Chapter 52: From the Demon

A sudden change.

Three towering figures suddenly appeared beside the Trial Tower Core, their forms majestic as towering peaks in the void.

Just standing there, they exuded an aura of authority and oppression.

"Didn't expect those scum from the Abyss to launch a sneak attack," one figure said.

"They're all things that can't see the light," another said gravely.

"What should we do now?" the third figure asked.

One of the figures began establishing a link with the Trial Tower Core, attempting to gauge the situation inside.

"The Abyss's scum have already seeped into the Trial Tower," the figure transmitted.

"Their target is the Examinees inside the Trial Tower," another figure echoed.

"The space within the Trial Tower has been disrupted; the Abyss's power has corrupted the rules," the third figure explained.

"The ground inside the Trial Tower is originally sourced from the Abyss's refined soil, which greatly favors them; readjusting everything will take some time," the first figure said.

"How long will it take?" the other two figures pressed.

"Approximately one hour," the responding figure sighed.

Meanwhile, in the Battle Space within the Trial Tower, the students were fighting monsters with all their might.

Suddenly, all the monsters vanished, and the space itself underwent a massive transformation.

The atmosphere of the entire space grew indescribably oppressive, making everyone extremely uncomfortable.

Black mist began to rise from the ground, giving off a decidedly demonic aura.

"What's happening?"

The Examinees started to panic.

"Monsters? Suddenly disappeared?"

"Wow"

"Ah... why is this happening?"

The sudden turn of events left everyone in a state of panic.

Jiang Chen swiftly recalled his Skeleton Warriors, surrounding himself with them.

Facing the unknown, protecting himself became his top priority.

"Jiang Chen, Jiang Chen..."

At that moment, faint calls echoed, and Jiang Chen followed the sound.

The voice sounded oddly familiar...

Lu Qingyu suddenly appeared in Jiang Chen's view, calling his name.

"Jiang Chen?"

Jiang Chen recognized Lu Qingyu and was mildly surprised to encounter a familiar face in this unfamiliar setting.

Lu Qingyu, in a daze, also felt a hint of surprise upon seeing Jiang Chen.

The Skeleton Warriors yielded a passage for Lu Qingyu, allowing her to enter the defensive circle.

"Jiang Chen, do you know what's happening now?"

Lu Qingyu asked Jiang Chen, but he shook his head, indicating he also didn't understand what had occurred.

"I was just slaying monsters, then a sudden daze, and all the surrounding monsters vanished..."

"Weren't the Assessment Spaces for each Examinee supposed to be isolated? How can we see each other now?"

Lu Qingyu was initially surprised, but for some reason, with Jiang Chen present, it didn't feel as frightening.

Jiang Chen remained extremely calm, passing that same aura to Lu Qingyu.

Soon, beams of light lit up the dark Battle Space.

One after another, Examinees appeared in the Battle Space.

Their numbers reached over a thousand.

Besides the five from Jiangbei Province, Examinees from other provinces also arrived.

"

Children.

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

"I am Hong Jishi."

Wow!

Everyone in the Battle Space widened their eyes in utter shock.

"Hong Shen, it really is Hong Shen."

"I can actually hear Hong Shen's voice."

Hong Jishi is a top-tier powerhouse in the Shenlong Empire, revered as Hong Shen.

His voice, once heard, immediately caused a fierce reaction throughout the Battle Space.

Hong Shen's voice resonated not only in the Battle Space but also echoed across every examination hall.

Zhong Nanli's complexion shifted slightly.

"How did Hong Shen appear? Did something happen?"

Hong Jishi's voice sounded again, "Demons from the Abyss World have invaded the Battle Space."

"We are restoring the Battle Space's rules; it will take about an hour,"

"The Demons from the Abyss World are targeting you."

"So within the next hour, you must protect yourselves."

We don't know what methods the Abyss World demons will use against you.

I believe that as long as we unite as one, the Abyss's invading force will have no way to deal with you.

We Shenlong People are unafraid of battle and fearless of death.

His words carried great fervor, sparking strong resonance.

Unafraid of battle, fearless of death!

Unafraid of battle, fearless of death!

Unafraid of battle, fearless of death!

The examinees are all young, each brimming with vigor.

At this moment, emotions rose, and everyone shouted loudly.

Lu Qingyu couldn't help but want to shout a couple of lines, but seeing Jiang Chen still silent, she abandoned the raised hand halfway.

Jiang Chen didn't shout along, but he is only eighteen and also a Divine Dragon Person.

A hint of excitement inevitably showed in his eyes.

He wouldn't roar, but after a moment

When killing Abyss demons, he would never hold back.

The examinees began to gather.

From childhood, their education taught them that the Abyss is a terribly frightening place.

Inside there are countless monsters, countless demons, countless instances, countless pieces of equipment.

"They say the Abyss is terrifying; even the weakest monsters inside are Level 70, and they're Elite Monsters," Lu Qingyu whispered.

She had heard of the Abyss's terror from her father Lu Weichuan, and felt fear in her heart.

Jiang Chen had only seen the Abyss in books, and the books merely skimmed over it.

In other words, he knows nothing about the Abyss.

"I believe in Hong Shen," Jiang Chen said calmly.

Since Hong Jishi said that as long as they unite as one, they can resist the Abyss's invading force.

Here Jiang Chen grasped the key point in Hong Jishi's words.

What they must oppose is not the Abyss itself.

But the Abyss's invading force.

It seems this force won't be too strong; they can stand against it.

Otherwise, a real Abyss monster—a Level 70 Elite Monster—could instantly annihilate everyone here.

Outside, Zhong Nanli's gaze darkened slightly, "How could such a thing happen?"

He was far calmer than the several examiners, who were all a bit flustered.

"How could this happen,"

"I didn't expect this to happen; the Abyss deliberately targeted the college entrance exam."

"No, they came after the geniuses participating in the Fifth Round Test."

"If this is not handled well, they will come every year thereafter."

"They aim to cut off the roots of our Shenlong Empire."

Those who can enter the Battle Space are all geniuses, the future of the Shenlong Empire.

They are also the hope of the Human Race's future.

The Abyss, in this respect, is indeed very insidious.

"Everyone shut up."

Zhong Nanli suddenly spoke, causing each examiner to close their mouths.

Zhong Nanli's gaze swept like a sword, "Tell those outside not to panic; believe in Hong Shen."

"You too, believe in Hong Shen."

The examiners each, with reverence, said, "Believe in Hong Shen!"

Hong Shen's status is lofty; within the Shenlong Nation, no one doubts his words.

Soon, the outside world quieted down.

Everyone chose to believe in Hong Shen.

At the same time, they prayed for the examinees in the Battle Space.

The atmosphere in the Battle Space grew increasingly solemn.

At an unknown moment, a Crimson Blood Moon appeared in the sky.

"It's an Abyss Blood Moon!"

Someone shouted in surprise.

"The Abyss's power has begun to move."

"Everyone, prepare yourselves!"

For a moment, everyone felt as if facing a great enemy!