Chapter 181: If you don

After hearing Jiang Chen's analysis, Fang Hongxiu began to act to verify it.

She went again to scout for information and obtained intelligence that matched Jiang Chen's description.

In every division, the once soaring Eagle Nation national team now collectively faces difficulties.

They seem to lack effective tactics, overemphasizing offense, which has led to a series of defeats.

Beside the small tea table in Hong Shen Courtyard, a new person, Lin Zhenzi, appeared.

He said nonchalantly, "The Eagle Nation guys failed."

Li Xueru closed his eyes, then blew a tea leaf out of his cup and sipped slowly.

Li Xueru asserted, "I have long said that you cannot have both fish and bear's paw; the Berserker's berserk also requires a price. Using potions to push limits at the cost of sanity is fundamentally not worth it."

His words were filled with composure.

Since the beginning of Eagle Nation's potion research, he had warned about this, and reality has proven his prediction correct.

Hong Jishi and Li Xueru seem to share consensus on some matters; Hong Jishi remarked, "However, that Shenshe Wu Nu of Little Sakura seems interesting."

Li Xueru snorted, "What's the use? It's just a variant profession of the Yinyang Master, a nonsense deity, essentially a Shikigami; you know exactly what a Shikigami is."

Li Xueru, however, found it unappealing, considering it merely a variant Yinyang Master profession, with no attraction to him.

In his view, whether it's Eagle Nation's potion research or Ying ChuiXue's profession, both are worthless.

They are all fringe, trashy things.

It's not arrogance; when it comes to knowledge of professions, he says he's second, and no one dares claim first.

Hong

Jishi immediately said, "Lao Li, if those guys act, it should be within these days; you need to keep a close watch."

Li Xueru nodded, "Don't worry, I've been prepared for a long time."

"The old man's side is definitely ready as well, just waiting for them to move."

Lin Zhenzi, however, did not understand what they were talking about.

"What are you talking about?"

So Hong Jishi detailed their plan to use Jiang Chen as bait.

Lin Zhenzi, after hearing, became frantic: "What did you say? You use Jiang Chen as bait, and my granddaughter is still there!"

Hong Jishi soothed him, "Don't worry, we already have a thorough plan, and Jiang Chen is not the only bait; there's also Jiang Ruo, and the old man also has preparations."

"Lin Laotou, if you don't want to cause trouble, just stay honest."

Li Xueru glared at Lin Zhenzi in displeasure.

Lin Zhenzi thought for a moment, then agreed to stay here and wait; he swore that once anything happens, he will go immediately to ensure Cai Er's safety.

The finals are still underway, with the Vatican Sanctum and Shenlong University teams clashing fiercely.

On the arena, the light was dazzling, almost blinding.

The entire arena turned into a scorching sun.

The Vatican Sanctum's professionals were eliminated one after another, and they seemed to understand nothing about how they were eliminated.

It seemed they were defeated in an instant.

Fang Hongxiu said gravely, "The one who eliminated them was Ling Zhi; he is a Holy Light Mage, a Mythological Class profession."

"He was admitted to the Creation Academy long ago; he should have reached Level 30 two months ago, but to join the Professional Competition, he deliberately stayed in a lower tier."

"

He once said that this goal was the championship, actually for the Flash Beginner Skill Scroll.

Ling Zhi came up with a single skill that directly eliminated the Vatican Sanctum team, extremely powerful.

This team has been like this since the competition began.

Except for Ling Zhi, no one else has ever made a move.

Ling Zhi just used one skill and won.

The problem is that all the teams he eliminated don't even know how they were eliminated.

Ling Zhi stood on the arena, white light flashing on his body, holy and aloof.

His gaze swept the arena, and when he saw Jiang Chen, a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.

The Holy Light Mage has a sacred attribute, while Jiang Chen is an Undead Summoned Object.

As Yi Ning first saw Jiang Chen, it was the instinctive aversion caused by professional attributes.

The final match of the first round of the finals saw the Holy Combat Sanctum face the Holy Church.

The battle between the two sides was eye‑catching.

The Holy Combat Sanctum possesses a special profession called Star Fighter.

The Star Fighter's attributes are extremely high and balanced, with gorgeous and powerful skills.

Like the Holy Combat Sanctum, the Holy Church also has its own exclusive profession.

The Holy Church army combines the advantages of Knights and Warriors, balancing attack and defense.

The two sides were evenly matched, exchanging blows brilliantly.

The fight lasted a full ten minutes before a winner emerged.

The Holy Combat Sanctum team finally won by a narrow margin, advancing to the next round.

The Shenlong Empire's top healers sprang into action, restoring all professionals.

The next round will begin in an hour.

Now the level Group has only four teams left.

They are Jiang Chen Squad, Shenlong University official's Ling Zhi Squad, Zhenduan University official's

team, Holy Combat Sanctum's Star Fighter Squad.

Jiang Chen matched to the Holy Battle Divine Realm.

Shenlong University faced off against Zhenduan University.

Fang Hongxiu told Jiang Chen the information she had gathered.

The Skill is strong and its attributes are balanced.

Its attacks carry both elemental and physical damage.

It also possesses the Star Armor skill, granting extremely high defense against both elemental and physical damage.

