Around noon, the continuous and intense fighting had left everyone exhausted, but no one dared to lay down their arms and rest when it was lunchtime.
In the name of the leader's car, Liu Chengzhi extended a logistics invitation to all challengers and formed a cook squad.
Wei Huan picked up the supplies in his car. After receiving the supplies, the logistics members prepared a fast food meal with three meat dishes and one vegetable dish in their own cars. The rich and flavorful dishes were to make it easier for users to eat rice in the shortest time. In addition, there were bean sprout and kelp pork rib soup and pickled vegetables specially prepared for people with a lighter taste.
At noon, simply open the auction house and you'll see tens of thousands of boxed lunches, all of which can be claimed for free.
The purchase limit of three boxes per person is to take into account those with large appetites.
Liu Chengzhi did a great job this time, demonstrating that a leader's vehicle is excellent even in logistics, ensuring that the soldiers fighting on the front lines have no worries about food.
Lunch was served, but the fighting did not subside.
Half an hour earlier, Wei Huan, who had casually dealt with a bite during a break, was now focused on the territory battle ahead.
Only after the lord's hall collapsed and large swathes of territory turned into ruins did Wei Huan pick up the water glass beside him and gulp it down in one go.
He was very tired.
Even with Jacques's addition, and the need to resurrect so many undead no longer required, his Netherworld power remained. However, the continuous battles caused him pain in his forehead, and he had felt his soul tendrils dissipating from the moment he arrived.
He is a Sequence Four psychic, whose core cultivation involves extending his soul tentacles to delve into the depths of the soul fire of different undead, adjusting different data as if nurturing life, and finally obtaining an undead that meets his best expectations.
During this period, Wei Huan vaguely sensed that Dianma was about to advance from an elite unit to a hero unit, and at that time, Gouzi would most likely also evolve into a hero unit.
Therefore, Wei Huan, who was familiar with the state of the soul tentacles, did not expect that he would also be in a state of needing to "grow a brain" in reality.
This is certainly not a good thing. The people around him are not ghosts; they cannot be allowed to let his soul tentacles stir up trouble in the spiritual world. Something terrible will happen.
What caused this?
Was it really because he was too tired? Or was it that dark professions had a negative impact on cultivators, such as Xu Qingqiang's madness, Agris's corrupting temptations, and his own impending state of madness...?
Wei Huan suppressed his discomfort, put down the water glass, and ordered the undead to continue their advance.
The dead were in front, Wei Huan was behind, and a convoy of 90,000 men followed behind.
There have been sacrifices along the way, but they are a very small number since the war between humans and dark beasts began.
The fallen soldiers will be engraved on the monument. Not only will the legion provide compensation, but Wei Huanche will also receive an extra share. We will never let the soldiers bleed and weep.
So far, Wei Huan has done a good job as a leader. Under his authority, even with a convoy of 90,000 people, no major problems have arisen.
Even some hostile forces are now bound to Wei Huan by life and death, and are actively fighting together.
When the iron hooves of the Blue Star army trampled over these ruins, the process of challenging the world's recovery was like flattening the last brick of the enemy.
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The swirling snowflakes carry with them humanity's unwavering belief in victory.
But Wei Huan, who had walked to the front, hesitated.
This time, he traveled more than 100 kilometers, but did not see the Dark Beast Territory ahead.
Previously, at the same distance, there would have been at least five Dark Beast territories blocking their way, waiting for them to be flattened.
Wei Huan's speed gradually decreased until he finally stopped.
The people in the car behind, unaware of the situation, were still gossiping: "Another war? Hurry up and eat, another war is about to break out!"
Wei Huan told the guards, "Go out and scout around. If you spot any enemy activity, come back and report."
As the escort vehicle departed, Wei Huan, Mu Zhong, and the generals in the makeshift operations conference room exchanged bewildered glances.
Mu then explained the current situation.
"...So we not only need to find out whether the dark beasts blocking the road have left the Challenge World, but also investigate why they left."
