Chapter 69: Night Sculpture - Night Charm
Chapter 69: Night Sculpture - Night Charm
The Demon Night Parade lasted for nearly three hours.
The Night Charm Clan finally ceased to emerge.
These demons, composed purely of energy, left no remains, not even bones, after their demise.
It was like an incredibly surreal nightmare.
After waking from the nightmare, devastation was all around.
"Let's go back."
"Leader Zhang." Chang Ying's expression was complex as she stood at the school gate, looking at Zhang Feng who was standing outside.
It turned out that the fortune she had drawn earlier was accurate.
Indeed, it was an unlucky draw.
Bai Manni's Heart Sensing Spell was also accurate, and her anxiety served as a warning signal.
Rain Alley City was not just home to these two low-level Spirit Stick and Curse Master believers.
The two students realized the situation was not favorable, and the Rain Alley City authorities were also well aware of it.
A large number of Moon Gazers promptly joined the battle, with military forces appearing in various parts of the city to provide support, all thanks to the advance warning.
However, Lu Ran, inside this small shelter, could not see the full picture of the war.
"Tonight, you'll stay on the first floor hall and guard the shrine," Zhang Feng's voice was somewhat low.
It was evident that he was feeling a bit down.
In fact, everyone's hearts were heavy.
After the Demon Night Parade, everyone had to face the reality that the female leader of Squad 18 had sacrificed herself.
What the students didn't know was that it wasn't just this one Moon Gazer who had perished.
During the Demon Night Parade, the casualties among the Moon Gazer teams in Rain Alley City's various shelters had skyrocketed!
"Yes." Chang Ying nodded and walked back to the shrine.
"Hmm."
Zhang Feng let out a deep sigh.
Demon Night Parade
Every month on the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar, there are indeed some places that experience such events.
But Rain Alley City?
This small county couldn't withstand such a storm.
"Hmph." At this thought, Zhang Feng chuckled as if in self-mockery.
Rain Alley City shouldn't have to go through this. But then, which region and which people in this world should bear such a burden?
The Demon Clan,
Why did they appear in this world?
On the first floor hall, by the window.
Lu Ran stood quietly, holding the Silent Night Blade that had been lost and found again.
The blade lost on the battlefield had returned.
But some people never came back.
Like Lin Yue Lingdui, who sacrificed herself tonight.
Or like his father, who had died a cruel death on the Wulie Riverbank years ago on the fifteenth night.
The bright moon shone in the sky.
The riverbank moon witnessed generations.
Lu Ran raised his head, gazing silently at the full moon in the night sky.
You shone upon me, and you saw him too.
What happened that fifteenth night?
Was it like tonight?
Did he depart swiftly, or did he endure much torment?
"Hmm?" Lu Ran felt someone approach him.
He turned to see Jiang Ruyi's profile.
The girl was also gazing at the bright moon, silent.
She stood quietly beside Lu Ran, keeping him company.
After the Demon Night Parade, the types and numbers of demonic afflictions invading the world had returned to normal.
Even so, Lu Ran and the other students were not allowed to participate in the battles.
The students remained on guard in the first-floor hall, enduring the long night together.
The next day, Lu Ran and the others received another order: to continue guarding the shelter.
This 'guarding' was, in fact, the Moon Gazer team being cautious, fearing that the students might encounter accidents on their way home.
No one could guarantee that there weren't any remnants of the Night Charm Clan left in the city.
The students naturally had no objections to the Moon Gazers' decision.
Lu Ran and the others were also arranged to stay in an empty office on the fourth floor.
"Let's rest first, we'll take turns on guard duty."
Inside the office, Jiang Ruyi looked at Squad 18 and spoke.
The others remained silent, none of them responding.
The atmosphere in the room was heavy, and everyone's mood was somber, even Qian Hao, usually playful, was quiet.
Jiang Ruyi sighed inwardly, unsure how to comfort her classmates.
It wasn't until a Moon Gazer came to deliver breakfast that the quiet room had some activity.
"It seems Lu Ge has fallen asleep?" Deng Yutang came to Jiang Ruyi's side and spoke softly, "Should we wake him up for breakfast?"
Jiang Ruyi looked towards a corner of the room, seeing Lu Ran leaning against the wall, and shook her head gently:
"Let him sleep."
Perhaps he was too tired, or perhaps he had experienced too much the night before.
Jiang Ruyi had always been concerned about Lu Ran and had noticed that he seemed to be in a daze.
What Jiang Ruyi didn't know was that Lu Ran's exhaustion wasn't physical but mental!
While the students were eating buns and porridge, Lu Ran entered the Demon Sculpture Garden alone.
"Divine Sheep, Sir?"
Lu Ran looked around and called out, but received no response.
Not far ahead, a massive demon sculpture stood in the mist, faintly visible.
Lu Ran walked towards it, his head tilting higher and higher.
