Slaughter to Prove Your Dao: Unlock the Great Sage Equal to Heaven at the Start!

Master Lu rubbed his hands excitedly.

"Once this car is modified, it'll be the center of attention wherever it goes!"

"Don't even mention the one spying on it, even its own mother standing right in front of it."

"You'd never recognize it as that big, clunky, black military vehicle! But..."

He changed the subject, holding up one finger:

"Let me be frank from the start, this modification is quite extensive, involving bodywork and a full repaint."

"We'll do flame and pattern decals, fine-tune the front fascia lines, and maybe even give you a set of more eye-catching wheels and headlights."

"Furthermore, the best color-changing energy paint and anti-detection coating must be used."

"I guarantee that after the modification, it will not only be unrecognizable to the naked eye, but even conventional energy scanning and thermal imaging will have difficulty locking onto the original vehicle's features."

"This price... isn't cheap."

"How much?" Chen Xing asked directly.

Master Lu held up two fingers and shook them:

"Two hundred thousand. Materials, labor, and expedited service included."

"I guarantee it'll be done within two hours, and the quality will be absolutely top-notch. If there are any problems, I'll swear on my honor as Lu Ban!"

"Okay." Chen Xing didn't haggle and immediately took out his phone.

"Credit card or bank transfer?"

"happy!"

Master Lu laughed heartily, greatly appreciating Chen Xing's straightforwardness.

He immediately pulled a POS machine from his work uniform pocket.

"Swipe the card! I'll start working right now!"

"Two hours, no, an hour and a half! I guarantee you'll drive away in a brand new 'Heavenly Chariot'!"

Chen Xing swiped his card, transferring 200,000 yuan.

Master Lu immediately shouted, and seven or eight workers rushed out of the factory.

They began a radical transformation of the mammoths.

Chen Xing did not leave; he stood quietly in the rest area outside the factory, watching.

Xiao Xiao excitedly chattered in his mind, "Brother Xing! This modified car will be absolutely awesome! 'Qitian'!"

"This name suits you perfectly! Driving it out there, even the most monstrous beasts would go weak at the knees!"

"Those guys trying to follow you are definitely going to be dumbfounded! (≧▽≦)"

An hour and a half later, Master Lu wiped his sweat and walked up to Chen Xing.

His face showed undisguised smugness:

"Hey kid, come take a look! I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

Chen Xing followed him into the factory.

All that could be seen was the original parking space.

A ferocious, crimson beast exuding a sharp and domineering aura sat there silently.

The entire surface is covered in a fiery red matte paint, which gleams with a restrained yet dangerous sheen under the factory lights.

On both sides of the vehicle, the golden flame patterns seem to burn as if they have a life of their own.

The sharp angles of the front end extend all the way to the muscular rear end.

On the front of the vehicle, the two large characters "齐天" (Qitian) are powerful and imposing.

It seemed to want to break free from the constraints of the vehicle and soar straight into the sky!

At the rear of the vehicle, the black battle staff pattern that breaks through the golden cloud design is the finishing touch.

It perfectly showcases the fighting spirit and untamed nature of the entire vehicle.

The wheels were replaced with a more rugged black multi-spoke design, and the tires were replaced with larger and wider off-road tires.

The headlight assembly has also been modified.

The overall feel of this car is completely different from the previous Mammoth!

It is no longer a means of transportation, but a mobile totem!

"We've also changed your license plate to a new one, with all the legal paperwork. The original information has been cancelled and cleared."

Master Lu tossed two more technologically advanced keys to Chen Xing, grinning as he spoke.

"This car, inside and out, from the chips to the shell, is a completely new 'Qitian'!"

"Drive it out and cause all sorts of trouble! If something happens..."

"Hmm, mentioning Lu the Madman's name, or mentioning mine, will work! Haha!"

Chen Xing took the keys and walked around the newly renovated Qitian Chariot.

