Chapter 223: Soul‑eating Insects Are Terrifying, Madmen Are Even More So

The Abyss Demon and the Dragon Team's cries rose and fell, and they collapsed to the ground in an instant.

Sudden excruciating pain made them unable to endure it, and they could not even stand steady.

Jiang Chen clearly heard their desperation and fear in their cries; at that moment, the Abyss Demon and the Dragon Knight's faces were filled with pain and terror.

The surroundings were swarming with terrifying Soul-eating Insects, these tiny creatures greedily swarming toward them like demons.

Jiang Chen continuously unleashed Soul Burn; the skill had become even more powerful, its force astonishing.

After multiple Amplify, and with Jiang Chen's potent gear and attribute boosts, this Soul Burn's pain was indescribable.

The Demon and the Dragon Knight rose again amid the cries, kept running, knowing that fleeing was the only way out.

Even if they harbored endless hatred toward Jiang Chen in their hearts, it was still less urgent than the situation before them.

They scrambled to their feet, fleeing in panic in all directions; a few more seconds and they would be devoured by the Soul-eating Insects...

Jiang Chen had made up his mind: not only to eliminate these Demons and Soul-eating Insects, but also to ensure they could not escape.

On the Ancient Battlefield, any threatening creature must be purged.

There are many monsters before him, but Jiang Chen's eyes showed no trace of fear.

At the same time, a howling cold wind swept in, the temperature on the Ancient Battlefield dropping sharply, causing everything around to nearly freeze.

Jiang Chen felt a chill assault him, and the Ancient Battlefield had no sun to begin with, making the world seem even more cold and merciless.

Two towering Lich Generals appeared beside Jiang Chen, their mighty forms like giants, one on the left and one on the right

, blocking Jiang Chen in the middle.

The Abyss Demon and the Dragon Knight looked at the two powerful Lich Generals, their hearts filled with surprise.

"What is this? Summoned Entity, what profession does this Human Race fellow have?"

They had previously noticed two Skeleton Warriors beside Jiang Chen, but now two more towering Lich Generals had appeared.

These Lich Generals are massive in size, but for the Soul-eating Insects, size is no issue.

Soul-eating Insects can easily climb onto their bodies; the Lich Generals' size does not pose a threat to these tiny creatures.

They look, apparently, quite formidable.

But against Soul-eating Insects, being huge is useless.

Even the strongest defense is pointless.

Even physical immunity is just a decoration.

"This Human Race's brain is abnormal; if they don't flee now, they'll die soon!"

"Soul-eating Insects are already on the way; let him await death. A mere Level 30 Human Race can't run fast!"

The Abyss Demon and the Dragon Knight both harbored similar thoughts.

Because Detection Technique attracted the Soul-eating Insects' attention, a swarm of them has already flown toward Jiang Chen.

The two Lich Generals raised their staffs high.

Skeleton Warriors and Skeleton Mages formed a square formation, densely appearing across the ground.

The Undead Legion entered battle for the first time.

Buzz!

A ghastly white Aura lit up on the Skeleton Warrior.

Skill: Legion Enhancement!

All Skeleton attributes rose linearly.

Each attribute increased by 30%.

Defense rose, attack speed and casting speed all increased simultaneously.

One skill can rival a Prophet's near-full set state.

Two Undead Legions, a total of 400 Skeleton Warriors, blocked the not-so-wide road.

The Abyss Demon and the Dragon Knight's expressions changed dramatically.

"Get

out!"

The Abyss Demon again ignited Black Flame.

The Black Flame carried a Shock Retreat effect, somewhat similar to the mage's resistance Fire Ring.

Skeleton Warriors were repeatedly Shock Retreated.

The Dragon Knight also used a Charge skill.

It combined the effects of Charge and Impact.

During the forward rush, it knocked the Skeletons aside.

The two Lich Generals simultaneously raised their staffs.

Skill: Purge!

Brilliant light burst from the Skeletons.

