I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

"Manager, a lot of new people have entered our safe zone recently. I'm worried that there might be spies from Gray Harbor among them."

Spades was somewhat worried.

He knew very well that the shopkeeper was thinking of the future of all humanity, without any prejudice. The shopkeeper was willing to mentor anyone who was dedicated to fighting the supernatural.

But he is the head of the security department, and the store manager trusts him and has entrusted him with such an important task, so he must do it well.

Shi An had also considered this possibility.

Within the safe zone, his will and his senses can extend to any place; no one and no secret can escape his notice. But the prerequisite is that he keeps an eye on things.

In the early days, when the safe zone was small and the number of people was small, Shi An could keep an eye on it at all times—even when he was in the real world, he could keep an eye on the safe zone.

However, as the number of members continued to grow, Shi An could no longer keep an eye on everything.

So he had Xiao Xue and Ming Yi help keep an eye on things.

However, this is not a long-term solution. Therefore, Shi An established a security department. Although this department was initially just for show, it is now indeed responsible for maintaining order and security management within the security zone.

The security department did a pretty good job.

The vast majority of the department's personnel were recruited from the Lost Ones, with the majority coming from Camp One Lighthouse and a minority from various camps in the Pale Wasteland and Whispering Forest.

Camp One now has a population of over two thousand.

On the one hand, the special lighthouse does have the ability to guide people, and some lost people wander here in a daze.

On the other hand, the Ark of Salvation relocated more than a dozen small, nearly extinct camps, similar to the old Deer Camp. The relocation of these small camps brought a significant increase in the population of the Lighthouse Camp.

These are still high-quality individuals; they are either elite dreamers or have a special skill.

Although these elite Dream Fallers were in poor condition, having repeatedly suffered the negative effects of the cursed artifacts, their life force was severely depleted. They were originally people with no hope of transcending the extraordinary; under normal circumstances, they would continue burning themselves out for another year or two until they could no longer endure and collapsed. However, after arriving in the safe zone, the foundations of the vast majority of them had been restored.

The patrol teams at Camp One don't need so many elite soldiers; for them, the best place would naturally be to join the security department. That's an official force, with top-tier power and benefits.

Currently, the entire security department has more than 200 formal security personnel.

Among them, seventeen are at the Transcendent Realm.

This force is quite powerful; within the security department, there are individuals like Spades, Hearts, and Lin Xiao, all of whom are among the top-ranked experts on the Trial Realm leaderboard. However,

Compared to the current size of the safe zone, the security department has far too few strong individuals and patrol personnel.

The number of members in the safe zone has now exceeded five thousand!

The area of ​​the safe zone island has been greatly expanded.

Of course, the vast majority of members strictly abide by the rules and regulations of the safe zone and even spontaneously supervise others. Whenever a Dreamer causes trouble or damages public property, the surrounding members will take him down without the patrol team having to intervene.

But spies, after all, are not easily exposed.

"Here's what I'll do. I'll give you the authority to expand the security department to four hundred people."

"Yes, manager, I understand what to do!"

Spade has already gone off to get things done with swift and decisive action.

But wait, I don't think I've said what to do yet?

Shi An fell into deep thought.

The security department is certainly useful. He hopes that there is a set of rules within the security zone that can operate stably on its own, without his interference or constant monitoring. This is the long-term solution.

However, Shi An would not place all the burden on the security department. His real reliance was on the security measures he set up using the power of his beliefs, as well as the self-defense capabilities of the various wonders and buildings.

Shi An didn't believe the safe zone was absolutely invincible; he also worried that some terrifying being might appear and breach its gates. But at least, as long as it wasn't attacked from the outside, the safe zone was safe.

Inside? This is his territory.

Several elite spies from Grey Harbor City have entered the safe zone one after another.

Not all of them were extraordinary; half of them were only at the Refinement stage.

However, in terms of infiltration, disguise, and information theft, professionals in the Refinement stage are not necessarily inferior to those in the Extraordinary stage.

Rick was the one on whom the most hopes were placed.

He was originally from the Bald Eagle's special operations department and had received professional training before the nightmare occurred. After the city collapse disaster, he joined Steel King's forces and obtained several important pieces of intelligence for this important figure.

After Steel King advanced to the Transformation Realm, his status also rose accordingly.

This time, he was specially sent by Steel King.

