Chapter 442: A Moment of Inattention, Trapped by Antares

Jiang Chen knows Antares is unlikely to answer many of his questions.

He has many questions in his heart, but can only pick some key ones to ask.

Antares stared at Jiang Chen again, "You're only Level 50; a Super God is still far from you."

"Think it over: if I answer this question for you, I won't answer any others."

Jiang Chen felt a hint of disdain in Antares's gaze.

Though he indeed was being overly ambitious, this question wasn't just to satisfy his curiosity.

He persisted, "Just this question, please answer me."

Antares said lightly, "Since you're so insistent, I'll tell you then."

"Becoming a Super God isn't really that hard. First, you must reach Level 98."

"Levels 98 and 99 are both called Half-step Super God; after you reach Level 99 there are three paths to become a Super God."

Jiang Chen was mildly surprised—there were three paths.

It seemed the road to becoming a Super God wasn't that narrow.

Antares watched Jiang Chen's expression, a playful smile appearing, "The first way, the simplest, is to reach Level 99 and master everything to the limit. Using some top‑grade materials and a formation, you can become a Super God."

"The second way, after mastering at Level 99, with the aid of some Mythological Class items, you have a chance to become a Super God. You should understand why everyone is scrambling for the Creation Scepter, right?"

"The third way, also the hardest, is at Level 98 or 99, also mastering everything to the limit. Then if one attribute exceeds ten million, you can become a Super God."

Jiang Chen pressed further,

"Do the three kinds of Super God differ?"

Antares chuckled, "Your question is finished; I have no need to answer more."

Jiang Chen shook his head, "You have lived for countless years; your capacity should be great, you wouldn't be petty."

Flattering?

To get the answer, Jiang Chen's skin grew thick at this moment.

Antares seemed somewhat pleased, "Since you're so sincere, the True Self will reluctantly tell you. Of the three Super Gods, those who break through using their own attributes are strongest, those who fuse with treasures are next, and those who break through via formations are weakest."

Jiang Chen understood completely.

Relying entirely on one's own attributes for breakthrough, naturally, is the strongest.

But it is also the hardest.

Ten‑million‑plus attribute, and it's a base attribute not counting equipment.

What a concept.

It's not that the total attribute exceeds ten million, but that a single attribute does.

His own attributes are already quite strong, but even his high Spirit Attribute is only 200,000.

It's still fifty times short of ten million—far away indeed.

Truly very difficult.

The second way adds one's own power to the strength of Mythological Class treasures.

The two forces combine into one, becoming a Super God.

It's a bit weaker than relying solely on oneself.

After all, part of it depends on external items.

As for the weak one, it's the one that relies entirely on a formation.

That needs no further comment.

Relying wholly on external force—if it's not the weakest, what could it be?

Antares said, "Now you understand, I've already paid the reward; it's your turn to fulfill the promise."

Jiang Chen shook his head, "Don't be impatient; I haven't finished stating my conditions."

Antares's eyes widened, "What did you say?"

Jiang

Chen's skin thickened again, "Don't you think that me going to such a dangerous place to fetch something for you, a few questions should be enough to pay the reward?"

He said this without fear.

He had already thought of his answer when he posed the question.

Antares's eyes narrowed, "Little brat, don't be too greedy. I've seen too many greedy people meet untimely deaths."

His words already carried a threatening tone.

Jiang Chen didn't mind, "You yourself said, equal exchange, fair trade. Even if you disagree, you must let me finish my conditions."

"And if you really want to kill me, it's just a puff of breath."

At this moment, Jiang Chen's skin not only thickened but also took on a sharp‑tongued flavor.

Anyone who knows Jiang Chen would be greatly surprised here.

The person who usually can't utter a sound for half a day suddenly became so eloquent.

Jiang Chen simply didn't want to speak, not that he couldn't.

Antares truly wasn't afraid of how Jiang Chen would act, "You speak, the True Self is listening."

