Do I smell? Otherwise, why do you keep touching your nose? Oh, you caught a cold. If you can't, come back tomorrow. You're very much like me in this aspect. I've never been scared by anything in my life. I'd try not to take medicine unless I had to. Medicine is sometimes poisonous. Besides, there's no medicine as pure as penicillin. Business has changed everything. So before I retired, I implemented the Witch Medical Registration Act to encourage them to treat people. It's best if they only use herbs and witchcraft. This recliner was really uncomfortable. It always felt like it was on the floor. I don't like new things. I don't like anything new except babies. New maids, new coachmen, new guards, new emcees, new chefs. No, I don't want any of them. The world should be the same, not always changing like a bird that can't find its home. I want the world to stop, to sit in my recliner, to listen to my story, to read my mind. I'm not selfish at all. I'm doing this for their own good. They don't know what to do, so I'll make arrangements for them. What did these later generations know? They did not know what happiness was, nor did they know what misfortune was. Life seemed to be prepared for them, and then they just came to take it. Do you really know what suffering looks like? Have you really experienced the cold wind of death whistling past your ears and the collapse of a tall building in front of you in an instant? No, but I've seen it. I've seen all the disasters in the world. I'm the only witness to all the tragedies. Do you know what it feels like to be in the middle of a disaster but unable to do anything? Heartbreak? Dizzy? Crying? Screams? No! You want to kill yourself! You hate yourself for living in such a place!
Gong Gong smiled sinisterly and said,"Isn't the fireworks nice?"”
"You said you wanted them to be happy.”
"Who broke the promise first?"
"But I'm already here. Just let them go.”
Two cards appeared in Gonggong's hand and he said," Let's see your luck. Choose one of the two. Hearts are the mother, and spades are the father. Be careful."
"I'll lose whichever card I choose.”
"You have to cherish your time. The fire is burning.”
The Mirror Demon suddenly shouted," Old man! Are you bullying a little girl like this?
"Shut up! Are you still trying to threaten me by refusing to play cards? I don't fall for your tricks anymore."
Mirror Demon: Aren't you afraid of coming back one day?
That was impossible! However, I am the God of War, not the Grim Reaper. Death is meaningless. Besides, such a simple gameplay has its uses. Watch me design a complicated game. Gong Gong waved his hand and the flame disappeared.
I finally let out a sigh of relief. My body was still trembling.
Her mother was woken up by the thick smoke and climbed out of the window, coughing violently.
Gong Gong: I need some help to complete this game. Do you like to travel, little darling?
Mirror Demon said that if he didn't like his face, he could choose one he liked. Any face was the same to him. Like me, we often find similarities. First, it was an old woman's face. I thought her nose was a little short. Then there was a fat man with a high nose and long ears. Finally, there was a clown that I liked very much. He had a lively and cute expression. I said that her gentle voice didn't match her, and her voice suddenly became lively and humorous.
The Mirror Demon told me in shame that he didn't tell me the truth and that I was tricked by the God of War. I said I didn't hate him, he was also very afraid of the War God. The Mirror Demon said that the God of War couldn't do anything to him. He didn't tell me because Zhurong and Gonggong had made an agreement that if someone used all their love and sacrifice to exchange for his freedom, no one was allowed to disrupt his actions. That was an unwritten rule passed down from the Creator.
He swore that everything he said was true. I also swore that I would never lie to him or hate him. We would always be friends. My friendship with the Mirror Demon has lasted for a lifetime, and I have never regretted my oath.
We laughed happily. But I immediately stopped smiling and told him sadly that I still wanted to go out. He said there was no other way, unless someone could sacrifice like me. I lowered my head in despair. Although I was stupid, I knew that it was impossible. He said that nothing is impossible. There are many people as innocent as me. I said that no one would be willing to live alone forever to bear the pain for me. He said that it was pain for me, but it might be relief for some people. Nothing in the world was absolute. There was always a chance in life. Don't give up hope. Only then did I calm down a little.
He suddenly asked me what it felt like to love. He had never lived like a human. He was born an angel, so he didn't know.
I thought about it and answered him,"When you love someone, you want to give them the best and most precious things, and you will be very happy, not caring about any return." If he was happy, you would be happy; if he was in pain, you would be in pain. Once he treats you coldly or hates you, you will be very lost and sad.
