Virus King - Chapter 140

Chapter 140: Mission Complete! Chen Bai Awakens!

TL: YYang

The corpse tide had receded!

Three days passed under the watchful eyes of countless Evolvers across Blue Star.

Finally, this event, which shook the entire Dragon Nation and even drew the attention of the entire Blue Star, reached its conclusion.

Following the elimination of the corpse tide’s mastermind—slain by Chen Bai—these hordes of zombies reverted to their disorganized and feral, bloodthirsty nature.

Even under the guidance of Cosmic Will, which attempted to orchestrate a second wave, the corpse tide was no longer a serious threat to the settlement.

[Finally, it’s coming to an end!]

[Absolutely stunning! I’m already on my way to Jiangcheng. Hoping for a safe journey!]

[Lord Bai, can you speak up? What are the requirements for living in the settlement?]

[Didn’t someone spill the beans during the livestream last time? Entry is one copper coin per day per person! But after the city is officially built, who knows if the price will go up!]

[Ugh, I hope not! Copper coins aren’t easy to come by!]

[If you’re broke, just join the Evolver Guard. No entry fee, plus you’ll get a salary and guaranteed access to secret realm dungeons. If you’re lucky, you might even score some premium equipment and make a fortune!]

The live-stream chat buzzed with discussions about the construction of Jiangcheng.

Over the past three days, the settlement underwent a remarkable transformation in spirit and appearance.

Nearly all the Evolvers and residents had participated in the defense effort, creating a sense of unity that permeated the settlement.

After shutting down the livestream, Song Ziqiong made a bold declaration: all long-time residents who had remained in the settlement during the battle would receive permanent residency.

From now on, they could come and go without paying any fees. Of course, purchasing property still required their own money.

For most Evolvers, this was already a tremendous boon.

The settlement now brimmed with hope. On the city walls, the contrast between the heaps of zombie corpses and the cheers of the Evolvers was striking.

In the midst of the apocalypse, a glimmer of hope ignited in everyone’s eyes.

This was the essence of a settlement and the purpose of an Evolver city.

Song Ziqiong, watching the scene, was filled with emotion. But there was no time for sentimentality. She quickly organized teams to clean the battlefield and deal with the remaining zombies still wandering the roads outside the city.

Suddenly, Redo appeared once again on the city wall.

“A predictable outcome!” he remarked. “Lady, you should consider yourself fortunate to have found such a powerful benefactor in this trial ground.”

Song Ziqiong smiled faintly. “Lord Redo, could that not also be attributed to my potential and abilities?”

“Ha…ha…ha. Of course! Beautiful females under the protection of strong males are common across all civilizations. However, I must admit, your luck is exceptionally rare!”

Redo’s tone turned serious.

“Chen has the potential to ignite divine fire in this trial ground. In this round of the God and Devil Trial Grounds, he is the most outstanding Evolver I have encountered.”

Hearing this, even Song Ziqiong’s pupils involuntarily contracted.

Redo did not hesitate to praise Chen Bai, smiling as he extended his hand. The Golden City-Building Order slowly floated out of Song Ziqiong’s hand, glowing brilliantly.

Redo then produced a contract.

“Lady, it’s time to sign. Once the contract takes effect, this Golden City-Building Order will officially belong to you.”

Song Ziqiong carefully reviewed the contract and confirmed its contents before nodding in agreement.

Satisfied, Redo handed her the contract.

“Good. I have other matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave. Be sure to send my regards to the esteemed Chen. If his mission conditions are met, he may summon me at any time. I would be honored to witness his rise.”

Without waiting for a response, Redo disappeared without a trace.

Song Ziqiong gazed at the Golden City-Building Order in her hand, lost in thought.

Initially, she had planned to use the City-Building Order immediately.

After all, this was her investment from Redo, the God of Trade.

But now, she felt compelled to think carefully.

With these thoughts in mind, Song Ziqiong hurried back to her villa.

Inside the villa, Song Ge was sprawled on the couch, her eyes glimmering with blue light as she absentmindedly scrolled through the forums.

“Where’s Chen Bai?!”

“In seclusion! He said not to bother him unless it’s something urgent. Mom, are we famous now?!”

Song Ziqiong glanced at her clueless daughter and sighed in exasperation. This time, the girl they brought back to the city, Wei Shiwei or whatever her name was, was a different story altogether.

Though she was the same age as Song Ge, she was shrewd and calculating, already beginning to involve herself in the settlement’s management. It made Song Ziqiong wary.

In contrast, her own silly daughter seemed utterly clueless, lazing around every day without a care in the world.

Since Chen Bai had instructed her not to rush, Song Ziqiong decided to let it go for now. She sat beside her daughter on the couch and looked at Song Ge, who was lying face-down, kicking her long, snowy-white legs that practically glowed.

Finally, Song Ziqiong spoke: “You need to start doing something productive. Either get involved in combat and improve your strength or learn how to manage things. Otherwise, if anything happens to me in the future, how will you manage on your own?!”

Song Ge shot a disdainful glance at Song Ziqiong. How could this woman say such a thing with a straight face?

Still, she didn’t bother arguing with her enigmatic mother.

Even though she didn’t want to admit it, Song Ge had resigned herself to a life of doing the bare minimum. Her only ambition was to remain Daddy’s little princess.

Management? Combat? What was the point?

Miss Song wasn’t cut out for that sort of thing, nor did she want to be.

As for Wei Shiwei, Song Ge had already seen through her back at Jiang University. She knew exactly what kind of person she was. Now, just because Wei Shiwei thought she had latched onto a powerful figure and was stirring up trouble, she believed she could replace her?

What a joke.

Seeing her daughter’s lackadaisical attitude, Song Ziqiong grew more frustrated. She was just about to scold her when suddenly, an indescribable aura erupted from the roof of the villa!

The moment this aura appeared, Song Ziqiong’s entire body seemed to tremble, her cells shivering with both fear and awe.

It was a genetic response—a deep, primal reverence for a higher-tiered Evolver.

In that instant, Song Ziqiong realized: Chen Bai had awakened.