Like many people who came to this place, Xu Liunian lost her life in the earthquake and became a member of the “Land of the End.”

Similarly, she also became a teammate of Chu Tianqiu and Yun Yao.

Because she had a good personality and got along well with everyone, and also possessed some Sanda martial arts skills, she quickly became a main force in the team, leading everyone through many difficulties.

Her waist ailment was actually alleviated here.

So during the period without Zhang Shan, Xu Liunian could skillfully participate in physical or combat-type games like “Ox,” “Tiger,” and “Rooster.”

But the games most suited to Xu Liunian were undoubtedly the “Horse” category—racing games.

Stunt performers were truly a miraculous profession.

Whether the racing content involved roller skating, skateboarding, mountain biking, or motorcycles, Xu Liunian knew at least something about all of them. Her excellent balance and reaction ability made her invincible.

This also ultimately led to her failure.

Earth-Horse.

Earth-Horse’s game was extremely extreme.

The rules gave each team an old automatic transmission car to use for racing against each other.

Earth-Horse had eight cards in hand, which read: “Brakes,” “Accelerator,” “Accelerator,” “Steering Wheel,” “Steering Wheel,” “Car Door,” “Windshield,” and “Seat.”

The two teams took turns stepping forward to select the cards they needed, and the referee would remove from the car any parts that weren’t obtained.

The two competing individuals would play rock-paper-scissors. The winner could choose the “first pick right” for cards, while the loser could choose whether to place their car on the inner track or outer track.

When Xu Liunian won at rock-paper-scissors, she decisively proposed gambling for life with Earth-Horse.

In that moment, the rules of the game changed. A person called “Xuanwu” descended from the sky and became the new referee.

The competitors were no longer two teams, but rather Xu Liunian and Earth-Horse.

At the time, Chu Tianqiu exhausted his mental capacity to provide Xu Liunian with strategies to the best of his ability.

He knew that if both sides took turns selecting, their side must obtain the “Brakes” and “Accelerator.”

Since the competition venue was a circle similar to a playground track, they also needed to secure the “Steering Wheel.”

There were two each of “Accelerator” and “Steering Wheel,” so the probability of obtaining them was high. The urgent priority was who could get the “Brakes.”

Fortunately, Xu Liunian won at rock-paper-scissors and could select first. She could take the “Brakes” first, then split the “Accelerators” and “Steering Wheels” with her opponent.

As for the “Seat,” “Car Door,” and “Windshield”—these were all optional accessories that could be sacrificed at critical moments.

When Chu Tianqiu’s story reached this point, Qi Xia furrowed his brow slightly.

He felt there was a problem with Chu Tianqiu’s strategy.

But at the time, Xu Liunian completely trusted Chu Tianqiu.

She was the first to step forward and decisively took the “Brakes.”

And Earth-Horse, as expected, took the “Accelerator.”

In the second round, Xu Liunian selected the “Accelerator.”

Everyone thought Earth-Horse would take the “Steering Wheel,” but instead he took the “Car Door.”

This move left everyone present completely baffled.

Xu Liunian had already obtained the “Brakes” and “Accelerator,” yet Earth-Horse had taken the “Accelerator” and “Car Door.”

Was the “Car Door” an important component for racing?

In the third round, Xu Liunian followed the established strategy and took the “Steering Wheel.” At this point, she had all three items essential for racing.

But no one expected that in this round, Earth-Horse still didn’t take the “Steering Wheel”—he took the “Seat.”

Everyone present showed puzzled expressions, completely unable to understand what Earth-Horse’s strategy was.

If he never took the “Steering Wheel,” how would he navigate the curves?

Chu Tianqiu made a snap decision and had Xu Liunian seize the second “Steering Wheel.”

This strategy at the time clearly seemed like a killing blow.

Although Xu Liunian wasted one selection opportunity, she made it so the opponent could never obtain a “Steering Wheel.”

At this point, the opponent had no “Brakes,” no “Steering Wheel,” and only had “Accelerator,” “Seat,” “Car Door,” and the final “Windshield” left for him on the car.

This car couldn’t be controlled at all—how could it race?

By contrast, Xu Liunian’s car had obtained “Brakes,” “Accelerator,” and two “Steering Wheels.” Although there was no seat, even driving while squatting wouldn’t be a problem under these circumstances.

Under the referee’s supervision, the two completed modifications to their cars.

Xu Liunian casually picked up a wooden crate from the ground and placed it in the car as a seat. The race officially began.

On a circular track, Earth-Horse chose to place his car on the inner side of the track, with Xu Liunian’s car on the outer side.

Under normal circumstances, the inner track would be somewhat shorter than the outer track, so this choice was understandable.

Xu Liunian focused intently on the road ahead. She knew her opponent couldn’t take curves. Now as long as she passed the first turn, the race could be declared won.

With Xuanwu’s command, the two pressed down on the accelerators.

When Chu Tianqiu’s story reached this point, cold sweat ran down his face.

“Qi Xia, I was wrong.” He murmured. “If I had known that would happen, I should have changed strategies…”

To win a racing match, there were actually two methods.

First, reach the finish line first.

Second, lose a driver.

Clearly, Earth-Horse had chosen the second method from the very beginning.

He fundamentally didn’t need a steering wheel or brakes.

Although the two were neck and neck at the initial straight section, with Earth-Horse’s car following closely behind Xu Liunian, Xu Liunian’s car had “Brakes.”

Normal people, when their car has brakes, would choose to slow down when taking a curve.

But Earth-Horse’s level of madness exceeded everyone’s imagination.

Since he chose to place his car on the inner track, Xu Liunian would definitely pass in front of him at some moment when taking the curve.

And Earth-Horse bet all his chances of victory on that one moment.

Although Chu Tianqiu had already understood this point, he was ultimately too far from Xu Liunian, and his shouting completely couldn’t reach her ears.

When Xu Liunian passed in front of Earth-Horse, Earth-Horse pressed the accelerator to the floor.

The two cars collided with a thunderous crash.

Because Earth-Horse’s car had a windshield and seat, the instant of collision didn’t make him immediately fly out of the car. Instead, he crashed headfirst into the windshield, shattering the glass to pieces. His horse head was instantly torn and bleeding, flowing with large amounts of blood.

Xu Liunian hadn’t anticipated that her opponent would directly risk his life in a collision. In an instant, her entire body was thrown about inside the car, also left with a bloody head wound.

But after all, she came from stunt work. She quickly came to her senses from the chaos and jerked the steering wheel hard.

This was Xu Liunian’s last chance. As long as she passed this curve, Earth-Horse would have no choice but to admit defeat.