Chapter 496: Divine General Jiang Arrives, the Astonishment of the Three Masters

The finger illusion collided violently with the Ancient Thunder Tower.

It was silent and soundless; not even the expected spark appeared.

In that instant, the two forces clashed fiercely at the ultimate focal point.

"It actually... blocked it!"

Surprise lit the faces of the onlookers, unable to believe that the Ancient Thunder Tower could repel the Demon Emperor's single‑finger force.

Meanwhile, several already feeble Demon Kings wore expressions of terror, their spirits shaken.

The Demon Emperor's single finger was actually blocked.

What is the origin of this tower, and how could it be so terrifying?

Silence enveloped the surroundings for several seconds.

Crack!

A crisp shattering sound rang out.

In the distant sky above the ancient city, a massive fissure opened.

Beyond the fissure lay endless Void.

From that Void seeped a terrifying aura, making every practitioner feel their hearts race.

The heavens have split!

The clash between the Demon Emperor and the Ancient Thunder Tower actually tore the sky!

Their combined might was so overbearing that it exceeded the Lower Space's tolerance, causing the sky to shatter.

Fortunately, the breach was still far from the ancient city, and the spatial fissure vanished after only a few seconds.

The Demon Emperor's finger illusion dissipated, and the Ancient Thunder Tower returned to calm.

It seemed like a stalemate.

At that moment, Jiang Chen's figure suddenly appeared outside the Ancient Thunder Tower.

In his hand flickered a cold light, the condensed Ice God's essence blood clenched tightly.

Skill: Summon Frost Lich!

The Frost Lich answered the call, drawing a cold beam toward the location of the Demon Kings.

"Oh no!"

The Dark Demon King shouted in alarm, trying to retreat.

However, their power had waned; though their reactions were swift, their movements were sluggish.

The Frost Lich, faster than the eye could catch, slammed into the Demon Emperor's finger outside the Space-time Portal.

A deafening roar rang out as the frost shattered.

The Frost Lich self‑destructed, unleashing power akin to Pseudo‑God level.

All five Demon Kings were enveloped in cold, their mournful cries rising and falling.

Had they been at their peak, the Frost Lich's self‑destruct might not have caused much damage.

But now, they were severely weakened by the blood sacrifice.

The Frost Lich's self‑destruct was enough to pose a lethal threat to them.

The Demon Emperor's finger, though also cloaked in cold, remained motionless, as if indifferent to the chill.

Such a degree of frost could not harm it a single bit.

Jiang Chen had anticipated this, his heart unruffled.

"The Ice God's chill..."

Jiang Chen seemed to hear a voice, yet it felt like an illusion.

Then, the Demon Emperor's finger moved slightly, and the frost on the five Demon Kings vanished swiftly.

At that moment, the five Demon Kings looked utterly wretched.

They flew uncontrollably toward the Demon Emperor's finger; the Space-time Portal expanded in that instant, engulfing them all.

Immediately after, the Space-time Portal and the Demon Emperor's finger vanished without a trace.

Jiang Chen did not intervene, for everything happened too fast for him to react.

The blood sacrifice only summoned the Demon Emperor's finger, and its power was limited.

Everyone inside the ancient city breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had escaped a brush with death.

That strike by the Demon Emperor was truly horrifying.

With just a single finger, it suppressed the entire arena.

Feng Yiming also felt a pang of fear, and flew to Jiang Chen's side, "Divine General Jiang, this time it truly was thanks to you."

Jiang Chen shook his head, "If it weren't for me, the demons wouldn't have attacked the city; fortunately, no major casualties occurred."

"Exterminating demons is

the responsibility of all the Human Race; Divine General Jiang is already a model for us."

Compared with Feng Xiu, Feng Yiming clearly knows better how to express respect.

Jiang Chen said, "I would like to study the Ancient Thunder Tower further; does Group Leader Feng permit it?"

Feng Yiming quickly nodded, "Divine General Jiang, please proceed."

The Ancient Thunder Tower stands tall in the city, available for admiration each day.

Yet only a handful truly qualify to enter it.

Jiang Chen naturally counts as one.

After Jiang Chen stepped into the Ancient Thunder Tower again, the military's Teleportation Array lit up once more.

Three figures emerged from the array.

The three of them exuded a mighty aura, each one a Divine-level Strongman.

After receiving Feng Yiming's call for aid, they first rushed to the Deep Space, then returned to the Upper Space via a Space-time Portal.

Finally, using a Teleport Stone, they returned to the Divine Dragon Ancient City.

From receiving the call for aid to arriving here, they scarcely rested, taking only ten minutes in total.

It was thought that the Divine Dragon Ancient City could at least hold out for ten minutes.

Unexpectedly, when they arrived, the battle had already ended.

Feng Yiming respectfully saluted the three, "Ancient City Legion Leader Feng Yiming, I have seen the three elders."

These three are Divine-level Strongmen of the military; one hails from the Feng Family, named Feng Xinghe, a senior relative of Feng Yiming.

The other two are brothers, named Yuan Zhenshan and Yuan Zhenshai.

As soon as the two arrived, they instantly rose into the air to survey the battlefield.

"Yiming, no need for formalities—has the battle already ended? Have the Demons retreated?" Feng Xinghe asked urgently.

