cross night

, he has another way.

The clear and clear tea water became turbid, and the thick green slurry was bubbling like a tumbling soup pot. Countless demons Zheng Zha killed just now struggled in the green sea of ​​blood, and their miserable howls pierced straight into his chest. Mind, the scene is nauseating.

The black-haired young man looked down quietly. Although he lost the interest in drinking tea, he didn't pour the cup of tea away.

In the next second, another scene appeared on the calm water surface: a petite girl was insulted by a group of men...

Snapped!The tea splashed on the ground and made a fierce sound. The demon Zheng Zha couldn't help standing up, barely restraining himself from throwing the cup.

Sa Rui said with a smile: "I don't want to use this method either, who made you always disobedient... huh? ’Seeing that the host seemed to ignore it and began to make another pot of black tea, he persuaded somewhat helplessly: ‘Don’t be stubborn, Zheng Zha, you always refuse to synchronize with my feelings when using the blade of darkness, so It hurts the spirit, so every time you finish killing, you can't resist my will.You don't want me to manipulate your body to get your hands on erinyes, I will do what I say. 』

Pursing his lips imperceptibly, the demon Zheng Zha put the poured tea on the table, and shouted in a calm tone that could not detect emotion: "Chu Xuan, I'll go out for a while."

"That's right~~" The voice that only one person could hear was accompanied by the back figure that paused at the door, sinking into the bloody sunlight outside.

The scenery of hell is infinite and closed. This is the second floor. The steel city that burns all year round extends in all directions. The terrain surrounded by mountains is undulating. Every wall emits high heat, intertwined with red heat and black smoke.The new lord walked silently through the city streets, jumping from building to building, without stirring up any movement.Those humans who were bound from the main material plane and just released from the underground prison could not bear the high heat here and burned to ashes in the street.

No one saved anyone.Glancing at a few prisoners who were struggling in the flames and being poked and teased by the surrounding city residents, the demon Zheng Zha told himself that it was unnecessary because he didn't want to hear their wailing in extreme pain.

However, he still gave those poor guys a good time, and walked past the silent onlookers, his long black hair and the hem of his night clothes flying in the foul wind.

After he left, the demons surrounding him were discussing the ruthlessness of the new ruler. As for the previous lord, Grand Duke Disbate?He has been forgotten.

There is still a strong bloody smell floating outside the city, and the air is like sticky gelatin, which can't stick to the internal organs after seeping into it. This is a kind of dullness that makes people want to scream, but can only suffocate in the soul.

The earth swept by the black flame is like a sunken mirror, flawless, reflecting the smoky sky.The lava cut through the edge of the mirror, and cracks glowing red were all over the place, presenting a horribly ugly contrast.Farther away, countless broken limbs could not be seen, like being crushed by an invisible giant hand, slowly sinking into the wet bloody swamp, sooner or later they would melt into this abyss of crime and become a part of Bator Hell .

After watching for a while, the demon Zheng Zha jumped off the city wall, told Tom to tell Chu Xuan afterwards, and asked coldly, "Where are you going?"

"I'll show you the whole picture of the world, go up there. ’ Saree said with high spirits.Demon Zheng Zha frowned in confusion.

"Zheng Zha, you are so stupid! ”The God of Darkness taught him mercilessly, “Since you have comprehended the skill of space span, why have you never thought of going up?You just walk around on flat ground, so your vision is so narrow!Keep staring at your faceless little lover, let me show you this multiverse beauty! 』

"If it's such a boring thing, I'll go back." The demon Zheng Zha didn't want to take such a trip with him at all.Sarri didn't give him the right to choose: "No, you have to listen to me today." 』

"Let me go..."

In Tom's mental vision, a figure faintly appeared behind the captain, and then a large cloud of black mist enveloped them, and the two disappeared together.Shocked, he grabbed Ming Yanwei and ran to report to Chu Xuan.

The Sigil of the Lady of Pain, this is an incredible place, located in the center of the multiverse, with portals extending in all directions.These doors are in the hands of the Lady of Pain, and beings with divine powers are kept out.Her magical power has attracted many spies and inquiries, among which a more reliable guess is: Lady Pain is not a god, but a symbol, and the one who created Sigil was a powerful life at the beginning of chaos, but no one knows his whereabouts .

"I miss it so much. This is my city. Everything has changed beyond recognition. The knocked down blocks have been built into another pattern, but the essence remains the same. ’ Saree’s tone was unusually gloomy.

