Wizards pursue the truth

Chapter 218 [218] The Danger of Dreams: Fulfilling All Demands

Glug!

The bubbles, shimmering with iridescent colors, revealed a realistic scene within: tiny figures resting at sunset and working at sunrise. Rice paddies covered the plains, rustling in the wind; the harvest season was fast approaching.

This place is almost identical to the Mayan kingdom that Wang Ya once visited.

Creating dream bubbles requires a lot of dream power and mental energy, but more importantly, it needs to have a certain degree of realism; it's not something you can just create at will.

Like the dream realm of a dream wizard, it connects to the anchor point of reality.

Some aspects of dream bubbles operate on a similar principle.

After all, it is bearing the brunt of real-world witchcraft attacks.

Wang Ya gently shook his finger, and one by one the dream bubbles moved away, revealing a passage leading directly outside the Dream Territory.

Normally, the dream bubble acts like a natural wall, preventing wild dream creatures from intruding and keeping the interior safe.

A special dream bubble appeared in front of Wang Ya. It had a sense of sedimentation that other dream bubbles did not have, as if it contained a large amount of mass, and there was a risk of it bursting at any time.

It is ten times larger than a typical dream bubble, and the glossy surface shows signs of splicing.

Its crimson flesh and blood body, its four hooves resembling those of a goat, are jet black, yet it possesses the paw pads of a canine. Its back, like a great dragon, supports all the mass of the mixed dream bubble. Its massive body also occupies most of the internal surface, with a large amount of dream power flowing within it, keeping the canine head formed by the granulation tissue on its face closed and in a deep sleep.

The will and consciousness of the evil god Gendass manifested can also have an impact in the dream world.

Wang Ya merged twenty dream bubbles to completely stabilize and put the Hound of Gendass into a deep sleep.

A beam of seven-colored light shot out from the bronze mirror suspended in mid-air, aiming at the giant dream bubble, replenishing the constantly depleted dream power.

A faint sense of terror still lingered, leaking from the dream bubble—the aura of the true form of the evil god Gendass.

No dream creature that exceeds the strength of Gendass's true form will attempt to enter Wang Ya's dream territory.

The law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is even more brutally manifested in the dream world.

The evil god's consciousness not only serves as a defensive measure, but Wang Ya also attempted to analyze the evil god's consciousness, extract a portion of it and fuse it with dream creatures to see if he could create unique creatures belonging to the dream territory.

Just like the lush, snake-like grasses, the creatures in the river, and the golden ants and rice in the Dream Wizard's dream territory, all of these were cultivated by the Dream Wizard himself.

Dream creatures possess far more possibilities than real creatures, and it is impossible to predict what kind of beings will be born.

Based on certain characteristics of reality, it is exaggerated and far beyond them, even to the point of forming the opposite of the expected characteristics.

For the Dream Territory to become powerful, it is essential to maintain a rich ecosystem.

With the added deterrence and protection of the evil god's consciousness, Wang Ya can be even bolder and increase the power of dreams to a level that even the Dream Wizard had never imagined.

Like a ripening fruit, the larger the dream territory, the more powerful the dream core, and the more alluring it becomes to dream creatures. A Dream Wizard's own strength is only sufficient to protect a dream core of that level; if the fruit is too tempting, they will ultimately only be wasting their efforts.

Adjacent to it is a primeval forest, lush and green, with very tall trees of all shapes and sizes, each in a different area.

Wang Ya did not rush into exploration, but only conducted a preliminary survey.

To the left of the Dream Territory lies a lake, a living body of water. A branch of the main river flows into the lake, and then through another branch, merges back into the main river from the other side of the lake.

The lake is very large, and on the opposite side it seems to be an endless plain. Some vague outlines and figures can be seen, and they will go to the edge of the lake to swim.

Because the lake was so large and the distance so great, even with Wang Ya's eyesight, it was difficult to see clearly.

The fact that they were visible in outline already indicated that they were some enormous dream creatures.

The north is a dark and damp swamp, but it is quite far away, so the expansion of the Dream Territory will most likely not affect that area.

The southern region is mostly mountainous, with layers upon layers of peaks and forests extending from them. It is still very far away, and even if the Dream Territory were to expand a hundred times, it would still not be able to reach that area.

The only things to consider are the adjacent primeval forest and the huge lake.

