Chapter 599: Jiang Chen's Doubts, Choosing to Move Forward

Sure!

"The power you display must be several levels higher than the examinee's. If a Level 89 professional enters, what will you do?"

Ai Li replied, "That's simple; we only need to show Divine Level power. The gap between Level 89 and Level 90 is huge."

Jiang Chen naturally understood.

The gap between Level 90 and Level 89 is far larger than that between Level 70 and Level 80.

So, a Level 89 entrant into the Instance is the truly pitiful one.

"In that case, I'm relatively lucky," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

Ai Li nodded, "More or less, that's it."

Jiang Chen asked again, "What if a Divine-level Strongman enters?"

Ai Li's tone remained calm, "Then there will be another assessment method; for Divine-level Strongmen, our evaluation will change."

She gave no specifics, and Jiang Chen did not press further.

But one can imagine: a Level 90 Divine-level Strongman entering, if forced to endure Level 95 attacks, would be unrealistic—he would have been instantly killed.

Ai Li asked, "Any other questions?"

Jiang Chen shook his head, "Nothing for now."

He walked toward the steps, his mind still pondering the earlier question.

From the answer he just received, he knew the Instance certainly still harbored even stronger power.

Even if a Divine-level Strongman enters the Instance, the Instance can still assess him.

No wonder even Antares said there is danger in the Dragon King Hall; it seems the Dragon King Hall Instance is far deeper than he imagined.

He lifted a foot onto a step; the step lit up, and a Lightning bolt shot out, striking Jiang Chen's foot.

The Lightning wasn't strong, but it carried the characteristic paralysis of thunder.

If an ordinary person were hit, they would likely lose balance and even fall.

The step wasn't wide, only about a meter.

A slip would cause one to tumble off the step into the surrounding Thunder Sea; as Ai Li said, no bones would remain.

But Jiang Chen is immune to the Electric Element; the Lightning struck his foot with no sensation.

Jiang Chen took two steps, each still hit by Lightning, only gradually intensifying.

This stage, simple!

Jiang Chen began striding forward, moving faster and faster!

The giant dragons all widened their eyes.

"No way, why is he getting faster?"

"The Electric Element entered his body, yet it has no effect on him?"

"Even with high Electric Element resistance, it can't have zero effect."

"Exactly, even you and I would be affected; this Human Race is too strange."

At that moment, the green dragon Gevas muttered, "Before, he was the same in my poison gas; my poison had no effect on him."

Ai Li said, "I feel he's very special, the most unique one I've ever seen."

The flame giant dragon turned to Ai Li, "Big sister, are you sure?"

Ai Li nodded, "Sure. Though there are many geniuses, I still think he's special."

Several dragons gasped sharply.

Ai Li's words are not false.

Ai Li continued, "Watch, see if my feeling is correct."

Ai Li surged upward, diving into the clouds, her gaze piercing the thick clouds toward Jiang Chen.

By now Jiang Chen had traversed 100 steps, standing steadily on the assessment platform of the second stage.

The second-stage platform was far larger than the first, its circular platform exceeding 2,000 meters in diameter.

At the center of the platform, a giant dragon lay on the ground, sleeping.

Lightning flickered over the dragon's body, electric serpents dancing.

"This is a Thunder Lightning Dragon."

"It seems stronger than Ai Li's, likely already at middle Divine Level."

"Conservatively estimated around Level 94 to 95, similar to the teacher's aura."

Although the opponent is strong, Jiang Chen is untroubled.

He is completely immune to the Electric Element; even if the Thunder Lightning Dragon is formidable, its strongest ability cannot harm him.

Thus, he only needs to consider the opponent's physical attacks.

The key is the Instance's rules; he believes the opponent must also abide by the Instance's regulations.

Jiang Chen walked toward the Thunder Lightning Dragon; the dragon twitched its nose twice and slowly opened its eyes.

Its massive eyes reflected Jiang Chen's image, "Human Race."

Jiang Chen asked, "How do you wish to be addressed?"

"You passed the first stage; you are entitled to know the True Self's name."

"True Self Lailin, Thunder Dragon."

Jiang Chen asked, "Honorable Lailin, what is the assessment for this stage?"

Lailin shook his head, swaying, and stood, "No rush, no rush; the True Self just woke up, let me become a bit clearer."

