Chapter 34: Intertwined Dreams (5)

Aorus Otimis, another newcomer.

Shiyu Ling didn't bother to remember the name—it wouldn't be useful in the Zero Island mission. She stood by the door, eagerly eavesdropping on the young Dragon Species' argument.

This time, she wasn't in a hurry because she realized when she discovered the truth about the shadow that she had missed the chance to solve the dream. This round of dreaming was bound to end in failure.

During this period, Gongsun Ce's heart was filled with unease; to him, light signified surveillance and control, while the shadow of darkness became a symbol of stability. He believed that outside the corridor was safer than inside the cell, a clear demonstration of his aversion to his "own kind."

What, then, was the key to ensuring stability for Gongsun Ce in the dream, for this soon-to-collapse shelter?

—Of course, it was the fat boy who had suddenly turned into a shadow man! He was all safety, shrouded in shadows, his face not even visible!