Chapter 85: Netherworld Eye

Chapter 85: Netherworld Eye

The next morning, as the city was about to be locked down, Lu Ran tidied up his home and, donning a black raincoat, stepped out with his Silent Night Blade and a wooden practice blade.

"Shua la la!"

Lu Ran stood before the building, gazing up at the gloomy, rainy sky.

"Each autumn rain brings a chill," he murmured to himself, stepping alone into the rain.

When Lu Ran reached the Wulie Riverbank Community, he carried a plastic bag containing breakfast bought from a nearby store.

He was familiar with the route and headed straight for an old, abandoned rooftop, making his way to one corner.

"Dad," Lu Ran called out, taking a box of milk from the plastic bag and placing it on the stone railing. "It's been a while since I visited you. I've found Little Li Hua."

With a chuckle, he added, "From now on, you won't have to eat canned fish anymore."

Then, Lu Ran took out a can of luncheon meat from the plastic bag.

This time, as he came to pay his respects, Lu Ran was no longer the same as before.

He had transformed from a clueless, lowly novice believer into someone who now owned a God and Devil Sculpture Park.

Moreover, he had acquired the dark arts of the Evil Dog Clan and the Soul Shattering Demon Clan.

He felt a sense of daring to challenge the world.

"Is it good or bad?" Lu Ran asked softly to himself.

At just 17 years old, he hadn't seen or experienced much.

But with such an inquiry, a response was not forthcoming.

His deceased father remained silent, and only the cold rain slid down his face.

"Who knows?" Lu Ran answered his own question. "At least it gives me some hope and confidence."

Lu Ran slightly raised his eyes, gazing at the distant, surging waters of the Wulie River.

The mighty river roared with power.

In the midst of the continuous drizzle, the small city of Rain Alley gained a touch of ruggedness.

Amid the chilly autumn rain, Lu Ran held his double blades and slowly retreated, exploring with a sense of self-assurance.

Over the past 20 days, Lu Ran had made significant progress in his double blade skills during his training in the demon cave.

"Swoosh!!"

With his improved realm, Lu Ran's physical abilities had greatly enhanced, and the sound of his blade slicing through the air was even more intense.

In the vast expanse, mist continuously gathered towards him.

The Rain Alley was shrouded in mist and rain, and the Wulie River's waves were vast and boundless.

The mist-surrounded youth on the rooftop seemed to fit right in.

Lu Ran had wanted to show his father his recent progress, but he hadn't expected his divine energy to surge within him.

Could he be about to advance? Lu Ran's face lit up with joy as he danced his blades faster, slicing through layers of rain.

In recent days, he had felt an impending breakthrough.

The demon cave was rich in energy, an ideal place for cultivation. Over the past 20 days, Lu Ran had never slacked off during his journey to the Tianjin Demon Cave.

Moreover, during his journey, he often used the divine energy orb to absorb and refine the bones of dark spirits, drawing energy from the orb to replenish himself.

The night before, after returning home, Lu Ran had stayed up all night, cultivating at the shrine until dawn.

On this day, the tenth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, Lu Ran's hard work finally paid off.

"Heh," Lu Ran sighed, slowly coming to a stop, and his blades naturally lowered.

The divine energy within him flowed like a stream, moving in an orderly manner, and its speed increased, expanding the human body's meridians.

Lu Ran trembled slightly, standing before the rooftop railing, gazing at the distant Wulie River.

The dual enjoyment of body and mind made Lu Ran's eyes slightly dazed.

"Ah~~~"

After more than half an hour, Lu Ran suddenly let out a comfortable moan.

In this deserted place, Lu Ran felt free to let out a loud cry.

"Crack!"

His double blades fell to the ground, splashing some water.

Lu Ran stretched out his arms and gave his waist a good stretch.

What a relief!

It was indeed a great relief.

Now, can I learn the Divine Technique: Celestial Eye? Lu Ran's heart stirred as he savored the surging power of his advancement while recalling the incantation.

This divine technique was relatively simple to perform.

A Celestial Ram believer needed to focus their attention on their eyes and mobilize their divine energy, gathering it in their eye area.

Then, they would pray to their deity, and the corresponding divine technique would activate.

"Huff~"

A surge of divine energy welled up within him.

Lu Ran's round pupils transformed into the horizontal eyes of a celestial ram!

"Did it work?" Lu Ran wasn't entirely sure.

Although his pupils had changed, his vision remained unaltered.

Lu Ran looked left and right, took a few steps sideways, and approached a puddle.

Bending down to look, he saw that his eyes had become "dead sheep eyes," resembling two minus signs.

"Ah?"

Lu Ran's face changed slightly, startled by his own appearance!

He had seen this before online—the appearance of a celestial ram believer when they activated their celestial eye.

When other believers activated their "celestial eye," they looked stiff and dazed.

But at this moment, as Lu Ran looked at himself, he felt a sense of gloom and chill! "Gulp," Lu Ran swallowed.

This wasn't him embellishing his own appearance, nor was it an illusion.

The reflection in the puddle showed eyes that Lu Ran had seen before!

He had seen them more than once at the Black Flame Sheep Head!

Even to this day, Lu Ran still couldn't get used to looking into them.