However, that will only happen after the Dream Territory expands tenfold or twentyfold. If there are any taboos or dangers, we can simply let the Dream Territory extend vertically instead of expanding to both sides.

Wang Ya pondered in his heart that there was definitely danger. During the reconnaissance, he sensed a terrifying aura several times, far exceeding his own, which he estimated to be at the level of a formal wizard.

A small, spherical dream bubble appeared in his palm, emanating a faint aura of the evil god Gendass. Through the glowing image, one could see hooves and claws within the woven dreamscape.

This is Wang Ya's safety guarantee. Exploring the dream world, especially in the wild, is extremely dangerous. Damaging one's consciousness has a huge impact on one's physical body.

One careless move and your mental strength will decrease.

"Giggle giggle!"

A black bird's head seemed to tear open the void of the Dream Territory, squeezing its way in. Its wings fluttered along the sides of the gap, and with a forceful landing, it landed at Wang Ya's feet.

"I almost forgot about you, little one."

Harak landed on Wang Ya's shoulder, its black feathers gently unfurling, white lines connecting its neck to its body, its streamlined form and halo-like color effects creating a symphony of dream power.

The adjacent area, named "Starry Forest," was also divided into different zones by Wang Ya, and he has now entered the "Bone Zone."

The dream creatures that Harak's Goods Shop used to sell were caught in the Bone District.

The trees were characterized by white light and shadow, and some trunks had a bony appearance, which reminded him of bone wizards and bone particle energy. However, they were not particularly dangerous; it seemed to be just an outward appearance, and they were essentially tree trunks.

During the journey, tree roots occasionally twist and turn, and some special plants are interspersed among the white bone trees.

For example, branches and leaves grow from the ground, but the trunk is upside down, and the trunk, as if flowering and bearing fruit, forms huge root knots, resembling an ugly human face flower. The enormous volume clings to other white-boned trees to prevent it from falling or breaking off its delicate lower roots.

Wang Ya stayed away from such plants, as they posed a certain danger. When he got close, the branches and leaves growing from the soil would shoot out like tentacles, piercing through the target and injecting venom.

That venom would melt the bodies of dream creatures, and the symbiotes buried underground would suck it up like spiders.

It's also difficult to kill, its roots are too deep, and its value is not commensurate. Wang Ya won't waste his time on this dream creature named "Hooped Tree".

"Giggle giggle!"

Harak let out a low, guttural cry.

Wang Ya's eyes lit up. "Looks like you've found your target."

As a half-dream creature, Harak possesses not only his original extraordinary characteristics in the dream world, but also the ability to sense extraordinary creatures within a certain range and release special pheromones to attract dream creatures.

To some extent, it replaced the effect of the original log bridge after it was burned.

Soon, led by Harak, a small hill appeared in front of Wang Ya, and a faint stench of decay emanated from the cave.

"Bear?"

Wang Ya raised an eyebrow as he watched the rabbit-headed, tiger-bodied, and elephant-footed creature rush out due to the influence of pheromones. He had never seen this creature before.

The furthest exploration distance within the Bone Zone is 5,000 meters. Going deeper beyond that poses certain dangers, and the power of the dream creatures increases significantly.

At that time, Wang Ya's strength had not undergone a qualitative change. He could only explore within a range of 5,000 meters. He had captured, studied, and analyzed the dream creatures that existed there, and he had a complete understanding of the specific information they contained. Wang Ya even wrote a dream creature catalog that belonged to him.

"Their aura is completely different, and they are no weaker than a Limit Wizard Apprentice. This is not a dream creature that could appear in the comfort zone of 5,000 meters."

Wang Ya's strength is now vastly different from before, and he doesn't even think much of the dream creatures within a 5,000-meter radius. The appearance of an unexpected dream creature, however, surprised and delighted him.

I just don't know what it tastes like or what the effects are like.

If we could increase our mental strength, that would be even better.

The effects of a very small number of dream creatures may change if they are consumed in the real world.

Roar!

An unknown dream creature, measuring two meters in size, roared at Wang Ya, its pupils bloodshot and radiating an aura of madness.

Something seems wrong. This state doesn't seem like something a dream creature should have; it's as if it's been affected by something else.

