"This is the entrance to the Abyssal Labyrinth. Looking at the mercenary squad outside the crack at the foot of the mountain, Rondello addressed the crowd.

Everyone looked at each other, their eyes excited and solemn.

According to the information released by the Mission Hall, the Abyss Labyrinth is the location where the Abyss Dragon Root and Abyss Ruins were found. When you get here, it means that you, the real exploration, is about to begin.

However, this is only the first step. And the next road will be far more dangerous than going from the entrance of the abyss to here!

The Abyss Labyrinth is no stranger to everyone. Even those who have never been to the Abyss have heard of this place countless times from the mouths of mercenaries and adventurers.

It is located fifty-six kilometers southeast of the entrance to the third level, and is also the edge of the discovered area where humans are currently in the third level. Further on, there is an extremely dangerous unknown area. On the Abyss map, these areas are simply pitch black with skulls.

The Abyssal Labyrinth was discovered eighty years ago. It was discovered by an adventurous Earl of Lulian.

At that time, he led the exploration team he organized to open up to the southeast of the third layer. It took nearly two months, a lot of hardship, and a 30% casualty rate among the team members, to finally reach the foot of this flaming mountain.

In the abyss, in addition to the abyssal demons, there are also various demonic plants and precious ores. These are the main reasons that attract mercenaries to come here one after another to explore.

However, the magic plant is okay, as long as it can be found, it is not difficult to collect. But the ore can only make people sigh. The ground of the abyss is as hard as iron, coupled with the attack of demons and the harsh environment that is not suitable for long-term human survival, even if a mineral vein is found. It also can't be developed.

Especially the precious ores that go deep into the ground are even more difficult to collect.

And the viscount found that this fiery red mountain had the characteristics of significant fire element accumulation, even if it was a random stone on the surface, it contained a powerful fire power. This also means: Deep underneath it, there's likely a Fire Essence Gold Mine!

Fire essence gold is an extremely precious and extremely rare metal.

This metal not only contains a huge amount of flame power in itself, and when forged into a weapon, it can directly increase the power of the fire-based fighting qi, and it has an extremely wonderful complementarity with cold iron.

In the hands of some grandmaster-level blacksmiths, as long as there is a little bit of fire essence the size of a little finger mixed with cold iron, and then their special forging skills are used. You can upgrade a set of seven-star armor to nine-star. If it was a fist-sized piece of Fire Essence Gold, they could even create a tenth-level god-given equipment!

This shows the preciousness of the fire gold, and one can imagine how excited the earl was when he discovered that the crack at the foot of the mountain could go straight to the ground.

And the facts also proved the Count right. It was here that he received a piece of Fire Essence worth more than half of his entire net worth. Moreover, not ore. Rather, it is a naturally occurring, extremely pure piece of fire essence gold the size of a human head.

But. The Count also paid a heavy price for it.

The rift leads to an extremely dangerous and complex underground world.

There are cobweb-like passages, massive underground rivers, pools of lava that erupt from time to time, diffuse poisonous gases, and countless wandering demons. It's easy to get lost in the labyrinthine passages during walking. What's even more terrifying. Every once in a while, clouds appear in the cave.

Cloudy clouds appear much more frequently here than outside. And in a closed cave, there is almost nowhere to hide. Over the years, I don't know how many mercenaries have been trapped in it and turned into a pile of bones.

Decades have passed. The other directions of the third layer of the abyss have been opened up hundreds of kilometers away. Only in the southeast, it is still stagnant at 56 kilometers.

The existence of the abyssal labyrinth has attracted countless explorers who covet fire essence gold. Someone made a fortune here, and someone died here. But no one can really conquer it.

Many world-famous powerhouses were able to escape from the fourth and even fifth layers, but they died in the abyss labyrinth of the third layer, which shows the danger here.

"What are they doing here?" asked Racios, looking at the mercenaries.

"It's supposed to be a negotiation and cooperation," said Rondelo, "and the maze is full of dangers, and it is the most efficient and safest way for several teams to work together to explore." Even if we can't cooperate, it's better to reach a non-aggression agreement. Otherwise, the ruins will not be found by then, and they will all die from killing each other. ”

"Then we're ......," Lake looked at Rondello.

Roundelo stared into the distance and hesitated, "They have a total of five squads, one is from the Raphael Mercenary Regiment, one is from the Rock Mercenary Regiment, one is from the Highland Combined Mercenary Regiment, and two temporary mercenary squads formed by the Mission Hall like us. ”

He paused and said, "There are no people from the Thunderstorm Mercenary Regiment. ”

Everyone could hear what Londero meant. Lake nodded: "Perhaps, the reason why they negotiated and cooperated was also to beware of the Thunderstorm Mercenary Group." ”

"Let's go. Let's go over and see. Roundelo stepped forward.

