She had been following me before because she thought I was doing the right thing. Once she felt that I was doing something wrong, it would be time for her to leave me."
The Soul-Eating Tree did not respond. It was just an extension of Xu Le's spiritual world and could not even be considered a living being.
When you reach Xu Le’s level, there is no one left with whom you can confide.
Most people don't understand or comprehend what he is thinking.
With his strength reaching this stage, he can no longer be considered a mere human being, but a god.
Just like him now, standing in front of those people from the Red Moon Temple.
Those warlocks who were once high and mighty now looked at him with eyes filled with awe and fear.
If Xu Le told them a joke at this time, others would just think he was threatening the Red Moon Temple.
That's how people are...
Xu Le has now reached this step.
No matter what he said or did, even if he was trying to be a joke, others would not take it as a joke.
The height is here, there is nothing we can do.
After squirming his body a little, Xu Le forced himself to sit up.
Why creep
Because all of his limbs were cut off, and they couldn't be restored.
After rebuilding his limbs with psychic crystals, Xu Le finally stood up.
To be honest, his physical condition is pretty bad.
The broken limbs made it impossible for him to live like a normal person.
future…
“It’s unclear whether there is a future.
And next, it’s the eldest brother…”
Xu Le suddenly felt a little sad, thinking that the Night Furies were always accompanied by Black Sheep.
As my strength grew, the number of companions around me became fewer and fewer. Now, there is not even one person with whom I can talk.
Originally, Chi Xiao was considered his fellow traveler and might become his solid partner in the future.
But now they have parted ways because of some of Xu Le's own choices.
Sad...
The power of the Red Moon was digested in the Samsara Mirror, and Xu Le began to think about how to face the Night Fury next.
His beginnings and everything seemed to be because of Night Fury.
But Night Fury is the cause of all darkness.
And it is no longer a trigger, it is the fundamental reason.
The coming of darkness is due to the power of Night Fury.
Without the suppression of the Fading Fire, Night Fury became increasingly powerful, and she grew stronger at an incredibly fast speed.
After a few months, Xu Le could no longer figure out what level Night Fury had reached.
"It's time to go meet Big Brother."
…
At the beach, in a wooden house near the sea, Ye Fury was repairing a house of his own.
The black sheep was eating grass on the side. Although it actually didn't eat grass, the Night Fury asked it to eat, so it ate it. There was nothing it could do.
The grazing black sheep glanced at the side, where there was some meat, which Night Fury had brought back from somewhere.
I want to eat...
I don’t know whether to take it or not, because Ye Fu has no money either.
"Well, never mind. It's good enough if she doesn't destroy the world. Just take what you can."
The Night Fury who was repairing the window suddenly stopped, turned to the Black Sheep and said:
"How old are we, Lamb?"
"Older than those whose footprints have long since disappeared."
“Will they forget us?”
"We will always be remembered as the white wolves of darkness and the black sheep of death."
"Sad?"
"Some."
"What's that feeling?"
"It was a long hunt with no reward."
"What is death?"
"Death is the end of everything."
Night Fury finally nodded:
"He's here."
The Black Sheep who was looking at the Night Fury was a little flustered.
“So soon?”
After licking the meat crumbs on his lips, Black Sheep stood next to Night Fury.
"What are you going to do?"
“I don’t know yet.”
There was a fluctuation in space, and Xu Le emerged from the chaotic force.
When he landed, Xu Le staggered a few times.
He had not yet dealt with the injuries and hidden dangers left by the previous battle, especially the blood on his right arm, which had not yet dried.
Ye Fury glanced at Xu Le's condition, and his gaze lingered a little longer when it scanned Xu Le's crystal limbs.
"It looks like you've been through some extraordinary battles."
Ye Sha's words were still so nonchalant, as if Xu Le's consecutive defeats of several sons of Gu Yinduo and Hong Yue were insignificant matters to her.
"Brother taught me well, otherwise I wouldn't be able to do those things."
"I actually want to help you, but once I take action, there's no going back."
Xu Le looked at Ye Fury and nodded heavily.
"I understand my brother's choice."
"Really understand?"
Xu Le hesitated for a moment and continued to ask:
"What level has Big Brother's strength reached now?"
"I'm not really sure, but I just feel that many things are actually very easy for me."
"..." Xu Le roughly understood the meaning.
It should be easy for her to end Hongyue. At least she wouldn't be like Xu Le, who almost got herself involved.
Xu Le was a little unconvinced, especially since he was so strong now.
At level 8, he was basically invincible, and he felt a little proud.
