NOVEL NEXT Chapter 156, Learn New Skills, Become Stronger Again_1
Skill Hall.
Jiang Chen learned a new skill at Level 30. Now, with more skill points, he was checking to see what other skills he might learn.
The teacher looked at Jiang Chen. "Back again? Weren't you satisfied with the three skills you learned last time?"
Jiang Chen grinned. "Nobody would complain about having too many skills."
"True. You Swordsmen naturally have fewer skills to begin with, so learning more is good. What level are you now?"
"Level 45."
The teacher's eyes widened.
Level 45?
He remembered this young fellow was only Level 38 a few days ago. It had only been three days, and he had advanced seven levels?
With such a terrifying speed of leveling up, how on earth did he do it?
The teacher said, "Okay, let me show you. There aren't many Swordsmen at Shenlong Academy. In fact, you're the only one, so many skills are reserved for you."
The teacher flipped the computer screen, and Jiang Chen looked at the skill descriptions displayed.
[Sword Blade - Storm: Swordsman Level Requirement: 40.]
[Solo Skill: Launches a Sword Qi forward; the enemy hit will suffer a Sword Qi Storm Attack of ten Sword Auras...]
This was one of the skills Jiang Chen saw last time. He didn't exchange for it then, opting for three other skills instead. Now that he was here, it was the perfect time to exchange for it.
The required level was 40, just right for Jiang Chen.
With a hundredfold buff, that would be a Sword Qi Storm Attack of one thousand Sword Auras. Who could withstand such a fearsome number?
Jiang Chen asked, "Is this the only one?"
"There's also Annihilation Slash."
"No need for that one. It's just a Level 20 skill; absolutely no point in learning it. I need skills that increase the number of attacks, enhance Offensive Power, and those with fast attack speeds."
"There's a Skill Book on Thundering Sword Art. It's a Passive Skill. Didn't you exchange it already? This one increases attack speed, comes with attribute-enhanced attacks, and is one of the best skills for Swordsmen."
This Skill Book was already in Jiang Chen's storage, but he could only study it after he advanced to the First-stage.
Such a pity.
"There's also Sword Qi Shatter, another Level 40 skill."
[Sword Qi - Shatter]
[Solo Skill: Launches a Sword Qi forward; upon striking the enemy, the Sword Qi shatters, transforming into one hundred fragmented small Sword Auras to attack the enemy...]
The teacher said, "This skill's shattering effect should meet your requirements."
Jiang Chen nodded. "Alright, I want these two Skill Books."
"That would be 300,000 Score to exchange."
Jiang Chen chose to exchange. While collecting materials for the King's Crown Suit, he had exchanged many of them for Score.
Killing Demon King Beckley also earned him one million Score.
Jiang Chen had plenty of Score.
[Skill enhancement in progress, enhancement successful.]
[Solo Skill: Launches a Sword Qi forward; the enemy hit will suffer a Sword Qi Storm Attack of one thousand Sword Auras...]
[Skill enhancement in progress, enhancement successful.]
[Solo Skill: Launches a Sword Qi forward; upon striking the enemy, the Sword Qi shatters, transforming into ten thousand fragmented small Sword Auras to attack the enemy...]
Good, with these two Solo Skills, I should be able to handle Black Dragon.
Jiang Chen turned to leave.
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In the square.
"That's Black Dragon, the number one Legion of Shenlong Academy. He's said to be a warrior who's awakened his Talent."
"No kidding. All Legion commanders have awakened their Talents. But what are they all gathering here for?"
"I heard it's because of some conflict with Jiang Chen. Black Dragon is challenging him to a duel."
"Black Dragon is almost at the Second-stage, isn't he? Jiang Chen hasn't even reached the First-stage yet. Does he stand a chance?"
"Who knows? But Jiang Chen is really powerful. He's the strongest among our new generation, the individual champion of the Alliance competition, and he has even killed 200,000 Heroes. Heaven knows how he kills people."
