Chapter 166: This Rank! You Destroyed the Demon Stronghold

Nirvana Soul Crystal, for those who want this item, who knows how long they've been waiting...

Yi Ning has long been looking forward to this moment.

She has waited a long time for this Nirvana Soul Crystal; otherwise she would have already reached Level 40 and performed a second job change.

She has prepared everything, solely for this precious Nirvana Soul Crystal.

Although she tries to stay calm on the surface, inside she is full of nervousness and excitement.

As long as she obtains this Nirvana Soul Crystal, she has a 60% chance to upgrade her profession, ascending from Sacred Summoner to Holy Spirit Summoner.

This will significantly boost her attributes and strength.

In most people's understanding, professions are usually divided into five tiers: Low, Mid, High, Rare, and Legendary.

However, in reality, Legendary professions also have different levels.

Yi Ning's Sacred Summoner belongs to the low tier of Legendary professions, with Mid and High tiers above it.

Yet, to awaken to Mid or High Legendary professions, one must undergo profession ascension during the second or third job change.

This rule applies not only to him, but to any profession holder as well.

Yi Ning's goal is to awaken to a higher Legendary profession; she has been working toward that goal, and now she finally gets the chance.

"Second job change, Holy Spirit Summoner, I will definitely succeed; the family's glory will be inherited by me."

Yi Ning clenches her fist, her gaze fixed on the Battlefield Ghost King.

The BOSS is about to fall, and the Nirvana Soul Crystal is about to be in her hands.

Her palms start to sweat, her heartbeat speeds up, as if pounding—boom—boom—boom.

Finally, accompanied by a sharp cry, the Battlefield Ghost King is slain.

"Kill Battlefield Ghost King, Experience +2,600,000"

"Obtain Ghost King Dagger"

"Obtain Ghost King Long Sword"

"Obtain Ghost King Crystal"

"Obtain Nirvana Soul Crystal ×5"

"Ghost King Dagger (Assassin class exclusive): Platinum Tier Weapon, All Attributes +800, Assassin skill amplification 60%. Attached skill: Void"

"Void: For 30 seconds, turn oneself into void, immune to physical attacks, cooldown 5 minutes"

"Obtain Ghost King Long Sword (Swordsman class exclusive): Platinum Tier Weapon, All Attributes +800, Swordsman skill amplification 60%. Attached skill: Bloodthirsty Strike"

"Bloodthirsty Strike: Attack based on one's own power, absorb life force, heal oneself. Cooldown 5 minutes"

"Ghost King Heart: Main material for crafting Ghost King Jewelry"

"Nirvana Soul Crystal: Increases the probability of profession ascension during the second job change"

The Battlefield Ghost King, as a World-Class Boss, is only Level 39 yet can drop Platinum Tier weapons.

Platinum weapons differ from Gold weapons; they not only boost attributes more, but also increase skill amplification further.

There is also a huge difference.

That is, many Platinum weapons come with special skills.

Moreover, the attached skills have a random nature.

Even the same Platinum weapon may have different attached skills.

Some skills are strong; even if the attributes are mediocre, the weapon is still a masterpiece.

Some attached skills are junk, making it a junk Platinum weapon.

Some low‑grade Platinum weapons have average attributes and junk skills, and can't even compare to top‑tier Gold weapons like the Hell Outpost Dungeon Set.

But some Platinum weapons have a Divine Skill attached, turning them into masterpieces.

This time's Ghost King Dagger, on

its attached skill is Void, which is a very good skill.

Immune to physical damage for 30 seconds; against pure physical classes, it's essentially a 30‑second invincibility skill.

It can be called a Divine Skill.

Jiang Chen tossed the dagger to Lin Caier, making Lin Caier overjoyed.

She could naturally see that the Void skill is very good.

She could naturally tell, the Void Skill is very good.

Jiang Chen took out a Nirvana Soul Crystal and threw it to Yi Ning.

It had been agreed beforehand that she only wants one Nirvana Soul Crystal, nothing else.

In Yi Ning's eyes, the Nirvana Soul Crystal's value far exceeds anything else.

Yi Ning carefully puts away the Nirvana Soul Crystal.

Her luck was good, and she also obtained a Ghost King Heart.

The Ghost King Heart is the main material for the Ghost King Necklace, a very good BOSS Jewelry whose value is considerable.

"If you can't find a suitable alchemist..."

At this point, Yi Ning glanced at Lin Caier: "Then let Cai Er help you find one."

Lin Caier giggled: "No need, Jiang Chen is Lord Hong Shen's disciple; just leave this to Lord Hong Shen."

Lin Caier giggled, "No need, Jiang Chen is Hong Shen's disciple; leave this sort of matter to Lord Hong Shen."

She didn't expect Jiang Chen to have this additional identity.

Who is Hong Jishi? He's not an ordinary being.

I've never heard of Hong Jishi taking on a disciple.

I've never heard of Hong Jishi ever taking on a disciple.

Surely Cai Er wouldn't talk nonsense.

Moreover, Jiang Chen's ability truly qualifies.

Yi Ning said in a deep voice, "You killed members of the Huangtian Guild this time, especially their Young Guild Leader who also died here; they will not let it go peacefully."

"Don't leak the Ghost King's items, otherwise it will be troublesome."

"Even if you have Lord Hong Shen protecting you, they won't dare act openly, but covertly it's another story."

Jiang Chen felt cautious.

He killed decisively, and did not let the news leak

out.

The only thing that could cause trouble is the Ghost King series weapon in his possession.

After all, this weapon is extremely rare; ordinary people could never obtain it.

It would be easy to trace back to him from that.

