Chapter 237: Jiang Chen Has Arrived—Why Aren

In the Hall of Heroic Souls, Hong Jishi sat cross‑legged, sensing Jiang Chen's condition through the Soul Mark Jiang Chen left behind.

Not long ago, the Soul Mark began to pulse, catching Hong Jishi's attention.

"This kid, his Spiritual Power seems to have strengthened. And it's gotten a lot stronger! Did he encounter some opportunity?" Hong Jishi muttered to himself, feeling shocked.

As Jiang Chen's Spiritual Power continued to increase, the mark left in the Hall of Heroic Souls also grew stronger.

Soon, Hong Jishi's expression showed astonishment. A ring of Red Light suddenly enveloped Jiang Chen's Soul Mark.

"Primordial Rune, this kid actually obtained a Primordial Rune. It's only been a few days, and he's already hit a streak of luck." Hong Jishi said this, but his expression already betrayed his inner joy. The unhidden joy showed on his face.

"Kid, the next part is your trial; you must hold on." Hong Jishi said, but at this point he could no longer offer assistance, only to watch over Jiang Chen from within the Hall of Heroic Souls.

At that moment, the Hall of Heroic Souls' great doors opened, and a hoary‑haired old man stepped inside.

Though aged, the old man still maintained a vigorous spirit, and his steps remained steady.

Beside the old man followed a Unicorn whose whole body was entwined with electric light.

This is the Holy Thunder Unicorn, a unique being in the Shenlong Empire.

Its master is Yi Qianjue, who is also a Divine-level Strongman in the Shenlong Empire, the sole Divine-level Summoner.

Hong Jishi asked in surprise, "Old Yi, why have you come?"

Yi Qianjue glanced at him and said, "What are you doing sitting here?"

Hong Jishi said, "My student went to the Ancient Battlefield, and I'm watching from here, what about you?

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Yi Qianjue said, "My granddaughter went to the Ancient Battlefield, so I also came here to watch."

The two exchanged a glance and suddenly burst into hearty laughter.

They had once been comrades, fighting side by side countless times, so their relationship was naturally good.

Yi Qianjue sat down beside Hong Jishi, puzzled, "When did you take on a student? I never knew."

"Just recently," Hong Jishi replied, while sensing Jiang Chen's Soul Mark and talking with Yi Qianjue.

Yi Qianjue had also located Yi Ning's Soul Mark, sensed it briefly to confirm all was well, then relaxed and asked, "How is it, still okay?"

Hong Jishi nodded, "Super God Resource."

Yi Qianjue instantly showed a look of astonishment.

To be praised like this by Hong Jishi, the entire Human Race has none comparable.

Hong Jishi chuckled, "Your dear granddaughter just achieved Profession Ascension Success, congratulations."

Yi Qianjue smiled, "My granddaughter really is impressive."

"She's impressive, but she can't compare to my student," Hong Jishi grinned.

"Tch, how great can your student be, Super God Aspect? You're being way too exaggerated," Yi Qianjue said, looking incredulous.

Yi Ning is already outstanding, ranking among the top three of her generation.

Now that she has achieved Profession Ascension Success, she can even rank first.

If one says even she can't be compared...

Then her aptitude must be how strong?

"Your granddaughter knows my student; the Nirvana Soul Crystal was actually obtained with his help."

Yi Qianjue instantly realized who Hong Jishi's student was, and couldn't help showing surprise.

"You're actually his teacher..."

Jiang Chen, topped by a red pillar of light, marched forward.

From time to time he unleashed his newly acquired Skill, a toxic Aura.

Spiritual Power consumption.

After part of it, he bit into a piece of the Earth Touch Dragon God's leg meat.

His Spiritual Power remained above eighty percent at all times.

For a full eight days, he traveled from the Soul-eating Insect Territory to the Central Area of the Ancient Battlefield.

Strictly speaking, he had only just stepped into the Central Area.

According to Lin Tian Ce, the Central Area is far more dangerous than the Outer Perimeter, and its size is also much larger.

From the moment of entering the Central Area, it would take at least another month to reach the true core zone.

Moreover, the Divine Selection Secret Realm Jiang Chen seeks most often appears in regions near the core.

The so‑called Central Area has no specific definition.

When you no longer encounter monsters below Level 50, that is the Central Area.

The Central Area belongs to the world of monsters above Level 50.

Likewise, the Abyss Demons and professionals that can operate here have no beings below Level 50.

Jiang Chen is absolutely an outlier here.

A Level 30 Human Race professional, without a team, without elders to guide him.

He is only accompanied by two Skeletons, also Level 30, whose attributes look terribly weak.

Here he is pure meat fodder.

The kind that monsters see and want to take a bite of.

Red Light shooting upward, Jiang Chen resembled a massive lantern, flashing wherever he went.

Lin Tian Ce still trailed behind, hanging several hundred meters away, not getting close.

It's not that Jiang Chen forbids them from approaching; it's simply too dangerous.

After leaving the Earth Touch Dragon God's territory, barely half a day later, another short‑sighted one came knocking.

Within a few days, over a hundred Dragon Race Professionals fell by Jiang Chen's hand.

In Jiang Chen's view, these Dragon Race Professionals are very friendly, voluntarily coming over to give equipment, give Military Merit, give

experience.

