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Chapter 308

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Little Dark Horse, Paglio, Delia, Skeleton, Sheikh, Seaman

Many strange things happened at Yankou Town's Heroic Spirit Cemetery (英魂墓地). Tombs were excavated, bones were stolen, residents went missing, and the population declined. Even the new guards sent there disappeared.

"It is said that some people have seen several walking skeletons outside the town, while some people have seen former acquaintances become unconscious zombies," said Athena.

It was likely someone proficient in undead magic who was behind this.

## Yankou

Chen Rui and others head to Yankou Town.

The first thing Athena did upon entering the town was to find the Mayor Sheikh, a big fat Great Demon.

Athena sends the guards to pacify the townspeople. Paglio investigates the graveyard and judges that the magician responsible for the Undead magic was likely to have reached Demon Emperor level.

Due to the age and inherited power that had not been completely digested, Shea's strength was only the peak of the Great Demon King. She was weaker than the other three major lords. A Demon Emperor-level powerhouse was considered second to none in the Dark Moon Estate. No wonder he dared to openly start with a densely populated area.

Of course, this "second to none" excluded Paglio. With the effect of black potion and Aurora Frost, the poison dragon's strength had recovered to the peak of Demon Emperor level. Plus his original Demon Overlord level combat experience and insights, he should have no opponents at the Demon Emperor level. Unfortunately, due to the ancient runes, Paglio could only stop here as he could no longer advance further. If the opponent was a Demon Emperor, it should not be a big deal if the poison dragon was present.

Chen Rui gained a lot of intel too. He used Camouflage and other methods to find out a lot of information. According to the townspeople's feedback, skeletons and zombies had appeared before in the north Black Rock Mountain (黑岩山) and the west Rocque Mountain (罗克山 or Roark Mountain). Black Rock Mountain was still okay. Rocque Mountain was originally a haunted place in Yankou Town. Some brave people entered it previously, and none of them survived. No one dared to approach these two zones now.

Paglio nodded and said, "Eat some food first and take a break. Tonight we will split up. I will go to Rocque Mountain and Chen Rui will go to Black Rock Mountain! Put the skeletons made by the undead magician into his mouth!"

## Black Rock Mountain

Chen Rui encounters skeletons at Black Rock.
Chapter 224

黄雀
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* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Guradam, Delia

Chen then absorbs all of the treasures and fountain of vitality into his Super System. Guradam then quickly grabs his phylactery / lifebox.

Chen then splashes some liquid that burns up Guradam, who then flees out of the treasure room. Splashing the highest grand master-level black potion – resurrection potion on an undead was like splashing sulfuric acid on a child.

Although the damage of resurrection potion to the corpse necromancer was severe, Chen Rui wasn't sure that Guradam wouldn't kill him after recovering magic power. Therefore, they should definitely not stay at this place for long. Since they got everything they wanted, it was better to leave immediately.

"I can't describe you with words anymore." Roman smiled bitterly, "It seems that I'm not even qualified to be a follower. It was you who have been filling the pit."

Before Chen Rui spoke, Delia said, "Are you a human or Beelzebub Royal Family? Are you Glorfin or Richard?"

"Of course I'm a human. My real name is Chen Rui. As for the poor Glorfin, we'll let the corpse necromancer curse as he likes."

Chen Rui smiled. The harvest from this Silent Night Wetland trip was really big as it wasn't just treasures.

That silver box was very weird. It was like the God-Eating Mask initially. It couldn't be stored in the storage space. Chen Rui had to pack it into the backpack that Dodo initially "lived". The same was true for Delia's "round mirror" treasure. It couldn't be kept into space equipment, so it was also packed into a bag.

As the team escapes, Broc arrives.

"Shouldn't you honor your elder brother? Delia." Broc's sight stayed on Chen Rui for a moment. Then, he looked past Roman and focused on the small round shield in Delia's hand. His eyes became heated, "No wonder part of the attack was countered. It turned out that you've obtained the Illusive Shield! Then you must've thought you can get rid of the <Soul Shackles> of your master, me?"

Hearing the word "master" at the back, both Roman and Chen Rui's eyes were angered almost at the same time: This Broc, even used <Soul Shackles> to enslave his own sister. Not only that, Roman's father was also killed in Broc's hands. There were both new hatred and old grudges.

Delia asks Roman and Chen to leave, so that she could deal with Broc alone. Broc is touched and asks why she teamed up with the incompetent Belphegor and an 'ant'.

"Broc, why is your face so bumpy? Are you not recovered from the poison yet?" Chen Rui spoke suddenly, asking with a lot of concern. Broc is then triggered.
Chapter 26

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Aldas, Slee, Zack, Kakan

After the duel with Sandro, Chen's name instantly became famous, with some demons admiring him, and others still doubting him as a mere human apprentice of Aldas. Meanwhile, Aldas' name became renown throughout the entire city, despite the somewhat shameful '5000 Meter Fragrance'.

Chen walks through town, thwarting off bullies and showing off (some) of his power (enough to keep the demons away).

Slee tells Chen the history of the Beezlebub Rebellion and how Dark Moon's economy was controlled by Joseph, its military run by Kaguron.

Chen and Slee travel to a blacksmith shop called Guillotine.
Chapter 223

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Delia, Guradam

**Items**
silver box

The silver box was located in the fountain of vitality, right next to the treasure Delia desired. Although Guradam implores 'Glorfin' (Chen) not to take the box, Glorfin reminds Guradam of his promise.

