Chapter 71: What If You

I can only say that Lin Caier, such a little rich lady, definitely has a non‑simple family background; saying that, the two of them walked out of the Instance.

Lin Caier quickly used a Cooldown Talisman.

After a few seconds, the two entered the Instance again.

"What are they doing?"

"Why did they exit the Instance right after entering, and then go back in?"

"The Cooldown Talisman isn't meant to be used like that, it's such a waste— is this what being rich and willful looks like?"

The two teams still facing off outside the Instance were all confused.

They didn't understand what Jiang Chen and Lin Caier were doing.

Their actions made the people outside more and more bewildered.

Even if they racked their brains, they couldn't comprehend.

The two were challenging the Nightmare Level difficulty Mermaid Dungeon.

And they cleared it in only ten minutes.

Only Fang Hongxiu and Zhang Yang Liu Cui knew the truth.

The three exchanged glances, their eyes full of shock.

They knew Jiang Chen was fully capable of tackling the Mermaid Dungeon alone, yet could not imagine they had done it in just ten minutes.

Even if the time in the Instance was just a leisurely stroll without fighting monsters, it still couldn't be that fast.

Jiang Chen again led Lin Caier into the Instance, breezily clearing it.

"Yay, this time it took only 8 minutes 58 seconds, more than 30 seconds faster than last time."

Lin Caier looked at the time on the Communicator, still counting down.

Jiang Chen chuckled; the girl was truly amusing.

The stifling atmosphere inside the Instance lightened a few degrees thanks to Lin Caier's playful remarks...

Others treat the Trial as a mission, whereas Lin Caier seems to treat it as a game.

This time, the two did not re‑enter the Instance, but returned to the Shenlong Empire's team.

The surrounding people from other factions launched another round of cold sarcasm.

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"The Cooldown Talisman's uses are exhausted, right?"

"What a waste."

"Why not go back in? I've got the urge to try again."

The Shadow Transformation Nation's team members shouted loudly over there, eyes full of jealousy.

They were eager to snatch the Cooldown Talisman from Lin Caier's hand.

This is the country's custom: to obtain anything they always resort to some despicable, filthy tricks.

After Jiang Chen and Lin Caier returned to the team, they formed a party again with Fang Hongxiu and the other two.

Fang Hongxiu asked, "Did you get it?"

Jiang Chen handed the Mermaid's Tear to Fang Hongxiu.

In this Trial, they formed a team, with Fang Hongxiu as Team Leader; the final mission's completion was her responsibility.

Suddenly, someone pointed at the Instance and shouted, "The Instance has vanished."

The voice rang like thunder on flat ground, and everyone turned to look.

The vortex at the Instance Entrance shook a few times before disappearing completely.

"How could the Instance possibly disappear?"

"This is impossible, unless all three Mermaid's Tears have been taken, the Instance would disappear."

"Did that person just go in three times?"

"Could they have obtained the Mermaid's Tears?"

"They actually challenged and cleared the Nightmare Level, is that true?"

Whether it's true or not, the fact stands before them.

The Instance really did disappear.

There will be no more chance to obtain the Mermaid's Tear.

"Let's go!"

Jiang Chen said softly.

The Mermaid's Tear is already in hand; there's no need to stay here.

"We can't let them leave."

"The Mermaid's Tear must have been taken by them; we must make them hand it over."

"Snatch it back!"

"Hand over the Mermaid's Tear, or you won't be able to leave."

The Shadow Transformation Nation people were angry, and everyone pressed forward.

Shenlong Empire's

The people on the side were also puzzled; someone asked, "Fang Hongxiu, did you really obtain the Mermaid's Tear?"

Fang Hongxiu did not deny: "The Mermaid's Tear is indeed in my hand."

Hiss!

Everyone inhaled a gasp of cold air.

This shows they really did clear the Instance just now.

Especially the last two times, the two of them alone cleared the Instance.

How did they do it?

Almost everyone looked on with doubt.

Lei Ren shouted in his heart, "This is impossible; they couldn't have cleared the Instance."

But regardless of the doubt, when faced with the Shadow Transformation Nation people's pressure.

Whether they were from the Shenlong Empire, Shenlong University, or Qianlong Xueyuan professionals.

The group was extremely united.

They immediately formed a battle formation.

"Get back."

"Even a tiny Shadow Transformation Nation person dares to run wild before my Shenlong Empire."

"Want to steal the Mermaid's Tear? No way."

A booming sound suddenly rang in the sky.

The wind blew the clouds apart, and two huge Shikigami appeared in the sky.

At this moment the Yinyang Master finally stopped hiding, revealing his figure.

He sat on the Shikigami, exuding a powerful aura.

Just from the aura, the opponent's level is high, likely not below Level 30.

His profession is a Yinyang Master unique to the Shadow Transformation Nation, a legendary profession.

And he possesses a powerful Shikigami.

Hard to deal with!

Fang Hongxiu looked slightly nervous, raised an eyebrow: "This person is at least Level 30."

But then she suddenly thought, even a powerful Mermaid Queen couldn't last more than two or three minutes in Jiang Chen's hands.

No matter how strong this Yinyang Master is, he still can't solo the Nightmare Level Mermaid Dungeon, right?

