While in Hollywood, I used Taoist magic to quell American terrorism.

The fog billowed, the streets disappeared, and in their place appeared the interior of an abandoned factory.

The rusty pipes crisscrossed, and in the distance, flickering flames cast distorted shadows.

"I've been to this factory before. I have a natural fear of places like this."

Jessica said in a trembling voice, "Freddy always dragged me to places I was afraid of."

Cao Kun narrowed his eyes, his spiritual senses fully activated.

He sensed it—a strong sense of malice was approaching.

"Here it comes."

A sinister nursery rhyme suddenly rang out, echoing through the empty factory:

"One, two, Freddy is here to see you."

Third and fourth, it's best to lock the door.

Fifth and sixth, hold the cross tightly.

Seventh and eighth nights, staying up until dawn.

Nine, ten, I can never fall asleep.

Jessica trembled and gripped Cao Kun's hand tightly.

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows ahead.

A brown felt hat, a red and green striped sweater, and a sharp, gleaming blade in his right hand.

That face—severely burned, skin twisted and stuck together, a twisted smile grinning from the corner of its mouth.

"Jessica~ my dearest sweetheart~"

Freddy said in a hoarse, teasing voice, "Finally decided to get a good night's sleep tonight? I've been waiting for you~"

Suddenly, its expression froze: "Why is there one more person? Oh well, it doesn't matter."

Its gaze fell on the two clasped hands, and its smile turned playful: "Brought friends along? Here to play games with me?"

Suddenly, he froze again, staring at Cao Kun: "Wait... you have a peculiar smell."

It wasn't fear, it was... something else.

You're not afraid of me?

Cao Kun's gaze was calm: "Freddy Krueger, the nightmare of Elm Street, your good days are over."

Freddy tilted his head, then burst into laughter: "This is my kingdom! Dreams are my territory!"

Whoever you are, now that you're here—

His voice suddenly turned cold: "Then let's play together!"

Before he finished speaking, he vanished instantly!

The next second, he appeared beside Cao Kun, his right-hand blade piercing straight for Cao Kun's heart with a whooshing sound!

"Watch out!" Jessica screamed.

"clang--!"

A golden light flashed from Cao Kun's body!

Freddy's blade was stopped by an invisible barrier three inches from Cao Kun's chest, making a metallic clanging sound.

Immediately afterwards, a recoil force sent him flying, crashing into a metal barrel in the distance with a loud bang.

"What?!" Freddy scrambled to his feet, his burned face filled with astonishment.

"This is impossible! This is a dream! I can control everything!"

Cao Kun said calmly, "Your dream doesn't mean you're invincible."

To be precise, this is Jessica's dream; you are the outsider.

"If you can control her dreams, then she certainly can too."

"Damn it! Die!" Freddy roared, waving his right hand.

Suddenly, the factory floor cracked open, and countless iron chains shot out like venomous snakes, coiling towards Cao Kun!

Cao Kun neither dodged nor evaded, but formed a hand seal with his left hand and softly shouted, "Break!"

The chains snapped inch by inch when they touched the golden light surrounding him!

"Fire!" Freddy waved his hand again, and flames shot out from the surrounding pipes, enveloping the two of them.

Cao Kun raised his right hand and pressed his palm down: "Water, come."

A giant wave suddenly appeared, instantly extinguishing the flames and filling the air with steam.

"Wall! Crush him!" Freddy screamed.

The two walls suddenly slammed inward!

Cao Kun looked up, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "Disperse!"

The wall stopped a meter away from the two people, and then collapsed like a sandcastle.

Throughout the entire process, Cao Kun held Jessica's hand without moving an inch.

Jessica was stunned.

Freddy, who was almost invincible in her dreams, was completely helpless against this man!

"No...it can't be!" Freddy exclaimed in exasperation. "This is a dream! My dream! How could you—"

He stared intently at Cao Kun, then suddenly realized something: "You're not an ordinary person... You're an exorcist? Or an Eastern exorcist?"

Cao Kun did not answer, but just stared at him coldly.

Freddy's expression shifted, and finally he gritted his teeth.

He suddenly spread his arms wide, and the surrounding dreamscape began to ripple violently: "Get out! Get out of my territory!"

A powerful repulsive force surged forth, and Cao Kun felt his consciousness being pushed out of the dream.

Just as he was about to resist, everything went black before his eyes.

Cao Kun and Jessica opened their eyes at the same time.

It was already dark outside the window, and only a warm yellow bedside lamp was on in the bedroom.

The two were still holding hands, but the love charm in their palms had turned to ashes.

Although the time spent in the dream was short, several hours had already passed in reality.

"Is it... over?" Jessica sat up, panting, and asked.

Cao Kun released his grip, sat up, and shook his head: "No. Although this guy's mental strength is not as good as mine, his control over dreams is much better than mine."

I was able to suppress it only with your help, the master of this dream.

It can't beat me in the dream, but it can easily drive us out of the dream.

Jessica's face paled: "What should we do?"

Cao Kun pondered for a moment, a sharp glint in his eyes: "Since he's hiding and refusing to come out, we'll force him to."

"Force him out?"

"Yes." Cao Kun looked at Jessica, "You should take another nap."

"Huh? Still sleeping?" Jessica was a little scared.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Cao Kun's lips curled into a cold smile.

Two more drops of blood were dripped onto the same talisman.

The two held hands again and lay down on the bed.

"Thump thump... thump thump..."

Jessica found that she felt much better after sleeping for a while.

I've been having trouble sleeping for a while now.

Now, I can't sleep at all.

Jessica: "Master Cao, you're amazing. This is the first time in so long that someone has been able to defeat Freddy."

Cao Kun: "Defeating it isn't the goal; killing it, eliminating it, that's what matters. Go to sleep."

Jessica was a little embarrassed: "I...I can't sleep again."

Cao Kun: "What are you thinking about all day?"

These words made Jessica's face turn even redder, and her ears burned.

Cao Kun pointed a finger at Jessica's forehead: "Go to sleep."

Finally, Jessica entered the dream again.

This time, it's not Jessica's real bedroom.

It was a bedroom that was simple yet had a touch of childlike charm.

"This...this is my room when I was a child." Jessica recognized it, her eyes filled with surprise.

She held Cao Kun's hand, touching and looking at him here and there, her face full of joy.

"I actually dreamed about this place, and it was so vivid. I had almost forgotten what this place looked like before."

Cao Kun: "That's the magic of dreams. You can remember many things you've forgotten in your dreams."

Jessica: "Yes, that's amazing."

Cao Kun: "Alright, let's continue looking for Freddy. We have to take care of him."

Otherwise, it could kill you at any moment.

"Yes." At this critical moment, Jessica couldn't even think about her childhood anymore. She followed Cao Kun out of the room.