Worldwide Class Change: An Invincible Swordsman

"So, we're essentially using each other. We need him to grow to expand our Clan's interests and enhance our status within the Alliance of All-Gods, while he needs us to protect his family. It's basically a transaction," Gregory Arno said.

Arlene had a sudden realization. "So, after all is said and done, it's just an exchange of interests? And here I thought we were talking about friends."

"You're wrong. There are transactions between friends too."

"Then what should I do now?" Arlene asked.

Gregory Arno sighed. I've made it so clear, so why doesn't she understand? This little sister of mine is truly adorably foolish.

"What you need to do now is bring Jiang Chen's family over and settle them in, help them become Divine Envoys, and assign people to protect them. That's all."

Arlene nodded.

Jiang Chen hadn't gone far when he sighed. Gregory Arno is indeed no simple man. He figured it out, even though my acting was spot on. How did he notice?

「Night fell.」

Jiang Chen looked at the Legion information. He was now a part of the Secret Sword Legion; he had joined them, and this was part of his deal with their Clan.

Jiang Chen checked the information within the Legion. There were seventy-eight people in total. These seventy-eight were all Second-stage Class experts, meaning they were above Level 100. Arlene's Level was even higher, at 145.

Heaven knows how this silly girl managed to raise her Level to an astonishing 145. That means she's almost at the Third-stage. he thought. Level 50 for the First-stage, Level 100 for the Second-stage, Level 150 for the Third-stage... Every 50 Levels, there's a class change. I'll wait until this matter is over before I slowly upgrade my Level. I'll team up with Angelina, wait until I reach the same Level as Jiang Qiu and the others, then team up with Jiang Qiu to upgrade Levels.

Legion Badge.

Legion Commander Arlene: "Let me formally introduce a new teammate to you all. He's Jiang Chen, a Swordsman. He's a new member who has just joined us, and from now on, we will fight side by side."

"Welcome, new teammate."

"Swordsman? Has anyone heard of that class before?"

"Seems like it's a class from the Human World. I don't really know the specifics."

"Why doesn't our newcomer come out and say a few words?"

"He should treat us! The Secret Sword Legion has gained a new member."

"Only Level 50? You need to work hard, newbie. We're all Second-stage Classes."

"I wonder if the new guy is handsome?"

"Don't even think about it. He's probably the Legion Commander's lover. I bet this new guy is extremely handsome."

Jiang Chen looked at the messages and smiled. Now, I'm back to the era of team battles. He closed the messages and lay on the bed, silently smoking a cigarette. Just then, Olive came running over, hopped onto the bed, and snuggled close to him.

Jiang Chen gave a mental shrug of exasperation. Damn, having someone else here so suddenly feels uncomfortable.

"Go back to sleep in the Covenant Space," Jiang Chen said.

"No way! I want to sleep next to Brother, and I want to sleep next to Sister Angelina! This bed is so big, it's enough for the three of us," Olive declared.

The bed might be big, but it's not meant for you, Jiang Chen thought. He coughed and said, "I still have some things to do!"

Angelina giggled.

"What things? Do you need my help?" Olive asked with an innocent smile.

This left Jiang Chen stumped. She's only three years old; she's better off not knowing about adult-only content.

A stray thought popped into Jiang Chen's head: My 'little brother' used to work overtime and pull all-nighters. It can finally rest now. Heaven knows how I even survived...

Angelina smiled and said, "Alright, the three of us will sleep together."

"Okay," Olive chirped.

Angelina glanced at Jiang Chen, her eyes seemingly saying, Little guy, looks like someone can handle you now, huh?

Jiang Chen regretted it. I should have just admitted defeat. What's the point of being stubborn? This is just asking for trouble. I'll definitely have to find an opportunity to properly discipline this girl later. A Covenant Beast shouldn't sleep on a bed. They should stay in the Covenant Space.

Jiang Chen walked to the window, looked at the sky, and silently smoked.

...

「Early the next morning.」

Jiang Chen got out of bed and quickly received a message. He wouldn't be taking Angelina with him this time; killing The Fallen this way yielded no experience points. After giving out his instructions, Jiang Chen left the hotel. He prepared to face new challenges.

「In a square.」

Arlene led two people to the square, a man and a woman.

Arlene introduced them, "Jiang Chen, this is Matt, and this is Rachel. They are also from the Legion. This time, the three of you will participate in the operation to encircle and suppress The Fallen."

Jiang Chen glanced at them. Both had blue hair and blue eyes and were natives of the Xileruo World.

Matt reached out his hand and said, "Hello, my Class is Archer."

"My Class is also Archer," Rachel added.

"Swordsman, Jiang Chen," he replied.

After a brief exchange, Arlene left. Before she did, she instructed, "Jiang Chen, this time you must follow Matt's arrangements. He's very knowledgeable about The Fallen."

Jiang Chen asked, "Matt, how well do you know The Fallen?"

"They have strong Offensive Power and are fast. You absolutely must not engage The Fallen in close combat; they are practically invincible in melee."

I knew that, Jiang Chen thought.

Matt continued, "The strength of The Fallen isn't in their swords. Even without swords, they're incredibly formidable in hand-to-hand combat. Any Hero killed by The Fallen will never resurrect; Resurrection Scrolls are useless."

"That's where their power lies."

Jiang Chen inquired, "Have you ever battled The Fallen?"

"Yes." Matt lifted his sleeve, revealing a scar. "This scar was left by The Fallen!"

"You should have had a Priest heal you."

Matt shook his head. "It's no use. Priests can't heal these wounds either. They only recover slowly. Their unique True Qi can damage cells."

Jiang Chen was stunned, as if he had just heard the world's biggest secret. "What did you just say?"

Matt was baffled. Is this guy deaf? Didn't he hear me clearly?

Matt repeated, "The wound can only recover slowly."

"No, you just mentioned True Qi?"

"Yes, that's what they call it. God knows what True Qi really is."

Hmm... I think I know what that is! True Qi... isn't that what Qi Cultivators cultivate? How can there be True Qi here? Could they be a group of Ancient Qi Cultivators? What the heck era have I transmigrated to? Could it be ancient times? No, that's not right; this is clearly a different world!

Jiang Chen asked, "Do they have Badges?"

"Badges belong to our Alliance of All-Gods. They don't have Badges."

"So their Strength comes from themselves?"

Matt nodded.

Rachel, seeming to grasp Jiang Chen's thoughts, said, "I know what you're thinking. You want to gain the power of The Fallen, right? Actually, many people have had the same idea, but they all failed in the end."

"Because you can't comprehend it, nor can you acquire it. We just don't understand their heritage. Many of The Fallen have been imprisoned, and even with their supposed Skills, we still cannot obtain their Strength."

"That's why the Alliance of All-Gods issued a statement: Heroes cannot obtain the power of The Fallen. Tens of millions have tried, and not a single person has been able to acquire that power."

It makes sense when you think about it. Everyone would want to possess such miraculous power from The Fallen. But no one can obtain it. Those are the rules, Jiang Chen mused. He grew thoughtful. Looks like I'll have to try and see if I can acquire it in the future.

The two could see what Jiang Chen was thinking.