CHAPTER 89: CHAPTER 89, THUNDERING SWORD ART SKILL BOOK_1

In just a few minutes, Jiang Chen had leveled up three times. Just give me more monsters, I’m ready to take on a million-strong army!

With the death of the last Demonic Being, the army of several thousand vanished in an instant.

Only heaps and heaps of bodies remained on the battlefield.

And of course, hundreds of pieces of equipment.

Angelina’s eyes lit up at the sight of this equipment. "So much money! I’m going to get rich!" she said as she excitedly scooped up the gear from the ground.

「On the city walls.」

Everyone was dumbstruck.

"Is that it? The battle is over?"

"What happened to defending our homes? It turned into your leveling ground!"

"Oh my god, thousands of Demonic Beings just died like that, and those two didn’t even get a scratch!"

"I came all the way here, thinking I was defending my home, but then I saw someone leveling up while fighting, wiping out a Demonic Army of several thousand!"

"Er... that Swordsman is terrifying, single-handedly killing an entire army."

"Actually, Sun Xiaoxiao could do the same."

"Nonsense! She’s a Second-stage Class. Let her try at level twenty-something and see if she can do it this fast."

"Alright then, is the crisis considered resolved this time?"

"Look at all the equipment on the ground! His luck must be through the roof!"

"Er... even though they are all common items, they’re still worth a lot!"

"After one battle, he’s instantly become a millionaire!"

Ruo Li and Black Phoenix exchanged glances. Well, now. Even ordinary Demonic Beings drop equipment? This guy’s luck is heaven-defying!

From the city walls, they watched Angelina scrounging around for equipment.

Angelina excitedly said, "Jiang Chen, hurry up and pick up the equipment! That’s a lot of money, don’t just stand there like an idiot!"

Jiang Chen was instantly speechless. Can’t they see the thousands of eyes on the city walls? Me, pick up trashy equipment? What about my dignity? No way, I’m definitely not picking it up. I need to maintain my imposing image. I’m a Swordsman; I’ll never stoop to picking up equipment.

Huh... Is that bronze equipment? It seems pretty valuable. Hmm, actually... tempting...

In the city, Angelina called out, "Five hundred for a piece of white equipment, wholesale price! Pick and choose as you like! Equipment clearance sale!"

"Two thousand for a piece of bronze equipment, grab it while you can!"

Jiang Chen stood beside her, feeling countless gazes fixed upon him. Damn it, did I really agree to Angelina’s request to sell equipment on the street?

"I’ll take that giant sword!"

"I want those heavy armor war boots!"

"That one’s mine, don’t fight me for it!"

"This bow has nice attributes, I’ll take it!"

A crowd swarmed in, and in no time, all the equipment was sold. Most were Ordinary Heroes who couldn’t afford expensive gear; this equipment was still acceptable for them.

Also, the equipment was truly cheap, half the price of regular outlets, comparable to Black Friday sales.

Angelina counted the money excitedly, pocketing it and saying with a smile, "I’ve kept all your money safe for you. Where are we going now?"

"Tavern."

"Right! I definitely won’t get drunk this time."

"This time, you’re paying."

Angelina pouted, "Stingy."

「Inside the tavern.」

In the evening, the tavern was crowded. Most Heroes liked to have a glass of Bloody Mary in the tavern at night to unwind from the day’s fatigue.

Jiang Chen did the same, sitting at the bar and ordering a Bloody Mary as usual. Angelina sat beside him, her eyes fixed on Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen was instantly speechless. This woman, expecting me to pay again? Can’t you spend your own money for once?!

Jiang Chen said, "A Romantic Lover."

Angelina laughed, "Actually, I don’t drink, but since you’re treating, I won’t refuse."

Seeing Jiang Chen’s deadpan stare, Angelina laughed charmingly.

Black Phoenix approached with Ruo Li in tow.

Without mincing words, Black Phoenix asked, "Jiang Chen, have you made your decision? Will you join the Black Dragon Legion and take part in the Alliance War? I’ve always hoped you would join the Black Dragon Legion—not for my own sake, but for the Dragon Zone Union, to fight for honor."

"I will participate in the Alliance War," Jiang Chen said. "You’ll have my answer within two days."

"Alright, I’ll await your news."

