noveltune Chapter 185 New Things
Chapter 185 New Things
Chapter 185 New Things
The work of the temporary office for magic management is proceeding smoothly.
Although the University of Tokyo possesses the talent of being a construction powerhouse and values efficiency in everything, when it comes to extraordinary work, it still feels a bit like crossing a river by feeling for stones.
Even someone as talented as Shangguan Su was completely new to these strange and unusual things, and the selection of officials for other cities required even greater caution.
This is not a simple administrative agency, nor is it an organization without real power. Rather, it is a vital department that is directly aligned with national defense and public safety, and no link in the chain can afford to make the slightest mistake.
Therefore, after leaving the flower shop, Shangguan Su devoted herself to the complex process of meeting decisions and report writing.
Although she was conscripted by her father and sent here, there were quite a few people eyeing her position, especially at the beginning.
It would be even more troublesome if it gave them any leverage over us.
Therefore, she has to do everything herself. Every decision and application must go through her hands. Otherwise, Shangguan Su would not want someone to share her burden.
However, for Shangguan Su, the most important thing right now is to control public opinion.
The damage caused by the crocodile lizard wasn't particularly large, and no one was injured, but the incident caused quite a stir online.
Netizens were as excited as if it were Chinese New Year. For several days in a row, the appearance of alien beasts and magical girls was the subject of heated discussion. They tirelessly expressed their opinions and even created some memes.
However, there were also some who were just enjoying the spectacle, some who wanted to ride the wave of popularity, and even some who harbored conspiracy theories.
In short, the diversity of species is on full display even when hiding in the virtual world of the internet.
This small group of people is also Shangguan Su's key observation target. The internet is not a lawless place, and the words and rumors spread by these people may lead to some bad consequences.
This wouldn't have happened before, but now, when negative energy can materialize and harm ordinary people...
This issue must be dealt with seriously.
While it was incredibly lively outside, Tang Zijun calmed down.
During this time, he was completely immersed in the reversed world. The chaos in the outside world did not affect his focus on piecing the broken mirror plane back together, which was also a "big project" for Tang Zijun.
Reconstruction is far more difficult than destruction.
After seven long years, the broken spatial fragments have solidified, making it extremely difficult to rearrange them. It's not as simple as a jigsaw puzzle; it also involves complex Rubik's Cube techniques.
The test of mathematical calculation has begun. The good news is that, given Tang Zijun's current control over the reversed world, these spatial fragments are all quite obedient and there is no possibility of them going out of control.
The bad news is that this job requires a lot of time and cannot be done by someone else; only Tang Zijun can do it.
Finally, hard work pays off. After several days and nights of busy work, Tang Zijun successfully reshaped the Mirror Dimension, the original stronghold of the Greedy Ones.
Although many places are different from before, the overall framework has not changed. It is still a place full of starlight, like an independent space floating among the stars.
Looking at his surroundings, Chang Lei was filled with emotion.
"The last time I came here must have been seven or eight years ago... I haven't been back since I settled in the real world. I heard that you destroyed the mirror plane. I never thought I would see this scene again."
"How was it? Did it bring back any fond memories?" Tang Zijun smiled.
"I don't have any 'pleasant' memories here," Chang Lei waved his hand. "The Mirror Dimension is the sealed place of the God of Greed. Not many people usually visit here; the pressure is too great."
Upon hearing this, Tang Zijun raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure? I seem to remember that the Greedy One used to frequent the vicinity of the Mirror Dimension."
"That's newly born greedy people going to pay homage to the mountain stronghold," Chang Lei explained, then turned to look at Tang Zijun. "By the way, you haven't heard any rumors lately, have you?"
"Rumors?" Tang Zijun was taken aback. "No, why?"
"A couple of days ago, I went out with Luan Luan. When we passed a street, I sensed some unpleasant aura. That thing was neither a heretic nor a greedy person. I'm afraid it came with ill intentions."
"An aura that makes you uncomfortable... what's its origin?" Tang Zijun frowned slightly.
Chang Lei shook his head slightly. "It's not certain yet, but in short, that aura gave me a very oppressive feeling, but within that oppression was a strong sense of desire, and it was full of filth."
"desire."
Tang Zijun carefully considered this vocabulary.
"Shouldn't this be the source of power for the greedy? Back then, apart from you, no other greedy person should have survived. Could it be something new?"
"It's very likely. That aura is too similar to that of the Greedy One. If it weren't for my identity, I probably wouldn't have been able to tell the difference at a glance. That feeling of desire makes me very uncomfortable; it has no aesthetic appeal whatsoever."
