Virus King - Chapter 335

Chapter 335: Battle and Conquest!

TL: YYang

The 20th Layer of the Abyss.

Amid an endless world, the Abyssal Well stood atop the highest peak. Chen Bai gazed down at everything before him. At the same time, ripples of the Power of the Abyss spread outward.

A figure high above the mountaintop appeared within Chen Bai’s sight.

Chen Bai had encountered this figure during the Abyssal Trial countless times before, even clashing with it repeatedly.

Rogert, the Dark Sacrificer.

The second-transfer profession of a Dark Mage. In the Abyss, Rogert was an exceedingly rare Abyssal Lord focused on spiritual power, a rarity among rarities.

For one to ascend to the position of Abyssal Lord, especially as the lord of the 20th Layer of the Abyss, Rogert’s strength and intelligence were leagues above that of an average Demon Lord.

Chen Bai eyed the towering Fallen Demon, its immense spiritual power coursing through the world. He spoke directly:

“You should know who I am. Now, make your move!”

Conquest in the Abyss was simple. Strength alone was the ultimate proof.

However, this time, Chen Bai had miscalculated.

The lord of the 20th Layer of the Abyss hesitated for only a moment before dropping to his knees in front of him.

“Great Overlord, your strength transcends the entire Abyss. You are destined to wield the Authority of the Abyss, so naturally, I, Rogert, must pledge loyalty to you!”

Chen Bai blinked, staring at the demon before him, so unlike the others he had encountered, and was momentarily at a loss.

The principle of survival of the fittest was universally understood, and the demons of the Abyss followed it to the extreme.

Chen Bai’s eventual ascent to become the Abyssal Overlord, conquering countless layers of the Abyss, was already a foregone conclusion.

Yet many demons refused to yield unless they were defeated or even killed first.

Across the myriad worlds, most demons were brainless beings.

To encounter one so perceptive was truly a rare sight. For a moment, Chen Bai didn’t know how to react.

No wonder they said mages were different! They were far more sensible than those muscle-bound fools.

Chen Bai nodded in satisfaction.

“Not bad, Rogert. One day, you will understand how wise your choice truly was.”

Chen Bai accepted the soul mark that Rogert presented and placed it into the Abyssal Well of the 20th Layer.

In the next moment, the Abyssal Well’s murky energy rippled outward, connecting to the Abyssal Runes on Chen Bai’s palm.

The hoarse voice of the Abyssal Will echoed in Chen Bai’s mind.

[The Great Overlord has conquered the 20th Layer of the Abyss, gaining +20 to all attributes!]

The conquest of Layers 11 through 20 of the Abyss was now complete!

According to the original plan, the Abyss was divided into sections of ten layers each.

This meant a new area had been formed, and with it, the opportunity to construct another city.

At this thought, Chen Bai looked at Rogert, who stood before him, now a picture of humility. The demon lord displayed an intelligence rare among his kind. A faint smile played on Chen Bai’s lips.

“You’ve heard of what happened on the 10th Layer, haven’t you? Just as a demon city was built there, the 20th Layer will have one as well. I’ll leave this task to you. I will grant you some authority. Do it well, and you shall be rewarded.”

Rogert’s eyes brightened, and the demon’s long tail swayed slightly as he bowed low.

“Yes, my great master!”

The art of leadership lay in delegation.

Compared to the first demon city of the 10th Layer, which would serve as a benchmark for all subsequent cities, the construction of the 20th Layer’s city was less critical.

Once the first Demon City was complete, the systems and structures established there could simply be replicated as needed.

This no longer required the direct oversight of figures like Redo or Baphomet.

However, Chen Bai’s conquest was far from over.

The 21st Layer of the Abyss awaited—its familiar Bull Demon Race, of the same lineage as Baphomet, housed a Bloodline Warrior, a truly formidable opponent.

A berserker capable of fully unleashing the power of their bloodline.

Clearly, this Bull Demon Race member, of the same lineage as Baphomet, was not blessed with much intelligence.

It perfectly matched Chen Bai’s stereotypical impression of demons.

And the outcome was, without question, simple.

His True Demon Form erupted instantly! Hellfire ignited around Chen Bai, and at the same time, his hands transformed into massive hammers.

At that moment, his strength surged to a terrifying level, even beyond his own control!

It was the kind of mountain-shattering power that could split peaks in a single strike.

With all these factors combined, Chen Bai’s strength surpassed the 5000 threshold!

What did this signify? Undeniable, unbridled might.

Yet, even with this monstrous strength, he still couldn’t achieve the overwhelming domination he had hoped for against the Abyssal Lord of the Bull Demon Race before him.

At level 40+, combined with the naturally powerful Bull Demon Race physique and their berserker profession, trying to crush this foe through brute strength alone proved to be exceptionally challenging.

For Chen Bai, accustomed to overwhelming his enemies, this moment of resistance surprised him slightly. However, he quickly adjusted.

His blood-red eyes gleamed with a flash of dark green light. The Plague Sun effect activated, spreading its influence instantly. Black Death marks began appearing on the Bull Demon’s body.

At the same time, the demon’s terrifying power drained away at an unimaginable speed!

Chen Bai’s lips finally curled into a wanton smile, the crimson in his eyes becoming utterly wild.

Kill!

The slaughter in Hell had left his appetite unsated. Now, he had found a true opponent to unleash his battle lust upon!

“Roar!”

The enraged roar of the Bull Demon echoed throughout the 21st Layer of the Abyss, but no other demons dared to approach.

That visceral sensation of fist meeting flesh, every attack receiving feedback from the opponent, this was the true meaning of battle.

In the end, the unwilling Bull Demon succumbed to the relentless effects of the Influenza Virus, its strength and constitution gradually sapped away.

Even after his battle lust was satisfied, his blood rushing with exhilaration, Chen Bai still stomped down on the Bull Demon’s skull, shattering it completely. In the next instant, the Darklight Virus enveloped the remains, squirming as it absorbed the body, turning it into the most nourishing sustenance.

[The Great Overlord has conquered the 21st Layer of the Abyss, gaining +21 to all attributes!]