Chapter 324: Python Meat for Cultivation, the Ruler's Youngest Daughter

Jiang Chen truly witnessed at this moment just how fast a Divine-level Strongman's speed can be.

In an instant, a distance of dozens of kilometers was shortened in the blink of an eye.

A massive wind pressure surged forward, nearly crushing Jiang Chen.

Yet his ears were met with silence; all sounds were left behind.

The Bloody Land had long vanished from view, replaced by an endless Void.

Jiang Chen saw a layer that resembled glass, enveloping the entire world.

Beyond this glass, there seemed to be another world.

That unfamiliar world felt strangely familiar to him...

He recalled that after the Instance detonated, he had been trapped in the Xu Wu Kong Jian.

And the glass-like substance before him actually blocked that terrifying Energy Turbulence.

"Teacher, what is that?" Jiang Chen asked eagerly, yearning for knowledge.

Ao Hongchen, also an excellent teacher, explained: "That is a spatial barrier; beyond it lies the Xu Wu Kong Jian. Though it looks like glass, it is extraordinarily solid— even I find it hard to break. But for you, it's still too early to worry about it. For now, let's see what has happened."

Following Ao Hongchen's direction, Jiang Chen looked ahead. A warship sped toward them, its speed leaving a bright Light Belt.

On the warship stood several imposing Elite Professionals; although Jiang Chen could not gauge their exact rank, his sense told him they were at least Above Level 80 Elite Professionals, perhaps even Divine-level Strongmen.

However, the disdainful look in Ao Hongchen's eyes clearly indicated that they had not surpassed his strength.

"Those old fellows ahead are council elders of the Empire," Ao Hongchen explained.

Jiang Chen

He holds great respect for the Empire's council elders.

These council elders are essentially the retired members of the Twelve Councilors; though no longer in power, their status remains lofty.

Sometimes, when the Twelve Councilors make major decisions, they must consult them.

"Teacher, are these council elders all Divine-level Strongmen?" Jiang Chen asked curiously.

Ao Hongchen responded with a sneer: "Divine-level? Nonsense. Have you ever seen a councilor who is a Divine-level Strongman? Only those hopeless of reaching Divine Level become worthless councilors. When a councilor steps down to become a council elder, they remain hopeless of Divine Level. Even the pinnacle is just Level 90 Pseudo-God; not worthless."

Ao Hongchen's tone was full of contempt; he completely despised these Pseudo-Gods.

He himself is a Level 95 Divine-level Strongman, standing at the pinnacle of the world.

Even the Demon King of the Abyss has been slain by him many times; these Pseudo-Gods are naturally no match in his eyes.

Jiang Chen asked, "Why are they called Pseudo-Gods?"

Ao Hongchen scoffed, "Each one stalls at Level 89, relying on potions to reach Level 90; the path ahead is blocked, their Skills cannot fuse— if not Pseudo-God, then what?"

"Is there a big difference between a Pseudo-God and a Divine-level Strongman?"

"A world apart. Both are Level 90, but a true Divine-level can crush them; a single strike against dozens scares them not at all."

Although in Ao Hongchen's words, Pseudo-Gods are dismissed as insignificant.

Yet before Jiang Chen, these council elders still exuded a terrifying aura.

Not much different from the aura of a Divine-level Strongman.

At least eliminating them is like playing.

When Ao Hongchen looked at them, the council elders also gazed toward him.

Each smiled, their voices echoing through the Void, "

We have met you, Lord Ao."

Although they are council elders, seeing Ao Hongchen, a truly top-tier Divine-level, they still fell short.

Ao Hongchen replied casually, then dismissed them: "You fight among yourselves; I will watch the battle with my disciple at the side."

He called it watching the battle, but it was really just watching a play.

Upon hearing that Jiang Chen was Ao Hongchen's disciple, the council elders instantly regarded him differently.

These people seemed high-ranking, yet upon seeing Ao Hongchen they had to treat him with respect.

In the end, a bigger fist is the hard truth.

A slender figure appeared at the bow: a young woman of stunning beauty and graceful figure stepped to the prow, looking at Ao Hongchen and Jiang Chen.

Curiosity filled the woman's gaze.

Ao Hongchen said coldly, "You came to hunt Bloodthirsty Python meat for her?"

One council elder replied, "Yes, Lord Ao, this is Yu Gongzhu."

Ao Hongchen shook his head, "Never heard of her— is she the daughter of that Si Tu Liang kid?"

The elder answered, "Yu Gongzhu is the ruler's youngest daughter, just turned 19 this year."

