Before entering the passage, Wei Huan took one last look at the damaged corner and just then saw the huge tentacles emerging from the ground.
The flat, snake-like tentacles gazed in the direction where Wei Huan was, and once again, Wei Huan felt a terrifying sensation as if he were being watched by an ominous force.
Immediately afterwards, the vehicle drove into the passage, crushing countless fleeing Bluebeards. The scene was almost cruel and bloody, but no one showed any sympathy for a foreign race.
Gradually, the danger receded behind him, and the earthquake seemed to have occurred in a very distant place. At this moment, Wei Huan was slightly distracted and glanced at the loot he had obtained in the lower right corner of the screen.
He saw a name that made his heart pound.
[Obtained False Demon: Ring of Morpheus (Fragment) x1]
With his Adam's apple bobbing, Wei Huan pressed down on his unruly heart and forced himself to shift his attention back to the outside of the car.
The exit is just ahead, and the passage leading directly to the ground is the key to unlocking the mysterious underground palace from the treasure map. At this moment, more than a dozen blue-bearded men stand quietly below this passage.
When they fold their tentacles and stand upright, coupled with their human-like heads, they look just like a real person, only with a different skin color.
They looked at the passage above them, then at the oncoming chariots, and finally landed on their kin who had climbed to the passage's exit, yet seemed to be obscured by a transparent membrane.
At that moment, Wei Huan sensed their despair.
Before the underground palace was opened, this was their sanctuary, the last place where a group of people reproduced.
And now, this place will become their graveyard.
Before Wei Huan could feel any sympathy or other emotions, these blue-bearded people suddenly attacked them.
It was as if, filled with resentment, jealousy, and madness, it was trying to stop them with a futile attempt.
It's just a pity...
"Buzz—!!"
The parallel chariot suddenly jerked upwards, flying vertically into the passage. The transparent membrane that had trapped the Bluebeard Man was completely nonexistent to them. They entered the passage of fresh soil without hindrance and disappeared in an instant.
Throughout the entire process, Wei Huan paid no attention to the situation of the Blue-Bearded People, nor did he want to think about their fate.
Just as he was afraid to delve into his previous life, in that timeline where humanity failed, did humanity also have such a vast prison?
"Whoosh!"
Finally, the chariot burst into the sunlight and landed on the ground.
At the same time, the mother cave beast slowly loosened her long legs that were tightly wrapped around the gate, and the ominous black gate creaked and slowly closed.
"boom!"
The tightly closed door then vanished from this world, leaving behind intact soil, as if the passage had never existed.
"Go! Get out of here!!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Wei Huan immediately issued a new order.
It's hard to say whether anyone will find this place after the live stream, based on the terrain. He needs to find a safer place first, and there are still many things to deal with.
"We're heading towards the fourth-level highway assessment."
After giving general directions, Wei Huan took his seat in the driver's seat.
He took a position, then raised his hand and pulled out a black chain that appeared on the ground.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on this spot.
They didn't know what was happening inside. Apart from Mu Zhong, Liu Chengzhi, and Xu Qingqiang and Dou Lin who witnessed it, no one else knew that Wei Huan had encountered a god-level monster again and had taken another fragment of a divine artifact from it.
Even Mu Zhong and Liu Chengzhi were only guessing.
Faced with these questioning gazes, Wei Huan simply picked up the chain and took out his Morpheus Ring from behind his back.
The answer became clear when he put the two items together and watched them merge into one.
"Fragments of a divine artifact?"
"Boss, you've gotten another fragment.?_[()]?'Come♂read the latest chapter♂complete chapter'()"
"That's amazing! Boss, you've gotten even stronger!"
"Our boss is strong, that's why we're strong! Hahaha, today is worth celebrating! We opened a divine artifact and a platinum treasure chest, oh my god! What a haul!!"
Despite everyone's joyful expression, Wei Huan's face did not show much happiness.
Because he realized something.
"Mu Zhong, the Ring of Mofidi may not be Mofidi's weapon, but rather something that seals it. This time, after I took away the fragments, more of its parts can move, and its power is also stronger."
In a later conversation, Wei Huan said this.
It's hard to imagine that the process of obtaining the artifact is to break the seal. What kind of monster will I eventually unleash?
