48: Chapter 48 Ten people are enough

At this moment, Lin Muyang and Elabess had already arrived at the Tianqi Hunting Ground, hiding in the shadows on one side of the canyon, quietly observing everything below.

According to the agreement, the people from Tianqi Tower should soon be using that precious secret realm scroll to open the level 97, Sovereign-rank "Burial Ground" team Secret Realm.

However, plans could not keep up with changes.

Unexpected disagreements seemed to have arisen within the team below.

The chief tank hired by Tianqi Tower with a large sum of money from abroad, the S-rank class [Heavy Knight] Augus, had a tough attitude and actually took the lead in refusing to enter the Secret Realm.

His reason was simple—he could not trust a mysterious external helper who refused to disclose their identity and abilities.

Furthermore, several members in the team who had good personal relationships with Augus, or who were similarly skeptical about this adventure, also stood on his side, stating that they were unwilling to rashly enter such a high-risk Secret Realm without receiving clear information.

"I know that not disclosing the specific information of the assistant will make everyone have doubts and unease in their hearts."

Shen Yanshan stood in front of the team, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his tone calm but carrying a hint of helplessness, "However, since I, Shen Yanshan, have decided to gather everyone again to try and clear this Secret Realm where we have failed twice, I naturally have considerable confidence and leverage."

"Even if you don't believe in that assistant, do you not believe in my, Shen Yanshan's, judgment and character over the years?"

"Guild Master, I believe in you!"

A middle-aged ranger carrying a longbow was the first to express his stance; he was one of the guild's veterans.

"I also believe in the Guild Master's decision."

Another female Elementalist holding a staff also nodded; she had followed Shen Yanshan through life and death many times.

There were about ten members in the team, mostly the guild's backbone and Shen Yanshan's direct subordinates, who showed unconditional trust in Shen Yanshan's decision.

They knew clearly that Shen Yanshan was by no means a reckless person; without considerable confidence, he would never risk the entire elite team and the precious secret realm scroll.

However, the other group led by Augus let out an undisguised cold snort.

These people were not core members cultivated by Tianqi Tower, but experts recruited or hired later through various channels, and they lacked the deep trust accumulated over the years with Shen Yanshan.

At this moment, it was perfectly normal for them to show an attitude of distrust.

In his invisible state, Lin Muyang calmly evaluated the situation on the field.

There were about ten people who supported Shen Yanshan and were willing to enter the Secret Realm.

"With ten people under the assistance of my Aura, it should be enough to clear this Dungeon."

Lin Muyang quickly made a judgment in his heart.

The reduction in the number of people might increase some operational pressure, but it would have little impact on the coverage and performance of his Aura.

Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated and sent an instruction to Elabess beside him through telepathy.

At the same time, the [Deep Surround] Aura was quietly activated to ensure the source of the voice could not be tracked.

"With ten people, it is enough."

A mature female voice, carrying a hint of laziness yet cold enough to freeze the air, rang out in the entire central area of the canyon without warning.

This voice seemed to come from all directions, seeping out from the gaps in every rock and from every wisp of flowing air, clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"Open the Secret Realm."

This sudden, eerie, and unpredictable voice caused many people on the field to change their expressions instantly, subconsciously gripping their weapons and looking around vigilantly.

Is this the mysterious powerhouse the Guild Master found?

She actually said ten people are enough?

This is simply a joke!

Everyone knew clearly that the "Burial Ground" was a standard 20-person scale Sovereign-rank team Secret Realm!

Previously, with a full team of 20, well-equipped and fully prepared, they couldn't even survive the berserk phase of the first BOSS.

Now, this person who wouldn't even show their face actually said lightly that ten people are enough?

This is no longer confidence, but near arrogance!

"You person hiding your head and showing your tail!"

Augus sneered, his rugged face full of contempt and disdain; his fierce gaze scanned the empty air around him, and he mocked in a loud voice, "Playing god and acting like a ghost!"

"If you don't even dare to show your true face, why should we hand our lives over to you?"

"I, Augus, will put it this way today: I am not going in!"

"I want to see with my own eyes how you ten people are crushed into pieces by the bone frames inside!"

After speaking, he actually stepped back in large strides, even pulling off the heavy metal helmet on his head, revealing a shiny bald head and a face with a hideous scar.

He crossed his arms, wearing an undisguised cold sneer on his face, and struck a pose of watching a show.

Seeing Augus's attitude so firm, the other few who were already wavering looked at each other and also silently retreated to his side, indicating their attitude of standing together.

This scene was not just about the Secret Realm clear itself, but also vaguely revealed the subtle game between different factions or interest groups within Tianqi Tower.

