If Wei Huan were even slightly lucid, he would realize what he was seeing at that moment.
But it was precisely because he was in a special state that he was able to make such a special discovery.
His gaze followed a line, and gradually, a figure appeared before him.
The moment he outlined the other's figure with his gaze, the being seemed to emerge from the leaden gray wall, taking on a concrete shape and color.
This is an eyeball with a pair of bat wings.
On the eyes, which are the size of a human head, black blood vessels are clearly visible, spreading like a spider web across the white spheres, eventually converging in the green eyeballs.
The eyeballs gradually change from black at the edges to green in the center, like the vertical pupils of a snake, within which leaps green ghostly flames.
Netherfire?
Fire of Death?
Was it set on fire?
When Wei Huan realized this, an even stronger feeling of dizziness and weakness came over him!
He tried to open and close his eyes, wanting to break free from this state and stand up again.
But clearly he couldn't do it.
Instead, they were driven out of the Temple of Professions even faster, amidst a dizzying spin.
The next second, Wei Huan's vision went black, and he lost consciousness.
...
Three hours passed in the blink of an eye.
Since the beginning, Mu Zhong had looked at the stairs several times.
When it was time for him to wake up, Wei Huan still hadn't come out. Had he simply gone to sleep?
Thinking about the scale of today's battle, Mu Zhong was a little worried and tried to get his wheelchair upstairs to take a look.
Captain Wang said, "Don't disturb him."
Mu Zhongben didn't intend to call Wei Huan down; if Wei Huan had really fallen asleep, he would let him sleep.
Today's battle was tough. Wei Huan looked terrible when the battle ended, indicating that the exertion was greater than he had anticipated.
Captain Wang stopped Mu Zhong and said, "We've completed our mission here, so we won't stay any longer. We need to get back as soon as possible. That's all for now."
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaotian stood up.
I thought he was leaving, but instead he rushed into the kitchen, grabbed the leftover barbecue, and stuffed it into his mouth.
Liu Chengzhi was dozing off at the dining table when he looked up and saw Liu Xiaotian giving him a thumbs-up. He grinned and returned the gesture with a silly smile.
Liu Xiaotian, his mouth stuffed full of meat, mumbled, "I'll eat your barbecue again next time, sob sob..."
Miao Miao picked up the flying machine placed at the door and replenished its energy, enough to support them to fly continuously until they reached the entrance of the third-level highway.
"I'm leaving." She looked deeply at Mu Zhong. "Seeing you like this now, I'm relieved. You'll be even better in the future."
"Okay, goodbye, Sister Miaomiao."
Mu Zhong knew the legion's rules, so he didn't keep them. He escorted them to the door and watched them wrap themselves in their armor and fly into the air.
Captain Wang gave him a final reminder: "Take a good look at the USB drive. The information should provide the answers to what happened to you this time."
"Um."
Mu Zhong reached for the USB drive he kept close to his body, watching the three streaks of light disappear into the distance, knowing that even if they were fourth-tier...
Even for professionals who have gone through that phase, going back home will still mean facing considerable hardship.
But that's how the world works; there's no room for pleasure, only great responsibility with great power.
"You've worked hard, go back and rest. I'll make breakfast tomorrow." Mu Chong turned to look at Liu Chengzhi.
Liu Chengzhi, however, seemed more alert after a moment, shaking his head: "I can get up."
Mu Zhong could actually understand. Given Liu Chengzhi's current state, anyone who got into Wei Huan's car would feel pressured.
This car is too good, and its length is the longest. It's as if you wouldn't be worthy of this car if you didn't push yourself to the limit.
"How about this…" Mu Zhong glanced at the time, "If we're not in a rush tomorrow, we can get up a little later, around seven o'clock, so you can sleep for two more hours, butler."
The smart assistant replied: "Okay, the alarm will be set for 7:00 AM tomorrow. Would the driver also like to have the wake-up time delayed?"
Mu Zhong said, "He's awake now, so we can tell him about our situation."
"OK."
The two went upstairs to their room one after the other. At the door, Liu Chengzhi didn't rush in but asked Mu Zhong, "Boss Mu, I heard you have a lot of recipes here. Can I take a look?"
