Blasphemy Wizard by Deceit World
Chapter 203 - 201: Conversation with the Mysterious Shadow

Chapter 203: Chapter 201: Conversation with the Mysterious Shadow

After ending his conversation with the ’Hidden Adept,’ Yang Qizhou turned his attention back to the game.

At this moment, the game character had just used the ’Dark Crow of Profane Fortune’ to restart the destiny line. Once again, the fork in the road of destiny appeared before the player.

To choose to kill ’Harriet’ once more.

Or to abandon that plan.

For Yang Qizhou, this question required no thought at all. He directly chose ’Option 2.’

The game continued.

"You experienced the last destiny line and deeply understood the terrifying power residing within ’Harriet.’ Once it is provoked, it will trigger a dreadful chain reaction. Of course, you won’t make the same choice again."

"You suppress your impulse to stab him."

"The two of you engage in conversation once more,"

"You propose taking him away from the North Realm Abyss and arranging a safe place for him to hide."

"The reason for this idea is that you recall something..."

"Led by Sarshit, the Northern Realm Clan, polluted by the Endless Abyss, will never let ’Harriet’ off the hook. They are bound to conduct a carpet search, making it far too dangerous to remain here."

"You are certain ’Harriet’ will agree without hesitation, but surprisingly, he refuses."

"This former Guard Captain of the Bright Outpost declares his intention to delve into the depths of the North Realm Abyss to seek out those Northern Realm Clan members who have not been polluted by the Endless Abyss and stand united against the demons and devils."

"He even extends an invitation to you."

"You are genuinely tempted. Recollecting ’Harriet’s’ earlier mention that those hiding in the depths of the North Realm Abyss are guarding something related to the King of Nature, your curiosity grows significantly."

"But soon, you remember something even more urgent..."

"The [Star Hiding Compass] has been corrupted by the Lord of Night. The Mysterious Shadow wandering outside Fire Stealing Village might be the opportunity needed to restore the deactivation main material of the ’Dream Hidden World Clothes.’ Now that the effects of both the [Circle of Friendliness] and [Holy Redemption] have been refreshed, you plan to attempt contact with this ’Lord of Night.’"

"You politely decline the invitation, expressing that there are pressing matters ahead."

"’Harriet’ feels regretful about this."

"After some thought, you share the full true name of the ’God of Victory’ with ’Harriet’ and solemnly advise him: When you encounter danger, chant this true name. It may help, or it may not, but it’s always a safeguard."

"Although ’Harriet’ finds it strange, out of trust in you, he solemnly nods."

"Soon after, the two of you part ways."

"You activate the effect of ’Dream Hidden World Clothes,’ traverse through the wilderness, find a spot that seems relatively safe, and then utilize the functionality of the ’Time-Space Gate.’"

"You return to the Truth Hall."

"With practiced ease, you bully ’Little Seventeen’ once again, and only then, feeling satisfied, teleport back to the ’Original Land.’"

"The scenery of Fire Stealing Village comes into view..."

Seeing the current progression of the storyline, Yang Qizhou’s spirits immediately lifted.

The [Star Hiding Compass] was none other than the deactivation main material for the ’Dream Hidden World Clothes.’ However, owing to the corruption by the Lord of Night, it had become unusable. In order to successfully deactivate the ’Dream Hidden World Clothes,’ dealing with the Lord of Night seemed unavoidable this time.

"I wonder what Lena is up to. Heh, might as well take a look," Yang Qizhou muttered with a grin as his consciousness immersed into his Sea of Consciousness.

Within the boundless gray fog world, countless bubble-like spheres floated, accompanied by faint, ethereal murmurs of prayers. Soon, Yang Qizhou located the one he was searching for and, with a thought, activated it.

The gray fog began to churn, and soon, a scene appeared before him.

It was an enormous Sacrificial Altar towering within Fire Stealing Village. On top of it sat a beautiful woman, chanting the full true name of the ’God of Victory’ with devout prayers.

Was the woman Lena?

What Yang Qizhou was doing at this moment was observing every action of a believer through the faith channel formed by praying to a deity.

"Lena seems quite pious. Heh, when my true form eventually descends upon the Old Land, I must visit Fire Stealing Village to have a proper conversation with my devoted believer," Yang Qizhou thought to himself, a mischievous grin creeping onto his face.

The game continued.

"Fire Stealing Village is your Divine Domain. You long to secretly patrol it to observe the development of your believers. However, in comparison, you deem contacting the ’Mysterious Shadow’ and expunging the Lord of Night’s corruption from the [Star Hiding Compass] as the most critical task."

"You activate the effect of the ’Dream Hidden World Clothes,’ entering a ’Hidden’ state. The traces of ’Wizard’ on you are masked."

"You step beyond the Twilight Barrier,"

"And soon, near Fire Stealing Village, you spot the wandering ’Mysterious Shadow.’ It remains in its bizarre form, its entire body formed of eyes, and its presence replaces the surrounding daylight with night."

