Virus King - Chapter 304

Chapter 304: The True Horror of the Plague Sewer!

TL: YYang

Previously, after clearing the Black Building, the entire forum was in an uproar.

When Chen Bai cleared it but didn’t release a guide video for this Hell-level dungeon, it caused quite a stir.

Later, someone found the entrance to the Black Building and livestreamed their death while attempting it, which finally settled the uproar.

Still, every Evolver was eager to get a glimpse of what the Hell-level dungeon looked like, leaving them full of regret.

Unexpectedly, this wish was fulfilled so quickly.

And the most shocking part? While the Black Building was merely a level 10–20 dungeon, the Plague Sewer ranged from level 15 to 35!

The leap in level requirements was nothing short of astounding.

Yet, even such a dungeon was cleared at this stage!?

Many had already marveled countless times at the scraps of evidence scattered across the forum, giving them glimpses of the White Emperor’s overwhelming power.

But when news of this new feat broke, it still left everyone in stunned disbelief.

Soon, all Evolvers shifted their attention to this newly discovered Hell-level secret realm dungeon.

Their reactions came swiftly:

[What the hell? This is the Hell-level dungeon?]

[This is way too easy! Even without White Emperor’s bizarre ability to control those Ratmen, they’re just level 10+ mobs. As long as your level is adequate and your strength is decent, it doesn’t seem that difficult to clear!]

[+1, I’m an Evolver from White Emperor City too. I already want to give it a shot. Even if I don’t venture into the deeper layers of the Plague Sewer, I can still handle those rats on the upper levels!]

[Am I the only one who still thinks White Emperor is incredible? How come those bosses didn’t affect him at all?]

[Also, White Emperor’s final transformation—this is like the third time we’ve seen it. Is it a Demon Bloodline? It’s too cool!]

That’s right!

At this moment, after witnessing Chen Bai clear the Plague Sewer for the first time, everyone had one thought:

This was way too damn easy!

This was supposed to be a Hell-level dungeon!?

And not just any, but one for levels 10–35!?

It was leagues apart from the Black Building livestream!

The Black Building was truly a terrifying forbidden zone that sent chills down people’s spines. Compared to that, the Plague Sewer, with its dark and cramped atmosphere, still aligned with the fantasy of what secret realm dungeons should look like for Evolvers.

How could such a secret realm dungeon be considered Hell-level?!

However, these comments were quickly silenced by an unexpected post that surfaced on the forum:

[A White Emperor City guard reveals the true horror of the Plague Sewer!]

White Emperor City, as the first and only Evolver city in the Dragon Nation, naturally had a significant number of Evolvers.

These Evolvers occasionally shared posts on the forum, essentially serving as advertisements for the city and enticing other Evolvers to join.

Now, while others remained clueless about the Hell-level secret realm dungeon from White Emperor City, some insiders had pieced together bits of information.

This was because Chen Bai had mentioned the sewer dungeon, likened to a hellish abyss, to Leng Shuang and Song Ziqiong before. Naturally, the guards of White Emperor City were tight-lipped about it.

[White Emperor once tried something with us! There’s a special Normal-level secret realm in White Emperor City called the Old Sewer, which serves as the upper layer of the Plague Sewer.

The mutated rats in the Old Sewer drop a unique set called the Plague Set. That dark green coat and bird-beak mask you saw White Emperor wearing before? That’s from this set!

A few days ago, after his profession transfer, White Emperor had several members of the guard wear the Plague Set and enter the Plague Sewer. Guess what happened?!

Even while wearing the Plague Set, as soon as they stepped into the sewer, the guards’ Constitution dropped by 1 point per second! Keep in mind, I only have 80 Constitution in total! And that’s not even particularly low!]

This post, claiming to be from a member of White Emperor City’s guard, quickly captured everyone’s attention.

In that instant, all the Evolvers who had been loudly complaining about how easy the Plague Sewer was, dismissing it as unworthy of being a Hell-level secret realm dungeon, were stunned!

What?

A debuff inside the sewer?

When Chen Bai entered, he looked completely unaffected. His leisurely stroll through the sewer made it seem like he was wandering in his own garden.

A Constitution decrease of one point per second might not sound like much.

But the Plague Sewer was enormous and staggeringly deep. Even ignoring all the monsters along the way, it would still take several minutes—possibly longer—just to reach the boss. And if one had to fight the Ratmen and spores along the way, the situation would worsen dramatically.

In just one minute, that would mean losing 60 Constitution points!

Spend a few minutes inside, and you’d outright die!

At this moment, everyone finally grasped the true challenge and horror of the Plague Sewer.

And this was while wearing the Plague Set. Without it, how terrifying would the corrosive effects of the sewer become? The answer hardly needed stating.

The problem was, the Plague Set was a low-tier equipment set. Any Evolver capable of entering the sewer would likely have access to better options.

But without the Plague Set, just how severe would the sewer’s corrosion effect become!?

It was a dilemma.

Even on the forum, imagining these conditions—facing such a hostile environment while also dealing with monsters—left people overwhelmed and disheartened.

It truly seemed like a guaranteed death sentence!

Faced with the terrifying Plague Sewer, the general consensus was to leave it to powerful figures like White Emperor. They decided it was better to sit back, cheer from the forum, and spam 666 in support.

Places like this, where risk and reward were directly proportional, were certainly not suitable for casual participation.

The forum discussions, however lively, didn’t affect Chen Bai in the slightest. Even the curiosity from Group Chat No. 001 failed to stir him.

All his focus and attention were devoted to developing his next talents further.