Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 200, Page 199: A Bountiful Harvest! (There's a lot of data; you can directly refer to the work's related information.)

Under the full suppression of Lingxiao's domain, even though these people could smell the blood on the Grim Reaper's scythe, they were completely unable to put up an effective resistance.

Even when facing high-level monsters, they can still grit their teeth and fight to the death.

One can press on with one burst of energy, but the momentum will wane and eventually be exhausted.

The already low morale will only collapse at the last moment!

Xiao's repeated attacks completely shattered their psychological defenses.

Therefore, when death comes, only a very few people can use all their skills to "self-destruct".

Or perhaps "crazy" would be a more fitting description.

Completely overwhelmed by fear, he was incapable of thinking and could only launch chaotic and disorderly attacks at his surroundings.

Then it was instantly crushed by the bursting flames.

The perfectly cast [Blazing Flames] spewed forth incessantly, melting dozens of figures into charred remains that crumbled at the slightest touch, before turning to ashes and vanishing in the flames.

Facing the already established system of Lingxiao.

Unless one can surpass him in individual strength, no matter how many people come, it will only result in a simple death statistic.

[LV25 Owl] has killed [LV23 Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King]

[LV25 Owl] has killed [LV18 Black Star]

[LV25 Owl] has been killed...

Dozens of kill notifications flashed by.

What followed was a massive harvest that even Ling Xiao had to pay attention to!

[Gaining experience... Plundering attributes... Drawing items...]

[Experience required for leveling up! Level increased to LV27! Free attribute points +2!]

【随机掠夺：[力量]*4、[敏捷]*2、[灵性]*1、[体质]*2、自由属性*9】

You can choose one of the following items to obtain: Aztec Heart Earring (Fine), Storm Axe (Fine), Snow Poison Scorpion Sting *3...

You can choose one of the following items to obtain: Arcane Ring (Fine)...

……

If this wave of kills consists entirely of monsters, then it can be considered a huge harvest!

Ling Xiao's resolve was unwavering.

But the thought that these spoils were taken from the dead makes one fall silent.

However, silence does not mean despondency.

Now that he has made up his mind, he will not wallow in sentimentality.

The female assassin who lurked in the shadows provided experience upon her death, which directly helped Ling Xiao level up.

It took these dozens of people combined to only allow him to advance two levels. It seems that the experience penalty caused by the level difference still exists, and the higher the level, the greater the impact.

Of this group, only the experience provided by [Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King] and the black man who was controlled to death by the ice spike trap is relatively valuable.

Based on this analysis...

If Ling Xiao wants to achieve a lightning-fast advancement by killing people, he probably has no choice but to hunt down other people on the top 100 list.

There are patterns to be found in the random plundering of attributes.

Including that Black man.

There are nine Tier 2 professionals in this group, which is equivalent to giving Ling Xiao an 18-point attribute boost!

Aside from specific attributes, the number of free attributes has directly exceeded ten points!

Ling Xiao now has a full eleven points of free attribute to use!

He felt a sudden and significant improvement in his skill level, but now he could hardly experience this fundamental leap anymore.

Having gained some confidence, there was no urgent need for it.

Ling Xiao decided to keep the freedom attribute for now.

He is now coming into contact with more and more powerful items, whether skills or equipment, all of which have strict conditions for use.

If it weren't for his two awakenings and two hidden classes, many powerful skills would probably be nothing more than castles in the air.

Retaining these eleven points of freedom will provide the flexibility to adapt in the future.

These were all things that Ling Xiao glanced at briefly and then quickly skipped over.

For him, every lavish feast is the main event!

[Talent plundering in progress... Current success rate 96.4%...]

[Plunder successful! Talent - [Prison Tower (Excellent)] equipped!]

[Talent plundering in progress... Current success rate 97.8%...]

[Plunder successful! Talent - [Blood Boiling (Excellent)] equipped!]

[Talent plundering in progress... Current success rate 89.8%...]

[Plunder successful! Talent - [Bloodlust (Normal)] is ready!]

……

……

Among them were entries that Ling Xiao was familiar with.

Ling Xiao wanted to keep many people's innate talents, but due to the limited number of slots, he had to make a choice quickly.

Fortunately, the compatibility didn't fade away, so he rearranged and combined these dozens of talents, eventually fusing ten of them as much as possible.

What remains can only be used as a luxury for nourishment.

Ling Xiao specifically chose two talents of low quality but extremely practical mechanics to put into the talent slots: [Mana Conservation] and [Cellular Activity].

The former has a simple effect: it reduces consumption by 10%.

The latter activates all the cells in the body, enhancing hidden abilities such as recovery and resilience.

