Simultaneous Journey: Starting from Holy Terra

"Help!"

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"No!"

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"Help me!"

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Countless screams echoed through the dream world. Xiaoyu was awakened by the screams and looked around blankly, not quite understanding why she was there.

She looked around and saw one dream bubble after another.

Within those bubbles, individuals are reliving terrifying nightmares, bizarre and utterly eerie.

"What... what's going on?"

"This is the Great Demon's Dream Hell, a special world on the surface of the world that does not belong to the Void Hell."

"what?"

Xiaoyu turned around, and in that instant, a man dressed in ordinary casual clothes appeared in front of her. It was Ye Ming, who appeared in her dream in the form of her past life.

"Who are you? Is this a dream?" Xiaoyu asked uncertainly. She wasn't afraid of anything, or rather, she didn't sense any malice from Ye Ming.

"Yes, this is the world of dreams. Come with me." Ye Ming smiled and nodded, then turned and walked away into the distance.

Xiaoyu hesitated for only a moment before curiously looking around and quickly following.

This gave Ye Ming a new understanding of Xiao Yu's boldness.

"Aren't you scared?" Ye Ming asked.

"Since they're all dreams, what's so scary about them?" Xiaoyu retorted. "Why are there only nightmares here, and no sweet dreams at all?"

"Dreams vary; some dreams are so real that if you believe them, they can hurt you."

Ye Ming said, "However, your idea is correct. A dream is just a dream; it can't come true. There's no need to be afraid. As for your question about why I don't have any pleasant dreams—"

Ye Ming paused, and the surrounding scene immediately changed, becoming blank, while a room door appeared, standing there abruptly and isolated.

crunch--

Ye Ming pushed open the door and gestured for Xiao Yu to follow.

Xiaoyu followed, and the moment she passed through the door, the surrounding white scene changed again, turning into a dimly lit monitoring room filled with cables and monitors.

"Cool~" Xiaoyu's signature drawn-out voice rang out, and then she excitedly ran around in the middle before walking to the largest screen.

On that screen was a bizarre sheep's head, engulfed in raging hellfire, constantly radiating an unbearable malice. That malice was so tangible that it raised the surrounding temperature and lowered people's body temperature!

Xiaoyu only glanced at it, but couldn't help but shiver, and terrifying scenes flashed through her mind.

But soon these terrifying scenes were covered by a warm force.

"What is this?"

Xiaoyu was still a child who had never experienced anything, far from the "T-Girl" who later punched demons and kicked wizards. After seeing this terrifying scene, she couldn't help but feel a little scared.

"This is the Dream Demon, a once powerful demon lord who ruled over a layer of hell. Even among many demons, he was an extremely powerful being."

"Because it holds the power over 'nightmares' and 'souls,' and no one can rival it on that throne. If it does not die, all living beings in the world, including demons and gods, will be disturbed and affected by it."

Ye Ming explained calmly that although he did not have the Holy Lord's memories, after coming into contact with the black energy and righteous energy, he saw the "memory of the world," which was a more complete and perfect record than the Holy Lord's memories!

He knows all the secrets!

"If it was really that powerful, how could it have died? Was it... ambushed?"

As Xiaoyu asked the question, she recalled the hallucination she had experienced when she and her father were researching information and looking at books.

The scene of that azure dragon descending and devouring all the demons is still vivid in my mind!

"And what are these other things?"

Ye Ming stepped forward and came to the large screen.

As he waved his hand, the image on the big screen changed, transforming into an interface that resembled code, continuing to write the nightmare scenario.

"To answer your second question first, this is the Nightmare Chamber, a place that creates nightmares and draws upon the fear energy generated by them."

"The power of fear generated by all souls can be stored and absorbed here without any side effects, but one must possess the corresponding authority."

"The energy accumulated over millions of years is concentrated here. If you absorb this energy, even the smallest demon can become a powerful demon that dominates a region and even threatens the entire world!"

"Wow, that's amazing! This place definitely can't be known to outsiders, right?" Xiaoyu's eyes sparkled, not because of any power, but because she thought it was so cool.

"Of course, because the owner of this power is still here, it won't be taken advantage of by some little devils," Ye Ming said with a smile, then threw out the nightmare he had woven.

