Mu Zhong also thought of this, and then heard Wei Huan explain, which was rare for him: "With regular patrols and such a high density of patrols, this is not a supply point, but a death trap."
"really."
Mu nodded. Their vehicles could ignore the sand scorpions, but in fact, most of the vehicles were only at level two at the current stage.
Encountering such a monster requires some maneuvering to kill it; if that's the only way to enter the supply point, it's better not to go in at all.
The commotion from the battle likely awakened the sleeping monsters.
Gradually, sand scorpions emerged from beneath the sand dunes in sight.
There were seven or eight of them, big and small, at a glance.
"This is very abnormal. With such a high density of monsters, this place hasn't been cleaned up for at least half a month."
Mu Zhong's brows furrowed deeply. "Was the supply point destroyed?"
Wei Huan seemed to understand something, "We'll know once we go and see."
He commanded the smart assistant: "Keep driving forward."
In addition, two portals appeared on both sides of the vehicle, and he summoned four Shura.
After advancing to the second-tier undead, the Shuro, who also stood 4 meters tall, was full of fighting spirit as soon as he appeared. He scattered and charged towards the Sand Scorpion.
They leaped high into the air, their four claws flying, and landed on the sand scorpion's back. Their six arms gripped the scorpion's two pincers and tail hook, and they pulled hard.
With a strength exceeding 140, he easily tore these terrifying sand scorpions to pieces.
The Roman Empire is like two armies facing off, with a general charging into battle, majestic and imposing, exuding a fierce aura.
After swiftly and decisively killing one, it charged toward the second. It was silent yet powerful, and its appearance was not merely ferocious, but also possessed a strong, robust, and heroic spirit.
"Wow wow wow!"
Liu Chengzhi pressed his face against the windshield, drool dripping down his chin.
This was the first time he had ever seen a multitude of beings, whether living or dead.
As a four-star level dark beast, Shuro possesses an innate aura of a war god.
Men are most unable to resist such power, and they wish they could ride on top of it and charge in together.
Smart Butler: "..."
Stop the arrow tower's pre-fire mode, control the vehicle, and slowly drive behind the Shura army.
The Shuro raced ahead on all fours, startling all the wandering monsters hiding under the sand and gravel, causing them to emerge one by one.
But whether it's sand scorpions, sand snakes, or desert lizards with environmental mimicry, none of them are a match for the Shura Empire.
Not only are they incredibly strong, but they also can't deal with the desert monsters' most prized toxins; it's a complete one-sided massacre!
We ventured deeper into the oasis, killing enemies along the way and acquiring a considerable amount of materials.
But we didn't see a single treasure chest.
After leaving the stage, there are fewer treasure chests along the roadside, and you need extremely good luck to find one.
Conversely, the number of treasure chests in various ruins will increase, and the treasure relics marked by treasure icons can make up for some of the regret of not having treasure chests on the roads.
This setup also makes the difference between race stages and non-race stages on the road.
One focuses on exploration and adventure, while the other emphasizes survival, development, and speed.
After walking for about ten kilometers, we could see a stone city wall in the distance.
The yellow city walls blend seamlessly with the sandy ground, appearing almost unremarkable at first glance. Only upon closer inspection can one discover that the walls are not only high but also have watchtowers.
It's like the territory of a level 2 monster lord.
However, the flag of the Great Xia Dynasty was flying on the city wall, indicating that this place was clearly different from the monster lord's place and was a defensive fortification built by humans.
"There are still city walls?" Liu Chengzhi rubbed his eyes in surprise. Compared to the other Liu Chengzhi, who was reborn and came from a family with a long history of learning, and whose grandmother hoped he would not amount to anything and would just be a playboy, he seemed much more naive.
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhong laughed and said, "In such an environment, how can the people in the oasis survive without building fortifications?"
Are there many people in the Oasis? Not just government officials?
Mu Zhong said, "Of course there are many. Some are staying here to reorganize, some are slowly developing, and some are just trying to make a living on the secondary highways. It's not surprising that there are one or two thousand people in the city. This is only at the district level. When it comes to national and world-class highways, the city will be even larger. Currently, there are three million permanent residents in Qianfeng City of Great Xia."
