Chapter 230: If you can, stay away from me

Jiang Chen stayed alert, watching the approaching party, a group of twelve stopped ten meters away from him.

This was also a twelve‑person team, but it was completely different from the Dragon Race's party.

The team was led by two Knights, equipped with a War King Support and three healers.

Then came three archers and three mages, a composition focused on ranged combat.

Jiang Chen quickly assessed their strength, ready to respond to their actions against him.

Jiang Chen did not show weakness just because they were all Human Race, or perhaps they were his seniors.

A War King Support stepped forward, a friendly expression on his face, and struck up conversation with Jiang Chen.

"Junior, how did you reach the Ancient Battlefield at Level 30?"

The War King Support tried to start a dialogue.

Jiang Chen gave no reply, but simply asked, "Anything you need?"

The War King frowned, feeling that Jiang Chen seemed not very good at socializing.

Nevertheless he persisted, "Junior, you're a student of Shenlong University, right? We're from the Creation Academy; I'm Lin Tian Ce."

"I know, anything?" Jiang Chen continued coldly.

Lin Tian Ce looked slightly displeased, then warned Jiang Chen, "Junior, your current situation is very dangerous."

Jiang Chen glanced at the Red Light surging on his body and replied lightly, "I know."

Lin Tian Ce tried to persuade Jiang Chen, offering help, "Junior, we can protect you and see you through this ten‑day danger period."

Jiang Chen shook his head, responding disinterestedly, "Thanks, I don't need it."

"By the way, if you can, stay away from me!"

Jiang Chen decided to leave, turning his back on the party.

He didn't want to interact with many people during these ten days,

only to engage with enemies; if he met an enemy, he would act decisively.

Protection? Does he need anyone else's protection?

In these ten days, he didn't want to meet many people.

If it's an enemy, that's easy—just go straight into battle.

Being of the Human Race as well, he didn't feel comfortable initiating an attack.

Keeping distance is the best approach.

Lin Tian Ce shouted loudly, "Junior, you'll die that way."

Jiang Chen ignored him and left quickly.

He knew the group was tracking him, yet he steadfastly chose to keep his distance.

A Knight said to Lin, "Team Leader, this kid is a bit reckless."

Lin Tian Ce nodded, speculating, "Maybe he's a genius; otherwise he couldn't reach the Ancient Battlefield at Level 30."

The Knight sneered, "The kid's got terrible luck, managing to obtain a Primordial Rune, but it's a shame we didn't get it."

Lin Tian Ce raised an eyebrow, chastising softly, "Don't think crooked thoughts; he's still a member of the Human Race, and our junior."

The Knight smiled, "Of course I know; I won't strike him. But if he refuses our protection, he won't live long."

"A mere Level 30 daring to act alone in the Ancient Battlefield—does he think he's a Level 60 professional?"

Another Knight came over, "That kid isn't ordinary; his gaze just now was unusual."

Lin Tian Ce nodded, "He's wary of us, clearly knows about the Primordial Rune; such a person must have an extraordinary background."

"I suspect he may have planted a Soul Mark; even if he dies, he could revive."

"If that's true, and we strike him…"

The words hung in the air,

and the others immediately understood.

Jiang Chen could die; some even hoped he would, but not at their hands.

They could only wait, like a yellow sparrow.

Jiang Chen walked for a while, completely leaving the Soul‑eating Worm Territory.

The ground became level again.

He found a spot, built a fire, skillfully set up a grill, took out pre‑skewered meat from his storage, and began to roast it slowly.

Two Skeletons stood by the fire, turning the grill for Jiang Chen.

The firelight reflected on his face, recalling the days of barbecuing with Lin Cai'er on the Otherworld Battlefield, a nostalgic memory.

"I have no idea where that girl went."

"Family mission; I don't know how long it'll take."

Jiang Chen muttered to himself, pulling out a Soul Crystal.

The Spiritual Power twitched slightly.

Stimulated by Spiritual Power, the Soul Crystal melted instantly, seeping into his skin like a stream.

Jiang Chen focused on his Spiritual Power attribute.

As the Soul Crystal merged with his body, his Spiritual Power surged rapidly.

Base Spirit Power rose from 4,000 to 5,000 points, jumping a thousand in an instant.

The Soul Crystal's effect was excellent; the whole process took less than five seconds, with no discomfort.

It was exactly the same effect as the Detection Technique.

Jiang Chen took out the Soul Crystals piece by piece, continuously activating them.

His Spiritual Power surged like rising water.

After a brief two minutes, all 15 Soul Crystals had been used up.

Base Spirit surged from 4,000 to 19,000.

With equipment added, it reached a full 22,000 Spirit.

Among Level 30 professionals, Jiang Chen ranked first.

Next came the Soul Gem.

Compared with Soul Crystals, the Soul Gem's effect is a hundred times stronger.

Natural recovery

Recovery speed increased a hundredfold, Spirit regenerated faster, and both skill cultivation and endurance improved dramatically.

Now Red Light shoots into the sky; within ten days, many will surely come looking for trouble.

Dragon Race Professionals, Abyss Demons, and possibly Human Professionals could be involved.

The temptation of the Primordial Rune is overwhelming.

Battles may come one after another.

He might not even get a moment of rest.

The appearance of the Soul Gem solved its Spirit consumption problem.

With eight bottles of Fatigue Elixir on hand, even a nonstop ten‑day, ten‑night battle doesn't frighten Jiang Chen.

