Chapter 294: What

After more than half a day, Jiang Chen finished his cultivation at the Military Facility training ground.

Poison Star Ring finally reached the Level 35 he had hoped for.

The skill upgrades in sync as his character level rises.

"Poison Star Ring (Level 35): creates toxic damage within a 35‑meter radius, dealing damage each second equivalent to 350 points of Strength, lasting 35 seconds."

After amplification, Poison Star Ring's radius reaches 1,400 meters and its duration reaches 1,400 seconds—over twenty minutes.

During those twenty‑plus minutes, it deals each second damage equivalent to 14,000 points of Strength.

It's like a warrior with 14,000 Strength slashing you once every second.

For a full 1,400 seconds you cannot defend.

At first glance Poison Star Ring seems ordinary, but a closer look reveals it is actually quite powerful.

Among the Human Race, few professions use poison‑type skills, and those that specialize in poison are exceedingly rare.

Poison‑type skills appear more often on monster BOSSes, but their use on Abyss Demons is not frequent either.

The skill Jiang Chen possesses is extremely rare, even more valuable than a Mythic-level Profession.

While cultivating the skill at the Military Facility training ground, Jiang Chen also replenished his lost Skeletons.

Now he commands fifteen full Undead Legions, comprising 3,000 Skeleton Warriors and 2,250 Skeleton Mages.

Thanks to the Summon Life Link talent, the Summon Queue also contains 200 Skeleton Warriors and 150 Skeleton Mages.

In total there are 5,600 Skeletons and 15 Lich Generals, achieving a shared‑damage, co‑life, co‑death effect.

Jiang Chen feels his Undead Legion and is very satisfied.

"Brother Lin!" a voice called from the side.

Jiang Chen turned his head, smiled slightly, and said, "Hello, Brother Wu."

Wu Lingdong and Yang Qin walked over together.

Seeing the two holding hands, Jiang Chen laughed, "Congratulations."

Yang Qin, the elder sister, unusually had a faint pink hue on her face.

The two had long harbored that intention, but never broke through the thin veil; this time it truly happened.

Yang Qin asked, "Where's Cai Er?"

Jiang Chen replied, "She was assigned by her family to special training; I haven't seen her for two months either."

Wu Lingdong said, "Brother Lin, where have you been these days? I couldn't reach you at all."

"I was sent by the teacher to the Ancient Battlefield, and coincidentally I have something for you."

Wu Lingdong is currently at Level 34, still far from the Level 40 second Job Change.

Nevertheless Jiang Chen intends to give him the item early.

It's also a gift to celebrate his being with Yang Qin.

Jiang Chen led them into the Military Facility, finding a secluded spot.

Wu Lingdong asked oddly, "Why so cautious?"

Yang Qin, being more careful, gently patted Wu Lingdong, "You wooden block, stay quiet; Jiang's caution surely has a reason."

Wu Lingdong let out a soft "oh" and fell silent.

Jiang Chen took out the Heart of Earth and the Earth Gem and handed them to Wu Lingdong.

Seeing the two items, Wu Lingdong's breathing suddenly became rapid.

His eyes flashed with disbelief, his whole body trembling with excitement.

"Brother Lin, you're giving me this?" Wu Lingdong's voice trembled.

To him, the item is essentially priceless.

During the second Job Change

Profession Ascension—that's his ideal.

When a Holy Knight undergoes Profession Ascension, it leaps into a Holy Light Knight, a Mythic-level Profession.

But the ceiling is the Holy Light Knight.

Such a Mythic-tier Profession cannot further advance to a Mid-level Mythic Profession, let alone a High-Level Mythic Profession.

It differs from naturally awakened Mythic-level Professions.

There's also an innate attribute gap.

At that time Wu Lingdong envied Holy Light Knight Ye Jinrong.

But he also knew that he would likely never catch up to Ye Jinrong in his lifetime, at best approaching infinitely close.

Yet Jiang Chen now places the road to the knight's ceiling right before him.

How could Wu Lingdong not be excited?

This is the Earth Knight, a truly Hidden Profession.

The knight's ceiling, the true pinnacle, surpasses even a High-Level Mythic Profession.

Throughout Human Race history, Earth Knights have repeatedly emerged, creating miracle after miracle.

Where an Earth Knight fights, the Human Race is invincible!

This belief has thoroughly permeated every profession's mind, deep in the subconscious.

Yang Qin was equally excited, no less than Wu Lingdong.

But she reacted faster, "Dai, put it away quickly, don't let anyone see it."

The Heart of Earth and the Earth Gem are each top‑tier treasures.

Moreover, together they are even more valuable.

