Ethan and the black-clad figure continued their relentless journey through different dream realms.

Eventually, the black-clad figure found a dream that favored his own agenda.

This dream belonged to the innkeeper, who was currently engulfed in a nightmarish ordeal.

Within the innkeeper’s nightmare, the black-clad figure possessed immense power, for he was the source of the innkeeper’s torment.

Upon reaching the innkeeper’s nightmare, the black-clad figure chose to halt, signaling his intention to engage in a decisive battle with Ethan.

He began by withdrawing a cursed weapon in his possession.

However, he did not opt to engage Ethan using this cursed weapon, as he was well aware that its power was not as formidable as one might think.

Instead, he decided to destroy the cursed weapon.

As the cursed weapon shattered, all the curses contained within it were unleashed.

The innkeeper’s nightmare grew even more surreal and terrifying as a result.

The nightmarish realm twisted and distorted, becoming an even more unsettling and horrifying place.

After all the black-clad figure’s preparations, Ethan finally arrived within the innkeeper’s dream realm.

The moment Ethan entered the innkeeper’s dream, he sensed the profoundly unfavorable conditions surrounding him.

Nevertheless, Ethan found himself with no alternative as his own strength had waned, leaving him with limited capacity for dream traversal.

"Do you truly believe that you can defeat me within this dream realm?" Ethan retorted, undaunted.

"Though it may be a nightmare, I possess ample means to eliminate you within it!"

Ethan wasted no time and launched an attack, employing the same method as before.

He initiated his assault with the power of Primordial Light.

However, within the confines of the nightmare, the power of Primordial Light was severely restricted.

It was the power of curse within the nightmare that remained unbridled, devoid of any limitations.

As the black-clad figure had anticipated, Ethan’s latest attack did not yield significant results.

The black-clad figure, unruffled, effortlessly blocked Ethan’s assault.

This turn of events emboldened the black-clad figure, making him believe that success might finally be within his grasp.

Without hesitation, he activated his Cursed Eye, preparing to counterattack.

Upon the activation of the Cursed Eye, a monumental transformation swept through the innkeeper’s nightmare.

Initially, the nightmare of the innkeeper was plagued by numerous nightmarish creatures.

However, the moment the Cursed Eye was unleashed, these nightmarish beings experienced a dramatic surge in power.

Moreover, they became even more grotesque and challenging to confront than before.

"I shall make you understand the extent of my power! Furthermore, I shall impress upon you how utterly unwise it is to oppose the mighty God of Curses!"

The black-clad figure’s actions went beyond a mere attempt to eliminate Ethan; he also sought to impress upon Ethan that the God of Curses possessed the mightiest, most formidable power.

However, Ethan paid no heed to the black-clad figure’s rhetoric, fully aware that both of them were about to face a dire crisis.

The black-clad figure had limited knowledge of the Power of Curse.

This power not only augmented the nightmarish creatures within the dream but also allowed them to directly attack and release curses upon those who wielded it.

This was the phenomenon known as the Power of Curse’s backlash.

Ethan made no intention of lingering within the dream realm.

He understood that the nightmarish creatures from other parts of the dream would soon converge upon their location.

While he was confident in his ability to dispatch one or two of these creatures, facing a multitude of them would be an insurmountable challenge.

Ethan’s sudden decision to flee left the black-clad figure with a sense of invincibility.

He believed that Ethan’s choice to escape came from a place of fear, a realization of the overwhelming power he possessed.

"Is it not a bit too late for you to run now?" taunted the black-clad figure, his tone dripping with arrogance.

"I must inform you that your attempt to escape is in vain. The Cursed Dreamland has sealed the nightmare of the innkeeper. Unless you can defeat me, there is no way for you to leave this place."

The black-clad figure’s words exuded an air of overconfidence.

He had every reason to be self-assured; in his current state, he felt virtually unbeatable.

Faced with the black-clad figure’s taunts, Ethan chose to remain silent.

