Wei Huan traveled all night and only approached his destination at dawn.
Inside the driver's cab, a group of people stared with bloodshot eyes, their faces grim.
Xu Qingqiang transformed into a "twisted" form once more, occasionally letting out a few neurotic "hehehe" sounds that echoed eerily in the car, making one worry that he might be so hungry that he would grab someone to eat.
The road Xu Qingqiang pointed out would change subtly every two hours.
The smart assistant marked a spot on the map, indicating that this group of hidden beasts was determined to make their move today. They had completely blocked Group A's path in a fan shape, and Qi Jialu would inevitably fall into the trap if she continued forward.
It's dawn now.
These dark beasts returned to the front of Group A once again.
They seem to think that Qi Jialu will leave from here.
Fortunately, Xu Qingqiang was with him, otherwise Wei Huan really wouldn't have been able to track down these dark beasts.
"Stop, hehehe..." Xu Qingqiang's strange laughter rang out again, and he could no longer sit still in his seat.
From the moment it started, it was hanging upside down on the ceiling, looking out the windshield, pointing in one direction and laughing nonstop.
The car stopped.
Everyone in the car looked out, but there was nothing unusual ahead.
But no one doubted Xu Qingqiang's judgment; he was a human radar.
Xu Qingqiang's willingness to self-harm rather than repair his injuries will only lead to more accurate conclusions.
Without saying a word, Wei Huan opened six teleportation portals simultaneously, and the Earth Beast Mother Beast was the first to emerge, with wolves darting around her feet.
Then, the facehugger fell from the abdominal cavity of the burrowing beast mother, and the white ball landed and unfolded, spreading forward like a white carpet.
The dark beast appeared, but instead of heading straight ahead, it chose to move from both sides, first surrounding the enemy before engaging in battle.
This was also a tactical plan devised by Wei Huan to counter the Dark Beasts that could escape.
The effect was amazing.
The Ghost Raven and the Demon Eye Lord then took to the air, but to avoid alerting the enemy, their numbers were not large.
They flew low through the forest, slowing their pace as they searched for the group of dark beasts.
Wei Huan's eyes had turned green as he slowly moved through the area, then announced, "Found it!"
"Bang!"
The driver's side door opened and closed, and Xu Qingqiang transformed into a streak of black light and rushed out of the car.
Looking out through the windshield, Xu Qingqiang, whose body had been completely twisted into a monster, was riding on a Shura horse.
Wearing platinum claw gloves, the hands easily tore the Shuro to shreds, devouring it bite by bite.
This was the first time most people had ever seen Xu Qingqiang feeding on the dead.
It was bloody and disgusting.
Sun Yiling almost threw up while watching it.
However, during this process, white smoke, indicating the detoxification process, once again emanated from Xu Qingqiang's body.
In a cloud of rising smoke, his body gradually swelled and grew stronger, his muscles bulged out, and his shoulders broadened considerably.
Having already entered a weakened state, he is genuinely trying to dispel the negative debuff by eating.
Mu Zhong looked on in surprise, his eyes widening: "The weakness is gone?"
Wei Huan nodded: "An unexpected discovery."
Mu Zhong asked, "And what about bloodlust?"
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Wei Huan thought, "It should be able to dispel it."
Mu Zhong was overjoyed: "Me, you, and Brother Qiang, aren't we going to form an iron triangle?"
Mu Zhong's blessing can enhance Xu Qingqiang's combat power, and Xu Qingqiang, after being weakened, can dispel the negative status by eating a lot. Nothing is more plentiful and stronger than Wei Huan's "food".
Xu Qingqiang devoured a Shura, which was ten times his size, in a few bites, turning it all into power that he absorbed.
But that wasn't enough. After finishing his meal, he jumped onto another horse that Wei Huan had specially prepared for him.
The fingers, clad in claws, were spread open and torn apart violently!
In Wei Huan and Mu Zhong's eyes, Xu Qingqiang's strength and agility had each increased by 3 points.
A single quest to repair Rome can increase his attributes by 6 points, which is equivalent to the improvements Wei Huan and Mu Zhong made through the micro-world.
It's hard to imagine how strong they'll become if they keep strengthening themselves like this.
Or perhaps, this is the secret of the strong.
They always manage to discover ways to improve themselves that others don't.
In fact, to make such a discovery, they first need a pair of glasses that can quantify data.
Wei Huan knew that there should be quite a few data glasses on Earth, and that some people had probably discovered ways to improve attributes in various ways.