The Mirror Demon still didn't understand. Sometimes, he really wanted to become a human and experience what love was. But he was an angel, destined to complete God's mission. I said that fate can be changed. Why not become a person and experience it? But he didn't dare. Angels would become devils if they made mistakes. Once they became devils, they would be destroyed by the gods, no matter how they resisted or where they fled.
He said that the God of War wanted to take us to the Demon Realm and explained to me that the world I lived in was called the Human Realm, which included the living space and the historical space, which was the past. The Demon Realm was another space. When people died, they would go there. There were many monsters there.
"Will people become demons after they die?"
"No, most people will rest in peace in the demon world, or become another state like air and water. A small number of people would become evil spirits because their deaths were filled with resentment. Let's not talk about this. Let's relax and listen to some music.”
Of course I like it, especially at such a sad moment. Listening to music is the best idea. Mirror Demon told me to lie down and listen. I lay down and said,"Okay." Why are you being so mysterious?
"Relax and take a deep breath."
I heard a soft and wonderful music, like a mother humming beside a cradle. My whole body was gently touched, and the nerves in my head were completely relaxed. The notes seemed to have drilled into my heart and flowed through my blood to every part of my body. All the anger and sadness, as well as the loneliness and fear since childhood, melted into the water like snowflakes. Everything was enveloped by the aura of peace.
In front of him was a coral sea, colorful corals, and schools of fish swimming around. I floated slowly towards the surface of the water. The light was calling and attracting me.
As he floated to the surface of the water, his body was caressed by the warm sunlight. He was enveloped by a powerful and vast energy, which made him feel comfortable and safe.
I was filled with energy and suddenly had the urge to move. A dolphin carried me on its back. I grabbed the dolphin's back fin and surfed freely in the water, sometimes high and sometimes low, sometimes left and sometimes right. The waves splashed and hit, and I felt a freedom and happiness that I had never felt before.
The dolphin suddenly turned around and placed me on the beach. The sea breeze blew against her damp body, and her hair fluttered, making her feel cool and comforting.
At the end of the sea, a blood-red sun slowly set. His mood was sad and beautiful.
The music stopped. I woke up.
"How do you feel? Is it very comfortable?"
"What kind of music is this? My heart felt as if it had been washed by warm water again and again. It was extremely comfortable.”
"This is angel music, my food.”
"I remember the War God saying that there was the groan of the earth and the flow of time.”
"Do you still want to listen? It's not as good as angel music.”
He told me to sit up and put my right hand on my heart. I have to be mentally prepared. Don't blame him if I'm unhappy. I said I wouldn't blame him. Come on. I did as he said and closed my eyes.
Everything was so calm.
From afar, a vague voice echoed. It was a low, shallow, and very deep moan.
A powerful force was lingering in the depths of the earth. It was like the cry of a goshawk soaring high in the sky, like the lonely zither music of a herdsman, and also like the desolate howl of a wolf in the distance. It was broad and deep, like a frozen river, snow-covered mountains, and withered vegetation. Deep sorrow and loneliness.
After a while, her voice became like a sentimental love poem. The romance of youth was spreading. His gaze became gentle, and the light spread out. His feet walked aimlessly. The horses were eating grass, and the wind was blowing.
One moment, it became like a jumping antelope. All living things were growing, rivers were flowing, waterfalls were surging down, and flocks of birds were flying up. It was full of vitality.
After a while, it changed again. All things matured, birds and beasts built nests, leaves fell, and migrating birds moved south. He couldn't help but feel a little depressed.
The moans came from the depths of the earth and gradually became hard and sharp. I gradually found it difficult to breathe, as if my heart and lungs were being crushed by a ten-thousand-ton boulder. His breathing became abnormally rapid. When his heart was about to boil and his suffocation was about to reach its peak, it was like a giant axe splitting the world apart. The surging tide instantly fell, and it was more like lava spurting out of a volcano.
The pressure was gone, and he could breathe freely.
……
I cried out in pain and joy.
"Tell me what you saw last.”
"I'm too uncomfortable. I don't know. I'm about to collapse.”
"Okay, take a deep breath now. Tell me when your breathing is even.”
After a while, he relaxed and his breathing became normal.
"I still can't see."
"Close your eyes and try to recall.”
I closed my eyes and tried to recall.
I saw hundreds and thousands of tubes sucking the earth's nutrients. The iron shovel dug out the muscles of the earth, the hair was cut off, the skin turned into dust and flowed into the sea, the garbage and poison rotted the skin, and the eyes could not see the sun, moon, and blue sky clearly.
