I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

"Achoo!"

Shi An rubbed the tip of his nose. "The bodies of ordinary office workers are still too fragile."

Although he tried training, but...

Not to mention.

Let's choose a more shortcut, a faster way.

For example, taking precious medicines like Ganoderma lucidum.

Shi An had eaten a little bit before, and felt a surge of heat in his body. He figured that if he finished the whole Blood Lingzhi, his physical condition would be significantly improved.

……

During the day, Shi An went to Baijiang University for further studies in the morning, and in the afternoon, he went to the Jiyi Martial Arts School with Lao Song.

Shi An was somewhat surprised that, compared to the "Countermeasures Bureau" and "Wizard's House" hidden beneath the surface, the Ultimate Martial Arts School appeared openly in the world of ordinary people.

But he understood once he entered.

On the surface, Jiyi Martial Arts Academy is just an ordinary martial arts academy—but it's not ordinary either. Its founder, Zhu Chenying, was originally a renowned martial arts master in the country.

After achieving fame, the masters of the martial arts school resolutely returned to their hometown and founded the Jiyi Martial Arts School to teach martial arts, and also took in several true disciples.

Of course, this is the version from the perspective of ordinary people.

Even within the Dreamers' circle, Shi An doesn't know the truth.

He only knew one thing—the Ultimate Martial Arts School was also a top-tier force in Baijiang City, a major force among the Fallen Dreamers.

Its master, Zhu Chenying, is one of the strongest Dream Fallers in the entire Baijiang.

Just how strong is it?

Shi An is unaware.

Let alone him, even Xuan Jian, or a captain-level expert from the Countermeasures Bureau, probably wouldn't know.

After all, such powerful figures rarely take action in reality, but in the Nightmare World? Ordinary Dream Fallers and these top-tier powerhouses are not matched into the same world.

"Could the Master of the Shadow Pavilion be the eagle-eyed man I saw in the fragments of my memories?"

Because of the fame of its owners, Jiyi Martial Arts School is doing quite well in Baijiang.

Old Song explained, "We have a deep partnership with the Policy Bureau and the Jiyi Martial Arts School. We ordinary clerks come here to learn some real kung fu before and after joining the company."

"Of course, the main thing is to learn how to escape, you know?"

Shi An certainly understood. Running away wasn't a real escape, but he possessed agile footwork, a stable lower body, quick reflexes, and enduring stamina. So…

In the event of a nightmare invasion or falling into a nightmare, their survival ability would definitely be several times better than that of ordinary people.

Old Song lowered his voice and said, "You know, even many of the Dreamers in the bureau come here for further training. I've even heard that sometimes high-ranking officials, like team leaders, come here."

That means the teachings at the Ultimate Martial Arts School are very advanced, perhaps even surpassing those of the Countermeasures Bureau itself.

Old Song couldn't figure it out, but Shi An had a guess.

Perhaps, at the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy, you can learn general spells!

The Countermeasures Bureau must also have a lineage of curse techniques, but perhaps it's not as strong as the Ultimate Martial Arts School? Or maybe it's just a different kind of technique.

He said, "Don't worry, Brother Song, I will study and practice hard."

Old Song: "Brother An, you seem steady and reliable at first glance, so I trust you."

Unlike some newcomers who complain about the hardship as soon as they start training, and end up only working on it sporadically.

You can slack off when you're working, but when it comes to further education, it's a matter of life and death.

"I myself may not have the 'aptitude' to be plagued by nightmares, I can't say whether it's lucky or unlucky, but Brother An, you've already encountered a nightmare invasion early on. You might have a high compatibility with nightmares, so be careful not to fall into a nightmare..."

Old Song's expression was complicated.

He regretted that he didn't have the talent to fall into dreams, but was also glad that he didn't have to live in constant fear.

Shi An is indeed steady, brave, and decisive. In the nightmare invasion incident, he did what many dreamers could not do.

However, Song Qiming knew that what was most important to those who had fallen into dreams was not wisdom, courage, or strength.

Instead,

luck!

Is Shi Anta lucky enough to survive?

……

Shi An and Lao Song were in the same area for their further studies.

These people were assigned by the Countermeasures Bureau and can use the training equipment here at will, with instructors providing free training.

However, to be honest, they are no different from other ordinary students who pay to register and come to the martial arts school to study.

This venue isn't exactly an internal area.

but,

"If those who have fallen into dreams come here to study, they'll go to the inner area—the inner chamber, right?"

Shi An looked into the distance.

He knew that beyond this venue lay the training area for those who had fallen into dream realms. He'd heard that not only members of the Countermeasures Bureau, but also ordinary people who had fallen into dream realms could come to the martial arts academy for further training, and the fees were definitely not expensive.

Shi An was somewhat curious.

What do those who fall into dreams learn?

Even ordinary dreamers cannot learn spell power and spells, but what they learn must be different from what ordinary people learn, right?

at this time,

At another martial arts school entrance, Lu Fan and Lao Cai arrived by car.

Old Cai said, "The Ultimate Martial Arts Academy has a high-level cursed artifact called the Emperor Engine, which has wonderful uses such as resonating the heart and strengthening blood production."

"Using this cursed artifact, the masters of the various pavilions built the Emperor's Training Ground, which is also the place we are going to."

"The physical training there is incredibly effective, though it is a little bit tough."

Old Cai gestured with his fingers.

Lu Fan was full of confidence, "It's just a little hard work, no problem!"

Due to confidentiality agreements and other factors, I cannot reveal the cursed artifact to my best friend, but...

Once he's mastered his "kung fu," he can at least show off to his buddies and impress them.

Thinking about this, Lu Fan's motivation was fully unleashed.

……

Shi An got home at seven o'clock.

He was full of anticipation.

The upgrade and renovation of the safe zone is nearing completion.

at last,

"Ding~!"

"Notice: Safe zone upgrade complete, current level LV2."

"Hint: The number of employees that can be recruited and contracted in the safe zone has increased by 1, and the building area that can be expanded has increased by 1."

"Note: The main area of ​​the safe zone has been expanded."

"Notification: A new area for containing cursed items has been added."

"Note: The number of Nightmare Worlds that the Safe Zone can connect to simultaneously has been increased to 3."

The notification sounds kept ringing in my ears.

It's like the game just updated to a new version, with red dots popping up non-stop.

but……

Every notification sound that appears in the safe zone represents a substantial improvement and a tangible benefit!

"So many!"

I can't help but look forward to peace.

He lay down, and with a single thought, his consciousness plunged into a deep sea of ​​nightmares.

But this time was different from before. He no longer simply traversed the vast gray fog and the boundless tides, but rather...

"Whoosh!"

Shi An's consciousness seemed to be on a higher dimension, looking down at the vast expanse below.

There, one nightmare world after another is like a jigsaw puzzle pieced together irregularly yet tightly, forming a much larger regional map.

Dormitories, hospitals, dense forests, tunnels, bus shelters, ancient villages...

Many scenes are quite different, yet they fit together closely.

You might crawl into the sewer opening in the alley behind the bus stop, and the next moment you'll find yourself in a gloomy ancient village.

These nightmare scenarios seem to be constantly changing, yet their underlying structure appears to remain constant.

Shi An quickly glanced at it and noted down the parts that looked rather strange.

next moment,

His consciousness began to sink.

Sinking into the shallow layers of nightmares, situated in the middle of these dozens of nightmare zones... seemingly omnipresent yet utterly elusive in a safe zone.