Chapter 238: I Not Only Practiced It, I Maxed It Out!
One-Eye had no idea why Zhang Yangqing smashed the car lights after getting inside.
Rules were something only the Chosen One could see.
However, given his personality, he wasn’t going to ask about these things.
But he did observe that as the car lights shattered, the terrifying aura emanating from the bizarre vehicle also disappeared.
“Could this be the solution for dealing with these strange vehicles?”
One-Eye was also memorizing information; after all, he knew nothing about the outside world either.
Remembering more details might prove very useful later; he was also preparing for the worst-case scenario.
Zhang Yangqing smashed all the lights. When he sat inside the car, he found its interior structure to be perfectly normal and it started up without issue.
He then had One-Eye spray disinfectant in every corner.
The kid was obedient, sure, but he lacked initiative.
Even though he knew disinfectant needed to be sprayed, since Zhang Yangqing hadn’t specifically told him to do it, he wouldn’t act on his own.
That was his way of surviving.
After the disinfectant was sprayed, One-Eye put the large backpack in the back seat and even buckled the seatbelt around it.
This was to prevent the food inside from spilling out if the car got bumpy later.
One-Eye just focused on doing his own tasks well, hoping to avoid being dismissed by this powerful partner.
He knew that Zhang Yangqing’s “low-health” state was still stronger than his own prime, which left no room for any other thoughts in his mind.
At least, until Zhang Yangqing made a move to get rid of him, he could only comply.
Just as One-Eye sat in the back seat, lost in thought, a voice broke his concentration.
“Can you drive?”
Zhang Yangqing, who was adjusting the rearview mirror, asked casually.
“Yes.”
One-Eye nodded in response.
Still the same economical way of speaking; saying less meant fewer mistakes.
“Then you give it a try.”
Zhang Yangqing got out and moved to the passenger seat.
He did know how to drive, but that didn’t mean he enjoyed it.
Since he brought a helper along, he might as well utilize the helper to the fullest.
Otherwise, Zhang Yangqing might as well have come alone.
One-Eye got out of the back seat and sat in the driver’s seat.
Because he wasn’t very tall, he had to adjust the seat and mirrors.
After all, Zhang Yangqing had just adjusted the position for himself, which wasn’t suitable for One-Eye.
Leaning back in the passenger seat, Zhang Yangqing glanced over, curious if the kid’s short legs could even reach the accelerator.
Although One-Eye wasn’t very tall, he could still reach the accelerator.
With the sound of the engine roaring to life, One-Eye released the handbrake. This off-road vehicle, which looked quite dirty on the outside, started moving and began driving through the underground garage.
With this car, the burden on One-Eye was lessened.
After all, carrying all that stuff was tiring.
“Where are we going?”
One-Eye took the initiative to ask, as he had been driving for a while and still seemed trapped in this endless parking lot.
The scenes outside kept changing, but it was just like before, moving from one area to another.
Zhang Yangqing calculated the time and said, “Find a place to stop for now. Wait until I tell you to drive before you drive.”
He didn’t disclose any useful information, but One-Eye still complied.
The place was quite empty, yet the kid actually carefully chose a spot and parallel parked.
Anyone else would have just parked haphazardly, right?
Actually, getting out of this level now wasn’t difficult; it was just a matter of waiting for the right time.
Back at the rehabilitation center, Zhang Yangqing had indeed heard the horn sound at 11 o’clock.
If his information was correct, he could deduce that the entrance and exit of this endless parking lot would only open around 11 o’clock.
It was currently 9:30, still some time until 11 o’clock, and wasting too much fuel wasn’t a good idea.
So, what was needed now was rest.
The spot One-Eye chose was well-lit, with a few other cars nearby.
He asked Zhang Yangqing if they needed to replenish food supplies. After receiving permission, he got out to look for useful items.
Since the off-roader could hold a lot, he loaded anything useful into the trunk.
Even if Zhang Yangqing didn’t need it, he might need it himself sometimes.
Especially things like flashlights; the more they could carry, the better.
Seeing him work so tirelessly, Zhang Yangqing didn’t say anything.
After all, his goal was also to increase his own survival rate.
Just as Zhang Yangqing had solved the most critical problem, other Chosen Ones were still struggling with the bizarre vehicles.
There might be a way to stop a shaking bizarre vehicle, but the specific method was difficult.
According to Zhang Yangqing, it wasn’t the right approach.
