Virus King - Chapter 147

Chapter 147: Is There an SSS-Rank Profession Scroll?

TL: YYang

Chen Bai glanced around. Even as plague monsters, the plague giant mosquitoes, plague giant rats, and plague giant flies were all respectfully crouched here.

At the highest seat, there was a figure similarly cloaked in a dark green robe. Although this person was just as confused as Chen Bai internally, he still calmly and naturally strode forward.

As for Han Xiao, seeing Chen Bai proceed, he could only brace herself and follow him inside.

Ever since the apocalypse began, it seemed that no matter how unbelievable something was, it no longer felt so out of the ordinary!?

Chen Bai slowly walked to the end of what seemed to be a factory transformed into a temple by a green fungal carpet.

He now stood less than a meter from the figure in the green robe.

Every muscle in Chen Bai’s body was tense. If the other party made a sudden move, Chen Bai was confident he could react in an instant.

However, what Chen Bai did not expect was that the figure slowly raised its head.

It was a green-tinged human face, extremely aged, with some Western facial features. Yet, the dark green pupils clearly marked this being as something far from ordinary humanity!

The figure immediately spoke in that peculiar language again:

“Great King, you need never guard yourself against your most humble servant! Pukaxiumi is always ready to dedicate everything to your greatness, including this insignificant life and soul.

Moreover, due to the restrictions imposed by the Cosmic Will on the God and Devil Trial Grounds, my existence is incapable of harming you!”

Hearing this, Chen Bai was momentarily stunned. He instinctively used his spiritual perception to probe the elder in front of him.

Surprisingly, even though the elder made no effort to conceal himself, Chen Bai’s limited spiritual perception could only extract a single line of basic information:

[Plague Bishop: Pukaxiumi (Level 71)]

Level 71!!!?

Chen Bai nearly lost control of his expression. Despite maintaining a calm demeanor, his heart trembled.

What did level 71 represent?! Put it this way—his level in his previous life had been level 79.

At that level, he had completed the third profession transfer and was eligible for the title of Saint, a true legend walking this world!

And this seemingly inconspicuous old man in front of him was a Saint!?

What the hell!? How was this possible!?

How could the Cosmic Will possibly permit a Saint from the myriad worlds to descend so casually into the trial grounds during the early stages?

This was illogical!

However, what the elder said was indeed true—the God and Devil Trial Grounds imposed sufficient restrictions.

Such an existence could not simply “descend” to crush Evolvers in the trial grounds. That was a limitation imposed by the Cosmic Will.

“I’m your king?”

Chen Bai deliberated carefully before speaking. Now that he was certain the elder couldn’t truly make a move, he let out a small sigh of relief.

The fanaticism on the elder’s face surged once more:

“The Great Priest sacrificed his life to guide the appearance of Your Majesty. This signifies the legitimacy of the Cult of the Plague’s place in the myriad worlds!

It proves that the perseverance of your most humble servants is not meaningless!

Your birth is destined to lead us, and the sect is willing to dedicate everything for your greatness!”

Virus Sovereign!

The benefits of this talent… turned out to be this significant!?

At this moment, Chen Bai finally felt the full weight of it.

He gazed at this fanatic.

Although he didn’t understand the mindset of such zealots, as long as their devotion was directed toward him, there was no problem.

Still, receiving a task that felt like it had fallen from the heavens was something he found himself struggling to adapt to.

Chen Bai turned to the elder and asked, “What kind of help can you offer me?”

The elder smiled faintly, his demeanor one of reverence and pride, and replied humbly:

“Any assistance Your Majesty can think of, the sect can provide. However, to further confirm the birth of the King, each member of the Cult of the Plague who descends is allowed to present only one legacy treasure corresponding to the period of the Cult of the Plague. Beyond that, Your Majesty will need to locate other sect members and enhance your strength to the appropriate stage to receive further assistance.”

Chen Bai narrowed his eyes slightly. So it wasn’t a one-time treasure chest, but rather a growth treasure chest?!

However, Chen Bai wasn’t particularly interested in treasure chests. There was only one thing he cared to know right now.

“Do you have a profession scroll?”

The elder’s eyes lit up. He feared nothing more than the possibility that the King before him—the one their Great Priest had sacrificed their life to guide them to, their destined leader—might reject their aid!

If that happened, the very existence of the sect would lose all meaning.

It was evident that religious zealots, especially those belonging to such organizations, thought in ways vastly different from ordinary people.

The elder nodded eagerly and said, “Yes, we do!”

A verdant glow emanated from the elder’s body, and in the blink of an eye, several dark green scrolls materialized in his hands.

Pointing to the scrolls, the elder said, “This one is for the S-Rank Plague Knight. This one is for the S-Rank Pest Controller. And this final one is the sect’s most prized possession, the SS-Rank profession scroll, Child of Misfortune…”

However, before he could finish, Chen Bai interrupted him.

“Do you have any SSS-Rank ones?”

Instantly, the elder’s glow dimmed, and his hand holding the scrolls trembled. His green-glowing eyes darted to Chen Bai, who looked innocently back at him.

The elder pursed his lips, glanced at the three scrolls in his hand, and finally replied, “Great King, you may not know this, but during the first profession transfer, there are hardly any SSS-Rank professions available!

In the subsequent second and third profession transfers, meeting certain hidden requirements and completing transfer tasks can advance a profession to the next level and become an SSS-Rank profession.

For example, this SS-Rank Child of Misfortune can be promoted to SSS-Rank Lord of Misfortune during the second or third transfer…”

Chen Bai nodded. “I know that. But I still want to ask, do you have any SSS-Rank profession scrolls?”

The elder blinked, momentarily at a loss for words.

Meanwhile, Han Xiao was completely stunned as he stared at the three profession scrolls within reach.

Two S-Rank scrolls and one SS-Rank scroll! And yet, the White Emperor wasn’t satisfied?!

He, for one, would have been thrilled with even the A+Rank Hell Apostle scroll.

As expected, the difference between herself and true powerhouses like White Emperor wasn’t just in strength but also in vision and ambition!