All abnormal states were instantly purged.

And for a certain period thereafter, they would no longer be affected by abnormal states.

With a bang, the Dragon Knight seemed to hit an incredibly solid steel plate; the Charge skill was interrupted, and the whole body was knocked back.

The Abyss Demon's flame could no longer Shock Retreat the Skeleton Warriors.

"What's happening!"

"It's over!"

The thought just arose.

The spells of 200 Skeleton Mages rained down everywhere.

The target is not only them, but also the Soul‑eating Insects.

Among the spells, Jiang Chen raised his hand!

Red Light shrouds the earth.

Skill: Damage Curse!

Soul‑eating Insects, Abyss Demon, Dragon Warriors.

Without exception, each head bears a dark red Long Sword dripping with blood.

The Soul‑eating Insects are countless, and the dark red Long Swords are also countless, uncountable.

"Curse!"

"What profession is this guy, how can he even cast a curse!"

"Isn't he a Summoner? When does a Summoner cast a curse!"

The instant the curse takes effect, the Skeleton Mage's spell crashes down with a roar.

The Soul‑eating Insects have only a meager 5,000 constitution, unable to block the Skeleton Warrior's magical attack.

"Kill Level 40 Soul‑eating Insect, Experience +200000"

Experience Value is low; compared to a Level 40 monster on the Ancient Battlefield, it is lower

by about four times.

But it wins in sheer numbers.

With one wave of Skill, Jiang Chen's notification messages flood the screen, and the experience gain is not slow.

In an instant, the Soul‑eating Insects emit a piercing wail, and a large number are eliminated.

But more Soul‑eating Insects quickly rise to fill the gaps.

Boom boom!

Dozens of nearby hills erupt in succession, and more Soul‑eating Insects surge out.

"Now it's really over!"

"He's a madman; does he think these Summoned Entities can block us?"

"So naive, it's useless!"

Abyss Demon and Dragon Knight roar.

Behind, countless Soul‑eating Insects hover overhead; ahead, the Undead Legion blocks the way.

They have no way up or down, already trapped in death.

Their eyes begin to turn frantic.

They abandon the Soul‑eating Insects and start attacking the Skeleton Warrior.

Even if they must die, they will drag Jiang Chen down with them.

A massive swarm of Soul‑eating Insects rushes in, colliding with the Skeleton Warriors.

Ignoring defense, ignoring physical immunity.

The Soul‑eating Insects instantly inflict considerable damage on the Skeleton Warriors.

After the status bonus, a constitution over 50,000 is equivalent to zero before the Soul‑eating Insects.

Lich General raises his staff and strikes the ground forcefully.

Skill: Legion Healing!

A dense barrage of pale white light pillars shoots upward.

The damage to the Skeleton Warrior heals instantly.

The healing effect is extremely powerful.

A single Soul‑eating Insect is instantly killed by a Skeleton Warrior.

When clustered, the Soul‑eating Insects form an indistinguishable black mass.

But when separated, each is only fist‑sized.

Only 5,000 constitution, plus a tenfold Damage Curse bonus.

Skeleton Warrior cuts one per slash, effortlessly.

The Skeleton Mage's Skill also instantly slays swaths of Soul‑eating Insects.

Soul‑eating Insects emit a sharp

cry, carrying far.

Endless hills stretch on; farther hills explode, spewing a massive number of Soul‑eating Insects.

It looks as if the Soul‑eating Insects are endless, impossible to eradicate!

Abyss Demon and Dragon Race Professionals have already taken serious wounds.

They must simultaneously face the dual assault of Skeleton Warriors and Soul‑eating Insects.

They cannot hold out for long.

Yet madness flashes in their eyes.

They see the Soul‑eating Insects have surrounded Jiang Chen from all sides.

Jiang Chen cannot escape either; death is only a matter of time.

"You're doomed!"

"You blocked us; you will be buried with us as well."

