I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

Actually, Shi An wanted to say that there was no need to work so hard.

Although the nightmare invasion, according to Xuanjian and Lao Cai, was imminent, but...

"When the sky falls, there must be a big shot to hold it up, right?"

"Are you suggesting I take the blame?"

While those in the Control and Refinement stages are indeed experts among the Dream Fallers, as far as Shi An knows, there is still a significant gap between them and truly great figures.

For example, the captains of the various field teams of the Countermeasures Bureau are the main force in conquering the nightmares that invade reality.

For example, the master of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy, the director of the Countermeasures Bureau, and the chief of the Wizarding Family—those people are the true powerhouses standing atop Baijiang.

His safe zone possesses miraculous powers, capable of carrying people across the vast, gray sea of ​​nightmares, but...

There are too few and too weak dreamers in the safe zone.

He hasn't fully developed yet.

"Speaking of which, how come as soon as I woke up with my past life memories and started managing the safe zone, I suddenly realized that the sky was about to fall?"

"Although that's not entirely true; there were signs that the sky was about to collapse months ago."

"To put it another way, maybe it was because the sky was about to fall that I awakened my past life memories?"

Shi An felt that the more he thought about it, the more philosophical it became.

For him, it didn't really matter whether everyone explored the Nightmare World or not.

Even without using any strategy, he can still get the guaranteed amount of faith points.

Ten people who have fallen into the nightmare have arrived at the safe zone today. It is said that the nightmare will entangle them for even longer.

He could imagine just how much faith points he would gain at the end of the settlement.

Playing the walkthrough is similar to drawing cards; you might get rare items, but...

It's also not allowed that the entire army would be wiped out.

but……

Shi An sighed and glanced at Xiao Xue, who was disguised as a statue and had disappeared not far away.

Everyone else is ready to give it their all.

Of course, he, as the store manager, would also...

Let Little Blood take action.

……

A strategy guide shouldn't be started blindly.

Among them, Xuanjian was the strongest, and he also had a wealth of experience.

Xi Xue didn't even try to be the team leader.

She was pure; she simply wanted to conquer Nightmare.

"Alright! Since everyone trusts me, I won't refuse."

He asked where to begin his strategy. During the hour or so he had rested earlier, Xuanjian had already come up with a plan.

He looked around. "Now that we have the store manager's strong support, I suggest we explore the surrounding area, centering on the safe zone, to find out more information about this massive nightmare."

"And... currently, the biggest danger of this nightmare is the ghostly monsters in the gray fog. They have a mechanism that allows them to exist in large numbers; the longer we stay in the fog, the more likely we are to attract their attention."

But Xuanjian discovered that once he stepped into the safe zone shop, he felt as if he were isolated from the outside world.

Here, you certainly won't attract the attention of nightmares!

The store manager blocked out the nightmare's gaze!

No wonder the store manager was able to protect so many of them.

By taking advantage of this, they have more "safe time".

Xuan Jian believes that "the ghostly monsters are powerful, not much less so than real monsters. Therefore, there is a high probability that there is something in this nightmare that can help us avoid the ghostly monsters."

"Only after we find it can we proceed with the next step of our plan."

The plan is not complicated.

Xuanjian was the first to leave the shop.

The moment I stepped across the threshold, the chill, ominousness, and unease that permeated every corner of the nightmare world rushed towards me.

He didn't frown; instead, he smiled.

Because this is the reality of the nightmare world, but the tranquility and warmth inside the store are not an illusion either.

It's the store manager's awesome beer.

No wonder someone can survive in the nightmare world for so long. If such a person hasn't lost their way, they must be a powerful figure with a resounding reputation in Baijiang City.

Shi An had no idea what Xuan Jian was thinking.

However, Xuanjian's expression seemed to carry three parts admiration, three parts resoluteness, and four parts regret.

What's there to regret?

How strange!

Perhaps those who fall into dreams are often eccentric.

……

The strategy went more smoothly than expected.

Just an hour and a half later, the master of the Control Stage made a crucial discovery.

"A special kind of green plant with a touch of purple at the tips of its leaves."

"This is a native plant of the nightmare world, not some dream material, but... I've confirmed it. As long as you crush this plant and smear it on your body, you can avoid attacks from the shadowy monsters!"

Fa Gui added, "As long as the distance is more than twenty meters, you definitely won't be detected."

And twenty meters...

Although this nightmare world was shrouded in gray fog, visibility was still a few dozen meters.

With these green plants providing cover, they no longer needed to worry about being suddenly attacked by the shadowy monster.

"The second phase of the strategy can begin."

……

"Manager, breaking news, this is the rough map we drew based on the action team's exploration."

"Manager, we have received a report from the front lines that a source of danger has been discovered: a dilapidated wizard's hut. There is a 90% chance that something strange is happening inside."

"Manager, urgent report from the front lines! The action team has been attacked by a strange creature... Fortunately, the mastermind behind the strange creatures managed to cover their retreat with a magical object, allowing the action team to withdraw."

Inside the store, a college student was holding a prop that resembled a walkie-talkie, receiving news from the front lines.

The props were provided by Xuanjian.

He had originally planned to conquer a nightmare, and for that purpose he carried many precious items.

This walkie-talkie set consists of three pieces. They look like walkie-talkies and function similarly, but they are actually creations of a dream.

Nearby, a woman in pajamas was drawing a map; she had an art background.

As the strategy progressed, the Dreamers split into two groups.

The first group is the main force group.

It includes three experts: Xuanjian, Xixue, and Fagui, as well as two other Dream Fallers with reconnaissance abilities.

The second group is the logistics group.

This includes drawing up blueprints, communicating and assisting, and continuing to explore the area around the safe zone in search of valuable materials or key items.

One hour,

two hours,

Three hours

Time ticks by.

In the blink of an eye, six hours had passed since Xuanjian and the others fell into the nightmare world.

Such a long survival time would cause the mental and physical condition of any person who has fallen into a dream to plummet to rock bottom.

Normally, those who fall into dreams would be anxious or even desperate.

More likely, they won't be able to hold out for that long.

"Six hours have already? That's unbelievable, I didn't even feel it!"

"Of course, we're in the logistics team, so we don't have much pressure."

"But the leader of the action team seems to be quite strong, and his mental state doesn't seem like that of someone who has been in a dream for so long."

"yes……"

Xuanjian, Xixue, and the others returned for the third time to resupply.

At this point, the safe zone lacks functional areas such as rest areas and can only provide the most basic shelter.

But that's enough.

Those who have struggled through nightmares time and time again know very well how important such a paradise is!

If any nightmare world could exist within the safe zone;

If everyone had a chance to reach the safe zone;

Then, the long-term survival rate of those who fall into dreams could increase by more than ten times!

"It's time to go."

Xuanjian and his companions embarked on their fourth expedition.

This time, by combining various clues, they finally found the source of this massive nightmare.

"A polluted spring, located in the dense forest to the west!"

"The ghostly figures, the eeriness of the wizard's hut, the strange noises in the dense forest—all these stem from this polluted spring!"

"However, there are at least several ghostly figures near the polluted spring!"

University students reported news from the front lines.

Shi An tapped on the table.

Xuanjian and his companions couldn't handle so many ghostly figures.

It seems it's time for the bloody handprint to make its appearance.

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P.S.: I'll update both chapters at once, please read and vote! QAQ~