Liu Chengzhi was speechless for a moment, already imagining the grandeur of a million-dollar metropolis.
It's full of challengers, all in Tier 4 vehicles. Tier 4 professionals and their teammates travel the roads, never leaving their armor or saddles, coming and going in a hurry. If they occasionally get a moment of leisure, how exhilarating it would be to have a good drink!
When they came to their senses, the car had already arrived near the city wall. The "beep beep beep" of the horn only attracted the nearby wandering monsters, allowing the Shura to slaughter them to their heart's content. No one appeared on the city wall.
Wei Huan and Mu Zhong exchanged glances, revealing unpleasant expressions.
Wei Huan suggested, "Shout it out in the chat room."
Mu Zhong didn't want to reveal his whereabouts for the time being, so after thinking for a moment, he looked at Liu Chengzhi and asked, "Is your system fixed yet?"
"It's fixed."
Liu Chengzhi couldn't sleep at all last night. The thought of him sleeping while the eldest brother kept watch made him restless. So he managed to sleep until 3:30, but then he couldn't fall asleep again.
When he woke up, he saw that Boss Wei was pretending to be asleep, so he quietly left the driver's seat and went to the underground parking garage.
He wasn't entirely stupid; he knew that when he officially became a licensed driver depended on when he could fix his own car.
The car doesn't need to be fully repaired; just restore the vehicle's onboard system first.
As he stared at the broken-down car in bewilderment, the smart assistant asked him, "The driver asked me to ask you if there's anything I can help you with?"
Liu Chengzhi was moved to tears. With the help of the smart home assistant, his system quickly reconnected to the network.
Actually, he had been looking forward to starting this topic ever since then.
Liu Chengzhi nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "The housekeeper fixed it for me last night."
The housekeeper?
Mu Chong raised his eyebrows. He simply felt that there were too many men and too few women on the bus, so he chose a gentle female voice.
If you choose "old male voice", you'll probably have to call the butler "grandpa".
Mu Zhong suppressed a laugh and said to the butler, "Butler, confirm that Liu Chengzhi has boarded the car."
The smart assistant confirmed: "Are you sure Liu Chengzhi is getting on the bus?"
"Confirmed," Mu Zhong replied. Wei Huan had granted him all the authority, including the power to impeach the train commander.
Liu Chengzhi's scalp tingled with anxiety; he watched intently, holding his breath in anticipation.
The smart assistant finally said, "An invitation has been sent to Liu Chengzhi..."
"Agreed! I agree!!" Liu Chengzhi couldn't wait for him to finish speaking before he hurriedly agreed.
The smart assistant remained indifferent: "Vehicle operator Liu Chengzhi has completed the vehicle boarding authentication."
Upon hearing this, Liu Chengzhi's lips trembled, and he burst into tears of emotion.
It's actually quite awkward for a tough guy to shed tears, but Liu Chengzhi's genuine nature is also heartwarming.
Mu Zhong patted his arm to comfort him and issued the first official order: "Log in to your account, hide your information, and shout a few words to the city."
"Mmm." Liu Chengzhi wiped away his tears, as if he had received an important mission, and patted his chest to assure him, "I will definitely complete it for Boss Mu!"
"..." No need for that.
With trembling, excited hands, Liu Chengzhi slid the projection screen on the windshield and logged into his account directly in the section he was operating.
Upon opening the chat room, I found that the number of people in chat room 1006 had exploded from 1,891 to 3,006 in just half an hour, an increase of more than a thousand people.
The chat room was unusually lively.
[Look here, Wei Huan! I came online specifically to see you.]
[Ahhh! A pro player has emerged in District 1006! I'm so proud!]
[This is the first time I've felt proud because I didn't dare to attempt the Level 3 challenge. Was I one of the first veterans to join Wei Huan and Mu Zhong?]
[Come to 13903.19345! This is the largest and safest safe zone in District 1006. I'll slaughter a pig and a cow and treat you to a meal.]
!?
The three people in the car were stunned for a moment before they realized what was happening.
Mu Zhong said, "So the outside world has already received the news?"
