Chapter 448: Chapter 239: Real Benefits! (Three-in-one) _3 Hearing their heartfelt remarks, the defectors, who were already mostly convinced of the cause, could clearly sense the sincerity in the lamentations of their fellow soldiers. They were now certain that the Empire was rotten to its very core. The Rebel Army had been forced into this position; they had no other choice. This journey provided the new recruits ample time to interact with the seasoned members of the Rebel Army, deepening their understanding of the cause. This also reduced the likelihood of betrayal. After all, many of these Imperial Soldiers originally came from humble backgrounds, much like themselves. The circumstances faced by most in the Rebel Army were originally the same as their own. If these people could be persecuted, then they too could be persecuted. Such rulers were undeserving of existence and loyalty! As they moved through the forest, Chen Mo constantly monitored the status of the other two teams. He always felt that the other two routes might not be so easy to conquer. 「Half an hour later.」 The other two teams finally reached their target locations. From the map, they could see that they had already engaged the enemy. Chen Mo had initially thought that the other two routes would not just have a single General each; he suspected there might be several ambushes prepared, and that he would need to provide support midway, so he hadn’t pushed his troops to advance at full speed. He hadn’t expected that by the time his army had traversed half the forest, the battles on the other two routes had already concluded. Not only had they encountered no danger, but their combat prowess was astonishing. They had dispatched the obstacles in their path with remarkable speed, completely avoiding any ambushes. It went by this easily? Did I really miscalculate? Or was it because of the shields I provided? Chen Mo pulled out The Heavenly Path’s Hint he had received earlier and reviewed it. According to the previous Heavenly Path’s Hint, it clearly warned that these individuals must not encounter any mishaps at this stage. If these people could overcome difficulties so easily on their own, what was the point of The Heavenly Path’s Hint? This first stage is bound to have some kind of twist. Since it’s not in the first section, it must be in the later ones. After all, our current progress is still within the first stage. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖 "Chen, what are you thinking about?" Alina asked, noticing Chen Mo’s pensive expression as he walked. "Nothing much, just thinking about the other two teams." Talking to intelligent people was rather straightforward. Chen Mo had barely started speaking when Alina laughed and said, "You’re thinking about The Heavenly Path’s Hint, aren’t you? The Heavenly Path’s Hint said they shouldn’t run into problems during the first stage. Such a hint almost explicitly stated that some variable would appear in the first stage." "Exactly, but it seems it’s not in the first section." "I initially thought the same as you, that something might happen in the first section. However, after seeing that the fortress lacked a Teleportation Array, I knew nothing would happen in the first section." "Why?" "You’re probably overthinking because you can use Flying, Chen. You’re too caught up in your own perspective. We’re currently in the first-transition stage, and people at this stage can’t fly. The Heavenly Dao naturally wouldn’t factor in Flying ability, so it wouldn’t arrange a task that we couldn’t reach. Therefore, with no Teleportation Array in the fortress, the possibility of trouble in the first section vanished. After all, without a Teleportation Array, normal first-transition professions wouldn’t be able to cover such a great distance." Hearing Alina’s explanation, Chen Mo laughed and said, "That’s a real eye-opener. I’ve grown so accustomed to my own abilities that I always assume the Heavenly Dao will assign tasks based on what I can do. I was indeed overthinking." Having completed so many missions solo before, Chen Mo had gotten into the habit of considering his own capabilities as the baseline when pondering how the Heavenly Dao might challenge him. Although this was an SSS-level instance, they were only at level 40 and in their first-transition when they entered it. How could the Heavenly Dao possibly assign tasks that required Flying to keep up? Thinking this, Chen Mo smiled and shook his head; he had indeed been overthinking. If problems were to arise, they would likely occur in the second section. After all, important cities like Storm City would definitely have Teleportation Arrays. If the other two teams encountered any trouble at this stage, leading his own team over to assist wouldn’t be a major issue. With this in mind, Chen Mo temporarily stopped focusing his attention on the other two teams. He shifted his focus back to the tranquil forest, which soothed both mind and body, savoring the brief moment of peace. However, he hadn’t enjoyed nature for long before he sensed a small village nearby. The village was enveloped by the dense forest, resembling a secluded paradise. Chen Mo and his contingent soon neared the village. Due to their numbers, the sound of them treading on pine needles and leaves created a rustling that quickly drew the villagers’ attention. Seeing so many people appear near their village, some villagers hid in fear, while the bolder ones looked on with curiosity. They observed Chen Mo, and Chen Mo, in turn, observed the village. The houses in the village were primarily constructed from wood, their walls adorned with murals and tapestries rich in natural elements. Moss and vines crept up the exteriors of the houses, and the surrounding trees and flora further enhanced the village’s fresh and natural ambiance. At the center of the village lay a spacious lawn, dotted with stones and tree roots, where a few small animals darted about.