"A Dream Realm?" Liu Yiyi said, surprised. "So, are we dreaming right now? It doesn’t feel like it."

The others nodded as well. They certainly didn’t feel like they were dreaming.

Jiang Zuo shook his head. "It’s different. This Dream Realm can’t really be called a Dream Realm anymore. Someone has moved it into reality, but the process isn’t complete yet.

Once it’s finished, getting in won’t be so easy."

Liu Yiyi didn’t understand. Liuyue Xue didn’t understand, either. Qian Xie and the others were even more lost.

But Jiang Zuo had no intention of explaining. It was perfectly normal for them not to understand.

’The subject is just too vast.’

Jiang Zuo just wasn’t sure who this person was or what their Cultivation level might be.

’Manifesting a Dream Realm in reality is an extremely special Innate Divine Ability. It doesn’t necessarily grant absolute combat power, but it does provide absolute Concealment.’

’Once they succeed, practically no one in the world will be able to find them.’

’Even someone with Nightmare Specialization or the Dream People themselves wouldn’t necessarily be able to find them.’

’Cultivating a Dream Realm into reality is usually undertaken by someone with an immense, lingering obsession.’

’Jian Shisan could have done it back in the day, but he chose not to pursue that path of Cultivation.’

’The Luoling Ancient Flower doesn’t exist in reality, but it can exist in a Dream Realm. And as this Dream Realm approaches reality, the flower can emit its fragrance.’

’That’s how it’s able to affect the valley outside.’

’It’s just that its unique properties make it difficult to detect.’

Jiang Zuo walked through the Dream Realm. He had his own Dream Realm, too.

’But he never tried to make his Dream Realm manifest in reality. He didn’t need to, nor did he want to.’

’Like Jian Shisan, he was unwilling to pursue this type of Cultivation.’

’In his past life, his Dream Realm had been simple and peaceful.’

’For Jiang Zuo, it was a distant memory.’

’That was why he’d been so furious when the Dream People disturbed his Dream Realm.’

Still, for the Dream People to dare seek him out, Jiang Zuo truly admired their courage, as well as their skill.

’To think they could actually step into his Dream Realm.’

’But after he returned, the Dream Realm had shattered. It had been utterly obliterated, especially after he saw Su Qi.’

’After that, his Dream Realm was replaced by a vast world—the endless expanse of his past life.’

’Because a dream is a reality that doesn’t exist.’

’No matter how much a Dream Realm approaches reality, it is still just a dream.’

"So, if we die in here, is it a fake death?" Qian Yu asked curiously.

Liu Yiyi thought for a moment. "I don’t think so. Since it’s being moved into reality, it should follow the logic of reality, not the logic of a Dream Realm.

Otherwise, wouldn’t this person be immortal?"

Jiang Zuo nodded. "That’s right. The reason a Dream Realm can approach reality is that it is defined by the rules of reality. If it goes against those rules, it can never truly become real."

Suddenly, Liuyue Xue sniffed the air and said again, "It smells so good."

"It’s the scent of the Luoling Ancient Flower," Jiang Zuo said.

Sure enough, moments later, they walked into a field of flowers.

The area was filled with countless flowers that looked as if they were made of purple glass. The fragrance emanated from them—these were the Luoling Ancient Flowers.

Liuyue Xue immediately took out her phone to take pictures, then glanced at Jiang Zuo.

There was no way Jiang Zuo could know what Liuyue Xue wanted from him, so he simply ignored her.

"..."

Liuyue Xue could only type a message and show it to Liu Yiyi.

Then, Liu Yiyi asked, "Liuyue Xue wants to know if the pictures she takes here can be brought back to the real world."

"I don’t know," Jiang Zuo replied without a second thought.

’He really wasn’t sure. He’d never used a cell phone in his past life, so how would he know about such things?’

’But it should be possible.’

After that, Jiang Zuo planned to head deeper inside. The master of this Dream Realm should still be in the process of perfecting it, which was a very lengthy affair.

Even if they were close to success, the final stages would still take a significant amount of time.

’They wouldn’t be reckless enough to start a life-or-death battle at a time like this.’

Of course, Jiang Zuo wasn’t worried about his opponent making a move. He was invincible within a Dream Realm. Even though this place was beginning to manifest in reality, he still retained some of that power.

And that portion of power was enough for him to do a great many things.

However, just as Jiang Zuo drew near, he felt an immensely powerful force surge outward.

Without hesitation, Jiang Zuo used the power of the Dream Realm to try and block the attack.

BOOM!

The collision of forces created a massive shockwave that instantly swept everyone away.

Jiang Zuo was also forced back several yards.

As for Liu Yiyi and the others, they were all knocked to the ground.

If Jiang Zuo hadn’t acted just now, they would all be dead.

However, before Jiang Zuo and his group could react, an oppressive aura far surpassing Tier Seven locked onto them all.

"Humans are so detestable." With that, the person launched another attack.

The surging power and immense pressure rendered Liuyue Xue and the others completely immobile. They could even feel death’s approach.

Jiang Zuo frowned. This person’s strength was somewhat beyond his expectations.

’Shouldn’t he be in a weakened state right now?’

Then Jiang Zuo understood. This person was likely in a weakened state. The power he was displaying now would have been nothing to him at his peak.

’But for someone like this to be trying to manifest a Dream Realm in reality... I have no idea what they’re thinking.’

Jiang Zuo, however, was not afraid of the incoming attack.

He once again tried to use the power of the Dream Realm to block the attack.

This time, however, he was shocked to find that his opponent had actually constricted the Dream Realm.

The being wasn’t relying on the Dream Realm, and he certainly wasn’t going to let Jiang Zuo rely on it either. He wasn’t a fool who would give his enemy an advantage.

Jiang Zuo frowned. Fortunately, he still had some power left and just barely managed to block the blow.

Wounds began to appear on Jiang Zuo’s body. His opponent’s power surpassed that of anyone he had encountered in this era.

"Mere control over a Dream Realm... any random Dream Person could do that. Do you really think you’re so impressive?" the voice in the Dream Realm said with extreme disdain.

This made Jiang Zuo curious. The person actually knew about the Dream People.

And from his tone, it seemed he looked down on them, too.

But one thing Jiang Zuo could confirm was that this was not the person who had stolen from him.

Jiang Zuo watched the Dream Realm contract, not saying a word.

Silence fell from within, and Jiang Zuo once again strode forward.

"Human, how did you see through that?" The voice was surprised to see that Jiang Zuo hadn’t retreated, but was advancing instead.

The being couldn’t help but ask, its curiosity piqued.

It was because he was currently unable to kill the intruder.

Jiang Zuo said flatly, "I didn’t sense any real danger."

"..."

"Human, do you have any idea who I am? What gives you the right to oppose me?"

Jiang Zuo typically chose to ignore such foolish remarks.

"Arrogant human," the being said, seeing Jiang Zuo ignore it. "You will pay the price for your pride."

Then, a massive stone stele suddenly descended from the sky.

Upon seeing the stele, Jiang Zuo froze. It looked incredibly familiar.

’The Battle Spirit Stele? No, that’s not it. There’s a slight difference.’ Yes, there was a difference. The only one was that the names on it were not the same.

But before Jiang Zuo could get a clear look at what was written on it, the stele abruptly vanished. The being’s horrified voice followed. "I can’t believe you have one too! No, that’s not right. How could there be a second human who possesses it?

Humans, you’re cheating!"