Lin Feng's fingertips lightly tapped on the location of the Black Wolf Den on the map, making a soft thudding sound.

His eyes grew brighter and brighter as a plan, bold to the point of madness, rapidly took shape in his mind.

"If we..." Lin Feng's voice wasn't loud, but it possessed a strange penetrating power that captured everyone's attention.

"On the night the Nightmare Tide arrives, we abandon Black Wind Camp, but not to hide in the wilderness or the Stone Forest."

He looked up, his gaze sharp as a blade as it swept across everyone present. "We will lie in ambush near the Black Wolf Den in advance."

"What?!" Tie Dun nearly jumped off his stool.

Zhao Hu's eyes suddenly narrowed, staring intently at Lin Feng.

Shadow Snake stopped spinning her claw blades, a hint of surprise flashing in her cold eyes.

A Wang, Scarface Liu, and the others were even more shocked, almost thinking they had misheard.

"Boss... you, you mean we're going to target the Black Wolf Den?"

"While they're dealing with the Nightmare Tide?" Scarface Liu's voice was slightly strained.

"It's not just targeting them," Lin Feng corrected, his tone terrifyingly calm.

"It's 'picking the peach.' When they and the Nightmare Tide have fought to a standstill and their strength is greatly depleted..."

He clenched his fist and lightly struck the marker for the Black Wolf Den on the map. "We strike while they're vulnerable and take the Black Wolf Den!"

"Hiss—" The sound of sharp intakes of breath filled the hall.

This plan was too crazy! It was like pulling a tooth from a tiger's mouth or pulling chestnuts out of the fire!

The strength of the Black Wolf Den far exceeded that of Black Wind Camp; even after being worn down by the Nightmare Tide, their remaining power would definitely not be something to sneeze at.

Moreover, the Nightmare Tide itself was a massive threat. If they were caught in it, or if the Black Wolf Den's resistance was easier than expected...

"Lin Feng, this is too risky!" Zhao Hu was the first to object in a low voice, his brows tightly furrowed.

"We don't know the full details of the Black Wolf Den, and the extent of their losses against the Nightmare Tide is hard to estimate."

"If they manage to hold out and still have strength left, we'd be walking into a trap!"

"Even if they suffer heavy losses, a cornered beast still fights; we would pay an unimaginable price!"

"Besides, the monsters of the Nightmare Tide don't distinguish between friend and foe. Lying in ambush on the outskirts is just as dangerous!"

"Brother Zhao is right, Chief, this is too precarious!" Tie Dun also shook his head repeatedly. "With just us few, we won't stand a chance."

Although Jian Yan didn't speak, his tightly pursed lips and the worry in his eyes made his stance clear.

A Wang, Scarface Liu, and the others looked at each other, wondering if their new leader was getting a bit... overconfident?

Having just taken Black Wind Camp, he wanted to swallow the Black Wolf Den in one gulp?

Only Shadow Snake, after her initial surprise, let her gaze turn deep again, seemingly chewing over every word of Lin Feng's plan.

Silence filled the hall, the voices of opposition still echoing in the air.

Lin Feng looked at Zhao Hu's furrowed brows and Tie Dun's repeated head-shaking, understanding their concerns.

This plan was indeed too risky; a single misstep would mean total annihilation.

But there was another voice in his heart, louder than any rational analysis.

He wanted to go home.

Since arriving in this world, he had been dancing on a knife's edge every day, walking the line between life and death.

And the way back was in his own hands. As long as he took the Black Wolf Den and obtained a Village Establishment Order, he could officially establish a territory and meet the conditions to go home.

He had already come this far on this path; he couldn't stop just because of the danger.

Try leveling up a few more times? But level 9 and 10 monsters were rare to begin with; how long would that take?

Bone Eagle Cliff did have monsters above level 10, but those were flying monsters, which were even more troublesome and traveled in flocks.

Relying on grinding monsters to level up would take far too long.

Moreover, he knew that after establishing a territory, he would receive a Lord Template, which would greatly strengthen him. Once strengthened, going to Bone Eagle Cliff wouldn't be much of a problem.

What if he didn't capture the Black Wolf Den? Just find any random place to establish a village? He wasn't satisfied with that.

