My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 260: Stand Up Before You Speak

Li Rui was preparing to set off when Zhao Jia stopped him and said, "Xiaoli, what are you planning to do this time?"

"Just... go to Crow Forest to see if there's an ambush inside." Li Rui replied.

"Shall I go with you?" Zhao Jia said, "Can't always let you go alone."

"Hmm... okay, why don't you join the soldier cultivators, how's that?"

Li Rui didn't mean to look down on him; it's mainly because analysts are indeed a support profession, and their direct combat ability isn't strong.

Finally, the two, along with a dozen military cultivators, left the camp and sped toward Crow Forest.

Sending this many people, the lieutenant was being very considerate.

This central army may have three thousand soldiers, but there are only a few dozen soldier cultivators, and none strong like Ning Huchen, as it's just a feint attack, not meant to engage in a massive battle, retreat if the enemy advances, harass when they retreat, engaging only in small-scale battles.

By now, the sunset had already fallen, the sky darkened, and the group took advantage of the night to approach Crow Forest.

Li Rui clasped his hands toward everyone and said, "Please wait here for a moment, I'll be back shortly."

"Thank you, brave warrior!"

Those soldier cultivators respected him greatly, after all, he was the man who kicked open the Great Steel Gate at the mountain pass.

Zhao Jia, as usual, advised, "Be careful, if things don't look right, retreat promptly, don't overdo it, the enemy's definitely getting stronger."

"Okay."

Li Rui knew he meant well.

Zhao Jia watched his silhouette disappear into the forest, thinking he has stealth abilities; it shouldn't be a big problem.

"I'll prepare first, in case he's discovered and pursued, we'll use the Thunder Spark Bomb to block the enemy, and then retreat together."

.....

Before entering Crow Forest, Li Rui wasn't sure if there were enemies here.

According to the Secret Realm World's nature, any suitable ambush point could host people, but what the lieutenant said was right, this forest was indeed the most likely hiding spot.

This place is a few miles west of Kai Ping Dao, heading east is a clear path; if the army reaches here and faces enemy troops blocking the road ahead, while being ambushed from the side, it would be a very passive situation.

Normally, scouts are sent first to determine enemy movements before making decisions.

However, what the Human Race's generals can think of, the Demon Beast generals can too; this forest may not have large forces hidden, but surely there are some assassins and scouts lying in ambush, and they must be formidable demon cultivators and barbaric beasts.

Their role is to intercept and kill the Human Race scouts coming to gather intelligence, preventing them from obtaining accurate information.

Li Rui thought that the Demon Beast guarding the grain depot was really cautious, focused on stalling Liangting's army's advance, waiting for front line reinforcements to launch a pincer attack, unwilling to fight head-on.

Though lost in thoughts, he moved with great care, using animal instincts to hide and progress quietly.

However, the coat he wore provided a gift, not an actual stealth skill; if the enemies were prepared, or strong, they could easily discover him.

So soon enough, he felt several icy murderous intentions lock onto him.

[Trigger random event: Black Crow Seven Swords.]

[Objective: Escape the pursuit.]

[Reward: Experience +310000, Free Attribute Points +2, Rare Consumable Item x3, Random....]

"Oh? Not bad, a reward as soon as I arrived."

Before he could read the prompts clearly, several shadows flashed by.

Clang!

The sword light danced, the Iron Umbrella barely blocked the enemy's sneak attacks.

He saw seven swordsmen standing on the branches, very finely dressed, feathered faces like Thunder God mouths, with black feathers on their arms and collars.

These were of the Demon Race, Li Rui had already seen the guide and knew their background well; without prior research, it would be hard to distinguish whether the appearing enemies were barbaric beasts or demons.

Of course, for most people, the difference isn't significant because they don't have the means to target different races.

But the Community Thunder Li Rui possesses is specifically for fighting demons.

However, he doesn't intend to use the All Heaven Thunder Fire Spell now; it's just a few elite monsters, not worthy.

Yet the Black Crow Swordsmen didn't realize how strong the Human before them was, the leader even opened his mouth to persuade, "We seven have formed a sword array encircling you; even if Ning Huchen himself came, it would be difficult to escape. If you surrender to Dangkong Mountain, there might be a way out, otherwise...."

Bang!

The other six crows couldn't make out what had happened, they only saw the man suddenly retreat, a flash of golden light, and the leader's bird head was gone.

Li Rui didn't underestimate the enemy entirely, first using a phantom to retreat, distracting the birdman who was already speaking, then immediately switching the Soul Bone Necklace to deer form, activating the Shenxiao Thunderbolt Heart Scripture to directly target the enemy, and with one Fly Dragon Strike killed him instantly.

Li Rui chuckled.

"Teach you a lesson, villains always die from talking too much."

For a moment, several birdmen actually agreed internally.

The leader always liked to spew a lot of words during ambushes, but previously, no one could retaliate against such an array, yet today, the tables turned.

In the next moment, they suddenly reacted.

I'm the villain now?!

The six birds were furious, sliding towards Li Rui, the sword light flashed.

The cunning plan can only be used once; to eliminate the remaining birdmen, it's a direct confrontation.

However, it was unfortunate; Li Rui was the hardest one.

He didn't want to waste much time fighting them here, starting with Thunder Shocking Earth.

This could evenly match with small boss abilities like Flaming Furor, elite-level birdmen couldn't withstand it.

After just a few rounds, out of six Black Crow Swordsmen, five were dead.

The remaining one attempted to escape, only to see a flash of golden light; the Human Race disaster cut off his escape route.

"You likely won't walk away today." Li Rui said.

The Black Crow sneered, "Do you think you can escape unscathed? Just you wait, the general won't spare you."

Li Rui nodded, "You're right but can you get up and say it?"

The Black Crow kneeled on the ground unfazed, "My legs went weak, can't stand."

Li Rui almost couldn't hold back laughter, but to maintain a cold-blooded image, he kept a straight face and said, "I'll ask and you'll answer; if answered well, I'll let you go, how?"

The Black Crow remained stubborn, "How could a gentleman compromise for survival. Ask away, not saying I'll answer."

"Are there ambush troops in Crow Forest, how many, and where?"

Though he spoke resolutely, upon hearing the question, he hesitated not even a second, "Right here in this place are Dangkong Mountain's elites; even if I tell you, no harm, you'll surely perish on Kai Ping Dao today!"

He got halfway, as more demons appeared in the forest, encircling from all directions.

The Black Crow, fearing death thought, my life is over.

He believed Li Rui would first kill him for revenge before getting surrounded, so he turned around intending to face the enemy and die, but suddenly something felt off.

Wait! Where's that person?

Why is it so foggy?