But can he withstand a god-level monster at its peak?
"Even so, I will continue to collect the fragments." Wei Huan said in the end, "If I get weaker, I will get weaker. I will seize the opportunity to become stronger. If it dares to come, I will kill it."
Mu Chong glanced at Wei Huan and smiled, then nodded firmly: "We'll go together."
Yes, this is not a choice. It would be foolish to give up a great opportunity right now just because you are worried about the distant future.
Instead of worrying about every step you take, it's better to have faith in your own strength.
Wei Huan has always done an excellent job in this regard.
Mu Zhong said, "You have the decisiveness of a leader, and we will follow you to the very end."
Wei Huan then sorted through the spoils of war.
The most important thing is the fragment of the Ring of Morpheus.
Now that the two fragments have merged, a new chain encircles the iron pillar of the Ring of Morpheus, and the original half of the chain is gone, as if the two chains were meant to be connected.
The chain, made of the same black material, wraps around the entire chain from beginning to end. It feels heavy in your hand and is engraved with mysterious dark patterns.
Upon closer inspection, the attributes appeared before Wei Huan's eyes.
[False Demon - Ring of Morpheus (Fragment)]
All attributes increased by 50%
Dark Domination +1
A curse from the abyss; once targeted by Him, the holder will never have peace.
The change is obvious; with the addition of a fragment, all attributes have increased by 25%.
Wei Huan's original 2700 Nether Force increased to 3400, and his Endurance reached a staggering 4600.
These are the base attributes without a shaman's blessing. Once Wei Huan receives Mu Zhong's attribute blessing, his stamina alone will be...
Reaching 14,000, this level is practically comparable to a "tank".
Needless to say, Bloodlust Blessing's attributes are comparable to a boss when it comes to fighting to the death.
A summoner can have a base stamina of 4600, which is quite astonishing.
His weaknesses are no longer weaknesses. If you add 825 strength and 775 agility to his stats, anyone who tries to ambush him will be taught a lesson.
The one with no weaknesses is the true strongman.
Another point is "Dark Domination +1". It's not hard to guess; Wei Huan can probably figure out the purpose of this term.
But now was not the time for testing. He shifted his gaze from the Ring of Morpheus and then looked at the new items in the warehouse.
This platinum ruins certainly contained more than one chest; there was also a considerable amount of silver and iron, including a gold treasure chest.
But faced with the overwhelming number and strength of the undead army, they were practically helpless. The blue-bearded man guarding the treasure chest was killed, and the contents were directly looted by the undead and put into the warehouse inside the vehicle.
Upon inspection, it was indeed found that none of the treasure chests, including those containing gold, contained the items Wei Huan needed.
But for the other people in the car, there were plenty of good stuff. Many of them were already muttering to themselves, their eyes shining, silently calculating their DKP.
Wei Huan was a little disappointed that no "energy canisters" dropped in Platinum, and his Platinum-level equipment wasn't even full, so unfortunately, none of the items he needed appeared.
Ding Qi has clearly reserved the Platinum Bow, and she will now focus all her efforts on accumulating DKP to redeem this equipment.
There's also a pair of Platinum Power Shoes; it remains to be seen which member of the team will be able to get that piece of equipment.
Don't be fooled by the fact that Lin Xu and Zhou Yong were "burdens" who got on the bus because of Xu Qingqiang. In fact, they are the ones who challenge the most real aspects of the world. There are many ordinary people without special talents who want to work hard to become stronger, but don't know how to exert their efforts.
Now, on Wei Huan's vehicle, thanks to the 25% boost to their title attributes, along with all silver-grade equipment and a few gold-grade items, they are strong enough to easily take on two opponents of the same level, and even possess the ability to challenge opponents of higher levels.
In any other vehicle, he would be qualified to be a battalion commander.
All I can say is that Wei Huan's car is too powerful.
Additionally, a Platinum Agility Potion dropped this time.
Wei Huan didn't drink this time, intending to leave it for Xu Qingqiang.
Xu Qingqiang is exceptionally talented, possessing a built-in "healing blade," and now he has the kiting ability of a flying monkey, making him undoubtedly the strongest offensive force on the vehicle.
Wei Huan suspected that if he were given enough undead to follow him, he could single-handedly destroy the territory of a level four dark beast lord.
