Chapter 232: The Terrifying Touch‑Dragon God, the Grand BOSS Arrives

Lin Tian Ce continues to follow Jiang Chen, and by now they have completely changed their mindset.

They no longer fantasize about being the sparrow, nor pursue unrealistic goals.

Their sole wish is to see how Jiang Chen pushes forward unimpeded.

Lin Tian Ce has a feeling that Jiang Chen may be deliberately acting weak, appearing only as Level 30, just to lure the unwise into a trap.

Deep inside he hopes that no problems will arise within the Human Race.

Another worry is that no other members of the Human Race will come to kill Jiang Chen.

Considering Jiang Chen's current character and methods, he would never be soft‑handed.

Lin Tian Ce has forgotten that he once harbored a murderous thought for a moment, but now, looking back, is glad he did not act, otherwise his whole team might not exist.

Suddenly, as they turn a corner, Lin Tian Ce stops abruptly and finds Jiang Chen standing right before them, as if deliberately waiting for their arrival.

Lin Tian Ce swallows, says awkwardly, "Junior, what a coincidence."

The other teammates look at their team leader oddly, not expecting Lin Tian Ce to have this side.

Jiang Chen asks, "Senior, how do I get to the Central Area of the Upper Space?"

Jiang Chen knows Lin Tian Ce and the others have been following him; he possesses massive Spiritual Power, his perception is extremely sharp, hard to conceal unless the other has an Invisibility Skill.

As for Lin Tian Ce and the others' thoughts, Jiang Chen does not mind; as long as they do not provoke him, he will not bother with them.

Lin Tian Ce points a direction and replies, "That way."

"Thank you, Senior!"

Jiang Chen politely says that and turns to leave.

Following

The two skeletons walking make a clack‑clack sound that lands in Lin Tian Ce's ears, and for some reason it gives him a slight unease.

After Jiang Chen departs, Lin Tian Ce cannot help asking himself, "Why am I afraid of him?"

He thinks over and over, yet finds no answer.

Perhaps Jiang Chen's deeds have subtly influenced him.

"Team Leader, since we don't intend to seize the Primordial Rune, why do we still follow him?"

Some teammates do not quite understand Lin Tian Ce's approach.

Lin Tian Ce thinks and says, "I want to witness a piece of history!"

Jiang Chen continues moving forward.

The glow of the Primordial Rune is like a Summoning Device.

It attracts a great many gazes.

As he keeps advancing, the area keeps expanding, drawing ever more eyes.

A Dragon Race professional squad arrives.

Only a six‑person team.

Upon seeing the merely Level 30 Jiang Chen, they flash a blood‑thirsty light.

They are enemies of the Human Race, originally meant to kill on sight.

Moreover, Jiang Chen now bears the Primordial Rune, giving them more reason to kill him.

Since they swooped down from the sky, they never gave the merely Level 30 Jiang Chen any regard.

When the Curse descends, rows of Bone Fangs pierce their bodies.

Skeleton Warriors cut off their wings, and Skeleton Mages' spells overwhelm them.

In less than two minutes, the Dragon Race squad is completely annihilated.

Two minutes is the time a Dragon Knight uses Protection Skill.

When defense is broken, it means death.

The skeletons efficiently strip them of their equipment.

That action is so skillful it tugs at the heart, showing Jiang Chen is already a habitual offender.

Moreover, Jiang Chen only summons an Undead Legion.

He does not actually exert force.

Continuous three

days, a series of Dragon Teams, a batch of Abyss Demons.

All like flies that smell meat, rushing over quickly, rushing over to die.

Unconsciously, Jiang Chen's Military Badge turned gold.

Finally from Second Lieutenant became Colonel.

One hundred thousand Military Merit is a Colonel.

Though a Colonel, he has no star.

To obtain the first star, one needs one million Military Merit.

Ranks: from Military Badge each star 100 Military Merit, to Second Lieutenant each star 10,000 Military Merit.

At Colonel rank, one needs one million Military Merit to upgrade one star.

According to High-level Demons above Level 40 and below Level 50.

Need to kill 1,000 to raise one star.

If killing Demons above Level 50, each gives 2,000 Military Merit, need to kill 500.

Thus accumulating repeatedly, then rising to Divine General...

For ordinary professionals, it is a near‑impossible task.

In the Shenlong Empire, Divine Generals are exceedingly few.

Don't even mention Divine General; high-star Colonels are already hard to find.

Now Jiang Chen's Military Merit has already reached 103000.

There is still a long way to go before reaching One-star Colonel.

Although he hasn't earned a star yet, the golden Colonel Rank already means he is qualified to step into Fortress No. 6, Fortress No. 7, and Fortress No. 8.

