socalfunplaces Chapter 510 The Dream-Eating Pope Who Takes the Blame! Lu Yu: Even the gods are just pawns in my han
Chapter 510 The Dream-Eating Pope Who Takes the Blame! Lu Yu: Even the gods are just pawns in my han
Chapter 510 The Dream-Eating Pope Who Takes the Blame! Lu Yu: Even the gods are just pawns in my hands!
Ancient dragon's dead egg, in the dream realm.
The sky and the earth were filled with endless rainbow-colored clouds. Instead of the gloomy and desolate feeling I had imagined, it had a beautiful and dreamlike quality.
At the center stands a massive pillar of light, the very core of the Ancient Dragon's Dead Egg's dream. It is surrounded by a thick aura of death, yet it also exudes a glimmer of life... no, it should be described as a frenzied, chaotic life force that spreads in all directions like a storm.
It was clearly dead, yet it was alive again.
It maintains a mysterious superposition state, spreading a terrifying ecosystem that distorts reality and dreams through radiation.
Below it, a group of strangely-looking dragon people served.
They have illusory dragon horns on their heads, tails, and emaciated bodies. They possess illusory supernatural organs of dream creatures, and roots resembling trees extend from their limbs, taking root in the dream world, making them look inexplicably eerie.
They are all the Dream Eater Popes who have been reborn in dreams, and many followers of the Dream Eater Cult.
Their eyes were now filled with piety, believing this to be the supreme blessing of the Lord of Eternal Dreamland, guiding them to conceive the perfect ancient dragon that would make their dreams come true.
To create an eternal dreamland in the mortal world, free from war, pain, and regret.
They were all people who had experienced suffering in the mortal world and had felt the beauty of dreams, so they wanted to escape reality and share it with all living beings.
They never considered themselves followers of an evil god, but rather heroes who were there to save this rotten, filthy world!
And he dedicated his life to it!
However, this kindness... is forced; those who refuse to enter the dream will be sunk into hell.
After being reborn in the dream, they received the blessings of the ancient dragon and this dream realm. Even if it was just a dead egg, it was still a high-level subordinate modified by the bloodline of the ancient dragon.
They transformed into special Dreamland Dragon People, possessing a long lifespan, a powerful physique, and the ability to manipulate and absorb the power of dreams to grow stronger.
Even the weakest members of the cult today are at the Radiant Moon rank, the pinnacle they can only dream of.
The Pope of the Dream Eater Order rose to the top in one step, directly obtaining the legendary trait—Dream Dragon Horn—from the original high-level Radiant Moon, becoming an ancient giant.
Moreover, with the support of the entire Dream Realm's power, it possesses combat strength comparable to a high-level giant.
The alliance warbands that once besieged them can now be reduced to ashes with a mere breath.
"No one can disrupt the birth of the Eternal Dreamland Dragon!"
"The Pope of the Dream Eater Cult spoke calmly, with an indescribable air of dominance," he said.
He is no longer the rat that needed to hide in the gutter, but...
The Pope of Eternal Dreamland, who is about to reign supreme over the mortal world!
Perhaps there will be an opportunity to be ranked alongside the kings.
"I sense intruders; let's meet them!"
The Dream-Eating Pope smiled calmly, and then...
He was then subjected to a combined attack from both the myriad races and the human race.
Although the combat power of the high-level Eternal Giants is very strong, they are also big figures in the main world. With a stomp of their feet, many small races would tremble in fear.
But this time, all those who came were top-tier prodigies and ecological masters. Don't be fooled by their submissive demeanor in front of Lu Yu; outside, they are all formidable opponents.
Killing an ordinary giant is no different from killing a chick.
A group of ruthless people were hammering the Dream Eater Pope on the head, making him vomit blood. If it weren't for the blessing of the Dream Domain, he would have died on the spot.
Most importantly, while they were fighting, this group of people were also interrogating the Dream Eater Cult about the whereabouts of their legacy.
Tell him to stop being so stubborn and hand it over quickly!
"Are these guys crazy? We've been wiped out by the Alliance, all our spoils have been confiscated, and we're just hiding here barely surviving. And now they want us to hand over our inheritance? Where are we going to conjure it up from?"
"And you're all important people, yet you're interested in such trivial things. That's incredibly insulting."
After being repeatedly beaten up, the Dream Eater Pope lost his composure.
Who is Lu Yu?
When did I meet him?
"A scholar can be killed, but not humiliated! I'll fight you to the death!"
