I, the Necromancer, will crush the gods!

Chapter 522 Back at the Foot of Tianshan Mountain, Heading to the Tianshan Divine Palace

Chapter 522 Back at the Foot of Tianshan Mountain, Heading to the Tianshan Divine Palace

As the light from the teleportation array gradually faded, Jiang Chen unexpectedly encountered Chen Zixuan and his group once again.

Jiang Chen nodded politely to Chen Zixuan, "Thank you for informing me about Yue Dapeng. If you need any assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me."

Chen Zixuan quickly waved his hand, a hint of unease on his face, "General Jiang, you flatter us. We only did our bit."

The others also appeared nervous and reserved. Faced with such a powerful and revered divine general, they felt somewhat at a loss.

Jiang Chen understood their feelings, but still insisted, "There's no need to care too much about status or position. We are all warriors fighting for humanity. With a common goal, we are comrades-in-arms."

Chen Zixuan tried to appear more composed and asked about Jiang Chen's recent situation, "General Jiang, how is your friend doing now?"

Jiang Chen replied, "He is out of danger and is recovering."

"That's good. Then we'll head back to the university." Chen Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief and said.

Jiang Chen nodded. "When you get back, follow the university's instructions and don't overthink things. Everything will be alright."

Watching Jiang Chen's departing figure, Chen Zixuan and the others exchanged glances, a strange emotion welling up in their hearts.

Someone asked in a low voice, "Boss, what did Jiang Shenjiang mean by that?"

"Yes, I feel like he knows something."

"Is something big about the university suddenly summoning us back?" Chen Zixuan took a deep breath, trying to calm his unease. "Don't think too much. We'll listen to General Jiang and follow the university's instructions when we get back. The university won't harm us."

Jiang Chen knew that Chen Zixuan and the others would be under close surveillance upon their return. Given the current situation in the empire, this was an unavoidable measure.

In order to control the spread of the Soul-Devouring Beasts, the Empire had no choice but to adopt this large-scale control method. Although this would cause some inconvenience to people, it was for the sake of the overall situation.

As Jiang Chen stepped out of the city gate, a biting wind rushed towards him, threatening to freeze him solid. The city and the outside world seemed like two completely different worlds, with a stark temperature difference.

Starting from the city gate, a winding path leads to the distant Tianshan Mountains. This is the location of countless secret realms, attracting countless adventurers.

Jiang Chen could see that there were teams coming and going along the way, some just coming out of dungeons, and others preparing to head to the secret realm. Their levels were different, but they all carried the same enthusiasm and anticipation.

The Tianshan Mountains are located on the northwestern border of the Divine Dragon Empire, bordering several countries. This area is not only a paradise for explorers but also an important passage for communication between the empire and its neighboring nations.

The main mountain of Tianshan, as the core area of ​​the Tianshan mountain range, is frequently visited by professionals from other countries. They travel in groups or explore alone, each carrying different purposes and dreams. Conflicts and frictions are inevitable here, but the Divine Dragon Empire, with its powerful national strength, often manages to gain the upper hand.

Jiang Chen walked alone on the path of the Tianshan Mountains, dressed in simple cloth. His attire contrasted sharply with the well-equipped and imposing professionals around him. However, the arrogance and aloofness he exuded were impossible to ignore.

Jiang Chen was thinking about Yue Dapeng, who had successfully been specially admitted to Shenlong University.

For him, this was not only recognition of Yue Dapeng, but also a responsibility to himself. He believed that Yue Dapeng would find his own stage at Shenlong University.

Snowflakes fell thick and fast, and the temperature in the Tianshan Mountains grew increasingly cold. Many lower-level professionals began to feel unwell and donned heavy coats; only knights clad in heavy armor and mages with powerful shields could barely withstand the cold.

Jiang Chen, however, seemed unaffected by the cold weather, maintaining his composed pace. His uniqueness lay not only in this, but also in his keen senses. Along the way, he could clearly hear the whispers of those around him, curiously speculating about his rank and purpose.