Another issue is the green inflammation in Xu Qingqiang's eyes.
Wei Huan had almost forgotten about it; if the orb of light hadn't appeared in his tomb this time, he wouldn't have remembered at all.
It's unclear whether Xu Qingqiang will experience the same situation as the light orb, and whether this change will be good or bad for him. We should continue to monitor the situation.
As for the secret of the orb of light, let's put it aside for now.
Wei Huan checked the drop locations of the Platinum Treasure Chest and continued reading.
A [Balcony Upgrade Blueprint (5)] has dropped.
Great! Just what they needed.
Platinum Treasure
The blueprints dropped from the chests are mostly level 6 or 7, so it's rare for them to get a level 5 blueprint that they need. They're really lucky.
In addition, there are the blueprints for the exterior protective cover of Tier 6 vehicles, which are not needed for the time being.
"Butler," Wei Huan commanded, "Upgrade the balcony to level five."
"Okay, commander."
"..."
"The balcony is being upgraded to level 5, four hours to go."
The five-level balcony is under upgrade, but you can't feel it from inside the car.
They're currently missing a blueprint for the exterior crash barrier; they can request it from the Legion if necessary. Once this last component is upgraded, the entire vehicle can be upgraded.
They also have the blueprints for the entire vehicle, but they lack the core materials.
The core materials for upgrading vehicles are usually obtained by killing the leaders of large tribes of wandering monsters, or even king-level tribes.
Moreover, most of the materials for Tier 4 vehicles can only be obtained in Tier 4 worlds.
Now that the fourth-level world has broken the combat power ceiling, all countries are fighting like crazy in the world, resulting in insufficient "refresh" of challenge worlds, and the traces of wandering monster tribes are almost nowhere to be seen.
When the Great Xia first obtained the core materials for upgrading the Tier 5 vehicles, it quickly swept through the major tribes within its own territory. Subsequently, it secretly hunted down major tribes from other countries, which is why it possessed thousands of Tier 5 vehicles and professionals in a short period of time.
However, this also led to the slow growth of the strength of other countries. Large groups of monster tribes became scarce commodities, and were protected by various countries like treasures. Even if the Azure Dragon Army wanted to hunt core materials for Wei Huan again, it would take time.
With less than five days until Wei Huan takes the assessment for the Class IV highway, it's probably too late.
After the blueprints, there are a large number of level 6-7 materials. The materials used to upgrade vehicles are very precious. Each one sells for 1 to 3,000 points in the store, and each upgrade requires more than just one or two.
The further you go, the more difficult it becomes to upgrade the vehicle; it becomes very difficult for an individual to complete it alone.
However, with each upgrade, the interior space of the vehicle increases, allowing for more passengers.
This also shows that the Challenge World encourages challengers to team up and explore, and in the end, it is estimated that the entire population of the 3 billion planets will be divided into thousands of towering and massive space fortresses.
The future of humanity on Earth may well be an interstellar adventure.
After tidying up the warehouse, Wei Huan turned his gaze to Dou Lin.
Ten minutes had passed since the cave collapsed and the ruins closed. Dou Lin had recovered from the near-death experience and was standing in front of the car, watching the vehicle speed by with great interest.
A child's happiness is simple, like finally escaping from a cage; Wei Huan could almost see his perked-up ears and tail.
As Wei Huan's gaze fell, those who had been watching him also turned their attention to Dou Lin.
Mu Zhong said, "I have already had Captain Xue contact the nearest Vermilion Bird Legion. They have agreed to come and receive these War Clan prisoners and repatriate them to Blue Star."
"About three days..." Mu Zhong hesitated after saying this, his gaze falling on Dou Lin. Wei Huan understood what he was about to say.
There are only two seats left in the car, so the point of contention is whether or not to keep Dou Lin, and Aunt Peng, who insists on not being separated from Dou Lin.
Originally, Wei Huan had always hoped that only elite personnel would be on board, that was...
Because he didn't trust his own abilities and believed that only the cooperation of his teammates could complete the challenge.
That won't happen anymore.
With Mu Zhong and Xu Qingqiang by his side, he was capable of breaching the walls of any territory, and he dared to fight even the Dark Beast Royal Family. Therefore, his only requirement for his crew was absolute loyalty.
