Chapter 257: The Primordial Rune? I

The beautiful Light Belt fell from the sky, attracting the Dragon Race and Abyss Demons.

They surged in from all directions like they had smelled tasty wild dogs, snarling as they charged at Jiang Chen.

As expected, the corpses had already piled into a small hill behind the Instance Vortex, almost impossible to conceal.

Even though only half an hour had passed, Jiang Chen's experience and Military Merit had increased dramatically.

Each Level‑60 Abyss Demon and Dragon Race Professional granted him 3,000 Military Merit, causing Jiang Chen's Military Merit to surge.

His Military Merit now exceeds 600,000, giving him a chance to become a One-star Colonel.

A Level‑31 One-star Colonel—no ghost would believe it if you said it out loud.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded as a Human Team sprinted toward them.

Their levels were all above fifty, but when they saw Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen said gravely, "Stop. The Instance is temporarily inaccessible."

The leading Knight replied displeased, "Little brother, blocking the Instance Gate is wrong."

Jiang Chen shook his head, "It's wrong, but not now."

As the Knight was about to speak, his teammate pointed toward the situation behind the Instance, and the Knight's complexion changed instantly.

Behind the Instance, piles of Abyss Demon and Dragon Race corpses rose like a mountain.

A whistling sound rang in the air as several Abyss Demons swooped in at high speed.

A Skeleton beside Jiang Chen seized a corpse, hurled it into the sky with force, and the body flew like a projectile to a hundred meters altitude.

Then a booming crash sounded.

The incoming Abyss Demon immediately fell down.

The Skeleton skillfully dragged the corpse back and piled it behind the Instance.

The whole process was so practiced, chillingly proficient.

Jiang Chen's gaze swept over, "You really cannot enter now."

The Knight shivered

, "Understood, Boss."

Level‑around‑60 demons killed instantly without effort.

If this skill fell upon them, the outcome would surely be no different.

They still don't believe Jiang Chen is only Level 31.

It must be some special method that concealed his level.

This is definitely a Boss close to Level 70.

Otherwise, who would have the nerve to block the gate here?

"Boss, we're waiting over there; when can we go in, we'll enter then," the Knight said, quickly leading his people aside, unwilling to approach.

In the following half hour, they witnessed what true gate‑blocking looks like.

Whether Abyss Demon or Dragon Race,

no matter who comes, they die.

A few lucky, fast ones managed to escape.

The overwhelming majority were slain.

The corpses behind the Instance kept piling up, now impossible to hide.

Jiang Chen, being lazy to hide, just piled them together.

A few more Human Professional squads arrived, only to be stopped by Jiang Chen.

They saw the mountain of corpses and silently accepted Jiang Chen's suggestion one by one.

Refusing wasn't an option; even if they were given a few bits of courage, they wouldn't dare force their way in.

Several Human teams gathered, discussing something, while a large portion of their attention focused on Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen stood there casually, his aura exuding murderous intent, thick enough to make one's hair stand on end.

An hour later, a Red Light burst from the Instance, soaring straight into the heavens.

At the same time, the Light Belt that had been flowing toward the Instance dissipated in the air.

Jiang Chen's face showed joy, "Success!"

Someone shouted, "Primordial Rune!"

It was then that these Human Professionals realized why Jiang Chen was blocking the gate.

The Instance originally actually contained a Primordial Seal

Rune.

Minutes later, a team simultaneously appeared at the Instance Entrance.

Xu Zhangqing watched the surroundings warily, not spotting any Abyss Demons or Dragon Race Professionals.

Only then did he sigh in relief.

Not only him, Jiang Ruo also breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good there are no enemies; otherwise another fierce battle would be inevitable.

"Sister, congratulations!"

A voice suddenly sounded behind, startling Xu Zhangqing.

He turned around and saw Jiang Chen.

Jiang Ruo exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Chen, why didn't you leave?"

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, "I'll guard the gate for you, so no one comes to disturb."

Jiang Ruo felt warmth in her heart; she naturally understood Jiang Chen's meaning.

After all, she can't guarantee a 100% chance of obtaining a Primordial Rune; it's just that the probability is higher the first time.

Jiang Chen guards the gate like this simply to prevent others from snatching it themselves.

Jiang Ruo suddenly thinks of something, "Xiao Chen, didn't an Abyss Demon and Dragon Race just come over?"

