Chapter 183: Mysterious Organization Appears, the Eerie Legislator

He had boasted so much before, but when actually facing Jiang Chen, he couldn't last three minutes; Ling Zhi truly embarrassed himself this time.

Below the arena, Ling Zhi stared at Jiang Chen, feeling somewhat dissatisfied.

Why didn't they let him finish speaking?

The crowd's cheers drowned his voice: "We won! Jiang Chen won! Is this victory? Ling Zhi's attack was ineffective against Jiang Chen? How did Jiang Chen counter Ling Zhi's attack? What exactly is Ling Zhi's skill? A Mythic-level Profession Holy Light Mage actually lost to Jiang Chen!"

People sighed in amazement, praising Jiang Chen's strength, yet they still didn't know what Ling Zhi's skill was.

At the start of this match, Ling Zhi's usual Finishing Move failed, leaving everyone baffled.

Ling Zhi stared at Jiang Chen for a moment, then calmly said, "This time you win. When we both become High-level Professionals, we'll have another match; then I'll show you how strong I am." With that, she turned and left.

Even though Ling Zhi lost the match, his arrogant attitude was not diminished at all.

Jiang Chen thought this person seemed a bit off, as if trapped in his own world and unable to extricate himself.

After the match ended and the formation vanished, Lin Caier'er leapt onto the arena, hugged Jiang Chen joyfully, and shouted, "We won!"

Jiang Chen held her, gently patted her head, and said calmly, "I saw it coming; the championship is obviously ours."

Jiang Chen was confident; even after winning the championship, his mood only shifted slightly.

His gaze fell on the prize floating in the air; the glittering Beginner Skill Scroll was very useful to him.

Far away at Shenlong University,

Lin Zhenzi, seeing the scene, erupted in anger: "You brat, let go of Cai Er!"

Hong Jishi laughed heartily: "Lin Laotou, look closely; it's your granddaughter who voluntarily ran to hug Jiang Chen. If you want to let go, you have to consider her wishes."

Lin Zhenzi snorted: "You brat, if you dare bully Cai Er, you'll get what's coming to you sooner or later."

Hong Jishi patted his thigh: "Don't worry, my Jiang Chen won't bully anyone."

Hong Jishi now calls Jiang Chen "my Jiang Chen" with great affection each time.

Lin Zhenzi could only snort coldly, feeling dissatisfied that his beloved granddaughter, whom he raised with great effort, had been taken away.

In the primary arena, the three group matches quickly reached final results.

Shenlong University truly lives up to being the premier university of the Shenlong Empire.

Even on a global scale, it remains a first‑rate institution.

Besides the champion of the Level 10‑19 group being taken by Zhenduan University, the champions of the Level 20 and Level 30 groups were both claimed by Shenlong University.

The Level 20 group champion was obtained by Jiang Chen Squad.

The Level 30 group champion was secured by a team dispatched by Shenlong University.

Overall, the Shenlong Empire swept the champions of the three Below Level 40 groups in the Professional Competition.

This also proves that the Shenlong Empire is indeed one of the strongest empires in the world.

Those small nations and minor forces simply cannot compete with the Shenlong Empire.

In past editions of the Professional Competition, such occurrences happened frequently.

Once, the Shenlong Empire even monopolized all group champions, taking away the Individual Competition champion as well.

Thus the whole world finds nothing strange about it.

Next, the match entered the Award Ceremony.

A powerful Professional appeared in the

midair.

He exuded a terrifying aura; even the natural aura alone made people gasp for breath.

"This person is at least Level 80."

"What a terrifying aura, an Elite Professional above Level 80—rare to see them normally."

"Impressive, if only I could reach that level."

"Don't even think about it; you should become Second Transcendence first."

Professionals below Level 40 are called Low-Level Professionals.

Those between Level 40 and Level 69, after completing Second Transcendence, are called High-Level Professionals, also known as High-level Professionals.

This tier of Professionals constitutes the mainstream of Professionals.

Finally, Professionals above Level 70 who have completed Third Transcendence.

They are the upper echelon of Professionals, called Top-tier Professionals.

Top-tier Professionals above Level 70 are scarce; among a hundred Professionals, not even one may reach this tier.

Moreover, after Level 70, each level‑up yields a massive attribute increase.

Thus they are further categorized.

Above Level 70 and below Level 79 are called Top-tier Professionals.

Above Level 80 and below Level 89 are called Elite Professionals.

Once reaching Level 90, one can be called a Divine-level Professional.

Divine-level Professionals are rare.

Even the mighty Shenlong Empire has few.

Like a pyramid, the higher the tier, the fewer the numbers.

Such individuals are like a spear, thrust into the heart of an Abyss Demon, holding up a sky for the Human Race.

People like Hong Jishi, Lin Zhenzi, and Li Xueru are Divine-level Professionals.

They are the stabilizing needles of the Shenlong Empire and the pillars that support the entire Human Race.

Such figures do not appear easily.

Ordinary people can only encounter them in data or textbooks.

They.

The top professional before us, who is above Level 80, is already considered an Upper Layer big shot.

Ling Zhi, when looking at him, also had to set aside his own arrogance.

Even with his Mythic-level Profession status, he cannot guarantee that he can exceed Level 80.