Ao Hongchen waved his hand, "That Si Tu Liang brat has no other talent; he can only reproduce."

Si Tu Liang is the ruler of the Shenlong Empire; though he seldom handles affairs, most matters are decided by the Twelve Councilors.

His status is extraordinary; if he speaks, the Empire will follow his will.

But in Ao Hongchen's mouth, it's just that kid, that kid.

Casual banter instantly revealed the hierarchy.

Si Tu Yu gracefully bowed to Ao Hongchen, "Yu has met Lord Ao, and often hears my father speak of your illustrious name."

Ao Hongchen chuckled, "What is there to mention? I could tell how I once disciplined him, beating him until he cried 'father' and 'mother'."

Si

Si Tu Yu's face showed embarrassment.

Ao Hongchen truly was as his father described: arrogant and full of nonsense.

Si Tu Yu smiled, "How could that be? In my father's words, Lord Ao is the pillar of our Empire."

"Enough, enough, flattery does me no good; you go about your own business, ignore us," Ao Hongchen issued a dismissal order, and paid them no further heed.

Si Tu Yu also didn't dare to keep bothering Ao Hongchen, her beautiful eyes curiously appraising Jiang Chen.

Looking at Jiang Chen's age, he's about the same age as herself, yet he was taken as a disciple by Ao Hongchen.

Could this person possibly have such a good talent?

Si Tu Yu never undervalues herself; she believes she is a top-tier genius.

A Mythic-level Profession, having changed jobs just over a year ago, has already cultivated to Level 36.

In at most another two months she can complete a second Job Change.

She can fully become a High-level Professional before turning twenty.

Even within the three Top Academies of Shenlong University, it is hard to find anyone who can match her.

Her father, Shenlong Empire's ruler Si Tu Liang, a true Divine-level Strongman, also boasts that he is a once-in-a-century genius.

Si Tu Yu has her own pride.

Even the Jiang Chen who recently made a big name for himself is not regarded by her.

Her professional rank grows stronger the higher it gets, and her talent follows suit.

She will inevitably become a Divine-level Strongman in the future.

As for Jiang Chen, he is a genius now, but the future is uncertain.

Jiang Chen doesn't know what she's thinking, and is too lazy to care.

If you want to watch, go ahead; you can't control other people's eyes.

Ao Hongchen chuckled, "Jiang Chen kid, this princess isn't bad-looking, are you interested?"

Jiang Chen shook his head, "I have someone I like."

Ao Hongchen's eyes burned with gossip-like fire, "Who is it? Is she pretty?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "Very pretty."

Ao Hongchen said, "When will you marry and have a child."

Jiang Chen didn't know how to answer.

This teacher's thoughts leap a bit too fast; Jiang Chen can't keep up.

A hoarse roar suddenly echoed in the void.

Like a snake's hiss, but deeper, making one feel suffocatingly oppressed.

Ao Hongchen's expression instantly turned serious.

"Bloodthirsty Python has arrived!"

Even a top-tier Divine-level Strongman like him must prepare a strict formation, and may even get injured.

Jiang Chen doesn't know how the other council elders, who are merely Pseudo-Gods, can deal with the Bloodthirsty Python.

According to Ao Hongchen, these Pseudo-Gods are easy to defeat.

There must be something in between that Jiang Chen doesn't know.

A gigantic python over two hundred meters long appeared in his sight.

Its eyes glowed with Red Light, a pair of sharp horns atop its head, and its body was covered in thick scales.

Claws grew on its belly, looking extremely sharp.

With its appearance, the void was filled with a strong scent of blood.

This smell...

Jiang Chen smells it every day; it's the odor emanating from the Bloody Land.

Jiang Chen realized that a great number of Bloodthirsty Pythons must have died in the Bloody Land, which is why its scent lingers year-round.

As the Bloodthirsty Python appeared, Ao Hongchen already led Jiang Chen to retreat quickly.

"This time we just watch the show and let them handle it."

Ao Hongchen never intended to act.

In Jiang Chen's view, the warship where Si Tu Yu was stationed had already charged toward the Bloodthirsty Python.

A circular shield appeared on the warship, protecting the entire vessel.

Jiang Chen looked

concluded that this circular shield combined the Human Race's formation with the Abyss's Barrier.

But the energy source on the ship seemed also somewhat related to the Dragon Race.

It was essentially the pinnacle of the Three Races.

A fine beam of light was emitted from the warship, like Lightning striking the Bloodthirsty Python.

The Bloodthirsty Python's massive body trembled, instantly emitting an even deeper hoarse sound......