He-He-He... Hell?
Lan Yu thought she must have misheard.
Taking you to Hell? That sounds like sothing a villain in a TV drama would say when they’re about to drag the protagonist to die with them, doesn’t it?
Seeing Lan Yu’s shocked expression, Lu Sheng said, "This world is actually divided into the Six Realms—Divine, Immortal, Demon, Ghost, and Human. Where we currently are is just a domain of the Human Realm."
"And Hell is an independent existence outside the Six Realms, housing the souls that have committed the original sins of the Six Realms."
"Or rather, it’s where these sinful souls are imprisoned, so they can never return to the Six Realms, preventing any disputes."
"I’m going to Hell with Li Muchen to et a friend. If you want, I can take you to Hell for a visit."
Lan Yu had quickly accepted the fact that Lu Sheng was a god.
She had marvelled several tis before, claiming Shengsheng was so strong that she couldn’t be human. Shengsheng was a god, but she had never expected that her casual comnt would actually reveal the truth.
Shengsheng really was a god! And so was President Li! Moreover, from their previous conversation, she learned that Shengsheng seed to be the strongest god in the Divine Realm!
Having a good friend and her friend’s husband both being gods, that’s just incredible! And taking her to Hell for so fun, that’s just too cool!!
Lan Yu wasn’t afraid at all. She was actually very excited.
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She imdiately nodded and agreed: "I’m going, I’m going!"
"Alright." Seeing Lan Yu agree, Lu Sheng exchanged a glance with Li Muchen.
As Lu Sheng’s right hand lifted, Lan Yu subconsciously closed her eyes, only feeling her consciousness disappear for a brief mont.
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a completely different setting.
However, the mont Lan Yu saw the scene before her, she gasped sharply.
She scread on the spot: "Ah!!! Th-This place is..."
The scene in front of her was very similar to the bustling cities of the Human Realm. Under the night sky, the lights were dazzling, roads were filled with cars, and high-rises stood tall.
However! Everywhere Lan Yu’s eyes could see—
On the roads, in the alleys, on buses, in buildings... n and won were engaging in indescribable activities!
All she could see were naked bodies clashing in various positions, and her ears were filled with waves of moaning. Even the air was saturated with a lecherous odor.
This scene of extre debauchery was a visual impact as explosive as an asteroid hitting the earth!
Lan Yu was utterly shocked.
Lu Sheng, now clad in a white T-shirt and jeans, fit in unremarkably, while Li Muchen stood beside her in a black suit, resembling a guardian.
Lu Sheng, having foreseen this scene, remained calm and began explaining: "Unlike the upward levels in the Human Realm, the levels in Hell go downward."
"So where we are now is the first level of Hell. And on this level, the souls that have committed the sin of Lust are imprisoned."
Sin of Lust... no wonder.
Lan Yu looked at those indulging in pleasure with a complex expression, finally calming her nerves.
Lu Sheng continued, "Each level of Hell corresponds to a particular original sin, and is a place for indulging in that sin."
"To leave Hell and return to the Six Realms, you must completely rid yourself of your original sin. In other words, you have to resist such desires here to have a chance to leave."
"So, souls like those before us, lost in Lust, can never leave here."
After speaking, Lu Sheng said, "Let’s go, let’s see the second level."
The second level was much easier to accept than the first.
Upon reaching the second level, Lan Yu held her breath as she opened her eyes, fearing she’d see sothing even more shocking than before.
Fortunately, the second level turned out to be a Food Street.
In every direction, there was a bustling crowd on the street, with various food stalls and colorful restaurants lining both sides.
On the stalls, there were pancakes, grilled cold noodles, spicy duck necks, soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, stinky tofu, and fried skewers... all sorts of snacks were available, and the air was filled with the aroma of various delicious foods.
Just slling the aroma made Lan Yu’s stomach growl, her appetite whetting and mouth watering.
And each stall and shop was packed with people eating. What they had in common was that they were all eating with greasy faces and brimming paunches.
They were either buried in their rice bowls or shoving at from their plates into their mouths. Their expressions were frenzied, as if their eyes saw nothing but the food in front of them.
So terrifying...
