In the vast Ancient Forest, there was a smooth concrete road that ran directly from the heart of the forest to the capital.
This road was known as Invincible Road.
It had originally been planned and built by Long Wudi. In the more than ten years since his death, the road had undergone several expansions and reinforcements, becoming even more complete.
Invincible Road was roughly 380 kilometers long, with around 250 kilometers of it running through the forest.
When this road was built, to prevent ferocious beasts from attacking travelers, Long Wudi had specially invited the fourth, fifth, and eighth overlords of the Ancient Forest to guard it.
These three overlords were all level 45 super ferocious beasts with formidable strength. Under normal circumstances, no one would dare provoke them.
So in theory, this road was extremely safe.
But today, there might be an accident.
Five masked bandits were lying behind a small hill, quietly observing Invincible Road ahead.
"Boss Huang, it's almost noon. Why hasn't the young master arrived yet?" one plump bandit asked.
"Don't rush. Wait a little longer."
Huang Yuanming asked around in the Chat Channel. After receiving precise intelligence, he said to the four beside him, "The young master made a trip to South City before leaving, which delayed him for a while. But judging by the time, he should be here soon."
The other four bandits immediately perked up upon hearing this.
Aside from Huang Yuanming, the other four bandits were all BAs from the Huang Family Foot Bath Center—security guards.
Early yesterday morning, Huang Yuanming had brought the four of them here, saying they were carrying out some secret mission. If they did well, their year-end bonuses could double.
The four had initially been quite excited, but when they later learned they were supposed