I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

Chapter 94 I am invincible when I wield an exceptional-grade cursed artifact!

Shi An returned to her rented apartment.

The journey was peaceful as always, without any strange occurrences or nightmares; the city's prosperity was not just a mirage.

"The countermeasures bureau's actions have indeed been effective. The number of nightmare intrusion incidents that occurred today was significantly less than yesterday and the day before."

Shi An murmured.

This kind of thing shouldn't be something that ordinary employees like them should know, but not only is Li Hao well-informed, Lao Song also has many sources of information.

The operation was a great success, and everyone was in high spirits at the celebratory banquet.

However, only Shi An knew that the crisis was far from over.

The countermeasures bureau's actions were effective.

However, if we compare Baijiang City to a giant ship that is slowly leaking water, then the previous actions were just trying to scoop out some water.

This can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.

How can we address the root cause? Shi An didn't know either.

All he can do is improve his own strength and raise the overall level of Dreamers in Baijiang through the safe zone.

Only by possessing the power can one be qualified to advance when a fundamental solution is found.

"The upgrade to the safe zone will take 16 hours, and it's still a long way off."

Shi An pondered what to do next.

The news is so fake.

There aren't many novels in this life.

Moreover, Baijiang City only has regional networks left; outside the city lies a woven nightmare.

After thinking for a moment, Shi An took out his previous spoils—the mask of Nightshade, an excellent-grade cursed artifact.

An ordinary-looking black mask appeared in his hand.

The reason it is ordinary is that the cursed object has already been contained, and what appears in his hand is merely a symbolic shell.

If it is a truly superior-grade cursed artifact, its mere existence will cause an incredibly terrifying cursed power, a chilling aura, and an ominous presence to emanate outwards.

He almost dropped the cursed object when it first materialized last night.

But now—

As soon as Shi Anxin had a thought, the shadow in the corner spread like tentacles and intimately wrapped around his hand.

Yesterday, after Shi An received his reward, the Dreamers were still tackling the Nightmare, so his safe zone couldn't be upgraded immediately.

He then went to Training Room Number One to study the newly acquired cursed artifact.

"According to the description, the Mask of Nightshade has two main effects: one is to manipulate shadows, and the other is to condense an energy body."

This cursed item is difficult to use directly.

Shi An guessed that it needed to be driven by incantation power, and having the refining stage of incantation power was the minimum requirement.

There may be many hidden barriers, and only those who have reached the level of refinement or above can unleash the true power of Nightshade Mask.

But he was the store manager and didn't care about all those fancy things.

"Containment power, let me see your limits."

Upon taking possession of it, Shi An instinctively understood how to use this cursed object.

His senses spread out instantly.

The shadows are his own tentacles. Even with his eyes closed, he can see every corner clearly.

"Amazing, amazing!"

"Is this a superior-grade cursed artifact?"

He hasn't actually used it yet; it's just like he's "equipped" with a cursed item and is enjoying some passive effects.

"Wait, is the difference between a superior cursed item and a rare cursed item just this kind of 'passive advantage'?"

"You need to know about 'passive' and 'characteristics' – these are abilities that only extraordinary individuals possess."

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Shi An is unaware.

He had never met a superhuman, and his understanding of superhumans was not even comprehensive.

He began trying to activate the cursed object.

"Smack!"

With a snap of his fingers, the surrounding shadows came alive.

Behind him, his shadow stretched rapidly, transforming from two-dimensional to three-dimensional, and a sharp shadow thorn shot out with a whooshing sound as it cut through the air.

"Pfft i"

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A piece of hardwood, retrieved from the nightmare world and intended as a target, was immediately pierced by the shadow, sending wood chips flying.

Shi An was startled.

You have to understand, I was only activating the cursed object at this moment, I didn't use any spells!

"I can manipulate shadows and mold them into any shape at will—spiky, rope, or mud."

Shi An knew that he had skipped the long development process and directly entered the stage of proficient use by relying on the power of containment.

But even if they are all fully developed—

Compared to the power of Nightshade Mask, even the rare cursed artifact, the Invisible Corridor, seems like a magic trick.

"Then, what about the power to condense an energy body?"

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

The shadows spread, and one after another, dark, humanoid shadow monsters emerged from Shi An's shadow.

These shadows have no consciousness of their own and must be given commands by him.

But none of them are weak.

"Their speed and strength far surpass those of ordinary people, and I can even mold shields and swords for them. Judging from this, a few shadow soldiers might be qualified to contend with the eerie creatures."

This was merely a superficial interpretation of his work.

Shi An began his seclusion in the training room.

Familiarize yourself with this cursed artifact! Develop this cursed artifact!

And comprehend the spell skills of this cursed artifact!

"Night Shadow Mask, let me see your limits!"

Inside the rented room, Shi An reminisced.

While the Dreamers were conquering the nightmares during those golden six hours, Shi An also created—or rather, comprehended—two spells based on the Night Shadow Mask.