My eyes were full of tears. I saw it, but I couldn't say it out loud. I just felt pain. This pain is the pain of the earth, and it is also my pain.
I felt wronged. He felt an indescribable hesitation. He felt sorrow and despair. He felt the pain of giving all his love, only to receive hatred and abuse.
The Mirror Demon looked at me, and both of us remained silent.
This went on for a long time.
It was a long time.
……
Gong Gong's voice interrupted the silence,'Baby, we're here.
A scene that he had never seen before appeared in front of him. The dark mountains were mysterious and terrifying, and the red earth was barren. Black smoke rose from the scorched earth, and volcanoes spewed hot lava. Volcanic ash filled the sky, and there was a pale light at the edge of the earth.
The giant with lumps all over his body pushed the stone ball to the top of the mountain with great difficulty. The viper was fighting the leopard. The golden eagle pecked at the rotting dragon corpse. The mammoth rolled on the ground to extinguish the flames on his back. The python stuck out its tongue and looked around anxiously. The hound dodged the scarlet fireball. The centipede frantically dug into the scorched earth. The wasp desperately searched for the shadow of its prey. The mosquito sucked the dragon's blood in disgust.
I said,"What is this place? Why is it so scary?"
Mirror Demon: Dragon Valley, where monsters appear. The dragon was already dead. It should change its name.
Gonggong roared towards the sky. All the monsters stopped moving and looked over in surprise.
The monsters shouted in surprise,"God of War!" The God of War is back!
Gong Gong: Brothers, are you all right? It didn't seem like much.
The viper struggled free from the leopard's claws and said aggrievedly," War God, ever since you failed, I have been bullied by them to the point where I can't live anymore.
The leopard lowered its head and dodged timidly.
Mosquito flew to Gong Gong and said,"Boss, you're out?" What were they planning to do now?
All the monsters gathered around Gong Gong, lying on the ground and looking up at him, their worshipful eyes shining with hope.
Only the giant was struggling to resist the rolling stone ball.
Gong Gong waved his hand, following which, the giant rolled out of the stone ball, kneeled down and shouted," Master.
Gong Gong gave a speech, Am I popular?
The monsters howled, Of course!
"Who can give you mercy and justice, salvation and glory?”"God of War!"
"Do you still want a permanent fief?”"We want it!"
"Do you still yearn to become demons?”"We desire!"
"Then what are we waiting for? Follow me!"
The eyes of the monsters were filled with ambition. The bloodthirsty excitement made them dance and howl wildly. It was as if he had met his savior and could end this difficult life.
The cry shook the earth, and the echo in the valley could not calm down for a long time.
Little pet, do you see my power? This is me, no one can replace me. I am the master of all powerful forces! Gong Gong chuckled in satisfaction.
My heart is full of worries. What kind of monsters were these! The strength of humans seemed insignificant and pitiful in front of them. I can't imagine what will happen next. I could only wait anxiously, hoping that the destruction would not come too quickly.
I said,"Can we go back now? It's so scary here."
Gong Gong smiled and said," Don't worry, let's go to a place that no one wants to go to."
The Mirror Demon trembled and said,"Are we going to the Evil Spirit Valley?"
Gong Gong: Your intelligence is improving very fast. It seems that playing games with me often is beneficial.
The Mirror Demon's face darkened.
Gong Gong and the monsters walked for a long time. They climbed over a few dark mountains, crossed a few blood-red rivers, climbed up a high slope, and looked down at a valley.
Crooked crosses and tombstones were everywhere. The pale moonlight shone down weakly, revealing many terrifying swaying shadows. The transparent gray-white wandering soul floated in the air with its empty eyes and hummed a miserable children's song.
Where is your home? Where is my home?
Where is your sewing box, where is my doll?
The little girl's tongue has been cut off, but you can't let her go.
Where could he find a fresh liver? Where is my home?
……
The Mirror Demon told me that there were nine dark caves in the valley. There were nine monsters living in them. They were the nine evil spirits of the demon world. No one could subdue them. They absorbed wandering souls to become evil spirits. If they went to the human world, they would absorb human souls. They would use all kinds of sorcery that would harm the soul. This was a terrifying place.
Gong Gong patted off the dust and cleared his throat. He was about to say something, but Viper grabbed the corner of his clothes and said in a trembling voice," Boss, is there a need to call them?
