I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

Shi An approved a considerable number of slots for this first batch of promoted gold members.

After all, many veteran members have accumulated a huge number of contribution points to date, with some having contributed over ten thousand points.

These people made significant contributions during the construction of the safe zone.

Just like the recent event at Revelation Land, members like Xuanjian, Xixue, Baishitong, and Beiguanren represented the Safe Zone at the top of the leaderboard, greatly enhancing the Safe Zone's influence. This is an outstanding contribution.

Otherwise, many powerful figures in Tiannan City would not have chosen to come to the safe zone to take a look.

The Dreamers in the various camps and nightmare towns under Gray Harbor City's control in the western mortal realm are even less likely to come to the safe zone. Shi An pondered, "Should we gradually deploy watchtower base stations throughout Windwhistling Highlands next?"

The Wind Howling Highlands are a large region further west of the Whispering Forest, and one of the very few areas with a relatively large number of surviving humans.

The cities and numerous camps of the Great Xia Dynasty are mainly concentrated in three major regions: the Whispering Forest, the Dark Forest, and the Pale Wasteland. Another region, "Gray City," which is very close to Baijiang City, has very few traces of humans.

Even members of the safe zone, unless they accept a special exploration mission, will not go to that area. The living environment of the Gray City is too bizarre; even those at the Transcendent Realm can die silently if they are not careful.

Meanwhile, in the Wind Howling Highlands, which borders the Whispering Forest, there are many camps scattered about.

Many of these modern cities and camps in the West are not of Bald Eagle origin. The overall strength of the three cities of Carlo is weaker than that of the three cities of Baijiang six months ago, but the number of camps and nightmare towns in Wind Howling Highlands and other major regions is much greater than that of the Great Xia.

These forces live on thin ice every day, and they need him to spread glory in the safe zone.

"However, further west is Gray Harbor City's territory. Once the watchtower camp is established, it will be too conspicuous and Gray Harbor City will notice it soon. Conflict will be unavoidable then."

Shi An is not afraid of conflict, but it is unnecessary.

We're still in a precarious environment surrounded by enemies, and those Dreamers over there are members of his safe zone, people he booked. We can't afford to lose them like this.

Meanwhile, the higher-ups in Grey Harbor City might be eager to find an excuse to test his safe zone.

Even within Tiannan City, there are numerous factions that oppose cooperation with the safe zone. Therefore, only a very small number of Tiannan City Dreamers have actually entered the safe zone and are frequently active within it.

"For now, let's slowly expand our influence. We'll take advantage of the terrain of the Land of Revelation to win over the strongmen from the various camps in Wind Howling Highlands, Nightmare Town, and some of the strongmen from Gray Harbor City."

"Once many powerful figures in Gray Harbor City have enjoyed the convenience of the safe zone and can no longer return, the higher-ups of Gray Harbor City will no longer have the final say." Shi An did not intend to do anything to them.

He simply wanted the light of the safe zone to reach more areas.

The promotion to Gold Membership was not publicly granted, but the vast majority of veteran members were already "star powerhouses." Soon, news of who had been promoted to Gold Membership spread quickly.

Inside the hall,

Old Wang, sporting his signature thick beard, stood behind a rented stall.

"United Security Company is recruiting on-site. Our company has over ten Silver Members and has completed hundreds of high-level missions. We have also undertaken the defense of six watchtower camps and the mining of a Dream Crystal Mine. We sincerely invite ambitious individuals to join our team and grow stronger together!" "Yunpeng Technology is recruiting. We are currently hiring several professionals, including XX, XX, and XXX, with a master's degree or above required. We are also seeking cooperative exploration teams. Yunpeng Technology has already applied for a site and has a high-precision laboratory under construction."

"Jiyi Martial Arts Academy is recruiting ten instructors and thirty staff members to handle daily maintenance."

The job postings for the Jiyi Martial Arts Academy are simple, yet they attract the most members.

After all, it is an established force, and the Master of the Ultimate Intent Hall has disciples all over the place. Many powerful people in Baijiang City have received guidance from this Master.

Meanwhile, Xuan Jian, who came to be in charge of recruitment, was also a star powerhouse. He was young, but he was already among the top tier of powerhouses in the Extraordinary Realm.