"There were some, but they're all dealt with."

"Ah!"

Before Jiang Chen finishes speaking, Xu Zhangqing lets out a startled cry.

That shocked reaction is completely at odds with his usual composure.

Xu Zhangqing sees mountains of corpses piled up behind the Instance.

So that's the "some" Jiang Chen mentioned—already dealt with.

Jiang Chen doesn't mind it, his gaze carrying a hint of worry, "Sister, you need to be careful from now on; ten days of fusion time."

Jiang Ruo is in a good mood now, giggling, "Don't worry, the teacher has arranged everything. We'll go to the Outer Perimeter edge; there won't be any danger there."

Jiang Chen originally wanted Jiang Ruo to stay with him, protected by him, sure there would be no problem.

But thinking of Jiang Ruo's strong‑willed nature…

Jiang Chen doesn't force it any further

He can only whisper, "Alright then."

The two exchange a few more words, and Jiang Ruo finally bids Jiang Chen farewell.

They don't know when they'll meet next.

Activating the Teleport Stone, Jiang Ruo and her party leave.

Heading to the predetermined location.

At this moment the Instance changes again.

"Blood Source Dungeon"

"Instance Level: 55"

There are Normal and Nightmare Difficulty options.

There is likewise no level requirement for entrants.

Even Jiang Chen could enter now without issue.

Jiang Chen isn't interested in an Instance that only has Nightmare Difficulty; he turns to the nearby Human Race professions and says, "You can go in now."

After speaking, he turns and leaves, vanishing swiftly from sight.

"Boss is just Boss, even willing to hand over a Primordial Rune."

"Didn't you see? They're acquaintances; Boss came specifically to guard the gate."

"Are they a couple?"

"Not really; their appearances are seventy‑or‑eighty percent alike, probably siblings."

"Anyway, this Boss is amazing, slaying Demon Dragon Race like slaughtering dogs, piling the corpses into a mountain."

"Did you see? His skeleton snatches Dragon Race gear; the move is so practiced, he must have done it countless times before."

Amid the chatter, a group of people enter the Instance in batches.

Now without Light Absorption, on the vast Ancient Battlefield, a single Instance looks insignificant.

Moreover, the Demon Dragon Race spanning several hundred kilometers around has been mostly slain by Jiang Chen, making the area quite safe.

Guarding the gate for an hour, he slays batch after batch.

Military Merit has risen to 77,430,000; in just over an hour it increased by more than 200,000.

They were all delivered to the door by others, especially

Comfortable.

Jiang Chen continues toward the Core Area, reactivating Monster Farming Mode; the Undead Legion fans out ahead, clearing a path.

Along the way, whether encountering monsters or Demon Dragon Race, everything is cleared away.

In the Abyss, within a magnificent castle, the Enchantress Demon King sits upon an exquisite throne.

Luluna kneels on the ground, trembling.

"Great King, I have failed; please punish me."

Facing the Enchantress Demon King, Luluna lies on the ground, not daring to lift her head.

The Enchantress Demon King props her chin with one hand, "This isn't your fault; Jiang Chen's strength exceeded expectations, and even I failed."

"But the task I gave you, did you complete it?"

Luluna immediately replies, "Done; I've already left my aura on Jiang Chen."

The Enchantress Demon King smiles, pleased with Luluna's answer, "That's good then."

At that moment, a mass of Abyssal Fire appears before the Enchantress Demon King.

From the dark‑green Abyssal Fire emerges a finely featured female Succubus.

She bows respectfully to the Enchantress Demon King, "Great King, what are your orders?"

The Enchantress Demon King says lazily, "Shadai, go to the Ancient Battlefield, find the Space-time Portal leading to the Upper Layer. Follow Luluna's aura and bring Jiang Chen back to me."

"Understood!"

Luluna is shocked inside, "My King, you sending Lord Shadai to deal with Jiang Chen—might you be placing too much importance on him?"

The Enchantress Demon King shows a cold smile, "Are you questioning me?"

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare! I dare not!" Luluna trembles wildly, her head banging hard against the ground, shivering.

"Remember, my decision is unquestionable; you may leave now," the Enchantress Demon King whispers, waving a hand, and Luluna is instantly struck by a raging

Wind whirls and flies out.

The entire castle once again falls into silence.