The streets full of creatures from various planes are chaotic and crowded, and the ground is dark and damp. Unlike the real world, the terrain of Sigil is curved upwards, forming a circular dome.So standing in the middle of the strip, it feels like you're at the bottom of a giant tire.The solitary young man in black looked up at the upside-down building above, like the lights of stars, quickly retracted, and his eyes fell on the strange plants beside the road.

It looks like a wild kudzu vine, but its leaves are like blades, sharp enough to cut off the fingers of ordinary people.

Demon Zheng Zha picked some safely. His hands were clean and strong, and there were thin calluses on the sword grip, unlike a powerful warrior, but those sharp blades did not leave a wound between his dexterous fingers.

This is for Chu Xuan, the captain of the demon team hasn't used all means to kidnap people in the street for love, even though his family's military adviser would prefer those strange races.

He was concentrating, and the neglected certain god quit: "Zheng Zha, are you listening to me!" 』

"Oh, what did you say?" Asking this is to say: I didn't listen.

"I am telling you the mysteries of the world! ’ Saree exclaimed angrily.

The demon Zheng Zha snorted coldly: "The secret of the world is that it is full of lunatics and perverts like you." As if to confirm his words, a group of abyssal demons and a group of Bator's demons met on a narrow road, and they were beaten into the sky.A group of preachers who call themselves the "Chaos Society" are loudly preaching "there is no order in the universe! Everything is false!" and so on.A few seconds later, the battle ended, and some scavengers rushed over to snatch things from the corpse, even the cursed ornaments, gouging out the devil's eyes, peeling off the devil's nails and so on.The body collector pushing the cart came and directly loaded the two cursed dead hapless people into the cart.

Scattered and walked away, leaving a ground of broken meat.

Facing such a farce that ended so quickly, Sarri just snorted to express his contempt: "They can't compare to me." 』

The blasphemy is as ridiculous as this absurd world, but the demon Zheng Zha is silent. No one knows what kind of existence lives in his body, only he understands, no matter how superficial arrogance can cover up Sari's bottomless The insanity and viciousness of the human body are as clear as one's own body in the deepening fusion. It is the feeling of looking at the bottomless abyss. Sometimes, as long as one stares at it for a little longer, the foothold of the whole person seems to be swallowed up.

He bent a leaf, regained his senses, tore open the vine to make sure it was not poisonous, collected the samples and walked away.

"You are my servant of God, you are nobler than mortal creatures!Your little lover actually treats you as a bodyguard, cook, bed partner, and tea-making worker, and now you even let him collect plants... 』Sari is still talking.The demon Zheng Zha habitually goes in his left ear and out of his right ear, and external interference also helped him speed up. A human from the main material plane came to him and sold magic goods to him.The young man's handsome face and calm demeanor made him insulated from "dangerous elements", like a business partner who could negotiate.

There were still a few items inside, but the devil Zheng Zha looked at it and put it down. Firstly, he didn’t have the currency here; secondly, Chu Xuan’s workload was already enough, and he didn’t want to indulge his desire for research anymore.

The commotion spread, and the crowd retreated in silent awe, only to be answered by Sary's excited voice: 'Look!Zheng Zha, the agent here!Lady Pain?They came up with a funny name for her. 』

Over the city, a woman wearing a brown robe slowly floated over. Her body was much taller than ordinary people, but her proportions were very coordinated. Her face was delicate and soft, and her long metallic hair was surrounded by sharp knives. Her indifferent expression showed no emotion. embodiment.

"How about it?How about it? 』

"As a woman, she is too tall." The demon Zheng Zha glanced down and looked down at a butterfly. This is a product of the machine world. It is a pure construct without special abilities. It is carefully assembled from a variety of crystals. When it is winged, a rainbow-like light wheel will appear, which is extremely beautiful, and it is a good decoration in the room.Sa Rui coughed dryly, and acknowledged the host's evaluation: "Okay, Zheng Zha, let's go to the next stop, and I will pick you a beauty whose height matches yours. 』

"Since when did you switch to pimping?"

"This is all for your pains! 』Sari could not help but drag the host to open the way.The demon Zheng Zha grabbed the butterfly in his hand in a thrilling manner. As for the money... sorry.

The Prime Material Plane, the closest of all the planes to Earth, has natural laws similar to the real world.Famous fantasy stories such as the Dragonlance series and the Forgotten Kingdom series all take place here.

