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

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Shen Xi's voice still echoed in the square.

More than 300 city defense soldiers and more than 100 reserve soldiers were completely silent, all with their heads down, not daring to breathe.

But Shen Xi did not look away.

In the all-seeing field of vision, the twenty-two information panels marked with "corruption level" still floated among the crowd.

The percentages range from 30% to 68%, with everyone trying to hide themselves.

"Did you think you'd be safe just by hiding in a crowd?"

"Innocent."

Just as he was about to call out names, a roar suddenly erupted from the crowd:

"Brothers! He's trying to kill us all! Zhang Shun is dead, and we're next! We're going to die anyway, so let's fight them!"

He was a burly man in his thirties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, who looked honest and kind. But in his status bar, the corruption level was clearly displayed as: 61%!

At this moment, he was brandishing his long sword, his face contorted with rage as he slashed at the people around him!

"Killing one is enough to break even, killing two is a bonus!"

"Yes! Let's give it our all!"

Seven or eight more people suddenly jumped up at the same time!

They suddenly sprang into action, launching a frenzied attack on their comrades! Some slashed with knives, some punched, and some even pounced on them and bit them!

"ah!!!"

Screams of agony rose and fell!

Caught off guard, at least a dozen city defense soldiers were bitten and scratched! Blood splattered, and cries of agony filled the air!

"They're insane! They're insane!"

"Don't bite me! Get away!"

"Help! Help..."

Chaos begins to spread!

The once orderly formation crumbled instantly, people scattered and fled, pushing and trampling each other. Some fell to the ground, and before they could even get up, they were trampled by the chaotic crowd, screaming in agony. The few who had been bitten staggered back, clutching their wounds, their faces filled with terror…

Because they saw that the wounds of those who bit them were starting to turn bluish-gray!

"It's over...it's over...I've been infected..."

Someone slumped to the ground, staring at the blackening wound on their arm, muttering to themselves in despair.

Some people broke down completely and picked up a knife to commit suicide.

Many more people fled frantically, wanting to get as far away from the infected as possible.

On the high platform, Liu Xinghui's expression was equally grim.

"How could this happen... how could this happen..."

Shen Xi stood still, her gaze sweeping across the chaotic square.

Within this all-encompassing vision, countless pieces of information pulsed wildly—

[City Defense Army - Soldier (Level 3) - Corruption Rate: 61% → 72% → 85%...]

[City Defense Army - Soldier (Level 4) - Corruption Rate: 53% → 68% → 79%...]

[City Defense Army - Soldier (Level 2) - Corruption Rate: 37% → 49% → 58%...]

Within just a dozen seconds, the word "Corruption Level" appeared in the status bars of seven or eight more people!

Those who have been bitten and scratched are getting infected!

Shen Xi's eyes turned cold.

Just as he was about to make his move, hurried footsteps suddenly came from the entrance of the square.

Mingying is back.

"Mingying," Shen Xi said.

Shen Xi's mind stirred...

[Starry Rhythm Uniform - Special Effects: Starry Edict! Activate!]

An invisible ray of light exploded from Shen Xi's body, instantly enveloping Mingying!

[Mandatory task issued!]

[Mission Name: Clear the Infected from the Starshine City Lord's Mansion]

[Mission Objective: Eliminate all infected individuals within the Starshine City Lord's Mansion (Current Number: 22+?)]

[Mission Level: S-rank!]

[Task Time Limit: 10 minutes]

[Quest Reward: Legendary Job Change Core x1]

[Task Penalty: Task failure results in a level reduction of 1]

[Is the release confirmed?]

Shen Xi's lips curled up slightly.

Legendary job advancement core?

This reward should keep Mingying busy for a while.

"confirm."

The moment the light exploded, Shen Xi checked Ming Ying's status and, sure enough, she had the mission to "clean up the infected in the Starshine City Lord's Mansion".

"Kill all those infected!"

As soon as Shen Xi finished speaking, Ming Ying rushed into the crowd like a black lightning bolt, her bone-bladed twin blades drawing two pale arcs in the air!

"Snap!"

The first corrupted being didn't even have time to react before its head flew off!

"roar!!!"

Another corrupted being beside it had just completed its mutation; its bluish-gray skin cracked open, and bone spurs burst forth! But before it could even regain its footing, Mingying's blade was already upon it!

"Snap!"

Another head flew off!

One cut, one kill!

Mingying weaved through the crowd, and wherever he went, the hidden corruptors fell one after another! Some were still trying to escape, some had just opened their mouths to scream, and some hadn't even had time to stand up before the blade had already slashed across their necks!

But the chaos did not end there.

Because the virus in those infected individuals sensed the threat of death, it began to accelerate its mutation.

"roar!!!"

The first infected person mutated prematurely!

It was a middle-aged soldier whose corruption level had reached 68%. The moment Mingying's blade approached, his body suddenly swelled up, tearing through his uniform. His bluish-gray skin cracked, revealing the scarlet muscles beneath! His fingernails grew wildly, turning into ten sharp claws! A beast-like roar came from his throat, and his turbid eyes scanned his surroundings!

He mutated!

It's faster, fiercer, and more ruthless than Zhang Shun when he mutated!

"roar!!!"

Three more roars!

Three more infected individuals have mutated prematurely!

Four rotting corpses appeared simultaneously in the center of the square!

