Chapter 278: Chapter 61 Nether Sea Racing_2
In the Cultivation World, conventional artillery firepower was insufficient. Therefore, Chen Jiuge inscribed all bullets and shells with True Immortal Level Explosion Runes. This ensured each bullet possessed power no less than a True Immortal’s attack, and each shell was equivalent to a True Immortal’s full-strength strike.
Furthermore, this unique heavy truck possessed second and third forms: the Super Defense Mode. According to Zhu Yingque, its defensive capabilities were nearly the strongest at the True Immortal Level.
However, the heavy truck had a minor drawback: its speed was very slow. Compared to the vehicles described in the Jade Scroll, it was more than twice as slow.
This flaw, however, was precisely what Chen Jiuge desired. Being slow initially meant it was less likely to be targeted, enhancing safety in the early stages.
Before the race in the Nether Sea commenced, Da Bai achieved a breakthrough.
The reason was quite absurd: Da Bai also wished to participate. However, lacking even True Immortal Cultivation, it couldn’t register. Consequently, it triggered the Heavenly Tribulation that very day and forcibly underwent its Tribulation.
Witnessing the "charcoal" emerge from the massive pit, Chen Jiuge felt it would be excessively harsh to prevent it from participating, so he consented.
Yue Meng had also initially wanted to go. However, having recently accepted a large order for Immortal Pills, she unfortunately had to miss the event.
「Sixty years later」
Wudao Tian appeared at the entrance of Eden Garden. He sported a slicked-back hairstyle, a black leather jacket, sunglasses, and a red-and-white cape that billowed behind him, making an exceedingly flamboyant entrance.
"Senior Brother, what in the world is that outfit?" Chen Jiuge asked, dumbfounded.
"This is my essential racing gear! Isn’t your Da Bai dressed similarly?" Wudao Tian stated proudly.
Chen Jiuge turned his head and saw Da Bai in an almost identical getup. He was rendered somewhat speechless. Before he could make a sarcastic remark, Zhu Yinghuang and Zhu Yingque arrived.
Compared to Wudao Tian, the siblings’ attire was even more outrageous.
They had fiery red hair, matching red leather jackets and pants, and a heavily painted ’Alchemy’ sigil. The words "Vermilion Bird Invincible" were emblazoned on their backs.
"Does everyone dress like this for racing?" Chen Jiuge questioned.
"Heh, Junior Brother, let me offer you some advice: that outfit of yours isn’t suitable," Wudao Tian said meaningfully.
Although he felt somewhat awkward, Chen Jiuge still visited the Sect’s workshop and acquired a set of attire suitable for a racer from a minor world, managing to blend in with the crowd.
「Nether Sea」
The once-forbidden land for Cultivators was now bustling with activity. Countless Immortals filled the sky, and even street food stalls had appeared.
As for the Fierce Beasts, they were contained by a Barrier erected earlier by Immortal Daluo Golden Immortals on the sea’s surface, in no way dampening the excitement in the air.
"TSK TSK TSK, Old Jin, you’re here remarkably early!"
Jin Wusheng, who was hiding in the void, suddenly heard a familiar voice.
"Zhong Yue, you’re not late either," Jin Wusheng said coldly.
"I wouldn’t dare compare myself to a Sword Cultivator like you," Zhong Yue replied with a beaming smile.
As time wore on, a multitude of participants arrived in their custom battle vehicles above the Nether Sea. They formed a dense, dark cluster, intimidating the Fierce Beasts in the sea below so much that they dared not even show their heads.
"We’re finally here! Junior Brother, your truck is incredibly slow," Wudao Tian complained slightly.
"Senior Brother, Senior Brother Chen’s battle vehicle is quite special. You’ll understand when the time comes," Zhu Yingque, who was privy to the details, said with a knowing smile.
"Alright, alright, let’s go over there. The competition looks like it’s about to begin," Zhu Yinghuang reminded them.
Looks like it really is starting, Wudao Tian realized with a start as he observed the various battle vehicles hovering above the sea.
The battle vehicle carrying the four individuals and one beast hurriedly searched for a position. However, due to their late arrival, there were essentially no adjacent spots left, so the five of them had to separate.
After finding a spot, Chen Jiuge began to examine the surrounding battle vehicles. One nearby resembled a tiger yet wasn’t, and it had wings on its back. Isn’t that a Qiongqi?
"Well, well, if it isn’t Brother Chen?" Wang Hai greeted, lowering his vehicle’s window, sunglasses perched on his nose.
"Brother Wang?" Chen Jiuge exclaimed. This is quite a coincidence.
"My good buddy Da Bai didn’t come with you?" Wang Hai asked, looking left and right.