In the memory copied by the demon Zheng Zha, he also had the experience of reading these novels with great interest. Among them, his favorite character is the dark elf Drizzt, and he once dreamed of a black panther named Guan Haifa.

The legend has become a reality, and the virtual two-dimensional world has turned into a three-dimensional scene, standing in front of you.

ten towns.

Passing through the highest peak of the world, the vast and desolate ice field, came to the legendary land, the traveler in black stopped, looked at the gray snow clouds in the sky, and the winter snow fell crystal ice crystals down his long black hair, as fierce as The cold wind of the knife could not break his resolute body.

This is a cruel world, the ruthless environment oppresses the body and mind, without the cold weapons in the hands and the blood of the soldiers who can resist the cold, the little flame in the heart will be blown out at any time.

He walks into a small town.

The quiet breathing of the young man was like his tranquil demeanor, which did not attract unnecessary glances from passers-by. The noisy companions accused all the way: "I told you to go to Silvermoon City to see the beautiful woman Erastriol, but you actually came here to find the girl you want?" hero! 』

(I just pay my respects to the former home of the hero, stop your pimping.)

"Zheng Zha, you really look like a child. 』

Feeling a little hungry, the demon Zheng Zha took out a big red apple from the ring. This ring belonged to his own body. He didn't want his lover to wear it, so he gave his own to Chu Xuan and replaced it with this one.

Hearing a slight movement, he lowered his head, and a dirty wild cat came out from the alley, nestled in a corner, shivering with cold.

The apple with only one bite was placed in front of it, and the demon Zheng Zha knelt down on one knee, watching the kitten grab the food that fell from the sky, nibbling with relish, moving its two sharp ears, and flicking its long furry tail in satisfaction. throw.

Sa Rui couldn't help moaning: "Oh my God, Zheng Zha, for Suo Laen's sake..."

"Who is Solaen?" The demon Zheng Zha stroked the cat's ears.

"He was the first idiot to try to break the world system, but that's not the point. ”The God of Darkness reprimanded, with a sneer in his tone, “Don’t you think this world is real?Is this cat real? 』The black-haired youth turned to scratch the cat's chin, and absently replied, "Why not?"

"of course not!You have also watched horror movies, and after doing so many tasks, don’t you feel it?The whole universe is a palette, which is painted with messy colors, a piece of plasticine, which is kneaded and flattened by people.There are countless worlds, but only one destiny.My world used to be a 'harmonious world'. In order to demand his 'aesthetics', the creatures that ruled us reshaped our world structure time and time again, eliminating imperfect races, even those of us who were selected beautiful and powerful Species, we can’t be sure whether the memories in our brains are real or false, whether our current life is just a dream, we don’t want to do this...』

With the ending hidden, the Dark God resumed his superior and mocking attitude: "Fate is the game of the strong. They have built box worlds to play with mortals."Isn't the reincarnation world of the Lord God just like that? It fabricates a plot that matches the horror movies on Earth, and throws you into it for experience. 』

"That world is still real." The captain of the Devil team picked up the full kitten, feeling its tiny weight and close body temperature, "It's just that the plot is false."

"It doesn't make sense, Zheng Zha. Sari said earnestly, "Your level is already known. Everything is a combination of various energies, and the universe is a placenta of a mother. The total energy remains unchanged. Matter and life are self-generated, although they can be controlled theoretically." Those with strong energy can create species, but they usually don't have the patience and brainpower. Some of them are smart and set up 'rules'.With the rules, they don't have to do anything, and the world will go in the direction they want, or they will become big men who call the wind and rain in their world, recruit a group of believers, and act as liars or fake gods. 』

Demon Zheng Zha pondered: "If this is the case, then there is no real god?"

"……some. ”The voice in my head was unprecedentedly heavy, with echoes of the past, “That is the 'Ultimate Law', the 'source force' from the root, the power that can truly influence the world invisibly.Zheng Zha, we discovered a long time ago that the universe we live in is a "virtual world", and there is a corresponding world that can interfere with the direction of our world.We re-opened the universe, returned all energy to chaos, and used the original power of this world to exert a reactionary force, blurring the boundary between the two worlds. It is hard to tell whether it is true or not, but the original force still exists. , and being used by others, this main god space is, I don't know who that guy is, he can't eradicate me, and I don't want to deal with him. 』

Sa Rui paused, and said: "I am no longer a human being, Zheng Zha, you can't understand this feeling. It's strange that I said so much to you today."Originally, I just wanted you to understand that the world is our toy, and the strong have the right to do whatever they want. 』

"You're contradicting yourself, Sary."

