My System Forces Me to Live off Women-Chapter 194 - 180: Fantastical Spectacle

What is a dream?

The "Modern Chinese Dictionary" defines it as: "A dream is a representational activity in the brain caused by some part of the brain's matter that has not completely stopped functioning during sleep."

The "Concise Biological Dictionary" defines it as: "A dream is a physiological phenomenon that occurs in the process of sleep, characterized by complex, fragmented, and sometimes chaotic mental activity."

The "Concise Encyclopaedia Britannica" defines it as: "A dream is a representational activity that appears in the brain after falling asleep. Different understandings of the nature of dreams exist, viewing them as reflections of reality, sources of foresight, spiritual senses of healing, or as a waking state, or subconscious activity."

Psychologists believe that a dream is the disguised fulfillment of a repressed wish.

Writers believe that a dream is the source of creativity.

But Li Peifeng believes that a dream is not only the source of creativity, but also no different from the real world. A dream is a continuation of his life, where he can master extraordinary powers, learn knowledge from another world, comprehend different cultures, see magnificent scenes and magical creatures he has never seen before, and do things he dares not or cannot do in real life.

For example, transforming into a Knight, wielding a sword and shield dressed in heavy armor, and starting an adventure with companions across the continent to punish evil and promote good, slay evil dragons, expand his adventure team, and unite creatures of different races to liberate thoughts on the continent of Narnia, spread sparks, and build an ideal utopia without oppression, and—propose marriage!

...

...

Aolai Kingdom, Marco Coast Bright Port.

"Swish~Bang~Swish~Bang~"

At this moment, the port is filled with joyful noises and a sea of people. A few Apprentice Mages from the Aolai Kingdom's Ministry of Magic stand at the shore, waving a few Dharma Seals, creating a spectacle of fireworks in the sky. The Warriors of the band also waved flags, beat drums, and blew horns playing songs.

Such a spectacle is solely because the largest port, which spans the Nether Sea from the continent of Narnia, connecting to the Leviathan Islands, was completed today and welcomed trade with twenty-one countries and fifty-six container ships on the same day.

Countless people are eagerly watching at the port, some are humans, elves, merfolk, orcs, Nords, and they cheer every time they see a large ship sail into the port.

"Look, Hagai, that ship has a displacement of at least one million tonnes!"

"Guess what's inside those containers?"

"Ah, I recognize that ship; it's personally designed by the ship designer master House Paget, the largest transport ship in the world today."

"Hahaha, no matter what it is, it's a day worth celebrating."

"Yes, it means that our Aolai People's Republic will no longer be isolated by different races and can finally conduct trade with the countries of the continent of Narnia. We have joined the economic entity of the Narnia Commercial Alliance!"

"Humph, I told you, they couldn't keep us out forever, and one day we would bring liberation!"

"Long live the Dawn Liberators!"

"Shh, look at the air stage, Commander Wu is about to give a speech!"

At the shore, some Mages waved together, and suddenly a red high platform appeared 20 meters above the sea.

Wu Wenyue flew towards the platform riding a Flying Qilin Dragon, gracefully dismounted after getting close, strode to the center of the stage, full of spirits, and used an Amplification Spell to voice across the entire port.

"Compatriots! Economy is an important factor deciding the development of an era's civilization, and the Narnia Commercial Alliance economic body is an essential part of the world's economic system today. Today, we finally became an official member of the trade union. This is a day worth remembering for us; this is one of the historical events since the founding of our Aolai Kingdom three years ago..."

She was heroic, approachable yet dignified, possessing remarkable demeanor, unique charm, and exuberant passion while wearing blue striped pajamas...

"Next, let's invite Comrade Li Peifeng to say a few words." Wu Wenyue led the applause, looked toward the dock, searching until after two seconds, she found Li Peifeng in the crowd wearing the radiant armor of the Cold Light King, her eyes brightened, and she waved, "Come on up!"

"?"

Li Peifeng was completely bewildered.

"Hold on, excuse me?

I just got in here and don't really understand; can someone tell me what's going on?! What happened to me?"

"What's going on with this world?"

"Damn! Brother Yue, what have you done?!!"

Li Peifeng forced himself to calm down, looked at his attire, with the armor emitting cold flames and a magnificent multicolored black giant sword on his back...

He clenched his fist to feel the power within him.

Hmm, not a Mage anymore, seems like I'm a Knight?

Li Peifeng realized suddenly; he still remembered what Wu Wenyue said to him the first time she woke up from a dream;

"I dreamed that the two of us entered a magical world, you were my Knight, I was your Ranger, and we allied with countless races to make friends; we led large armies... Many years later, some called us the Dawn Duo Knights, some called us the liberators of human nations, and others called us the Traveler coronated with numerous honors."

"So, you... you played a big one!"

The shock in Li Peifeng's heart was more than this; the most important thing is... in this dream, why did it sync with Wu Wenyue's previous dream seamlessly?

In the previous two times he dreamt, he did not encounter such a situation, changing identity each time, either time traveling with Zhao Qingge or being a native, they never connected.

"Perhaps Wu Wenyue missed this dream very much, so she conceived this dream scene early while she fell asleep first, and I'm the later one, have to be forced to sync? So where did the other three women go..."