Mu nodded, went inside and came out again with a stack of cookbooks. The top one must have been frequently read, as the edges of the cover were already curled and worn.
Mu Zhong handed the book to Liu Chengzhi and said solemnly, "I'll be relying on you from now on."
Liu Chengzhi vaguely felt as if he had taken over the "inheritance ladle," and a sense of mission welled up within him. He patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, if I don't feed you all well, it would be my dereliction of duty!"
"…No need for that." Mu Zhong shook his head and smiled. "Good night."
...
Wei Huan's biological clock usually wakes him up a minute before his alarm clock goes off.
He waited in the darkness for the alarm clock to ring, while recalling his last memories in the tomb before he fell unconscious the day before.
Once his mind cleared, he immediately recognized the undead creature that was floating transparently in mid-air as the "Demon Eye Lord".
This is certainly not the name of the creature itself, but rather human perception of it.
[Its eyes are bloodshot, its pupils are vertical like a snake's, emitting an ominous red light when they open and close. It can fire black, laser-like linear attacks. It has a pair of black bat wings on its sides, giving it the ability to fly. It is a magical creature that only exists in myths and legends.]
Wei Huan was always clear that the undead unit he could recruit in the next phase was the "Demon Eye Lord".
The "Demon Eye Lord" is also something he's really looking forward to. It's an air-to-ground ranged combat unit that can compensate for the fact that his undead units are almost all land-based units.
However, it is clear that his current strength is still far from sufficient; he is not only unable to recruit the Demon Eye Lord, but he cannot even observe him.
Unless he advances to Sequence 3: Gravekeeper.
But yesterday, when I was extremely exhausted and close to unconsciousness, I seemed to not only observe the other party, but also seemed to have successfully recruited them?
The last memory is of the green flame ignited in the eyes of that demon-eyed lord.
If I'm not truly hallucinating, then the green flames can only be the flames of death!
As Wei Huan thought of this, his consciousness eagerly returned to the Temple of Professions.
I need to see it with my own eyes to be sure before I can feel at ease.
He returned to the great tomb.
(), still on the back of the little one.
After he left last night, Xiaodian remained motionless, waiting for his return.
Sensing the movement behind her, Little Dot let out a cheerful soft moan: "Mmm~~"
Wei Huan patted the little one's shell reassuringly, stood up, and looked out into the distance.
Before him stood hordes of undead creatures, his valiant warriors! Fearless and fearless, they charged forward with unwavering courage! They gazed at him with fierce determination, awaiting the next campaign, sworn to serve him to the death!
Seeing this magnificent scene early in the morning filled Wei Huan with excitement, making him want to go out and fight again.
He suppressed his emotions and carefully scanned the legion with his eyes. Just when he thought that what he had experienced yesterday was indeed an illusion.
Realizing something, he suddenly looked up.
Then, right above his head, he saw an eyeball the size of a basketball, flapping its wings and looking at him.
The burning green in his pupils had left an indelible mark on Wei Huan.
Through the fire of death, he also felt his degree of control over this undead creature.
hundred percent!
It obeys him completely, with absolute loyalty that will never betray him!
Wei Huan beckoned to it, and the Demon Eye Lord, which had been flying above him since the beginning, obediently landed on his shoulder.
The wings flap up and down, but you can't feel the air movement. In fact, the Demon Eye Lord's ability to fly has nothing to do with wings.
After staring at the Demon Eye Lord for a while, Wei Huan suddenly realized that the Demon Eye Lord was not a skeleton.
It was almost identical to the real-life, still-living Eye Lord, except that the center of his pupils was green.
Before that, there was something else: the blood vessels that should have covered its eyeballs had turned from red to black. This change reminded Wei Huan of undead life forms like zombies, whose blood and organs had turned black.
So, the Eye Lord is a zombie?
This walking corpse isn't ugly, actually.
Looking at his own big eyes, Wei Huan realized that his aesthetic sense had become completely skewed.
I used to think facehuggers were kind of cute, but now I think their big eyes are beautiful, and even the net-like black patterns under their eye membranes have a twisted mystery to them.
"What abilities do you have?" Wei Huan asked, seemingly to himself, but also as if communicating with the Lord of the Demon Eye.
