Wei Huan wasn't uninterested in that high-class ruin.
Since he has the ability, he won't leave empty-handed from a mountain of treasures.
I disagreed yesterday because Xu Qingqiang was pointing in the direction that was still ahead. Rather than wasting time on the road in the middle of the night, it would be better to go further ahead.
Now that we're closer, and with the changes happening on Qi Jialu's side, it's time to go and see her.
Whatever it is, it won't do him any harm.
Preparations before leaving still need to be made.
They sent the Mu family's fourth-level vehicle over to take over the command.
Xu Qingqiang returned to the car, but Teng Jiayang remained with the convoy. This way, the [bipolar device] could continue to work, and the return speed could be reduced by one-third.
Of course, the leaders' vehicles also needed to know Wei Huan's whereabouts and be on high alert.
"How long will it take for you to be back?" the fourth-level tank commander of the Mu family finally confirmed.
Wei Huan was unsure, but seeing that it was still bright outside, he could only say, "I'll be back before dawn tomorrow."
"So long?"
"If it's the Dark Beast Squad, it's worth it no matter how long it takes. If not... opening a high-level ruin is still worthwhile."
The fourth-level tank commander thought about it and agreed: "Good luck."
Wei Huan nodded and ordered the smart butler to set off.
This was the first time Wei Huan had left right under the noses of an ordinary challenger.
But no disturbance occurred.
He had already established enough authority within the team that when people saw him leave, they would only assume he had an important mission to accomplish, and they would stop having any wild thoughts.
The fourth-level tank commander of the Mu family who remained was stationed in the central command. He was a little nervous at first and ordered people to keep an eye on the chat room and keep track of public opinion.
However, nothing unusual occurred.
The fourth-level tank commander of the Mu family breathed a sigh of relief and laughed heartily, "Every time I underestimate Wei Huan, he manages to make me look at him in a different light. The Mu family's bet on him was right."
Wei Huan had completely moved away from the convoy and was driving at full speed in the direction Xu Qingqiang had pointed.
They drove from day to night, without stopping.
To enhance his perception, Xu Qingqiang skipped dinner, his eyes bloodshot from hunger, like a demon, and his face betrayed his anxiety.
If he misjudged the situation and Sister Lu's convoy was attacked again, Sister Lu would certainly be fine, but her prestige would be further damaged, and he would feel the same way, as if he himself had been humiliated.
"How much longer?" Wei Huan asked him after dinner.
Xu Qingqiang said, "It's still ahead."
He has been saying the same thing for the past four hours.
"I promised to go back by dawn. If we haven't reached our destination by 1 a.m., we'll have to head back."
On the way back, there was a [two-pole device] for traction, making the speed even faster.
Xu Qingqiang licked his lips, which were as red as if they were smeared with blood. Demonic patterns appeared around his collar, and his aura was very irritable.
He didn't speak, and Wei Huan didn't say much either. He pushed Mu Zhong upstairs. Today was the second time they had worked together on the farm.
What should have been a beautiful experience becomes utterly meaningless when it turns into work.
In the face of life and death, there is no room for sentimentality.
At most... it just means I use the bathroom more often.
Just consider it a way to vent your anger.
Two hours
Afterwards, Mu Zhong's complexion was radiant, his hair was damp, and his beautiful eyes seemed to hold autumn water.
Anyone who sees him will take a second look and wonder what he just did.
Xu Qingqiang is a "challenge orphan," a street thug who knows nothing.
Seeing Mu Chong appear like this, he, who was already annoyed, suddenly flared up: "What time is it? You guys are still in the mood for sex??_[()]?'Come #read the latest chapter#complete chapter'()"
Mu Zhong was stunned by these blunt and rude words. After a couple of seconds of silence, he sighed and said, "And then what? Didn't you also smoke a whole ashtray of cigarettes here? If you're feeling annoyed, why don't you move around in the training room and work up a sweat under three times the gravity?"
"Tch." Xu Qingqiang sneered, not saying much, but he could sense Mu Zhong's displeasure.
Her eyes, seemingly moist, held a deep, melancholy depth, and a faint gloom hung between her brows. It was unclear whether she was angry with him or for some other reason.
Anyway, his keen intuition told him that this matter should not be brought up again.
Mu Zhong had a faint smile on his face the whole time.
The smile didn't fade until he turned and left.
He pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed, "Sigh~~~" His feelings were quite complicated.
