Chapter 378: You

Suddenly, a black light flashed, and all the withered branches were slashed to nothing.

A black shadow clad in armor and holding a sharp sword appeared before Jiang Chen.

That suit of armor and the long sword both radiated a mysterious, mythical luster, ancient yet still keen.

These pieces of equipment had once belonged to a Divine-level Strongman of the Human Race, an unparalleled existence.

Jiang Chen understood in his heart that the master of this black shadow had once been a Divine-level Strongman of the Human Race. He looked down at Jiang Chen, a red light flickering in his gaze.

Jiang Chen held the Scepter of Creation but did not activate its power, for he knew that even if he did, it would have no effect.

The strength of this black shadow was formidable to an unimaginable degree.

The black shadow turned to face the rotting giant tree, leaving his back to Jiang Chen.

Raising the long sword in his hand, he instantly shot into the sky and engaged the rotting giant tree in a fierce battle.

Branches and trunks were slashed apart, the scene extraordinarily spectacular.

In that instant, Jiang Chen's heart was shaken to its core.

"He's actually protecting me…"

He knew full well that this was not to protect him as an individual, but to protect the Human Race.

"His entire body is rotting; he's clearly already dead."

Jiang Chen sighed in admiration—what a powerful will this was.

Having turned into a rotting corpse after death, his persistent will had still not dissipated, becoming an unshakable obsession.

Then, an even more powerful existence descended.

In the great war of yesteryear, several Divine-level existences had left their traces, and now they manifested with unimaginable power.

They fixed their gaze on the Scepter of Creation in Jiang Chen's hand, each one so powerful that Jiang Chen could not oppose them.

Yet, immediately after, the Human Race's Divine-level Strongman appeared before Jiang Chen again, blocking these powerful attacks for him.

Such things happened one after another.

One Divine-level Strongman of the Human Race after another appeared, pulling Jiang Chen back from the brink of death.

The shock in Jiang Chen's heart had reached an indescribable level.

What kind of will could remain undimmed by time?

Transcending life, transcending time.

Penetrating to the bone, sinking into every inch and every part of the body.

A deep reverence rose in Jiang Chen's heart.

"Alright!" Si Tu Yu's voice sounded in his ear.

The Barrier looked unchanged, but when Jiang Chen touched it, he knew it was different.

His palm passed through it with ease.

He took one last look at the Human Race's Divine-level Strongmen still in the midst of battle.

"If it becomes possible in the future, I will revive you all."

Jiang Chen didn't know if he would have the chance or if he could do it.

But at this moment, he had truly made this wish.

Then he turned and walked into the Barrier.

As Jiang Chen departed, the aura of the Scepter of Creation vanished, and the aura of the living disappeared along with it.

The battle almost stopped instantly.

The Human Race's Divine-level Strongmen all flew back to one of the mountain peaks and fell still.

The other rotting corpses also returned to their own places.

The "Fusishi Jie" once again fell into silence, and darkness once more shrouded the land.

The next moment, the Undead Legion that Jiang Chen had left behind simultaneously disintegrated, all of them collapsing.

Behind the Barrier was a Secret Realm.

The Secret Realm was not large, only about a hundred meters in radius.

In the center of the Secret Realm, a Teleportation Array was set up.

Jiang Chen glanced at the Secret Realm; within this modest-sized Secret Realm, a large number of formations were arranged.

In the past, he would have been completely unable to understand the formations.

But now, having had experience as a formation master, he could understand a little.

These formations connected to the Barrier outside and also to an even more terrifying seal.

As Si Tu Yu had said, this seal locked down the entire "Fusishi Jie."

In order to seal the "Fusishi Jie" in the past, the Human Race had paid a tremendous price.

"Great, we can go back through the Teleportation Array." Si Tu Yu inspected the Teleportation Array; it bore the mark of the Si Tu family, and she knew how to control it.

Jiang Chen said, "No rush, let's rest here for a while."

Si Tu Yu didn't understand—since they could go back, why did they need to rest?

Then she understood.

Jiang Chen summoned one Skeleton after another.

In that battle just now, within just one minute, the Undead Legion had been nearly wiped out.

The few Skeletons still alive were also mostly contaminated by rotting corpse poison, and in the end, fewer than 2,000 Skeletons remained intact.

Of the 22 Lich Generals, 3 had died, which was the smallest loss.

But without Skeletons, the Lich Generals had all become commanders without troops, useless.

Now that they could go back, given Jiang Chen's cautious nature, he wanted to replenish the Undead Legion before teleporting.

If another problem arises during the Teleportation Array, at least there will be a way to deal with it.