"Have it? 』The God of Darkness has no self-awareness.A human youth with a small life in his arms stands under the winter sky, looking at this incomparably real world.

"I'm a clone, and I don't think I'm more false than the main body. Who is qualified to formulate the rules of the world? The wisdom of mortals... Chu Xuan often says that about me. I even ask him to analyze the plot of a horror movie, so how can I create a complicated world?" The world of the world, so many people at the mercy of?"

"That's because you don't understand your own power. 』

"Knowing yourself and understanding strength are two different things." The demon Zheng Zha said without hesitation. In a sense, Sa Rui is his mentor, forcing him to face his weak heart with humiliation and pain, and learn to be a truly strong self.

Hearing the voice of the host, the God of Darkness also discovered the wonderful connection between them.

But to torture Zheng Zha into a peerless monster?No, he had seen too much of this kind of person, and he had no fun at all.

"Ah, you will be my one and only treasure. ”Sa Rui smiled nonchalantly, “However, Zheng Zha, maybe one day when you fully merge with the darkness, you will be destroyed, just like I used to be... Fate is an ironic circle, I touch each piece Beloved works of art, and break them, you don't have to thank me. 』

"Who is grateful to you!" The devil Zheng Zha snorted heavily, then hesitated for a moment, feeling the intense emotion that hit his heart, from his enemy and benefactor, "What do you... want? To play with the world and everyone in the palm of your hand Heart? No way." Sary smiled lightly: "Me?Sometimes I think that with so many contradictions, satires, entertainments, cycles, and repetitions, it would be better to destroy them all. 』

"When life will no longer be born in this universe, and all energies cease to move, at that time, truly mine, divine tranquility will descend upon this land. 』

Yes, this is the gray stagnant landscape he saw on the other side of his consciousness.

The demon Zheng Zha didn't say anything, put down the kitten he was comforting, and left the town.

"Don't you keep it? ’ Sari asked casually.

"There is one at home." The black-haired young man turned his head and looked into the distance, seeing the lonely little creature abandoned in the snow with the apple core, feeling a dull pain in his heart.

So, if he can't even save a cat, how can he decide the fate of the world?

The black color hangs low, and the empty steps extend infinitely far. Driven by divine power, the young man in black walks up, and the fine platinum glitter revolves around him, like sparks flowing, the space becomes a shining platform, suspended in the universe peak.

This is above the Ring of Return overlooking the world of Dungeons and Dragons. The outer plane where Baator Hell is located forms a circle like a clock. The main material plane floats above it like a glass cover, and finally the mountain is pulled from the center. , put Sigil on the top of the mountain.

"How, do you have the pleasure of stepping on the whole universe under your feet?" 』Sari's tone was instigating.

"Standing so high makes me afraid of heights."

"cut! 』

The demon Zheng Zha continued to pour cold water on him: "Have you played enough, let me go down." The dark god was heartbroken: "Just because your little lover is down there, you are so worried that you don't even have the mood to look at the scenery?"Zheng Zha, I have worked so hard to cultivate you, don't let me down! 』

"Oh, I'm sorry." Demon Zheng Zha said without sincerity, "I didn't pay a penny of tuition, you can use this to comfort yourself."

Ignoring the entangled host, the black-haired young man looked at the way he came, his eyes like the silent night.

At that moment, she was extremely graceful.

Sitting down on the platform, the demon Zheng Zha looked at the distant world in a sassy posture.The space is not stable yet, so I can only go back when the coordinates can be established.

He quietly thought about the term Saree had mentioned before: divine tranquility.

This is a state of mind that only "God" can understand, wandering alone outside the universe, watching the ebb and flow of life, and the boundless loneliness.

It's not that I can't stand it and end myself. In the face of the final integration, I don't know how long I can last.

He suddenly remembered that in the memory that may belong to the ontology, he went fishing with his colleagues. They actually didn't like this boring activity, but he liked it, and he could stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world.Once I went out on a small boat alone, opened a bottle of beer in the middle of the night, lay down comfortably, listened to the sound of the waves lapping the shore, looked at the sky full of stars, fell asleep in the silence that no one disturbed, and the singing full of vitality .