Abyss Demon and Dragon Race Professionals, for once, share a common hatred.

They are filled with murderous intent toward Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen is unfazed.

The Bone Armor on his body is glowing, blocking the Soul‑eating Insect's attack.

The Soul‑eating Insect's traits are indeed powerful and terrifying; under their bites, the Bone Armor's durability is rapidly decreasing.

It can't hold out for long at all.

But it ends here.

A slight smile lifts his mouth corner as he raises his finger.

With a bang, White Light bursts.

Skill: Bone Fang!

In an instant, a large swarm of Soul‑eating Insects is instantly slain by Bone Fang.

Skill: Corpse Explosion!

A booming roar erupts as the Soul‑eating Insects fall like wheat.

Just one explosion completely clears the Soul‑eating Insects around Jiang Chen.

Within a radius of 120 meters, not a single Soul‑eating Insect survives.

"What on earth happened!"

"How did they all die?"

"Heavens, how did he do that."

Abyss Demons and Dragon Race Professionals are shocked and at a loss.

At this moment, Jiang Chen appears terrifying and mysterious to them.

Immediately after, the explosion roars again.

Terrifying attacks surge wave after wave toward them.

Although the Soul‑eating Insect's body

is not strong, its life force is weak.

But Corpse Explosion amplifies life force by 7.5 times, and adds a 10‑times amplification from Damage Curse.

Combined, the damage dealt is quite considerable.

Dragon Race Professionals fare a bit better; they are naturally resistant to Curse.

Curse's effect on them is greatly weakened.

Abyss Demons are doomed.

On one side, they face attacks from Skeleton Warriors and Skeleton Mages, while also enduring the all‑penetrating Corpse Explosion.

After only a few moves, the Abyss Demon is already blown dead.

Dragon Knights hold up Group Protection, curling up inside the shield, unwilling to move.

They witness with their own eyes how the Abyss Demon dies.

In their eyes, Jiang Chen is the true Demon.

Slaying demons is like butchering dogs!

When an Abyss Demon dies, better materials become available.

Abyss Demons' life force far surpasses that of Soul‑eating Insects.

Boom!

A corpse of an Abyss Demon detonates.

The Dragon Knights' Group Protection Skill is instantly shattered.

Moreover, the Dragon Race inside the shield all suffer violent shock, spitting blood, their faces horrified.

This power is far too great.

Another explosion follows.

Terrifying force sweeps in, engulfing them.

Jiang Chen's experience has already been flooded.

Countless Soul‑eating Insects were slain in this wave.

Experience rose by as much as 10 %.

The Military Badge flashes again, and another star appears on it.

Five‑Star Second Lieutenant!

Killing Abyss Demons and a Dragon Race Professional Team earned 14 000 points of Military Merit.

Military Merit reached 58 000 points, just one step away from Six‑Star Second Lieutenant.

A harsh sound comes.

More Soul‑eating Insects fly over.

In Jiang Chen's view, these Soul‑eating Insects are experience; the more they come

the better.

These hills stretch endlessly, their extent and number unknown.

Some reach heights of thirty to fifty meters.

The low ones are only a few meters tall.

Now they burst open one after another, releasing a massive swarm of Soul‑eating Insects.

Originally this was the Soul‑eating Insects' territory; now they are fully activated.

Explosion after explosion.

Jiang Chen's experience keeps rising.

Leveling up this way is too fast!

Seeing the feeling of experience not increasing feels great!

In the distance, a massive Mountain a hundred meters tall burst open with a deafening boom.

Then an extremely piercing Scream rang out.

A gigantic Soul-eating Insect flew out from it.

Unlike the fist-sized Soul-eating Insects, this one was about five or six meters long.

Its wings spread, over ten meters wide.

Its speed was astonishing; with a flick of its two wings, it covered several hundred meters in an instant.

With its Scream, all the Soul-eating Insects besieging Jiang Chen simultaneously turned direction and flew toward it in unison.

The scene was spectacular.