Everyone was speechless and nodded in agreement.
"It is time for an investigation."
"The Dark Beast is cunning and treacherous; be careful."
"This may be a deliberate feint. They must have gathered more Dark Beast Lords and adopted a combined battle formation on a large battlefield to concentrate their forces to block the 80th line. Don't be careless."
This is indeed possible, but there are also valid reasons for opposition.
"The development of the Dark Beast territory takes time, and relocating it at this point would be pointless. I think they must have planned this strategy from the beginning; all's fair in war. We also need to be wary of attacks from both flanks. The Dark Beasts are just as strong without their territory."
At this moment, news came back from the escort vehicle that had gone out to investigate, indicating that there was no trace of the Dark Beast Lord within a 300-kilometer radius of this location.
Wei Huan frowned and ordered, "Continue probing."
What followed was a long period of silence. The escort vehicles would report every 100 kilometers they traveled. As they reached 1,500 kilometers, the operations room was buzzing with discussion again.
"There must be a conspiracy. From last night until now, we have penetrated 5,000 kilometers and destroyed nearly 180 territories. Their plan is clear: to slow us down and wear us down. They will not give up at this time."
"I have a different idea. We are less than two thousand kilometers away from the 80th line. Even if there are dark beasts blocking the road, with our current efficiency, we should be able to get everyone safe by pushing forward for another half a day after dark. Since it is clear that they cannot stop us, it is useless for them to continue using the same tactics."
"That's why I said before that they would definitely make new arrangements on the 80th line, and there's also the possibility of a sneak attack by the Dark Beasts, so we have to be careful."
"What is the Dark Beast up to?"
There was constant debate and speculation. Whenever someone had a new idea, someone would immediately stand up and oppose it, making it almost like a debate.
Although it looks a bit funny and unprofessional, this is indeed the most common situation for temporary allied forces. After all, no one is willing to submit to anyone else, and there are clearly hostile countries. They may not win the war, but they cannot afford to lose the war of words.
Until Wei Huan looked up.
He didn't look at anyone, but just moved slightly, as if he was about to speak, and everyone immediately fell silent, adopting an attentive listening posture.
Wei Huan said, "Move forward, send out the escort vehicles, and see what happens to the Dark Beasts."
"What's the idea? We'll know once we see it."
This time, some people clearly had different opinions, or perhaps it was just their habitual argument, but they swallowed their words after they were on the tip of their tongues.
Some people you can criticize freely, but others you can't.
Wei Huan was indeed young. Everyone here was older than him. When some of them were challenging the world to lead their armies, Wei Huan might still be a teenager. But at this moment, no one dared to stand up and voice any objections.
Because speaking out inevitably entails responsibility, and almost none of them dared to take on the responsibility for 90,000 people; they simply didn't have the capacity.
Therefore, we must listen to Wei Huan's words.
This is the significance of a leader's existence.
He must have the ability to resolve disputes and execute them correctly.
With just one word from Wei Huan, everyone followed suit, some going out to scout ahead, others staying behind to cover the rear.
This time, the speed of the army's departure was increased to 1,000 kilometers per hour. The worst vehicles here are all level three vehicles, and they can reach 1,000 kilometers per hour at full speed.
The convoy roared past, with the Ghost Raven speeding at the very front. It even coordinated with the scout vehicle ahead, as the scout vehicle's commander knew what status the Ghost Raven indicated meant there were enemies ahead.
However, they drove for more than two hours straight, and were almost at Route 80, but the expected interception by the dark beasts did not occur.
One of the generals in the alliance team, whose tense nerves had relaxed, joked, "Looks like these dark beasts realized they couldn't stop us and gave up, right?"
But some people say, "If there are no Dark Beasts in the 80th level, does that mean they're all concentrated at the end? If so, do we still need to fight?"
However, Wei Huan and Mu Zhong had slightly different ideas.
Because they knew best that the Dark Beasts' unusual behavior this time was aimed at them.
