Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 787 Challenge Dungeon 43

Day three.

The crimson light in the "Bloody Hunting Ground" seemed even more murky and viscous than the previous two days, and the unease and bloody smell permeating the air were becoming increasingly intense.

The reconnaissance information transmitted back by the Fire Iron Flying Ants confirmed everyone's premonition—within a five-kilometer radius of the camp, the activity frequency and number of "Hunters" had increased significantly, and even more small groups began to wander around, as if something was driving or summoning them.

"It seems the dungeon is entering its mid-stage and the difficulty is starting to increase."

Xie Yipei looked at the densely packed red dots on the simple sand table in front of him and said in a steady voice, "It's not advisable to split up the troops today. Everyone should move together."

"Objective: Clear the fan-shaped area southeast of the camp, open up a path to deeper resource points, and further improve team cohesion, especially..."

He glanced at Cheng Yan and Cheng Yan, "Make sure the new members adapt to high-intensity continuous combat as soon as possible."

"Yes, Captain!" the team responded in unison, their morale still high after yesterday's life-or-death ordeal and rest.

This time, the entire team of twelve came out.

Xie Yipei and Lu Ting led the charge, while Ding Sheng, Cao Luo, and Miao Yiming formed a solid defensive triangle to protect the flanks and rear.

Yin Chengxu, Lin Xun, Du Ruo, and Cheng Yan served as mobile and assassination forces, while Su Yining and Cheng Yan were protected in the center of the team. Yun Chu stood shoulder to shoulder with Xie Yipei, and her role was not just to provide support.

The team had barely left the camp's formation range for less than a kilometer when they encountered the first wave of "hunters"—eight C-level "hunters" led by two B-level "hunters" rushed out of a half-collapsed factory building and attacked the team's flank.

"Ding Sheng, Cao Luo, hold on! Miao Yiming, protect the healer! Yin Chengxu, Lin Xun, fire freely, prioritize killing B-rank enemies! Lu Ting, follow me and hold the front! Cheng Yan, pay attention to roaming and finishing off enemies, and provide early warnings!" Xie Yipei's orders were concise and powerful.

The battle broke out instantly.

Ding Sheng and Cao Luo's giant shields acted like mobile city walls, keeping the approaching "hunters" at bay.

Miao Yiming's tower shield firmly protected Su Yining and Cheng Yan. Yin Chengxu's arrows and Lin Xun's rapier accurately targeted the two B-level "hunters".

Lu Ting's twin spears moved like dragons, and together with Xie Yipei's lightning-infused longsword, they firmly suppressed the several C-level "hunters" charging towards them.

Yun Chu did not stay in the absolutely safe center.

She held several talismans between her fingers, her gaze calmly sweeping across the battlefield.

As a C-rank "hunter" attempted to bypass Ding Sheng's defenses and pounce on Su Yining, who was gathering healing magic, Yun Chu flicked her wrist, and a [Frost Talisman] shot out, accurately hitting the "hunter's" leg.

Click!

The biting cold spread instantly, freezing the "hunter's" legs and causing his movements to suddenly slow down.

Seizing the opportunity, Cheng Yan burst into action, his dagger flashing with a cold light as he precisely slit its throat.

On the other side, a B-level "Hunter" bravely withstood Yin Chengxu's arrows and roared as it charged toward the slightly weaker left flank of the formation.

With a slight thought, Yun Chu summoned dozens of fire iron flying ants to form a dark red barrier, fearlessly crashing into the "hunter's" face and eyes. Although most of them were instantly killed, the successful disruption slowed down its attack.

Lin Xun's rapier shot out from the shadows like a venomous snake, instantly piercing its energy core.

The battle ended within minutes.

Before everyone could catch their breath, the Fire Iron Flying Ants issued a warning—new swarms of "hunters" appeared simultaneously on the right front and rear, in greater numbers, including individuals with even stronger energy reactions.

"Don't linger in battle, maintain formation, move to the predetermined route, and retreat while fighting!" Xie Yipei decisively ordered.

