SSS Grade Saint Knight - Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Jiang Churan in a Daze! Breakthrough? Annihilation!

TL: YYang

On the other side, just after Zhou Yi had dealt with the six Flame Demons and dismounted from the Gale Wolf, he saw Jiang Churan striding quickly toward him with her long legs.

Soon, he felt a fragrant breeze as a soft body threw itself into his embrace.

“Zhou Yi, I’m so glad.” Jiang Churan hugged Zhou Yi tightly, her exquisite face showing the joy of surviving a disaster.

“It’s okay now, it’s okay.”

With Jiang Churan in his arms, Zhou Yi could feel her curvaceous figure pressed against him.

Moreover, Jiang Churan’s leather armor was already somewhat damaged.

So, with a slight tilt of his head, he could glimpse a hint of her fair skin.

Faced with this situation, Zhou Yi found himself in a dilemma, unsure whether to embrace her or not.

He opted to gently stroke Jiang Churan’s hair as a form of comfort.

Zhou Yi was at a loss, and for Jiang Churan, this was also her first time being so close to a boy.

Yet, smelling the faint masculine scent and feeling the warm caress on her head, she couldn’t help but indulge in the moment, reluctant to let go.

However, knowing their situation was still dangerous, she soon released him.

“How are you feeling now?” Zhou Yi asked with a smile.

“Mm.” Jiang Churan softly replied, a charming blush on her delicate face.

The hug earlier was driven by emotion, and now that she had come to her senses, she realized her actions might have been a bit bold.

But it felt really nice.

Since it had already happened, Jiang Churan, not one to be overly shy, quickly composed herself and looked at Zhou Yi with curiosity:

“What kind of magic scroll did you use earlier? It summoned such powerful light attribute lightning that instantly killed those demons.” Before Zhou Yi could answer, she continued: “The magic scroll must be very expensive. Once we get back to school, I’ll treat you to a meal and also replace the scroll for you.”

Jiang Churan was a very cheerful and lively girl.

Even with an uncertain fate ahead, she wore a bright smile.

Her cheerful demeanor was infectious, and Zhou Yi teased with a smile: “A meal is fine, but there’s no need to replace the scroll. If you must compensate, just give me a mana potion.”

“A mana potion? Why would I give you that? You used a scroll, not your own magic to cast the skill…” At this point, Jiang Churan suddenly realized, her eyes widening in disbelief: “You’re not telling me that the lightning earlier was summoned by your skill, are you?”

Zhou Yi smiled slightly, saying nothing.

“???”

Realizing the truth, Jiang Churan stood there in a daze.

A month ago, although defeated by Zhou Yi, she still had her hidden trump card, the Succubus Power.

Thus, she didn’t feel too defeated.

Now, even after activating her Succubus Power, she couldn’t handle the Flame Demons, yet Zhou Yi easily one-shotted them!

The stark contrast left the proud top scorer from Chuan Province struggling to accept it for a moment.

After a while, she came to her senses and said with a wry smile:

“Zhou Yi, you’re such a monster. But it’s good; with you here, we can attempt to break through.”

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Churan quickly accepted the reality.

As an opponent, Zhou Yi was undoubtedly a nightmare of an enemy.

But as a friend and ally, Zhou Yi was the most reliable partner!

Especially now, in such a dangerous situation.

Zhou Yi’s strength provided the greatest sense of security.

“How is the dark attribute power within you? How long can it last?” Zhou Yi didn’t respond immediately but instead asked.

“If I don’t use it to the fullest, I can maintain it for about twenty minutes. After twenty minutes, the power will fade, and I’ll enter a three-day period of weakness, greatly reducing my strength.” Jiang Churan replied helplessly.

This was one reason she was reluctant to use her Succubus Power.

Because of her low level, her body wasn’t yet able to freely use the Succubus Power.

After using it, she would temporarily enter a weakened state.

“Twenty minutes is enough.” Zhou Yi’s eyes focused.

“Are you suggesting we break through in twenty minutes?” Jiang Churan asked in confusion.

Zhou Yi didn’t answer directly. Instead, he turned to the edge of the forest and shouted loudly:

“Friends, we’re preparing to break through. How about joining us?”

With his magic-enhanced voice, his words rolled forward like thunder.

“Haha, of course!”

From the forest, a group of six rode out on their mounts, quickly making their way toward Zhou Yi, each holding their weapons.

Leading them was a knight in heavy armor, wielding a massive, dark shield.

If not for his mount being a strong rhino, any other mount might not have been able to move under the weight!

“And us!”

From another direction, a team of five also emerged, exuding a strong presence as they joined the group.

