Chapter 459: Still an Old Acquaintance, Succubus Shadai Flees

The arrow suddenly appeared without any warning, and even Jiang Chen only sensed it the instant it showed up.

Huo Lieyang's reaction was half a beat slower than Jiang Chen's, barely giving him time to sidestep slightly.

The arrow struck his shoulder, blocked by his armor, but then it exploded, and the massive shock thrust Huo Lieyang ten or so meters away.

The lantern firefish seized the chance to retrieve its lantern, then fled into the distance with a strange cry.

Fueled by anger, Huo Lieyang tried to give chase, but several sharp arrows materialized out of thin air, blocking him.

The incident happened so abruptly that by the time the members of Huo Lieyang's party reacted, the lantern firefish had already fled far away.

"You Black Dragon scum, you're courting death!" Huo Lieyang roared.

He knew without guessing who was firing the cold arrows, and his comrades were equally angry.

One support raised his staff high; the staff blazed, and a light sphere detonated atop it.

Though the sphere lacked offensive power, wherever its light fell nothing could stay hidden, even the monsters on the ground revealed their outlines.

In mid‑air, a half‑human, half‑horse creature appeared.

It looked like an alien object, yet it was not a monster.

Jiang Chen recognized it at a glance: a Shikigami of a Yinyang Master.

The Yinyang Master, a Mythic Tier Profession unique to the Shadow Transformation Nation.

The creature, human torso and horse lower body, held a bow, and a person sat on its back.

The rider wore the distinctive attire of the Shadow Transformation Nation, bearing a chilling smile.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a pity!"

"Look, the lantern is about to be ours."

"What a shame, the lantern firefish has fled again; next time we find it, it'll probably take a long while."

Huo Lieyang pointed his Long Sword at it, "Abe Yoshino,

you're courting death."

Abe Yoshino chuckled, "Who dies isn't certain yet."

As he said, the centaur he was riding shot an arrow into the sky.

The arrow burst in midair, emitting a sharp sound and bright light that flickered in the sky, lingering.

Jiang Chen watched and felt that the effect of the light arrow was much like the Shenlong Empire's Rescue Signal.

A large number of professionals flew over at great speed, arriving in an instant.

About twenty Shadow Transformation Nation professionals arrived, surrounding Huo Lieyang and the others.

Jiang Chen had by then moved over, standing together with Huo Lieyang and the others.

Huo Lieyang said coldly, "Does your Black Dragon want to go to war with our Blue Leaf Guild?"

Abe Yoshino, with a chilling smile, "No, no, no, we never intended to start a war; we only want to kill you."

Huo Lieyang sneered, "You and your rotten fish, lousy shrimp think you can kill me? How much wine have you drunk to dream such a thing?"

Abe Yoshino shook his head, "We couldn't kill you on our own, but what if we add them?"

While speaking, Abe Yoshino produced a black stone.

Huo Lieyang's face turned pale, "Abyss Demon Stone—your Black Dragon is actually colluding with Abyss Demons?"

Abe Yoshino still shook his head, "Don't put it that way; we're merely in a cooperative relationship."

The black stone was activated by Abe Yoshino, and a black Space-time Portal appeared beside him.

A cold wind blew, and green Abyssal Fire spewed from the portal as a Demon flew out.

A massive aura exceeding Level 80 radiated outward.

"To think… it's an old acquaintance."

From the Space-time Portal emerged, and astonishingly

it was Succubus Shadai.

The succubus they had once seen in the Core Area.

Never expecting to meet again here.

After emerging, Succubus Shadai activated another Abyss Demon Stone, and a massive Barrier fell from the sky, enveloping everyone.

Huo Lieyang's expression turned grim; he sensed a threat from Shadai.

The succubus before them was extremely powerful.

Huo Lieyang said coldly, "Abe Yoshino, you should know that if even one of us returns, your Black Dragon will be finished."

Abe Yoshino laughed twice but said nothing.

Shadai fluttered her delicate wings and flew over, smiling, "Huo Lieyang, little brother, I can't bear to kill you."

"This time, I want to discuss cooperation with you."

Shadai exuded a strong seductive aura, and an odd atmosphere flowed within the Barrier.

