I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

Having successfully kept the danger at bay, the safe zone and Shi'an became even more mysterious in the eyes of the three dreamers.

Their expressions gradually relaxed.

Shi An hasn't changed much.

It was entirely expected that the darkness and danger outside would not allow them to cross even a single step.

Previously, even the terrifying swarm of shadow insects couldn't break through the barrier of the safe zone, let alone now that the safe zone has been upgraded.

Unfortunately, he was even more of a novice than the Dreamer among the three, and he easily gave himself away as soon as he opened his mouth.

So he could only pretend to be busy wiping the cup in his hand and then wiping the table. When he was busy, he could naturally not speak, and by not speaking, he could pretend to be an expert.

……

Inside the store, there was an awkward silence.

The shopkeeper, the owner, remained silent. The witch, the Dreamer, looked around, and then she spoke:

"Look, the danger has been kept outside. Now, do we have a chance to conquer Nightmare? If you're not confident, I can share some information with you first."

"Outside the dorm buildings, once the lights are out, we can feel the danger approaching step by step. Staying in the dorm can help us avoid the danger in the dark, but this avoidance is very limited. The longer you stay in the dorm, the easier it is to be discovered. Stepping into the corridor to change dorms is the most dangerous moment and the most likely time to be marked."

"During the last round of lights out, I changed dorm rooms several times. I feel like I'm being watched, and if I continue to stay outside..."

"But what's amazing is that when I'm with the store manager, I don't feel that danger is approaching step by step at all."

I felt much more energetic.

Finally, she said:

"However, I think that to solve the dormitory nightmare, some clues may only be found in a darkened environment."

The two men in black trench coats, both dreamers, had only recently fallen into this nightmare, and the information provided by the girl was extremely valuable to them.

The girl continued, "Before we tackle the nightmare, let's share some information so we can cooperate."

"My own name is Xi Xue. I am a Dream Faller in the Fusion stage. I have the ability to manipulate hair and can also start a fire."

Shi An's gaze fell on the girl dressed as a witch... codenamed Xi Xue.

The most striking thing about the girl was her bright red glove.

It was strikingly abrupt, unusual, eerie, and magical at first glance, just like the giant scissors in the black-suited man's hand yesterday.

But manipulating hair strands?

Shi An didn't understand either.

However, he was more concerned about the term "Dream Faller in the Fusion Period" that the girl used.

"It seems this is the level of a Dream Fallen."

Since Xi Xue had already brought this up, the veteran in the black trench coat also spoke up, "You can call me Lao Yao. I am also a Dream Faller in the Fusion stage. My ability is to unleash even greater power and speed, and I never get tired."

The cursed artifact he fused with is called "Ox and Horse Body," which allows him to maintain an explosive state for a period of time, meaning he can still act as if nothing happened even when injured.

This ability may seem ordinary and have no special effects, but it can be quite effective in various nightmare worlds and has a very high degree of versatility.

It was this ability that allowed Lao Yao to safely navigate through the nightmare world time and time again.

The newbie in black trench coat spoke up, "I... I can only use the power of a cursed artifact right now. My cursed artifact is a 'mysterious candle,' which dispels the surrounding darkness after lighting, but it only lasts for a maximum of 5 minutes. I... I don't have a codename yet, you can call me Little..."

"Just call him Little K."

Old Yao rubbed his forehead and spoke.

Who would reveal all their secrets at once? Even Xi Xue, the girl he thought was very bold, only mentioned her general abilities. But this kid, he clearly explained what a cursed artifact is, its effects, and its limitations.

There aren't many people around now, otherwise, why would they explain the cursed dream item so clearly? Are they afraid of being targeted by some evil organizations?

……

Shi An felt that cursed candles were a bit too weak for dream-cursing purposes.

A candle, with effects similar to a regular candle, can it really be called a cursed object?

What he didn't know was that if judged by supernatural power, the ghost candle was indeed ordinary. However, the first thing the dreamers had to do was survive in the nightmare world, and darkness was often a very common and dangerous environment in the nightmare world. In this case, a candle that could bring light was quite precious.

All three people who had fallen into the dream had finished introducing themselves.

but,

They didn't expect Shi An to introduce anything.

After all, Shi An is clearly a big shot.

