Full health is the kill threshold, no matter if you're a god or a demon!

Seeing Liu Nian's ever-changing expression and prolonged silence, Sun Yao assumed he had drawn some terrible skill system and comforted him, "It's okay. Even if it's just average, you still have your talent skills to make up for it. Take your time, and you'll eventually find a development path that suits you..."

"Yeah, it's pretty average, but it'll do."

Liu Nian raised his head, his expression now conveying a sense of "I'm weak, but I'm strong," and mumbled a reply.

Ordinary? This is fucking extraordinary! This is like a heifer pulling out a grenade, it's absolutely awesome!

Of course, influenced by the rules of Cyber ​​Hell, these skills will naturally be optimized in a targeted manner.

比如他前4级只能学被动技能、1技能和2技能，3技能需要5级以及每5级之后才能学，4技能则是10级之后，以及每10级可以学。

Each skill can be upgraded up to level 5, and then further enhanced using skill gems and treasures from this world.

Of course, he can also learn some skills from Cyber ​​Hell.

However, Liu Nian's system also has its drawbacks. Attributes are automatically allocated after leveling up, unlike other players who can actively add points. In other words, there are no attribute points; he only gains 1 skill point per level up.

Although Liu Nian was extremely excited, he did not show anything unusual. Being new to the place and unfamiliar with the people, he still needed to keep a low profile.

So Liu Nian just gave a vague answer to Sun Yao's curiosity.

Sun Yao patted him on the shoulder sympathetically and didn't ask any more questions.

After thinking it over, Liu Nian first upgraded his first skill, because the Deliberate Fist was not suitable to learn at the beginning:

Skill 1, Soul Drain Strike (Level 1 effect):

Active effect (20 CD, 15 mana cost): Your next basic attack has 25 bonus attack range and deals 110% of your attack damage as physical damage.

Passive: If an enemy dies from Soul Drain, Soul Drain's damage is permanently increased by 1. This bonus is doubled when fighting enemy players and bosses. (Balance constraint: The strong only punch the stronger; this passive will not activate if your opponent is 3 levels lower than you.)

Liu Nian then looked at the three skill stones given in the newbie gift pack.

[Item: Skill Gem]

[Quality: Silver/Gold/Prismatic]

[Description: Using this skill will unlock three upgrade options: Silver/Gold/Prismatic. You can choose one to enhance.]

(Note: Each skill can use a maximum of one silver/gold/prismatic skill stone. Every 5 silver stones are combined into 1 gold stone, and every 5 gold stones are combined into 1 prismatic stone.)

Liu Nian was stunned. Isn't this a roguelike game?

After thinking for a moment, he first tried using the silver skill stone on Soul Drain Strike.

[Silver Skill Stone Activated]

[Effect 1: Soul Drain Strike has a 10% chance to reset its cooldown after killing an enemy]

[Effect 2: Soul Drain now inflicts 25% life steal]

[Effect 3: Soul Drain Strike refunds 15 mana cost upon killing an enemy]

Liu Nian immediately chose option two.

With a life steal effect of up to 25%, it's far superior to the other two.

Not only can it save a lot of health potions in the early stages, but its recovery ability becomes terrifying in the late stages when its attack power is stacked up!

Liu Nian was already getting impatient to start grinding monsters...

But now is not the time. He had been learning about the situation here along the way... The more he listened, the more alarmed he became. It seemed that human players were really having a terrible time here!

Not only were they trapped in their spawn point and unable to leave, but even the newbie leveling area was unsafe, as they could be forcibly PK'd by players of other races at any time. For other players, the difficulty of starting the game was indeed hellish... If it weren't for Wu Zhan and Sun Yao, Liu Nian probably wouldn't have had a good ending either.

Because the penalties for PvP between different factions are extremely high; once you die, all your items will be lost!

When a human town finally appeared ahead, Sun Yao stopped in his tracks: "Look, that's our main city—Azure Town."

