Challenge Quest

"Boss Jiu Chen, that's a really wicked idea!"

Yu Mo gave Xiao Fan a thumbs up, praising him sincerely.

Xiao Fan's face darkened.

If you don't know how to compliment someone, just shut up! Nobody's going to think you're mute!

Yin, standing beside Yu Mo, shoved him aside. "Can't you speak properly? Boss Jiu Chen's idea is so good, how can it be called 'mischievous'? That's called 'insidious,' don't you understand?"

Xiao Fan nodded in agreement when he heard the first half of Yin's sentence, but after hearing the second half, he wished he could kill those two bastards.

You two might as well get along; neither of you are good people.

Jian Qingfeng wiped his bow and arrows and glanced at Xiao Fan.

Are you sure they won't find out?

Xiao Fan said confidently.

"Yes, the Trial Land's format means there's very little contact between villages. The Top Ten Alliance only have five hundred people; I could have blended in without anyone noticing. This time, the combined teams not only include the Top Hundred Teams but also other teams. We definitely won't be discovered if we blend in."

The news brought back by the scouts gave Xiao Fan this idea.

Their men were scattered and secretly infiltrated into the Anti-Apostle Alliance.

If you're lucky, they won't even notice until the Combat Mode ends.

This way, there's no need for fighting.

As for the coordinates on the map, Xiao Fan wasn't worried at all.

The map only shows the location of the large group with more people. Once most of them have merged into the team, their coordinates will change to the location of the combined team.

The map now shows the combined team's area covered with red dots and names, making it impossible to discern the specific team's location.

Even if the combined team discovers that they have infiltrated the main group, it will take time to separate them back into a hundred teams.

However, Xiao Fan needed them to keep quiet, as it wouldn't be good for them.

That's how the solution was decided.

These people mingled into the ranks in groups of three or five.

The people were reluctant to part with their masks, so they took them off and stuffed them into their pockets.

This is a symbol of their power! They will keep it forever.

Xiao Fan's guess was correct. The combined team consisted of several thousand people, most of whom were complete strangers to each other. They were also free-spirited Apostle with no discipline whatsoever, so no one would notice if the team had a few more or fewer people.

And so, one by one, members of Xiao Fan's team secretly infiltrated the joint team.

After most of the team members joined the combined team, their original coordinates on the map suddenly disappeared, while an extra red dot appeared among the combined team's many red dots, standing out conspicuously.

It's done.

Xiao Fan's eyes lit up.

His idea was really good. Xiao Fan looked at the remaining Jian Qingfeng and the others.

"Lord Qingfeng, you may proceed as well."

"Aren't you going?" Jian Qingfeng asked, turning around.

Xiao Fan: "I'll be there later."

Jian Qingfeng said no more.

"Then be careful."

After saying that, he left with the rest of his men.

Xiao Fan glanced at the map. There were no more individual red dots in the Finals Circle. The names of the Allied Team were densely packed, making it difficult to find their village and sneak in.

"This isn't over yet."

Xiao Fan opened the game interface and looked at the taskbar.

A red challenge task was prominently displayed above.

Personal Challenge Quest: Eliminate Apostle

Countdown 11:54:29

Challenge Points (0/0)

This challenge was suddenly updated when there were 12 hours left in the countdown to the end of the Combat Mode.

Xiao Fan subtly inquired whether Jian Qingfeng had updated any quests, and received a negative answer.

He's probably the only player who updated this challenge.

Xiao Fan guessed that this task might require players to achieve certain milestones before it could be updated.

The mission rewards are unclear; only a countdown timer and challenge Points.

After much consideration, Xiao Fan decided to participate in the challenge; what if the rewards were generous?

This is an opportunity we can't miss.

The challenge task is a personal challenge, meaning he/she should be required to complete it on his/her own.

That's why Xiao Fan let the others infiltrate the Anti-Apostle Squad, while he stayed behind to prepare for this challenge mission.

Next up is challenge mode. I wonder how many Points I'll get in the end.

Xiao Fan was somewhat expectant.

As for how to Eliminate Apostle, he has his own methods.

Xiao Fan's eyes suddenly lit up.

On the other side of the Anti-Apostle Alliance.

The procession had stopped, and the Village 9 Captain was completely dumbfounded.

Just now, the Pseudo-Apostle team he had been watching disappeared from the map!

Without any warning, it simply vanished from the map.

The Village 9 Captain was shocked.

What happened? Where are they?

There are only two reasons why the Top Hundred Teams disappear from the map.