Most Chosen Ones, after encountering a lit-up bizarre vehicle and experiencing several failures, slowly began to grasp the method.
These transcendents could be described as having wild imaginations, or perhaps being overly fanciful.
Because their martial power was indeed strong, some thought of smashing the car lights from a distance by throwing things.
As long as the lights were out, the conditions for the bizarre manifestation wouldn’t be met.
It wasn’t a bad idea, but this action caused the bizarre vehicle to chase them for several blocks, almost killing them.
Later, they realized that disinfectant could not only be sprayed inside the car but also on themselves or on the iron bars they found.
Doing this would prevent the bizarre vehicles from attacking them.
At this stage, one needed to pay attention to a detail: disinfectant spray is a diffusing substance. Its smell repels bizarre creatures, and spraying it on oneself or a metal bar is fine.
But one had to be quick; otherwise, once the smell dissipated, the bizarre entities would attack again.
Quite a few transcendents encountered danger in this level, but they all managed to resolve it one by one.
Now the time had reached around ten o’clock. Many Chosen Ones who had obtained cars were still driving aimlessly, looking for an exit.
They didn’t seem to realize that the parking lot entrance and exit would only open around eleven o’clock.
However, if they kept driving continuously, they might indeed drive out eventually.
If they happened to stop to rest right at 11 o’clock, precisely missing the time the exit opened, then they’d be in trouble and would have to spend another day in the parking lot.
Spending an extra day in a place like this would definitely bring certain dangers.
Essentials like food and disinfectant would become harder and harder to find.
Among these events, some rather absurd mistakes occurred, like with this transcendent from Hans Country.
Because there’s no speed limit on Hans Country highways, many people there like to drive fast.
Actually, for their country, it might not even be considered fast.
But this transcendents from Hans Country, out of habit, accelerated, wanting to find the exit quickly.
Then, passing through an area with slime on the ground, his tires lost traction, and he crashed spectacularly into a wall.
If it weren’t for his transcendent physique and decent reflexes, this mistake might have directly killed him.
He not only lost the car but also half the food and some disinfectant from the back seat.
This crash made his already difficult situation even worse.
Now, he had to continue searching for food and another vehicle.
He wondered if he could find a new car and get out before 11 o’clock.
Greco, the Red Cardinal from Ramen Country, and some other transcendents had actually guessed that the entrance might only open around 11 o’clock.
But just in case, they were still driving aimlessly.
As long as the car interior was filled with disinfectant, and as long as they didn’t encounter a humanoid bizarre entity, nothing major would happen.
Even if they did encounter one, they could just turn the car around, step on the gas, and flee.
Finding a usable car basically meant they had already obtained the ticket to clear this level.
Zhang Yangqing was the only one bold enough to be so certain about the time.
When the time reached 10:50, Zhang Yangqing and One-Eye each opened their own medicine bottles.
Skillfully, they shook out two pills and tossed them into their mouths.
Following Zhang Yangqing’s instructions, One-Eye started the off-roader, and a rumble echoed through this area.
Time ticked by. Other Chosen Ones were either still driving or also starting their engines. Close to 11 o’clock, a strange phenomenon occurred in the area.
A curved, upward-sloping passage appeared in the distance of the endless parking lot.
Anyone who drove regularly would recognize this as the parking lot exit.
Even those who didn’t drive often should realize what this place was upon seeing it.
Many transcendents entering for the first time were quite excited, gripping the steering wheel with both hands, feeling a sense of ‘accomplishment’ from solving the puzzle.
Thinking this, these transcendents floored the accelerator, eager to leave this godforsaken place as soon as possible.
While food and disinfectant might last, the pills wouldn’t. Did they really have to go back to the rehabilitation center and kill again?
Who knew what the rehabilitation center looked like now? If a body was found inside, they would surely take some measures. Entering a second time wouldn’t have the protection of the rules.
An old hand like Greco, at this moment, was constantly observing his surroundings, afraid of some accident not written in the rules.
With his current strength reduced to a tenth, it was better to be cautious when entering an unknown area.
Zhang Yangqing was also looking around from the passenger seat, hoping to spot any special information nearby.
The vehicle passed through a winding, spiraling upward ramp and arrived at an exit station.
Here, Zhang Yangqing saw a ‘familiar’ scene.
Ahead was a checkpoint, surrounded by thick fog.