"It's not just our generation; he's a formidable presence even among those below the Second-stage. Don't forget, Jiang Chen killed a Demon King."
"Does anyone know if it's true that Jiang Chen killed a Divine Envoy?"
"Those are just rumors spread by the Sakura Alliance, specifically to target Jiang Chen."
"Damn Chuanteng Clan! None of them are any good. Jiang Chen is a Hero from the Alliance of All-Gods; how could he possibly kill a Divine Envoy!"
Murong Xue stood to the side, listening to their discussion.
Once upon a time, Murong Xue had been building a tower with Jiang Chen. Now, Jiang Chen had made a name for himself and was capable of challenging anyone below the Second-stage, even slaying a Demon King.
Murong Xue looked at herself, currently only Level 25, a long way from reaching the First-stage, let alone facing a Demon King—she couldn't even defeat one of his Guards.
TAP. TAP. TAP.
Jiang Chen arrived on time for the appointment with Angelina.
A battle between men needed no words. Black Dragon had his principles, and Jiang Chen had his own. Black Dragon wanted to swallow all Legions, which Jiang Chen didn't care about, but it did cross Jiang Chen's bottom line.
"Black Dragon, you may want to swallow all Legions, but we will not agree to it!"
"We'll unite to protest and stop your conspiracy!"
"Jiang Chen, take out Black Dragon!"
"Jiang Chen, we're all behind you!"
Jiang Chen ignored them all; these were other Legions, clearly threatened. Jiang Chen asked, "Where?"
Black Dragon responded indifferently, "Let's go outside. You might want to consider what I said; you're the most suitable person for this position."
"I don't like playing children's games."
Black Dragon fell silent.
Children's games?
This guy...
The two left the city. A group of teachers from Shenlong Academy stood atop the high wall, watching the duel between them. They did not intervene in this battle.
"That's the new student of this year, challenging Black Dragon. This young fellow is good. Even if he fails, he can still be proud."
"That's not necessarily the case. Jiang Chen is strong. After all, he's the one who killed a Demon King."
"Black Dragon has also killed a Demon King."
"That's entirely different. Black Dragon had his Legion with him, but Jiang Chen worked alone."
"Do you think it was really Jiang Chen who killed the Chuanteng Divine Envoy? Why are there so many messages about it online now?"
"It's all the Chuanteng Clan's doing. They've lost a Divine Envoy, a Reserve Divine Envoy, and now another one's dead. The Chuanteng Clan only has one left."
Zhang Wencheng said, "Alright, killing a Divine Envoy is a grave sin. You all should stop discussing it."
"I'm just afraid those rumors could become reality, and the Chuanteng Clan might make a big move."
Zhang Wencheng said, "Without evidence, what can they do?"
At this moment, Jiang Chen and Black Dragon stood facing each other.
Black Dragon was the first to draw his twin swords, activating his skills, while Jiang Chen launched his Sword Array, activating Flash in the Void and Heavenly Ruler Dragon Mode.
It was the first time Black Dragon saw Three Hundred Sword Auras surrounding Jiang Chen, and the first time he witnessed such a formidable method of attack.
Both men were of the Melee Class.
However, Jiang Chen's attack range had already surpassed the Long-ranged Class and was even comparable to the Super Long-Range Attack Class.
Black Dragon charged at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen just smiled faintly.
This was not a glamorous fight. The moment Black Dragon stepped into the Sword Array, he was attacked by a hundred Sword Auras, his body instantly perforated. At the same time, the wounds on Black Dragon's body quickly healed.
It was as if the Sword Auras couldn't cause any damage to Black Dragon.
Such a robust body could only be defeated by a one-shot kill.
Jiang Chen could tell that Black Dragon also possessed the strength of a Demon King. However, his speed was much slower. Black Dragon's attack style was simple: melee combat and releasing skills.
Facing the charging Black Dragon, Jiang Chen focused his intent.
Three Hundred Sword Auras turned into streams of light, rushing towards Black Dragon.
SLICE! SLICE! SLICE!