"You deliberate briefly before deactivating your ’Hidden’ state."

"You emerge gradually in front of the Mysterious Shadow."

"The ’Lord of Night’s’ Favored promptly notices you. Though it hasn’t launched an attack, deep malice flows from the countless eyes upon its body."

"Fatigue begins to overtake you, and you feel an irresistible urge to sleep,"

"It’s a technique of the ’Mysterious Shadow.’"

"You possess the status and rank of a ’Star Spirit’ and quickly comprehend this fact. Without mincing words, you pull out the ’Circle of Friendliness’ and sincerely address the Mysterious Shadow, saying..."

"I am your best friend. You cannot harm me."

"Status verification underway. Verification successful. The ’Mysterious Shadow’ now regards you as its best friend."

"It worked."

"A smile creeps to the corner of your mouth as you plan to retrieve the [Star Hiding Compass]."

"Yet, before you can act, a surging force of divine favor descends from the ’Night’ surrounding the Mysterious Shadow, dispelling the effects of the ’Circle of Friendliness.’"

"Startled, you immediately resort to using ’Holy Redemption.’"

"The combined power of two ’Hyper-Epic’ miraculous items finally withstands the blessing of the ’Night,’ neutralizing the hostility of the ’Mysterious Shadow.’"

Reading the storyline, Yang Qizhou couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.

Though he had long known that the ’Mysterious Shadow,’ despite its relatively low rank, could summon the power of the Lord of Night, he hadn’t expected it to be this troublesome. The ’Night’s’ blessing nearly nullified the ’Circle of Friendliness’ entirely.

Fortunately, it had held out in the end.

"Next, the game character should prepare to cleanse the Lord of Night’s corruption from the [Star Hiding Compass]. Hopefully, everything will proceed smoothly."

The game continued.

"Seeing the ’Mysterious Shadow’ gradually release its hostility, you relax slightly and retrieve the [Star Hiding Compass]."

"However, instead of immediately asking how to remove the Lord of Night’s corruption, you find such a direct approach inappropriate. After some thought, you ask the Mysterious Shadow... Why did you come here?"

"The life form of the ’Mysterious Shadow,’ composed of countless eyes, is twisted, grotesque, and indescribable. Yet, unexpectedly, its speech is clear and unaffected by [Holy Redemption] and [Circle of Friendliness]."

"Because you are its friend, the Mysterious Shadow candidly answers your question."

"’A tributary of the Dream Realm extends into the Eternal Night Curtain, causing significant trouble for the Lord of Night. To resolve this issue, the Lord of Night has sent many Favored to locate the tributary downstream and attempt to bridge it, thereby expelling the contamination.’"

Wait a moment, the Dream Realm again?

Yang Qizhou was astounded as he read the storyline. Based on previous revelations in the text, ’Gate City’ once succumbed to the pollution of the Dream Realm. Following guidance from the Wisdom God, it had to actively embrace the power of dirt and uncleanness to escape misfortune. Similarly, the ’Polluted Mountain and Sea’ was suspected to have been invaded by the Dream Realm Sovereign, forcing the ’Lord of Filth’ into desperate measures.

Now, even the Lord of Night was not spared from the calamity of the Dream Realm. Its dominion seemed to have already been contaminated.

This was simply terrifying.

"The ’Lord of Night’ and the ’Lord of Filth’ are both Pillar Level deities, yet even they struggle to withstand this. What could possibly be the origins of the Four Indescribable Lands?"

The game continued.

"The contamination from the Dream Realm has even extended into the dominion of the Lord of Night’s Eternal Night Curtain?"

"The revelation leaves you utterly shocked."

"You can’t help but ask... What is the true origin of the Dream Realm? Is it truly beyond the might of the Lord of Night?"

"The Mysterious Shadow responded... Unspeakable, unutterable. When your rank surpasses the ’Divine Sovereign’ and you become an Ancient Old King, only then will you behold their true visage. Otherwise, dreadful consequences would ensue."

"It seems the Nameless Land is indeed not something you can engage with at your current level."

"You decide not to press further, given the pressing tasks at hand."

"You retrieve the [Star Hiding Compass] and continue, asking... This bears the corruption of the Lord of Night, my friend. Do you know how I can remove it?"

"You await the Mysterious Shadow’s answer."

"However, it replies... I’ve already answered a question for you. Now you must answer one for me, or our conversation cannot continue."

"This ’Night Favored’ actually knows how to negotiate?"

"Though frustrated, you suppress your annoyance for the sake of clearing the corruption from the [Star Hiding Compass], and inquire... Fine. What’s your question?"

"The Night Favored responds... I already stated it earlier. I came here to find the tributary of the Dream Realm. So, my friend, do you know where this tributary is?"

Reading this part of the storyline, Yang Qizhou chuckled. The game character happened to know the answer to this question.