"Otherwise the True Self fears losing Control of the power; if I accidentally kill you, it would be hard to explain."

Jiang Chen gave no answer; he was also unhurried, possessing ample patience.

As for saying that they might accidentally kill themselves, Jiang Chen thinks the other party doesn't have that ability.

The electric light on Lai Lin is growing stronger, and the drowsiness is fading.

"Your Human Race truly is a marvelous species, constantly producing geniuses."

"According to the terminology of your world, you should be Level 70, right?"

Its gaze fixed on Jiang Chen, as if confirming its own words, "Exactly, you are Level 70, indeed."

"At Level 70 you enter the Dragon King Hall Instance, which also has the lowest Difficulty. The reward is the same, yet the Difficulty is the lowest—truly a clever approach."

"Has anyone in your family ever entered the Dragon King Hall, which is why they let you come over at Level 70?"

"Your Human Race, you are many‑minded, quick‑witted, and can maximize benefits."

Jiang Chen has no senior family members; if there is one, it would be Antares.

It was indeed Antares who urged him to come; Jiang Chen had thought Antares was eager to retrieve his Dragon Pearl.

It now appears not to be that, but that Antares knows some of the rules inside the Dragon King Hall Instance.

Entering at Level 70 is the best, though he did not state it outright.

Jiang Chen couldn't help feeling a bit grateful toward Antares.

At the same time, listening to Lai Lin's words, a storm of turmoil rose in his heart.

From Lai Lin's words, Jiang Chen captured far too much information.

Lai Lin said: your world.

And also said the Human Race is a marvelous species.

Just the implications of those two sentences are already extraordinary.

"Are there many worlds?"

"Besides our world, there are other worlds, and in those other worlds there are also Human Race."

Later Lai Lin also mentioned families.

It indicates that the number of Human Race entering the Dragon King Hall Instance is not small.

According to historical records, in the past few hundred years, no Human Race has ever entered the Dragon King Hall Instance.

This is worth pondering.

Since they have no one entering the Dragon King Hall Instance, yet Human Race does appear inside the Dragon King Hall Instance, combined with the earlier words,

Needless to say, it must be Human Race from another world.

Jiang Chen was initially shocked beyond measure, but then recalled that he himself had crossed over, didn't he?

The world he originally came from is not another world, is it?

If a world existed before his own crossing, then having several other Human Race worlds also seems quite normal.

Jiang Chen felt a sudden clarity, as if he had realized something.

His field of view instantly broadened, and the things he saw seemed somewhat different.

For some reason, his Soul jolted violently once and actually grew a bit stronger.

It wasn't that Soul Energy increased, but that the Soul's tier ascended, raising its ceiling.

As Lai Lin became more awake, his words grew fewer.

"Hehe, this time I slept a bit long, and the waking time is also rather extended."

"When the True Self awakens, it likes to chat; it helps wake up faster, please understand."

It is very polite, showing no disdain because of Jiang Chen's level.

Jiang Chen said, "You may speak a bit longer; I am a good listener."

Jiang Chen was eager for the other to say more, so he could know more.

Such an opportunity is indeed rare.

Lai Lin chuckled, "That's about enough."

Suddenly its brows knit, and a thunderclap rang in the sky.

Jiang Chen saw a sea of lightning appear in the air, then vanish swiftly.

Lai Lin's gaze turned toward Jiang Chen, a bit gloomy.

Jiang Chen didn't know what happened; a second ago Lai Lin was fine, why the sudden change of expression?

After staring at Jiang Chen for several seconds, Lai Lin finally spoke again, "The words the True Self just said, you must not tell anyone."

"Otherwise."

Lai Lin seemed to want to threaten Jiang Chen, but after half a moment could not produce any threatening words.

Jiang Chen guessed that perhaps too many rules constrain it.

And just now, it merely let a slip of the tongue.

The more so, the more Jiang Chen felt this world was abnormal.

Jiang Chen said, "Lord Lai Lin, rest assured, I will not speak recklessly."

Lai Lin stared at Jiang Chen; even though Jiang Chen gave a guarantee, it clearly remained uneasy.

The words have already left; they cannot be taken back.

Lai Lin could not think of a better solution.

The two sides seemed to be at a stalemate.

Suddenly, murderous intent rose within Lai Lin.

Jiang Chen felt a chill, "It wants to kill me!"