Wei Huan thought for a moment: "After passing the challenge, it should appear on the app."
Liu Chengzhi: "Then... my mission?" He was getting anxious. "I just received this mission, it's brand new, still fresh out of the oven, should I do it or not?"
"Do it," Mu Zhong said. "Go and ask about the situation at this supply point."
Liu Chengzhi organized his thoughts and then spoke.
[Liu Chengzhi: I want to go to supply point 10321.1233 to wait for my idol, what do you guys think?]
Amidst the rapidly scrolling chat messages, Liu Chengzhi asked for the third time before finally seeing a reply.
[10321.1233 If I remember correctly, that's Supply Point 3, it's already destroyed, isn't it? Haven't you been up lately, bro? Supply Point 3 is under siege by monsters. Don't go to dangerous places just to chase your idol!]
Then someone started talking about supply point number 3.
[Poor thing, not a single person escaped from supply point 3. The guards held out until the last person logged off, and a whole squad was reduced to just one person. Now, a month has passed, and their challenger status has probably been revoked.]
[Hopefully Wei Huan sees this message and doesn't go to supply point number 3.]
[Why not go? Isn't he very strong? Everyone outside calls him the Undead Scourge; wouldn't it be better for him to clear the monster siege?]
Does he owe anyone anything? How shameless!
To be honest, we humans on Earth owe him something! If it weren't for the Tier 5 vehicle, would you still be here making sarcastic remarks?
[Who's being sarcastic? I just think he has the ability to clean up the mess if he happens to be passing by, so what? If he doesn't want to clean it up, he doesn't have to; nobody's forcing him.]
Seeing this, Liu Chengzhi gritted his teeth in anger: "How can this person be so annoying? Is this even a suggestion? It's just that his way of speaking is so weird!"
Mu Zhong smiled and asked him, "What do you think of the atmosphere on that side of the race?"
Liu Chengzhi said proudly, "It's great, nobody said any of these sour things."
Mu Zhong asked him again, "Why?"
Liu Chengzhi couldn't stop talking: "Our boss is strong, kind-hearted, fair and just. He not only distributes equipment on primary roads, but also sells equipment at rock-bottom prices on secondary roads. Moreover, even though our boss is so strong, he has never bullied the weak. He has won us over with his actions."
Mu Chong glanced at Wei Huan and smiled.
Wei Huan felt a little embarrassed by the praise, so he turned around, sat in the driver's seat, and pushed himself into the driver's seat.
If you can't see it, it won't be awkward.
Mu Zhong didn't speak to Liu Chengzhi until Wei Huan was out of sight. "The reason you were able to explain it in such detail is because you understand him. And because you understand him, you respect him."
Those who make wild guesses based on subjective assumptions without understanding are not only superficial but also foolish.
Tell me, what's the point of arguing with an idiot?
Mu Zhong's words were harsh, but Liu Chengzhi felt relieved and nodded in agreement: "Yes, there are some idiots in this world. Getting angry with them is a waste of your time."
The two exchanged a few more complaints, just as the chat room was discussing Supply Point 3.
[There are still people at supply point 3. My friend said his friend, who works at supply point 3, logged on a few days ago, and his beacon is still up, so he should still be alive.]
[If you don't return to the Challenge World for a month, you'll lose your Challenger status and have to undergo the assessment again. That's no easier than surviving in this environment for ten days. Many people rely on their Challenger status for a living; they have no choice but to come back.]
[If I remember correctly, the challengers who initially logged off should have returned by tonight at the latest, right? But if they return in droves, causing a riot among the wandering monsters, they'll still die.]
[The official team went there five days ago, but their combat strength is limited; they've been clearing monsters for several days without any effect. I heard the legion is trying to find a solution and will send higher-level challengers again today.]
[Without a car, coming back is just so-so, unless a level 5 expert comes.]
[A fifth-tier powerhouse is battling the Dark Beast Lord on the front lines, you think you can get away with this?!]
Seeing that the chat room was arguing again, Wei Huan didn't bother to look anymore and made a quick decision: "Let's go into the city."