An invisible medium appeared in the space, as if it were flowing. With the roar of the unknown dream creature, a layer of soil on the ground was stirred up. As the invisible and ignorant attack came, a look of joy appeared in Wang Ya's eyes. It was not a physical attack. It was very likely that the dream creature's devouring effect was mental.

nice one!!

Harak spread his wings and soared away, the white lines scattering a halo of light. The defeated black pupils took effect in another form. The white halo transformed into rings of light, rotating and carrying unparalleled extraordinary power, directly tearing the mental impact beneath the invisible medium into fragments.

Those halos exhausted their power and disappeared as points of light.

Wang Ya stood still, calmly watching the battle unfold between Harak and Harak, his body enveloped in a faint white energy shield.

In the dream world, only the power of dreams can be used.

Three minutes later, Harak, having finished the battle, used his claws to pierce the spine of the unknown dream creature and dragged it over.

Fair fingers gently stroked Harak's little head, which seemed to be seeking praise. The bird's beak opened and closed, clearly enjoying the moment.

The Dream Heart worn on the index finger released a beam of light that absorbed the bodies of the unknown dream creatures on the ground.

Perhaps it was luck, but before Wang Ya reached the end of the five-thousand-meter exploration, he encountered many more dream creatures, most of whom were at the level of ultimate wizard apprentices.

Harak had fought too many battles, and his aura had weakened considerably.

The harvest was plentiful; the Heart of Dreams now contained the bodies of more than a dozen dream creatures.

Wang Ya even identified several dream creatures that could enhance mental strength on his record chart.

Whoosh!

A small river, nestled among the bone trees, extends out from a deeper part of the area. The river water is surprisingly bright red, and there are some corpses of dream creatures in it. Many aquatic creatures are tearing and devouring them fiercely.

Wang Ya stopped, his expression turning serious. The current exploration distance was about 10,000 meters.

The discovery of the body in the river confirmed a suspicion he had been harboring.

Something must have happened deep within the Starry Forest, causing the powerful dream creatures to flee to the outer regions.

This time, the gains were enough, and the time he could stay in the dream world had reached a warning threshold.

It's time to leave.

He was very decisive. Once he made a decision, he quickly withdrew. Even though the river was filled with the corpses of dream creatures, he restrained his greed.

Click!

The dream bubble that carried one of the feet of the evil god Gendass was cracked by him.

The aura belonging to the evil god Gendass spread in all directions at an even faster pace. The dream creatures in the river were terrified. This fear overcame their greed for food, and they all let go and went deeper into the river, trying not to attract the attention of this terrifying being.

Wang Ya leaned against a large tree at the 6,000-meter mark, his chest rising and falling slightly, a hint of lingering fear still in his eyes. Harak trembled, his hands tucked into his sleeve.

Are you kidding me!

Just as he was about to leave, a subtle aura swept past, as unfathomable as the ocean, carrying suppressed malice and greed. It was clear that it had discovered his special nature, that he was a delicious and tempting dream wizard.

If the aura of the evil god Gendas hadn't been revealed in time, Wang Ya would probably have been devoured within three seconds.

Why would such dream creatures appear in the Starry Forest?!

This is clearly not the area that should exist.

Wang Ya was worried about whether it would have any impact on his Dream Territory, and whether he could defend himself if they came knocking.

The only good news is that the evil god Gendass was very effective and managed to intimidate that unknown entity.

Based on this, it can be concluded that the opponent is inferior to the evil god Gendas.

In the dog-eat-dog world of dreams, dream creatures will stay away or avoid contact unless they have an absolute certainty of victory.

Wang Ya could only hope that the power of the evil god Gendas was enough, but worry still lingered in his eyes. In the short term, he would not set foot in the Star Forest, and his exploration would only be directed towards the lake, or the empty spaces in the swamp and mountains.

There are many plants and trees, but they don't form forests or similar structures. Dream creatures are few in number, and the maintenance of the ecosystem is greatly influenced by the geographical environment.

The amount of dream power also varies.

In reality, that would be a barren region.

"I'm still not strong enough." Wang Ya felt a sense of urgency.

This harvest should be enough to support him in increasing his mental strength and reaching the level of a limit wizard.

In the dimly lit supreme meeting.

"I propose that Wang Yahalak be designated as a key training target, independent of the Dark Training Program, and given the highest level of training. Whatever his requests may be, they should be met to the greatest extent possible."

(End of this chapter)