[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dark-and-dawn-light-years":3,"chapter-dark-and-dawn-light-years-dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dark and Dawn Light-Years",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2264689,4420,"Chapter 89: The Hui Illusion Realm","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>The so-called ghost domain is actually very simple: it uses a massive amount of yin energy to form an illusory array around it; any living person within is affected by the yin energy and sees many illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist swayed his head above the bear’s skull: \"And these illusions can influence the victim’s will. Everything here, you will believe is real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Illusion +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Illusion +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Illusion +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long string of proficiency levels flashed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin suddenly began to understand the true nature of the ghost domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A large amount of yang energy can also form a similar array,\" the Daoist said with a grin. \"Though it’s called something different—the illusion formed by yang energy is generally known as the Spirit Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Illusion +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin’s face lit up: \"Then how do I break out of this ghost domain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I might as well tell you,\" the Daoist said with an air of generosity. \"Create your own illusion to counter it. But can you? A newly ranked Spirit Hunter? Hahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illusion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illusion!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin immediately thought of one thing—he himself had an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately began desperately recalling the contents of the \"Hui Character Secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a circle of white \"water\" appeared beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the white water circle rapidly expanded, staining the entire ghost domain, turning the whole world into a white ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver moon hung high, its surface flowing a transparent path of ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless ice dust rained down from the ice path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene came too fast—the bear and the Daoist both froze in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, the bear’s face twisted with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist frantically shook his head from side to side, scanning his surroundings and simultaneously shaking in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this? What is this? What is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood streamed from the Daoist’s eyes as he screamed wildly: \"This isn’t a ghost domain, nor a Spirit Realm—what is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could answer him, because Li Lin didn’t know what this illusion truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the ice dust fell to a certain height, it turned into a skyful of snowflakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snowflakes landed on Li Lin’s body—still just snowflakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they landed on the bear, they became blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear frantically sprinted forward, even dropping to all fours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist’s face was covered in countless cuts; black blood seeped from his flesh and splattered everywhere as the bear ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white ocean within the illusion looked like an ocean—but it wasn’t one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear could run across it, but with every step, a blood flower bloomed on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew if the bear felt pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin wanted to chase after it, but suddenly realized he couldn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like when he first created this illusion—he was utterly immobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only watch helplessly as the bear bolted away, leaped with all its strength, smashed through a large hole, and escaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a trail of blood marks remained, slowly fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist was indeed a fraud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He claimed you could only break out by countering with an illusion—yet never mentioned you could run to the illusion’s edge and forcibly burst through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the silver moon revealed the ice path again, carrying countless ice shards that sank into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body grew colder, colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he could barely endure it, the illusion finally vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hui Character Secret +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin hugged himself, shivering, slowly walking toward his \"new home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of frost covered his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So cold! So cold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Su Huafang and Zhao Hao rushed over and supported him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Xunshou, how do you feel?\" Su Huafang felt his hands were pressed against ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hao glanced around and said: \"Su Xunshou, you take Li Xunshou home—I’ll go chase after him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" Zhao Hao vanished in a streak of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang helped Li Lin walk toward the northern part of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, their home wasn’t far; soon they reached the door. The area was rarely visited, and the few passersby who saw Li Lin’s frozen form turned and fled immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world of ghosts, ordinary people dared not approach anything clearly unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened; Zhang Afu stared in shock: \"Master, what happened to you...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he shouted loudly inside: \"Xing'er, Xiaoqing, light the fire right away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, hurry to the kitchen and warm yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Afu tried to help Li Lin, but seeing his entire body coated in frost, dared not touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin nodded and shuffled toward the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang followed beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stove in the kitchen was already burning; Li Lin sat on a small stool and held out his hands to warm them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, under the stove’s warmth, the frost on Li Lin’s body began to melt into water stains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer shook as violently as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Afu sighed in relief and said to the side: \"Xiao Yuque, boil some water and prepare washing supplies—the Master needs to warm up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maids sprang into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Lin was safe, Su Huafang also relaxed and said: \"I’ll go assist Zhao Hao—see how he’s doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Li Lin had enjoyed a warm bath and now lay relaxed in bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handwritten \"Hui Character Scripture\" lay on the bedside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he dared not even glance at it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time the illusion appeared, the cold grew worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time, he only felt cold—could dispel it by sitting still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second time, the air grew bitterly cold—but still bearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the cold pierced his marrow, as if he would freeze to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared not open the book again—for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he found a way to resist the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay down to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Yulin County, the Tree Immortal Lady floated in midair; beneath her, a Daoist’s head had turned black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further ahead, a bear knelt, bowing repeatedly in pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Li Lin awoke and retrieved several silver ornaments from the Silver Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The government artisans truly were skilled—these ornaments were elegant and exquisitely crafted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he went to the county government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang and Zhao Hao were both there; upon seeing Li Lin, they immediately rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How’s your health?\" Zhao Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine,\" Li Lin replied. \"What happened after you chased after him last night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hao looked ashamed. \"That thing moved too fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang asked: \"What are your plans now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin thought for a moment. \"I’ll return to Shangtikou Village—there’s the Tree Immortal Lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good,\" Su Huafang looked up at the sky. \"Compared to the Four Marvels True Lord, the Tree Immortal Lady has more compassion—she’ll likely protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin bowed and took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to the Huang residence, found Hong Luan, and handed her a wooden box: \"For your mistress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Luan nodded vigorously: \"Don’t worry—I’ll deliver this to the Miss right away... Li Lang, won’t you come in and rest a while?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin shook his head. \"I must return to the village first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Luan stood at the door until Li Lin’s figure vanished completely, then turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she handed the box to Huang Qing: “This is what Li Lang asked me to give you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sent by Brother Li?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing’s face instantly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eagerly opened the wooden box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1252,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9970d396f1ed129b09b046f4f90565a6fd61ba5a2ad73740f68564ff48bcbcec","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-90","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-88",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]