So, with a thought, a green orb of light appeared beside Wei Huan.
Then, at his command, the ball of light flew to Dou Lin's side. Seeing that the child was engrossed in looking at the scenery, he then had the ball of light circle around to Dou Lin's front.
Dou Lin jerked his body backward, startled, and shouted at the green orb of light, "Star!?"
But after two seconds, he hesitated and asked, "You're not a star? But I've seen you before, why won't you answer me? Do you know them?"
Immediately afterward, when Dou Lin raised his hands as if to lift something up, Wei Huan's pupils suddenly contracted.
A pair of white gloves had appeared on the child's hands at some point.
The gloves were so unusually white, they looked like they were glowing... no, they were glowing!
As Dou Lin shouted "Stars!", a ball of light actually emerged from the glittering gloves.
The light was much smaller than that in the cave, only the size of a broad bean, a far cry from the green light cluster summoned by Wei Huan.
Two orbs of light, one large and one small, one green and one white, floated in the void, as if they were having a conversation, and Dou Lin also made a listening gesture.
But soon Dou Lin said unhappily, "What's wrong with you? Why aren't you saying anything? Don't you recognize us?"
He reached out to touch the green orb of light, but it floated stiffly in mid-air. His hand passed through nothing, as if he had touched nothing at all.
Then he raised his other hand to touch the white orb of light. This time, not only did he touch it, but the white orb also circled around his glove. In just ten seconds, the white orb of light grew to the same size as the green orb, becoming the size of a fist.
The ball of light grew larger, but in contrast, the white glove lost its light and looked like just an ordinary white glove.
This change caught Wei Huan's attention. His gaze focused on the white gloves, and a moment later a set of data appeared before his eyes.
[Dome]
The home of stars, the abode of gods, and the toy of the lucky ones.
It was it that found you.
What does this explanation mean?
Wei Huan frowned, about to ask, "Mu Zhong..."
Mu Zhong was also puzzled: "I don't understand either. The homeland of the stars, the place where the gods reside, the toy of the lucky child, and also, it was him who found you."
As Mu Chong read it aloud, the others also pondered it, but no matter what, these mysterious words made it difficult for anyone to guess the answer.
In fact, some people do have an answer in their hearts, but they just dare not believe it, after all, the appearance of this item breaks the norm.
Maybe not...
"At least one thing is certain: Dou Lin is a lucky one, and this 'you,' which is also 'us,' are also chosen ones," Mu Zhong said. "Or, in your words, the strong always get stronger."
Hard work makes people stronger, and becoming stronger opens up more opportunities, which in turn can lead to greater strength and more luck.
The prophet is the most mysterious of the twelve professions; they...
Combat power and support abilities are not the most important factors.
What truly makes prophets fearful of other professions is their prophetic abilities.
[Diviner] → [Astrologist] → [Prophet] → [Astrologer] → [Miracle Worker] → [Divine Gifter]...
This is a profession that involves deep contact with the divine; they hold a glimpse into the future.
Whether it was Mu Zhong's mother divining Wei Huan's fate or Dou Lin finding the light under the guidance of the stars, these are the most powerful aspects of this profession.
In some respects, prophets possess the ability to alter certain aspects of the future.
"It was it that found you."
What does this statement represent?
It's terrifying to think about.
For quite some time, Wei Huan was pondering the same question until he came to his senses and found Dou Lin looking at him.
"If a star dies, will it go to you?"
Wei Huan paused for two seconds, then found a reason that wouldn't hurt the child's innocence: "If it believes in me."
"Faith? Are you also a god of challenge?"
Wei Huan's heart skipped a beat: "Of course I'm not. The God of Challenge is unique. What do you gain by worshipping the God of Challenge?"
"Huh? I didn't know that. Are there rewards for faith?"
"Of course, if you believe in me, you can live forever in my tomb and in God's kingdom after death."
"Wow!! How can I become your believer? Should I turn green too? Like it... But it seems to have gone mad, it can't even talk anymore."
"The realm of death is quiet and silent; all thought is frozen there, in eternal stillness."
"Phew! If you'd been two seconds slower, boss, I would have knelt down and begged for mercy." Liu Chengzhi made an untimely remark from the side, though he spoke very softly, Wei Huan still heard him.