Along the way, they encountered many spirit beasts.
As the royal family of the Dark Beasts, the Jisi Beasts are rare in number and possess unique abilities. Even on large battlefields, they are not commonly seen.
But as they advanced, they frequently encountered territories where the Jisi Beasts existed, and even territories where Jisi Beasts were the lords, which they then razed and killed.
The unusual number of Jisi Beasts can only mean one thing—they are gathering intelligence on Wei Huan.
Now, the densely packed dark beasts have all disappeared, more likely because they have obtained the necessary intelligence and left.
For Wei Huan, this was the most terrifying thing.
The dark beasts that leave this place will have all their strength etched into their DNA, appearing in the brains of every other dark beast.
From that moment on, Wei Huan completely stepped out of the shadows and into the light, and any dark beast he faced from then on would know all about his abilities.
And probably because the matter concerned him, Mu Zhong was very perceptive. He turned away from his webcam and said to Wei Huan, "We just talked about our weaknesses this morning. You don't think they've discovered them too, have they?"
Wei Huan pondered for a few seconds, then nodded firmly: "There should be no mistake. The Dark Beast Clan is more intelligent than we imagined. They must have discovered this, which is why they left here and were in a hurry to send out the information."
Mu Zhong raised a question: "Since they know we are currently in a period of weakness, why don't they simply take action, or wait for the next opportunity?"
meeting?"
Wei Huan said, "That's where the Dark Beasts' intelligence lies."
They can also calculate, determining the probability of winning.
Considering that the Dark Beast King might be at the end of the gate, they probably also calculated that it would be difficult to defeat Wei Huan before nightfall. At that time, Wei Huan's undead spirit would emerge from its weakness, and it would be another new hell.
As for waiting for the next opportunity, Wei Huan and Mu Zhong both agreed that the Dark Beast Royal Family probably didn't want to take any risks, and even considered the possibility that Wei Huan might notice something amiss and not only deny them a chance, but also spare their lives.
The Dark Beast Clan no longer wants to take any risks; Wei Huan's intelligence is more important than the outcome of a small war.
Moreover, this Dark Beast royal family member was very clever. It not only gathered intelligence on Wei Huan, but also took a large number of elite Dark Beasts with it to minimize losses, thus preserving the integrity of the Dark Beast clan's "echelon".
The more Wei Huan thought about it, the more he felt that his guess was correct.
However, the Alliance team also has very good reasons to refute Wei Huan.
Of course, it wasn't a direct rebuttal to Wei Huan, but rather, through debates with others, it allowed Wei Huan to see a new reason.
"If it's just about passing on intelligence, they only need to leave a portion of the dark beasts alive to avoid provoking us at the beginning. For example, those dark beasts that have established territories in remote areas. We can't possibly kill all the dark beasts in the next few days. As long as there are any dark beasts that manage to get out alive, all the information about this battle will be exposed."
Yes, that's one direction.
Wei Huan thought, "So there's still going to be a battle at the end of the pass, right?"
At 2 p.m., as the first car drove through a certain area, a dazzling gold medal popped out from every car.
The [Gold Medal Challenge] has begun.
This also means that they have crossed the 80th parallel and are all safe!
Wei Huan cannot leave on his own this time; there is still a lot of follow-up work to be done.
In particular, whether the Allied Forces will disband or follow Wei Huan to fight at the end of the pass will require a decision at the opening meeting.
Just because it's not official doesn't mean they're willing to take risks. In reality, most people here would rather stay in the 80th tier. As long as they can get through the levels, they can slowly develop in the higher worlds. After all, they can't compete with a genius like Wei Huan.
But some people are determined to leave. They have greater ambitions and are eager to make a name for themselves in this chaotic world. They want to follow Wei Huan and show off their talents. If they can catch Wei Huan's eye and get on his chariot, they will rise to the top in one step.
People have different desires, so they make different choices.