On the battlefields outside the three fortresses—Fortress No. 6, No. 7, and No. 8—there are more demons, and earning Military Merit is even easier.

Jiang Chen is getting closer to the Central Area.

The number of monsters along the way keeps increasing, and their levels are also rising rapidly.

On the fourth day, the ordinary monster levels along the route have already exceeded Level 45.

Monsters of Level 50 have even begun to appear.

As Hong Jishi said, in the Central Area, monsters above Level 55 are everywhere.

These monsters are powerful and dangerous; back then Hong Jishi also suffered

a lot of losses.

Jiang Chen keeps it in mind and does not take it lightly.

Lin Tian Ce followed Jiang Chen for three days, witnessing with his own eyes how Jiang Chen pushed his way forward.

Whether it's Abyss Demon or Dragon Race Professional Team, under Jiang Chen's hand they can't last more than five minutes.

During those three days, a Human Race Professionals team also came over.

But after seeing Jiang Chen, who is also Human Race, they all retreated quickly, showing no intention to fight for loot.

The vast majority of Human Race are very united.

Otherwise they couldn't have held out until now under Abyss Demon attacks.

"Strange, why is no one here today."

For three consecutive days, someone kept coming.

But on the fourth day, no one came.

Very strange.

Not only Jiang Chen feels the oddness; Lin Tian Ce and the others behind him also find it strange.

Half a day has passed, and neither Abyss Demon nor Dragon Race Professional Team has shown up.

"Something's off!"

It's not just that there are no people; there aren't even any monsters.

In the past two hours, not a single monster has been seen.

The situation is abnormal!

Jiang Chen's mind instantly becomes alert.

Lin Tian Ce followed from afar; when Jiang Chen grew wary, he also sensed something was wrong.

They are veterans of the Ancient Battlefield, having stayed here for nearly two years.

They know many of the Ancient Battlefield's secrets.

The Ancient Battlefield seems to change constantly, with many changes occurring over the past few decades.

People like Hong Jishi, who haven't come to the Ancient Battlefield for a long time, would not know this.

The current situation leads Lin Tian Ce to consider one possibility.

"Retreat quickly!"

Lin Tian Ce shouted loudly and leapt backward.

His teammates also flew back together, daring not to linger at all.

Someone seems to think something: "Team Leader, do you think this is its territory?"

Lin

Lin Tian Ce nodded, "Yes, that's the only possibility now. Look at that distant high mountain—does it look like it!"

About a kilometer away, a hundred‑meter‑tall mountain.

It stands straight and lofty.

But upon closer inspection, it seems a bit abnormal.

The mountain is too smooth, unusually smooth.

"Then what does it do?"

Lin Tian Ce shouted at Jiang Chen, "There's danger here, run!"

He had already run far and found that Jiang Chen did not react.

Lin Tian Ce's eyes flashed with hesitation, "You all retreat first; I'll go talk to him."

After saying that, he turned and ran back.

He sprinted to Jiang Chen's side, "There's danger here, run!"

Danger?

Jiang Chen has already sensed that something is off.

A roaring sound rang out, and the ground began to shake violently, like an earthquake.

Lin Tian Ce's complexion changed dramatically, his face ashen, "Damn, it's too late!"

The sound of footsteps rose as Lin Tian Ce's teammates all ran back.

Lin Tian Ce hurried, "Why did you come back?"

A few laughed, "Team Leader, we can't leave you alone."

"Exactly, we came out together, so we go back together."

"We're all from the same Academy, both classmates and comrades, so we can't be separated."

He says it lightly, but you can see each of them has a solemn look.

They're already prepared for a fight to the death.

The High Mountain a hundred meters away collapses with a roar.

The giant stones that tumble out strike like bullet meteors.

Not only are they fast, but their force is immense.

Two Skeleton Warriors are blown away simultaneously, and Jiang Chen feels a spark and instantly pulls them back.

The giant stone hits it, but the Bone Armor blocks it.

The Bone Armor creaks, the stone's force is too great, unusually massive.

It's nothing like the force carried by a normal landslide.

"Def

ense!"

Lin Tian Ce roars fiercely.

Skill: Group Protection!

A Knight in the party releases the skill, forming a shield to resist the incoming giant stone.

The shield is deformed by the stone's impact, as if it could collapse at any moment.

He bites his teeth tightly, forcing the skill to hold.

The High Mountain shatters, and a huge monster appears in Jiang Chen's sight.

Half of the monster is hidden beneath the ground, the other half above.

Just this half alone stands seventy to eighty meters tall.

It looks like a centipede, with a dozen or so pairs of Worm Legs waving in the air.

It was hidden in the High Mountain moments ago, and its movement shattered the mountain.

"Earth Touch Dragon God!"

Lin Tian Ce's face turns pale, and the hand gripping his sword trembles slightly...