Chapter 185: The Cult

Jiang Chen looked up at the suddenly appearing Barrier, his heart calm, because any timing of the Demon‑worshiping cult's move was within his expectation.

When Hong Jishi reminded him, he already understood that the Demon‑worshiping cult would either hold back or definitely act before the Professional Competition ended.

They knew that once the competition ended and the Professionals scattered worldwide, finding them again would be even harder.

Now, they are all in Hangcheng.

Immature Mythic‑tier Professionals are in Hangcheng.

The champion team is also in Hangcheng.

This is their perfect chance to crush these Human Race's emerging forces in one blow.

If an accident occurs, it would be a massive blow to both the Shenlong Empire and the entire Human Race.

Even destroying a city cannot compare to killing these newly risen Human Race Professionals.

But if successful, they can at least take the lives of several Mythic‑tier Professionals.

For the Abyss Demon King, he does not wish to see the Human Race produce another powerful being like Hong Shen again.

In the base, people suddenly erupted with terrified clamor.

"What's happening!"

"What occurred!"

"Is this a Barrier? Oh my God, such a huge Barrier—could it be that a Divine‑level Professional intervened?"

"What on earth is going on!"

Chaos broke out inside the base.

The Professionals streamed out of their rooms, sensing the unusual atmosphere.

Lin Caier'er hurried out of her room, came to Jiang Chen's side, and asked concernedly, "Did they make a move?"

Jiang Chen gave a slight nod, "I didn't expect it so quickly!"

He had already equipped himself and Lin Caier'er with Bone Armor.

The door was pushed open, and Fang Hongxiu, Zhang Yang, and Liu Cui rushed in hurriedly.

Jiang Chen led

First he equipped them with Bone Armor, while warning them to be careful.

The three didn't understand what had happened; seeing Jiang Chen's expression turn serious, they each showed anxiety.

"What's wrong, Jiang Chen, what happened?"

Jiang Chen said softly, "The Demon‑worshiping cult."

Fang Hongxiu's face changed, "What? How dare they act at this time."

"This is Hangcheng, the Professional Competition is underway; how dare these petty ruffians act now."

Zhang Yang and Liu Cui also turned pale.

They all knew of the Demon‑worshiping cult's existence.

These demon‑worshipping lunatics, though themselves Human Race, are intent on destroying the Human Race.

More Professionals emerged from their dwellings, shocked as they stared at the massive Barrier in the sky, their faces showing disbelief.

Within the Barrier, electric flashes flickered, producing a deafening crackling lightning that instantly turned Hangcheng into daylight.

Swarms of electric snakes slithered inside the Barrier, attacking the Professionals.

The Professionals let out a startled cry and assumed battle stances.

A Barrier this large requires at least an Elite Barrier Master to set up.

Its power would inevitably be astounding.

Lightning struck, and before it touched the ground, the earth inside the base began cracking.

The ground shook and mountains trembled, like the end of the world.

"So terrifying!"

"Oh God, we're going to die!"

"It's over, we can't block it at all."

"What do we do? Are we about to die?"

Many Professionals felt a mournful wail rise in their hearts.

Such a powerful attack is simply beyond what they can withstand.

Even Jiang Chen himself wore a solemn expression; he wasn't sure his Bone Armor could block it.

Two massive shields suddenly rose in the Professional base, blocking all the Lightning

outside.

At the same time, arrow beams were launched from the base, heading straight for the Barrier.

The arrow beams exploded, causing the Barrier to shudder violently, and all the electric flashes vanished in that instant.

The Barrier buzzed, and a torrent of Black Qi spewed out.

Ten masked black‑clad men appeared in the sky.

They hovered in the void, their aura massive.

All ten black‑clad men were without exception Top‑tier Professionals above Level 70.

Then another individual appeared, his aura even more imposing.

Jiang Chen's pupils

Though this person was not as strong as Hong Shen, he was at least an Elite Professional above Level 80.

He was on par with the Dou Sansi councilor seen that afternoon.

All the black‑clad men wore masks, each crafted from a special device.

Lin Caier shook her head: "Can't see clearly."

Its Shadow Vision cannot see the shape of the person behind through the mask.

"It's over, it's the Demon Worship Society."

"How could they? How did these guys end up here?"

"They're really bold, daring to act inside the Shenlong Empire. Could it be that Hong Shen destroyed them?"

"But Hong Shen would have to find them first; this group hides far too deep."

Someone recognized the black-clad person's attire.

The cuffs and collars of these black-clad individuals bear special symbols.

The symbols contain the Abyss Demon King totem.

The symbols actually differ, because each Demon Worship Society member worships a different Demon King.

Yet without exception, they all instantly reveal themselves as the Demon Worship Society's emblem.

One Elite Professional above Level 80 and ten Top-tier Professionals above Level 70.

Such a combination is extremely powerful wherever placed.

It even suffices to annihilate small factions with ease.

The leader of the Demon Worship Society snorted coldly: "Kill!

"

A single word, cold and merciless.

Nine of the subordinates immediately flew downward.

Some drew bows, some brandished staves, and others unsheathed sharp swords.

Their bodies emitted shimmering aura.

They formed a squad, with a War King Support above Level 70 supplying the aura.

The nine surged toward two bases: six to the high-level Professionals' base, and three to the lower-level Professionals' base.

As the attacks fell, the barrier around the Professionals' base glittered, blocking their blows.

Yet under their fierce assault, the shield felt on the verge of collapse, clearly unable to hold long.

Though the Professionals in the base felt fear, none retreated.

They all readied themselves for battle.

This is the true Professional, never fearing death.

The waves roiled as countless Abyssal creatures surged out of the Sea.

Their numbers reached tens of thousands, endless.

These Abyssal creatures had long hidden beneath the Sea, only now taking action.

Clearly the Demon Worship Society was prepared.

The Abyssal creatures differ from those Jiang Chen encountered on the Otherworld Battlefield.

These monsters were originally Sea beasts, polluted by Abyssal Power, and now have become Abyssal creatures.

"Kill!"

"Sweet human flesh, the Demon is here!"

"Hidden for so many days, finally we can eat human flesh!"

A horde of Abyss Demons surged out alongside the Abyssal creatures, roaring with bloodthirsty excitement.

Hangcheng sounded the alarm.

Numerous combat Professionals gathered.

Hangcheng, shrouded within a Barrier, still harbored many Professionals.

They each formed squads, adding aura, ready to fight.

The Abyssal creatures that leapt ashore rushed wildly into Hangcheng, and the Professionals

the Professionals fought in a tangled melee.

Jiang Chen suddenly saw his wrist glowing.

It was the Black Qi left from earlier contact with the box.

At this moment the Black Qi glittered, making Jiang Chen stand out conspicuously in the crowd.

Not only him, Lin Caier, Fang Hongxiu and several others were the same.

Any member of the champion team now shines like a lightbulb.

"Here, kill them!"

The Abyss Demon, as if finding a target, commanded tens of thousands of Abyssal creatures to charge forward.

To eradicate the newly risen Human Race geniuses, this cult spares no effort.