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

The morning light pierced through the clouds, casting dappled shadows on the dilapidated streets of Kyoto.

Shen Xi led Ming Ying out of the military headquarters conference room and headed straight for Heping Road in the East District without stopping. Behind them, Ming Ying's massive body followed closely. His newly donned general's battle armor gleamed with a dark golden luster in the morning light. The Asura Spear and the Lion Barrier had been retracted into the Void Ring, but the murderous aura emanating from him still inspired fear in those who dared not approach him.

The buildings on both sides of the street became increasingly dense, transforming the semi-collapsed residential area into a relatively intact commercial district. Although more than a month had passed since the apocalypse, most of the buildings in the core area of ​​Kyoto remained intact, with only broken doors and windows and crooked signs. Occasionally, a few players could be seen wandering around the city.

Shen Xi ignored those people.

The scene from the conference room was still replaying in his mind. A horde of zombies, SSS-rank, three hours, a 72-hour duration. These numbers weighed heavily on the heads of every player in Kyoto.

But for him, pressure is motivation.

The more desperate the situation, the stronger we must become.

"We're almost there."

Shen Xi quickened his pace, his Storm Boots clicking crisply on the cracked asphalt. The Gale effect increased his movement speed by 25%, making him appear like a streak of silver-gray light as he traversed the streets.

At the end of the street ahead, a well-preserved large shopping mall came into view. The mall's exterior walls were reinforced with sandbags and steel plates, and a dozen or so heavily armed players stood at the entrance, wearing uniforms and gold badges pinned to their chests. They were guards specially dispatched by Kyoto to guard the Kyoto Mall.

Kyoto Department Store.

Like the Starshine Stadium in Starshine City, this place was also discovered and protected by players, becoming the most important supply point for players in Kyoto.

A long queue had formed in the plaza in front of the shopping mall.

At least a hundred players lined up from the mall entrance all the way to the edge of the plaza, their lines winding outwards. They wore all sorts of equipment and carried various weapons; some were talking in hushed tones, some were checking their gear, and some were anxiously looking towards the mall entrance.

News of the impending zombie horde has spread through the post-apocalyptic survival game, and all players are frantically buying supplies, repairing equipment, and purchasing medicine, trying to maximize their combat effectiveness in the final three hours.

Shen Xi did not queue.

He led Mingying directly towards the mall entrance.

The people in line noticed them.

"Hey! Line up! The ones at the back..."

A burly man with a face full of scars was about to speak when someone next to him grabbed him and whispered, "Are you crazy?! That's Tai Chu!"

The burly man's face turned deathly pale instantly.

"The very...beginning?!"

The name spread quickly among the crowd.

The people in line all turned their heads and looked at Shen Xi, then lowered their heads again, not daring to look at her any longer.

The silver-gray uniform, shimmering with starlight, was a striking contrast. A hood obscured most of her face, revealing only her sharply defined jawline. Behind her followed a two-meter-tall Asura, clad in dark gold general's armor, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

With this outfit and this aura, you won't find another person like him in the entire capital of Kyoto, or even in the entire country of China.

The crowd automatically separated.

Like the receding tide, the people in line parted to the sides, creating a straight passage that stretched from the edge of the square all the way to the mall entrance.

No one speaks.

No one dared to speak.

Shen Xi kept her eyes straight ahead and led Mingying into the Kyoto Shopping Mall along the passage.

The mall's interior was much larger than it appeared from the outside. The original shop counters had been cleared away, replaced by a huge circular hall. In the center of the hall, a simple shed stood alone. Four rusty iron pipes supported a tattered canvas, beneath which was a counter made of scrap wood. Behind the counter sat a blurry figure wearing a ragged robe and a hood.

Above the shed hung a crooked sign: [Kyoto Shopping Mall].

It's exactly the same as the Starshine Shop in Starshine City.

Shen Xi didn't rush in, but turned to look at Ming Ying.

"You stay at the door and keep watch."

Mingying nodded and turned to stand guard outside the shed.

Shen Xi took a deep breath and stepped into the Kyoto Mall.

The layout inside is exactly the same as that of the Starshine Store. Countless light screens float in the small space, densely packed with product icons.

The equipment area, props area, supplies area, and skills area have everything you could want.

But Shen Xi's gaze did not linger on those light screens for even a second.

Because he knew that the truly good things weren't here.

He strode forward, heading towards the deepest part of the store.

There, a golden light was slowly shimmering.

The moment Shen Xi approached, that golden light suddenly appeared!

[The Domination System has intervened!]

[Host detected entering the game store...]

[The hidden shopping channel in Kyoto Mall has been forcibly activated!]

A familiar black vortex appeared before my eyes, with golden runes swirling wildly around its edges.

[The hidden shopping channel in Kyoto Mall has been forcibly activated!]

A familiar black vortex appeared before my eyes, with golden runes swirling wildly around its edges.

Shen Xi stepped in without hesitation.

The scene before my eyes changed in an instant.

In the confined space, three orbs of light floated silently.

The first one, silver-white, features a swirling silhouette of a uniform.

The second one is dark black, with a hazy mist covering its surface.

The third one is pale gold, with countless runes flowing inside, exuding a terrifying aura of majesty.

Kyoto Rhythm Uniform. Kyoto Guardian Mark. Kyoto Glory Badge.

