Virus King - Chapter 326

Chapter 326: The Ring of Introspection! Three Paths!

TL: YYang

The Path of Life and Death in Hell.

In truth, it did not possess anything truly tangible.

It was merely an incomparably massive door.

A door so large it could accommodate thousands of people at once. Its towering height seemed to pierce straight into the heavens.

A profound and mysterious ripple of power swirled and flowed around this door.

The moment one stepped into this door, they would transform into a beam of light and vanish entirely.

They would enter the true Path of Life and Death in Hell.

The Path of Life and Death in Hell was not merely a straightforward road. Instead, it was a bizarre and realistic trial where anything could happen.

For any living being daring enough to enter the Path of Life and Death in Hell, the outcome would always be a deadly gamble. Even those mighty demon archdukes would not dare to claim they could traverse this path, complete the ultimate and most perilous trial, and claim its greatest benefits and rewards.

However, to Chen Bai, this place was like a room in an old house where he had left a forgotten treasure. All he needed to do was open the door, step inside, and retrieve it.

It was just that simple!

Chen Bai glanced at the blood-red ring Astaroth had given him. He did not equip it. After all, this female demon had harbored ill intentions toward him all along—who knew what schemes she might have hidden?

Still, he had to admit, this demoness was surprisingly generous!

[Astaroth’s Ring of Introspection (A-Rank)]
[Accessory—Ring]
[Spirit +110]
[Introspection: After each use, temporarily increases resistance to illusion-type abilities by 100%! Simultaneously maintains mental clarity, allowing the wearer to make decisions they perceive as correct!]
[Teleportation: Instantly teleports a certain distance, determined by the wearer’s spirit strength. No casting time. Cooldown: 10 minutes.]
[Requirement to Equip: Level ≥ 20, Spirit > 800.]

This ring was an exceptional treasure, truly a gem among gems.

Especially the teleportation ability—it was a life-saving divine skill in critical moments!

The introspection ability was equally invaluable.

It greatly enhanced resistance against illusion-type abilities, which, while relatively uncommon, left a deep impression on Chen Bai. He vividly remembered the Abyssal Lord of the 215th Layer of the Abyss, a member of the Eye Demon Race and a so-called Fantasy Weaver, Salisbury.

That said, resistance to such abilities was also extremely useful on the Path of Life and Death in Hell.

Of course, that applied more to others.

Casually tossing the ring into his backpack, Chen Bai fixed his gaze on the colossal door to the Path of Life and Death in Hell in the distance. A look of anticipation glimmered in his eyes.

He was immensely eager to see what form the embodiment of Greed’s Authority, one of the Seven Deadly Sins that Satan himself regarded as a core power, would take.

Would it be a skill? An item? Or something entirely different?

Chen Bai did not know. But soon, he would find out.

As Chen Bai stepped onto the Path of Life and Death in Hell, a voice echoed in his ear. What surprised him was how similar it sounded to Satan’s voice.

The King of Hell truly seemed to have gone above and beyond for this place.

Though, describing a Demon King as “going above and beyond” sounded rather dubious, no matter how one looked at it.

“You have entered the Path of Life and Death in Hell. Prepare yourself to face the Trial of Greed!”

Whoosh!

A streak of light flashed, and in the next instant, Chen Bai’s figure vanished into the gates of the Path of Life and Death in Hell.

Along with all the other participants, his presence disappeared completely.

The very next moment, Chen Bai found himself in an exceptionally peculiar world.

The illusory golden mist represented the most fundamental symbol of the word “greed”: wealth.

Greed, as an Authority, was linked to an astonishing amount of power and dominion.

Beneath the golden mist, three paths appeared hazily before Chen Bai.

Each path had a clear signpost:

[The Path of Gold]
[The Path of Heaven]
[The Path of Eternity]

Merely reading these names made one’s breathing subconsciously quicken.

The symbolic meanings of each path, represented by faint visions, manifested before him at that moment.

The signpost for The Path of Gold displayed endless wealth. Within the vision, Chen Bai’s figure was surrounded by treasure, rivaling nations in fortune and possessing power that bent the world to his will. He was shown waking to command the world’s authority and resting with beauties at his side, women of countless races kneeling in devotion beneath his feet.

For The Path of Heaven, the vision was even more overwhelming. He stood atop the heavens, overlooking his divine kingdom. Countless subordinate gods and angels knelt humbly at his feet, kissing the land where he stood.

As for The Path of Eternity, it was shrouded in profound mystery. It felt as if the birth and destruction of the universe were brewing within its depths, swirling and cycling. Entire worlds seemed to shift and alter with the slightest movement of his figure.

These three paths were each more tempting than the last. It felt as though stepping onto any one of them would grant him everything he desired.

Yet, after a single glance, Chen Bai casually took out the Hell King’s Ring.

Satan, who had been brooding silently for days, had no time to react before Chen Bai’s voice rang out:

“All right, so this is the Path of Life and Death in Hell. Now, fulfill your promise!”

Satan froze for a moment. Gazing at this illusory world, his form slowly floated out of the Hell King’s Ring, a look of nostalgia and sentiment crossing his face. He nodded slightly.

“Yes, this is the Vault of Greed. I never imagined I would one day return here. Great Overlord, your radiance is destined to spread across all realms and worlds!”

However, Satan paused and then let out a faint laugh.

“Great Overlord, the Mark of the Hell King is indeed sufficient to summon the Authority of Greed directly. But… don’t you want to test yourself first? To see how far you can go and how strong you can become within this Path of Life and Death in Hell?”

“If you acquire the Authority of Greed, the countless treasures it has collected over countless ages, locked within this Vault of Greed, may or may not open. Whether you can retrieve its hoarded treasures remains an uncertainty. The power of Authority is indeed immense, but like the Authorities of the Abyss, to fully utilize it, you’ll need to ensure your strength is sufficient, Great Overlord.”

Hearing Satan’s words, Chen Bai raised his brow slightly.

His curiosity was indeed piqued.

Since he was already here, he couldn’t help but develop an interest in the wonders of this hellish realm.