"It's so lively and prosperous."

The group from Carlo City, passing by, exclaimed in amazement, "The Dreamers gather here, constantly exchanging ideas. With such an environment and atmosphere, even without those wonders, the rise of the Safe Zone is inevitable. What can Gray Harbor City compare to?"

It's absurd that a force rooted in a nightmare world would associate itself with excitement, but it's true.

Many nightmare towns also have tens of thousands of people, with a total population that is even greater than that of the safe zone.

However, the survivors in Nightmare Town struggle to even make ends meet, and their daily activity range is limited to no more than 500 meters. Meanwhile, members of the Safe Zone can roam freely throughout the Nightmare Wilderness—a world of difference.

Ardon walked out of the hall.

The outside was still bustling, with two main roads intersecting in a cross shape extending from the front of the hall to both sides.

This is the center point of the entire safe zone town.

The mission hall is located at the very center of the entire island. Not far away, there are also famous hotels such as the Thousand Pavilion Hotel, the Purgatory Restaurant, a popular spot for foodies, and the magnificent Martial Arts Arena, among others.

Further away, some buildings under construction can be seen.

A thriving and prosperous scene.

What makes a mere grey harbor city compare?

"Even the individual forces within the safe zone are quite powerful now. For example, the Wizard's House has more than twenty extraordinary experts, more than the entire city of Carlo."

"Perhaps the Dreamers of Carlo City can also establish their own corporate influence within the safe zone."

"But first, we need to bring in more Dreamers!"

They were too weak and isolated within the safe zone.

The store manager was generous and didn't treat them differently, and many of the people from Daxia didn't make things difficult for them either. However, unless a person becomes extremely powerful, they need a network.

The organizations within the safe zone are circles, groups, and alliances.

Without these, they would naturally have fewer channels for obtaining information compared to others.

These extraordinary individuals from Yaton are taking on missions within the safe zone to earn money and contribution points, while also trying to re-establish contact with their hometown. Their lives are incredibly fulfilling.

These days, Xu Chen, the commander of the First Army Corps, has also had a very fulfilling time.

He is now a Silver member, which is the former Senior member.

His rapid advancement was certainly not due to his own efforts. No matter how strong he was, it was impossible for him to accumulate the contribution points that other experts could only achieve in a few days, a feat that would take other experts a month or even several months to achieve.

Nothing major has happened these days.

Xu Chen was promoted to senior level because of the "quota".

Previously, Director Dai represented Tiannan in a deep cooperation with the Security Zone, and Tiannan City received a batch of membership cards as a result. There were even a full fifteen premium membership cards.

The city defense troops received some.

Since there aren't many Dreamers among the city defense forces who have entered the safe zone, and even fewer with status or position, the high-level membership cards sent to the city defense forces still have some left after so many days.

Given Xu Chen's status, he could naturally obtain one.

It wasn't until he was promoted to Silver Member that he realized the significance of this premium membership card.

"Silver members already have access to most areas of the safe zone, and are also qualified to purchase various rare items." For example, the "Awakening Potion" he had heard of.

With his Silver VIP membership, Xu Chen was able to find out the details. He also found out the conditions required to purchase it.

It requires two merits and three thousand contribution points.

The silver membership card in his hand only had access permissions; the card itself was empty, essentially a card with 3,000 contribution points earned but all spent. For him, earning 3,000 contribution points wasn't difficult with a little effort, but earning merit points was more troublesome.

Currently, there are no missions on the task list that can earn you merit points.

Therefore, Xu Chen once thought that the energizing potion was just bait set up by the safe zone. They might have a chance to exchange for one energizing potion, but the chance seemed unlikely.

"But if the stimulant is just bait, and there's a possibility of not getting it, then what about superior sorcery?"

"As long as you are a Silver-level member, you are eligible to learn about and redeem an opportunity to comprehend an excellent spell. Moreover, to redeem such an opportunity, you only need contribution points, not merit points."

The required contribution points aren't expensive!

In Xu Chen's view, such an opportunity for enlightenment was no less valuable than a stimulant.

He had also inquired and found that there were indeed some extraordinary experts who had exchanged and mastered excellent spells.