Wei Huan also felt that his words seemed a bit mystical, but it was this kind of thinking that made him suddenly realize what the end of the [Gravekeeper Sequence] was.
If he can reach that level, then he wouldn't be lying.
Dou Lin did not hear Liu Chengzhi's mutterings. He was clearly very interested in Wei Huan's country, but he couldn't let go of the questions in his mind.
He took two steps toward Wei Huan and looked at the green light again: "So why isn't it talking anymore?"
Wei Huan didn't want to continue answering the child's questions. His gaze fell on the child's white gloves, and he asked, "What's this?"
"This?" Dou Lin held up his hand. "A glove."
"how come?"
Dou Lin looked at Xu Qinghuan and followed his gaze.
Xu Qingqiang was enjoying watching when he was suddenly targeted. After a moment of surprise, he said, "During his escape, those stars stuck to his body. When he first came out, his whole body was glowing, but now they're only on his hands. I don't know what they are. Are they dangerous?"
As he finished speaking, Xu Qingqiang's eyes suddenly narrowed to vertical pupils, and he stared warily at Dou Lin's gloves. He clearly only now realized that he had brought danger onto the vehicle; those orbs of light were very effective against Wei Huan's abilities, and he had personally witnessed the power of the exploding orbs of light, making the situation increasingly perilous.
Mu Chong replied, "These stars come from the dome, so were they created by Dou Lin, or were they conceived by the dome?"
Wei Huan said, "The dome chose him; who created it is not important. What we need now is to investigate as thoroughly as possible."
He's still too young to understand the function of this dome in detail.
Mu nodded: "Leave it to me."
Mu Zhong accepted the task, but did not rush to leave.
Because of the live stream, their car has been receiving greetings from various influential figures since the beginning.
Most of them were handled by Brother Mu, but there were some that he couldn't handle and had to wait for Mu Zhong.
Seeing that there was nothing else going on, Mu Chong returned to his parking space.
As for Dou Lin's whereabouts, there's no need to elaborate. A prophet with a [dome] chose this vehicle because of "momentum," so there's no way we can send him away again.
The distance to the left and right is not far from the vehicle being upgraded to level 5. At that time, there will be 101 parking spaces, but it won't be able to fit a child, let alone his adoptive mother.
but...
"Brother Fu, could you help me look up Peng Xuyun's information? She's from Wenquan City, Zhejiang Province, and lives in Jinxiu Residential Area..."
When Mu Zhong had some free time, he found the adjutant of Commander Mu in the Challenge World and asked him to help arrange this investigation.
Dou Lin's background also needs to be investigated, but right now the most important thing to investigate is Aunt Peng's information.
This was both to ensure the safety of the passengers' identities and backgrounds, and to allow Aunt Peng to receive treatment.
We can't leave someone with a mental illness on the bus. At the very least, we should try to treat her so she can move on from that painful memory.
Wei Huan and the others set off towards their destination, having already calmed down from the joy of obtaining the treasure chests and artifacts.
But Earth was still in a state of revelry.
Even though Wei Huan's strength is so clearly presented to everyone, instead of feeling "so that's how it is," people are even more curious about Wei Huan.
Some people even regard him as a "pillar of the planet" like Captain William Fang.
Wei Huan truly deserves his title.
May the Great Xia Dynasty gain another pillar of strength.
[Tips for Awakening the Gravekeeper Sequence]
[Did you watch it where they slay platinum monsters like cutting melons and vegetables?]
The viewers on Earth, still wanting more after the live stream ended, flocked to the forum, quickly sparking a wave of discussion.
In fact, more than Wei Huan's strength, what everyone is most interested in is how to awaken the "Gravekeeper" ability, since this profession is visibly powerful, making people want to create a new strongman.
Online discussions are rife, while intelligence agents from various countries are once again investigating Wei Huan's life background and exploring the secrets behind his awakening of the [Gravekeeper Sequence].
The public opinion following the live broadcast did not subside but continued to ferment. For three days, global forums were under strict control, and every time you opened one, it was filled with posts about Wei Huan.
At this moment, Wei Huan finally met up with the car that the Vermilion Bird Army had come to pick him up.