"As for your first question, that can't be considered a sneak attack," Ye Ming said with a smile. "The Holy Lord also participated in that battle, but he was in the sky at the time, and only came down to the ground after winning."

"Holy Lord!? How do you know that name?" Xiaoyu suddenly became alert.

Although she didn't understand much, a voice inside her told her to be vigilant and pay attention! And—to stay away from the people in front of her!

Upon hearing this, Ye Ming turned his head, and as he did so, his body began to change.

"Because I am the Holy Lord."

Xiaoyu: !?!?!?!

Ye Ming revealed his true form. His enormous body was like a small mountain. His dark green scales shimmered with an eerie light. His dragon head was ferocious and terrifying. Even when his scarlet eyes were still, they gave people a sense of evil, as if he was plotting something bad.

"You, you are the Holy Lord?" Xiaoyu subconsciously took a step back, tripped after a couple of steps, and bumped into the chair behind her.

As she sat down, the surrounding scenery changed, transforming into a magnificent palace, with plates of delicious food appearing before her.

Ye Ming transformed again, elegantly sitting in the main seat, using jade chopsticks to pick up food, and also picking up food from the plate in front of Xiao Yu.

"Don't be nervous, I don't eat people... or rather, I don't eat people anymore. After all, you know, the power of demons comes from fear and the unknown. We rely on mystery. If no one fears us, we lose our power."

Xiaoyu looked at Ye Ming, who had transformed into human form. She didn't understand why the Holy Lord was speaking to her so kindly, but her fear of the Holy Lord prevented her from moving.

"I invited you here to discuss a collaboration. Do you remember what you said when you saw my memories through my imprint?"

"I want the world to move forward again, do you want to join me?"

"I..." Before Xiaoyu could speak, a sudden burst of light enveloped her entire body, and the little girl in the dream world abruptly transformed into an adult.

A holy saint, a princess.

"Demon, what are you up to?" The goddess, dressed in a beaded dress and adorned with beautiful jade, sat in her seat, staring coldly at Ye Ming.

The Mayan gods lived in a much earlier era, so it's understandable that they were unaware of the Holy Lord.

"Maya Earth Mother Goddess, you should be glad this is a dream, otherwise how could you have awakened from so many powerful reincarnations?" Ye Ming said with great interest.

"Demon, if you mean the thing that involved dissecting my entire past and present lives to summon me, I don't think I should thank you."

The Mayan goddess had a cold face. Beside her were many, many "Xiaoyu" who had the same face, but whose temperament and power were completely different!

There are saints dressed in pure white robes and wearing laurel wreaths; talented women holding books and dressed in Han Chinese clothing; female warriors wielding spears; and valiant female generals in armor.

Among them, three are the most powerful.

A queen dressed in a black trench coat, surrounded by black mist, holding a leather whip, the supreme queen who commands the shadows!

The other is a Saint Seiya dressed in a white robe, holding a magical weapon, and compassionate towards all beings!

There's also the Mayan goddess who came out first.

The three of them stood at the very front, and the rest of the reincarnations were insignificant in their presence.

They are Xiaoyu's most powerful three incarnations, but becoming the Shadow Queen was indeed an accident, but it also shows Xiaoyu's specialness. Both the righteous and the dark forces are vying for her!

"Hey, what does this mean? Has someone pulled out our past life souls?"

The Shadow Queen looked at the Mayan goddess and the Saint Seiya warriors with a sarcastic tone, her voice filled with disdain and contempt. Clearly, their souls had never been erased, and their memories had always remained; they had simply merged into one after reincarnation.

"What... what's going on?"

Looking at the countless "Xiaoyu" now, Xiaoyu's big, watery eyes widened in disbelief. Even the Shadow Queen, who was shrouded in darkness, couldn't help but be captivated by her childhood appearance.

"Lord Saint, what exactly are you planning?" asked Tama, the Saint Seiya.

The Shadow Queen "Xiao Yu" was also looking at Ye Ming. Her era was only one generation younger than that of the Holy Lord. After the Holy Lord and other demons were sealed in Hell, the Shadow Queen was born and ruled for a period of time.

Then came the events of Shendu's escape from prison and his re-sealing by Lope.

