Chapter 177: Chapter 177, How Can a Swordsman Fly_1
"What’s he doing?"
"Is he preparing to smoke?"
"This kid is really arrogant, completely disregarding the 70,000 people of the Sakura Alliance. What is he thinking?"
"This little guy is quite interesting."
The Sakura Alliance was thoroughly enraged.
"This guy is smoking during a Legion battle, totally ignoring our presence!"
"Damn it, I’ll be the first one to kill him and show him that the powerhouses from Different Worlds are the most terrifying!"
"Arrogant brat! My sword will pierce your heart!"
"There are still twenty minutes before it starts, and my sword can hardly wait!"
"Could this guy be one of The Fallen?"
"That’s impossible. If he were one of The Fallen, he would have been discovered long ago."
"Time is passing so slowly."
People from the other Alliances watched Jiang Chen’s actions, not understanding why he remained so calm and collected in the face of 70,000 people. What preparations had he made?
The Three Union Corps Army Leader stood at the front and spoke loudly, "I’m quite familiar with Jiang Chen. This guy has the Magician’s Teleport Skill, and he’s very fast. Plus, he has Three Hundred Sword Auras, each capable of killing us instantly. To prevent him from teleporting, follow my plan!
Magicians, stand behind the warriors! All Magicians, use Flame Covering the Ground! Use a firewall to encircle the entire battlefield. Leave no gaps whatsoever! Absolutely ensure he cannot Teleport into our midst!
Warriors, advance steadily!
Magicians, continue to follow up! Keep using firewall techniques to supplement the firewall, create flame walls, and advance steadily!
Archers, maintain a continuous harassing offense from the rear—an Indiscriminate Attack!
Barrier Masters, use Formations to create a Wall of Defensive Formations! Prevent Jiang Chen from breaking through it, advance steadily, and force that bastard into a corner to die!
Dragon Knights, fly higher! Use your aerial advantage to harass Jiang Chen with attacks!"
The Three Union Corps Army Leader issued his commands.
At his order, seventy thousand well-trained soldiers got into formation.
Waves of Flames were released, forming a huge wall of fire. Barriers emerged around it, encasing the entire firewall.
Gregory Arno nodded. "The Three Union Corps Army Leader is very astute; he has concocted a battle plan against just one man, Jiang Chen. Using Fire to prevent Jiang Chen’s Teleport, and Barrier Masters to reinforce their defensive power. Utilizing the Dragon Knights’ aerial harassment to gradually corner Jiang Chen—I must say, this strategy seems very effective."
The other Divine Envoys also noticed the Three Union Corps’ movements and nodded to themselves. The battle plan laid out against Jiang Chen was evident, and it seemed very successful.
The logic was clear: Jiang Chen had Teleport, so the Three Union Corps would use a firewall, setting the ground ablaze with Fire Magic to prevent him from teleporting. He had Sword Qi, so Barrier Masters would create Defensive Arrays, erecting Barriers to stop his attacks. Dragon Knights, with their aerial harassment, would gradually force Jiang Chen into a corner where his death would be inevitable.
Jiang Chen just glanced indifferently and continued to smoke.
Large-scale Fire Magic? Extensive Barriers? Harassment by Dragon Knights?
Jiang Chen scoffed. Any Magic, any Barrier is weak before me. I have a Flying Skill; I can soar in the skies. Even if I don’t fly, I also have extraordinarily strong Resistance. My Attribute Resistance is increased by 2,000 points, and my abnormal status Resistance by another 2,000 points. Plus, I absorb 500% of damage. If I just stand here and let them attack, they can’t harm me.
The battle had not yet begun, and the Three Union Corps had already deployed, already cast their Magic, transforming themselves into what seemed to be an impenetrable fortress of defense.
Jiang Chen nodded inwardly. This Three Union Corps Army Leader is very clever indeed!
"How do you think Jiang Chen will counter the Three Union Corps’ deployment?"
"If I were Jiang Chen, I would use Three Hundred Sword Auras to strike the Defensive Barrier. When the Defensive Barrier breaks, I’d use Sword Qi to kill."
"That’s indeed a good idea."
"The Three Union Corps has many Barrier Masters. Breaking a single Barrier should be easy, but dozens or even hundreds of Defensive Barriers combined won’t be so simple."
"You’re right. In a Legion battle, one person simply can’t do it all."
"Don’t forget, Jiang Chen slaughtered 200,000 people in the Alliance individual competition."
"This isn’t the Alliance competition; it’s a Legion battle, a life-and-death struggle. Moreover, the Three Union Corps has many experts Above the First-stage. Below the First-stage is the novice period; only Above the First-stage does one become a true Hero."
As time ticked by, second after second, Jiang Chen activated Heavenly Ruler Dragon Mode, Sky Flashing Mode, and Sword Qi Cross Mode—every passive mode he had. Of course, he also activated Wings Mode.
The moment Jiang Chen activated his wings, the Divine Envoys on the high platform were flabbergasted.
"What on earth is going on with him? Why does he have wings? Could he be an Angel?"
"He’s not an Angel. Angel wings are white; his are red. He’s a Swordsman, how could he possibly be an Angel?"
"Do Swordsmen have a Flying Skill? How come I’ve never heard of that?"
"That must be a Flying Skill from equipment."
"This battle is becoming more and more interesting."
The Divine Envoys were all shocked. Jiang Chen suddenly sprouting wings had caught them entirely off guard, but the surprises didn’t end there.
The Three Union Corps Army Leader was also dumbstruck.
Since when did this guy have wings? Doesn’t that render my combat deployment ineffective?
The 70,000 members of the Sakura Alliance were also baffled.
Wings?
How could he have wings?
How the hell do we fight this?
The Three Union Corps Army Leader loudly declared, "Everyone, do not panic! His wings must have a time limit. Continue to advance steadily according to the previous deployment. Once his Skill’s time is up, he’s as good as dead!"
"That’s right! Swordsmen don’t inherently have a Flying Skill; it must be an effect from equipment."
"Has this guy gone mad? The battle hasn’t even started, and he’s already used his wings. When the Skill ends, let’s see how you fly then!"
"Continue according to the Army Leader’s deployment! There’s no need to be afraid!"
"Damn it, when did this guy get wings? Has he been hiding this Skill the whole time?"
As time ticked away, the Legion battle finally began.
Jiang Chen remained calm and collected.
The opposing side continued with their combat deployment: Magicians spread Fire over the ground, Barrier Masters erected Defensive Barriers, and warriors slowly caught up, advancing steadily.
Dragon Knights flew high into the sky, circling overhead.
Suddenly, a beam of light shot towards Jiang Chen. With a Flash in the Void, he instantly dodged the attack—it was the Destruction Light Beam from a Super Long-ranged Attack profession.
Simultaneously, innumerable arrows flew from behind the Sakura Alliance, arching through the sky before landing and creating a series of explosions upon impact. These were the Explosive Arrows of Archers, an area-of-effect damaging Skill.
Jiang Chen moved around the periphery; these Explosive Arrows couldn’t hurt him.
At the same time, a massive Hei Yun formed above the Sakura Alliance, flickering with Thunder. The Hei Yun slowly drifted, inching closer to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen could tell they had made ample preparations, but he was also prepared.
He grasped his Weapon in his right hand.
I’ll let you all witness what it means to be invincible within a kilometer!
Sword Pulling Slash!