[Obtained Golden Spirit Potion x1]
[Obtained Golden Power Helmet x1]
[Obtain Engine Upgrade Blueprint (Part 4) x1]
[Obtain Alloy Bow Pipe x3]
...
"This is a treasure chest."
After the box was opened, Mu Zhong shared the supplies inside.
Li Xue's eyes were as red as a rabbit's: "The power helmet and the level 4 engine blueprints, plus the alloy bow tube, which is the core upgrade material for the level 4 engine blueprints, it's practically a one-step solution, three hundred million is a sure thing!"
Mu Zhong and Wei Huan, however, felt that the Golden Spiritual Energy Potion was the one that best suited their needs.
Mu Zhong can use it to apply more buffs, and Wei Huan can use it to summon more undead. Especially after Wei Huan has the pseudo-magical artifact, any improvement will have a 25% bonus, making it most cost-effective to use spirit potions.
However, in the Challenge World, over 60% of the people are in the Farmer class, focusing on strength.
Therefore, the resources in the Farmer's Sequence have always been extremely expensive, and can easily fetch hundreds of millions of Blue Star Coins at auction.
Finally, there are the engine blueprints and core materials.
These are also rare and valuable supplies that are not easy to obtain.
Team Leader Xue and the others were filled with envy, their eyes red with envy, but that was all.
It's nice to look at things we can't afford, but if we really need them, we can all work together to get them. But if we just ask for them because we want them, what kind of person are we?
However, this time, Wei Huan and Mu Zhong traded all the supplies they found in the treasure chest, except for the golden spiritual potion, to Captain Xue, asking them to send them back to Colonel Luo Jia.
While [Morphedy Scales] are indeed valuable, now that humans have Tier 5 vehicles and Tier 5 professionals, [Morphedy Scales] will be obtainable sooner or later, and their value has already decreased.
On the contrary, it is not easy for Commander Mu to produce these level 4 vehicle supplies given his current situation.
Now that we have decided on our stance, we must wholeheartedly support Commander Mu's return.
If Commander Mu stands up, Wei Huan and his men will only get better.
Captain Xue held the warm supplies, nodded happily, and confirmed again: "Once you pass the Level 3 highway assessment, you'll join the legion, right?"
"Yes," Wei Huan answered affirmatively.
Team Leader Xue grinned from ear to ear, "Great, great, I'm really looking forward to it."
After distributing the supplies, everyone chatted for a while, but it didn't last long before they dispersed.
Entering the professional temple for training at nightfall is a challenge to the habits that humanity has forcibly altered over the past seven years since the world's advent.
Some people who give up their challenger status and dare not enter the challenge world again will occasionally return to the professional temple for professional training, and perhaps one day they will have the courage to return.
Challenging the world is dangerous, but it also offers endless opportunities.
It is most suitable for those who are willing to take a gamble and turn the tide against all odds.
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Blue Star.
Great Xia.
While the challengers were striving to conquer the world, the people of Daxia continued to live and work.
There is no such thing as a peaceful and tranquil life. Everyone knows very well who is protecting them.
Therefore, the people of Earth have long since moved beyond the entertainment culture of earlier years, which focused on the hormones of handsome men and beautiful women.
Step out of your comfort zone and pay more attention to the big and small challenges facing the world.
In their eyes, those challengers who fight in the world of challenges are undoubtedly the real superstars.
Today is the first assessment day for secondary highways, the day to see the results announced.
Wei Huan's continued top ranking and this year's high clearance rate are both encouraging news.
However, compared to these routine assessments, they are clearly less popular than something else that is more important.
That night, countless people couldn't eat, and they talked animatedly with those around them.
"Did you see the post on the Challenger Forum today? It says that more than ten major forces, including Jingcheng Trading, Jialun Military Industry, and the Challenger Alliance, are announcing that they will recruit new members based on the results of this Tier 3 Highway assessment, with generous benefits."
"The posts appeared in the blink of an eye, all offering high salaries and targeting the Level 3 highway assessment the next day. They were urgent and rushed, with vague information, giving off a feeling of a conspiracy to lure people into a trap."
"It's impossible to lure people into the challenge world and kill them. Only a madman would make that decision. Besides, this time not only have major powers spoken up, but also legions backing us up. I think the other voices online are more reliable."