Lin Muyang had no interest in these complex personnel struggles and couldn't be bothered to pay attention to them.

Shen Yanshan looked at the divided team in front of him, his face darkened for a moment, but he quickly recovered his decisiveness.

He quickly weighed the pros and cons—the withdrawal of Augus and others certainly weakened the team's strength, but it might not be a bad opportunity.

If this mysterious genius could really rely on their own strength to assist the remaining ten people to successfully clear this Secret Realm that even a full team couldn't conquer...

Then, his prestige within the guild would reach an unprecedented height, and the arrogance of Augus and others would surely suffer a heavy blow!

Risk and opportunity coexist!

"I believe in her."

Shen Yanshan no longer hesitated, his voice firm and decisive, echoing in the canyon, "And I ask everyone who stayed to trust me, Shen Yanshan, this time!"

He swept his gaze over the ten members who were willing to follow him and threw out a highly tempting condition: "To thank you all for your trust, all the loot generated from this Secret Realm clear, regardless of quality, will be distributed by you ten people yourselves, and the guild will not take a single cent!"

As soon as these words were said, not only did the ten members' eyes flash with surprise, but even the other Tianqi Tower members watching around showed expressions of shock.

According to guild practice, for activities conducted using guild resources (especially precious Sovereign-rank secret realm scrolls), a considerable proportion of the output must be handed over to the guild.

Shen Yanshan's move was undoubtedly a huge gamble!

With the increasingly ugly expressions and unbelievable gazes of Augus and others, Shen Yanshan did not delay any longer.

With a solemn expression, he solemnly took out the secret realm scroll from his storage ring, which radiated an ancient and powerful energy fluctuation—[Burial Ground]!

He took a deep breath and suddenly unfolded the scroll!

Hum—!

A majestic Aura of death gushed out from the scroll like a tangible substance!

The scroll itself instantly turned into flying ash, and in its original position, a huge black vortex with a diameter of over ten meters appeared out of thin air, slowly rotating.

The center of the vortex was extremely deep, as if connecting to the Nine Nether Hells; heart-palpitating wails and the "click" sound of bones rubbing against each other faintly came from it, and the rich negative energy seemed to lower the temperature of the entire canyon by several degrees.

Sovereign-rank team Secret Realm—"Burial Ground," officially opened!

"Follow me!"

Sun Wenyuan, that unshaven level 95 hunter, had eyes as sharp as an eagle at this moment; he let out a low shout and, without any hesitation, was the first to take a step and resolutely stepped into the black vortex that looked like the mouth of a giant beast.

"Let's go!" "Give it our all!"

The ten powerhouses who chose to trust, seeing this, also suppressed the last trace of unease in their hearts, followed closely behind Sun Wenyuan, and one by one threw themselves into the vortex and disappeared.

This scene made the faces of Augus and the others left behind turn livid.

"They... they actually really went in?"

"Ten people... challenging the Sovereign-rank 'Burial Ground'? Crazy, simply crazy!"

"Just wait, it won't be long before they are teleported out like stray dogs!"

Augus spat, cursing viciously, but deep in his eyes, a trace of wavering that even he himself had not noticed flashed by.

Lin Muyang turned a deaf ear to the comments of these losers.

He took Elabess, like two invisible ghosts, and without anyone noticing, silently merged into that pitch-black Secret Realm entrance.

Thus, including Lin Muyang and Elabess, there were only thirteen people in total who entered the "Burial Ground" Secret Realm!

On the light curtain at the Secret Realm entrance, the status clearly displayed: [Dungeon Level: 97]

[Dungeon Quality: Sovereign-rank] [Dungeon Number: 12/20]

[Dungeon Status: In Progress]

Sovereign-rank Secret Realm!

This is a top-difficulty Secret Realm that surpasses Platinum and Diamond!

The mobs inside had millions of HP, terrifying attack power, and even possessed various tricky skill mechanisms.

Lin Muyang made a rough estimate; even with his current strength, if he wanted to solo this Secret Realm, it was not completely impossible, but he would have to activate all defensive Auras and carefully grind it out, and the process would be extremely long and boring.

Moreover, the most critical point was that because the difference between his own level and the Secret Realm level was too large, even if he successfully killed the monsters, he would not be able to gain experience, nor would he drop any equipment; it was purely thankless.

Therefore, the purpose of his trip was very clear: to play the role of an assistant in a low-key manner, activate key debuff Auras, and then follow behind with peace of mind, activate all the "looting" Auras, sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor, and make a fortune!

This was the most efficient and profitable way.