More fragmentary images flooded in, the girl from childhood, the parents at home, the team members with many problems, the pure and strong man.

Time and space stand still for an instant, as if there is no sound, and it seems that hundreds of millions of years have passed.

Breathing lightly, he recalled the feeling of watching the darkness slowly descend.

All sounds are silent.

Divine tranquility, where life sleeps in the embrace of night, awakens at dawn, and everything is noisy.

That morning when I woke up, everything was clear, and the golden glow stretched across the sea, which was the most beautiful sunrise.

The eyes opened like a golden solar eclipse, containing a quiet and distant, clear and enlightened.

Tranquility is that I am here dead and gone, and I also know that I have protected you and you are alive and well.

Looking at the end of the world where ties exist, he smiled for a long time.

When Zheng Zha walked down the empty steps, Sa Rui did not stop him. Just for a moment, Zheng Zha's feelings coincided with his feelings from a long time ago.

Live well... Fuya is living well now?

Back on the second floor of Bator Hell, seeing the constipated face of his lover, the captain of the demon team was stunned: "What's wrong?"

"Where have you been?" The Military Adviser asked with an air of arrogance.

"Walk around." After thinking for a while, the demon Zheng Zha didn't say anything about Sa Rui forcing him to see the beauty, which seemed to be a bit of a complaint, so he changed the subject, "I have a gift for you."

Seeing that he was concealing the truth, the demon Chu Xuan coldly gouged him out and deliberately ignored him.

"I found a prop that can record images in the collection of the lord's mansion. In the last team battle, the Umbrella Company knew about the existence of the Samsara team, and even went to intercept the Zhongzhou team, which shows that the rules of horror films have been broken, and it is not It cannot be broken. According to the information obtained so far, I speculate that someone from a certain team leaked the secret before and left complete information. The purpose is unknown, and it may be related to the box theory I mentioned before. The main god probably does not want this to happen Yes, this has fundamentally disrupted its management mechanism, so there have been tasks of unreasonable difficulty, trying to destroy our group. In the future, such incidents will continue to happen, and we cannot sit still. Inferred from the clues of Resident Evil [-], Zhongzhou The team has also experienced a similar dilemma and is in the same situation as us. It is impossible for our two teams to reconcile, but depending on the situation, a certain degree of cooperation can be reached, so I need to confirm one thing first."

"Can you convey the message in the horror movie! We lost the team battle with negative points. According to the evolution law of the main god, we will experience more horror movie missions than the Zhongzhou team to improve our strength. If this mission has the meaning of the main god warning us— — After all, it has obliteration as the last resort, so the Zhongzhou team has a [-]% chance of triggering it later. The basic situation is like this, I want to meet with Asmodeus, Zheng Zha, you protect me." Pause After a pause, he changed his words: "No, Zhao Zhukong will follow me."

"Ah, let the captain protect you. I have exercised too much these two days, and I have a little waist and leg pain." Zhao Zhukong pretended to be sick.Demon Zheng Zha said strangely: "Everyone go, Chu Xuan, if your deduction is correct, it will be better for our team to act in the future." Ming Yanwei beat her chest in her heart: Captain, you are so slow, you didn't realize that Chu Xuan wanted to be alone with you Do you want to be together?Still blurted out without thinking!

The demon strategist sat down on the seat without saying a word, expressionless.Seeing that the tea on the table was cold, the captain re-brewed it as usual.

Taking off his glasses to avoid being obscured by the fog, the demon Chu Xuan took the teacup, drank for a while, and asked casually, "To appreciate the erotic demon?"

The black-haired young man smiled and seriously assured: "It's nothing like that, Chu Xuan." Although he still didn't mind the figure Tom mentioned, but seeing that he wasn't lying, a certain corner of the devil Chu Xuan's heart was appeased.

Taking out the butterfly ornament, the demon Zheng Zha happily handed it to him.The demon Chu Xuan looked into his eyes, lowered his head to study, accidentally touched the mechanism, a rainbow slid in front of his eyes, a crystal butterfly with a blue body slowly flew up, and its gorgeous wings kept flapping the dirty air.Ming Yanwei and the others all expressed surprise, looking at this beautiful crystal which was completely different from the scenery of hell.

The slender fingers grabbed the butterfly, and the demon Chu Xuan came back to play with it carefully.Seeing this scene, the demon Zheng Zha thought of a word: cat's claws and butterflies.

Gently sipping a smile, he drank his tea calmly.