He was well aware that escaping from this dream realm was an impossible feat at this point.

However, his current actions were merely intended to create distance between himself and the black-clad figure.

Ethan knew that the black-clad figure was about to be besieged by numerous nightmarish creatures.

Unbeknownst to the black-clad figure, a horde of these nightmarish creatures was rapidly closing in on him.

He was solely focused on pursuing Ethan as fast as he could.

Just when he believed he was on the brink of catching up to Ethan, a nightmarish creature suddenly burst forth from an unexpected direction.

The black-clad figure had not anticipated this development, and naturally, he was startled by the sudden appearance of the creature.

"What is this? Isn’t this a creature born of curses? Why is a curse-spawned creature attacking me?" he exclaimed, bombarding the air with questions.

However, there was no one to answer his inquiries.

The only person who possessed the answers to his questions was Ethan.

While the appearance of these nightmarish creatures initially caught the black-clad figure off guard, he managed to regain his composure and swiftly launched a counterattack.

"No matter why you creatures have appeared here, I can eliminate you all! Your decision to assist Ethan is unforgivable!" he declared with anger in his voice.

The black-clad figure was furious about the nightmarish creatures’ intervention.

He believed that if not for them, he would have caught up to Ethan by now.

Unbeknownst to the black-clad figure, Ethan was observing his every move from a nearby vantage point.

Ethan knew that he had to stay vigilant and keep track of the black-clad figure’s actions.

Only by doing so could he gain the upper hand in the upcoming battle.

While the black-clad figure was dealing with the nightmarish creatures in his own dream realm, Shadow Elf, who remained in the original dream realm, also sensed that something was amiss.

Not only did the black-clad figure summon numerous monsters within his nightmare, but he also used the power of curses to conjure creatures in other dream realms.

Due to Ethan and Prophet Magus connecting all the dream realms by utilizing the Cursed Dreamland, all the dreams of the guests in the inn were now infiltrated by these creatures.

Shadow Elf had to multitask, attempting to awaken Prophet Magus while also guarding against the encroaching monsters.

"I never expected things to escalate to this extent. Perhaps I should have stayed in the Shadow Elf territory and not followed Ethan on this mission," Shadow Elf couldn’t help but grumble.

In Shadow Elf’s perspective, staying within the territory of the Shadow Elves would have spared him from these unexpected circumstances and the immense danger they now faced.

Just as he was voicing his thoughts, Prophet Magus suddenly opened his eyes.

However, Shadow Elf could tell that Prophet Magus hadn’t fully awakened.

Even though Prophet Magus had opened his eyes, they lacked vitality.

He appeared to be in a state resembling sleepwalking.

Shadow Elf concentrated all his Power of Shadow, and with its assistance, he guided Prophet Magus back into a dream.

However, this time, it wasn’t the Cursed Dreamland or the Cursed Illusion.

It was Prophet Magus’s own dream realm.

"Prophet Magus has now entered the third layer of his dream.

If we don’t manage to awaken him quickly, it seems he won’t have any chance of regaining consciousness," Shadow Elf noted.

Prophet Magus’s condition continued to deteriorate, leaving Shadow Elf feeling helpless in the face of the worsening situation.

Normally, it would have been Ethan’s responsibility to handle these challenging circumstances.

"Regardless of the situation, I must persevere until Ethan secures victory! It seems I cannot linger in this dream realm any longer. I must return to the Cursed Dreamland," Shadow Elf decided.

With Prophet Magus in tow, Shadow Elf returned to the Cursed Dreamland.

Here, Prophet Magus found himself trapped within the second layer of the dream realm.

While escaping the second layer was still a daunting task, it was an improvement compared to the third layer.

With the absence of interference from the Cursed Dreamland, the duo’s actions should become more manageable.

Shadow Elf managed to re-establish contact with Prophet Magus, who shared an unbelievable piece of news.

Shadow Elf realized that their actions had indeed plunged them into an unforeseen and challenging situation.

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