Except for Huo Lieyang and Jiang Chen, everyone's gaze was hazy, their looks toward Shadai tinged with admiration.

Abe Yoshino's eyes were likewise dazed, also affected.

Shadai pushed the succubus's traits to the extreme, leaving others utterly entranced.

"Wake up!"

Huo Lieyang roared, slamming his Knight sword hard against a Shield, producing a deafening clang.

The crowd instantly snapped out of their trance.

Those who regained clarity felt a wave of dread; this kind of succubus was terrifying, and they had unknowingly become lost within her.

Shadai giggled, "Not bad, Huo Lieyang's resolve is quite firm."

"Too bad, your companions won't make it!"

Amid her coquettish laugh, the person who had just regained consciousness fell into confusion again.

This time, Shadai activated an even stronger enchanting power.

Jiang Chen at this moment finally

realized why so many high‑level, Top-tier Professionals among the Human Race would willingly sell their lives to the Abyss Demon.

A Top-level Succubus already possesses such powerful enchanting power; if the Enchantress Demon King herself were to act.

Ask yourself, aside from Divine-level Strongmen, how many professionals could withstand it.

Within the Barrier, only Huo Lieyang and Jiang Chen remained clear‑headed.

Jiang Chen has powerful Spiritual Power and is immune to all conditions.

The Succubus's power is ineffective against him.

Huo Lieyang feels the Succubus's power like waves, repeatedly crashing against his spirit.

It seeks to breach his spirit world and seize his soul.

Turning him into its slave, a puppet.

He has no recourse beyond defending with all his might.

At this moment he cannot even speak; all his willpower is battling this enchanting force.

Most of Shadai's power is focused on Huo Lieyang; the others are merely incidental.

Suddenly, Detection Technique swept by a fresh breeze.

Jiang Chen received information about Shadai.

"Top-level Succubus"

"Level: 83"

A Succubus of level 83; no wonder it can drive the Ancient Luan Bird in the Core Area to seek rebirth.

Moreover, at that time Shadai was restrained and dared not unleash its full power.

Otherwise, the Ancient Luan Bird might have been killed by it.

Sensing the Detection Technique, Shadai twisted to look.

In an instant, the whole person froze there.

Shadai's perfect and enchanting face was frozen there, the smile locked, eyes shocked, "You… how are you here?"

Jiang Chen greeted Shadai, "Long time no see."

"L-long… long time no see," Shadai stammered.

As the Enchantress Demon King's confidant, it knows far more information than other Demons.

This Jiang Chen is certainly not the Jiang Chen encountered in the Core Area.

The current Jiang Chen is a terrifying fellow capable of killing the Flame Demon King.

To deal with him, only the Demon King himself could act.

Relying on his own frail body.

Shadai's first reaction was to flee.

In the instant Shadai was stunned, Huo Lieyang felt the pressure drop sharply, ready to relax.

He exclaimed, "Brother Jiang, do you know it?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "I saw it in the Upper Layer Core Area; it once came to hunt me, but didn't succeed."

Huo Lieyang could not imagine a Top-level Demon going to Upper Space to hunt a Human Professional.

What a grudge that must be.

The problem is the last few words: it didn't finish the kill.

Jiang Chen floated over slowly, "Do you want to try again, see if you can kill me?"

Shadai's head shook faster than a tambourine, "No, no, don't bully this little Succubus. With my tiny frame, I'm no match for you."

Shadai lowered her posture as much as possible.

She's not foolish; someone who can kill the Flame Demon King, how could she possibly…

Jiang Chen whispered, "If we don't fight… how would we know?"

Shadai frantically shook her head, smiling, "No, no, you're busy… I'll leave first…"

Shadai, at the fastest speed of her life, produced an Abyss Demon Stone and activated it instantly.

When activating, it spat fresh blood onto the stone, accelerating the process.

A vortex instantly appeared before it, instantly sucking it in.

At that moment, a flash of fire flickered on Jiang Chen's palm, and a scream echoed from the vortex.

Then the vortex vanished.

Jiang Chen said coldly,

"You escaped really…"

At this point Huo Lieyang was stunned, wondering what exactly had happened.