In terms of family relations, Feng Xinghe is of the uncle generation to Feng Yiming.

During their conversation, their tone was rather familiar.

Feng Yiming said, "Yes, thanks to Divine General Jiang. He controlled the Ancient Lei Tower and successfully repelled the Demon Legion."

"Divine General Jiang?" Feng Xinghe was puzzled; he recalled no Divine General with the surname Jiang.

Feng Yiming explained, "It is Divine General Jiang Chen."

"Jiang Chen? So it's him." Feng Xinghe immediately recalled the name, his curiosity about Jiang Chen piqued.

This Human Race's youngest Divine General, before reaching level 48, slew the Flame Demon King, achieving astonishing feats; his strength even surpassed many Divine-level Strongmen.

This youngest Divine General of the Human Race, at below level 48, killed the Flame Demon King, creating an astonishing record, and their strength even surpassed many Divine-level Strongmen.

Feng Xinghe suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "You say Jiang Chen has arrived? Isn't he only in the 50s level?"

Feng Yiming nodded, "When Divine General Jiang first arrived he was level 52; now he is level 53. According to him, an accident brought him to the Lower Space."

Feng Yiming nodded and said: "Divine General Jiang was level 52 when he first arrived, now he's already level 53. According to him, it was because of an accident that he came to the Lower Space."

"He's still inside the Ancient Lei Tower, saying he wants to study it." Feng Yiming replied.

At this moment, the two Divine-level Strongmen who came with Feng Xinghe had already flown over the ancient city, overlooking the entire battlefield.

They saw the ground littered with Demon corpses, their faces showing shock.

Clearly, the intensity of the battle exceeded imagination.

Yet its conclusion was unexpectedly swift.

Feng Xinghe asked curiously, "Yiming, please describe the battle situation in detail."

"Alright!" Feng Yiming responded, then recounted the scene verbatim. The three kept shaking their heads, sighing in amazement.

They had long known the power of the Ancient Lei Tower; if one could master it, it would rival Divine-level Strongmen, even slay them.

But they did not expect Jiang Chen actually did it, and even executed a Demon King.

Finally, he forced five Demon Kings to perform a blood sacrifice, summoning the Demon Emperor's Finger.

In the end, that Demon Emperor's Finger could only match the Ancient Lei Tower.

The whole process was like a mythic legend.

After listening, Feng Xinghe couldn't help but laugh, "Seems we really have grown old."

Another Divine-level Strongman snorted coldly, "It's that Hong Jishi fellow's good luck, taking such an outstanding disciple."

"If you have something to say, go tell Hong Jishi to his face; see if he won't beat you up." Feng Xinghe teased.

"Afraid of him? I can't beat him, but I still have to speak up." The Divine-level Strongman was unyielding.

"Alright, alright, you're not afraid of getting beaten, you're impressive." Feng Xinghe laughed, shaking his head.

The three arrived at the plaza amid their chatter.

They had already noticed the Red Light soaring into the sky, knowing Jiang Chen had obtained a second Primordial Rune.

As Divine-level Strongmen, they knew far more information than Feng Yiming.

They were well aware that a Primordial Rune was not easily obtained, nor could it be gained by effort alone.

What it involved was complex and beyond words.

The three could only envy in their hearts.

"Divine General Jiang truly is a man of great destiny."

"Two Primordial Runes—throughout history, how many have possessed them?"

"Moreover, these people all achieved extremely high feats; the lowest reached level 96, becoming high-tier Divine-level Strongmen."

Within the Divine-level hierarchy, there are clear divisions.

Levels 90 to 92 are considered low Divine-level, 93 to 95 medium Divine-level, and 96 to 98 high Divine-level.

Each level's gap represents a massive chasm in strength.

Strongmen like Hong Jishi and Li Xueru have already stood at the pinnacle of level 95, just one step away from becoming high Divine-level Strongmen.

It is worth mentioning that level 98 is a special existence.

A strongman who has just entered level 98, though also regarded as high Divine-level, reaches a pinnacle that touches another tier; their strength far surpasses peers, and they are called Half-step Super God.

Similarly, level 99 strongmen are also classified among Half-step Super Gods.

As for true Super Gods, none have ever appeared in the thousand-year historical records.

According to history, people like Jiang Chen who obtain two Primordial Runes are as rare as phoenix feathers; without exception they all achieve extremely high feats, the lowest being level 96 high Divine-level.

Similarly, the level‑99 strongmen are also placed among the Half-step Super God ranks.

As for true Super Gods, none have ever appeared in the entire thousand‑year historical record.

According to historical records, people like Jiang Chen who obtain two Primordial Runes are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns; without exception they have all achieved extremely high feats, the lowest being a level‑96 High‑Tier Divine Level.

It can be foreseen that Jiang Chen will also take this road, becoming a high-level Divine-level Strongman.

The three exchanged a glance, and in their hearts their view of Jiang Chen silently shifted.

At the same time, inside the Ancient Thunder Tower, Jiang Chen was engaging in deep communication with Lei Xin.

The space where Lei Xin resides is still submerged by the endless Thunder Sea.

During his recent manipulation of the Ancient Thunder Tower, Jiang Chen discovered some unusual things, which sparked his strong interest.