"...The advanced path for a Gravekeeper is probably an Necromancer. Like Crimminals and Sleepless Ones, they are all users of dark energy."
Wei Huan wanted to say that there are no good or bad professions. Although most dark energy sequences are chaotic and difficult to control, in the face of the general trend, dark energy professions are destined to become one of humanity's combat forces against invasions from other planes.
"Gravekeeper is a legendary profession. After you pass the first stage, you can apply to join a Dragon Group team." Mu Chong was happy for him. "I can recommend you."
Thinking of something, Mu Chong added, "I am a Dancer, a second-order Soul Dancer."
Wei Huan raised an eyebrow, recalling the [Dancer] sequence—this was the strongest support!
Upgrading to third-order would allow him to become a [Shaman], buffing the entire party.
Especially the "Dance of Valor," which could increase the combat power of a legion tenfold within its duration.
The [Dancer] was not a legendary profession, but its role on the battlefield was no less important than any legendary profession.
Not to mention that Mu Chong might awaken a second profession in the game, achieving a dual profession.
However, almost all Shaman rituals required dancing.
Mu Chong's legs…
Wei Huan frowned, wanting to say something, but now was not the time for casual conversation.
He turned and gave Mu Chong a steady look: "It's fine, don't overthink it. Let's solve the current problem first."
Both of them simultaneously looked at the Earth Cave Beast chasing them from behind the car.
"Can you subdue it?"
"Not sure."
"Stopping the car would probably mean death."
"I heard my profession has high charm for Undead creatures. Do you dare to take a risk with me?"
"Do I have any other choice?"
"No, not since you got into this stolen car."
"Wei Huan, my impression of you isn't like this. In fact, I found it strange that you agreed to this absurd marriage."
Wei Huan looked at Mu Chong and smiled, saying: "Why not? From now on, I have a comrade, someone I can entrust my back to, just like how you unhesitatingly snatched my steering wheel and took control of the direction just now.
Mu Chong, I'm very glad you came to find me."
Mu Chong's eyes truly lit up because of that sentence.
No one wanted to be a burden, and someone as proud as him could not imagine being disliked.
Mu Chong said: "Go ahead and try. I'll take the wheel. If you really can't conquer it, I might have a way to stall for two or three seconds, allowing us to regain some distance."
With that, Mu Chong raised his hand again and pulled out two energy blocks, one large and one small, from the Challenger's backpack.
He placed the energy blocks into the armrest box and said, "Before the challenge, make sure the fuel is sufficient."
The fuel gauge, which had remained at 1 bar, finally jumped to 2 bars, extending the range to 60 kilometers.
Wei Huan's range anxiety was partially cured.
"Thank you."
The moment Wei Huan's hands left the steering wheel, Mu Chong climbed over again and took over the driving. Wei Huan continued to press the accelerator, while also sticking half of his body out of the car window.
Without needing to say much, the two cooperated perfectly.
After awakening his profession, the air outside the car no longer corroded Wei Huan.
He gazed into the Earth Cave Beast's eyes, activating his Gravekeeper professional ability, attempting to communicate with the Earth Cave Beast.
Their intertwined consciousness allowed him to perceive the Earth Cave Beast's emotions.
It wasn't the anger he imagined, nor was it joyous infatuation; it was like a piece of wood, a void.
Wei Huan thought with some uncertainty, does this level of Undead creature mean I can conquer it?
"Obey me."
"Obey me."
"Obey me."
He hoped he could lure this big spider.
Unconsciously, Wei Huan's speed on the accelerator slowed down.
To convey his thoughts more clearly, he tried to get closer to the Earth Cave Beast.
The distance between them rapidly closed from over fifty meters to thirty meters, twenty meters… When the distance was less than ten meters, the Earth Cave Beast suddenly changed, making a move it had never shown before.
Its eight long legs retracted downwards, and after a brief charge, it leaped high into the air.
It jumped directly towards the vehicle.
Wei Huan's heart instantly stopped.
Did he bet wrong?!
The sixth-order potion he painstakingly obtained, the legendary profession he awakened—everything had just begun, and he was going to die here?
He didn't want to die!
He was unwilling!
He backhanded, pressing firmly on the steering wheel, turning it sharply, and flooring the accelerator.
During this process, Mu Chong was clearly hit hard on the head by his elbow, but he didn't utter a sound. Instead, he tried hard to lower his body, burying his head on Wei Huan's legs to ensure he wouldn't get in the way.
Wei Huan had eleven years of Challenger experience and was a true veteran driver. Under his control, the old minivan moved like a powerful racing car, weaving like a snake on the road.
However, the scene he least wanted to see still happened.
Although the descending Earth Cave Beast did not land directly on the car, one of its forelegs hooked onto the rear of the car.
As the Earth Cave Beast exerted force with its foreleg hooked to the car's tail, its entire body climbed onto the roof.
Only when that massive segmented limb dropped from the car roof did Wei Huan truly experience the terror of such a giant creature up close.
Just one segmented limb was as thick as three adult embraces.
The white bones glowed faintly, looking different from the bone structure of Undead creatures; their luster was more like a kind of alloy, excessively hard.
The segmented limb, which had slid past the side window, finally poked the windshield.
Locked on.
As the light was blocked, Wei Huan saw a new option pop up on the windshield.