Watching these people gobbling down their food, Lan Yu felt that they were completely controlled by desire, losing all pursuits except eating.
Next is the third level.
The third level is a casino.
Looking around, there was a grand European-style Great Hall, glittering with gold, with every pillar made of pure gold, and every green gaming table surrounded by people.
The casino was noisy and clamorous, with gamblers exhibiting feverish expressions, their eyes exclusively on the prospect of winning, completely oblivious to the world around them.
So were luckier, their eyes shining as they staked everything they had on a single bet. So lost all their money, thrown out of the casino, begging the security at the door for another chance to gamble.
Seeing these people, Lan Yu deeply felt the terrifying nature of the desire for greed.
Further down is the fourth level.
The fourth level was the quietest among the layers they had passed, and was a level where everyone’s behavior was peculiarly consistent.
Looking around, everyone was sleeping, with no sounds in the air besides snoring.
Lan Yu couldn’t help but ask Lu Sheng, "How long do they usually sleep?"
Lu Sheng glanced at those lying on the beds: "The people sleeping here aren’t just lazy; many of them are trying to escape reality."
"So, how long they sleep depends on their own will. Those who just want a nap might wake up in an hour, but those unwilling to wake up won’t be awakened."
Those unwilling to wake up won’t be awakened.
What a poignant realization.
Further down is the fifth level.
Lan Yu didn’t expect that the fifth level of Hell would be a gigantic fighting arena.
Upon entering, a strong scent of blood assaulted their nostrils, and the sounds of screams and cheers ca in waves.
All around were spectator seats, almost every one occupied by viewers. And in the center of the arena was a ring enclosed with red ropes and wooden stakes, about a dozen square ters in area.
The large screen above the ring was broadcasting a live close-up, allowing those seated in the back row to see everything clearly. At the mont, two burly n were fighting on stage.
As Lan Yu looked at the screen, she saw the man on the left deliver a heavy punch to the other’s head, causing blood to spew from the other’s mouth and nose.
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The screen even replayed in slow motion; it was overly bloody and cruel, as if the people on the field were there intent on killing their opponent.
Lan Yu couldn’t bear to watch any longer and pulled Lu Sheng’s hand to leave.
The sixth layer.
The sixth layer looked like a calm and peaceful neighborhood, but according to Lu Sheng, this was just surface tranquility.
The residents of this layer are always scheming against each other, openly and secretly competing, comparing constantly.
They often get into physical altercations or secretly harm others; the level of violence is not lower than the arena of the fifth layer.
Finally, they reached the seventh layer.
However, to Lan Yu’s surprise, the seventh layer of Hell was different from all the preceding layers.
The first six layers had city blocks quite similar to human cities, but upon entering the seventh layer, there was only darkness ahead.
This place was all too familiar to Lu Sheng. Standing here at that mont, many mories resurfaced.
These mories were mostly related to Ning Yu.
Lu Sheng spoke, "The seventh layer of Hell is called the Netherworld. Only souls that have committed the gravest sins, the sin of Pride, are confined here."
"Here, there is no release or provocation of desires. Whether it’s the eerie forest or the undercurrents surging, everything is shrouded in darkness. This is the punishnt for the arrogant."
"To let them be alone, to reflect on their sins in the endless long night."
"—The Netherworld?"
Lan Yu recalled hearing from that handso silver-haired guy that Shengsheng had been punished in Hell’s Netherworld.
"Yes," Lu Sheng nodded, her eyes flickering, already sensing a certain familiar presence in the darkness.
She then looked towards Li Muchen, "Please take Lan Yu to the Food Street on the second layer to eat sothing, then co back later."
Li Muchen understood Lu Sheng wanted to speak with Ning Yu alone, so he replied in a low voice, "Alright."
Once Lu Sheng was alone standing in this darkness, the next second, she felt soone hug her from behind.
The familiar aroma surrounded her from behind, and the embrace gradually tightened, dominant, humble, unwilling... seemingly trying to ld the girl into his body.
Lu Sheng sighed, broke free from the embrace, turned around to face a handso yet weary face and a pair of reddened eyes.
