ACSP: Chapter 55: Unlocking New Skills, Whoever Has the Bigger Fist Makes the Rules!
After coming out of the Secret Realm, Jiang Chen's level had already risen to Level 22.
Four new Ninjutsu were simultaneously unlocked on his skill list.
One was Uzumaki Naruto's Summoning Jutsu!
The other three were all from Uchiha Sasuke's Chidori series.
[Chidori Current (A-rank): Releases a wide range of lightning through the entire body. When attacked by multiple enemies simultaneously, it can also serve as a defensive measure!]
[Chidori Senbon (A-rank): Transforms Chidori into countless senbon light needles to launch a long-range strike against the target. The number of senbon released depends on one's own Chakra capacity!]
[Chidori Sharp Spear (A-rank): Transforms Chidori into the shape of a spear to perform a mid-range piercing attack. Its power is inferior to Chidori, but it has a long range and low risk, making it suitable for surprise attacks!]
All three Lightning Release Ninjutsu were A-rank in power.
And after the Summoning Jutsu was unlocked, it also bound a very good Summoned Beast—[Gamabunta]!
It is necessary to clarify something here.
The Tailed Beasts and Summoned Beasts in this world are not unique.
For example, someone who has contracted Minato Namikaze can also summon Gamabunta and enter the Nine-Tails Form for battle.
Sometimes, it is not impossible for two identical Tailed Beasts or two identical Summoned Beasts to appear in the same battle.
It is certainly possible.
"Nearly 300,000 experience points and I only went up one level. It seems the drawback of contracting two characters at the same time is starting to show."
Jiang Chen sighed inwardly, then turned to Zhang Xiaolin beside him and said, "Let's continue entering the Secret Realm. I need experience to level up."
"Okay."
Zhang Xiaolin nodded obediently and linked her consciousness to the Secret Realm entrance once more.
But just then...
...the people gathered around the Secret Realm stone monument noticed them.
"Look, isn't that Zhang Xiaolin?"
"She must have found a way to clear the Hell-level Secret Realm. Let's go ask her."
"Good idea..."
These people flocked over, and many of them were familiar with Zhang Xiaolin.
They all wanted to consult Zhang Xiaolin on how to speedrun the Hell-level Secret Realm.
This put Zhang Xiaolin in a difficult position, and she could only turn her gaze toward Jiang Chen.
After all, the method to clear the Hell-level Secret Realm was found by him.
She didn't dare to reveal it carelessly.
Jiang Chen didn't really mind.
He nodded to Zhang Xiaolin, signaling that she could speak.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiaolin couldn't help but be a little surprised.
She hadn't expected Jiang Chen to be so generous. He didn't even use such an important clearing method to secure more benefits for himself.
If it were anyone else, they would have kept this news a secret for at least a while, wouldn't they?
Zhang Xiaolin cleared her throat and turned to the group of people consulting her, preparing to speak.
Unexpectedly, at that moment...
...two people suddenly stepped out from the crowd.
"Xiaolin, has your team found a DPS yet?"
The speaker was the original DPS of their team, Zhao Gang, who possessed the Byakugan Bloodline Limit.
Behind him was a man who looked somewhat similar to him.
"Zhao Gang, what are you doing here?"
Zhang Xiaolin was somewhat surprised.
This Zhao Gang was already a Level 51 Contractor.
Logically, he shouldn't have appeared at this Secret Realm.
At this moment, she suddenly noticed the man following behind Zhao Gang.
Could it be...
"Xiaolin, haven't I already left the team? I was worried your team lacked a DPS, so I brought one for you."
Zhao Gang said with a smile as he looked at Zhang Xiaolin, then called the man behind him forward.
"This is my cousin, Zhao De. Although he's a Genin Contractor, he has learned two B-rank Ninjutsu and is already Level 44. He should be more than enough to be your team's DPS."
As expected.
Zhang Xiaolin gave a bitter smile in her heart.
The thing she feared most had happened.
If Zhao Gang had come to find her yesterday, she might have agreed.
But now...
...their team already had Jiang Chen.
They didn't need any other DPS at all.
"Sorry, Zhao Gang, our team already has a DPS. You should find another team for your cousin."
Zhang Xiaolin politely declined Zhao Gang.
Hearing this, Zhao Gang gave a sinister laugh. "It's fine. Just tell that newcomer to leave; it's no big deal."
Hearing this, Ye Ju immediately became annoyed. "Zhao Gang, there's a first-come, first-served order for everything, right? Xiaolin said our team is full. Can't you understand that?"
When Zhao Gang was in the team before, he relied on being the highest level and the most important DPS. After clearing stages, he would often take the best resources first, leaving only unwanted items for them to divide.
Now that he had already left the team...
...he actually wanted to shove his cousin in.
Wasn't this clearly an attempt to keep messing with them?
Zhao Gang instantly felt a surge of anger upon hearing Ye Ju's words.
He turned his head toward Ye Ju, a cold and sharp look flashing in the depths of his eyes. "Your wings have grown strong after just a few days, haven't they, Ye Ju? Don't forget who was carrying you through this Land of Waves Secret Realm before!"
As he spoke, he swept his gaze over Tang Si and Xiao Tu, his tone becoming even more arrogant. "What? Now that I've left the team, you're going to turn your backs on me?"
This bastard...
Ye Ju glared at Zhao Gang through gritted teeth, fire rising in her eyes.
Every time the other party asked them for benefits, they would use this reason.
She had heard these words at least dozens of times already.
Yes.
The damage dealer position in a team is indeed very important.
But it's a bit much to constantly use that as an excuse, don't you think?
Seeing that Ye Ju didn't respond, Zhao Gang turned his head to look at Jiang Chen, who was standing behind her. He grinned and said, "Brother, you must have heard what I just said, right? If I were you, I would leave the team now to avoid making things unpleasant for yourself later."
"Zhao Gang, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Zhang Xiaolin's expression changed drastically as she hurriedly stepped forward.
Jiang Chen was their main pillar now.
They couldn't wait to cling to him; how could they let him go?
This guy actually dared to drive Jiang Chen away right in front of them?
Is he crazy?
"Enough, Xiaolin. I know you're too polite to say no to others, so let me help you out."
Zhao Gang clearly didn't realize the severity of the problem yet. He stood there with his arms crossed, looking at Jiang Chen with a contemptuous expression. "So, brother, are you leaving on your own? Or should I 'invite' you to leave?"
"Are you threatening me?"
Jiang Chen slowly raised his head, his cold gaze meeting Zhao Gang's eyes directly.
Zhao Gang was intimidated by the aura emanating from his gaze and actually took two steps back subconsciously.
What a sharp gaze.
This guy isn't simple.
Zhao Gang was startled, but he quickly calmed down.
He was already a Level 51 Contractor.
A Level 51 Contractor could fuse with their contracted character, giving their own strength a qualitative boost.
Since the other guy was entering the secret realm with Zhang Xiaolin and the others, his level definitely wouldn't exceed 50.
What the hell was there to be afraid of?
"So what if I'm threatening you? In this world, might makes right. Old rules like 'first come, first served' are no longer suitable for this era, don't you agree?"
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