CHAPTER 173: CHAPTER 151 MAXIMUM REWARD! (THREE IN ONE, 5/5)_4

"I’m at your disposal; I’ll follow all your commands."

Lin Ranhai, extremely deferential, kept his distance from Chen Mo, shrinking to one side and nodding repeatedly.

Seeing his demeanor, Chen Mo chuckled. "What’s wrong with you?"

"Nothing. It’s just that, Miss, you’re too brilliant, too dazzling. I dare not get close," Lin Ranhai replied with an awkward smile.

Chen Mo was indeed dazzling. The disparity between them was like that between a mortal and a god. Facing an existence that could obliterate him with a wave of the hand, in such a lawless environment, it was difficult for Lin Ranhai not to feel profound fear.

Chen Mo paid him no further mind and started using the Sage’s Ring to teleport all over, spreading hope of The God of Bravery’s arrival.

This revived hope in the hearts of those who had gradually fallen into despair in this world.

As word spread from one to ten, and then to hundreds, negative energy began to recede while positive energy began to swell.

Chen Mo continually received The Heavenly Dao’s Hint that the power of the Evil curse was steadily declining.

After he spent about a day, the power of the Evil curse finally weakened to just 1%.

"That should be enough."

Although Chen Mo felt that reducing it to 1% was sufficient, he still made sure to visit the Sage’s Village first to consult the Grand Sage.

"Lord God of Bravery, I can feel the positive energy returning to this world. I imagine you must have spread hope throughout the land."

In the small wooden cabin within the village, the two sat opposite each other, chatting amiably.

"It certainly took a great deal of effort. We should be almost ready to deal with the Split Soul of the Xiensa Evil God now. However, it is an existence comparable to a lower-rank Demon God. I still wish to ask you, venerable Grand Sage, if you have a way to deal with it?"

"These old bones of mine have lived long enough. Even hiding within this enchantment merely delays my death. I would rather make one last contribution to this world before I pass."

The old Sage looked at Chen Mo and said, "I shall transfer my True Spirit into the Sage’s Ring in your hand. When you encounter the Split Soul of the Xiensa Evil God, summon me. I will give my all to further weaken its combat power, making it easier for you to defeat it."

"And what will happen to you?"

"Do not worry. My True Spirit will reincarnate within this world. Once the gods return, I shall awaken once more."

"I see. In that case, please enter the ring."

The Grand Sage nodded, preparing to transform into light and enter the ring.

At this moment, Chen Mo suddenly thought of Lilian.

"Don’t you want to say goodbye to your granddaughter first?"

"There’s no need. More words would only bring more sorrow. It’s better to let her remain ignorant. Once she completes the Sage’s trial, she will understand."

"Very well."

As clusters of light spots emanated from the Grand Sage, his entire being transformed into a brilliant light and surged into the Sage’s Ring in Chen Mo’s hand.

At that moment, Chen Mo couldn’t help but feel relieved that he hadn’t rushed to destroy the ring to upgrade his profession. Otherwise, this instance dungeon mission would have been excruciatingly difficult, and obtaining two SSS-level rewards would have been nearly impossible.

Having secured the Grand Sage’s assistance, Chen Mo immediately returned to the shrine in Qiluo Town.

"Priest, you can now try to lure the Split Soul of the Xiensa Evil God here. Now that positive energy is gradually rising across the continent, it will surely need you more."

The Priest nodded and said, "Yes. During the time you were away, it frantically contacted me several times. I’ve been stringing it along, just waiting for your command!"

With that, the Priest began to murmur prayers.

Soon, Chen Mo and Lin Ranhai sensed a nauseating stench permeating the shrine, a smell so revolting it made them want to vomit.

This stench was an indescribable foulness.

There was the smell of blood, the reek of sweat, and other unidentifiable, vile odors.

I truly despise these kinds of monsters!

The monster hadn’t even materialized, yet Chen Mo was already filled with murderous intent.

He couldn’t help but grouse inwardly, How can such revolting things even exist in the world?

As the Priest’s prayers deepened, the entire shrine began to shake continuously.

And within the shrine, where initially only the stench had been present, the colossal, shadowy phantom of a dark, fleshy mass began to appear.

The blob of flesh was disgustingly grotesque. Its surface was densely covered with blood-filled pustules of varying sizes and various fleshy lumps, interspersed with numerous wide-open, round eyeballs. A single glance at the densely packed, repulsive features made Chen Mo’s skin crawl, and goosebumps erupted all over his body.

Lin Ranhai, who was beside him, couldn’t bear it any longer and fled the shrine. Outside, he immediately began to retch violently!

"URGH...!!! Damn it, how can there be such a disgusting monster in this dungeon!"

Lin Ranhai felt that the monster didn’t even need to attack; its appearance alone was enough to make someone vomit to death!