Chapter 130: Divine Dragon Star, It Seems My Title Fits Better

When it comes time to award merit, this is the part everyone ultimately looks forward to.

The crowd perked up their ears, because they knew the reward was about to be revealed.

Even though Jiang Chen is sure to receive the biggest reward, the others won't get less.

Everyone waited as Legion Leader Luo Pan's voice boomed.

"In this battle, we collectively killed 12040 Abyssal Demon Dogs and 100 Abyssal Dog Demons, earning 22040 military merit points."

"The defensive side's total military merit is 3000."

"No one retreated, so no one lost points."

"The total military merit is 25040."

"Our side has a total of 1052 professionals; apart from Jiang Chen and Yi Ning, each can receive 20 military merit."

"Yi Ning earned 500 military merit, and Jiang Chen earned 3500 military merit."

The crowd showed the expression they expected.

Even though each only received 20 points of military merit, it was already a sizable gain.

Normally, to earn 20 points of military merit, one must kill 20 Abyssal Demon Dogs.

If it's a five‑person squad, they'd need to kill 100 Abyssal Demon Dogs for each person to receive 20 points of military merit.

However, in this siege that lasted only a few minutes, everyone could obtain 20 points of military merit, which is already quite good.

Yi Ning received 500 military merit with no objections. She alone killed two Abyssal Dog Demons and eliminated many Abyssal Demon Dogs.

As for Jiang Chen, no one dared to raise an objection.

His contribution was huge; at least 80% of the Abyssal Demon Dogs died at his hands.

Of the 100 Abyssal Dog Demons, Yi Ning killed two, and the rest were blown to death by Jiang Chen.

If he hadn't cast the curse at the start

the battle might not have gone so smoothly.

Jiang Chen earned 3500 military merit points, earning everyone's wholehearted admiration.

Yi Ning still had no comment.

Everyone was truly impressed by Jiang Chen's strength.

Only Ye Jinrong was somewhat dissatisfied.

He muttered, "Why do I only have 20 military merit while he gets 3500 military merit?"

"Why am I not even a fraction of his?"

"I am a Holy Light Knight, a Mythological Class profession; how could I possibly be inferior to him?"

However, he only dared to complain in his heart and would never voice an objection publicly.

In the Legion, the Military Order is as solid as a mountain; the Legion Leader's word is law.

No one has the right to rebut.

The Military Badge began to flash and shine, with military merit continuously flowing in.

Some people's ranks were promoted, and some were just one step away from advancement, needing only a bit more military merit.

Lin Caier'er jumped up joyfully; she was promoted to Two-Star Private.

She hadn't done much, yet could obtain 20 military merit, which was already very satisfying for her.

Jiang Chen's Military Badge shone especially brightly.

Far surpassing everyone else.

Stars appeared on the badge one after another—six, seven, eight…

Until after ten stars, the badge changed.

It turned from a white Private badge into a silver Second Lieutenant Badge.

The Second Lieutenant Badge already counts as an officer rank.

Having become an officer‑level position, soldiers of any rank must address Jiang Chen as "Officer" on the battlefield.

No matter how high your level, whether you have already reached Second Transcendence, if your rank is below Jiang Chen's, you must respectfully call him "Officer".

This is military discipline; it must be strictly observed on the battlefield.

After the badge turned silver, it stopped flashing, and no stars remained on it.

Of the 3500 military merit, 500 raised Jiang Chen's rank to Ten-Star Private.

The remaining 3000 added on, promoting him from Ten-Star Private to Second Lieutenant.

However, to advance the rank further, each additional star requires 10,000 military merit.

This is a hundred times the original amount.

Advancing the rank is quite difficult; merely killing Abyssal Demon Dogs is far insufficient.

If one truly wants massive military merit, one must venture deep into the Alien Battlefield, even into the Abyss, to hunt genuine Abyss Demons.

Lin Caier'er looked at Jiang Chen's Military Badge on his shoulder and said, "Wow, you've become a Second Lieutenant."

"Good day, Officer!"

She mischievously saluted Jiang Chen, leaving him both embarrassed and amused.

Lin Caier'er happily said, "You might be the youngest Second Lieutenant."

Jiang Chen is only 18 years old.

He just finished the college entrance examination.

At this age, professionals either go to university or drop out to wander; who could reach over 20 levels, arrive at the Alien Battlefield, and kill so many Abyssal creatures like him?

A Second Lieutenant of this age is truly one of a kind.

Many people were very happy about their rank promotions.

Until the light completely faded.

Legion Leader Luo Pan continued, "Jiang Chen, 18 years old, the youngest Second Lieutenant in our nation, has been specially granted the Shenlong Star title by approval."

As his words fell, Jiang Chen's Military Badge flared again with brilliant light, completely enveloping him.