Training to the later stages is truly too difficult.

Many Mythic-level Professionals find it hard to move forward after the Third Transcendence.

Each step forward demands a huge price.

Having a professional above Level 80 present awards to everyone is a massive honor.

His aura gradually contracted, and his dignified gaze swept over the three champion teams one by one.

"You all are not bad!"

"The future is promising!"

Except for Jiang Chen and Lin Caier, the others all looked pleasantly surprised.

How could one not be happy to receive praise from such a Boss?

Jiang Chen remained calmly indifferent, as he often deals with Divine-level Professionals like Hong Jishi and Li Xueru.

Now top professionals are just that.

As for Lin Caier, her own grandfather is a Divine-level Professional.

She doesn't feel anything more.

"I am Dou Sansi, from the Shenlong Empire; you may also call me Old Dou. If you need anything in the future, you can come find me; perhaps I can help a bit."

Dou Sansi said softly, and with a sweeping gesture of his large hand, the three sets of Champion Prizes floating in the air flew down.

Jiang Chen felt slightly odd.

Needing to go find him—does that count as recruiting?

Lin Caier whispered, "That sounds a bit strange."

She felt something was off, yet couldn't pinpoint what.

Jiang Chen shared the same feeling, finding it rather odd.

Someone who heard Dou Sansi's name immediately guessed his identity.

Dou Sansi,

one of the Empire Twelve Councilors of the Shenlong Empire, a true high-ranking figure who can influence imperial decisions.

"No wonder he looked familiar; it's Councilor Dou Sansi."

"Councilor Dou Sansi is one of the Empire Twelve Councilors, a genuine big shot."

"Could he be stronger than Hong Shen?"

"Different—Hong Shen is a Divine-level Professional, the pillar that upholds the Empire."

Dou Sansi is strong, formidable, and wields great authority.

But compared with Hong Shen, he's still a bit lacking.

Even so, that's more than enough to be lofty.

Three Champion Prizes automatically flew to the fronts of the three champion teams.

Dou Sansi personally handed the prizes to them.

He placed the box containing Gold Coins, the Miracle Potion, and the flashing Skill Scroll into Jiang Chen's hands: "Young man, if you encounter difficulties, you may come find me."

Before Jiang Chen could answer, Dou Sansi turned to Lin Caier and said, "Give my regards to Old Lin; when I have free time, I will come by to visit."

Lin Caier nodded, "Alright."

Zhang Yang whispered, "Cai Er, do you know Councilor Xu?"

Lin Caier shook her head, "No, I don't."

"Then you?"

Lin Caier replied, "Perhaps he knows me."

Zhang Yang wanted to ask more, but Liu Cui tugged him, signaling him to stop.

They all knew Lin Caier came from an extraordinary background; her elders were acquainted with Dou Sansi, so it's not impossible.

After distributing the prizes, Dou Sansi loudly announced,

"The Level 40 team competition has officially ended; tomorrow a Individual Competition will be held here. Contestants, please be prepared."

"Wishing all contestants great results."

Having finished speaking, Dou Sansi leapt away.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished from everyone's sight.

Since the opening of the Professional Competition, the Shenlong Empire has never held any grand ceremony.

Even the award ceremony is this simple and casual.

Such conduct aligns well with the straightforward manner of the professionals.

No need for roundabout ways; direct and straightforward is sufficient.

Only strength is real; everything else is weak.

Jiang Chen looked at the box and the potion scroll before him and reached out to take the box.

The moment his fingers touched the box, he felt something was off.

It seemed as if a breath of aura pierced into his body.

He examined closely but found nothing.

Assuming his feeling was mistaken, he paid it no mind.

Jiang Chen put the chest away, 50,000,000 Gold Coins, and will distribute them to everyone in a moment.

Ten million each is not a lot for him, but for Fang Hongxiu and the others it is a sizable sum.

Zhang Yang's mouth was already watering, waiting for the money.

Jiang Chen again held the Hong Shen Potion in his hand, and the Detection Technique sprang up in response.

"Beginner Miracle Potion: All Attributes permanently +200, only effective the first time it is taken."

All Attributes permanently +200, though +200 is a drop in the bucket for later stages.

But in the early game it is a very good boost, comparable to a golden piece of equipment.

Beginner Miracle Potions have price but no market; even the rich cannot buy them.

Someone once offered 100,000,000 Gold Coins to purchase it, but still couldn't get one.

Its only drawback is that it can be used only once.

If you still want to keep permanently increasing attributes, you can only later take Intermediate Miracle Potions and Advanced Miracle Potions.

Jiang Chen tossed the potion to Lin Caier: "Take it."

At the same time, he collected the flashing Skill Scroll.

In the Hong Shen Courtyard.

When Jiang Chen touched the chest,

Li Xueru spoke, "The fish is on the hook."

Hong Jishi raised an eyebrow: "Who is it?"

Li Xueru said in a low voice, "Dou Sansi. Although I'm not completely sure, it's about eighty or ninety percent certain. Let me check again; I can confirm soon."

Lin Zhenzi whispered, "It's him! Look carefully, don't get it wrong."

"If it's really him, that's serious. Didn't expect members of the Cult of Demons to have infiltrated to this extent."

Hong Jishi also wore a solemn expression, his face full of gravity.