I am a demonic cultivator, not a capitalist with a conscience.

Chapter 369 Mosaic Text and Advertisements (36)

After another enjoyable game, Xu Feng finally put down his phone and breathed a satisfied sigh of relief.

Playing with Sun Huowang is so much fun!

Even though I died many times, it was still so much fun.

He would sometimes die from not managing his health properly, and sometimes from summoning Bahui to attack indiscriminately. Although he lost more often than not, it was satisfying as long as he could get back at the top in one round.

A small loss is not a loss, a big win is a victory!
Nodding in satisfaction, Xu Feng said to Chen Yu, "Brother Chen, this dream is of a very high standard. I was a little worried when I first learned that you weren't working on a story-driven project. But now it seems there's no problem. This dream fully demonstrates your talent. In my opinion, based on this dream alone, you're more than qualified to be a first-class dream architect."

"Is the 'me' you're talking about really me?" Chen Yu asked, frowning.

"Don't be modest with me now. By the way, when will we arrive?"

"Already arrived."

"Ok?"

Xu Feng immediately looked out the window and found the inn right outside.

"Huh? How could that be? I only played for a little while. Brother Chen, no offense, but you set the dream's timeline backwards, didn't you?"

“…Xu Feng, face reality, you’re addicted.”

"Impossible. My Dao heart is firm, and I have enough resistance to anything fun or beautiful. Even if a demonic witch dances wildly in front of me for an hour, I can remain unmoved. How could a mere dream disturb my Dao heart?"

"Xu Feng..."

"...Okay, I'm addicted."

Reluctantly putting down his phone, Xu Feng said to his driver/butler, "Keep an eye on me from now on. If I play 'Journey to the Abyss' for more than one... two... three hours, remind me to stop playing."

"Yes, young master, shall we start today?" the driver in the front seat asked.

"Of course. But I haven't finished playing for three hours today, so remember to remind me when I'm done."

With his eyes closed, Xu Feng savored the contents of his dream. Numerous iconic scenes flashed through his mind, and he enjoyed the experience once again in his memory.

He'll never forget the feeling of rampaging through the monsters and then getting a big red item from the treasure chest.

After recalling the events, Xu Feng said with lingering fear, "It's a good thing you're only in the beta version. I don't know how awesome it would be if it were the official version."

"To be honest, I'm a little hesitant to continue."

"What?"

"I'm really into the late-game pass, hidden maps, and large-scale battleground mechanics, so making this might be a bit overkill. I've noticed you guys seem to really like this type of dream world?"

Xu Feng began to struggle with the decision.

On the one hand, he really wanted to know what was behind it.

On the other hand, he also knew that Chen Yu meant what he said, and if he said he would become even more obsessed with something afterward, then he would definitely become even more obsessed.

At that time, I might become too engrossed in it and neglect my duties, which would be troublesome if it disrupted my Daoist resolve.

After hesitating for a long time, he could only helplessly say to Chen Yu, "Updates are fine, but let me cultivate my Dao Heart first."

"This is the first time I've heard that you need to cultivate your Dao heart before playing in the dream world."

"Now you see. Okay, we've arrived at the hotel, let's go check in. I also need to take care of some business first, see you later."

"Okay, thank you."

"polite."

After getting off the car, Chen Yu waved goodbye to Xu Feng, then went into the hotel to check in.

The hotel that Meng Lingyi helped book wasn't high-end, but it was clean and close to the venue for the Dream Awards.

Seeing Chen Yu observing his surroundings, Meng Lingyi said apologetically, "The level of hospitality is determined by the level of the dream weaver. You are an apprentice dream weaver, so this is the only place we can accommodate you."

"It's nothing, thank you very much. How much is it for a night here?"

Three thousand eight.

Looking at the ordinary-looking inn in front of him, Chen Yu felt that there was definitely something wrong with the prices in the Upper Realm. This kind of inn would cost at most eighty yuan in Tianyuan, and it would include breakfast and dinner.

Three thousand eight...

An average person's monthly salary can be spent here in just one night.

Feeling the impact of the world, Chen Yu checked in, and the front desk staff asked him to wait a moment before handing him a thick book.

Pointing to the book, the receptionist said, "Mr. Chen, you are a tourist from Tianyuan in Changsheng Prefecture. Your purpose in visiting is to participate in the competition for the Grand Dream, right?"

"Yes."

"Okay. Here are your notes for this period of time, which include all the restrictions imposed by the existing area locks. Please check them and be sure not to disclose them to anyone."

Looking at the four-hundred-page book, Chen Yu felt the existence of the area lock so vividly for the first time.

Upon opening the book, he discovered that he was unable to purchase items in the Upper Realm, including but not limited to various commodities and air.

He was not allowed free access to buildings, including various universities, libraries, and shops.

He could not eat freely except within the hotel premises.

It cannot communicate with the lower realm.

You cannot freely observe the buildings in the city.

You can't take this book with you.

The content of this book cannot be promoted.

The contents of this book must not be copied in any way.

cannot……

The entire book compiles all the prohibitions imposed on Tianyuan by Changsheng Prefecture, which gave Chen Yu a feeling of trepidation after reading it.

Throughout the book, Chen Yu saw endless shackles hanging over Tianyuan, locking it up completely.

Through a series of bans, Changsheng Prefecture effectively excluded Tianyuan from the mainstream gameplay, creating a de facto cold violence zone around it for all the Star Lords.

The opponent used all the restrictions they could to prevent Tianyuan from turning the tide.

Any normal Tianyuan person, after reading this book, would abandon their illusions about Changshengzhou and prepare for battle.

But the fact that Changsheng Prefecture dared to let the Tianyuan people see this book was essentially a way of showing off its military power.

Closing the book, Chen Yu knew that no matter how many reasons Changsheng Prefecture had, this feud wouldn't be so easily resolved.

This matter won't be over until one side is badly injured.

Returning the book to the front desk, Chen Yu felt his Dao heart begin to stir, and something inexplicable was gathering within it, making him even more resolute.

Looking at Chen Yu, Meng Lingyi couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder you're from Tianyuan. Every Tianyuan person has the same expression as you after seeing this book."

"It's impossible not to be angry after being bullied like this!"

"No, my point is that you are also a Tianyuan person. No matter how you deny it, you are a standard Tianyuan person."

"...Sooner or later, I will make defamation a criminal offense. Those of you who so easily slander others must be dealt with severely!"

"As expected of a Tianyuan person, they really are crazy."

"You curse again!"

After checking in, Chen Yu didn't sleep, but instead meditated on the bed all night, using up five breaths of air.

Although his breathing rate decreased, the purity of his spiritual energy compensated for this, allowing his cultivation level to improve further after he woke up.

After washing up, he headed towards the selection area under Meng Lingyi's guidance, only to be startled by what he saw upon exiting.

In his eyes, the outside world consists of only three elements: mosaics, text, and advertisements.

(End of this chapter)