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

Poisonous fog filled the air.

Dark green mist churned and billowed in the domed hall like a living thing, so thick it was almost liquefied. The sweet, fishy smell in the air was so strong it was nauseating, making even breathing difficult.

Shen Xi stood in the center of the poisonous fog, her body swaying precariously.

His skin had taken on an eerie bluish-purple hue, especially his right leg, from ankle to knee, which was covered in a dense network of venomous lines resembling a spiderweb. These lines meandered through the blood vessels, like venomous snakes crawling under the skin, each writhing accompanied by excruciating pain.

His breathing was rapid and heavy, each gasp like swallowing a knife. Sweat slid down his forehead, only to be corroded into black steam by the poisonous fog as soon as it dripped into the air.

"Look at you, you're so pathetic."

Gu Changsheng's voice came from the depths of the poisonous fog, carrying a condescending pity. The gaunt figure appeared and disappeared in the dark green mist.

He walked towards Shen Xi at a leisurely pace.

With each step he took, the poisonous fog automatically parted in front of him, revealing the shattered stone slabs beneath his feet. The edges of the stone slabs he trod on began to blacken and crack, and even the broken stones melted into puddles of black liquid in the poisonous fog.

"Two hundred years ago, when I first discovered the remnants of the witch clan's scriptures in this altar, I was also tormented by this poisonous fog."

Gu Changsheng talked as he walked, his voice sounding like he was recalling some beautiful memories.

"It took me three whole days and three nights to crawl out of the poisonous fog. Most of my skin was rotting away, and my bones were exposed. I still remember that pain clearly."

He stopped three meters in front of Shen Xi.

Those scarlet eyes peered through the poisonous fog, looking down at Shen Xi with a morbid admiration.

"You've done a great job of holding on until now. You're much stronger than I imagined."

Shen Xi did not answer.

He simply kept his head down, his hands gripping the handle of the Pangu Axe to barely keep himself from falling. A bluish-purple poisonous pattern had spread from his right leg to his waist, and the same pattern was beginning to appear on his left arm. His body trembled slightly, as if he were enduring immense pain.

"However, it's time to end this."

Gu Changsheng raised his right hand, his five fingers spread open.

Dark green poisonous mist surged in from all directions, condensing, compressing, and compressing again in his palm, forming a poison sphere the size of a fist in just a few seconds. The sphere was several times darker than the surrounding mist, exhibiting an almost blackish dark green color, with faint arcs of electricity flickering inside, radiating a suffocating aura of destruction.

"Seeing how uncomfortable you are, let me help you get relief."

Gu Changsheng's voice suddenly became sickly gentle.

"Rest assured, your death will not have been in vain. Your flesh and blood, your soul, everything about you will become nourishment for 'King'. He will grow into a true Dark King, carrying your power. At that time, the entire capital, the entire China, and the entire world will be 'redeemed' through your sacrifice."

He took a deep breath and clenched his fists at the same time.

Two poisonous orbs condensed in his palm, their dark green light making his face appear ghostly.

"So, go to hell."

The moment the words left his mouth, Gu Changsheng threw out both fists at the same time!

The two poison orbs flew out of his hand, trailing long, dark green flames, heading straight for Shen Xi's chest!

Its speed and power were so great that even the air was torn apart, creating a piercing shriek!

Wherever the poisonous orb passed, stone slabs were ripped from the ground, and the rubble was corroded into dust in mid-air by the poisonous mist. The two terrifying shockwaves combined, causing the entire domed hall to tremble violently.

however……

Just as the poison ball was about to hit Shen Xi, those eyes that had been tightly closed suddenly opened.

A pale golden light burst forth from his pupils, like two miniature suns, instantly repelling the surrounding poisonous fog.

Shen Xi raised her head, and a smile slowly spread across her face.

The smile no longer held any trace of the pain from before, only a long-suppressed killing intent.

Thanks.

"Your poison is very nourishing."

The moment the words left her lips, Shen Xi moved.

He abruptly straightened up, raising the Pangu Axe he used for support in his right hand. The dark golden axe blade gleamed with a chilling light in the poisonous mist. In his left hand, the Primordial Pearl emerged from his palm. The jet-black bead, the size of a dragon's eye, hovered above his palm, its interior swirling with chaotic energy.

Golden-red flames surged from the Primordial Pearl.

Flames coiled around Shen Xi's left arm, turning his entire arm a golden-red color.

A purple arc of electricity followed closely behind.

The power of the lightning chain was compressed to its limit, no longer shooting out lightning, but transforming into fine arcs of electricity that leaped, intertwined, and merged on his left hand.

Golden red and deep purple light intertwined in Shen Xi's left hand, then simultaneously poured into the Pangu Axe.

Third enchantment.

This is the last chance.

On the blade of the Pangu Axe, the power of thunder and fire flowed wildly. Purple arcs of electricity intertwined with golden-red flames, forming an eerie yet dazzling halo. All the runes on the axe lit up, and the resonance of the five fragments caused the entire battle axe to tremble slightly, emitting a deep hum.

The sound was like cheering.

at the same time……

Bloodlust Berserk, activated!

A golden-red light exploded from Shen Xi's body, his eyes instantly turned scarlet, his muscles bulged, and his veins stood out. The blood in his veins surged like magma, and every muscle was contracting and expanding wildly, unleashing power far exceeding his usual strength.