Therefore, both the Shadow Queen "Tama" and the Saint Seiya "Tama" know about the Holy Lord.

"I don't have any bad intentions. I just want to cooperate with Xiaoyu. You may not know that during one of my prison breaks, I was sealed by a Saint named Lope. Since then, I've been filling most of the demon positions on the dark side, but I can't do anything at all."

Ye Ming poured a 2L bottle of cola into a wine glass, took a sip, and let out a satisfied sigh. "This tastes so nostalgic! It's really good. You should know what kind of changes a demon who can't bring the world into the Dark Ages can cause, right?"

"The world may stagnate, but it will also usher in a new era for humanity," said Tama, the Saint Seiya.

The "Xiaoyu"s, who stood on the side of justice, were able to accept this outcome and were even happy about it, since they were fighting for humanity.

"Hmph, so that means the world has stagnated, or even regressed?"

"Hmph, so that means the world has stagnated, or even regressed?"

The shadow queen "Xiaoyu" said disdainfully, while grabbing Xiaoyu and ruffling her, "No wonder I'm so cute in this life, yet so weak."

"Ugh... I'm not like you guys..." Xiaoyu protested, puffing out her cheeks.

I knew you would agree.

"Heh, I'm a demon too, I don't believe in demons."

The shadow queen "Xiaoyu" sneered. She knew all too well the habits of demons. Even just casually agreeing could lead to a demon planting a contract in your heart!

"Fine, no matter what I say, you won't believe me. Let time prove me right."

Ye Ming smiled and waved his hand, and the many "Xiao Yu" that had flown out also disappeared. Those were special parts of Xiao Yu's soul, her memories from her previous life, and the methods she left behind.

Ye Ming merely borrowed the power of the Sheep Talisman and used the power of Nightmare Hell to reflect the special aspects of these souls.

These beings, possessing immense power, are all unable to wield their abilities except for the Shadow Queen.

Even the Shadow Queen could only borrow the power of the dark energy to resist for a short while; she could not harm Ye Ming, nor could she help Xiao Yu resist the pull of Ye Ming's dream.

"Revealing your past life is my advance payment to you. Come back to me for cooperation when you've thought it through."

"The way to enter the nightmare hell is simple: enter a dream world and then call out my name."

Ye Ming waved his hand, sending Xiao Yu out of the nightmare hell and back into her dream.

In her dream, Xiaoyu had a very beautiful dream...

"What, are you dissatisfied with my behavior?"

Ye Ming adjusted the design of Nightmare Hell, then sealed the place off and returned to his body.

The moment he returned, he sensed a joint protest from both righteous and dark forces!

Xiaoyu is a precious treasure of righteousness, and no one is allowed to touch her!

We can tolerate being robbed by the dark forces once, but we absolutely cannot be robbed a second time!

"I understand, I will absolutely not harm Xiaoyu."

Ye Ming comforted Zheng Qi, but Hei Qi wouldn't have it. He kept puckering around, trying to persuade Ye Ming to seduce Xiao Yu into his life.

"Don't even think about it. Xiaoyu is untouchable. Besides, with me here, you're still thinking about Xiaoyu. You're really fickle."

Ye Ming chuckled and teased, and the black energy wanted to say something, but it was punched by the righteous energy. Then the two world consciousnesses returned to the core of the world and fought each other again.

Ye Ming was happy to have some free time and continued with his plans.

This successful opening of Nightmare Hell allowed Ye Ming to obtain the savings accumulated over millions of years.

Once absorbed, these powers will directly propel Ye Ming to the peak state of a Holy Lord, transforming him into a powerful Great Demon!

However, if you become a great demon using this method, you will be deeply bound to the entire Nightmare Hell, making it very difficult to leave the surface of the world and enter the world itself.

Perhaps this is why the Holy Lord did not use this method.

What use is a powerful demon if it cannot usher the world into the Dark Ages?

Therefore, Ye Ming will only use this energy to construct his own fantasy dream, thereby drawing new energy for his own use.

The accumulated energy can then be used for entirely new developments, such as—

Constructing one of the "Eight Winds"! \r\u2029

Happy Chinese New Year 2029!

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I've been dragged out to visit relatives again, so I can only update 4,000 words now (*?????). I have to go out again tomorrow. When will this ever end?

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