Starting as pearl divers, they have endless jobs.

Chapter 115 Battle in a Dream
Without a moment's hesitation, Chen Ye leaped into the courtyard.

At the same time, this gust of cold wind, carrying a nauseatingly sweet fragrance, headed straight for Jingyun Nunnery.

Chen Ye took a step and followed. Just then, the doors of the two rooms next door were also pushed open.

Lu the landlord and Qi Shihao rushed out carrying candles.

They were already tossing and turning at night because of their daughter's unusual behavior and the snowstorm that had blocked the mountain pass, so they immediately became alert when they heard the noise.

But when they rushed out, they only saw Chen Ye's back. In just a few leaps, he had already reached the outside of the courtyard wall of Jingyun Nunnery.

"Boss Chen, what's wrong?" Qi Shihao asked in surprise.

Chen Ye's voice came through the wind and snow.

"There's something wrong with Jingyun Nunnery. Send people to block the front and back gates to prevent anything inside from escaping!"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Ye's figure had already disappeared over the wall.

Lu the landlord and Qi Shihao exchanged a glance, both seeing horror in each other's eyes.

They dared not delay, and immediately woke up the groom and servants, ordering them to block the front and back doors of the temple, while they themselves rushed in with swords in hand.

The reason is simple: their daughter is still in the nunnery, and as a father, how could he sit idly by and do nothing?

Meanwhile, inside Jingyun Nunnery.

As soon as Chen Ye landed after scaling the wall, he felt a chilling aura hit him, even colder than the wind and snow outside.

Chen Ye's eyes sharpened, and without pausing, he rushed straight to the room where Lu Jinghong and Qi Nana were staying.

Before even reaching the door, they heard Qi Nana's terrified cries, choked with sobs, coming from inside.

"Jinghong, wake up! Don't scare me!"

Chen Ye's heart sank, and he kicked the door open.

Bang!
The door was flung open, startling Qi Nana inside. But when she saw Chen Ye, she clung to him like a lifeline, crying out, "Boss Chen, look at Jinghong! She... she was fine just now, but suddenly she fainted. Her body is freezing cold, and I can't wake her up no matter what I do!"

Chen Ye remained calm and quickly approached the bedside.

Lu Jinghong lay on the bed with his eyes closed, his face as pale as paper, his lips blue, and a faint black aura lingering between his brows, clearly indicating that he was possessed by evil spirits.

Saving lives is urgent, so Chen Ye reached out and placed his hand on Lu Jinghong's forehead.

The next moment, he slightly closed his eyes and activated the talent of the Mirage Palace Musician.

His divine senses flowed like water, instantly sinking into her dream.

……

Meanwhile, Lu Jinghong was in a state of utter despair.

She was just talking to her best friend Qi Nana when everything went black, and she was suddenly back in this eerie and strange hall.

She was surrounded by a band playing eerie music, and several expressionless matchmakers were holding her shoulders tightly, making her unable to move.

In the center of the hall, the man dressed in a bright red wedding robe, whose face was obscured, raised his hand and slowly placed the dark red pill, which emitted a strange fragrance, to her lips.

"If we eat this, we will never be apart."

A cold voice rang in my ears, carrying an air of undeniable authority.

Lu Jinghong struggled desperately, making muffled sounds in her throat, but she couldn't even move a single finger.

As the pill drew closer and closer, its sweet, cloying aroma almost seeped into her brain, and a profound despair overwhelmed her.

It’s over….

Just when she was feeling utterly hopeless, a figure appeared in the hall without warning.

With a flick of his wrist, the man's wide, flowing sleeves billowed out like a white ribbon, carrying a sharp gust of wind that sent the man in the wedding robe staggering back several steps.

Then the figure landed steadily in front of Lu Jinghong.

When Lu Jinghong saw who it was, she was first stunned, then her eyes filled with tears of excitement.

It's Chen Ye!
I never expected that he would appear at my most desperate moment and protect me.

At this moment, Lu Jinghong felt that Chen Ye's tall figure was becoming even more imposing, and he felt a strong sense of security behind him.

However, the man in the wedding robes was not so happy. Seeing that his good deed had been ruined, he let out an angry roar.

"Where did this madman come from, daring to disrupt my wedding ceremony? He's asking for death!"

Chen Ye merely smiled slightly, "Lord? Heh, a cowardly evil spirit hiding its head and tail dares to call itself 'Lord'?"

He had previously felt that the statues enshrined in Jingyun Temple were strange, and now that he saw that this thing called itself Lord, it confirmed his suspicions.

"you wanna die!"

