Shadow of the Beautiful World

I need your help.

When the family shared the magic cake, Barry looked left and right while holding the cake in the slogan of happy birthday made up of jets of rainbow light.

Then sneakily pulled Peter into the corner.

The Flash glanced back at the crowd playing behind him, and said softly to the little spider:

You know, I've been looking for my mother's murderer, and I've found something recently, but I'm no match for him

Then it's useless for you to find me.

Peter scratched his hair, grabbed the fork, put a large piece of cake into his mouth, and said helplessly in a vague tone:

I can't keep up with you guys who run so fast. I can't react to you punching me. Maybe it's more appropriate for you to go to Uncle Merlin.

No, you can help, and Uncle Merlin is busy enough, don't trouble him.

Barry blinked, and he whispered:

Remember the folding of the phoenix shards?

You and me, folded together, I have your ability, the speed force and the spider sense can produce interesting reactions, and the combination of the two can enter a state similar to the 'unpredictable prophet'.

I've been reminiscing about that feeling for days.

Barry pursed his lips and said:

I made several data models to calculate, and got good feedback conclusions, so, as long as you help me, in theory, I am sure that I can easily catch that guy without being hit by him.

But it's dangerous, so I don't force it

do not talk!

The little spider patted his chest, and he said to Barry with a look of loyalty:

We are friends, or relatives, this favor, I help!

He ate the delicious cake, wiped the cream on the corner of his mouth, and said to Barry excitedly:

Shall we go now?

Barry waved his hand and said:

Uh, don't worry, I have to make some preparations first. The phoenix fragments have all been taken to Dum. He is a difficult person to talk to. I have to find a way to borrow one.

This is easy!

The little spider winked and raised two fingers, and said to Barry:

You go to Miss Wanda. I heard from my sisters gossip that Miss Wanda has gotten very close to Dum recently. You can ask her for help. Maybe it will be much easier.

What are you two doing here?

The ghostly Ava suddenly appeared between Peter and Barry, holding the drowsy orange cat Googoo in her arms, looking suspiciously at the two guys plotting weird things, she said:

What fragments and what are you going to do?

Hush!

The Flash raised his finger, put it to his mouth, and made a silent motion.

Peter even stretched out his hand, trying to cover Ava's mouth, but the latter easily dodged it. She avoided the little spider's waving hand with a quantum state of motion. She said very dissatisfied:

I warn you, don't do anything dangerous! I'll keep an eye on both of you, especially you, Peter, who just got a lesson and then your skin itches again, right?

This time it's serious!

The little spider said unconvincedly:

What a hero should do, in short, just don't tell others.

Merlin's birthday party was held here, and another joyful banquet was also going on in another place relatively far away.

Las Vegas, the famous casino city.

The city was used as a battlefield by the game knights of the apocalypse a few days ago, and most of the city was destroyed as a result.

However, under the efficient and powerful intervention of the disaster management department under m.i.b, the city was almost restored in less than a week.

The engineering omnics of the Mechanicus took over the construction work. Those omnics worked day and night, and their efficiency was unbelievably high.

The closed businesses opened one after another, and some new businesses saw the opportunity, and took advantage of this time when everything was waiting to be done, and started their own businesses in the casino.

A 33-storey gorgeous hotel opened today. Its exterior decoration is extremely luxurious. Large pieces of transparent glass create a nearly transparent internal structure for the hotel, as well as neon tubes twisted into a very artistic texture.

A helipad was built on the roof, as well as a high-altitude tennis court, a swimming pool for enjoying the sun, all kinds of weird and gorgeous fountains, and simple and textured decorations.

The interior was covered with costly carpets, polished marble, and babbling water flowed from high places like built-in fountains.

Even the sculpture of the three-headed hellhound placed at the door is gold-plated.

The opening ceremony of this hotel was very ostentatious. Famous media from all over the country were invited.

It's called Hell Hotel.

