books44 Chapter 225 Dream Manipulation
Chapter 225 Dream Manipulation
In the ancient ruins shrouded in eerie mist, the group trudged forward with difficulty, each step fraught with unknown danger. As they ventured deeper into the heart of the ruins, the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive, as if unseen eyes were watching them from the darkness. Suddenly, a strange fluctuation emanated from the ruins, followed by an invisible force enveloping them. The disciples felt a sudden darkness engulf them, each falling into their own dream world.
Yi Chen found himself in a desolate desert, the blazing sun high in the sky, its intense heat almost melting him. He looked around and saw that his fellow cultivators were all gone; his past cultivation path seemed like a mere illusion. He tried to cast spells, but found his spiritual energy like a dried-up stream, impossible to mobilize no matter how hard he tried. "No, this isn't real!" Yi Chen cried out in terror, his voice echoing across the empty desert, but receiving no response.
Mengli found herself in a dark forest, surrounded by a stench of decay. She heard the roars of wild beasts and saw pairs of eyes, gleaming with an eerie light, approaching from the darkness. With each step, it felt as if invisible vines were binding her feet; she struggled desperately, but only sank deeper. A deep-seated fear of the unknown surged within her, threatening to overwhelm her.
Xiaofeng found himself standing on the Tianxin Sect's martial arts arena, yet the crowd below pointed and whispered mocking his lack of progress in cultivation. His master and companions looked at him with disappointment, their former encouragement and expectations vanished without a trace. "Why is this happening..." Xiaofeng murmured to himself, his face filled with pain and confusion.
Jasmine noticed the strangeness in her disciples. She circulated her spiritual power, trying to awaken them, but discovered that this power came from the depths of their consciousness, and ordinary spiritual power was simply no match for it. "This is... a mysterious creature that can manipulate dreams." Jasmine was shocked. She knew this was a severe challenge to the level of human consciousness.
"Don't panic, everyone! This is just a dream!" Jasmine shouted, trying to wake her disciples, but her voice seemed unable to penetrate the barrier of the dream.
Jasmine closed her eyes, concentrated her mind, and circulated her powerful spiritual energy. Her consciousness, like a clear lake, slowly spread throughout this illusory dream world. She discovered that this dream world was like a giant maze, where everyone was trapped in the scene of their deepest fear.
"This is a test of our inner selves. We must keep a clear head and recognize the illusion of dreams," Jasmine thought to herself.
Using the power of her primordial spirit, she constructed an unbreakable mental defense at the level of consciousness, attempting to resist the mysterious creature's dream manipulation. At the same time, she began searching for a way to break free from the dream and guide her disciples out of their predicament.
"Yichen, can you hear me?" Jasmine probed into Yichen's dream and called out softly.
In his despair, Yi Chen seemed to hear a familiar voice. He suddenly looked up: "Elder Jasmine? Is that you?"
“That’s right, Yichen, this is just a dream. Don’t be fooled by it.” Jasmine’s voice was firm and strong. “Think about what we learned in our cultivation. The human consciousness is like a strong fortress. As long as you hold fast to your inner beliefs, you can resist this illusory dream.”
Yi Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He recalled his time cultivating at the Tianxin Sect, and the moments when he constantly broke through his limits. "I can't be defeated by this dream!" A strong belief surged in Yi Chen's heart. He began to circulate the spiritual energy within his body. Although it was still weak, the familiar sense of power restored his confidence.
In Mengli's dream, Jasmine also appeared. "Mengli, don't be afraid, these are all fake." Jasmine's voice was like a beacon in the darkness, illuminating Mengli's fearful heart.
"Elder Jasmine, I...I'm so scared," Mengli said, her voice trembling with tears.
"Do you remember the manipulation of natural elements we learned?" Jasmine guided Mengli. "Use your perception of nature to break this false dream. The wind element represents freedom and agility; it can blow away all illusions."
Mengli closed her eyes, trying to recall the feeling of controlling the wind element. She concentrated, attempting to summon the wind element. At first, only a slight breeze blew, but as she continued to work hard, the wind grew stronger, the mist in the dark forest was gradually blown away, and the terrifying illusions began to blur.
On Xiaofeng's side, Jasmine said softly, "Xiaofeng, other people's opinions cannot define you. Your path of cultivation is one you have walked step by step on your own. Think about the efforts you have made; they are all real."
Xiaofeng clenched his fists, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit: "Elder Jasmine, I understand." He began to reflect on his cultivation process, those days of arduous training flashing before his eyes. His confidence gradually returned, and the mocking voices around him slowly disappeared.
As Jasmine guided her disciples, she continued to explore the mysterious creature's weaknesses. She discovered that this creature maintained the stability of the dream by manipulating the negative emotions of the group. If the disciples could overcome their inner fears and maintain a positive attitude, they could weaken its power.
“Listen up, everyone, don’t get caught up in negative emotions.” Jasmine conveyed her message to each disciple, “We must believe in ourselves and our abilities. When our hearts are filled with sunshine, this dark dream cannot bind us.”
Guided by Jasmine, the disciples adjusted their mindset and struggled to overcome their inner fears. They began to use their knowledge and skills to fight against the illusory scenes in the dream. With unwavering faith, Yichen gradually regained his spiritual power, and the sword in his hand shone brightly once more; Mengli successfully summoned powerful wind elements, scattering the Dark Forest; Xiaofeng also regained his confidence, unleashing a fierce spell to dispel the mocking phantoms around him.
As the disciples resisted, the power of the dream began to weaken. The mysterious creature seemed to sense the threat and intensified its control over the dream, unleashing a barrage of terrifying illusions. But the disciples did not back down; they encouraged each other and fought together against this evil force.
"Everyone, give it your all! We'll be able to break through this dream soon!" Jasmine shouted, her primordial spirit power running at full force, constantly reinforcing her mental defenses while searching for an opportunity to completely defeat the mysterious creature.
With everyone working together, cracks began to appear at the edge of the dream, and light shone through them. The disciples saw hope, and they fought even harder. Finally, with a loud bang, the dream shattered completely, and everyone awoke from the illusion.
They found themselves in a vast cavern, where a mysterious octopus-like creature hovered in the center, its tentacles waving and emitting an eerie glow. Clearly, this was the culprit controlling their dreams.