Chapter 53: Those Who Overestimate Themselves, This Is a Suicide

Moonlight fell on the ground like snow, and the air was thick with a strong scent of blood.

After Hong Shen finished speaking, the Examinees quickly completed their battle preparations within a few minutes.

In this Battle Space, there are no Support Classes, only Examinees of primary combat professions.

The Examinees swiftly formed a battle formation, with Knights at the front, followed closely by mages and archers.

Guided by their faith, the Knights swore an oath to protect their comrades, and all the students who had just completed a Job Change became unusually united at this moment.

Suddenly, a gloomy voice rang out, a voice of an Abyss Demon mocking the Examinees.

"Jie Jie, you will all soon die in this place..."

"We have plenty of time, enough to kill you all..."

The Demon's words, accompanied by blood‑red moonlight, sent shivers through everyone.

A flash of disgust crossed Jiang Chen's face; he felt deep contempt for such an enemy.

They are all despicable petty thugs, only able to hide in the shadows scheming against others, unwilling to face a fair, open duel.

Lu Qingyu, shrouded in fear, instinctively moved closer to Jiang Chen, as if he could give her some sense of safety.

It wasn't only Lu Qingyu; the other Examinees were also pale from the chilling voice, and the courage they had gathered gradually faded.

Suddenly, a voice shouted, "It's coming, it's coming, something's arriving!"

Looking closely, indeed a massive silhouette appeared under the moonlight.

Everyone immediately cast Detection Technique.

"Filin Beastman Warrior (Abyssal Corruption)"

"Level: 19"

One after another, Abyss‑corrupted Filin Beastmen

Warriors, each at Level 19.

The Examinees suddenly recalled that the Battle Space's level cap tops out at Level 19, with nothing higher.

"Everyone stay calm; don't forget that in the Battle Space, the maximum is Level 19."

"I was terrified just now, how could I forget—yes, the monsters here top out at Level 19."

This discovery eased the Examinees a bit, yet they still felt extremely nervous.

Nevertheless, the students' hearts finally settled, but before they could relax for long, another change occurred.

After the huge monster, over a hundred Abyss‑corrupted monsters emerged, each three meters tall and exuding a terrifying aura.

The monsters' size and appearance had mutated, sending a chill down one's spine.

Although they are all Level 19, this strength definitely surpasses that of Elite Monsters.

These monsters do not charge rapidly; instead they slowly approach the Examinees, as if toying with them.

"Don't even try to struggle; any further struggle is futile. Today you are all doomed, Jie Jie..."

The Demon's voice rang again, mocking the Examinees' fear and adding greater pressure.

The monsters collectively marched toward the Examinees, shaking the ground with their steps.

Under the moonlight, the monsters' forms were exceedingly ferocious.

Their tails were covered with dense spines.

After being corrupted by Abyssal Power, the Filin Beastman Warrior's appearance had changed dramatically.

It became even more terrifying.

Overwhelming pressure descended from all sides.

The Examinees are only eighteen, having never experienced a real battlefield.

When have they ever seen such terrifying monsters?

One by one, they were scared stiff in the legs.

Just

The courage they had just mustered was mostly lost.

Lu Qingyu's face also turned ghastly; she instinctively grabbed Jiang Chen's clothing and asked, "What should we do?"

Jiang Chen's gaze was solemn. "Look at the size; they're not ordinary monsters."

"At least they're reinforced Elite Monsters."

"Troublesome, but still manageable."

He rarely spoke so much, seeming to try to reassure Lu Qingyu.

But his words did nothing to calm Lu Qingyu; they only made her more frightened.

"They're all reinforced Elite Monsters; isn't that the same as the monsters in a Nightmare-level Dungeon?"

Suddenly, a faint curve appeared at the corner of Jiang Chen's mouth.

"Corrupted by Abyssal Power, they've mutated; could that yield experience..."

Jiang Chen thought of a possibility.

If his speculation is correct, perhaps these monsters could let him level up.

The massive monsters were approaching, not running but inching forward.

It was as if they were toying with everyone, not in a hurry to slay them all.

The cold voice from the Abyss Demon resurfaced.

"Are you scared?"

"Are you terrified?"

"These monsters have been strengthened by my power; each one is equivalent to a reinforced Elite Monster, you know."

"The number isn't large, only 100 in total."

"Hong Shen said that if you unite, you can win."

"Now let's see, can it really happen?"

"Hey, you have over a hundred of you, just one per person then."

"Are we dueling one‑on‑one or fighting as a group?"

"Shall we hold a formal arena match like your competition?"

"How about a hundred bouts: the winner lives, the loser dies."

"Hahaha!"

A demonic voice struck the crowd's breath again.

The monsters were approaching, but these

the Examinees were retreating.

The formation was instantly pulled into two layers.

Li Mingyu's face turned pale at that moment, his legs trembling as he retreated together.

Magic Swordsman Ye Xiuwen gripped his sword; although his complexion was grim, he did not take a step back.

Han Li was the same, holding a Dagger, already prepared to fight to the death.

There were also many Examinees like Ye Xiuwen and Han Li, assuming battle stances.

Jiang Chen glanced at them, and he moved.

Crack!

Pop!

Skeleton Warrior charged at the front, Jiang Chen followed behind.

Lu Qingyu, looking anxious, said, "What are you doing, come back quickly."

"What are you going to do!"

"It's always like this, you say nothing."

Lu Qingyu stamped her foot and followed.

At that moment Jiang Chen suddenly whispered, "Return."

Lu Qingyu hesitated, "I don't want to."

"As you wish."

Jiang Chen said nothing more; if they wanted to follow, they could, it wouldn't matter anyway.

Jiang Chen's sudden movement drew many people's attention.

"What is this person going to do?"

"He actually rushed forward."

"So many Skeletons, are these his Summoned Entities?"

"Is this person a Summoner?"

"Does anyone know him?"

Detection Techniques fell upon Jiang Chen.

"Jiang Chen, Level 16, Necromancer Summoner"

"Necromancer Summoner, what kind of profession is that? I've never heard of it."

"I don't know, I've never heard of that profession."

"Could it be some new profession?"

"What should we do, should we all go together?"

Only a dozen or so followed Jiang Chen and rushed forward.

Ye Xiuwen and Han Li were among them.

Holding a resolve to die.

Even if they must die in battle, they will die like Warriors.

Divine Dragon People, unafraid of battle, fearless of death!

Deep

Abyss Demon sneered, "Ah, finally someone comes to die!"

"You've got some nerve, worthy of praise!"

"Your courage is commendable, I'm a bit reluctant to kill you; how about you become a slave of this Demon King in the Abyss?"

"Wahaha, no matter what, you tiny Human Race will all die today!"