I started by submitting to the Douluo Continent, and the nation helped me become a god.

Consciousness gradually emerged from the darkness, like bubbles slowly rising from the deep sea.

"hiss--"

With a white hiss of pressure release from a valve, a vertical biological hibernation pod slowly opened. The pale blue nutrient solution was quickly drained, and Li Fulan, shirtless, stepped out of the pod, her wet, short blond hair hanging casually over her forehead.

This is Earth.

His secret base is an underground fortress hidden deep in a desolate mountain.

Every time he falls asleep in Douluo Continent, his consciousness travels back there; and when he falls asleep on Earth, he returns to the world of Soul Masters. This is his cheat ability, the bridge connecting the two worlds.

He grabbed a towel and dried his hair, then walked to the bar and poured himself an iced cola. The sound of the bubbles popping was particularly clear in the quiet space. He took a sip, savoring the stimulating sensation of the carbonation dancing on his tongue.

Good evening, comrade.

A gentle yet mechanical male voice rang out, and Lin An's virtual image was projected into the air—a butler dressed in a tuxedo and wearing a monocle.

"How's the situation outside? Is that old dog dead?"

"Based on the last thermal imaging data before your transmigration, the target has burns covering more than 60% of his body, suffered a devastating blow to his right arm, and inhaled a large amount of neurotoxin. Unless a Title Douluo-level healing-type Soul Master intervenes immediately, he will not survive the night. Even if he does survive, he will be completely crippled."

Li Fulan sneered: "It's good that he's crippled."

"Furthermore, the staff team has analyzed this incident." Lin An adjusted his glasses, revealing a network of relationships. "That Old Wang has been confirmed as a henchman of Xue Beng, the sixth prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. This attack was ordered by Xue Beng himself."

"As expected," Li Fulan shrugged. "I embarrassed him, so he has to retaliate. So what?"

"The staff's recommendation is—to evacuate Nottingham."

"reason?"

"First, the benefits are saturated. You have already obtained the Sumeru Storage Ring and the Millennium Whale Glue, and you have also completed the mission of selecting disciples for the Spirit Hall. Staying in that border town will yield very little benefit."

Second, the risk is escalating. News of Elder Wang's disappearance will soon reach Avalanche's ears, and if he mobilizes higher-level forces, we will be in a very passive position.

Li Fulan was silent for a moment, then nodded: "That makes sense. We've finished the quests in the starting village, it's definitely time to move on to a different map."

"Speaking of which," Lin An's virtual image turned to the side and made a "please" gesture, "Comrade, now that you have obtained the fifty-cubic-meter Sumeru storage ring, the 'thing' that was previously unable to be handed over due to carrying issues can now be officially transferred."

"What is it?"

Please come with me.

The elevator carried them upwards, passing through thick layers of rock.

"bite--"

The moment the door slid open, Li Fulan's pupils dilated sharply.

It was a behemoth of steel.

It sat silently in the center of the hangar, its entire body jet black, its lines extremely sharp. Unlike any mass-produced vehicle on Earth, it resembled more of an armored assault vehicle from a post-apocalyptic battlefield.

The vehicle is covered in thick composite armor, gleaming with a cold, matte metallic sheen under the lights. Four enormous off-road tires, each nearly half a person's height, feature wide treads covered in deep, menacing treads designed to conquer the most challenging terrains. The rims are forged from bulletproof alloy, ensuring they won't easily deform even from head-on fire.

The conventional air intake grille has been replaced by a reinforced steel beam, at least three fingers thick, with sharp impact-breaking corners welded to its surface, resembling a rhinoceros ready to charge. The headlights on both sides are deeply embedded in the armored shield, revealing only two narrow slits, like the narrowed eyes of a beast, exuding a dangerous aura.

The roof is a single, retractable armored platform that remains tightly sealed when not in use, but can be opened to reveal concealed weapon hardpoints when necessary. A row of high-powered searchlights at the front, like the eyes of a wild beast, is enough to illuminate targets hundreds of meters away in the pitch black of night.

