Chapter 301: Hong Shen

The level rose to Level 37, and all skill attributes received another massive wave of Amplify.

All skills besides Corpse Explosion also reached Level 37 in this promotion.

The original plan was to take the opportunity to raise Corpse Explosion by two or three levels, after all there were nearly ten thousand corpses to use; it was a rare chance.

However, the plan was disrupted by the interference of a Dragon War General.

The corpse was first blasted away, and finally destroyed completely in the Dragon Race's self‑destruct.

In the end, Corpse Explosion could not be raised even one level and remained at Level 5.

Jiang Chen deeply felt that training Corpse Explosion was indeed extremely difficult.

Summarizing the battle, he identified three mistakes.

First, he did not anticipate that the Dragon Race would possess a Summoning Seal Skill.

Second, he had not expected a Dragon War General to choose self‑destruct; this mutually assured destruction tactic is almost impossible for ordinary people to handle.

Perhaps only Knight‑type professions, with Limit Defense activated, could endure.

The third was that Legion Overlord of the Dragon Race.

After the Dragon War General's self‑destruct, it was not seen again.

It was probably because the situation was unfavorable, so it fled.

"Summoning Seal Skill used against Summoners is an unparalleled weapon. Ordinary Summoners concentrate most of their abilities on Summoned Beasts."

"Summoners should also have countermeasures; when you return, ask the teacher."

A few hours later, Luo Jun sent news that the war had ended.

The Dragon Race failed to capture any Fortress and eventually withdrew in disorder.

According to the latest reports, the Dragon Race not only attacked the major Fortresses of the Human Race.

It also launched an attack on the Abyss.

At the Abyss Entrance, the Dragon Race deployed massive forces and fought the Abyss Demon furiously.

Both sides suffered considerable casualties.

Finally,

The Dragon Race withdrew and established a camp in a remote spot of the Otherworld Battlefield.

They used this method to formally announce their return.

Jiang Chen returned to Hong Shen Courtyard.

He found Hong Jishi absent.

Only Li Xueru lay there with eyes closed.

He looked very relaxed.

Each time Jiang Chen came, Li Xueru was in the same posture, with almost no change.

It seemed as if he had taken root there.

"Senior, has the teacher gone to Fortress No. 9?" Jiang Chen poured tea for Li Xueru.

Li Xueru slightly opened his eyes, and suddenly a sharp light flashed, "How did you… become a Divine General."

Jiang Chen recounted everything that had happened in Fortress No. 6.

Li Xueru was slightly surprised, "You single‑handedly eliminated the Ten‑thousand‑person Ya Long Army and forced a Dragon War General to self‑destruct."

"You indeed have the qualifications to become a Divine General."

Jiang Chen heard some different meaning in Li Xueru's words.

He did not guess wildly, but said bluntly, "I have a question, please advise, Senior."

Li Xueru softly said, "Have you ever thought, if there were no Undead Legion and also no Primordial Rune Skill, how much combat power would you retain?"

Jiang Chen estimated, "Less than twenty percent."

Li Xueru continued, "I know you would think that a Summoner without Summoned Beasts might have not even one percent combat power."

Jiang Chen nodded inwardly, isn't that so?

Li Xueru chuckled, "That applies only to ordinary Summoners; a truly excellent Summoner can still possess eighty or even ninety percent combat power without Summoned Beasts."

"Of course, it's still early to tell you this; some things you can only master after Third Transcendence."

"But you

can now first learn, if you have no Summoned Beasts, how you would fight."

"In detail, when your teacher returns, he will naturally teach you; I won't overstep."

"Thank you, Senior." Jiang Chen expressed sincere thanks while pouring tea for Li Xueru.

Li Xueru, after all, was not his teacher; given his position, being willing to say these to him was already quite good.

After waiting a moment, Hong Jishi still had not returned.

Li Xueru suddenly smiled, "Jiang Chen kid, do you want to know where your little girlfriend went?"

Jiang Chen hummed, "I want to. I asked the teacher, but the teacher didn't say."

Li Xueru's eyes held a playful expression, "I won't tell you, but I can let you see."

As he said, he flicked his finger lightly, and a scene instantly appeared before Jiang Chen.

In the scene, Lin Caier was battling a monster.

Jiang Chen had never seen this monster; Lin Caier moved agilely, constantly weaving around it.

The monster was very fast and extremely powerful.

A casual punch could smash a huge crater in the ground, accompanied by a massive energy burst.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

In the instant the energy passed through her body, Lin Caier's body twitched slightly, the energy coursed through her, and she sustained no injury.

