Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Chapter 255 Dream Realm Practice

"Another Emperor Moth?" The thought flashed through the minds of the three.

"Another Emperor Moth"? That's definitely not it.

The black-robed figure that sent shivers down their spines was not some reclusive old monster, but the familiar God King Xiao Feng.

Hu Yanbo's mental will has indeed broken through the ultimate realm of God King and entered the early stage of God Emperor. Moreover, with the advancement of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect and the strengthening of his soul, this will is still slowly growing, becoming more condensed and powerful than when it was first launched.

However, it still falls short of reaching the upper limit of the will of the Origin Continent, or even being comparable to beings like Di Ming.

Moreover, his cultivation level in the Great Dao is currently only at the second level of the God King realm, which is still significantly different from the true Emperor-level strength.

However, even if the will of a God Emperor is only at its initial stage, for a God King who has no means of willpower defense, the pressure on that level of life is worlds apart.

A single glance was enough to make them lose their composure and misjudge the true level of their opponent.

At this moment, Hu Yanbo stood still, looking at the three streaks of light that had fled in panic and disappeared into the distorted dream domain, with some doubt.

"That escape technique just now? Was it the Witchheart God King?" He recognized the unparalleled speed; it seemed to be the Witchheart God King's signature move.

After recovering most of his depleted mental strength in the quiet room of the palace, Hu Yanbo went straight to the Dream Realm, intending to find a mid-level dream space to cultivate in seclusion in order to fulfill the repayment conditions for the pre-borrowed God Emperor's will.

For him, forcing his way through the entrance was the quickest way.

When he sensed a powerful figure rapidly approaching, his first thought was that it was a powerful figure from the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom stationed at the entrance of the Dream Domain, who had come after hearing the news and was about to release a shockwave of will to knock them unconscious.

But unexpectedly, the opponent ran away so decisively, and the speed and characteristics of that escape technique were...

"Such speed is rare even among the God-Kings of the entire Origin Continent," Hu Yanbo quickly recalled.

"Furthermore, not long ago, the token of the Reincarnation Pavilion did indeed receive an invitation to action from the Emperor of Guixu—"

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The clues connected instantly.

"It seems that God King Wuxin, along with Emperor Guixu and God King Yuntian, also entered the Dream Realm at this moment."

"And they just happened to witness the scene after I forced my way in." Hu Yanbo immediately understood what had happened.

He shook his head, ignoring the little incident.

As long as it doesn't interfere with his seclusion to repay the advance, what the members of the Reincarnation Pavilion do in the dream realm is none of his business.

Right now, finding a suitable dream space to digest the World Soul Lotus and complete a hundred years of secluded cultivation is the most important thing.

Hu Yanbo moved and flew deeper into the dream realm.

The dream realm is vast, and based on the degree of influence on the mind and will, it is roughly divided into several areas: the outer layer, the middle layer, the deep layer, and the absolute darkness area that can only be explored by the will of a god-king.

The deeper you go, the darker the environment becomes, and the more pronounced the inexplicable pressure and pull on your mind.

The will of an ordinary first-level God-King can remain conscious in the outer region.

Upon reaching the middle level, one needs the willpower of a second-level God-King to resist the all-pervasive erosion of dreams.

The deeper areas are inaccessible to anyone whose will is not at the ultimate level of a God-King.

As for the dark area, it is a complete and absolute darkness that devours even perception; it is an absolute forbidden zone for those whose will has not undergone a qualitative change.

Hu Yanbo quickly arrived at a mid-level area of ​​space.

Before me lay a vast expanse of darkness, even darker than the outer layer, the light dim, yet not entirely without light.

Countless strangely shaped plants grow and spread within, creating a tranquil yet eerie mountain forest world.

A faint, invisible force permeated the air, capable of stirring ripples in one's heart, but for Hu Yanbo, this feeling was merely like a gentle breeze on his face; his will remained as firm as a mountain, unshaken in the slightest.

"I thought the system would require me to cultivate in the deeper, even darker, areas." Hu Yanbo scanned the area.

The condition for the advance mission was only that he "cultivated in the Dream Realm for a hundred years by consuming the Soul Lotus," without specifying the depth of the area.

"It seems that the effects of this Soul Lotus are even stronger than I imagined." Hu Yanbo immediately understood the key point.

The Soul Lotus is a top-tier treasure that nourishes and strengthens the soul and will. Combined with the special environment of the Dream Realm, its efficacy is sufficient to support cultivators in completing a profound transformation and accumulation at the level of will.

Of course, this so-called "sufficiency" is extremely difficult for the vast majority of powerful beings whose will is at the ultimate level of God King.

"Let's do it here."

Hu Yanbo selected a relatively open valley with sparse vegetation and set up a simple concealment.