Mu Zhong reminded them, "Judging from the number of monsters we've seen so far, it's probably only a small fraction. Otherwise, a level 3 vehicle squad wouldn't have been unable to hold them off. Be careful."
Wei Huan nodded.
The section of the city wall they came from had no gate, so they had to go around to the other side.
The oasis was quite large. They walked and killed as they went, taking 10 minutes at a speed of 60 miles per hour to reach the end of the city wall.
Bypassing the round watchtower built at the corner, you arrive at another section of the city wall.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that a fierce war had indeed taken place here.
This
The city walls on the side were almost completely collapsed. Although the world had erased the traces of blood and corpses, the intensity of the war could still be seen from the ruins.
Under Wei Huan's command, the smart butler found a secluded corner and turned into the city.
Already dilapidated, it now looks like a medieval civilization before oil tycoons discovered oil, and then violently destroyed.
The low clay houses collapsed to the ground, and the trees that had grown to seven or eight meters tall were broken, leaving only withered branches.
The brambles on the ground, however, seemed to have absorbed a lot of blood and were growing vigorously.
A lizard over six meters long, along with seven or eight smaller lizards, made its nest in this thicket of thorns.
The noise of the approaching car startled them, and before they could get any closer, the monitor lizard suddenly pounced.
A shadow loomed.
If you were to suddenly encounter such a monster tribe, even a Tier 3 vehicle would likely be in serious trouble.
No wonder they were ultimately defeated and lost their supply point.
There must be more than one monster tribe like this in the vicinity.
As Wei Huan was thinking this, he saw a giant lizard, which had arrived late but arrived early, leap over from the roof of the car and grab the enormous lizard with one claw.
The second-tier Shuro was very strong, but the giant lizard was not weak either, and for a time they did not form an overwhelming advantage.
But it doesn't matter, Wei Huan has no shortage of overwhelming numbers.
Immediately afterwards, two more Romans jumped out.
If three heads violently attack Rome, not only will the third sister-in-law be crippled, but even the third brother will be in trouble!
The other side, the Roman Empire, was not fighting alone.
Upon seeing the lizard tribe, Wei Huan immediately began replenishing his troops.
Then you see one after another, the Roma warriors leaping out from behind the car, quickly reaching a 1v1 level.
The Shuro, already stronger individually than the little lizard, rampaged through the thorns, turning them a vibrant red with its rampage.
But this is not the end.
Now that we're in the city, facing this complex and chaotic environment, our first priority is to gather intelligence.
The long-awaited ghost crows flew out of the portal like a dark cloud, cawing loudly.
Upon hearing the crow's cry for the first time, Liu Chengzhi immediately covered his head and squatted down on the ground.
His spiritual power was low, and his tolerance to mental pollution was even lower; he was almost taken away in one wave.
The crows took to the sky and quickly dispersed, their cries completely fading away at Wei Huan's command, turning into wisps of black mist that scattered throughout the city.
In unfamiliar environments, the Ghost Crow's reconnaissance is much slower, and the information it brings back is often useless.
Wei Huan recalled the contents of the previous chat room and asked them to bring back information about humans.
About three minutes later, the same Ghost Raven that was about to evolve into an elite form returned.
He was informed that traces of humans had been discovered outside the city to the east.
Humans outside the city?
When Wei Huan told Mu Zhong this information, the two of them simultaneously thought that it must be people sent by the authorities to clean up and rescue people.
The world is inherently without order; it is a naked food chain evolutionary law where the strong prey on the weak.
But the reason why there is "civilization" is because it originates from the same race.
The rules and order that emerge after adaptation can help a race rise to the top of the food chain.
The world of challenges used to be nothing but cruelty and barbarity; these endless sand dunes are now piled high with bones.
Today, humans have passed through this place, leaving behind traces of civilization.
Even those who have already made it ahead will turn back to help their less advanced kin, addressing their urgent needs and thinking their thoughts.
Thinking about it this way, the brilliance of humanity is so great and splendid.
"Let's go meet up," Wei Huan said.
Mu Zhong nodded as well.
However, the so-called rendezvous does not mean taking a detour.