After walking out of the black forest, the mercenaries at the foot of the mountain had already discovered the team. Seeing them coming, everyone turned their eyes to this side.

After approaching, a middle-aged mercenary with slender eyes and two swords on his back stared at Longelo and asked, "You are Mr. Longelo of the Ice Star Mercenary Group, right?"

"It's me. Rondello walked over.

And Roy and the others, like the other members of the mercenary team, consciously kept a distance.

"...... you guys," Rondello asked, looking around.

"Discuss cooperation. The middle-aged mercenary smiled slightly, stretched out his hand and shook Rondello, "I'm Wood from the Rock Mercenary Regiment." I've heard of your name. You are the famous old horse of the Abyss, and you have even been to the fourth and fifth floors. How about it, are you interested in working together?"

"I ......" Roundelo was about to speak, but a one-eyed man with a sideways face next to him said up: "I object!"

Roundelo was stunned for a moment, then turned his head to look.

The one-eyed man was the leader of a makeshift mercenary squad, a three-star knight named Hoover. Among the southern mercenaries, he is also a well-known figure. Seeing that Landelo looked at him, he snorted coldly and said, "I'm sorry, I don't want to get burned." ”

Originally, when Wood and Rondelo were greeting, the other three mercenary captains were also greeting Rondello. However, as soon as he heard Hoover's words, he immediately froze, and all of them looked strange.

As everyone knows, this time to explore the abyss, the Thunderstorm Mercenary Group has sent a total of more than a dozen exploration teams, and several of them are professional hunting teams. Both outside and within the abyss, they put a lot of effort into it. Put on a posture of ambition.

Now the Ice Star Mercenary Group and the Thunderstorm Mercenary Group are at war, and both sides are fighting in a mess in the major southern provinces, with heavy casualties. Now once they meet in the abyss, they will inevitably be extremely red-eyed.

If the Roundro team is allowed to join, I am afraid that my own people will also be affected by the incident.

Hearing Hoover's words, Wood frowned and said displeasedly: "Mr. Hoover, I don't agree with what you said. Do you think that without Mr. Rondero, the Thunderstorm mercenaries would have spared us?"

"yes. Olivia of the Highlands Combined Mercenary Regiment nodded.

This is a tall highlander witch. He has long fiery red hair, a pair of sexy thick lips and dark skin.

Unlike the loose robes of other wizards, she wore close-fitting leather armor and a black sword pinned to her waist, making her look more like a female warrior.

Highlanders are straightforward and irritable. In their dictionary, there are never two words that are afraid.

In the face of Hoover's opposition, Olivia did not hide her disdain, squinted her eyes, and said, "If you really encounter the Thunderstorm Mercenary Regiment, at least I won't worry about Mr. Rondero's position." But Hoover, your courage and will, make me more worried. ”

"What do you mean?" Hoover said angrily.

"Alright, alright. Jacob, the leader of Raphael's mercenary squad, was a gentle swordsman, and when he saw this, he persuaded: "Everyone don't say a word, don't start infighting before you enter the labyrinth." ”

"I'm also thinking about everyone. "Don't you know how dangerous it is in the labyrinth?"

This is the most realistic problem, and even Olivia can only be silent.

Seeing this, Rondello said to Wood, "Mr. Wood, thank you for the invitation, but I think we won't trouble you. ”

Wood frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "I don't think it's better to be like this, Mr. Roundelo, you and your team, or go with us." They also take care of each other. Just ......"

He turned his head to look at Hoover, and said apologetically to Ronderow, "If there is any other accident, we can't help it." ”

Wood's mention did not touch the interests of other people, and Hoover opened his mouth to say something, but finally turned his head away in Olivia's cold eyes.

After all, as a mercenary, strength is only one aspect. Whether they are good at communication and cooperation is also an important criterion for evaluating their professionalism.

A strong man with extraordinary strength is not necessarily a qualified mercenary. On the contrary, some mercenaries who are not strong, but can always cooperate with their companions to complete tasks through cooperation, communication and correct judgment, and even escape from death, are more respected by their peers.

As a veteran mercenary, Hoover naturally understood this truth.

He objected to the Ice Star Team joining because he didn't want to provoke the Thunderstorm Mercenary Group. And now, now that he has pulled himself out of the conflict that may break out in the future, there is no need for him to jump out and be a villain.

However, Hoover made up his mind in his heart that if he didn't meet the Thunderstorm Mercenary Regiment, the Ice Star Squad would follow. After all, with one more team, you can contribute less and be safer. If you encounter a thunderstorm mercenary group, you will show your attitude as soon as possible and draw a line with the Ice Star team...... (To be continued......)