Wu Lingdong hurriedly put them away, repeatedly saying, "Brother Jiang, such a great favor—I don't know what to say; 'thank you' feels too light."

Jiang Chen said, "When you're about to reach Second Transcendence, contact me; my teacher will help increase your Profession Ascension probability."

To become an Earth Knight, Profession Ascension is fundamental.

Wu Lingdong said without doubt, "Brother Jiang, your teacher is..."

"Hong Shen." Jiang Chen did not conceal it.

Wu Lingdong shivered all over, and Yang Qin covered his mouth with a gasp.

Unexpectedly, the renowned Hong Shen turned out to be Jiang Chen's teacher.

It makes sense; apart from Hong Jishi, who else could qualify to be Jiang Chen's teacher?

Wu Lingdong firmly remembered Jiang Chen's words, "I'll definitely trouble Brother Jiang then."

Jiang Chen chuckled, "Alright."

Wu Lingdong resolved to level up quickly.

He rushed to Second Transcendence, hoping to become an Earth Knight.

In his memory, the Human Race hasn't had an Earth Knight for nearly a hundred years.

He wants to be the first Earth Knight in a hundred years.

His gaze grew steady, Yang Qin held his hand, "I'll accompany you."

Wu Lingdong nodded, "Thank you."

After finishing Skill cultivation, Jiang Chen planned to return to Shenlong University.

Now his level is set, and his Contribution Points are sufficient.

Jiang Chen never paid attention to his Contribution Points.

Upon checking, he discovered his Contribution Points had already reached 6000.

These Contribution Points were given by Abyss Demons and the Dragon Race.

Unwittingly, they accumulated to this amount.

He is now fully qualified to join the Dragon Clan Academy.

This time returning, he can apply.

Entering the Dragon Clan Academy, perhaps he can fight side by side with his sister in the future.

The Teleportation Array in his sight suddenly rose a streak of Red Light.

Jiang Chen halted, wondering why the Teleportation Array emitted Red Light.

The next second, Red Light surged explosively, shooting skyward from the Teleportation Array.

The alarm blared, and Fortress No. 1 instantly opened its shield.

The red Teleportation Array allows no entry or exit.

The fortress sealed, activating war mode.

Soldiers inside the fortress mobilized.

Everyone in the fortress stopped, and those inside the building rushed out.

The next second, the Military Order thundered.

"Level 1 Military Order: All Below Level 40 Low-Level Professionals, garrison the fortress, may not leave, prepare for battle."

"Level 1 Military Order: All Level 40+ to Level 60- high-level professionals, use the Military Teleportation Array to proceed to Fortress No. 6."

"Level 1 Military Order: All Level 60+ to below Third Transcendence high-level professionals, use the Military Teleportation Array to proceed to Fortress No. 7."

"Level 1 Military Order: All Top-tier Professionals, use the Military Teleportation Array to proceed to Fortress No. 8."

The same Military Order echoed simultaneously across all fortresses.

Beams of Red Light shot skyward from the fortress.

This is a Military Teleportation Array, only able to reach the interiors of each fortress.

The professionals inside the fortress acted, following the Military Order to the designated fortress.

The Military Order is like a mountain; no one dares to defy it.

Once war starts, anyone in the Shenlong Empire can become a soldier, anyone can join the battle.

Jiang Chen also walked toward the Teleportation Array.

Though he is only Level 35, staying here would waste his combat power.

Only the battlefields of Fortress No. 6 or even No. 7 suit him.

"Stop, Low-Level Professional, please garrison Fortress No. 1." A soldier tasked with guarding the Teleportation Array stopped Jiang Chen.

"Go back, your level is too low; going to a high-level battlefield will kill you."

Jiang Chen said nothing, immediately flashing the Military Badge on his shoulder.

The soldier instantly saluted Jiang Chen, "Good day, officer."

No regard for level, only rank matters.

It's a universal rule on the battlefield.

Jiang Chen said, "Do I have the qualification to enter?"

The soldier immediately became uneasy.

Between the Military Order and Jiang Chen's One-star Colonel rank…

…he could not make an appropriate decision.

At that moment a squad rushed over, its leader shouted, "What happened?"

The soldier immediately explained the situation.

Team Leader saw Jiang Chen's Colonel Rank, and immediately saluted, "Sir, according to the rules, you are qualified to go to any of Fortress No. 6, Fortress No. 7, Fortress No. 8 or Fortress No. 3."

Jiang Chen nodded, "I will go to Fortress No. 6."

"As you command, please enter the Teleportation Array."

Soldiers act. Thunderous and swift, no idle talk.

Jiang Chen immediately entered the Teleportation Array, accompanied by a burst of Red Light, heading for Fortress No. 6.