The Dream Eater Pope roared, and his legendary trait—Dream Dragon Horns—shone brightly, gathering endless dream power and transforming into a roaring Dream Dragon Serpent, which howled and lunged at the crowd.
The profound meaning of dreams—the Great Dream of Dragons and Serpents!
Using the power of dreams to annihilate enemies, but once the dream is shattered, annihilation will follow.
Under the blessing of this dream realm
Then he felt the flow of time around him slow down, and everything was doubled, like strange time ants moving at high speed.
In comparison, he himself became incredibly dull.
"The Secret of Slowing Down—Delayed Ant Colony!"
Got it!
The Dream Eater Pope had a bad feeling, but the next second, he was slapped away by the Ecological Lord of the Slow Royal Family and rolled around on the cloud-filled ground, plowing out a ravine thousands of feet long.
If it weren't for the dragon's powerful physique and the fact that it was already in a dream world, it would have fainted.
"So weak... Could this guy really possess a mythical treasure?" The Slow Royal Ecological Master looked on with suspicion.
Chi Zhong frowned, genuinely puzzled.
When the Dream Eater Cult was alive, even their lackeys could be slapped to death.
Or rather, the evil god cult has very few capable members. Let alone true kings, even pseudo-kings can establish their own kingdoms and command all spirits.
Aside from entertainers like the Faceless Brotherhood, most of the ecological masters are busy managing their own territories; who would spend all their time hanging out within the human race?
Now... their strength is much greater than what was reported in the intelligence, but it's still about the same as that of a high-level subordinate race.
To say that such a person could possess divine secrets is as ridiculous as searching for the elixir of immortality in a tomb of the dead.
The other royal family members also remained skeptical.
That's way too weak?
"Could it be that Lu Yu is lying to us?"
"But what's the benefit of him doing this?"
"Could it be that this treasure has requirements for opening, or that this pope has lost his mind after dying once?"
"What are you talking about? He wasn't that powerful when he was alive; he was easily wiped out by the warband."
"However, our clan's top diviners can even predict the fate of a true king, but when it comes to this secret treasure, they find it impossible to explore, rather than not existing, which means it is real."
"Could there be some other condition we're unaware of?"
"Could it have already been devoured by this ancient dragon's dead egg? Otherwise, how could such a high-level life form, which even the God of the Underworld would have to pay a price to reverse life and death, so easily revive?"
"..."
The powerful figures from all races discussed among themselves, but they weren't too disappointed. However, their primary purpose in coming here wasn't to obtain the treasure, but to prevent Lu Yu from getting it.
The main message is: If I'm unhappy, you shouldn't be happy either!
This guy is getting stronger very quickly, which has already caused panic among all races. If it weren't for the protection of the Supreme Council and the fact that he doesn't leave the human race's territory, he would have been hunted down by the kings of all races long ago.
The myriad races and numerous kingdoms have reached a rare consensus: they absolutely cannot allow him to ascend to the throne in this chaotic era!
Furthermore, even if one dies while in a dream, it only results in mental trauma, not death.
It would be best to awaken this ancient dragon in advance; whatever its mission may be, the human alliance will be the first to suffer.
Lu Yu will also become a sinner against humanity.
"By the way, where did Lu Yu go?" someone shouted, drawing everyone's attention.
Right, but where did Lu Yu, the most crucial one, go?
Just as the powerful beings of all races were searching everywhere, a voice suddenly rang out:
"No need to look anymore, he didn't come."
Everyone looked in the direction from which the sound came, only to see Dongfang Yuan riding on a school of spirit fish, traversing the void.
Dongfang Yuan's expression was somewhat strange.
It's not fear, it's just because...
He had only been in seclusion for a few months to advance to the Eternal Blazing Sun realm, but when he came out, it felt like hundreds of years had passed.
Lu Yu, this outstanding successor, was actually promoted to a higher generation and became his elder. Even an elder should be treated with respect.
They have become one of the top individuals below the true king.
The old fogies of the Dongfang family comforted him, telling him not to compare himself to a monster, as there had only been one such person in the entire main world over the years.
Dongfang Yuan felt no jealousy, only mixed feelings of joy and elation.
In this era, having someone to emulate is a kind of enjoyment in itself.
Unexpectedly, instead of him going to see Lu Yu, Lu Yu came to see him.
He hadn't felt anything from the descriptions before, but when he saw Lu Yu again, even though the other party wasn't spreading his pressure and spiritual energy, he could still feel the aftershocks of that mental shock.