## Guradam

Guradam then reveals his history. More than 2000 years ago, Paglio killed his body and locked him in the treasure room, so Guradam had to become an undead Corpse Necromancer to survive. Guradam relied on the Fountain of vitality to replenish his magic power. For the past 2000 years, he had been searching for a way out and then discovered the corpse projection method, which relied on luring treasure hunters, killing them, and using their dead bodies' spirit power to gradually transport out of the labyrinth.

The silver box itself possessed terrible power, so Guradam baited Chen to open it so that Guradam could use his corpse.

Guradam's proud laughter stopped abruptly as the fountain of vitality began to decrease rapidly at a rate visible to the naked eye.

"Fountain of vitality..." Guradam screamed. For 2000 years, the fountain of vitality had never dried up. His sight fell onto the faint mist, which came from Chen Rui's hands.

After a second of distraction, the fountain of vitality had disappeared without a trace. The recovery of his magic suddenly slowed down.

Then, in Guradam's unbelievable eyes, Chen Rui, who had gathered the mist, stood up with his strength reinvigorated. He didn't seem like unable like before. Delia and Roman were also stunned. Only Dodo cheered and jumped up onto Chen Rui's shoulder.

"This story tells us that the one who rides the white horse isn't necessarily the prince, but it might be Tang Sanzang." Chen Rui smiled slightly, "Perhaps I should say that the masked one isn't necessarily a Beelzebub Royal Family. Your trick has failed, Guradam."

## Notes

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Also called Tang Sanzang, refers to Xuanzang (born Chen Yi 陈祎) of the Tang dynasty and Journey to the West. Tang Seng traveled from China to India and back to collect Buddhist sutras.
2. ↑ "这个故事告诉我们，骑白马的不一定是王子，有可能是唐僧。"陈睿微搬一笑："或者说，戴面具的不一定是别西卜王族。你的诡计失败了，古拉丹姆。" Basically means that looks can be deceiving. Although Chen wears the God Devouring Mask, that does not necessarily mean he is of the Beelzebub family.
Chapter 198

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Sergey, Kemp, Xingxing, Isabella

When Chen Rui was ready to go to Silent Night Wetlands, the special agent sent by the Imperial City to assist in the investigation of Beelzebub finally reached the Dark Moon.

There were four main people who came to Dark Moon this time. From Chen Rui's memory, two people had already come to the Dark Moon for the second time.

1. Sergey
2. Kemp

The other two were

1. Xingxing
2. Isabella
Chapter 289

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Izola, Fatilu, Sabrina, Tony, Lafar, Toto, Dotun

Izola releases Fatilu, returning her to Sabrina.

Chen then leaves to investigate Mystic Valley, when all of a sudden a huge explosion goes off in Mystic Valley.

He, Sabrina, and Izola rush to the valley. When they arrive, Chen Rui grabbed a familiar-looking guy and shouted angrily, "Tony! What the hell happened?"

Tony spoke with a sour face, "Commander! An unknown explosion occurred at the magic cannon's test site just now and the defensive magic circle all failed instantly. That power was too terrifying. It spread to other labs. Soon after, the rest of the labs also began to explode. Now, the entire Mystic Valley is destroyed!"

Lafar then rushes out carrying the dead body of Toto.

"Who is responsible for the magic circle of the magic cannon?! Didn't we just strengthen the defense? How could this problem occur?!" Chen Rui yelled hysterically. He was obviously calling blames.

"Master, you don't have to investigate." It was Sabrina who said that with a chill that could penetrate one's spine, "Leave with Fatilu first!"

Izola looked vigilant. Her strength suddenly increased because Sabrina's intense killing intention had locked onto her tightly. This was by no means the usual bluff!
Chapter 10

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Paglio, Chen Rui

Paglio taunts Chen, saying the four lives are in his hands, but Chen boldly retorts that without the four, Paglio would not be able to break the seal. Chen says that he has nothing to fear, not even death itself, and he will never give up the only dignity in his life. Athena's eyes brightens when she hears Chen say this, and she is impressed by Chen's manly confidence and bravery (in contrast to Alan the coward).

Paglio asks Chen to prove his strength to be accepted as an equal. Chen then starts drawing 33 grids on the ground and explains the game of Peg Solitaire, which surprises Paglio as he never heard of such a thing before.

Chen then explains the story of how he inherited the power of Sun Wukong and the Primordial Age. Paglio deep inside is impressed. He creates a soundproof barrier so that he and Chen can negotiate terms and so nobody else could hear them. Paglio offers to sign a symbiotic contract (共生契约) with Chen.

They agree on the terms, and Paglio says:

"Chen Rui, we're now symbiotic partners; even closer than siblings."

Paglio then asks:

"Is the female grim reaper your woman? That woman is a great demon with a mutated bloodline. She has great potential, and she is likely to reach the level of demon king in the future."

Chen says no, so Paglio suggests:

"Then I suggest that you make her yours. The female great demon is the most loyal woman among the demons. As long as you can acquire her body and mind, she will be loyal to you forever and never betray. Unless you die, she will never look for a second man. If not, our secrets will not be guaranteed."

Chen found that Athena's race did possess such characteristics, but it would be a difficult task to woo a beauty like her.
Chapter 176

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Vasasha, Chen Rui

Vasasha signs the master-servant contract with Chen.

