A concept-level item—the Key to Immortality!

The [Hell Demon God Belt] is truly worthy of being God-grade equipment.

Whether it's the basic attribute bonuses or the special effects, they're all nothing short of monstrous.

Every time the wearer is attacked, they recover 1% of their maximum health.

Furthermore, the lower the wearer's health, the higher this recovery effect becomes.

One must realize that Chen Ming's current health bar is as high as tens of billions.

This means that every single attack he takes can restore a nine-digit health value.

Combined with his own innate recovery effects...

It could be said that Chen Ming's health regeneration per second during combat is absolutely insane.

Not only that, but the equipment effects of the [Hell Belt] are also top-tier.

Once activated, it deals 100,000 points of true damage per second to all enemies within range, with a chance to drain 1% of their maximum health to restore his own.

"God-grade equipment is indeed monstrous."

Muttering softly to himself, Chen Ming decisively equipped the [Hell Demon God] belt.

After finishing with his gear, Chen Ming turned his gaze toward the [boundless key].

[boundless key]

[Quality: Overlord-tier]

[Level: Special Item, No Level Requirement]

[Durability: 1/1]

[Effect: Exclusive item used to open the Boundless Gate.]

[Description: The Land of Infinite Boundlessness, a place of exile, a Forbidden Zone for Life!!]

..."The Boundless Gate..."

"The Land of Infinite Boundlessness..."

Chen Ming's eyes narrowed slightly.

Based on the details of the Supreme Quest, he could guess that this Land of Infinite Boundlessness was likely where the Supreme's severed limbs were sealed.

Subsequent [Supreme] quests would likely be related to this Land of Infinite Boundlessness as well.

At this thought, Chen Ming's eyes narrowed even further.

"An Overlord-tier key..."

"I wonder if I can use my Forbidden Talent to enhance it."

Muttering under his breath, Chen Ming decisively chose to activate his Forbidden Talent on the [boundless key].

Buzz! Buzz!!

As Chen Ming's thought manifested...

A beam of dark, ghostly light suddenly descended from above, landing on the [boundless key].

[Ding! You have used your Forbidden Talent on the target [boundless key], obtaining a Tier 2 enhancement.]

[Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the special item—immortal key (Indestructible-grade).]

[Ding! You have used your Forbidden Talent on the target [boundless key], successfully adding a Golden Affix: Infinite Durability.]

As the system notification faded, the [boundless key] in Chen Ming's hand had evolved into the Immortal-Grade [immortal key].

[immortal key]

[Quality: Immortal-Grade]

[Level: Special Item, No Level Requirement]

[Durability: ∞/∞]

[Effect: Using this key allows you to open any locked door or treasure chest.]

[Additional Affix: Infinite Durability (Golden): Possesses Infinite Durability; it will never wear down and can never be destroyed.]

[Description: In this world, as long as something is locked, there is nothing I cannot open.]

..."An item with a concept-level effect..."

After reviewing the specific attributes and effects of the [immortal key], Chen Ming's eyes lit up.

Although an item with this kind of conceptual ability couldn't directly increase his combat power...

Its practical utility was monstrous.

"In Eternal, some powerful treasures or special chests require a corresponding key to open."

"But with the immortal key, I can just open them directly."

Muttering softly, a hint of a smile curled on Chen Ming's lips.

In his memories, there were several such chests and treasures.

Because they lacked the corresponding keys, many people knew where these treasures or chests were, but they could never open them.

With the [immortal key], however, Chen Ming could open these treasures and chests directly.

"The Treasury of the Gods, the Golden Treasure, the Chest of Time..."

As the names of those chests and treasures flashed through his mind, Chen Ming couldn't help but let a smile escape. He then solemnly placed the [immortal key] into his inventory.

After finishing all this, Chen Ming looked at the [fallen treasure chest] in his hand.

There was nothing more to say; he would move straight to enhancing and enchanting it.

But just as Chen Ming was about to activate his talent, a sudden burst of heavy footsteps rang out.

Chen Ming looked toward the sound.

He saw the Unknown Soul Entity running up with an urgent expression.

"Are you all right?"

"Where is the Fallen City Lord?"

"I remember now. I remember everything."

"I am the true king of the City of Corruption—no, to be precise, it should be the City of Brilliance."

"I am the ruler of the City of Brilliance, Gahn Baturu."

"Corruption invaded the City of Brilliance, causing it to transform into the City of Corruption."

"And I was dismantled and sealed."

"My heart was even converted by the Corruption Race into the Fallen City Lord."

"Now that I have found myself again, only with my help will you have a chance to slay the Fallen City Lord."

Gahn's voice was extremely urgent.

In his view, the [Fallen City Lord] was far too powerful. Without his help, no matter how strong Chen Ming might be, he couldn't possibly be a match for the [Fallen City Lord].

But just as his words fell and he looked up, he happened to meet Chen Ming's incredibly calm eyes.

"You..."

Gahn realized something was wrong.

Too calm.

Chen Ming's gaze felt far too composed.

Could it be... a fantastical thought couldn't help but arise in Gahn's heart.

Could he actually be confident in dealing with the [Fallen City Lord]?

Recalling Chen Ming's previous performance, it seemed like a real possibility.

But the moment he turned his head, he saw a scene that filled him with extreme horror.

Not far away, beneath the throne, the corpse of the [Fallen City Lord] lay sprawled on the ground, clearly devoid of life.

"Dead...!"

Gahn froze on the spot, a storm of shock raging in his heart.

One had to know that the [Fallen City Lord] was a Legendary-Grade boss, and with the buffs from the City of Corruption, his overall strength could rival a Mythical-Grade boss of the same level.

But now... he was actually dead!

Gahn kept rubbing his eyes, feeling as though he were dreaming.

However, the corpse of the [Fallen City Lord] before him told him that all of this was real.

The [Fallen City Lord] was truly dead.

Whoosh!!

While Gahn was dazed, a streak of light flew out from the [Fallen City Lord]'s corpse and merged into Gahn's body.

It was none other than Gahn's stripped-away heart.

Buzz! Buzz!!

As the heart returned to its place, [Gahn] was instantly promoted from an epic-grade boss to a Level 120 Legendary-Grade boss, his attributes and strength significantly enhanced compared to before.

But when he turned back to look at Chen Ming, he only felt a chill run through his entire body.

Is this really still a human?

Gahn seriously suspected that beneath the skin of a human, what was hidden was actually a complete monster.

Just then, a calm voice pulled Gahn back from his shock to reality.

"So, City Lord Gahn, I've not only helped you reclaim your heart but also helped you take back the City of Corruption. What do you intend to give me as a reward?"

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