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--- Chapter 240 ---
Douluo Continent, Desolate Mountain Range.
Han Yuan opened his eyes wide. He clutched his chest, feeling tightness from the depths of his soul. However, this discomfort didn't last long as a cool sensation washed his body, mind, and soul.
He could feel a newfound power growing inside him.
Unlike any powers he obtained or mastered, this power is neutral yet overbearing, capable of great things.
The Authority of Dream!
Yes, this is the latent power of Rootless Dream Source Veins. Although Han Yuan currently only has minor authority over dreams, it is already equal to that of some 1st-level gods over laws.
Fortunately, there is no Dream-related Deity in the Douluo Divine Realm, and the closest one to such a law is probably one of the Deadly Sin Gods, the 1st Class God - Sloth.
Sloth God is subordinate to the God of Destruction, so Han Yuan shouldn't have been in trouble.
Even then, the Authority of Dream is powerful. It is not as explosive as the Evil God's Profound Veins of a certain scum, but it lets Han Yuan solidify anything he dreamed into the real world, given he had enough Dream's power.
Too bad since Han Yuan only obtained this power, the amount of Dream's power he had is basically zero. The only thing he could materialize was his own power from the Dou Qi Continent as his soul connected to it.
Han Yuan snapped his fingers, creating a crimson-colored flame on his palm before changing it to a cyan-green flame, which softened the surrounding rock into fine mineral particles.
Under his splendid control, these fine particles bonded and became a diamond.
If this were Earth, this 'huge' diamond could be worth a fortune.
Then, again, it was just marketing as diamonds weren't as rare as people think.
Han Yuan clenched his hand, and the diamond turned into dust. He sighed and mumbled, "To gain Dream's power or energy, I need to let others fall into the dream world."
"The more people, the better..."
"Then, my Authority of Dream will become strong enough to affect reality around me."
"But the premise is that they didn't realize a thing."
"Should I hold another Dao Meeting?"
"No, that won't do. Holding a similar event before even a year has passed will make people wary of Dao Academy." Han Yuan rubbed his forehead.
"Wait, there might be an alternative way to farm Dream Energy..."
"It never said that the target that entered 'Dream World' should be human, right?"
"All creatures are equal in the dream world. Well, besides me." He smiled faintly. "As expected, I must visit Silver Dragon King as soon as possible."
"Hey, Han Yuan. Why do I feel you have bad intentions toward the Silver Dragon King?" Di Yating suddenly asked from the spiritual world. While she couldn't know what happened in the "meeting" between Alpha and Beta, she could tell that something about her host was changing.
'Han Yuan had become more unfathomable!' The dragon woman could feel Han Yuan's sudden change, but couldn't put her hand on it.
After all, the Authority of Dream is unlike divinity or laws she was familiar with. It is a higher form of power.
Han Yuan raised his hands carelessly, "How could I do such a thing, Yating?"
"Don't you believe me, your kind-hearted contractor?"
'Nothing about you is kind-hearted!' Di Yating wanted to complain, but didn't say it in the end.
Di Yating has been observing Han Yuan for about a year now, and besides researching Dou Technique, this guy has spent his time playing with those girls and women.
What a 'pure' and 'innocent' young man he was.
Hmph, scumbag!
If Han Yuan knew what Di Yating was thinking of him, he'd quickly defend himself. He didn't approach the girls intentionally; they approached him with impure intent instead.
Anyway, Han Yuan is truly a pure young man.
"Yating, I might need your help soon." Han Yuan suddenly said, all serious.
"You..." Di Yating's heart trembled when she heard Han Yuan's words, and with that expression, too. She bit her lips in frustration because this guy is always like this.
How could he change the topic so quickly?
And why is he so damned handsome when serious!
Even though Di Yating is a dragon, through and through, she's still a visual being and can appreciate one's beauty. In fact, her being a dragon made it worse, as they were 'commonly' known to be lustful.
To top that even more, Han Yuan's Demonic Power is like addictive nectar that Di Yating wishes she could gulp down every day.
Thankfully, her willpower is quite strong.
"Please, Yating..." Han Yuan repeated with a soft tone.
"Kuughh!" Di Yating clenched her hands hard. She swayed her head away and harrumphed. "F-Fine, I will assist you once, just this once!"
"Don't even dream of fooling her majesty Silver Dragon King after that."
"We, Dragon Clan, might have fallen, but shouldn't be tarnished!"
"Of course." Han Yuan smiled faintly, giving Di Yating a tight hug briefly before walking away with a swagger. With Di Yating's assistance, he at least could talk with Silver Dragon King more easily.
Di Yating stared at Han Yuan, who left swaggering and blushed a little with frustration. "D-Damn it."
"If it weren't for Demonic Power, I could have resisted him."
'It's definitely because of his very handsome face, yeah, it is the damned contract fault!'
'If I weren't 'tightly' bound with such a contract, I'd have locked him in my cave and....'
Gulp!
Di Yating unconsciously swallowed her saliva. She snapped out from her 'dirty' imagination before wiping a slight saliva on the corner of her red lips.
Then, she vanished into thin air and returned to the spiritual world, where the Heavenly Horned Ant judged her harshly.
"Hmph, you called me Nympho, when you're also one yourself!" Neru said with a snort.
"I am not!" Di Yating denied the accusation right away.
"Heh, keep saying that, your denial is empty, you horny dragon! When the king bends his finger, I am sure that you will bend your knees and beg for 'it' immediately." Neru sneered even more.
Di Yating was in her denial stage, unlike Neru, who had accepted their master's blessing.
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Han Yuan returned home, hoping to find his sister, Han Yue. He realized that he hadn't spent much time with her in months.
They occasionally had a meal together, but their busy schedules often prevented them from spending quality time together.
Han Yuan was busy researching and developing 'Divine Art' for Han Yue and others. Han Yue herself is actively exploring the Divine Art he tailored for her.
When Han Yuan arrived home, he could sense Han Yue meditating in the living room.
Many people would assume that cultivating in a specific place, such as the Mimicry Training Land, would be more effective.
However, this living room was currently loaded with numerous Spirit Guidance Tools that simulated moonlight particles, although these particles were invisible to the naked eye.
And Hen Yue's cultivation is faster with moon-related elements.
"I am home," said Han Yuan.
Han Yue slowly opened her eyes, which flashed with a silverish-white hue before returning to normal. Something about her aura is unfathomable and divine.
Yet, the next second, she is no different than any mortal.
"How is your progress with Divine Art? There shouldn't be a clash with the Moon Goddess's inheritance, right?" asked Han Yuan while rubbing her shoulder.
"Ah..." Han Yue's eyes turned crescent as she enjoyed Han Yuan's gentle yet powerful shoulder rub, causing her body to sway in joy slightly.
"Hmm, the Divine Art didn't interfere with Moon Goddess's inheritance, but she has been bugging me about it."
"She said the Divine Art you made for me is arguably, nearly on the same level as her Divine Technique."
"Uh, did she rat out about the Divine Arts to others?" Han Yuan became wary.
Han Yue giggled, "Moon Goddess is, how to put it, an introvert."
"Let alone talk with other gods in the Divine Realm, even I, her inheritor, rarely speak with her. The only reason she initiated a conversation with me was because of how impressive the Divine Art you made."
"And no, she promised me not to reveal anything, even to those Godkings."
"That's good." Han Yuan sighed in relief. As much as he likes to be allied with the God of Destruction, their alliance would only last until Asura God got what he deserved.
After that?
Who knows if they could still be friends, considering Han Yuan's grand plan for many things?
Well, Han Yuan wouldn't treat God of Destruction and other 'kind' gods so badly if his plan succeeded.