Wasteland: My Items Can Be Infinitely Upgraded

While the team members were observing the status of the combat vehicle, the Grand Priest was also watching the armed squad in front.

Their vehicle had five members, led by a team leader who was a Tier One Mid-Stage Evolver, along with four Early-stage Evolver ordinary team members. This setup was already akin to the second-tier influence and even far surpassed ordinary second-tier wasteland influences in terms of weaponry.

The team leader held a grenade cannon, and there was a chain of thirty grenades at his waist, capable of providing powerful fire coverage over a football field.

With the teammates’ cover, it could easily wipe out dozens of existences of the same level.

The remaining four ordinary team members wore uniform standard light battle armor and carried large-caliber rifles. They were well-trained, with two keeping watch from a distance and two close up, ready to cover the rear team in retreat and relay important information if needed.

Besides, their weapons were always held firmly in hand, with the gun muzzles slightly angled down.

Should the Grand Priest show any peculiar behavior, the next moment, those dark gun muzzles would lock onto him.

Above all else, what surprised the Grand Priest the most was the five-member squad’s weaponry and ammunition. Whether the standardized grenade cannon or the large-caliber rifle bullets, they all contained traces of Fiery Sun Divine Power.

Especially the grenades as big as half a fist, within which the gunpowder had particularly strong Fiery Sun Energy.

This meant they had more potent lethal and destructive capabilities than ordinary ammunition, particularly when dealing with polluted aberrant beings, the power would instantly multiply.

These empowered special ammunitions were naturally related to the purpose of the Grand Priest’s current journey.

It’s very likely they came from an individual with a high affinity for Fiery Sun Divine Power sensed by the Grand Priest.

Only those with such gifted Saint Son can possess the special ability to directly manipulate Fiery Sun Divine Power before becoming a Tier Two Divine Envoy.

In a normal Tier One Divine Servant, daring to perform such acts would inevitably lead to a fate of being incinerated by Fiery Sun.

Seeing this empowered ammunition, the Grand Priest felt a sense of relief, as if he had taken a tranquilizer pill.

Because it affirmed the presence of the Gifted One he sensed within this distinctive convoy.

The Gifted One also held significant roles inside, with high status, not likely to encounter issues for the time being.

Yet, this peculiar small settlement also posed some challenges for the Grand Priest.

With his current abilities, he could at most extend the influence of Fiery Sun Divine Power to within twenty meters around him.

For close combat opponents, this was more than adequate, but when facing a fully armed, gun-toting army like this...

Suffering from remote cannon bombardments wouldn’t be so easily resolved, even if the Fiery Sun Divine Power within the grenades couldn’t threaten the Grand Priest, the explosion’s impact was indeed there.

If he were in peak state, undoubtedly the Grand Priest wouldn’t fear such mere explosions, the support of Fiery Sun Divine Domain empowered him with some Tier Three Divine Envoy’s might, making him akin to a humanoid Yang Nie...

Capable of easily isolating the engulfment and impact of explosive flames.

But now, the Grand Priest only had his last breath left. Even if he exerted a final strike, it would at most take away a hundred plus humans within a hundred meters range.

However, it would still be challenging to safely remove the target from the convoy.

Considering this, the Grand Priest felt grateful he had changed his initial plan, avoiding reckless overt actions to abduct individuals.

Facing the armed squad’s interrogation now, the Grand Priest restrained his aura in advance, allowing himself to emit an exceptionally weak Tier One Early-stage state, disguising himself as an Elder Evolver.

Then, he shook the empty sleeve of his left arm and spoke softly in self-introduction:

"I am an Evolver from Fifth Village, more than a hundred years old, unable to keep up with the Guild heading north, hoping to find a safe haven here with Leader Lin to retire peacefully."

The four team members exchanged glances, nodded, and said no more.

The explanation held no issues; for the Hunting Wilderness Guild, the Oasis Permanent Residents and Deserters they took were merely bargaining chips in negotiations with the Salvation Army, not seen as subordinates to be protected.

On future northern journeys, should danger or crisis arise, these lower-tier people would be the first to be abandoned.

However, joining Lin Feng’s side, even if unwilling to join the combat squad seeking a future, they could stay in the rear logistical unit.

