Chapter 375: Night Demon and Nightmare

Chapter 375: Night Demon and Nightmare

In a room where the radiant light was dim, Lu Ran spoke at length with the Great Nightmare.

Deng Yuxiang's eyes were filled with complexity.

It was as if she had opened the door to a new world, gazing at the wondrous and bizarre scenes within, unable to snap out of her trance for a long time.

Until Lu Ran paused, and the room fell into silence.

Lu Ran knew that he had revealed too much information, and he gave Deng Yuxiang ample time to process and accept it.

"Phew,"

Lu Ran heaved a deep sigh, leaning back in his chair, and slumped into it.

With the long-held secret finally shared, Lu Ran felt a sense of relief.

No one knew how much time had passed.

In the dim room, a hoarse voice reached Lu Ran's ears, "So, your ability to pinpoint locations by sound, like a Northwind Follower, was never due to natural talent.

It's the forbidden art of the Evil Dog Clan, the Forbidden Perception?"

Lu Ran: "Hehe~"

Deng Yuxiang couldn't help but smile wryly.

Even at this moment, her thoughts were still in disarray.

Lu Ran's sudden laughter caught her off guard and made her laugh as well.

You're quite the trickster, little Lu Ran.

You're a master deceiver!

Speaking of which, the Celestial Ram is an even better deceiver.

After forty years in the mortal realm, he spun a grand lie, deceiving the entire world.

It seems that little Lu Ran has inherited this trait.

Deng Yuxiang spoke softly, "Who else knows this secret?"

Lu Ran: "Only you."

Deng Yuxiang's expression was one of surprise, "Doesn't your little girlfriend know?"

"Not yet."

"Hmph, am I supposed to know?"

Lu Ran shrugged, "You're free now."

Upon hearing this, Deng Yuxiang's eyes lowered.

The mention of freedom reminded her of how the Northwind Deity wanted to take her soul and claim her life.

Lu Ran had no choice but to beg the Celestial Ram Deity to forcibly sever the human-deity pact.

She tidied her messy long hair and whispered, "Are you sure I'll follow you?"

Lu Ran slumped in the chair, gazing at the ceiling, a slight smile on his lips, "Yes, I'm sure.

The contract between you and the Northwind can be severed.

But the bond between you and me cannot be broken."

Deng Yuxiang turned to look at Lu Ran, and in the faint light, she saw his confident expression.

A stubborn determination rose within her, and she glared at Lu Ran in discontent.

But as she continued to stare, Deng Yuxiang's thoughts drifted to all that Lu Ran had done for her, risking everything.

The stubbornness in her heart gradually dissipated, leaving only a sense of softness.

Lu Ran spoke again, "Setting aside our past, let's talk about my goal.

For someone like you, it should be quite appealing, right?"

Deng Yuxiang nodded subconsciously, a subtle movement that betrayed her inner thoughts.

To eradicate all calamities in the world!

It sounded like a worthy cause to fight for, to the point of sacrificing one's life.

Lu Ran: "While you were asleep, the Celestial Ram Deity sent a message.

After the 15th of this month, my sect will open a divine ruin.

The Celestial Ram Deity wants me to take you there and explore the world beyond the ruins."

Deng Yuxiang lowered her head and smiled, "A Celestial Ram believer..."

As proud as she was, she had never imagined that one day, she would become a believer of the Celestial Ram.

Of course, Deng Yuxiang had also never imagined that the Celestial Ram Deity would be such a terrifying existence.

The Celestial Ram Deity had even granted Lu Ran a Demonic Sculpture Garden.

Deng Yuxiang didn't believe that any other deity had such capabilities.

So, was the Celestial Ram Deity an existence above all other gods?

Hmm, this deity has many secrets.

Suddenly, Lu Ran said, "On the surface, you're a believer of the Celestial Ram."

"On the surface?"

Lu Ran's smile turned somewhat eerie, and he tilted his head, gesturing towards the Night Demon kneeling under the bed, "What do you think of her?"

Deng Yuxiang pursed her lips.

She was well aware that Lu Ran had a sculpture garden in his mind.

Of course, Lu Ran had been holding back, only mentioning that he possessed a "Demonic Sculpture Garden" when he was telling his story.

He planned to fully reveal everything once he had a thorough understanding of the world's essence.

If he disclosed now that the sculpture garden also had statues of various gods, Deng Yuxiang might find it hard to accept!

"What do you mean, how is she?" Deng Yuxiang had a vague premonition in her heart.

In the dim light, she saw a smile on Lu Ran's face that she had never seen before.

It was wild and unrestrained.

After revealing everything, he did seem a bit different.

Lu Ran smiled and said, "She's a Night Demon."

Deng Yuxiang suppressed her pounding heart and whispered, "She's my mortal enemy."

Lu Ran corrected her, "She was."

Five years as a Northwind believer was indeed not something one could easily sever.

Under the influence of the deity, Deng Yuxiang had harbored a deep hatred for the Night Demon clan for five years, and it would take time for her mindset to change.

Lu Ran continued to smile, "The Night Demon before you, including the Demonic Sculpture behind her, are not our enemies.

They belong to me; they are my servants."

Deng Yuxiang moved to the side of the bed, stepping onto the soft carpet, her legs crossed elegantly and naturally.

She leaned on the edge of the bed, looking down at the docile and obedient Night Demon, still feeling incredulous.

Five years had passed.

Whenever they met, it was a battle to the death, and there had never been such a peaceful moment.

Deng Yuxiang's expression was peculiar, "You want me to sign a contract with the Night Demon clan?"

She had assumed that she would resist Lu Ran's suggestion, but surprisingly, she didn't!

