Zuo Dao Becomes a God Starting from American Horror

Chapter 200 Annabelle and the Weeping Woman

Pasadena.

As a newly developed city, it has developed quite well due to its proximity to Los Angeles. However, because transportation facilities such as trains and airports are not yet fully developed, housing and land prices are relatively cheap.

This has attracted a group of people with certain knowledge and wealth, but who may fall into the middle class at any time, to settle down here.

John's family is a case in point.

The wave of unemployment hit so hard that they had to move. To celebrate his wife's pregnancy, John bought a limited-edition doll from a store, as his wife Mia loved collecting such dolls.

However, none of them expected that this doll would cause all the trouble.

In a newly relocated house somewhere.

“Mia, listen to me, don’t be afraid. We’ve moved. Father Perez said that as long as we don’t fear the devil, always maintain a positive attitude, and believe in the power of faith, God will protect us.”

John held his wife's hand tightly, trying his best to give her courage despite his fear.

Mia looked haggard as she sat in a chair. "John, I'm so scared."

She held the child, her gaze constantly shifting as if she were on guard against something; clearly, John's words did not give her much of a sense of security.

Even today, she can still remember what happened that night.

That was the very night her husband gave her the doll. Suddenly, her neighbors were murdered. A man and a woman broke into their house and committed the crime. Although they were eventually shot dead by the police, she was also stabbed and sent to the hospital. More importantly, problems began to appear with the doll her husband had given her after that.

A power outage at home, a strange feeling of being watched, the sudden appearance of shadowy figures, and even a fire that caused her to give birth prematurely...

All of these things indicate that the doll is eerie.

They tried moving or throwing away the Annabelle doll, but nothing changed. The doll would always turn around and come back, continuing to cause all sorts of strange events.

As for the priest's words, she didn't know if they would be of any use, because the doll had never disappeared.

During this period, she couldn't sleep or eat well, and her mental state was on the verge of collapse.

She looked at her husband with a haggard expression.

"John, do you remember that night?"

"The female murderer committed suicide while holding a doll, and left a symbol in the form of 'A' on the wall."

John's face darkened upon hearing this. How could he not remember that he had almost lost his wife and children that very night?

And that symbol...

To be honest, this generation grew up in a country like the United States. Even if they had never seen anything related to cults, they had definitely heard of them. The most common methods and signature techniques of cults are all sorts of bizarre ritual symbols and bloody sacrifices.

My parents warned me from a young age not to touch any strange patterns, because you don't know if they are relics left behind by some cult.

This thing has almost become an integral part of America, forming a culture, even common sense!
Therefore, the fact that the female murderer was holding an Annabelle doll and leaving symbols before committing suicide is the most obvious signal!
This is also a major reason why he simply discarded the doll.

But that doll was too eerie.

Even after he consulted a nearby priest, the effect was minimal, but he had no other choice now.

"I... I think it's a curse. Many legends say that demons torment people to make them willingly give their lives. For my child, I..."

"Alright, don't worry. I've discussed it with Father Perez. We'll bring this thing to the church tonight. We'll definitely be able to suppress it there."

John forcefully stopped Mia from continuing, and explained what he was doing: the best way John could think of to deal with the devil was to send him to God's domain.

Perhaps the word "church" had some effect, and Mia finally relaxed a bit.

But this time.

"Dong dong dong."

Suddenly, a knocking sound rang out.

Mia gripped her husband's arm tightly, her eyes filled with anxiety. The baby in her arms began to cry. John winced in pain, but still patted Mia's hand. "I'll go check on her."

Mia took a deep breath, picked up the child, and prepared to go with John.

At that moment, the knocking stopped.

"Mia?"

A woman's voice came from outside.

The two women breathed a sigh of relief. The voice outside the door belonged to Mia's family's neighbor, a kind Black woman named Evelyn.

"I've brought Father Perez. Are you there?"

Click.

The door opens.

A Black woman named Evelyn walked in, and beside her stood a white elderly man with white hair, dressed in a black priest's suit, who looked very peaceful; it was Perez.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Evelyn went to talk to Mia and look after the children, as she really liked them because of some past events.

John approached Perez, somewhat excited, "Father Perez, you've finally come."

