txolops Chapter 25 Creating Character Space
Chapter 25 Creating Character Space
The three of them swayed, and the scene before them instantly shattered and reformed.
When her consciousness returned, Yu Niangzi found herself in a perfectly round, enclosed space.
There was nothing around, no distinction between up and down, no boundaries, only a soft, milky-white light filling every corner.
The light wasn't dazzling, but it carried a chilling sense of emptiness, as if it wanted to dissolve human existence into it.
"Where is this... Da Ya..."
Yu Niangzi instinctively hugged Daya tightly, but found nothing. Startled, she quickly looked around for Daya.
Before she could even see the true nature of this strange space, a flat, monotone, and metallic voice suddenly exploded in her mind:
Welcome to the dream world!
Yu Niangzi froze. The voice didn't sound like a living person; it had a mechanical and cold quality that sent chills down her spine.
"Qualification check begins!"
The voice didn't pause for a moment, then pronounced her fate: "Sorry, you do not have player qualifications and cannot enter Jianye City."
What?
Just as a hint of doubt arose in Yu Niangzi's mind, a sense of dread from the depths of her soul instantly swept over her entire body.
"Soul extraction in progress..."
Before she could finish speaking, a dazzling white beam of light appeared out of thin air, ignoring the faint spiritual energy protecting her body, and directly pierced into her brow.
"ah--!"
Lady Yu wanted to cry out, but found that her throat felt as if it were blocked.
She watched helplessly as the white light shot out again, and this time, it seemed to carry something within it—a part of her soul!
Fear, an unprecedented fear, overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.
What kind of power is this?
Is it possession?
Or is it some kind of unheard-of demonic art?
As a cultivator, she knew all too well the horror of a damaged soul.
Strangely, the expected excruciating pain did not come.
On the contrary, as that part of her soul was extracted, she actually felt a tingling and comfortable sensation coming from the previously blocked meridians in her body, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
But this did not make her feel fortunate; instead, it made her even more terrified.
"No...don't..."
She resisted it fiercely in her heart; this unknown force was too terrifying.
It can not only freely enter and exit its own sea of consciousness, but also unconsciously manipulate its own senses.
This feeling of powerlessness, unable to control her own destiny, brought a suffocating despair to this woman who had endured so much suffering.
"Soul extraction complete."
The cold voice rang out again, completely ignoring her fear and struggle: "Congratulations on obtaining temporary player status."
"Once the guide unlocks Jianye City, you can enter the Dream World for an adventure! Please wait patiently!"
The sound stopped abruptly, and the surroundings returned to deathly silence, leaving only the soft, milky-white light that still coldly enveloped her.
At this moment, Yu Niangzi's beautiful eyes, which were originally filled with vigilance and despair, were now wide open, her pupils contracted violently to the size of pinpoints, and her eyes were filled with disbelief and horror.
Those once lively eyes seemed frozen, reflecting the empty white space, unable to recover for a long time.
Meanwhile, in another circular space filled with soft, milky-white light, the atmosphere was completely different from the deathly silence on Yu Niangzi's side.
Daya wasn't scared; her big, dark eyes were fixed on the air.
A soft halo floated there, and in the center of the halo was a tiny elf, no bigger than a palm, with transparent, thin wings on its back.
"Is that a fairy sister?" Daya stretched out her chubby little hand, wanting to touch the ball of light, her face full of childlike innocence and curiosity, and even a silly smile on her lips.
The elf did not respond to her affection, but merely blinked mechanically. Immediately afterwards, several fine needles formed from light appeared out of thin air, instantly piercing Daya's fair fingertips.
"Pop, pop, pop."
A few drops of bright red blood were drawn out of thin air and merged into the halo of light.
This happened so fast that the smile on Da Ya's face froze instantly. Looking at the beads of blood emerging from her fingertip, her initial curiosity vanished, replaced by a surge of overwhelming resentment.
Her little face turned bright red, her mouth pursed, her features scrunched up, and tears welled up in her eyes; she was about to burst into tears.
Just then, that emotionless voice rang out, interrupting the impending outburst of sobs:
"Test complete. The new player possesses the Jade Pot Ice Armor Spirit Body, meeting the player requirements."
"Character card generated".