Guarding this checkpoint were four fully armed individuals wearing crow masks.
The aura emanating from these four was several times more powerful than even the White-clad Ghosts.
And judging by their indifferent, battle-ready stance, one didn’t need to guess to know that these were the hidden bizarre entities in the Bizarro World.
Before knowing the rules that could cause instant death, hidden bizarre entities possessed attributes of immortality and indestructibility.
Normal Chosen Ones, even top-tier transcendents, wouldn’t lightly provoke hidden bizarre entities.
Greco stopped the car in the lane; he had already guessed how to pass this level.
Without the doctor’s ‘permission’, there was definitely no way in or out of the parking lot.
The so-called permission was naturally the ‘pass’.
According to the rule prompt, only one ‘pass’ could be obtained, so he could naturally get out.
The hidden bizarre entities were humanoid and weren’t afraid of the smell of disinfectant.
They directly approached to check Greco’s ‘pass’.
As long as he showed the pass and passed the inspection, he could leave.
According to these exit station workers, i.e., the hidden bizarre entities, each pass only allowed one person to exit. They had a special way to see the number of people in the car, so hiding someone was useless.
If someone tried to force their way through, they seemed unafraid.
The further you went, the higher the star rating of hidden bizarre entities, and with two increases in power, they were no longer so easy to deal with.
Seeing this, some transcendents felt they probably couldn’t kill even one, even in their prime.
So, like Greco, they obediently showed their ‘pass’ and passed the inspection.
At this stage, naturally, there was no danger for other Chosen Ones. Viewers mostly flocked to Dragon Nation’s big screen, wanting to see if Dragon Nation’s Heavenly Master could also get through this level.
Zhang Yangqing’s vehicle hadn’t accelerated, so it hadn’t reached the exit station yet.
But the barrage comments on his screen were already flooding in like a torrent.
: I think, following Heavenly Master Zhang’s usual style, he’ll just kill his way through this level. Whether it’s a special bizarre entity or a hidden one, at worst he’ll cough up a bit more blood. I don’t believe Heavenly Master Zhang can’t get through. Wasn’t the Blood Toll Station last time passed just like that?
: The situation is different. Last time, Heavenly Master Zhang was in his prime. Even hidden bizarre entities didn’t want trouble. This time, if the hidden bizarre entity judges that Heavenly Master Zhang’s strength is almost depleted and uses its annoying revival ability to wear him down, fighting just for One-Eye isn’t worth the risk.
: I think you’re right. Actually, for this level, he could just abandon One-Eye. After all, they’re just cooperating. Heavenly Master Zhang never promised to protect him completely. I believe if there was a chance to survive, One-Eye would abandon Heavenly Master Zhang too.
: Isn’t there any other way for this level? What about those Chosen Ones still in the rehabilitation center, some of whom have already formed groups of seven or eight? Won’t they just start a bloodbath when they get here?
: There’s no helping it. The rule clearly states only one pass is available. Otherwise, that blond guy wouldn’t have attacked the Chosen One.
Just as the viewers were discussing animatedly, in the Bizarro World, Zhang Yangqing’s car had already stopped at the toll station.
In front was a thick fog; forcing his way through was useless.
“Stop for inspection. Show your passes.”
The guarding hidden bizarre entities weren’t very polite, after all, they were in their prime state.
And with four of them, they were full of confidence.
When they stated the requirement to pass, One-Eye felt like he was falling into an abyss.
Not only because of the powerful aura from across, but also because he felt he might be betrayed by his teammate.
Despite appearing calm on the surface, inside he was a mess of panic, as if knives were pressed against his neck.
He didn’t even dare to look directly at Zhang Yangqing, only glancing sideways. Seeing Zhang Yangqing’s expressionless face made him even more uncertain.
Because he knew that the two of them had only one pass, and that pass was with Zhang Yangqing.
He sighed inwardly, So this is it, I really am the one being abandoned, huh?
Fight back? Resist?
He felt it was unnecessary.
That would only hasten his death.
If abandoned, at least he could use the information he had observed to survive here for a while and look for other ways.
That had been his backup plan all along.
If he confronted Zhang Yangqing directly, One-Eye felt he might die on the spot.
Given his submissive personality, he could only accept his fate.
He was terrified that Zhang Yangqing might make a move against him. Just as he was about to voluntarily get out of the car, Zhang Yangqing spoke, but not to him.
“Could you show me what the pass looks like?”