“Oh, sorry I’m late. Something came up today. There was a paranormal event happening in another part of the city, and I had no choice but to contact a friend who happened to be nearby for help. I also gave the family some instructions, which is why I’m so late,” Perez explained.

John shook his head; he didn't care about any of that. He just hoped Perez could take the doll away as soon as possible. He rushed over and brought Annabelle over.

Perez looked at the doll with a serious expression. He picked up the cross pendant on his chest and suddenly brought it close to the doll.

But found nothing.

There was no movement. Just like an ordinary doll.

Perez frowned deeply. If John hadn't lied to him, the doll in front of him should be the vessel of the demon, so why was it completely unresponsive to the cross?

This isn't right.

"Tell me in more detail everything that happened after this doll came to your home."

John then recounted everything.

Perez frowned. The A-shaped symbol, the demon, torture, no reaction to the cross…

Just then, a voice came from behind, and Evelyn walked over. "I think I know who it is."

?

Perez looked at the black woman in surprise.

“Mia has told me a lot about this these days. You know, my family owns a bookstore, and we have a lot of information about this. I looked it up, and that symbol represents a demon called Malthus.”

"It takes pleasure in tormenting the weak and vulnerable, devouring their desperate souls, or forcing them to harm their close relatives, watching them choose between a collapsing, desperate soul and a sacrificial soul that commits suicide for their loved ones."

"And now, it's probably eyeing Mia and her child."

They enjoy tormenting the weak, forcing them to make choices, devouring desperate souls or sacrificing their souls.

This really suits the devil's taste...

Perez's expression changed repeatedly. He keenly realized that in the mystical realm, apart from some special demons (fallen angels, fallen gods, etc.), those qualified to choose souls to taste are generally great demons!

Those indiscriminate demons who only care about instilling fear in any soul are generally just ordinary demons.

In modern terms, this would be the difference between an ordinary nobleman who has just crossed social classes and an old nobleman with a long-standing tradition.

So, if what Evelyn said is true.

So this Malthus is a great demon!
What is a great demon?

Being able to hold a leadership position in the demon legion allows one to lead a considerable number of ordinary demons, countless half-demons, demonic offspring, and evil spirits. Among them, the strongest can even serve as deputy commanders to demon god-level beings, such as the deputy legion commanders, who are great demons.

It differs from ordinary demons in both power and rank.

They are beings qualified to alarm the Vatican, the headquarters of the Church.

Fortunately, it wasn't a real demon.

If he is indeed a demon, then he should be thinking about how to send a message to the Vatican.

Even so, the incarnation of a great demon is not easy to deal with. Can bringing it into the church really solve the problem?

Perez remained silent.

He doesn't have that experience!

“Father Perez?” John looked at him hopefully.

Hopefully, he can say something and offer a solution, just like before.

Perez opened his mouth, but couldn't bring himself to say anything comforting; he truly wasn't confident!

Finally, in silence, Perez dialed another number.

“Hey Ed, I think we can’t handle these two paranormal events separately.”

"I've found a big one here."

"..."

If one person can't do it, then call in more people!
"Let me think, is there anyone else nearby who can help us?"

Just as Perez was considering calling for reinforcements.

……

the other side.

Upon arriving at the place Perez had mentioned in Pasadena, Warren, who was beginning the exorcism, was stunned.

Previously, after dealing with an incident that appeared to be haunted but was actually man-made, the couple were preparing to go back and rest for a while when they received a call from Perez, a friend they had met during their adventures.

During the conversation, I learned that he was experiencing two paranormal events, so I volunteered to go and help him.

But now that they've just arrived and the exorcism has begun, Perez has called for help.

This made him feel a little numb.

"Lorraine, we need to hurry. Something's happened in Perez. There's a great demon incarnate causing trouble there."

“Okay, I’ll find her as soon as possible,” Rowling said seriously.

They are dealing with an evil spirit called the Weeping Woman.

It was an evil spirit that lived hundreds of years ago, specializing in killing and abducting other people's children. Legend has it that because her husband cheated on her, she drowned all her children in the river in a fit of rage, and then committed suicide by throwing herself into the river.

Afterwards, it transformed into an evil spirit, weeping and wandering wherever there was water, taking away other people's children and bringing misfortune to others.

In conclusion, this is an evil spirit with at least a hundred years of history, and its strength is unpredictable. We need to be careful before we can figure out the specifics.

(End of this chapter)