The mist quietly dispersed, revealing a towering female statue standing proudly.
Hood, veil, and night-traveling attire.
Her entire being exuded an air of mystery.
Lu Ran even had the urge to climb up and see the true face behind the black veil.
However, Lu Ran suppressed this impulse.
Because, numerous Night Charm souls were swirling around the massive demon sculpture, being continuously devoured.
"We can activate the Night Charm statue now."
A deep voice came from behind.
Lu Ran turned and saw the black ram head with swirling dark flames, "Is it ready?"
Activating a demon sculpture required a large number of souls.
At least 2000 Mist Realm demon souls were needed.
In terms of River Realm souls, that would be 20.
Lu Ran suddenly thought of something, and his expression changed slightly, "Has the Night Charm Archdemon noticed?"
Black Ram Head: "You've brought more than 30 River Realm souls, and over 30 Stream and Mist Realm souls, so it shouldn't be a problem."
Lu Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, he was secretly surprised.
During the Demon Night Parade, the invading River Realm Night Charm demons were on par with the total number of Stream and Mist Realm Night Charms?
This meant that the River Realm Night Charm demons were the main force!
Moreover, Lu Ran was mostly inside the school building.
The range of his soul-capturing ability was only 50 meters!
Even with this limitation, he had captured so many souls.
The Demon Night Parade was indeed terrifying!
The black ram head spoke in a deep voice, "This clan, like the Paper Doll clan, is extremely difficult to control.
If you insist on activating this sculpture, you may have to pay a price in terms of the number of sculptures you can activate."
Lu Ran understood the implied meaning and asked, "Divine Sheep, you don't want me to activate it?"
The black flame sheep head slowly rose, and its dead eyes stared at the Night Charm veil:
"The Night Charm Archdemon is extremely powerful!
With your current mental strength, it's best to wait until after the Stream Realm Fourth Stage before attempting to activate it.
Otherwise, you might suffer backlash."
Lu Ran nodded silently.
Black Ram Head: "And before activating this sculpture, you can't activate any other demon sculptures."
Lu Ran: "..."
Black Flame Sheep Head: "If you can stay patient, you can also wait until the River Realm before activating it.
By then, your mental strength will have a qualitative leap.
You won't need to be as cautious as you are now."
Lu Ran nodded decisively, "Alright, let's do it!"
This demon sculpture would eventually be his, so there was no rush.
Now that the Night Charm sculpture was ready for activation, all he needed to do was wait for the right moment to claim it.
Just thinking about the Night Charm clan's demonry made Lu Ran's heart fill with anticipation.
Demon Spell·Night Charm Blade: Summons a single-edged blade.
Demon Spell·Night Dance Enchanting the City: Allows the caster to create wind beneath their feet, enabling them to step on air and freely move through the sky.
Demon Spell·Night Gale Assault: Releases a fierce gust of wind, blowing enemies away.
Demon Spell·Night Gale Scar: Drags a long blade scar on the sword, shattering enemies.
Among the first four demon spells, Lu Ran liked Night Dance Enchanting the City the most.
Although a low-grade "Night Dance Enchanting the City" couldn't allow Lu Ran to stand in mid-air and dance lightly.
But at the very least, Lu Ran could slightly borrow strength in the air, no longer fearing falling from a great height.
And the River Realm demonry of the Night Charm clan was even more distinctive!
Demon Spell·Night Charm Shadow: The caster can create several shadow clones and shift positions among them.
This was almost a bug skill!
The previous night on the battlefield, Lu Ran had witnessed a powerful Night Charm demon using this spell.
She could even use the spell's mechanism to break through the blockade while creating shadow clones.
Demon Spell·Night Charm Garb: The caster can wear a hood, veil, and night-traveling attire.
This divine technique was a powerful defensive skill.
Once activated, the seemingly ordinary night-traveling attire would become extremely sturdy!
For believers in the mortal world, this spell was the most terrifying.
Because Night Charm demons naturally wore this attire.
In other words, you couldn't tell if a Night Charm demon had reached the River Realm Third Stage.
You also couldn't observe with your naked eye whether a Night Charm demon was using a defensive technique.
On the battlefield, a single misjudgment would lead to irreversible consequences!
This demon spell was undoubtedly an excellent disguise for Lu Ran.
As a human, Lu Ran would find it difficult to use Night Charm demonry openly in front of others.
These spells were too distinctive, and Lu Ran would surely expose himself.
But after putting on the hood, veiling his face, and wearing the night-traveling attire, things would be different!
Wouldn't Lu Ran be able to act as he pleased?
The only problem was:
The Night Charm clan's image was female, and they were all exceptionally well-built women.
Lu Ran was male.
"Divine Sheep, do Night Charm demons have a male form?"
Before Lu Ran could finish his question, he suddenly frowned and looked into the distance.
A nameless feeling arose within him.
It was as if something was calling out to him.
(End of Chapter)
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