Jiang Chen said, "Consider the previous questions a deposit. After I bring the item back from Burial Thunder Canyon, I hope to receive some materials."

"Materials like solidified Fire God Essence blood with Mythological Class attribute."

"I know such materials are abundant in this Great Underground, so for you it isn't difficult to obtain."

Jiang Chen's request was very measured.

He judged that, like solidified Fire God Essence blood, such materials are plentiful in the Core Area of the Great Underground.

With his ability it would naturally be hard to obtain, but for Antares it would be a piece of cake.

And these things are buried here; they're essentially ownerless, and Antares only needs to take them.

, there's almost no loss.

Thus, Jiang Chen thinks that Antares can accept.

"Just this?"

Antares's reaction is exactly as expected.

These things are completely useless to Antares, and Antares never even considered using them as trade goods.

What Antares discards is, for Jiang Chen, a fine treasure.

"Yes, this one," Jiang Chen says confidently.

Antares bursts into laughter, "Fine. As long as you can obtain what the True Self needs, the True Self can not only give you these materials, but also give you another good thing."

"Since that's the case, our deal is concluded. When you go to the Lower Space, go to Burial Thunder Canyon to fetch something for the True Self."

Jiang Chen says, "Since that's the case, it's settled. When I go to the Lower Space, I'll go to Burial Thunder Canyon."

Jiang Chen feels a sigh of relief.

The deal is sealed; as for when to go, there's no rush.

Antares continues, "Then the True Self will send you away right now."

A sudden gale rises.

Jiang Chen suddenly sees a hint of amusement in Antares's massive eye.

A shiver instantly rises in his heart.

"Something's off."

Antares's gaze makes him feel something's wrong, but it's already too late.

The gale carries sparkling specks of light, enveloping Jiang Chen and Qiao Zhixin.

The two instantly vanish, carried away by the gale.

"Hmph, you dare set conditions with me, thinking the True Self is easy to fool?"

"Fighting the True Self, kid, you're still too green."

Antares hums, lies down again, and slowly closes his eyes.

His gaze carries a teasing smile, as if he's done something very amusing.

In the dim space, Jiang Chen looks up at the sky.

There is light in the sky, but it's very dim.

No

Continuously, specks of light fall from the air, bringing illumination to the world.

The ground is covered with many strange plants, like flowers yet not, like grass yet not.

The leaves are huge, large enough to wrap Jiang Chen.

The leaves bear clear veins that glow, lighting the surroundings.

Compared with the specks of light in the sky, the plants' glow is slightly brighter.

Beyond the leaves stands a short tree.

Its branches extend like vines, covered with similar gigantic leaves.

Jiang Chen now stands on one of the leaves, while Qiao Zhixin lies beside him.

The leaf is extremely sturdy, bearing the weight of him and Qiao Zhixin.

"This isn't Upper Space."

"Where is this?"

After the one‑minute teleportation, Jiang Chen recalls Antares's gaze before the transfer and feels uneasy.

At that moment, Antares's voice rings in his ear, "You stinky kid, daring to fool the True Self— in thousands of years, you're the first."

"This is the Lower Space of the Ancient Battlefield; since you're already here, fulfill your promise and go to Burial Thunder Canyon."

Jiang Chen freezes for a moment, realizing he misspoke earlier.

He should have said he was led by Antares.

Antares said that once he reaches the Lower Space, he should go to Burial Thunder Canyon.

He hadn't paid attention and agreed in the moment.

He didn't expect Antares to seize that point and directly send him to the Lower Space.

Both parties set no time, only a location.

Since he's already in the Lower Space, he must keep his promise.

At that moment, a small, delicate scale appears before Jiang Chen; he instantly recognizes it as a scale belonging to Antares.

"The scale can take you out of the Lower Space

, but it can only carry one person."

A hint of gloom flickers in Jiang Chen's eyes.

I was obviously duped, that Antares fellow, is way too crafty.