[Earth Cave Beast (Bio-Alloy) will merge with the vehicle. Do you agree?]
[Yes] [No]
The speeding, swaying vehicle slowly came to a halt, until it completely stopped moving.
Mu Chong's muffled voice sounded: "What happened?"
"…You get up and see."
Mu Chong then propped himself up and followed Wei Huan's gaze to the windshield.
Mu Chong recalled: "Currently known methods for vehicle upgrades are all through opening treasure chests to obtain modification blueprints, and after reaching certain standards, choosing a direction for upgrade.
Merging with a monster's Undead creatures, although it has never appeared before,
I think it's worth a try.
Since the in-car system gives the option, it means it exists and is recognized."
Wei Huan was thoughtful.
Mu Chong smiled: "Don't underestimate diamond treasure chests! So far, only one diamond treasure chest has been opened globally, which allowed Ausamm, who was far behind us, to catch up in a short time and also gain the ability to deal with the invasion of the Western Hemisphere's Lord."
Wei Huan said matter-of-factly: "Agris Flangeling, Apostle of Night."
"Oh, you actually know? I thought that was still classified. My apologies, I've made a fool of myself."
Wei Huan also came back to his senses.
Agris Flangeling was one of the two future pillars of Blue Star, but at this time, she should still be unknown, just an ordinary Ausammdelinquent who almost died in the second challenge stage.
But clearly, Lady Luck saw her, giving her light in desperation, which completely changed her fate from then on.
He couldn't explain why he knew all this, but fortunately, Mu Chong was a person with boundaries and didn't press further.
Wei Huan raised his hand and brushed the windshield.
He pressed the [Yes] option.
Yes, there was nothing to hesitate about.
Although he had never heard of vehicle fusion, in this challenge, any change could be an improvement.
He had to seize every opportunity to become stronger!
After selecting "Yes," a progress bar reaching 1% appeared on the screen.
The Earth Cave Beast's segmented limbs, which tightly wrapped the car, did not disappear, but fortunately, after he made his choice, the segmented limbs in front of the windshield moved left and right, revealing the view ahead.
At least the car could be driven.
With the crisis averted, the car was quiet for a while.
The lingering aftereffects of the frantic escape still echoed in his mind, like entering a sage's moment.
Finally, Wei Huan broke the silence: "Do you want to rest for a bit?"
Mu Chong shook his head and said, "The first place in the stage gets extra rewards. Your starting point is very high, so you should keep it up. Also," he looked at Wei Huan and said, "I haven't awakened my profession yet, and I'm under your protection. I shouldn't have too many demands, but I still hope to open at least a gold-level treasure chest and not be a useless person who can't help at all."
"No problem, just drive forward." Wei Huandidn't mind this overly presumptuous request and readily agreed.
He restarted the ignition and put the car in gear, driving off again, while asking, "So you directly awakened as a Dancer, and your extraordinary profession within the game hasn't awakened yet?"
"At least that's what we hope," Mu Chong said. "My mother hopes I can turn things around in the challenge, and my younger sister is still young and needs my protection. I must stand up again."
Mu Chong looked at Wei Huan and said, "I hope you don't mind. My mother is an Astrologer, and she found you. It seems to be the right decision now. You made me confirm this marriage is correct. I see hope in you."
Wei Huan pursed his lips, noncommittal about this ridiculous marriage.
They were both outcasts of their families; the only difference was that Mu Chong's mother was unwilling and wanted to turn things around, while he chose to actively leave that family.
Seven years ago, when the challenge descended, although many people died, it also brought many opportunities.
People who used to live at the bottom of society, with a bit of luck and courage, all rose to positions they had never imagined before.
Standing high, the wind was too strong, and they drifted severely.
His father, Wei Jinhong, was such a person.
After his original wife, Wei Huan's mother, died in the challenge, Wei Jinhong quickly married the daughter of an official family.
There was no longer any place for Wei Huan in that household.
It was good to be able to completely sever ties with the Wei family through this marriage.
Wei Huan looked at his comrade, Mu Chong.
Perhaps their marital relationship would become the most stable bond between them.
So, Wei Huan said: "Don't worry, your legs won't be a reason to hinder you from standing up. Most professions, after upgrading to fifth order, involve laws and divinity.
For gods, the mortal body is the least important."
Mu Chong chuckled: "It seems you've already thought far ahead."
"It's a legendary profession after all, so thinking a bit more isn't a problem, right?"
"No, no, look, there's a bronze treasure chest ahead."
Wei Huan saw it too, released the accelerator, and slowed down.
Once the first treasure chest was opened and the potion obtained, there was no need to pick and choose the quality of subsequent treasure chests.
Treasure chests usually contained many supplies, which were necessities for survival on the road.
Materials for upgrading the vehicle also had to be opened from treasure chests.
Wei Huan stopped the car in front of the bronze treasure chest, wanting to pull open the car door, but it wouldn't open.
The Earth Cave Beast had wrapped around the car door; it seemed they wouldn't be able to leave the car until the upgrade was complete.
But this didn't faze Wei Huan.
Wei Huan gave Mu Chong a look.
Mu Chong saw a hint of showing off in it.
He appropriately showed an expression of anticipation.
Then, with a thought from Wei Huan,
The void ahead was like a water mirror, and three summoned creatures walked out from another space!