At present, Joseph's three scythes had become his servants. Adding Tim, Dodo and the imp Slee, there were six. With the poison dragon's symbiotic contract, it was a total of seven. Chen Rui had a faint feeling that there was definitely a limit on the maximum number of contracts, but as of now, he didn't know how many. As for Snowden, the "extra quota" that belonged to the "God-Eating Mask" was unrelated to the contract.
Chapter 245

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Cyprus, Lavat, Chen Rui, Shea Lucifer

Cyprus' corpse was found in the Red Spirit Estate, and Lavat, who should have been with him, went missing. That was considered as a signal toward an unknown individual or force. Thus, the blame was absolutely led to the Red Spirit Estate.

Now that the public knew that the Dark Moon's sheriff fell unconscious due to some strange illness, Chen Rui, after giving some thought, decided not to announce the news that he had awakened. Instead, he took this advantage to hide in the dark for convenience in his movement.

However, judging from the recent situation, Dark Moon Estate, which had passed the crisis and faintly showing signs of recovery, would definitely attract capital's attention and further measures. Therefore, it must be prevented.

Passive defense alone was definitely not enough. Sooner or later, it would be crushed by capital. Due to Chen Rui's coma, it caused a... pause in the most important part of the original plan. It should now be possible to take place.

Chen explores the new Megrez state and new skills and buildings in the Super System like Aura Tower (灵元塔) and Refinery (炼制房). Meanwhile his friends celebrate his leveling up.

He then meets Shea and unveils his cape.

The man took off the hood that covered his head and showed a familiar smile, "As per your command, Your Royal Highness, I'm back alive."

Seeing that familiar smile, Shea felt that her empty heart in the past two months suddenly became full, as if she found her mainstay again. The chill in her eyes melted instantly, and a layer of vapour was quickly formed. However, under deliberate suppression and power, the layer of vapour quickly froze into ice.

Instantly, those deep purple eyes had changed its brilliance several times, and they finally restored its usual calmness.

"Welcome back, Sheriff."

Just three simple words.

However, the everlasting winter for thousands of years had become an early spring where snow started to melt.
Black Forest

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* Dark Rainforest, en route to Xilang
* Black Forest Sea, Trevante
Chapter 107

地牢
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* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Cary, Chen Rui, Tasha, Bentley, Nalini

Cary tells Chen about Kander's backstory and how Nalini cheated on Kander, giving Lennon the Kander family Infatuation ring (which Lennon then gave to Chen).

Leia Town's tight security was before Nalini's accident. As the Old Kander's once favorite wife, Nalini should know some insider's information. It seems that it's necessary to go to the Old Kander's mansion. If possible, I'll help Roman do a good deed to help the poor lady.

Chen Rui disguises himself as Bentley to sneak into the mansion. In the mansion dungeon, he meets Nalini.
Chapter 353

NoticeMight be numbered 354 in some sources

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Aguile, Royce, Joseph Alvin, Xingxing

Royce reports to Joseph that the Magic Store's revenue fell by 35% because of the Cloak Gang.

Since Xingxing presided in the Cloak Magic Shop, the goods are sold out quickly every time. Other stores in the chamber of commerce have suffered from Princess Royal's sanctions and have been unable to join the night market and or add similar competing stores near the original stores. Moreover, the new chamber of commerce called Moonlight was co-founded by the Custer Family and Princess Royal.

Royce also reports that the Mellon Family was now allied with Shea long ago and that Dark Moon also opened a new auction house.

Meanwhile, Joseph's situation was unfavorable as his father Josh had started to alienate him with a hint of sanctions from Moduo Town. Fortunately, Joseph had the backing of Obsidian, Charles, and Aguile Beelzebub. Aguile had recently sent him a letter. The Cloak Gang had taken over Mellon Family's old headquarters since the Mellons were suspected of attempting an assassination on the leader. Aguile invited Joseph to an indoor Battle Ball court.

Aguile pretends to be Joseph's friend and says he can help him take over Dark Moon if Joseph agrees to gamble in a bet on Battle Ball with Princess Shea. Joseph puts his chips in and says he is in.
Chapter 320

NoticeMight be numbered 321 in some sources

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Charles, Kanita

'Charles' and Kanita discuss a Business transaction.

## Summary

Charles requests to meet Kanita's father Josh. But Kanita says Josh was training in seclusion.

Kanita's sentence was not completely perfunctory. Josh was indeed training a while ago, but it was now over. *This human came very strangely. Despite Samuel's relationship, it is only a one-sided story. It is impossible to bring "Charles" to Josh without making things clear first. In case of any wrongdoing, wouldn't it implicate me and give Joseph a chance to defeat me completely?*

However, the war between Demon Realm and the human world would not begin until 200 years from now. The probability of a human coming to assassinate a Demon Realm lord was very small. Kanita was more concerned about what he could gain in this matter.

"This is something that benefits both parties, and the benefits are huge."
Chapter 249

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Arthur, Kia Beelzebub, Croz

Seven days later, the carriage finally reached its destination the Shadow Empire capital.

Arthur (Chen) then meets Kia who tells him about the history of the Custer Family. There is a battle over inheritance between Dior and Falamo. The patriarch Croz says that whomever can win the Mechanics contest will become heir.