Though lacking significant prospects or progression, it offered stability and safety under the protection of the leader and battle group, making it difficult for even a Desert Wolf Race army numbered in the tens of thousands to harm the logistics at all.

For an Elder Evolver without potential wishing to enjoy peaceful retirement, Lin Feng’s convoy was evidently better than the Hunting Wilderness Guild.

Even as a Tier One Early-stage Evolver, merely staying in the rear to handle logistics could secure a stable food supply, meeting basic survival needs.

Especially the elderly before them, having lost an arm, essentially surrendering combat capability, aside from being slightly stronger. Once out of the relaxed environment of Oasis Town, life would be harder than even a Level 9 Enhanced Person.

Soon enough, the settlement headquarters sent word, agreeing to temporarily accommodate this Elder Evolver and exchange his combat vehicle for a standard transport vehicle.

Moreover, providing a hundred liters of fresh water and a hundred kilograms of Level 9 Wolf Meat.

These supplies were not highly valued, but they met the minimum requirements for a month for this Elderly Disabled Evolver.

While the standard transport vehicle equaled the combat vehicle in price, the actual worth of the combat vehicle was higher, as it required more battery components delivering stronger and faster performance.

With greater demands on shock absorption and balance capabilities for off-road desert advancement, the design cost was higher than standard transport vehicles.

In a one-to-one swap, it wasn’t a loss at all.

After receiving these final personnel switching sides, the convoy continued on its journey, advancing into the depths of the wilderness.

Meanwhile, in the mid-section’s central office of the convoy.

Within the leader’s quarters on the third floor, Lin Feng completed his level 23 evolution:

"Lin Feng, lv23/29, Perfect Physique"

"Life Value: 350, Physique: 350, Spirit: 350; lv23 upper limit for each attribute: 350"

"Superpower Awakening: Power of Branding"

"Power of Branding: Exclusive Equipment; Forced Upgrade; Assembly Synthesis; Accelerated Upgrade"

"Items upgrade upper limit raised to lv23!"

"You can consume 10 Life Value to continue upgrading lv22 Machine Cannon Gun, lv22 Rapid Fire Cannon, lv22 Branded Armor"

The evolution this time increased each attribute value by fifty points, with no other significant changes.

He slowly rose from the experimental platform, the long-awaited sense of enhancement spread throughout his body, while the higher Physique value granted Lin Feng greater power and speed.

His strength upper limit now reached a terrifying forty tons, and the bursting speed was as fast as an airplane, reaching an astounding 150 meters per second.

Equivalent to over 500 km/h, like the fastest land-racing cars.

Yet, this extreme state could barely erupt a dozen times before exhausting strength, and each time could only rush one or two kilometers, with limited endurance.

It served as a lethal surprise attack method in combat.

The normal reaction speed was about 100 meters per second, equivalent to 300 km/h.

But these weren’t the main focus either.

After all, Lin Feng didn’t depend on close-quarter methods to deal with targets and enemies.

His real destructive and combat force came from his constantly upgrading and strengthening Marked Weapons!

After completing level 23 evolution, Lin Feng took Ding Yi’s handed evolutionary dried meat, eating while managing convoy affairs.

Once the simple arrangements were completed, he recovered from the depleted state post-upgrade and proceeded to the walls for weapon storage.

The high wall was specially crafted by Ding Yi for the leader.

Specifically meant for hanging Lin Feng’s weapon and equipment.

Currently hanging were a set of Branded Armor and two large-caliber long cannons, along with a silver Armor-Piercing Wolf Spear.

Apart from the Armor-Piercing Wolf Spear being a Level 26 Weapon due to unique material properties, the other three weaponry matched its owner, remaining at Level 22.

Lin Feng then consumed thirty points of Life Value to upgrade and enhance all three weaponry before him.

Afterwards, he went to the desk by the window...

Pulling open the drawer, taking out a notably hefty book with "Holy Spring Scripture" emblazoned on it.

As a survival lone copy publication "Holy Spring Scripture,"

it recorded the most authentic history.

Also the best means for Lin Feng to understand the Holy See.

Currently everything settled,

It’s time to uncover the truth of the past!