Chapter 17: The Dreamlike Capital (Part 2)

  Today we are going to the Dream Capital, it is clear that there will be many fewer students than when we went to the Monster Forest. There are only a few freshmen, mostly senior brothers and sisters. I still don't understand some things, so I'll ask the instructor before we leave.

  "Mentor, I have something to ask you." Nian looked at me for a moment and said to the students beside him: "You go first, I'll find you later."

  After the student left, Nian smiled and asked: "What's wrong, Xi Meng?" I really like Nian, every time she smiles at me, it feels just like my mom. Maybe it's because she has been in contact with many human Dreamwalkers, so I feel very relaxed when I'm with her.

  "It's like this, last time Grandpa Landa said that the problem with my demon beast was either because of my insufficient abilities or because I couldn't fuse with it properly, so what should I do?"

  "There was also a similar case with a Dreamweaver from another family before. Is there something inside you?"

  "It was Xue Ya who gave me 'Pure Sound'." I trusted Nian very much, so I never hid anything from her.

  "It's the 'Pure Sound', you're really lucky, I was wondering why you were more adaptable than the previous Dream Soul Master, now it makes sense. It's a divine object, belonging to light. But your demon beast comes from the underworld, belonging to darkness. So it's definitely not compatible at first."

  "What am I supposed to do?" The sky is so chaotic.

  "There are only two outcomes, one is that your demon becomes powerful and leads the Pure Sound to the Demon Realm." Nian gazed at me deeply. What she said couldn't be like Xue Jue turning the Pure Sound into a demonic sound, no way, Yu and Xue Jue both cherished it so much, I couldn't let it be ruined in my hands.

  "The second one is the pure sound within you that purifies the demon beast, and it may even become a divine beast in the future."

  "It's up to you to decide, you're not a ghost, so I won't influence your choice. It's just a dream, no matter what the outcome is, the price you'll pay will be heavy, after all, the process of grinding them together will be very painful, but you'll gain more in the future." Nian looked at me gently.

  "I understand, thank you, teacher."

  "Alright, let's gather up, be careful, Xi Meng."

  "Alright, I will." I smiled at her and turned around to leave.

  "Xi Meng, over here." Not far away, Yin Yue waved at me. At the same time, many eyes also fell on me. Senpai, don't you really know how great your charm is?

  I hastened to Silver Moon's side, and only now did I notice that there was another figure beside him. He wore a very strange mask, with some sort of pattern on it that I couldn't quite make out. His hair was white, he wore a black robe, and had a brown belt around his waist, with a huge axe slung over his back. Although his face was hidden, the overall impression was one of sharpness. And then there was his aura - a very strong aura of death. It was indescribably familiar, like I'd sensed this aura on someone before.

  "Xi Meng, he's the Wild Ghost, a member of our group this time." Yin Yue's interruption made me suddenly sober, and I really had my old habit again, always indulging in my own thoughts.

  "Hello, I'm Xi Meng, I'll be troubling you this time."

  "Alright, let's go." The wild ghost turned around and left first.

  "Don't mind, it's fine, he usually ignores everyone," Yueliang said. But senior, you're not like that either, and yet you're saying this, it's really funny. Looking at Yueliang's serious face, I couldn't help but let out a "heh" and burst out laughing.

  "What's wrong?"

  "No, let's go, senior."

  And so, we followed the training director to the Dream Capital. The director stopped and told us that from now on, we had to start walking on our own, and then disappeared. The team did not become chaotic, but instead began to enter in groups. This was just the entrance of a cave, very narrow, with a stone monument standing at the entrance, with "Dream Capital" engraved in gold on it.

  I cautiously followed Yin Yue and Ye Gui from behind. Suddenly, I felt a faint light, followed by a strong light, my eyes were very unaccustomed to it, after all, it had been so long since I came here, it was always dark, never saw such a bright place, this place is simply like the daytime of the human world. Slowly starting to adapt, I slightly opened my eyes, oh my god, the word "magnificent" can't even describe it, this place seems to be just a large hall, an enormous crystal chandelier hanging above. Golden, spotted gems, dazzling diamonds, agate, everything that shines is here, even the smallest object is stunningly beautiful. Everything around was filled with **, those demons and ghosts were all immersed in it.

  At the moment when I was completely shocked, a figure appeared in the middle of the hall. He also seemed to be an elder, but I didn't like him very much because he had a treacherous look on his face, especially his three small mustaches. As expected, his voice was also very gloomy.

  "Welcome, students of the Silver Palace of Fighting Emperor. I believe some old friends are familiar with the rules here, so I won't repeat them. As for new friends, please... ask those around you who know." Indeed, some new students looked bewildered, what kind of introduction was this?

  "Your Highness Yin Yue, welcome your arrival." Only saw that treacherous minister walking over.

  "Hello, Elder Qian." Ah, surname Qian, no wonder.

  "You're here too, what a pity last time. I wonder how you considered taking me as your apprentice?" Qian Lao looked at Ye Gui.

  "It's unnecessary." The wild ghost was still so cold, really didn't know what was in his mind.

  "Ah, what a pity." Qian Lao's face was full of regret, but I found it quite amusing. He suddenly looked at me again, narrowing his already small eyes and circling around me twice. "Hmmm, you're the new student."

  "Hello, Elder Qian, I'm Xi Meng."

  "Alright, I'll tell you the rules around here. First, everything that isn't marked is available for use, but don't even think about hoarding, or you'll pay a price you can't afford, even if it's just a wine cup. Second, this place is called the Dream Capital, and it can fulfill all your desires, but you have to exchange them with your cultivation points. However, for those who are greedy, they'll be stuck here forever, after all, everything here is just an illusion. So I advise you to cultivate diligently and leave as soon as possible. Third, never go to the Forbidden Land. These are the main rules, if you don't understand anything else, ask your two teammates." Elder Qian's tone was somewhat serious, and he had put away his initial joking demeanor, which wasn't very likable.

  "Why didn't you say these things from the beginning?"

  "I'm too lazy, and besides, the more new students don't understand things, the better it is for me when I collect my pay, hehehe. Those who can come here all have a background, once they break the rules, they won't be able to bear the consequences. However, if their family is willing to offer benefits, then that's a different story. Generally, new students always need to pay some experience fees, right? Elder Qian walked away with his sly laughter, what a money-loving old man! It's true, no matter where you are, without money, it's not going to work. Luckily, Grandpa Landa has arranged things for me."

  "Alright, Xi Meng, that's enough for today. Later, I'll take you around to see some things, and tomorrow we can go to the 'Fantasy Realm' to cultivate together," Yin Yue said.

  "Hmm, what about Wild Ghost senior?"

  "He's unstoppable, probably heading to the dueling arena. That place is great for training." With that said, he walked away with a refined smile on his face.

  And so I embarked on a long journey in the Dream Capital.