The fifth stop was the mysterious Illusory Dream Forest, a place filled with fantastical colors and unknown dangers. When everyone stepped into the forest, a strange force immediately enveloped them, plunging them into endless illusions.
Within the illusions, everyone saw the scenes they feared most deep in their hearts. Some saw the pain of losing loved ones, some saw their own failures and despair, while others saw terrifying monsters and horrifying sights. The scenes were so real that no one could distinguish truth from falsehood, as though they had been cast into hell.
However, the young disciple was not deceived by the illusions. He knew that this was the Illusory Dream Forest's sorcery. As long as he remained clear-headed, he could find a way to break it. He gripped the Five Elements Spirit Pearls tightly and guided them to emit a pure radiance, attempting to disperse the surrounding illusions.
At the same time, the Mysterious Immortal sensed everyone's predicament. He immediately cast a spell to help them steady their minds and resist the erosion of the illusions. With the immortal's aid, everyone gradually regained clarity and began a fierce struggle against the illusions.
Just as everyone was struggling to resist the illusions, a massive illusion beast suddenly appeared before them. Its form flickered constantly as it shifted shapes, sometimes resembling a savage giant beast and sometimes a sinister ghost, making it impossible to guard against. It opened its bloodthirsty jaws, bared its sharp fangs, and lunged at them.
The young disciple and the others feared nothing. Relying on their unshakable will and the power of the Five Elements Spirit Pearls and Divine Shield, they began a breathtaking battle with the illusion beast. Its attacks were extraordinarily fierce, but everyone worked closely together and blocked its assaults time and time again.