"What level is this person? I can't tell at all."

"Judging from his attire, he must be a professional in the trade. What is he doing in the Tianshan Mountains?"

"Those who work in livelihood-related professions generally don't have much combat ability. Isn't he afraid of encountering danger by going alone like this?"

“I’ve heard of a special profession called herbalists. They often have to go into various environments to find medicinal herbs. Maybe he is one of them.”

"Herbalists? Really? Doesn't that mean they need to have strong adaptability and the ability to foresee danger?"

Hearing these comments, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile. He felt as if he had truly become the herb gatherer they were talking about, even though he wasn't actually one.

However, the profession of herbalist does exist, and he had seen descriptions of it in books. He thought to himself that perhaps one day he could really try becoming a herbalist, exploring those unknown realms and searching for those precious medicinal herbs.

Herbalists, a seemingly ordinary profession, actually possess immense potential and value. They can move freely in various environments and even venture into hidden realms to gather rare herbs. These herbs are undoubtedly invaluable treasures to apothecaries.

Jiang Chen recalled the records about herbalists in his mind, his heart filled with awe for this world. Their ability to foresee danger allowed them to escape unscathed even in perilous environments. This ability was something many professionals dreamed of.

Historically, there was once a top-tier herbalist whose adventures were truly breathtaking. He ventured deep into a level 85 dungeon, discovered a realm within a realm, and brought back a rare flower from it.

This extraordinary flower eventually caught the eye of a divine-level alchemist, who concocted a potion that allowed divine-level powerhouses to achieve professional advancement—the Divine Ascension Potion. The emergence of this potion undoubtedly left a significant mark on human history.

Jiang Chen was filled with emotion, believing that there were still many more miracles in the world waiting for him to discover.

Just as he had once neutralized the corpse poison that even Antares thought was incurable, he firmly believed that it was not impossible for a skill or potion to resurrect the dead to appear.

The smooth path came to an end, revealing the entrance to a secret realm. This realm was only level 30, a low-level realm, and not far from the town.

A magic stele stands beside the secret realm; by communicating with it using mental power, one can obtain detailed information about the secret realm.

This secret realm has existed for many years and has long been fully developed. Its precious resources have been completely extracted, and it has now become more of a tourist attraction. Jiang Chen stood at the entrance of the secret realm, gazing into the distance, a strange emotion welling up within him.

He thought of Lin Cai'er, the woman he had met, fallen in love with, and been in love with. Their feelings for each other were deep, but due to various reasons, they rarely saw each other.

A feeling of longing welled up in Jiang Chen's heart. He thought that if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely come here with Lin Cai'er to see the beauty and tranquility of this place.

If I have the time in the future, it is definitely worth taking the opportunity to travel there.

Lin Cai'er always mentioned that she hoped to one day travel to every corner of the world with him.

Not only the human world, she also wanted to go to the abyss to explore the mysteries of the dragon realm, and even step onto the ancient battlefield and the legendary Corpse Realm.

The little girl is always full of curiosity and longing for the unknown world.

Jiang Chen did not enter the secret realm before him; he planned to save these beautiful sights for the future to enjoy with Lin Cai'er.

Bypassing the secret realm, he continued deeper into the Tianshan Mountains. The wind and snow intensified, almost obscuring his vision. The Tianshan Divine Palace instance was located deep within the Tianshan Mountains, nestled at the foot of the main peak. At Jiang Chen's pace, without flying, it would take another hour to reach it.

Along the way, other professionals chose to leave, and the number of people decreased.

"Brother, aren't you cold dressed like that?" A loud voice suddenly rang in his ears, and a knight in heavy armor was walking towards him.

The knight's appearance bore a striking resemblance to Huo Lieyang; he was practically a younger version of Huo Lieyang.

Jiang Chen noticed the badges on their chests, which were the emblem of the Blue Leaf Guild.

"What a coincidence," Jiang Chen sighed inwardly, then asked, "What is your relationship with Huo Lieyang and Huo Yuyao?"