Christie Burton had successively taken down five small towns, with Jiang Chen slaying the majority of the defenders—over ten thousand people in total.

[Name: Jiang Chen]

[Legion: Secret Sword Legion]

[Occupation: Swordsman]

[Level: 73]

[Experience: 200000/7300000]

[Constitution: 407]

[Strength: 170]

[Spirit: 425]

[Agility: 86]

Christie Burton said, "According to our intelligence, there's a medium-sized city ahead with a population of roughly one hundred thousand. It's also guarded by powerful members of the Underworld Clan."

"Just how big is the Underworld?"

"It's even larger than the Xileruo World. Medium-sized cities are guarded by Fourth-stage Underworld Clan members, while giant cities have Fifth-stage, or even Sixth-stage, experts as protectors. Their troop strength can reach a terrifying one million."

"Fortunately, there are no Demigods in this world. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to withstand them at all. Of course, Demigods wouldn't typically intervene."

Demigods are Level 450 and above. Forget Jiang Chen; even the Sons of God would have to retreat. Christie Burton himself is only around Fourth-stage, Level 200.

Christie Burton stated, "Taking down a medium-sized city won't be easy."

"Let's give it a try. If it doesn't work, we'll retreat."

"Alternatively, we could wait for other Sons of God to arrive, regroup, and then attack."

Several figures circled overhead; they were the Underworld Clan's scouting and early-warning troops, tasked with immediately retreating upon detecting enemies.

Christie Burton had also dispatched Dragon Knights to patrol the skies and survey the surroundings for any activity.

A large-scale war is no child's play, especially one involving a million-strong army. It requires understanding enemy movements and determining if any powerful experts have appeared.

Just then, several Dragon Knights swooped down.

"My lord, a large number of Warcraft have appeared ahead!" one reported. "There's an army of about thirty thousand on the ground, all mounted on Warcraft, heading in this direction. They'll reach us in about a quarter of an hour."

Christie Burton's brow furrowed. "Prepare for battle!"

Thousands of contracted Warcraft and Giant Dragons took to the skies. Those without Flying Dragons summoned Earth Dragons, along with various Jewel Dragons, Diamond Dragons, and Crystal Dragons.

Christie Burton soared into the air to observe.

Tens of thousands of soldiers marched towards them, with thousands of Warcraft dominating the sky. This must be a regular unit, he thought. The Underworld Army has finally arrived.

Christie Burton descended and immediately issued an order, "Formation Transfer Masters, establish the Formation at once! Await my command to proceed!"

Several Array Masters produced scrolls and began chanting.

Soon, a large Teleportation Array was established, allowing for an instant retreat to the edge of the rift if they were overwhelmed.

Christie Burton said, "Jiang Chen, you command the ground forces. I'll handle the flying Warcraft in the sky. If we start losing, withdraw immediately to the edge of the rift."

"Everyone, hold your positions! Wanderers, conceal yourselves and prepare for a surprise attack at any moment!"

Christie Burton issued a series of commands, preparing to face the new challenge.

Jiang Chen turned and said, "Little Na, position yourself near the Teleportation Array. The moment Christie Burton orders a retreat, you fall back immediately."

"Got it."

"Remember, don't delay for even a moment. Even if I haven't returned, you must retreat."

Angelina nodded.

Jiang Chen executed a Flash in the Void, appearing on the vast battlefield. Facing the tens of thousands strong Underworld Army, all he saw were experience points.

Aggie led a group of Wanderers. They weren't Heroes, possessed no contracted Warcraft, and couldn't fly; they could only advance on foot.

Aggie remarked, "There are a lot of them."

Axiang drew her Dual Blades. "Nothing to be afraid of."

Most Wanderers were Third-stage experts or higher. They could release their True Qi to form a protective barrier similar to a Magician's Magic Shield. This was Gang Qi, capable of effectively blocking enemy attacks. A Wanderer was only considered a true expert once they had cultivated Gang Qi and could achieve the external Release of True Qi.

Jiang Chen, Thin Sword in hand, executed a Sword Pulling Slash! A Flash of White Light erupted. The Underworld Clan warriors at the front collapsed, dead. A single strike felled a large number.

Aggie, puzzled, asked, "Is that also a skill of your Swordsman Class?"

"What do you think?"

Aggie observed the yellow glow emanating from Jiang Chen. That must be another skill developed from The Fallen's research—the external Release of True Qi, he mused. He had to admit, the Swordsman Class had already surpassed the Wanderers. It's just unknown if they've developed any Ancient Martial Skills. If they did possess Ancient Martial Skills, that would be truly terrifying. Wait a second... he's already terrifying enough as it is!

With a casual strike, Jiang Chen slew a thousand men. From the ranks of the Underworld Army, a figure stepped forward and began chanting a spell. Instantly, tens of thousands of Underworld Clan soldiers lit up with a yellow glow.

Jiang Chen used Sword Pulling Slash again. This time, the strike was ineffective; not a single Underworld Clan soldier fell.

What kind of bizarre skill is this? Jiang Chen was astonished. It completely nullified my attack!

Aggie explained, "That must be some kind of damage mitigation or absorption skill. It links all the warriors, forming a collective defense. Unless your attack power exceeds their combined defensive power, it's useless."

Exceed everyone's defensive power? Jiang Chen thought. That's tens of thousands of people! Is this some kind of joke?

「Six seconds later...」

Jiang Chen tried once more. The Sword Pulling Slash remained ineffective.

So dishonorable, using a skill like that! Jiang Chen fumed internally.

Aggie said, "Get ready, it's our turn. I'll take out that Magician. Once he's down, their shared defense will be useless. The main army of tens of thousands is still up to you; we're just here to provide Support."

Jiang Chen countered, "Your attacks will be ineffective too."

"No," Aggie replied. "We're different from you."

Jiang Chen then instructed, "Alright. You all focus on diverting the enemy's assault. I will take care of the Magician who cast that spell."

Aggie then led more than twenty Wanderers in a charge. Jiang Chen remained motionless, observing as they rushed forward. The enemy was prepared; a barrage of arrows rained down on the Wanderers.

The Wanderers were incredibly fast, and the arrows couldn't touch them.

Clearly, Christie Burton only recruits experts, Jiang Chen noted.

In mere moments, Aggie reached the enemy camp, his primary target the Underworld Clan member who had cast the defensive spell. Aggie unsheathed his sword; the thin blade moved in his hand as if it were an extension of his arm, fluid and precise.

With a flash of his sword, a head tumbled to the ground. The first spell-caster was down. However, the primary Magician, evidently aware of Aggie's capabilities, was already retreating rapidly towards the center of their formation.

Aggie leaped into the air, extended a finger of his right hand, and pointed at the fleeing Magician. A bolt of Thunder and Lightning shot out, and that Magician, too, fell backward, dead.

So this is the difference between the Ancient Faction and the Modern Faction, Jiang Chen mused. They possess ancient Martial Arts combined with the Attack Power of the modern era.

Aggie roared, "Retreat!"

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! Aggie and his group swiftly disengaged, returning to Jiang Chen's side.

Aggie said, "We're here to provide Support. Now it's your turn."

Jiang Chen nodded.

He charged forward. Sword Pulling Slash!

「Half a minute later...」

The ground was littered with the corpses of the Underworld Clan. The thirty-thousand-strong army lay dead at Jiang Chen's feet. He had leveled up three times, advancing from Level 73 to Level 76.

High above, Christie Burton was locked in a fierce battle with the Underworld Clan's aerial forces.

Suddenly, a powerful figure from the sky battle dove downwards...

Aya exclaimed, "A powerful expert is coming!"

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