"Title obtained: Shenlong Star"

"Shenlong Star: All Attributes +300, Skill consumption reduced by 20%, Damage reduced by 10%."

Jiang Chen glanced at the title attributes

, which are far inferior to his own Dragon Clan War King Title.

Moreover, the two titles cannot coexist; he can only choose one to use.

Needless to say, he would definitely choose the Dragon Clan War King Title.

Luo Pan showed a strange expression: "You have a title?"

His words drew everyone's attention.

Everyone thought that Jiang Chen actually already had a title.

Titles are not easily obtained; the various conditions are extremely stringent.

The same title can be held by only one person at a time.

For a title like Shenlong Star, it is unclear who previously held it.

But Jiang Chen became the youngest Second Lieutenant of the Shenlong Empire, and the title fell into his hands.

Jiang Chen nodded: "Yes, I have a title."

Luo Pan asked: "How did you obtain it?"

"Dragon Race Frontline Outpost Instance, Hell Difficulty."

Jiang Chen did not conceal anything.

There's nothing to hide; others can't take it away.

Wow!

Jiang Chen's words sparked a chorus of gasps.

Everyone present, each one, couldn't believe it, shocked into numbness.

Even the usually proud Yi Ning, at this moment, looked at Jiang Chen with some disbelief.

She had once tried a Solo Run herself, only to retreat in disgrace.

"So the legend was true; the Hell Difficulty Outpost Instance really grants a title."

"He actually Solo Ran the Hell Difficulty Outpost Instance, my god!"

"How is this possible? Is this really something a person can achieve?"

"I thought that title was just a scam, but it turns out it's real."

"Perhaps only he could do it; who has so many Summoned Entities, and each one is so powerful."

The discussion grew louder.

Luo Pan shouted, "Silence."

Everyone instantly fell silent.

The Legion hasn't disbanded

yet, now Luo Pan is the highest commander.

A flash of light, and Jiang Chen was transported to Luo Pan's side: "Could you explain the title's effects and acquisition method? The Empire's database needs to record it."

At this moment, he was no longer issuing orders but asking.

The title is Jiang Chen's private information; he cannot see it.

However, the Empire's database requires this data.

He could only discuss it with Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen did not conceal anything.

"Obtained by Solo Running the Hell Difficulty 'Dragon Race Frontline Sentinel' Instance; effect is All Attributes +500, all Skill consumption reduced by 50%."

Luo Pan's eyes showed admiration: "A fine title, especially the 50% reduction in all Skill consumption; that's crucial for mage-type professions."

"You've done well; in exchange, I specially permit you to use the military facilities within the Fortress."

Jiang Chen was slightly surprised.

Some facilities in the Fortress belong to the military; ordinary people have no access. Military Merit serves as a pass—one must be at least a Three-Star Second Lieutenant to enter.

Jiang Chen is not even a One-Star Second Lieutenant yet, so he originally lacked qualification.

He didn't expect Luo Pan to have this authority.

It was then that Jiang Chen noticed the badge on Luo Pan's shoulder.

A Purple Badge—he is actually a famous general.

The three stars on the badge shone brilliantly.

Luo Pan said, "You may use the military facilities, but it also consumes Military Merit. Your Military Merit is low; spend it sparingly."

Jiang Chen hummed, "Thank you, senior."

After Jiang Chen returned, Luo Pan finally issued the last order: "This battle is over; disband the Legion."

A sudden battle thus drew its curtain.

Everyone could now return to their own affairs.

Although it was only not

less than an hour, each person had an extraordinary experience.

Jiang Chen's overwhelming skill made them open their eyes.

Especially after learning that Jiang Chen could Solo Run a Hell Difficulty Outpost Dungeon, they were even more shocked, unable to regain their senses.

At that moment the Teleportation Array lit up, and squads of troops were teleported back.

They were all High-level Professionals, soldiers.

They wore uniform attire, their presence grand.

After emerging from the Teleportation Array they left quickly, not saying a single word to the Professionals present.

They didn't even spare a glance.

Among them was someone Jiang Chen knew—the one who guards the city gate—who kindly warned him to be careful.

He wasn't there during the recent battle.

In fact, none of the High-level Professionals were present.

No one knows where they went.

Many Communicators rang.

During the fight the Communicators were in shielded mode; now they have restored communication.

As soon as the Communicator connected, a variety of voices came through.

"Did you know? Just now the Abyss monsters launched attacks on every nation."

"Our Shenlong Empire's Fortress No. 7 was hit by High-level monsters; I hear the fight was fierce."

"How's your Fortress No. 1? It's the farthest from the Abyss, so is it a bit safer?"

Wu Lingdong stepped before Jiang Chen, his expression slightly solemn: "Just now the Abyss attacked not only us here."

Hearing that, Jiang Chen was startled.