CHAPTER 527: 429 ZHANGG WAR

The Virtual Arena is situated on an island.

The island spans 80,000 miles in circumference, with mage towers standing tall and magic formations rising, meticulously fortified by the ’Coastline Alliance’ to be impenetrable.

Even beyond the island—in the skies and the surrounding waters—the ’Coastline Alliance’ has arrangements in place to ensure the safety of the Virtual Arena.

Around the island, ring-shaped magic formations remain active year-round, isolating the island and disrupting spatial energies, making it impossible for outsiders to approach by sea.

Only the ’Coastline Alliance’ possesses the Transmission Formation to access the island easily.

But while this separation can deter ordinary people, it cannot stop Chen Jichuan.

He brought Beirut along, disregarding the chaotic storms, arriving directly outside the island.

"Come forth!"

And without hesitation, he began summoning the Ancestors and the Undead Army.

Twenty-four spatial channels opened, bringing forth twenty-four Ancestors simultaneously.

"Charge!"

"Charge!"

Hundreds or thousands of Dimension Gates along with connections to the Undead Realm unleashed millions of undead creatures.

It was a spectacle of overwhelming magnitude!

It was overwhelming in strength!

While the ’Coastline Alliance’ hadn’t yet reacted, and while the ten Immortals were still deliberating, Chen Jichuan had already claimed a corner of the island and established a foothold.

Twenty-four Ancestors prowled.

Millions of Undead forces defended their positions.

Troops were arranged, presenting a deliberate and methodical posture.

And at the same time—

The two fully assembled military corps stationed on the island finally began mobilizing.

Due to their fear of Chen Jichuan’s ’Mirror Image Army,’ the ’Coastline Alliance’ immediately activated the ’Forbidden Magic Formation’ upon discovering him.

However, the cost of constructing a Forbidden Magic Formation is astronomical. Ordinary formations that restrict First-Level or Second-Level Mages can be built by most empires.

Moving upwards, creating Third-Level Forbidden Magic Formations requires substantial investment.

Further beyond, the top-level Forbidden Magic Formations capable of suppressing Fourth-Level Legends or Fifth-Level Immortals are exorbitantly expensive and require coordination between Legendary Alchemists, Immortal Alchemists, and Immortal Mages adept in magic arrays.

The price is steep.

Adding to this, constructing such formations is immensely challenging.

Even for the ’Coastline Alliance,’ even in a critical location like the Virtual Arena, only the central region spanning 20,000 miles is covered by top-level Forbidden Magic Formations.

The surrounding areas are merely outfitted with low-tier Forbidden Magic Formations. The ’Coastline Alliance’ has been expanding these formations outward year by year, but such developments will take time to extend across the entire island.

"The top-level Forbidden Magic Formation around the Virtual Arena can suppress magic power even for Immortals, rendering magic unusable within its area."

"Tens of thousands of years ago, an Immortal intruded here, recklessly entering the central region, only to be killed effortlessly."

"At that time, the Forbidden Magic Formation’s range covered just over 10,000 miles."

"Now, tens of thousands of years have passed. Who knows how far this Forbidden Magic Formation has been extended."

Beirut had only ascended to Immortal status a few years ago. Following Chen Jichuan on two previous ventures, he had already witnessed grand scenes. Yet today’s instance—where one person summoned millions of troops and both of them stormed the Virtual Arena—was utterly astonishing.

However, he wasn’t overwhelmed by the spectacle. Rather, he grew more cautious. Before coming here, he had carefully researched all available information on the Virtual Arena to prepare thoroughly.

Standing now beside Chen Jichuan, he spoke up with a reminder, making sure to stay prepared.

"The Forbidden Magic Formation."

"What an extravagant setup."

"It seems this Virtual Arena has indeed generated significant profits for the ’Coastline Alliance.’ Otherwise, they wouldn’t have invested so heavily."

Chen Jichuan had likewise studied the details of this place and was aware of the Forbidden Magic Formation’s presence. But he wasn’t particularly intimidated. On the contrary, he felt somewhat pleased.

The higher the value of the Virtual Arena, the greater the benefits it would bring him once it fell into his hands.

As for whether he could take it, he felt confident.

In truth, if he weren’t concerned about the consequences, Chen Jichuan could very well roam at will, leading his Undead Army to besiege one Immortal Organization headquarters after another, demanding Holy Artifacts from them.

Pillage and plunder.

It might not be the fastest way to wealth, but it was undoubtedly the most direct method.

With his strength, Chen Jichuan could overpower all obstacles, fearing nothing. After robbing his targets, he could retreat into Valgrion, where no one could touch him.

The Pan-plane is filled with untouchable, infamous evil forces—many of whom operate in this manner.

But even they pale in comparison to a one-man army like Chen Jichuan.

Yet Chen Jichuan had no desire for such methods.

Competition for resources through legitimate means, openly clashing with major organizations for territorial dominance, was still within the bounds of accepted rules.

This time, taking advantage of Beirut’s ascension to Immortal status, he aimed to seize critical locations. But he limited himself to just three sites. Even if he showcased extraordinary power, it would only provoke awe and fear among observers, rather than providing grounds for collective retaliation against him.

Given the current scenario, Chen Jichuan still preferred using relatively moderate methods to acquire benefits and exchange for Holy Artifacts.

Though what he considered moderate seemed insanely reckless to most.

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"Benage."

"This is not a place you should be. Leave immediately, or I will flatten your Summoning Cottage!"

One of the ten Immortals of the ’Coastline Alliance,’ Immortal ’Dragon Blood Warrior’ Wusenuo, stepped out of the Virtual Arena, his voice booming across the entire island.

"This Virtual Arena was initially discovered by a mage from my Valgrion. It was only seized later by your Coastline Alliance."

"Now that one of us from Valgrion has ascended to Immortal status, it’s time to reclaim this place."

Chen Jichuan remained utterly unfazed. He responded loudly, "Leave at once, and I will spare your lives. After I count to three, don’t blame me for what happens next!"