[Notification: You are about to enter the Level 4 highway assessment. Countdown: 3 minutes.]
[Notification: You are about to enter the Level 4 highway assessment. 10 seconds remaining.]
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In the driver's cab of Wei Huan's car, which has 12 seats, there were 11 people sitting in the cab, a rare occurrence for him.
The curved driver's seat is positioned in a semicircle around the equally curved windshield. The first person in the lead is Mu Zhong, and the co-driver's seat is in the other position.
Wei Huan is positioned on the same central axis, but behind the driver's cab. From this angle, he can see not only the entire projected screen but also all the driver's seats.
The driver's seat starts from the center line, with five parking spaces on each side. Each parking space is assigned to a different person, but once seated, the driver is assigned a parking space and has their own private channel.
Among them, Mu Tang was the busiest, while Xu Qingqiang was the most blatantly lazy. Although the remaining crew members didn't have any particularly specific tasks, they all tried their best to be diligent while sitting in their seats.
The most serious one is Dou Lin. After his parking space was registered, some documentaries about Earth were specially found for him. At this moment, he is concentrating on getting to know Earth.
As the countdown reached its final second, the scenery outside the car window blurred, and when I opened my eyes again, I found myself in a vast, white world.
This is a world of pure white, with large snowflakes falling down. The sky is overcast and there is no sunlight at all; only a very dim light barely illuminates the way ahead.
The fourth level world is the ice and snow world.
The temperature is even lower than the poles of Earth, remaining at -50 degrees Celsius year-round, and can even reach -200 degrees Celsius in extreme weather conditions.
This is a temperature that ordinary humans on Earth cannot survive at. But for the challengers, it's just difficult, not enough to freeze them to death.
The constantly evolving challenger not only improves its various physical attributes, but also its resistances.
Moreover, the tanks are capable of withstanding any extreme temperatures here.
"Reporting to the commander, we have entered the Level 4 assessment highway, and the situation meets the requirements of the highway inspection."
The butler's voice rang out, followed by, "The parts on the vehicle are in good condition. There are still 16 hours left until the Level 5 vehicle upgrade is completed."
Signal is normal, road maintenance vehicle requests connection.
When Wei Huan saw that it didn't continue speaking, he knew it was time for him to make a decision.
"Agreed to connect."
The housekeeper said, "The connection is successful."
Then, in front of Wei Huan, a video feed of eight vehicle commanders appeared on the large windshield.
There were five male tank commanders and three female tank commanders. Moreover, all three of them were highly skilled support and healing professionals. It was probably because Wei Huan's tank lacked healing personnel that the various military regions made this arrangement.
In addition, among the five male tank commanders, there is also a Prayer, who is the youngest of them all. He was a challenger from the previous competition and came from the Vermilion Bird Legion. He was originally a key talent to be cultivated, but the reason for his transfer is very clear: they hope he can join Wei Huan's tank.
This is why Wei Huan is never in a hurry to recruit teammates.
With the strength of their tanks, they won't lack outstanding personnel; the country will only...
We continuously send in talented individuals to further improve their skills.
This process is like a river constantly gathering, until it becomes as powerful as a raging torrent, and then it will eventually flow into the sea, becoming a single drop of water to fight against the dark beast army.
Many grains of sand can form a tower, and many drops of water can form a deep pool!
However, now is not the time to consider new teammates. The Level 4 assessment has been upgraded again, and challengers from all over the world will gather here. It is almost impossible to form a unified team with the same goal as in the previous road assessment.
Furthermore, because of the value Wei Huan has demonstrated and his high-profile actions, his very existence has now become a target of public criticism.
Wei Huan was even prepared for the possibility of fighting to the bitter end.
Fortunately, the essence of challenging the world is to promote the evolution of both sides of the competition, rather than deliberately creating chaos to make them kill each other.
So, amidst the swirling snow, tanks of the same nationality stood side by side, and vehicles that were originally located together were also teleported together upon entering.
Wei Huan's eight escort vehicles immediately surrounded him upon entering the area.