The Soul Gem resembled a flawless piece of Blue Jade.

It emitted a faint, pure, immaculate glow.

Jiang Chen admired it for a few seconds, then decisively activated it.

Spirit enveloped the Soul Gem.

The Soul Gem let out a light "Bang", bursting into a cloud of blue mist that, carried by Spirit, flew into Jiang Chen's spiritual realm.

Jiang Chen felt a sudden coolness all over, and his entire consciousness entered a vast blue ocean.

It was moist, comfortable, and warm.

The previously depleted Spirit began to recover rapidly.

He inadvertently slipped into a Meditation State.

After only five minutes, he emerged from the Meditation State.

The Spirit that had been spent was now fully restored.

"Too strong!"

Now, whenever he enters a Meditation State, it's as if he's meditating in the military's training ground.

Moreover, with the base Spirit increased, the total amount recovered per unit time is far greater than before.

Now, give him a few minutes and he can recover most of his Spirit simply through meditation.

That's enough to sustain battle after battle.

The bounty from killing the Soul‑eating Insect Mother was enormous, beyond measure.

Jiang Chen, carrying

joy, picked up the roasted meat ready to eat.

Suddenly, a flash of White Light flickered.

Bone Armor automatically materialized, preventing Jiang Chen from reaching the meat.

This roasted meat has a problem!

Jiang Chen trusts that Bone Armor wouldn't be wrong.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect you to have such a defensive skill."

A cold sneer rang out.

An Abyss Demon appeared in the air.

This Abyss Demon had a snake's head, while its body resembled a spider.

Three pairs of limbs, its appearance extremely bizarre.

"Abyss Poison Demon"

"Level: 50"

"Strength: 30000"

"Agility: 20000"

"Spirit: 30000"

"Constitution: 30000"

"Skill: Poison Application, Poison Gas Smoke, Invisibility"

"Trait: Possesses extreme toxicity and Invisibility, immune to poison damage"

The Level 50 Abyss Demon's total attributes reach 110,000.

Among the Human Race, Dragon Race, and Abyss Demon, the Abyss Demon is strongest in pure attributes.

The Abyss Demon's attributes surpass those of same‑level Elite Monsters.

Only when Humans or Dragons are fully buffed can they match the Abyss Demon in attributes.

This Abyss Poison Demon before him can poison silently.

And it can also become invisible.

Without Bone Armor, one would likely be poisoned.

Poison‑type skills are few, but each is oddly powerful.

The Abyss Poison Demon's eyes glint with malice, and its snake‑like tongue flicks endlessly.

"A Level 30 little guy, how did he get into the Ancient Battlefield?"

"And his luck is so good, he actually managed to obtain a Primordial Rune."

"Unfortunately, in the end it still turned out cheap for this Demon."

"Kid, you're scared, aren't you? Tremble."

"I will kill you, then swallow you whole, slowly"

"Digest!"

"The Abyss Poison Demon roared and laughed loudly in the air, a bit mad."

"In its eyes, the Primordial Rune is already in its pocket."

Jiang Chen slightly frowned, "This guy talks a bit too much."

He is waiting for the Abyss Poison Demon to descend.

If it doesn't come down, how can we fight?

I can't fly myself.

"Scared stiff, huh? Hahaha, dying at this Demon's hand is your luck."

"Die, become this Demon's food!"

While Jiang Chen waited impatiently, the Abyss Poison Demon finally rushed down.

Halfway down, it opened its mouth and spewed poison gas.

Skill: Poison Gas Smoke!

With a bang, the poison gas exploded, turning into a green mist covering a radius of a hundred meters.

It completely engulfed Jiang Chen.

The Abyss Poison Demon also then charged into the mist.

From outside, you can't see anything inside the poison mist at all.

Faintly, a bit of White Light can be seen.

From outside, one can hear a wailing scream coming from the poison mist.

Ten seconds later, Jiang Chen emerged from the poison mist with a look of regret.

The Bone Armor on his body emitted a white glow, isolating all the poison mist outside.

He lamented his freshly roasted meat.

It was poisoned, can't eat it now.

"Kill Level 50 Abyss Poison Demon, EXP +2000000, Military Merit +2000"

The Level 50 Abyss Demon's Military Merit went from 1000 to 2000.

For Jiang Chen, this is good news.

He thinks that in the next few days, his Military Merit might increase dramatically.

Five minutes after Jiang Chen left, the poison mist gradually dissipated.

Lin Tian Ce rushed over.

They had just far away seen the Abyss Poison Demon, and also saw the Abyss Demon rush into the mist, launching a lethal attack on Jiang Chen.

They didn't come up to help.

Finally they saw Jiang Chen leave

the poison mist, while the Abyss Demon did not emerge.

When the poison mist cleared, they rushed over and saw a corpse cut into fragments.

The Abyss Poison Demon was already completely dead.

Its eyes seemed to hold disbelief.

Seeing this scene, Lin Tian Ce and the others gasped sharply.

"What on earth happened?"

"He's only Level 30, how could he possibly kill a Level 50 Abyss Poison Demon?"

"The Abyss Poison Demon is not easy to deal with; this poison mist is a real headache."

"Could it be that he has something hidden that masks his level?"

"The fight lasted only about ten seconds, it was fast."

Lin Tian Ce sighed, "It seems we all underestimated him; he has the right to walk in the Ancient Battlefield."

Far more powerful than the Level 30 we saw!