The higher the star rating of the recruited creature, the more unfamiliar it became to Wei Huan. Even though he already knew about creatures like the Demon Eye Lord from the "Dark Beast Register," the undead were different.
The Demon Eye Lord actually understood his words and began to fly upwards. At the same time, Wei Huan felt his vision distorting, as if it were some kind of invasion.
He was tense for a moment, then realized that he could interrupt this "intrusion" at any time, and even kill the Eye Lord who caused all this, leaving not a single drop of tissue fluid.
They felt relieved and let the other party take it away... or rather, share their vision with them.
His perspective soon changed.
With his permission, his left eye shared the Eye Lord's vision and soared into the sky.
Looking down from above, I saw my own body standing on the small dot's shell, and I also saw countless skeletons of the dead wandering on the scorched earth.
The tomb was so vast that its boundaries could not be seen at a glance, but one could still vaguely discern...
This confirms that I am infinitely close to the summit.
Where is the highest point of the tomb?
As Wei Huan thought this, his vision seemed to be adjusted by the Demon Eye Lord, and the distant scenery was quickly brought closer and magnified.
If he wanted, there would be no obstacles in the middle of the target; he could even see the dirty, hard claws on the paws of a Shuroman beast a kilometer away.
Wei Huan was not disappointed with this ability.
He was very pleased; this was exactly what he had been hoping for.
The Eye Lord not only filled the gap in his airborne ranged units, but also solved his vision problem.
Whenever he wanted to explore the ruins, he could share his vision with the Lord of the Eyes and command the entire process from his seat in the vehicle.
More importantly.
In battles like yesterday, if he had been able to maintain a clear line of sight, he could have ordered the Fire-Holding Raven to avoid the battlefield, thus preventing such heavy losses.
Perhaps, they might even be able to see the hideous creatures hiding on the rhinoceros's back.
Wei Huan ordered the Demon Eye Lord to continue flying forward, indulging in the pleasure of experiencing the shifting perspectives.
This is also the first time I've observed this large tomb from a different perspective.
The tomb was so vast and boundless that it was practically a country in itself.
Moreover, Wei Huan discovered that when he patrolled the mountain during his role as the tomb keeper, he hadn't actually circled the entire tomb; it seemed he had only circled one mountain peak.
These mountains are like great tombs situated in this vast and boundless world, with thick black mist permeating between them, separating them into individual burial mounds.
Nearby, on the nearest large tomb, Wei Huan discovered that there seemed to be some kind of life wandering on it.
But when he tried to take a closer look, he suddenly got stuck.
Yes, it's stuck.
Even in the Temple of the Profession, there is still a distance limit between the summoned creature and its main body.
It cannot leave the radius centered on him... now it is about 4 kilometers.
Wei Huan floated regretfully in mid-air, confirming that even the Demon Eye Lord's vision had its limits and that he couldn't clearly see what those beings wandering around the tombs were. He could only slowly withdraw his gaze.
But my heart was no longer at peace.
It turns out there was more than one large tomb.
In this world where the boundaries are not clearly visible, there are still so many graves.
Are they all tombs of Dark Beasts? Or are they not just tombs of Dark Beasts?
Wei Huan believed that he had been reborn and had mastered a large number of secrets that people did not know about at present.
It wasn't until this moment that I realized how many secrets this world holds.
After he answers one question, a hundred more questions will appear waiting for him.
Where did this boundless burial space come from? Who is buried in these tombs? What made humanity the challenger? What is the truth of this world? Does God really exist?
Wei Huan was lost in these thoughts until he felt the repulsion of the tomb, and before he knew it, he had exhausted a lot of his energy.
He suddenly opened his eyes, his consciousness returning to his body.
It was already dawn.
Bright sunlight streamed through the window and fell on my arms, warm and comfortable, reminding me of how I felt when I woke up on a nice day on Earth.
But in the challenging world
However, there would never be such a comfortable environment.
During the day, the weather in the desert can roast a person alive like dried meat.
The reason they feel comfortable is because they are strong enough, developing fast enough, and have a Class III car that everyone envies.
In the Challenge World, a Tier 3 vehicle represents the highest expectation for ordinary Challengers.
A luxury RV, a two-story villa, can shelter you from the wind and rain. As long as you don't encounter monster attacks, you can go anywhere.