Rick was a native Bald Eagleman, but he was fluent in the Great Xia language. After advancing to the Transcendent realm, his innate talent was also related to disguise and impersonation. He transformed himself into a Great Xia person and spoke fluent Great Xia language. Soon, he became familiar with the other Dreamers in the safe zone. Several hours later, Rick's expression grew increasingly solemn.

Before they came, they all thought the rumors about the safe zone were pure exaggeration and a means to lure outsiders.

but,

"I've subtly inquired with over a dozen members in the safe zone, and I've gotten the same result every time!"

"The wonders of the safe zone are truly amazing! I've also entered the training ground. It wasn't very useful to me, but for ordinary Dream Fallers... it's better than most wonders."

"Even with just this one spectacle, the safe zone can continuously cultivate countless Refinement stage cultivators!"

From the moment a Dream Fallen One obtains the cursed artifact, the process of reaching the Refinement stage normally takes two to six months. Another prerequisite is that the Dream Fallen One can live that long.

The safe zone can shorten this time to less than a month.

Some gifted geniuses can even cross this stage in just a few days.

Not only is the time short, but the intermediate risks are also reduced to almost zero.

"The safe zone has more potential than we imagined. If it continues to develop along this trajectory, it seems like our Gray Harbor City... can't compete?"

"No, that's impossible!"

However, it seems that this is the case.

The wonders possessed by the Safe Zone are all highly practical and powerful. While their Gray Harbor City boasts over a dozen wonders, they simply cannot compare. Not to mention, the Safe Zone also possesses numerous cutting-edge technologies.

Spell Scroll Crafting Technique!

Spell weapon forging technology!

Advanced potion-making technology!

and many more!

"If I could acquire these skills in Grey Harbor City"

"Yes! These technologies can only realize their true value in the hands of us in the Grey Harbor!"

If they could obtain the potion-making data from the safe zone, their Gray Harbor City's main genetic project would definitely make a major breakthrough.

Going back to report directly wouldn't be very meaningful.

They also have other intelligence agents in Grey Harbor.

Rick, as one of Steel King's top lieutenants, needed to retrieve more important intelligence to prove his worth. So, Rick began wandering around the safe zone.

He naturally applied for a membership card immediately—although he was somewhat worried about potential risks associated with the membership card, a non-member superhuman was still too conspicuous.

Everything is for the purpose of integrating into the safe zone.

"This membership card looks like just a pass, it doesn't seem to contain any special power. However, the patrols in this safe zone are not easy to deal with."

Rick arrived at the outer edge of the island and looked into the distance where there was a silver-white building.

Baijiang Research Institute!

He found out that the "Little A" mobile phone in the safe zone was developed by the Baijiang Research Institute.

This place is probably an important research facility in the safe zone.

but,

Rick spotted a four-man squad patrolling in the distance.

The team leader appears to be a Transcendent Realm expert!

Furthermore, there were guards standing watch at the entrance of the research institute. The guards were elites at the Third Refinement Realm, and they could predict that there must be Transcendent Realm experts inside the institute, and possibly more than one.

"This place is sparsely populated. I've already become somewhat conspicuous after just a short while. No, this is not a suitable place to make a move."

"We still need to go to places with lots of people!"

Normally, the core area of ​​a dominant power is not something that spies like them can easily infiltrate.

It often takes years of groundwork to gain the trust of the local elites.

But the safe zone is different. The safe zone welcomes all those who have fallen into dreams, and in their eyes, it is a sieve that leaks air everywhere.

They have plenty of opportunities.

then,

After some thought and consideration, Rick narrowed it down to a specific area.

"The Library of Spells!"

"The alchemy plant is also good, but only certain cooperative forces are qualified to go there, and my membership level is not high enough. The library is the most suitable, as it contains a wealth of information and is a place frequented by Dreamers."

quickly,

Rick then entered the magnificent library building.

He did indeed find some materials without any hindrance, such as bizarre information and strategy guides written by some senior members.

These books are indeed quite valuable!

It cannot be taken out; it can only be viewed inside the museum.

Rick does have the means to deceive everyone, but it's not worth it to just take this information out.

"We need to go to the upper levels of the library; it's said that there are more advanced spell scrolls up there."

"There are even secrets that only Gold-level members can know."

But as he prepared to head to the fourth level, a barrier blocked his way.

This is a passage barrier; only those who hold a Silver-level membership can pass through it.

"It's just a barrier, no big deal."

