Whether it was the points from the killing system or the points granted by the evolution space, they totaled two or three hundred, more than enough for Lu Yun to spend freely.
Just one point was enough to change the room to any size he desired.
With just a few points, Lu Yun made the room feel much cozier.
It now had a bed, a computer, and was several times more spacious than before!
"Sure enough, it's a computer that can only play single-player games..."
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Lu Yun sat at his computer, clicking away, and tried to search for information, but there was no internet connection, so he could only play single-player games.
After obtaining the watch, he no longer needed to redeem items in the evolution space; he could do so freely in his room, making him more discreet.
"Exchange for Super Power Armor!"
"Deduct fifty points, and receive Super Power Armor!"
A black bodysuit appeared before him. Reaching out and gently touching it, the Super Power Armor enveloped him, covering his entire body, including his head!
This armor resembled a nanosuit, fitting perfectly.
The hood that covered his head retracted around his neck, leaving him feeling incredibly satisfied.
The Super Armor's purpose was to enhance his defenses, protecting him from zombie bites and claws. Its impressive toughness was remarkable.
Covering his face, it also blocked most poison gas and increased his survivability.
Before he could return to the Evolutionary Space, he had to ensure his survival.
"Crack..."
Lu Yun clenched his fists, feeling the power rapidly gather in his wrists, amplifying his strength.
"This effect should be several times greater..."
Lu Yun hadn't tried it himself, so the precise data wasn't clear. Only actual combat would reveal the extent of the increase.
After redeeming the Super Armor, he looked at his other weapons and equipment.
The Gatling gun and Desert Eagle alone weren't powerful enough.
Finally, he set his sights on the top-tier weapon available in the store—the RPG!
Redemption required a whopping 50 points, the same as the Super Armor.
These two items were the highest-level equipment he could redeem in the store.
There were definitely more advanced items that could be exchanged.
It was just that his access rights weren't high enough, so he naturally couldn't exchange them.
He didn't believe these were the only things he could exchange for; there had to be something even more advanced.
"Exchange for two RPGs!"
"Deduct one hundred points, and you'll get two RPGs!"
In the blink of an eye, two RPGs appeared before his eyes, looking quite impressive.
"Upgrade the RPGs!"
"Start scanning for materials near the RPGs..."
RPG + high-end computer = tracking RPG. Power and strength remain the same, but with the added bonus of a highly accurate tracking system!
RPG + bed...
"
Just fuse it with the RPG and diamond necklace!"
Lu Yun interrupted the scan, or else it would fuse with the curtains again.
"Got it!"
RPG + diamond necklace = diamond rocket! Power +100%, range +50%, explosion radius +100%.
RPG + RPG = RPG +1. Power +100%, Range +100%, Rate of Fire +100%, Magazine +3, Explosion Radius +200%!
[Note: I'm fucking shooting it!]
"Not bad!"
Lu Yun's eyes lit up. "When you stack the same items together, the power is truly increased! Even more powerful than when paired with diamonds!"
Satisfied, he said, "I'll choose the RPG Bazooka for the fusion!"
"A few points will be deducted. Successfully fused and upgraded to RPG Bazooka +1!"
The RPG Bazooka in Lu Yun's hand was successfully fused and upgraded. While its appearance remained largely unchanged,
it could now hold three shells. Normally, it could only hold one,
but now it could hold three, eliminating the need for frequent reloading.
"If I can keep stacking it, the power will be even more astonishing!"
Lu Yun was filled with delight. "Upgrade to Super God Fusion!"
"This will deduct 100 points. Do you want to upgrade?"
"Upgrade!"
He currently had over 300 points, more than enough for him to spend.
"100 points successfully deducted. Super God Fusion has been upgraded to Level 2, allowing you to fuse three materials."
"The next level requires 1,000 points!"
"Not bad, it increases tenfold."
1,000 points isn't a bad number; with a little effort,
reaching Level 3 Super God Fusion shouldn't be a problem. As long as my combat power soars, reaching Level 3 Super God Fusion won't be a problem.
"Exchange for a PRG Bazooka!"
"Fifty points deducted to exchange for an RPG Bazooka," the watch reminded.
Another RPG Bazooka appeared before my eyes.
"Select the RPG Bazooka for fusion upgrade!"
RPG Bazooka (+1) + RPG Bazooka = RPG Bazooka +2. Current total effects: Power +200%, Range +200%, Rate of Fire +200%, Magazine +6, Explosion Radius +400%!
Gain a bonus special skill: Split Explosion!
Split Explosion: A single projectile splits into three, firing in all directions. Its power and effects are identical to the full version.
[Note: Each use deducts 1 point.]
The power is cumulative, and it even grants a special skill!