What is it?
"In recent years, the Dark Beasts have been targeting our highway assessments more and more frequently, and the advancement to Level 3 highways has become a bottleneck for many people."
Initially, every six months, the Legion would organize geniuses and concentrate their efforts to send out challengers in one go.
But starting last year, this method stopped working. The number of lords sent by the Dark Beasts also increased dramatically, resulting in heavy losses last year, and the whole country mourned.
"Yes, I remember. Too many people died. The other side had five 8-star, 3rd-tier lords. Almost all of our team's geniuses were killed. In the end, the survivors were ordinary challengers hiding in the back. Their numbers were less than 40% of when they went in. It is said that more than 20,000 people died at once."
"Yes, after that, our human development lagged behind the Dark Beasts. If Wei Huan hadn't opened the Platinum Treasure Chest and found Tier 5 materials which he then handed over, the great calamity for humanity might have come much earlier."
"so?"
"So, the Level 2 assessment just ended, and they're immediately expanding the influence of the Level 3 assessment. Do you think it's possible that Wei Huan is going to take the Level 3 assessment right away? With his abilities, it's entirely possible that he can protect and send a group of challengers. You probably haven't heard about the huge commotion Wei Huan caused in the Level 2 public area, have you? I heard that he even drove away a legendary treasure chest monster."
"I know that, but even so, Wei Huan can't protect many people. Everyone knows how terrifying the five eight-star dark beasts from last year were, even without the video being leaked. They were definitely stronger than a legendary treasure chest monster on a secondary highway."
"This was so sudden, the Dark Beasts probably weren't prepared, right?"
"Who knows? What if there is? The more people who go in hoping for a lucky break, the more pressure Wei Huan will face. Don't forget that gathering crowds will spawn more wandering monsters and cause resource shortages. Unless we split into teams and break through in multiple convoys, but that would require a lot of leader vehicles. If we look at our rookies this year, there are indeed quite a few capable ones, but in my opinion, they are far inferior to Wei Huan and simply cannot shoulder the responsibility of leadership."
"Hmm, now that you mention it, I'm really confused. So what does the government mean by this? Making such a big move,"
Could this become a dead end?
"Not exactly. I did think of a possibility...?"
"What?"
"You don't necessarily need a newcomer to be a leader's car. There have been quite a few big shots who have been resting and recuperating on secondary roads all these years..."
"Ah, you mean this..."
...
When Mu Dehao returned to Blue Star, he thought he would have a serious argument with Commander Chai.
As a result, after exchanging a few words with Commander Chai, a new task came his way.
It was the same task assigned to him by his two children who were challenging the world.
"...So, the number of applicants has already exceeded 10,000, and the total number is estimated to be 30,000, making it the largest assessment in recent years. The number of vehicles for leaders must be increased. Commander Dong's idea is to contact the elders and negotiate terms."
The person who came in to report was Commander Chai's adjutant. His gaze swept over the two superiors' faces before he continued, "And then there are Qi Jialu's people, who contacted us on their own initiative."
"Qi Jialu..." The two big shots, who were on the verge of exchanging blows just a moment ago, have now adjusted their facial expressions and stared at each other for a long time.
After a long while, Mu Dehao said, "I have a vague impression. She was the female leader of the secondary highway. It seems she ran a sizable bounty hunter group. People came to Qianmen from all directions, and she even monopolized the development and maintenance rights of three districts."
Upon hearing this, Commander Chai's expression immediately turned ugly.
"They call it development rights and maintenance rights, but to put it bluntly, they're just bandits who occupy land and exploit the people by collecting protection money. What kind of scum are they!"
Mu Dehao shook his head: "In the beginning, Great Xia had 2,009 districts, and in recent years there have been at least 1,500 districts. Our legion's strength is limited, and it is impossible to protect all the secondary highways. In recent years, with the legion's mediation, we have been able to cooperate amicably with these bounty hunter groups, which has at least relieved a large part of the pressure on the rear."
Commander Chai shook his head: "What cooperation? They occupied the area first, and our people couldn't get in. This situation arose because they didn't want to increase the sacrifices. How is this helping us relieve the pressure? If our people went in, would it be because they couldn't stand it? Or because they weren't capable?"
