CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42, YOU ALL MUST DIE_1

Just then, a group of three Archers let out a scream.

As Zhuang Xingguo was shouting to take action, Jiang Chen had already used his Skill Flash in the Void to move freely within two hundred meters.

The speed was so fast that the Archers didn’t have any time to react.

Zhuang Xingguo was also surprised at this moment. How did this person get beside the Archers? Could it be a Spatial Series Swordsman?

"Over there."

"Damn it, this guy is so fast."

"No matter how fast he is, is he faster than us Archers?"

Jiang Chen killed three Archers and again used Flash in the Void. Before they could react, he teleported next to another group.

In Crosswise Sword Qi Mode, even a level forty Knight clad in Armor could not withstand Jiang Chen’s Jianqi Zongheng, let alone the Archer class.

Archers relied on their speed advantage, wearing Light Armor or plate armor Sets, and like Swordsmen, inherently lacked defensive power.

After a burst of snow fog, three more Archers were slain.

Zhuang Xingguo’s brows were deeply furrowed.

So strong.

This person was so formidable.

What on earth is this Phantom Class? It couldn’t possibly be a Swordsman. Since when could a Swordsman teleport like that? His speed was simply unstoppable.

At this moment, six Archers died instantaneously.

The remaining nine Archers were scared stiff. Someone quickly pulled out a Town-return Scroll and crushed it, but Jiang Chen wasn’t going to give them the chance.

After a Town-return Scroll is crushed, it requires ten seconds to work, during which time one must not be disrupted, or else it will fail.

The Town-return Scroll is a Formation inscribed by an Array Master, concealing the Formation within the scroll and granting it a certain chanting time for transportation.

The incantation is crucial; it must not be interrupted.

Jiang Chen flashed, teleporting next to the Archer trying to return to town. He didn’t need to attack; the Sword Qi automatically did, and a hundred Sword Auras instantly killed the Archer.

Countless shattered bodies floated in the air.

Zhuang Xingguo roared, "Everybody, come here quickly, form a circle! Priests, buff us up! Array Masters, set up a Formation, keep the enemy out!"

Zhuang Xingguo was indeed an old hand, instantly coming up with a plan. Only by gathering together did they have a chance to defeat Jiang Chen.

Several figures rushed towards Zhuang Xingguo.

Meng Zhenghao was completely dumbfounded.

How could this be? How could this guy be so strong? He was just a level 20 newbie; how could he kill Archers?

Zhuang Xingguo looked at Meng Zhenghao with a grimace. "Why didn’t you tell me he had this teleportation Skill?"

"I... I didn’t know either!"

"Damn it, he’s killed several of our brothers."

"Nine brothers died at his hand. This man is too strong, especially his speed—even faster than our Archers."

"He is a Swordsman; how could he have such speed?"

"It must not be speed but teleportation, a Magician’s teleportation Skill. But why doesn’t his Skill have a cooldown time?"

Zhuang Xingguo said, "Now is not the time to argue. How to kill him is the real issue. This person’s speed is very strong, as is his Offensive Power, but with an Array Master, we need not fear."

At this moment, six Archers had returned to Zhuang Xingguo’s side.

A yellow light rose, enveloping them all.

Jiang Chen looked at the yellow light.

Jiang Chen had some understanding of Array Masters: they used Formations to trap enemies and dealt continuous damage to them within the Formation.

Array Masters differed from Magicians.

Array Masters did not have as high Offensive Power as Magicians, but they had a significant feature: they could trap enemies.

Just then, a simple incantation was heard.

Above the Formation, a Hei Yun appeared, crackling with sounds, clearly a Group Attack Skill from the Thunder series.

Zhuang Xingguo looked at Jiang Chen. "I really underestimated you. I didn’t expect you to be so powerful."

Jiang Chen looked at his own Shield.

[Blood Colored Shield: HP: 700,000]

Zhuang Xingguo said, "Young man, we were wrong this time. We’ll give you compensation. How about you let us go?"

