Bartley pulled out a Skill Book from his coat and handed it to Jiang Chen.

Bartley said with a smile, "Brother Jiang, this is a Skill Book for Swordsmen like you. Last time, you saved me, and I haven't thanked you yet, so I'm giving you this book."

Jiang Chen smiled. Not bad at all! He knows how to repay a favor. The young man has prospects.

Jiang Chen took it and was dumbfounded as he read.

What in the world is this?

[Art of Shifting Time and Space (Legendary level)]

[Skill Book Description: Absorbs any energy attack and can rebound the absorbed energy back. The amount of absorbed damage depends on one's own ability. Cooldown: Ten minutes.]

Is this actually Murong Fu's legendary Art of Shifting Time and Space? Uh… It seems pretty awesome, but it's a shame, I don't really need a skill like this! Still, it wouldn't hurt to learn it!

[Do you wish to learn?]

[Learn]

[Learned]

[Hundred Times Amplification in progress, amplification successful…]

[Absorbs one hundred times the energy attack, rebounding the absorbed energy back one hundred times. Cooldown: Four seconds.]

Wait a second? A Hundred Times Amplification? This seems a bit strong! Increase absorption, and rebound it back a hundredfold… If the opponent throws an atomic bomb, and I rebound it, would that mean a hundred atomic bombs? This is incredibly potent! This skill is quite interesting!

Jiang Chen asked, "Where did you get this Skill Book from?"

"Inside the Titan Alliance's Warehouse. It was the only Skill Book there. I spent all my Merit Points to exchange it for you. How's the skill?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "Not bad."

Absorbing any energy attack means it works against all energy attacks. Magic and Sword Qi are considered energy attacks, so the next time I encounter The Fallen, I can use their own strength against them. Hehe… Even a god would perish. But obviously, that's not possible. The absorption of damage has its own limits; if it exceeds those, then it's game over. I'd definitely be blown to bits. As a Second-stage Swordsman, the damage I can absorb is equivalent to a Second-stage Class, considering my Four Dimensions plus the enhancements from my equipment, which contribute to a certain threshold. Of course, after the Hundred Times Amplification, this threshold has been amplified by a hundred times. That's equivalent to the magic offensive attack of a Sixth-stage Magician. If an opponent throws a Forbidden Curse my way and I absorb and rebound it, that would mean a hundred Forbidden Curses. Quite interesting. All you Magicians out there, don't hold back; hit me with all you've got!

The mighty army marched towards the front lines, halting in the city three thousand meters from the crack, while the Cannibal Tribe had already gathered an army of several hundred thousand.

Countless dark figures were converging in the sky on the opposing side.

Although the Cannibal Tribe lacked Covenant Beasts, their Hezi could morph into myriad forms, including wings for flight. Some were naturally born with wings, so their combat strength in the air was not weak.

Not every member of the Cannibal Tribe was strong; like in the Xileruo World, they were divided into classes. The truly powerful ones numbered only one or two at most.

At this moment, the Cannibal Tribe's army began to advance.

Tensions ran high; a battle was imminent.

"Their aerial troops are coming over!"

"Are they attacking already?"

"As expected, they're starting with a probing attack from the sky."

"Here they come!"

"Hey, doesn't the sun in the sky look different to you guys?"

At that moment, everyone looked up to see a small red sphere next to the sun, emitting a strange and eerie glow.

Just then, chaos suddenly erupted within the army ranks.

A Hero attacked the person next to them, swinging their weapon wildly as if they had gone mad, and the others quickly followed suit.

Bartley's face changed dramatically. "This is not good! It's Abe Senri's Hezi, [Devil's Eye]! Her Devil's Eye can disrupt the mind and affect the five senses and consciousness. Anyone who sees the Devil's Eye will enter a Phantasm Realm, mistaking their allies for members of the Cannibal Tribe!"

Angelina asked, "But why don't I feel anything?"

Bartley lowered his head, not daring to look at the red orb in the sky again.

Jiang Chen, like Bartley, also didn't sense anything particularly unusual.

Right. It's the [Heart Realm]. Jiang Chen perceived the enemy not with his eyes, but with his [Heart Realm]; hence, the Devil's Eye had no effect on him. As for Angelina, being a God Reincarnation Body, she was naturally unaffected. But the Ordinary Heroes were not so lucky; most had fallen into the Phantasm Realm. Once in the Phantasm Realm, it was terrifying, as they attacked their own teammates.

"Everyone, snap out of it!" Suddenly, a thunderous shout rang out. Everyone froze, dumbfounded, still holding their weapons, their faces etched with confusion.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?

After these people regained their consciousness, they had no idea what they had just been doing—attacking their own teammates. Weren't their teammates members of the Cannibal Tribe?

Turning around, Jiang Chen saw two middle-aged people standing in the air. A middle-aged woman extended her Magic Wand, and a glow enveloped the entire city, forming a Barrier that surrounded it.

Bartley whispered, "That middle-aged man is Andrew, one of the highest Commanders in the Titan World. The woman is Liz, also an Alliance Commander."

"Andrew is a Sixth-stage Magic Swordsman, and Liz is a Sixth-stage Illusionist."

Jiang Chen asked, "What is an Illusionist?"

"A class that relies on Illusion Technique. It's somewhat similar to the Cannibal Tribe's [Devil's Eye]. She's also very formidable and capable of dispelling the enemy's Illusion Technique."

"This time, it's a battle of Illusion Technique between Abe Senri and Liz. Whoever wins this battle gains the upper hand."

Jiang Chen looked at the plump woman, who appeared to weigh around two hundred pounds, with blue hair and blue eyes.

Aren't all Illusionists supposed to have slim figures? How come she looks like this?

Jiang Chen asked, "Are you saying that plump woman is an Illusionist?"

"Yes. Isn't she very fat?"

Perhaps he spoke too loudly, as Liz glanced in their direction. After giving Bartley and Jiang Chen a look, Jiang Chen suddenly felt as if he were in a Phantasm Realm; everything around him had changed.

He was no longer on a battlefield. Instead, he found himself in a Hell Abyss, with countless demonic hands stretching out from its depths, reaching for him. Jiang Chen was startled. Illusion Technique? Is this damn thing an Illusion Technique?

Jiang Chen shut his eyes tightly.

He looked and felt with his heart. The sword cuts the flesh, the heart cuts the Soul… Awaken!

Just then, Jiang Chen awoke from the Illusion Technique. Liz looked astonished. Who is this kid? He actually managed to break free from the Phantasm Realm!

Bartley, however, was in a different state. He was pinning a male teammate to the ground, performing indescribable actions with great enthusiasm.

Jiang Chen was startled. Holy moly, are you putting on a live show?!

The people around looked at Bartley with strange expressions.

Bartley was still oblivious to what was happening. Only when Liz dispelled the Illusion Technique did he finally snap out of it.

He looked at the male comrade he had pinned to the ground, then at the strange gazes from everyone around, his face a mask of confusion.

What was I doing?

The male comrade on the ground looked up at Bartley in astonishment.

Bartley wanted to die.

The male comrade on the ground said, "Prosecutor Bartley, I'll wait for you at the hotel tonight."

"Get lost!" Bartley roared.

Jiang Chen coughed. "You were under an Illusion Technique just now."

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