Sky-cracking Rider

"The 'Physical Evolution Database' skill contains samples of many vehicles."

"Extract the 'Mobile Base Vehicle,' evolve."

"Evolution Accelerator level 10" catalyzes acceleration.

Energy Points -998!

Energy Points: 39002/40000

Since the skill isn't a Space System Alchemy Storage Device, Chen Fei isn't worried about thieves eyeing it; after all, this thing can't be stolen.

With the Veteran Driver Summoning Technique, five minutes later, the 20-meter-long Mobile Base Vehicle evolved into shape. Without the passive support skill "Evolution Accelerator," evolving such a big guy would have made his shoulders unbearably sore.

Each time a sample from the 'Physical Evolution Database' is extracted for evolution, it's usually not during combat time, so the demand for the "Evolution Accelerator" skill isn't high, which is why energy points haven't been invested in further upgrades.

Stripped of its protective armor, the unloaded vehicle weighs about 45 tons, but the total number of Magic Array Inscription units remained the same, with 94 units in total. After all, it's calculated automatically based on a flat surface area. Chen Fei immediately applied ten "Gravity" magic arrays near the chassis's wheelbase, installed Crystalline Blocks, activated the magic arrays, and not only reduced the vehicle's weight to one-third, but by actively changing gravity, it also provided a degree of shock absorption and buffer.

"Your Metal Elemental Psychic Power is really practical."

Shen Songling, who had witnessed the entire process, twitched the corners of his mouth.

This large vehicle, almost as big as a train carriage, immediately made the coach bus chartered by the Northern Weapons Industry Group seem a notch or two lower.

This prime body sample had been continuously optimized for over half a year, traversing tens of thousands of kilometers, and had become a mature design vehicle with high practicality and technical completeness. Otherwise, even the second-hand price that Adrian helped to negotiate could sell for more than two million Star Yuan, which is certainly a better deal than the original scrap value.

Chen Fei modestly said, "It's all thanks to the support of friends!"

His Metal Elemental Psychic Power hadn't spared "sacrificing" good stuff; even the National Treasure Artifacts (fake/useless) had not escaped.

"That's a huge help."

The assistant from Lahore breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the Mobile Base Vehicle for the first time.

"Everybody on board!"

Chen Fei called to the people from Jiu Defense Company.

There were only eleven people including himself, making the interior of the vehicle spacious enough. Once the water collection equipment had been running for a while, they could even wash their hands and such, but if they wanted to take a shower, they'd have to wait at least 24 hours.

"Hold on a moment, we need to stop here to pick up some things."

The Assistant Lahar held out his phone to Chen Fei, who was preparing to take the driver's seat, and showed him the screen.

"What is it? Supplies?"

Chen Fei nodded, noted the location, and threw it to "Adam" to plan the navigation route.

"Some fruits, canned goods, and medicine, along with a water purifier."

The Assistant Lahar had prepared some items in advance for the trip, planning to pick up the things already transported here upon leaving the train station and take them to the accommodations at the Abyss Colosseum.

While that place was amply equipped with various items, the prices... When traveling, since it was a small effort, why be an easy mark and pay an unnecessary extra cost?

Chen Fei had also prepared a substantial amount of materials for the trip to Africa, all stored in Xiao Jiu's Leg-ring Storage Magical Artifact, known only to him and Boss Hana, which could make the stay at the Abyss Colosseum a bit more comfortable for the people from Jiu Defense.

"Hm?"

Just as the veteran driver was about to set off, Chen Fei glanced in the rearview mirror of the vehicle and saw that Shen Fei had also boarded the vehicle, sitting together and chatting with Boss Hana.

Xiao Jiu was happily hopping on the table in front of them.

"Teacher Shen, aren't you traveling with the main group from the Northern Weapons Industry Group?"

Since Shen Fei had boarded, he naturally welcomed her with open arms and legs.

"It's all the same!"

As the personal secretary of Vice President Shen, her dad, she wasn't worried about displeasing the leadership.

It wasn't her first time riding in Chen Fei's Mobile Base Vehicle, but the temporarily evolved version had much simpler interior conditions than the original, which had been fitted with several non-metal parts.

"Ha, indeed!"

Chen Fei was momentarily taken aback; whether it was the people from Jiu Defense Company or the team from the Northern Weapons Industry Group, they were all heading to the same destination.

If Teacher Shen Fei returned to her own team, it would only delay her about ten minutes at most.

The all-electric Mobile Base Vehicle quickly departed from the train station, while the team from the Northern Weapons Industry Group were still queuing up to board. Perhaps Shen Fei might even arrive first by catching a ride with Chen Fei's vehicle.

The pickup point reserved by Assistant Lahar wasn't far from the train station.

To be precise, it was a logistics alliance company relying on the railway lines, with dozens of logistics companies in the Eastern Africa Region forming a group, sharing channels with one another, and creating a massive logistics network. Whether or not they were efficient was another question, but at least they could deliver items to the destination.

Next to a large shed made of color steel tiles, a dozen large and small, battered trucks and pickups were parked, with seven or eight Lao Hei idly seeking shade.

