CHAPTER 116: CHAPTER 116, BLACK PHOENIX’S FIRST-STAGE ASSIGNMENT_1

Kansite Town.

A rift teeming with Level 40-50 monsters lay beside it, making it a perfect training ground for the many Heroes below the First-stage. This area was within the Nordic European Union, populated mostly by its people, the majority having blond hair. The sudden appearance of Jiang Chen’s group of four immediately drew considerable attention.

"Isn’t that Black Phoenix, the current Alliance Commander?"

"That one, the Black-robed man, Jiang Chen, the Slayer who slaughtered 200,000 people on the Alliance Battlefield."

"It really is them. What are they doing here?"

"Could it be they’re here to raise their levels?"

"Don’t provoke them, especially that Black-robed man."

"Let’s get away from them."

The four were instantly recognized upon entering Kansite. Many people had participated in the Alliance war and knew Jiang Chen and his companions. The fact that all four had black hair was particularly attention-grabbing.

Black Phoenix ignored the surrounding whispers. "Let’s go. Straight into the rift to find Demon King Elliot."

The four entered the rift.

Inside the rift, the sky was dark, with a red moon emitting an eerie light—a common sight in worlds shrouded by darkness. Jiang Chen glanced around. Small groups of people were huddled together, watching the monsters.

Jiang Chen examined the attribute values.

[Demonic Silver Snake]

[Level: 35]

[HP: 78,000/78,000]

[Physical Attack: 350-400]

[Magical Attack: 360-410]

[Physical Defense Power: 320-350]

[Magical Defense Power: 320-360]

These Level 35 monsters were similar to those in other rifts, nothing remarkable. Black Phoenix explained, "Demon King Elliot is to the east. He resides in a mysterious palace there."

"The closer one gets to the palace, the stronger the monsters’ Attributes become. However, they are all below the First-stage, so there’s no need to worry."

The four walked eastward along the main road. Aside from the heroes they encountered initially, the number of people gradually dwindled until there was no one else in sight.

Jiang Chen asked, "Will Demon King Elliot respawn after he dies?"

"Yes, he will continue to exist, guarding this world. Like us, he will revive. After he respawns, others will come to kill him again."

Jiang Chen activated Heavenly Ruler Dragon Mode.

Three Hundred Sword Auras mercilessly reaped the monsters they encountered. The monsters couldn’t withstand Jiang Chen’s Sword Qi Attacks and were instantly killed.

Equipment also dropped.

Ruo Li said, puzzled, "Your luck is incredible! These are just ordinary monsters, yet they’re dropping equipment."

Black Phoenix also harbored doubts. Is this luck too unbelievable?

Angelina laughed. "Of course! We’re this lucky because Jiang Chen is on my team."

"Let’s go, keep moving forward."

The group continued deeper, eventually reaching the outskirts of a long canyon that spanned several kilometers. Several warriors stood guard in the middle of it.

These warriors wielded Wolf Fang Clubs. They stood two meters tall, wearing only shorts that revealed their conspicuous muscles. A tail swung back and forth behind each of them.

Jiang Chen cast an Identification Technique.

[Philin Beastman Warrior]

[Level: 40]

???

No other information was available, not even their Offensive Power or Defensive Power. This was completely different from ordinary Demonic Beings. Clearly, these were true warriors, not mere Demonic Beings.

The four hid to the side.

Black Phoenix frowned deeply. "According to our information, passing through this canyon will lead us to the Demon King’s Territory. He will undoubtedly know we’re coming, and many of his warriors will try to intercept us."

"Many heroes don’t venture into the Demon King’s Territory. These aren’t ordinary Demonic Beings; they are the Demon King’s subordinates, stationed in the canyon to prevent anyone from entering."

A First-stage Hell-Level assignment involved hunting down a Demon King, a subordinate of the Evil God.

With a mere thought, Jiang Chen dispatched five Sword Auras. They transformed into five streaks of light, penetrating the warriors’ bodies and instantly killing all five.

[Experience +300...]

Jiang Chen smiled. "Not very strong."

「At the same time.」

Inside the palace to the east.

Demon King Elliot opened his eyes. Someone killed my warriors? Could they be here to hunt me? I am the great Demon King Elliot! Who dares to seek death?

Demon King Elliot spoke some words to the Philin Battle Witch at his side.

The witch beside him nodded and left the palace.

Black Phoenix warned, "Be very careful. In any case, the Demon King won’t be easy to deal with."

The group entered the canyon.

Silence enveloped them, and Black Phoenix’s group didn’t dare to be careless. Jiang Chen looked up and suddenly stopped.

The other three also stopped.

"What’s wrong?"

"There are people above us."

"People?"

"Yes, it looks like we’re surrounded. They seem to know we’ve arrived."

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but think so. With his Perception, he could hear the distinct sound of footsteps from above. Those moving above couldn’t be ordinary Demonic Beings; they had to be Philin warriors.

Just as the group was wondering, a large boulder suddenly came crashing down.

The group jumped in fright, hastily dodging.

CRASH!

The boulder slammed into the ground, carving out a huge crater. Black Phoenix’s frown deepened. "Demon King Elliot knew the moment we entered."

"These aren’t ordinary Demonic Beings but intelligent warriors."

Angelina asked, "Then what do we do?"

"Don’t worry," Jiang Chen said. "Even though this canyon is high, I can still kill them."

With a thought from Jiang Chen, three hundred Sword Auras rushed into the sky. Although the canyon was high, it wasn’t over one hundred meters. It was roughly around thirty meters, and anything within thirty meters was within Jiang Chen’s attack range.

Ruo Li exclaimed, "You can attack without seeing them?"

"My way of attacking is not through sight, but through Perception."

"Perception? That’s one of the essential skills for an Archer. How do you have it?"

"Stole it."

The two were filled with doubt. What is with this guy? How can his Perception be so strong, even stronger than an Archer’s? Are you a Melee Class or a Long-ranged Class?

They only heard screams from above before silence fell in less than a moment. Clearly, Jiang Chen had slain all the Philin warriors up there.

"Let’s keep moving."

The group continued forward, three hundred Sword Auras circling protectively in the air, ready to instantly shred any approaching enemies.

Black Phoenix sighed. "It’s a good thing you’re here. Otherwise, we would have been in trouble."

"Black Phoenix, how much do you know about the world battle?"

Black Phoenix shook his head. "Not much, really. There are many worlds beneath the All Gods. Our Human Race is one, but there are others. The world battle involves powerhouses from these other worlds, like Archers from the Elven World—true Elves, not members of the Human Race."

"Then there are the Titan Warriors from the Titan World. They are terrifyingly strong, natural-born melee powerhouses."

"And warriors from the Dwarf Clan. The Dwarves, however, are true Weapon Masters. In fact, the Forging Masters at Shenlong Academy were hired from the Dwarf Kingdom."

"Did the Divine Gods invite you to join the world battle?"

Jiang Chen silently nodded.

"You are very powerful. I knew the Divine Gods would invite you. You’ll represent our world. Securing first place in the world battle won’t be easy, though."

Who cares!

As long as the rewards were good enough, Jiang Chen was more than willing to participate. It was still too early, though. He would only get a chance to join after reaching the First-stage. With half a year remaining, he had enough time to achieve it.

The four continued onward, easily passing through the canyon thanks to Jiang Chen’s Dragon Mastery Sword Qi.

After the group passed through the canyon...