The Military Merit has already reached 200,000.

These past few days, some Human Professionals have also come over.

They made contact with Jiang Chen.

Some people offered to protect Jiang Chen, but Jiang Chen rejected them.

It was just like the day he refused Lin Tian Ce.

These people also did not linger and left quickly.

When they saw Lin Tian Ce and others behind Jiang Chen, each displayed a look of "so that's how it is."

They thought Lin Tian Ce and the others were protecting Jiang Chen.

Some even gave a thumbs‑up to Lin Tian Ce and the others.

This only left Lin Tian Ce at a loss, unable to laugh or cry.

Who is protecting whom, after all? He really wants to shout, "You're getting it backwards!"

After reaching the Central Area, Lin Tian Ce no longer continued to follow.

This place is also unsafe for them; they usually operate in the Edge Zone and rarely come here.

In just a few days, battle after battle has caused a strong aura of solemn killing to emanate from Jiang Chen.

Here is different from an Instance.

In an Instance there are only monsters, but here, besides monsters, there are Dragon Race monsters and Abyss Demons.

They are intelligent, can ambush, can cooperate, and fighting them feels completely different.

This is the true slaughter, and the killing intent accumulates with each battle.

Jiang Chen gazes into the distance.

Lin Tian Ce tells him that it is the direction of the core of the Upper Space of the Ancient Battlefield.

Now Jiang Chen has already learned how to discern direction.

Follow the light.

The light from the sky indicates the direction.

The light flows out from the core; just go against it.

Very simple.

Here there is no east, south, west, or north, only a single core.

"We've waited so many days, still not going?"

"Only two days left; time is running out."

Jiang Chen murmurs to himself.

In four days, Dragon Race Professionals came in wave after a

wave.

The Abyss Demons only arrived sporadically, just a few.

Are Abyss Demons few?

Jiang Chen does not think so.

In the Ancient Battlefield, the number of Abyss Demons is considerably more than that of other races.

Since they haven't come, there is only one possibility: they are waiting for an opportunity.

Jiang Chen is also waiting, awaiting his own Military Merit to be delivered to his door.

He believes the Abyss Demons will definitely come.

The escaped succubus will certainly not let go just like that.

How attractive the Primordial Rune is...

Before the thought could settle, a beam of light suddenly shot straight into the heavens.

The same red light as his appeared abruptly.

"Primordial Rune!"

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned.

Someone else has obtained the Primordial Rune.

Then that red light began to move swiftly.

The owner of the red light is not on the ground, but flying in the air.

Seated on a pure white unicorn, it emanates holy light, drawing long streaks.

The red light soars upward, accompanied by holy white light.

It is no longer just a conspicuous issue, but a genuine giant light bulb.

It shines far brighter than oneself.

"It's her!"

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned; it turned out to be Yi Ning.

She has also come to the Ancient Battlefield, and even obtained the Primordial Rune.

Her expression is consistently cold and austere, with a hint of arrogance.

However, a trace of panic shows in her eyes.

When she appeared earlier, the space carried a faint teleportation aura, which Jiang Chen could not miss.

She arrived here via a Teleport Talisman.

Someone is chasing her from behind.

"Yi Ning, come over!"

Jiang Chen let out a shout, his voice wrapped in Spiritual Power, carrying far.

Yi Ning also saw the Red Light, and a second Red Light beyond that, surprise flashing in her eyes.

She never expected that.

There was also someone else who, like her, had obtained a Primordial Rune.

When she heard the voice, she was even more obviously surprised.

She looked down and saw Jiang Chen.

When she saw Jiang Chen, for some reason, Yi Ning felt a wave of reassurance in her heart.

Although the two hadn't interacted much, Jiang Chen left a deep impression on her.

Especially Jiang Chen's combat power; even someone as proud as she is had to admit it.

"He also obtained a Primordial Rune."

"How could someone at Level 30 already be here?"

Seeing the Red Light on Jiang Chen, Yi Ning was shocked again.

Yi Ning, riding the Unicorn, landed and said, "Why did you also come to the Ancient Battlefield?"

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, "The teacher sent me over to take a look around."

Come over to take a look around?

Just by going around, you already transferred the Primordial Rune into your hand?

Yi Ning was about to ask something, when her expression suddenly changed drastically, and she looked toward the distance.

A massive swarm of Abyss Demons appeared in the sky.

Yi Ning, with a hint of panic, said, "They're chasing after us, get on, and I'll take you to escape!"

As she spoke, she shifted forward a bit, leaving a spot, signaling Jiang Chen to quickly mount the Unicorn.

The Unicorn was about the size of a regular warhorse, indeed able to accommodate two people.

Jiang Chen stood still, "No need to escape."

Yi Ning was stunned for a moment—if we don't escape, we just wait to die?

Jiang Chen continued, "It should be them who need to escape."

Among this group of Abyss Demons, Jiang Chen saw an old acquaintance.

The succubus that he had driven away twice.

Succubus Luluna spotted Jiang Chen from afar.

Her face instantly displayed terror, panic, fear, and various other expressions.

It let out a sudden cry, "It's Jiang Chen, run quickly!"

It said so cleanly and decisively, without any hesitation.