Strange Voyage: Summoning the Fourth Disaster.

Chapter 722 The Promise with the Long Night
Li Miao and Shang An completed the second trial and successfully obtained the Dragon Spine Greatsword from the reward level.

At the same time, some entirely new discoveries were also made in the distance.

Previously, due to the discovery of [The Rejected Pull], Faraway led Pridoddan to explore further and successfully pushed the broken bridge to an unknown set of steps by changing the nightmare scene.

However, after progressing this far, Pridoddan was unable to fall asleep no matter what he did, clearly indicating that some external factor was interfering with his sleep.

The reason for this is still unknown, but the distant place did not persist in its course. Instead, it reversed course and placed the taboo on the road ahead.

That is, the downhill road with two Fire Saint-level [Simple Nightmare].

Fighting two simple nightmares at the same time is not an easy task for Yuanfang.

However, to everyone's surprise, Pridodan was able to help him at this moment.

Seemingly influenced by some special factor, Pridoddan, after falling asleep nearby, transformed into the form from the nightmare, possessing abilities far exceeding his usual level.

His appearance has also changed somewhat.

He seems to be in the state he previously recalled as "after the trip".

Its power is beyond doubt.

"The stars of the long night guide me!"

Pridoddan roared, raising his massive staff high. The power of the starry sky descended, forming a dark, gigantic phantom that brought down its enormous fist on the two simple Nightmare figures, causing massive damage.

Faced with Pridodan, the two simple Nightmare figures offered very limited resistance and seemed to be significantly affected.

Although it still exhibits more unusual abilities than before, it doesn't quite match the intensity of the Burning Spirit Ignition Point.

Seeing this, Yuanfang understood.

This is probably still an effect of Pridodan.

As expected, the key to solving those two simple nightmares still lay with Pridoddan.

Of course, it's not impossible for him to fight two Simple Nightmares by himself, but in that case, the opponent would probably be at their peak strength.

There is some certainty about what will happen in the future.

But he's not crazy enough to force himself to suffer; if Pridoddan can solve it easily, that would be ideal.

Thus, with Pridodan's help...

Yuanfang quickly joined forces with them to kill the two simple Nightmare figures.

Pridodan breathed a sigh of relief. After sitting cross-legged on the ground, the nightmare dissipated, and he returned to his original state.

[Acquired: Simple Nightmare Headgear (Excellent)]

[Acquired: Nightmare Fluid (Excellent)]

The two simple-drawn nightmares were given a headgear that was more symbolic than practical, and a prop with limited use.

Undoubtedly, this is seriously inconsistent with the ignition point and strength of a Fire Saint.

It is speculated that this is probably the effect of Pridoddan's own nightmare.

If he had killed both bosses himself, the outcome would have been quite different.

Of course, even if he's interested in this, he'll have to put it off for now. The most important thing right now is to move forward with the process and clear the nightmare route.

After the two simple nightmares died.

The surrounding gray mist gradually dissipated.

The rest of the scenery, which had been obscured by the downhill road, also came into view in the distance.

Some disproportionate temples, altars and other buildings came into his view, as well as some huge, open books.

Whenever something from afar tries to reach them, they disappear.

This further corroborated an idea that had been on Yuanfang's mind.

"really……"

He turned his gaze to Pridodan, who also looked at him at that moment, as if he had something to say.

“I’ve recovered some of my memories from after that,” Pridoddan said, and then began to recount his memories in detail.

……

After arriving at the temple where the long night had spread throughout the world.

Led by the priest, he prayed before the statue of the long night's fire.

Then, the long night's flame descended upon him, providing guidance.

An unseen force told him that he needed to cultivate and become stronger... to fulfill his promise to Changye.

promise?

Pridodan was instinctively surprised. He seemed to have had no prior contact with the Long Night's Flame, so where did this "promise" come from?
He naturally also inquired with the priests of the Long Night.

The priest of the long night did not tell him the reason directly, but instead gave him a choice.

"...A divine decree descended during the long night."

We will respect your choice.

"If you stay here to cultivate, you will one day in the future learn the reason and know the contents of the promise."

"You can also choose to leave, continue exploring in the long night, and live out the rest of your life in peace."

After listening to what the Long Night Priest said.

Pridodan hesitated for a moment.

Ultimately, he decided to stay and cultivate at the Temple of the Long Night.

Because, whether it was his own instinct or that inexplicable feeling, it seemed to be telling him that he should stay.

The Night Priest seemed unsurprised by his choice, remaining remarkably calm.

Next, he donned the robes of the long night, prayed to the night sky before the statue of the long night, and began his cultivation, gradually making his power stronger...

……

“Lord Wei Jia and Lord Thorne taught me the basics of Mythos, much of which is derived from the stars in the sky.”

"After practicing through the long night, I would often stand atop the temple, gazing up at the night sky, trying to comprehend the mysteries of its power..."

"This has been very beneficial to my spiritual practice."

"But in addition to that, I also occasionally go out to gain experience."

"And these two simple nightmares... must have come from a profound experience I had..."

Pridodan rubbed his temples and then briefly explained its origin to people far away.

On the burning earth of that time.

All groups survived the long night.

Although the stars in the night sky can guide our way, many groups have lost their way for various reasons, completely losing communication with the outside world and becoming "isolated islands".

Under such circumstances, the power structure and development direction of some ethnic groups gradually began to go astray...

For example, a race that is obsessed with the creatures depicted in paintings may eventually create powerful creations that even the creators cannot control.

This was a tough battle for Pridodan... and he almost lost his life there, so it naturally left a deep impression on him.

"So, these two simplified nightmares must originate from this part of your memory, and have been combined with the power of nightmares..."

After listening to his words, Yuanfang summarized the key points.

Pridodan nodded as well.

Although his head was still a little dizzy, which affected his expression, he could talk to people in the distance with ease, and they could always easily understand the deeper meaning in his words.

"Just keep going."

Yuanfang stood up.

(End of this chapter)