Chapter 9: Dungeon Teleportation

Several ghouls wandered through the dilapidated street, and upon hearing a noise, they immediately rushed over

To enter the inn, one must slay two ghouls that block the way

These three individuals are long-time friends, working together seamlessly. They have previously escaped death three times using this tactic and have ensnared over ten adventurers.

Robinson traveled extensively, visiting seven countries and gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience, yet he surprisingly could not recognize this style of decoration

The ghoul tsunami tactic once instilled fear in many nations of the Western Continent; this inexpensive cannon fodder is a formidable troop type that every commander yearns to possess

The magical energy sustaining the portal has been depleted, and naturally, there is no physical form. We are incredibly fortunate; did you see that the last ghoul was torn apart by spatial energy because the portal lacked sufficient magical energy and could not arrive in time

"Who has set up the portal here?" Duren was very curious, "It is said that this is a very profound branch of magic, and ordinary Dragon-slaying mages do not understand it!"

Is this a transmission? After taking a few breaths, Tony looked at Robinson with some uncertainty

First, let's clarify what this place is!" Pire sighed and walked towards the louvered window. The light in the bedroom was dim, and with even the slightest movement, dust would stir up, making it feel oppressive after a while

"Do not force it, find a place to hide first." Robinson quickly surveyed the surroundings. Everyone had been running for so long and was exhausted. Even if they were to fight their way out, they needed to regain their strength first

The corridor on the second floor is a straight line, offering a broad view. The ghouls are pursuing closely, and as soon as they come up, they will first see the unfortunate souls running this way. After all, the staircase leading to the upper level has a turn, which effectively conceals the figures of Robinson and the other two, significantly reducing their chances of being discovered

With a heavy whoosh, the Viking greatsword struck down with a killing blow, cleaving its head in two.

"I don't see the portal," Duren said, puzzled.

What should I do? Tony gripped a slender-bladed dagger in reverse, ready for battle

Old Pi is deceiving again! Tony couldn't help but smirk, as if he could already envision the scene of those two unfortunate souls being dismembered

After Pire and Tony teamed up to slay another ghoul, the five of them rushed into the inn, without pausing, and directly ran up to the second floor

Pirey had not finished speaking when he was interrupted by Tony

Damn it, still being pursued! Robinson was furious; he did not expect that even after using the magical dagger to instantly kill the ghoul, he still failed to buy himself any time

Downton pushed aside the corpse, drew out the dagger, and after turning around, he kicked off the ground with his right foot and shot out, covering a distance of over ten meters in the blink of an eye with all his might.

"Split up and run, each one for themselves, Downton, Durham, you all go to the second floor!" Pire rushed up to the third floor in one breath, his tone straightforward and unambiguous

Trouble! The leading Pire turned back, just as he was about to drive them away, his entire body suddenly vanished in the corridor

In the more than four minutes of fleeing, Downton was not solely focused on running. Upon hearing Robinson mention a small town, he began to contemplate how to utilize the terrain of the town for his escape. Otherwise, he would not have promptly suggested taking refuge in the inn, and he even speculated about the layout within the inn

"Indeed, the more honest a person is, the more deceptive they can be when they lie. I hope the ghouls enjoy their flesh!" Tony rushed into the third-floor corridor, instinctively glancing back, only to find the smug expression of his successful scheme frozen in place, and he blurted out, "How did you get up here?"

Due to these racial characteristics, ghouls have become the most cost-effective cannon fodder, and the ghoul legion is always positioned at the forefront of the attack sequence among the undead legions

"Not good!" Robinson turned around and saw Downton and Duren running up, panting. His lips twitched, "Damn it, I should have guessed it. I can't fool this kid. What should we do now?"

Impossible! Downton simply had no time to explain. As he rushed up to the third floor, a cold sneer arose from the depths of his heart. He had not realized that the seemingly familiar Pire was actually so cunning.

Five individuals, armed with sharp blades, stood guard for several minutes, yet they did not see the ghoul appear. They relaxed and sat down on the ground.

What is this place? Tony got up and looked at the dust-covered room, feeling bewildered

Indeed, as Downton's voice fell, the ghoul appeared out of thin air, accompanied by a strong stench. However, this fellow lost his balance and fell over due to suddenly passing through the portal

Downton lost its balance, immediately clasped its hands over its head to protect it, and then fell heavily onto the floor, rolling outwards.

Robinson pointed to the surrounding walls, which were intricately carved with mysterious magical arrays, each node inlaid with magic stones. However, all the magic stones had cracked, a characteristic sign of depleted magical energy

"Big brother, what kind of joke is this? Counting the nodes on the magic circle, it takes more than one hundred pieces to fill it up. Where are we supposed to find them?" Tony said with a face full of frustration.

The vital point of a ghoul is its head; if it is not destroyed in a single blow, even if its limbs are severed or it suffers a massive wound to the chest, it will not die

Have you noticed? The free magic and energy from books in this space are abundant, at least three times that of Frankfurt, no, five times!" Robinson felt the concentration of magical energy with his soul power, his face filled with ecstasy, "If I cultivate here, I can quickly reach the sixth level of the soul, and even advance to the war level, it will be no problem!