For the next few hours, the team seemed to be caught in a sea of ​​"hunters".

Wave after wave of "hunters" surged in from all directions, seemingly endless.

The battle became intense and protracted, with team members taking turns in action, and the consumption of talismans and pills began to increase.

When faced with an attack from three B-level "Hunters" and more than ten C-level "Hunters" at the same time, the team's defenses were once in grave danger.

Ding Sheng and Cao Luo's shields were covered in cracks, Lu Ting and Xie Yipei had several wounds, and Yin Chengxu's quiver was half empty.

"Chu Chu!" Xie Yipei shouted in a low voice.

Yun Chu understood and no longer held back.

With a flick of her wrist, dozens of [Explosive Flame Talismans] flew out like a swarm of red butterflies, exploding in the area where the "hunters" were most concentrated!

The scorching flames and shockwaves instantly engulfed seven or eight Class C "Hunters," and even the three Class B "Hunters" were blasted backward, their carapaces charred black.

At the same time, the Wind Beast roared to the sky, and countless sharp and unparalleled wind blades poured down like a torrential rain, engulfing the remaining "hunters".

The sound of the wind blades cutting through the carapace was teeth-grinding, and it instantly caused massive damage.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xie Yipei's lightning-fast longsword surged with power, while Lu Ting's twin spears flashed with azure light. The two of them, like tigers among sheep, swiftly killed the three wounded B-level "hunters".

The other team members were also greatly encouraged and, in one fell swoop, wiped out the remaining "hunters".

The battlefield fell silent instantly, leaving only the corpses of the "hunters" scattered on the ground, along with lingering smoke and elemental fluctuations.

The team members were panting heavily, their eyes filled with shock as they looked at Yun Chu.

They knew the captain's wife was no ordinary person; she possessed talismans and could set up formations. But they never expected her to have such powerful summoning abilities and area-of-effect attacks!

The destructive power and control capabilities displayed by that wave of talisman bombardment and the sudden attack of the Wind and Cloud Beast were in no way inferior to any A-level attack-type player!

Xie Yipei looked at Yun Chu with some surprise. He knew she had many trump cards, but he didn't expect her to be so... fierce in actual combat.

"Rest for five minutes, collect the spoils, and then continue onward," Xie Yipei said in a deep voice, suppressing his thoughts.

With Yun Chu joining the fray at full power, the team's advance speed and clearing efficiency were greatly improved.

Although the number of "hunters" increased dramatically on the third day, creating immense pressure, the rewards were equally astonishing.

The large amount of points, energy crystals, special metals, and several decent pieces of equipment dropped from B-level "hunters" filled everyone's backpacks considerably.

The Cheng siblings grew rapidly in actual combat. Cheng Yan's speed and timing became more and more precise, and Cheng Yan's treatment became more and more stable and effective.

By the end of the third day, the team had successfully advanced to the designated area and found a relatively hidden basement in the ruins as a temporary overnight stop.

As usual, Yun Chu set up an array, and everyone was finally able to catch their breath, heal their wounds, and summarize in a relatively safe environment.

On the morning of the fourth day, everyone was awakened by a simultaneous system notification:

[Warning! An anomaly has occurred in the energy field of the 'Crimson Hunting Ground'! The 'Hunter's' perception has been greatly enhanced!]

[New limited-time mission: Go to Area A and obtain the 'Hunter's Shielding Device'. Mission time limit: 8 hours.]

[Mission Description: Those who fail to obtain the shielding device within the specified time will have their precise coordinates revealed to all 'Hunters' every 2 hours during the final 24 hours of the instance.]

[Note: Shielding equipment is limited in quantity; first come, first served.]

The chilling reminder struck everyone like a heavy hammer blow.

Exposed coordinates?

Every two hours?

This means that without shielding equipment, the last day is almost like dancing on the hunter's plate, and the chances of survival will plummet to rock bottom!

The limited number of shielding devices will undoubtedly lead to the most brutal competition among players!