Virus King - Chapter 92

Chapter 92: Meng Meng Asks for Guidance! SSS Talent: Dreamwalker!

TL: Yang

“Unbelievable! Absolutely unbelievable!”

“Damn it, would it still be possible for me to change genders now!?”

“As expected of this white guy—able to bring so many women into the secret realm and still protect them all the way through. Ugh, so jealous!”

“To the one above, are you jealous of him for being surrounded by so many beauties, or are you jealous of the women for having a protector like him?”

“Are you kidding? Of course I’m jealous of the beauties! The apocalypse has come, what good is being pretty? It’s all about real strength!”

“…”

These comments weren’t in a video stream.

They were on a forum.

After the early days of the apocalypse, making posts on the forum cost copper coins. But since posts were clearer and more organized, Evolvers who were eager to share experiences didn’t hesitate to spend a few coins to post!

However, casual chats like this were rare.

But this post had unexpectedly gone viral.

In the God and Devil Trial Grounds, the first person to clear a nightmare-level dungeon, the most mysterious one, “Bai,” had made another move, successfully clearing another low-level secret realm.

But compared to last time’s intense, heart-pounding battles and legendary clashes, this time, the footage showed him in the pitch-black sewers, strolling through with enviable ease!

Of course, whether people envied Chen Bai for being surrounded by beautiful women, or envied those beauties who breezed through the dungeon under Chen Bai’s protection, gaining experience effortlessly, was anyone’s guess!

Chen Bai, however, paid no attention to the idle talk in the forum. The dungeon loot had actually yielded some pleasant surprises!

Unexpectedly, the set he’d been collecting had yielded yet another piece!

Moreover, it was a very familiar-looking item: none other than the dark green robe worn by the Plague Envoy from the deepest part of the Cult of the Plague.

It resembled a doctor’s lab coat but was dark green, giving off an eerie vibe!

[Plague Robe (E-Rank)]

[Armor – Torso]

[Constitution +5]

[Poison Protection: Reduces the effects of poison status debuffs!]

[Plague Set (2/5): All Attributes +3]

[Equipment Requirement: Evolver Level ≥5]

[P.S.: The robe worn by Plague Envoys as they spread plague and death, symbolizing disaster for all life!]

What a find!

Chen Bai put this excellent item away, then sorted through the other loot before leading the others, all of whom had reaped ample rewards, back to the villa district.

Seeing Song Ziqiong immediately sending people toward the city of Jiangcheng again, determined to clear out zombies to continue improving her strength, Chen Bai nodded in satisfaction.

He didn’t feel rushed to step in further. If, even with his assistance, they still couldn’t kill zombies and increase their power on their own, then Chen Bai would indeed be sorely disappointed.

Compared to dealing with hordes of zombies, hanging back in the villa district and watching the amusing chat banter was unquestionably more entertaining.

[King Liu: Well, well, it turns out the White Emperor has a taste for this kind of thing!]

[Yezi: Waaaa! My high-cold, indifferent-to-women image of the White Emperor has shattered!]

[Overlord: Sister Ye, if the White Emperor doesn’t like women, could he possibly like men?! Look at it this way—you’d have even more chances then, right?!]

[Yezi: !!!]

[Heir to the Five-Strike Lightning Whip: Too bad the apocalypse hit, and now trains and planes don’t work. Otherwise, if the White Emperor came here, I’d have to let him understand why they call me Bathing Emperor! Damn it, looks like my dream of offering my… ahem… to him is down the drain!]

[Liu Huai: Eww… could you stop bringing this up? Aren’t you afraid the White Emperor will kick you out of the group if he sees this?]

[Crow: By the way, that woman in the dungeon using amethyst—didn’t I see her once on the news?]

[…]

The gossip in the group was always centered around Chen Bai.

However, just as Chen Bai continued to enjoy spying on their chatter, a particular message popped up, catching him off guard!

[Meng Meng: @Bai, Group Leader! Are you there?! I have a question I’d like to ask, and by the way, I’ve also acquired something you need for the skill exchange!]

[Group’s Only Trash: !!! As expected of Old Dream! I’m hugging Old Dream’s thigh right now…]

[I’m Really Not a Sword Immortal: !!!]

Seeing the message, Chen Bai was a bit surprised but quickly replied in the group:

[Bai: Here!]

[Heir to the Five-Strike Lightning Whip: !!!]

[Crow: Wow! The legendary first meeting between Big Bai and Old Dream!]

[King Liu: Hey, come on, you two, say something already! Oh no, looks like Old Dream and the White Emperor went off to private chat!]

[I’m Really Not a Sword Immortal:😨, we want to see the conversation too!]

[Yezi: The world isolates me, mocking as it may; I maintain my silence, understanding what is truly good and bad…]

Ignoring the group’s antics, Chen Bai saw a separate chat window appear right after his message.

[Meng Meng: Hello, Group Leader!]

[Bai: Hello to you, too. Just say what’s on your mind!]

Meng Meng was someone with an SSS-Rank talent that Chen Bai hadn’t heard of in his previous life, which had piqued his curiosity.

[Meng Meng: Group Leader, you seem to be very skilled in combat. From what I saw in the videos, your guidance was extremely effective, and I’d like to ask if you could give me some pointers as well—would that be alright?!]

Chen Bai was taken aback.

An SSS talent holder asking him so politely felt almost strange. More importantly, what did this request even mean?

Usually, someone with this level of talent would have powerful battle skills, wouldn’t they?

With this thought, Chen Bai replied:

[Bai: Each person’s fighting style is unique, and everyone’s style differs. Also, since I don’t know what your talent is, how could I give advice? If you don’t mind, could you share your talent with me? I can take a look and see if I can help!]

There seemed to be a moment of hesitation on Meng Meng’s side. After about a minute, she sent an image.

[Dreamwalker (SSS): Dreams are the most mysterious realm! You can freely walk within dreams and harness the power of dreams to accomplish your desires. Each time you experience a new dream, upon waking, your Spirit attribute permanently increases by 1 to 5 points!]

[By entering others’ dreams, developing your own dreamscapes, and weaving dreams, you can enhance your abilities and acquire additional skills.]

[Current awakened talent skill: Enter Dream!]

…

Old Dream probably isn’t the best nickname here, but basically since Meng Meng’s name sounds like dream, and her ability is related to dream, and she’s looked up to by the other members of the group chat, she’s given a senior title. “Old” doesn’t have to mean you’re older in age, but more senior?

The reason why Chen Bai is referred to Lord Bai isn’t because he’s actually ruling over them, but the title they give Chen Bai literally means “grand”, “great”, or “big”.