Chapter 405: Rescue Signal, Danger East of Wu Ling

Inside Hong Shen Courtyard, Hong Jishi leapt up, soaring more than ten meters into the air.

He had been lying on a chair, but at this moment the chair burst with a bang and scattered across the floor.

If Li Xueru hadn't reacted swiftly, Hong Shen Courtyard might already have turned into a wreck.

The excited power on Hong Jishi's body went out of control, and Divine Level aura spread everywhere.

He placed one hand on Jiang Chen's shoulder, expecting Jiang Chen to state his attributes again.

Jiang Chen felt rather helpless and had to recount his attributes again.

"Name: Jiang Chen"

"Profession: Necromancer Lord (Unique)"

"Level: Level 45 (2.00%)"

"Strength: 68110"

"Agility: 68110"

"Spirit: 154460"

"Constitution: 84110"

Hong Jishi seemed incredulous and asked Jiang Chen to repeat it.

Jiang Chen complied and stated again, and Hong Jishi nodded repeatedly.

Li Xueru remained relatively calm; his recliner hadn't exploded, but it was riddled with cracks.

Hong Jishi said that stating important matters three times makes them more credible, so Jiang Chen recited his attributes again.

After listening in stunned silence, Hong Jishi finally confirmed that Jiang Chen's total attributes exceeded 350,000.

Li Xueru added more calmly, "Precisely, it's 374,790."

Hong Jishi exclaimed, "Good boy, isn't your total attribute supposed to exceed other Level 45 Mid Mythic-level Professionals by 270,000? Your Strength surpasses a Warrior, your Agility exceeds an Assassin, and your Constitution outpaces a Knight by many streets. Are you really a Mage?"

He excitedly examined Jiang Chen from head to toe, and that gaze made Jiang Chen's whole body tingle.

Li Xueru sneered, "Old Hong, behave normally."

Hong Jishi shouted, "What's abnormal about me? It's this kid who's abnormal."

Li Xueru said, "Xiao Chen pushes every task to the extreme, which is why he has reached his current level."

While speaking, Li Xueru also stared at Jiang Chen, "Xiao Chen, do you know the meaning of your existence?"

The meaning of one's own existence?

Jiang Chen shook his head; he hadn't thought that far, nor could he be as far‑reaching as Li Xueru imagines.

The two have different heights, so the questions they contemplate differ as well.

He simply does everything he can and should do to the utmost.

Li Xueru said, "Your existence is a pinnacle."

"Will you tell the descendants of the Human Race where the highest peak we can reach lies?"

"Right now, you are only the pinnacle of a High-level Professional."

"When you later undergo the Third Transcendence and become a god, you will be the pinnacle of the All-Human Race."

Jiang Chen hadn't expected Li Xueru's appraisal to be so high, and he felt both flattered and startled.

Hong Jishi added, "I don't know how strong the Super Divine Level truly is, but I think that when you reach Level 97, you might be able to challenge Super Divine Level strongmen."

Hong Jishi exaggerated even further.

One should know that in later stages, each level gap represents a massive difference in power.

Fighting above one's level becomes increasingly difficult.

But regarding Hong Jishi's words, he couldn't refute, "Teacher, I don't know if it's possible, but if there's a chance, I'll give it a try."

Li Xueru laughed out loud, "That also requires Super Divine Level, you know."

There are no Super Divine Level strongmen among the Human Race, so who could test Jiang Chen?

Hong Jishi said, "When you become Divine Level, I'll charge into the Abyss with you and test our blades on those demon brats."

Jiang Chen gave a slight smile, "Fine."

When killing demons, he won't hold back.

Li Xueru continued, "Based on your current attributes, plus the Elemental Divine Stone and Divine Blood Elixir, the probability of Profession Ascension at Third Transcendence already exceeds 70%."

"But just that alone is still not safe enough; we need to think further to see if we can raise the probability."

Hong Jishi said, "The old man's place has a treasure that can greatly boost the Profession Ascension probability at Third Transcendence."

Li Xueru shook his head, "You don't need to mention that; the old man has certainly already used it."

Jiang Chen knew that Jiang Ruo had completed two Profession Ascensions, so that treasure must have been used on Jiang Ruo.

Hong Jishi said, "I'm not after that item; I just want to ask where that thing came from."

Li Xueru again dismissed Hong Jishi's suggestion, "No need to ask; the old man won't tell you—he's very tight‑lipped. If you pressure him, he might beat you up and then throw you out."

Hong Jishi frowned, "Then what should we do?"

It was clear he genuinely wanted to help Jiang Chen, giving him a better chance to boost the Profession Ascension probability at Third Transcendence.