His fingers brushed across the cool, textured car body, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

"Thanks, Master Lu." He nodded in thanks.

"Don't mention it! Feel free to contact me anytime if you need any modifications!"

"I love modifying cars with personality like this!"

Master Lu waved his hand.

Chen Xing opened the car door and got into the driver's seat.

The interior has also undergone some minor adjustments to better suit a combat-oriented style.

Insert the key and start the engine.

Buzz—Boom—!!!

A deep, powerful roar resounded, even more resonant than before, carrying a restless energy poised to be unleashed.

Chen Xing stepped on the gas, and the crimson Qitian roared like a ferocious beast awakened from its slumber.

It slowly drove out of the modification workshop and onto the campus road in the early morning.

It instantly attracted the amazed and shocked gazes of countless early risers.

"Departure. Destination: Outskirts of Demon Cave 079, Gray Eagle Outpost."

Chen Xing said to Xiao Xiao.

"Navigation set! The entire journey is approximately 400 kilometers, passing through three war zone checkpoints. Estimated arrival time is four hours!"

"Let's go! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧" Xiao Xiao responded immediately.

……

The crimson Qitian chariot roared out of Shenzhen University and merged into the main road leading south.

Four hours later, around 1 p.m.

Chen Xing drove closer to his first target—

The Gray Eagle Outpost is located on the edge of the buffer zone surrounding Cave 079.

This is a semi-permanent military outpost built at a pass between two barren rocky mountains.

The wall, constructed of thick alloy and special concrete, is ten meters high and covered with energy turrets and lookout posts.

Inside the walled compound, one can see neat barracks and several armed helicopters parked on the take-off and landing pad.

Chen Xing drove his car closer to the gate of the outpost.

The heavy alloy gate slowly opened.

A squad of fully armed soldiers watched the crimson tank that seemed out of place in its surroundings with wary eyes.

After swiping his ID card and mission credentials, Chen Xing was allowed to enter.

He parked his car in the designated parking area and then walked toward the tallest command building in the center of the stronghold.

Chen Xing found the room on the second floor that had a sign that read "Combat Command Room".

A guard with a gun stood at the door.

After verifying his identity again, they pushed open the heavy soundproof door.

Inside the command center, three officers stood in front of a huge holographic tactical sand table, discussing something in hushed tones.

Leading the group was Commander Zhao Ming, who carried the rank of lieutenant colonel and had a serious and stern face.

Standing next to him was Lin Ying, a lieutenant colonel, but slightly overweight with meticulously combed hair.

And a young major staff officer.

Hearing the door open, Lieutenant Colonel Zhao looked up.

His gaze lingered for a moment on Chen Xing's excessively young face.

I glanced again at the SS+ student card and A+ mission certificate from Shenzhen Martial Arts University that he handed me.

"Chen Xing? A Shenzhen Martial Arts University SS+ student, accepting mission N-079-Reconnaissance-042, solo?"

Lieutenant Colonel Zhao's voice was clearly filled with confusion. "How did the theater command review it?"

"An A+ level mission involving reconnaissance of the outer perimeter of Demon Cave 079, and it was actually approved for a student at the peak of the Second Realm to accept it alone?"

The lieutenant colonel next to him also looked over, a warm smile on his face.

He patted Lieutenant Colonel Zhao on the shoulder and smiled:

"Old Zhao, don't get so worked up. The war zone must have their reasons for approving it."

"This student, Chen Xing, is this year's top scorer in the country. I've heard of his reputation as the Dark Blood Asura even back home."

His tone was gentle, as if he was trying to smooth things over.

But his gaze never left Chen Xing's face, as if he were observing something.

Chen Xing remained calm, unsurprised by Lieutenant Colonel Zhao's questioning.

Brief explanation:

"My combat capability assessment passed the system's review. Moreover, I have a reason to complete this mission."

"A reason? What reason could be more important than life itself?"