However, these methods are all in the hands of the strong. Ordinary people... at least in his previous life, Wei Huan did not know that geniuses could become even stronger.
As Xu Qingqiang ate to dispel the negative effects and strengthen himself, the undead army slowly surrounded the group of dark beasts.
At the same time, the hidden dark beasts were also clearly seen by Wei Huan through the Demon Eye Lord.
Just like that night when they wiped out the Dark Beast Squad.
Five kobolds were in charge of digging, three two-headed ghouls were in charge of keeping watch, and perhaps there would be a sneak attack later when the trap was triggered.
There are no dark beasts with a star rating of seven or higher.
It is said that the eight-star and nine-star beasts are royal family members of the Dark Beasts, and their numbers are extremely rare.
In addition to the Two-Headed Hidden Demon, there are two other types of Seven Star Dark Beasts, but they are not well-suited for random missions and are better at lord development and intercepting enemies on the main battlefield.
Both the Kobold and the Demon Eye Lord are five-star Dark Beasts, considered mid-level warriors in the Dark Beast world. Their magic-based attacks inflict significant damage on human chariots.
The six-star dark beast is also very powerful, but Wei Huan did not see it during this highway assessment.
He looked again, uncertainly, but it really wasn't there.
So, is this another raiding squad of three two-headed demons, accompanied only by kobolds?
Wei Huan told Xu Qingqiang the intelligence they had gathered so far and warned him, "Be careful."
Xu Qingqiang did not answer, but he slowed down his eating.
The second Shura was also devoured in the blink of an eye. He stood up unsteadily, glanced at the third Shura waiting beside him, and his eyes had lost all appetite, leaving only a strong fighting spirit.
Just then.
A crisp "ding" sounded.
A powerful force descended upon Xu Qingqiang once more. Xu Qingqiang straightened up and felt the seemingly inexhaustible strength within his body.
Then it lay prone again, like a wild beast, and suddenly charged out.
"Hehehe..." A strange laugh echoed from afar.
Meanwhile, the Bone Fortress had been completed.
Wherever there is a two-headed demon, there will inevitably be traces of the Bone Fortress.
This is currently the most effective method Wei Huan uses to deal with these aerial enemies.
The green spiderweb was ready to go, aiming at the hiding place of the two-headed demon, and the countdown began.
The anal-cleaning guy and his pack of wolves have already locked onto the five dog-headed men.
It commanded the wolf pack to wander out of a smaller encirclement from the larger one.
The military training that "Anal-Cleaning Bro" received has paid off; he's increasingly showing the strength of a "heroic unit."
Finally, with everything in place, Wei Huan blew the "east wind".
The command was given silently.
—All troops, attack!
The lurking undead suddenly leaped out from the shadows, transforming into reaping scythes that slashed fiercely at the head of the dark beast.
This is what Qi Jialu saw when she arrived.
An endless army of undead surged toward the center of the battlefield.
The dark beasts were utterly demoralized, struggling desperately, but each time they tried to escape, they were pulled back. The sight of those giant green nets caught Qi Jialu's eye.
But what surprised her even more was Xu Qingqiang's perfect coordination with the spirits.
Xu Qingqiang shone with the light he was meant to have here. His profession, which was despised and rejected by humans, had an unspoken understanding with the dead.
He attacks, they assist.
He kills, they control.
Their advance and retreat felt like they had been partners for decades, even exhibiting a kind of exhilarating and beautiful art of war.
The two-headed demon could not withstand such a war wheel for long.
The undead army was too numerous, so the main task was to contain them. Xu Qingqiang was already at the "tip of the blade," and after using the platinum claw sheath, he became even sharper and more like a divine weapon.
The tearing and scratching as it rode on the two-headed demon could easily leave deep scars on its tough body.
Originally, it would have required concentrated fire to kill the two-headed hidden demon.
Now, all it takes is Xu Qingqiang to easily accomplish this.
In battle, Xu Qingqiang, who is now so indiscriminate in his attacks that he no longer fears harming his allies.
Wei Huan has an endless number of undead. He can recruit new ones after they die, so there's no fear of him killing them. This allows him to fight without any worries and doesn't even need to worry about defense. He can just keep killing!
Everything was so perfect.
On the battlefield, they were like a perfect pot and lid.
If you add the blessing of the shamanic ritual... Xu Qingqiang felt omnipotent and fearless!
"Roar roar roar!"
The arrogant two-headed demon, who had caused Qi Jialu a great deal of trouble, now had one of its arms torn off by Xu Qingqiang, and was screaming in pain.