They still cast their gazes, hoping the store manager would say something.

What did you say?

How could a purebred newbie like An know that?

"That's right, just call me store manager."

He paused. "I won't help you with the nightmare strategy, but the shop door will always be open, waiting for you to come back."

Xi Xue's eyes lit up; she understood instantly.

The store manager needs to maintain a safe zone.

"Understood. As long as your safe zone is there, we can conquer this nightmare."

What do you understand?

Shi An could only nod slightly.

Veteran Dream Faller Lao Yao was stunned. So that's how it is? He was clearly an experienced official Dream Faller, so why could he always fall behind?

"But..." he voiced his concern, "to what extent can this barrier effectively block the invasion of nightmares?"

After all, they were only Dreamers in the fusion stage, with limited strength and a very low margin for error. He did not want to take any risks without sufficient confidence.

He has a family, a wife and children, after all. Once he leaves this nightmare, he wants to go home and see his kids properly.

The witch Xixue began to think.

The witch Xixue had a brilliant idea.

"It's simple, I'll just go out and try it."

After saying that, she turned around, took a step, and pushed open the door of the store in the safe zone.

Passing through the door, I stepped into the dark and silent dormitory corridor!

You just... you went out like that? Isn't that a bit too reckless!

Even Shi An thinks so.

At this moment, Xi Xue, who had just stepped out of the safe zone, immediately went on high alert. She noticed that although the store was brightly lit, not a single ray of light reached the corridor. Throughout the corridor, apart from the door behind her that was still clearly visible, it was pitch black.

She remained calm, which only highlighted the magic of the safe zone.

*Smack!*

She snapped her gloved right fingers, sparks flying as the light dispelled a sliver of darkness, only to be quickly extinguished.

The light of fire can deter the dangers lurking in the darkness.

However, the firelight is also extremely conspicuous in the darkness. It's fine when it's bright, but once the flames go out, it can easily provoke a fierce counterattack.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

Footsteps sounded from the darkness, approaching from afar and growing faster.

*Smack!*

The flames were lit again.

Some dust dissipated in the air, turning into kindling for firewood.

A ball of orange-red flame suddenly rose up and hovered in mid-air for several seconds.

Through the firelight, a few people could be vaguely seen inside the shop...

Bloody footprints spread across the stairwell floor.

Only footprints were visible, but no one was seen.

It seemed as if a ferocious and terrifying being was approaching, its malevolent aura overwhelming.

Just looking through the door, the newbie dreamer, Little K, felt as if he were being choked, his face turning deathly pale.

Old Yao isn't much better off.

This is why he is worried: it is extremely difficult for ordinary people who suffer from nightmares to fight against them!

but,

The witch Xi Xue was not intimidated. She took two steps back, crossed the threshold of the shop, and slammed the door shut behind her.

The moment the door was closed, the bloody footprints spread rapidly to the front of the shop.

It crashed into us!

The newly risen orange-red fireball was directly smashed apart, and sparks crackled and fell, vaguely outlining the terrifying figure in the darkness.

Ferocious! Terrifying! Blood mist billowing forth!

The power that those who fall into dreams wield through the objects used to curse dreams is utterly ineffective against the bizarre.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang bang bang bang!"

Crimson handprints appeared one after another on the shop's fan-shaped window.

shocking!

The slapping sound was like a blow to the heart; each slap made one's heart leap and fall, pounding violently.

Even after closing the door, the witch Xixue didn't dare to relax, her eyes fixed on the outside.

The blood is spreading!

Danger is imminent!

A few seconds,

Ten seconds or so

tens of seconds,

Finally, the bloody handprint seemed to have exhausted itself and receded, and the scarlet blood imprinted on the glass windows of the door gradually faded and disappeared.

Upon closer inspection, the shop's main entrance remained sturdy, and there wasn't a single crack or trace on the windows.

It really blocked it? And it's completely unharmed!

"Wow, so this is the safe zone the manager was talking about, a place where you're never bothered by nightmares!"

Xi Xue's eyes widened.

Shi An nodded slightly.

The dormitory is eerie; how do we break through the barrier of the safe zone?

However, he suddenly realized that guests invited to the safe zone shop could come and go as they pleased.