“How did you know there were others in the forest?” Jiang Churan asked, surprised.

During her time hiding in the forest, she had tried to find other professional teams but to no avail.

“Instinct,” Zhou Yi replied with a mysterious smile.

When a high-level professional uses the appraisal technique on a lower-level one, it’s difficult for the lower-level professional to notice.

This was the same for Zhou Yi.

In those few minutes, it seemed like dozens of appraisal techniques were being used on him repeatedly.

Even if he were slow to catch on, this was a clear sign that other teams were hiding in the forest.

“Step, step…”

The sound of heavy mounts approaching grew closer.

Soon, the two impressive teams gathered in front of Zhou Yi.

After a round of introductions, Zhou Yi and Jiang Churan learned each other’s identities.

The first team to emerge, looking quite young on average, was called the Giant Eagle Squad.

Most members were around Level 24.

Their captain, Sun Hao, was a Level 26 knight specializing in tanking and drawing aggro.

The other team was named the Blood Blade Squad.

Unlike the Giant Eagle Squad, this was an experienced team that frequently ventured into the Tempest Mountain Range, with members mostly in their 30s.

Their strength was also commendable, with most levels around 25.

Their captain was also a Level 26 warrior, balanced in both offense and defense.

Although the Blood Blade Squad had a slightly higher average level than the Giant Eagle Squad, Zhou Yi felt that the aura of the Giant Eagle Squad, from Qingyuan University, was stronger.

While Zhou Yi was assessing them, the members of the Giant Eagle and Blood Blade squads were also observing him.

Standing over 1.8 meters tall, even in light armor, Zhou Yi’s robust physique was evident.

Up close, they could sense a faint holy aura emanating from him.

This feeling was akin to facing a divine presence, inspiring awe and respect.

“Wow! Up close, he’s really handsome!”

“Tsk tsk, with looks and physique like that, he could easily be a star and never worry about a meal!”

The women in both teams focused their attention on Zhou Yi’s chiseled features, their gazes slightly heated.

This prompted Jiang Churan to instinctively move closer to Zhou Yi, asserting her presence.

“Brother Zhou, you’re amazing! You took out six Flame Demons with just one skill!”

“As expected of a genius from Suhang University! So powerful!”

The captains of both squads, seasoned individuals, began praising Zhou Yi after introductions, though their words were sincere.

Six demons were not something ordinary professionals could handle.

After a pause, Sun Hao continued with familiarity:

“Brother Zhou, which year are you at Suhang University? Do you know Liu Jie? He’s also from your school, just entered his senior year this year. We worked together in the mountains last year.”

“Freshman,” Zhou Yi replied, his gaze shifting to the distance.

The demon legion had noticed the commotion and was beginning to gather.

“Freshman? A new student!”

The members of the Giant Eagle Squad, including Sun Hao, were stunned.

A freshman from Suhang University would have just started a month ago. How could he be so strong already?

“True, a Suhang University student with such monstrous strength and yet such a low level could only be a lower-year student.” Sun Hao shook his head, sighing.

Qingyuan University, ranked in the top 50 nationally, was a good school, but it couldn’t compare to Suhang University!

The average level of their students was much lower.

Top freshmen at Suhang University often reached Levels 18 or 19 by the end of the first semester.

Their school’s geniuses only reached that level around sophomore year.

When Zhou Yi mentioned he was a Suhang University student, Sun Hao should have realized he wasn’t an upper-year student.

“Alright, let’s save the pleasantries for later. The demon legion is about to come over; let’s discuss our strategy.”

Seeing the demon legion nearly assembled and ready to charge, Zhou Yi reminded them.

The Giant Eagle and Blood Blade squads, realizing it was time to get serious, quickly focused.

“We’ve been here for about 4 hours. During that time, we counted roughly 180 Flame Demons on the plains, levels ranging from 20 to 24, mostly silver-grade, with occasional gold-grade.”

“Excluding the 8 demons you killed and the 14 your team is dealing with, there are about 160 Flame Demons left on the plains.”

“Despite the number of demons, we have 18 people combined, forming a sizable fighting force.”

“Plus, with the buffs you provided, breaking through should be easy.”

Sun Hao said with a relaxed smile.

Jokingly, those five professionals buffed by Zhou Yi were overwhelmingly powerful.

If they received the same buffs, given the demons’ fear of Holy Light, they could break through even if surrounded by the Flame Demon legion!

“Break through? No, no, since we’re all here, why not annihilate them instead?”

Shaking his head, Zhou Yi’s sunny, handsome face broke into a cruel smile.