Under Chen Lin's astonished gaze, Hua Ruyu's mark sank into the statue. The statue trembled slightly, then came to life!
It truly came to life, rather than merely gaining the ability to move.
"You finally came!"
The statue murmured, and its body began rapidly breaking apart, turning into tiny light particles that all flowed into Hua Ruyu's body.
Hua Ruyu half-closed her eyes and made no attempt to evade them, allowing the light particles to pour into her.
Chen Lin sensed her aura soaring rapidly. Her entire being also became lofty and unapproachable, as though she were no longer something of the mortal world, but had transcended a lower level of existence and entered another, indescribable state.
What horrified him even more was that the special connection between them through the Nightmare Realm Contract actually showed signs of weakening!
His heart tightened. He quietly activated the Cyan Vine Shield and gripped the Shepherd Token.
Her transformation could even erase a contract created by the Nightmare Realm Rules. He had no choice but to take precautions.
Soon, all the light particles had merged into her.
Hua Ruyu slowly opened her eyes and looked at Chen Lin.
Wariness showed in Chen Lin's eyes as he asked, "Are you still Hua Ruyu?"
Her bright eyes now held no trace of emotion. There was also a sense that she was looking down upon him as she stared steadily at Chen Lin.
"You may also call me Bei Wumeng."
Then she advanced toward Chen Lin, step by step.
Chen Lin instantly became tense!
If she had regained the consciousness of a powerful expert, she would surely resent having been his servant. Now that their Nightmare Realm Contract had weakened, it was entirely possible that she would attack him.
Suddenly, Grass darted forward and stood in