"Are you afraid?"
"I'm not afraid, but they can't stand it.”
Gong Gong turned around and saw the monsters curled up in a corner.
Don't worry, I can subdue them. They are very useful. Gong Gong said, then shouted towards the valley," My dark companions, are you there?
No one responded.
"I am the God of War, Gonggong!"
A dull male voice sounded,"I've never heard of him."
I giggled. Gong Gong swallowed his saliva and hurriedly added," I'm the younger brother of Sun God Zhurong.
An elegant female voice sounded,"What are you doing here?" The Demon Realm and the Divine Realm had always minded their own business.
Gong Gong: I'm different from the gods. They're stubborn. I abandoned them. I belong to the dark forces.
Another female voice said,"They should have abandoned you!" Haha!
A beautiful male voice said,"Who wants an idiot like you?" Haha!
Do you want to see the power of a monster? The giant roared. All the monsters howled in anger.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky. The monsters curled up in fear.
The evil spirits mocked,"What powerful power!"
A beautiful and despairing poem floated in the air:
We are lonely passers-by, walking on the path of death.
Dark clouds covered the sky, making it impossible to see the direction clearly.
Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, and the sorrowful soul hesitated.
Death seized our feet,
With a wonderful vision beneath my feet,
Come, embrace it,
Our feet sink, our necks sink into the mud,
That is our home, our dream,
Our eternity.
All the monsters were dazed as they looked down at the ground. A beautiful illusion appeared in front of their eyes, and their souls were about to float out of their bodies.
Gong Gong roared," Friends, enough! Stop!"
The song disappeared. The monsters returned to normal, not knowing what to do.
Gong Gong: Let's talk about cooperation.
The dull voice said,"No negotiation."
The rough voice said,"Only accept transactions!"
Wild voice: We set the price!
Gong Gong: What do you want?
"Money." "Power!" "Beauty!" "Eternal life!" "Life!" "Respect!" "Calm down!" "Freedom!" "Of course, there's also love!"
Gong Gong: Interesting!
All the evil spirits thought, These are all trash!
"Soul!" "I want him alive!" "1000!" "100,000!" "10 million!"
All the evil spirits were speechless. Did you?
Gong Gong: Deal done! But I have a small request. Don't hurt my brothers.
The weak voice said,"Keep them away from us, fools!"
The suppressed voice said,"Don't mess with us, fool!"
The rough voice said,"Stand aside!" Idiot!
Wild voice: Get lost! Wooden Donkey!
All the evil spirits were speechless.
The monsters opened their mouths and roared, wishing they could tear the evil spirit into pieces, but their voices were suddenly drowned out by a terrifying baby-like laughter. The monsters 'hair stood on end. It was a devilish, shrill laughter mixed with the gloomy, cold baby's crying voice, as if it was going to tear a jagged hole in his soul.
[Baby's Voice: Let's watch the Fuxi show!] Haha!
Viper's body trembled when he heard this voice. He took a deep breath and looked around suspiciously. Gong Gong smiled and said to Monster,"Be patient." The game began!
The monsters put away their anger and agreed,"Yes!" Master!
The customers were discussing animatedly in a small town restaurant that had a strong western American flavor. Suddenly, someone shouted,"Stop talking and watch the news."
Everyone stopped talking and held their breaths. A news reporter appeared on the television hanging from the bar counter. Behind her was a cloud of smoke and burning ruins.
"Good evening, everyone. The attack in New York City has not ended yet. The casualties are unknown. From nine o'clock in the morning, the center of New York was attacked by unknown monsters. Several skyscrapers were destroyed and the business center was reduced to ruins. According to a spokesperson for the pentagon at a press conference held at noon today, no organization has claimed responsibility for the attack. The military has sent three mechanized infantry divisions to New York. So far, the military had not been able to retaliate effectively. The military had used missiles and hypnotic bombs.
Many citizens stayed at home and did not dare to go out. Many people who had lost their minds on the streets had suffered some kind of heavy blow. This was the most serious domestic attack in American history. The president had already released a telepathic speech to mobilize the entire population to participate in the rescue operation. I'm Riley, reporting live from the network.”
Before the cameraman could change the channel, she was suddenly torn to pieces by a leopard. The screen turned into a snowflake screen.
The audience shouted and several cups fell to the ground.