There was an ordinary white car, protected by two camouflage off-road vehicles in front, two camouflage vehicles behind, and two more on each side.
The moment this display was revealed, it became even more eye-catching.
Following the orders of the eight escort vehicle commanders, vehicles painted dark green and bearing the insignia of their respective legions on the left and right sides of their rear began to converge on this side.
Wei Huan didn't pay much attention to the group meeting issue at first. After entering the Level 4 highway assessment, they also joined the public channel of the assessment.
The above shows that 90,000 people participated in this assessment.
90,000 is more than the number of vehicles assessed for Class III highways, but considering that this assessment is conducted on a global scale, it is not really that much.
Wei Huan took away most of the abandoned mobile phone warehouse of the Three Kingdoms. The Three Kingdoms would definitely not let it go. Considering that the Three Kingdoms are now firmly the most populous country in the world, Wei Huan always thought that if the Three Kingdoms did not send 50,000 people to pursue them, it would be a disservice to their long-standing hostility and competition with the Great Xia.
But 90,000 people... it's clear that the three countries, the Korean country, and the Mulberry Country, plus Osama, who is usually the most vocal, probably didn't send many people.
After all, there are 30,000 to 40,000 in the Great Xia region alone, right?
Wei Huan shifted his gaze from the chat room and glanced out the window, only to find that the dark green legion chariots had somehow gathered together and stretched as far as the eye could see.
This rough count indicates there are no fewer than three thousand tanks. Considering that each Tier 3 tank has a crew of five, the legion alone must number in the tens of thousands.
In addition, there are many private agents, some of whom want to get to know Wei Huan and make a name for themselves, while others want to take advantage of the situation.
The population of Daxia is at least 30,000.
So, do other countries follow an elitist policy?
If someone were to reach the level of Wei Huan and his eight escort vehicles, and there were hundreds or even thousands of similar vehicles, and they could bombard him and then run away, relying on the superior mobility of their vehicles, it would be a real problem.
Even with a massive army, Wei Huan couldn't hold them back.
Therefore, for "ground-to-air" attacks, there is only one method.
With a thought, Wei Huan opened eight teleportation portals, and from each portal emerged a long, slender, jade-like leg—a bone...
It writhed gracefully, and then one after another, huge skeletons like jellyfish appeared.
Although the Crypt Beast Mother Beast was only a three-star Dark Beast, its strength was further enhanced after upgrading to the fourth tier, and the number of Facehuggers it "bred" increased significantly.
More importantly, they are the best means of "ground-to-air" among all of Wei Huan's undead units.
With a vast expanse of green netting, once the enemy arrives, they won't be able to escape.
After the Earth Beast Mother Beast reaches level four, its size becomes even larger.
The initial height of the cave beast mother beast was only about 5 meters, but now, even without any status bonuses, her height has reached 7 meters.
At this height, coupled with their long and flexible legs, they easily weaved through the traffic and quickly scattered like dandelions.
Some of the cave beast mothers seemed to blend into the white snow, and at first glance, it was impossible to tell that a deadly life was standing there.
After exiting the teleportation array and Wei Huan summoning the Earth Beast Mother Beast, the previously quiet chat channel finally became lively again.
"Ahhh! I'm right next to Boss Wei, my back is in the bag! I'm definitely going to advance to the fourth rank!!"
"I saw the legendary undead with my own eyes. It was huge! I was shocked!"
"Brothers, Boss Wei is at 13022.34532, everyone gather here quickly!"
"Are you out of your mind? Don't you know what's going on?"
"A traitor!"
"Boss Wei, get out of there quickly, be careful of foreign legions."
"That's pure idiot! He's definitely a traitor! Offer a 100,000 bounty for the traitor's coordinates. If we can't take him down, he'll be dead!"
"I am Xiang Dongxi from the Bay Area. Let me make this clear: anyone who dares to report Boss Wei's coordinates again will face a double hunt from the world and Earth."
"I am from the He family, and my family and I swear to protect the heroes of the human race. Anyone who dares to report Boss Wei's coordinates will be killed twice!"