"Has Big Brother been promoted to Level 9?"
"I can kill a level 9, and it'll be easy."
Xu Le: …
"All right."
Xu Le's little pride was gone.
As we all know, Night Furies disdain to lie, so this matter is true.
"Brother..."
Xu Le wanted to say something else, but Night Fury interrupted him.
"Let's not talk about this for now. It's been a while since we last met. Do you have any new stories prepared?"
Xu Le was slightly stunned, but a smile still appeared on his face, which had been weathered and battle-hardened during this period.
The eldest brother is still the eldest brother. He has always been like this and has never changed from the beginning to the end.
"Yes, there are many. What kind do you want to listen to, big brother?"
"Oh, I want to hear a lot, all the stories you know, I want to hear them."
Xu Le was silent for a moment. He realized that Ye Fu's request might not be that simple.
"Well, let's start with a happier love story, it's called "Heartbeat"..."
In the next few days, Xu Le sat by the sea and began to tell Ye Sha his story.
From love, comedy, tragedy, all kinds of angles, all kinds of stories, everything that could be remembered clearly was told to Ye Fury.
The two of them don't eat or drink, but they don't get tired.
Ye Fury was immersed in these stories, his eyes full of longing and pursuit.
Until one morning a few days later.
The sun still did not appear as promised.
In fact, it's not just today. Ever since Xu Le started telling stories to Night Fury, daytime has never come again.
Ye Sha did not continue to be a listener, but interrupted Xu Le:
"Your story is better. The culture of the world you live in must be excellent."
"Ah?" Xu Le suddenly realized that what Ye Sha was talking about was actually his time traveling.
Xu Le was silent again, then nodded.
"Well, it is indeed more prosperous there than here. Even though there are many disadvantages, it is still happier than here."
The Night Fury nodded and looked up at the sky.
"It should be dawn, but it's not. It's been like this for several days. Those humans must be panicking..."
"Brother..."
"Tell me one more story, this is the last one."
"Okay, what kind of story do you want to hear, big brother?"
"A sadder story is better. I like tragic endings."
Xu Le's heart twitched for some unknown reason, but he still met Ye Fu's request:
"Then let me tell you a sad story about a little man. It's called Manchester by the Sea."
As Xu Le told this story, Ye Fu's eyes became brighter.
"Xu Le, my darkness can no longer be suppressed."
"Brother... what are you going to do?"
Xu Le was a little sad, but he stood up straight.
Seeing him like this, Ye Sha smiled:
"Do you think there will be another fight between us? No, there won't be, and you can't beat me."
"Forehead… "
"The world doesn't need someone like me, and people won't like me."
“It’s different.”
"No difference, because I don't like them either, I don't like humans...
Xu Le is just an exception. Don't regard yourself as the entire human race.
If I had to exchange your life for the lives of all mankind, I would probably do it without hesitation.
You are different, and you are the only one I recognize. "
Xu Le didn’t know what to say. Is this Night Fury’s favorite
This kind of love really makes people sigh.
"Xu Le will always remember the love of Lord Night Fury."
"My name is Bai Ye, you know."
"ah?"
"Night Fury, that's just what they call me because they're afraid of me."
"Understood, Lord Bai Ye."
"Next, it's your choice."
"My choice?" Xu Le was a little surprised and didn't understand what he should do next.
“My darkness is too much to handle, but there will always be cracks and holes in the rules, and that’s where the light will shine in.”
"What should I do?"
“The darkness has absorbed too much of this world, and I’m afraid you can no longer contain it.
I will hand over the power of darkness to you, but you must also find the true balance for this world."
"What will happen to Lord Bai Ye?"
“You’ll die.”
Xu Le suddenly clenched his fists. Although he had done a lot of psychological preparation before, at this moment, Xu Le still felt a little breathless.
He thought of Li Wen's words, and of his friends, relatives, and partners.
And the people of Zion as a whole.
People can't handle the darkness, so they can't handle the Night Fury.
Night Furies don't want a dark world either.
People need light, and he, and everyone else, is fighting to find it.
But when it really came to this moment, Xu Le himself was a little hesitant.
"Master Bai Ye, do you have to die?"
"Don't be sad, Xu Le, being emotional is a human trait, but it's not mine.
I don't have that much attachment to this world.
I've lived too long.
Now that you have made this decision, don't hesitate.
Hesitation will only lead to defeat."
Xu Le took a deep breath and finally nodded.
“I understand, but I’m still not sure how I should do it?”