He then sat down cross-legged and took out the "Boundary Soul Lotus" that emitted a faint blue glow.

Without hesitation, he swallowed it.

A cool yet powerful and strange energy instantly dissipated, like the gentlest tide, silently permeating the essence of his soul and resonating mysteriously with the special dream power of the surrounding dream realm.

Hu Yanbo closed his eyes and actively guided this resonance.

In an instant, a strange change occurred.

The mental pressure that was originally like a gentle breeze in the middle layer of the dream realm suddenly became turbulent and heavy under the influence of the Soul Lotus!

The pressure rose extremely quickly, reaching the limit that the will of a second-level God King could withstand in just a few breaths.

If a typical second-level God King who follows the Hunyuan bloodline path and whose will has not reached the ultimate God King realm were here, they would probably be at risk of losing control at this moment.

However, this is just the beginning.

As time passed, the mental and physical pressure Hu Yanbo faced continued to escalate steadily and forcefully!

Although he was in the middle level of the theoretically corresponding to the second level of the God King's will, the pressure exerted on Hu Yanbo's mind had already crossed that watershed and reached the level of the ultimate God King!

And it's constantly getting stronger!

The surrounding dark forest seemed to come alive; the outlines of the strange plants distorted slightly under the pressure, and the light became even dimmer.

The power of dreams is constantly eroding Huyanbo, constantly trying to penetrate the depths of the cultivator's consciousness and weave an illusion powerful enough to make even a god-king fall into despair.

But for Hu Yanbo, this mental pressure, which would be heavy for most God-King Ultimate Realm experts and would require them to resist with all their might, was still like being separated by a tough, transparent barrier.

His will was as firm as a rock. He sensed every change in external pressure, yet remained unmoved. He could even distract himself to guide the medicinal power of the Soul Lotus to fuse more efficiently with his soul.

"The dream oppression triggered by the Soul Lotus explains why the repayment conditions don't specify the dream realm level," Hu Yanbo praised.

"Even if you are in seclusion in the outermost area, as long as you take the Soul Lotus..."

"Soon, the pressure exerted on the mind and will by the dream realm reached the ultimate level of the God King, even approaching its limit."

At this moment, the invisible pressure exerted on his mind has firmly reached the level of the ultimate God King realm, and is still exploring deeper and heavier realms.

The surrounding dark forests distorted even more violently, and the light was almost completely swallowed up. The dense dream power, like a viscous liquid with life, enveloped and squeezed from all directions, frantically probing, trying to find a crack in his will barrier and construct an eternal dream that would be enough to make the God King fall into depravity.

Under this pressure, Hu Yanbo even sensed a strange illusion—as if his will was being forcibly "shaped" by this force, to break free from human form and transform into a gigantic creature.

"break!"

A clear idea came to mind.

In an instant, all the distorted illusions that had been stirred up, and the external force that had tried to distort the essence of his will, vanished like a burst bubble.

His will remains his own, pure, refined, and unwavering.

However, the effects of the Soul Lotus continued, and the power of dreams seemed to be enraged, launching an even more surging counterattack!

An even more powerful dream invasion is coming again!

However, in the face of Huyan Bo's god-emperor level will, these dreams, which were enough to trap even a god-king at the ultimate level, still appeared fragile.

"break!"

"break!"

"break!"

No matter how the dream changes, Hu Yanbo can sense it first, and one clear and firm thought after another, like the sharpest blade, cuts through layers of illusion.

Each time he breaks through illusion and returns to clarity, Hu Yanbo can clearly feel that his mental will has been strengthened.

Although the improvement was so small as to be almost negligible for a will that was already at the level of a God Emperor, it was indeed real.

"If the will of a God-King at the ultimate level were here, each time such a dream is broken, it would probably receive a significant tempering and growth." Hu Yanbo assessed the effect of the Soul Lotus combined with the dream domain environment, which was indeed a supreme treasure for cultivating the will of a God-King.

But the problem also followed.

He "wakes up" too quickly, breaking out of his dreams at an absurdly high frequency.

The medicinal power continuously emitted by the Soul Lotus, combined with the erosive power constantly gathering from the Dream Domain, created a dream at a speed that couldn't keep up with his speed of breaking through the dream!

This resulted in Huyanbo's will being in a "waiting" state most of the time, waiting for the next round of sufficiently intense pressure to take shape.

"It's less efficient." Hu Yanbo immediately noticed this. The medicinal power of the Soul Lotus was continuous and stable, and the erosion of the Dream Domain was endless, which should have formed a perfect cycle.

"We can't just wait around."

With a thought racing through his mind, Hu Yanbo immediately made adjustments.

He maintained most of his willpower to deal with and destroy all the dream illusions that came into being.

