Virus King - Chapter 332

Chapter 332: Blood Moon’s Gaze? Identity Exposed?

TL: YYang

“……”

Almost immediately after the descent of the blood-red moonlight, the entrance to the Path of Life and Death in Hell fell silent.

The silhouette within the blood moon only stood there silently, observing everything before it, as well as the creatures beneath its feet. The blood-red moonlight veiled the figure’s face like a shroud, making it impossible to discern any expressions or features.

Even Astaroth and the other Archdukes of Hell stared at this figure in a mix of confusion and unease. For a moment, even with their lofty statuses, they appeared flustered and helpless.

The Path of Life and Death in Hell was an ancient entity that had stood in Hell for countless ages. Legend had it that it was closely tied to the Great King of Hell during the time when Hell separated from the Abyss.

And now, this existence, which had endured in Hell for untold millennia, exploded.

Finally, under the bewildered gazes of countless beings, the figure within the blood moon spoke slowly:

“The Authority of Greed has been taken!”

As these words fell, a wave of confusion spread among the gathered devils and creatures. Only the Hell Archdukes reacted, their pupils contracting sharply. They turned their gazes toward the original position of the 14th Path of Life and Death in Hell, their expressions inscrutable.

Then, all these beings began scanning the other creatures present who had just entered the Path of Life and Death, as though searching for something. Or fearing something.

But the blood-red figure spoke again, its tone indifferent:

“Hell is vast. Even though Blood Moon City has temporarily forbidden entry to the Path of Life and Death during this period, it doesn’t mean other areas are under the same restrictions. With so many beings entering the Path of Life and Death, what are the chances it’s someone from Blood Moon City?”

“Enough. The First Embrace Ceremony is temporarily suspended. Head to the Crimson Peak!”

At these words, the Hell Archdukes finally snapped out of their daze.

After all, from Blood Moon City alone, only about 300 beings had entered the Path of Life and Death.

Yet across all of Hell, with its hundreds of paths, the number of beings entering for the Hell Trials on this day could easily reach tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.

What were the chances it was someone from Blood Moon City?

This was their collective thought as they all began heading toward the Crimson Peak.

However, only Chen Bai, standing in the square, suddenly froze.

He keenly felt the blood-red moonlight, which veiled the figure’s face like a shroud, focus its gaze on him for a solid five seconds.

Never underestimate a True God!

And never doubt the significance of any action by a True God.

This was Chen Bai’s greatest takeaway from his time in the Abyss with Baphomet and others.

Even someone like Baphomet, who wasn’t known for their intelligence, had a reason behind every single move they made.

The origin of this Goddess of the Blood Moon was mysterious. To be able to descend upon Hell in this era and become a deity who shared authority with Hell’s other gods, while covering Hell with the Blood Moon, this was no ordinary deity.

Had he been discovered?!

At that moment, Chen Bai felt as if he had been struck by lightning. But he quickly calmed down.

In truth, it was to be expected.

From Lilith’s perspective, it wasn’t hard to piece things together.

Zepar was loyal to Lilith.

Naturally, Zepar would have long informed her of both Chen Bai’s and Satan’s movements.

The Authority of Greed in Hell could only have been taken by the Hell King—the reincarnated Satan. Otherwise, how could the demon gods of Hell have gone without acting on it for so many years?

So, given the earlier reports, it was undoubtedly due to the Hell King.

And upon learning of Chen Bai’s presence in the God and Devil Trial Grounds, along with news of him personally, it was easy to deduce his identity.

At that moment, a human-demon hybrid suddenly appearing in Blood Moon City, entering the Path of Life and Death, carried a likelihood of over 90%.

In fact, this Her Excellency Lilith had likely been observing him even before the Path of Life and Death shattered.

With that in mind, Chen Bai scratched his head.

“Damn it. I planned to keep my identity hidden and play the fool to outsmart everyone, but they’ve already seen right through me?!”

Tch, tch.

Chen Bai chuckled and didn’t let it bother him.

Being seen through was fine; his objective had already been achieved.

The Authority of Greed was now in his hands, and the Cosmic Will’s Secret Vault was something even True Gods couldn’t touch. Even Redo wouldn’t be able to uncover the whereabouts of the Face of Taotie, would he?

Now that he had obtained what he wanted, having his identity exposed didn’t matter much.

At worst, he could simply open a portal and escape.

Or, if killed, he could resurrect from the Abyss.

Thinking this, Chen Bai glanced around. Everyone, including the girl Han Xiao’s younger sister, was still dumbfounded, their expressions equally blank.

Meanwhile, Chen Bai was already swaggering off the square.

However, just as he was about to take his first step, a figure blocked his path.

It was none other than Rika.

Chen Bai raised an eyebrow.

“What’s up?”

“In the second round, you already proved your strength! In the third round, my only opponent is you. So, reveal your trial and gains from the Path of Life and Death in Hell, and let’s determine the final victor between us.”

This little girl sure had a strong competitive streak!?

Unfortunately, Chen Bai wasn’t interested. He waved her off dismissively:

“You win. Go participate in your First Embrace Ceremony.”

He had no interest in that so-called Bloodline of the Blood Clan. As Satan had once put it, devils and demons were bloodlines born from the Abyss itself, supremely powerful. The Blood Clan, at best, was a creation derived from Cain’s vampiric ability and authority in its early days.

Later, it became an extension of Lilith, the Blood Queen and Goddess of the Blood Moon, who had infused her divine power to grant the bloodline some additional new abilities.

To Chen Bai, it wasn’t particularly appealing.

He had zero interest in becoming part of the Blood Clan or becoming one of Lilith’s blood kin.

With that, Chen Bai waved her off again and returned to the inn.

This left the girl standing there, bewildered. As the wind rustled around her, she stared at the departing figure—someone like herself who also bore human blood—completely unsure of what he meant.