"I am..."
For a time, members of various families were speaking out in the chat room. Even though they didn't arrange a large force to protect Wei Huan like the official ones, they were still protecting Wei Huan in their own ways.
"He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world..."
The female tank commander of the White Tiger Army silently sighed after witnessing this scene.
Because of Wei Huan, the Great Xia Dynasty was completely united. Under such circumstances, even if a few forces had different ideas, they dared not show them.
Seven years after the arrival of the Challenge World, there has never been anything like this before, where a grassroots force spontaneously formed by ordinary people has stepped forward to issue a kill order, just to protect a newcomer who only became a challenger this year.
This is "momentum".
It is a wave of energy that spontaneously forms in chaotic times. Once it is fully formed, it will be trusted and followed by everyone, just like it is now.
Wei Huan's car was destined to become a leader's car, and it was also destined to shine brightly.
Being able to apply for and receive approval to escort Wei Huan is the proudest thing for these escort vehicle commanders. It is a task assignment, a voluntary application, and an inevitable trend.
Now, seeing this scene, these train commanders can only be thankful for their decisive action, which gave them this opportunity to be in a favorable position.
I heard that Wei Huan's car is about to be upgraded to level five.
Once it becomes an "earth fortress," the vehicle will have 101 parking spaces. That seems like a lot, but in reality...
Even eight road protection vehicles wouldn't be enough.
If possible, they hoped to bring all their teammates on board, follow behind Wei Huan, and head to the front lines to make their mark on the battlefield.
Li Xue rubbed her nose and made a private call to Mu Zhong, saying, "Your man is getting more and more formidable. Judging from the momentum on the world channel, other countries probably won't dare to make a move easily."
As Mu Zhong's attention shifted, he saw that a representative from "The Money-Making Sect from All Directions" was also speaking, stating that anyone who dared to reveal Wei Huan's coordinates would face a kill order from the martial arts world.
Just as the government issues official wanted notices, the martial arts world also has its own kill orders.
The term "jianghu" is never a joke, nor does it only exist in my martial arts novels. Wherever there are people, there is jianghu; wherever the authorities cannot reach, that is jianghu.
For some, it's better to face underworld tactics than to be arrested by the authorities.
For a moment, the chat room was stunned by Da Xia's imposing presence, and there was no sound for a while.
Until a foreign challenger said, "Daxia is strong because it is united."
This statement opened the floodgates, and only then did the challengers from other countries begin to speak.
"Hello, friends of Great Xia. I am not an enemy, and I am very grateful for Wei Huan's contributions on the ancient battlefield."
"I admire Wei Huan very much. If possible, I would like to join Wei Huan's legion. I am African, I am the strongest in my country, and I am willing to bring my country and people onto Major Wei Huan's vehicle."
"You've got a real scheme up your sleeve. Boss Wei, I'm from Great Xia. I used to be a lone wolf, but now, if you're willing to take me in, my crew and I will be your wolf pack. There won't be a single burden; every single one of us is a fighting force."
"Me too!"
"And us too!"
In an instant, the chat channel transformed from a tense atmosphere into a job application session, with participants from both domestic and international backgrounds. The lively discussion quickly turned into arguments, creating a chaotic and unpleasant mess.
Wei Huan had long since stopped paying attention to the chat room content.
Eight escort vehicles reported in turn, and the convoy of the legion was assembled. Sure enough, there were more than a thousand vehicles.
The Azure Dragon Army also arranged for six Tier 4 vehicles to enter from among the ordinary vehicles. As a genius of his own legion, Wei Huan would only be protected more closely than other legions.
The reason why even a Tier 4 vehicle couldn't get a close escort is, of course, because escort vehicles are most likely to join Wei Huan's vehicle, so we had to choose someone Wei Huan truly trusted as his right-hand man.
As for the other cars, there's no rush; let's build rapport first.
Wei Huan has advanced too quickly. Before everyone can even react, it will be time to upgrade the vehicle again. So as long as he is useful and gains trust, why worry about not being able to get on board?