It was less of a city and more of a large outpost with well-prepared fortifications.

The outer city wall was built with a mixture of large logs and stones, and was covered with marks of chopping and burning energy.

At the entrance, several players with significantly better equipment and sharper eyes were diligently standing guard, carefully scanning the flow of people coming and going.

Stepping into the settlement, the scene that came into view was far more rudimentary and harsh than Liu Nian had imagined, but a tenacious and indomitable spirit was palpable.

Many blacksmith shops were forging equipment with clanging sounds, while tailor shops, apothecary shops, and enchanting shops were bustling with people... a scene of everything waiting to be rebuilt and thriving.

Players hurry by, exchanging brief, hurried conversations and information as they pass each other:

"The eastern patrol just returned and reported unusual activity from the Corrupted Wolves. Everyone be careful!"

"Got it! Thanks, bro!"

"A new batch of ore has arrived at the Craftsmen's Workshop. We need people to move it; the reward is basic potions!"

"Wow!"

"And me!"

……

The town square is the busiest place, with players constantly returning from the teleportation array. At every moment, white light representing death and reset flashes at the resurrection point, bringing with it angry roars of resentment.

"Damn it! I refuse to believe it! That troll brat, I'll kill him next time!"

"We're one short! Desperately need a reliable front-line tank. Our target is the Gnoll's Den boss in the west – let's pull off a big heist!"

"Breaking news! A small group of lone Crystal Horned Beetles has been spotted in the northern hills. They are high-experience and relatively low-risk. Ranged teams, come quickly!"

"Does anyone have extra bandages? Sell them to me cheaply, I need them urgently for a mission!"

"Here you go, bro. Just give me whatever materials you need next time you come back!"

"Thanks, let's add each other as friends!"

More often than not, after players coalesced in the white light, they would pound the ground to vent their emotions, then stand up abruptly with red eyes, hastily wiping away their unwillingness, and burst forth with even more fervent fighting spirit, shouting to form teams, eagerly exchanging information, and throwing themselves into a new round of struggle.

The sounds of arguing, hawking, team formations, and tactical debriefings intertwined and collided fiercely, creating a chaotic yet incredibly vibrant symphony of life!

This is completely different from what Liu Nian imagined. This is not a place of despair and reincarnation, but a starting point where countless indomitable wills are rekindled and set off again!

They are hearts of steel, never to give in!

It turns out they never knelt down!

Liu Nian stood quietly at the edge of the square, deeply moved.

The faint sense of superiority he had previously felt due to his unique talent was completely washed away at this moment, replaced by an impulse to fit in.

"I must do something for this place!" he thought to himself.

The human players here may still be weak at this moment, and the survival environment may still be harsh, but their human backbone remains unbent and their fighting spirit undiminished!

They are trying to build their own kingdom on this land of despair with their own hands!

"See those newly built arrow towers over there? And the newly reinforced eastern city wall? Everyone worked together to build them." Sun Yao pointed to some areas under construction, his tone filled with pride. "Although it's difficult, our home is indeed getting better little by little. It will definitely get better. One day we will definitely have a real city that belongs to humanity!"

Looking at the players sweating profusely, Liu Nian nodded silently and repeated, "Things will definitely get better."

This process of building a home from scratch with one's own hands inherently possesses a powerful sense of unity.

"Are there any good places for newbies to level up around here?" Liu Nian asked.

He can't wait to start his "steel stacking project".

"Go out through the west gate. That area is under the control of arrow towers and crossbows. There is a level 1 black and white patterned strange bird there. Because it looks like a certain old friend, it is jokingly called Chicken Bro. It is not dangerous and is quite suitable for newbies to farm."

"Thanks! I'll be off right away."

Liu Nian didn't say anything more. After adding Sun Yao as a friend, he headed straight for the west gate.

"The path to becoming stronger begins with Brother Chicken!"