Survival in the Apocalypse: Max Level Drop Rate with Abundant Resources

"I returned one day earlier than in my previous life."

Shen Xi looked at the rising sun and felt a long-lost sense of peace.

Looking out the window of the rented room, the streets were deserted.

"As expected, the game ended prematurely, and many people from this life have not yet returned."

Looking at the body covered in filth and blood, even after ten years of the apocalypse, he still couldn't stand the musty, bloody, and rotten smell.

He hurriedly ran to the bathroom in the rented room and took a long, refreshing shower.

Based on her memories from ten years ago, Shen Xi found a set of her old clothes and changed into them, then fell into a deep sleep.

He slept for a whole day.

He was awakened by cries that suddenly appeared on the street in the early hours of the next day.

"That place is like the end of the world!"

"They're back! They're finally back!"

"It's horrible! Rotting corpses, rotting corpses everywhere!"

……

Shen Xi stood by the window, looking at the people screaming in agony on the street, and couldn't help but shake her head.

This is just the beginning.

This world is the true purgatory.

Being back doesn't mean you're safe.

After a full day of rest, Shen Xi felt refreshed and full of energy.

He checked his attributes first, because he had things to do later.

[Player: Primordial Beginning (Dawnbreaker)]

Level: 5 (Experience: 125/500)

【Strength: 24】

【Spirit: 20】

[Agility: 22]

[Physical Fitness: 19]

Free attribute points: 40

[Reputation: 6000]

Gold Coins: 6000

Skills: Triple Strike (Bronze), Whirlwind Slash (Bronze), Bloodlust Berserk (Silver)

[Equipment: Bone Battle Axe (Bronze), Corpse Claw (Left) (Bronze), Chains (Bronze)]

[Item: Ghost Child's Rag Doll (Silver): Temporarily summons a boss-level ghost child to participate in battle for one minute. Can be used once per day. The ghost child's level increases with the user's level.]

Storage space: 12 cubic meters

[Task: None]

[Domination System]

[Host: Shen Xi]

[Game Nickname: Primordial]

[Level: 5]

[Dominator Bonus: Heavenly Evolution Drop Rate]

"Huh? Level 5? What happened?"

"Also, why are there so many more things on the panel?"

Shen Xi looked on, completely bewildered.

Name: Chains

[Type: Weapon]

[Quality: Bronze]

Attack power: 16-21

[Durability: 35/35]

[Special Effect: Binds for 2 seconds]

[Note: This is a chain that has been used to chain countless children.]

【The Ghost Child's Rag Doll (Silver)】

[Type: Item]

[Quality: Silver]

[Effect: Temporarily summons a boss-level ghost child to participate in the battle, lasting 60 seconds]

Cooling time: 24 hour

[Note: This is the little girl's only toy, still warm from her body. The summoned ghost child's level increases with the user's level, possessing 80% of its original combat power.]

[Currently summonable ghost child level: Level 5]

"So...the deaths of those two leader-level corpses are being pinned on me?"

Shen Xi realized what was happening.

It seems that's correct, but the reputation and gold coins shouldn't be this many. Are there other rewards?

Only then did he notice the message in the server-wide chat.

[Server-wide Announcement: Congratulations to player "Taichu" from the China region for becoming the strongest player in this round of the beginner game "Corpse Dormitory"! You have earned the server-wide unique achievement "King of Newcomers" and a wealth of rewards!]

"It seems that achievements also rewarded me, otherwise my storage space, skills, gold coins, and reputation wouldn't have increased so much."

Both gold coins and reputation increased by 5000, and storage space, excluding the upgrade bonus, also increased by 5 cubic meters.

And then there's this skill...

[Bloodlust Frenzy: (Silver Tier, Active) Unleashes inner potential, entering a frenzy state. All attributes +50%, attack speed +30%, movement speed +30%, lasts 30 seconds. Cooldown: 6 hours. Side effect: Weakened for 10 minutes after cooldown, all attributes -50%.]

Silver-tier skills and items!

Shen Xi's breathing became a little heavier.

In his previous life, he couldn't even remember how many rotting corpses he had killed to obtain these things.

In this life, after the first game ended, he obtained two silver-level items.

