Virus King - Chapter 184

Chapter 184: Baphomet’s Bloodstained Colosseum!

TL: YYang

This was a vast world.

However, compared to the previous Abyssal realms—chaotic, noisy, and filled with bloody slaughter—this place was strikingly orderly.

In fact, if not for the blood-red sky and the crimson moon manifesting from the Abyssal Well, Chen Bai would have had every reason to suspect that this place was no longer within the Abyss.

But such a dream could wait for another day.

As for now, it was clearly wishful thinking.

This was a massive square.

Obsidian crystals formed an exceedingly flat plaza, resembling either an arena or a colosseum!?

Chen Bai felt puzzled. At that moment, a figure slowly began to coalesce in the distance!

It was a figure standing approximately two meters tall, seemingly indistinguishable from any ordinary demon. The only slightly notable difference was that this figure’s head was that of a genuine bull.

Minotaurs weren’t exactly a rare species, but in the Abyss, they were renowned for being a fiercely savage race.

With immense strength, physical resilience, and speed, such beings were the true butchers of combat!

However, what caught Chen Bai’s attention even more was the faint trace of pitch-black demonic aura emanating from this bull-headed creature.

The Beastlord!?

Could this truly be a god?

Was it possible that, at this moment, he had the opportunity to face a true god in battle!?

In his past 707 reincarnations, Chen Bai had never imagined such a day would come.

The figure stood there, its pitch-black eyes looking at Chen Bai with amused interest:

“I almost thought I misheard when I received the Abyssal Will’s feedback. Someone actually passed the Abyssal Trial?”

And made it here, to me? You are but a few steps away from grasping the Abyssal Authority! Yet, those last few steps will be far harder than the 200-plus layers of the Abyss you’ve traversed!”

Chen Bai did not respond. Instead, he carefully observed this being, attempting to deduce its profession, talents, authority, and power while rapidly searching his mind for ways to deal with it.

Its voice was like a great bell, resonating with a special humming vibration that made one instinctively want to cover their ears.

Yet, the Beastlord before him seemed deeply interested in this challenger who had made it this far. It continued speaking:

“The feedback from the Abyssal Will commanded us to block your advance and test you.

But we are true gods. Even if we face a mere human of equivalent strength, it is evidently unfair.

Therefore, while the Abyssal Will has ordered us to obstruct you, it has not imposed any strict limits on the nature of the trial. I am free to act as I see fit…”

Chen Bai’s eyes lit up. Did this mean he wouldn’t have to fight?

That would be amazing!

Then, as if reading the excitement and anticipation in Chen Bai’s eyes, the Baphomet before him burst into hearty laughter:

“I am the God of Beasts and Barbarians! Survival of the fittest and strength are my rules! Therefore, foolish human who dares challenge the Abyss, if you wish to descend deeper into its depths, then come and defeat me! Ha ha ha!”

With that terrifying laughter, endless pitch-black demonic energy erupted. The figure suddenly charged forward with tremendous force.

Chen Bai didn’t even have time to complain about this creature’s twisted sense of humor. Like a flash of lightning, he instantly dodged aside!

Boom!

A horrifying tremor exploded as an infinite shockwave spread outward, distorting Chen Bai’s movements under the immense roar of the impact.

Chen Bai was taken aback. It wasn’t that the power or attack was overwhelmingly strong. On the contrary!

This was supposed to be a god?

A god, yet this was all the strength it had!?

He had every reason to believe he could have taken that terrifying blow head-on without issue!

Watching the massive minotaur, now in a state of berserk rage, charging toward him again, Chen Bai swallowed hard.

Fine, let’s give it a shot!

After all, he still had Return to the Past. If things went south, he could simply return to the past and climb through the mere 200-odd Abyssal layers again!

Chen Bai could honestly say he was used to it.

Yes, he had gotten used to it!

As Baphomet charged toward him, Chen Bai made no move to retreat. Instead, he abruptly threw both his fists forward!

At that moment, he chose not to utilize Biochemical Disaster.

Instead, he relied solely on his fists!

Faced with Chen Bai’s counterattack, a glint of frenzied battle intent appeared in Baphomet’s eyes.

However, when Chen Bai’s fist collided with Baphomet’s hand, the immense force sent Chen Bai flying backward. Yet, that was all there was to it.

The terrifying Beastlord was also forced to stagger back several steps, shaking his thick arm.

It was clear that Chen Bai’s strike had not left him unscathed!

But still—

This was a god!

Even a level 10 god with profession-based strength enhancements shouldn’t have been this lackluster, right?!

Chen Bai had no idea why this was the case, but without hesitation, he charged forward again.

His terrifying regenerative ability allowed him to completely ignore minor injuries like these!

At the same time, Biochemical Disaster’s claws emerged, showcasing Chen Bai’s ferocious melee combat skills!

Blood and raw power erupted in a chaotic dance!

This was the purest, most primal art of battle!

It was also the Beastlord’s ultimate passion!

“Hahahaha! What an interesting human! Your strength is the greatest I’ve ever seen in this realm! I’m willing to call you the strongest! If you keep going, kid, you might actually kill me!”

That wild laughter only made Chen Bai even more exhilarated.

He could sense that the power of the figure before him was gradually weakening!

Then, amidst this savage clash, Chen Bai suddenly unleashed a powerful punch, followed by his Biochemical Disaster claws, which pierced through the thick muscles and directly into the heart beneath!

Boom!

The massive body collapsed!

Chen Bai, however, felt like he was in a dream.

Dead?!

Was it really dead?!

He hadn’t even needed to use Time Reversal, and yet he had actually taken down one of the six true gods?!

Could it be that the two hundred layers of Abyssal trials had tempered his strength to such a degree?!

Chen Bai thought it was entirely possible.

But soon, Chen Bai realized something was off. Why hadn’t the Abyssal Will issued any notification after he killed this creature?

And then, Chen Bai slowly opened his mouth in disbelief as he looked ahead.

The minotaur, which had seemingly died, stood back up again:

“Hahaha, human, what is that expression on your face?! I love that expression! Let’s go again! Let’s fight once more! I haven’t had my fill yet! Come challenge me! Defeat me!”

In an instant, Baphomet appeared directly before Chen Bai and threw a punch downward. Chen Bai quickly refocused and countered with his own punch.

But at that moment, a sharp cracking sound echoed as Chen Bai’s entire skeleton shattered. His flesh seemed to be reduced to a bloody pulp, and he was sent flying through the air, spewing blood as he went!

Not only had the minotaur revived, but its strength after resurrection had grown to an absolutely terrifying degree!

How was this possible?!

How could he fight this?!

At that moment, Chen Bai felt a chilling cold spread through his entire body and soul.