Chapter 268: Encountering the Earth Knight, a Phenomenon Appears

Jiang Chen continued along the predetermined route, measuring the land.

According to the data provided by Hong Jishi, circling the Core Area takes at least several months.

The Core Area seems to be expanding year by year; some speculate that in ten million years it may devour the Central Area, even the entire Ancient Battlefield.

However, there are opposing views, arguing that the whole Ancient Battlefield is simply growing, so there is no need for needless worry.

In Jiang Chen's view, such matters cannot be stopped; it is better to consider how to more effectively eliminate Demons and how to breach the Abyss World.

That is the truly important matter.

"Why are the monsters along the way so few?"

He muttered to himself, "Could it be that I'm walking the path others have taken?"

The Undead Legion cleared the way ahead, continuously relaying information back.

Yet, the monsters encountered along the way are relatively few.

The Undead Legion advanced in a fan shape, grouping ten Skeletons together, spaced far apart, covering a wide area.

The route Jiang Chen chose is only two or three thousand meters from the Core Area, essentially moving right alongside it.

In this place, the number of monsters should be abundant.

However, as he progressed, the monster count was pitifully sparse.

Nevertheless, this also made his travel speed faster, allowing over 1,600 kilometers per day.

In hindsight, that might be a good thing, after all this is not where he came to level up.

The current goal is to locate the "Demon Dragon Hall" Instance as quickly as possible; obtaining enough Dragon Crystals is the proper path.

If he wants to level up, returning to grind Instances is more efficient.

In the distance, Jiang Chen suddenly saw clusters of brilliant clouds flickering in the far sky.

Clouds...

How could clouds appear on the Ancient Battlefield?

These clouds are

made of Light Orbs.

"Heaven and Earth Phenomenon!"

Jiang Chen whispered, sprinting toward it.

A hint of anticipation rose in his heart.

"It could be the 'Demon Dragon Hall' Instance,"

Each time the 'Demon Dragon Hall' Instance appears, it sparks a massive battle.

Any team that can enter the Demon Dragon Hall must first endure countless skirmishes.

The reason is that whenever the 'Demon Dragon Hall' Instance appears, it always triggers a phenomenon.

The phenomena are varied, each different from the last.

It's not only the Demon Dragon Hall; for example, when Jiang Ruo enters an Instance, Star Light Groups form a Light Belt that hangs down.

Upon obtaining a Primordial Rune, during the ten-day Fusion Period, a Heaven and Earth Phenomenon also manifests.

This is a rule within the Ancient Battlefield, telling others that treasures lie here; if they want them, they must seize them.

Thus it draws countless beings, leading to endless fighting.

Not only Instances, but all Secret Realms and places where treasures appear also generate Heaven and Earth Phenomena.

Even when a treasure‑dropping BOSS arrives, an unusual scene also unfolds.

During the ten-day Fusion Period of the Primordial Rune, Jiang Chen also slew many Abyss Demons and Dragon Race Professionals.

At this moment Jiang Chen was still several hundred kilometers from the Star Light Group; he hurried toward it.

In just half a day, Jiang Chen reached the area where the phenomenon occurred.

A few Skeletons ran ahead, transmitting real-time information.

"Human Professionals, Abyss Demons, Dragon Race Professionals."

"Three-way Stalemate..."

From the Skeletons' reports, the three factions appear locked in a stalemate.

Each side has considerable numbers, remains on guard, and none dares to act rashly.

Jiang Chen moved closer and sensed the Instance's aura.

But a feeling of

disappointment arose.

It is not the 'Demon Dragon Hall' Instance.

Hong Jishi once told him that the aura of the 'Demon Dragon Hall' Instance resembles a fusion of Abyss Demon and Dragon Bloodline Power.

It bears dark attributes, intermingled with Dragon traits.

It is so peculiar that one need not see it; even from dozens of kilometers away it can be sensed.

Now Jiang Chen has sensed the Instance's aura, and it is not like that.

Nevertheless, even if it is not the 'Demon Dragon Hall', whatever triggers a Heaven and Earth Phenomenon must still be an extraordinary treasure.

"Could it be, like sister's, an Instance containing a Primordial Rune?"

"Or something else..."

Jiang Chen hurried closer and, from afar, saw the Instance's Entrance.

The Entrance was, astonishingly, a massive circular stone.

The stone, over five meters in diameter, floated in midair, its whole body radiating yellow light.

Within the glow, Jiang Chen sensed a special element.