I feel like a mayfly in the water, gazing at the boundless sky.
The abyss fish was so frightened that it shrank into the abyss of its own mind and dared not come out, unable even to peer into the other's heart.
Dongfang Yuan initially thought the other party wanted to show off, but it turned out that Lu Yu just wanted him to do something for him...
"What do you mean? Lu Yu didn't come?"
Chi Zhong's voice interrupted Dongfang Yuan's recollection.
He snapped out of his reverie, his handsome face slightly bowed, and said calmly:
"He asked me to pass on a message to you."
At this point, Dongfang Yuan paused, looked at the various forces from the human race, and continued:
"That includes you too."
Many powerful human warriors looked embarrassed. Although they had come to offer their assistance, they were also vying for the opportunity. Only the members of the Knowledge-Bestowed Society remained calm. They pursued all knowledge, even at the cost of death.
"What did you say?" Chi Zhong frowned.
Dongfang Yuan took out a piece of white paper, as clear as jade, unfolded it, and softly read aloud:
"By order of the General, I am taking away the Ancient Dragon Dreamland. You have three minutes to evacuate, regardless of whether you are human or any other race. Otherwise... you will bear the consequences."
"Arrogant!" The entire race faction erupted in chaos.
It's one thing for Lu Yu to show up in person, but it also gives him some face.
It's a pipe dream to think that a mere imperial decree can scare them away.
"He's just afraid of being ambushed by the True King from the Dream Realm, yet he's acting all high and mighty!"
"Ridiculous! I'm not leaving. What can he do to me?"
"Even if it were Lu Yu himself who said it, I... I would listen."
"This is just a dream. Unless you use a causal ability, even if you die, it will only cause mental trauma at most. I didn't expect Lu Yu to be afraid to come here."
"No, it's possible that he's already here, but disguised as one of us. After all, he's most skilled in illusion and dream power, and he wouldn't abandon the legacy of the Dream Eater Cult."
"..."
The faction of all races immediately mocked, "You think I'd just retreat because you say so? How embarrassing!"
However, given Lu Yu's previous cunning methods, they still checked their surroundings to prevent him from infiltrating their group.
Looking at the blank sheet of paper, Chi Zhong could sense that this was the power his clan had been seeking. So he made a decisive move, preparing to seize it and return to his clan to ask the True King to trace its origin.
He was somewhat wary of Lu Yu, but he didn't take Dongfang Yuan, who had just become a giant, seriously!
However, Dongfang Yuan remained indifferent, watching helplessly as the power of slowing descended upon him.
But the next second...
A vast pressure erupted from the white paper, and endless radiance converged, transforming into a blurry figure.
"Lu Yu!!!"
Chi Zhong was horrified, as if he had sunk into the deep sea, feeling the surrounding space constantly squeezing in, and he could smell the scent of death.
Lu Yu's illusory figure stretched out his hand, and above the Dream Realm's sky, a huge, radiant finger wreathed in black lightning pressed down.
An overwhelming aura!
Celestial Mystery - Finger to the Azure Sky!
Before they even got close, Chi Zhong's spine bent and he vomited blood incessantly.
"presumptuous!"
The ecological master of the Slow Royal Family roared, unleashing a wave of slowing power in an attempt to contain it. However, just as it got close, it was blew away by a gust of wind.
The surrounding space, flesh and blood, and spiritual energy all became sluggish and lethargic.
"How...could...this...be...possible..."
The slow-moving royal family's ecological master looked horrified; they, who were most skilled in slowing down, had actually been slowed down in return.
Moreover, their power is of a higher nature than the power they wield.
But how is that possible?!
They originated from divine beings!
The slow-moving royal family's ecological master was unable to think at all and was blasted away, coughing up blood continuously.
Chi Zhong was crushed on the spot and turned into nothingness.
"If you keep making noise, I'll go to the Kingdom of Slowness and kill you!" Lu Yu's illusory figure said calmly.
Everyone fell silent.
The Dream Eater Pope struggled to his feet. From their interrogation, he had roughly learned that this man named Lu Yu seemed to have inherited their legacy.
But he only thought of himself as a lucky one.
I didn't expect it to be this strong.
The royal family, which had been dominating him, was crushed by a single finger.
Does the Dream Eater Cult have a successor?
Our greatest hope lies outside!
Dongfang Yuan watched this scene calmly, his mind flashing back to what Lu Yu wanted him to do. He was puzzled as to why Lu Yu didn't come himself.
Are they worried about being sniped by the true king?