Kia then takes Arthur to meet Dior, and Arthur says he has a plan to help Dior win.
Chapter 236

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Cyprus, Aguile, Dominique, Arux, Lavat

Cyprus says: "Lavat, our deputy leader, is a powerhouse at the peak of Demon King. Besides, he's proficient in both physical and magic."

Cyprus then reveals that he and Dominique are here for the Mellon Family. Agulie then knocks him out.

Meanwhile, Dominique tries to escape but is killed by Arux.

Lavat then arrives. Agulie finds out that Lavat is of the Samael Family and that he does demon trafficking with the Mellon Family. However since Cloak Gang killed Silva and rose to power, the trafficking business has been interfered.

Lavat then attacks Agulie.
Chapter 365

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Zola, Chen Rui, Shea Lucifer, Kaguron

Zola discusses Territory (skill) with Chen Rui and introduces the concept of the Kingdom of God.

Meanwhile, Shea has a discussion with Kaguron in Dark Moon City. The development of Dark Moon's economy and military were going smoothly.
Chapter 206

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Isabella, Chen Rui

Isabella meets with Chen, who decides not to go to the capital after the drama between Sergey, Alan, and Salador.

Isabella understands and leaves for the capital as Alan's dad Legu has complained to Prince Heiyao and asked for Sergey to be punished.

However, Isabella secretly plants some mysterious force in Chen. At Alioth level, Chen detects this force, but lets it enter to see what Isabella is up to.

Chen then disguises as Agulie and travels to the Cloak Club to meet Xingxing and give Skye's daughter the Fountain of life cure.
Chapter 33

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Joseph Alvin, Leo (Sky Battle), Gauss, Athena

The Sky Match starts between Dark Moon City and Red Spirit State, best out of 3, with each side choosing a different person each round. Athena starts facing off against one of Joseph's liches: Leo (列奥).

Athena and Leo both mount their griffins and fly into the air, attacking each other. Eventually, Athena wins by changing into her demon form. She and Gauss discover that Leo cheated by using stimulants on his griffin and reveal this publicly to the entire crowd, who boo. Joseph then appears to execute Leo personally, but Chen realizes this is coverup so that Leo would not divulge secrets.

And so Athena retains her winning streak.
Chapter 31

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Alice Lucifer, Athena

Alice explains what a Sky Battle is.

The trio then decide to accept the challenge. Athena then takes Chen on a date to teach him how to ride a flying beast.

Athena got a griffin (type of moshou) and took him to an empty land outside the city.

Chen learns more about wyverns, dragons, and Giant Dragons.

## Notes

1. ↑ 笑面虎 means a person who looks nice but has evil intentions; refers to Joseph
Cerberus

**Cerberus** (地狱3头犬)

## Description

Chen Rui hurried forward. Under the moonlight, it was just a buffalo-sized demonic beast biting Dodo.

It was a large canine; hideous; dark; it actually had three head; the horrifying fireball actually came out of its mouth.

Cerberus! Chen Rui heard of this terrible demonic beast. They were powerful, and their sharp teeth and claws could tear metals. Some mutated species could use also long range attack with ice or flame. Obviously, this was a mutated cerberus.

"Enemy! Tear! Die!" Through <Analytical Eyes>, he could understand the meaning of this fellow's growls. It was just repeating these few words. Its mind was filled with violence and aggression, so it was useless to try communicating.

## Story

At that time, those at the mountain foot also heard the cerberus' roar, and they began to raise a commotion. Chen Rui was anxious and had the intention of making the final battle. His hand formed a knife shape, and it was glowing in faint light.

The cerberus saw Chen Rui charging toward it, so it opened the mouth of one of its head and a fireball was shot again directly at him. Chen Rui hurriedly rolled over and barely dodged. His back was slightly burning being hit by the stones that was blasted by the fireball. At that time, he was near the cerberus' feet. Before he could attack, the hideous heads were already biting toward him.

The cerberus was about to chase, but its body suddenly felt tight as if it was tightly wrapped by something. It was immobile for a while and man in the black robe in front of it had already leaped high and struck downward.

The cerberus' powerful instinct as a demonic beast made it feel that the strike by the man in black robe was exceptionally dangerous. At that moment, it tried its best to struggle and broke the entanglement forcefully. At that time, Chen Rui's <Aura Blade> had already chopped down its head. The cerberus just got rid of Dodo's entanglement, so it could only move slightly. In a painful cry, blood was splashing and one of its head was chopped, becoming a two-headed hellhound.

Chen Rui wanted to eliminate this annoying demonic beast at once. Suddenly, he sensed something, and he immediately lowered his body. A sharp weapon flew across and brushed past his head.

The sharp weapon spun for a half circle and flew back. Chen Rui was caught off guard; he could barely dodge it, but there was already a bloody wound under his waist.

The sharp wind fell back into the hands of a male Great Demon. It turned out to be a cross-shaped flying scythe.

Race: Great Demon; Comprehensive Strength Assessment: D.

<Analytical Eyes> shows that Higher Demon appear! Also, it isn't just one!

It must be Sully and Yagus! They are so quick!
Chapter 2

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Aldas, Chen Rui, Alice Lucifer

Aldas gives Chen some poison potions. However, the Super System kept absorbing and transmuting the potions, reaching 18% in power. As the system kept absorbing the poison, Chen was immune to Aldas' poison.

Aldas, frustrated, crafts a white potion (白色药剂) to corrode Chen's bones, but the potion ends up blowing up the lab. Chen takes the opportunity to escape.

