88: Chapter 88 Dream Goddess Earrings!

"Believe... in fate."

Lu Yin murmured softly, then pushed a card into the play position.

"Good. Then let us draw this game to a close."

"Reveal the cards."

The Dream God's voice returned to its previous ethereal tone, as if utterly indifferent to any outcome.

Both cards flipped over simultaneously.

On the Dream God's card, an emperor sat upon his throne, the gem on his crown shining brilliantly.

On Lu Yin's card, the image of a slave kneeling in obeisance looked particularly glaring in contrast to the emperor card.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

Lu Yin stared at the cards, an uncontrollable surge of wild joy rising in his heart.

He had won the bet!

But he did not show it, merely letting out a slow breath.

The Dream God fell silent for a moment, then let out a low chuckle. "Brilliant. Truly brilliant."

With a gentle wave of its hand, the card table dissolved into points of starlight, vanishing into the air.

As the game concluded, the entire starry sky began to flow slowly, as if offering silent praise to a victor.

"As agreed, this divine artifact belongs to you."

The Dream God raised its hand, and an earring emitting a soft glow materialized.

The Dream God lightly tapped a fingertip, and the earring drifted slowly towards Lu Yin.

Its entire form was dreamlike, shaped like a teardrop. Inside, it flowed with starlight-like, fragmented radiance.

Lu Yin reached out and took the earring. It felt cool to the touch, as if holding a handful of flowing moonlight.

[dream god earring (Accessory)]

[Equipment Quality: Divine Artifact (Upgradable/100)]

[Equipment Requirement: Lv1]

[All Attributes +100]

[Effect: Reality-Illusion Shift: 5 times per day, can switch at will to either Physical Immunity or Magical Immunity]

[Active Skill: Illusory Dream of Three Thousand Realms: Forcibly pulls enemies within a 1000-meter range into a dream, applying a Sleep effect. If attacked, they will instantly awaken. Sleep duration is determined by the target's Spirit stat. Cooldown: One day. Mana Cost: 100 points]

Lu Yin swallowed hard. This was the first time he had seen the stat panel of a divine artifact directly.

Every single attribute was a testament to its immense power.

Moreover, divine artifacts could be leveled up. By consuming Stones of God, their level could be increased, adding more attributes and skills.

Lu Yin gently placed the dream god earring on his left ear. A warm, gentle power instantly flowed throughout his entire body.

He could clearly feel all his attributes skyrocket instantly, as if an inexhaustible force surged within him.

"Interesting human. I hope we may meet again."

The Dream God smiled at Lu Yin, then began to grow hazy.

A few seconds later, its figure dissipated completely, leaving Lu Yin standing alone amidst the slowly flowing river of stars.

Feeling the subtle resonance from the earring, Lu Yin suddenly had a thought.

He attempted to activate the [Reality-Illusion Shift] ability, choosing to switch to Physical Immunity state.

In that instant, a faint, moonlit film appeared on the surface of his body before vanishing beneath his skin.

"So this is the power of a divine artifact..." Lu Yin murmured to himself, a flicker of excitement in his eyes.

He looked around and noticed a gate of light had appeared in the starry sky at some point.

This must be the exit to leave the Gods Arena.

Stepping through the light gate, Lu Yin returned to the room inside the dormitory.

The moment he appeared, Old Zhou eagerly rushed up to him.

"Child, tell me, what did you encounter in the Gods Arena?"

Lu Yin looked up and saw that besides Old Zhou and Ji Xingchen, there was now another graceful figure.

It was a Western girl with a head of golden hair, about seventeen or eighteen years old.

Her skin was fairer than snow, her features exquisite as a doll's.

She wore a well-tailored white uniform, a delicate star-shaped badge pinned to her chest. Her azure-blue eyes were fixed unblinkingly on Lu Yin.

Noticing Lu Yin's gaze, the golden-haired girl suddenly took a step forward. Speaking fluent Chinese, her voice was crisp as a wind chime.

"Hello, I am Milian, an exchange student from the Western Alliance, and also a member of this Gods Dormitory."

Lu Yin gave a faint nod, acknowledging her greeting.

Then, under Old Zhou's eager gaze, Lu Yin spoke.

"I encountered the Dream God and played a card game with it."

"Then you..." Old Zhou pressed.

"I achieved victory."

Lu Yin said calmly, simultaneously tilting his head slightly to reveal the earring emitting a dreamy glow on his left ear.

Everyone in the room widened their eyes simultaneously, their breathing becoming rapid.

After all, many Professionals might spend their entire lives without ever seeing a true divine artifact.

Old Zhou drew in a sharp breath, his wrinkled fingers trembling slightly.

He almost reached out to touch the earring but pulled back at the last moment, as if it were some sacred object not to be defiled.

After briefly recounting his experience in the Gods Arena, Lu Yin suddenly looked at Old Zhou and asked.

"Old Zhou, do you know where Senior Chen Yuan is?"

Old Zhou replied, "Chen Yuan? What do you need him for?"

Lu Yin answered truthfully, "I want to join Senior Chen Yuan's academy."

Hearing this, Old Zhou looked at Ji Xingchen with a somewhat peculiar expression.

"Then you can ask Xingchen. He is the only student in Chen Yuan's academy."

Under the simultaneous gaze of both, Ji Xingchen was also slightly taken aback.

He hadn't expected that this freshman, who had just gained a divine artifact's recognition,

would directly name and want to join that nearly forgotten academy.

Ji Xingchen said, "You want to join Teacher Chen Yuan's academy? He's a man with a very peculiar temper."

"I know."

Lu Yin nodded. Chen Yuan had once been Xiao Wanguo's master, so he naturally had some understanding from what he had heard.

"Knowing that, you still want to join the Hidden Dragon Academy?"

"Of course."

"Alright then. Since you're so determined, I can take you to my teacher's residence."

"As for whether he's willing to see you, that will depend entirely on your own ability."

Ji Xingchen said after a moment of silence.

"Good."

Just as Lu Yin and Ji Xingchen were about to set off for Chen Yuan's residence,

Milian, who had been standing quietly to the side, suddenly took a step forward, her voice crisp. "Please wait a moment."

Lu Yin stopped and turned to look at the golden-haired girl.

Her expression was serious as she slightly lifted the hem of her uniform skirt.

Performing a standard Western Alliance curtsy, a peculiar light shimmered in her azure-blue eyes.

"Classmate Lu Yin."

Milian's tone was formal yet not unfriendly.

"First, congratulations on successfully passing the Gods Arena and gaining the Dream God's recognition. That is truly remarkable."

Her gaze swept over the earring on Lu Yin's left ear, which flowed with a starlight glow. A hint of barely perceptible admiration flashed in her eyes, but she quickly returned to the main point.

"Classmate Lu Yin, I wanted to ask you, do you currently have a stable team?"

"A stable team?" Lu Yin was momentarily stunned, then shook his head. "No."

Hearing this, a graceful curve appeared at the corner of Milian's lips.

She gently tucked a stray strand of golden hair behind her ear, speaking in a sincere tone.

"Then, I wonder if you would consider joining my team?"

Without waiting for Lu Yin's answer, she continued to explain, her voice clear and well-structured.

"One week from now, a world-class Dungeon, [Rift of Time], is about to open in the Western Alliance."

"My team is currently lacking a member like you, who possesses top-tier adaptability and... powerful equipment."

Her gaze once again swept, almost imperceptibly, over the dream god earring on Lu Yin's earlobe, her meaning unmistakable.