Si Tu Yu thought for a moment and understood Jiang Chen's idea, and quietly sat down beside him.

Skeletons were summoned at a rate of one per second.

Jiang Chen did not pause; he can summon 3,600 per hour.

It takes roughly four hours to fully replenish.

Si Tu Yu watched for a while and gradually realized something was off.

"Doesn't his Skill consume Spiritual Power?"

"I can clearly feel a strong Spirit wave; each Skeleton requires a considerable amount of Spiritual Power."

"But why does it seem as if his Spiritual Power never depletes?"

"Just how strong is his Spirit Attribute?"

Si Tu Yu was immensely shocked; she had always thought Jiang Chen's combat power was great, yet she had never paid attention to his Spiritual Power.

In Fusishi Jie, each day is spent confronting rotting corpses just to survive, never thinking of anything else.

Now that it's safe, they can finally relax and have the mind to pay attention to other matters.

Jiang Chen silently summoned Skeletons, truly giving Si Tu Yu a huge fright.

Si Tu Yu realized something: if it weren't for encountering an unusually powerful opponent—

Jiang Chen's Undead Legion is likely unstoppable.

Especially on the battlefield, when the Undead Legion is deployed there, it could defeat a Demon army of the same level ten times over.

The crucial point is the Undead Legion fears no death; when destroyed, it can be replenished at any time.

Even when Jiang Chen's level rises, the Undead Legion's numbers will become more astonishing, and the Skeletons will be stronger.

By then, Jiang Chen alone could match an entire clan's army.

"If only I could also have such an army…"

Si Tu Yu thought, and a sudden shiver made her fully awake.

She knew she was overthinking; it was an impossible thing.

But she couldn't stop daydreaming, "If I could marry her…"

She recalled Jiang Chen's expression when slaying rotting corpses, and a chill rose up.

She realized that someone like Jiang Chen, decisive in killing, is absolutely beyond her control.

Rather than becoming his wife, she'd rather be his friend.

Thinking that way, Si Tu Yu felt much more at ease.

Jiang Chen glanced at Si Tu Yu without leaving a trace.

The woman's gaze earlier was a bit off, but now it seemed normal again.

Without concerning anything else, he continued summoning Skeletons.

If the Undead Legion isn't fully replenished, there's no sense of security.

Finally, after a full four hours, the depleted Undead Legion was replenished again.

Excluding his own backup Summon Queue, the 22 Undead Legions directly under the Lich General total exactly 14,520 Skeletons, now fully staffed again.

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, "Alright, let's go back."

Si Tu Yu hummed, then immediately stepped into the Teleportation Array, casting one seal after another.

As Si Tu Yu activated the Teleportation Array, the grand formation beneath Huang Gong suddenly emitted a brilliant radiance.

The spirit of the formation manifested, and streams of thoughts were transmitted.

The three Divine-level Strongmen of the royal family—Si Tu Liang, Situ Li, and Situ Zhan—received the news simultaneously.

Someone returned from Fusishi Jie via the Teleportation Array.

The three showed surprise on their faces and rushed over at once.

Li Xueru also received the news simultaneously, and the next second he was already standing before the spirit of the formation.

He had been here before, silently leaving teleportation coordinates.

When he wishes to come, he can arrive at any time.

When Si Tu Liang and the others arrived, they found Li Xueru already there.

"Greetings, Lord Ru," Si Tu Liang first bowed to Li Xueru.

Situ Li and Situ Zhan also proactively greeted Li Xueru.

Although Divine-level Strongmen are considered equals, Li Xueru's power forced them to respect him.

Li Xueru merely gave a light hum, ignored them, and asked the spirit of the formation, "Who was teleported here?"

The spirit replied, "One man, one woman—two people."

As it spoke, a Projection appeared before it, showing Jiang Chen and Si Tu Yu.

Li Xueru couldn't help but exhale, glad that Jiang Chen was unharmed.

The three also couldn't hide their delighted expressions.

Jiang Chen being fine meant the Si Tu family was also safe.

Si Tu Yu's survival was an even greater unexpected joy.

Si Tu Liang, the old father, almost burst into tears.

The three knew exactly what Fusishi Jie was and how hard it was to return.

Even for them, going there was almost certain death.

A few days ago, they had harbored no hope.

They didn't expect the surprise to arrive so suddenly.

It takes a little time to teleport back from the Fusishi Jie.

Li Xueru looked at Si Tu Liang and the other two, "This time, consider yourselves lucky; the Si Tu family was saved."

After speaking, he teleported away and did not stay here.

Ten seconds later, the murderous aura that had shrouded the royal sky for over a month receded like a tide.