Gloomy Wind Wasteland, Bone Burial Ground!

Treating an SS-rank Holy Radiance Angel as a support unit.

No matter who you asked, they would certainly call that insane.

But for Chen Ming's Morning Light Squad, it was different.

Qin Zhixue actually felt a strange sense of reasonableness to it.

It wasn't that she was belittling herself.

Rather, Qin Zhixue felt that even if an SSS-rank class holder were here, they probably wouldn't be able to form an effective combat synergy with Chen Ming.

Simply because he was far too comprehensive...

Attack, defense!

These two most vital combat stats were powerful to the point of perversion.

"Let's go, the Fusion Dungeon is not far ahead."

After ending the battle, Chen Ming checked the map.

He confirmed their position.

"Alrighty."

Sun Yang was very excited.

He had previously only leveled up in safe zones, and this was his first time entering the Exotic Beast Forest.

He was witnessing the true wilderness.

It had to be said, this was a real jungle world where opportunity and crisis coexisted.

Of course, that was only because Chen Ming was there, providing a great sense of security.

"Hoo—"

"Awoo..."

Just as they passed through the dense woods, Chen Ming and his group heard a series of eerie cries.

It sounded like ghosts wailing, constantly drifting from the forest ahead.

It was exceptionally chilling.

"Holy crap, are there ghosts?"

Sun Yang flinched, moving two steps closer to Chen Ming.

"What ghosts? You're scaring yourself."

As he spoke, Chen Ming scanned the area with his mental power and discovered there wasn't a single exotic beast nearby.

Chen Ming led the others forward.

When they stepped into a patch of woodland, the group realized the source of the sound.

Rows of giant trees stood in the area ahead.

Behind them, it seemed as though a very strong gust of wind was blowing.

Passing through the gaps between the giant trees, it formed that sound like ghosts howling and wolves crying.

"Where would such a strong wind come from inside a forest?"

Lin Wei was somewhat puzzled.

"We'll know once we go take a look."

Chen Ming took the lead and walked over.

He drew his Shadow-Bearing Blade, and with a puff, Pale Flame erupted from it.

He then swung his blade, clearing away the bushes blocking their path.

As they stepped out of the woodland, the view ahead suddenly opened up.

However, upon seeing the scene before them, the group was stunned.

Presented before their eyes was a vast wasteland!

Gloomy winds roared, whipping dust and sand into a sky-filling swirl.

It was hard to imagine that behind them lay a forest with sky-covering trees and vibrant life, while ahead lay a deathly silent wasteland filled with gloomy winds.

Although it was a large, open area without giant trees to block the view, the entire region appeared very dim.

Even standing there, the group could feel the gloomy wind blowing against them.

Chen Ming frowned slightly, recalling the valley from before.

This wasteland gave him a feeling similar to when he first saw that valley; both were regions that felt as if they had been cut off from the world.

One was Night Fog Valley, and the other was Gloomy Wind Wasteland.

"So this is the real wild world? It's completely unpredictable."

Sun Yang looked at the scene before him, clicking his tongue in wonder.

If he had to enter an area like this alone, he would never do it, not even if it killed him.

Just looking at it was enough to make one's blood run cold.

Chen Ming took out the Dungeon Rune Stone.

The next second, a message popped up before the four of them.

[Bone Burial Ground--]

[Type: Fusion Dungeon]

[Fusion: Demon Cave*3 (Challenge) + Bone Burial Dungeon (Mystery) + Blooming Flowers of Desolate Bones (Treasure Hunt)!]

[Entry requires a designated Dungeon Rune Stone!]

"Hiss... how many?"

"A fusion of five dungeons?!"

Looking at the information before him, Sun Yang was truly startled.

"Is this kind of situation normal?"

A single area with a full five major dungeons fused together!

And look at these names...

Bone Burial Ground, Demon Cave...

What on earth are these?

Where have you brought me!

And this Treasure Hunt dungeon... Blooming Flowers of Desolate Bones.

No, really, what kind of Treasure Hunt has a name like that?

"It's not normal."

Lin Wei spoke up, "General Fusion Dungeons usually combine two; three is considered rare."

"A dungeon with five fused together—the difficulty is likely... off the charts."

As she spoke, Lin Wei looked at Qin Zhixue with a questioning gaze.

"Miss, perhaps we should..."

Qin Zhixue naturally understood what Lin Wei meant.

Fusion Dungeons were already high-intensity by nature, and every additional dungeon caused the difficulty to skyrocket.

Not to mention a fusion of five whole dungeons.

The challenge difficulty had likely reached an unimaginable level.

Lin Wei was trying to persuade her to retreat.

Since they hadn't entered the dungeon yet, there was still a chance.

Once they went in, it would be very troublesome to get back out.

"Difficulty off the charts? Then wouldn't the rewards also be off the charts?"

At this moment, Chen Ming suddenly asked.

Lin Wei fell silent for a moment, then continued:

"The intensity of a Fusion Dungeon isn't just about the challenge difficulty; there are various complex factors like duration and more."

"If we rush in now, the danger is immense."

In a Fusion Dungeon, one would face continuous, high-intensity combat.

Lin Wei knew that Chen Ming was indeed very strong.

But no matter how strong a person is, there are limits.

Their condition would eventually drop, their mental energy would become exhausted...

Under constant, uninterrupted combat, even the most capable class-advancer would be unable to cope.

Not to mention the Mystery and Treasure Hunt aspects, the challenge portion of this Bone Burial Ground alone fused three dungeons together.

What kind of concept was that?

This wasn't just 1+1+1.

"There's a saying about the fusion of three challenge dungeons..."

Lin Wei said with a serious expression, "It's no exaggeration to call it a small-scale beast tide!"

"A small-scale beast tide?"

Sun Yang gasped upon hearing this.

A beast tide—that was a nightmare that had plagued humanity for ages.

Every job-changer turned pale at the mere mention of it.

To be classified as a beast tide, the intensity was self-evident.

"Mm."

Chen Ming nodded.

"Alright, get ready. We're going in."

Lin Wei: ???

Are you even listening to a word I'm saying?!

"Miss."

Lin Wei looked toward Qin Zhixue.

Qin Zhixue didn't speak, instead drawing her longsword.

The long coat adorned with fine metal scales began to shimmer, clearly signaling she was battle-ready.

She felt that since Chen Ming knew the difficulty and still chose to challenge it, he must be confident.

Therefore, she chose to trust Chen Ming.

Lin Wei: ...

"I'm ready too."

Sun Yang had kept his weapon in hand the entire time.

Although he felt there wasn't much for him to prepare—after all, his combat power in the Morning Light Squad was negligible—he still had to maintain the attitude of a team player.

He had to be proactive!

As for the excessive difficulty or the small-scale beast tide...

It didn't matter; Brother Chen would handle it.

Lin Wei: ...

Lin Wei felt as if she had been isolated.

The next moment.

Chen Ming activated the Dungeon Rune Stone.

Light flashed across the four of them.

In an instant, they had entered the dungeon.

[Bone Burial Ground--]

[Clearance Conditions]

[1. Demon Cave Challenge*3: Withstand the Demon Cave beast tide!]

[2. Blooming Flowers of Desolate Bones Treasure Hunt: Successfully collect 50 or more Sorrowful Bone Tear!]

[3. Mysterious Bone Burial Land: No clearance conditions!]

[Time Limit: 72 hours!]