After saying her piece, she turned and left without looking back.

Regarding Black Phoenix, he wouldn’t call her a friend, nor an enemy. She was a woman who valued honor greatly.

Ruo Li leaned close to Angelina’s ear and whispered, "When you have time, tell me, how long is our junior brother’s sword?"

Angelina was utterly confused, not understanding what Ruo Li meant.

Jiang Chen coughed. "Don’t mind her."

"What does she mean?"

"She’s crazy."

"I don’t think so. I feel like she really likes you."

"She likes women, not men."

Angelina had a sudden realization.

I wonder if Elder Sister is back yet. Jiang Qiu is in the Dark Legion. If possible, I’d still prefer to join the Dark Legion and give my military achievements to them. It’s not for any other reason than them being Jiang Qiu’s teammates.

What’s most important in a Legion? Military achievements, of course. Legions are also graded by level. To advance, a certain amount of military achievements is required. The higher the Legion’s level, the better the attributes of its Legion Badge. It’s said that a Ninth-Stage Legion’s badge grants an additional 1,000 points to all Four Dimensions. Military achievements can also be exchanged for Resurrection Scrolls. These are lifesavers, and they can only be obtained with military achievements.

Zhang Xiaoxiao walked up to Jiang City.

She smiled and said, "Junior, your class is very strong."

Jiang Chen looked at Zhang Xiaoxiao. She was a Curse Master, once the strongest class in Shenlong Academy, capable of wielding Forbidden Curses with a single gesture. Jiang Chen smiled and replied, "Senior sister."

"Are you going to take part in the Alliance War?"

"Yes."

"The Alliance War... that was many years ago. How much do you know about it?"

"The War of the Five Alliances. Those below First-stage can participate, provided they join a Legion. Each Alliance can send a total of one hundred thousand participants."

That was the extent of Jiang Chen’s knowledge.

"Each Alliance has its independent Legion. The strongest in the Nordic European Union is the Dragon Knight class, the strongest in the Sakura Alliance are Shikigami and Barrier Masters, and the strongest in the Mei Zone’s Union are Angels."

Jiang Chen asked, "What about our Dragon Zone Union?"

Zhang Xiaoxiao laughed. "We don’t have a ’strongest’ class. Since classes first appeared, the Nordic European Union has had the most Dragon Knights, the Sakura Alliance the most Shikigami, and the Mei Zone’s Union the most Angels. Our Dragon Zone Union has a bit of everything."

"..."

"The Alliance War doesn’t mean much; it’s mostly for honor. However, you should aim for first place. Your score can be used to exchange for a Skill Book from Shenlong Academy."

Jiang Chen’s interest was piqued. A Skill Book? What kind?

"Thundering Sword Art."

Thundering Sword Art? What kind of Skill Book is that?

Zhang Xiaoxiao continued, "It’s a Skill Book that can only be learned by those at First-stage. Your performance on the battlefield today was very strong, but have you noticed that your Sword Qi is a bit slow? Thundering Sword Art is a Skill Book that enhances the speed of your Sword Qi. It’s perfect for you."

"What would it be like if your Sword Qi were as fast as a Sharpshooter’s Yuan Bullet?"

Jiang Chen contemplated this. My Sword Qi is slow? It really does seem a bit slow. Although its power was amplified a hundredfold, the attack speed of the Sword Qi didn’t increase. Damn it...

Jiang Chen nodded. "Thank you for the reminder, senior sister."

"Mhm, perform well. I believe in you, and so does my old man. See you."

Jiang Chen wanted to ask more, but he found that Zhang Xiaoxiao had already left.

Her old man? Is this woman married?

Angelina exclaimed, "Jiang Chen, are you going to participate in the Alliance War?"

"You know about it too?"

"Of course, I know! Every Alliance War is a gathering of numerous experts, bringing together the strongest newcomers from each Alliance. Last time, a Dragon Knight from the Nordic European Union won first place."

"Your Dragon Zone Union came in fourth."

"The time before that, the Mei Zone’s Union took first, and your Dragon Zone Union also seemed to place fourth."

"And the time before that..."

Jiang Chen said with a smile, "Alright, this time, our Dragon Zone Union will claim first place."

"Are you so certain?"