My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 307: The Four Great Witches

When the staff from the headquarters were dispatched to Kong Ji’s camp, the fat man could only smile wryly and say, "We’re a step too late, they’ve already set out."

The messenger said, "Conductor Kong, before I came, Commander Cheng said it would be best to bring them back. Now the focus should be on the western line, as the Western Kingdom might invade at any time."

"Alright, I understand. You go back first. Just say that I’ve sent someone to check on the situation at the Ghost City, and if possible, bring them back first."

"Yes!"

The messenger scurried off again.

Kong Ji glanced at the map, clicked his tongue, and said, "Damn those western foreign devils, always thinking about causing trouble. Duan Ling, no, Old Xu, you go personally to the Witch Crow Tribe and see if you can catch up in time."

Xu Xiliang said, "If they’ve already entered the Ghost City, do we call them back?"

"Hmm... it depends. If there’s no way to withdraw from battle temporarily, follow their decision. If they can leave at any time, try to call them back."

"Okay."

Xu Xiliang took two or three people and headed north.

A staff officer asked, "What do we tell Commander Cheng if we can’t bring them back?"

"Whatever."

Kong Ji replied nonchalantly, "Those two, if they don’t make a move, fine. But once they get serious, it won’t take more than two or three days to finish up, so it won’t delay anything."

"I think we should send other people over to reinforce the western line defenses, just in case."

"Good idea."

Kong Ji said, "Have Li Meng take a team over there."

Duan Ling said, "Conductor Kong, I’ll go too."

Kong Ji pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, you go experience the strength of the Western Kingdom’s Secret Realm agents."

"Yes!"

After Duan Ling left, someone else raised a concern.

"But if we do this, our camp’s defenses will be weak. If the Polar Alliance attacks, we might have to abandon this spot."

"No problem, I’ll hold it down." Kong Ji said confidently.

.....

Li Rui and Cheng Mingyue had already entered the Ghost City, and after crossing the city gates, the sky turned gray and the surroundings were dim.

However, apart from being a bit old and dusty on the ground and houses, there weren’t many signs of decay.

"I thought the houses would be all collapsed, but most of them are still intact."

Cheng Mingyue, with her hands behind her back, walked down the street, looking like a tourist.

Li Rui said, "Because after this place fell, hardly anyone has ventured in, so naturally it stayed like this."

He didn’t get down but stood on the shoulders of the giant, not out of laziness, but because the higher vantage point offered a good view to observe the city’s situation.

"I see more damaged buildings over in the northeast, probably where the general defending the fort died fighting."

Cheng Mingyue suddenly remembered, "Right, I recall Wu Huan saying he once sent scouts in, mentioning that although the general is dead, he still wanders inside the city."

Li Rui glanced around, it was silent. Not even a ghost shadow.

"Where’s your map? Let’s start searching from the nearest loot."

The so-called map was a guiding tool given by Wu Huan, a map of the Ghost City, marking some loots, places where recognized masters once lived in the Witch City.

Their mansions might naturally yield good things, but the Witch Crow Tribe had lived outside the city for generations and didn’t enter often, so the markings might not be complete.

"Turn left then." Cheng Mingyue pointed in a direction.

The giant immediately stepped forward, turned the corner, and went left.

"I know, it must be just ahead."

Li Rui stood on the giant’s shoulders and saw a large gate mansion in the distance.

This wasn’t just any tall; even at the height of the Giant Ape Race, the old red walls inside were still out of view.

"Did Wu Huan say who exactly lived in that mansion?"

Cheng Mingyue placed her hands behind her again, "Hmm... He mentioned there were four great witches in the city, the Witch Demon King’s left and right arms, and probably the left and right legs too. Ahead is the residence of one of the four great witches."

Even though she used a cliché, she still cooperated by using the title Witch Demon King.

"What level are the four great witches?" Li Rui asked.

"Wu Huan said, if all their leaders join forces, they could probably win. If just one or two tribes team up, I don’t think they could. I’d guess they’re around level 50 bosses."

Li Rui thought to himself, if that’s the case, then the monsters here are indeed much tougher than in the Divine Wood Forest.

There, only the Yangmo Cauldron was around level 50 boss level, Yegan Qing barely, but she specialized in illusion techniques rather than direct confrontation.

He suddenly slapped his forehead, "Oh no, if those three blundering tribes enter through the East Gate and encounter a Great Witch, they might get wiped out, and then we won’t be able to recruit many people."

Cheng Mingyue seemed unworried and said with a chuckle, "Don’t worry, their dawdling means it will take a long time just to open the gate. By the time we kill this Great Witch and head east, they might have just entered."

Li Rui thought that made sense, those tribal leaders, once back in their camps, would need time to gather people, prepare, boost morale, maybe even hold a swearing-in rally, and then march in.

So he stopped fretting.

As they came to the mansion gate, Li Rui said, "I’ll go take a look."

With a slight sound, he jumped from the giant’s shoulder to the watchtower by the gate, finding no ghost soldiers or shadow soldiers, only a skeleton slumped over the railing, as if trying to send a message down below in its final moments.

But just then, a gust of cold wind suddenly blew through, making even Li Rui feel a chill.

He looked up and saw several dim Yin Spirits flying from the sky, emitting sharp wails.

These Yin Sha had no physical form, purely undead, capable of possession and harm.

Li Rui, composed and unhurried, activated the Shenxiao Thunderbolt Heart Scripture.

Crackle.

As the Golden Thunder appeared, the charging undead spirits instantly froze, then scattered in fear.

With the terrifying golden light protecting him, the ordinary Yin Sha dared not force their way in. They changed their strategy, intending to use Evil Qi for long-distance attacks on the intruders.

However, before they could act, a more intense golden light spun and shot out.

Boom!

In an instant, the circle of Yin Sha was obliterated.

Just as Li Rui intended to turn back and consult with Cheng Mingyue, he heard a loud crash and saw her kick open the mansion gate, standing alone on the avenue, surrounded only by a dozen fallen shadow soldiers.

"Who’s next!"