The drop rate of Heavenly Evolution is so high, is it really that amazing?

All attributes +50%! Lasts for 30 seconds!

This means that if he were to encounter that rotting corpse leader again, he would definitely have a fighting chance!

Just as Shen Xi was basking in his smug thoughts, an inconspicuous round card appeared in front of him in the corner of the storage space.

"Huh? What's this? I don't remember picking up a card like this."

Shen Xi took it out out of curiosity.

The item information appeared instantly.

[Enhancement Card - Equipment (Bronze): Can enhance bronze-level equipment.]

Shen Xi finally couldn't help but laugh.

This time, they've really revealed some great stuff.

However, when he saw the world channel, the two golden announcements were floating at the top of the channel, which were extremely dazzling. Logically, there should also be titles.

He tried clicking on the titles, and sure enough, in addition to the title "Dawnbreaker", there was another title, "King of Newcomers".

【King of Newcomers】Title (Unique): Grants the wearer +3 to all attributes and deals 20% extra damage to all monsters in beginner dungeons. Active Skill "New King's Disdain": Inflicts a 3-second fear effect on monsters up to 10 levels higher than the wearer. Can be used once per day.

All attributes +3, deal 20% extra damage to all monsters in beginner dungeons.

It's absolutely terrifying!

If he adds the "Bloodlust Berserk" skill, Shen Xi is confident that he can kill that boss-level zombie alone if he encounters it again!

With a thought, the title is changed.

Unequipping the "Dawnbreaker" title will result in a loss of 1 point in all attributes. Equipping the title "King of Newcomers" will grant a +3 to all attributes.

【Strength: 26】

【Spirit: 22】

[Agility: 24]

[Physical Fitness: 21]

A surge!

The gloom from not receiving the reward for killing the two boss corpses has dissipated considerably.

[The first round of beginner dungeons has concluded, and the world chat is now open...]

With the completion of the beginner dungeons, the world chat channel can now be used.

"Holy crap! We're from the China region? Who's Tai Chu?"

"His completion speed is unbelievable!"

"A dormitory of rotting corpses? This place is a market for rotting corpses, so many people have died here..."

"King of Newcomers! The only one in the entire server! Just how powerful is this player?"

"Brothers from the China region, I'm begging to be your patron!!"

"Great Primordial Lord, please take me under your wing! I'm a cute girl, and I can warm your bed!"

"..."

Besides the frantic posts from people in China, there was also a lot of information from overseas.

"USA! This is a morgue here! So many people have died!"

"Island nation! Our school is haunted! There are real ghosts!"

"Hey Russians! We have carrion bears over here! One swipe and you're dead!"

"Koreans! We're... uh, a zombie girl group? They're all pretty good-looking..."

"Third Brother! There's a Ganges River monster here! So many people have died!"

"..."

[Congratulations to all players! You have successfully completed the first game. A global announcement is now being made...]

The game rules are as follows:

[1. The real world and the game world will gradually merge, and monsters will appear in the real world.]

[2. Players can enter game instances through "instance entrances" in the real world to obtain resources and equipment.]

3. Players can team up, trade, and fight each other; there is no penalty for killing other players.

[The post-apocalyptic survival game has officially begun!]

Have fun, everyone!

The street fell into a deathly silence.

Then, it erupted.

"What the hell?! Monsters appearing in the real world?"

"Elimination equals death? Does this mean we're all going to die?"

"Mom! I'm scared!"

"Don't panic! Everyone, don't panic! Let's think of a solution together!"

"What plan are you going to come up with? Run!"

……

The crowd scattered and fled.

Shen Xi stood by the window, watching all of this with a blank expression.

In his previous life, he was one of those who scattered and fled.

But in this life, he won't.

"It's finally here, the official announcement of the post-apocalyptic survival game."

Shen Xi was extremely familiar with this scene.

Unlike others, he was still immersed in the fear and dread of the apocalypse.

He took out the Bone Battle Axe and the equipment enhancement card, and slapped them on.

[Upgrade successful, obtained "Bone Battle Axe +1"]

【Name: Bone Battle Axe +1】

[Type: Weapon]

[Quality: Bronze]

Attack power: 21-27

[Durability: 45/45]

[Special Effect: Tear (22% chance to inflict Bleeding effect on attack, lasting 5 seconds)]

[Description: Forged from the bones of elite corpses, imbued with the aura of death.]