First, their team dropped out of the Top Hundred Teams. Second, their team was eliminated by other teams.

The current situation clearly indicates that neither of those conditions applies.

They didn't see any other teams approaching this team, so how could they have disappeared?

This is so bizarre!

At this moment, the entire combined team was still unaware that Xiao Fan's team had already overlapped with their own.

"I just saw it was there, how could it suddenly disappear?"

"Yes, I was watching the map the whole time, and their coordinates suddenly disappeared."

"What?! This Trial Land can be bugged?"

"Could it be that they saw our large force gathering and knew they couldn't escape our grasp, so they committed mass suicide out of fear?"

"This is not the time for jokes."

The crowd grew noisy, everyone speculating about the whereabouts of Xiao Fan's team.

Yu Mo Jian Qingfeng, and others, who were mixed in with the crowd, also spoke up to question, focusing on integrating into the group.

"Let's go take a look."

The Village 9 Captain felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out.

The Anti-Apostle Alliance sped up and arrived at the coordinates where Xiao Fan's team had just disappeared.

There were no signs of a struggle... nothing at all.

One of the Apostle said, his face pale.

This is so weird! A perfectly healthy group of people just vanished like that.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

The Village 9 Captain frowned and shook his head as he looked at the traces around him.

Does it make sense that the top- Leaderboard team suddenly disappeared, especially when they were preparing to launch an attack?

There must be something I haven't considered.

With that in mind, the Village 1 Captain opened the map again.

The team's coordinates were displayed as red dots, making them very clear on the map; he was certain he wouldn't miss them.

Their current coordinates are densely covered with red dots representing teams; there aren't any red dots anywhere else.

Etc!

Captain Nine suddenly snapped back to reality.

All the red dots are concentrated on one map...

That means Top Hundred Teams are together now, including that Pseudo-Apostle team!

They infiltrated their combined team without their knowledge.

The thought that the Pseudo-Apostle team was currently among their ranks sent chills down the spine of the Village 9 captain.

A tremendous fear instantly enveloped him.

Of all these people, only he knew how terrifying that team was...

If they were to throw a skill at him from the crowd, it would be impossible to defend against.

The Village 9 Captain finally realized why he felt something was wrong.

So many of them gathered together, supposedly to wipe out the Pseudo-Apostle team, but since they didn't know each other, they wouldn't even notice if someone infiltrated!

"That was too hasty!"

The Village 9 Captain felt regret.

Because of time constraints, he hadn't done much to organize the team, and they set off in a chaotic state.

How can we tell now?

The Village 9 Captain remained silent, his gaze fixed on the map, trying to locate the Pseudo-Apostle's team among the dense red dots.

After an unknown amount of time, when the Village 9 Captain felt a little dizzy, he finally found the red dot he was looking for.

Zone 10, Apostle Village 48!

At that moment, the Village 9 Captain finally felt relieved.

"How could this team be so treacherous? To avoid being hunted down, they actually infiltrated the team that was going to hunt them down! Have they no shame?!"

The Village 9 Captain cursed inwardly.

The deed is done, and the most important thing now is to find that team.

Village 9 looked at the location of the red dot, which overlapped with many other red dots.

Clearly, it's unrealistic to try and find the Pseudo-Apostle team using coordinates.

The only solution now is to split into teams!

Separate everyone into teams so we can find those who have infiltrated.

The Village 9 Captain glanced at the time.

There are 08:39:12 remaining until the end of the Combat Mode.

There's plenty of time!

The division of teams was quick. Once the Pseudo-Apostle team was separated, wouldn't these people infiltrating the team be like walking into a trap?

Thinking of this, the Village 9 Captain breathed a sigh of relief and decided to tell the truth.

The Village 9 Captain made a stop gesture to the noisy crowd, and the crowd immediately quieted down.

"Fellow warriors, I have some bad news to share: I've found out where that Pseudo-Apostle team is."

"Captain is so funny. You already know where that team is. How can that be bad news?" an Apostle chimed in.

The Village 9 Captain was interrupted, but he was not angry. Instead, he continued to speak in the same manner.

"Because that Pseudo-Apostle team has unknowingly infiltrated our Anti-Apostle Alliance!"

These words caused the crowd to erupt in noise once again.

Everyone immediately gripped their weapons tightly and looked warily at those around them.

The thought that the terrifying team was among them sent chills down their spines.

Among the crowd, Jian Qingfeng, Yu Mo, and the others exchanged glances, their expressions instantly turning grim.