Mu Dehao sighed, really not wanting to argue with this newly powerful guy about such a pointless topic.
For the past few years, he has been helping Commander Hong with similar tasks.
He knew better than anyone that challenging the world couldn't be done without legions, nor without powerful private forces.
He then looked at his adjutant: "What happened to Qi Jialu?"
The adjutant, who was one of Commander Chai's men, continued after seeing Commander Chai nod, "She said she could personally go down to the field as the leader's car, but one of the conditions was that her people be released."
"Release whom?" Mu Dehao's face tightened.
"A man named Xu Qingqiang..."
...
"You Wuyi, don't sign up this time."
After completing his assessment and leaving the Challenge World yesterday, You Wuyi returned to Blue Star and slept for most of the day. When he opened his eyes, he found that the world had changed.
The major operation to break through the constraints of the three-level assessment was about to begin, yet no one had informed him.
With his hair all messy, You Wuyi rushed into the leader's office.
To his surprise, his superior shook his head and said, "Commander Dong specifically instructed that you cannot participate this time. Get some rest. This time, you've been through a lot."
It's been tough.
You Wuyi's face scrunched up: "What do you mean? Is there something wrong with this operation? Wei Huan is the leader this time, right? You can't mess around. Wei Huan is the most talented one in our group. We absolutely can't let him be ruined in the Challenge World."
The superior was amused by You Wuyi's words and praised him, "He has a good temper, not jealous at all?"
You Wuyi scratched his messy hair and sighed, then plopped down in a chair: "What's the use of being jealous? I tried my best to catch up with him, but I still failed. He got ahead because of his real talent, so what do I have to complain about?"
"That's good. Commander Dong has mentioned it twice already, asking me to talk to you."
You Wuyi waved his hand: "Don't worry, I'm easygoing."
"Ha ha."
After a few jokes, the superior became serious and said, "Wei Huan's operation this time was rather sudden, and he also intended to catch the Dark Beasts off guard."
However, we cannot underestimate the intelligence work of the Dark Beasts. Their high-level Dark Beasts are very intelligent, and this operation may actually lead to some crisis. Therefore, we cannot put all our hopes on this.
Ideally, Wei Huan would lead a group this time, and six months later, you and other outstanding challengers from the same period would serve as the leader car and lead another group away.
You can't put all your eggs in one basket, you know?
Yu Wuyi certainly understood.
It's hard to say where the Dark Beasts will concentrate their power, but in any case, the "main artery" that supplies talent upwards must not be cut off.
It's fine if Wei Huan leaves first; I'll only be half a year later, and we'll meet again sooner or later.
I just hope that the gap won't be too big by then.
...
In addition, those who were also kept behind included Shao Yuan, trained by the Southeast Military Region, Qi Lin, a dual-profession trainee trained by the Northwest Military Region, and outstanding talents from various Challenger Schools, all of whom received the same order.
They were ordered to remain in the secondary public area for six months to settle down.
However, there are also talents who are not in these official institutions but are cultivated by private forces, and a few people have different opinions.
Some people are insightful and far-sighted. On this night, they recruit the best members of their family and issue a family order.
"Some of you have been on the secondary highway for quite some time now. Others have just passed the secondary highway assessment."
But regardless, the fact that you stand here as challengers, and your success, makes me and my family proud of you.
The speaker was an elderly man in his twilight years, sitting in a wheelchair in the living room of his mansion, receiving outstanding young members of his family.
The old man had many age spots on his face, and his skin was dry and wrinkled, like the bark of an old tree, but his eyes were bright and piercing, and he looked like someone who had been in a high position for a long time and held great power.
He spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice deep, but every word he uttered struck people's hearts and left a deep mark.
"Go and sign up for the Level 3 assessment, join Wei Huan's team, follow him closely, and do as you would with me, and obey his orders."
"Yes!" The young people here showed no surprise at the order; their clear and firm gazes indicated that they deeply agreed with it.
"And..." The old man looked at a tall, thin, handsome young man standing in the middle.
People say, "When Mu Zhong's leg broke, I know you were more heartbroken than anyone else, but there are many speculations about you from the outside world. Now is the time for you to change those rumors."
