Virus King - Chapter 168

Chapter 168: Mount Shu Token! Entering the Abyss!

TL: YYang

Daoist True Illusion had already become numb.

However, it wasn’t just Daoist True Illusion who was numb!

Chu Zixun was equally stunned.

At this moment, he seemed to finally understand what “lying down to win” truly felt like!

Before his eyes stretched a flat, open area!

That’s right.

The seemingly endless mountain trail had, in less than an hour, been completely trampled beneath their feet!

This Nightmare-level dungeon had been brought directly to the mountain’s summit by Chen Bai.

Of course, aside from the very first short sword, they hadn’t completely avoided encountering other opponents.

Thinking of this, Chu Zixun and Daoist True Illusion both looked at the three flying swords, each only as long as a forearm, hovering around Chen Bai.

Yes, apart from the first flying sword, there were now two additional flying swords circling him.

Besides these, there were also other monsters. Compared to these terrifying flying swords, those mountain spirits and tree demons were quickly dispatched by Chu Zixun and Daoist True Illusion themselves.

Chen Bai was rather speechless about this dungeon, as his Darklight Virus was unable to devour those mountain spirits and tree demons.

Only creatures with flesh and blood could be absorbed and refined by him. Obviously, these things didn’t meet that criterion.

The loot, however, wasn’t bad!

The mountain spirits dropped some rare ore materials, while the tree demons dropped wood essences. These had excellent effects and could directly boost attributes!

Still, those attribute boosts were merely scraps to Chen Bai, no better than the meat of a fly.

If it weren’t for the genuinely beautiful scenery atop Mount Shu, which slightly delayed their pace while climbing, they might not even have needed an hour to finish.

With such an absurdly fast clearing speed, the two of them finally and fully understood why Crow was so desperate to join their party. Not only did he willingly work for free, but he was also even prepared to offer additional compensation. After all, where else could you find a journey this safe, combined with a leveling speed akin to riding a rocket?!

Unfortunately, no matter how enjoyable the trip, all journeys must come to an end.

At the summit of the mountain, they finally saw the dungeon’s final boss!

It was a humanoid figure!

[Sword Spirit (Level 13 — BOSS)]

“Trialist, you have finally arrived. If you wish to enter Mount Shu, you must first defeat me…”

The cold and indifferent voice hadn’t even finished speaking before Chen Bai moved.

The three flying swords, fully controlled by Biochemical Disaster and propelled by his telekinesis, pierced through the air in an instant!

The dazed expression on the Sword Spirit’s face hadn’t yet faded—

Before the three flying swords locked onto him and pierced through his body directly!

The summit of the mountain fell into utter silence, as though even the sound of the wind had been wiped away.

All that remained was Chen Bai’s slightly impatient muttering:

“If you’re going to show up, why waste so much time talking?! Let’s finish this quickly—I’ve got things to do!”

Then, a crisp notification from the Cosmic Will echoed in everyone’s mind:

[You have slain the dungeon BOSS ‘Sword Spirit (Level 13)’ and gained 25,000 experience points! (Distributed based on contribution)]

[Secret Realm Dungeon Cleared. You may leave at any time!]

[The Secret Realm Dungeon ‘Mount Shu Mountain Path’ has been cleared for the first time. It can no longer be entered permanently!]

[Detected: Evolver No. 001 and their team members have completed the first clearance of this Secret Realm Dungeon. Would you like to pay to publish the dungeon video walkthrough guide?]

Chen Bai ignored these prompts. However, shortly after, another special notification appeared!

[The ‘Mount Shu Mountain Path’ dungeon has been cleared. Clearing members have received a special reward: ‘Mount Shu Token’! The dungeon ‘Mount Shu Mountain Path’ is no longer an exclusive Secret Realm. It is now open for all challengers but can only be attempted once per person!]

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[Mount Shu Token]

[Special Item]

[Upon acquisition, automatically grants the title ‘Mount Shu Disciple’! A token of Mount Shu, it allows the holder to access the special map: ‘Mount Shu (Level 10-89).’ Each token is bound to its owner and cannot be used by other Evolvers.]

[PS: Entry into Mount Shu requires Level ≥ 10!]

…

“What the hell!?”

Chen Bai stared at the small token in his hand.

Even though he had guessed that there was something unusual about the Mount Shu Mountain Path, the Mount Shu Token still made his eyes widen.

Level 10-89?!

Even beings at the Emperor-level could achieve growth within Mount Shu?

What kind of god-tier map was this!?

And what exactly existed within Mount Shu?

Chen Bai didn’t know. He could only suppress the shock in his heart.

At this moment, he obviously couldn’t abandon the Abyss-related profession advancement quest to go explore Mount Shu.

Besides, his power system didn’t seem to have much to do with these sword immortals!

Chen Bai shook his head, tucked the Mount Shu Token into his pocket, and finally turned his attention to the loot that had dropped.

For the ordinary equipment that would inevitably be outclassed in the future, Chen Bai showed no interest.

The main gain from the Mount Shu Mountain Path was undoubtedly the Mount Shu Token!

Compared to the loot, it was far inferior to the items dropped in the Red Star Psychiatric Hospital dungeon.

However, the Mount Shu Token alone seemed to be enough of a reward.

But soon, Chen Bai’s gaze sharpened slightly as he noticed something relatively special!

[Nurturing Spirit Technique (Grade C): Passive Skill Book. Enhances the growth speed and soul strength of spiritual entities such as Sword Spirits and Ghost-like beings.]

Nurturing Spirit Technique!

This item was just perfect for the Yan sisters.

Without hesitation, Chen Bai pocketed it!

Ten minutes later, another Cosmic Will notification appeared in the vision of all Evolvers!

[Cosmic Will Announcement: Dragon Nation Evolvers ‘001—Bai,’ ‘001—Meng Meng,’ ‘001—Sword Immortal,’ and ‘001—Taoist’ have cleared the Nightmare-level Secret Realm Dungeon ‘Mount Shu Mountain Path (Level 10).’ The dungeon video walkthrough has been permanently archived! Viewing price: 50 copper coins!]

[First-clear members of the Nightmare-level Secret Realm Dungeon ‘Mount Shu Mountain Path (Level 10)’ have received +1 Reputation Point!]

This announcement was entirely unsurprising to everyone in Group Chat No. 001.

Yet another Nightmare-level dungeon had emerged!

And once again, it was the mysterious Bai and the even more enigmatic group 001 who had achieved the first clear!

The turmoil across Blue Star was undeniably tied to them.

However, Chen Bai had no interest in dealing with any of that at the moment. Instead, he tossed the Nurturing Spirit Technique to Yan Qi, then eagerly and nervously pulled out the special Profession Scroll.

Demon Hunter Profession Scroll!

The pitch-black scroll radiated an incredibly terrifying and evil aura! Yet, this aura only made Chen Bai’s eyes light up with excitement.

[Would you like to use the Demon Hunter Profession Scroll to enter the special map: Abyss, 1st Layer?]

[Yes!!]