"Our Grey Harbor City also has barrier technology!"

Although Grey Harbor City cannot artificially create high-level barriers, they have experience in breaking and bypassing them. Barriers often exist within some ancient sites or wonders.

Rick quietly activated his innate ability.

Rick pretended to be perfectly normal and walked towards the stairwell.

Rick... crashed directly into the barrier.

zizi.

The outward signs of his talent were revealed, with wisps of cold, sinister magical power swirling around him, reflecting on his astonished face.

Seconds later, nearby patrol officers arrived and apprehended Rick.

"Oh, so three spies have been discovered? And it's been confirmed through special means that they were sent by Gray Harbor City. Their motives are impure; they want to steal our safe zone's technical data!"

"Well, there are no spies from Gray Harbor City. Those are all imposters, supernatural beings. They should have been dealt with openly according to procedure."

Spade indicated that he understood, a cruel smile spreading across his face.

He added, "However, I'm afraid we've only captured a portion of them; there are still some spies from Gray Harbor City lurking within the safe zone." "It's alright."

Shi An wasn't worried at all about the unseen forces.

If it comes to a tough fight, Shi An isn't worried at all.

Even if he doesn't take action himself, the safe zone still has the top-tier combat power "No Camera Armor".

Besides,

"Note: Employee 'Little Blood' has defeated Perfect Martial Artist and received the All Martial Arts Initiation."

"Notification: 'Little Blood' has received an upgrade to his innate talent, progressing from 'Blood Demon' to 'Blood Demon General'."

After Xiao Xue's innate talent was upgraded, it received a pure numerical enhancement.

Its transformed Blood Demon form is even larger, and it can absorb and manipulate more blood over a wider area.

Zhuo Ling and Ming Yi also defeated the Perfect Martial Artist in succession.

At the same time, they have all learned the methods of refining the spirit and body. Their superior-level spells are also striving towards the mastery level.

Firstly, the Refining Spirit and Refining Body techniques diverted some of his energy; otherwise, he would have already mastered Ji Gui's extraordinary incantations.

Even so,

They are also far stronger than Lifeng was when it fought the Thousand-Eyed Octopus.

Compared to before, Lifeng's strength has naturally increased significantly.

If it weren't for the fact that the main materials for the ceremony hadn't been gathered yet, and that Lifeng also wanted to solidify its foundation even further... they could have already attempted a breakthrough. "Lifeng and the others are now truly capable of going toe-to-toe with the strange beings in the Ascension Realm."

"Even in a one-on-one fight, given the bizarre, almost monstrous, vitality of those at the Ascended Realm, he would likely be defeated in the end, but..."

Dealing with humans is a different story.

Even if humans reach the Ascended Realm, their life force is not as vast or terrifying as that of the Strange.

Putting aside the distant past, Shi An felt that Li Feng's chances of winning against the Steel King of Gray Harbor City were not low—after all, they were not human, and their margin for error was much higher than that of human superhumans. There was really no possibility of being instantly killed due to carelessness.

"To exaggerate a bit, oh, no need to exaggerate, without realizing it, my safe zone now has six combatants at the Transformation Realm. That's twice as many as Gray Harbor City."

"This is still the medicine master Tanla."

Yaoshi Yan's combat skills are also strong, at least higher than Xiao Xue's.

After all, he was a powerful individual with memories of his "past life".

He cultivated the Refining Spirit Method and mastered extraordinary incantations, progressing even faster than Li Feng.

However, Pharmacist Yan does not cultivate unless necessary. He devotes all twenty-four hours a day to the research of medicine.

As a result, he is only at the mid-stage of the extraordinary realm.

It doesn't matter anymore.

His position is indeed that of a technical talent.

"It's not just about the six major advancement realm battles..."

Shi An turned his gaze to the distance.

Inside the Jiyi Martial Arts Hall, Zhu Chenying was meditating and adjusting his state.

The owner of this museum had told him not long ago that he wanted to attempt to reach the realm of ascension.

This time, I'm very confident.

The various pavilion masters wished to break through their limits within the safe zone, and Shi An was naturally happy to oblige.

Two days later,

Inside the top-tier training ground that Shi An modified on the highest floor of the Thousandfold Pavilion.

Zhu Chenying is preparing to secretly break through his cultivation realm here.

There were very few people present, only a few of his direct disciples, including Xuanjian, Luoshajian, and Luoping.

"Manager, you've arrived."