Chapter 126: Jiang Kai, the Archangel

Jiang Kai originally thought that the materials for the second-tier Drunkard class would be extremely difficult to collect. He didn't expect that these things were right by his side.

'At this rate, rootless water is probably just rainwater...', Jiang Kai pondered, "Then I can gather all the materials once I return!"

"What kind of profession is a second-tier Gambler?", Jiang Kai narrowed his eyes slightly. His previously calm heart gradually grew restless.

Once all four Revelation Mirrors dimmed, a ring of light appeared in the center of the mirror array, right in front of the statue.

A white, ring-shaped jade piece hovered in front of the light array, about palm-sized, with a warm texture and a slight fluorescent glow.

Jiang Kai stepped forward to take the jade pendant and used an Identification Card for appraisal.

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[Divine Might Jade (Level 1), (Unique), an upgradable treasure. Current level effect: Upon activation, forms a 30cm ring-shaped aura around the target. When Divine Might Aura is triggered, it can cause a one-time 'Soul Cleansing' effect, purging the target of any current tier-3 mental anomalies. While the Divine Might Aura is active, the user randomly gains immunity to one of the previously removed statuses.]

[Actively recalling the Divine Might Jade allows the aura to 'bind' the target.]

[This process does not consume the user's energy. Killed units can charge the Divine Might Jade. At full charge, the Divine Might Aura's purification effect lasts for 10 minutes, and the binding effect lasts between 3 to 180 seconds, depending on the power difference between the two parties.]

[Obtain 'Tears of the Gods' from other personal secret realms to upgrade the Divine Might Jade. Upon upgrading, a secondary activation state becomes available.]

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Jiang Kai frowned, carefully studying the effects of the Divine Might Jade.

For a long time, people lacked effective methods to counter mental attacks. Even elite Banshees had a simple "Terror Strike," which was enough to make many experts avoid hunting them.

When activated, the Divine Might Jade could cleanse one negative mental status. Even more terrifying was that it also granted immunity to one mental effect afterward.

Offensively, the Divine Might Jade possessed a binding ability as well.

"Around the 'target'... which means I can use it on myself or others. Hmm, having such a strong effect even at level 1—nice!"

Currently, the Divine Might Jade was at full charge. Jiang Kai, itching to test it out, decided to give it a try.

To use a treasure, all he had to do was hold it and control it with his mind.

Once activated, a white circular aura immediately appeared around Jiang Kai. The aura scanned down from his head to his feet. After detecting no abnormal statuses, it returned to his head.

"No mental attacks on me, so I can't see the effect...", Jiang Kai shook his head, "Right, I should first drain the Divine Might Jade's energy and then test how many beasts I need to kill to recharge it."

With that thought, Jiang Kai, still glowing with an aura, walked toward the teleportation array.

A slight dizziness later, Jiang Kai took in the scene before him.

Ahead, seven or eight people and a Banshee were huddled together in front of a dressing table, staring intensely into a mirror.

Seeing their exaggerated expressions reflected in the mirror, Jiang Kai was startled.

"Damn, so even living people can make Banshee-like faces!"

At that moment, those people saw a figure appear behind them through the mirror's reflection. They quickly turned around.

"Kai Captain!", Hu Yan's eyes widened in shock at Jiang Kai, "You... you actually came out!"

The next second, however, he saw the glowing ring above Jiang Kai's head and froze in place.

"Kai Captain, are... are you alive or already dead?", Hu Yan asked in terror.

Ruan Yu muttered blankly, "Kai Captain... Ar...ch...angel?"

Jiang Kai's face darkened, 'What the hell!' He suddenly realized they were all staring at the top of his head.

Looking into the mirror, Jiang Kai saw himself—with a glowing halo above his head—and instantly understood.

"Archangel my ass! This is a treasure effect," Jiang Kai quickly deactivated the Divine Might Jade.

With that, Hu Yan and Ruan Yu finally confirmed that their captain was indeed alive.

