Apocalyptic Farmer

The Awakening Stone in his hand vanished instantly, transforming into a magical power that rapidly merged into Liu Hao's body. This energy was far more violent than expected, as if it were about to tear Liu Hao's body apart and reassemble it!

Cracking sounds echoed from his limbs and bones as violent energy clashed wildly within Liu Hao's body.

"what!"

Liu Hao roared, then gritted his teeth and endured the unparalleled pain!

The people on the first floor felt a chill run down their spines when they heard the shouts from the third floor. Their eyes were filled with shock and worry, and the unfamiliar energy on the third floor made them uneasy.

However, they dared not go up and disturb Liu Hao, because Liu Hao had just said that he was breaking through to the second stage of perfection.

Su Yu asked疑惑地问道, "Tian Tian, ​​when you broke through to the second-tier perfection... was it very painful?"

Tian Tian nodded, then shook her head.

"The second-tier crystal core will even more terrifyingly transform the physical body's strength and ability capacity. As long as we persevere, we can get through it."

"Perhaps it's because the master has several supernatural abilities..."

The party was no longer filled with laughter and joy; they simply prayed silently that Liu Hao would succeed in his breakthrough.

Even Lin Xier and Li Yanan remained silent.

Liu Hao persevered through physical reconstruction and skeletal remodeling. Having spent many years navigating the complexities of society, he knew all too well that the path to becoming stronger was fraught with perseverance and pain, but he was not afraid!

He feared that his painstakingly managed farm would be destroyed by third- or fourth-tier zombies!

He was afraid that the four women he loved would be taken away by other men!

He feared that he would be confined to his small plot of land on the farm forever, never able to leave!

He wants to become stronger!

50 minutes! Liu Hao counted down the seconds, having been tormented by the violent energy for a full 50 minutes!

"Awaken, O me!"

[Ding! Congratulations to the farmer for awakening his second superpower—a Rank A non-attribute superpower, Mirror Image!]

[Mirror Image: Can replicate any supernatural ability, achieving an A-level effect.]

"Hahaha..." Liu Hao suddenly opened his eyes, looking at his hands, which were as white as a newborn's. "I've done it! I'm an A-level ability user now! I'm no longer an E-level ability user who can be slaughtered at will!"

"Phew~" Liu Hao exhaled a deep breath.

The new superpower mirror image is truly unexpected. It can replicate any superpower? That means I'll have countless superpowers? Ding Cheng's metal manipulation... Tian Tian's lightning-summoning technique? Even Su Miaomiao's supergravity?

Although it only reaches the level of A-grade damage, it is still incredibly powerful.

"System, claim your mission reward!"

[Ding! Congratulations to the farmer for awakening a second superpower. You have completed the second main quest of the level 3 farm: Awakening a Second Superpower. You have received the quest reward: Superpower Rank Upgrade Crystal Core *2.]

Without even glancing at it, Liu Hao placed the ability-level upgrade crystal core into the underground warehouse.

There's still one task that hasn't been completed.

[Heart of the Strong: Complete Missions One and Two within 48 hours (10.2 hours remaining); and upgrade both abilities to Tier 2 Perfection.]

[Mission Reward: Within the farm, you will possess the strength of a ninth-tier perfect ability user, as well as the heart of a powerful being.]

"We can't wait any longer," Liu Hao muttered to himself, then took out ten second-tier crystal cores.

Just as Liu Hao was about to put the first second-tier crystal core into his mouth, the system voice rang out.

[Ding, Farmer, your absorption time might not be enough at this rate.]

[This system introduces an auxiliary absorption function: Farm Shop—Special Ability Upgrade Category—Advanced Absorption Pills.]

[Advanced Absorption Pill (30): Guarantees no negative effects on one ability advancement, and allows for three times faster absorption of crystal core energy.]

Liu Hao's lips twitched. This system definitely had designs on his farm experience!

"System, do you get a commission?"

[In response to the Farmer, the system is me, and I am the system. How could I possibly receive a commission? This system only aims to help you advance quickly; I have no other intentions.]