Tang Zijun crossed her arms, deep in thought, and looked at Chang Lei. "Old Chang, you know more about this than I do, could you explain it in detail?"
"I've only discovered some clues. Since we haven't directly confronted each other, I can't provide any valuable information. However, I can tell you that this desire is pure lust, dark, chaotic, and obscene. I initially suspected that something from the secret realm had escaped, but now it seems... it should be similar to us, a product of negative energy."
Seeing that Tang Zijun's expression was becoming increasingly serious, Chang Lei quickly spoke up.
"But you don't need to worry. Although this aura is strange, its combat power is not that strong. It feels like it's just a captain-level fighter. It shouldn't be able to cause any trouble."
"But the problem is, we can't be sure if there are some powerful beings behind this thing," Tang Zijun said in a deep voice.
"Even if I'm strong, can I be stronger than you?" Chang Lei chuckled.
Don't flatter me.
Tang Zijun rolled her eyes at him, then pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Alright, since the mirror dimension has been repaired anyway, there's no need for you to linger here. I can keep an eye on these guys in the Canopy City. Go and gather some information for me, the more detailed the better."
"Gathering information isn't difficult, but isn't it a bit... a bit much to do it all by myself?"
"Who said you're the only one?" Tang Zijun asked pointedly.
Chang Lei paused slightly, then suddenly seemed to realize something, and a meaningful smile appeared on his honest face.
"I know what to do, hehehe..."
"Don't be so smug. Be careful when you act. You're not greedy anymore. Try to change your old ways a bit," Tang Zijun advised, then continued, "As for Luan Luan and your mother, don't worry. Once the Tree of Life recovers, I'll be the first to find a solution for you."
"I'm relieved to hear you say that," Chang Lei grinned.
But soon, he noticed that Tang Zijun's expression wasn't good. After a moment of silence, he couldn't help but ask, "Are you still troubled by the dream world?"
"Um."
Tang Zijun had no intention of hiding anything from Chang Lei.
"The dream world is a big problem. After all, it exists above the level of the real world. In the mythological era, they could wage war against the gods. So many years have passed, and no one can figure out their true strength."
Chang Lei shared this sentiment deeply. "If the 'remains' of just two Trees of Life can cause such a huge mess, then those gods back then were probably no ordinary beings either. If the dream world really becomes a chaotic battleground for the gods, you'll be in danger too..."
"The most important problem now is that I have no idea how to enter the dream world or how to get out of it. The previous times I entered and exited were all inexplicable and had no pattern whatsoever."
"Since it's a dream world, perhaps dreaming offers a chance to pry open that door," Chang Lei pondered, stroking his chin.
"I've already tried it. Ever since I first entered the dream world, I haven't dreamed when I sleep. Even now, a day just passes by in the blink of an eye." Tang Zijun shrugged.
Upon hearing this, Chang Lei thought seriously for a moment, then raised his head and tentatively said, "If it's just a dream, I do have a way, but..."
"What method?" Tang Zijun's eyes flickered.
"Listen... In my early days of collecting negative energy, I got into the habit of adding something to people's heads."
Chang Lei scratched his head sheepishly and continued.
"I don't understand the dream world, but I do understand dreaming quite well. It's simply a reflection of the spiritual world."
It is possible for me to be influenced by my deceptive power. Perhaps I can make you dream, but whether I can get you into the dream world is another matter.
I can't guarantee that.
Tang Zijun understood a little. Chang Lei meant to use the power of deception to trick her mind, to give her a dreamlike feeling, and to use this to intervene in the dream.
However, this thing is hard to explain and too vague, so the success rate is probably not that high.
But there was no other way at the moment, and Tang Zijun really wanted to give it a try.
"What should I do?"
"It's very simple. You just need to relax and not resist my power, otherwise I won't be able to invade your mind," Chang Lei said casually.
Without wasting words, Tang Zijun immediately lowered all her defenses and actively welcomed Chang Lei's deceptive power.
Given Tang Zijun's current state, he could easily detect and resist Chang Lei's deceptive power. However, for the sake of testing, Tang Zijun did not resist this power.
And having not experienced this feeling for so long, he really missed it.
Looking at Chang Lei in front of her, Tang Zijun suddenly realized something. "Is this thing we're doing in the Reverse World really going to be useful?"
Why don't we try going back to the real world?
"There's no need."
Chang Lei waved his hand and then smiled.
"Weren't you already asleep...?"