From the name, it can be seen that the investors behind this hotel are not good people.

The old devil Mephisto was sitting in his office at the top of the 33rd floor.

It was sitting on a comfortable boss chair, holding a lighted cigar in its hand, wearing a black, well-made suit, and even a deep red tie.

Like a successful businessman.

But its fiery red skin, sulfur smell from its body, burning eyes, black horns on top of its head, and triangular tail behind its back all showed its identity.

The old devil has been planning to build his own hotel in the world for a long time, not just for fun, it also has its own plan for the battle for the king of hell, and this hotel is the most important part.

Now everything is progressing smoothly. Through a series of operations, it has successfully extended its own hell to the human world. This luxurious hotel is the stronghold of Mephisto Hell in the human world.

However, although the matter went smoothly, the old devil did not have the slightest joy on his face, which could be seen from his constantly shaking legs.

It's been annoying for a while.

After Merlin brought the Sons of Hell to make a big fuss in the Twilight Council last time, the old devil took the initiative to take over the job of contacting the fearful serpent and the nightmare.

The Lords of Hell don't want these two fear manipulators interfering with the Hell King's War, but the old devil sees deeper.

It can be concluded that whether it is a big snake or a nightmare, Merlin deliberately put it into the world, the purpose is to attract the attention of the maharajas, so that the raven can carry out its own business in a leisurely manner.

Mephisto has been thinking about how to turn Merlin's advantages into his own.

It hopes to draw the two fear manipulators into its own camp, and together they will deal with Merlin, who is becoming more and more powerful. Unlike other hell lords, Mephisto and Merlin have irreconcilable grievances.

The raven hasn't made a move yet, but the old devil can already imagine that once the raven makes a move, it will definitely be the first victim.

Merlin wouldn't let it go.

This is not just a battle for the king of hell, it is a terrible thing!

Not long ago, the old devil also witnessed Merlin's action of expelling the giant beast. The strength of the raven has become a mystery. People are always afraid of things that they can't expect.

Same goes for the old devil.

Every time he thinks of Merlin, Mephisto will have an uncontrollable fear in his heart, as if the cold shadow of the raven has been covering it, like a poisonous snake in the dark

It wrapped around the old devil's neck more and more tightly, and even made him feel like he couldn't breathe well.

The old devil's heart was in a mess, its thinking full of dark wisdom was running fast, trying to find a perfect solution to break the situation, but it couldn't think of it.

Yo, this place is nice.

The sudden sound interrupted Mephisto's thinking.

The old devil turned around in surprise and looked at the two uninvited guests behind him.

This hotel is an extension of the hell it controls. As the lord of hell, it can perceive everything that happens in the hotel.

But it did not sense the appearance of the person behind it, which meant that the strength of the person who came was far beyond its level.

Tanya Tiwan, a collector with a cane, looked at the collection in the old devil's office with a look of disgust.

In the red halo of the setting sun following the window to find the light and shadow on the ground, the collector stretched out his hand to caress the vase at hand, he curled his lips and said:

There are still fakes here, tsk tsk, your taste is really not that good.

boom

With a flick of the collector's finger, the counterfeit vase fell to the ground and smashed to pieces.

With a very relaxed attitude, Gao Tianzun, who was sitting on the sofa, was not as rude as his picky younger brother. He crossed his legs, spread his hands, and put them on the back of the sofa. He said to the old devil:

We want to borrow your hotel to gamble with Merlin Riley, but I want to ask in advance, are the procedures in your place legal? I don't want to be broken into by the f.b.i or the tax bureau while I'm having a good time.

Of course, it's legal.

Mephisto couldn't see through the details of these two guests.

But when Gao Tianzun talked about Merlin, its eyes narrowed. The old devil was keenly aware of the disgust in Gao Tianzun's tone.