Among the people who came were some whom Wei Huan knew.
In his previous life, after leaving Wei Jinhong heartbroken, he ended up in the Vermilion Bird Legion and became a Legion Challenger.
During that time, he met many comrades-in-arms of the Vermilion Bird Army and even became a tank commander, responsible for guarding a supply point.
If the war hadn't become so intense that everyone had been sent to the front lines, he could have developed his career step by step and perhaps achieved something great.
Among the Suzaku Army's reinforcements were comrades-in-arms from their previous life. Seeing those familiar faces before them filled them with a mixture of awe and excitement.
Looking at himself, Wei Huan felt a mix of emotions.
It seems that in this life, we are destined to drift further and further apart.
Soon, the Zhan Clan prisoners were handed over to the Vermilion Bird Army's wagons, and Aunt Peng also left with them.
Mu Zhong finally managed to persuade Dou Lin, with Liu Chengzhi making the biggest contribution. With his love of good food and his chubby, friendly demeanor, Liu Chengzhi was the first to gain Dou Lin's trust and agree to let Aunt Peng go to Blue Star for treatment.
Of course, Wei Huan also personally promised that after Aunt Peng finished her doctor's appointment, he would let her go back to the car.
Dou Lin then agreed and officially joined Wei Huan's cause.
Aunt Peng has now recovered and, in addition, the car is in a nice environment and is clean and tidy. She hugged Dou Lin and said, "My child is gone, but you are the son I watched grow up. I will definitely come back. When I get better, I will stay with you forever."
Dou Lin hugged Aunt Peng's neck tightly, crying like a child, but was eventually coaxed into letting go.
Liu Chengzhi lifted Dou Lin up with one arm and handed him a string of candied hawthorns. "Is it sweet? Is it sour? Doesn't it look like your yellow dog peeing while you're crying and laughing?"
Dou Lin chuckled, sniffing, and asked Liu Chengzhi, "What's a yellow dog?"
The prisoners were taken away in three vehicles, leaving two Class IV vehicles unmoved.
Two fourth-level tank commanders from the Vermilion Bird Army said, "We are here to report to you on behalf of Commander Dong. Major Wei, please give us any orders you may have."
In addition, we have also organized a fleet of vehicles that will directly enter the Level 4 highway assessment. Our task is to assist you in completing this highway assessment!
besides..."
As they spoke, one of the level 4 tank commanders said, "These are the blueprints our army gave you. Thank you and your crew for your contributions to Great Xia and to all of humanity. Also, Major Mu's unlocking of the stray supplies in the discarded mobile phone allowed our army to recover a large amount of supplies."
Commander Dong said, "Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything. We're also collecting the core materials for the Level 5 vehicle and will try our best to deliver them before you enter the Level 4 highway assessment."
Mu Zhong smiled and looked at the commander of the Vermilion Bird Legion, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Commander Dong. I just received news that the Northwest Army and the Southeast Army have joined forces to wipe out a king-level tribe, and the supplies will be delivered soon."
Now that we have your crucial blueprints, we can complete the upgrade to Tier 5 vehicles before the assessment. Once again, we thank Commander Dong for this timely assistance.
Sure enough, less than half an hour later, the tanks of the Northwest Army and the Southeast Army arrived at breakneck speed.
They not only brought the core materials for the vehicle upgrade, but also two Tier 4 vehicles and a convoy ready to go.
Wei Huan didn't know exactly how many people there were, only that there were eight escort vehicles surrounding him.
These vehicles were all high-level level four vehicles, and each vehicle carried at least two level four professionals, all of whom were powerful figures capable of holding up the sky in the level three world.
However, in order to ensure that Wei Huan could successfully complete the assessment for the Class IV highway, they were all arranged to come to Wei Huan's side and follow his orders.
And, at that time, it is unknown how many Tier 3 vehicle teams will become a powerful force for him in his fight against those with ill intentions from various countries.
The care from Great Xia and from various legions was like a cup of hot water in winter, warming the hearts of Wei Huan and everyone on the train.
Yes, this is how Great Xia should unite, and this is how humanity should unite!
Only by uniting as one can we gain the upper hand against the relentless attacks of the dark beasts! Only by helping and supporting each other can we achieve final victory in this brutal challenge!