Enraged that Chen Ye had exposed his true nature, the man became even more furious.

With a wave of his hand, a chilling wind howled throughout the hall, and countless blurry ghostly figures emerged from all directions, surrounding Chen Ye and Lu Jinghong in a dark mass.

Chen Ye's expression also became slightly serious.

He found himself seemingly trapped in this dream, unable to escape for a time.

"Hahaha!" The man seemed to have seen through his thoughts and laughed triumphantly.

"It's no use, this is my dream, you can't leave. Since you're quite good-looking, why don't you stay and become my concubine? After all, it's good to change things up."

Upon hearing this, a chilling killing intent flashed across Chen Ye's previously calm eyes.

But he did not react immediately.

He was well aware that he was now in the other party's dream world, which put him at a natural disadvantage.

Therefore, a direct confrontation is not the best strategy. The only way is to turn the tables and drag this so-called mountain lord into your own illusion.

Thinking of this, he suddenly whispered to Lu Jinghong behind him, "Don't be afraid, stay close to me."

"Ok!"

Lu Jinghong nodded vigorously, but her heart started pounding uncontrollably.

The previous fear had long been replaced by a strange excitement.

To be able to fight alongside him...

Suddenly, her mind started wandering uncontrollably.

She felt that Chen Ye was incredibly cool at that moment, and she would be willing to die even if it meant fighting alongside him!

No, he can't be hurt!

If she's going to die, it has to be her own death, and it has to be to save him. Ideally, she should take a fatal blow for him and then fall into his arms, murmuring weakly.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you to see the snow and admire the plum blossoms anymore..."

The scene had to be as tragically beautiful as possible, so that he would only think of himself whenever he saw snow, and then be filled with unbearable pain...

Lu Jinghong's mind was filled with wild thoughts, and a heart-wrenching love story about life and death was already playing out in his mind.

Chen Ye, of course, had no idea about the melodramatic plot twists and turns in her mind.

Faced with the countless ghostly figures roaring and rushing forward, he simply let out a soft shout, and his figure suddenly changed!
He shed his blue robe and donned a majestic general's armor. His face was now adorned with a bold, black-and-white painted face, and a gleaming silver spear appeared out of thin air in his hand!

Skills, let's take the stage!

"Hey! What kind of monster are you, daring to act so presumptuously here!"

With a flick of his wrist, Chen Ye's spear spun like a dragon, and a high-pitched, passionate operatic aria rang out.

He moved with the grace of a dragon, his feet stepping in the Seven Stars formation, his spear wielded with impenetrable speed and precision. Each thrust and sweep carried the rhythmic grace of a theatrical performance. The seemingly ferocious ghostly figures were thus routed by his relentless attacks.

"Humph!"

Seeing this, the man snorted coldly and suddenly raised both hands upwards!
In an instant, countless crimson plum blossoms appeared out of thin air above the main hall.

The plum blossoms bloomed eerily, so red they seemed to drip blood, each petal sharp as a knife, before transforming into a blood-red rain of flowers that swept over Chen Ye and Lu Jinghong like a tidal wave!

Chen Ye flicked his spear, creating countless spear flowers that formed an impenetrable barrier, shredding all the incoming plum blossoms.

But there were just too many plum blossoms, endless and inexhaustible.

"It's no use." The man laughed triumphantly. "This is my dream. Even if you're tired, you'll be worked to death!"

Chen Ye's breathing became slightly rapid, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The other party is right; their power here is almost limitless.

If this continues, he will eventually exhaust himself.

The situation must be broken!

Thinking of this, a glint flashed in Chen Ye's eyes. Instead of retreating, he charged forward into the rain of flowers!

The man was not surprised but rather pleased upon seeing this.

In his view, this was nothing more than the other party's last struggle, and he was not afraid of the other party getting close, because in this dream he was the immortal and indestructible ruler.

However, to his utter surprise, just as Chen Ye rushed up to him, he did not thrust out his spear, but instead slammed the shaft heavily to the ground.

"Heaven's justice is clear, and even gods and ghosts bear witness!"

A righteous and awe-inspiring opera aria suddenly rang out, followed by a performance of professional talent that was born from the heart!

launch!

As the saying goes, "When the singing begins, a pavilion rises from the ground; when the water sleeves fall, a magical sea appears out of thin air!"

An invisible yet vast and boundless divine power erupted from Chen Ye's center!
The man's smug smile froze instantly, replaced by unprecedented terror.

He felt the solid dream world beneath his feet being forcibly torn apart and covered by an even more powerful force!
"No! This is my dream! What did you do?"

