Chapter 181: Chapter 181, Chiyoshima Hitomi’s Second-stage Mission_1
In the hotel.
Jiang Qiu and six others sat together. They were all very happy; the appointments had been issued, and five of them had become Divine Envoys. After becoming Divine Envoys, they no longer feared attacks from Heroes.
The most important thing was that they didn’t need to work, so they were effectively Idle Divine Envoys.
This was good news for them.
Alice stood up. "A toast to us becoming Divine Envoys."
The others stood up and raised their glasses.
Together, they said, "Cheers."
They also understood that Jiang Chen had the capability to leave this world, go to the Xileruo World, and participate in the World War.
Later, after some drinks, Jiang Qiu asked, "Little brother, what are your plans next?"
"I’ll go to the Xileruo World."
"To participate in the World War?"
Jiang Chen nodded. Long Zhantian’s original intention was for Jiang Chen to participate in the World War, achieve a good ranking, lead the Black Dragon Legion to carve out a bloody path, and help the Dragon Zone Union achieve true prominence. From then on, he would be free from the Gregory Clan’s constraints and firmly establish himself in the Xileruo World, having no further dealings with the Gregory Family.
But Jiang Chen had declined.
Alice smiled and said, "You’re famous now; everyone calls you Slayer, and you’ve become the symbol of faith for the entire Dragon Zone Union."
"We’re all basking in your glory!"
"Becoming a Divine Envoy means we’re no longer students of the Shenlong Academy. I miss that feeling!"
"We could have graduated after the First-stage, and staying at Shenlong Academy wouldn’t have been interesting anyway. Now we’re Divine Envoys—I never even dared to dream of this before!"
"Now, when Heroes see us, they even have to address us as ’Divine Gods’!"
Jiang Chen asked, "You don’t have your own Covenant Beasts yet?"
The others all shook their heads.
Alice said, "We wish we did, but Covenant Beasts require a lot of financial support. Although we’ve all unlocked our contract Seals, finding a Covenant Beast that belongs to us is difficult."
"Exactly. Covenant Beasts can only be contracted when they are just born. It’s impossible to establish a contract once they reach adulthood."
"Moreover, the best Covenant Beasts are dragons, and they are in the Giant Dragon World, which is quite dangerous. The five of us initially wanted to go and see for ourselves, but the dragons inside were too strong, so we gave up on that idea."
The others understood then that Jiang Chen could unlock his contract Seal after his First-stage.
It’s clear he wants a Covenant Beast, they thought.
Jiang Chen said, "After a while, I will go to the Giant Dragon World. We’ll venture there together, and by the way, I’ll bring back a few Dragon Eggs for you to have as Covenant Beasts."
The others nodded, knowing Jiang Chen had the strength to do this.
Indeed, it was a good choice.
Alice nodded. "Okay, just let us know when the time comes. Now that we’ve become Divine Envoys, it still feels a bit unfamiliar."
"It’s a pity we left the Dark Legion."
"There’s nothing to regret. After all, there were only a few of us in the Dark Legion. We can still stay in touch and often go out to raise our levels."
After the meal, Jiang Chen returned to the hotel.
As soon as he got back, he received a call from Chiyoshima Hitomi. Jiang Chen did a quick mental calculation; ten days had passed, which meant it was time for her Second-stage Mission.
"My Second-stage Mission has arrived."
"I’ve been waiting for your call. Who’s the Second-stage Demon King?"
"Huo Qiya."
"Where is he?"
"Deep in the Nordic European Union. Just like the Blood Moon Demon King, he’s also a Second-stage Demon King and quite a formidable character. This time, it’s not just me advancing to Second-stage Divine Envoy, but also Divine Envoys from the Nordic European Union. With you here, I believe there won’t be a problem."
"Good. See you tomorrow."
"Thank you."
Jiang Chen hung up the phone, wondering if the Second-stage Demon King would drop equipment, especially Gold Level Equipment, as the Blood Moon Demon King had dropped the Blood Moon Battle Robe the previous time.
