Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener - Chapter 760

Chapter 760: Chapter 760: Entering Dreamland!
Sterl stood before what was once one of the deadliest forbidden areas, deciding that this would be the location for his entry.

Opening the portal to Dreamland could carry unknown risks, so he obviously wouldn’t choose to enter from within the royal castle.

If any entities from Dreamland managed to escape and wreak havoc on the royal castle, it would be an incredibly foolish move.

That’s why he had come all the way to the Realm of the Undying—first, because it was far enough from the royal castle, and second, because the terrain here was unique. Even if something did escape, it would be easier to suppress it.

A place like the Realm of the Undying, devoid of resources, wouldn’t be a loss if destroyed. He wouldn’t feel any sorrow over it.

“Time to begin.”

With a thought, a crystal ball glowing with dreamlike light appeared in his hand—the Dream Orb, evolved and enhanced to its peak!

The properties of the Dream Orb had undergone a complete transformation.

[Dream Orb]

Description: A gem containing the Law of Dreams, seemingly fused with some mysterious power that allows it to connect to unknown worlds. Using this orb might bring unimaginable gains—or perhaps some unexpected crisis. In the past, the Orichalcum nation used this orb to obtain vast wealth, until an uncontrollable crisis occurred, after which the orb was sealed here forever.

Effects:

Gateway of Dreams: Can open a Gateway of Passage, allowing entry into the endless Dreamworld. While in Dreamland, all explored regions will be recorded by the Dream Orb. In Dreamland, the Dream Orb can be used to open the Gateway of Dreams, instantly transporting the user to any recorded location.

Stirring Waves: Upon entering the Dreamworld, your identity will be greatly enhanced. Depending on your traits, you may replace the identity of a deceased powerful being, their descendants, or another unknown existence.

(Note: This identity may grant you a high initial status, but it could also bring the enmity of the previous owner. The user can choose whether or not to replace the identity.)

Protection: Upon entering Dreamland with the Dream Orb, you will receive the protection of Dreamland. Your luck will improve, and when subjected to unknown harm, your resistance will increase by 50%, while the damage taken will be reduced by 30%.

Severance: You can activate the Dream Orb at any time to forcibly teleport out. Regardless of your surroundings, you can escape from Dreamland.

(Note: After using this ability, the Dream Orb will sustain irreversible damage. After using it twice, it will be permanently destroyed.)

Sterl looked at the properties of the Dream Orb now, and couldn’t help but feel a sense of reassurance.

The Dream Orb, upgraded to its peak, had extremely powerful functions.

First, there was the Gateway of Dreams ability. With this, his exploration of Dreamland would be much more convenient. Additionally, he could open the Gateway of Dreams in times of danger and teleport to any safe area he had previously visited. In an unknown world, this was nothing short of miraculous!

As for the second ability, Stirring Waves, this was a bit more complex. If used properly, it could grant him an extremely high status as soon as he entered Dreamland. However, just as with any gain, there would be a price. Gaining a high status could also bring about many powerful enemies.

Take his current situation, for example. Although he was the ruler of the Alpha 8 world and the leader of the Legion of Hell, his enemies came from the Orichalcum nation in the upper realms.

The third ability, Protection, was self-explanatory. This ability was simple but brutal. The increase in luck not only helped avoid risks but also greatly improved the chances of acquiring treasures. He hadn’t forgotten his true purpose for entering Dreamland—to master the powerful Dream Power.

Given that even the Orichalcum nation feared Dreamland and hesitated to explore it further, it was undoubtedly a perilous place. The enhancements to resistance and the weakening of damage were self-evident—the ability to survive was the foundation of everything.

The fourth ability, Severance, greatly boosted Sterl’s confidence. It was arguably the most powerful feature of the Dream Orb. With this ability, if he encountered irreversible danger in Dreamland, he could forcibly escape, essentially granting him two “get out of jail free” cards!

In addition to this, the usage limit of the Dream Orb had disappeared. The previous version of the Dream Orb could only be used three times, and after one evolution, it could be used five times. Now, as long as the Dream Orb wasn’t damaged, he could enter Dreamland an unlimited number of times, increasing his chances of survival.

He took a deep breath. This time, if he didn’t succeed, it would be the end!

With a wave of his hand, a formation disk appeared in front of him. The formation, already engraved with specific runes, immediately activated, enveloping him.

In an instant, Sterl’s aura disappeared, and even his figure was concealed by the formation.

Not only that, but the formation could withstand a certain degree of attack. If he needed to forcibly exit Dreamland, it would give him extra time to react.