The president of the Huangtian Guild is a top‑tier professional who has completed Third Transcendence.

If they strike at him, Jiang Chen doesn't think he can withstand it.

Lin Caier stuck out his tongue and said, "Then I won't need this weapon."

Jiang Chen nodded, "Thank you!"

The three of them left quickly.

Before long, the Alien Battlefield will devour the corpse, leaving no trace.

As long as Jiang Chen is careful enough, the Huangtian Guild will find it difficult to trace him.

At the moment the Battlefield Ghost King was slain, many nearby people received a corresponding notification.

"The Battlefield Ghost King has been killed, the Ghost King Heart has dropped."

Whenever a World BOSS is killed, nearby people receive the corresponding news.

The news spread far; people from Battlefields No. 1 to No. 3 almost all received the message.

A large crowd opened their mouths in surprise.

"My god, the 'Battlefield Ghost King' was actually killed."

"The 'Battlefield Ghost King' isn't hard to kill; the key is finding it. I wonder which team got so lucky."

"Not hard to kill? It's at least a level‑39 World‑Class Boss; how could the difficulty be low?"

"There have been teams that found the 'Battlefield Ghost King', but failed to kill it and were counter‑killed. Do you really think World BOSSes are a joke?"

"The 'Battlefield Ghost King' isn't as easy to handle as it looks; its skills can absorb life force, making it hard to kill."

For a moment, everyone debated fervently.

But no one could have imagined that Jiang Chen's Skeleton precisely countered the 'Battlefield Ghost King'.

Unable to absorb life force, the Battlefield Ghost King became much easier to deal with.

Soon the news reached Li Tianhao's ears.

Upon hearing that the 'Battlefield Ghost King' was killed, a hint of joy flashed in Li Tianhao's eyes.

He knew his guild was searching there for the 'Battlefield Ghost King', to find a Nirvana Soul Crystal for Li Mingyu.

Li Mingyu failed the college entrance exam; as a father, he was naturally disappointed...

But the outcome was already destined; what could be done?

Fortunately the Huangtian Guild isn't weak; if you can't get into university, you just train yourself.

Obtaining a Nirvana Soul Crystal, if one can achieve Profession Ascension at Second Transcendence, turning a Rare Profession into a Mythological Class Profession in one go, a comeback becomes entirely possible.

Moreover, sending Li Mingyu to the Alien Battlefield also serves as training.

Anyway, with a team escorting him, there's no danger.

He can see what real combat is like.

Li Tianhao believes the Battlefield Ghost King was killed by their guild, after all, few people search for the 'Battlefield Ghost King'.

"Didn't expect to even get the Ghost King Heart; looks like we still need to find an alchemist."

Li Tianhao is already planning how to find an alchemist to forge a BOSS Jewelry for his son.

Unfortunately…

Jiang Chen and Lin Caier used a Teleport Stone to return to Fortress No. 1, and first took a look at the Exchange.

The equipment previously consigned had already sold out.

Even the most expensive Hell Outpost Dungeon Shield was bought by someone.

Hell Outpost Dungeon Equipment sold surprisingly well.

After retrieving the Gold Coins, they now have over 200 million Gold Coins.

This trip yielded a substantial haul.

Military rank increased, obtained a Nirvana Soul Crystal, and a Ghost King Heart.

Talent Divine Stone, a spatial crystal bearing Abyss coordinates…

Saw the lingering soul of Ning Wuxia, the Divine Mage.

All of it,

became marks on Jiang Chen's path of growth.

Went to the military Exchange, spent Military Merit to buy some Basic Recovery Potions.

The Healing Potion is indeed effective, far better than Life Potions and Mental Power Potions.

Unfortunately it can only be purchased with Military Merit.

One bottle costs 100 Military Merit, an exorbitant price.

After that, the two of them sat on the Teleportation Array and returned to Shenlong University.

Lin Caier curled up in Jiang Chen's arms, closed their eyes tightly, enduring the discomfort brought by the Teleportation Array.

In Jiang Chen's arms, she felt much better.

In Hong Shen Courtyard, Li Xueru still maintained the same posture.

Closing their eyes to rest, their eyelids twitched twice occasionally.

Sometimes a faint smile would appear at the corner of the mouth, as if having seen something interesting.

Hong Jishi sipped tea: "The day after tomorrow is the Professional Competition, and Jiang Chen the kid should be coming back soon."

"I wonder if the task given to him has been completed."

"Lao Li, can't you take a look for me?"

Li Xueru said softly, "It's boring to look too much; keep a bit of mystery."

Hong Jishi didn't believe his Ghost talk: "You definitely peeked at it secretly, right?"

Li Xueru chuckled, neither confirming nor denying.

Hong Jishi hummed, knowing this guy wouldn't speak; he could ask until death and still get no answer.

Anyway, judging by Li Xueru's expression, he also knew that Jiang Chen and Lin Caier were definitely fine.

Since there's no problem, that's fine.

Just then, an Energy Fluctuation came from outside the courtyard.

Hong Jishi raised an eyebrow: "Jiang Chen the kid is back."

This is his territory; he knows exactly who arrives.

Jiang Chen walked in: "Jiang Chen has seen Lord Hong Shen, Lord Li."

At this moment, Hong Jishi resumed a serious demeanor, his aura imposing: "How about it, the task is completed"

?

Jiang Chen nodded, took out an Elemental Crystal and a Demon Crystal: "It's done."

Hong Jishi glanced over, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "Not bad, not bad."

Suddenly, he saw the Military Badge on Jiang Chen's shoulder, his expression changed slightly, and he blurted out: "You've already reached this rank; what did you do, destroy the Demon's Old Nest?"