Chapter 190: The Nation's Sword, Shenlong Empire Soldiers

Indeed, this feeling...

Xiusi exudes a temperament that differs from ordinary professionals.

It is a chilling and sharp feeling.

Such temperament can only be cultivated after enduring many life‑and‑death battles.

Running Instances may improve skill, but only on the Alien Battlefield, facing Abyss monsters, even Abyss Demons, for a long time can forge this temperament.

Although he is only Level 34, not a high level, his temperament shows that he has always lived within the military.

For such people, level and combat power are usually not proportional.

Below Level 40, a Divine Power Level 5 gap can still be compensated.

Everyone also began to speculate whether Xiusi has a chance to succeed.

However, when Jiang Chen saw his opponent, he instinctively recognized that Xiusi had almost no chance of winning.

The defender is a Level 39 Sword Shield Knight, wearing a set of equipment never seen before.

It is a military‑customized golden set, also called Battlefield Equipment.

Battlefield Equipment comes from the military; although its attribute bonuses in an Instance may not match golden equipment of the same level, it is highly suitable for combat.

Although the overall attribute bonuses may be lower than ordinary golden gear, it has many special attribute bonuses.

Moreover, Battlefield Equipment can be adjusted and customized according to each class's needs.

This defender also comes from the military and performed excellently on the Shenlong Empire's Alien Battlefield.

Xiusi was originally full of confidence, believing his ability could challenge an opponent higher by Divine Power Level 5.

He should at least be able to get through one round.

However, after seeing the opponent, his confidence collapsed instantly.

The Shenlong Empire Soldiers look even more grim, exuding a stronger

murderous intent.

This murderous intent, like a surging tide, completely suppressed Xiusi.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Xiusi's forehead, and even before the official match began, he already felt destined to fail.

The opponent's momentum grew stronger, and Xiusi finally could not hold back.

He used the skill: "Charge!"

Xiusi raised his Shield and charged toward the defender like Lightning.

The defender also raised his Shield and simultaneously activated the Charge skill.

However, at the moment the two made contact, a dazzling light suddenly burst from the defender's Shield.

He used the skill: "Shield Strike!"

He interrupted the Charge skill mid‑execution and turned it into a Shield Strike.

As a result, at the moment of collision, Xiusi was instantly knocked flying.

The power of the Shield Strike far exceeds that of the Charge.

Xiusi was hit so hard his head spun and his vision blurred, as if he lost consciousness in midair.

Shield Strike has a stun effect; Xiusi has already been stunned.

"It's over!"

Jiang Chen watched it all.

His level was already lower, he lost the initiative again, and was controlled.

As long as the defender is not a rookie, Xiusi will have no chance.

Sure enough, the defender surged forward again.

Although he did not activate the Charge skill, his speed was no slower at all.

Xiusi hadn't landed yet when the opponent was already beneath him.

Skill: "Flash Slash!"

The Knight Long Sword blazed, a beam of light shooting upward.

Xiusi let out a miserable groan as he was sliced and sent flying.

The defender leapt high, activating Shield Strike a second time in midair, further strengthening the control.

From that moment, Xiusi had no chance to land again.

Only ten seconds later, after enduring a barrage of blows, Xiusi appeared beneath the arena.

Healed and recovered, Xiusi wore a terrified expression.

This is no longer just a

level gap that simple.

From the start of the battle, he lost every chance.

He never managed to activate Limit Defense throughout, and was directly controlled to death.

"Shenlong Empire Soldiers, how terrifying!"

Xiusi planted a fear of Shenlong Empire Soldiers in his heart.

Although the whole fight lasted less than ten seconds, the entire process was breathtaking.

Everyone held their breath, shocked to the point of suffocation by the dazzling skills.

"Wow, that's amazing."

"This is our Shenlong Soldiers, the world's strongest army."

"Our Shenlong Soldiers claim second, the world claims first."

"Eagle Nation Soldiers are also strong, but compared with my Shenlong Soldiers, *tch*..."

The facts are in front of us; the gap between them can no longer be covered by just Divine Power Level 5.

Xiusi's challenge failed.

The second challenger steps onto the arena.

This is a Level 46 Elemental Mage.

Her appearance is graceful, and she walks onto the arena with elegant steps.

She is clad in a full set of Platinum equipment, her robe split to the waist, revealing slender white legs.

She instantly draws a large crowd's gaze.

A random draw selected a Level 51 Elf Archer.

The Elf Archer also comes from the Shenlong Empire's military, wearing Battlefield Equipment, with a very strong murderous aura.

The female mage furrows her brows; the mage faces the archer, at an innate disadvantage.

When the battle begins, the female mage immediately casts a Magic Shield on herself.

The Magic Shield has just formed when a sharp arrow already strikes the shield.

Bang!

The arrow explodes; amid the deafening sound, the Magic Shield shakes violently.

Skill: Explosion Arrow!

The female mage is clearly startled; the archer's attack speed is simply too fast.

The explosive flame hasn't had time to disperse, and again it's 'bang'

of a sound.

The Magic Shield in front explodes again.

It completely blocks her sight; she can't find the opponent at all.

Then a barrage of arrows rains down.

The Magic Shield is instantly subjected to a violent impact.

After holding for a few seconds, the Magic Shield is shattered.

At the instant the Magic Shield fragments, another sharp arrow flies over and explodes beside the female mage.

Skill: Silence Arrow!

The female mage lets out a startled cry; all her skills are sealed.

Defeated!

Defeated so thoroughly, cleanly and decisively.

No strength to retaliate!

The Shenlong Soldiers again prove their might, giving the opponent no chance to counterattack.

Amid the crowd's gasps, battle after battle ensues.

Without exception, no one succeeds in the challenge.

Not even the first round can be passed.

Hard, too hard!

Jiang Chen also signed up, but it's not his turn yet.

Ling Zhi steps onto the arena.

After two consecutive failures yesterday, today he no longer has that 'no one in sight' attitude.

His innate pride still remains, though much more restrained.

Ling Zhi, Level 29, a Mythic-level Profession, Holy Light Mage.

His opponent is a Level 34 Sword Shield Knight, also from the Shenlong military.

As the battle begins, the arena is enveloped by holy White Light.

Skill: Holy Light!

The all‑penetrating Psychic Attack continuously damages the Sword Shield Knight.

Suddenly, within the White Light, a blue glow shines.

The blue glow, once it appears, darts toward Ling Zhi like lightning.

Skill: Limit Defense!

Skill: Charge!

The Sword Shield Knight activates defense, charging to Ling Zhi's front.

Ling Zhi's expression remains unchanged; he does not retreat a single step.

In fighting the knight, he never backs down.

Skill: Holy Light Ring.

The Aura explodes, carrying a forced Shock Retreat effect.

The knight simultaneously uses Shield Strike.

The two skills collide, emitting a 'bang' of great noise

The Holy Light Ring shatters; the knight only steps back half a step, then swings his sword down again.

Skill: Flash Slash!

Facing the knight's attack, Ling Zhi continues to cast the skill Holy Light Shield.

He uses the Magic Shield to block the knight's attack, then unleashes Holy Light Impact to repel the knight.

The knight only retreats a few steps before charging forward again.

The two entered a stalemate, testing endurance.

Before the Knight's Limit Defense ends, if he cannot take down Ling Zhi, he will be the one to be defeated.

Ling Zhi is in the same situation; they don't know how long the Holy Light Shield can hold.

They can only pour all effort into boosting the Holy Light Skill, continuing to assault the Knight.

Knock out the Knight's Limit Defense as quickly as possible.

Both think they must defeat the other in the shortest time possible.