Overall, this class has no obvious weakness.

Even with such strong attributes, can it surpass a Skeleton Warrior?

As long as there is no Control Skill, confronting a Skeleton Warrior head‑on is almost impossible.

Jiang Chen has observed battles between Star Fighters and the Holy Sect Army and saw no Control skills used.

Both sides had already reached their limits without using Control skills, indicating none exist.

Since there are no Control skills...

The outcome is self‑evident.

Jiang Chen stepped onto the arena, still alone.

The five from the Holy Battle Divine Realm also took the stage.

With the aid of a top healer, they have fully recovered.

Their Essence Qi Spirit has reached its peak.

Four Star Fighters and one War King Support.

They abandoned the Prophet and chose the more versatile War King Support.

One War King Support counts as two, freeing an extra slot to boost attack.

The four Star Fighters looked at Jiang Chen, their fighting spirit soaring.

"Jiang Chen, we know you are powerful, but we are not weak either."

"Our Star Armor skill can greatly reduce damage; we can completely bypass a Skeleton Warrior and kill you outright."

"You, a mere mage, can't even last two seconds against our attacks."

"Your Curse Skill is powerful, but the thing we fear least is curses

."

The few were brimming with confidence, as if they had already found Jiang Chen's weakness.

And they said it so openly.

Their candor made Jiang Chen feel a bit embarrassed.

Jiang Chen calmly said, "Wish you success."

"Don't worry, we will definitely succeed."

The few were unreserved, as if the outcome were already predetermined.

As the start signal rang, the War King Support quickly raised its status, and the four Star Fighters surged toward Jiang Chen like lightning.

A golden aura enveloped their bodies—that is their Skill, Star Armor.

It greatly Amplifies defense while reducing both elemental and physical damage; the effect is excellent.

Star Fighters are a unique class of the Holy Battle Divine Realm, and Star Armor is their signature Skill.

Facing the rushing Star Fighters, Jiang Chen lightly tapped his finger.

The entire arena was instantly shrouded in Red Light.

Red Shackles appeared above the five heads simultaneously, and their forward speed instantly slowed.

Then the four Star Fighters were bathed in intense golden light; Star Armor expanded rapidly, enveloping the Red Shackles within.

The Red Shackles cracked quickly under the golden blast.

Though not completely shattered, their effect was greatly weakened.

Jiang Chen understood; this is why they claimed they feared no Curse.

Although no elder lifted the Curse, their Star Armor Skill itself can suppress curses.

"What a fine Skill!"

The Star Fighters were already within sight.

Just as they prepared to attack Jiang Chen, darkness fell, and a large Blade swung toward them.

Skeleton Warrior!

The Star Fighters had already prepared, swiftly dodging the Skeleton Warrior and attacking Jiang Chen from the side.

Having just passed, again

a Blade came straight at them.

I dodge again!

Then another Blade!

Dodge again…still a Blade.

Then a flash of light flickered, and a spell landed on them.

"Bang—bang—bang" rang several times, and the four Star Fighters were simultaneously struck by the spell and were knocked back.

Only then did the four see what had happened.

Ten Skeleton Warriors and ten Skeleton Mages formed a circle, shielding Jiang Chen in the center.

No gap was left at all; to attack Jiang Chen one must break the defensive line formed by the Skeleton Warriors and Skeleton Mages.

This situation exceeded their expectations.

I didn't expect Jiang Chen to use this move.

The Skeleton Mage's attack has already arrived, and they hurriedly dodge.

Lightning flashes and thunder roars, and the Star Fighter is instantly electrocuted.

Other spells can be dodged, but the Electric-type Spell simply cannot be avoided.

Star Armor absorbed most of the damage, and with the War King Support's healing, they can still hold on for now.

Jiang Chen made a slight move, and several Skeleton Mages stopped attacking them, turning to launch an attack at the War King Support.

Truth only exists within the spell's range.

The entire arena is within the Skeleton Mage's attack range, so the War King Support cannot dodge at all.

The War King Support suddenly becomes extremely dangerous.

Seeing this, the Star Fighters shouted in unison, "Attack from above!"

The four leapt high, attempting to jump over the Skeleton Warrior and attack Jiang Chen from above.

At the same moment they leapt, the Skeleton Warrior also sprang high, intercepting them with pinpoint accuracy.

The two sides collided in midair.

The Skeleton Warrior suddenly made an unexpected move.

The Skeleton Warrior actually clutched them tightly.

One hand held them, the other brandished a Blade and slashed wildly.

This move made their souls quake; how could there be such a fighting style?

Skeleton

Skeleton Warrior actually also grabs people while slashing.

What is this Ghost Summoned Entity!

Being grabbed by the Skeleton Warrior, they cannot dodge.

In the blink of an eye they took several Blade strikes.

At this moment the War King Support can barely protect itself, let alone heal them.

The four struggled wildly, the Star Armor burst into brilliant light, and finally they broke free from the Skeleton Warrior's grasp.

Looking back, their War King Support had already appeared outside the arena.

The four's faces were ashen...

Just now they boasted about defeating Jiang Chen, yet they were so cleanly beaten themselves.

It's simply too embarrassing.