"Jiang Chen, you've upgraded so fast; you're already level 66! This battle alone boosted you 16 levels. With your current pace, you could at least reach level 80," Arlene said, coming over to congratulate him.

"Oh my God, he went up 16 levels in just one day! That's incredible."

"Such a terrifying speed of leveling up."

"Well, that depends on who it is. How many people did you kill, Jiang Chen?"

Jiang Chen looked at the mission.

[Block the Attack of the Evil Braveman]

[Number of Kills: 71,254]

"Not too many, just over seventy thousand!"

Everyone's mouth twitched. Good heavens, seventy thousand isn't considered many? That was just the number from one battle; who knows how many levels he'll gain next!

Arlene was thrilled. Bringing Jiang Chen into the Legion had been an excellent choice. Now, with him in the Secret Sword Legion, they were sure to make a name for themselves around the world.

"Come on, the commander wants to see you."

"To see me?"

"Yes, based on your performance this time, they want to see you and to recommend you for commendation. You're not an [Apostle] yet, and they want to make you an [Apostle]."

Following behind Arlene, he entered the headquarters.

Inside, there were eight commanders, Perus being one of them. Apart from Perus, there were seven other commanders: four [Cataclysm] masters and three [Apostles].

Arlene said, "Commanders, Jiang Chen has arrived."

All eight looked over at Jiang Chen with smiles on their faces.

Perus was the first to step forward. "Let me introduce you. This is Alice Winnie, a [Cataclysm] Sequence master from the Elf Race."

"This is Renata, also a master of the [Cataclysm] Sequence and a Chaos magician."

"Rolly, a [Cataclysm] Sequence master, a Blazing Angel."

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After Perus finished the introductions, he said, "Because of your outstanding performance on the battlefield, we're going to recommend you to the higher-ups for promotion to the [Apostle] Sequence."

"Thank you for your cultivation."

"Don't mention it. Only you could have held off the charge of a million evil forces on your own."

"You're very strong, and I'm very curious about your Class."

"It somewhat resembles the Sword Qi of The Fallen, yet you are stronger than The Fallen—truly fitting for a Swordsman."

Jiang Chen didn't understand what they meant. Were they just calling him here for some praise? That really wasn't necessary.

Perus's expression turned grave. "Son of God, Gresham, is extremely powerful. Even though he is a Third-stage Expert, he's comparable to a Fourth-stage Master. So, we are halting the attack and asking for a master to be sent from above to oversee the situation, as we've lost two [Cataclysm] masters."

"We hope you can continue to stay here and thwart the Evil God's invasion."

So, these people were afraid he would run off. Such a great opportunity to level up couldn't just be left behind. He wanted to keep leveling up.

Jiang Chen was astonished. "Me, alone, stop Son of God, Gresham?"

"That's not the case. We will stop him, but you need to continue slaying his underlings. Besides Gresham, he has several other experts by his side, who are rare Class holders with different abilities."

Perus said, "Apart from the Spatial Wizard you killed, there is also an Archer, a Dark Witch, and a Dark Warrior. These three also possess extremely rare Super Divine-level Classes."

"You need to be wary of these three as well, especially the Witch."

Jiang Chen asked, "What Class is that Witch, and why can't she be killed?"

Alice Winnie explained, "She is a Dark Witch, a rare Wizard among Dark Priests. Her ability is to change the structure of the earth, cast wizard Magic, and curse enemies. What you attacked was not her true body, but her clone."

"As long as her true body isn't dead, the clone can resurrect indefinitely. We called you here not just to ask you to stay, but also to prepare you."

"Wizards are very mysterious. They can use witchcraft to curse their enemies, and cursed enemies can lose their combat ability at any moment. The Son of God, seeing how fierce you are, will surely send a Wizard to deal with you."

"So, it's best if you pay attention to the people around you. Wizards can bewitch enemies and temporarily lurk by your side to gather your things, such as strands of your hair or skin flakes. If the Wizard gets them, then the next time a battle starts, she will curse you."

"Once you lose your ability to fight on the battlefield, you should know what the outcome will be!"

Jiang Chen had a sudden realization.

Wizards can use witchcraft Magic to curse enemies? Damn.

Alice Winnie said, "We don't have a way to break the witchcraft for now. Only Divine Light Ritualists among the Light Series can use Divine Light spells to remove the curse."

"That's also why we are not initiating war yet. Witchcraft is very terrifying and can make a million-strong legion lose their combat ability without warning, or even die outright."

"I understand."

"In any case, just be extra mindful of the people around you. No matter who it is, if there is any unusual behavior, it's definitely the influence of the Dark Witch. The Dark Witch's clones can enter others' bodies and bewitch them."

"What if she enters my body?" Jiang Chen asked worriedly.

Alice Winnie explained, "Entering a body isn't that simple. If she does enter your body, you have to rely on your Willpower to resist her. You must not let yourself be bewitched by her. That's one of the reasons we are recommending your promotion to [Apostle]. Once you're promoted to [Apostle], she won't be able to bewitch you."

"However, it will take some time for the order to come from above, so be careful in the meantime."

Jiang Chen nodded, finally understanding their reasoning.

A Dark Witch and Wizard... extremely terrifying. With the Skills of bewitching and curse spells, either could be fatal for him. The only way to avoid being bewitched or cursed is to become an [Apostle]. But becoming an [Apostle] requires certain merits and a decision by the Alliance of All-Gods.

Perus said, "Actually, to be promoted to [Apostle], you normally need to be a [Divine Envoy] and accomplish tasks for the Alliance step by step. But there's no time for that now, and we don't know if this direct promotion will work this time either, so be mentally prepared."

"Thank you all for your support," Jiang Chen expressed his gratitude.

"It's not us promoting you; it's your own battle achievements that speak for themselves. Killing seventy thousand people in one battle—we look forward to seeing your continued performance."

"You're only First-stage now, which is very beneficial for you, as leveling up on the battlefield is the fastest way."

"We all rapidly advanced by slaying Corrupted Heroes in battle."

"Participate in two or three more battles, and you might already reach a Second-stage Class."

Perus reminded him, "Jiang Chen, before the [Apostle] order is issued, it's best that you stay with Alice Winnie. She is from the Elf Race and can sense the Wizard's manipulations in advance, which will be very helpful to you."

Alice Winnie shook her head. "You don't need to follow me. You were able to kill the Spatial Mage; your Perception is very strong, and you're astute. You should be fine. Also, don't tell anyone else about this matter."

Jiang Chen nodded, said farewell to the experts, and left.

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