Chen drank so much that he had to relive himself. He began watering a plant. Suddenly a young pretty girl 12-13 years old with blonde hair and purple eyes appeared (Alice Lucifer) and commented on his package.
Chapter 144

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Lusa

Although the decomposing demonic fly was not big, its power and speed were very shocking. It could even spray highly toxic liquid from its mouth. However, for Chen Rui, the decomposing demonic fly's fatal venom had no effect, it would only be converted into aura.

Chen, Athena, and the Medusas defeat the demon flies. Athena and Chen then hug.

Chen then uses Analytic Eyes to communicate with the powerful Medusa with the bow in snake language. She also seems to know the Demon Realm language.

Her name is Lusa (路莎).

Chen: "Why do you know how to speak Demon Realm language?"

Lusa: "My husband taught me. His name is Tim."

Tim! He was the last mining officer who disappeared mysteriously two years ago!
Chapter 11

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Paglio, Chen Rui

Paglio tells the story of how he cheated a fairy dragon spirit Laura out of treasure he promised to share with her. He ran away but was then cursed by a man with ancient runes, which greatly inhibited Paglio's powers. Later on, the White Night Emperor cursed Paglio with another seal, the Light-Dark Lock which confined Paglio to the Blue Wave Lake.

He then asks Chen to help find:

1. the treasures in Silent Night Wetland to help break the Light-Dark Lock
2. whereabouts on Laura, who is proficient in ancient runes and can help lift his original curse.

In Silent Night Wetland, there are various treasures:

1. fist-sized crimson crystal. Its appearance is similar to an eye, called the Eye of Sauron (索伦之瞳). With my suppressed power, I have to rely on it to get rid of Light-Dark Lock and leave this damn lake.
2. The second thing is a silver box containing the treasure that was taken from Laura that year.
3. In addition to these two, there are some treasures that you can use... I can give you a few. (40%)

But since Silent Night Wetland is dangerous, Paglio wants Chen to mate with Athena as soon as possible and have her accompany him so that he does not get eaten alive. Moreover Chen would need to learn Dragon Inscriptions to avoid various traps Paglio set.

They finish negotiating the terms, and Paglio says:

"These 3 women are all under my most powerful slow poison. This poison is tasteless and odorless, even the most outstanding potion master cannot cure. Every 7 days from now, you must return to this place with enough barbecue in exchange for an antidote, otherwise, their entire body will rot and their bones will turn to ashes!"

Paglio then busies himself with Peg Solitaire. Chen and the 3 women leave. Chen's Super System is at 90% so he would have to continue studying medicine. But Chen was glad he gained a strong ally and long life.

Chen then asks Athena to keep their meeting with Paglio a secret as their lives were in his hands, and Chen could help break the seal and remove the poison from the 3 women. Athena agrees and compliments Chen, saying he is a brave man. Chen was amazed by Athena's praise, originally thinking she was picky based on how she treated Alan.

Chen then probed further, saying that Paglio previously misunderstand their relationship. Athena blushed, saying that she understood. But as her skin was not as pale as Kia's, it was hard to tell the difference.

Chen sighed with relief, saying the violent bimbo (大胸无脑 big bust no brains) was easier to deal with compared to Alice. However, with one failed relationship before, Chen felt the task of wooing Athena was still daunting.

## Notes

1. ↑ Paglio#History
2. ↑ The Dragon Inscriptions was a unique skill of the dragon. It was similar to the magic circle but with higher difficulty and power. Paglio was quite proficient in this.
Chapter 324

NoticeMight be numbered 325 in some sources

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Charles, Josh

**Items**
Zelei, Bauhinia gum

With business concluded, Charles leaves via the Star Gate. Josh thinks that Charles is just returning to the Human Realm. In reality, Charles just returned to Moling Town hotel.

A succubus hotel maid tells Charles that in 2 days there will be a trade fair, held every 3 years.

For now, he better seize the precious inspiration to realize the power of that destruction breath. After instructing not to be disturbed, Chen Rui went straight into his room, ignoring the intentional seduction of the waitress, which caused the succubus to scold "incompetent man" in her heart.

The day of the trade fair arrives. There, Chen buys some Bauhinia gum, Zelei, and the third piece of the Secret Treasure Map from a Dark goblin. The goblin informs him that a Dark Dragon Emperor left behind a treasure hundreds of thousands of years ago in one piece.

Combining the pieces of the map together, Chen realizes that part of it was pointing towards the Dead Sea in the far north of the Demon Realm.

At the fair, Chen also find enough materials to build some Scale armor out of Jacob's crystal scales.

He then continues to cultivate in the Super System.
Chapter 158

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Sog, Medusa queen

Earth Elementals with red scarves, the Taurens, and Chen rush in to rescue the Medusa queen and her daughter Riasha from the possessed elementals. They give Medusa Queen new iron weapons. Athena is also sporting a new Guardian Sword, forged by her soulmate Chen Rui.

Chen also uses Aura Conversion to free Sog from the Evil Eyes.
Chapter 361

* Overview

CR's two goals with Isabella is to 1) incite conflict between the Fallen Angel capital elder families and 2) obtain the Breeze Shadow Boots.

