Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

The moment this thought crossed Lin Yuan's mind, he was momentarily confused, and a massive amount of power vanished into thin air.

The next moment, the firefly and the dream master witnessed a scene that they would never forget.

The countless shadows of insects seemed to be blurred for a moment, and then all the insects, regardless of size or strength, vanished instantly, leaving only an empty sky.

"A fake is still a fake, isn't it?"

The supernatural power [Transformation of Reality and Illusion] was successfully activated. Due to the vast difference in level between Lin Yuan and the insect swarm in this dream, their existence was directly transformed from reality into nothingness by him.

Dispelling the weariness that had crept into his mind, Lin Yuan slowly lowered himself and looked at the dream master.

The latter could no longer maintain his composure; his face darkened. His plans had been so directly and brutally erased?

"If I'm not mistaken, your so-called Lawful Strike isn't as powerful as you described. In fact, most of your power might have been used to create the swarm illusion just now."

Lin Yuan analyzed calmly:

"Then what was the purpose of everything you said before?"

It was to convince us that this strike could bring utter destruction, that it could shatter the pupa, that it could instill in this Grammer girl the desire to live.

As soon as the words were spoken, both Liu Ying and the Dream Master's expressions changed.

The former showed a look of sudden realization, while the latter completely lost any hope.

"So... this so-called Deathly Pupa?"

Liu Ying murmured, somewhat incredulous.

"That's right, this twisted and bizarre thing is one of the root causes of all the chaos in Pinocchio—the star core!"

After the voice faded, the room fell silent.

"If I were to feel a desire to survive in the face of that attack, it would be tantamount to making a wish before the Star Core. Then, as a procreative traveler, my wish would be twisted into..."

As Liu Ying spoke, a look of lingering fear suddenly appeared on her face. She stared intently at the dreamer, trying to discern the answer from their expression.

"That's right, because you went from death to life, but in the end you went from life to death."

After a few moments, Gopher's expression shifted several times before finally settling into calm. He looked at Lin Yuan: "Who are you?"

"You don't seem angry that your scheme has been exposed?"

Lin Yuan did not answer, but instead asked a question.

“Anger? Anger makes people lose their minds and their sense of justice. I have been angry many times in the past, but now I no longer feel angry.”

The dreamer spoke calmly.

"Besides, things are not settled yet, and the outcome between us is still undecided, so why make such a pointless and undignified move?"

"Oh? It seems you still have a backup plan?"

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow. Was the other party bluffing, or was there something to it?

"No need to guess, the answer will soon be revealed."

The dreamer's face appeared calm and peaceful, the emotional turmoil from just having his conspiracy exposed completely gone.

"I have been planning this creation of the divine lord for a long time. It is impossible to have only one plan."

Your appearance was unexpected. It's a pity that if we can no longer create locust plagues, and all living beings have no way to feel fear, then I can only become the pointer of fear, turning the clock of order.

Gopher's voice became indifferent.

"If what you say is truly the star core, then I will still deliver that destined blow, causing the star core to explode and killing all those who enter the dream."

He uttered the most terrifying words in a calm tone:

“I will awaken the most primal fears with the death of every dreamer, and I will deprive everyone of the chance to live. This loss of morality is all thanks to you, Bayer.”

Gopher's gaze lingered on the two people before him, seemingly filled with mockery:

"The birth of order is unstoppable, and the fact that you two have resorted to such a desperate measure is simply because you have defied fate. Hunter, you should be able to bear the price of going beyond the script."

Looking at Liu Ying, whose face was grave and whose eyes held a hint of guilt, Lin Yuan turned to look at her:

"Miss Firefly, or rather, Star Core Hunter Sam, leave this place."

Hearing Lin Yuan's resolute tone, Liu Ying suddenly looked up: "You...."

"Go do what you want to do, and achieve the ending you want to achieve, the real ending."

Lin Yuan stared into those beautiful eyes.

"From this moment on, your script ends. The path ahead is yours to write. Go stop the Harmony Festival, fight alongside the train crew just like they did during the Hot Sands auditions, and complete the final chapter of this story together. The choice is yours."

"This...then here..."

"With me here, there won't be any problems."

Seeing the girl's face still showing struggle and hesitation, Lin Yuan knew that she was still fixated on the script and on that death.

The dream master's words had affected her, making her think that because she hadn't died here, she had deviated from the script, which would cause all the dreamers to die.

