As the vine continued to exert its force on Zhong Peng, the young man remained in a deep slumber, completely oblivious to the danger that lurked around him.
Despite the vine's persistent tugging, Zhong Peng remained in a state of blissful ignorance, lost in a dream world where he was surrounded by his beloved parents.
After a while of being pulled along by the vine, a small stream of water came into view. Even though Zhong Peng was still fast asleep, his subconscious mind registered the presence of the water.
In his dream, he imagined himself playing in the stream with his parents, splashing around, and having a good time.
Suddenly, the peaceful dream was shattered by a loud, piercing scream.
The sound was so intense that it seemed to penetrate Zhong Peng's dream world, jolting him awake. The old man's voice was filled with urgency and concern as he shouted, "Snap out of it, will you! Snap out of this dream immediately, or you will die!"