CR shows some more black potions to Obsidian and strikes an investment deal with him to sell them. Obsidian needs to make an initial investment of money but says that according to the Three Kingdoms Peace Agreement, Fallen Angel has to pay a yearly tribute to both Shadow and Bloody empires in exchange for peace, so Obsidian's coffers were not ample.

Chen Rui introduces the concept of equity participation, stocks, and shareholders, where a group of people would each invest a certain amount in the fund and then later make money in proportion to the share they contributed. He says this is considerably liquid and helps reduce risk for the individual return on investment.

Chen says that Obsidian can use profit to control his empire.

Chen Rui (Charles) and Obsidian then sign an Equality contract.

Chen further says that he has a longevity potion in store and that his master (Sun Simiao) has a mechanics grandmaster friend who could help Obsidian with the Fallen Angel Sword.

Obsidian had fell for the bait. Chen's ultimate goal was to help Shea take over the Fallen Angel Empire.
Chapter 373

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Isabella Belphegor, Chen Rui, Aguile, Obsidian Lucifer, Shea Lucifer, Joseph Alvin

Isabella reveals that the Breeze Shadow Boots had been lost 200 years ago to a human.

Obsidian Lucifer discovers that one of his closest concubines was actually a spy from Bloodfall. He kills her.

Meanwhile, Aguile returns to the capital, and Shea and Joseph Alvin gamble in a game of Battle Ball over who got to control Dark Moon's economy.
Chapter 328

NoticeMight be numbered 329 in some sources

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Charles, Kanita, Isabella

Charles meets Kanita, bringing the desired 9 million Black crystal coins for the 2nd installment (the 1st installment being 5 million black coins).

However, Kanita reports 'bad' news: that the business between Charles and Kanita had been reported to the Imperial Capital (Fallen Angel), so the capital sent a special envoy to investigate their dealings.

Kanita suspects one person: Joseph Alvin.

Charles was secretly pleased with how fast Joseph did it.

Charles then tells Kanita that he would consider changing business partners since something like this happened so quickly.

But Kanita said that the envoy could potentially be good for the business in Red Spirit State, so long as it is approved (the capital would then get a big share of the profits). Kanita asks Charles to meet the special envoy, who is none other than Lady Isabella, the Mandala Lady.

Samuel Camelot had also been taken hostage by Isabella.

Charles and Kanita then head off to Josh's mansion to meet Isabella.

Isabella said she made an 'indication' to Samuel, who should now be one step closer to Saint.

Chen's Analytic Eyes see that Isabella is Great Demon King, but something tells him that she is much stronger than that--perhaps Demon Emperor level like Sabrina.

Isabella also seems to see through Charles' True Breath Holding and Camouflage with her Evil King Eye.

Isabella tells Chen that this time she won't be lonely on her trip to the capital.

She says he would need Regent Royal Highness's approval before going through with this massive business transaction.

"It's not that I threaten sir, but according to the order of the Regent, I must return to the capital tomorrow. I hope... the journey back will not be lonely."

"Miss, please rest assured that a man with true manners will not make the same mistakes." Chen Rui's expression calmed down, and he replied politely, "Of course, the prerequisite is that we can give each other a chance to... truly know each other."

"Of course." Isabella smiled charmingly and turned away.
Chapter 225

逃离
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* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Broc, Delia, Chen Rui

Broc reveals that he was Delia's first man—even though they are siblings...

It has been more uncomfortable to live than to die in these 3 years. Unfortunately, under close surveillance and the <Soul Shackles>, I didn't even have the freedom to die.

Every day, I'll cut once across my face, waiting for the day of release.

No wonder in Delia's eyes, there was boundless hatred.

She hated Broc and also herself, as well as fate. Roman roared angrily. His nails had dipped into his flesh. His blood was dripping.

"You're worse than a beast!" Chen Rui's anger was raised to the extreme, "Broc, you're not worth living in this world!"

"Naive guys! What do you know? She should be blamed for being recognized by the Magic Shield but not me! It's an artifact of the Leviathan Royal Family. How can a weak woman with a heart for outsiders control it?!" Broc laughed madly, "Now that I have the Magic Shield, the artifact, Illusive Demon Shield is complete! If I have a child with her, this child will inherit the artifact and Leviathan Royal Family in the future!"

It turned out that when Illusive Shield and Magic Shield combined together, it would be one of the seven artifacts, Illusive Magic Shield!

The team escape from Broc via Teleportation inscription, which teleports the two parties to different locations.

Chen reconvenes with the wyverns then invites Delia to return to Dark Moon as Shadow Empire would be too dangerous for her with Broc.

"In our human world, it'll snow in winter and it'll be very cold. Yet, after the snow melts, it'll be a warm spring. As long as you can look forward, spring is right ahead. Let's go. The 3 of us will return to the Dark Moon together." Chen Rui saw Dodo desperately raising his hand to indicate his existence, then he added with a smile, "The 4 of us."

Delia's eyes instantly turned red, and her tears soaked the veil. She didn't persist anymore, and she nodded.

No matter how deep the wound was, it would still slowly heal with the accompaniment of lover and friends.
Chapter 101

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Culia, Robin, Chen Rui

**Skills**
Aurora Shot, Aura Blade, Camouflage

Culia and his dark elf servant Robin find refuge. Robin gives Culia a potion to heal, and they discuss a way to deal with the backstabbing Lennon.