With everything prepared, Sterl didn’t hesitate. He channeled a small amount of power into the Dream Orb.

Immediately, a hazy, dreamlike force surged from the Dream Orb, extending out in front of him. It transformed from a glowing mass into a thin line, eventually turning into a swirling mist.

At the same time, an indescribable aura surged from the mist, and everything around seemed to distort. This was the power of Dreamland affecting reality.

Passing through the mist, Sterl stepped into an entirely new world.

His expression remained calm. One hand gripped the Dream Orb, and the other held Illusory Dream. He walked forward into the unknown.

As he entered, the mist immediately dissipated. The residual mysterious energy spread out around him for a moment before it, too, faded away.

However, the surrounding rock layers seemed to be influenced by some force, gradually becoming softer. A tendril-like appendage began to extend from the ground.

This tendril quickly retracted, as if it had never existed at all. Under the concealment of the formation, everything returned to its original state—silent and still.

…

Step… step… tap…

The sound of footsteps echoed around him, and Sterl suddenly stopped in his tracks.

But the footsteps continued, as if something were mimicking his movements. However, in the next moment, the sound vanished completely.

“Is this Dreamland?”

Sterl’s expression remained unchanged. He ignored the strange sounds and instead began to observe his surroundings.

At that moment, he found himself standing on a soft, flowing land.

Yes, it was soft and flowing. Sterl looked down at the ground. It resembled a living organism, slowly wriggling beneath his feet. It appeared like a thick swamp, but the texture felt unusually firm.

Around him, there was a blurry mixture of black and white. The visible range seemed to extend only about ten meters, within which he could see flowers, trees, flowing water, clouds, and even a star.

A star!

The star, like a fruit, was embedded in the canopy of a tree. A river was flowing down the middle of the trunk, running along it as it cascaded downward.

The clouds appeared fluffy, scattered all around—on the ground, in the sky, and among the piles of weeds, creating a strange, eerie atmosphere.

As for the weeds, they were reaching out and striking the surrounding flowers. The flowers were no less sinister, opening their small, sharp mouths to gnaw at the tender grass around them.

Everything in sight was inexplicable, bizarre, and unnerving.

Had an ordinary person entered this place, they would have been terrified by the mere sight of such a scene, losing all sense of composure.

But who was Sterl?

He had defeated even the most powerful gods, with countless beings having perished at his hands. He had personally obliterated the strange creatures that invaded Hell!

Seeing such a sight, Sterl found it a bit strange but wasn’t overly shocked.

However, just as he was staring at the flower that was wildly gnawing at the surrounding plants, the flower unexpectedly grew an eye, which fixed a steady gaze on him. Its grotesque mouth twisted into an eerie smile, and then…

Smack!

Sterl stepped on it, grinding it under his foot with force.

“Trying to act tough.”

He snorted coldly. As the flower continued to stare at him, a faint warning signal came through his Dimension Perception. His senses felt strange, as though they were being distorted and eroded.

Without hesitation, he crushed the flower underfoot, reducing it to pieces.

After the flower was destroyed, all the other plants and flowers that had been fighting among themselves stopped. They suddenly turned toward Sterl’s location, and an eerie wave of energy surged toward him.

In the air, it felt as though something was silently crawling toward him, claws outstretched.

“Get lost!”

Sterl shouted. His gaze sharpened, and a powerful surge of soul power erupted from him. As it passed, the strange plants and flowers were all destroyed, and the tree with the flowing river and star embedded in its branches crumbled as well.

He then lifted his foot and slammed it down.

Boom!!

A terrifying burst of brute force erupted, followed by a sharp, shrill scream. It sounded distant, yet as though it were right next to his ear, creating a horribly loud noise.

As soon as the sound reached his ears, the strange feeling of being distorted became even more intense, but in the next instant, the sound stopped abruptly.

The black-and-white mist around him began to dissipate at a visible rate, and the ground beneath him, once flowing and soft, was replaced by a layer of pitch-black gravel.

The eerie sensation, faint but unsettling, quickly disappeared.

Soon, the true nature of this world was revealed to Sterl.

Surrounding him was a barren landscape of black gravel. There was no sun in the sky, but there was light. There were no stars or moon, but strange, twisted figures flickered in and out of view.

In addition, there were many distorted light and shadow figures on the ground, flickering in and out of existence. Upon sensing his gaze, the closer figures quickly retreated, as if they were afraid.

Under Sterl’s feet, a bizarrely shaped monster was twitching violently, its head shattered and exploded by a brutal force.