"Feng! Feng! Feng!"

"For the truth! Who dares to fight?!"

The tsunami-like cheers from people on the dock interrupted Li Peifeng's thoughts; they looked at him with eager and expectant faces, wanting to shake hands with him, put arms around his shoulder, and took out image stones to record selfies...

"Hey, Instructor Peifeng, smile!"

"Instructor Li, General Li, we will always implement your thoughts and follow your orders!"

Then, the orchestra of Warriors began to sing songs, those unspeakable yet familiar ones...

"Don't be so exaggerated, you're scaring me!"

What kind of dream is this, I've become a mentor? Is this a dream I can even have?! Won't I be sentenced for dreaming this?!

Li Peifeng's heart trembled, sensing keenly that this dream was different from the ones before. But he had to go along with Wu Wenyue, thanking and saluting the people around him, and then walked to the shore. Suddenly, an inspiration hit him, and he roared...

"a~ha!"

"Boom~"

Two large wings suddenly sprang from Li Peifeng's back and quickly spread open. They were gleaming with ice crystals as wings, frost and snow as feathers, sparkling under the sunlight, appearing mighty and splendid...

"Hu~hu~"

Li Peifeng flapped his wings, and with a couple of flaps, he was on the stage, facing Wu Wenyue's encouraging gaze... Oh, right, was he here to speak?

What should he talk about?

Li Peifeng glanced at the audience below. He saw the expectant eyes of countless beings of different races and the tired yet happy smiles of the workers belonging to the dock. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Li Peifeng hesitated slightly but still waved his hand and shouted using his battle cry, "Comrades. Today, the Aolai People's Republic has joined the Trade Union. But the revolution is not yet successful, comrades still need to work hard!"

"From now on, we must work harder to reclaim the fruits of our labor and let the thoughts break through the cage! Long live the people!!!"

With Li Peifeng's shout, the waves of the Nether Sea roared, the seabirds chirped, and the horns of the ships in the port blared long. The people's cheers were earth-shattering...

"Long live the people!!"

Li Peifeng felt scared yet another warm current passed through his heart, so he waved his hand: "Comrades, thank you for your hard work!"

"To serve the people!!"

The warriors from the ceremonial band switched the song...

Regardless, it was a dream. Li Peifeng, excited by the occasion, let go, his face flushed with excitement, and still wanting to shout a couple more phrases, but Wu Wenyue stopped him, whispering.

"It's time for the next segment."

"What?" Li Peifeng was stunned: "What other segment is there?"

Wu Wenyue surprisingly blushed, shyly saying: "A proposal."

"Are you kidding me? A proposal in this setting?" Li Peifeng was speechless.

Wu Wenyue urged anxiously: "Hurry and propose! Last time I dreamed about this, you didn't say those three words before waking me up. Now, whatever you must say it!!"

So the problem really was with you! But what about everyone else?

Li Peifeng sighed inwardly, examined her closely: "A proposal... is not impossible, after all, it's a dream, but why are you wearing pajamas? Do you plan to accept my proposal in pajamas?"

"Ah?"

Wu Wenyue looked down at herself in astonishment, seemingly realizing it just then, letting out a loud gasp, performing a quick gesture spell, instantly changing into a bright red ceremonial dress...

Hmm, it looked somewhat like a traditional Chinese bridal Phoenix crown and bridal robe, but the details differed slightly.

"This will do, quickly come on!"

Li Peifeng looked left and right, with admiration. Wu Wenyue urged: "Hurry up!"

Li Peifeng kindly asked: "Should I also change outfits?"

Wu Wenyue, nearly furious from anxiety: "Gah! No, come on! If I wake up again in a moment, I will definitely beat you! I won't stop until you're completely bruised!"

"Alright."

Li Peifeng nodded, instinctively felt around himself, hey, there really were, and not just one, but five or six magic rings!

It seemed Wu Wenyue was really set on this, so he might as well fulfill her wish and see what happens, lest she continues to pester him.

Besides, Li Peifeng had a premonition. He felt that if he proposed, the other three would pop up one after another...

So Li Peifeng grasped the ring, turned to the audience and shouted: "Comrades, next, I have another important personal announcement. That is, I am going to propose to Comrade Wu Wenyue! I want to elevate our pure revolutionary friendship!"

"Oh~~"

"My God!! The Dawn Duo is getting married?"

"Hahaha, we knew this day would come!"

"Comrades, let's wish them everlasting happiness!"

The crowd buzzed with excitement and joy, chattering away.

This was truly absurd!

Li Peifeng just treated it as an absurd dream, waving his hand: "Now, I sincerely ask all comrades to witness this moment with the Nether Sea!"

Saying this, he turned back to Wu Wenyue, kneeling on one knee, holding the ring in his right hand, pouring his heart out: "Commander Wu Wenyue, will you marry me?"

"Wuwuwu~~"

In the dream, Wu Wenyue was so inexplicably emotional, she couldn't speak through her tears, shaking her head, she just nodded, and stretched out her left hand.

This counted as agreement.

Li Peifeng felt her sincerity, took Wu Wenyue's hand, ready to place the ring on her finger, but as soon as he touched it, a familiar female voice erupted in a high-pitched roar...

"I do not agree with this marriage!!!"