"Lennon hooked up with Leia Town mayor Old Kander's wife, Nalini. In the end, Old Kander found out and he was wanted by the entire town. He had no other choice but to secretly follow me to escape Town Leia and come to the mine. I can inform Old Kander to deal with Lennon."

"I heard from Leader Snowden that Old Kander is a Demon King-level powerhouse. He was born in a noble family in the Shadow Empire. He seems to be transferred to Leia Town to become mayor 10 years ago. Even if he can't eliminate Lennon, he can let the stronger demon from his family to do it."

Culia sneered and said, "However, even if Lennon is driven away, Athena isn't easy to deal with either. We can take some miners hostage to threaten. If we really can't then we'll just kill a group of them..."

## Robin

Chen Rui disguises himself as Robin to meet Culia.

## Battle

From the perspective of a Demon King powerhouse like Lennon, the sturdy demonic body was just child's play. However, with Chen Rui's current level, it was absolutely not a small matter. He felt a terrible force went straight into his body through the palm, as if a strong torrent trying to shatter all of his organs. If it were someone else, he would definitely be at a loss if he were caught off guard. Athena was previously pushed back like this.

However, Chen Rui was baptized by countless waves from the surfy sea. Thus, this level of impact couldn't form an actual threat anymore. With the Star Power flowing within his body, it instantly dissolved the "torrent".

Chen Rui's Star Power suddenly erupted, and he punched again. When he punched, he felt strange as it actually faintly contained the mystery he learned from the surfy sea.

Due to the time constraint of previous training, he didn't completely master this mystery. Among dozens of punches, only one punch would occasionally contain such power. Coincidentally, today's first attack already got the "jackpot".

Culia's used his strength continuously, but he couldn't move his opponent at all. Before he could get shocked, he quickly extended his hand to block. His body was shaking. There was a special surging force from the punch. It was rushing into his internal organs like a huge tide. He felt that his blood was raging; it was actually hard to endure.

Chen Rui didn't give Culia a chance to catch his breath. His feet stepped on the ground and he bounced forward at greater speed. It was another punch that hit directly on Culia's chest. Yet, Culia's sturdy demonic body wasn't strongest in offense but defense.

Culia was getting more fearful as the battle went on. The weird surge would appear occasionally, and the frequency seemed to be slowly increasing. The terrible power could penetrate the surface defense and reach the internal*.*

Eventually, Chen uses Aurora Shot and Aura Blade to slice and defeat Culia.
Chapter 188

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Skye, Eve, Alian

The progress of Star Conversion was now 12%, and more than 50% of the "God-Eating Mask" was decoded by Deep Analysis.

Meanwhile, on the streets of Dark Moon, the Gorefiend Gang extort Skye and his daughters Eve and Alian. Skye did not take these people's powers into consideration at all, but his old injury just had to occur at the critical moment. It could be said that he was out of his element.

Chen then teaches the Gorefiend Gang a lesson and takes Skye and his daughters back to the Cloak Club.

Chen treats their illnesses with potions. Skye thanks Chen and says if he gets more potions, he can gift Chen with his magical leather armor.
Chapter 186

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Athena, Sutta, Kaguron, Gauss

Chen then tells her about Christina.

Athena also asks if Chen has feelings for Shea.

Chen then tells Athena about Glorfin and the mask.

"A hundred days? Then your consciousness could be wiped out?"

"My current training is to deal with this crisis. As for the artifacts, I can control half of it. Otherwise, I can't kiss you today while wearing a mask." Chen Rui tried to understate as much as possible to prevent Athena from worrying.

With Athena's insights, she naturally understood how powerful a Demon Overlord's soul power was. Even without the threat of artifacts, it was still extremely dangerous. As she was extremely anxious, she suddenly whispered, "Chen Rui... we... you should just push me down right now."

Chen Rui was stunned for a while, then he understood. He hugged Athena tightly.

Meanwhile, Dark Moon has been searching for the masked man for half a month with no results. A guard named Sutta then delivers some powder from a cloaked man to Shea. Kaguron and Gauss examine the powder first.
Chapter 132

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Christina

Chen Rui's battle with Broc used up all his skills, and due to the difference in powers, he nearly died in the end. Right before he died, Christina finally regained her powers and scared Broc off.

Unexpectedly, Christina saved him. When her fresh blood dripped onto his chest, Chen Rui felt a burning sensation like he was on fire. Perhaps it was the special power in her blood, or perhaps it was the emotions hidden in her unwavering calmness.

When he woke up, Christina had already gone. She only left behind one thing, a red piccolo. The piccolo was roughly fifteen centimeters long and very delicate. Chen Rui still remembered the emptiness and loneliness when she performed "Dancing Alone in the Moonlight". This piccolo must be the musical instrument she used at that time.

He arrived at Dark Moon from Silent Night Wetlands by passing through Red Spirit Estate. Thankfully, he had a few of the strongest wyverns sent by the Wyvern King to journey day and night. Currently, they were still in hiding somewhere in the city outskirts.

Now, Chen Rui had gotten the acknowledgment of all the wyverns, including the Wyvern King.

After Chen Rui was resurrected by Christina's blood, he felt as if his energy and strength had been amplified. Not to mention he had the special characteristic <Astral Form>, so this level of fatigue was not a big deal.

And with that Agulie enters the arena and begins his battle against Arux.
Chapter 321

NoticeMight be numbered 322 in some sources

毁灭
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* Overview
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**Characters**
Chen Rui, Charles, Kanita, Solana, Joseph Alvin, Samuel, Shura

Kanita gets the 7 million Black crystal coins. He then takes Solana's advice to retain a tough attitude to Joseph's forces on the surface.