The key is that as long as these two talents are steadily improved, the benefits they bring will definitely become greater and greater!

From a rational perspective, Ling Xiao could have easily discarded the talents he currently possessed from monsters and replaced them with the innate talents of other survivors.

No matter how you look at it, the upper limit will always be higher.

However, after careful consideration, Ling Xiao gave up this seemingly tempting option.

He trusted his judgment, and his past experiences had proven the usefulness of those monster talents.

The remaining innate talents either have overlapping effects or are completely useless to him.

There are no bad talents, only bad users!

Ling Xiao, whose research into talent far surpasses that of others, has great confidence in his own decisions.

Now that the decision has been made, there's no need to worry about gains or losses.

These "feed" items, which were generally only of the "ordinary" level, were all poured into Ling Xiao's eagerly awaiting talent, according to his wishes.

The process of absorption and sublimation is proceeding silently...

Ling Xiao let it "eat" slowly, then turned to look at those who chose to obediently wait for their fate.

"What are your plans?"

Upon hearing this, the crowd shuddered in unison.

Only a few people dared to secretly glance at Xiao before quickly burying their heads back down.

There were still a dozen or so people left, but not a single one dared to answer.

"Not saying anything? Then I'll take that as you agreeing you want to go down and keep them company?"

A simple, understated sentence immediately enlivened the atmosphere.

"No, no, no!"

"Please! It's not like that!"

"Oh God! Please grant us a chance to prove our loyalty! We are willing..."

……

"Alright."

There was no emphasis, nor any force attached.

But those two simple words silenced the chattering crowd!

The people who got up from the ground looked at the owl with pleading eyes, hoping that his next words would leave them a sliver of hope...

"【Green Hills of Light】does not support idlers, much less useless people!"

"You haven't chosen the wrong side, and you're not bloodied. I can give you a chance to live, and even live a comfortable life."

Ling Xiao raised his hand and pointed to the distant mountains behind him.

"I can offer a friendly reminder: the dangers in these mountains are far greater than on the snowfields. You now have two choices..."

Those who want to come with me, please introduce your abilities and then gather as many resources as possible to show me your sincerity;

If you don't want to follow me, that's even simpler. The mountain is right here; whether you continue searching for the pass or try to climb it is up to you.

Ling Xiao glanced at everyone and emphasized, "However, if you choose to go on your own, then you cannot pass through this pass."

"Because although you didn't commit any violence, no one stopped you either, so I didn't kill you all indiscriminately. It's just that I didn't want to. Don't try to bargain; that's playing with fire..."

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Like a dream...

It feels like a lifetime ago...

So this owl is actually so gentle!?

After listening to the life-or-death "rules" word by word, the group looked at each other in a daze.

Ling Xiao simply explained the handling plan he had devised after communicating with the headquarters.

But to these people, it sounded as gentle and melodious as heavenly music!

Seeing the ecstatic joy on their faces, Ling Xiao was somewhat puzzled.

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he chuckled to himself.

Stockholm syndrome, right?

It seems that in the future, being a villain should be simpler and more straightforward; don't go through all these troubles and drive people crazy...

In less than half an hour, they experienced the most dramatic ups and downs of their lives. No one wanted to leave, or rather, no one dared to leave.

They all patted their chests, declaring that they would give Boss Xiao a proper demonstration of what efficiency and nuclear-powered oxen and horses really meant!

Ling Xiao watched as they raced headlong toward the mountains.

The smile on his face faded, and finally his expression became blank.

Something has changed.

What he had been trying so hard not to think about, and what he had always tried to maintain, ultimately proved to be a bargain under the test of reality.

He was always actively helping others because he was now capable of being a "good person" like his mother.

He encountered many things during this period.

Positive feedback and negative feedback are constantly overlapping and intertwining.

Today, Ling Xiao finally dares to face his true self.

He still wants to be a good person.

However, if you want to be a good person, you have to get rid of all pests and diseases!

Only by using the methods of a Vajra to possess the heart of a Bodhisattva can one avoid being harmed by the world or by bad people...

Watching the figures of people working desperately, Ling Xiao sighed inwardly, "Mom, you did nothing wrong. But the world is a mix of good and evil, and your tragedy was destined..."

"In this new world, I will not... repeat your mistakes!"

Li Xiang didn't dare to say a word.

He was very confident in his ability to read people's expressions.

Especially after awakening his talent and gaining professional abilities, he has always had a subtle sense of superiority.

It wasn't until I joined [Green Mountain Light] that I met [Owl], and other formidable figures like [August 1st Cleaver].

My confidence began to waver...