Shen Xi's gaze fell on the third orb of light, and her pupils contracted slightly.

This is it.

He missed the Starshine Badge in Starshine City; this time, he absolutely cannot miss it again.

He glanced at his gold coin balance: 465960.

enough.

"I want all three."

Purchase successful!

【Kyoto Rhythm Uniform - Deducted Gold Coins: 20000】

[Kyoto Guardian's Mark - Deducts 10000 Gold Coins]

【Kyoto Glorious Badge - Deducts 300000 Gold Coins】

[Remaining Gold Coins: 135960]

Three orbs of light fell into his palm at the same time.

Shen Xi felt a warm current flow from her palm, spreading down her arm and throughout her body. The feeling was exactly the same as when she bought the Starshine Rhythm uniform in Starshine City, but it was even stronger and more profound.

The ten-minute time limit for the hidden passage is about to expire.

Shen Xi didn't linger. She turned around, exited the hidden passage, and returned to the lobby of the Kyoto Mall.

He suppressed his excitement and did not rush to activate the three pieces of equipment.

Instead, they first opened the maintenance interface and placed their and Mingying's equipment on it one by one.

In this battle, the equipment durability must be maximized.

Repair complete! Gold coins deducted: 8500

[Remaining Gold Coins: 127460]

120,000 gold coins, while not a small amount, wouldn't buy him anything that would excite him. As for Mingying, his current equipment is sufficient; he'll deal with the zombie horde later.

Shen Xi withdrew her gaze and took a deep breath.

Then, he took out the three pieces of equipment.

He activated the Kyoto Rhythm Uniform.

A silvery-white light spread from the uniform, completely covering the original Starlight Rhythm Uniform. When the light faded, Shen Xi looked down at herself. The uniform's appearance remained unchanged, still made of silvery-gray fabric with faint starlight flowing through it, but the star map on her chest had now turned completely pale gold.

【Kyoto Rhythm Uniform】

[Type: Special Equipment]

[Quality: Diamond Grade]

Defense: None

【Durability: Never wears out】

【Special Effect 1: Kyoto Concealment - When equipped, all armor and accessories except weapons can be hidden, and you can actively enter a state of complete invisibility for 30 seconds. Cooldown: 1 hour.】

[Special Effect 2: Kyoto Shelter - Automatically adjusts temperature to adapt to any extreme environment; automatically repairs, restoring 2% durability of other equipment per hour; automatically cleans; within the Kyoto area, gains an additional 20% bonus to all attributes.]

[Special Effect 3: Kyoto Intimidation - When the wearer is within the Kyoto area, all enemy players with lower reputation than the wearer will automatically have all attributes reduced by 15%. This effect cannot be exempted or dispelled.]

[Special Effect 4: Kyoto Edict - The wearer can issue a mandatory quest to any other player in Kyoto. The quest must be deemed legitimate by the system. The recipient cannot refuse, and the quest cannot be transferred. Two quests can be successfully issued per day.]

[Note: This is formed from the will of Kyoto. Wearing it, you become the master of Kyoto.]

Shen Xi's breath hitched slightly.

Compared to the Starlight Rhythm Uniform, the Kyoto Rhythm Uniform has significantly enhanced special effects. Concealment has been changed from passive to fully invisible that can be actively triggered; Protection has increased all attribute bonuses by 20% within the Kyoto area; Intimidation has been increased from 10% to 15%; and Imperial Decree has been increased from once per day to twice per day.

Then the Kyoto Guardian Mark was activated.

The Kyoto Watcher's Mark, a dark sphere of light, was almost identical to the Starshine Watcher's Mark. With a slight thought, the mark transformed into a beam of light and entered the chest of the Kyoto Rhythm uniform. The star map on the chest suddenly lit up, and the originally silvery-white starlight was now tinged with a pale golden halo.

【Kyoto Guardian's Mark (Diamond-level Special Item)】

Status: Attached

【Effect 1: Kyoto Repair - After attachment, restores 2% durability of all host equipment per hour (prioritizing equipment with the lowest durability)】

[Effect 2: Kyoto Deterrence - After application, as long as the host is within the Kyoto area, all attributes will automatically decrease by 15% if the total sum of all attributes does not exceed that of the host's enemy player. This effect cannot be exempted or dispelled.]

[Effect 3: Kyoto Summoning - After attaching, it can summon meteorites to assist in battle. Each summoning lasts for 10 minutes, and the meteorite's attack power varies based on the host's attack attribute. Limited to once per day.]

Shen Xi raised an eyebrow slightly.

Compared to the Star Guardian Mark, its effects have been comprehensively upgraded. Repair has increased from 1% to 2%, deterrence from 10% to 15%, and the summoning effect has changed from "Starfall" to the more intuitive "Meteor Shower." Although the essence is similar, the name itself indicates that its power is significantly greater.

But this is not the point.

The key point is that Kyoto Glory Badge.

Shen Xi's gaze fell on the last pale gold badge.

It was only the size of a palm, crafted entirely from some unknown pale golden metal, its surface covered with densely packed runes. These runes were not static, but rather flowed slowly like living things, each turn radiating a chilling aura of majesty. In the center of the emblem was a tiny golden gem, the size of a grain of rice, within which one could vaguely see a miniature city, with towering buildings and bright lights.

Kyoto.

The will of this city is embodied in this small badge.