They pounced on the nearest crowd!

"ah!!!"

The screams rang out again!

With 102 points of strength, plus the doubled physique from the Open Heaven profession, and the 10% all-attribute bonus from the Three Realms Supreme title, his actual strength has now exceeded 110!

This axe blow cleaved the first rotting corpse in half!

The moment the black blood spurted out, Shen Xi pounced on the second one!

Whirlwind Triple Slash!

First lap! Legs severed!

Second lap! Split open the chest!

Third lap! Head blown off!

In one second, two rotting corpses collapsed to the ground!

The claws of the third rotting corpse had already reached Shen Xi!

Instead of retreating, Shen Xi advanced, launching a bloodthirsty charge in an instant!

As the distance closed to ten meters, the Corrupted Bone Battle Axe was lifted from below!

"Snap!"

From the chin to the top of the head, the entire head was split in two!

The fourth corpse turned and tried to run away!

Shen Xi's axe had already flown out of his hand!

"puff!"

The bone-corroding battle axe precisely cleaved into the back of its head, pinning it to the ground!

Four seconds.

All four rotting corpses are wiped out!

The entire square fell silent instantly.

Everyone stared blankly at the silver-gray figure, their minds completely blank.

Meanwhile, on Mingying's side, the killing continued.

But there's no need for him to take any further action.

Because the remaining corrupted beings, under the intimidation of Shen Xi's ability to kill four corpses in four seconds, were all on the ground, without even the courage to run away.

One cut, one kill.

Two knives, one pair.

Thirty seconds later, all the corruptors were executed!

Including Zhang Shun and the four who mutated prematurely, a total of twenty-seven corpses lay scattered across the square. Black blood flowed in streams, meandering across the bluestone slabs.

The air was thick with the stench of blood and decay.

Of the more than three hundred city defense soldiers, half were slumped on the ground, trembling all over. The other half were struggling to stand, but their legs were shaking.

No one speaks.

No one dared to make a move.

Only Mingying stood there, sheathing her sword, her deep eyes slowly regaining their composure.

[Mandatory quest "Clear the infected in the Starshine City Lord's Mansion" completed!]

[Kill contribution calculation in progress...]

Player "Mingying" killed 19 Corruptors.

[Rewards being distributed...]

[Congratulations to player "Mingying" for obtaining: Legendary Job Change Core - Shura x1, Experience Points +800!]

Mingying's experience bar skyrocketed!

[Experience points reached the cap, level up!]

Since the job change has not been completed, the experience gained will be temporarily stored. You can continue to level up after completing the job change.

[Player: Mingying]

Level: 10 (Experience: 5893/2000)

"How did this guy accumulate so much experience?"

Looking at Mingying's condition, Shen Xi was a little puzzled. Then he suddenly remembered that the two of them had obtained quite a few things in the Corpse Nest Death Arena.

However, none of that matters anymore. The legendary job change core is more important. Shen Xi took the blood-red crystal core that suddenly appeared from Ming Ying's hand. Now he has two hidden job change cores, and both of them are legendary.

The crystal core was pitch black, with scarlet patterns flowing across its surface, and a small, illusory figure could be vaguely seen struggling inside.

[Job Change Core - Asura]

[Type: Special Item - Job Change]

[Quality: Legendary]

[Effect: Activates the hidden class "Shura" job advancement quest upon use]

[Note: The deeper the belief, the stronger the Asura. If you do not die, you will eventually become an Asura.]

Shen Xi stared at the line of words, her eyes filled with barely concealed excitement.

Mingying is now level 10. After dealing with the current matters, it's time to arrange for him to change jobs.

Just then...

"Primordial God! Primordial God!"

A fawning voice came from the entrance to the square.

Tiger arrived, panting, with his 39 men.

They were all ragged and covered in dust. Tiger was running in the lead, his ugly face plastered with a fawning smile that resembled a chrysanthemum.

"Great God of the Primordial Beginning! I'm late! Please forgive me! After settling in last night, I led my brothers to scout out the city for you! Look, this is the supplies we gathered last night!"

He waved his hand, and several people behind him quickly carried up several large boxes filled with various foods, water, and daily necessities.

Tiger Lord approached with a shameless grin: "Great God of the Primordial Beginning, you see, although I'm late, I definitely didn't slack off! All these supplies are my tribute to you!"

Shen Xi looked at him, her lips twitching slightly.

This Tiger Lord certainly knows how to pick his timing.

He came to pledge his loyalty right after the fight was over.

Shen Xi ignored him and turned to walk towards the platform.

He had no shortage of supplies, and since the beginner phase of the apocalyptic game was over, these supplies would become inedible in less than two days.

Tiger stood there, stunned. He looked at Shen Xi's back, then at the corpses and black blood all over the ground, and the smile on his face gradually froze.

"This...this is..."

The man next to him pushed up his glasses and whispered, "Tiger, it seems... the fight's over."

"Nonsense! I can tell!" Tiger slapped him on the back of the head. "The problem is... it seems we've missed another chance to prove our loyalty!"

His eyes darted around, and he quickly chased after him, saying, "Great God of the Primordial Beginning! Great God of the Primordial Beginning, please wait for me! I'll definitely come earlier next time!"

Shen Xi ignored him.

He walked up to the platform and stood in front of Liu Xinghui.