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

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The moment that thought exploded in her mind, Shen Xi felt as if she had been struck by an invisible bolt of lightning.

It's not pain.

Rather, it is a deeper tremor, a tremor from the very depths of the soul.

He looked up, staring intently through the blinding golden light at the shattering egg. The cracks on the eggshell multiplied and became denser, and golden light poured out from each crack like a burst dam, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.

And those dark red blood vessels were breaking one after another.

Each time a bone tree breaks, the entire tree trembles.

With each tremor, the humanoid corpse let out a piercing scream.

Shen Xi saw it clearly.

The once arrogant Bonewing Watcher was now cowering at the base of the Bone Tree, its three pairs of bone wings tightly wrapped around its body, trembling like a leaf. Its eyes, burning with scarlet flames, were now fixed on the golden egg, the fear in them almost overflowing.

It is afraid.

I was so terrified I couldn't stand up.

Shen Xi's lips twitched slightly.

The terrifying force that had almost crushed him just now seemed like a joke.

He glanced down at the Pangu Axe in his hand.

The golden light on the axe was still flowing, but compared to the light emitted by the egg, it was like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

"So... this is what the mission meant by 'something interesting'..."

Shen Xi murmured, her voice tinged with a bitter smile.

The "interesting thing" that the Dominator System mentioned was not this guy in front of them at all.

It is clearly something awakening inside this egg.

The cracks on the eggshell are still spreading.

The golden light grew brighter and brighter.

at last……

"Snap!"

A crisp cracking sound echoed throughout the space.

A piece of eggshell broke off from the top, tumbled a few times in the air, and landed on the ground with a crisp sound.

Then, the second piece.

The third piece.

The fourth piece.

……

The eggshell peeled off piece by piece, and golden light cascaded down like a waterfall.

Shen Xi squinted and looked through the light screen into the inside of the egg.

he saw...

A figure.

No, it's not a human figure.

It was a phantom, a humanoid phantom formed from golden light. It was curled up among the eggshell fragments, its arms wrapped around its knees, as if it were asleep.

The moment the last piece of eggshell fell off, the phantom opened its eyes.

A pair of golden eyes.

It wasn't a dazzling gold, but a warm, clear gold, like amber.

It looked at Shen Xi.

Shen Xi looked at it.

A person and a shadow, several meters apart, staring at each other.

Then, the phantom slowly stood up.

The moment it stood up, Shen Xi finally saw its full appearance.

That was a... young boy.

It looked only fifteen or sixteen years old, with a delicate and almost otherworldly beauty. Its long, silvery-white hair reached its waist, with a faint light flowing through the strands. Its body was translucent, formed from pure golden light, and the energy channels flowing within it could be clearly seen.

It stood there, barefoot, suspended half a foot above the ground.

It was clearly just a phantom, yet it exuded an aura that made the world pale in comparison.

Shen Xi stared at it, and a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.

Is this thing... even human?

Just then, the phantom moved.

It lowered its head and looked at the Bonewing Watcher, who was huddled at the base of the Bone Tree, trembling.

Anger appeared in those golden eyes.

"So it's you all..."

Its sound was very soft, as soft as the wind rippled across the water.

"They attacked me while I was asleep."

It strides forward.

With each step, ripples spread across the void beneath his feet.

"Imprisoned here."

The second step.

Those ruptured blood vessel fragments turned to ashes at its feet.

"Treat me as nourishment."

third step.

The Bonewing Watcher let out a mournful howl, its three pairs of bone wings flapping wildly in an attempt to escape. But as soon as it stood up, its knees buckled again, its entire body pressed to the ground as if by an invisible weight, rendering it unable to move.

"If it weren't for this child awakening me..."

The phantom walked up to the Bonewing Watcher and looked down at it.

In those golden eyes, there was only a judgment that was calm to the extreme.

"Perhaps I will truly be drained dry by you all."

It raised its hand.

Very casual.

A golden light exploded from its palm, and a shockwave as solid as a physical object slammed into the Bonewing Watcher!

"No……!!!"

The Bonewing Watcher let out a final scream.

Then, its body began to break apart.

The dark golden bone armor turned into dust.

The three pairs of bone wings turned to ashes.

The crimson flames went out.

The level 20 Gold Lord with 198 points of Strength and 210 points of Constitution couldn't even last a second against that phantom.

Nothing was left.

Shen Xi was shocked.

one move.

It was just one move.

The golden lord who made even his escape difficult, just like that... is gone?

But before he could react, the golden shockwave did not dissipate.

After penetrating the Bonewing Watcher's body, it continued to spread outwards.

The shockwave swept across the bone tree.

The colossal, towering tree of bones began to crumble from its roots. Layer upon layer of its skeleton peeled away, turning into a shower of ashes. One after another, the suspended orbs of light exploded, transforming into countless golden specks of light.

The shockwave swept across the forest of pillars.

The massive, black pillars collapsed like dominoes, crashing to the ground and raising clouds of dust. The ravens, dark gold ravens, and raven guards hidden among the pillars... didn't even have time to scream before they turned to ashes in the golden light.

The shockwave swept across the Bone Wasteland.

The grayish-white bone fragments were swept into the sky like a blizzard. The crooked towers, the lonely arches, and the shattered altars collapsed one after another, sinking into the ground.

The shockwave swept across the Egg Mountain area.

Thousands upon thousands of raven eggs shattered simultaneously, the embryos inside evaporating in the golden light before they could even hatch. The ravens that had already hatched fled frantically, but the golden light was too fast; it was too fast for them to even unfold their wings.

A few seconds.

