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Under Chen Guo's relentless assault, Arieti sustained severe injuries. Despite his furious roars and exerting his full might, his efforts were futile, amounting to nothing more than impotent rage.

Two more minutes ticked by.

Chen Guo's holy cleansing activated once again with a thunderous boom. The searing holy flames bore straight through Arieti's chest, leaving a gaping hole.

"You may have bested me, but don't get cocky," Arieti spat with a mix of reluctance and bitterness. "This is merely a clone. When you face my true self, I'll show you the true meaning of despair."

Chen Guo replied, "You're quite the fighter. Why not accept defeat gracefully? Why resort to the whimpers of a beaten cur?"

With a final resentful glance at Chen Guo, Arieti breathed his last.

"You have slain the level 50 legendary Demon War God, Arieti, earning 5,000,000 Slaughter Points!"

"Your level has advanced to 33!"

A cascade of radiant light enveloped Chen Guo as he surged up three levels in a single bound. The substantial Slaughter Point reward alone made all his efforts worthwhile.

Beyond the Slaughter Points, the other rewards were staggeringly lavish. Legendary creatures always yielded far more substantial bounties than ordinary monsters.

"You have acquired the Tier 9 Demon Slaying Sword!"

"Demon Slaying Sword: Attack 3,000 – 4,000. Increases all attributes by 5%, all damage by 5%. Attacks inflict an additional 5% Nature Damage, with a 5% boost to critical damage and skill damage. Attacking may also summon a spirit beast to aid you."

The first item to catch his eye was a sword of extreme elegance, seemingly conjured from the world of online gaming. Its over-the-top design sparkled with a kaleidoscope of lights, instantly recognizable as a treasure.

The sword's supreme attributes were impressive, but its stunning appearance alone was enough to incite envy and desire among many.

"You have obtained the Eye of Argus!"

"Eye of Argus: An accessory that grants you temporary mastery over demonic energy attacks!"

"You have obtained the Madman's Dice!"

"Madman's Dice: Roll the dice and wager your fate. Roll above a 3 for a random buff—the higher the roll, the greater the benefits. Roll under a 3 for a debilitating curse, with the severity increasing as the numbers decrease."

In addition to the immensely powerful Ninth Rank weapon, Chen Guo also carried two other pieces of equipment—both accessories without a marked grade. Yet, judging by their effects, they were clearly not of low quality.

The Eyes of Argus had the ability to transform one's spells into fel energy, which could prove useful in certain situations. There were always forces susceptible to being countered by fel energy, and Chen Guo surmised that natural energy would likely fall into this category. This accessory could be advantageous when facing enemies adept in natural magic. However, its overall utility was limited, making it more of a novelty than a necessity.

The Madman Dice, on the other hand, had a broad range of applications but was essentially a gambler's item. With good luck, it could propel the user to great heights, but with bad luck, it could be disastrous. Chen Guo, known for his solid reputation, preferred not to rely on such unpredictable artifacts.

Thus, Chen Guo was somewhat disdainful of these last two pieces of equipment. Beyond the three items, the Demon War God Arieti had dropped several others.

"You have obtained the Demon Horn!"

"Demon Horn: Blow the horn to grant your team a surge of berserk strength for thirty seconds!"

"You have obtained the skill book, God Descends!"

"God Descends: Upon use, you will gain the might of a deity, with the duration determined by your Warrior class level."

"You have obtained Divinity!"

"Divinity: When used, all attributes increase by 10,000 points!"

"You have obtained a Hearthstone!"

"Hearthstone: Binds to a safe area. Using the Hearthstone will teleport you back to that area, with 10 uses available."

These were the full spoils of Chen Guo's victory over the Demon War God Arieti. The haul was significant, if not overflowing.

At that moment, Lei Kun and his companions approached Chen Guo to offer their congratulations.

"Congratulations, Boss Guangcheng, on your triumph over the Demon War God Arieti!"

"I always believed Boss Guangcheng could work wonders!"

"Fortunate for us to have crossed paths with Boss Guangcheng this time, or I would've been done for!"

As fellow legends, they were in awe of Chen Guo's extraordinary performance. He was undeniably the linchpin of their battle, earning their utmost respect and admiration.

Chen Guo spoke with genuine humility, "Overcoming this challenge wasn't just my doing; it was a collective effort. Without tapping into your extraordinary talents, I couldn't have triumphed over Arieti!"

Chen Guo wasn't fond of social niceties, but that didn't mean he was oblivious to them. It was simply that most people didn't merit his consideration of such matters.

Take a prince, for instance; even with a disposition to honor the virtuous, he wouldn't extend such courtesies to a street beggar.

These five legendary figures all possessed Heaven Level talent, brimming with boundless potential. Chen Guo saw a bright future for them and was keen to bring them into his fold, which made him approach them with a smoother touch.

"Oh, I couldn't possibly claim that!"

"Boss, you're the driving force. We're just here to assist."

"We owe it all to you, Boss."

While everyone felt elated, they outdid Chen Guo in modesty, creating a very congenial atmosphere.

Seizing the moment, Lei Kun suggested, "Let's add each other as friends. That way, we can share resources if the opportunity arises."

"It's definitely time to make some new connections."

"Given our fateful encounter today, it's quite possible we'll cross paths again. Becoming friends is essential."

The idea of becoming friends was already a unanimous decision among the group, so there was no dissent. Chen Guo was in agreement as well.

And so, they all exchanged friend requests.

Except for Chen Guo, Lei Kun and the others used their real names. It was only then that everyone discovered that Chen Guo's real name wasn't Guangcheng Zi, but rather Chen Guo.

"So your real name is Chen Guo, Boss Guangcheng!" exclaimed Lin Dong, surprised.

"I prefer not to disclose my true information publicly, which is why I adopted the alias Guangcheng Zi. But now that you're my friends, you're entitled to know who I really am," Chen Guo said with a shrug. "I'd suggest you also consider using a few aliases when you can. In the unpredictable world of the martial arts, prudence is paramount. Keeping your identity under wraps is crucial."

"Despite your formidable strength, Boss, your caution is admirable. You truly set an example for us all."

"We should definitely adopt some aliases."

The group unanimously concurred with Chen Guo's suggestion, acknowledging that having a few aliases wasn't such a bad idea.

Regarding the spoils from defeating the legendary Demon War God Arieti, the topic wasn't even broached. They were all self-aware enough to realize that during the takedown of Arieti, they were merely spectators, contributing no effort, and thus, it would be utterly shameless to lay claim to any of the spoils of war.