Jiang Chen's Skeletons, each one is that strong.

Thinking of that, Fang Hongxiu relaxed again.

The Yinyang Master stared at Fang Hongxiu: "Hand over the Mermaid's Tear, or"

"You won't be able to leave."

Both Shikigami simultaneously turned their heads toward Fang Hongxiu.

Their gazes were cold.

Fang Hongxiu hadn't spoken yet, Jiang Chen had already acted.

Flames flashed in his palm.

Skill: Soul Burn!

One Shikigami had a Flame appear atop its head.

The Flame in an instant pierced into the Shikigami's body.

Ah!

The Shikigami let out an earth‑shattering, world‑shaking wail.

A cold wind howled, the wail was extremely mournful, the Shikigami twisted and deformed.

The Yinyang Master's face changed, and he immediately used a skill, trying to stabilize the Shikigami.

At the same time he coldly looked at Jiang Chen: "Looking for death!"

Another terrifying Shikigami appeared in the sky.

This Shikigami was over three meters tall, wore armor, had a snake head on a human body, and wielded a Giant Axe.

As soon as it appeared it flew toward Jiang Chen.

"Attack!"

A chaotic battle started again.

The Qianlong Xueyuan side poured massive attacks onto the Giant Axe Shikigami.

The result was like mud entering the sea; it caused no damage at all.

Everyone realized this Shikigami was very strong.

The Yinyang Master sneered: "With your attacks, at most you can only tickle my Giant Axe God."

Five Skeleton Warriors appeared beside Jiang Chen.

At the same time they leapt high, confronting the descending Giant Axe Shikigami.

Skill: Rage Power!

The Skeleton Warrior's Blade flashed with Red Light.

The skill was unleashed, with a power attribute of 5400; its original attack was already terrifying, and the skill amplified the attack twice.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

After three consecutive massive sounds.

This seemingly powerful Shikigami was instantly cut down by the Skeleton Warrior.

It turned into a wisp of blue smoke, dissipating in the air.

"So weak?"

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned.

The seemingly powerful Shikigami was unexpectedly weak.

The others were also dumbfounded.

Clearly, his attack had no effect.

But

Jiang Chen's skeleton killed the opponent's Shikigami in just a couple of strikes.

Is it really that the Shikigami is too weak?

Or is the skeleton too strong.

With the Shikigami destroyed, the Yinyang Master who owned it also suffered a severe blow.

His complexion turned bone‑white in an instant, and he violently spat out a mouthful of blood.

At that moment, the flame in Jiang Chen's hand flared again.

The Shikigami that was screaming was dealt another heavy blow.

Two Skeleton Warriors silently appeared beside it; with a raised hand, Blade fell.

That Shikigami was also killed instantly.

The Yinyang Master screamed again.

He hurriedly commanded his subordinate Shikigami to soar high, away from Jiang Chen.

His gaze toward Jiang Chen was filled with resentment and also brimming with fear.

Everyone was startled by the scene.

Both sides, caught in the chaos, halted.

One by one, they looked at Jiang Chen with terrified faces.

"How can his skeleton be so powerful?"

"That's a Shikigami, and it was cut down so easily."

"What kind of skeleton is that? What profession does he have? What level is he?"

Questions arose from everyone.

The Shadow Transformation Nation people doubted Jiang Chen's profession and level.

Jiang Chen wore a Shielding Badge, so they could not see his profession or level.

However, the Yinyang Master high above knew Jiang Chen was only Level 17, and his profession was Necromancer.

Being merely Level 17 yet this strong, one can only say the profession is terrifyingly powerful.

Moreover, Jiang Chen must have awakened his talent.

He is a Talented Profession.

The Yinyang Master felt he must bring this intelligence back, for a powerful professional has emerged in the Shenlong Empire.

At present, this intelligence is the most important, and even if he stayed here, he would not be a match for Jiang Chen; a slight misstep could even cause him to fall here.

Having just seen Jiang Chen's icy gaze, he had no doubt that Jiang Chen, if given another chance, could kill him.

With that thought, he turned his back without looking and rode his Shikigami away.

Having lost two Shikigami in succession, his heart seemed to bleed.

Ten Skeleton Warriors marched out side by side and stood in the arena.

Their bodies radiated a pale blue light; the great Blade in their hands glimmered with cold, Soul Fire flickered continuously, and a chilling wind blew.

Just by looking, they could scare away some timid people.

Facing the Skeleton Warriors, no one from the Shadow Transformation Nation dared to act.

Even the Yinyang Master was easily driven back; how could they possibly hold them?

Retreat? Or fight?

It's a dilemma.

The Skeleton Warrior suddenly moved, its scraping sound echoing as it walked toward the Shadow Transformation Nation people.

The great Blade in its hand swayed, exuding cold.

The Skeleton Warrior advanced, while the Shadow Transformation Nation people kept retreating.

Their momentum grew weaker and weaker.

Once their momentum collapses, there's no need to fight.

The pressure brought by the Skeleton Warrior is overwhelming.

As the first person screamed and fled, the Shadow Transformation Nation formation completely collapsed.

They have to run; the Shenlong Empire professional is too overbearing, after all no one wants to die here...