"Another special skill?"
Lu Yun's eyes lit up. Three projectiles split, and the power remains unchanged.
Isn't this a zombie-killing weapon? It's infinitely more powerful than a Gatling gun.
While it costs 1 point each time, killing a zombie earns 2 points, so it's not a big deal.
"Let's try adding the Golden Tang Sword to it,"
Lu Yun eagerly thought. Upgrading a melee weapon is essential.
Golden Tang Sword + Diamond Necklace = Diamond Golden Tang Sword! Total Effects: Damage +100%→400%, Lightness +50%→100%, Durability +100%→300%, Penetration Damage +200%, and Rust-Proof!
Bonus Skill: Blade Light Soars!
Blade Light Soars to the Sky: With a single swing, a blade of light is released, reaching a maximum range of two meters. Its power is equivalent to a normal swing!
[Note: Once activated, it consumes 1 point per minute!]
"As expected, fusing three materials unlocks additional skills, but that requires points."
Lu Yun was pleasantly surprised. This was a quantum leap.
Not to mention the power, the addition of additional skills made a world of difference.
Melee now ranged!
"Select the diamond necklace for fusion upgrade!"
"Deduct 10 points to begin fusion upgrade!"
In a second, the golden Tang sword rapidly transformed, from a gold blade to a diamond one.
A hint of gold appeared within the diamond, further enhancing its beauty.
"Fusing the second material also adds additional points..."
Lu Yun was relieved, still within acceptable limits.
He had basically prepared his weapons and equipment; there was no need for armor.
Offense is the best defense. As long as the damage is devastating, the enemy won't be able to get close. There was no need to worry.
"It's almost time for the trial!"
Lu Yun was a little excited. He wondered what the trial of the evolutionary stele would be like.
He immediately clicked on the option on his watch and chose to take the trial.
"Since your ability is up to standard, you meet the criteria for the trial."
"Now start teleporting to the range of the first-order evolutionary stele!"
"Swoosh!"
The next second, Lu Yun arrived in a city. It was pitch black, without a single light.
A fishy smell penetrated his nostrils, making him nauseous.
"Huh, you're actually coming down?"
He thought he was going to take a trial directly, but he didn't expect to come to a city for a trial?
As he looked out, a huge, towering stele was located in front of him.
It was like a landmark building that could be seen from afar!
Lu Yun thought he would be able to enter the trial easily, but he didn't expect to have to go there on his own!
"I thought we were going through the so-called trial in the evolution space, but it
turned out to be something completely different..." Lu Yun looked at the huge stone tablet located in the city center and felt helpless.
Even at his pace, it would take quite a while to
get there. If he ran all the way, his efficiency would be improved, but he would consume more energy. How would he then proceed with the trial?
"Linyang City..."
Lu Yun put on a mask, taking in the surroundings.
The Youneng armor had night vision, which was one of the reasons he chose it.
He could even hear the movements around him clearly.
After some evaluation, he found that it was Linyang City. He had never been there, but it was considered a first-tier city.
"Evolutionary stone tablets are all located in first-tier cities. Don't other third- and fourth-tier cities deserve it?"
Lu Yun said self-deprecatingly.
He walked a little further and found that his efficiency was still too low.
Riding a shared bike?
He glanced over and saw a shared bike. His eyes lit up: "Why not just ride this thing over there?"
The street was overcrowded, and even with a regular bike, it wouldn't have been easy to move forward.
He slashed across with his Diamond Tang Sword, easily severing the shared bike's lock. It was like slicing through iron like mud!
He straddled it and gave it a hard kick, sending the shared bike hurtling off.
"Roar, roar, roar!"
Zombies quickly noticed the situation and scurried out from nearby streets, charging towards him.
In a matter of moments, the zombies were surging in number, chasing him frantically!
Everything was as he'd expected; riding a shared bike on a quiet street would still make quite a noise.
He turned to look at the zombies chasing him, and an idea struck him.
"Isn't this a perfect opportunity to earn points?"
Lu Yun frowned, looking down at the bike under his crotch.
"This lousy shared bike is still a bit too inefficient!"
Lu Yun pedaled the shared bike furiously. Its simple mechanical structure made it far inferior to those mountain bikes.
Even though he pedaled hard, he couldn't gain speed, and his control wasn't agile enough.
"No, wait for a fusion upgrade!"
If there was an upgrade, then it had to be upgraded; it only cost one point anyway.
He glanced around, looking for something he could fusion upgrade. He
quickly locked onto the wrecked Porsche nearby, and his eyes lit up.
"Choose the Porsche for fusion upgrade!"
He hadn't considered upgrading with gold or diamonds; the effect wouldn't be that strong.
