Virus King - Chapter 197

Chapter 197: Chen Bai’s Two Scrolls! Redo’s Advice and Shock!

TL: YYang

“It’s rare to see you this irritated. It seems you truly dislike this place, doesn’t it?” Chen Bai’s lips carried a faint smile.

Redo shrugged his shoulders: “The myriad realms across the heavens—no true god would like this place. Just look at this awful environment, look at those hideous demons. Of course, demons themselves hold considerable value, but alas, a treasure trove like this can’t be developed properly. What a shame…”

As he spoke, Redo’s brows furrowed slightly. He froze suddenly and looked toward Chen Bai in front of him.

“My dear little one, why are you here?! Don’t tell me you’ve given up on the investment task I entrusted to you. Heh… even though I have high hopes for you, a failed task is still a failure. That’s a matter of principle!”

However, before Chen Bai could respond, Redo nodded in understanding:

“But I suppose it’s understandable. An SSS-Rank profession is indeed not so simple to obtain. Even I don’t possess an SSS-Rank first transfer profession scroll in my collection. Your failed attempt is within reason. Don’t lose heart, my dear friend. In this Trial Ground of Gods and Demons, your abilities are enough to make you a formidable presence here!”

Redo consoled him quite considerately.

What he failed to notice was the peculiar smile on Chen Bai’s face. Chen Bai also smiled and said:

“I really appreciate your consolation, but I still want to know one thing—has your contractual agreement been prepared?”

“……”

Silence.

The green-glowing, short-statured Redo, who was carrying a large package, pursed his lips. He blinked several times, remaining silent for a long while. The look he gave Chen Bai grew increasingly strange.

“It is indeed ready. Moreover, I have used my divine power as a witness, and it has even received the recognition of the Cosmic Will. But…”

“If that’s the case, would you mind taking it out?”

Chen Bai interrupted Redo’s words with a beaming smile.

“My dear friend, I’ve never liked the feeling of being deceived. Of course, I’m not doubting your abilities, but you’d better think this through carefully…”

Redo’s eyelids began to twitch rapidly as he stared at the smiling human in front of him.

All of a sudden, an extremely bad premonition swept over him—a premonition that felt incredibly real. Although the reality seemed too absurd to believe, the current situation forced him to accept it, didn’t it?

At last, Redo silently pulled a sheepskin scroll from his package.

The scroll emitted a faint white glow.

The scroll unfurled, its contents laid out with perfect clarity.

‘Upon obtaining two SSS-Rank profession scrolls, Evolver Chen Bai will be given the “Dual-Profession Transfer Scroll” by Redo. Afterward, over the course of an extended period, Chen Bai must repay Redo’s investment with value equivalent to the opportunity provided.’

It was very clear, very straightforward.

Moreover, the terms were generous. Redo had not stipulated any fixed time for Chen Bai to deliver the corresponding value. It could be said to be quite lenient.

Of course, Chen Bai surmised that this was likely because Redo had never truly believed Chen Bai would be able to complete this task.

The god of trade licked his dry lips slightly before finally speaking:

“My dear friend, you didn’t actually manage to complete it, did you?! And in this place, of all places?”

Redo glanced at the Abyss as though some realization had dawned on him. At that moment, the expression on this god of trade’s face was more interesting than anything else.

Chen Bai wasted no words and slowly produced a scroll.

A dark green scroll emerged, quiet and tranquil, as if radiating stability.

Redo’s eyes narrowed sharply, and he let out an incredulous exclamation:

“Plague… this is… interesting! How fascinating! It’s remarkable that you managed to find a profession so perfectly suited to you. Outstanding!”

Redo’s praise only deepened the smile on Chen Bai’s face. The Scourge of the Living was indeed a profession that suited him perfectly, seamlessly integrating with his innate talents.

However, it was not something that should have shocked Redo to such an extent.

“What about the second one? If you truly accomplished this, under the witness of the Cosmic Will, I will naturally keep my promise!”

“I have no doubt about your integrity, my lord. However, before that, I’d like to ask you something,” Chen Bai said, showing no hurry to reveal the second profession scroll.

“Are you aware, my lord, of that unique SSS-Rank profession found within the Abyss?”

Redo froze momentarily, then blinked a few times before answering:

“Abyss Overlord?! Of course I know of it. It’s the profession spoken of by the gods, the one no living being has ever been able to obtain. In ancient times, the creator of Hell, the mightiest devil, Satan himself, once attempted to seize the Authority of the Abyss but failed to do so!

It’s just a legend. If you truly obtained another SSS-Rank profession, it should also have been from the Abyss, right? But let me tell you, no matter what, you must never attempt to touch it. That’s the true Abyss. To try to obtain the Authority of the Abyss is a trial no living being can endure!”

As he spoke, Redo’s expression became extremely solemn.

Although he was a god of the lawful good alignment, he was still a god. Only true gods could fully understand just how terrifying and insurmountable the profession that emerged alongside the Abyss truly was.

He also understood that such a profession was utterly untouchable by any being.

“SSS-Rank professions vary greatly. Or rather, there are some things that transcend even those classifications. One day, you’ll come to understand. For now, the Scourge of the Living suits you well, perfectly complementing your talents.

So if you can obtain another profession, that’s enough. There’s no need to peer further into the Abyss. Remember, as you gaze into the Abyss, the Abyss gazes back at you! To tread on the edge of the Abyss is to risk being swallowed whole with one misstep…”

Redo’s earnest advice suddenly came to an abrupt halt.

Because at that moment, Chen Bai slowly retrieved the second profession scroll, and it appeared before his eyes.

A pitch-black profession scroll, its surface engraved with intricate, arcane patterns.

The instant this scroll emerged, the brightness of the entire 1st Layer of the Abyss seemed to dim.

All the darkness in the vicinity converged onto this scroll at that moment.

Redo looked as though he’d just been strangled like a squawking hen. His greenish complexion turned an alarming shade of red as he pointed shakily at the black scroll, his mouth emitting a series of incoherent “cluck cluck cluck” sounds.

Finally, those sounds coalesced into one crisp, ringing word:

“Fuck!!!”