The Mu family stands tall because we stand upright and are united enough. Those with ability should move forward, and those of us behind should wholeheartedly assist them. We must also understand the true meaning of family.
The old man looked at the other person intently and finally said, "I arranged for you to get into Wei Huan's car. Do your best to help your cousin and let Wei Huan know that the power of the family is no less than that of the legion. Make him trust the Mu family."
The young man, who bore a striking resemblance to Mu Zhong, nodded solemnly.
"I understand, I will definitely do as you say."
"Good, good boy."
The old man nodded with satisfaction.
"Your third uncle is in a difficult situation right now. This is a critical moment for us to weather the storm together. Everyone must remember that only by uniting as one can our family prosper forever."
"Only when your family is strong can you obtain the best resources."
...
But unlike these people, Wei Jinhong was stopped by Gong Lianying.
Gong Lianying looked displeased, her nose practically piercing the sky: "What's wrong with your son? He hasn't been heard from at all since he entered the Challenge World. He doesn't answer your calls, and you've waited for him at the university gate for so many days without seeing him. Is he still your son? So what if he's achieved some success? Why are you so selfish? It's like you're afraid we'll take advantage of him."
After saying that, Gong Lianying looked at her own son, Wei Shuai, with much gentler eyes: "The children raised by our side are the most sensible. Yesterday he said that once he enters the Challenge World, he will give all the resources he gets to his parents."
After making that pointed remark, Gong Lianying looked at Wei Jinhong: "Some people think that writing a letter severing ties is enough. If family ties in this world were that simple, what would be the point of court arbitration? You raised him from childhood to adulthood, and he has invested so much in him, both financially and emotionally. Can he ever repay that? Wei Jinhong, can't you act like a man? That's your own son. You think you can control him?"
Tell me, how many gold chests does he have now? Did he give you one? You didn't even get the worst materials; you're such a disgrace as a father!
Wei Jinhong was scolded by his wife in front of his young son, and his face turned red. He even saw a hint of disdain in his son's eyes.
He knew that his child looked down on him because the mother disliked him and spoke ill of him in front of her son.
But he just couldn't teach Gong Lianying a lesson.
He was initially attracted to Gong Lianying's youth, beauty, and wealthy family background. He was the first to succumb to his greed and compromise. Now, it will be difficult for him to raise his head again.
He was practically completely controlled here at home.
Even though his eldest son is now successful, he has not only failed to change his status in the family, but is also ridiculed for not being able to control his son.
Faced with this barrage of sarcasm, Wei Jinhong could only swallow his pride and finally cursed, "You unfilial son! Just wait until he comes out of the assessment and officially enters the third-level highway system, then I'll see how I deal with him!"
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Blue Star, where winds rise and clouds surge.
Because of this unexpected and urgent gathering, countless people spent sleepless nights speculating about the future.
Even amidst the challenges of the world, Wei Huan and Mu Zhong couldn't sleep soundly.
They came out of the temple of professions.
Soon after, I was notified by the smart assistant that my car was about to be upgraded to Level 4.
The final vehicle upgrade will be completed in three hours.
Who can sleep after that!
None of the three went back to their rooms. Instead, they squeezed into the driver's seat, surrounded by white fog that completely obscured their vision. They couldn't see or get in anything, and could only hear the clanging and banging sounds.
Liu Chengzhi nestled on his sofa, surrounded by a pile of various recipes he had bought from the auction house.
He found a sense of purpose in cooking and has recently become obsessed with studying recipes.
Although he knew that personal strength was the most important thing in the world of challenges, he also understood that his fighting ability was far less important than a delicious meal on this vehicle.
After watching for a while, Liu Chengzhi gradually became too tired.
He yawned and was about to put down the recipe in his hand when he looked up and saw that the bosses had sat together at some point, each holding a miniature world and earnestly cultivating and planting crops in their little world.
Liu Chengzhi's praise was heartfelt.
The eldest brother truly lives up to his title; he not only continuously cultivates his own abilities to such a high level, but also manages to oversee farming in his spare time.
Although he knew that managing the microcosm had the benefit of cultivating spiritual power.
But if a person is really tired after a long day, their greatest hope is to be able to rest well after dark and have a good night's sleep, right?
Therefore, not just anyone can be the boss.