「The next morning.」
Jiang Chen met Chiyoshima Hitomi in the Nordic European Union. She was alone. Jiang Chen asked with a smile, "Why are you by yourself?"
Chiyoshima Hitomi rolled her eyes at him. "My status in the Sakura Alliance isn’t good right now; they have a lot of complaints about me."
Ever since Jiang Chen had destroyed members of the Three Union Corps, the Sakura Alliance had regarded him as an enemy, and Chiyoshima Hitomi’s relationship with Jiang Chen was not superficial. It wasn’t just the Sakura Alliance; practically the whole world knew about the relationship between Jiang Chen and Chiyoshima Hitomi. Some speculated that Jiang Chen was Chiyoshima Hitomi’s lover. Some guessed that Jiang Chen and Chiyoshima Hitomi had killed Chuanteng together. There were even rumors that Chiyoshima Hitomi might leave the Sakura Alliance to become a Divine Envoy in the Dragon Zone Union. In short, there were all kinds of rumors.
Although Chiyoshima Hitomi was still a Divine Envoy, her status was not as good as before. Many Divine Envoys had distanced themselves from her, resulting in her having no real standing within the Sakura Alliance. But Chiyoshima Hitomi was still a Divine Envoy.
"I’ll talk to Long Zhantian and see if we can transfer you to the Dragon Zone Union as a Divine Envoy. What do you think?" Jiang Chen suggested.
Chiyoshima Hitomi shook her head. "No need. If I transfer to the Dragon Zone Union, wouldn’t that just prove there’s something between us? I’ll stay in the Sakura Alliance."
"Okay, it’s up to you."
Jiang Chen didn’t quite understand the Second-stage advancement for Divine Envoys and asked, "Can’t you undergo Second-stage advancement whenever you wish?"
"The Second-stage advancement requires waiting. The orders will come down from the higher-ups; it’s not something you can undertake whenever you want. Once you believe your strength is sufficient, you can receive the Second-stage Mission."
"After completion, you become a Second-stage Divine Envoy, and your status is also elevated."
"This is completely different from the First-stage."
Jiang Chen asked, "So you mean you must have a mission before you can undergo Second-stage advancement, and without a mission, you just have to wait?"
"Yes."
Jiang Chen mused. So, it’s like appointments, then! You only get to advance if there’s an opening; otherwise, you wait.
"How often does a chance like this come around?"
"Once a year. Not many Divine Envoys manage to undergo Second-stage advancement. Many First-stage Divine Envoys remain at that stage. This is partly because they lack confidence, as the Second-stage advancement involves killing a Second-stage Demon King. Others fail to complete the mission even after three or four years, meaning they can only stay at the First-stage for life."
Jiang Chen thought of the Swordsman God Envoy, who had remained unable to advance to Second-stage for five years. If it weren’t for meeting Jiang Chen, he would never have been able to complete the Second-stage Mission and would have stayed at First-stage forever, with no chance of Second-stage advancement in his lifetime.
"Is there someone else from the Nordic European Union who has also accepted a mission like you?"
"Yes, his name is Marian. He’s connected with some higher-ups who are helping him complete his Second-stage advancement. Those of us who wish to undergo Second-stage advancement all try to establish connections with the higher-ups, looking for influential people. That’s the only way to get a chance."
Chiyoshima Hitomi continued, "An Siqi, the Divine Envoy who handled your promotion, also approached the higher-ups once. A man there took an interest in her, but An Siqi didn’t agree, so she hadn’t undergone Second-stage advancement until recently. However, I’ve heard she has completed her Second-stage advancement now. You helped her, right?"
An Siqi definitely has her secrets, Jiang Chen nodded to himself. No wonder she went to the Bloody Moon Demon Cave with just over ten people. Someone important must have been obstructing her.
"A message came from the higher-ups: whoever dares to assist An Siqi with her Second-stage advancement is making an enemy of him. So now you have an enemy."
Seriously? That kind of thing actually goes on?