What's even more unbearable is that Xu Qingqiang is still gnawing on its arm.
As he ate, white smoke rose from the wound where he had just been bitten by the snake's tail, and it was visibly healing.
The snake's tail, which had been completely ripped off, lay sprawled on the ground like a tattered rope. Upon seeing this, it closed its eyes in resentment.
"Pfft!" It was crushed again by the stomping of the Roman Empire.
The Demon Eye Lord fired a black beam from the sky, striking the back of the two-headed hidden demon's head. It staggered, its forehead charred.
In a moment of distraction, he felt a chill on his neck. When he came to his senses, Xu Qingqiang had already cut off his head and lifted him up.
What awaited it was a gaping, bloodthirsty maw.
The two-headed demon that had been giving Qi Jialu a headache died so easily.
Long Hao and the others who witnessed this scene in the car fell silent.
Some people muttered resentfully, "Wasn't Xu Qingqiang someone we arranged to go there?"
But that's all I can mutter to myself for now.
Because they all knew in their hearts that Xu Qingqiang, whom they disliked and were wary of and dared not keep by their side, only shone brightly in Wei Huan's car, so dazzling and incomparably powerful!
Xu Qingqiang pounced on the second two-headed hidden demon controlled by the green net, repeating the same method, in a bloody and cruel manner.
Qi Jialu, however, rested her chin on her hand, watching with a warm smile, genuinely happy for him.
Long Hao saw Qi Jialu's expression. He felt no jealousy towards Xu Qingqiang, because he also knew how difficult it had been for Xu Qingqiang to get to this point.
He sighed and stopped talking.
Once the initial resolve softens, the mindset will change, and Long Hao also discovered the role of the undead army in this battle.
It's too big.
Without the undead army to hold him back, Xu Qingqiang would probably only be able to keep one dark beast alive, and he might not even be able to kill it, thus losing his own life.
After all, Xu Qingqiang was only a third-order twisted being, while the dark beasts he faced were all seven-star, fourth-order, two-headed hidden demons.
Xu Qingqiang's crazy fighting style, while making him stronger with each battle, also requires him to replenish his strength through food.
The undead can not only assist him in battle and control the dark beasts, but also serve as a "blood potion" to keep Xu Qingqiang in a constant state.
This ebb and flow is the basis for Xu Qingqiang's ability to fight across ranks.
Then, Long Hao saw the claw gloves in Xu Qingqiang's hand.
There is a significant difference between high-level and low-level equipment.
If this were a game, then like in all games, high-level equipment would definitely have special effects.
The equipment used to challenge the world can be distinguished by the patterns on it.
The claws have clearly intricate patterns, indicating that this is at least a gold-level piece of equipment... or perhaps platinum?
Xu Qingqiang has been working hard in the Challenge World for two years, only to be shunned and driven away, living like a stray dog. What good equipment will he get?
But after only following Wei Huan for a few days, he obtained such advanced equipment.
Long Hao admitted that Wei Huan had done what he couldn't, and that Wei Huan had discovered Xu Qingqiang's strength.
Xu Qingqiang killed another two-headed hidden demon. He was in a winning streak and had very few injuries. Now he was being picky and didn't even want to eat the two-headed hidden demon.
It's clear how smoothly this battle went.
But in reality, apart from Wei Huan, no one in this assessment could keep the Dark Beast, who only wanted to escape.
Qi Jialu reminded him not to be a frog in a well, and he was indeed broadened in his horizons.
Long Hao's gaze had already shifted from Xu Qingqiang, and he swept it across the undead without blinking.
Their individual strength was really weak; Long Hao felt he could easily kill hundreds of them.
However, when their numbers increased to tens of thousands, the overall strength of the undead army reached another level.
Constantly swinging a weapon also requires energy.
When you are not strong enough, but the enemy is always brave and fearless, that is when the real nightmare begins.
Moreover, these undead are not incapable of harming him. Each attack only needs to scratch his skin, and after hundreds or thousands of the same attacks, he will die a slow and agonizing death.
Not to mention they could net him and kill him slowly.
After realizing that he was no match for Wei Huan, Long Hao's eyes became clear.
The world challenges the strong; there are no laws here. The bottom line that is barely maintained relies on human morality.
In other words, once a feud is formed, the person could actually be killed.
Under the threat of death, the ferocity on Long Hao's face vanished, and he became as calm as Qi Jialu.
Only a few naive and foolish crew members in the vehicle were still judging the good and bad of the undead army with contemptuous eyes.
