this Professional Competition is being held within the Shenlong Empire.

The Shenlong Empire, as a world‑leading power, makes the competition's scale unprecedentedly grand.

At that time, countless professionals from around the world will come to the Shenlong Empire.

Lin Caier said, "When the time comes, we'll also sign up to participate."

Jiang Chen chuckled, "There are only the two of us; the Team Competition requires a team of five."

Lin Caier laughed, "Then we'll just find some. With you here, what's there to fear? It's fine to recruit a few who only watch and don't fight."

"Besides, there's also a Solo Competition; you must sign up."

"The Champion Reward is excellent."

Jiang Chen nodded.

In every edition of the Professional Competition, the champion reward is generous.

One after another.

More teams entered the Instance, and there were fewer people outside than before.

Suddenly, the Military Badges on the shoulders of all Shenlong professionals present began to shine.

Clusters of white light enveloped the surroundings, and the atmosphere grew tense within the White Light...

"There is a Military Order."

"What's happening!"

"Could it be Abyss monsters arriving?"

Someone shouted in alarm.

The Military Badge inexplicably glowed; something must be wrong.

Then a voice emanated from the Military Badge.

"All Shenlong Soldiers, return to the Fortress, assemble!"

From the moment they wore the Military Badge, they became Shenlong Empire Soldiers.

Normally they can fight independently.

But once war breaks out, they must obey unified orders.

All Shenlong Nation Soldiers, without a word, immediately activated the Teleport Stone to return to the Fortress.

Within the Alien Battlefield, those professionals inside the Instance also received the order.

Even those who had already reached the BOSS, or were battling the BOSS,

each broke off the fight, swiftly left the Instance, used the Teleport Stone to return to the Fortress, and at that moment, the Shenlong Empire Soldiers gathered.

Just a minute later, before the Outpost Dungeon there was not a single Shenlong Empire Soldier left, and the professionals from other nations stared in amazement.

What speed, what centripetal force!

A single command, everyone returned.

Someone took out a Fubentan Tance Fu and tossed it in.

"We've returned, truly everyone has returned, even those inside the Instance have returned."

"Shenlong Empire, Shenlong Army, truly formidable."

"What terrifying cohesion."

"Such a thing could never happen in our country."

"What we want is freedom; whether we return or not is our right, the state has no authority to command"

"to us."

They were still speaking when, suddenly, the Military Badges on their bodies also emitted similar light.

Then the Military Order was issued, telling people of all nations to return.

At that moment, those who had been ranting fell silent, closing their mouths.

Those who kept proclaiming freedom still obediently used the Teleport Stone to return to their respective Fortresses.

For a moment, the Alien Battlefield became sparsely populated.

Only Anbei Yin Qi and a few others who had entered the Hell Dungeon did not know what had happened.

The Hell Dungeon isolated the Military Badge, and they received no information.

Jiang Chen and Lin Caier appeared together inside the Fortress.

Beams of light flickered, and people kept teleporting back.

Everyone wore a solemn expression.

Knowing that something major must be happening.

"Brother Jiang, Miss Lin!"

Looking toward the voice, they saw Wu Lingdong waving at them.

Jiang Chen and Lin Caier hurriedly walked toward them.