He screamed in terror, but the scene around him began to distort and shatter.

The eerie hall collapsed with a deafening roar, and in its place stood an ancient battlefield filled with murderous intent and fluttering banners!
"welcome."

Holding a long spear, Chen Ye stood before the army of ten thousand men. His black and white painted face now made him look like a ruthless god who held the power of life and death.

"Now, this is my dream."

While Chen Ye was engaged in magical combat in his dream, the Jingyun Nunnery in the real world was already in a completely different state.

Lu the wealthy man and Qi Shihao, wielding swords and knives, kicked open the door of the nunnery, only to find it completely silent.

The once grand Taoist temple was now deserted.

The Taoist nuns and boys who had previously been so hospitable to them had all disappeared without a trace. Only the maids and servants they had brought were lying haphazardly in the room, unconscious.

"Jinghong!"

"Nana!"

The two were terrified and rushed frantically toward the women's quarters in the backyard.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Qi Nana standing guard at the door, her face pale. When she saw them rushing in, she quickly made a shushing gesture.

"Dad! Uncle Lu! Please be quiet! Boss Chen is inside rescuing Jinghong!"

Upon hearing this, the two quickly stopped and peered through the crack in the door.

Chen Ye was standing quietly by the bed, his eyes slightly closed, his expression solemn.

On the bed, Lu Jinghong's pretty face was ashen, her brows furrowed, her expression shifting between extreme pain and violent struggle.

Lu, the wealthy man, felt as if his heart was being torn apart, and his eyes instantly turned bloodshot.

His daughter is suffering, and he, as her father, can do nothing about it!
An overwhelming rage burned within him, which he then unleashed upon the eerie Taoist temple.

"What a wonderful Jingyun Nunnery! What a wonderful Lord Shanjun!"

Lu Da Hu gritted his teeth and began searching room by room, but to no avail.

Finally, he charged into the main hall, knife in hand and exuding murderous intent.

Inside the hall, the handsome statue with an evil aura in its eyes was silently looking down at him.

Now everything is clear!

This bastard is the one who's harming his own daughter!
"You monster! I'll smash you to pieces!"

With a roar, Lu the landlord leaped onto the shrine and used all his strength to push the statue.

The statue was incredibly heavy, and he couldn't push it over by himself.

"Old Lu, let me help you!"

Qi Shihao had also come over at some point. Upon seeing this, he immediately stepped forward, and the two of them together pushed hard against the base of the statue.

With a deafening roar, the clay statue finally gave way and collapsed to the ground, shattering into pieces.

But what was revealed after the statue shattered was not a solid base, but a dark hole!
A chilling aura was billowing out of the cave entrance, making even getting close enough to send shivers down one's spine.

Both of them were taken aback. They looked at each other and saw the horror in each other's eyes.

Without thinking, Lu Dahu tried to rush in, but Qi Shihao grabbed him.

"Old Lu, don't be impulsive! The yin energy in here is too heavy; it could be dangerous to go in rashly!"

Qi Shihao, being an official in the government, was more astute than Lu the wealthy man.

He knew there must be something sinister in the cave, but forcing his way in was not the best course of action.

"What should we do then? Are we just going to let these sorcerers hide down there?" Lu asked anxiously.

Qi Shihao's gaze swept across the broken statue and landed on the red cloth draped over it. A flash of inspiration struck him.

"If people can't get in, smoke can always get in!"

He immediately ordered his men to pile the red cloth covering the statue, along with everything else in the temple that could be burned, such as the prayer mats, tables, and chairs, at the entrance of the cave.

Soon, a bonfire was lit at the cave entrance, and thick smoke was blown into the dark cave.

This trick really worked.

However, after only a short while, the faint sound of suppressed coughing could be heard from deep within the cave.

"efficient!"

Lu the landlord and Qi Shihao perked up and each took up a sword to guard the cave entrance, waiting for the people inside to be unable to bear the fumes and rush out.

Just then, outside the Taoist temple, amidst the wind and snow, a shrill scream, unlike any human voice, suddenly rang out.

The sound was sharp and piercing, filled with pain and resentment, which startled the two people guarding the cave entrance.

At the same time, inside the room, Lu Jinghong, who had been unconscious on the bed, suddenly trembled and then slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing that catches the eye is Chen Ye, who is guarding the bedside.

She was taken aback at first, then a wave of heat rushed to her cheeks, turning her face red from her ears to her neck.

But Chen Ye had no time to appreciate the shy, lovestruck girl's appearance.

(End of this chapter)