Chapter 269: It's Normal That You Don't Know

Jiang Chen's sudden appearance not only alerted the Abyss Demons and the Dragon Race, but also drew the gazes of the Human Professionals present.

In their eyes, Jiang Chen was just a little fellow at level 33, and while the Undead Legion looked imposing, it was actually nothing special.

Their attributes were too low; any group attack skill from a mage could wipe them out.

However, some people recognized Jiang Chen, and joy appeared on their faces.

Especially Ding Genghong's team, who had witnessed Jiang Chen's strength.

Ding Genghong respectfully saluted Jiang Chen, using a military salute.

Jiang Chen returned the salute.

It was only then that they noticed the seemingly inconspicuous but gleaming golden Military Badge on Jiang Chen's shoulder—a Colonel Badge.

This young man, only level 33, was actually a Colonel.

Everyone present wore a Military Badge, but aside from Ding Genghong, no one was a Colonel.

From this alone, Jiang Chen had already surpassed everyone present.

Especially Ding Genghong's attitude in saluting Jiang Chen, clearly acknowledging his own inferior status, which made those who didn't know Jiang Chen even more astonished.

"It seems this young man is no ordinary person."

"I don't know how strong he is, but the Colonel rank is solid. No small number of Demons and Dragon Race have died by his hand."

"That must be the case. I wonder if he can change the situation; time is running out."

"I hope he can obtain the Heart of Earth. The Human Race needs a new Earth Knight."

"The Blue Leaf Guild has notified everyone they could reach, but by the time they get here, it might be too late."

Jiang Chen's arrival alerted the Abyss Demons and the Dragon Race, but in their eyes, Jiang Chen and the Undead Legion seemed

insignificant.

Contempt appeared in their eyes.

But when they saw the Military Badge on Jiang Chen's shoulder, all contempt turned to shock.

A Dragon Race Professional said in a low voice, his eyes filled with killing intent, "I can feel the aura of our Dragon Race on him."

"He has killed many of our warriors."

"I can almost hear the wails of our warriors."

"These auras make me want to go over and kill him."

He spoke in a low voice, but did not act.

Reason told him not to act rashly.

If anyone was to make a move, let the Demons go first.

The Abyss Demons were also staring at Jiang Chen.

An Abyss Succubus said in a melodious voice, "I sense that a top-level Succubus has placed a mark on him. He was once hunted by a top-level Succubus."

Her words immediately caused an uproar among the Abyss Demons.

To be hunted by a top-level Succubus and still survive—just what background did this Human have?

Jiang Chen walked up to the Human Team and pointed at Qiao Zhixin. "You, come with me into the Instance."

He said it as a matter of course, without any intention of asking Qiao Zhixin's opinion.

He also completely ignored the fact that Qiao Zhixin was already level 59, while he himself was only level 33.

The key point was that Qiao Zhixin did not object; instead, she asked in her gentle voice, "Just the two of us?"

Jiang Chen nodded. "That's enough!"

With that, he sent a team invitation to Qiao Zhixin.

Qiao Zhixin did not refuse, and somehow found herself becoming Jiang Chen's teammate.

Jiang Chen led Qiao Zhixin toward the Instance Entrance.

Some Human Professionals tried to follow, but Ding Genghong waved them back. "Don't go."

Ding Genghong's words carried weight here.

The only Colonel, the highest military rank

present.

He was respected by all and held considerable authority.

The Abyss Demons and the Dragon Race turned to look, their killing intent enveloping Jiang Chen as if in warning.

Jiang Chen completely ignored them; only the Undead Legion raised their heads in unison, refusing to yield an inch.

Qiao Zhixin exclaimed softly, "Be careful, they might attack."

Jiang Chen pressed his hand down, casting Bone Armor on both himself and Qiao Zhixin. "They won't make a move."

From the Three-way Stalemate, Jiang Chen had long seen in their eyes that both sides wanted the other to strike first.

He was only taking two people into the Instance now, and the Human's Large Team hadn't moved, so it wouldn't trigger an all-out war.

The key was that Jiang Chen had no time to waste with them.

Of course, if they wanted to cause trouble, Jiang Chen wouldn't be polite either.

He couldn't beat the level 67 "Ancient Luan Bird," but dealing with these guys using Corpse Explosion would be as easy as playing a game.