Today, Deng Yuxiang had fallen from the clouds into the abyss.

Previously, she had accepted death calmly, but now, in this abyss, she found Lu Ran.

Lu Ran wouldn't let her die, nor would he let her sink into despair.

He pulled her out of the quagmire and led her onto a brand-new path.

Resistance?

No!

I'm forever grateful!

Lu Ran spoke up, "The Northwind Clan and the Night Demon Clan have similar abilities.

Currently, I can't give you the Northwind, so I can only offer you the Night Demon."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ran's heart tightened.

Damn, I slipped up! Lu Ran maintained his composure, looking down at the Night Demon.

However, Deng Yuxiang's gaze burned intensely as she stared at Lu Ran's face. "Currently?"

Lu Ran: "..."

I still prefer the confused and muddled state you were in earlier.

Deng Yuxiang let out a nasal sound, both questioning and probing further: "Hmm?"

Lu Ran, with a resigned expression, said directly, "The Northwind wants your life, wants you to be scattered in soul and spirit.

To put it bluntly, I've come to hate him."

Deng Yuxiang's expression became complicated.

After a long while, she gently rubbed Lu Ran's head, her eyes softening:

"Be careful, don't speak such words again."

"Oh," Lu Ran responded softly.

His mind raced, preparing his next words.

Unexpectedly, Deng Yuxiang didn't pursue the matter further.

After hearing Lu Ran's words, she merely looked down at the Night Demon, once again deliberately ignoring some information.

It was unclear what her thoughts were this time.

Seizing the opportunity, Lu Ran changed the topic: "As long as we proceed with caution, one day, you will replace the Night Demon Idol.

You will inherit everything from the Night Demon!

Replace her, surpass her!"

Deng Yuxiang was clearly startled, and her eyes shifted to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran smiled, pursing his lips.

This time, he didn't slip up.

The Celestial Ram wanted to meet with Deng Yuxiang, but in her identity as the Demonic Deity of the Night Demon, replacing the position of the Northwind Deity.

That would be interesting.

"Hmm," Deng Yuxiang finally snapped out of her thoughts, her expression growing even more complex.

She lightly lifted her toes, and the straw hat on the Night Demon's head fell off.

Freed from the hat's constraint, the Night Demon's jet-black hair tumbled down like a waterfall.

And without the black veil, the Night Demon revealed her exquisite true appearance.

Deng Yuxiang continued to cross her legs, and with one of her pale, suspended feet, she lifted the Night Demon's chin, examining her from top to bottom.

Before her eyes was a pale, yet captivating face.

The allure was most prominent in her pair of enchanting purple irises.

Lu Ran: "..."

Aren't they arch-enemies?

Why are you rewarding her?

Deng Yuxiang admired the Night Demon's captivating beauty and said softly, "If I replace the Night Demon Idol's position, will the ones you create from now on be me?"

"Huh?" Lu Ran blinked.

I don't know!

I haven't thought about this yet.

Deng Yuxiang turned to look at Lu Ran, and after such a long time, she finally smiled:

"Okay, I'll sign a contract with the Night Demon Idol."

Earlier, when Lu Ran was explaining his identity, he summoned the Night Demon with a simple gesture.

No doubt, the Night Demon must be his first and foremost battle companion.

Deng Yuxiang thought to herself.

Considering the Night Demon's abilities and their intellect and temperament, it wasn't difficult to guess.

After such a long time, he must have kept the Night Demon by his side during his solo training journeys.

Lu Ran nodded, "Alright, when we return to Falling Immortal Mountain tonight, with the help of the Celestial Ram, we'll sign the contract."

Deng Yuxiang suddenly thought of something: "Can I sign another contract with the Evil Dog Idol?"

The Evil Dog Clan's Forbidden Arts are truly explosive!

Forbidden Perception, Malicious Perception.

And instant movement techniques like Shadow Flash!

It's absolutely terrifying!

Lu Ran shook his head, "While you were unconscious, the Celestial Ram discussed many things with me.

The contract you'll sign with the Night Demon Idol in my mind isn't an ordinary master-servant contract, but a higher-level one."

"Oh?" Deng Yuxiang raised her eyebrows slightly.

Lu Ran explained, "The Celestial Ram specifically instructed that your position is that of an heiress, not a lowly servant.

Only with such a contractual relationship can you gradually replace and even surpass the Night Demon.

From the moment you sign the contract, you and the Night Demon Idol in my mind will, to some extent, be considered equal.

In other words, you and the other idols in the sculpture garden are equal entities.

In terms of status, there is exclusivity between you."

Deng Yuxiang pondered, "If that's the case, can I still sign a contract with the Celestial Ram?"

Lu Ran nodded immediately, "The Celestial Ram is a true deity in the mortal world, not one of the false gods in my mind or in the sculpture garden.

Hmm. At least, for now, they are still false gods.

The contract the Celestial Ram will sign with you is a conventional master-servant contract."

Deng Yuxiang nodded thoughtfully.

After some thought, Lu Ran added, "Sister, the succession contract with the Night Demon Idol will greatly benefit you.

Every moment you live, you will become more and more in sync with the Night Demon statue.

But if you really like Forbidden Perception, Malicious Perception, and instant movement, we can switch to the Evil Dog statue instead!"

Deng Yuxiang, with her head lowered, looked at the Night Demon kneeling beside her and said softly, "No, let's stick with her."

As she finished, Deng Yuxiang turned to look at Lu Ran, her eyes determined, "I prefer the wind."

Do I really like the wind?

Maybe.

Or perhaps I've just gotten used to it, it's not important.

What matters is that you pulled me out of the abyss.

From now on,

Wherever you lead me, I will follow.

(End of Chapter)

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