: Superheroes, but Three Kingdoms

Sienna fell into a long silence.

In fact, she could accept her fate.

Because the moment they entered the dense fog, Sienna and her entire squad were prepared to sacrifice themselves.

I'm incredibly lucky to be alive right now.

Moreover, Sienna was an American and had no living relatives in the world.

Staying in hellish America, if you die, it's like returning to your roots.

Sienna can accept this ending.

but--

What should he do?

Sienna lowered her cat head and glanced at Qiao Ye.

The other person is still unconscious.

His brows were furrowed, as if he were having a bad dream.

If I remember correctly, Qiao Ye still has family members outside in the thick fog, right?

He was only seventeen years old.

Can Qiao Ye accept this fate?

……

Qiao Ye is on the run.

He was surrounded by endless darkness, and something was chasing him from behind.

The thing had no sound and no shape, but Qiao Ye could sense it.

It was just a short distance behind him, only a step away.

Qiao Ye had run a long way, but that thing kept following him.

Not too fast, not too slow.

Like a cat catching a mouse.

Qiao Ye's legs grew heavier and heavier, and his breathing became more and more labored.

Just when he was about to give up, a light suddenly appeared in front of him.

Pure white light.

Without hesitation, Qiao Ye rushed in.

……

A pure white space.

Qiao Ye practically stumbled in when he rushed in.

He staggered a couple of steps before regaining his balance and looked back at the path he had come from.

The light shrank to a slit in front of him and then disappeared.

All that remained were pure white walls; there was nothing else.

Only after confirming that the thing really hadn't followed them in did Qiao Ye finally breathe a sigh of relief.

He plopped down on the ground, panting heavily.

My muscles are a bit sore from running too hard just now.

"You've arrived."

Qiao Ye raised his head.

The maidservant sat there.

This means that you are dreaming.

Is the thing that chases you also something that exists in your dreams?

"What was chasing me just now?" Qiao Ye couldn't help but ask.

The maidservant looked up, her gaze seemingly piercing through the pure white wall.

After a long while, she finally looked away.

"This must be the price you paid for using forbidden power."

The Dream Maiden said, "A demon has taken root in your heart and sees you as its eternal prey."

"If he catches you, he will devour you without mercy and then take your place."

Is that right?

Qiao Ye silently got up and stretched his sore muscles.

"But it's safe here, right?" he asked.

"Safe for now."

The Dream Maiden said, "That demon's power will continue to grow, and one day he will break through the boundaries of this space and break in."

"How long will it take?" Qiao Ye asked.

"It won't be long."

The Dream Maiden shook her head; she couldn't estimate the increase in the demon's strength either.

We can only pin our hopes on the growth of Qiao Ye's strength.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

The dream attendant said, "The dream you are about to enter today is ready."

Ok?

Qiao Ye was taken aback.

"Entering a dream?"

Qiao Ye couldn't figure it out. "Didn't I just use the invitation to enter a dream?"

It's the dream the little painter gave him, the one Walter PPK.

It hasn't been that long.

How did it turn into the next dream?

The maid stared at Qiao Ye's face for a long time before she realized that Qiao Ye was not joking with her.

Then there's only one possibility.

"You didn't actually lie unconscious all day in real life, did you?"

This……

Qiao Ye was unable to answer the question for a moment.

His last memory was of Guan Yu appearing and saving him from Michael.

Then he fainted.

What followed was a relentless pursuit in the darkness.

Qiao Ye really didn't know how much time had passed in between.

"Maybe."

In the end, Qiao Ye decided not to dwell on it any longer.

Now that the new dream world has been refreshed, let's go in.

It can enhance your abilities and grant you a new career.

It's impossible to lose money.

He refocused his attention on the dream world.

"What kind of dream was it this time?"

"You'll see when you go in."

The maidservant took Qiao Ye's hand, and a ray of light appeared from her palm.

Then--

Qiao Ye felt that familiar feeling of falling again.

……

Qiao Ye opened his eyes.

He found himself standing on a street.

The surrounding area is a normal city.

Six- or seven-story buildings line the street, housing various shops.

Bicycles and electric scooters are parked in front of the gate, and occasionally a car drives by.

As evening approached, the streetlights were not yet on, but the shops along the street had already lit up their signs.

Qiao Ye couldn't help but frown.

This dream appeared to be set in a very normal, ordinary city.

Having grown accustomed to all sorts of bizarre dreams, this style is a welcome change.

Really a little uncomfortable.

Qiao Ye walked a few steps forward and passed by the entrance of an electronics store.

There were more than a dozen televisions in the shop window, all playing news programs.

The female anchor was dressed in professional attire and had a serious expression.

"Cao Cao, a well-known entrepreneur in our city, announced to reporters that he has developed a new type of mecha suit, tentatively codenamed: Wei Wu II."

Qiao Ye was suddenly stunned.

"?"

What did I just hear?

He quickly turned his head to look at the television screen.

An unassuming man, but exuding an extremely confident aura, is being interviewed in front of the camera.

Qiao Ye wanted to listen carefully to what this person had to say.

But suddenly, all of the dozen or so TV screens switched at the same time.

Switched to the news channel —

"Breaking News! Hostage situation at Donghan Plaza! The perpetrator's identity has been confirmed!"

"It's Hua Xiong, a fugitive Class A super criminal codenamed 'Riki-Oh'!"

Hua Xiong declared that if the superhero "Azure Dragon Warrior" did not appear before midnight, he would kill one hostage every hour!

On the screen is a panoramic view of a building.

Dozens of people stood on the rooftop, huddled together, shivering.

Downstairs were police cars and riot police with shields.

Several helicopters circled in the sky.

A bald man in a black combat suit is giving the camera a cruel smile.

"Azure Dragon Warrior!"

Hua Xiong's voice came through the television, extremely arrogant.

"You like being a hero, don't you? Come on! Let me see how many you can save!"

Cao Cao, Hua Xiong...

Qiao Ye's mind was in complete disarray.

How exactly does this world unfold?

Just then, the system finally gave a broadcast—

[Current Dream: Superhero World 19999]

[Character: Qiao Ye]

[Identity: Student (Temporary)]

[Partner: Guan Yu (Superhero Azure Dragon Warrior)]

[Objective: Help Guan Yu accept his identity and unlock the extraordinary profession 'Hero']

Guan Yu, the Azure Dragon Knight...

Qiao Ye finally realized that people do smile when they are speechless.

This world is truly magical.

The news channel switched to a studio.

The two hosts sat behind a table, on which was a photograph.

The man in the blue battle suit had his face obscured.

"The Azure Dragon Knight has not yet appeared," the female host said. "There are reports that he may have already left Donghan City."

"Impossible," another host chimed in.

"Based on my understanding of Qinglong Xia, he would never back down at a time like this."

"He must be preparing something!"