This was actually a reasonable request. The guarding hidden bizarre entities didn’t say anything, simply showing the pass before tucking it back into an inside pocket of their clothing.
Seeing this, the viewers thought Heavenly Master Zhang was about to snatch it.
But Zhang Yangqing’s actions always left them puzzled.
Zhang Yangqing didn’t rush to take out his pass. Instead, he pulled some gourmet food cans from the backpack in the back seat.
They were rare delicacies – cans of caviar, cans of tuna, and the like.
Then he got out of the car and handed them to the few hidden bizarre entities.
If it were ordinary food, like what other Chosen Ones had obtained, these hidden bizarre entities would certainly disdain it.
Seeing Zhang Yangqing hand over such good things, these hidden bizarre entities were tempted.
“Oh, you shouldn’t have,” they said.
Despite their words, they each accepted a can.
As the saying goes, a gift is hard to refuse.
The attitude of the few hidden bizarre entities improved significantly.
This could be seen as giving ‘gifts to increase favorability’.
However, one hidden bizarre entity still reminded him: “Even if you give us this, we still have to follow the rules. One person, one pass.”
Zhang Yangqing smiled and said, “I understand, it’s your rule.”
With that, he pretended to look for the pass in the car. Unnoticed by the hidden bizarre entities, he handed a pass to One-Eye.
One-Eye was surprised but decisively took it, maintaining a calm exterior.
When he drove the car into the inspection station, both of them presented their passes.
The station staff on duty checked them, confirmed they were genuine, and without causing any trouble, directly let them leave.
The fog before them dissipated, and a bright exit appeared before Zhang Yangqing and One-Eye.
At that moment, One-Eye’s heart was pounding with excitement; he felt like he had escaped a great calamity.
He was itching to floor the accelerator, half suspecting the one he got might be fake.
But he knew that the more flustered he got at times like this, the more likely mistakes would happen.
If the engine stalled or those terrifying station staff sensed something, it could be disastrous.
So he maintained his normal speed, smoothly navigating the incline and driving out of the station.
The off-roader emerged from the underground parking lot, and the view opened up before them.
The viewers were dumbfounded. They remembered Zhang Yangqing only had one pass, so how did he now have two?
And since it passed inspection, it must be real.
Most importantly, Zhang Yangqing hadn’t even snatched it.
At this point, some viewers began to speculate if it was a skill he had acquired in the Bizarro World, one that could duplicate a certain item.
Some viewers even invented a skill for him, naming it “Copy,” which could duplicate one non-living object smaller than itself with a 24-hour cooldown.
Come to think of it, ever since skills in the Bizarro World were revealed, all sorts of bizarre skills popped into people’s minds.
Especially since Zhang Yangqing had cleared so many levels, he must have picked up some impressive skills, right?
Many of these skills were often useless, but sometimes they were absolutely crucial.
In the last round, if Pyramid Nation’s 4S-rank clearer, Rahman, hadn’t had the skill ‘Slipperiness’ from the Bizarro World, forget about getting a 4S rank, he might not have even survived.
It wouldn’t be strange at all for Zhang Yangqing to have some duplication skills, especially since he had never disclosed anything.
This explanation gained approval from many. Even someone as powerful as the Pope thought it was possible.
Because he analyzed with authority: That Heavenly Master wouldn’t bring another person out without being prepared. The fact that he brought someone meant he definitely had a plan.
With the Pope explaining it this way, naturally, others dared not object.
Because in everyone’s eyes, the Dragon Nation Heavenly Master was the type who planned meticulously and wouldn’t make a mistake.
But there was one person who vaguely sensed the truth.
On Mount Longhu, Su Muyu frowned deeply, thinking to himself, This guy… he didn’t actually practice all those forbidden techniques from the scripture library, did he?
Su Muyu remembered that the scripture library actually contained many cultivation methods that couldn’t be learned.
These techniques weren’t necessarily harmful, but some were rather underhanded tricks.
You see, not just in the Dragon Nation, but even in foreign transcendent circles, sometimes face was more important than life.
If Su Muyu wasn’t mistaken, this move might be the “Flying Dragon Cloud-Paw Technique,” a skill specifically for lifting things off other people.
If it became known that a dignified Heavenly Master had learned such a skill, wouldn’t it damage his prestige?
If Zhang Yangqing knew what he was thinking, he would definitely say: I not only practiced it, I maxed it out!