Some challengers who are content with the status quo often say, "Tier 4 vehicles are fortified positions, they are military products, they are for the front lines. We just need to be well-fed and clothed, Tier 3 vehicles are enough."
Wei Huan was lying in the Level 3 vehicle at this moment, and when he opened his eyes, he felt a slight dizziness after relieving his excessive energy consumption.
At the same time, the fingers slowly close together, as if grasping the sunlight in the palm of the hand.
Then, he rolled over and got out of bed.
"Butler, what time is it?"
The smart assistant says, "It's 6:21 a.m. now."
No wonder you're so exhausted.
I had unknowingly spent another seven or eight hours in the temple of my profession, which had completely depleted the little energy I had managed to recover last night, which is why I felt so unwell.
Even if you feel unwell, you should get up when it's time.
Wei Huan steadied himself and stood up. He went to the restroom first, and when he came out, his complexion was better.
"Where are Mu Zhong and Liu Chengzhi?"
"Last night, we had visitors on the train: a fourth-tier soldier king, Captain Wang, Liu Xiaotian, and Miao Miao. They didn't leave until 2 a.m., and the deputy train commander delayed the morning alarm until 7 a.m. However, the deputy train commander and Chef Liu have already left the room."
This passage contains a lot of information.
Wei Huan thought for a moment, then asked only the simplest question: "Does a Level 3 vehicle have a head chef position?"
"No, Chef Liu wants me to call him that."
"..."
Wei Huan opened the door and went downstairs. As soon as he reached the top of the stairs, he saw Mu Chong sitting in a wheelchair, coming upstairs.
The two bumped into each other at the corner. After a moment of surprise, Mu Chong smiled and said, "The housekeeper told me you've woken up. You must have had a hard day yesterday."
Wei Huan explained, "I went to the Temple of Professions and recruited a new type of soldier."
Mu Zhong's eyes lit up: "An unexpected surprise! What kind of troops are they?"
"Lord of the Demon Eye".
Wei Huan naturally walked around to the back of Mu Zhong's wheelchair and pushed him slowly downstairs, his movements and tone very gentle. "I'll demonstrate it to you slowly later. I heard from the housekeeper that Captain Wang and the others came and left yesterday?"
"Yes." Mu Chong turned his head and saw Wei Huan's jaw and Adam's apple moving up and down as he spoke. He stared at them for a second, then realized he was being ridiculous. He took a USB drive out of his pocket and said, "Let's watch it together after dinner. It's an official secret."
"Okay." Wei Huan didn't ask if it was appropriate to show him this confidential information. After calming down for these few days since coming to the Challenge World, he was no longer opposed to the Northeast Challenge Army, and was even a little worried about the current situation of the Northeast Army.
These days, he tries hard to recall his memories of the Northeast Army from his previous life, and the more he recalls, the darker his face becomes.
Since the last major defeat of the Northeast Army, the corps commanders have changed three or four times in the following years, with only one being promoted and never reaching the next level.
He died in battle not long after.
Not to mention the legion commanders below, who died silently, with casualties often reaching thousands or even tens of thousands.
The high-level dark beasts are very clever. They know that the weakness of the human Great Xia is the Northeast Challenge Army, so they specifically target the weak points in the defense.
The Northeast Challenger Army's current situation can be summed up in one word: "difficult".
In my memory, Commander Mu never became a commander, and I never saw his name appear in battle reports. That means that Commander Mu probably died when he was still a newcomer.
With Commander Mu gone, is Mu Chong, who lost both legs, still alive? What will become of his mother and sister in such a chaotic world? Just thinking about it makes me feel suffocated.
Whether from a personal perspective or from the perspective of national righteousness, the Northeast Challenger Army cannot fall.
So deep down, he had already gradually drawn himself into the circle of the Northeast Challengers, and he was willing to contribute even the smallest, insignificant contribution.
Having witnessed the destruction of the country, he should fight even harder and defy fate.
Therefore, faced with this so-called legion secret, Wei Huan naturally accepted his new position and new identity.
As I went downstairs, the aroma of meat wafted from the kitchen.
Liu Chengzhi turned to look at them, his eyes bright with a smile: "You've come at the perfect time! Fresh and delicious Zhajiangmian is ready!"
