Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter 756: Chosen of the Dark Night
The moment the fair hand was about to touch You Ye, a surge of deathly still and cold energy suddenly spread from within her. The Dark Night Goddess Ny recoiled as if pricked by a needle.
“What is this??”
A powerful energy erupted from You Ye’s body, forming a terrifying figure clad in a black cloak and wielding a scythe. Deathly still black mist spread outwards, gradually detaching from the figure to reveal a knightly body composed of dim radiance. Half an angel’s wing unfurled, and in his hand, he held a greatsword shimmering with golden thunder and holy light. Beneath his helmet, his icy eyes exuded a majestic glow, while the other half of his face was hidden within his hood, revealing only a hint of crimson evil.
As this figure appeared, You Ye’s own form began to change. She eventually donned armor similar in style to the Dark Night Goddess, and two daggers wreathed in black mist appeared in her hands, one in each. These corresponded to the holy sword and scythe held by the towering phantom. At one moment, her silhouette seemed to synchronize perfectly with the phantom behind her.
“King of Winter?!” Ny recognized the bizarre figure that was half knight and half ghoul. She had heard rumors that the King of Winter had inherited the Death Divinity, and it seemed to be true. However, Ny was baffled as to how Xi Wei had appeared beside You Ye so in time. Even more so, how he managed to transfer his divinity to You Ye so efficiently, making them as one.
After a moment of surprise, Ny regained her composure, a cold smile playing on her lips. “It seems today’s matter cannot be resolved peacefully. I had thought we could share You Ye’s memories and I could become a new You Ye to stay by your side, even become your wife. But it seems you are not willing.”
Xi Wei could not converse with Ny in the Dark Night’s divine realm, even if it were merely an avatar’s realm. But he raised the scythe and the Sword of the Conqueror King along with You Ye’s raised dagger. “Discard your filthy thoughts. Master is mine.”
Having her body filled with Xi Wei’s divinity, You Ye had regained her senses. She was filled with lingering fear and newfound rage, knowing what the Dark Night Goddess had intended. Now, with Xi Wei’s help, she would have it all back.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk~ You’re just like a little cat protecting its food~” Ny chuckled lazily. She raised her pitch-black Dark Night Sword and pointed it at You Ye, as if declaring war. “Since that’s the case, let’s follow the procedure. Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance. The Divine Selection ritual, now… begins!”
*Boom—*
The instant her words fell, countless pitch-black chains rose from all around, sealing the area into a cage. The hall where the two stood gradually ascended, transforming into a stage. The luxurious and dark shrine vanished, replaced by an endless night sky and a boundless void.
“The victor takes all. The loser vanishes into dust.” Ny wasted no further words. In the next second, her figure disappeared from its spot, reappearing at You Ye’s side. Her Dark Night divine sword sliced through the air, emitting a chilling dark light as it slashed down at You Ye.
You Ye parried with her dagger. With a loud clang, her dagger was knocked away by the Dark Night long sword, her hand stinging from the impact.
“You are no match for her in terms of strength. Change your offensive strategy.” You Ye had already realized this even without Xi Wei’s reminder. If she hadn’t dodged quickly, she would have already been slain by the Dark Night Goddess, along with her dagger.
Half-life Beast Xiao Hei appeared by You Ye’s side. You Ye mounted Xiao Hei, and at that instant, her aura underwent a dramatic change. From an ordinary warrior, she gradually transformed into an assassin lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity.
The Dark Night Goddess Ny paid no mind to You Ye’s transformation. She maintained a relaxed demeanor, seemingly walking slowly, yet her movements were like a phantom’s, trailing afterimages, as if she could appear beside You Ye at any moment. Indeed, it was so. In another blink of an eye, the Dark Night Goddess vanished again.
However, this time, with Xiao Hei’s help, You Ye managed to dodge successfully, even seizing a few tenths of a second to counterattack the Dark Night Goddess. Xiao Hei’s leap brought her to the Dark Night Goddess’s flank. You Ye’s dagger, carrying a killing intent, stabbed towards the Dark Night Goddess.
With her own strength, You Ye couldn’t possibly harm the Dark Night Goddess. But now, with Xi Wei’s help, the strange knight swung his pitch-black scythe in unison with You Ye’s movements. The pale blade slashed down, swift as lightning.
The Dark Night Goddess narrowed her eyes and spun her body, her black skirt swirling like a dancing butterfly. *Clang—* The scythe was blocked by the Dark Night divine sword. Refusing to give up this chance, You Ye gritted her teeth and pressed forward. The scythe weaved left and right, forming a tight black net. The Dark Night Goddess met her challenge without yielding, casually parrying with her sword. Her slender jade feet moved with perfect rhythm, making it seem less like a battle and more like a graceful dance. Occasionally, she would exploit You Ye’s openings to counterattack, catching You Ye off guard.
In an instant, their phantom forms had crossed paths dozens of times. The sounds of weapons colliding merged into a cacophony, the stage trembled, and the void quaked. If there had been any spectators, they wouldn’t have been able to see their figures, only the clash of pale and crimson light exploding like a torrent of sparks.
After a while, You Ye and Ny landed simultaneously, their bodies having passed through each other. Ny moved with graceful steps, as if a light swan, completely unharmed. You Ye, however, gasped for breath, clutching her dagger. A terrifying sword wound stretched from her shoulder to her abdomen, and Xiao Hei, below her, had also injured a leg and limped.
“The King of Winter is forbidden from interfering in the Divine Selection ritual. Lending you my divine power only leveled the gap in strength between us. But You Ye, you must understand, I am, after all, a god. My experience is not something you can compare with, and you are not worthy of becoming the new Dark Night Goddess.”
“Perhaps I am indeed unworthy,” You Ye said, leaning on Xiao Hei, one arm hanging limply. A mocking smile touched her lips. “But do you think you are worthy? You are nothing but a coward who cowers in your own world! A worm who hides in a corner! A good-for-nothing!”
The moment the Divine Selection ritual began, You Ye and Ny had synchronized their memories in preparation for the succession of godhood, so You Ye knew everything about Ny. These words caused the smug smile on Ny’s face to gradually recede. Her icy gaze swept over You Ye. Each word was growled as if squeezed through her teeth. “You, will, say, that, again?”
“What if I say it again?” You Ye gently stroked Xiao Hei’s fur, comforting its pain. The power of the Dark Night was consuming its body. She didn’t look at the furious Dark Night Goddess, calmly stating, “Why are all the high-ranking gods severely injured and in slumber, while only your glory has been maintained for thousands of years? Don’t you know the reason yourself?”