Jiang Chen thought of a solution, "How about I have my sister ask about it?"

Hong Jishi clapped his hands, "That's a good plan."

Li Xueru said, "Actually, there's no need to ask; I can calculate it."

Huh?

Hong Jishi turned his head and said, "You should have said it earlier."

Li Xueru ignored him, "First, that thing was only obtained by the old man after he reached Divine Level; at that time he was excited and searched everywhere for disciples."

Hong Jishi affirmed Li Xueru's speculation, "Exactly, back then the old man failed to achieve Profession Ascension during his own Third Transcendence, which he regretted greatly. Later he said he must let his disciples achieve double Ascension."

Li Xueru continued, "Do you remember where the old man went after reaching Divine Level?"

Hong Jishi thought for a long while but couldn't recall, "It's been so many years; I've long forgotten. Just tell me directly."

Li Xueru said, "The old man went to the Ancient Battlefield. Back then there were reports that he was having people search for a Space-time Portal."

Jiang Chen and Hong Jishi's eyes lit up simultaneously, exclaiming in unison, "He went to the Upper Layer Core Area!"

Li Xueru nodded, "That's right. I suspect the old man went to the Upper Layer Core Area, so that treasure should be related to the BOSS in the Core Area."

Hong Jishi's eyes shone, "Xiao Chen, doesn't the Righteous God have something for you to deliver? It also seems to want to trade with you, so just ask it when the time comes."

Jiang Chen nodded, "Alright, I plan to go over once I reach Level 50."

Li Xueru said, "Hmm, no need to be too hasty… It's still early before the Third Transcendence, and the Core Area is very dangerous; those ancient‑lineage BOSSes are all perilous."

Then Jiang Chen recounted the events in the ancestral land again, mentioning Ye Jinrong's collusion with the Demon Worship Association and his desire to bring them to their deaths.

Hong Jishi sneered, "The Ye Family has long found them disagreeable. They think that possessing a Holy Light Knight bloodline makes them superior, whether in the military or the Empire."

"This time we really need to investigate thoroughly, to see if the Ye Family has any issues."

Li Xueru also sneered, "In the past two years, the Demon Worship Association has become increasingly active, and their actions have grown larger."

"They think that having infiltrated the military, the Empire, and the major families makes them invincible."

"The big fish are jumping out one by one; the list is complete, and it's about time for the reckoning."

Even the Demon Worship Association, no matter how covert, will leave traces of Spider Silk.

Li Xueru and Hong Jishi's forces have long been investigating, compiling a list.

Only a small handful of the necessary people were mobilized, to avoid stirring up trouble.

For example, the person who sabotaged Jiang Chen and blew up the Instance last time was a military officer, slain by Li Xueru and Hong Jishi.

Moreover, their demeanor at the time was seething with anger.

It gave the impression of being indignant and furious because their disciple had been set up.

This, in turn, gave the Demon Worship Association the false impression that as long as their hidden operatives stay still, they won't be discovered.

Little did they know, Li Xueru already possessed a massive list.

"Where is Teacher Ao?" Jiang Chen suddenly asked; he hadn't seen Ao Hongchen since arriving here.

Hong Jishi replied disdainfully, "Ao the Mad has returned to Bloody Land, claiming his killing aura has broken through; he wants to verify it with a Bloodthirsty Python."

"I don't know what this guy could possibly do; isn't it just itchy hands wanting to fight?"

Li Xueru chuckled, "I actually think old Ao might truly break through this time; if he reaches Level 96, then you'll be the one getting beaten."

Hong Jishi remained disdainful, "Don't say he can't make it; even if he truly reaches Level 96, would I be afraid of him?"

Jiang Chen smiled faintly; although Hong Jishi and Ao Hongchen seemed at odds, they kept snapping at each other.

But if a fight really breaks out, the two would definitely go shoulder to shoulder together.

Suddenly the Communicator vibrated; Jiang Chen glanced at it, his expression slightly changing.

"Teacher, my friend is in danger."

The message came from Wu Lingdong.

It contained a location coordinate and two characters: "Save me."

Jiang Chen relayed the location info to Li Xueru.

Li Xueru said, "In the Otherworld Battlefield, near Fortress Four."

Shenlong Tower appeared and swiftly began calculating the Teleportation Point.

Hong Jishi patted Jiang Chen's shoulder, "Teacher, I'll go with you."

Hong Jishi said nothing, but Jiang Chen also wanted him to come along.

The message was odd; given his knowledge of Wu Lingdong, Wu Lingdong wouldn't have sent it.

Li Xueru quickly computed the Teleportation Point and whispered, "Prepare, go!"

A beam of light fell, and the two were instantly teleported away.