Chapter 142: If Others Don't Attack Me, I Won't Attack Others

Fang Hongxiu and the other two are very measured; they will not covet even a shred of profit that they should not take.

That is also an important reason why Jiang Chen is willing to associate with them; in this deceitful world, Jiang Chen has also witnessed many scheming intrigues.

He especially hates that kind of person.

Under Fang Hongxiu's insistence, Lin Caier had to compromise; the five of them formed a team and signed up.

There are ten days left until the 100th Professional Competition.

The competition venue was set in Hangcheng of the Shenlong Empire.

Teaming up with Jiang Chen filled everyone with confidence.

Fang Hongxiu clenched her fist excitedly and said, "Let them not team up with us; they deserve not to win the championship."

Liu Cui tugged at her sleeve and urged, "Don't say that; they could never win the championship anyway."

Zhang Yang also nodded in agreement, "Exactly!"

Just as they were excited, someone suddenly blocked their path.

Fang Hongxiu frowned, "Who are you?"

The newcomer was Chen Ziming.

Jiang Chen recognized him; he had once seen him in the Dungeon Hall.

It is said that he is the direct grandson of the Baoli Academy Dean.

Chen Ziming asked coldly, "Lin Caier, why are you with this guy?"

His eyes stared tightly at Lin Caier, full of jealousy.

Lin Caier's small hand was holding Jiang Chen's hand, and the intimate gesture between the couple clearly displeased Chen Ziming.

His gaze was filled with bitter jealousy.

Lin Caier showed a hint of disgust, "Is it your business?"

Chen Ziming said angrily, "It is my business! You are my fiancée."

Lin Caier retorted sharply, "Shut your mouth! You proposed to me and I rejected you, yet you tell others that I'm your fiancée."

Her tone was firm, and anger flashed in her eyes.

"What, have you told so many lies that you start to believe them yourself?"

"If there's something wrong with your mind, see a decent therapist; don't go mad here."

Lin Caier scolded angrily, "Our families have been long‑standing allies; I haven't taken this up with you yet. If you dare say that again, I'll tell my grandfather and let him deal with you properly."

Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected the usually gentle Lin Caier to have such a fierce side.

Lin Caier's small face flushed bright red; in her anger she kept glancing at Jiang Chen, and when she saw he didn't react, she slightly relaxed.

After Lin Caier's barrage of insults, Chen Ziming's face turned blue, then red, and then pale.

Chen Ziming was indignant, his chest heaving, filled with jealousy.

He retorted defiantly, "Fine, fine, you Lin Caier, this isn't over; remember, you're my woman, no one can take you away!"

He then turned back, snorted coldly, his words threatening, "You little brat, you're doomed; I'll kill you sooner or later."

Lin Caier drew a Dagger and threatened, "If you want to die, just say it outright."

Flames rose from Jiang Chen's palm, and a murderous intent surged.

Fang Hongxiu and Liu Cui also unsheathed their Long Swords with a swish, ready to fight at any moment.

Although Chen Ziming's status was far higher than theirs, at that moment Jiang Chen and Lin Caier were their comrades.

Suddenly, a deep voice rang out from the sky.

"Who do you intend to kill?"

The massive aura surged down, and Chen Ziming, as if struck hard, let out a painful scream and fell to the ground.

Blood dripped from his mouth corner; he was already wounded.

In midair, Hong Shen's gaze was cold and murderous,

staring at Chen Ziming.

"You, intend to kill him?"

Chen Ziming was bewildered and terrified.

How did Hong Jishi appear?

He had previously heard that Jiang Chen was connected to Hong Jishi, but hadn't taken it to heart.

What kind of being is Hong Jishi, and how could he possibly be linked to Jiang Chen?

But now…

Chen Ziming felt a storm of terror rise within him.

Lin Caier sheathed the Dagger, her small face no longer angry, and sweetly called out to Hong Jishi, "Grandpa Hong."

Hong Jishi nodded, "Chen Ziming, I'm asking you, who do you intend to kill?"

Chen Ziming, already trembling, shook his head wildly, "Lord Hong Shen, I didn't say anything; I said nothing."

Hong Jishi snorted, "Get out, and if it happens again, I'll personally deliver your head to Chen Dezhong."

Chen Dezhong is indeed the Baoli Academy Dean.