At the same time, a small portion of the mind's will sank once again into the deepest part of consciousness, into that mysterious egg-shaped existence flowing with the secret patterns of cause and effect.

Since the external training can't keep up with his "digestion" speed for the time being, he might as well use this gap to comprehend some treasures that consume his mind and spirit.

Neither of the two can be neglected!

The changes at the entrance to the Dream Realm were not kept secret for long.

"What?!"

"The 'Divine Forbidden Chains Array' of my Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom has been broken?"

The Forbidden God Chains Formation was overseen by five royal god-kings. When several of them lost contact almost simultaneously, and the core of the formation experienced significant stagnation, the other god-kings of the Flamewind Ancient Kingdom, who were stationed deep within the Dream Domain, immediately sensed it.

Almost simultaneously, the guardians of the Thunder Kingdom also noticed something amiss—the formations in their assigned areas had been forcibly broken, and the guardians fainted.

The news quickly spread among the high-ranking officials of the two ancient kingdoms.

"There's not a trace of battle fluctuation. Is it a super-strong individual in terms of soul or willpower?" The arriving god-kings gathered before the damaged formation, their divine senses sweeping over the remaining traces as they transmitted their thoughts to each other, their tone grave.

The entrance area to the Dream Realm is affected by special rules, so even emperors and monarchs who are proficient in the origin of time cannot go back in time to see the details of what happened, which increases the difficulty of judgment.

"But one thing is certain." The figure of the ruling emperor of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, "Emperor Husband," also appeared beside the broken golden chains.

His expression was calm as his gaze swept over the unconscious allied God-King and the damaged array. "Whether it's a soul attack or a crushing blow to will, to be able to instantly render several God-Kings powerless to resist, without even killing them—"

"This person has no intention of forging a deadly feud with our two ancient kingdoms."

"Hmph!" The other emperor who came with him, "Emperor Jiufeng," snorted coldly.

"Regardless of whether he intended to kill me, forcibly entering the Dream Realm and destroying my formation is already a provocation against the rules we jointly established!"

"If this doesn't count as being enemies, then what does?"

Di Fu glanced at him and slowly shook his head: "Di Jiufeng, calm down. Have you forgotten the Lord of the Mother River?"

"Our ancient kingdom tried every possible means, but to no avail."

"The mysterious powerhouse before us can do this so silently; his difficulty in dealing with him is probably no less than that of the Lord of the Mother River."

"The two ancient kingdoms may not be able to truly keep him."

"The Lord of the Mother River was able to escape because of his unpredictable and deadly escape techniques." Di Jiufeng frowned, his tone firm.

"This person in front of me may not have such skills."

"To allow such an uncontrolled threat to exist is to condone it."

"If there is a threat, we should find a way to eliminate it."

The two emperors held distinct positions: one tended to observe cautiously to avoid making enemies, while the other advocated a tough approach to maintain the authority and order of the ancient kingdom.

The surrounding god-kings remained silent; this matter was no longer within their control.

Di Jiufeng said no more, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes: "Since that expert has already broken in, his target must be the depths of the Dream Domain."

"Now that I'm here, I'll go inside and see if I can find any trace of it."

Before he finished speaking, he vanished.

Emperor Fu did not stop him, but simply watched the direction where Emperor Jiufeng disappeared, his brows furrowed as he fell into deep thought.

"Silent and stealthy, on the Origin Continent, those with such attainments in both the Soul and Will paths, and who are capable of such actions, are few and far between." Several names quickly flashed through Difu's mind, and then he eliminated them one by one.

Finally, two of the most likely figures came to mind.

"Is it 'Pu Xin'? Or... Emperor Ming?"

Pu Xin is an extremely mysterious and low-key God King Realm expert who rarely participates in external conflicts. He lives in seclusion in the vast illusionary world he has created, and only occasionally appears to select a successor.

He has few disciples, but each one is extraordinary, including the "Witch Heart God King" who is now quite famous in the Origin Continent.

Pu Xin's achievements in the art of soul illusion are unfathomable, and he is fully capable of creating the scene before him.

And Di Ming—as the emperor of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom—is also recognized as the number one person of the Origin Continent's will.

His willpower had long since reached the limit allowed by the rules of the source world, and his actions were often unpredictable.

If Di Ming wanted to do something in the Dream Realm, breaking in in this way would be puzzling, but not entirely impossible.

After all, Di Fu wouldn't find anything Di Ming did too strange.

Aside from these two, Dif couldn't think of anyone else who could possess such incredible willpower or soul abilities, and who just happened to forcefully enter the dream realm at this moment.

"Could it be that—another monster whose will has broken through to the ultimate realm of God King has suddenly appeared out of nowhere?" This thought flashed through Dif's mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

Is this kind of thing unrealistic?

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