All attributes +80%!

Attack speed +50%!

Movement speed +50%!

With 200 base strength points, plus an 80% bonus from Bloodlust Berserk, and various other buffs, the actual strength exceeds 350 points!

With a base agility of 200 points, it also skyrocketed to over 350 points!

With 200 points of base constitution, plus the 100% bonus from the Heaven Opening profession, and the 80% bonus from Bloodlust Berserk, the total points directly exceed 500!

Shen Xi's body swelled up in that instant, his silver-gray Kyoto Rhythm uniform stretched taut by his muscles, making a creaking sound. A faint golden light flowed beneath his skin, the overflow of the power of creation and chaos being simultaneously pushed to their limits.

His momentum reached an unprecedented height at this moment.

The oppressive feeling even caused the two poisonous orbs flying towards them to pause slightly.

Gu Changsheng's pupils suddenly contracted.

He saw it.

Shen Xi's face, which had been contorted in pain just moments before, now showed no trace of discomfort. The bluish-purple poison markings faded at a visible speed, changing from dark purple to light purple, then to pale pink, and finally disappearing completely.

The skin has returned to its normal color, and is even more delicate than before, with a faint glow.

"you……!"

Gu Changsheng's voice was stuck in his throat.

He finally realized what was happening.

This kid was acting the whole time.

Shen Xi was not rendered incapacitated by the poisonous fog to the point of being unable to fight. He was indeed in pain, but the pain was far from enough to render him unable to fight. The reason he pretended to be swaying and in great pain was to lower his guard.

"You little brat! How dare you lie to me!"

Gu Changsheng's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red, and veins bulged on his forehead. His pride, which hadn't been mocked in over a hundred years, was now being brutally trampled and rubbed into the ground by Shen Xi.

But despite his anger, Gu Changsheng had lived for over two hundred years, and his fighting instincts were ingrained in his very bones.

He did not back down.

Because he knew that it was too late to retreat now.

The two were too close. Three meters—for two agility experts with over 200 points, that was less than a fraction of a second. If he turned to run, his back would be exposed to Shen Xi's axe blade, which would truly mean certain death.

The only way to survive is to fight.

Moreover, he had already thrown out both fists.

The two poison orbs, carrying all his power, had already flown to within a meter of Shen Xi. Even if Shen Xi reacted in time, it would be impossible for him to completely dodge them.

"roar!!!"

Gu Changsheng let out a roar that sounded inhuman, and the power in his fists surged once more. The two poisonous spheres suddenly doubled in size, the electric arcs on their surfaces leaped wildly, and the energy inside was almost out of control.

He wants to blow Shen Xi and the entire area to smithereens!

"Go to hell!"

however……

Shen Xi had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

This old guy's fighting instincts are too strong. You could see that from their previous encounters; Gu Changsheng's sense of combat is incredibly sharp, and any skillful attack is useless against him. Trying to win with tricks is simply impossible.

The only way is to let him make a mistake on his own.

That's why Shen Xi acted in this play.

Feigning weakness from poisoning, he knew Gu Changsheng would inevitably approach and then take action himself. Because that old man was too arrogant, so arrogant that he believed he had everything under control.

And arrogance is the biggest weakness.

Now, this flaw has finally appeared.

Three meters was enough for Shen Xi.

Bloodthirsty Thrust, unleashed once more!

His body shot out like a cannonball, charging head-on into the two poison spheres!

The Pangu Axe drew a dark golden arc in the air, unleashing the full power of lightning and fire on its blade. Purple arcs of electricity and golden-red flames intertwined to form a destructive beam of light, hurtling straight towards Gu Changsheng's fists!

"boom!!!"

The two sides clashed again with their full-force attacks.

This explosion was several times more terrifying than the previous two combined.

A terrifying force exploded from the point of impact, transforming into a pillar of light that shot skyward, piercing the glass of the dome and soaring into the clouds. The shockwave, like a tangible hammer, spread wildly in all directions. Wherever it passed, stone slabs on the ground were ripped away, shattering into dust in mid-air. Patches of the low pillars on both sides collapsed, and the bamboo slips were swept up by the shockwave and shattered into countless fragments in the air. The steel frame of the dome twisted violently, and shards of glass rained down.

The entire fourth level of the underground palace shook violently at this moment.

The surrounding poisonous fog was instantly dispersed by this terrifying shockwave. The dark green mist seemed to be torn apart by an invisible giant hand, retreating wildly in all directions, revealing the original appearance of the domed hall…

A scene of ruins.

Shen Xi felt an overwhelming force emanating from the Pangu Axe, instantly splitting his hand and sending him flying backward. He tumbled several times in the air before crashing heavily into a wall thirty meters away.

"Bang!"

The walls cracked, and rubble rained down on him. He coughed up blood, and a piercing pain shot through his ribs.

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A scene of ruins.

Shen Xi felt an overwhelming force emanating from the Pangu Axe, instantly splitting his hand and sending him flying backward. He tumbled several times in the air before crashing heavily into a wall thirty meters away.

"Bang!"

The walls cracked, and rubble rained down on him. He coughed up blood, and a piercing pain shot through his ribs.