Chapter 94: If You Want to Earn Contribution Points, Go to the Alternate Realm Battlefield

Buzz—!

It's the sound of the Communicator.

Just after finishing a call with Hong Jishi, Jiang Chen's Communicator vibrated and displayed a notification.

The message told him that he had set a New Record in the Baojun Shamo Fuben, earning 5,000 points and 30 Contribution Points.

Although the reward is generous, it can only be obtained once.

Jiang Chen smiled faintly; the Large-scale Dungeon's reward was indeed generous.

Unfortunately, there is only one chance.

At the dormitory entrance, he ran into Hong Jishi, who then suddenly whisked him away, using a Teleport Stone to bring Jiang Chen to a small courtyard on a mountain.

The courtyard was surrounded by bamboo groves, tranquil and elegant, with moonlight spilling onto the ground and stars twinkling.

Tiny Magic Lamps hung from the bamboo, providing faint illumination and elevating the host's taste.

In any case, being able to live in such a poetic place already shows the homeowner's extraordinary style.

Jiang Chen was amazed by the setting; he liked this serene spot.

Hong Jishi looked at Jiang Chen's expression with satisfaction, then led him into the house.

"This is my house, come in!"

Jiang Chen nodded; Hong Shen truly has an uncommon taste.

Moreover, in these times, the outside is swarmed by packs of ferocious beasts, and few people live outdoors.

"Let's go, we'll talk after we get inside!"

Only those living inside the City, within the walls, are safest, since the army and professionals guard everyone.

A Boss like Hong Jishi living in the wilderness fully demonstrates his great strength; he fears no sudden trouble outside.

Passing through the front yard, they arrived at the back yard, where a tea table held fragrant tea.

In the back yard there was also a gentle

and refined middle‑aged man in a long robe, looking like a learned scholar.

When Jiang Chen saw the middle‑aged man, he couldn't help but feel solemn respect.

He knew this middle‑aged man was the Divine Formation Master Li Xueru, respectfully called Mr. Li.

He possessed outstanding Contribution and reputation.

In the Shenlong Empire, not only Hong Jishi Hong Shen enjoys high fame.

Mr. Li Xueru is even more remarkable, a household name.

Moreover, his life and deeds were written into textbooks, and Jiang Chen had learned many of his teachings from them.

Jiang Chen saluted him: "Jiang Chen has seen you, Mr. Li."

Li Xueru smiled and nodded, indicating Jiang Chen to sit, and poured a cup of tea.

Hong Jishi also laughed, "No need to be formal; Lao Li is easy‑going."

"Jiang Chen, this place is safe; bring out the Tyrant's Heart!"

Hong Jishi asked Jiang Chen to produce the Tyrant's Heart, and Jiang Chen did so.

The item resembled a heart, feeling somewhat soft to the touch, as if it were alive.

Li Xueru glanced and confirmed it was the Tyrant's Heart.

Hong Jishi asked curiously, "Did you really solo it?"

Jiang Chen nodded firmly, "Yes, I completed it alone."

Hong Jishi made a strange face, "How did you accomplish it?"

Jiang Chen fell silent, unable to explain how he achieved the feat.

Finally, he could only reply, "I just ran through it like that."

Hong Jishi realized his question was a bit foolish; Li Xueru broke the silence, "How was the Score?"

Jiang Chen answered, "It took me 14 hours."

Hong Jishi was shocked; the speed was too fast, Jiang Chen's solo power actually surpassed

that of a 40‑person team combined.

Moreover, Jiang Chen was only level 20 when entering the Instance, a performance that left everyone gaping.

Reaching such combat power at level 20 suggests future strength could be even greater.

If he could achieve Third Transcendence...

Hong Jishi thought, feeling excited.

Li Xueru remained much calmer, saying, "Not a bad Score, Lao Hong, you must keep your promises."

"That's natural."

Hong Jishi took a Talisman.

It was a Basic Cooldown Talisman, identical to one Jiang Chen had seen before.

Hong Jishi said, "This cooldown Talisman is yours; if you later wish to upgrade it to an Intermediate Cooldown Talisman or an Advanced Cooldown Talisman, it will be up to you."

"I can tell you the upgrade method."

Jiang Chen knew there's no free lunch and immediately asked, "What orders does Hong Shen have?"

Seeing Jiang Chen take the hint, Hong Jishi was pleased: "That's not urgent. I'll ask you, do you want to enter the Dragon Clan Academy?"

Of course, it's obvious, a rhetorical question.

Jiang Chen whispered, "Yes."

Hong Jishi chuckled, "I know you level up quickly; rank isn't an issue. What you lack are Contribution Points."

Jiang Chen still nodded, "Yes."

Jiang Chen's answer was also within Hong Jishi's expectations.

A cunning glint flickered in Hong Jishi's eyes: "So do you think you can earn 1,000 Contribution Points?"

Jiang Chen shook his head, uncertain.

He now has 90 Contribution Points, but the Dragon Clan Academy requires 1,000, a gap far larger than a tenth.

He plans to run through every Instance he can access in the Dungeon Hall, clearing all his records.

As for how many Contribution Points he could earn, he has no idea.

If we calculate by

Assuming an Instance yields 5 to 10 points, even if he sets New Records in every Instance below Level 30, it would still be insufficient.

Hong Jishi gently coaxed, "Have you heard of the Yi Alien Battlefield?"

Yi Alien Battlefield?

Jiang Chen still shook his head, indicating he hadn't heard of it.

Hong Jishi took a sip of tea, his demeanor composed: "The Alien Battlefield has many good things that can be exchanged for Contribution Points."