Wei Huan and Mu Zhong planned to push through the city directly, since both the city and the area outside the city were filled with monsters, and the difference in strength was not significant.
The shortest distance between two points is, of course, a straight line.
After choosing the distance, Wei Huan set off.
He summoned five female cave beasts, with Little Dot guarding the top of their vehicle and the other four cave beasts surrounding the vehicle.
More than a dozen hidden cats roamed through the city ruins, but they did not stray too far from the vehicles. They concealed themselves, vigilantly watching their surroundings, ready to leap up and slit the throats of their enemies at any moment.
There were more than fifty wolves, and they followed behind the anus-peeling guy as soon as they came out, clearly already showing signs of a wolf pack mentality.
The "Anal-Cleaning Guy," with its prominent bone spurs, made a "click-clack" sound as it stood in front of the wolf pack.
Under its command, the wolf pack scattered and roamed the city's streets and alleys.
The bears have always been the main force in frontal attacks, so they followed behind the Shura army, advancing in a straight line.
Along the way, they pushed mountains and rivers, and when they came across the lair of a monster tribe, they rushed in, killing the big ones and wiping out the small ones. They even shook the unhatched eggs until they turned yellow.
They swept through everything in their path, unstoppable and unstoppable.
In fact, Wei Huan had an even more formidable assault force: the zombie unit.
But because they are not likable, Wei Huan does not summon them for his daily activities.
Moreover, because it is not popular, it has not expanded for some time.
This city was originally just a supply point built on the terrain of an oasis.
It started as a stopover for one or two convoys, but gradually it developed into a small town with long-term residents and businesses.
In fact, it's not very big; it's like a small village.
Wei Huan's summoned creatures were only half complete, and before he could even mass produce troops, it already felt like the city was being filled up all at once.
With so many summoned creatures on his side, the monsters had to give way. He was extremely domineering and unreasonable.
Not to mention the overwhelming advance of the army on the front lines, even the monster tribes encountered on the left and right flanks, with the tacit cooperation of the anus-cleansing guy and the dog, one of them gouging out anuses and the other biting genitals, the whole process can only be described as inhumane and extremely bloody.
The smoke of war had no effect on Wei Huan; their car continued to travel on the main road as if it were deserted.
After crossing the entire city, it took less than ten minutes to reach the eastern city wall.
It is evident that this place once experienced a very fierce resistance war.
The city walls stood in places, some collapsed, and there were still faint traces of battle on the ground, which made it easy to imagine how fierce the defensive battle was.
The third-tier guards here, I heard, are alive...
Next one.
To die on the battlefield—saying this aloud may be simple, but it carries a sense of tragedy and grandeur.
But in reality, only those who have experienced it know how helpless and resolute it was.
No one wants to die if they can live.
Four out of five people died!
Just hearing about it is heartbreaking.
However, such scenes are commonplace on the front lines of the battle between humans and dark beasts, a scene of constant farewells.
When the car arrived at the collapsed city wall, looking out, no officials were seen.
On second thought, those people must be on the outer perimeter, trying to push inwards.
Today is the last day for those who have lost their challenger status. All those who have luckily escaped are eagerly waiting to return to this world, hoping someone will rescue them.
The authorities did indeed send people to rescue them, even though this was only a Class 2 road. Those who would stay here for a long time were simply incompetent, cowardly, and the lowest-ranking challengers.
Yet still, no one would abandon even a single compatriot.
Wei Huan had witnessed the madness and cruelty of the challenge world, but upon his rebirth, he immediately chose to become a challenger.
The biggest reason is that he was once protected in the same way. Someone held up an umbrella for him when he was in despair, sheltering him from the wind and rain.
Now, he just wants to hold up a bigger umbrella and do what he believes is right to the best of his ability.
"Continue heading out of the city?" Mu Zhong asked Wei Huan.
Just as Wei Huan was about to nod, the cawing of a ghost crow suddenly rang out overhead.
Wei Huan suddenly looked to his right, his eyes brightening slightly.
"What's wrong?" Mu Zhong noticed his unusual behavior.
Wei Huan said, "There are challengers in the city."
"Is it someone who heard the news and returned?"
"Go and see for yourself!"