They can't even see through the strength of the fight; they're truly foolish.
Long Hao glanced at those people a few more times, then looked out of the car again at the undead army that almost filled the entire field of vision.
My heart couldn't help but tremble.
That's incredible.
In fact, let alone Xu Qingqiang, anyone who teams up with Wei Huan would feel the joy of battle, right?
This person alone has the strength to sweep across the battlefield.
Any other teammate is merely icing on the cake, hastening the enemy's defeat.
It even gave him the urge to join the undead and fight together... No man doesn't love a great victory, it's the same as the irrepressible passion and restlessness of a beautiful woman!
Wei Huan had already noticed the arrival of the uninvited guests.
However, after confirming the other party's identity, Wei Huan stopped caring about it.
You can watch it if you want; there's nothing you can't watch.
Wei Huan took the path of direct confrontation on the battlefield. His strength was upright and honorable; he dared to confront his opponents head-on in any environment.
Therefore, I am never afraid of others discovering how powerful I am.
Even if a "traitor" appears, no matter how many conspiracies and schemes there are, they will only find themselves inferior and despair in his vast, smoke-like army of the dead.
After Xu Qingqiang tore apart the last two-headed Hidden Demon, the Anal-Catching Brother led his army of wolves to slaughter the five kobolds.
As a "hero unit", the Anal-Cleaning Bro is exceptionally strong. In terms of legion command, from instinct to intuition, he is no less capable than a true battlefield commander.
Its wolf army is now capable of fighting independently, detached from Wei Huan.
At the same time, both the "Anal-Stealing Brother" and every undead in the Wolf Army are absolutely loyal to Wei Huan.
Wei Huan could kill them in the blink of an eye.
Who wouldn't like such a special operations force?
During this period, Wei Huan continuously replenished the number of the Wolf Army.
The facts told him that his choice was correct: at this stage, training the Wolf Army was more cost-effective than training other undead.
The anal-ripping guy tore the kobold apart, making a "crackling" sound, and then, with a swarm of wolves...
Jun then went to Xu Qingqiang's place.
Xu Qingqiang's battle had also ended completely a moment earlier.
With the cooperation of Wei Huan's entire undead army (excluding the Wolves), the three two-headed Hidden Demons were successfully killed.
Xu Qingqiang not only easily completed the "task on the edge of a knife," but also improved his attributes by a total of 22 points through this battle.
Wei Huan was somewhat envious.
Of course, this excludes Xu Qingqiang's unrestricted eating menu.
What's even more speechless is that after the battle, Xu Qingqiang lay on the ground looking like he had eaten and drunk his fill.
He let himself roam freely on the battlefield, shedding his "distorted form," and under the protection of a horde of undead, he lazily yawned, closing his eyes after a satisfying meal.
It's finally over.
Xu Qingqiang was taken back to the car by Gouzi and two facehuggers.
Wei Huan and Mu Zhong also left the car and had a historic meeting with a man and a woman who got out of the red supercar opposite them during this road test.
The exchange of pleasantries was brief, with both sides maintaining extreme politeness and a sense of distance.
They are the leaders, but they are destined to walk different paths in the future, and there are even some differences in their positions between the government and the bounty hunters.
Therefore, regardless of their true feelings, they are only suitable for superficial friendships.
That's how it should be, at least for now.
However, Mu Zhong added, "The Dark Beasts have set up a checkpoint at the end of this level. If you want to complete the entire course, you'll probably have to wait for us at the end."
That's a bit offensive; it's practically saying outright that you yourselves can't pass the test.
Mu Zhong had expected Long Hao to turn hostile because of those words, and he was prepared to do everything he could to help.
Upon hearing this, Long Hao calmly replied, "Sure, after we arrive at the destination, I will call on any cars in the convoy that are willing to take on the challenge and wait for you at the finish line."
From these words, Mu Zhong clearly saw that Long Hao had "taken a step back".
Recalling Long Hao's arrogance not long ago, Mu Zhong clicked his tongue in amazement.
Indeed, when it comes to challenging the world, strength speaks for itself.
Despite inwardly laughing, Mu Zhong maintained a sincere expression and nodded, saying, "Only by completing the entire assessment can one make it onto the list. It's worth fighting for."
"Yes, we have accumulated strength over many years in the second-tier highways, and we are quite powerful. This time, we are aiming for the number one spot on several leaderboards."
"We also have a few shortlists, so let's see who has the best chance."
"Yes, team up to clear the level, then each of us will rely on our own abilities."
Now that we've gotten to the point, we've really opened up.
