Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!

"Bang!"

The wheels hit the ground heavily, and everything inside the vehicle tossed about.

"Ah!"

"Damn!"

"Hiss~"

The sudden mishap greeted no one, except Bai E, who had sensed it beforehand and braced himself against the back of the cockpit with his hands.

The Asian warrior driving was sweating profusely from his back, his large hands whitening from the grip on the steering wheel. When the vehicle had lurched, he felt as if his soul had lurched with it.

If the vehicle had flipped, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

What was more critical were... those gigantic worms churning right in front of his eyes, which could burst from the ground beneath the vehicle at any moment. The large clumps of soil and rock they brought up with them from below the surface were lethally altering the once relatively flat road.

They were like fish swimming in the sea, occasionally leaping out to stretch their bodies in the air before diving back into the ocean.

The underground was their sea!

Take a detour? There was no time!

They were right in front of him!

The fact that they hadn't attacked the vehicle yet was the greatest mercy they could show, but it seemed they had no intention of deliberately avoiding the vehicle's path.

It was vital to leave this area they had thought was safe as quickly as possible, while also being careful not to collide with the creatures and to pay attention to the changing terrain, planning route alterations on the fly...

The pressure was immense... even more suffocating than in Blood Raven Forest.

Cold sweat seeped finely from the forehead of the Asian warrior, who, without looking back, yelled to the back, "Bai, are you awake yet!"

"Hiss~" The driver who was called out could only clasp his right arm, hurting too much to speak.

In the recent chaos inside the vehicle, he had been unlucky enough to be flung from his seat and had hit the blade of a dismounted battle machine gun, cutting a gash about ten centimeters long at the upper part of his right arm, from which blood was uncontrollably flowing.

"His arm is injured!" a calm warrior, having recovered his wits, answered for him.

"But I can't hold on..." The Asian warrior knew his limits; facing such chaotic scenes, he felt he could flip the vehicle at any moment.

"Morton!"

"I'm no good either..." Morton said with difficulty, swallowing hard as he watched those ghastly things periodically burst through the ground in front of the vehicle.

The veteran who had experienced E's skills before suggested, "B27, hurry and bandage Bai up so he can take over again!"

E glanced at the severity of the injury and shook his head, "Not so fast."

It wasn't about the speed of his treatment; the wound was too large and too deep for a rapid recovery, even if they bandaged it, it wouldn't be quick enough to return to use.

In such critical moments, where every second was contested, how could they rely solely on Bai's personal will?

When the nest is overturned, how can there be any intact eggs?

"I'll do it." E, who was leaning against the back of the cockpit, said solemnly.

The co-driver looked back at E with a puzzled look, "You'll do it?"

"Unbuckle the seatbelt!" E had no time for explanations and nearly ordered the Asian warrior in the driver's seat.

[Confirm payment of 300 generic experience points to upgrade "Knowledge—Standard Vehicle Driving" skill level?]

["Level 2 Standard Vehicle Driving" acquired, simultaneously gaining 1 Technology Point.]

[Standard Vehicle Driving (Level 2): You have mastered the driving methods for most standard vehicles by heart and can adeptly handle generally complex terrains, slightly improving the riding experience for passengers, and increasing control over the speed limit by 15%.]

Level 1 driving skills were definitely not enough to keep things under control in this situation; the Asian warriors and Morton were probably all at this level.

So, it had to be upgraded.

"Oh oh~" In such a critical moment, facing commands issued by anyone, the Asian warriors, who lacked a lot of personal judgment, followed almost completely without question.

Bai E leaned forward, his hand lightly resting on the steering wheel without exerting much force, and only when he spotted a slightly safer gap did he firmly issue the instruction, "Don't panic, get up and move!"

In these circumstances, there was no way to slow down and change drivers regularly; not leaving this area quickly, nobody knew what might happen.

The occasional pebble flung against the window by a giant insect felt as if it were directly striking everyone's hearts, causing terror.

"Okay! Okay!"

The two exchanged places, with Bai E taking the driver's seat.

"I'll do my best to help you plan the route," the co-driver said to Bai E. His mind was quite sharp, but asking him to operate and plan at the same time was indeed a tough request.

"No need."

With a "click," Bai E fastened the seatbelt with one hand, and the chaotic scenery ahead came into view, with numerous potential routes weaving through traffic rapidly taking shape in his mind.

[Not enough.]

[Confirm payment of 500 generic experience points to upgrade "Knowledge—Standard Vehicle Driving" skill level?]

["Level 3 Standard Vehicle Driving" acquired, simultaneously gaining 1 Technology Point.]

[Standard Vehicle Driving (Level 3) (Max Level): The driving methods of any standard vehicle hold no secrets for you. Where a person can go, a vehicle can go. You've significantly improved the riding experience for passengers, and your control over the speed limit is increased by 30%.

(Your driving skill has reached the peak, but the peak driving ability of standard vehicles is just the foundation for unlocking driving capabilities for more types of vehicles. Now, you've met the prerequisites to master the ability to drive "specialized vehicles" through learning/training.)]

Directly to max level!

The state of the entire vehicle, communicated through omnipresent vibrations and feedback from the steering wheel in his hands, entered Bai E's mind—its acceleration/braking performance, vehicle weight changes, suspension damping ratio, tire grip capability, and all other performances were instantaneously comprehended.

It was as if a transparent model of the entire vehicle was slowly rotating in his mind, with all capabilities presented as data on a sheet of paper.

At his command!

The precise information needed about the road surface, combined with the vehicle's capabilities, meant the best driving solution appeared before his eyes without the need for meticulous planning.

"Hum~"

Bai E gently pressed the accelerator, as the engine began to provide maximum horsepower within the optimal running range, its light tremors akin to a prehistoric giant beast ready to pounce.

"Have the vehicle behind follow my route."

His voice was somewhat unfamiliar to the vehicles behind, and if the composed warrior spoke, it would be easier to gain trust and prompt action in the first instance.

With peak driving skills, and the occasional flashes of insight resonating with the insect nest's will, Bai E felt it shouldn't be too difficult to lead everyone out of this "sea" rampaged by giant insects.

Bai E's voice was too calm, his strong confidence infecting the whole vehicle; the composed warrior chose to trust his teammate unconditionally.

"This is Car 1! This is Car 1! The vehicles behind, pay attention and follow! We will lead the way up front, guiding you out of the danger zone as quickly as possible."

Leading the way and clearing danger—that was the greatest purpose of Car 1 on this journey!