Luo Chen listened quietly, his eyes revealing deep thought. Lei Sangou's words seemed to open a long-sealed door, uncovering an unknown past.

"The reason people call me Demon Lord of Chaos," Lei Sangou's voice was low and strong, as if each word carried heavy memories, "is because I've killed countless people in this life. From the righteous to the Demon Sect, young and old alike, as long as they displeased me, I would kill them without hesitation."

He paused, as if organizing his thoughts, or perhaps suppressing inner emotions. Luo Chen could feel the sadness and anger emanating from him, emotions like an invisible force permeating the air.

"But who knows, I was originally just an ordinary hunter." Lei Sangou continued, his voice tinged with bitterness, "My life used to be simple and plain, living in harmony with the world. But all that changed completely the day my son was killed by the Demon Race."

Luo Chen frowned, imagining the brutality of that moment and Lei Sangou's despair. An innocent child, cruelly killed before his father's eyes, such pain and anger could alter a man's life forever.

"I watched helplessly as he was killed by several Demon Race individuals right before my eyes, yet I had no power to avenge him." Lei Sangou's voice trembled, seemingly trying hard to control his emotions, "I remember I even knelt on the ground, begging them to spare my child. But they cruelly killed my son and walked away."

Speaking of this, tears glimmered in Lei Sangou's eyes. He took a deep breath, as if calming his agitated heart. Luo Chen also fell silent; he didn't know how to comfort this grieving father, only able to listen silently to his story.

"From that moment on," Lei Sangou continued, "I swore to kill all those of the Demon Race! I want them to accompany my son in death!" His voice suddenly became firm and cold, as if an oath had been indelibly imprinted on his heart.

Luo Chen couldn't help but shiver. He could feel the murderous intent and determination from Lei Sangou; such hatred and anger could turn him into a ruthless killer.

However, the confusion in Luo Chen's heart deepened. He didn't understand why Lei Sangou became the Gatekeeper of Dark Night Hell, what secret lay behind this?

"But why did you become the Gatekeeper of the second level of Dark Night Hell?" Luo Chen finally voiced his inner question.

Lei Sangou sighed sorrowfully and slowly revealed the reason: "I killed too many people and was wanted by the Demon Race. I originally thought I could escape their pursuit with my abilities, but in the end, I still fell into their hands."

He paused and continued: "As for becoming the Gatekeeper of Dark Night Hell, that was not my intention at all. After I arrived here, I realized that this second layer is a prison for Demon Race death row inmates. Periodically, new members of the Demon Race come to challenge. If they luckily kill us, they can earn considerable rewards; if they are unfortunately killed by us, we can live a little longer."

After listening to Lei Sangou's account, Luo Chen felt a mix of emotions. He sympathized with Lei Sangou's plight and lamented his transformation, while also feeling anger and shock at the existence of Dark Night Hell and the cruel acts of the Demon Race.

"Do you still want to kill all the Demon Race now?" Luo Chen couldn't help but ask.

Lei Sangou was silent for a moment, seeming to ponder this question. Finally, he slowly shook his head and said: "No, I don't have that thought anymore. Although my son was killed by the Demon Race, I also understand not all of the Demon Race are evil. Plus, I am now trapped here, unable to leave, only waiting for battle after battle."

At this point, he smiled wryly and continued: "Maybe this is the retribution for my killings."

Luo Chen stood in the dim prison, torches flickering on the surrounding stone walls, casting mottled shadows. A tension and oppression hung in the air, as though even time became heavy and slow here. He surveyed the surroundings, and his gaze finally fell on Lei Sangou beside him. This former bandit was now just a death row inmate imprisoned in Dark Night Hell.

"It seems that this second level of Dark Night Hell is guarded by you death row inmates." Luo Chen spoke slowly, his voice echoing in the empty prison, carrying profoundness and reflection, "Every time a prisoner dies, a new prisoner replaces his position. The designer of Dark Night Hell is indeed an extraordinarily clever character."

Upon hearing these words, Lei Sangou couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile. He shook his head and sighed: "Clever? Perhaps. But to us prisoners, this place is just an endless cage."

Luo Chen gazed at Lei Sangou, a mysterious light flickered in his eyes. He suddenly asked: "But haven't you ever thought of escaping this cage? Are you willing to remain trapped in this dark place, forever just a prisoner without freedom?"

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