Chapter 347: Special Learning, Necessary Trial

In that instant, not only Ao Hongchen, even Li Xueru couldn't help but gasp a cold breath.

A flash of anger crossed Hong Jishi's eyes, and he asked, "What madness has Jiang Yi gone into that makes you go looking for that guy? Looking for death?"

Ao Hongchen realized he had been too impulsive; his instincts over the years had dominated him.

He quickly coughed twice, "No, no, we'd die if we went, but Xiao Chen wouldn't."

Hong Jishi and Li Xueru cast puzzled looks. Jiang Chen hurriedly recounted his experience in the Earth Core instance.

Hong Jishi's expression softened, and Li Xueru said gravely, "In that case, you could go see the Core Area."

"But it's not urgent now; we'll talk about it after a while."

Hong Jishi agreed, "Don't go yet; go when your level is higher. Anyway Jiang Yi has already waited so many years, he doesn't mind waiting a few more."

"Yi Shen says he's not in a hurry; a few more years won't matter." Jiang Chen wasn't in a hurry either at this time.

Even though his combat power surged after the Second Job Change, the Undead Legion was even stronger than before.

However, just thinking of the Ancient Luan Bird, Jiang Chen still lacked complete confidence.

Especially the bird's final Black Meteor skill, which not only has great attack power but also a wide area of effect.

More worrying is that it can rebirth itself within that skill.

If it can be used repeatedly, it would be a nightmare.

Perhaps an even stronger BOSS than the Ancient Luan Bird awaits them.

Thus, Jiang Chen decided to wait a bit longer and not take the risk for now.

Last time maybe luck was on our side, but what if we get unlucky this time?

Jiang Chen put away the box containing the beads.

The box of the Divine Spirit Severed Finger remained in Shenlong Tower, and Li Xueru sealed the space to prevent the Divine Spirit Severed Finger's aura from leaking out.

The Divine Spirit Severed Finger holds significant research value for Divine-level Strongmen like them.

It might help them advance further, even allowing Li Xueru to understand what kind of divinity the spirits truly are.

Ao Hongchen had originally intended to return to Bloody Land, but this time he came out because of Jiang Chen's second job change; Li Xueru summoned him.

Now the plan has changed; Ao Hongchen intends to stay here a few more days to study the Divine Spirit Severed Finger together.

Hong Shen Courtyard returned to normal.

Hong Jishi looked at Jiang Chen, "Now I'll tell you about the upcoming arrangements."

Jiang Chen listened attentively.

He has already adapted to the power and skills after the Second Job Change, and can fully proceed to the next stage of learning.

He also didn't know what Hong Jishi had arranged for him.

Hong Jishi cleared his throat lightly, "The next thing you must do, I call it Mastery."

Hong Jishi recounted his plan.

According to Hong Jishi, he will enter the illusionary space of Shenlong Tower.

Inside, he will learn the skills of various professions.

Mage, Assassin, Archer, Knight, Warrior, support, and so on.

Master their combat styles and combat skills.

Finally, summarize each profession's strengths and weaknesses and compare them with his own.

Extract the essence and discard the dross.

This is what Hong Jishi calls the "Mastery Trial."

Master other professions, master oneself.

Of course, it doesn't mean he can wield other professions' skills, but that through learning he can enhance his combat experience and practical ability.

After listening, Jiang Chen, with some doubt, asked, "Teacher, is it really necessary to do this?"

Hong Jishi looked at Jiang Chen with a hint of meaning, "Know yourself and know the enemy, and you will never be in peril; understand the traits of each major profession, summarize strengths and weaknesses, and integrate them with yourself."

"This is a crucial step for you to become a Divine-level Strongman in the future; you can ask Lao Li, Ao the Madman, how they did it before."

Jiang Chen looked over with an inquisitive gaze, "Teacher, seniors, did you also do it this way before?"

Ao Hongchen said, "I was more straightforward: I fought other profession users hundreds of times, battling in thousands of matches."

Li Xueru said, "Old Hong is right; this is indeed necessary."

Jiang Chen suddenly recalled that before the Second Transcendence, Li Xueru had shown him a scene of Lin Caier's training.