The entire Crimson Hatchery, from its core to its perimeter, from the Bone Tree to the Egg Mountain, from the dome to the ground, was pulverized by that golden shockwave.

Shen Xi stood frozen in place.

He was certain that even a level 90 or higher War God or Mage from his previous life wouldn't have been able to create this effect so easily.

His surroundings were the only area untouched by the shockwave.

Golden light swept past him, destroying everything except him.

Shen Xi swallowed.

He glanced down at the Pangu Axe in his hand, then looked up at the phantom of the boy floating in mid-air.

"Um... thank you?"

The phantom turned its head, its golden eyes looking at him.

Then, it laughed.

"No need to thank me."

It opened its mouth, but the sound was still very soft.

"If you hadn't awakened me with the Pangu Axe, I might have truly perished here."

It paused, its gaze falling on the Pangu Axe in Shen Xi's hand.

"This thing... has recognized you as its master?"

Shen Xi nodded.

The phantom remained silent for a moment, a complex light flashing in its eyes.

"it is good."

It said only one word, and then never mentioned it again.

Shen Xi looked at it and couldn't help but ask, "What... exactly are you?"

The phantom tilted its head, seemingly pondering how to answer the question.

"It was so long ago, so long that I can no longer remember my own name. I only remember that I survived that catastrophe by sheer luck. But only this wisp of my soul remains, residing in this egg, slumbering until now."

Shen Xi's pupils contracted slightly.

A cataclysmic disaster?

He recalled the murals he had seen when he received the inheritance of creation. The figure that held up heaven and earth, the drop of blood that seeped into the soil, the giant tree that bore countless fruits…

"What era do you come from?"

The phantom did not answer, but simply looked at Shen Xi, its golden eyes seemingly holding a thousand unspoken words.

But in the end, it just sighed softly.

"I am too weak."

Its voice became somewhat ethereal, and its body began to become transparent.

"This attack has exhausted the power I've painstakingly accumulated. Now, I need to fall into slumber once more."

It raised its hand, and a golden light shot out from its palm, entering Shen Xi's body.

A warm current instantly flowed through my entire body!

Shen Xi felt a terrifying power explode within his body, his muscles bulged, his bones remodeled, and his blood boiled! His level skyrocketed!

Level 19...

Level 20!

[Congratulations to player "Taichu" for reaching level 20! Due to the influence of the Kaitian class, Strength +3, Constitution +3! Free attribute points +5!]

The warm current lasted for several seconds before gradually subsiding.

Shen Xi gasped for breath, looking down at her hands.

Level 20.

That power was several levels stronger than before.

But before he could fully perceive it, another golden light shot out from the palm of the phantom.

This time, it's not a warm current.

Instead, it was a fist-sized golden crystal core and a round bead.

The crystal core is entirely golden, with densely packed runes flowing across its surface, exuding an ancient and timeless aura.

The bead was only the size of a longan, completely black, with a faint sense of chaotic flow inside.

Congratulations on obtaining: Job Change Core - Chaos (Original Hidden Job)

[Class Change Core - Chaos]

[Type: Special Item - Job Change]

[Quality: Original Level]

[Effect: Activates the job advancement quest for the hidden original-level class "Chaos" after use]

[Description: In the beginning of chaos, before Yin and Yang were separated. This profession focuses on spiritual power, controlling the power of chaos and capable of creating all things. Suitable for magic-based professions that cultivate both agility and spirit. Upon successful job advancement, you will gain the exclusive abilities of your original-level profession.]

Congratulations on obtaining: Primordial Bead (Gold-grade Natal Magic Weapon)

【Name: Hongmeng Pearl】

[Type: Natal Magic Weapon - Growth Type]

[Quality: Gold Level]

【Effect 1: Devour - Can devour equipment, skills, and materials to upgrade; devouring similar items will increase the level】

[Effect 2: Chaos Power - When equipped, all attributes +10%, skill cooldown time -20%]

【Effect 3: Not unlocked (requires level upgrade)】

【Effect 4: ??? — Unlocked (Level up required)】

【Effect 5: ??? — Unlocked (Level up required)】

[Note: This is a spirit orb born at the beginning of chaos, containing boundless potential. It can only be used in conjunction with the "Chaos" class. This item has been bound to a master and cannot be discarded or traded.]

Shen Xi stared at the two items, her eyes turning red.

Hidden professions at the origin level!

chaos!

He looked up at the illusory figure, about to speak...

"I know what you're thinking."

The phantom spoke first, its voice becoming even more ethereal.

"I know what you're thinking."

The phantom spoke first, its voice becoming even more ethereal.

"You can handle this yourself."

"And..." the illusory figure continued, "this is all I can give you. I am too weak to offer any more help. The rest of the journey is up to you."

Its body had become almost transparent, and its voice was getting softer and softer.

"remember……"

"The Pangu Axe...is more than just a weapon..."

Before the words were even finished, the entire space began to collapse violently!

The dome shattered, the ground collapsed, and countless rubble fell from above!

The phantom glanced at Shen Xi one last time, a faint smile playing on its lips.

"Go."

"Fate brings us together... Goodbye."

A burst of golden light enveloped Shen Xi.

The next second, a feeling of weightlessness washed over me.

He felt himself being lifted by an invisible force, passing through the collapsing space, through the shattered dome, through the darkness...

When he opened his eyes again, he was already standing on the ruins of Starshine Park.

The night wind was biting, and the moonlight was like water.

Behind them, the black portal was slowly closing. The runes on the portal faded one by one, and the frame began to crack and crumble.

Finally, it collapsed with a crash.

It turned into a pile of fragments.