It stood up, straightened its collar, stroked its most gorgeous beard in the Nine Realms, and said to Gao Tianzun:

Tax certificates, real estate contracts, and business licenses are all available. Everyone knows that Mephisto is a good devil who obeys the rules. I never do things that violate the law and discipline.

I am also very happy to see that the two of you have taken a fancy to me. It is an honor, but I am still a little curious about the bet between you and Merlin.

The old devil blinked his burning eyes, and said:

What kind of game is it? Is it the kind where children play house? Or the kind that kills people?

Of course it's the kind that kills people.

The collector yawned and sat down on Mephisto's boss chair unceremoniously. He put his cane aside and looked at the casino city under the setting sun. He said in a cold tone:

Merlin Riley is going to die, right here, in this hotel, that arrogant guy will suffocate in his own blood

Don't be so confident, brother.

Gao Tianzun closed his eyes slightly, completely ignoring Mephisto, and said to the hateful collector:

Give Merlin some confidence. After all, he has accomplished so many miracles. Maybe he can win.

After speaking, the elders of the universe set their sights on Mephisto.

That kind of gaze made Mephisto shudder, as if he felt the gaze of a giant beast that day.

It's as if the flesh and blood together with the soul, those dark secrets have been completely seen through.

After a few seconds of silence, Gao Tianzun suddenly let out a chuckle, and he said to the old devil:

You are a very smart and cunning being. In our world, I still have some friendship with you. But as a phantom, you are quite unqualified, and you don't have the demeanor you should have at all.

But it's not your fault. After all, you, like this world, are just a poor imitation based on reality.

You must be wondering who we are and what grievances we have with Merlin. Well, well, as a reward for borrowing this beautiful building of yours to gamble, I will tell you all the truth you expected.

Elder Universe leaned down, propped his arms on the edge of the sofa, supported his head and cheeks, and said:

Merlin didn't lie to you. This world was born because of him. All of this is false. It is between existence and non-existence. It is the dream of all living beings.

You, and the city behind you, the earth containing the city, the stars enveloping the earth, and all things derived from those stars

all fake!

Gao Tianzun saw the flickering ferocity on Mephisto's face, and this expression made him feel very interesting.

He whispered to the old devil in a condescending manner:

We, and Merlin, we are different from you, we are probably the only three lives in this group of stars that really exist.

Merlin wants to turn all illusions into reality, but our plan is more frank. What we want is to win. The survival of this world has nothing to do with us.

But just as we promised the giant beast, Mephisto, I will also promise you!

Join us in the gambling game with Merlin and fight for us to win. If Merlin loses, we will give you a chance to escape the doomsday. In the flames lit by us, you will survive until the next era.

The elder of the universe snapped his fingers and projected a swirling star, he said:

Not only will you become real, but you will also gain the power of truth in the changing era, and become a powerful entity that you can't imagine, and rule the next era.

Mephisto blinked, rubbed his chin, and said:

I can't imagine what you said, and I don't really believe it. Because I often use such emotional language to deceive those ignorant people. I am very familiar with this set.

You see, this strange lord, after suffering repeated blows, I am already very realistic. Compared with future promises, I am more concerned about immediate interests.

It looked at Gao Tianzun, and it said:

It's still the question just now. In this game, Raven, Merlin, will he die? Can you guarantee it?

As long as we win.

Gao Tianzun raised his finger, and a glass of red wine with ice cubes appeared in his hand, and he raised his glass to the old devil.

He said:

Merlin is dead. Are you satisfied with this answer?

Hahaha.

The old devil looked up to the sky and laughed. It bent down, put its left arm on its abdomen, and stretched its right arm outward. It was like the most loyal attendant, and said to Gao Tianzun:

Then, this is the only choice I have.

I pledge my allegiance to you and do my best to serve your victory, my lord

In the old devil's bent face, in those eyes, burning flames splashed everywhere, like flowing magma full of malice.

Its inner fear was stifled at this moment, and it cried out:

The gamble of letting the raven fall, let's begin.