Time passed second by second, and Wei Huan was still inside the Temple of Professions and had not returned, nor had he found the ruins he had been searching for.
With only 10 minutes left until midnight, it will be the seventh day of the assessment.
"Deputy Commander," the AI assistant suddenly spoke, "Leader Qi was attacked by the Dark Beast Squad three minutes ago. The attack, launched from the rear, resulted in heavy casualties. It is estimated that two hundred vehicles were destroyed and the death toll exceeded five hundred."
Mu Zhong and Xu Qingqiang started playing at the same time.
"You're wrong!"
The two said in unison.
The Dark Beast is with Qi Jialu; they've clearly gone to the wrong place.
Xu Qingqiang's face was grim: "Let's go to Sister Lu's place now."
Mu Zhong said, "The dark beasts attacked and then fled; by the time we arrived, it was too late."
"Go to Sister Lu's place."
"Now that we've come this far, it's time to go see the finish line."
"I said, let's go to Sister Lu's place!"
"Xu Qingqiang!"
When Wei Huan was woken up, the car had already stopped.
The smart butler recounted the entire conflict verbatim. After listening, Wei Huan said, "Continue driving in the originally planned direction. The Ghost Crows have already been sent out to scout ahead."
The vehicle started moving again, and the driver's seat was the most affected.
Xu Qingqiang guessed that Wei Huan must have already received the news and was on his way here.
His expression subtly changed.
Mu Zhong was also unhappy, but since he was partnering with Wei Huan, they couldn't both adopt a cold and hard style.
A combination of both strategic and practical approaches, a firm stance and a flexible approach, is necessary to truly solve problems and drive progress.
He and Wei Huan don't need to use the same methods; they just need to maintain absolute consistency in their goals.
In short, he knew that Wei Huan would not let his previous efforts go to waste. Every mistake had its advantage, and since he was here, he had to dig up that ruin!
So before Wei Huan arrived, Mu Zhong said to Xu Qingqiang, "I understand you. It's dangerous for Sister Lu to be targeted by the Dark Beast, but don't underestimate her. We are the Leader's Cart, and so is Sister Lu. You know better than us how strong Sister Lu is. Don't let concern cloud your judgment."
For the first time since the standoff began, Xu Qingqiang has taken a step back.
"Okay, we're not far from our destination, we should be there before 1 p.m."
Mu Zhong forced a smile at Xu Qing, just as the door opened and Wei Huan walked in with an imposing aura. Mu Zhong went to greet him and then pushed him out.
Avoiding Xu Qingqiang, he recounted the whole incident again.
Mu Zhong said, "...Don't be angry. It's a good thing that Xu Qingqiang is loyal. If he can stay in the car, we will have another brother we can entrust our backs to."
Wei Huan listened in silence, then bent down and gently pulled Mu Chong into his arms, whispering in his ear, "I'm sorry you had to go through this."
Mu Chong laughed: "How could I feel wronged? There are many different opinions in the army. Haven't you seen people arguing every three days and having big arguments every five days, pounding tables, kicking chairs, pointing fingers and cursing?"
"The military is the military, and the train is the train. If he doesn't respect you, he has no right to stay on the train."
Mu Zhong felt a warmth in his heart: "Okay, I will do the same as you and work hard to cultivate my prestige."
Wei Huan released his arm from his grasp, and the two looked at each other very closely.
Visiting the microscopic world twice in one day is not just about improving one's strength.
Without realizing it, their relationship became increasingly intimate, and hugs like these seemed much more relaxed.
From close range, Mu Zhong could smell the fragrance of shower gel on Wei Huan's body.
It smells wonderful.
Even though we used the same shower gel, the scent of the one with the added fragrance of Wei Huan was richer and more mellow, like a woody aroma that you can't get enough of.
Before Wei Huan left, Mu Zhong took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently.
Today, his emotions were much more chaotic than usual.
Wei Huan returned to the driver's seat and sat silently in the command seat.
His gaze was fixed on Xu Qingqiang, making no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction.
Xu Qingqiang lit a cigarette, took several puffs, and then turned around.
He laughed nonchalantly, "Alright, I know I was wrong. I got carried away by my concern. After eliminating this location, I'll definitely be able to catch them next time."
Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang stared at each other with their unserious expressions.
After a long pause, Wei Huan said, "Don't get out of the car later."