This was the first time the system had spoken to him in such a human-like way. Liu Hao even suspected that the system was conscious. However, advancing was the priority now. Farm experience could be earned, but if he missed this limited-time mission, he didn't know when the next one would come. After all, how strong could the level nine perfect ability users in the farm be?

"Exchange...10 of them."

[Ding! Congratulations to the farmer for spending 3 million farm experience points to exchange for 10 advanced absorption pills. Current farm experience balance: 2,167,382.]

All those days of effort... only resulted in ten pills.

Liu Hao stopped thinking about it and only felt a pang of heartache.

The advanced absorption pills are small white pills, about the size of candy beans.

First take the pills, then take the second-tier crystal cores.

Although the system is unfair in terms of farm experience, everything produced by the system is guaranteed to be of high quality!

In the case of dual superpowers, the requirement for superpower energy when a second-tier superpower user advances is enormous. The more superpowers a user has, the more superpower energy is required, so the longer it takes to absorb a second-tier crystal core.

An SSS-level ability user can advance to the next level by absorbing a second-tier crystal core; ability users below SSS level will actually have a lot of extra ability energy dissipated when absorbing a second-tier crystal core.

It takes about an hour for a superhuman to absorb a second-tier crystal core; therefore, it would take about an hour and a half for a superhuman with two superhuman abilities to absorb a second-tier crystal core. If both superhuman abilities are powerful, then one second-tier crystal core would not be enough.

However, Liu Hao's ability strength is at level E and level A, so one second-tier crystal core is enough for two abilities to advance. It just takes a relatively long time to absorb. Fortunately, with the help of pills, Liu Hao absorbed 10 second-tier crystal cores and spent 8 hours without any negative effects. It was as simple as getting up to eat two candies every 40 or 50 minutes.

At 4:30 a.m., Liu Hao slowly opened his eyes. The turbulent alien energy in his body also calmed down. He suddenly felt that the pill was very useful because Liu Hao felt that the alien energy in his body was as if it were innate and very familiar. There were also changes in his physical qualities, a complete transformation. Liu Hao could perfectly control this almost invincible body.

[Ding! Congratulations to the farmer for completing the Heart of the Strong.]

[Mission Reward: Within the farm, you will possess the strength of a ninth-tier perfect ability user, as well as the heart of a powerful being.]

[Heart of the Strong: Bounties for killing zombies are increased tenfold.]

The next moment, Liu Hao immediately sensed everything inside the farm.

The breathing of the grass, the movement of water molecules in the lake... he could sense everything within the farm's boundaries, including Su Yu and the other women. If Liu Hao wanted, he could turn them to ashes in the blink of an eye with his alien energy.

"Consciousness, alien energy, and physical strength have all reached the ninth level of perfection; how could he possibly control life and death in an entire space?"

Su Yu and the others were resting in the guest rooms on the second floor, probably because they didn't want to disturb Liu Hao's advancement.

Liu Hao felt that this mission was worthwhile; on the contrary, he had made a fortune. If anyone came to the farm to provoke him again in the future, he would be able to handle it with ease.

Right now, he's truly invincible inside the farm, and outside the farm, he's one for one.

"A level three zombie? I hope you stay put, or I might as well experience what zombie flesh tastes like!"

After Liu Hao finished speaking, he first deactivated his ninth-level perfect power. After all, he couldn't easily control such power, and he was afraid that if he used too much force, his villa would collapse.

Moreover, what the farm needs most now is to go hunting to obtain more organic fertilizer and organic feed to gain farm experience. He found that farm experience really has unexpected uses, just like today when he absorbed a second-tier crystal core, the system prompted him to use a pill... The farm shop is getting more and more interesting.

Having reached the ninth level of perfection, I'll save it as my ultimate trump card.

Liu Hao then gave a bitter laugh. After using his farm experience in this way, he only had a little over two million left.

There simply aren't enough people. And now that there are more people, we don't need everyone to go out together. We can form two hunting teams. One team will go out to hunt on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and the other team will go out to hunt zombies on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Sundays will be for them to rest, and everyone can have a swimsuit party on the farm.

The rooftop swimming pool on the third-floor balcony must be fully utilized, and Lin Xier and Li Yanan haven't really secured it yet.

It just so happens that today is Sunday... Hmm... Perfect.