this infinite world

Zhang Heng had a dream.

In his dream, he found himself in a void beyond comprehension, a place where there seemed to be no upper or lower, no spatial distinctions. Only Yang Yun's figure stood like a pillar of strength amidst the chaotic currents of time and space, his face serene and composed. Before he could even comprehend where he was, he saw Yang Yun casually raise his right hand, his index finger lightly touching the air—

"Boom——"

In an instant, a massive sphere of light, identical to the main god of the Arctic team, exploded, as if a grand firework had been set off in the void. This single scene left Zhang Heng speechless, and tears of envy involuntarily streamed down his face.

In Zhang Heng's view, this was not a battle at all; it was clearly a demonstration of the highest realm of "forceful arrogance"! The effortless posture, the calm and collected demeanor, and especially the perfectly timed flick of the hem of his robe when the "God" exploded—every detail struck Zhang Heng's heart with precision... This was simply a living textbook of "the most lethal form of subtle arrogance," a model of the ultimate arrogance worthy of an 80,000-word detailed analysis!

——A true man, this is how it should be!
Just as Zhang Heng was about to concentrate and learn how to show off, as time passed, he gradually realized something was wrong. There were actually more than ten "God-like" orbs floating in the void. After Yang Yun extinguished one of them with a single finger, the remaining dozen or so "God-like" orbs simultaneously contracted, rapidly cocooning, and then a giant hand emerged from within…

Of course, so far, while this dream is somewhat bizarre, it's far from the most bizarre of all the dreams Zhang Heng has had since childhood. After all, the reason he's known as the "comedic killer" is because he possesses a considerable talent for comedy, and this talent has even seeped into his dreams, allowing Zhang Heng to remain calm no matter how absurd they are…

But when Zhang Heng saw the dozen or so main gods grow hands and feet, transform into EVAs, and start frantically firing beams at Yang Yun, even with his intelligence, he realized something was wrong... It was obvious that the Arctic team's main god space only contained one large sphere of light, so where did all these "main gods" come from? Besides, how could main gods possibly transform into EVAs?
"It must be because he played too many mecha games before..."

One theory suggests that the moment a person suddenly becomes aware of those previously overlooked inconsistencies in their dreams is the moment they truly awaken. Zhang Heng is currently experiencing this strange cognitive awakening. After realizing that "the Supreme God cannot become EVA," he remembered that he hadn't played any mecha games recently, but instead had been stuck in the throat by a mysterious sphere that appeared out of nowhere!

"what!!!"

Inside the main god space of the Arctic Continent team, Zhang Heng's scream pierced the silence like a sharp blade. The sound was so shrill that it was inhuman, startling everyone except Chu Hao, who was still unconscious, as well as his teammates who returned to the main god space at the same time.

"What's the ghost's name?"

Faced with Zhang Heng's pig-like screams, Nian Xikong, the strongest member of the team, flashed a hint of anger in her eyes. Her slender, jade-like leg lashed out like a whip, kicking Zhang Heng directly in the buttocks: "What kind of crazy thing are you doing now?"

"My throat! I almost suffocated!"

The spot where he had been stabbed by the sword energy was injured a second time. Zhang Heng immediately clutched his buttocks with one hand and frantically rubbed his neck with the other, tears welling up in his eyes. He didn't even care about the large bump that had appeared on his head. The young man stumbled towards the main god's light sphere: "If I don't fully recover soon, I'll suffocate... Huh? It doesn't hurt anymore?"

His running figure suddenly froze. Zhang Heng touched his throat in disbelief; it had returned to normal, and he could speak and breathe normally again. He then looked down to examine the wounds that should have been on his body. The scars left from his fierce battle with Ling Xin were now almost completely healed… “What the hell…” Seeing this, Zhang Heng muttered to himself, as if waking from a dream: “Was everything I just experienced a dream?”

"...Wait, what exactly is a dream, and what is reality?"

Chu Hao defeated Ling Xin in a one-on-one fight, earning an S-level side quest and a team reward of 50,000 points. However, he was inexplicably choked, his main god transformed into EVA, and his wounds suddenly healed...

"I can't tell the difference, I really can't tell the difference!"

Thinking about what had happened to him, Zhang Heng, like the protagonist in "The Shawshank Redemption" who had finally escaped from prison, knelt down in the very center of the Main God Space with a thud: "What exactly is a dream, and what is reality? I..."

With a muffled thud, Zhang Heng was kicked forward, rolling three times on the ground before coming to a stop. He ended up sprawled out in the main square, his rear end facing backward like a wild goose landing on a sandy beach.

"You'd better clear your head first." Behind Zhang Heng, Nian Xikong withdrew her right foot and said coldly, "At least distinguish between dreams and reality before you talk."

After kicking Zhang Heng again, Nian Xikong let out a breath of turbid air. When she looked down to examine her own condition, she was surprised to find that not only had the murderous intent churning in her chest dissipated by most, but her mindset had also become much more peaceful.

It should be known that Jidu's sword intent is inherently a path of killing and destruction. Furthermore, Nian Xikong is still in the Foundation Establishment stage. Although Yang Yun has reshaped her Dao foundation, she has ultimately not overcome the tribulation of her inner demons. Under normal circumstances, she is fine, but after each all-out battle, that violent sword intent will surge wildly within her body like a runaway horse, transforming the usually aloof girl into a ferocious sword drawn from its sheath. This is why she was so irritable earlier.

But after giving Zhang Heng a sword strike and then kicking him twice in the God Space, Nian Xikong unexpectedly discovered that the restless sword energy within her body was gradually calming down like the receding tide, and although her eyes were still sharp, they had regained some clarity.

—Could it be that Zhang Heng's crazy ramblings were actually a coincidence that greatly benefited my mental cultivation?
Although still somewhat confused, the sword-wielding girl, who always adhered to her principles and was unyielding, had already made up her mind to beat Zhang Heng up a few more times in the future. Fortunately, Nian Xikong hadn't forgotten what she should be doing. She first glanced at Chu Hao, who was unconscious beside her, and then, imitating what he had done before, she summoned the main god.

"God, you are fully healed. Reward points will come from me..."

"I can handle this kind of injury. You guys should save your reward points."

But the next moment, before Nian Xikong could finish speaking, a clear and melodious voice pierced the air. And a cyan-green radiance, preceding even the main god, descended like a curtain from the sky, enveloping the entire North Ice Continent team. (End of Chapter)