Xu Qingqiang's smile vanished instantly, replaced by displeasure: "There are still people who won't let us earn DKP? Is this a punishment?"
Wei Huan said, "Can you resist eating it if you're going to do it?"
Xu Qingqiang froze, clutching his stomach. He was incredibly hungry, so his mind wasn't quite right.
But the Dark Beast Squad failed to capture them, and if he fills his stomach now, he will have to go hungry again.
Why is his job so difficult?
Eating is not an option, and not eating is also not an option.
When Wei Huan saw that Xu Qingqiang remained silent, he knew that Xu had chosen to continue enduring the hunger.
There was another reason why he didn't let Xu Qingqiang take action.
At 1:09 a.m., they finally arrived at their destination.
Wei Huan couldn't bear to give up the efforts he had made before, so he went a little further than he had expected.
Fortunately, true love is not far away.
Looking at the towering, thousand-meter-high mountain before them, they understood why this place was so special.
The height of this mountain is clearly out of place in the hilly terrain.
I don't know where to move from.
The mountain that was transported stood tall in the darkness, like a pillar reaching to the sky.
The mountains were charred black, riddled with holes, and the night wind howled through them.
The mountain has been hollowed out.
As the undead army surged in, Wei Huan also saw what it looked like inside through the Demon Eye Lord's vision.
In the mountains, civilizations once flourished; the murals on the walls and the metal passageways testify to the identities of those who lived there.
It is the ruins of the Bluebeard people.
When Wei Huan first entered the third-level highway, he and Captain Xue and the others jointly developed a ruin, which was the ruin of the Bluebeard people.
If the ruins were the Bluebeard's Tier 6 chariot, then this mountain must be the city where the Bluebeard lived.
They hollowed out the mountains and filled them with smelted metal, creating many identical metal rooms like a honeycomb.
The social structure of the Bluebeard people is no secret. As high-level monsters of the third-class highway, they have been studied extensively by humans.
It is almost certain that they were once challengers to the world, and followed the same evolutionary path as humans, with "cars" as the main body.
However, it became clear later that they had failed.
The Bluebeard Man ultimately became a monster that blocked the next wave of challengers in the challenge world.
A very small number of high-level communities that are sealed in treasure chests, treasure dungeons, and can only be seen in ruins.
As humans move onto Class IV and even Class V highways, the Bluebeard people's last civilization will be crushed by human wheels and completely disappear.
The Bluebearded Civilization, which was part of the highway inspection, has been completely destroyed.
The undead army explored this mountain that resembled a city, finding only treasure chests. Upon opening them, the blue-bearded men who jumped out had lost all self-awareness.
Like all humans swallowed by darkness, these Bluebeards were merely tools.
A typical blue-bearded man is about 2.5 meters tall and looks humanoid, but his head is covered with tentacles.
With hundreds of tentacles, it can fight in groups, and its individual strength is slightly stronger than that of human professionals of the same level.
When they get angry, the tips of their tentacles turn black and secrete toxins that are very dangerous to humans.
It usually takes two to three humans of the same level to suppress and kill a Bluebeard.
It's hard to imagine why the Bluebeards would fail.
How strong must the species that were fighting against them in the evolutionary struggle back then have been?
Of course, Wei Huan's undead army's immunity to poison is the nemesis of the Bluebeard people.
The undead army swept through the land, and even the Bluebeards, who were at the Silver Treasure Chest level, were no match for it.
Xu Qingqiang sat in the car, looking at the supplies displayed on the screen, and pursed his lips.
He doesn't like to passively enjoy things, and he felt very resentful that his participation was missing from such occasions.
But then Wei Huan suddenly said, "This is a platinum ruin."
"Platinum!?" Xu Qingqiang raised his eyebrows, quite proud of himself. "I knew it. How could a mere gold treasure chest lure me here from so far away? It must be a ruin of a higher level than a gold treasure chest."
Mu Zhong, Liu Chengzhi, and Mu's cousin were also in the driver's seat.
Lin Xu, Zhou Yong, and Sun Yiling also came.
Exploring such a large ruin is a huge undertaking; how could anyone sleep? Even if they did nothing else, they just wanted to come and see it.
The expressions on everyone's faces varied after hearing the level of the ruins.
Mu Zhong, Liu Chengzhi, Lin Xu, and Zhou Yong witnessed Wei Huan's battle against the legendary white rhinoceros and how he snatched the pseudo-magical artifact from the hands of the false god "Mofidi".