As the sound faded, lines of pale blue, semi-transparent text appeared before Da Ya's eyes:
Player: Daya
Rating: 1
Sect: Not yet apprenticed (Special constitution, recommended apprenticeship: Huaguo Mountain)
Skills: Level 1 of "Water Wave Technique", Unlearned "Elephant Armor Technique"
Equipment: None
Spirit Stones: 0
Yin De: 0
Merit: 0
Summoned Spirit: None
Gang: None
Immediately afterwards, a card with a cute picture of Daya on it appeared out of thin air and floated lightly into her outstretched palm. The card felt warm to the touch, then transformed into a stream of light and entered her body, disappearing without a trace.
Daya stared blankly at her empty palm with her little mouth agape, then looked up at the vanished sprite.
The tears that were about to spill were forcefully held back by this novel magic trick. She sniffed, a look of bewilderment and surprise on her face, completely forgetting that she had just been about to cry.
"Once the guide unlocks Jianye City, you can enter the Dream World for an adventure! Please wait patiently!"
The sound faded away, and Daya blinked her big eyes, seemingly still savoring the magical card from before, obediently waiting in this white world.
Meanwhile, Han Xiaoliu in the other space was overjoyed, excited to have returned to the long-lost dream world.
Although the scenery is different, the feeling of coming home is exactly the same.
Unlike the cold scrutiny experienced by Yu Niangzi and the spirits encountered by Daya, as soon as Han Xiaoliu's consciousness stepped into this pure white space, the surrounding milky white soft light seemed to be summoned by some supreme power, and began to flow and converge with a mysterious rhythm.
A warm yet majestic voice, as if it had traveled from ancient times, resounded deep within his soul, carrying an unquestionable reverence:
"Welcome back, Realm Lord."
As soon as he finished speaking, countless tiny points of light condensed before his eyes, transforming into a jade card that was far more solid than the one Da Ya had obtained, with its edges swirling with a pale golden Daoist aura.
The card does not simply list words, but rather presents a miniature, ever-evolving phantom of mountains and rivers, with Han Xiaoliu's own blurry figure standing atop the mountain.
Realm Lord: Han Xiaoliu
Level: 10
Sects: Fangcun Mountain, Underworld
Skills: Level 3 of "Qingyuan Sword Technique", Mastery of "Elephant Armor Technique"
Equipment: None
Spirit Stones: 683
Yin De: 0
Merit: 0
Summoning Spirit: Bubble
Gang: None
When the word "bubble" came into view, Han Xiaoliu's heart skipped a beat. A familiar, blood-related throbbing came from the depths of his soul, as if something in some dimension not far away was joyfully responding to his awakening.
However, before he could fully savor this thrill, the majestic voice rang out again, this time carrying a subtle, almost seductive undertone:
"The Guide quest has begun. Upon completion, you can retrieve some of your past life's relics."
Relics from a past life?
These four words exploded in Han Xiaoliu's mind like four thunderclaps!
He suddenly raised his head, his pupils, which had been slightly unfocused due to shock, instantly contracted and burst forth with a light so intense it was almost tangible.
It was a complex emotion mixed with ecstasy, longing, and a hint of disbelief.
All the shock and confusion were dispelled at this moment by the immense temptation.
He could almost hear his heart pounding wildly in his chest, his blood rushing, and his limbs trembling slightly at this sudden hope.
"Start the mission!"
He blurted it out almost without thinking, his voice hoarse with excitement, carrying an undeniable urgency and longing, as if afraid that the owner of the voice might change his mind.
The entire pure white space seemed to tremble slightly at his urgent call.
As the white light dissipated, Han Xiaoliu felt his feet become solid, and a moist, refreshing mist lingered around his nose.
The view before me suddenly opened up, revealing an extremely elegant waterside pavilion in the Jiangnan region.
Beneath my feet lies a bluestone path worn smooth by time, with patches of verdant moss growing in the cracks.
Surrounded by white walls and black tiles, with upturned eaves, the typical Jiangnan-style houses are built along the water in a well-organized manner.
A crystal-clear river flows through the city, spanned by several ancient stone arch bridges. Occasionally, small boats glide by beneath the bridges, creating ripples on the water.
Willows sway gently along the bank, and several pear trees are in full bloom, their pure white petals drifting down in the wind, dotting the green tiles and blue bricks.
Not far away, the pavilions and towers are ornately decorated yet elegant, with vermilion pillars contrasting beautifully with the emerald green lake.
This is Jianye City!