"No, we arrived late and there weren’t many spots available, so we had to split up," Chen Jiuge explained.
"I see. With such a lively event, how could my good buddy Da Bai possibly miss it?"
"Brother Chen, the race is starting! I’m heading off now." Wang Hai glanced at the moving convoy, rolled up his window, and his enormous Qiongqi battle vehicle began to race across the sea’s surface.
The two wings on its back continuously launched Wind Blade attacks at all surrounding battle vehicles.
Wang Hai wasn’t the only one attacking indiscriminately; nearly all participants did likewise. Those who were slower or felt they couldn’t compete trailed leisurely behind.
Chen Jiuge watched an ostrich-themed battle vehicle to his right, strolling leisurely across the sea on its two long legs. The corner of his mouth twitched unnaturally. My vehicle seems to be the only normal one here.
The owner of the ostrich battle vehicle, a Female Cultivator, noticed Chen Jiuge’s gaze. She rolled down her window, revealing a cute face, and greeted him, "Fellow Daoist, that’s a very retro battle vehicle you have! Can it even move properly with that thing on the back?"
Chen Jiuge thought, Retro?
"Yes! Isn’t that a replica of vehicles from the minor worlds? Those models were phased out ages ago. It seems this is your first race, Fellow Daoist," the Ostrich Female Cultivator remarked.
"It really is my first time," Chen Jiuge admitted frankly.
"A newbie? Then you’re in for it. It might seem safe now because the main pack hasn’t pulled too far ahead, but soon the Fierce Beasts from the ocean depths will start attacking," a Cultivator in a nearby serpent-shaped battle vehicle said sympathetically.
The three of them, who were primarily there to enjoy the spectacle, weren’t in any particular hurry and began to chat.
"They’re coming!" the male Cultivator in the serpent vehicle warned, his gaze fixed on the churning sea surface.
A gigantic whale leaped from the sea, its colossal jaws gaping wide, attempting to swallow Chen Jiuge’s large heavy truck in a single gulp.
A flicker of excitement crossed Chen Jiuge’s face. The three cannon barrels on the front of his vehicle glowed faintly as three shells accurately struck the giant whale.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Watching the shower of blood fall from the sky, the Ostrich Female Cultivator exclaimed in astonishment, "True Immortal Rune Bombs!"
"Fellow Daoist, are you perhaps seeking a Daoist couple?"
"If Fellow Daoist doesn’t mind a male partner, I’m available too," the male Cultivator from the serpent vehicle said with a blush.
Chen Jiuge almost choked on their words. What in the world?
"It seems Fellow Daoist is an Elder from a Major Sect, to be using disposable True Immortal Rune Bombs like that!" the male Cultivator from the serpent vehicle mused, clearly impressed by the implied wealth. Firing three at once was such overkill; one would have been enough to severely injure it and ensure safe passage.
"Fellow Daoists, perhaps we should postpone our idle chatter for now," Chen Jiuge suggested, observing the various Nether Sea Fierce Beasts continuously leaping from the water to attack.
"Indeed! Fellow Daoist, I’ll make my move first!" The male Cultivator in the serpent vehicle laughed, rolled up his window, and prepared to accelerate.
Two smaller tails suddenly extended from the rear of the slender vehicle body. They began to spin rapidly. Are those propellers?
Watching the serpent-shaped battle vehicle surge forward, before Chen Jiuge could even process it, he saw a long spear extend from its snake-like head. It emitted countless golden rays that sliced the Fierce Beasts blocking their path into pieces.
That’s the Divine Skill ’One Line Heaven,’ and he was pretending to be poor! Chen Jiuge inwardly fumed. That Divine Skill is incredibly resource-intensive, requiring various Gold Attribute Ores for Cultivation. To reach the Perfect realm with it, the amount of resources consumed is simply astronomical.
"Looks like I need to speed up too." The Ostrich Female Cultivator glanced at Chen Jiuge reluctantly before accelerating away.
The ostrich battle vehicle’s two long legs suddenly bent, kneeling on the sea’s surface. Then, a massive sound erupted from its rear, and powerful shockwaves provided immense thrust, propelling it rapidly away.
Using the Divine Skill ’Sound Wave’ like that... isn’t she afraid her master will beat her to death? Chen Jiuge was rendered speechless by the Ostrich Female Cultivator’s method. She’s a Female Cultivator, using such a posture to accelerate... Isn’t she worried she’ll never get married?
It seems the Heavenly Realm is full of eccentrics, not just from the Myriad Beasts Sect. Other Sects are probably just as strange. Chen Jiuge mused as he shifted gears and accelerated.