At this moment, the demonic artifact was on Wei Huan's back, emanating an aura that displeased those who were not of the dark profession.
But it was also incredibly intimidating, allowing people to know Wei Huan's strength just by his aura.
However, Mu Tangge, Sun Yiling, and Xiao Zhi only boarded the bus before this assessment, and their assessment of Wei Huan's abilities was not accurate enough.
A hint of worry and some regret flickered in their eyes.
Is it platinum grade? Then it can't be developed.
After traveling such a long way, it's really not worth it to only get a few black iron chests and silver chests.
Brother Mu is considering the odds of winning by forcibly opening the Platinum Chest.
...With Mu Zhong's bloodlust, combined with the undead army and Xu Qingqiang, is it possible for him to win?
...Or perhaps we could bring the monster back to the front of the army, gather all our strength, and kill it?
A platinum treasure chest!
This is the only award that can be given to the world champion of the primary road test each year.
Second only to the "Annual Gala".
Even with the immense strength of the Great Xia Dynasty, opening a Platinum Treasure Chest requires extensive planning and a team of humanity's strongest individuals to explore it, and success is not guaranteed.
For ordinary people, opening the Platinum Chest is not about gaining wealth, but about courting death.
They only had one car. Even if Wei Huan was a genius, it would be too reckless and arrogant for him to open the treasure chest.
At least in Mu Tangge's ordinary mindset, opening this treasure chest was no less than a death sentence.
only...
When Mu's cousin went to see Wei Huan and then Mu Zhong, he saw no hesitation in their eyes, but rather the joy of discovering a treasure.
Even Liu Chengzhi's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
So... is Wei Huan really capable?
Brother Mu remained calm and composed, choosing to wait in silence despite having many questions in his mind.
The only thing he believed in was that Wei Huan and Mu Zhong would never do anything reckless.
...
No one knew what had happened in the ruins. Time passed by, and Wei Huan remained seated in his place, the green flame in his left eye still burning.
From time to time, large numbers of undead would jump out of the portal outside the vehicle.
It's been so long, and the undead are still appearing.
Those who know Wei Huan can also sense that his army of the undead is not truly endless.
Many of the undead were recruited by Wei Huan after their deaths, which is why there seemed to be so many.
This also shows that, in places they cannot see, a large number of the dead are dying.
Mu Chong sat next to Wei Huan. The two didn't talk much, but there was a tacit understanding between them that others couldn't connect with.
Every now and then he would touch his earring, and the sound of war drums would sound.
Ghostly figures loomed outside the car.
Enveloped in blessings and radiating blue light, the enormous undead charged menacingly into the ruins.
Occasionally, they would emerge from the light of the car headlights, exuding a fierce fighting spirit and a murderous aura.
It makes one wonder what kind of battle was taking place in those ruins.
What does the monster in the Platinum Treasure Chest look like?
This seemingly tense battle lasted a full half hour.
For a moment, the world seemed to fall silent.
Immediately afterwards, a treasure chest containing supplies appeared on the screen projected inside the car.
[Obtained Gold-grade Agility Potion x1]
[Obtained Gold-grade Spirit Helmet x1]
[Obtained Gold-grade Agility Pants x1]
[Obtain Vehicle Shock Absorber Reinforcement Blueprint (Part 4) x1]
[Obtain Vehicle Balcony Reinforcement Blueprint (IV) x1]
[get...]
Sun Yiling covered her mouth when she saw this.
So, did Boss Wei and Boss Mu team up to open a golden treasure chest?
Although it wasn't the platinum chest we initially expected, the fact that the two of them managed to kill the gold chest monster was still a bit too powerful, wasn't it?
Two people, opening a golden treasure chest.
Moreover, he controlled it remotely without getting hurt, showing remarkable composure.
How should I put it?
The dancer's sequence ability is very strong, but the punishment is also terrible, which is not particularly good for challengers.
They won't use the dancer's buff unless they're fighting hard. Being in a weakened state is something only those who have experienced it know how unbearable it is.
But the dancer meeting the gravedigger is simply a match made in heaven.
The sheer number of undead is completely unfazed by the buff's penalty; one wave can be replaced by another. As long as the rhythm is well-managed, there will always be powerful undead endlessly charging to the front lines.
It's no wonder that these two together were so powerful that they inspired awe from the very beginning.