"I can keep the night, but I cannot bring the light.
The real light is something you have to find by yourselves..."
After Ye Fury finished speaking, his body quickly turned black.
This darkening is almost irreversible and irresistible.
A powerful force obscured the sky.
Darkness shrouds every corner of the world, and even bright lights can only bring brief illumination.
"Brother..."
At this moment, Xu Le finally understood how powerful the Night Fury was.
Darkness brings eternal night.
This is a power that is truly powerful enough to cover the world.
But the darkness at this moment is just darkness.
Its erosion and decay were all left by Night Fury in the dark heart before Xu Le's eyes.
The Night Fury was still absorbing the light from its surroundings.
This is the darkest hour of the deep blue world.
The Night Fury, which had completely turned black, gradually merged into the darkness.
She condensed a part of the darkness into a heart and handed it to Xu Le:
"Take it as a parting gift."
"Will you die?"
"I don't know. This place can't accommodate me. I need to find a place that can accommodate me."
"where?"
"Void."
The moment Xu Le held the Heart of Darkness, endless power immediately flowed into his body.
This force can almost break the mirror of reincarnation.
Xu Le was shocked and looked at Ye Sha with surprise.
Only then did he understand the significance of Ye Sha asking him to quickly improve his strength, absorb all the ancient sounds and rules, and absorb the Red Moon.
Because only if Xu Le absorbs everything can he bear this darkness.
Otherwise, no one in this world would be able to bear the power of darkness.
Once the Heart of Darkness is not contained, the world will quickly be swallowed up by darkness.
And Xu Le is the one who carries the darkness.
Xu Le looked at Ye Fury, his eyes flickering.
"Brother, do we... have a chance to meet again?"
Xu Le couldn't see Ye Sha's expression, but he could feel that Ye Sha was smiling sweetly at this moment.
"It's called parting because we won't see each other again."
"knew."
Buzz!
The Night Fury turned into black light and merged into the darkness on the world line, starting his own exploration of the void, looking for a path that could carry him.
Xu Le stared at the dark sky for a long time without saying anything, and didn't know what to say.
Meow! ~
The cry of sheep brought Xu Le back to his senses, and he turned his head to look towards the sound.
But the black sheep had turned white.
Although there is no light here, Xu Le can still see that the black sheep has turned into a white sheep...
"Mr. Black Sheep?"
"Hmph, Bai Ye is gone, and there is no need for me to stay here anymore. Goodbye."
"Um, Lord Black Sheep, what should I do now?"
"Now that you have the ability to bear the darkness, then next, find a ray of light for this world."
Black Sheep’s words were imprinted on Xu Le’s mind.
He thought of what Night Fury had told him before he left.
If he wants to restore light to the world, he needs to find a balance between light and darkness.
To distinguish between day and night.
Now that it is eternal night, we naturally need daylight.
"The yin and yang in the samsara mirror..."
Xu Le knew that darkness was just darkness. If he wanted light to return to the world, he needed the power to dispel the darkness.
Even in the previous life, it was the same.
"The sun..."
Xu Le thought of Gu Yinduo's method, separating the light casting and fading fire to create a sun.
But it certainly won't work at this time.
The power of darkness is too strong, and perhaps he is the only one who can illuminate the darkness.
Xu Le smiled bitterly.
But without any hesitation, he flew directly into the sky.
He couldn't become the sun, but he could bring some light to the world.
The Soul-Eating Tree was connected to the sea, quickly absorbing seawater and beginning to grow tall.
Xu Le stood on the top of the tree, with the rules in his body concentrated in his chest.
He pressed his palm on the Soul-Eating Tree.
The Soul-Devouring Tree, which absorbed infinite power, began to grow wildly, covering the sky.
Its branches and twigs shade almost every corner of the continent.
Xu Le closed his eyes at this moment.
Memories of the past emerged in his mind one by one.
Since crossing over to this world, Bai Jing, Wang Shu, Gu Beichen...
Then to Ye Fu and Chi Xiao, and then to Zion, where he met Ai Li and Li Wen...
Those scenes flashed by like a kaleidoscope.
Until Xu Le opened his eyes.
The Soul-Eating Tree also emitted a dazzling light at the same time!
It became a tree of light.
bright!
Finally reappeared in this world.
People who have been shrouded in darkness are trembling in their hearts. The darkness for several consecutive days has brought the entire world to the brink of collapse.
But the appearance of light gave them hope.
…
At the same time, Zion.
"Dad, it's light!" A little child from Zion said excitedly, pointing at the glowing Soul-Eating Tree.