"This only proves that the safe zone possesses the technical means to create exceptional spells. But even so, the shopkeeper's willingness to bring out this spell, giving an outsider like me the opportunity to use it..."

Xu Chen admired him!

Immediately, joy followed.

He was not unfamiliar with superior-level spellbooks; their city's garrison commander, Zhenyue, possessed one and treasured it greatly.

"I now have the opportunity to exchange for and study the spellbook that Marshal Luo treasured, and even to study it a second or third time?" "This is truly..."

cool!

Since superior spells truly exist and can be exchanged, then the Awakening Potion is certainly not just a gimmick.

Awakening potions, exceptional spells, and a training ground.

These treasures and these places can enable him to make substantial progress.

He finally understood why the masters of the various halls were so strong.

Now he also has a chance.

He is also a senior member of the safe zone.

"Although the museum masters have already been promoted to Gold Members, the difference between them and Silver Members shouldn't be too great. Silver Members can already use all the wonders in the safe zone."

"So what special privileges do Gold Members have?"

Bai Shitong pondered.

When someone asked the store manager, he just smiled mysteriously and said, "It exists, but where and what it is, you'll have to find out for yourselves." "Why is the store manager playing the riddle game?"

Bai Shitong is used to spending time in the library thinking about problems, and sometimes he also reads miscellaneous books.

The library now has a vast collection of books covering all aspects of life, making it almost indistinguishable from a large, traditional library. In contrast, only a small portion is dedicated to displaying spellbooks and meditation rooms.

Bai Shitong suddenly realized that the library had a sixth floor.

It was not open to the public before.

"Wait, could it be...?"

He quickly went up to the fifth floor.

Since reaching this point requires Silver-level membership, the fifth floor was quiet, with only a few training rooms in the distance showing red lights indicating that someone was inside.

Bai Shitong arrived at the stairwell leading to the sixth floor.

Here, a light barrier blocks the entire staircase, preventing anyone from crossing it to enter.

But as he approached...

"Permissions granted, proceed?"

"really!"

He was secretly thrilled.

The funeral director passed through the light curtain and quickly climbed the steps.

The sixth floor had no bookshelves; the entire floor was empty, except for what appeared to be two large halls in the distance.

One place reads "physical strength";

One place embodies the spirit.

"Could it be...?"

After all, Bai Shitong was an intelligence specialist, and he already had a guess after seeing this, but he still couldn't quite believe it.

He walked toward the door marked with the spirit.

Behind the door was a winding passageway, with the specific rules for entering the hall written on the walls.

"Ahead lies the crucible for refining divine techniques and comprehending them."

"Upon entering, one can observe the inscriptions on the Spirit Refining Method Stele, resonate with its divine essence, comprehend its artistic conception, and thus enter the path."

"Comprehending the Furnace Refining Technique takes time, calculated in days. It costs 500 contribution points per day, with a 50% discount for the first seven days." Is it expensive?

Not expensive!

If they weren't members of the safe zone, anywhere else, they would have to pay ten times the price to learn a single Refining Spirit Technique. Just look at the entire Tiannan City; how many people actually know the Refining Spirit Technique?

It is said that even among the three giants of Tiannan City, one of them has not mastered the Refining Spirit Technique.

"Looking at the description of the rules, it may take a long time to comprehend and get started with the Refining Spirit Method. It cannot be learned in just one or two days."

"But since I have this opportunity, my contribution should naturally be..."

"All in!"

After redeeming his entry time, he immediately went inside.

He wanted to be the first person to learn the art of refining the spirit.

Perhaps he, the master of funeral matters, can also rise to the top of the Earthly Ranking and become a renowned star powerhouse.

"etc………"

"Why are there so many figures in here?"

One, two, three... seven... eleven!

There were eleven figures meditating in silence.

There were two people inside: Miss Zhuo Pu and Mr. Xue. They were normal here, but the others…

Masters of the museum!

Xi Xue!

Li Wei!

Yan Xiangtian!

He, the white-collar expert, thought he was the first person to discover it.

Is it reasonable for someone who works in intelligence to lag behind others?

Perhaps this is the skill of a veteran member—they can guess better than him!

