CHAPTER 125: CHAPTER 125, ESCALATING CONFLICT, ALLIANCE WAR_1

When he was hungry, he ate the food Angelina had prepared; when thirsty, he drank water. When tired, he set up a tent to rest. Life couldn’t have been more comfortable. In short, Angelina had prepared everything needed for daily life; not a single item was missing. The only thing missing was a pair of sunglasses; otherwise, it would have truly felt like a vacation. Angelina had essentially become his personal attendant.

Jiang Chen checked every other day to see if the rift had opened. However, after three days with no change, he began to worry it might be sealed forever. That should be impossible. This is a Different World, and many people still need to level up. The Different Worlds wouldn’t be permanently closed.

At this very moment, in the deepest part of the Dark Zone, Demon King Beckley observed the closed passage and laughed. "What are these members of the Human Race planning? To completely seal the rift? I was hoping to use the flesh of Heroes for food!"

"Hero flesh is the most delicious food. It’s a pity we can’t have it anymore."

Before Demon King Beckley lay the body of a Hero—to be precise, a female Hero. The woman stared at Demon King Beckley in terror as he held a sharp knife in his right hand and a fork in his left.

Demon King Beckley exclaimed, "Praise the mighty Evil God."

CRACK...

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen and Angelina continued to level up. With no one else from the Sakura Alliance competing for Demons, their experience points soared. Soon, they encountered an enemy squad.

[Guard Squad of Demon King Beckley]

[Level: 39]

[HP: 90,000/90,000]

[Physical Attack: 350-550]

[Physical Defense Power: 390-560]

[Magical defense power: 390-420]

Jiang Chen looked at the Guard Squad. These were the guards of the master of the Dark Lands. They were usually hidden deep within, so why would they appear here?

These Demons had ferocious expressions and entirely black bodies. Their appearance was so ghastly it was nauseating.

This squad also noticed Jiang Chen and Angelina.

They saw Angelina.

A dozen Demonic Beings shrieked and, drawing their swords, rushed towards Angelina. Angelina, having never witnessed such a scene, hid behind Jiang Chen.

WHOOSH...

Seventeen Sword Auras surged forward, instantly slaying them.

"Why do I feel like that Guard Squad was coming for me?" Angelina whispered.

"They’re the Demon King’s subordinates, so they were definitely after us. Why don’t we go deeper in and eliminate Demon King Beckley?" Jiang Chen suggested.

Angelina shook her head. "Let’s not. We don’t know anything about the Demon King. What if we die? Don’t forget, there are no respawn points here, and Resurrection Scrolls are useless!"

"We almost died in there last time."

"You have a point," Jiang Chen conceded. "Let’s just keep leveling up. If this minor Demon King doesn’t provoke me, we’ll let him be for now."

Jiang Chen continued to slay Demons and level up.

「Night fell...」

The two of them lay in their tent, Angelina nestled snugly in Jiang Chen’s arms.

Angelina remarked, "I think being in the wild is quite nice. It’s thrilling."

"Thrilling?"

"Yes. Think about it, it’s very dangerous for us out here in the wild. Isn’t it thrilling to rest in such a place?"

"Actually, I know ways to make it even more thrilling," Jiang Chen said with a sly smile.

"What ways? Hey, what are you—"

MMMH...

Mmm, this is indeed quite thrilling... Angelina thought.

「Dawn.」

They continued to sleep in shifts—one taking the first half of the night, the other the second. The Sakura Alliance members didn’t attempt any surprise attacks. Thus, Jiang Chen slept soundly.

Bathing was unnecessary. As a Priest, Angelina had a Skill called ’Cleansing,’ which was more effective than any bath.

Angelina joked, "If we lived here for a year, do you think we’d have a child by the time we left?"

Jiang Chen replied, "You’re overthinking things!"

"Well, it’s not impossible, is it? What if?"

"Then your wish would come true. You could open that hotel and be the proprietress."

"I’d rather not. I still want to see other places. I’ve heard that beyond our world lie other realms, like the Elven World, the Titan World... so many places I’ve never visited!"

"After our First-Stage advancement, we can visit another world too."

"Mhm, let’s keep it up, Little Chen!"

For seven consecutive days, the rift passage remained gray and inactive. Jiang Chen decided not to dwell on it, focusing instead on leveling up. He believed the rift would eventually open.

At this moment, Black Phoenix received news and immediately led a contingent of the Black Dragon Legion towards the Dark Zone. Their sole purpose: to rescue Jiang Chen. Upon hearing the news, Black Phoenix quickly assembled a large number of Legion members. They headed straight for the Dark Area of Sakura Alliance.

TRAMP, TRAMP, TRAMP...

Around the Dark Zone Rift, not only had the Black Dragon Legion from the Dragon Zone assembled, but also the Three Union Corps and the Three Union Corps of the Sakura Alliance, gathering a large force.

Tensions were high between the two sides, swords drawn and bows taut.

The Three Union Leader shouted angrily, "Black Phoenix, don’t forget where you are! This is Sakura Alliance territory! What are you doing here with the Black Dragon Legion?"

"Black Phoenix, don’t think you can act recklessly just because your brother supports you. You’re not qualified!"

"Black Dragon Legion, do you think we’re afraid of you?"

"If you have the guts, declare an Alliance war! Let’s settle this with a real fight, blades against blades!"

Black Phoenix snorted. "I came here for one reason only, and I believe you know it. Open the Dark Zone Rift, or prepare for a slaughter."

"Haha... You think we’re afraid?"

Black Phoenix drew her twin swords. Hundreds of Heroes from the Black Dragon Legion drew their Great Swords, Knights raised their Shields, and Dragon Knights soared above, ready for battle. The Sakura Alliance members mirrored their actions, drawing Longswords, Broad Blades, and Wolf Fang Clubs.

A battle was imminent.

Black Phoenix said coldly, "Ruo Li."

Ruo Li, who had been standing nearby, flew into the sky. "Heroes, receive my blessing!"

BUFFs were stacked, and both sides prepared for battle.

Just then, a furious shout cut through the tension, "Stop this at once! What do you think you’re doing? Are you trying to start an Alliance war?"

Two figures hastily arrived. The arrivals were none other than the Dragon Zone Alliance Emissary and the Sakura Alliance Emissary. Each stood in the center of their respective faction.

The Sakura Alliance Emissary, his face grim, roared, "Sheathe your swords! You are all Heroes under the All Gods! Are you preparing to slaughter one another?"

Deng Li turned and said, "Black Phoenix, sheathe your swords."

The members of the Dragon Zone Union all sheathed their swords.

The Sakura Alliance members did the same.