"Someone must live to return and inform our Clan Leader of the situation here... even if it's just one survivor."

As he spoke, he lifted his head to gaze at the labyrinth's dome and finally made the decision he least wanted to make.

"Let's split up."

Rather than a group of people moving together like headless flies in a chaotic maze, it was better to separate and search for a way out.

In doing so, perhaps some of us will be able to escape.

Sordo even thought uncontrollably that perhaps some of the Scouts he had sent out before had found an exit, but were dragged down by the main force and couldn't flee the labyrinth.

If it weren't for bringing back the news, they might already have left this damned place.

Perhaps he should have made this decision earlier.

After hearing the chief's words, the Merfolk warriors fell into silence. They exchanged looks, their eyes filled with reluctance, but ultimately, their expressions turned resolute.

"May the Dragon God bless us."

"May the Dragon God bless us!"

Leaving each other with blessings, they dispersed on the spot, resolutely heading into the dark depths of the labyrinth, entrusting their fate to the heavens.

And as they scattered in pairs and went deeper into the maze, a dozen pairs of eyes hidden in the dark began to stir eagerly.

"They can't hold on any longer!" The soul fire burning in Dragon Roaming Wanli's skull flickered with an inch of shrewd light.

They had followed this group of Merfolk for a full three days, watching their numbers dwindle, and now they finally saw the opportunity to attack!

It wasn't just Dragon Roaming Wanli who was eager to move, but also [the top-ranked pig on the server], utterly reckless after having nothing to lose, ready to even consume Merfolk corpses.

"Boss, shall we attack?"

The top-ranked pig on the server was prepared to charge, but the boss's next words made its raised rump flop back to the ground.

"No hurry, wait a bit more."

The top-ranked pig on the server was bewildered.

"Wait???"

We've gone three days without completing a mission, waiting any longer and we'll take a huge loss!

Seeing the concern in the top-ranked pig on the server's eyes, Dragon Roaming Wanli smiled faintly and said.

"Stay cool, what I mean is wait for them to split up a bit more before we attack, not to wait another three or four days to act."

"Oh, that's what you meant..." The top-ranked pig on the server smiled awkwardly and scratched its head with a forelimb, "Sorry, I thought... you wanted to wait a few more days."

"Heh, how could I, I'm even more anxious than you are about not being able to earn contributions."

After a pause, Dragon Roaming Wanli continued unhurriedly.

"Have you heard of the hemming-in tactic?"

The top-ranked pig on the server was taken aback.

"What's that?"

Dragon Roaming Wanli: "Simply put, it means waiting until they spread out into a circle on the battlefield, and our forces sticking to the circle's edge to attack them, clipping their 'hem'. This way, their forces are continuously distracted by noises, constantly sending reinforcements, and all we have to do is focus on that point, surround and attack the reinforcements, none of them will escape!"

Damn!

Why didn't you just say "surround and attack the reinforcements" and I would have understood?!

But despite what he was thinking, the flattering words that slipped from the top-ranked pig on the server's mouth were nonetheless flattering.

"You're brilliant, bro! How come I never thought of that?!"

Pleased with the flattery, Dragon Roaming Wanli smiled coyly.

"Just low-profile basics."

After saying this, he looked behind him.

"That, Qianli, make a plan."

Qianli, who had been silent the entire time, nodded earnestly, standing there as if he were a soldier.

"Yes!"

Baili yawned and stretched his stiff shoulders, then climbed onto the back of [the failed muraena], eagerly pulling at the bowstring in his hands.

"It's finally time for battle!"

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