Virus King - Chapter 325

Chapter 325: Seeking Oneself? Entering the Path of Life and Death in Hell!

TL: YYang

“Little ones, your potential, strength, and loyalty have all been seen by the Blood Moon. Her Excellency Lilith’s radiance shines upon you!”

Astaroth’s voice echoed. In the next moment, the blood moon hanging in the sky above bathed the area in its red glow. The crimson light caused even the demons and devils who were on the brink of death to recover at an astonishing speed. Within a few breaths, they had all returned to their peak condition.

The power of divine authority was truly extraordinary and overwhelming.

Chen Bai only felt a faint light enveloping his body.

A peculiar sense of comfort spread throughout his entire being.

Although there wasn’t much visible reaction, Chen Bai immediately concealed all his abilities, especially those related to his Abyssal Overlord profession.

But he had to admit, the Authority of the Abyss itself was inherently enigmatic. Its strength was so profound that even the gods seemed incapable of forcibly sensing its power and abilities.

This realization allowed Chen Bai to breathe a slight sigh of relief. He had genuinely feared that something unexpected would ruin everything at this critical juncture.

At that moment, Astaroth’s voice resounded again:

“Next is the third round of the First Embrace Ceremony! The Path of Life and Death in Hell—you all should be familiar with it. Every participant who enters will receive a randomly assigned trial, and based on your performance, you will be rewarded accordingly. Afterward, rankings will be determined by the grade of the rewards acquired from the Path of Life and Death. Now, proceed to the Path of Life and Death in Hell!”

This announcement electrified everyone on the blood-red square.

The Path of Life and Death in Hell was infamous throughout the infernal realms. It was said to be a construct created by a former god of Hell using their divine power.

The Path of Life and Death constantly absorbed unowned treasures from countless worlds across the heavens.

These treasures were placed within it, and trials tailored to their nature were devised. Those who completed the trials would receive the greatest rewards and artifacts.

Of course, the risks were proportional to the rewards.

A place like this was far from smooth sailing. If greed overtook one’s heart and they lost control of their desires, death would not be far behind.

This was a graveyard for the greedy, yet a paradise for the strong!

At the same time, it was one of Hell’s most iconic and unique structures.

Nearly every day, devils would venture into the Path of Life and Death, fighting to obtain its treasures and resources.

This was the essence of the Path of Life and Death. However, the history of this place remained shrouded in mystery.

It was rumored that this path had been created by Satan, the former King of Hell, using the authority of Greed from the Seven Deadly Sins.

Such critical information had been deliberately obscured to some extent.

To Chen Bai, this wasn’t particularly concerning. However, as he eagerly joined the three hundred devils heading toward the Path of Life and Death, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

“You, stay behind!”

Chen Bai’s eyelid twitched sharply. He tried to pretend he hadn’t heard the command and moved with the crowd, but a crimson light enveloped him, leaving him completely immobilized. To his surprise, none of the other devils seemed to notice what was happening.

This terrifying situation made Chen Bai realize that retribution might have simply been biding its time.

What Chen Bai didn’t expect was to see another figure still present on the blood-red square.

It was none other than Han Xiao’s younger sister.

Chen Bai’s eyelid twitched again.

Astaroth descended slowly onto the square.

This time, Astaroth bore none of the appearance from a few days ago at the inn. Her wine-red eyes glimmered with interest as they fixed on Chen Bai.

Beside her, another crimson figure appeared.

“Greetings, Duke Astaroth! Greetings, Lord Zepar!”

Zepar? So this figure was Zepar?

Chen Bai glanced at the being cloaked in viscous blood with a look of surprise.

His mind was clear. Previously, his physical form had been destroyed during the summoning on Blue Star due to the suppression of the Cosmic Will. Now, he had crafted himself a new body.

“Rika! Her Excellency Lilith has issued a divine decree. There’s something I must entrust to you!”

The devil girl with long, straight black hair blinked in surprise, quickly nodding in affirmation.

“The God and Devil Trial Grounds have reappeared in a location on Blue Star. Rika, you were born on Blue Star, and you’re already aware of what I’ve told you before. This time, your mission is to find that individual and establish a connection with them! If you succeed, Her Excellency Lilith will not hesitate to reward you generously. In other words, you can return home!” Zepar addressed the girl in front of him.

The girl froze for a moment, her face showing a rare trace of confusion. “Return home?”

The two Hell Dukes remained utterly expressionless, but Astaroth had already shifted her gaze to Chen Bai.

“As for you, Zero, your task is to fully protect Rika and ensure her safety while she completes her mission! If you perform well, your earlier disrespect will be forgiven. If not, ‘soul annihilation’ isn’t just an empty threat!”

Chen Bai’s eyelid twitched slightly, but he couldn’t be bothered to argue with this woman right now.

They were about to enter the Path of Life and Death in Hell. Once he acquired the authority of Greed, why waste time bickering with these people?

But then again, sending Han Xiao’s sister back to Blue Star? What were they up to? Could it be…?

Chen Bai’s peripheral vision flicked toward Zepar, and his eyelid twitched rapidly.

Would he really have to follow this girl to find himself?

Chen Bai decided not to dwell on it.

Returning to Blue Star meant the protection of the Cosmic Will, which ensured higher-level entities couldn’t interfere excessively. Returning to the Abyss, he would have the support of the Abyssal Will and the gods of the Abyss. Anyone who dared cross him there wouldn’t leave unscathed. If they tried, Chen Bai was confident he’d make them regret it.

Noticing Chen Bai’s reaction, Astaroth nodded in satisfaction. She relished the process of breaking a defiant little wolf into a submissive pup.

This process, and the anticipation of the outcome, brought her far greater pleasure than anything the mortal world could offer.

Now, the most important thing was to make this young man, whom Astaroth already considered her plaything, understand that obedience came with rewards.

With this thought, Astaroth moved her hand, conjuring an object into her palm.

“Not bad! The Path of Life and Death in Hell is full of peculiar trials, and anything can happen. This item will help you make the right decisions. Now, go!”

Glancing at the ring in her hand, Chen Bai raised an eyebrow slightly. Then, together with the girl who also seemed to have received some extra consideration, he arrived at the entrance to the Path of Life and Death in Hell, where they joined the other participants and stepped into the trial.