"Relax, this isn't the first time I've dealt with you Star Core Hunters. In Immortal Ship Luofu, I've crossed paths with Kafka, Blade, and that little wolf. And this isn't the first time I've torn up Eriol's script."

"So it was you..." Liu Ying's pupils contracted, and she suddenly opened her mouth wide, as if she heard a loud cat meow in her ear.

"So, enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime moment of writing your own script, young lady."

Lin Yuan turned to look at the dreamer, and said nothing more.

After a moment, Liu Ying gritted her teeth and softly uttered, "Yes, I believe you."

The hurried footsteps gradually faded into the distance, and neither Gofemu nor Lin Yuan stopped them.

"Thank you, Lin Yuan. I hope we can meet again in this sober reality."

Liu Ying left, choosing to believe that Lin Yuan could resolve everything. She also silently vowed in her heart that if she regained her senses, she would repay him.

Now, the girl named Ryuki sets off for her next battlefield, a battlefield she herself has created.

After she left, only the two of them remained.

Lin Yuan looked at the silent dream master and spoke softly:

"Dream Master, is it truly your will to shatter the star core and bring the terror of death into this beautiful dream?"

"Ha, do not underestimate my resolve. What if all sins are inflicted upon me for the sake of the birth of the God of Order? I know I have sinned, but I will never repent."

The dreamer calmly recounted that the matter was now settled, and all that remained was for the final blow to fall.

"Then... what if I could replace the global locust plague with another kind of fear, and replace fear with another kind of fear?"

Lin Yuan spoke calmly, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

...............

Chapter 324 Dust to dust, ashes to ashes

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's words, the Dream Master was taken aback.

He had considered that the other party might try to stop him or threaten him, and he was prepared to fight this powerful enemy to the death.

But as soon as Lin Yuan spoke, the young man's stance suddenly became ambiguous again.

"Are you trying to stall for time?"

Gopher narrowed his eyes and looked at Lin Yuan, but failed to glean any clues from him.

"Don't overthink it, I'm serious."

Lin Yuan spoke calmly, pacing back and forth in the hall.

His gaze fell on the Death Cocoon hanging beneath the dome, his eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light.

"Oh? In that case, the final moment is approaching, and you only have a little time left to present your thoughts."

Gofemu watched him warily, his lips moving silently as if reciting syllables.

"According to your plan, what you are waiting for is simply the opening of the Harmonious Ceremony. At that ceremony, the remnants of the Order, like yourself, will summon the Harmonious Incarnations."

By creating the fear brought about by the locust plague, people in the dream will spontaneously call for order, thereby attempting to seize control of the star god Taiyi, who is tasked with restoring order.

Lin Yuan paused.

"However, after that breeding lady left, your original plan has failed. Can awakening fear through the deaths of all those who enter the dream truly restore order? I have my doubts. But I have a better method."

He looked up and stared directly at the dreamer, his eyes gleaming.

"You must understand that in this pathetic universe, order is only a fleeting phenomenon, while threats are eternal. Therefore, there is never just one way to bring fear to all living beings."

Gofemu's expression changed. Although he didn't know what the other party was going to do, he had a bad feeling.

"No need to say anything more. No matter how ingenious your methods are, they are ultimately beyond my control."

Over the long years, I've learned only one lesson from the past—to achieve order, one must ultimately understand that I must walk alone!

As the words fell, the dreamer uttered the last syllable.

His eyes lit up, and the stained-glass window behind him shook violently. The time had come; his earlier question to Lin Yuan was merely a distraction.

From the very beginning, he was determined to transform himself into the embodiment of fear and to be created by God!

"How can the brilliance of gold last forever?"

The stained glass window shattered, and a huge, dark finger blocked the view, as if it could crush everything in front of it.

Gazing at this strike that was said to be capable of annihilating galaxies, Lin Yuan remained calm, stopped, and raised his right arm, opening his hand forward.

"boom!"

The light instantly engulfed everything, leveling the surrounding buildings and ground with this terrifying attack. In an instant, the outside world reappeared, and Lin Yuan found himself in the dim twilight sky.

However, despite such a huge momentum, it was nothing more than that.

"This is the strike you spoke of that shattered the star's core?"

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, a cold smile appearing on his lips.

Before his eyes, the pupa of death had long since vanished, leaving only a shimmering star core bound in his palm.

The dreamer found it hard to believe that the powerful attack just now could not penetrate the opponent's protective force at all, proving that it was all show and no substance.

"Ugh--"