Apart from the 2,000-person convoy that Da Xia arranged for Wei Huan, which would definitely follow him, the other vehicles and people were initially in complete chaos.
Those who remain are not entirely safe either. The Dark Beast Lord is nowhere to be found but is still lurking, and there are also wandering monsters that may spawn at any time due to the large number of people gathered. All of these require organized forces to defend against them.
In addition, there are many civilian forces following Wei Huan. For example, the caravans from all directions who came to Wei Huan to introduce themselves said that they would always follow Wei Huan and that he could command them whenever he needed them.
Wei Huan himself was powerful and had 2,000 chariots at his service, so why would he need civilian forces? However, it must be said that this gesture was well-intentioned; at least after Wei Huan was disgusted by Peng Hai on the third-level highway, the grudges between the two sides were completely wiped clean, and there were even several...
I'll show some consideration.
This reorganization lasted for two hours. The steward took a moment to remind Wei Huan: "Commander, there are chariots moving forward."
Wei Huan was rebuilding his team for the final boss and was quite overwhelmed with work. Upon hearing this, he simply hummed in acknowledgment.
Two hours later, as it was getting dark, Wei Huan finally finished his work and prepared to set off. The butler reminded him again: "Captain, the champion chariot has completed 86% of the journey."
This time, Wei Huan listened attentively and frowned. He remembered that there was also a group of people in the third-level world who secretly moved forward thinking they were gaining an advantage, but they couldn't move when they reached the end of the level. The dark beasts would definitely build a city before the final checkpoint to block the human race's progress as much as possible.
But... what if all the dark beasts retreat this time? What if there's no boss at the end?
Wei Huan's expression turned several degrees cold upon considering this possibility.
He wasn't particularly concerned about the reward from the golden treasure chest, but he couldn't tolerate someone stealing his peaches. He had protected the challengers all the way here; even if he didn't earn their loyalty, shouldn't they at least show him basic respect?
Just as Wei Huan was wondering who could have done such a thing, the butler's next words completely enraged him.
The butler said, "The top five are all train captains from Sangshuguo, and the first, second, and third place are all from Shi Heng's family."
Wei Huan's face turned cold, and he raised his hand to open the champion ranking list.
Sure enough, those rushing ahead were all from Shi Heng's family. In the short time he was watching, the first-place person had already completed 87% of the journey.
Shi Heng's organization... it's no wonder, they're fighting to the death, they don't care about offending Wei Huan or the Great Xia anymore.
In fact, the new leader of the Shi Heng family's caravan is a smart man. He knows that it's no use for him and his family to continue to cower. Even if Wei Huan doesn't cause them any trouble, the money that Shi Hengchuan borrowed before his death is enough to make the Shi Heng family live in poverty and unable to recover.
Therefore, the only way to restore the value of the Shi Heng family, which has already lost its worth, is to obtain the golden treasure chest.
He wasn't sure if there was a boss at the end, but he was willing to risk it all before he was willing to die. So, when the whole family was resting after reaching Line 80, he ordered the family caravan to continue at full speed.
Every second of their journey was agonizing. The "Champion Ranking" was constantly updating its progress, and they might be caught and brought back by Wei Huan in less than an hour.
However, as time went by, even after exceeding his bottom line, the expected tracking team still did not appear.
Even as darkness fell, the Shi family members couldn't believe that they had actually completed 87% of the exploration.
Have they given up?
"At this full speed, we can get past the gate at midnight."
"Could it be just our imagination, and that we are actually already dead? This journey has been too smooth. Not only have we not been discovered by Wei Huan, but we haven't even encountered any wandering monsters."
"It's getting dark, should we continue?"
"What's there to be afraid of? We're all going to die sooner or later, whether we're captured and killed by Wei Huan, killed by monsters challenging the world, or even easily killed by the final boss. But even if there's only a sliver of hope, we can't give up! For your children, for your parents, fight to the very last moment!!"
Just scattered
People's resolve was renewed, and everyone moved forward with a tragic and determined expression.