At that time, Li Xueru had spent a lot of effort explaining the function of each of Lin Caier'er's skills to him.

He explained it in great detail.

Back then, he didn't understand why Li Xueru did that.

Now that he thinks about it, wasn't it just telling him the traits of other professions?

It seems Li Xueru had long known Jiang Chen would undergo this learning, and prepared a model for him in advance.

Hong Jishi said, "At Shenlong University, obtaining qualification to enter Shenlong Tower is extremely difficult."

"You are the National Top Scholar, so you have earned one entry qualification."

"Each year only 500 people can enter Shenlong Tower. The university puts out 100 Shenlong Tower tickets for auction; do you know the price?"

Jiang Chen shook his head; he didn't know.

Hong Jishi chuckled, "At least 300,000 points."

Jiang Chen couldn't help but gasp a cold breath.

Points are not easy to earn at Shenlong University.

Points are used everywhere, and for most people, they earn less than they spend.

Someone like him, with several hundred thousand points, is truly a rarity.

But the entry qualification for Shenlong Tower costs 300,000 points; ask yourself, how many people can afford that?

He never imagined that a single entry qualification could be so expensive.

Lin Caier once said to herself that after entering Shenlong University, she must find a way to challenge Shenlong Tower.

Hong Jishi also said something similar back then.

The first time offers the greatest benefit.

As for why one must go and what the benefits are, they said nothing.

Hong Jishi said, "Don't underestimate the great families within the Empire."

"They have many members in Shenlong University; Shenlong University never forces graduation, so the number of family trainees in the university keeps growing."

"These families pool the points of their members together, purchase the qualifications, and reserve them for the most outstanding members."

"Inside Shenlong Tower, one can increase combat power by clearing stages, reap abundant benefits, and earn points."

"Some people spent 300,000 on an entry ticket, performed excellently, and ended up earning even more points."

"The madman back then completed thousands of battles inside Shenlong Tower."

Ao Hongchen also nodded then; he indeed competed in Shenlong Tower.

Otherwise, where would he find so many equally powerful people?

Li Xueru took over Hong Jishi's words, "The method the three of us used back then actually had flaws; it couldn't be called perfect."

"After discussing, we came up with a more perfect method for you to learn the characteristics of each class."

"During the process you might endure some hardship and encounter setbacks."

Jiang Chen shook his head, "I'm not afraid of hardship or setbacks."

He knows that Li Xueru and the two teachers have certainly found the best plan for him.

What does a little hardship matter? I've never feared it.

Li Xueru was very satisfied with Jiang Chen's answer, "In three days, Shenlong Tower will officially open, and your trial will begin then."

"During these three days, you can read the books carefully, first understand each class's traits, so you won't be flustered when the time comes."

Jiang Chen left with a hint of doubt.

After talking at length and going around in circles, they still didn't tell him the specific method of the trial.

The three of them seemed to have agreed, clearly knowing yet still remaining vague.

Jiang Chen, still puzzled, went to the Library, fetched a large number of books about the various classes, and began to study them carefully.

There are countless professions; every kind of class exists.

After many years of development, each has formed its own system.

Researchers have already categorized the various classes.

In short, they can be divided into the Physical, Elemental, and Special systems.

On a finer level, each system has its own powerful classes.

The Physical system includes Holy Light Knight and Holy Light Swordsman.

The Elemental system has Sacred Summoner, Holy Light Mage, and so on.

The Special system contains Alchemists, Potion Masters, and Array Masters, all very powerful.

Moreover, some classes overlap.

For example, the Shadow Knight can use Summoning Technique.

There's also the Element Archer, who can wield elemental power.

There are so many classes that a complete subdivision would be impossible to explain.

Classes combine with each other and produce offspring.

Every few years, a new class may be born.

Jiang Chen wasn't in a hurry, flipping through the books bit by bit.

First he recorded all the knowledge, then he would digest it through practice.

After Second Transcendence, his Spirit Attribute surged, and Jiang Chen had reached a photographic memory.

As long as he reads it once, he basically won't forget it.

In three days, he read nearly a hundred books.

Each book detailed a particular class.

He recorded the attribute and Skill characteristics of hundreds of classes.