A Dream

Once a powerful and well-respected cultivator, Xue had fallen into a deep depression. She had lost her purpose, her passion, and her strength. With every day that passed, Xue felt more trapped and helpless.

One night, as she slept, a dream swept over her. In it, she found herself in a lush garden, surrounded by beautiful blooms and magnificent creatures. As she wandered through it, she noticed that every living creature she encountered was drawn to her.

Xue, longing for companionship and desperate for a way to escape her depression, delightfully accepted the attention of the creatures within her dream. However, as the dream went on, Xue began to feel suffocated by their constant presence.

In her confusion and desperation, Xue realized what she had done. She had trapped every living creature she came across inside her dreams. Fear, guilt, and self-loathing washed over her.

As the days passed, each dream became darker and more twisted.