The Linghe Chamber of Commerce's intelligence operatives were discovered in the secret passage, instantly finding themselves in extreme danger. The members of the "Dark Alliance" in the basement reacted swiftly, grabbing their weapons and converging on the direction where the intelligence operatives were hiding.
"Don't let them get away! See who dares to ruin our plans!" shouted a burly member of the "Dark Alliance," brandishing a long black sword that emitted an eerie, blood-red glow.
The intelligence experts exchanged glances, knowing they couldn't afford to panic. The leader whispered, "Everyone stay calm. We'll try to break through and send the message back to Lingxu Market."
Having said that, he launched the first attack. He swiftly tossed several specially made smoke grenades, which exploded in mid-air, instantly releasing thick purple smoke that filled the entire basement. The members of the "Dark Alliance" were thrown into disarray, coughing and looking around in the smoke, trying to find traces of their intelligence operatives.
"What the hell is this? Everyone be careful, don't fall into their trap!" a member of the "Dark Alliance" shouted warily.
The intelligence experts seized the opportunity, using their agility to weave through the smoke and rush towards the basement exit. However, the members of the "Dark Alliance" quickly regained their composure, using their familiarity with the basement environment to swiftly organize a defense.
"Guard the exits, they're definitely trying to escape!" someone shouted.
Several members of the "Dark Alliance," armed and ready, stood guard at the exit. The intelligence operatives had barely approached the exit when they were met with a fierce attack. Black longswords and orbs of spiritual energy rained down on them.
One of the intelligence experts was unable to dodge in time and was struck by a ball of spiritual energy, his body flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground. Seeing this, the other intelligence experts rushed to his aid, unleashing their respective spells to engage in a fierce battle with the members of the "Dark Alliance."
"We can't fall here, we must break out!" an intelligence expert roared, his short blade gleaming coldly as it clashed with the enemy's longsword, sending sparks flying.
During the fierce confrontation, intelligence experts discovered that members of the "Dark Alliance" seemed to be guarding a massive black magic circle in the center of the basement. The magic circle exuded an evil aura and was covered with mysterious runes that flickered with an eerie light, as if some kind of sinister ritual was being performed.
"They're guarding this magic array so desperately, it must be something special," the leading intelligence expert thought to himself.
In order to uncover the secrets of the magic circle and find an opportunity to break out, the intelligence experts decided to risk venturing deeper into the basement. They concentrated their efforts, broke through the Dark Alliance's defenses at the exit, and rushed towards the center of the basement.
Seeing this, the members of the "Dark Alliance" attacked even more frantically, trying to prevent the intelligence expert from approaching the magic circle. In an instant, magical light flashed, and shouts of battle echoed through the secret passage.
An intelligence expert was struck in the leg by an enemy projectile while rushing towards the magic circle, slowing his movements. But he endured the pain and continued forward.
Finally, the intelligence experts arrived at the magic circle. They discovered some strange items placed on it: black crystals emitting a putrid stench, and bone fragments engraved with evil runes.
"What kind of magic array is this?" an intelligence expert asked in bewilderment.
Just then, the members of the "Dark Alliance" launched an even fiercer attack. The intelligence expert in charge hurriedly said, "There's no time to analyze this. Let's break through first and tell Lin Yang what's going on here."
The intelligence experts once again displayed their agility, engaging in fierce combat with the members of the "Dark Alliance." They fought and retreated, attempting to find an opportunity to break through. However, the members of the "Dark Alliance" seemed determined to keep them there, relentlessly entangled them, giving them no chance to escape.
In the fierce battle, the intelligence experts gradually found themselves in a predicament. Their spiritual energy was greatly depleted, and they suffered multiple injuries. Meanwhile, members of the "Dark Alliance" continued to pour out from every corner of the basement, launching a relentless attack on them.
"Are we really going to die here today?" an intelligence expert said in despair.
Just then, the lead intelligence expert suddenly discovered a hidden passage in the basement wall. The entrance to the passage was partially blocked by a huge rock, making it difficult to spot without careful observation.
"Everyone, follow me! There's a passage over there!" shouted the intelligence expert at the head of the group.
Led by him, the intelligence experts rushed towards the passage. Members of the "Dark Alliance" noticed their intentions and quickly gave chase.
"We can't let them get away!" the members of the "Dark Alliance" shouted.
The intelligence operatives rushed towards the passage, pushing aside the boulders with all their might to enter. The passage was extremely narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time. One after another, the intelligence operatives squeezed into the passage, with the members of the "Dark Alliance" in hot pursuit.
The passageway was filled with a pungent odor and was extremely dark. The intelligence operatives ran desperately through the dim light, knowing that if they were caught by members of the "Dark Alliance," their lives would be in danger.
"Faster, faster!" the lead intelligence expert urged everyone.
However, the passage seemed endless, and the members of the "Dark Alliance" were closing in ever closer. The intelligence experts were gradually exhausting themselves, but they persevered through sheer willpower.
At this critical moment, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared ahead. "There's light! That might be the exit!" an intelligence expert shouted excitedly.
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