Chapter 1120 - 458: Ambush (Part 2)

Chapter 1120: Chapter 458: Ambush (Part 2)

Wu Chang True Self sat in the driver’s seat, looked into the rearview mirror, seeing everyone seated properly, and then said:

"The destination has been input. Please sit tight, we’re departing."

When he lowered his head, he had already entered driving mode, his face full of excitement, stomping the accelerator to the floor.

Ever since using the Mechanical Crown, which had upgraded his driving skills to mechanical control, every time he drove machinery, he could feel the pleasure of masterfully controlling everything.

This time was no different. The moment his hands touched the steering wheel, he became one with the all-terrain vehicle.

"Skill Name: Grandmaster Level Mechanical Control"

"Skill Description: You can easily handle and precisely control any mechanical vehicles and weapons, endowing special abilities to the machinery based on your characteristics, unlocking its true potential. Your driven mechanical vehicles and weapons have a 30% increase in movement speed, stability, agility, endurance, and damage."

The mechanical creations made by the Earth Puppet are considered a kind of Magic Life, and injecting Energy can increase the vehicle’s speed.

However, limited by the skills of the Earth Puppet, the speed increase is restricted, at most boosting by 50%, but under Wu Chang’s mechanical control, this limit has been raised to 150%.

Plus, with the 30% boost from mechanical control and the 10% from the ’White Ghost’ equipment, these multiply together, and the original maximum speed of the all-terrain vehicle, 120, is raised to 430.

The all-terrain vehicle started like a launched beast of steel, roaring as it rushed towards the Wind Demon’s territory.

What is it like to speed through off-road terrain faster than racing cars?

An Rong couldn’t describe it; he only felt like his consciousness couldn’t keep up with his body, left trailing behind the car.

The torturous feeling came not just from the sheer speed or the bumpy journey, but also because Wu Chang’s driving was too engrossed, as if he were carrying everyone on his back.

Along the way, he would rapidly switch styles, performing maneuvers exceeding the limits of the vehicle’s body.

An Rong looked at the pale-faced Bai Ma people beside him, instantly understanding why everyone seemed as if facing a great enemy before.

Is it still time to ask Bai Ma for some anti-nausea medicine?

If he weren’t representing the Human Dao Alliance at this moment, needing to uphold the dignity of the Human Dao Alliance in front of a Celestial Being, he would definitely stop this mechanical car.

Despite the pain, he glanced at Sect Leader Tang next to him, who was in the same situation but seemed unfazed, appearing relaxed, as if entirely unaffected.

Sensing this, he suddenly felt a deep respect, truly deserving of being a Great Grandmaster with profound foundations and battle-hardened. Sect Leader Tang indeed had rich experience, able to maintain physical stability and mental clarity even in such an environment.

No wonder Sect Leader Tang could complete the Kaiyang Immortal Mansion challenge and face the Immortal Mansion Master’s Clone head-on. This skill lies in the details.

Wu Chang noticed An Rong’s gaze and took the opportunity during the journey to inquire about the progress on the poisoner.

They hadn’t publicized the news that the Fire Demon King was dead, precisely to make the poisoner think the plan had failed, thus prompting their next move.

Last night’s banquet, with an attendee lineup similar to Peach Fairy’s celebration banquet, was the best opportunity.

An Rong was already on guard. As long as his attention wasn’t entirely on Gu Zihan, if anyone attempted probing or tried to poison again during the banquet, he could immediately pinpoint them.

His Thunder Skill Fragment also belonged to the Spiritual Energy System. Mimicking An Rong’s technique, he condensed his voice into a line with Spiritual Power, relaying:

"Did you encounter any suspicious targets at the feast yesterday? Including Gu Zihan, did anyone attempt to probe your whereabouts yesterday?"

An Rong strove to remain clear-headed and answered:

"From the moment I arrived until I left, a total of twenty-three cultivators spoke to me. None of their behavior seemed odd. I couldn’t discern if any of them were the poisoner."

"But Miss Gu, she..."

Wu Chang urged, "What about her?"

An Rong said, somewhat reservedly:

"She noticed my damaged consciousness and, after I left, came specifically to my room to heal my wounds with Immortal Technique."

"She also gave me a Magical Artifact containing an Immortal Technique, saying it would help mitigate some damage."

Wu Chang said, "May I see that Magical Artifact?"

An Rong took down a jade peace amulet from his neck and handed it to Wu Chang.

Wu Chang could sense the Power of Immortal Fate from the peace amulet, which indeed contained Immortal Technique. The aura was righteous and peaceful. His Inspiration felt no unease upon contact, showing no tampering was present.

Moreover, judging by the density of the Power of Immortal Fate, Gu Zihan had indeed put great effort into it. The Immortal Technique inside, while not necessarily reviving from death, at least could provide immunity against one lethal attack.

He looked at Erin, who gave him a slight nod, indicating she also believed there was no issue.

Wu Chang returned the jade peace amulet to An Rong and said:

"Miss Gu likely bears no ill intent towards you, but without a doubt, she knows some inside information, and through this peace amulet, she is issuing you a warning."

If the poisoner were Gu Zihan, she wouldn’t have pointed out An Rong’s consciousness damage, but rather remained silent, preparing for the next plan.

By proactively mentioning it, she is indicating to An Rong that those with malicious intentions could discern he’d been attacked, and that the attacker was proficient in assaulting the mind and consciousness.

By gifting the peace amulet, which harbors a protective Immortal Technique, she’s probably implying that their actions won’t stop there and that he still faces lethal danger.

An Rong understood what Wu Chang was saying. He wore the peace amulet again and said in a calm tone: