Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.

Chapter 506 Nabenya Valley Visitor

Li Wei stared into Beatrice's golden eyes, which reflected his own image, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the rough surface of the ceramic teacup.

Died on the same day, same year, same month?
This forced binding made him extremely uncomfortable, as if his lifeline had been seized in the hands of a stranger who claimed to be the dream manager.

"It's not hard to understand, but it's very unpleasant." Li Wei put down his teacup, his voice devoid of its previous flippancy, replaced by a cold scrutiny: "So, am I now trapped in the dream world? Or rather, have you thrown me into this world where all dreams intertwine?"

“That’s one way to put it,” Beatrice explained patiently, seemingly unsurprised by Levi’s discomfort. “When ordinary people dream, their consciousness is in a daze and returns to its original state upon waking. But you are even more remarkable; you’ve actually come here in person.”

“I understand that you are uncomfortable. No one would feel comfortable knowing that their life is tied to someone else’s. But this is not something I can decide, because we dream managers were created for you.”

Beatrice stretched out a slender finger and gently tapped Li Wei's chest, her expression tender and gentle, yet somewhat sad, making one want to hug her and cherish her: "Don't think too badly of me. I'm only responsible for managing your dreams. Managing dreams is just a job for us dream managers. If I'm happy, I'll put in a little effort to make sure you have more sweet dreams. If I'm not happy, I won't bother with you."

“You can think of the Dream World as another real world. There are countries and various races here. I also have my own life and work. It’s just that there are not as many wars as in your material world. The land here is very fertile, and I can support myself.”

"So, you mean my nightmares used to be because you were in a bad mood and took it out on me? And my sweet dreams were because you were happy and giving me a reward?" Li Wei said, then suddenly asked with a puzzled look, "But why haven't I had any nightmares since I came here?"

“Most dream managers fall in love with the people they manage, and I’m no exception.” Beatrice tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, smiled gently, and looked at Li Wei with deep affection: “A beautiful dream is naturally because I’m willing to go to great lengths for you.”

"Since you dream managers and real people are all part of the same life, then all I have to do is kill my enemy's dream manager here, right?" The lord suddenly realized that this world wasn't all bad.

It is actually very convenient when it comes to dealing with enemies.

Because he had already realized that, apart from her appearance, the woman in front of him was really ordinary. Apart from her remarkable ability to create dreams, she was completely powerless.

The fact that she herself is so powerful, yet her dream manager is so weak, proves that others are the same.

“It’s not that simple. In the dream world, you can only watch; you can’t physically harm anyone.” Beatrice shook her head. “Just like in your world, even if you control the Nightmare Horse that leads to other people’s dreams, you can only scare people to death in the dream world by creating illusions, but you can’t directly kill them.”

"Then why don't the dream managers of other people stop the behavior of these nightmare horses?" the lord asked with a burning gaze.

He has figured some things out.

The other party could indeed know his thoughts, but they were absolutely unaware of the system's existence. When he thought about this matter, the other party simply ignored it, as if they were completely unaware of it.

As for other things, the lord dared not think about them, for fear that the other party would find out.

As a legendary powerhouse, controlling one's wandering thoughts is inherently extremely simple.

Those magicians, when they are apprentices, must learn to have a mind as calm as a lake, emptying all thoughts, in order to meditate.

“The only ability we dream managers have is to create illusory dreams.” Beatrice pouted bitterly. “For example, I’m just a tea girl who grows tea leaves. There are many ordinary girls like me in the dream world. How can we possibly stop the ferocious Abyss Nightmare Horse?”

"I'm lucky if I can make a living in this world. Not everyone can be as successful as you. Aren't you disappointed, my number one warrior under the stars, Li Wei? I'm just an ordinary person."

"I really don't trust you with my life," Li Wei nodded honestly.

He was a tyrant in the material world, invincible across the seven kingdoms, but he never expected to entrust his life to a weak woman from the dream world.

After hearing so much from the other party, the lord believed a little of it.

He was no longer the ignorant country lord he once was.

Through exposure, I also learned that besides the material world, there are many lower planes that are closely related to the material world.

For example, the spirit world. I've heard that some powerful Planeswalkers can travel to the spirit world, and even if they only take a few steps in the spirit world, they can cross countless countries in the material world.

"What would happen if I brought you to the material world?" Li Wei asked suddenly, his thoughts wandering.

He certainly wouldn't dare to test whether the other person's fate was tied to his own, so he might as well try a different approach.

Bring the other party to the material world, where they are protected, and then no one can threaten them anymore.

At the same time, he was truly relieved; he never expected that he would have such a big weakness.

If those demons come to the Dream World and attack Beatrice, will I die instantly in the Material World?
Li Wei certainly didn't dare to try.

He is no longer the fearless pioneering baron who had nothing to lose.

The lord made up his mind that once he left the dream world, he would go and ask a few masters what the dream world was all about.

He wanted to see if he could break the life bond between them; he really didn't want his life to be tied to someone else's.

Beatrice was stunned by the lord's words, and then said sadly, "I'm really happy that you think that way, but it's impossible."

"There is a thick barrier between the material world and the dream world. I'm already surprised that you were able to break through the barrier and come here. Taking me out of the dream world will be countless times more difficult than you coming here!"

"So, if I take you out of here, you won't die or disappear, right?" The lord simply looked at the other person, his gaze intense.

“Yes.” Beatrice nodded. “As I said before, don’t think of the dream world as an illusion. The dream world and the material world are not that different. Since you can come to the dream world, I can naturally go to the material world as well.”

"That's good." The lord snapped his fingers and smiled faintly: "Since the Nightmare Horse can come to the Dream Realm, I don't believe you can't go to the Material Realm. I won't care how difficult it is. I only know that if you don't do it, you'll always stay in the same place."

Beatrice was stunned.

"Alright, now that we've covered everything, I won't waste any more time. My beautiful dream girl, wait for my good news." Li Wei laughed heartily and casually accepted the other party's team invitation. Then his figure transformed into starlight and disappeared.

Looking at the empty bedside table, Beatrice felt even more lost.

……

In Luoquan Forest, sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting dappled patterns on the ground. The group of burly men from Gaoyabao are trapped here, unsure whether to leave or stay.

"The Prism Tower of Light?" Layton had a bad feeling. "Is that the legendary magical artifact from the temple that can distort even the true vision of dragons? How could it be here?"

Swain sneered, his face bearing a complex expression of disgust and apprehension: "Once this thing is activated, it can not only create absolute visual and perceptual misdirection, but also absorb the elemental power of intruders to strengthen itself. The more anxious we are to rush out, the more power we consume, and the stronger this barrier becomes. With this thing here, even a thousand troops would be disoriented."

When he first started out, he suffered a great loss at the hands of these fire mages from the temples of the Persian Gulf Empire, and he had absolutely no good feelings towards them.

"What should we do? We can't just sit here and wait, can we?" Zart stamped his foot impatiently, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

Mil looked at Swain: "Mr. Swain, since you recognize this thing, do you know how to break it?"

Although the other party was his brother-in-law's slave, he was still a legendary powerhouse, so Mil naturally wouldn't treat him like a lord would.

Swain stroked his shiny bald head and pondered, "The power of the Prism Tower of Light originates from the distortion of light and mind. Forcing its way in won't work, and conventional magic is almost ineffective, because it absorbs most elemental attacks."

"Just tell us, and we'll do it!" Worebel said in a muffled voice, carrying his battle axe.

Although the shade provided some relief from the sun, making it quite cool, every Bearman warrior of the Pier tribe felt a surge of irritation.
“It’s a clumsy method, but it’s very simple. The other side has set up the Prism Tower of Light on the ground, so they definitely can’t cover the underground as well. We just need to dig straight through the underground along the route.” Swain smiled.

Most people are aware of this weakness, but the temple still doesn't care.

Because this magical equipment has no means of attack, it was originally used to distort people's perception, to buy time, or to prevent air cavalry attacks.

Digging tunnels underground would obviously waste a lot of time and limit air cavalry, so it could be considered an alternative way of achieving the goal.

This caused everyone to fall silent. Who knew how far this place was from the tribe where the beautiful snakes lived? Moreover, it was difficult to keep track of direction while digging underground. If you were slightly off-center at the beginning, you would end up miles away.

Just then, Peiya stepped forward, looking surprised: "Digging a hole? Leave this to me! It'll be a good opportunity to test the performance of my newly researched 'Zhaidai Turen'!"

As she spoke, a jade-like thumb ring, which was fastened to the ox's horn, burst forth with a dazzling light, as brilliant as the sun.

As the golden light faded, a five-meter-tall brown giant suddenly appeared in the forest.

This native was covered in the unique earthy brown color of Fengtong. He had a peculiar face with curly beard and hair, deep-set eyes, a high nose, prominent cheekbones, and rectangular ears. His expression was neither serious nor blank.

"This is my newly created alchemical artifact—the Zhaidai Earthman!" Peiya explained to the puzzled crowd with some pride. "I used earth elemental spirits from the elemental plane as the core and added wind copper to make it. Don't underestimate it; it possesses the earth elemental magic of those earth elemental spirits, so digging holes will definitely not be a problem."

"Target: the canyon directly ahead! Ten meters deep, proceed in a straight line!" Peiya gave the order.

The Zhaidai people emitted a low, rumbling sound, like rocks rubbing together, and then stretched out their palms, which shimmered with magic. Soil and gravel immediately gushed out like a fountain. In just a few breaths, a neat tunnel entrance with a diameter of three meters and sloping downwards appeared before everyone's eyes and extended forward at an astonishing speed.

What is a massive undertaking for ordinary people is child's play for magic.

No wonder Mil always hears his brother-in-law lamenting that if magic could get back on track, it would have changed their lives long ago.

"What are you waiting for? Follow me!" Peiya took the lead and jumped into the tunnel.

The group exchanged bewildered glances, then their faces lit up with delight. Vorebel roared, "Everyone, follow me!"

The tunnel was filled with the pungent smell of freshly turned soil, but it was unusually stable. The Zhaidai people had used their own strength to solidify the tunnel walls during excavation, turning them into rock to prevent collapse.

The group moved swiftly through the dimly lit tunnel, the only sounds being the tireless digging of the natives and the footsteps of their companions behind them. This underground method of advancement completely bypassed the Prism Tower of Light on the surface.

……

A tornado originating from humans swept into Fallen Spring Forest once again, but this time they actually entered it.

Not only is there fighting within the Medusa tribe, but the battle is also unprecedentedly fierce!
The roars of the Persian Gulf warriors shook the earth.

The warriors wielding scimitars are fiercely attacking a colossal tree that seems to reach the heavens and the earth. Defending the tree are none other than the beautiful snakes and their vassal warriors.

This giant tree is called the War Tree. The beautiful snakes live on the platform made up of its thick branches, and at the very top, the Fountain of Life is located.

The attacking warriors of the Persian Gulf Empire formed a tight shield formation to withstand the attack from above.

They were clad in typical Persian chainmail, their faces hidden beneath their pointed helmets by a curtain woven from iron chains, revealing only their bloodshot eyes, which held a brutal savagery. The scimitars in their hands reflected a cold glint in the sunlight.

Mixed in with the procession were priests and fire mages clad in crimson robes, who brandished their staffs and summoned raging fireballs to bombard the branches and fortifications of the giant tree, attempting to ignite the ancient barrier.
On Medusa's side, the one commanding the battle was a man wearing simple leather armor with two green scimitars at his elbows.

The opponent's strength was extremely impressive. He single-handedly blocked one of the passages leading to the giant tree of war. He slashed out with two curved swords, and a cross-shaped green sword aura swept past the passage, directly cutting the Persian warriors along the way into four pieces, along with their shields.

However, this most powerful move of his opponent was extremely exhausting, making his already pale face even more unsteady.

(End of this chapter)