They didn't expect these people to remain undiscovered forever.

After all, once their team's coordinates disappear, the Anti-Apostle Alliance will definitely come looking for them.

They were blending in with the group, and it was only a matter of time before they were discovered.

But Jian Qingfeng didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

Things are getting worse.

There are currently eight hours left until the end of the Combat Mode.

If they fail to evade these eight hours, it will be tantamount to walking into a trap.

Yu Mo subconsciously searched for Xiao Fan's figure in the crowd.

He panicked; only Xiao Fan could save him.

Yu Ling, who was standing nearby, quickly tugged at him to remind him.

Now is the time for everyone to be suspicious; if someone discovers something is wrong, we're doomed.

While trying to think of a solution, Yu Ling searched for Xiao Fan's figure.

"How could it not be here?"

The Village 9 Captain was still speaking.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. The fact that those Pseudo-Apostle chose to infiltrate our ranks to avoid being hunted down only proves one thing: they are afraid of us."

"This just proves they are no match for us. As long as we find this team and kill them, we will be the warriors of the continent."

A few words from the Village 9 Captain made the initially frightened Apostle feel confident again.

"Captain, how do we find that Pseudo-Apostle team? Tell us quickly, we'll cooperate fully."

One of the Apostle shouted, and the others responded.

Seeing this, the Village 9 Captain felt much more at ease.

"Finding this group won't be difficult. As long as we spread out from our own villages, those Pseudo-Apostle will naturally be exposed. Until then, I want everyone to pay attention to the people around us. If anyone chooses to leave at this moment, don't hesitate, kill them immediately!"

"In the matter of the Pseudo-Apostle, it's better to kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free."

Just as Yu Mo and the others were preparing to take the opportunity to escape, they were so frightened by the words of the Village 9 Captain that they dared not move.

These people are Leaderboard number one by following Xiao Fan; without Xiao Fan, who here wouldn't be more powerful than them?

"Lingling, you have to think of something!"

Seeing that the people around her had already started to find their own villagers to join their side, Yu Mo was so anxious that tears almost fell.

He was too panicked!

He should have left when Xiao Fan told them to.

This method won't work either; the Anti-Apostle Squad discovered it too quickly.

Although it will take some time for the group of several thousand people to separate, they will eventually be divided up, and then they will be discovered.

Is your expression trying to tell everyone something's wrong?

Yu Ling said calmly.

Since she made her choice, she has to pay the price.

"If others can find teams from their own villages, so can we. It's not like we don't have villages, is it?"

"First, find your own people and stand together. We'll talk about that later when we're checking the villages. Remember to try to stand with the Top Hundred Teams, on the side, so it'll be easier to escape later."

Standing next to the Top Hundred Teams, they are difficult to spot immediately, at least geographically.

Yu Ling's words made Yu Mo realize what was happening.

Yes, nearly a hundred people from their village have infiltrated the Pseudo-Apostle team. They're just looking for teammates; there are plenty of them!

After queuing up, we still need to be screened. We'll just have to hold out for as long as we can.

On the other side, Jian Qingfeng and Falling Leaf Ye had obviously thought of this as well.

Everyone tacitly moved aside and regrouped.

"Where's Boss Jiu Chen? Why isn't he here?"

Seeing that Xiao Fan was not in the group, Yu Mo felt like the sky had fallen.

"He... he wouldn't have abandoned us, would he?"

Yu Mo whispered.

"Impossible. Jiu Chen isn't that kind of person. He must have had something to do, which is why he was delayed."

Jian Qingfeng shook his head and spoke up for Xiao Fan.

"Waaah, what a coincidence." Yu Mo died again.

"It seems this combined team isn't entirely made of fools."

As Jian Qingfeng watched the procession gradually gather according to the villages, his heart sank slightly.

These players are currently in a non-combat state.

He just tried it and was able to exit the secret realm.

But... what about Yu Mo and the other locals if they all leave together?

They were not Pseudo-Apostle, yet they mingled with them.

Ultimately, they are the ones who dragged these people down with them, not to mention that the villagers had saved their lives before.

"When they spot us, we'll use our abilities to block them, then run away as fast as we can."

Jian Qingfeng thought for a moment and then said.

"Will this work?"

Give it a try.

To save time, the Village 9 Captain gathered many trusted people to help with the investigation, and soon it was Jian Qingfeng and his group's turn.

"Prepare."

Jian Qingfeng whispered a reminder, and at that moment everyone's heart was in their throat.