Zhang Wei jolted up in his bed, heart racing as he tried to comprehend what had just happened. He looked around his room, realizing that he was back in the real world. The dream felt so real, but it was just a dream. However, the voice in his head felt anything but imaginary.
"What was that?" he thought to himself, still feeling disoriented. He could still hear the robotic voice in his mind, and he couldn't shake off the feeling that it was somehow real.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, focusing on the voice. Suddenly, a menu screen appeared in his mind's eye, displaying various options and settings. It looked like something straight out of a video game, with different tabs and icons for different functions.
"Welcome to the Dreamwalker System," the voice said, as the menu screen displayed those exact words. "I am the AI interface for the system. How may I assist you?"
Zhang Wei couldn't believe what he was seeing. A system? In his head? And an AI interface? It was all so surreal. He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts.
"What can you do?" he asked, still processing the strange reality he found himself in.
"I am programmed to assist you in your dreamwalking endeavors," the voice responded. "I can help you analyze and understand the dream world, as well as provide you with tools and abilities to aid in your exploration."
Zhang Wei clicked around the menu screen, marveling at the various tabs and options. There were options to customize the system, to level up certain abilities, and even to track his progress. It was all so intricate and advanced.
"How do I use it?" he asked, still in awe.
"To access the Dreamwalker System, you need only focus on it with your mind," the voice explained. "You will then be able to interact with it through the menu screen, which only you can see. As you progress and level up, you will unlock new abilities and functions."
Zhang Wei nodded, still processing everything. It was all so new and overwhelming, but he couldn't deny the excitement he felt. This system could change everything. He had to explore it more.
"Thank you," he said to the AI interface. "I'm sure I'll have more questions later."
"I am always available to assist you," the voice replied.
Zhang Wei laid back down on his bed, staring at the ceiling. He couldn't shake off the feeling that his life was about to change in a big way. And he had a feeling that the mysterious woman in his dream had something to do with it. He couldn't wait to explore this new world and uncover its secrets.
Zhang Wei continued to explore the system, clicking on different tabs and buttons to see what was available. However, he soon realized that most of the features were locked or inaccessible. The inventory section was grayed out and he couldn't seem to level up any further.
He asked the AI, "Why can't I access any of these features? Is there something wrong with the system?"
The AI responded, "No, there is nothing wrong with the system. It is simply that you have not yet unlocked these features. The inventory section and other skills will become available to you as you progress and level up. For now, you only have access to a few skills related to dreamwalking."
Zhang Wei clicked on the skills tab and saw that there were only two available skills: Dreamwalking and Dream Manipulation. He clicked on Dreamwalking and saw that it was currently at level one. The skill description read, "Allows the user to enter and exit dreams at will."
Zhang Wei was intrigued by this skill, and clicked on Dream Manipulation to learn more. The description read, "Allows the user to manipulate the environment and objects within dreams."
He was excited to try out these skills, but was also confused by the system's limitations. "Why can't I level up more individual skills or attributes?" he asked the AI.
The AI replied, "The leveling system is designed to best match your understanding of the world. For now, your level represents your overall body or avatar level. As you progress and gain more experience, you will unlock more skills and attributes that are specific to your needs and abilities."
Zhang Wei nodded, still trying to process everything. He had so many questions, but for now he decided to focus on the available dreamwalking skills. He closed the system interface and laid back on his bed, trying to enter a dream state. After a few minutes of deep breathing, he felt his body relax and his mind drift away.
Suddenly, he found himself standing in a dark and misty dream world, with no clear direction or purpose. He remembered the Dreamwalking skill and focused his mind on the thought of leaving the dream. Within seconds, he found himself waking up in his bed, the system interface appearing in his mind once again.
Zhang Wei was amazed at the power of the Dreamwalking skill and couldn't wait to see what else the system had in store for him.
As Zhang Wei explored the Dreamwalking skill, he noticed a new option had appeared in the panel screen. It was labeled "Dreamwalking Portal." He curiously clicked on it and was transported to a vibrant and colorful dream world. He found himself standing in a beautiful garden, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. But something seemed off.
Suddenly, a group of scantily clad male models walked past him, giggling and chatting amongst themselves. Zhang Wei's eyes widened in surprise as he realized he had stumbled upon the dream of one of his female neighbors, who probably had a secret obsession with handsome models.
Trying not to draw any attention to himself, Zhang Wei quickly navigated through the dream, avoiding any awkward encounters with the dreamer's fantasies. He even stumbled the girl, who was wearing a black leather outfit that tightly fitted around her body.
He saw a group of bulky handsome men in a "dog" position right in front of her. They seemed to be wearing blindfolds and very revealing clothing as their reddish cheeks shined with excitement. The red-haired girl who was wearing the leather suit had an ecstatic look on her face as he slowly lifted her hand holding what seemed to be a rod with some leather stripes on its end.
At the sight of this, Zhang Wei found himself dumbfound as he realized what was happening in front of him. His cheeks quickly reddened as his face started to burn in embarrassment and he quickly turned around planning to leave. But just as he was about to make his escape, he accidentally tripped and found himself tumbling down a seemingly endless tunnel. The dream world around him twisted and warped as he fell deeper and deeper into the dreamer's subconscious. Faint screams of pleasure could be heard on the background as slashes hitting what seemed to be a human resounded in the air.
Finally, he landed with a jolt on a giant bed, surrounded by piles of fluffy pillows and blankets. He looked around in confusion, realizing he had somehow landed in the dreamer's bedroom.
Panicked, Zhang Wei scrambled to his feet and tried to find a way out of the dream. He managed to locate the Dreamwalking Portal option on his panel screen and clicked on it frantically, hoping to escape before the dreamer woke up and caught him in her bedroom.
With a blinding flash of light, Zhang Wei was transported back to his own dream world, panting and sweating from the intensity of the experience. He couldn't believe what had just happened and wondered if this was just the beginning of his Dreamwalking journey.
As he thought about the possibilities, a devilish grin rose on his face. He was quickly making sense of his current situation and thinking of the possibilities that lied in front of him. With these powers, he would be able to take back what was his and rise higher than ever before as he exacted his revenge on those who wronged him.
He was so excited that he could barely stay put, and he decided to immerse himself into this new system of his. He needed to understand all of its capabilities so he could make use of it as effective as possible.
He could not shake off the feeling that there was more to it than he could currently understand, as the woman from his dreams keep coming back to him. He felt she had some sort of purpose behind giving these powers to him, as there was no such thing as a free meal on this world. However, he contained his thoughts for now. As he was currently, there was nothing else he could do but make use of what he obtained and worry about the future later. He decided that no matter what, he would use these powers to make things right, helping those who have been there for him, and bringing hell to those who wronged him in the past.