Hong Jishi's words made Chen Ziming shudder all over.

Chen Ziming fled in disgrace.

Hong Jishi descended from the sky, and Fang Hongxiu and the other two quickly saluted and greeted him.

In the Shenlong Nation one may not know the ruler, but it's impossible not to know Hong Jishi.

The name of Hong Shen is too great.

Hong Jishi looked at Jiang Chen, "If I don't appear, do you intend to act?"

Jiang Chen nodded: "If he wants to kill me, I'll kill him first."

Hong Jishi asked: "Aren't you afraid of the forces behind him? His grandfather, Baoli Academy Dean Chen Dezhong."

"Level 81, Top‑tier Professional, far beyond what you can currently contend with."

Jiang Chen shook his head: "I've thought it through—I'll kill him, then teleport to your location."

"If you protect me, then there's no problem."

"If it really doesn't work, you send me to the Alien Battlefield."

"If even that fails, at worst I die."

Jiang Chen has already considered the consequences

very clearly.

Hong Jishi said gravely: "You're gambling with your life."

Jiang Chen shook his head, "No, I think you'll protect me."

"So confident?" Hong Jishi felt a newfound respect for Jiang Chen.

He didn't expect this kid to think so thoroughly.

"Indeed, killing Chen Ziming leads to only these few outcomes."

"No confidence, just a feeling."

Hong Jishi suddenly burst into laughter.

"Good, good kid, you have the spirit I had back then."

"There are indeed things to do, so don't fuss over details—just like the Ancient Roman Church Divine Son you killed; once killed, it's done."

"Lin Laotou flattened the Ancient Roman Church; they don't even dare to fart."

"Remember, a big fist is the hard truth."

Hong Jishi grew more satisfied the more he looked at Jiang Chen.

He speaks little, decisive in killing, without hesitation.

That's exactly what's needed.

Hong Jishi tossed a Cooldown Talisman back to Jiang Chen: "The upgrade method has been sent to you; once you gather enough materials, I'll find someone for you."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Alright."

"Your new mission has been issued to you; get on it quickly."

After speaking, Hong Jishi glanced at Fang Hongxiu and the other two.

"You three aren't bad." After saying that, Hong Jishi leapt into the sky and flew away; in his eyes, the fact that Fang Hongxiu and the others dared to act against Chen Ziming was already impressive.

At least their courage was sufficient.

Unlike some people, cowardly as mice.

They lack courage, yet are somehow strong.

Jiang Chen checked the Communicator.

Lin Caier leaned in with wide eyes: "What mission did Hong Ye Ye give you?"

Jiang Chen said softly after reading: "Send me to Fortress No. 3 to kill the Abyss Demon; I need at least a Two Star Second Lieutenant."

"Just"

"Is it that simple?" Lin Caier thought it probably wouldn't be that easy.

Jiang Chen shook his head: "There's more. Outside Fortress No. 3 sometimes an Elemental Secret Realm appears; Hong Shen tasked me to retrieve the Elemental Crystals from it."

"Elemental Secret Realm?"

Lin Caier shook her head, indicating she hadn't heard of it.

Jiang Chen said: "I happened to read about it yesterday; the Alien Battlefield outside Fortress No. 3 is also called the Elemental Plain."

"There was once a massive battle there, with nearly a hundred Elemental Mages beyond Third Transcendence, collectively casting over a thousand Forbidden Spell Level spells."

"The land was elementalized, later spawning many elemental creatures."

It was after that war that the area became known as the Elemental Plain.

Lin Caier'er's eyes shone with curiosity: "Elemental monsters, never seen one before—what are they like?"

She didn't seem scared of danger at all.

She was mostly just curious.

Jiang Chen said: "Go see and you'll know."

He made an appointment with Fang Hongxiu and the others to meet in Hangcheng in ten days.

The two rode the Teleportation Array to the Alien Battlefield.

Both now hold military ranks; Lin Caier'er is a Private, and can use the Teleportation Array to reach Fortress No. 3 at most.

Jiang Chen is a Second Lieutenant; even without a star, he can reach Number Five Fortress and Fortress No. 3, but at least a Colonel rank is required to set foot there.

Ranks symbolize Military Merit as well as strength.

This aligns with the survival principles of this world.