Lu Sheng knew Ning Yu had always been paying attention to her, aware that she had regained all her Divine Power and mories.
"...Why co here?" Ning Yu’s eyes reddened as he stubbornly pulled the girl back into his embrace, his voice hoarse, "Knowing that I can’t let go, why did you still co?"
This ti, Lu Sheng didn’t break away.
After a pause, she gently patted Ning Yu’s back, as if comforting a child.
"Because I can’t let go either," Lu Sheng said softly, "From childhood to now, you have been by my side the most, even when I lost my mory and was in the Netherworld, you were with ."
"Like Li Zhi and the others, you’re also important to . I don’t want to see soone I care about stay alone in this darkness feeling sad, that’s why I ca."
"...I don’t want to be like them!"
Ning Yu’s arm abruptly tightened, his tone passionate, "Li Zhi and the others are rely brothers to you, I’ve never wanted to be your brother!"
"I love you Ah Yin, you know I love you. When Father struck, I definitely tried to rush forward to shield you, I was just one step late."
"Do you rember what I asked you before? Would you stay in Hell, would you be with ? As long as you want to, I..."
"Ning Yu, you know it’s not about that blow."
Lu Sheng cut off Ning Yu directly, "It’s not because Tan Yuan once went all out to die for that I chose him. If that were the reason, it wouldn’t be love, it would just be gratitude."
"I chose Tan Yuan because I love him. I may have fallen in love with him long ago without realizing it, but now I’ve made my feelings clear."
"And Ning Yu, regardless of Tan Yuan’s existence, my love for you is not that between a man and a woman, so I would never be with you."
"I ca today because I want you to let go of your obsession with , begin a new life."
"If you can’t let go, there will always be this stalemate between us. You’re sad, and seeing you sad makes sad too."
"I..."
After hearing Lu Sheng’s words, Ning Yu took a sharp breath, then deflated as if he had lost all energy, slowly releasing his hold on Lu Sheng.
Indeed.
What does not belong to a person, no matter how hard they try, cannot be obtained. Close, yet the distance remains vast.
"...I understand," Ning Yu forced a smile, his tone desolate, "Just the final struggle. Hearing your unyielding rejection, I have resigned myself."
"Go back, Ah Yin. I am grateful you ca today; it makes happy. He is waiting for you."
Lu Sheng knew Ning Yu referred to Li Muchen, looking at the person before her, "I will also wait for you. Wait for the future where you adjust your ntality and face again."
Pushing open the gates of the Netherworld, Lu Sheng saw Li Muchen already waiting outside.
In the man’s deep eyes, only her silhouette was reflected with focus.
"Where’s Lan Yu?" Lu Sheng asked as she naturally reached out and held Li Muchen’s hand.
"Still at Food Street eating; I couldn’t help but worry about you, so I ca," Li Muchen replied.
"Worry about what?" Lu Sheng was curious, "Afraid I’d run away with Ning Yu?"
To Lu Sheng’s surprise, Li Muchen responded genuinely, "Yes, afraid."
Li Muchen lowered his head, tightening his grip with the girl, their fingers interlocking, "...afraid he’d say sothing that sways you, afraid you’d actually stay."
No way.
For a mont, Lu Sheng didn’t know where this idea of Li Muchen’s ca from. Upon reflection, perhaps she hadn’t given him enough security.
After all, whether in the past or now, the man has silently guarded her behind the scenes, always prioritizing her wishes.
In Li Muchen’s world, he would never ask anything from her, he only accepts her decisions.
So, Lu Sheng stood on tiptoes and kissed the man’s lips, solemnly promising, "I won’t. No matter what happens, only you will be by my side."
Words are always powerless, ti is the best witness.
After a tender kiss, Lu Sheng wrapped her arms around Li Muchen’s neck, "Let’s find Lan Yu, then go ho."
Li Muchen nodded, "Alright."
Once he spoke, giant black wings unfolded from the man’s back, scooping up the girl to fly into the darkness. His wings flew by, leaving a trail of brilliant starlight like the Milky Way.
Love is truly a proposition transcending ti and the Six Realms, eternally tiless without a definitive answer. Even gods must slowly explore it.
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