The Players Were Sent into the Map of the Realm

An ancient powerhouse captured the mountains and rivers of a vast land within a scroll, creating the Classic of Mountains and Rivers, a world capable of imprisoning all things. In the Age of Declining Dharma, the divine artifact lost its spiritual power. The ferocious beast Qiongqi broke through a weak spot and escaped, taking human form to wreak havoc in the mortal world. The artifact's spirit took on the burden of capturing the fugitive... The artifact spirit waved her hands dismissively. "No rush. Let's put that aside for now. I think it's more important at this stage to bring in some humans to help repair the artifact, suppress anyone who refuses to obey, and handle upgrades and updates." Before long, people began discovering that every time they fell asleep, they entered a strange dreamscape where the sky was round, the land square, and the mountains and rivers looked like a painting. Some found sandbox simulations in their dreams, where they could raise Kun from hatchlings. Others found hardcore adventures, where witty banter could turn an enemy into an ally. Still others found deduction puzzles, and vowed to uncover the truth behind the arrival of the Age of Declining Dharma... And no matter what game they played, they could encounter the same beautiful woman, as lovely as a goddess. More and more people developed the habit of going to bed early. Their hair loss and insomnia resolved without treatment, and their skin and mental health improved. People were full of gratitude and affection for these dream games. Whether they were fun wasn't the point. What mattered was that they improved sleep quality, and besides, they really were incredibly fun. The artifact spirit said with satisfaction, "That's right. It's hard work humoring human players, but the results are worth it. I'm very pleased with these free tools... What? Someone else wants to break through the seal and date the nine-tailed fox? How many times have I said this? The nine-tailed fox eats people!" She rushed off, cursing, to save them, only to find the nine-tailed fox wagging its tail like a dog and begging the humans to pet it... The escaped beast Qiongqi: "Wait, what about me? I'm way more dangerous than the nine-tailed fox! I'm wreaking havoc in the mortal world right now! Could someone at least pay attention to me?" Weibo: @WritingGreenOnions, blurb written 2020.07.25/2021.04.19 Theme: Discovering what you love, sticking with it, and studying it deeply is a path to happiness.