The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

"Okay...you finally admitted it. I thought you would always be arrogant like the arrogant protagonist in a novel."

Although her cough, caused by emotional distress, was causing her considerable physical pain, the smile in her voice was impossible to hide.

Gu Ran knew that Cheng Caimeng liked to read all kinds of popular romance novels. He believed that her mischievous and playful personality was very likely influenced by these kinds of novels.

"Since you've admitted it, then I... can die without regrets. It seems that although my 'prediction' was somewhat off, it wasn't too far off. You still have feelings for me, don't you?"

Cheng Caimeng felt a mix of disappointment and anticipation.

......

Outside the light screen.

Yudora felt a pang of bitterness as she watched Gu Ran and Cheng Caimeng "talking about love".

But when she heard Cheng Caimeng say, "Even if the entire Canglong City is against you, I will stand by your side," she knew she had lost.

They lost because of their trust in Gu Ran, and because of their unwavering commitment to her.

She is no match for him.

She actually forgot about Gu Ran because of the mere will of the Empress, and even regarded Gu Ran as the greatest enemy of the Sea Clan.

She lost terribly.

Gu Ran had sacrificed so much for her, only to be repaid with ingratitude, which completely chilled his heart.

Cheng Caimeng sacrificed so much for Gu Ran, even ruining her own body in the process.

If she initially felt resentment towards Cheng Caimeng, she no longer does.

She even felt that Cheng Caimeng might be a better match for Gu Ran.

She and Xue Xiling were completely unworthy of each other.

Gu Qingqing was just a younger sister.

No matter how much she loves her brother, she's still just a little sister.

As for Cheng Youmeng, Gu Ran barely paid her any attention; she was nothing to fear and not worth mentioning.

As for the succubus Lilith, she didn't dare to come to Gu Ran's rescue.

She doesn't deserve to like Gu Ran at all.

Yudora mentally evaluated the women around Gu Ran one by one.

......

In the light screen.

Gu Ran looked at Cheng Caimeng, who had her back to him, and remained silent.

Cheng Caimeng's body trembled slightly, revealing her inner tension.

Gu Ran knew how important the answer to this question was to Cheng Caimeng, but he was unwilling to deceive her.

What exactly is Cheng Caimeng's identity to him?

friend?

His admirers?

What exactly are his feelings for Cheng Caimeng?

If it weren't for the fact that the person destined for him had said that those who are close to that person are prone to misfortune, would he have distanced himself from Cheng Caimeng?

If he spends time with Cheng Caimeng without creating any psychological barriers, will he be attracted to her?

Various questions kept swirling in Gu Ran's mind.

Then, he had his answer.

"You're right, I do have feelings for you, the kind of feelings that I like."

Gu Ran said softly.

Cheng Caimeng's body suddenly froze, as if she had been frozen in place.

Suddenly, Gu Ran noticed some glistening liquid falling on the ground.

"Haha... I knew it, my abilities were not wrong, I knew you were the one I had been waiting for."

"Cough! Cough! Cough! Cough!"

Cheng Caimeng, who was sobbing, started coughing again.

This cough is much more severe than the previous coughs.

Gu Ran's expression changed, and he quickly patted Cheng Caimeng's back.

At the same time, spiritual energy is gathered and then gently poured into Cheng Caimeng's body to nourish her.

Cheng Caimeng's current physical condition... He didn't even dare to gather too much spiritual energy, fearing that if he did, her body wouldn't be able to handle it.

Her body was so weak that Gu Ran even felt that she would cough herself to death at any moment.

"Gu Ran!"

Cheng Caimeng gripped Gu Ran's left arm tightly.

"Listen to me, my time is running out."

"I'm so happy to hear these words in my final moments..."

"But you must listen carefully to what I'm about to say!"

"Because it is not only related to the survival of human civilization, but also... to whether we... can meet again."

Cheng Caimeng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her cough.

"Okay, go ahead, I'm listening!"

Gu Ran stopped patting Cheng Caimeng's back with his right hand and said seriously.

"Gu Ran, both alien species and demons come from the starry sky, but they are not the true enemy of the starry sky. The true enemy is the starry sky itself!"

Have you ever felt the gaze of the starry sky?

The gaze of the stars?

Gu Ran couldn't help but recall the time he felt a gaze upon him in the starry sky.

“I have felt the gaze of the stars, but I am not sure if that is what you mean.”

“That’s for sure!” Cheng Caimeng swallowed hard. “If you can feel the gaze of the starry sky, then what you’re feeling… is definitely the gaze of the starry sky itself!”

"The starry sky is not a lifeless object devoid of consciousness; it... or rather, it is a special life form with its own will!"

"Whether it's a demon or an alien species, they are merely extensions of His will!"

"In other words, the starry sky itself wants to destroy human civilization!"

"Xue Yingsong's summons not only brought extraterrestrial beings and demons, but also, to some extent, revealed the coordinates of the human world..."

"If you hadn't eliminated us in time, the coordinates of the human world might have been completely exposed, and that would have been the time when human civilization was truly destroyed."

Cheng Caimeng, who had forced herself to speak a long string of words, could no longer hold back and began to cough violently.

As Gu Ran slowly nourished Cheng Caimeng's body with his spiritual energy, he couldn't help but be surprised by what she had just said.

The information Cheng Caimeng provided truly surprised him; it was something he hadn't known before.

After recovering, Cheng Caimeng leaned against Gu Ran's chest.

Can I have a hug?

Gu Ran hugged her.

Cheng Caimeng said weakly:

"Gu Ran, I want to ask you a favor... Please, no matter what, you must do it..."

"what's up?"

"Kill...me."

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"What did you say?"

Gu Ran thought she had misheard.

Cheng Caimeng said softly, "It's just what you just heard... I beg you... to be able to harden your heart and kill me."

"why?"

Gu Ran asked in a deep voice.

He knew that although Cheng Caimeng loved to joke, she wouldn't go too far. She always knew when to stop, making you feel teased without making you angry.

Cheng Caimeng said, "You can sense my current physical condition, right... You also know that I don't actually have much time left to live."

Gu Ran hesitated for a moment and said:

"Even if your health is poor, it's not to the point where you immediately...do that. With careful recuperation...it's still possible..."