Maybe the Dreamer can control what kinds of dreams it's targets are having and decided to get a little revenge. Also a solid chance that nightmares provide better Zephyx productions over regular ones.
I love Gregorio's motivation so much! The ennui of eons passing by without any change has broken him to such a degree that he is desperate for any change to occur by any means necessary. As usual, a fantastic set of chapters.
So Shang can advance in secret using the Beast King he learned about from the God and just stay low-key while all the other emperors need to focus on Abomination Kings until he waltzes into the tournament.
Think along the lines of railguns and magnetism manipulation is my guess.
"Hello, I am Cynthia Steelbright," she transmitted to Shang, "and I am a Peak Mage Lord with a fivefold Spirit Sense. I have a Dual Affinity for Metal and Lightning."
Can't wait to see how many Mage Kings are gonna want to off themselves after Shang comes back as a Warrior Lord and proceeds to off every competent Mage Lord on the frontlines.