He knew he was far from having enough of this sense of responsibility.
Thinking this, Liu Chengzhi's thoughts came to an abrupt halt, and he let himself sink into a deep, sweet dream.
I really can't take it anymore. If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. Let me get some sleep first.
Liu Chengzhi's breathing gradually became deep and heavy, and his snoring could be heard in the room for a moment, even suppressing the escalating noise.
But the two people, who were holding the microscopic world and putting all their mental energy into it, did not sense any movement from the outside world.
They were very focused on cultivating the land, using their mental energy to fertilize the plants, weed, and also to soothe the poultry and wild boars, calming their minds and bodies.
The initial intentions of both sides were not so simple.
When the microscopic world is presented to you, and your eyes meet, you know what the other person wants.
However, achieving spiritual resonance is not as easy as one might imagine. The more deliberate one's efforts, the harder it becomes to find the key point of being on the same wavelength.
Fortunately, there was plenty of time tonight, and the two of them adjusted their steps little by little, beginning to enjoy the joy of farming together.
finally!
The anticipated entanglement of spiritual energy appeared, and their thoughts seemed to sprout wings, flying out of the world, soaring into the universe, traversing nebulae, exploring black holes, and pausing to admire an incomparably magnificent landscape amidst exploding stars.
Their spiritual power was so close that it seemed like they were one, transforming into a spiral of light speed, rushing towards the distance, towards the end of the universe.
Until it crashes through the dark dome!
A dazzling display, then a sudden return!
Trembling, I opened my eyes and saw the person opposite me.
Mu Zhong's eyes were misty with a thin layer of moisture, giving him an appearance of being bullied, which made people's mouths water.
Wei Huan felt that at this moment, being looked at by such eyes, he was capable of doing anything.
possible.
But in the end, he simply raised his hand and restrainedly wiped away the tears that welled up in Mu Zhong's eyes, saying, "Rest for a while. We can't go back to our rooms yet. Relax."
Mu Zhong nodded and was about to agree when Wei Huan suddenly asked with some surprise, "Do you have any special feelings right now?"
Mu Zhong shook his head, puzzled.
Wei Huan's gaze fell on his face, and green code seemed to flash across his glasses. "Data shows that your spiritual power increased by 5 points in the short time just now."
Mu Chong came to his senses. "You mean, after this, my spiritual power will increase significantly?"
Five points of spiritual power may not seem like much, but it's the maximum increase from a bottle of bronze potion.
Most importantly, after they consumed five bottles of the potion, it is no longer effective.
Now they have found a way to significantly improve again.
"And you?" Mu Zhong asked.
Wei Huan saw his stats in the mirror; they were higher than Mu Zhong's, and his spiritual power had increased by 7 points.
It might be related to the fake artifact.
But it only costs 7 points of spiritual power!
Upon seeing this number, Wei Huan's eyes welled up with tears.
"Again," Wei Huan said directly.
"..." Mu Zhong's gaze fell on Wei Huan's overly taut pectoral muscles, then slowly slid down a few inches. "Are you sure?"
Wei Huan tried to endure it for a moment, then shook his head in frustration.
Taking a deep breath to suppress the pounding in his chest, Wei Huan calmed himself down before reluctantly turning his gaze away.
"I still have some time. I'll go to the Temple of Professions, and come out after I finish the upgrade."
"Hmm, me too…" Mu Zhong put down the Microcosm, thought for a moment and then said, "Whenever you have time, the more the better."
Mu Zhong spoke with a calm gaze, but his unseen fingertips were slowly rubbing the dampness of his palm.
There was also a heat that kept his body tense, which made his voice slightly hoarse.
With only one hour left for upgrading, Wei Huan could spend five hours in the Temple of Professions.
At a ratio of one to five, even the most passionate heart can be calmed down.
Besides, the aura of those high-level undead made him very uncomfortable.
Seeing that the time was up, they left the tomb without lingering.
Wei Huan only hoped that he could become stronger more quickly.
Let these high-ranking undead understand what it means to be ignored in the past but now unattainable.
However, Wei Huan was a little slow to open his eyes.
Mu Zhong and Liu Chengzhi had both woken up and were standing in the driver's seat, watching the changes take place.
Tier 4 vehicle, upgrade complete!