It wasn't until someone noticed something amiss and cried out in terror, "They've set off! They've set off! The leaderboard is changing, Wei Huan's name is at the top, he's chasing us. My God, I can already smell the stench of the dead!"
It's hard to describe the extreme fear that everyone felt when they finally saw that long-awaited name appear on the list.
Some people were so scared that they cried.
But perhaps because they were truly afraid of death, when they realized that Wei Huan was really chasing after them, the Shi family members, who initially had some thoughts of surrendering, were so terrified that they fled for their lives like mice seeing a cat.
Run, run!
Hurry up! Faster!!
An hour later, Wei Huan's progress reached 83%, while Shi Heng's car, which was the fastest, had reached 89%.
The ultimate speed test is the different components upgraded on different cars. Even if the upgrade of a small component can only bring an increase of 50 mph, it will be useful at this moment.
The lead car sped up and sped away until it disappeared from sight, leaving the people in the cars behind as if they were being chased by darkness and swallowed by a great terror.
At one point, the last car in Shi Heng's family's vehicle suddenly said, "Family members, I wish you all the best."
No. What are you going to do?
"Go ahead and do your part. For the sake of the family's revival, please take good care of my parents."
It was a tragic scene. From the perspective of these people, they did not believe that they had provoked Wei Huan first, which led to this outcome.
They only felt that Wei Huan was relentlessly pursuing them, and in their despair, they deeply hated Wei Huan.
If it weren't for Wei Huan, the Shi Heng family would still be the largest organization in the Mulberry Tree Kingdom. If it weren't for Wei Huan, I would still be enjoying delicacies and beautiful women in my arms. If it weren't for Wei Huan, how could I be in such a sorry state? It's all Wei Huan's fault! It's all Wei Huan's fault!!
Two hours later, Wei Huan caught up with the last car belonging to Shi Heng's family.
It was just a third-class vehicle; if it hadn't left four hours earlier, it wouldn't have taken so long to catch up.
Wei Huan originally didn't want to pay attention to him. In any force, such a lagging chariot would only be at the bottom, and killing it would be of no use except to vent his anger.
However, Wei Huan was not someone who could not control his emotions, nor did he have a habit of killing people indiscriminately out of anger.
He was not afraid of killing, but he chose restraint and never killed indiscriminately.
Only by witnessing the destruction of humanity can one truly understand the preciousness of every life.
He chose to ignore it, but the other party had no intention of letting him go. Their sudden approach caught the butler's attention, and then a missile flew in from a distance.
Wei Huan revealed the protective shield. The missile landed on the shield, and a blue light flashed by. The missile seemed to have misfired, emitting a small, weak spark before being extinguished with a "whoosh".
But Wei Huan's car, which was moving at full speed, also came to a stop.
It wasn't because the enemy's fighting was fierce that it was forced to stop; it was simply because it was forced to switch from travel mode to combat mode, which caused the program's reaction when switching to defensive stance.
Subsequently, almost all the energy supplied to the travel mode was channeled to the defense and combat modules, and then Wei Huan's protective shield shone brightly.
The level 6 shield is no longer just a shield; it's more like an offensive weapon. As it opens, all beings that it doesn't acknowledge will be defended against and subjected to devastating attacks.
"Crack!"
A blue lightning bolt leaped from the protective shield and landed on the level 3 tank that had initiated the attack.
The immense power was like a spear falling from the sky, instantly piercing through the car, slashing down from above, followed by a thunderous roar.
"Boom!"
Sparks from the exploding tank swirled up snowflakes, and the intense heat scorched the rising thick fog until a new blizzard arrived, sweeping away the deadly flames. A charred, broken tank lay scattered in the middle of the snow.
Wei Huan watched all of this with indifference from beginning to end.
He could have stopped it; he could have easily stopped it before the shield launched its attack.
But he didn't.
Everyone must pay the price for the decisions they make.
If you brandish a weapon at him, be prepared to die!