As they worked together, he gradually began to elevate the status of these young people in his heart...

Then came today's simple and brutal massacre.

Li Xiang was stunned.

He realized that all his previous profiling analyses of owls had missed the most crucial core.

So, who exactly is Xiao?

Now it seems that all those adjectives I had previously summarized can be discarded.

Because the owl is actually that simple!

He led the Light of the Green Hills to become the mainstay of the Lawful Faction, and often provided relief to other survivors in terms of supplies and intelligence.

So it really was just about having a kind heart!?

Li Xiang initially thought that Xiao was doing this to win people's hearts and expand his influence...

But unexpectedly, both sides misunderstood each other's motives from the very beginning...

"A childlike heart?"

He breathed in the cold air and shook the thought off.

Too pale...

If he had to give the most fitting description, it would be "an enlightened monk choosing to take up the butcher's knife to maintain world peace."

It's absurd, yet strangely fitting.

"What? Scared?"

Ling Xiao didn't turn his head, seemingly sensing Li Xiang's inner turmoil.

"Well...that's true..."

The latter readily admitted it as well.

Li Xiangxiang understood.

"So, Brother Xiao, you're planning to do something this big."

"What do you mean? Do you think I'm a bit of an idiot?"

"Hmm...it is a bit silly, but not in a bad way. I find myself admiring you."

Li Xiang said with a smile, "Because you did something that many people wouldn't even dare to think about. Even though you've come to another world, this is still a pipe dream."

"So you're still calling me stupid!"

Ling Xiao chuckled, his tone becoming more cheerful, seemingly unconcerned about the word "idiot" hanging above his head.

"Brother Xiao, I want... I want to do something big with you!"

"A major matter... a major matter... ha, let's do as much as we can... at least until I die, this is my will, and it won't change!"

Ling Xiao smiled calmly and, unusually, began to examine his own interface:

[LV27: Sky-Splitter Scout [Owl]]

【Talent: Gluttony [Innate] (Ember Radiance, Bloodline Refinement, Blazing Sun, Spirit Flow, Enchanted Life, Battle Spirit Descent, Magical Prodigy, Northern Star Blade, Prison Tower, Mana Conservation, Cellular Activity, King's Bloodline, Frosty Radiance, Ice Soul Domain, Blazing Domain, Azure Wave Domain, Shadow Stealth, Endless Fury, Slaughter Frenzy, Execution Declaration, Painful Pleasure, Calm Waves, Earth Tremor, Ice Pulse Flow, Cold Activity, Frost Protection, Frosty Heart, Harmlessness), Spatial Resonance, Grinding Teeth and Sucking Blood (Excellent)】

【Class: [Sky Scout], Hidden ([Monster Hunter, [Dragon Slayer Beowulf])】

[Titles: Seven Deadly Sins, Veteran Investigator, Fortress Guardian, Fearless Vanguard (Excellent), King Killer, Aquatic Creature Killer (Good), Exceptional Swimmer, Competent Survivor (Normal)]

[Status: Legacy, Duchess Emilia's Dream Curse, Tracing the Origins (Deep-Diving Royal Family), Sinner, Strange Balance, Comical Tricks, Magical Hands and Feet, Unyielding Will, Fire Affinity, Ice Affinity, Temperature Sensitive]

【Attribute: Free attribute points (11)】

【肉体[力量37/敏捷32/体质47]——体力值[1160/1160]】

【魂灵[灵性32/感知30/精神46]——灵力值[1080/1080]】

[Skills: Gale Shadowless Sword Technique, Overlord Blade Three Styles, Fiery Blossoms, Eye of the Secret, Spirit Pact Beast Taming Technique, Myriad Cold Lights, Frost Crystal Shield, Ice Spike Trap, Wind and Fire Frenzy, Hundred Beast Blood Refining Body Tempering Technique, Extreme Cold Spear, Dance with Wolves, Rapid Evasion, Gathering Spirit Light Slash, Swallow Embraces the Embrace, Burning Spirit Blood Blade, Soul-Sucking Piercing, Tidal Breathing Technique, Iron Spear Blueprint]

[Equipment: Emilia's Oath Ring, Flamel's Alchemy Notebook, Radiant Emblem, Deep Sea Ritual Book (Sealed Item), Morning Dew, Frost Grip, Unbreakable Bond Double Lock, Weird Curry Generator, Rumbling Alchemy Potion Bottle, Vampire Frenzy Chain, Iron Heart Blade, Brewing Bottle, Arcane Ring, Fire Rat Fur Armor, Guardian Charm, Iron Spear, Resilient Bracers, Reliable Machete, Auto-Complete Map, Accurate Watch]

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