I, the Necromancer, will crush the gods!

Chapter 511 Senior, Long Time No See

Chapter 511 Senior, Long Time No See

Jiang Chen and Hong Jishi joined forces and stormed into the capital of Sakura Country with overwhelming force, directly destroying the Black Dragon Society's lair.

This event struck like a thunderbolt, instantly causing a huge shock in various countries.

Some criticized Hong Ki-seok's behavior as too arrogant, saying that his drastic actions without solid evidence were undoubtedly a serious provocation against the dignity of Japan.

They even elevated Hong Jishi's actions to the level of the Shenlong Empire, believing that the Shenlong Empire was also a domineering and unreasonable country.

However, many people also support Hung Ki-shek's approach.

They believed that for those forces that colluded with the demons of the abyss, there was no need for further discussion; direct destruction was the best response.

Ultimately, everyone had to admit that strength was the key to everything.

The overwhelming power displayed by Hong Jishi and the Divine Dragon Empire silenced everyone.

Japan itself has remained silent on the matter, clearly choosing to swallow this bitter pill.

They were powerless to do anything about it, given their inferior strength.

In Hong Shen's courtyard, Jiang Chen once again brewed hot tea for Hong Jishi and Li Xueru.

He hesitated before asking, "Teacher, will our actions against Japan trigger an even bigger conflict?"

Hong Jishi smiled slightly, interrupting Jiang Chen's worries: "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Li Xueru chimed in, "The Sakura Kingdom wouldn't dare to act rashly; they know the consequences of fighting against our Divine Dragon Empire." Hong Jishi added with even greater bravado, "With their meager strength, if I were unhappy, I could easily subdue them all by myself."

Although Jiang Chen had no doubt about Hong Jishi's strength, he still had some doubts: "Does Japan really have no other hidden powerhouses?"

Li Xueru shook his head and said, "That's not the case. In the ancestral temple of the Sakura Kingdom, there is also a god of will. Once this god awakens, he can unleash a combat power close to level 98 in a short period of time, only slightly inferior to a half-step super god."

Jiang Chen asked in surprise, "Then why have they never used it?"

Li Xueru explained, "That's their trump card, and they can't use it lightly. Moreover, each awakening requires a long recovery period, and it also requires the ancestral temple and the Sakura Kingdom to remain intact."

Jiang Chen pressed further, "Then how long can it stay awake each time?"

Hong Ki-seok replied, "Each time I wake up is about 24 hours."

24 hours is a long enough time to cause enormous destruction and countless casualties.

Jiang Chen was well aware of this, and his heart was filled with both vigilance and anticipation for the future of the Divine Dragon Empire.

In the Divine Dragon Empire, apart from that half-step god-level powerhouse, almost no one can rival the God of Will of the Sakura Kingdom.

This is also the key to Japan's confidence amidst numerous conflicts.

Despite Hong Ki-seok's boastful words in front of outsiders, he actually knew that he could not fight against that powerful god of will alone.

The existence of the God of Thought is both a trump card and a deterrent for the Sakura Kingdom.

They would never easily use this force unless it was a matter of life and death.

Because each awakening requires a huge price and a long recovery period.

In Jiang Chen's eyes, the God of Thought was similar to the angels and holy spirits he encountered in the Wind and Thunder Sea.

They are all deities formed from countless thoughts, and their strength depends on the quantity and intensity of those thoughts.

Although angels and holy spirits are powerful, they can only be considered below average among the gods of thought.

The God of Will in the Land of Cherry Blossoms has become extremely powerful after hundreds or thousands of years of accumulation.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask curiously, "Does our Divine Dragon Empire have a similar God of Will?"

Li Xueru shook his head and replied, "No, our Divine Dragon Empire never believes in such illusory things. We believe in strength and wisdom, not ethereal gods."

Hong Jishi added, "Actually, our Divine Dragon Empire once tried to create a God of Thought, but it was later forbidden by an ancestor. He left a will saying that doing so would be detrimental to the Divine Dragon Empire. Since then, we have never done such things again, and even the statues we built before have been demolished."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen felt a surge of curiosity. He had always maintained an inquisitive mind about the existence of the God of Thought and wanted to learn more about it.

Just then, all three of their communicators rang simultaneously, and a message appeared before their eyes.

Jiang Chen glanced at the message and asked in confusion, "Divine Stone Dungeon? What's that?"

Li Xueru sighed softly and remarked, "Time flies so fast; another ten years have passed in the blink of an eye."

Hong Jishi sipped his tea as he explained, "The Divine Stone Dungeon opens once every ten years. Each time, the military invites promising young people to conquer it, and the rewards are quite generous. However, Jiang Chen, this dungeon isn't very meaningful for you, so you shouldn't even think about it."