Joseph used the tactic of avoiding Kanita. He didn't mention a word about the fire of Mordo Town's granary and the veteran, Freddy as though nothing happened.

Kanita and Samuel then wait behind in Moling Town for 'Charles' to fill his end of the bargain.

Chen travels to a hotel and trains his Megrez state in the Super System. He practices with Galaxy Territory.

But then Shura returns. Chen returns to the Super System's Sun Territory / Solar Territory (恒星领域). Shura's destructive aura dissipates, but the Super System solar system began to shake, the planets began to disappear, and a black hole forms. The black hole begins to absorb Shura's destructive power.
Chapter 354

NoticeMight be numbered 355 in some sources

远客
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* Overview
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**Characters**
Aguile, Skye, Teris, Montero, Nielsa, Xingxing

Aguile says he can help eliminate Joseph's father Josh by making him get into an 'accident'.

Aguile then heads to Lane 4 in the southeast block to meet Skye.

There three men from the Bloody Empire were waiting (Teris, Montero, and a Thin old man). They wanted to visit Xingxing. Teris was a Bloody Empire prince and had treated Xingxing nicely there. Nate was currently training in seclusion, so the Mechanic Association needed a new vice president. Teris asks if Xingxing would accept. Teris offers to provide him an hereditary title and accommodate his love Sasa as well as provide all the mechanics tools he needed.

Aguile says Xingxing is free to make his own decision and he was only a guest here. Ultimately Xingxing turns down Teris' offer and stays with the Cloak Gang. Teris and his bodyguards then leave.
Chapter 12

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Athena, Chen Rui

On the way back home on the 3-horned rhino, Athena explains to Chen the history of the Demon Realm. There were once three great powers of the demon realm: the Lucifer Family of the Fallen Angel Empire, Mamen Family, and Asmodeus Family. They united to fight humankind, but one great warrior Baiye Lucifer, emperor of Fallen Angel, died, and the demons lost.

After Baiye died, there was an internal and external power struggle in Lucifer. Grim Lucifer was supposed to become ruler but he was too young, so Baiye's younger brother Prince Heiyao negotiated a peace with Mamen and Asmodeus, However, Heiyao banished Grim to Dark Moon City and stole the Fallen Angel Sword, which belonged to Grim's eldest daughter Shea Lucifer, in attempt to obtain complete power over the Fallen Angel Empire. Grim raised his daughters, and George Wales, Athena's dad, swore his allegiance to protect the royal bloodline of Grim and Shea (see Demon Realm#History for more details).

Chen then understood the situation of Dark Moon City was unfavorable and that if Heiyao unlocked the power of the sword, he could launch an invasion on Dark Moon. Heiyao may even turn Paglio into a dragon slayer's trophy (屠龙者的战利品), and then Chen and the other 3 women's lives would be lost. Since the ability of the Super System was still unclear, Chen knew he would have to make sacrifices by engaging in love relations with Athena so that he could rely on her strength (只能牺牲色相来借重阿西娜的力量了).

Athena also said she was a guard for the Lucifer family and revealed the powers of the Lucifer family, confirming that 'Mind-Reading' was not one of them. Chen then realized that Alice was just using a scare tactic when she claimed she could read minds.

Meanwhile, Alice and Kia (who were previously knocked unconscious by Paglio's poison) wake up. Alice asks where Athena's sword went, so Athena lies and says she threw it at a wyvern.

Alice then asks why Athena is calling Chen Rui by his full name whereas before she only referred to Chen as 'human' (人类). Alice suspects something is going on between the two, to which Athena and Chen both blush.

Alice then wonders why she fell asleep in the first place. She suspects that Chen poisoned the barbecue and then lusted on Athena, Kia, and Alice while they were asleep. Alice then wonders if she got pregnant with a human baby.

Athena and Kia are shocked by Alice's crazy imagination and pretend not to hear her, accustomed to her perverted tendencies. Chen is so baffled by Alice's imagination that he coughed very hard and bloodily.
Chapter 216

* Overview
* Characters

**Characters**
Chen Rui, Roman, Delia, Hart (corpse puppet)

The trio defeats Hart. They then try to figure who was controlling this corpse puppet.

They figure that Hart (or his owner) was luring the trio to a trap and that perhaps the treasure had already been found.

The trio continue through the labyrinth in the Underground cave.
Chapter 184

深海
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* Overview
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**Characters**
Chen Rui

Chen trains in the Deep Sea of the Training Ground. He goes pretty deep.

Although the spirit realm could override the body, it couldn't completely offset the pressure on the body. The pressure on Chen Rui's current strength had reached its limit. If he went any deeper, his body would be unable to bear and collapse.

However, Chen Rui had mastered all the tricks of <Refined Mind>. After finishing this training, he didn't enter the deep sea again, but chose other environments, such as glacier and volcano. It was just like some monks that train their minds in various harsh environments. The experience was dangerous and crazy, but the effect was getting more and more obvious.

After training in all these harsh environments, the mask Deep Analysis decoding reaches 50%.

After reaching 50%, in the Super System's solar system, the mask that was suspended in the air gradually changed. The mask, which had only eyes initially, started to have clear features. It was actually Chen Rui's face!