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

The feeling of weightlessness disappeared.

Shen Xi opened her eyes to find herself in unfamiliar ruins.

No, it's not entirely unfamiliar either.

A dilapidated temple stood leaning in the distance, its vermilion pillars crumbling and peeling, most of the glazed tiles on the roof broken, revealing the rotten beams beneath. In front of the temple was a wide, open cobblestone plaza, wild grass growing half a person's height from the cracks in the stones. At the far end of the plaza, three massive stone pillars stood in a triangular formation, each as thick as two people could hug, their surfaces covered with ancient runes.

Further away, the mountains stretch endlessly, shrouded in mist.

Shen Xi stood still and took a deep breath.

The smell... mountain wind, wild grass, and a faint, almost imperceptible stench of blood.

In his previous life, it was right here that he fought his way through three trials and obtained the qualification to become a Blood Berserker.

Looking back now, although that experience was dangerous, it truly transformed him.

Shen Xi's gaze swept around, and the scene from back then floated into her mind.

The first trial took place in the main hall of the temple, facing the attacks of the Blood Frenzy's afterimage. At that time, he didn't even have a weapon and was beaten black and blue, but he survived by sheer brute force.

The second trial was between those three stone pillars, facing an endless stream of illusory, rotting corpses. He remembered that by the end, he couldn't even lift his arms, and he had to rely entirely on his willpower to endure.

The third trial...

Shen Xi's eyes flickered slightly.

That trial was the most unique and the most bizarre. It wasn't about fighting, but about confronting one's own heart. There, he saw many things he didn't want to see and came to a clear understanding of many realities he had been avoiding.

While reminiscing...

[Buzz...!]

The sound of a post-apocalyptic game echoed in my mind!

[Player "Primordial" detected entering the job advancement dungeon: Blood Berserker Trial Grounds!]

[Testing job change core...]

[Test complete! Job change core activated!]

[Job Change Quest Officially Launched!]

[Quest Name: The Trial of the Blood Berserker]

[Task Type: Job Change Quest - Solo]

[Quest Description: Blood Berserker, an ancient and inherited warrior class, fueled by blood and driven by a frenzy of battle. To inherit its power, one must endure its suffering. You must pass three trials to prove your worthy status as a successor.]

[Trial Content:]

[First Trial: Trial of Strength – Survive the attacks of the Blood Berserker's afterimage for ten minutes, or defeat it. Location: Main Hall.]

[Second Test: Trial of Willpower – Survive for thirty minutes amidst a horde of illusory zombies, or kill three hundred illusory rotting corpses. Location: Trial Stone Array.]

[Third Test: The Trial of the True Self – Confronting one's inner self and rediscovering one's true nature. Location: Underground Palace of the Main Hall.]

[Special Restrictions:]

[1. During the job change quest, all equipment, skills, items, and title effects will be disabled!]

[2. Players retain only basic attributes and cannot use any recovery items!]

3. Death within the instance is a permanent death; there is no chance of resurrection!

[Quest Reward: Level +1, Obtain the hidden class "Blood Berserker"]

[Failure Penalty: Instant Annihilation]

[Countdown: The first trial will begin in 60 seconds. Please prepare!]

Looking at these prompts, Shen Xi couldn't help but smile.

It's familiar, all too familiar.

In his previous life, he was completely stunned when he saw these restrictions. He couldn't use equipment, skills, or items; even the effects of his titles were blocked. He remembered standing in the square, empty-handed, his heart pounding with panic.

Looking at it now, it just feels familiar.

This is the trial of the Blood Berserker: no external force, no tricks, only your own strength.

He looked down at himself.

The Starlight Rhythm uniform was still on his body, but the feeling of blood ties had vanished, leaving only the ordinary feel of fabric. The Corrupted Bone Battle Axe, the Mine Owner's Bone Blade, the Storm Cloak, the Bone Nightmare Boots... the effects of all the equipment were no longer perceptible.

On the attribute panel, the original 57 points of Strength and 57 points of Agility have all turned gray.

[Current Status: Trial Mode]

[Base attributes retained: Strength 56, Spirit 49, Agility 56, Constitution 52]

Shen Xi stretched her arms and legs.

56 points of Strength, 56 points of Agility, 52 points of Constitution.

This is the power of the physical body alone.

In his previous life, he was only level 10 when he entered the dungeon, with less than 40 attribute points, making it incredibly difficult for him. Now, with his attribute points almost 20 points higher, those three trials should be much easier.

Just as he was figuring out how to play later...

[Buzz...! ...

An even grander and deeper golden light exploded in my consciousness!

[The Domination System has intervened!]

[Host detected entering a job advancement instance...]

[The task type detected is "Job Change Quest"...]

[Task being forcibly modified...]

Golden runes surged forth like a tidal wave, frantically washing over the system screen in front of them! The screen trembled violently under the impact of the golden runes.

Shen Xi's pupils contracted slightly.

The Domination System can even modify job change quests?

This is so unreasonable!

But the next second, he realized something was wrong.

In the past, modifying tasks through the Domination System was completed instantly. But this time, the golden runes and the system light screen remained frozen for several seconds!

A few seconds later...

[Editing complete!]

The content on the light screen has completely changed:

【Quest Name: Mysterious Legacy】

[Task Type: Inheritance Quest - Unique]

[Mission Description: Host has been detected to have strayed into a special inheritance site. This place seals an ancient inheritance far beyond your imagination. Three trials, three tests. Those who pass will obtain the inheritance.]