There is a row of mounting rails on each side of the vehicle, which look like toolboxes but are actually detachable weapon slots. The rearview mirrors have a foldable design and can be folded up when passing through narrow terrain to avoid scratches.

The rear of the vehicle is equipped with a spare fuel can, an entrenching tool, and a tow hook. The rear bumper is also reinforced with steel beams, and there is a hidden winch underneath, which can be used for self-rescue or towing in critical situations. The vehicle has an astonishingly high ground clearance, and the undercarriage is covered with layers of protective plates, so neither sharp rocks nor deep mud can damage its vital parts.

Model: Pioneer-III All-Terrain Tactical Assault Vehicle.

Lin An walked to the car and began to introduce it as if it were a treasure trove of knowledge.

"The power system has been specially modified, using a dual drive system of micro fusion battery packs and high-power motors. In normal mode, the range is almost unlimited; in burst mode, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, and the top speed can reach 240 km/h."

He patted the heavy car door, which produced a dull metallic echo.

"The entire vehicle's armor uses a ceramic-Kevlar-titanium alloy composite structure, which can withstand frontal fire from a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. The windshield is a five-layer bulletproof laminated glass, 40mm thick, which is enough to withstand the frontal impact of a thousand-year-old soul beast."

The chassis has been specially raised and reinforced, allowing for a wading depth of 1.2 meters and a climbing angle of 45 degrees. Whether in swamps, deserts, rocks, or snow, it can traverse them with ease.

He opened the car door, showing off the interior space.

The interior uses waterproof and durable tactical materials, and the seats are adjustable racing bucket seats with four-point seat belts. The center console integrates a full suite of electronic devices, including GPS navigation, thermal imaging night vision, and radio communication.

The rear seats can be folded down completely to create a flat space of 2 meters by 1.8 meters. Combined with the vehicle's air conditioning and independent power outlets, this is sufficient to meet all the needs of long-distance travel.

Li Fulan slowly walked forward, his fingers tracing the cold and rugged lines of the car body.

The metallic texture, the powerful design language, and the violent aesthetics revealed in every detail—instantly ignited his most primal passion as a man.

In the Douluo Continent, a world where carriages swayed slowly, what did it mean to own such a steel behemoth?

It means freedom. It means speed.

He can travel thousands of miles without expending physical or spiritual energy.

"Fifty cubic meters..." Li Fulan glanced at the storage ring on his hand, a wild smile playing on his lips. "It's just the right size to fit it in, and it can still hold a few tons of fuel, ammunition, and supplies."

He opened the driver's side door, the resistance heavy and solid, like opening a mobile fortress. Sitting in the driver's seat, the soft tactical seat instantly enveloped his body, the instrument panel glowing a soft blue light, various parameters and indicator lights flashing in the darkness.

His hands gripped the steering wheel.

The steering wheel felt cool and solid, covered in non-slip leather, and his fingers fit perfectly into the ergonomically designed grooves. He gently turned it, feeling the precision and smoothness of the steering mechanism.

In that instant, Li Fulan felt that she was not just holding a steering wheel, but a scepter leading to the pinnacle of Douluo Continent.

While those Soul Masters were still riding horses, he was already driving this steel behemoth, crushing their corpses at a speed of two hundred kilometers per hour.

While those nobles were flaunting their wealth with soul-guided devices, his trunk contained modern weapons powerful enough to destroy an army.

This is a revolutionary, dimensional reduction attack.

"Lin An." His voice was deep and excited. "Prepare all the supplies needed for the crossing. Fuel, ammunition, food, medical kits... pack as much as you can."

"Yes, sir."

"Also, transmit the vehicle's data to my neural network. I need to familiarize myself with every performance parameter of it before traversing it."

"Transmitted."

Li Fulan took a deep breath and looked through the windshield at the tightly closed hangar door in front of her.

His gaze seemed to pierce through steel and rock, through the barrier between two worlds, and look towards the vast and dangerous Douluo Continent.

"The stagnant waters of Nottingham cannot nurture a true dragon."

He said in a low voice, his smile growing wider.

"It's time to go see what the storms are like outside."