"The University has an outpost in the Alien Battlefield, posting quests; completing them also grants Contribution Points."

"In short, if you want to earn Contribution Points quickly, you need to go to the Alien Battlefield."

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered slightly.

He was clearly interested in the Alien Battlefield.

What a great place—doesn't it suit his current situation perfectly!

Hong Jishi noted Jiang Chen's expression, realizing he had piqued his interest, and shifted the conversation.

"However, the Alien Battlefield isn't open to just anyone; like the Dungeon Hall, you need qualification to enter."

Jiang Chen looked at Hong Jishi: "What does one need to do to go?"

Hong Jishi chuckled: "I can grant you that qualification."

"Conditions?"

Jiang Chen was straightforward.

Having dealt with Hong Jishi a few times, he knows his character.

Everything follows an equal exchange.

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

Heaven never drops pies.

Hong Jishi laughed: "Smart. The Alien Battlefield has plenty of good stuff, many Instances, and sometimes natural Secret Realms appear."

"The Instances in the Alien Battlefield have a loose level restriction; you can enter within ±5 levels, just like the Baojun Shamo Fuben you just completed."

"When you go to the Alien Battlefield, bring back a few materials from the Instances."

"I have already compiled the required material"

"and prepared a list for you."

Hong Jishi seemed not to have considered the possibility that Jiang Chen might refuse.

He smiled like an old fox.

The Communicator vibrated briefly, and Jiang Chen received the list.

They were all some materials.

Dragon Race hearts, ten pieces.

Dragon Race essence blood, ten drops.

Dragon Race horns, ten pieces.

Dragon Race Crystal Cores, five.

Several of the materials are related to the Dragon Race.

Needless to say, this Instance is also related to the Dragon Race.

Jiang Chen stared at Hong Jishi with a speechless expression.

Dragons are such powerful beings; he is only Level 21, and they want him to slay a dragon?

How is that any different from sending him to his death?

Hong Jishi said, "No need to worry; it's not a true great dragon, just a beastman that claims to be of the Dragon Race, essentially no different from the Lion Race in the Tyrant Desert."

So that's how it is; Jiang Chen understood.

He didn't doubt Hong Jishi's words.

Given Hong Jishi's standing, he wouldn't deceive him.

Jiang Chen asked, "Is the Cooldown Talisman also effective there?"

Hong Jishi replied with a matter‑of‑fact tone, "Of course it works."

"What if the Cooldown Talisman's energy is depleted?"

His Basic Cooldown Talisman is currently fully charged, usable ten times.

After the energy is exhausted, it must be recharged.

Hong Jishi said, "That's simple; there are many ways. Go to the University's Alchemy Hall, find the alchemy master inside, and spend Contribution Points to recharge it."

Listening to the methods he mentioned, the simplest is to return to the University, go to the Alchemy Hall, find the alchemist, and spend the appropriate Contribution Points.

You can also find an alchemist outside, which costs Gold Coins and depends on whether they're willing.

Recharging also requires many materials and Gold Coins.

Or you can gather materials yourself; some

special materials can directly recharge the Cooldown Talisman.

But that kind of material is rare and hard to find.

In any case, returning to the university to recharge is the most convenient.

It just costs points.

"Any other questions?"

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, "Lord Hong Shen, do you know about the Desert Fruit?"

Hong Jishi's face showed surprise, "You entered the Tyrant Desert this time and obtained a Desert Fruit?"

"Got it."

Hong Jishi laughed heartily, "Your luck is great; this thing is hard to come by. It's an excellent material for skill cultivation. Have you used it?"

Jiang Chen whispered, "I have, but the amount is insufficient."

Even Hong Jishi calls it a good thing, so the Desert Fruit is evidently quite valuable.

Hong Jishi patted Jiang Chen, "Don't count on it; this thing is hard to find. Even if you go in ten more times, you might not encounter it."

"The Skill Training Room can't compare to the Desert Fruit, but it's still fairly decent."

"After the opening ceremony ends, I'll send you to the Alien Battlefield."

Jiang Chen asked again, "If I cultivate a skill to the maximum level, will the skill also level up when I level up?"

Hong Jishi was momentarily stunned, "That's impossible; skills have to be trained."

Jiang Chen seemed to understand something, stopped asking further, and instead turned to some other questions.

Hong Jishi answered truthfully.

He knows a great deal, and his knowledge is very comprehensive.

Jiang Chen's questions are merely common knowledge to him.

After Jiang Chen left, Hong Jishi toyed with the Tyrant's Heart, "Tsk tsk, the Baojun Necklace, what a fine piece of equipment."

The Tyrant's Heart looks like a heart, but its essence is a Crystal Core, which can be used to forge BOSS Jewelry—the Baojun Necklace.

Li Xueru

said, "Is it appropriate to send him to the Alien Battlefield so early?"

Hong Jishi chuckled, "You saw it yourself; this kid can solo run a Large-scale Dungeon, showing his strength is no worse than some newly Second Transcended practitioners."

"Going to the Alien Battlefield early for training is also good."

Li Xueru said gravely, "It seems you really want to cultivate him."

Hong Jishi tilted his head and asked, "Is that not allowed? The old guy trains his sister; I train him, and then I can compare with the old guy—whoever produces the stronger disciple."

Li Xueru could only laugh and cry, for the imposing Hong Shen sometimes seems like a child to outsiders.

"Then why didn't you tell him that the Alien Battlefield has enemies and is unsafe?"

"What's there to say? He'll find out naturally once he gets there."

Li Xueru said irritably, "You really are responsible..."