……
The people were stunned, and the women began to cry. An old man suddenly ran to the door with a walking stick and shouted, You inexperienced people, hurry up and buy food. This is the end of the world!
Everyone rushed to the door like a swarm of bees, but like rabbits, they were caught by a large group of golden eagles.
……
The BBC television news became the only thing in life for this ordinary London family. The television had not been turned off for the past five days. They were eating dinner in front of the television and watching the news. Good evening, everyone. Although no one wants to believe it, we have to face it. The terrorist attacks in the past few days have caused the United States to collapse. Communication systems, power systems, and even military systems were all destroyed. The White House had been reduced to ashes. There was only one word that could describe America, and that was hell! A great nation had vanished from the face of the earth, leaving only a smoky ruin.
The seven aircraft carriers of the multi-national force had already entered the territorial waters of the United States to replace the defeated United Nations forces, hoping to control the spread of terrorist attacks. The supreme commander of the United Nations Army was killed yesterday.
Let us mourn for him and the refugees, and pray to God that this is not the end of the world. George Sanchero from BBC.
The family's faces were ashen. They did not know how they would live in the next second. They put down their dinner and hugged each other as they cried.
……
In the narrow living room, a haggard Japanese couple was dancing. The soft music made them hug even closer.
"Gas, is it ready?"
The woman nodded.
"Where are my grandsons?"
The woman smiled and said," They're all asleep. The tatami door is open. You know, I just lost my parents. I don't want them to suffer too much…"
The man nodded and patted her, saying,"I know. Alright, let's not think about it." Do you still remember the first time we danced?
The woman smiled sweetly and said,"It was also our first date at the high school graduation party."
"How do you think I've treated you all these years?”
"It's alright. Why are you asking?"
"Let me tell you a secret. I don't want to hide it anymore. Don't be angry when you hear this."
The woman smiled and said,"Whatever it is, just say it." I promise I won't be angry.
"The girl next door, the girl who married into Han Country. She once wooed me but was rejected by me.”
"Really? Would you refuse? I don't believe it."
"Actually, I don't believe it either. Haha."
"I've thought about other people too, but that was more than twenty years ago.”
"What you think doesn't count. Have you held his hand before?”
"How would I dare to do that?"
"You really don't dare?"
"Do you think the women in Tokyo were that open-minded back then?”
"Do you regret marrying me?"
The woman hugged him tightly and said,"Never."
The man lit a lighter. Suddenly, a violent explosion ended everything. After a few minutes, explosions came from the street, but there was no fire truck or police car.
……
Monsters were drinking on the Tian 'an Gate Tower, and evil spirits were sucking the souls of people running around in the square. Shrill screams and the sound of cars braking and colliding could be heard everywhere. It could no longer be seen that this was the place with the most orderly traffic.
Viper was ecstatic and said flatteringly," Boss, we've succeeded. It seems like we'll be done for once. Should he kill everyone?
Gong Gong wagged his finger and laughed," No, no, no, I won't be able to defeat them if I destroy them. I won't do such a stupid thing." Humans were the best opponents. They were smart enough to gamble with me, but stupid enough to let me win.
"Boss, what should we do next?"
"The adults are imprisoned in the prison, the children are imprisoned in the concentration camp, find the Heart of Darkness…Also, tell your companions to throw away their wine glasses. Don't let the alcohol erode their fighting spirit! Look, the evil spirits are all working hard. Let's move quickly!”
"And then? What happens after we find the Heart of Darkness?”
If one wanted to do everything well, they had to have a plan. The plan had to be detailed and feasible. You will slowly understand my plan. Find the Heart of Darkness and build the capital of the world. Gong Gong looked around and smiled, then raised his hands above his head and roared in an intoxicated way," City of War God-!
The monsters howled in excitement.
The God of War smiled at me and said,"What do you think, little baby? Have you seen my power?" Your civilization is vulnerable. The world is already in my hands. I'm the designer of the game. The purpose of human existence is to accompany me to finish this game. Other than that, there is nothing else. All of this is thanks to you. I still have to thank you. Farewell, my pet, I really don't want to say this. But I will miss you! Pray for your compatriots!
Gonggong raised his arm and threw the bronze mirror high into the sky like throwing a disk, disappearing into the clouds. My eyes were blue and I felt dizzy. I didn't know if it was a big bird or a plane that flew past my eyes. Then I fell into the sea. The sea water and a starfish flooded in front of my eyes...
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