He was still afraid that they would carry the true king's laws and perish together with him.
However, Lu Yu's answer left a lasting impression on him.
"These small fry are nothing; I want to take down the guy behind this incident."
The guy behind the Gu Long incident, isn't he...?
A truly great being!
That boy from back then seems to have a vision that far surpasses his own!
However, within the ranks of all races, a vast and mighty royal aura rose up.
This time, in order to target Lu Yu, they all used special dream realm spells and carried items containing the laws of the True King, determined to severely injure him.
"We acknowledge that you are very strong, but..."
"This world belongs to all races!"
One after another, the laws of the king rose into the sky, sweeping towards Lu Yu's illusory figure, preparing to eradicate him from the dream realm.
However, in the face of such an attack, Lu Yu's illusory figure stood with his hands behind his back, a slight smile playing on his lips.
It exploded ahead of time, turning into countless threads that merged into everyone's body and even the entire dream world.
"What is this? A curse?"
Everyone was shocked, but soon learned people traced the source:
"It's not a curse, but a dream positioning ritual that anchors the real body and the thoughts in the dream, forming something like a chain to prevent getting lost in the dream. It's not a negative ability, but more like a group blessing, so it didn't trigger any protective spells."
The crowd was puzzled; could it be that Lu Yu was worried they might get lost in the dream world?
Is this guy really that kind?
But beyond the sky of the Dream Realm, they saw a heavenly kingdom burning with silver dream flames, slowly approaching.
It is indeed Nightmare Prison!
Relying on the unique nature of dreams, Xiaoyu has amassed a massive number of dream creatures in the Nightmare Prison, comparable in size to a typical kingdom. The only thing missing is legal suppression.
Xiaoyu sat atop the Nightmare Dream, her slender legs swaying gently, and chuckled softly:
"Welcome this gift from your father!"
"That's Lu Yu's Dream Spirit. Could this guy be trying to shatter the Ancient Dragon's Dream through this Dream Kingdom? No way, even a True King's Dream might not be able to do that." A powerful figure from the Myriad Races faction frowned.
But the next second, their expressions changed.
Behind the Silver Flame Kingdom lay a vast, dark ocean, seemingly endless and like a moving world, with countless twisted and terrifying nightmares roaring and chasing after it.
It turned out to be...
The Nightmare Sea, a forbidden zone for life that moves through the dream world!
"Oh no!"
Some powerful figures from ancient clans changed their expressions drastically, for they knew that this place originated from the milk of a great being.
Deep within that place... there are many terrifying things hidden!
"Oh no, run!"
At that moment, they reacted decisively and wanted to evacuate the area.
If one is simply killed, at most one's spirit and soul will be damaged.
But if you are swallowed by the sea of nightmares, you will definitely die!
Because nightmares can reflect damage suffered in the dream world back into reality, including... death!
However, at this moment, they discovered that the Ancient Dragon Dreamland was closed.
It is clear that the ancient dragon's will has entered a defensive state, or even is preparing to migrate, in order to prevent the invasion of the Nightmare Sea.
The enormous Ancient Dragon Dream Domain was preparing to move.
However, at this moment...
The problem is coming!
They all carried dream-realm positioning spells, as if they were being pulled into the deep sea by ropes. Now, the dream realm wanted to move, but was forcibly held back.
They were bound to the spot.
And if they don't want to get lost in the dream world, they must do everything they can to maintain this connection.
It's like Lu Yu handed them a rope, giving them hope. If they wanted to survive, they had to risk their lives to help him complete his plan.
Hold back the ancient dragon's dream!
No wonder this guy didn't come!
"That guy is such a jerk!"
Everyone gasped in shock, forced to watch helplessly as the sea of nightmares engulfed the entire Ancient Dragon Dreamland, while desperately trying to maintain their connection with the real world.
They even used the power of the true kings to forcibly hold onto the ancient dragon's dream, like a group of boatmen and laborers.
How frustrating!!!
Inside the pure white tower, Lu Yu was enjoying a massage from the little spider while playing chess with Principal Shi.
The opponent's chess skills were very high, and he quickly blocked Lu Yu's pieces. However, he cheated by using the Eye of Truth, placing a piece to unlock a sliver of life and introduce external force, instantly reversing the situation.
The All-Seeing Eye, even if it's not in its complete form, is essentially an invincible AI assistant when used in chess.
Lu Yu chuckled:
"This is what they mean by 'When two tigers fight, one will surely be injured.'"
(End of this chapter)