[Trial Content:]

[Rule 1: The Way of Combat – Enter the main hall and defeat the guardian. The guardian will use the same base attributes as you; the test will be pure combat skill.]

[Second Rule: The Path of Life and Death – Enter the Trial Stone Array and survive the illusory horde of corpses. Each illusion will simulate the attack methods of a real rotting corpse, and their numbers will increase over time. It tests your adaptability and willpower in the face of life and death.]

[The Third Path: The Path to Your True Self—Enter the main hall's underground palace and confront your inner self. There lie your deepest fears, your greatest regrets, and the truths you least want to face. Overcome them, and you will find your true self.]

[Special Note: During the inheritance process, all external forces are temporarily sealed. However, your body has been strengthened to a level far exceeding that of others of the same level, which, in fact, makes this the fairest test for you.]

[Quest Rewards: Level +1, Obtain Legacy Class, Draw a Common Bonus, Silver-Tier Equipment Box x1]

[Failure Penalty: None]

[Time Limit: Unlimited]

Go forth and let this legacy see if you are worthy to bear its power.

Shen Xi stared at the mission description, her brows slowly furrowing.

Get a regular bonus? Or a Silver-tier equipment box?

The rewards are indeed much more generous than before.

But what really made him frown was the name of the mission...

[Mysterious Heritage]

He knew Blood Berserker all too well.

That's not some ancient tradition, but a professional legacy left behind by an ancient warrior from China. The warrior's name is lost to history; all that's known is that he was a bloodthirsty and warlike man who single-handedly fought his way in and out of battle seven times before finally succumbing to exhaustion. After his death, his fighting spirit remained, transforming into this core skill for future generations.

Blood Berserker is indeed a top-tier hidden class, but that's about it.

At levels 50 and 80, there are second and third job advancements, corresponding to Blood Demon Warrior and Blood War God respectively. In his previous life, he reached the Blood War God level, which was indeed powerful, but not to the extent of being "far beyond imagination".

Description of the Dominant System...

[An ancient tradition far beyond your imagination]

Shen Xi remained silent for a moment.

The Domination System never makes a mistake.

If it says it's far beyond imagination, then it must be far beyond imagination.

Could there be some secret behind Blood Berserker that he doesn't know about?

"interesting."

Shen Xi licked her lips, a gleam of excitement flashing in her eyes.

Forget about secrets, let's just fight first.

He looked up at the dilapidated temple in the distance.

main hall.

The first trial is right there.

Shen Xi took a deep breath and stepped forward.

The wild grass was knee-high, rustling softly beside my legs. The bluestone paving stones underfoot were mostly cracked, with moss growing in the cracks. The air was filled with the unique freshness of the mountains and fields, along with a faint, almost imperceptible, smell of blood.

He walked to the temple and looked up.

The main hall's doors were wide open, revealing a pitch-black interior from which nothing could be seen. Above the door hung a faded plaque, the inscription so blurred that only one character was vaguely discernible…

war.

Shen Xi did not hesitate and stepped across the threshold.

Darkness instantly engulfed him.

next second...

"boom!"

The door behind me slammed shut!

Suddenly, a small flame appeared before their eyes.

Those were two oil lamps deep inside the main hall, their flames flickering and illuminating the entire space.

The main hall was not large, about the size of a basketball court. The walls were covered with murals, but due to their age, most of them had peeled off, leaving only mottled patches of color. The center of the hall was empty, except for a huge array of runes carved on the floor. The runes were intricate and faintly glowed with red light.

And in the center of the rune array stood a... person?

No, it's not a person.

It was a phantom, a humanoid phantom formed from crimson light. It was about the same height and build as Shen Xi, and stood there motionless, like a sculpture.

But when Shen Xi looked at it...

The phantom suddenly raised its head!

A crimson light exploded in its eye sockets, and its two gazes were fixed on Shen Xi!

The Temple Guardian has been activated!

[Guardian's Attributes: Strength 56, Spirit 49, Agility 56, Constitution 52, completely replicates the Challenger's current base attributes!]

[Battle begins!]

The moment the words left his mouth, the phantom moved!

Like a streak of blood-red lightning, it instantly traversed ten meters and delivered a punch straight to Shen Xi's face!

Shen Xi dodged to the side, but the phantom's second punch had already followed!

"Bang!"

The punch landed squarely on Shen Xi's chest!

He was sent flying backward and crashed heavily into a pillar in the palace!

Shen Xi rolled over and sat up, rubbing her chest, but her eyes flashed with excitement.

A punch with 57 points of power, that's really powerful.

but……

"this one?"

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and clenched his fists.

In his previous life, when he came in, this thing beat him to a pulp. He took at least fifty punches in ten minutes and was almost beaten to death. He could only endure it.

Now...

"It's my turn to hit you!"

"Ten years have passed, I can finally get my revenge!"

Shen Xi pushed off with her feet, pouncing towards the illusory figure like a cheetah!

No skills, no equipment, only the purest form of combat!

One punch!

Two punches!

Three punches!

Punch to the flesh!

The phantom was equally ferocious, each punch aimed at his vital points!

The two exchanged blows wildly in the main hall, their fists exploding with energy and blood flying everywhere!

Shen Xi's lip was cut, her eye socket was bruised, and her ribs were throbbing.

But he did not back down.

Because this is the fighting style he is most familiar with.

In his previous life, he survived for ten years by relying on this kind of fighting.

In this life, he will only become stronger!

With a tap of your finger, you can instantly travel to the exciting world of Chapter 48, the job change quest.