My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 302: Allies!

"Hmm..."

Kong Ji stood by the map, frowning as he studied the surrounding situation.

"Sanchuan, your team has made contact at the main command post, you should head over as well. There seems to be some Western Kingdom scouts discovered there, which might put pressure on us."

"Understood."

Dong Sanchuan hurried to join Nan Jiumei and the others.

"Mingyue, you continue to engage with the Witch Crow tribe by the marshes to gather intelligence about the City of Death."

"Alright." Cheng Mingyue lazily carried her sword as she headed out.

Kong Ji’s attitude was focused but not stern. So far, the progress was smooth, and they had firmly established themselves in the southwestern area of Wangze State. Guan Gui had also made contact; he had been dispatched north where another camp was located, from which they could explore the area further north and block the infiltration of other forces.

If Dragon Country could occupy a quarter of the giant island, this Secret Realm battlefield would have them at an unbeatable advantage.

Of course, this was the early stage, and the three major powers were still probing, with conflicts not yet intense. However, after some time, usually around halfway through the battlefield’s time limit, conflict intensity would gradually increase.

"Conductor Kong, there’s heavy Evil Qi in that City of Death. I think it’s better not to rush in. Let’s establish the smaller outposts around it first and leave it for later."

Kong Ji said, "I’m aware. The City of Death is a large reward site, but it’s not very big, and the monsters inside are sure to be powerful. Still, if another strong individual arrives, we might attempt entry."

But another person said, "Commander Cheng is already infiltrating a large outpost. If we begin simultaneously here and the Southern Polar Alliance or Western Kingdom acts up, it will be difficult to handle."

Large reward sites generally have strengths comparable to the Divine Wood Forest; even if the monster quality is not high, the numbers will certainly be vast.

If opening up one triggers hostility and causes foreign enemies to harass us, being caught between two targets is quite possible, so the person’s point was indeed valid.

Kong Ji said, "I know, that’s why we haven’t started yet."

He thought, if only Brother Rui were here, would I need to argue with you so much?

Just then, someone ran up to the tent and shouted, "Conductor Kong, while patrolling earlier, I saw a fire break out in the south. It seems the Polar Alliance’s Vanguard Camp is fighting with someone."

The messenger was Duan Ling, who had not been assigned exploration tasks but was probing enemy situations in the south.

Kong Ji asked, "Who? The local Demon Race?"

"I didn’t approach rashly; the fight seems intense."

"Hiss....."

Kong Ji said, "From the map’s feedback, there’s no significant reward production at that location. Forget it, since our main force is out mapping, let’s wait and see."

"Understood."

So Duan Ling returned southward, joining up with the patrol team to continue monitoring the battlefield there.

"Captain, Conductor Kong said to wait and watch the developments."

The one leading the team wasn’t this young man, but a vice president of a municipal branch named Xu Xiliang, who held a position in the Secret Realm battlefield equivalent to Dong Sanchuan’s, serving as a path commander.

"No need to monitor anymore."

Captain Xu said, "It’s already over."

"Huh? What happened?"

"Did anyone come?" 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Not yet."

While the two talked, someone else returned from the front to report: "Captain! A Demon Race member emerged from the battle area, a two to three-story tall ape. It looks pretty fierce."

"What? Was it fighting with the Polar Alliance?" Xu Xiliang asked.

"From the direction, it seems so."

"That must be a boss-level Demon King. Prepare to engage."

They wouldn’t retreat just because the enemy was formidable. In the Secret Realm battlefield, when a powerful monster appears, it indicates the possible existence of good rewards, and they must fight.

The group lined up in ambush on a hill ahead, waiting to attack as soon as the enemy appeared.

Soon, the figure of the Ape Race approached from afar, standing extraordinarily tall with a formidable presence, heading straight into the ambush zone.

"Prepare." Xu Xiliang readied to order the charge.

But just then, the massive ape suddenly halted, refusing to advance further.

Its senses are this keen?

The group became more serious, the enemy’s strength might be greater than anticipated.

As they prepared to change their strategy from an ambush to a direct confrontation, the giant ape suddenly leaped close with lightning speed, followed by a surge of fiery red flames.

"So strong! Can’t beat it, retreat quickly!"

Under ordinary circumstances, they wouldn’t retreat, but knowing they couldn’t win, they couldn’t afford to force it.

Leaders chosen for the Secret Realm battlefield not only needed strong capabilities but were mostly, like Dong Sanchuan, stable with rich combat experience.

In an instant, Xu Xiliang decided, leading a retreat.

However, just as the group withdrew from the danger, Duan Ling stopped them.

"No, it’s our own!"

His mind was in turmoil, as he realized the spell that had just attacked them felt familiar, reminiscent of what he had faced on the training grounds.

Isn’t this damn thing the scaled-down version of the Fire Bell Spell?

As a Curse Master also capable of casting this spell, he believed he wouldn’t mistake it.

The only slight uncertainty was that the skill seemed much stronger than when he had encountered it on the training ground.

Thud!

At that moment, the giant ape had already leaped onto the hill, standing dominant. They finally saw that the ape wasn’t alone. A human stood on its shoulder with one hand forming signs, seemingly intending to cast another Great Fire Bell Spell.

However, Brother Rui didn’t proceed, as he had also recognized who these hostile-intentioned people actually were.

"Ahem."

When they met, there was some awkwardness, nearly like a flood rushing into the Dragon King’s temple.

Brother Rui scratched his head, "I just encountered some Polar Alliance people in the south, then beneath this hill sensed a similar level of threat, so I just... hehe."

Xu Xiliang had already exchanged identification with him, knowing this was an elite from Group 01. He was deeply impressed and held no blame whatsoever.

"No problem at all, we didn’t suffer any injuries."

Though he claimed no issue, inside he was quite stirred, amazed at the prowess of people from Group 01.

He was still feeling the lingering effect of the Great Fire Bell Spell, honestly thinking if he hadn’t reacted swiftly using a Wind-Taking move to lead the team back, it might have turned disastrous.

Brother Rui also felt speechless. After spotting a marker, he followed its direction only to find a camp he assumed was friendly, instead encountering a bunch of Polar Alliance members, proceeding and sensing killing intent, naturally assuming it was an enemy exploiting their communication tokens to set a trap, so he struck decisively, unexpectedly discovering they were indeed his people.

Duan Ling asked, "Brother Rui, what happened with the Polar Alliance group you encountered? Did they all die?"

Brother Rui replied with some regret, "There were about ten or so, I killed half, and the other half escaped. The toughest one got away, such a pity, such a pity."