Robinson, who was in third place, did not even glance at the second floor, but directly turned around the corner of the stairs and continued to climb

"Hey, why are we concerned about this? The portal is gone, how are we supposed to get back?" Tony's words plunged everyone into silence, their faces filled with deep worry

The ghouls were preoccupied with fighting over and tearing at the corpse of Will before them, and did not pursue Downton, allowing him sufficient time to reach a safe distance

Maintain focus, fight!" Downton roared, all five of them had arrived, so the ghoul had no reason to catch up.

Robinson brandished his dagger and unleashed a fire explosion, obliterating the second ghoul that charged at him

What is going on? Durham looked at the three people disappearing into thin air and instinctively wanted to stop in his tracks

The upper body of the third ghoul appeared, but before it could rush in, its body suddenly shattered

Downton had considered finding a nearby room to hide, but what about the distance? What if it was a bit far, and there was no way to get inside before the ghoul charged in? Moreover, there was also the possibility that the door would be locked.

Do not stop! Downton pulled Duren, exerting force with his legs, and accelerated once again. Suddenly, his vision plunged into endless darkness, as if he had fallen into a lake, a sticky sensation enveloping him, but it quickly dissipated.

Chunks of meat were burning, falling with a crackling sound, hitting the ground and kicking up choking dust

Thunderous Strike! With a fierce roar, Pire charged towards the ghoul, simultaneously launching his left foot forcefully against the ground, activating his combat skill, as blue arcs of electricity immediately spread out in all directions

The urgent sound of footsteps echoed against the eardrums, and Tang Dun knew that the ghoul had caught up. On one side was certain death, and on the other, a glimmer of hope; he had to fight for it.

Magic stones are a type of natural mineral that take at least hundreds of millions of years to form. They contain rich sources of magical energy, representing the purest form of magical power. Practitioners of various magical professions can directly draw from and absorb this energy. Furthermore, magic stones are an essential fuel in the magical realm, utilized in numerous magical industries such as potion-making, forging, and alchemy, all of which rely on the magical energy provided by these stones

Downton was quick-witted and swiftly grabbed his friend's clothing, pulling him up to the third floor

They have no understanding of what death is, even when faced with a colossal dragon whose breath can reduce them to ashes, they charge fearlessly. Moreover, as long as they do not die, they will relentlessly attack their enemies, regardless of the severity of their injuries, until one side falls.

Pirelli is taking advantage of the fact that Duren also intends to use them as bait, but the conditions of both parties differ too greatly.

Come quickly and take a look

Pire gave Downton a thumbs up; had he missed his strike just now, he would have become fodder for the ghouls.

With a bang, the ghoul was blown to smithereens, and burning chunks of flesh flew about chaotically

The ghouls caught up to the third floor, suddenly losing track of their prey, and were all taken aback. These monsters do not think at all, so they do not search the corridor; they merely wander about, relying on instinct.

Good! Duren agreed and immediately rushed into the second-floor corridor to find a room to hide in

"Go, Pire, clear the way!" Robinson drew a dagger embedded with magical gems from his waist. If it weren't for the urgency of the situation, he would not have been willing to waste the spells stored within it.

Finding enough magic stones for replacement should allow the portal to be activated

Before everyone had the chance to digest this delightful cake, Pire, standing in front of the blinds, let out a piercing scream, his face filled with shock

"What are you doing? Have them lure the ghoul away, and we can survive!" Duren urgently whispered a reminder; in a moment of life and death, naturally, he could not care for others.

The appearance of the ghoul being electrocuted resulted in a brief stalemate

Fireball! As Robinson waved his hand, a fireball the size of a coconut shot out from his fingertips, trailing a blazing tail, and struck the ghoul.

Tony was driven mad by jealousy, while Downton remained remarkably calm and displayed an astonishing ability to adapt to the situation. He questioned himself, thinking that if he were faced with a much stronger and more vicious ghoul, he would undoubtedly flee at the first opportunity

Tony and Robinson were so shocked that they nearly dropped their jaws to the floor, and then everything went dark before their eyes, but it seemed to last only a brief moment before light returned once more

Tony held the dagger in a reverse grip, intently watching the place where the ghoul had appeared. Fortunately, the fourth one ultimately did not emerge.

On the long street, there is no way to avoid it any longer

This is a spacious master bedroom, filled with dust everywhere, more than an inch thick, as if submerged in the river of time

Only five members of the team remained and they escaped into the town

"Entering the hotel, there are many rooms, which means more choices!" Downton pointed to a large six-story hotel located about thirty meters away.

Yes! Robinson nodded and looked around.

These tireless undead creatures are pursuing too closely; even if no figures are visible, they can follow the dense sound of footsteps to catch up.

The terror of these monsters lies in the fact that they possess almost no pain receptors in their bodies, resulting in a complete absence of fear