The entire Level 4 assessment highway, right from the start, was clearly centered around Wei Huan, stirring up a storm that swept in all directions.
The real enemies, hiding in the shadows, fell silent after receiving intelligence from the spies.
"What? The Great Xia Dynasty has arranged for a thousand carriages to protect him?"
"Are these people from Great Xia crazy? What are they saying on the public channel? It's caused almost all the contacts I contacted beforehand to refuse to cooperate."
"Wei Huan released the cave beasts first? We know about these things; they have ground-to-air capabilities. Our surprise attack strategy probably won't work, and positional warfare is even less likely."
He is Wei Huan's rival.
"No, we must unite Wei Huan's opposing forces in order to complete the mission."
"This Wei Huan has already established his power..."
The last sentence reflects the thoughts of most people. Everyone who harbors hostility towards Wei Huan must admit that they missed the best time to take advantage of him. If they try to take action against him now, it will not only result in the loss of troops, but they might also lose their own lives.
Don't assume that chaotic times are filled with reckless fools who are not afraid of death. The more chaotic the situation, the more ruthless people there are who have sharp eyes and act decisively.
Less than ten minutes after entering the Level 4 assessment road, someone reported up the chain of command: "Someone has come to surrender with intelligence. They are international challenger mercenaries, and their identities have been confirmed. They say that various forces that have been plotting against Major Wei have gathered together and are planning actions that are detrimental to Major Wei."
Three minutes later.
Mu Zhong received another report from higher levels.
"This time it's Che Yuan, a well-known assassin organization from the Fence Kingdom. They said that the entire organization has no intention of being enemies with Wei Huan or Da Xia, and is willing to infiltrate enemy forces to continue gathering intelligence."
Two minutes later.
"This time, the organization that contacted us is the Mafia organization in Tova..."
Two minutes later.
"This time it is the extreme force of the Mulberry Country. They have always opposed Commander Ōmura's autocratic behavior and his obedience to Osam. They have also been friendly with our country in the past and have expressed that they will continue to pay attention to Commander Ōmura's actions."
Two minutes later.
...
As one message after another came in, the expressions on the faces of the people in the car changed from initial excitement to a degree of numbness.
Those scheming, despicable people are so disliked. They haven't even done anything yet, and they've already been riddled with holes. At this rate, more than half of them will probably choose to betray the cause.
"Don't be careless," Mu Zhong reminded everyone. "The organizations that are currently trying to curry favor are all private forces, and most of them are still acting as double agents. Be careful that they don't become double spies."
"Yes, yes, yes." Liu Chengzhi immediately nodded in response, "I would have believed you if you hadn't told me."
Mu Zhong continued, "Until a more reliable intelligence source emerges, these organizations and individuals can maintain contact. If the intelligence is reliable, paying a suitable price is not out of the question. Let's leave this matter to..."
Afterwards, Mu Chong looked around, including at the eight escort vehicle commanders he had connected with, and none of them seemed to be good at handling this kind of situation. On the contrary, it seemed that he himself was more suitable.
Firstly, he had prior experience in intelligence work, and secondly, he possessed an "iron heart" that, under suitable conditions, allowed him to bypass the main system of the challenge world and enter the opponent's system to conduct intelligence screening.
Thinking about it this way, I realized that I really had to do this myself.
"I'll handle it. Send me the contact information of the person in charge, and I'll contact them directly."
"yes."
After Mu Zhong finished speaking, Wei Huan took back command and said, "Maintain movement within the cave beast formation, speed of 500 per hour, advance!"
With Wei Huan's order, the army finally set off, heading straight ahead.
Wei Huan's vehicle was not hidden in the middle of the army, but instead floated into the air along with eight escort vehicles, making it extremely conspicuous.
Like a battle flag, it directs the convoy forward.
Meanwhile, Wei Huan's car was ahead of them.
It wasn't that he was arrogant, but rather that the undead army had been dispatched ahead of time, and no enemy could escape his notice.
Within the undead's protective perimeter, while not absolutely safe, it's enough to filter out 99% of the dangers.