Using speed and strength far exceeding that of others, they completed the assessments of each highway.
You only know what true kingly strength is when you see it with your own eyes.
They didn't even use a "vehicle".
Logically speaking, the "car" should be the challenger's foundation for survival.
Just then, Wei Huan spoke up: "Butler, drive back five kilometers."
Xiao Zhi blurted out, "Going back? Are we leaving? What do you mean by only driving five kilometers? Why don't we open the Platinum Treasure Chest and then sprint back to the team to reunite all the leader cars and elite cars? We should be able to win."
Sun Yiling and Xiao Zhi are very familiar with each other, and she knows that he is not very bright, but she still said it too hastily.
Bringing a platinum-level monster back to the convoy will inevitably cause massive casualties and energy shortages, thus disrupting the current favorable situation.
They are here to complete the assessment, not to open treasure chests and get materials. We need to distinguish between primary and secondary tasks.
In Sun Yiling's opinion, it's best to know when to stop, as one gold treasure chest is already valuable enough.
How many people have opened the Golden Treasure Chest in the Challenge World?
Mu Zhong smiled good-naturedly at Xiao Zhi and said, "No need for that. We should be able to win."
"Huh? Us? Platinum Treasure Chest, huh?"
"Yes, let's give it a try. If it doesn't work, we can always run away," Mu Zhong said casually.
Xiao Zhi fell into
A logical paradox: looking down and thinking.
Sun Yiling bit her lower lip.
Even though she knew it was impossible, she saw in everyone's attitude that there was a possibility of killing the platinum-level monster.
Are you sure you're not seeing things?
This is a platinum monster!
"Shouldn't we just not go? It's hard to imagine how destructive monsters of this level are. I heard that what blocked humans from reaching the Class 5 highway was a group of Platinum-level monsters. The empty animal hides you took out, weren't they from the Platinum Treasure Chest that the system rewarded?"
Sun Yiling was very worried.
Mu Zhong explained, "They are different. Breaking through the limit and coming back after breaking through are very different in difficulty."
Mu Zhong was referring to the fact that they were taking the test on a Class III highway, but were driving a Class IV vehicle.
Putting everything else aside, the Tier 3 vehicle only has five teammates, while they have 12 teammates and various Tier 4 weapons on board, which is enough to deal with the Platinum monsters on Tier 3 roads.
Of course, their greatest confidence comes from Wei Huan's ability to fight at a higher level.
If we add Mu Zhong's bloodlust and Xu Qingqiang's madness when necessary, their vehicle could be considered to have more than two level-four combatants.
Mu Zhong was confident that he could kill this platinum monster.
However, just in case, Mu Zhong still arranged: "Manager Mu, you are responsible for contacting the leader's car and telling them that we are going to open the Platinum Treasure Chest, so that they can be prepared."
"Okay." Brother Mu didn't say much. Compared to Sun Yiling, he genuinely recognized Wei Huan's strength.
After all, the Mu family had high hopes for Wei Huan, and the stronger he was, the better.
He had high expectations for Wei Huan.
Xu Qingqiang, who had been quiet all along, looked at the ruins outside the car and licked his back teeth.
From the moment he started eating, he was so dizzy from the smell that he couldn't get out of the car to eat.
Now that the gold-level monster is dead, the remaining ones taste even better. The thought that Wei Huan killed the platinum-level monster but he can't have any of it makes him feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Fat thief, bring me a big plate of meat." Xu Qingqiang decided to eat some ordinary food to satisfy his craving.
Liu Chengzhi immediately replied, "Who are you calling a fat thief?" He was the first to identify with the person in question.
Xu Qingqiang brandished his deformed serrated teeth: "Hurry up, I'm going to eat people, I'll pick the fat ones."
"You, you, you..." Liu Chengzhi's nose twisted in anger, then he timidly went to the kitchen to get the meat.
There was a slight hiccup; before Liu Chengzhi could return, the car slowly came to a stop.
Five kilometers, we've arrived.
The car stopped again, but the ruins were no longer visible.
The night enveloped the mountains, which were then swallowed by a thick fog of dark energy.
Humans, whose nature is associated with light, are resisted by dark energy, preventing them from seeing too far into the darkness that challenges the world.
But everyone's gaze remained fixed on the dark exterior of the car.
They didn't know what they were waiting for, but it seemed something was about to happen!