Earth Element.

In Human Race mages' spells, there are only the Four-element of fire, wind, water, and lightning.

There is no Earth Element.

However, in the list of Human Race professionals, there is a very rare profession called Earth Knight.

Earth Knight is a Hidden Profession, ranking slightly higher than a Mythological Class Knight.

The number of awakenings for Hidden Professions is far fewer than for Mythological Class professions.

Hidden Professions are rare because their awakenings require many conditions to be met.

Some can be obtained directly through awakening during the first Job Change.

Others require, during the second or even third Job Transfer, the use of certain special items to achieve.

Earth Knight is one of them.

Awakening an Earth Knight requires a

special item, the Heart of Earth.

When a Holy Knight reaches Level 40 and undergoes a second Job Transfer, they use the Heart of Earth.

At the same time, a Profession Ascension must occur for them to become an Earth Knight.

First, one must be a Holy Knight professional, then experience a Profession Ascension during the second Job Transfer, and finally have the Heart of Earth to cooperate.

Missing any of the three makes it impossible; the difficulty is extremely, extremely high.

The Human Race has not obtained a Heart of Earth for many years.

Therefore, in the past few decades, no Earth Knight has been born.

Records state that Earth Knights are very strong, surpassing all other Knight professions.

Historically, Earth Knights have vivid, prominent records on battlefields fighting Demons.

There once was a Divine Level Earth Knight who single‑handedly withstood the assault of ten Demon Kings.

He earned immortal merit for the victory of the war.

Not only Abyss Demons, the legend of Earth Knights also spreads widely among the Dragon Race.

An Earth Knight can also be said to be the ultimate endpoint of the Knight profession.

The Heart of Earth is produced in the Earth Core Instance, which only appears in the Upper Layer of the Ancient Battlefield.

The Earth Core Instance has a very low appearance rate, and its duration is short.

The Heart of Earth item is useful only to the Human Race.

Abyss Demons and the Dragon Race, to prevent the Human Race from obtaining the Heart of Earth, always strive to block them from entering the Earth Core Instance.

Jiang Chen quickly reviewed the knowledge concerning the Heart of Earth.

He does not know much, but he knows the Heart of Earth is very important to the Human Race.

In a high school class, the history instructor once sighed in frustration over the many years without a new Earth Knight.

"It turns out to be the Heart of Earth Instance." Jiang Chen has made up his mind, ready to enter the Instance to obtain the Heart of

Earth.

When he saw the Heart of Earth Instance, Jiang Chen immediately thought of Wu Lingdong.

That good‑natured older brother, when he sees a Holy Light Knight, gives an envious look.

Wu Lingdong is one of Jiang Chen's few friends.

If he can help, he will definitely help.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen walks toward the Instance.

Before the Instance, the three sides stand tripod‑like.

Abyss Demons and the Dragon Race simultaneously eye the Human Race, preventing them from entering the Instance.

This will continue until the Instance disappears.

The Human Race is not weaker than either side, but cannot fight both forces at once.

Abyss Demons and the Dragon Race also do not wish to clash directly with the Human Race; whichever side causes casualties will benefit the other.

Thus the three sides remain deadlocked.

"These guys are so detestable!"

Huo Yuyao grips her Knight sword, her face full of anger as she stares at the Abyss Demon.

Qiao Zhixin hums as well, her face anxious. "The Instance has only 10 hours left; if we don't go in now, there'll be no time."

Clearing the Instance also requires time; with less than 10 hours left, it truly isn't enough.

At that moment, Qiao Zhixin suddenly thought of Jiang Chen, of Jiang Chen's Undead Legion.

She mutters to herself, "If he were here, it would probably be fine."

Crack! Crack!

Footsteps sound.

An Undead Legion lines up and marches, with Jiang Chen at the front, like a commander.

Huo Yuyao and Qiao Zhixin, upon seeing Jiang Chen, are instantly struck as if by lightning, standing dumbfounded.

A few breaths later, Huo Yuyao exclaims, "You actually didn't die!"

The words fly into Jiang Chen's ears, and his mouth twitches. "I'm not dead; are you surprised?"

Huo Yuyao instinctively says, "Then my tombstone wasn't erected in vain

."

Jiang Chen really wants a Skeleton Warrior to go over and give her a few slashes.

Ask you, can you speak?

"Officer Jiang!"

From the Human Team, Ding Genghong strode forward and saluted Jiang Chen.