A large bowl of noodles and a large bowl of meat sauce were served on the table, along with shredded cucumber, scallions, and garlic slices.
A steaming bowl of noodle soup is placed on the side, sprinkled with chopped green onions. Just wait until you've finished eating the noodles, then ladle out a bowl of the soup to help digest the food. How wonderful!
At first, Mu Zhong and Wei Huan wanted to talk about what happened yesterday.
After the first bite of noodles with soybean paste, the two fell silent.
The flavor was just right, rich and authentic; it was simply the oldest and most authentic Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) they had ever eaten in Beijing.
"Did you make the noodles yourself?" Mu Zhong noticed the difference. "The noodles are fragrant and chewy, delicious."
"Hmm." Wei Huan didn't say much, but he served another bowl, praising her directly through his actions.
Liu Chengzhi grinned from ear to ear, "If my grandma hadn't insisted on making me a playboy, I might have become a chef, or even a mukbang streamer."
Liu Chengzhi's life became brighter because of this breakfast.
Positive attitude: "Just tell me what you want to eat. It's okay if I don't know how; as long as you have a recipe, I can make it!"
Mu Zhong was good at praising people. "Once you get on the bus, our living standards will be different. As long as you're on the lifestyle ranking list, we'll be number one."
Liu Chengzhi nodded: "It's not as amazing as you make it out to be. I'll work hard and make sure you don't regret letting me get on the bus."
"Okay, starting today, our logistical support work will be completely handed over to you. Can you handle it?"
Liu Chengzhi thumped his chest loudly: "Yes! No problem! We'll definitely complete the mission!!"
After finishing their breakfast, Wei Huan and Mu Zhong went to the driver's seat, feeling quite full.
Liu Chengzhi hummed a song as he began tidying up the kitchen, already thinking about what to cook for lunch.
The two men got into the driver's seat, and before they could even close the door, they saw the male captain pacing back and forth outside.
It seems we've been waiting for them for quite some time.
When the door was opened to let people into the car, the male captain's head...
It was so hot it was smoking, and it was sizzling as if it were about to burn.
After getting on the vehicle, he didn't linger. He said, "We've received orders, and L will have to go back soon. The supply point we're responsible for can't be left unattended. The troops the legion has arranged are already on their way."
The first wave of newcomers will arrive here to rest as early as tomorrow noon, and then there will be a large number of returning people...
At this point, the male captain scratched his head sheepishly, but didn't finish his sentence.
Everyone knows that Wei Huan is someone who wants to move forward, so it's not appropriate to ask him to stay here.
However, the current situation is special. The Northeast Challenger Army is short of manpower everywhere and is in dire need of supplies. Many supply points and cities are restless, and there is also an unknown force surging in the shadows.
Yesterday's white rhinoceros, and the female shaman who was clearly human above it, alerted the Legion.
Once the order is given, the first priority is to guard the area under your responsibility.
The two rescue teams simply couldn't stay to help with the reconstruction.
"Who gave the order? Is it to have us stay and help with the reconstruction?" Mu Zhong frowned, his expression not good.
It's understandable to give him the order, but the car doesn't belong to him; it belongs to Wei Huan. Wei Huan isn't currently serving in the legion; he has neither a rank nor a salary. Giving the order to Wei Huan to challenge a university student is somewhat unreasonable.
Mu Zhong could sense the change in Wei Huan's mindset, so he needed to be more considerate of Wei Huan's feelings. Putting aside his personal emotional issues, a talent like Wei Huan deserved to be treated with respect by the legion. It would be best if his father could personally extend an invitation.
The male captain hurriedly shook his head: "No, no, there was no such order..."
After some explanation, it turned out that they were about to leave, and they were worried about leaving Xu Qingqiang and the other two third-tier professionals behind. Fan Tao was only a second-tier blessing user and also had to manage the reconstruction of the supply point, so they hoped to temporarily leave Brother Qiang in their car until the replacement arrived and handed him over.
Mu Zhong looked at Wei Huan with great interest.
Wei Huan lowered his eyes and realized that this was indeed a matter, so he made a decision on the spot.
"Bring those three people to my car. Perfect timing, I need to check out the treasure location too!"