Li Xueru looked at Jiang Chen's slightly nervous expression and, with a cheerful smile, explained, "This is Cai Er's Skill, Instant."

"It can put you into a special state for an instant, during which you evade all attacks."

"The Skill can be activated for an instant, and its duration is also just an instant, so its name is Instant."

Jiang Chen nodded.

Lin Caier'er moved with unparalleled agility, toying with the monster in the palm of her hand.

Two

Daggers spread left and right, carving one wound after another on the monster's body.

The wounds bled profusely and were hard to heal.

Li Xueru added, "This is Cai Er's Skill, Bleeding."

"All damage will trigger a bleeding effect that continuously drains health, just like your poison‑type Skill."

"However, its duration is short, only a few seconds, but the advantage is that it can stack."

"As long as the attack speed is fast enough, the total damage becomes considerable."

Li Xueru detailed the Skills of Lin Caier'er for Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen understood; although he spoke of Lin Caier'er, he was actually describing the Assassin.

Through his explanation, Jiang Chen quickly gained a clear understanding of the Assassin profession.

Soon, the monster fell before Lin Caier'er.

Lin Caier'er wiped the sweat from her forehead and showed a bright smile.

It was a familiar smile; after such a long time apart, Jiang Chen often recalled Lin Caier'er's smile.

It was like a warm ray of sunshine entering his heart, sweet and warm.

It was evident that killing this monster was not easy for Lin Caier'er, yet she remained unharmed.

The two Daggers Jiang Chen recognized are from the Hell Outpost Dungeon.

At the same time, Lin Caier'er is also wearing the Hell Outpost Dungeon Set.

She is at least Level 30.

In the scene, Lin Caier'er rested briefly before charging again at another monster nearby.

The battle resumed, but Li Xueru turned off the screen.

"Want to know where she is?" Li Xueru said with a teasing grin.

Jiang Chen answered without hesitation, "I do."

Honestly, he truly wants to.

Li Xueru chuckled, "Since you want to know, I won't tell you."

"Anyway, rest assured, Cai Er is not in danger. She might endure some hardship, will"

"be injured, but there will be no threat to her life."

"This is the path Lin Laotou arranged for her; she must walk it alone, you cannot help her."

"You are the same; your path can only be walked by yourself. Even if Lao Hong helps you, it can only be a garnish."

"But I can tell you, when you see Cai Er, you'll definitely be shocked."

Jiang Chen nodded, remembering Li Xueru's words.

One's own path must be walked alone.

Others' help is merely a garnish; where you ultimately get to depends only on yourself.

"Lao Hong has high expectations of you; he has already wagered everything, so you must not disappoint him."

Li Xueru said this very seriously.

Jiang Chen understood, "Senior, rest assured, I will work hard."

Li Xueru closed his eyes again and fell silent.

Jiang Chen also sat quietly, waiting for Hong Jishi to return.

Half an hour later, a spatial disturbance was heard outside Hong Shen Courtyard.

Hong Jishi returned and spotted Jiang Chen at a glance.

"You stinky brat, I'm here, just about to go find you…"

Hong Jishi's boisterous voice rang out, then suddenly got stuck in his throat.

He lunged forward in a flash to Jiang Chen, "You brat, how did you become a Divine General?"

Jiang Chen recounted the events in Fortress No. 6.

Hong Jishi laughed heartily, "You stinky brat, that's really you. One person wiped out an entire group, then left the Legion, monopolizing the Military Merit experience."

"Regarding your actions, I can only say one thing…"

"Well done!"

After laughing for a moment, Hong Jishi said seriously, "Remember, the Human Race certainly needs many practitioners, but it needs top Divine-level Strongmen even more."

"A top Divine-level Strongman surpasses fifteen thousand, fifty thousand, even a hundred thousand ordinary practitioners."

"Therefore, you need not care about what others think. As long as you don't harm the fundamental interests of the Human Race, do as you wish."

"If anyone dares to talk nonsense, beat them until even their mother can't recognize them."

Jiang Chen felt a mix of laughter and tears, thinking his teacher seemed somewhat improper.

"Teacher, do we have a way to counter the Summoning Seal Technique?"

Hong Jishi answered without hesitation, "Of course we do; how could we not, and there is more than one method."

"However, your level is insufficient; you need to be at least Level 40 after Second Transcendence to use it."

"But your level isn't enough; you must be at least Level 40 and have completed Second Transcendence before you can use it."

"Come, come, come, I'll take you to a place."