The Black Wolf Den was the most suitable place to establish a village within a hundred miles; whether in terms of location, resources, or terrain, it was irreplaceable.

Giving up on this place would be like giving up the best foundation.

Better to strike proactively than to wait passively.

Lin Feng did not waver because of the opposition. He waited for everyone to calm down slightly before continuing, his voice steady and powerful:

"I know it's risky. But opportunity is often # Nоvеlight # hidden within the greatest risks."

He stood up, walked to the map, and traced an area with his finger. "First, timing."

"Ten days from now, the Nightmare Tide. This is the only window of opportunity we'll likely see where the Black Wolf Den is forced to go all out, exposing their strength and being weakened."

"If we miss this, the difficulty of taking them down will increase more than tenfold."

"Second, the information gap." Lin Feng looked at A Wang. "A Wang, you're familiar with the Black Wolf Den Market and the surrounding terrain."

"We need you to map out the terrain surrounding the Black Wolf Den as much as possible within these ten days, especially locations suitable for ambushing, observing, and... launching a surprise attack."

"When they resist the Nightmare Tide, their main forces will surely be concentrated on the front-line defense. Their rear and flanks will inevitably be vulnerable."

A Wang gritted his teeth and met Lin Feng's gaze, nodding heavily. "I'll do my best!"

"I can hear some things in the market, and I'll take some people to scout the paths secretly!"

"Third, strength." Lin Feng's gaze turned to Zhao Hu, Shadow Snake, Tie Dun, and Jian Yan.

"In these ten days, our core objective is only one—level up at all costs!"

His tone was resolute. "Brother Zhao just changed classes and needs time to stabilize his power and familiarize himself with his new skills."

"I hope that in ten days, you can truly unleash the power of a Heavy Shield Guard."

"Shadow Snake, your agility is an advantage, but your attack power needs to improve. During the upcoming hunts, you'll be given priority for last hits to level up. Target: Level 8."

"Tie Dun, Jian Yan, you are also pillars of the camp. Target: Level 7!"

"Scarface Liu, you four, and the brothers from A Wang's team must also improve as much as possible."

"The resources in the camp warehouse will be prioritized for the teams going out to hunt and level up!"

Lin Feng's gaze swept across everyone with unquestionable determination. "In ten days, I want to see a team with higher levels, better equipment, and higher morale!"

"Only when we are strong enough will we be qualified to execute this 'picking the peach' plan, and only then will we have the ability to seize what we want from the gap between the Black Wolf Den and the Nightmare Tide!"

"If, in ten days, our strength improvement doesn't meet expectations, or if we discover that the Black Wolf Den's defenses far exceed our estimates,"

Lin Feng's tone shifted, becoming calm. "Then this plan will be automatically canceled."

"We'll follow the old rules: abandon the camp and avoid the Nightmare Tide. Preserving our strength is the primary objective."

He provided a fallback for the plan, but he also set clear goals and prerequisites.

The atmosphere in the hall shifted quietly. From initial shock and opposition, it turned into solemn contemplation.

Although Lin Feng's plan was bold, it wasn't without logic.

He pointed out the only opportunity, emphasized the importance of information gathering, and placed the core on the hard truth of improving their own strength.

"And," Lin Feng added one last spark, his voice carrying a seductive power, "think about what the Black Wolf Den has."

"Fertile land where we can grow crops and be self-sufficient!"

"A complete artisan system, where weapons and armor can be self-produced and repaired! A relatively safe environment! And that market means a stable channel for resource circulation!"

"If we take the Black Wolf Den, we will no longer be bandits living hand-to-mouth! We will have a true foundation! Only then will we be qualified to seek a Village Establishment Order and establish an official territory recognized by the National Fortune Cauldron!"

"Only then will we have the chance to truly gain a foothold in this damn Nightmare World, and even... carve out a sky of our own!"

These words were like a spark dropped into a pile of dry wood.

In Zhao Hu's eyes, the struggle was gradually replaced by battle intent. Having just changed classes, he was eager to prove himself and desired greater power.

Staying put at Black Wind Camp was indeed safe, but it also meant stagnation.

The blueprint Lin Feng painted, though high-risk, represented a path upward full of possibilities!

Tie Dun panted heavily, his fists cracking. "Dammit... let's do it!"

"I also want to live in a place with walls and fields!"