Does Zhang Chen dare to take it?
Of course, he doesn't dare!
Although the Creation of the Cursed Demon God is tempting, the side effects are truly too great.
As Zhang Chen returned the residual spirituality of the Cursed Demon God to Huang Chao's body, a black light flickered between Huang Chao's eyebrows, and inexplicable runes continuously condensed and dispersed. Huang Chao's face showed a painful struggle, but he quickly calmed down.
Finally, after a quarter of an hour, Huang Chao opened his eyes. He felt as if he had a long, long dream, filled with many, many stories, and in the dream, he mastered many strange skills.
"Young Master, it's you!" Huang Chao opened his eyes and saw Zhang Chen, his gaze showing a hint of excitement.
Zhang Chen was a great benefactor who changed his fate. Not only did he assist him in entering the underground tomb, but he also saved his life when he was ambushed and plotted against. If it weren't for that Body-Stabilizing Rune, he would have never escaped Chai Chuanxin's clutches.
"I see you've merged with something mysterious. How do you feel now?" Zhang Chen looked at Huang Chao, his voice filled with inexplicable meaning: "Congratulations! You have acquired something mysterious, transforming into a deity, defying destiny, with endless possibilities ahead."
"Thank you for your enormous kindness and virtue; without it, how could Huang Chao have today's fortune?" Huang Chao respectfully stood up and bowed to Zhang Chen, his eyes filled with gratitude.
Zhang Chen could see that at this moment, Huang Chao was absolutely sincere.
"Why thank me? This is your opportunity and fortune. The mountain is full of people from the Prince Pingbian's Mansion and Confucianism. It's not safe for you to stay in the mountains, so you better head down quickly to avoid being robbed halfway," Zhang Chen said.
He didn't take the initiative to mention the Power of Faith to Huang Chao. The incomplete spirituality still needed time to manifest. If he brought it up now, Huang Chao might think he had ulterior motives, or even suspect that he was behind the scheming. It would be better to help Huang Chao in a desperate situation later and gain the most from it.
Sometimes, helping others also requires skill.
"Benefactor, I... I..." Huang Chao was so excited that he couldn't speak, his voice full of zeal: "I have now changed my fate and become a deity. If the benefactor ever needs anything from me, Huang Chao will not hesitate."
Zhang Chen patted Huang Chao's shoulder: "Since you've become a deity, do you have any plans for the future?"
"Having escaped my lowly status, I intend to be titled a marquis or counselor, manipulating the tides of Heaven and Earth, becoming a master of the era," Huang Chao said, his face blushing: "I can become an official, and I no longer have to endure contempt, finally able to walk upright."
Hearing Huang Chao's words, Zhang Chen felt a bit emotional, thinking Huang Chao was somewhat naive. Although he has become a deity, and wealth and glory are within reach, to truly achieve something and become a trendsetter controlling Heaven and Earth is as hard as climbing the sky.
The court officials each fill a role with intertwined relationships; even if Huang Chao is now a deity, it's not an easy path to break into.
"I haven't asked for the benefactor's name. Once I have made my mark, I will certainly repay your great kindness," Huang Chao respectfully said to Zhang Chen, now without the previous arrogance.
"My surname is Zhang, with the given name Chen. Don't call me benefactor; it's not pleasant to hear. Being a bit older, you can call me brother if you regard me highly," Zhang Chen said.
"Brother Zhang." Huang Chao straightforwardly shouted.
Zhang Chen nodded upon hearing this: "That's good, Brother Huang."
"Ah, I never thought there'd be a day when I could change my fate," Huang Chao sighed: "I thought I'd live my life as a beggar leader, like an ant in a ditch, never seeing daylight. But heaven hasn't treated me poorly!"
Huang Chao's voice was full of emotion.
Zhang Chen looked at the weathered, emotional Huang Chao, his tattered clothes, shoes with exposed toes, and a sour smell emanating from him, feeling inexplicably sentimental: "No matter what aftereffects the Cursed Demon God has, he's found a glimmer of hope in a bleak life."
"Brother Zhang, let's quickly descend the mountain. Prince Pingbian's Mansion has mobilized the army to seal the mountains and gather all mysteries. If we're late going down, we might be caught by them and inadvertently cause some trouble," Huang Chao said to Zhang Chen.
"You should go down the mountain; I still have things to do. A mere army from Prince Pingbian's Mansion can't trap me," Zhang Chen accepted Huang Chao's goodwill with a smile.
Hearing this, Huang Chao took a deep look at Zhang Chen and then said: "Brother Zhang, if you ever need help, feel free to find me. Even if you can't find me, send word in the Martial World, and I'll come to you. I'll cross mountains and rivers, even a sea of knives and flames, to help you."
After speaking, Huang Chao left gracefully, leaving Zhang Chen standing and watching his departing figure, sighing: "I hope he has a good future. It's often not enough to just have skills in this world."
Watching Huang Chao's tattered figure disappear, Zhang Chen inexplicably smelled a scent of blood, and the sky where Huang Chao vanished seemed tinged with red.
With Huang Chao's silhouette gone, Zhang Chen's gaze swept across the mountains, transforming into a Vampire Bat darting among the peaks. He needed to find Chen Xu and unlock the Forbidden Technique on the box.