Virus King - Chapter 336

Chapter 336: Flame Demon King: Ragnaros!

TL: YYang

Such battles and conquests continued for another two layers before Chen Bai decided not to proceed further.

The conquest of the Abyss had reached the 23rd Layer.

Before the 100th Layer, the strength of the Abyssal Lords increased progressively.

All Abyssal Lords before the 100th Layer were at the level of Second Profession Transfer, but the range for Second Profession Transfer spanned from level 30 to level 70.

Although there were only a little over twenty layers, the Abyssal Lords here were generally at the strength of level 40 or above, making them genuinely challenging opponents.

Even though Chen Bai had acquired numerous opportunities and powers, coupled with his Emperor-level Devil Bloodline, the suppression from higher-level realms was, at times, simply overwhelming.

Having thoroughly indulged in his desire for battle, Chen Bai disappeared without a trace after conquering the 23rd Layer of the Abyss.

In the next moment, he appeared in a special location.

It was still within the Abyss, but not in any of the layers he had previously visited.

For Chen Bai, this was an entirely unfamiliar layer.

Here, as he had just emerged from the Abyssal Well, he immediately smelled a strong sulfuric stench and felt the persistent heat in the air.

This heat and odor instinctively made even Chen Bai frown.

Yet he had no choice but to come here.

What lay before him were countless volcanoes and lakes of molten lava.

For any living creature, this place was an absolute forbidden zone of life. In such an environment, no ordinary lifeform could survive. Living here was almost impossibly difficult.

However, for certain beings, this place was an absolute paradise.

Those beings were the Lord of this layer and the demons of the same kin as the Lord.

The Balor Flame Demons!

Flame Demons, strictly speaking, were not originally part of the demon race. They were transformed beings of fire elemental spirit lifeforms.

However, after entering the Abyss, they became the most famous Balor Flame Demons.

Other elemental lifeforms existed within the Abyss, but the unique properties of the Abyss allowed Flame Demons to maximize their potential. Their strength far surpassed that of their original elemental forms.

Thus, the fame of Balor Flame Demons was renowned throughout the myriad worlds.

After gaining deeper knowledge of the Abyss, Chen Bai understood that within the Abyss, only the Lord of the 143rd Layer was a Balor Flame Demon.

Typically, the strength of Abyssal Lords increased the deeper one went.

But there were exceptions.

For example, Winifred, who occupied the 350th Layer of the Abyss, was stronger than both Yeenoghu and Gabul, who resided deeper.

This Balor Flame Demon Lord: Ragnaros, was one of those exceptions.

Ragnaros was the Flame Demon King of the entire Abyss and the ruler of fire elementals across the myriad worlds.

He had truly reached the pinnacle of demigod-level power.

Chen Bai’s heart weighed heavy as he stood before one of the most powerful entities in the Abyss.

Ragnaros was not only one of the strongest demigods, standing at the pinnacle just beneath the True Gods of the Abyss, but his power was also unmatched. He was one of the top-tier entities whose might was impossible to ignore.

The majority of Balor Flame Demons in the Abyss resided on the 143rd Layer. After all, only this layer, filled with endless volcanoes and seas of lava, provided the perfect environment for them to thrive.

When Chen Bai first learned this, he finally understood why he had suffered so many humiliating defeats during the Abyssal Trial at the 143rd Layer. He even entertained the thought of abandoning the challenge altogether. Such was the terrifying power of the Flame Demon King.

Chen Bai stepped directly onto the surface of the molten lava lake. Thanks to the protection of the Power of the Abyss, neither the Abyssal creatures nor the hazardous environment could harm him in the slightest.

However, the presence of an uninvited guest standing atop the lava lake unmistakably caught the attention of the ruler of this domain.

This was the largest molten lava lake on the 143rd Layer of the Abyss, home to the king of this realm.

For the first time, Chen Bai laid eyes upon Ragnaros.

Even though he had mentally prepared himself, the scene before him still left him utterly stunned.

What lay before him was not just a lava lake. It was an endless molten sea.

No, it was more accurate to call it a sea of molten fire.

This ocean’s sheer vastness rivaled any major ocean on Blue Star.

Yet, the moment a figure began to emerge from the lava sea, the massive ocean seemed to sink slightly under its weight.

The towering figure was as immense as the heavens themselves. Compared to it, Chen Bai’s silhouette was as insignificant as a speck of dust.

What the hell! In the Abyssal Trials, Ragnaros had only been the size of a hill, standing no taller than a dozen meters!

But now, towering over 10,000 meters, its height was nothing short of monumental.

Fortunately, Ragnaros appeared to realize something. The colossal figure began to shrink, and a voice echoed from the massive head, as large as a small asteroid:

“Human? Are you the one who passed the Abyssal Trial? Oh, I should now call you the Great Overlord!”

The overwhelming sense of oppression made Chen Bai instinctively swallow hard. For the first time, he truly understood how significant it was that True Gods rarely revealed their true forms, strength, or aura.

However, the Authority of the Abyss quickly restored Chen Bai’s confidence. He steadied himself and gazed at Ragnaros, whose form was now partially submerged in the molten sea.

“Respected Flame Demon King, I would like to borrow something from you.”

The massive crimson eyes on Ragnaros’s head, so enormous they could swallow mountains, fixed themselves on Chen Bai.

Ragnaros was contemplating.

Although Balor Flame Demons were not known for their intelligence—falling behind cunning races like Succubi, Mariliths, or Six-Armed Snake Demons—Ragnaros’s immense power had given him a level of wisdom far surpassing that of his kin.

Now that the Abyss had an Overlord and someone wielding the Authority of the Abyss, Ragnaros was clearly unwilling to spark unnecessary conflict.

However, what if this Overlord made an unreasonably excessive demand?

Ragnaros did not immediately agree. Instead, he spoke with a calm but firm tone:

“Great Overlord, if your request is too excessive, even if several True Gods were to arrive, I would not comply. Furthermore, any transaction must be met with an adequate price.”

Chen Bai had no illusions about deceiving the Flame Demon King. He simply nodded and smiled.

“A Flame Core. Does Lord Ragnaros happen to have one?”

The Flame Core was a rare and extremely valuable material. It was also the final component needed to complete his Wings of Netherflame.