Qiao Zhixin seemed to trust Jiang Chen's words completely, and so she followed him toward the Instance.

Soon, the two arrived at the Instance Entrance.

The Instance was within reach.

Just as Jiang Chen had thought, neither the Abyss Demons nor the Dragon Race made a move.

Both sides were waiting for the other to act.

Jiang Chen reached out and touched the Instance.

Instance: Earth Core

Remaining Time: 8 hours 45 minutes 41 seconds

Time is still decreasing bit by bit.

The Instance's remaining duration is not much, less than 10 hours.

No Difficulty, no level restriction.

The situation inside the Instance is unknown.

However, based on past experience, Instances that appear in the Ancient Battlefield Central Area never exceed 60, and never go below 45.

That's roughly the range; the exact details can only be known after entering.

Ready, entering the Instance.

Hmm, I'm ready.

Qiao Zhixin was obviously still a bit nervous; the two of them had never entered an Instance before.

With a swish, the two entered the Instance together.

The Undead Legion also vanished at the same time.

After Jiang Chen entered, the Abyss Demon gave a hostile look toward the Dragon Race.

The Dragon Race glared back at the Abyss Demon.

Both sides thought the other had a problem, wondering why they didn't stop Jiang Chen.

Originally the two races were hostile, but this time, if not for a common interest, they might have teamed up against the Human Race.

On the surface they are allied, but in essence they remain hostile.

Jiang Chen seized that point.

However, they all unanimously believed that only Jiang Chen and Qiao Zhixin entered the Instance.

It is fundamentally impossible to clear the Instance.

Moreover, they are very likely to die inside the Instance.

After entering the Instance, Qiao Zhixin finally breathed a sigh of relief, "They really didn't make a move."

Jiang Chen whispered, "They won't make a move."

"Why?" Qiao Zhixin asked, puzzled why Jiang Chen was so certain.

Jiang Chen said, "Because I've read the Three Kingdoms."

Huh?

Qiao Zhixin didn't understand; what does "I've read the Three Kingdoms" mean?

Jiang Chen didn't continue to explain; it would be a waste of words.

His gaze scanned the Instance.

It was a region resembling a canyon.

The height was about a hundred meters.

There was a light source, but it wasn't sunlight.

Instead, it was the glow emitted by certain fungi.

On the ground there were pools of water, varying in size.

The water bubbled and steamed, rising hot vapor; it was hot water.

The air was filled with a pungent sulfur smell.

"Ah! Is this really the Earth Core World?" Qiao Zhixin exclaimed.

Jiang Chen gave her a glance, startling Qiao Zhixin into quickly closing her mouth.

At this moment

she forgot that she was a level‑59 advanced practitioner, while Jiang Chen was only a level‑33 low‑tier practitioner.

Their relationship was completely reversed; Jiang Chen was the one leading her.

"Let's go," Jiang Chen said, moving forward first.

Qiao Zhixin followed.

Ah!

She let out another shout, and as soon as the sound escaped, she immediately covered her mouth.

Jiang Chen looked over oddly, wondering if the girl had something wrong with her mind.

What was there to say?

Qiao Zhixin pointed at the Instance entrance and said, "There is no exit."

Jiang Chen saw that indeed there was no exit.

In every Instance Jiang Chen had experienced, even those of Hell Difficulty, an exit always existed at the entrance.

If one couldn't beat it, they could leave the Instance from the entrance.

But here, there is no exit.

Jiang Chen checked; his storage space was still usable and not restricted.

However, items like the High-level Instance Escape Talisman were restricted.

In that instant Jiang Chen understood: either he would clear the Instance.

Or he would wait until the Instance time expires.

Leaving halfway is impossible.

The Instance offers no second chance for exploration.

He wasn't given any chance to transmit information outward.

Qiao Zhixin whispered, "What should we do?"

"Just open it."

Saying that, an Undead Legion appeared beside them.

Then a multitude of Skeletons scattered in all directions, searching for paths and exploring the Instance map.

Jiang Chen and Qiao Zhixin together followed the Skeletons, moving swiftly through the Instance.

The Instance's terrain wasn't complex; its width was only about a kilometer, and both sides were dead‑end Canyons.

It wasn't a maze‑type Instance; there was only a single straight road ahead.

Suddenly, a Skeleton was attacked.

A monster!

Jiang Chen flies.

Quick, rush over.