At that moment, the Banshee suddenly stood up, floating towards Jiang Kai, "The Terror Nest has been defiled by you. It will cease to exist!"

"Thus, neither I nor this entrance have any reason to remain."

As she spoke, the Banshee's body gradually dissipated. The entire wooden house and everything within it also became hazy and indistinct. Moments later, the group realized they were now standing on an open field.

The Banshee and the wooden house had vanished without a trace.

The group was momentarily surprised, but since the Banshee had already stated that once Jiang Kai emerged—alive or dead—the Terror Nest would disappear, they had been somewhat prepared. It wasn't too shocking.

"Jiang Kai," Ao Wu stepped forward and sighed lightly before looking up at Jiang Kai, "To be honest, I feel a little unwilling. I don't know how you did it, but... congratulations."

"Also, if you wish to sell any gains from the secret realm, our Azure Dragon Guild will offer you a satisfying price!"

Jiang Kai shook his head. "I only got one treasure this time. I'm not planning to sell it."

"Just one treasure?" Ao Wu looked skeptical, but then again, whether Jiang Kai wanted to share or not was entirely his business.

They weren't close anyway.

After thinking for a moment, Ao Wu said, "Alright, then. Anyway, congratulations. If you don't mind, I'd like to visit you at the Lord God Guild sometime."

Though his tone carried a tinge of envy, Ao Wu was a decent guy. From his perspective, leading a large team to camp here for two months only for Jiang Kai to take all the spoils—yet still coming forward to offer congratulations—proved he was quite magnanimous.

Overall, Jiang Kai didn't have a bad impression of Azure Dragon Guild. He wasn't against making a new friend either.

"Our guild is usually empty, but as long as I'm around, you're welcome to drop by anytime," Jiang Kai smiled before turning to Hu Yan and Ruan Yu,."Let's go. Or are you planning to spend the night here?"

"Kai Captain, wait!", Ruan Yu suddenly turned and looked at a man behind Ao Wu, "Didn't Captain Wang say earlier that if Kai Captain made it out alive, he would do something?"

Wang Ming had been hiding behind Ao Wu, keeping a low profile, praying that Ruan Yu had forgotten. But this drunkard had a ridiculously good memory.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Wang Ming gritted his teeth. Since there was no way out, he might as well go all the way.

With a thud, Wang Ming dropped to his knees and shouted loudly, "Dad!"

Jiang Kai, who knew nothing about the situation, was dumbfounded.

So while he was risking his life in the secret realm, these guys were having this much fun?

Even Ruan Yu was taken aback. He had only wanted to tease Wang Ming a little—who knew he'd go through with it so quickly? That "Dad" came out so fast even Ruan Yu was stunned.

"Ahem, y-you're ruthless... I didn't think you'd actually kneel..."

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Jiang Kai, along with Hu Yan and Ruan Yu, headed straight for the main city.

On the way, to drain the Divine Might Aura's energy, Jiang Kai placed it on Ruan Yu's head.

"Divine Might Aura? Kai Captain, I've never heard of such a treasure before," Ruan Yu looked up at the ring above his head, "Having this on feels weird."

"Of course you haven't. It's a unique item," Jiang Kai replied absentmindedly, eager to return.

""Unique?"", Hu Yan and Ruan Yu gasped in unison.

Seeing them stop walking, Jiang Kai impatiently looked back, "What are you two doing? Hurry up, we have important business back home!"

"Kai Captain, do you realize the value of a unique item?", Hu Yan exclaimed, "Even in the market, you can barely find such things. These items exist only in legends."

"Of course I know," Jiang Kai waved dismissively, "But there seem to be quite a few on Ghost Star. My God of Hell's Decree is unique too."

"Quite a few? Kai Captain, please never say that in front of others, or you'll get beaten up," Hu Yan and Ruan Yu warned anxiously.

Jiang Kai had only been in Destiny's Calling for a few months, yet he already had two unique items?.

"Enough chatter, let's go," Jiang Kai grabbed the two petrified men and dragged them along.

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