In those eerie eyes, he saw a cemetery filled with white bones, a place where the cold wind blew through the human world!

At this moment, in his own eyes, Lu Ran witnessed this very trend!

"Ugh," Lu Ran covered his eyes.

Mixing with the cold rain, he vigorously rubbed his eyes.

This was so embarrassing!

If I told others, wouldn't they laugh at me?

The first person to be startled by my Divine Technique: Celestial Eye was... myself?

"Divine Sheep, Sir?" Lu Ran calmed his mind and attempted to communicate with the deity, "These eyes, they seem different from other Divine Sheep followers' eyes."

Lu Ran pondered, "They're not quite the same as the White Sheep Jade Statue's eyes either, but rather..."

"What?" Finally, a deep voice echoed in his mind.

Lu Ran immediately asked, "They're more like yours, aren't they?"

The usually solemn deity's tone carried a hint of laughter, "Is that so?"

Lu Ran pursed his lips, "These Celestial Eyes don't feel wooden at all. Instead, they're quite terrifying."

The Divine Sheep remained silent.

Lu Ran cautiously asked, "Is there a special version of this technique? Like the Divine Technique: Compassionate Sound?"

A single word was transmitted, "Yes."

Lu Ran's face lit up with joy, "Please, Divine Sheep, teach me!"

"Are you sure?"

"I am!"

"No, you're not." The transmitted voice grew hoarse, "After learning this technique, you will only experience more pain."

"Huh?" Lu Ran was a bit dazed and asked in confusion, "Does using this Divine Technique require self-mutilation?"

"No, it's a mental torment."

Lu Ran: "Oh..."

The transmitted voice slowly replied, "You will be able to see the deceased wraiths.

You will witness their distorted faces, their agonizing struggles.

You will see the wraiths crying, raging, longing, and lamenting until their souls scatter."

Lu Ran: !!!

Black Sheep Head: "Knowing this, do you still want to learn?"

Lu Ran leaned forward, resting his hands on the stone railing, his eyes slightly dazed.

The so-called "wraiths" were, of course, invisible to humans.

Only certain deity followers and individual demons could manifest these wraiths and present them to the public.

For example, the Soul Shredder Demon Clan could use dark arts to absorb the souls of the dead.

People could only see the faces of these wraiths through the black misty orbs.

The Black Sheep Head remained silent, not rushing Lu Ran.

After a moment, Lu Ran spoke in a low voice, "I want to learn!"

"You still want to learn?"

"Yes!" Lu Ran nodded firmly, "Just because I don't see them doesn't mean the wraiths don't exist, right?

If I don't have this ability, then so be it.

But since I have access to this kind of Divine Technique, not learning it would be like deceiving myself."

Black Sheep Head: "You're quite insightful."

Lu Ran asked further, "But Divine Sheep, what can I do after seeing these wraiths?"

Lu Ran's mind was brimming with ideas.

Could I consciously capture souls and bring them to the God and Devil Sculpture Park? Or know where someone has just died, or where a demon has been killed?

Could it help me find corpses faster?

Black Sheep Head: "Seeing wraiths is just an additional ability."

Lu Ran's spirit lifted, "Additional?"

Black Sheep Head: "The God and Devil Sculpture Park is hidden within these eyes."

Lu Ran's mouth formed an 'O' shape!

I knew it! I always felt like the Black Flame Sheep Head's eyes were lifeless, filled with an eerie chill.

These eyes are a gateway? Beyond the gate lies a park filled with statues that require the nourishment of wraiths.

It's like a cemetery, a veritable hell!

"I thought you were creating a sculpture park in my mind." Lu Ran barely managed to say.

"Indeed." The Black Sheep Head was surprisingly patient.

Perhaps it was satisfied with Lu Ran's performance.

Black Sheep Head spoke in a low voice, "Your spiritual world is already intricately connected to these eyes.

However, with your current strength, spiritual realm, and mental fortitude, I must take the lead, and you will need my assistance.

At present, you are not yet capable of taking these eyes from me."

Lu Ran: "I see."

Black Sheep Head: "Even a basic understanding of this technique can help you capture souls.

One day, you will take these eyes, and everything within them, into your possession."

"Don't keep saying that, Divine Sheep." Lu Ran felt helpless.

The impending dissipation of the Divine Sheep had always been a concern for Lu Ran, but his weakness left him unsure of how to help.

The Black Sheep Head fell silent.

It keenly sensed Lu Ran's sense of powerlessness and deep worry.

This concern was enough.

Lu Ran was unaware of the deity's thoughts.

For now, he could only strive to grow according to the deity's expectations.

He hoped that one day, when he became strong enough, the Divine Sheep would reveal a solution.

There was no other way.

The rooftop fell into silence for a long time before Lu Ran finally asked, "So, this isn't a special version of the Divine Technique: Celestial Eye, but an entirely new technique you created."

Lu Ran had assumed the Divine Sheep would have a reasonable explanation, but it didn't respond at all.

After waiting for a while, Lu Ran cautiously asked, "What is this technique called?"

"Netherworld Eye."

Two chapters today, allowing Yu, the author, to take a break. He has been sitting and writing all day, and has updated quite a lot these past few days.

More chapters will be added tomorrow.

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