"Shadow Avatar"

"Shadow Blade"

The latter involves rearranging, integrating, sharpening, and hardening the shadows based on the previous shading process.

Rather than saying that Shi An created a new spell, it would be more accurate to say that he comprehended the power that was inherent in the cursed objects.

The Shadow Blade is simple, brutal, and powerful.

And the Incarnation of Shadow —

Shi An focused his mind, his expression becoming serious and attentive.

A vast amount of magical power surged out from the containment box, flowed into his body, and transformed into a mysterious force that manifested in reality.

One second!

Two seconds!

Ten seconds!

When Ann felt her body was about to burst from the cursed power, the Night Shadow Mask seemed to still have far more than half of its cursed power remaining. The cursed power reserves of an excellent-grade cursed artifact are incredibly vast, more than ten times that of a rare cursed artifact!

The power of the spell surged.

The power of the spell and physical strength surged forth like a flood that had been released.

In the blink of an eye, a figure completely black appeared in front of Shi An, who had been hollowed out.

At first glance, it looked no different from the shadow soldier, but with a thought, Shi Anxin switched his perspective to the pitch-black figure.

This is the incarnation of the shadow!

A purely energy-based body.

The Shadow Avatar can use all of Nightshade Mask's abilities. The avatar needs to be controlled by Shian himself, but his consciousness is connected to the main body.

Even though it is just an energy body, the Shadow Avatar is not fragile.

Its body can be both soft and hard; when hard, it is like steel, yet it has no fatal weaknesses and can freely use magical power.

Compared to the human body, this shadow avatar can blend into the shadows.

"Perhaps the Shadow Avatar's combat power is weakened during the day, but at night, the power that this avatar can unleash is far stronger than my original body."

The "himself" here also refers to the self who wields the Nightshade Mask.

Previously, when he controlled the Invisible Corridor and a complete cursed artifact, Shi An judged his combat strength to be equivalent to that of a senior Refinement Stage cultivator. Now, even with an exceptional cursed artifact in his grasp, Shi An finds it difficult to assess his current power.

But there is one thing he can do.

"Even if my Shadow Avatar is destroyed, I can recreate it the next day."

"Then————"

Shi An took out several pieces of "Dreambreaker outfits" that he had acquired from his own safe zone.

A tight-fitting night outfit, a black robe over it, and a mask.

very perfect.

Upon learning that Baijiang City was trapped in a nightmare, Shi An had the idea of ​​going to the edge of Baijiang City to take a look.

But he can't actually go.

Even with the protection of the Underworld Robe, he didn't want to wander around recklessly.

His initial plan was to send Mingyi out to scout the situation.

But traveling alone in a shroud also carries risks.

"He had to take charge in person."

night, deep.

Shi An lay on his bed to avoid bumping into things at home due to his lack of skill in multitasking.

Meanwhile, in a corner unnoticed by anyone, a shadow, like a fish, was already darting swiftly through the night.

fast!

quickly!

Shi An controlled the shadows, moving swiftly along the corner of the wall.

Only when they were far away from their rented room, about three or four kilometers away, did the shadow emerge from a secluded alley, transforming into a figure draped in a black robe.

Shi An clenched his fist.

He raised his head.

Between the two buildings, the night sky stretched out like water.

The next moment, the perspective shifted, and the others had arrived at the rooftop.

He stood on the edge of the rooftop, his black robe fluttering in the wind.

Shi An is just a young man.

A young man wielding extraordinary power—who wouldn't want to show it off? But he couldn't; he had to restrain himself as much as possible.

At this moment, with the help of this condensed shadow avatar, Shi An no longer had any worries.

As if freed from a cage, Shi An wanted to laugh out loud.

He managed to restrain himself.

He simply spread his arms and leaped freely between buildings, appearing as a shadow that no one could see under the cover of night.

He chased after the traffic on the road.

He raced against the moonlight.

He moved silently and quickly.

call out!call out!call out!

As we moved further away from the main urban area, the surrounding environment gradually became quiet.

The small hills within the city were filled with the soft chirping of insects. Shi An walked straight through the hills and landed on the national highway leading out of the city.

Instantly, the surroundings became even quieter.

Several streetlights on the national highway were broken, and only a few were still flickering.

In the distance, signs prohibiting passage were hung in the direction leading out of the city, and roadblocks had blocked the road.

There are no vehicles here.

Because most people don't have the concept of "leaving the city" in their minds.

Shi An nimbly passed through the roadblock. He stepped on the shadows, turning them into a skateboard, and sped along the road at eighty kilometers per hour.

The wind whistled across my cheeks.

Unfortunately, energy bodies do not have a sense of touch.

Shi An felt a little regretful that she hadn't been able to fully enjoy this rare experience.

Suddenly, his expression brightened.

Under the cover of night, visibility is obstructed.

But he wielded the power of shadow, and the night was an aid, not an obstacle. He could see far into the distance, at the end of the road, at the other end of the mountains stretching into the distance—

It was an endless gray fog.

They are the enemy.