The Northern Weapons Industry Group's special train had arrived in the afternoon, and the logistics company was only busy during the wee hours and deep into the night. Night owls were most suited for logistics work, so it was only natural for the day workers to lay back and idle away.

Assistant Lahar waved the delivery order in his hand, unable to find anyone at the reception desk, he shouted loudly, "Is there someone in charge? I'm here to pick up the goods!"

But he was ignored by everyone.

The "Abyss Coliseum" was located in a remote and inhospitable area, naturally prone to troublemakers, and one couldn't expect much in terms of service attitude or professionalism.

Lahar went to find the loafing workers, but they pretended not to hear him just the same.

Despite his bald head, sunglasses, and towering stature—not to mention his face full of scars—he unfortunately didn't stand out much to the lazy louts, unable to impose any discipline on them.

"Lahar, that's not going to work!"

Chen Fei pulled out an automatic weapon from Xiao Jiu's leg-ring, disengaged the safety, pulled back the bolt, and fired a burst into the sky.

The fierce gunfire sent the loafers scattering in panic, clutching their heads and running in all directions.

Mouri, the dual-blade girl from Team 04, once shared some advice: In Africa, if you want people to listen to you seriously, you need to press the muzzle of a gun to their temples.

"Who, who did that?"

A flustered yell came from deep inside the corrugated steel shed, and even the hollow voice couldn't help trembling.

"Picking up a shipment!"

Chen Fei put away his gun.

You see, talking with a gun works better than reasoning!

Behind a stack of parcel goods, someone shouted with a hoarse voice, "Do you have the delivery order?"

In this barren and treacherous land, he also feared being robbed, as those destitute troublemakers could go crazy and even betray their kin.

"Yes, we do!"

Assistant Lahar immediately responded, wishing he had also pulled out his gun right away. It seemed clear that when traveling abroad and navigating Jianghu, one could not afford to be soft-hearted.

"Damn it, you scared the hell out of me!"

A chubby black man cautiously popped his head out from his hiding place, his normally pitch-black face now almost pale with fear from the sudden barrage of automatic gunfire.

Behind him, a similarly dark-skinned woman peeked out furtively, sizing things up.

In broad daylight, this shameless couple dared to commit lewd acts, truly making the most of their time.

Chen Fei and Assistant Lahar exchanged a glance; the timing of the chaotic gunfire was just perfect.

The chubby man ducked back, then mustered the courage to come out, holding up his oversized underwear as he approached them. He snatched the delivery order, glanced at it, walked to the middle of the goods pile, kicked a large wooden crate and said grudgingly, "This is it. My guys have been scared off by you lot, so move it yourselves!"

He then went back, grumbling, grabbed the age-ambiguous woman, and pushed her down, snickering...

As for the workers who fled, it was a good opportunity to save on a day's wages.

The chubby boss exuded the foul stench of a capitalist.

The packaging boxes, repacked by the logistics company, were big and heavy indeed, somewhat difficult to move. But after learning what was inside from Assistant Lahar, Chen Fei didn't hesitate to smash the outer layer of the wooden crate with a punch.

Inside were neatly stacked cardboard boxes that one could easily carry away, albeit it might require a few more trips.

At least half of these cardboard boxes contained insect repellent medicines.

The mosquitoes and flies in Africa were incredibly abundant and relentless in their pursuit of human blood. Being bitten was not the worst; the fear was the various pathogens and parasites they carried. If one contracted a disease, even if it wasn't lethal, it certainly wouldn't be bearable.

Although the organizers of the Abyss Coliseum provided some related supplies, the amounts were ultimately limited and protection not necessarily comprehensive.

Assistant Lahar had specially shipped this batch of materials, so they could be used generously.

Chen Fei, playing the good Samaritan, prepared ten sets of mosquito repellent products for Shen Fei and her father to use and to curry favor.

A coil of mosquito-repelling incense could last from morning to night, ensuring at least that a room remained undisturbed. Spraying some floral-scented water on oneself could also have some effect.

The vehicle carrying the goods resumed its journey and, after more than an hour, finally arrived in the Great Rift Valley.

The arid riverbed was even more desolate than the Xingdu Kush Mountain Area. In the few spots retaining moisture, various insects buzzed furiously, and some wild animals brazenly licked the mud, risking the crocodiles hidden within it that could snap at their heads without warning.

The wetlands were a natural Arena.

The main runway built for the Abyss Coliseum was a staggering five kilometers long; with two such runways, even heavy bombers and jet airliners could take off and land with ease.

There were also two auxiliary runways, each about three kilometers long, and all kinds of facilities were available.

Rows of modular dormitories stood side by side, capable of housing tens of thousands; never too many, only too few.

Although the Abyss Coliseum had not officially started yet, various types of aircraft already filled several aprons.

The competing teams and exhibiting manufacturers had divided up these spaces, keeping to their own domains.

Before the sponsors' main forces arrived, the product display area was prepared well in advance, waiting for the rich patrons to arrive and sign comprehensive contracts.