Lieutenant Colonel Zhao spoke sternly.

"Young man, I know you're the top scorer in the country, exceptionally talented. But this is a battlefield!"

"This is the outer perimeter of Demon Cave 079! Not your school's martial arts arena!"

"The monsters here are organized and intelligent!"

"They will ambush, surround and kill, and toy with their prey!"

"If you go in alone and get targeted, you might not even be able to send out a distress signal!"

Lieutenant Colonel Lin chimed in from the side:

"Yes, Chen Xing, Lao Zhao is doing this for your own good."

"How about you consider sending an elite reconnaissance squad from the outpost to accompany you in? Safety first, after all."

Chen Xing shook his head: "No need. The mission requires solo reconnaissance; having multiple people would only increase the risk of being exposed."

"Lieutenant Colonel, could you tell me the specific situation on the outskirts recently? Especially the unusual activity of the monsters?"

Seeing Chen Xing's resolute attitude, Lieutenant Colonel Zhao knew that further discussion would be futile, so he sighed helplessly and turned to point at the tactical sand table.

On the sand table, the core area of ​​the 079 Demon Cave is marked in deep red.

The outer perimeter is scattered with many red dots representing the activities of the monster horde.

The briefings were more intensive and complex than those Chen Xing had seen at Wuhan University in Shenzhen.

"The situation is terrible."

Lieutenant Colonel Zhao's tone was heavy.

"In the past week, the activity frequency of monsters in the outer buffer zone has increased at least three times compared to before!"

"Moreover, they no longer attack the defense line sporadically based on instinct, or fight individually, as they did before."

"The infiltrations and raids we observed all showed clear organization and purpose."

He pointed to several specially marked areas on the sand table:

"Traces of what appear to be 'command nodes' have been found here, here, and here."

"With a powerful demon beast leader, suspected to be at the fourth rank, in charge, and a large number of third-rank demon beasts gathered around, their actions are unified and their advances and retreats are well-planned."

"We suspect that the 079 Demon Cave is located in the outer area."

"Highly intelligent individuals capable of effective battlefield command have emerged, and there may even be more than one."

Lieutenant Colonel Lin added from the side, "Moreover, these monsters seem to have some understanding of our deployment and patrol patterns."

"Several times they bypassed our ambush and chose to infiltrate through the weakest points in our defenses."

"This is very unusual..."

Chen Xing scanned the sand table, memorizing the distribution and movement trends of the red dots.

Highly intelligent individual command... information leakage...

This coincides with the assassination list and the infiltration of the Shadow Organization that Chen Poshan had previously revealed.

He glanced at Lieutenant Colonel Lin's kind face, his sharp eyes subtly gleaming.

There was nothing unusual; the other person's blood and qi fluctuations were stable, and their expression was natural.

"I understand, thank you, Lieutenant Colonel." Chen Xing nodded and prepared to leave.

Lieutenant Colonel Zhao patted him on the shoulder one last time, his eyes filled with complex emotions:

"Kid, take care. I hope to see you come back alive."

Chen Xing didn't say anything more. He slung his backpack over his shoulder, clipped the communicator to his waist, and turned to walk out of the command building.

He returned to the Qitian chariot but did not immediately leave the outpost.

Instead, he first checked his equipment and then carefully looked at the map the lieutenant colonel had given him.

Compare and mark the data with the electronic map scanned and entered by Xiao Xiao.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun began to set in the west.

Chen Xing started the engine, and the crimson Qitian Chariot roared as it drove out of the Gray Eagle Outpost.

The moment he drove out of the gate, on the second floor of the command building.

Behind the louvered windows of Lieutenant Colonel Lin's office, a pair of narrow eyes were coldly watching him.

Lieutenant Colonel Lin picked up the encrypted communicator and pressed a dark red button.

He didn't speak, but simply pressed a few buttons rhythmically—it was some kind of minimalist trigger signal.