My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 257: Challenging to Battle?

When Xiaoli proposed to personally issue a challenge, Chang Fei's first reaction was to refuse.

Though he didn't know what connection General Ning had with this person, he clearly heard that respectful address of 'benefactor' at the time.

Letting him issue a challenge, if he returns safely then fine, but if anything goes wrong, how would he explain it to the general?

However, Goat Beard, unaware of the inside story, was very supportive in his heart, although he said, "Brave warrior, Liang has no doubt; however, Barbaric Beasts don't follow principles. If you issue a challenge, they might resort to underhanded tactics."

Xiaoli said, "No worries, they can't harm me. You all just need to prepare the military formation; once I draw them out, eliminate them."

Chang Fei confirmed repeatedly, "Brother Li, are you truly confident?"

"Absolutely foolproof," Xiaoli said firmly.

Perhaps due to the effects of negotiation prowess, or perhaps because he was overly confident, Chang Fei finally nodded and said, "Alright, take utmost care of your safety. If the situation seems unfavorable, then retreat immediately."

"Okay." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

After Xiaoli agreed, everyone went to prepare.

Zhao Jia, who hadn't spoken, asked, "Xiaoli, what exactly are you planning to do?"

Xiaoli said, "Don't worry, I have a clever plan."

Seeing his calm confidence, Zhao Jia was relieved, knowing that powerful individuals often have unique solutions.

However, he didn't know that Xiaoli also had no clear plan in his heart; he simply felt he couldn't waste any more time, otherwise Nan Jiumei and others would be fighting at Cyan Cloud Plateau while they were still dawdling at the pass.

Once preparations were complete, the army set out, ready to face the enemy at any moment, Xiaoli carried the Vajra Umbrella to the front of the formation.

"Be very careful."

Zhao Jia reminded again.

Although he knew his strength and role were far weaker than the other's, being older, he always felt he should take care of the younger generation.

Xiaoli nodded, then walked out of the military formation alone, heading towards the obstructive path in the distance.

The Demon Beasts had used Refined Steel to create a great gate, which couldn't withstand for long in front of cultivators, but having it was better than nothing.

The closer he got, the more Xiaoli could see the enemy's situation clearly; several minor demons were standing on a wooden observation tower behind the sluice gate, and once they saw someone approaching, they immediately cried out to report inside.

Before long, a member of the Fox Demon Race, who seemed to hold some status, emerged but didn't speak, merely wanting to see what this alone-coming Human Race would say.

Previously, many soldiers had also come to issue challenges, but none had said anything substantial, so this time, he didn't have much expectation, only having heard that the approaching person looked fierce, unlike ordinary people, hence he came specifically to take a look.

Back among the Human army, Chang Fei personally watched from the front lines, just waiting for the outcome; if the enemy was truly provoked and emerged, they'd immediately advance, but if they resorted to dishonorable tactics, deploying demon cultivators and Barbaric Beasts to chase Xiaoli, he'd have no choice but to order the soldier cultivators forward.

In any case, creating some disturbance aligned with their combat objectives.

But no matter which side, none were as tense as Zhao Jia, as only he and Xiaoli were truly "their own".

Under multiple gazes, the silhouette that seemed small under the rocky pass slowly approached the Great Steel Gate, entering the range where most long-range spells could reach.

Typically, one would shout from here; going any closer would be too dangerous.

Everyone felt that Xiaoli should start speaking.

"How will he lure the opponent out to confront him?"

Anyway, Zhao Jia couldn't figure it out, at this moment, if he had some sailor-like taunt skills, or other magical profession's charm, maybe they could be of some use.

"Could he really have similar abilities?"

He pondered over it but hadn't reached a conclusion before realizing something wrong.

Xiaoli reached the boundary of the danger zone, but his steps didn't stop; he just continued onward, carrying the umbrella, directly approaching the Great Steel Gate.

Zhao Jia was puzzled, and the Demon Race on the watchtower inside the pass was even more dumbfounded.

Why did he come without saying anything? If you say nothing, then why come out?

In the midst of all the confused stares, Xiaoli walked right up to the steel gate, downed a few bottles of potions, and then, without saying a word, raised the Vajra Umbrella and immediately launched into a Flying Dragon Rider Face Attack.

BOOM!!!!!!

Though the gate was made of refined steel, ultimately it was just ordinary material temporarily cast, lacking mana enhancement, and with this strike, a huge hole was blasted right open.

Only until now did the demons and beasts inside the gate feel in a state of bewilderment.

What does this mean? Does he not want to live?

Who could have anticipated that someone would swagger over just to smash the gate? Is he not afraid to die!

But in fact, Xiaoli was also a bit perplexed now.

He had prepared to dash under the gate amid spells and then smash it, yet who knew the enemy would remain unresponsive.

Following the approach of taking things step by step, since they didn't stop him, he didn't halt, thus effortlessly demolishing the gate.

Behind him, the Human army faced this fantastical scene, utterly bewildered, yet the real magic lay ahead.

Only saw Xiaoli standing at the newly blasted opening, forming a seal with one hand, summoning a tsunami-like flame, pouring it straight into the gate.

The wooden watchtower behind collapsed instantly, likely its supporting pillars below scorched and blown apart by the spell flames.

Xiaoli glanced back, scratched his head slightly, then directly ducked into the gate.

???

The entire Human army was flabbergasted.

They asked him to issue a challenge; he charged in alone?

.....

Guardians of the gate had long turned to ashes amid the Great Fire Bell Spell's burning flames, allowing him to pass unobstructed through the narrow pass; beyond lay wide open views.

Though the terrain had opened up, the situation was far from favorable.

Because this was enemy territory.

Though just a checkpoint, inside there were at least hundreds of foes, many Demon Cultivators and Barbaric Beasts, and even powerful entities like Blazing Fire.

Upon seeing a Human inexplicably appear at the gate, all demon beasts paused briefly, and then immediately sprang into action.

Rumble, rumble, rumble.

The closest Barbaric Beasts charged headlong, stamping the ground into tremors.

While further back, several of the fastest Leopard Demons swiftly emerged, preparing to attack from both sides.

Now, progress had reached Xiaoli's most proficient phase: provoke the target, then obliterate.

BANG!!

A sweeping Flying Dragon Rider Face strike sent the first batch of attackers reeling back with bloody heads, yet Xiaoli continued on, Shenxiao Thunderbolt Heart Scripture activating, transforming him into a golden flash rushing deep into enemy ranks.

He charged directly into the densest enemy zone, without a hint of fear.

Various spells flew at him, but were mostly negated by high defense and multiple elemental resistances.

Great Fire Bell Spell!

Fiery waves engulfed another swarm of foes, while the Blood Leech's effects restored all the damage previously taken.

This was his confidence in daring to charge an enemy formation alone.

The key is, courage like this is far from exhausted.

Mist Flow control, All Heaven Thunder Fire Spell, several epic-level items, and life-saving Time Reversal at crucial moments.

When these demon beasts' formation was utterly disrupted, the principal commander of this location also appeared.

A bipedal bull beast descended from the sky, landing with a loud crash that sent tremors through the ground inside the pass.