Virus King - Chapter 192

Chapter 192: Cooperation with Satan? The Devil’s Temptation!

TL: YYang

Dark flames burned in the air, emanating a terrifying heat that seemed capable of incinerating everything in existence.

Chen Bai exhaled deeply.

He had not expected the final Abyssal Trial to turn out this way!

Originally, the Eternal Night Monarch Agares, the last true god, had been directly replaced by the Abyssal Will. In his place appeared the shadowy figure of a lord from the 600th Layer of the Abyss, an entity so obscure that Chen Bai had barely even heard of him.

Satan!

This was a name etched into countless mythologies and legends.

It symbolized pure evil, the embodiment of all devils, the root of all malice.

In countless myths and tales, any villain could be likened to Satan.

However, Chen Bai didn’t know if such a deity truly existed in the universe. In his previous life, he hadn’t paid much attention to such matters.

Whether it was Hell or the Abyss, the deeper secrets were beyond the reach of someone like him, a mere Saint-tier individual.

But now, as he seemed to delve into both Hell and the Abyss, Chen Bai had gained a closer understanding of this name.

Satan, the alleged creator of Hell.

The betrayer of the Abyss?!

Chen Bai wasn’t sure. But what he did know was that he seemed to be facing this legendary figure right now.

From within the swirling inferno of hellfire, a shadowy figure slowly emerged in the distance.

The crimson-black earth and sky reflected one another, forming a backdrop for a figure that began to coalesce not far away.

It wasn’t tall; in fact, compared to the vastness of the Abyss, the figure was quite diminutive, roughly the same height as Chen Bai.

Its appearance was no different from that of the most common devil.

It even wore an ancient Western aristocratic robe.

Its humanoid form had curved horns resembling those of a goat.

Apart from that, there was its strikingly handsome face.

Chen Bai, who had always been confident in his appearance, found himself outmatched by this visage. The blend of Eastern and Western facial features made the figure’s countenance even more captivating.

Most notable, however, was the unique aura emanating from this figure.

Graceful, calm, even wise.

The raging hellfire seemed less like flames of destructive sin and more like the cozy firelight of a hearth in a warm home.

At this moment, the man in his distinctive attire appeared to be the master of that household.

He slowly opened his eyes, their pitch-black depths seeming to see through everything. Turning his head slightly, he scanned his surroundings.

Every muscle in Chen Bai’s body tensed, but the devil before him suddenly smiled and spoke in a flawlessly articulate Abyssal dialect:

“Who would have thought that one day, my consciousness would awaken in the Abyss again? The vanished 600th Layer of the Abyss has reappeared!”

The vanished 600th Layer of the Abyss!?

The 600th Layer of the Abyss had disappeared? In other words, the 600th layer was now situated in another plane of Hell!

Chen Bai remained silent, but the influenza virus and the seeds of depression had already spread with his breath.

The man before him, however, seemed entirely oblivious. On the contrary—

With a wave of his hand, the hellfire dimmed and transformed into a warm, plush sofa. He sat down gracefully, smiling at Chen Bai.

“My friend, why don’t we have a chat? I’ve never been one for needless violence. If you’d like, you can pass this final Abyssal Trial right now without further struggle…”

Chen Bai narrowed his eyes slightly. If it had been the Abyss Hydra saying this, he might have believed it. But trusting this guy would be pure idiocy.

Devils were a race notorious for their ability to manipulate hearts with words, masters of cunning and treachery.

“Well, well, how unexpected! A human has managed to pass the Abyssal Trial and reach this place, coming so close to a vocation that even the gods covet!

So powerful you’ve even left me astonished! What a pity that my true form has perished. Otherwise, I’d truly look forward to meeting you again in another realm!

By the way, what’s your name…?”

Chen Bai didn’t answer, but the man continued to chatter incessantly. He sounded like Balhe from before, seemingly resurrected after countless years of death through the Abyssal Will. His words carried a sense of heartfelt relief and joy.

It seemed that the man had finally spoken enough. He slowly stood up, a grin spreading across his face:

“Well then, the Abyssal Will reviving me was already beyond my expectations. Since that’s the case, let me, the one who couldn’t achieve this in the past, see for myself how a mere mortal human managed to make it this far!”

The blazing hellfire suddenly engulfed him, turning him into a figure wreathed in flames. The next moment, his fiery form charged forward!

A fist burning with hellfire hurtled through the air, not only toward Chen Bai but also toward the very space around him.

Hellfire!

“Oh? The power within you carries traces of Hell’s legacy! How amusing. But, ignorant human, to wield the power of Hell before the King of Hell himself—is this your way of mocking me?”

In an instant, the hellfire enveloping Chen Bai ignited his entire body!

What was originally a terrifying flame used to stimulate his strength now became the greatest threat to his very existence, seeking to consume his flesh entirely.

However, Chen Bai quickly froze in surprise.

In that moment, the boundless hellfire failed to harm him in the slightest.

He had already prepared to use Return to the Past, even to the point of resetting events entirely, but it turned out to be completely unnecessary.

And at that exact moment, an incomparably deep voice resounded in his ears, emanating from within the roaring hellfire:

“Little one, how about making a deal with me? For you to have come this far—it’s an achievement unparalleled in history.

At this moment, with just a thought, I could use hellfire to incinerate your mortal body, your physical shell, and even your very soul until nothing remains.

The Authority of the Abyss is within reach! The control of the Abyssal Well is within reach! All of it could be yours with a simple nod of your head.

Should you perish here, I would find it a true pity, even on your behalf!”

The voice carried a magnetic quality, like the most seductive whisper of a devil’s murmur.