I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

Jiang Peng raised an eyebrow.

How can one recognize that nightmares are special and carry higher risks, yet still have the confidence to overcome them?

"That's interesting."

he thinks.

He exchanged a glance with another researcher, Wang, and then spoke, "Okay, we agree to cooperate in tackling this nightmare. However, cooperation is only a preliminary intention; whether we actually take it down depends on how things go at the right time."

For the two of them, as long as they don't actively try to conquer nightmares or challenge the bizarre, their abilities are enough to allow them to survive comfortably in the nightmare world, without the pressure that ordinary dream sufferers face.

If you don't take risks, you can just survive.

That doesn't seem like a risky option?

But besides living, people always have things they need to do.

As key personnel of the Baijiang Research Institute, since they were able to survive thanks to the institute's various tools, they naturally had to give back to the institute and contribute to the institute and the entire Great Xia... Baijiang.

Even if we take a step back and assume that we don't take any risks, we might not be able to avoid them forever.

If an accident happens one day and you fall into a dangerous nightmare, it will be too late to fight back.

He said mysteriously, "No problem, that makes sense. I have a basic understanding of this nightmare. But there's one more thing before that..."

"Familiarity, cooperation, and team leadership."

"I am codenamed Hair Demon, the Dream Master of the Fallen Stream of Demons, the One Who Controls Wet Hair Demon, the One Who Has Controlled the Period."

His approach is direct and forceful.

He wasn't usually an assertive person, but at that moment the store manager was watching him.

He has come to regard this exploration, crossing the dream realm, and conquering the nightmare as the store manager's assessment of him.

He cannot afford to fail.

To conquer a dangerous nightmare, it is indeed necessary to establish dominance.

In particular, since all three are Dreamers in the Control Phase, it's easier for them to have different ideas. Conflicts of ideas at crucial moments can be fatal.

Jiang Peng raised an eyebrow.

This folk dreamer is quite confident.

His teammate, Researcher Wang, was rather socially awkward, so he spoke up, "We're from the Baijiang Research Institute. My surname is Jiang, and I'm an exploratory Dreamer, skilled in remote detection; his surname is Wang, and I'm an auxiliary Dreamer, capable of concealing the tracks of multiple people. We also have some special methods, as for taking the lead..."

He then suggested cunningly, "Whoever contributes more will lead the main force of the attack and be in charge of command, how about that?"

Jiang Peng: "That makes perfect sense."

Although this person is very confident, he must have some extraordinary abilities.

However, these two were well-prepared researchers from Baijiang. They had come into this nightmare to do something. Could they possibly compete with them in terms of ability and exploration?

Even the Ghostly Flow technique was useless.

Jiang Peng touched his brow with his fingertip, and the next moment, a strangely shaped orange bird of light emerged from between his brows, hovering more than ten meters high, looking around.

This is his natal curse item.

His natal charm can also complement the special glasses he wears.

He didn't ask how much Fa Gui knew about this nightmare, or what he knew; he simply wanted to explore it on his own and take control of the situation.

He quickly discovered some key areas.

Altars, burial mounds, walls adorned with the character "囍" (double happiness)...

The area of ​​the small nightmare is not large. He only needs to change positions two or three times and use his natal spell item and props to explore the area. He can then explore most of the nightmare map.

Maps and intelligence are the first and crucial step in conquering Nightmare.

but,

Jiang Peng had just mentioned the three key elements—the altar, the burial mound, and the wall with the character "囍" (double happiness)—when Fa Gui chuckled and took over the conversation.

"The altar is set up in the courtyard, with a coffin on it. There are some strange insects in the houses on both sides of the courtyard. They're not eerie, but they'll still cause us some trouble."

"There isn't just one burial mound, but a total of seven graves, located here, here, and here."

"And besides that..."

With each key area revealed by Fa Gui, the look of surprise on Jiang Peng and Researcher Wang's faces deepened.

Jiang Peng had assumed that Fa Gui's understanding of this nightmare was superficial and vague.

The nightmare world is full of unknowns. You might be attacked by a monster when you turn a corner; you might lose your mind when you see a light.

Exploration is not easy; it requires caution and cannot be rushed. Even with just a minor nightmare, it's difficult for the dreamer to fully understand the area.

Unless, of course, he is a dreamer with a specialized focus on exploration.

But even for myself...

Jiang Peng had to admit that he couldn't explore it in such detail.

At the very least, he could not possibly detect the dangers inside the rooms on either side of the altar by simply looking around.

So he said, "We have a special powder that might be able to deal with the strange insects you mentioned. It can repel them and prevent them from getting close for a short period of time."

But Fa said mysteriously, "I already have a way to deal with the worms."

As he spoke, he took out the strangely mutated torch and turned on the switch to ignite it.

In an instant, orange flames roared and spread out in circles, seemingly burning away the chill in the air with a hiss.

Jiang Peng: "..."

Although it hasn't been verified yet, he is a professional after all and can see the special features of this torch.

Most insects are dangerous and afraid of fire.

Using fire to drive away insects is likely to be more effective than their special powder.

Jiang Peng said, "We also have a few bottles of Berserk Potion with us. In critical moments, it can make us incredibly fast and we can use it to escape danger, but it will have some side effects."

Fa Gui said, "Our 'I'm Ignite' special drink has a similar effect, and it can also unleash even more powerful cursed energy when necessary."

It can retreat to escape or advance to attack!

Jiang Peng added, "Old Wang also has a special item on him, the Strange Pointer. Although its detection range is limited, it can react immediately once the Strange Pointer gets close."

Fa Gui was also somewhat surprised.

Indeed, this pointer tool is very useful.

This was the first time he had ever heard of it either.

Having witnessed the many wondrous creations in the store, I can now take a more relaxed view of the strange pointer, a practical and extraordinary prop.

It's just a little strange.

"Not bad tool, but I'm also prepared for how to warn of strange occurrences."

Having said that, Fa Gui looked up at the high place.

Jiang Peng also looked over.

There, a palm-sized eyeball with two tiny wings was suspended high in the air.

"Is it... a prop?"

"That's right, this is our detection tool, the Witchcraft Eye. It can fly and observe remotely. Although we don't know how the eerie phenomenon of this nightmare will appear, we now have the pointer and the Witchcraft Eye, which is enough to defend against that phenomenon in all aspects."

"This way, we can attack or defend, advance or retreat as we please, which is enough to formulate a sound tactic, don't you two agree?"

Jiang Peng nodded with a complicated expression.

Good news: their temporary teammates were ten times better prepared than expected.

This strategy will greatly improve your chances of success.

A strategy guide is expected.

The bad news is that they've definitely lost control.

If it's gone, it's gone. Their purpose was just research, not to covet the treasures after conquering the map.

just,

He gazed at the magical flying eye in the sky, then at the torch in the hand of the ghost.

I can't help but wonder: Is this still a dreamer from the common people?