Many Wanderers had entered, indulging in food and drink. When someone offered to treat, they certainly wouldn't pass up the opportunity. Jiang Chen entered and removed his mask.

He laughed heartily. "Order whatever you want, this meal is on me."

Several people looked at Jiang Chen; they hadn't expected this Swordsman to be so young, appearing to be only in his teens.

The others promptly raised their glasses as a gesture of respect.

Jiang Chen turned, left, and headed upstairs. In a private room, he searched for the two who had departed earlier.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.

Jiang Chen entered the private room and looked at the people who had left.

Son of God, Christie Burton smiled and said, "Please, take a seat."

"You're too kind."

Jiang Chen glanced at Aggie. This man was very strong, far more powerful than the good-for-nothings downstairs. Though not as strong as Siyuan, he was stronger than the likes of Ba Jie and Ame.

"Jiang Chen."

"Aggie."

Jiang Chen looked at the masked man beside him. The man removed his mask and smiled. "Christie Burton."

"What's your class?"

"Magic Swordsman."

Whether this name is real or fake, I'll have to ask Arno when I get back. I wonder which noble family he's from.

Christie Burton initiated the conversation. "You should be careful; the Life Alliance is quite strong."

"Thanks for the reminder. Aggie, do The Fallen also have levels?"

Aggie nodded. "Yes, it's no secret. You Heroes are classified into nine stages, and we Wanderers are also divided into nine levels. However, our method of progression is completely different from yours."

"How so?"

"Our levels are determined by the concentration of True Qi in our bodies, our mastery of swordsmanship, and our comprehension of Martial Arts. For example, the dozen or so Wanderers you killed had strength equivalent to a Second-stage Class, not even reaching the Third-stage."

"Just like what you'd consider a typical Second-stage person."

Aggie continued, "The concentration of a Wanderer's True Qi is roughly divided into stages. In the Initial Stage, True Qi cannot be released externally; this is the first stage."

"The second stage is the ability to Release True Qi externally."

"The third stage is when True Qi transforms into Gang Qi."

"What's Gang Qi?"

"Gang Qi is what you would call Skills, while we call them Martial Arts. Converting True Qi into Gang Qi generates a certain level of defensive power. Only by reaching the third stage can one truly be considered a master."

"Anyone below these three stages is considered mere riffraff."

Jiang Chen took out a book from his tunic and handed it to Aggie, asking, "Is this what you call Martial Arts?"

Aggie glanced at it and nodded.

"Yes, this is Protective Gang Qi, a Martial Art practiced in the third stage. The legacies of Wanderers are secret, passed down from generation to generation, and rarely recorded in books."

Christie Burton laughed. "Wanderers are all misers. Unlike us Heroes from the Continent of All-Gods, they don't easily share their Martial Arts with others."

Jiang Chen understood this point.

The successor needed to pass a test.

Aggie went on, "The ancient Wanderers all had their own secrets and many ancient Martial Arts, which are now in the possession of masters."

"It's just that Wanderers today seldom learn these Martial Arts."

"Why not?"

"Firstly, there's no clear path forward with them. These ancient Martial Arts require many, many years of practice. It might take three to five years for minor proficiency, and sometimes even seventeen or eighteen years."

"So now, The Fallen are roughly divided into two factions: the Ancient Faction and the Modern Faction."

"The Ancient Faction practices the old Martial Arts. Although growth is slow, once successfully mastered, their power is immense. The Modern Faction, on the other hand, takes a more direct approach, seeking high-quality Attack Power."

"For example, the dozen or so The Fallen you encountered are representatives of the Modern Faction. They seek rapid advancement and can grow strong in a short period."

"'Fast, ruthless, and accurate' is their goal. Clearly, they haven't met this standard."

Jiang Chen nodded. So that's how it is; no wonder these people were so weak!

Aggie said, "The Life Alliance certainly has ancient practitioners. They've lain dormant, detached from worldly affairs, but now that you've killed their people, they will likely come after you."

"I'm not worried."

Aggie said no more. He had seen Jiang Chen's Sword Qi; it was extremely formidable. Even ancient practitioners would suffer if they faced it.

Jiang Chen asked, "The All Wan Jian Gui Clan technique you mentioned earlier—what kind of Martial Art is that? Does it belong to the Ancient Faction or the Modern Faction?"

"Your Perception is keen. It belongs to the Ancient Faction; it's an ultimate technique of the Sword Sect. Your Skill must have been created based on the Sword Sect's All Wan Jian Gui Clan technique."

"Which faction do you belong to?"

"I belong to both the Ancient and Modern Factions. Or rather, we are a new faction, one that combines ancient Martial Arts with modern Attack Power to create a unique form of Strength."

Jiang Chen was lost in thought.

Christie Burton smiled. "It seems you are very curious about the power of Wanderers."

"To defeat the enemy, one must understand the enemy."

"Actually, I'm also quite curious, but we don't have the opportunity to learn their so-called True Qi because a person cannot possess two types of Strength."

Christie Burton continued drinking as he spoke, "On the Continent of All-Gods, there are also many of The Fallen who cannot obtain a Hero's Badge. However, the Alliance of All-Gods gives them an opportunity to seek refuge, allowing them to affiliate with a particular Clan or Legion."

"So, Aggie is a Wanderer from the Continent of All-Gods," Christie stated.

Is that even possible?

Jiang Chen was puzzled. "Aren't The Fallen supposed to be hunted? I've even taken part in operations to encircle and suppress them!"

Christie Burton clarified Jiang Chen's doubts, explaining, "They haven't sought refuge with the Alliance of All-Gods. Only by seeking refuge with the Alliance of All-Gods and attaining a certain status and position can one gain qualification. Not just anyone is eligible. The riffraff like those downstairs, for instance, are simply not qualified."

Jiang Chen suddenly understood.

"We are about to launch an attack on the Underworld. You are very formidable. Would you like to join my Legion? Whatever Milton can give you, I can too. And what he cannot give you, I can also provide."

Jiang Chen looked at Christie Burton.

This man is also a Son of God.

Jiang Chen smiled faintly. "I'm with the Secret Sword Legion."

Christie Burton smiled without speaking. He knew Jiang Chen had declined, but it didn't matter to him. Christie Burton nodded. "Alright. If you ever have any problems, feel free to find me anytime."

Jiang Chen nodded and turned to leave.

Aggie said, "He won't be swayed."

"I know. He doesn't trust me. Besides, I sense he has a character much like you Wanderers—arrogant and unwilling to submit to anyone."

Aggie was silent.

Jiang Chen left the room and sat down at a table for a drink. He had learned a great deal this time, especially about The Fallen and their different factions.

Just then—

TAP, TAP, TAP...

An old man leaning on a cane, dressed in ragged clothes and covered in grime, entered Jiang Chen's field of vision. As soon as he stepped inside, a Servant began to shoo him away.

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