Both of them smiled and shook hands.
Wei Huan and Qi Jialu did not speak, and their handshake was only a perfunctory one before they parted ways.
Just before parting, Qi Jialu stared at Wei Huan's glasses, then at Mu Zhong's ear clips, and said with envy, "You guys are so lucky. It's not easy for glasses to fall off, but you got two. If you need more glasses, you can contact me; I'll buy them at a high price."
Clearly, data-driven glasses are not a secret, but ordinary people simply don't have access to them.
Different social classes also represent differences in perspectives.
After parting ways, Wei Huan returned to his car and this time went straight back to the convoy without lingering.
Qi Jialu's team was faster than Wei Huan's team.
It took half a day, but that was the normal marching speed.
Wei Huan went all out, and with the [two-pole device] and the upgraded tires (level 5), the speed soared to 1800 mph.
It won't take more than two hours to get back.
Shortly after, news suddenly broke in the chat room.
[Wei Huan has joined our Group A. I saw his undead, a swarm that tore apart a Dark Beast squad.]
[I saw it too, and at first I thought it was a stray monster, but when I realized it was Boss Wei's ghost, I was instantly relieved.]
[Was Boss Wei here to help us kill the Dark Beast? Did he kill it?]
[Killed! I'm a hunter, I have eagle eyes, I saw it with my own eyes.]
[Me too. I noticed some fighting ahead, so I used Eagle Vision and witnessed Boss Wei's undead army annihilate the Dark Beast squad. It's worth mentioning that one of the undead in Boss Wei's army was incredibly powerful; he tore Dark Beasts apart with his bare hands and could even wear equipment.]
[I saw those undead too, a whole bunch of them...]
With so many people testifying, it's not just a rumor, not to mention the important statements to come.
[Qi Jialu: Thank you to Wei Huan's convoy for traveling so far to help. The threat ahead has been eliminated. Thank you again to Wei Huan, Mu Zhong, and Xu Qingqiang.]
The chat room messages scrolled by very quickly, but every time Qi Jialu spoke, someone would see it.
The chat room immediately erupted in chaos.
[Wow, it's true! Sister Lu spoke up!]
[I knew it! Boss Wei must have had something going on last night. Did he really go to Group A to deal with the Dark Beasts?]
[Boss Wei is amazing! He's already killed two teams of Dark Beasts! And this time he even took the initiative! Awesome!]
[There were three teams of dark beasts. On the third night after entering the challenge world, Boss Wei went out to hunt down one team of dark beasts, which is why we progressed so smoothly, and no dark beasts dared to provoke us.]
[I know Boss Wei and Boss Mu, but who is this Xu Qingqiang? Is he one of the main combatants in Boss Wei's car?]
...
For a time, the only topic left in the chat room was Wei Huan.
No one realized that calling him Wei Huan at first and now "Boss Wei" is not a stretch at all.
In this world, the strongest are respected. Even though Wei Huan may be twenty or thirty years younger than many of the people here, such a strong person can earn the utmost respect as long as he is willing to stand up and protect them.
Moreover, Wei Huan's strength is extraordinary.
The Dark Beast Squad, which had baffled the authorities, was wiped out by Wei Huan through a combination of overt scheming and proactive attacks.
Once all the malignant tumors on this highway are removed, the road ahead will be smooth and clear.
"That's definitely Boss Wei's style," Teng Jiayang said, his eyes reddening as he witnessed the scene.
"It reminds me of my experience on Highway 1006." Teng Xiyang nodded, his face also full of emotion.
"Where Boss Wei is, all the bad practices can be rectified."
"It also allows everyone to find their backbone, as if he is omnipotent."
"I'm so glad to get in Boss Wei's car."
The twins took turns talking.
Ding Qi, sitting in the back seat, leaned forward and asked the two, "Tell me about the captain's situation in District 1006. It's amazing. When we first entered this highway, it was a complete mess. But in just a few days, it's become incredibly united. Even the people in Group A are calling the captain 'Boss.' I doubt this kind of change has ever happened in the Challenge World before."
Teng Jiayang felt honored: "Boss Wei has this kind of charm. He doesn't try to please anyone or create a persona. Whether it's giving gifts or protecting people, he does what he thinks he should. He may not need our gratitude, but we can't deny that his existence is a kind of security. He's different from strong people like Sister Lu. It's as if he's destined to hold up a sky and protect those behind him."
Ding Qi listened attentively, then said with a wry smile, "I came here because I admired strength, but now I'm very happy that I chose this place!"