Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 783 Challenge Dungeon 39

"Well done." Xie Yipei's voice rang out. "Immediately collect the spoils, clean up the traces, and retreat back to the second pre-set point according to plan. Du Ruo will go to meet them. Yin Chengxu and Miao Yiming, continue to monitor the reaction of the western nest."

"Yes!"

The North District team acted swiftly, digging out the energy crystals and some seemingly valuable metal parts from the "Hunter's" body, and treating the bloodstains and battle marks with a special agent.

Then, with Du Ruo's help, they quickly left the scene and did not return to the camp. Instead, they went to another hiding place that they had chosen beforehand to avoid being discovered by other "hunters" who might come after the sound.

The whole process was smooth and seamless, with such perfect coordination that it seemed as if they had rehearsed it a thousand times.

Yun Chu watched all this through the shared vision, secretly admiring it. Xie Yipei's command was precise and decisive, and the team members' execution was even more formidable. This kind of efficient teamwork was far superior to individual combat.

The team's morale was greatly boosted by the initial victory.

Over the next few hours, following Xie Yipei's plan, they carefully and efficiently cleared out three more lone or small groups of "hunters," gaining a considerable amount of points and materials, and gaining a clearer understanding of the "hunters'" strength classifications, attack patterns, and weaknesses.

These "hunters" do not seem to be highly intelligent, relying mainly on instinct and enhanced physical combat, but they are indeed sensitive to the scent of their "prey" and seem to have a simple instinct for cooperation.

The sky seemed to grow even darker, meaning that "night" might be approaching in the "hunting grounds."

Nighttime is usually when predators are more active, so Xie Yipei decided to narrow the reconnaissance area and have the outposts begin to gather at the camp.

Just as Lin Xun and Du Ruo's group were returning from the East District and passing through a relatively open ruined square, a sudden change occurred.

"Captain! There are players being chased at two o'clock! Two of them are fleeing towards us! They are being followed by three 'Hunters,' two of them are C-rank and one is close to B-rank!" Lin Xun's urgent voice rang out in the channel.

In the shared field of vision, two players, a man and a woman, were seen running frantically in a disheveled state. The man looked to be in his early twenties and was agile, but his face was full of anxiety, and he was holding a seemingly ordinary dagger in his hand.

The woman was younger, with delicate features and a pale face. A faint healing light emanated from her body, indicating that she was injured. She was being half-dragged and half-carried forward by the man.

Behind them, three ferocious "hunters" were hot on their heels, the distance between them constantly closing.

One of the particularly large "hunters," with bone spurs growing on its back, suddenly accelerated and slammed its claws into the back of the woman who was lagging behind!

"Save them!" Xie Yipei gave the order without hesitation.

"Yin Chengxu, Miao Yiming, suppress from a distance! Lin Xun, Du Ruo, flank and draw away the other two! Ding Sheng, Cao Luo, provide frontal support and protect the target! Lu Ting, prepare to intercept and kill that B-rank!"

The command was transmitted instantly via the team channel.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Two sharp arrows pierced the air and accurately struck the B-level "Hunter's" eyes and the joints of its slashing claws, forcing it to slow its movements.

Lin Xun and Du Ruo emerged from the shadows to the side. Lin Xun's rapier flashed coldly as it pierced the ribs of the C-level "Hunter" on the left, while Du Ruo threw two poisoned throwing knives at the face of the C-level "Hunter" on the right, successfully drawing their attention.

Ding Sheng and Cao Luo stood like two moving city walls, blocking the fleeing couple. Their giant shield and tower shield stood side by side, forcefully withstanding the powerful but still deflected blow from the B-level "Hunter."

Boom! Amidst the deafening clang of metal colliding, Ding Sheng and Cao Luo swayed slightly, but did not retreat an inch.

Lu Ting leaped out from behind a broken wall like a ghost, his twin spears carrying a spiraling force, and stabbed fiercely at the B-level "Hunter's" exposed armpit and neck junction due to the attack!

puff!puff!

Lu Ting's timing was impeccable, with both attacks hitting the weak points perfectly. The B-rank "Hunter" let out a deafening roar of pain, its massive body staggering backward.

"Focus fire!" Xie Yipei's voice was icy.

Yin Chengxu and Miao Yiming's second volley of arrows, which were already prepared, Lin Xun and Du Ruo's follow-up attacks after breaking free of their entanglement, and Ding Sheng and Cao Luo's shield bash and heavy slash, all landed almost simultaneously on the injured B-level "Hunter".

This powerful "hunter" was unable to mount an effective counterattack and collapsed to the ground under the intense and deadly attack.

The other two C-level "hunters" let out a panicked scream upon seeing their leader killed, and turned to flee.

But Lin Xun and Du Ruo wouldn't give them a chance. They moved like lightning, chasing after them and swiftly eliminating them.

The battle ended quickly once again.

The couple, who had narrowly escaped death, were still in shock. The boy held the girl tightly, watching the suddenly appearing and incredibly capable rescue team with a mixture of vigilance and gratitude.

When he saw Xie Yipei approaching from behind with Yun Chu and Su Yining, the boy quickly stepped forward, bowed, and thanked them, "Thank you all for saving my life! I am Cheng Yan, and this is my sister, Cheng Yan. If it weren't for you, my sister and I would probably be..."

Cheng Yan? Cheng Yan?

Yun Chu's gaze instantly fell on the two of them. The boy's brows and eyes were resolute, bearing the marks of a long struggle for survival, while the girl's face was pale, but her eyes were clear, filled with lingering fear and dependence on her brother.

As expected, he is an important supporting character who joins Xia Wanqi's "Wanxiang Guild" later in "The Male Anchor Challenges the Dungeon"!

Cheng Yan, a future S-rank "Summoning" skill holder and a strategist-type guild manager; Cheng Yan, a healer with potential, is also Cheng Yan's only weakness and the key to joining Xia Wanqi's camp.

Yun Chu's mind raced with thoughts.

I didn't expect to run into them so soon, especially when they were in their most vulnerable and in need of help.

This was practically a golden opportunity to recruit.

She glanced at Xie Yipei.

Xie Yipei was also scrutinizing Cheng Yan and his sister, his gaze sharp, as if he were assessing their value.

Yun Chu smiled slightly, took half a step forward, and said in a gentle yet clear voice, "No need to be polite. As fellow players, it's only right that we help each other."

"Judging from your appearance, you're exhausted and injured. This 'hunting ground' is fraught with danger, and it's too risky to act alone. If you don't mind, would you like to join us for the time being? That way, you can look out for each other."

Her invitation was natural and heartfelt, without the slightest hint of condescension or handout.

Xie Yipei raised his eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised that Yun Chu would take the initiative to extend an invitation.

But he understood Yun Chu. She seemed simple, but she was actually very thoughtful, and she must have her reasons for doing this.

He didn't refute it verbally, but simply stood there silently, offering his support without saying a word.

Cheng Yan and Cheng Yan exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement and hesitation in each other's eyes.

They had just escaped death and knew all too well how terrifying this instance was.

The team in front of us is formidable and has excellent teamwork; they are clearly not an ordinary team.

If you can join, your chances of survival will increase significantly.

But why would someone be so kind to someone you've just met?