As for the remaining danger, if it were to occur, even if Wei Huan hid in the convoy, he would not be able to escape.
The army set off, followed by the private war chariots of the Great Xia Dynasty on the left, right, and behind.
This time, no one doubted Wei Huan. Since Wei Huan could protect 70,000 people and ensure their safe passage through the third-level highway, now that there was Wei Huan and the official army, he could only protect even more people.
Even if someone guesses where Wei Huan is, it will likely become the focus of attention and a battleground.
But so what?
No one could defeat such an army unless the whole world joined forces. But that's the least likely thing to happen; narrow-minded people are a minority, and sooner or later they will be crushed by the tide of history.
The army group advances according to the same rules as a third-class highway.
The butler system has been transformed into the [war system], and this time, because it has been upgraded to the advanced level, and Wei Huan's in-car butler has also undergone the "Iron Heart" upgrade, it truly possesses the ability to command the entire field.
The private chat system covers all vehicles within a 100-kilometer radius. After obtaining login permission, all vehicles can join the unified dispatch, and any notifications or arrangements will be delivered to the driver immediately.
As the army group advances, there are scout vehicles, trailblazers, and rear guard vehicles.
In addition, there will be small teams of exploration vehicles to explore the ruins along the way, or simply open treasure chests and kill enemies on the spot.
Wei Huan was a proficient man, and the steward, well aware of his habits, made their journey incredibly smooth.
Occasionally, when encountering large settlements of nomadic tribes, the chariots would unleash a barrage of fire, sweeping through the area.
As darkness fell, there were only four hours left before Wei Huan's vehicle was fully upgraded to level 5.
We set up camp after dark to rest and train.
There's no room for luck in challenging the world; cultivation is the eternal theme after dark. Moreover, those who have reached the Level 4 highway assessment have already eliminated the vast majority of complacent challengers; each one is an elite talent.
Maintaining training has become an ingrained habit.
So even on the first night of the highway assessment, Wei Huan arranged for people to take turns on duty in his car, while the others went to rest and cultivate.
On the first night, fearing that something unusual might happen, Mu Zhong stayed behind while Wei Huan was on duty.
Seeing that Wei Huan was alright, Mu Chong took out the Microcosm. The two looked at each other, then placed their hands on the crystal ball and drifted off into their own worlds.
The upgraded level four microscopic world is extremely large, about the size of the Beijing Dianchi District. Its vast area stretches as far as the eye can see, and it is filled with all kinds of plants and fruits.
Accelerating the time by 32 times makes one day inside equal to one month.
Wheat, rice, and other grain crops can be harvested in just three days.
On the other half of the land, pasture seeds were scattered everywhere, and cattle and sheep lived freely on the grassland, giving birth to many calves every two or three days.
This microscopic world supports their two thousand-strong legion without any pressure.
However, for Wei Huan, the greatest use of this microscopic world was to cultivate his "Nether Power".
His tacit cooperation with Mu Zhong in farming allowed him to gain about 15 points of Nether Power each time.
At 15 points a day, that's 150 points of Nether Power in ten days. Over time, even without the bonuses from equipment and titles, he can accumulate tens of thousands of points of Nether Power.
At that time, on the dimensional battlefield, hundreds of thousands or even millions of undead will be at your fingertips – how majestic that will be!
With such a massive amount of data, even the Dark Beast King's territory was not something he dared to challenge head-on!
The joint farming period was short, but it was very effective in improving strength. As for the feeling of being spiritually entangled with Mu Zhong, it wasn't a bad thing once one accepted and enjoyed it without resistance.
After completing today's training, the two souls detached from the microscopic world and looked at each other. Wei Huan kissed Mu Zhong on the lips: "Go and rest."
Mu nodded and affectionately rubbed his forehead against Wei Huan's: "I'll come and take your place later."
"You don't have to come."
"During the march, follow the rules." After saying this, he kissed Wei Huan on the cheek again, his lips feeling the uneven skin hidden under the mask. He sighed, "It's a pity that a doctor can't even save himself!"