Virus King - Chapter 80

Chapter 80: The Mechanical Creator? The Blueprint for the Town Portal Scroll!

TL: Yang

Silence.

Under the streetlight, there was only silence.

Emily stood beside Chen Bai, watching him and the small goblin who had suddenly appeared. She didn’t know what was going on, but she could feel the atmosphere stiffen all at once.

Since Chen Bai’s rebirth in the apocalypse, he had set two major goals for himself in the initial stages:

One was this Dual-Profession Scroll, and the other was that SSS-tier profession from the Abyss.

Yet, even now, Chen Bai felt little confidence about meeting the requirements of that mission he had only glimpsed in his previous life.

This alone showed how formidable the challenge truly was.

Moreover, obtaining an SSS-tier profession scroll was not only incredibly difficult but also absurdly elusive!

So, he looked at Redo and asked: “I wonder, what is your profession?”

Redo gave a sly smile. “SSS-tier profession: Mechanical Creator!”

Chen Bai sucked his teeth. “I imagine, even for someone like you, your starting profession wasn’t so advanced, was it?”

After all, every god had once risen from the ranks of mere mortal Evolvers.

This was beyond doubt.

Redo nodded again.

“Exactly. When the Trial Grounds of Gods and Demons descended upon my world, I was just an ordinary goblin. My first-tier profession was A-tier: Mechanical Reformer!

Then, at level 30, I advanced to my second-tier profession: Mechanical Lord. Later, at level 70, my third-tier profession was SS-tier: Mechanical Pioneer!

Finally, when I ignited the divine fire and condensed a godhood, my profession completed its final transformation, becoming a unique and exclusive profession without precedent: Mechanical Creator!”

“Since you understand that profession advancement isn’t achieved in a single leap, then how could it possibly be feasible to achieve SSS-tier dual professions before reaching level ten in the first tier?”

However, this time, Redo’s attitude was unshakably resolute.

“My young friend! I have made myself very clear: this is the pinnacle achievement of goblin industry and alchemical technology, representing the blood, sweat, and soul of my entire life!

This is one of a kind in all the myriad realms of the infinite cosmos!

If I cannot honor it with the highest badge, then I would rather it remain forever buried in my storage chest!

So, now, my friend, will you accept this challenge? If you choose to refuse, I have other investments on hand that I can directly grant you, ones that match your talents and strength!”

Would he accept the challenge?

Chen Bai looked into the goblin’s fiery gaze.

He found himself once again at a crossroads.

If it were merely an SSS-tier profession transfer, he would have accepted without hesitation.

He was bound to head to the Abyss anyway, to try and complete that SSS-tier profession transfer.

He was even willing to take a gamble on it.

But now, two SSS-tier professions?!

How was he supposed to manage that?!

Just as he had thought back when he first reincarnated and faced the life-threatening decision of whether to inject himself with the zombie virus:

In this world, there were far too few opportunities to grow stronger through sheer choice alone!

And now, this choice was equally grueling.

Yet in an instant, Chen Bai’s gaze became unwavering.

He spoke without hesitation: “I accept!”

Even if he did not succeed, he would have tried, and most importantly, he possessed the knowledge and experience gained from decades in his previous life!

He needed to carefully consider the clues surrounding those SSS-tier professions he had encountered in passing during his former life.

Chen Bai feared a future where he might regret today’s decision.

But even if he failed, he would not regret making this choice.

Redo’s other investments would certainly not be trivial—an S-tier, or even an SS-tier profession or bloodline was possible.

However, as a reborn man, couldn’t Chen Bai secure those things on his own?

The Dual-Profession Scroll, after all, was something even the gods coveted.

It was truly one of a kind!

If he missed this opportunity, it would be lost forever!

As soon as Chen Bai’s words fell, a notification from the cosmic will sounded in his ears.

[You have accepted the final segment of the quest “Ultimate Investment”!]

At that moment, Redo’s gaze at Chen Bai finally changed. He raised his thumb in admiration.

“Impressive! I am genuinely looking forward to seeing your future achievements. Just with this courage and decisiveness alone, your future is bound to be extraordinary!

I look forward to the day you ignite the divine fire and become one of the gods of this new era! Here, take this summoning scroll—once you complete the quest, you can use it to summon me!”

As his voice faded, Redo’s figure gradually disappeared from sight.

Chen Bai remained where he was, watching as the other vanished from view.

Then, without hesitation, he grabbed Emily, who still hadn’t grasped the situation, and bolted in the opposite direction!

He had seen it clearly: the direction in which the God of Trade had left was unmistakably toward Jiangcheng University!

This likely confirmed his suspicion—the God of Trade had definite designs on that mysterious “Face of ???”!

Although he knew he would have to face him again after completing the quest, sooner was better than later!

In the darkness, Chen Bai found a nearby hotel, used his Wall-Running ability to slip into a luxury suite, and thus spent his first night in the post-apocalyptic world.

But even now, it was still a pitch-black night.

A small figure quietly entered Jiangcheng University. His destination was none other than the special morgue accessible through the underground parking garage!

The cold air did nothing to cool the fervor and excitement in the eyes of Redo, the God of Trade.

Finally, he reached the open door!

The Trial Grounds of Gods and Demons imposed strict limitations on the gods.

One of these restrictions was that gods could not enter certain secret realms freely.

This was why, in Chen Bai’s previous life, when he fought to obtain the B-Rank, the gods could not intervene directly and instead had to rely on their chosen proxies.

This was the very purpose of these proxies.

However, things were a little different now.

At that moment, the speed of the spinning vortex of this special secret realm slowed and gradually faded away.

Redo pushed open the door of the real-world incinerator and stepped into the room, which had already transformed into a secret realm dungeon!

The enormous incinerator was still there.

Redo quickly ran his hand along the terrifying machine.

But soon, his brows knitted into a frown as he circled the incinerator several times, then crawled into the dark vent with his small body.

Staring at the equally empty interior of the incinerator, Redo was stunned for a long while before finally exclaiming in disbelief:

“How is this possible?! How can it not be here?!

Did that little guy discover and take it? Impossible! That thing is untouchable to a low-tier Evolver with no profession! How could this happen…”

Meanwhile, the very person whom this God of Trade found inconceivable—Chen Bai—lay quietly in bed, paying no attention to the foreign woman sprawled across it.

Once again, he cast a glance at the strange face stored obediently in his secret warehouse, observing the lifelike eyes that almost seemed alive.

Then he turned his attention to the “goodies” he had wrangled from that scheming God of Trade. Well, not quite—this was his quest reward:

[Return Scroll Blueprint]