Jiang Chen’s face was full of irony.

If you can’t beat them, join them, huh!

Jiang Chen would never let enemies off the hook, especially those out for his life.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen said, "I can let you go, but not him. If you kill Meng Zhenghao, then this grudge can be considered settled."

Meng Zhenghao looked anxiously at Zhuang Xingguo.

Zhuang Xingguo smiled. "Young man, you must be joking. Meng Zhenghao is my elder brother’s son. How could I kill him? We were indeed wrong in this matter. We are all people who live dangerously; there’s no need to fight to the death."

So, the Jianghu is all about human connections and etiquette, not fighting and killing, huh?

"Kid, what can you do? We’re within the Formation and can escape at any moment."

"If you dare, come in and see if the lightning doesn’t strike you dead!"

"You’ve already killed nine of my brothers! What more do you want? To drive us to extinction?"

Jiang Chen looked at the Hei Yun above.

Zhuang Xingguo said, "Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance. This is Level 40 Hei Yun Thunder. I know you’re fast, but can you outrun lightning?"

"As soon as you step into the Formation, you will be attacked. You won’t be able to withstand a Level 40 Magician’s Skill; death is all that awaits you."

Zhuang Xingguo wasn’t worried about Jiang Chen attacking.

Nor could Zhuang Xingguo kill Jiang Chen.

The only option now was reconciliation.

Jiang Chen looked at the team. The Array Master was hiding right in the center, surrounded by several people, clearly fearing a sudden attack from Jiang Chen aiming to eliminate the Array Master.

Once the Array Master died, the Formation would dissipate like smoke in the wind.

Jiang Chen smiled. "That Array Master, I know you’re strong. Just remove the Formation, and I promise you, I’ll spare your life."

Zhuang Xingguo laughed heartily. "Smart kid, trying to turn one of us against the others. But let me tell you, we are brothers who have been through life and death together; we will not betray each other."

"Is that so? I can wait. Wait until your Magic runs out, then I’ll kill you all."

"Then you will be disappointed, for my Magic will never run out."

The two sides were at a standoff.

Jiang Chen considered his options; his Blood Colored Shield had 700,000 HP, enough to withstand the thunder strikes. He could definitely kill them once he entered, and Jianqi Zongheng could eliminate them instantly.

But what if?

What if this Thunder Hei Yun had a stun attribute!

Magic offensive attacks, like Fire Magic, have a burning attribute; Thunder Magic has a stun attribute; and Ice Magic has a freezing attribute—especially the stun attribute of Thunder Magic.

If he charged in and was hit by the thunder attack, he might well die. That would be the end of him.

Jiang Chen didn’t dare to gamble; it was his life at stake, and he couldn’t afford to bet. If he lost, it would be a catastrophe for his entire family. Jiang Chen wasn’t a gambler unless he was 100% certain of success.

Jiang Chen knew that the Array Master also had a time limit to maintain the Formation and a cooldown time for it.

They couldn’t use the Town-return Scroll while inside the Formation.

Jiang Chen drew his sword and sent a Sword Aura at the Formation.

The Sword Aura penetrated it, and the Formation instantly absorbed the Offensive Power.

Zhuang Xingguo laughed. "It’s useless. This is a Formation. It can trap enemies as well as protect itself and absorb damage."

Jiang Chen drew his sword again, sending another Sword Aura towards it.

Jiang Chen watched the Array Master closely for any reaction.

The Array Master’s brow was furrowed tightly.

Suddenly, Jiang Chen thought of something. Formations must have flaws; they aren’t invincible. With enough Offensive Power, one could break through a Formation.

If one Sword Aura didn’t do it, then two.

If two weren’t enough, then three.

SWISH, SWISH, SWISH...

The whole Formation shook violently; Jiang Chen’s attacks were clearly destroying it.

Their faces changed dramatically as they all realized the Formation was about to collapse.