Shen Xi chose to upgrade the White Bone Battle Axe because he had found it easier to use axe-type weapons these past few days.

At this moment, the durability of the bone battle axe in his hand was restored, the blade became even sharper, and the pale axe body looked even more eerie under the sunlight.

Preparations are almost complete.

These people don't know that rotting corpses aren't only found in game instances.

As more players return from the instance, the rotting corpses, being contagious, will gradually increase in number in the real world as well.

With the appearance of the game announcement, the whole world is in turmoil.

Now is not the time to waste time.

To find the other instances scattered throughout the city, get involved in the game as soon as possible.

If we could find some hidden dungeons, that would be even better, as the rewards for hidden dungeons are quite generous.

Shen Xi ate a plate of shredded pork with garlic sauce, drank a bottle of water, changed into clean clothes, and then set off.

His destination was Starshine City, the closest city to him.

This is one of the largest cities in China, with a population of nearly ten million.

The more people there are, the greater the probability of encountering corpses and dungeons; there are also quite a few hidden dungeons.

Shen Xi curled her lips into a cold smile, tidied up all her things, and pushed open the door to the rented room.

The corridor was quiet, except for the suppressed sobbing sounds coming from next door.

Some people didn't make it back.

Some people returned, but they had lost loved ones.

This is the end of the world.

Shen Xi walked past expressionlessly and went downstairs.

On the streets, people gathered in twos and threes, their faces still showing the shock of surviving a disaster.

Some people are on the phone, but can't get through; some are crying their hearts out; some are kneeling on the ground, cursing at the sky.

Many more people stood there blankly, unsure of what to do next.

Shen Xi walked past them without stopping.

His gaze fell on the distant direction of Starshine City.

There, towering buildings stand tall, and it was once a bustling metropolis that countless people longed for.

But now, those glass curtain walls, reflecting the rising sun, give off an eerie, chilly feeling.

Shen Xi knew that it would soon become a new hell.

Corpses will emerge from every corner.

The instance will open randomly.

The hidden boss will appear unexpectedly.

The Gu family was located in the heart of that city's power structure.

A cold smile curled at the corner of Shen Xi's lips.

"The Gu family doesn't need you to come looking for me."

"Once I'm ready, I will definitely visit you in person."

He quickened his pace.

The world chat is still flooded with messages.

"Anyone want to team up? The real world doesn't seem safe anymore!"

"My neighbor's dog suddenly mutated! It bit its owner to death!"

"Holy crap! Me too! Someone on the street corner suddenly collapsed, got up, and started biting people!"

"Rotting corpses! It's rotting corpses! They followed us back!"

"Help! Someone please help me!"

"Primordial Lord! Where are you! Save us!"

Shen Xi glanced at it and then turned off the channel.

save?

He can't save everyone.

In this apocalypse, only you can save yourself.

The only thing he can do is become stronger.

So powerful that they can control their own destiny.

He is powerful enough to make those who owe him pay with their blood.

The sunlight shone on his back, casting a long shadow.

Shen Xi walked towards Xinghui City without looking back.

Behind me, somewhere in the city, the first scream shattered the morning's tranquility.

"The rotting corpses are here."

[Regional Channel - China] After Shen Xi left the dormitory of rotting corpses, the region changed to China.

"Is anyone home in Starshine City? I just saw someone carrying an axe heading that way!"

"Wearing an axe? Could it be the Primordial God?"

"Holy crap! The Primordial Lord is in Starshine City? I need his coordinates! I want to go and latch onto his coattails!"

"Is the Primordial Lord going to start a new era..."

"A true master is a master. While we're still in shock, they've already started preparing for the next round..."

"Of course, he's the king of newcomers, from China."

…………

My identity was exposed so quickly?

Shen Xi narrowed her eyes and quickened her pace.

Anyway, he has the Heavenly Prophecy Rate.

Anyway, he has the ghost child's rag doll.

Anyway, he also has a bloodthirsty berserk state.

In this apocalypse, he fears no one.

A new battle is about to begin.