Jiang Chen, however, didn't seem to care, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

He was fascinated by the Divine Stone dungeon and wanted to explore it thoroughly. In his view, regardless of the difficulty, it was a great opportunity to improve his strength and broaden his horizons.

Seeing this, Li Xueru smiled and explained, "Actually, the rewards of the Divine Stone dungeon aren't the most important thing. What's more important is that the environment in this dungeon is complex and ever-changing, and the battles are extremely intense. For young people, it's a rare opportunity for real-world testing. The military also hopes to select and cultivate more outstanding young people through this method."

After hearing this, Jiang Chen became even more determined to go to the Divine Stone dungeon. He believed that through this test, he would definitely gain a lot and lay a solid foundation for his future growth.

"As for you, the invitation is purely for you to be a guest; you don't need to personally participate in the game," Hong Jishi said with a smile.

Jiang Chen gave a soft "oh" and asked curiously, "So who will be going this time?" Li Xueru explained, "Mainly military personnel, since the opening and management of the Divine Stone Dungeon are the responsibility of the military. In addition, various aristocratic families will also recommend some young talents to participate. Each family will have one or two slots."

Jiang Chen looked puzzled. "Then how do these scions of noble families form teams? They must all be very proud."

Hong Jishi smiled and waved his hand, "Don't worry, this is a solo dungeon, no need to team up. Everyone has to rely on their own strength to get through it."

Li Xueru added, "By the way, your girlfriend Lin Cai'er might also be there."

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Since returning, he had tried to contact Lin Cai'er, but without success. He knew that Lin Cai'er must have been taken away to undergo some kind of rigorous special training again.

"Will Cai'er go too?" Jiang Chen asked expectantly.

Li Xueru nodded, "That's right. As far as I know, the old man from the Lin family is very envious of the final reward of the Divine Stone dungeon."

Jiang Chen's curiosity was piqued. "So what exactly is the final reward for this dungeon?"

Li Xueru smiled mysteriously, "It's a half-finished talent stone. However, this half-finished stone may not be of much use to you, since you already possess a complete talent stone."

Jiang Chen was somewhat puzzled, "Can even half a divine stone be used?"

Li Xueru nodded in confirmation, "Yes, although the effect will be greatly reduced, there is still at least a 30% chance of awakening the talent. A complete talent stone can awaken the talent 100%, but with half a stone, it all depends on luck."

Jiang Chen nodded in understanding, but he was also pondering the value of this half of the divine stone.

Although it may not be of much use to me, it is still extremely precious to others.

Hong Jishi suddenly revealed a playful expression, "Actually, besides the rewards, the Divine Stone Dungeon has another little-known secret."

Jiang Chen pressed on curiously, "What secret?"

Hong Jishi chuckled, "This is actually a matchmaking event for the scions of prominent families. All the major families will take this opportunity to let the younger generation get to know each other, and maybe even help to set up a few marriages."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes widened in surprise; he hadn't expected the Divine Stone Dungeon to have such a function.

Only a small number of elites from various families are sent to conquer the dungeons; in reality, a large number of young people will also come to participate.

These young people are all outstanding members of their respective families, so their standards are naturally very high.

But when they come together, their different personalities and backgrounds create a unique chemistry.

Although there are occasional frictions and disputes, they have forged deep friendships through communication, and some have even developed romantic relationships.

Over time, what was originally just a gathering of the younger generation has evolved into a unique matchmaking event.

There are still ten days until the opening of the Divine Stone instance. According to Li Xueru, young members of various families have already begun to arrive at the site.

As invited guests, Jiang Chen and his two companions were not in a hurry to depart. They planned to travel to the Otherworld Battlefield, near Fortress No. 4, where the Divine Stone instance was located, in seven days.

Li Xueru possesses the ability to teleport directly, so for them, reaching their destination is only a matter of minutes.

After discussing and reaching an agreement, the three decided to stay where they were for the time being and wait for the day they would set off.

The dungeon hall of Shenlong University is always bustling with activity.

Outside the hall, many students were either in groups hawking their wares or setting up stalls to sell their goods, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.

For the students of Shenlong University, aside from attending classes and resting, they spend most of their time here.

Jiang Chen stepped out of the teleportation array and into the dungeon hall. His appearance immediately attracted the attention of everyone around him, and the hall fell silent for a moment.

Jiang Chen was somewhat helpless about this. Ever since he became famous, he has been the center of attention wherever he goes.

"Junior Jiang!" A familiar and pleasant voice rang in my ears.

Jiang Chen turned his head and smiled, "Senior, it's been a long time."