But Bai Shitong had no time to be distracted; time was precious. When he sat down and focused his gaze on the inscription in the distance, his mind quickly became absorbed.

The inscription was very mysterious; at first glance, even those with extraordinary abilities couldn't understand it.

However, both of these halls were modified from the Knowledge Cultivation Room, which greatly enhanced everyone's comprehension.

There is also a mysterious force enveloping the members.

At a certain moment, someone suddenly realized it.

A sudden realization.

Those who attain enlightenment are but shadows of the world.

He had only been studying the inscription for half a day, but inspiration kept surging into his mind. In the chaotic sea of ​​consciousness, the fog suddenly broke through, and a huge furnace rose up like a blazing sun.

Within the furnace, a spark of spirit ignites and slowly grows stronger.

This is the Furnace Refining God Method.

It is the crucial key to the path to the realm of ascension.

After conquering the Land of Revelation, many Transcendent Great Perfection and Half-Step Ascension Realm cultivators are putting in their best efforts to advance to the next level.

The path is clear; all that remains is to become stronger, and then stronger still.

Several half-step upgrades in Grey Harbor City are now focusing all their energy on breaking through the barrier.

Thor also gave them a strict order to break through as soon as possible. Whoever breaks through first will gain great power! They need more Ascension Realm cultivators to be able to match or even surpass the Great Xia people.

General Mike and the Gem Knight are the two top experts in Gray Harbor City who have the best chance of reaching the Ascension Realm.

Both of them have a mental strength exceeding 150 units.

The Gem Knight once had a great opportunity, gaining a talent that allows him to draw power from special gems.

General Mike is the core of Gray Harbor City, second only to the three advanced realm cultivators.

"If only I had a method for refining the spirit..."

General Mack sighed, "I once had the same stroke of luck, in a randomly appearing wonder, I was fortunate enough to see a stone wall covered with mysterious runes. Those were the inscriptions of the Divine Refining Technique!"

"Unfortunately, I couldn't learn it back then. Even after the wonder was moved away and only empty wasteland remained, I still couldn't learn it!" He was not the only one who missed the opportunity to refine the spirit.

Some people who have fallen into dreams have encountered it, but they don't even realize that it is the Refining Spirit Method.

The method of refining the spirit is precious and rare, and also extremely difficult to learn!

It could even be said that the Refining Spirit Technique should only be learned when advancing to the Transformation Realm.

"After all, it's a fundamental technique of the superior grade. It's normal that we in the transcendent realm can't learn it."

"If a Transcendent Realm cultivator wants to meet the requirements for advancing to the Transformation Realm, they cannot rely solely on the Divine Refining Technique."

Admiral Mike murmured.

Their Grey Harbor City had been exploring this path for a long time, and now they had achieved some success.

"A special psychotropic drug with significant side effects."

"Although the side effects are significant, it's all worth it as long as it boosts my mental strength. The important thing is that this potion can be mass-produced." "As for these side effects, once I advance and transform, my soul undergoes a metamorphosis and my body is cleansed, they will all be insignificant."

General Mike is confident that he can achieve the upgrade within three months!

Could the people of Daxia do that?

The people of Daxia are probably still desperately seeking methods to refine their spirits, or to concoct those extremely precious elixirs.

Shi An checked Li Feng's panel information.

Physique: 240

"Curse Power: 210"

"Spirit: 260"

The least amount of power is magical energy, while the most is spiritual energy.

Li Feng's basic spiritual strength is already as high as 150 units. He hasn't consumed many precious medicines, but he has already barely mastered the Furnace Refining Spirit Technique to the proficient level. Upon reaching the proficient level, one can increase their spiritual strength by 50 points. As their cultivation deepens, they can continue to increase their spiritual strength.

Li Feng had used the stimulant, but only one vial.

"Lifeng is far from reaching the limit of the extraordinary realm."

"He can use five more doses of the Awakening Potion, and he can at least cultivate the Furnace Refining Technique to the proficient level."

When Li Feng truly reaches the limit of the extraordinary realm.

Perhaps, it really is possible to reverse the situation and achieve a transformation.

Promotion and advancement? Once you've laid a solid foundation, the rest is a simple matter.