"Yes, it is light."
Listening to the cheers of passers-by, Ai Li, who was holding Ding Ke in his arms, trembled slightly.
"Ding Ke, is that Xu Le?"
"Meow… "
Ding Ke's voice became much softer, and he did not directly answer the question.
Ever since it was sent back by Xu Le, it has remained with Ai Li.
In fact, Ding Ke had already sensed something, but he felt that if Xu Le was gone, he should be stronger.
But when it really came to this, it found that it was not strong enough.
"Meow..."
Ai Li took a deep breath.
Seeking light has always been her dream.
But if the price is to lose the one you love, then this dream seems meaningless.
"Will he come back? You say..."
"No, I don't know."
…
With light, the world seems to be back on track.
Although many people don't know what the towering tree is, it seems to have replaced the sun.
During the day, the tree emits light.
As time went by, the world finally returned to peace. Although there were still monsters in the wild, the black tide no longer appeared.
Without the Kuroshio, humans finally began to expand and explore outward.
Everyone wants to explore the edge of this world and want to know what this glowing tree is.
…
One year later!
Time flies by, and everyone seems to have a new trajectory.
But at the end of the East China Sea, a fiery red figure stood where the sea and the sky met.
"finally found you."
Chi Xiao's eyes were firm, but there was some joy on his face.
In front of her was the ancient Yinduomu tree!
As if sensing Chi Xiao's arrival, the ancient Yinduo mother tree trembled slightly.
Chi Xiao did not respond and had no intention of talking to the mother tree.
"This hatred has lasted for many years, this love has lasted for a long time.
Gu Yinduo, he has done so much for this world and for you, he should not be the sun of this world. "
Chi Xiao rushed straight towards the ancient Yinduomu tree.
“Become the wick that lights up the sky! Let the flames purify everything.”
…
Sunshine, real sunshine fell on Xu Le's face.
His skin, which was almost fused with the Soul-Eating Tree, suddenly shattered.
He had no limbs and could only hang limply on the tree trunk.
He didn't know how much time had passed, and he didn't know either.
But when he looked up at the sun in the sky, even though Xu Le had now reached the level that the ancient Yinduo mother tree once reached, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
"… "
“This warm light, is it her?”
Fire can also become gentle, bringing warmth and hope to people.
Just like when Xu Le first came into this world.
Flame always brings hope to mankind.
Xu Le pondered for a while, then he dragged his weak and tired body and flew into the sky.
When he was about to touch the sun, a burning heat stopped Xu Le from getting closer.
"That's enough. Stop it."
The familiar voice made Xu Le speechless.
It was the same as Chi Xiao not wanting to see him make the decision himself.
Now Chi Xiao wants himself to become the sun, which is something Xu Le doesn't want to see.
"This is not something you should do, Chi Xiao."
"I am the leader of the dawn, and I should be the light that illuminates people's darkness.
Xu Le, you shouldn't do this. You already have a lover, a family, and friends.
So many fetters make you no longer pure.
I am alone and have no worries, so I am the most suitable candidate."
"There will be a better way!" Xu Le said.
"There is no better way." Chi Xiao said.
"Goodbye Xu Le, Ai Li, Ding Ke, and your friends. They are all waiting for you. Even darkness has a way out. You should go back now."
After a conversation, there was no result. Xu Le was silent for a while, then slowly asked the same question as he asked Ye Fu:
"Will we meet again?"
Chi Xiao was also silent for a while:
“The Night Fury once told me that people tell lies and try to tell the truth, that there is no hope in life and no peace in death, and that it is not fate or destiny.
I always feel that I am the protagonist of this world, and the protagonist should save the world.
This is a dream I have never told anyone.
Now, I tell you, and Xu Le, I like you."
"Your ending shouldn't be like this."
"The boat has passed through thousands of mountains. Even if time could be turned back again, with our minds, experiences, and strengths at that time, we would still make the same decision.
So does the ending of the story matter?"
"… "
"Don't cry. Let me be your hero for once."
Xu Le had no better answer, so he could only leave quietly with regret.
…
Ten years later!
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding…
The sound of hammers hitting each other echoed near a tree house by the sea.
Two little girls, about 4-5 years old, one with red hair and the other with black hair, stared in the direction of the knocking sound with wide eyes.
The red-haired girl subconsciously touched the black cat that was eating canned food and asked curiously:
"Aunt Cat, what is Mommy doing?"
"Your mother is making a prosthetic arm for your father."
(End of the book)