"Wrecked Porsche detected, starting fusion evaluation!"
Shared bike + wrecked Porsche = Raging Bike! Combined with a V8 engine, 0-60 sprint time of 3 seconds, a 50L fuel tank, and a carbon fiber body, automatic transmission!
[Note: The faster you go, the closer you are to Death... You can't outrun Death!]
"Do you want to fusion upgrade?"
"Yes!"
"Deduct one point, fusion upgrade begins!"
"Boom boom boom!"
The bike he was riding instantly transformed into carbon fiber, becoming incredibly lightweight.
A thigh-thick pole appeared under the seat, and the terrifying roar of the engine echoed from within.
That was unmistakably the roar of a V8 engine!
Incredible!
A tiny shared bike had been fitted with a V8 engine, even compressed to the size of a thigh, transforming it into a truly violent bike!
No, a truly violent motorcycle.
It was just that it looked so much lighter than a motorcycle.
He'd originally wanted to buy a motorcycle, but since most cities banned motorcycles, where could he find one?
With a powerful twist, "boom!" he sped forward, his speed surging at breakneck speed!
"Too strong!"
Lu Yun frightenedly pulled back on the accelerator, not daring to go full throttle.
With so many vehicles piled up, dodging was impossible. If
he crashed into them, he'd be pulverized. Even with his superior armor, he couldn't easily withstand such a violent impact!
"What a terrifying burst of speed!"
Lu Yun's heart leaped into his throat, and he quickly slowed down.
Even at a slower pace, it was still much faster than riding the shared bike before, and it was effortless!
"Roar, roar, roar!"
The overwhelming roar of the engine attracted more zombies, and their numbers grew ever more terrifying.
Survivors happened to be on a nearby building, peeking down from above and exclaiming in astonishment, "Holy shit, what's that noise?"
"Am I seeing right? A shared bike can make the sound of a V8 engine!? This has to be a motorcycle, right? Motorcycles don't even have V8s!"
"Does this idiot want to die? He's attracted so many zombies, no matter how many lives he has, he won't be enough!"
These survivors were well-equipped. While not as well-equipped as Lu Yun's, they were at least not ordinary survivors.
Clearly, like Lu Yun, they had come here for the Trial.
Lu Yun's previous space was number 19, which meant there were many similar evolutionary spaces, and even more so, many who had passed the first mission and qualified for the Trial!
Furthermore, a familiar face appeared in another area—Jiang Qianqian!
Jiang Qianqian, also preparing to head for the Evolution Monument, spotted someone speeding on a rooftop.
"What's wrong with this guy? He's speeding in a city overrun by zombies!"
Jiang Qianqian wondered, puzzled. "Logically, most of his equipment is broken. Is he still a mechanic? But how far can he get? The closer we get to the city center, the more broken cars and zombies there are. These things are just a burden!"
She couldn't make out the person. Even with night vision goggles, Lu Yun's face was obscured by the visor of his Uni-Energy Armor, making him unrecognizable.
Many survivors believed Lu Yun was doomed.
How could he escape with so many zombies in his way?
If it were that easy, would they have needed to use rooftops or the various walkways to get to the Evolution Monument?
They would have rushed forward all at once!
Even amidst the mockery, Lu Yun felt a bit overwhelmed.
He wasn't a skilled driver. He
might be more skilled at flying, after all, as a legendary pilot.
The Raging Bike, comparable to a violent motorcycle, is exponentially more difficult, making it difficult for him, with his poor riding skills, to operate flexibly.
"No, I need to upgrade it again!"
Lu Yun's mind flashed, and he suddenly remembered that there was a supercomputer left in the storage space!
The computer exchanged with points was a high-end configuration.
Super CPU, super graphics card!
"Select computer upgrade!"
"Start predicting computer fusion upgrade!"
Raging Bike + Supercomputer = Intelligent Raging Bike! Performance scheduling +100%, kinetic energy recovery +100%, precise fuel control +200%! In addition, an autonomous driving function is added to automatically identify obstacles and avoid them.
[Note: I can sleep on a bike, can you believe it?]
There are no additional special skills.
"Upgraded!"
Whether there are additional special skills or not is not the main point.
The biggest focus is end-to-end autonomous driving!
"Deduct 10 points to start upgrading to a Smart Rage Bike!"
"Buzz!"
The next second, the Rage Bike beneath him rapidly emerged with a variety of cameras, laser radars, millimeter-wave radars, and other ultra-precise instruments.
There was even a screen on the front, truly transforming it into a smart bike!
"Activate autonomous driving mode!"
"Buzz!"
A window popped up on the Smart Rage Bike. Lu Yun released his grip and found that the Smart Rage Bike began to drive itself, completely free of his control.
The Smart Rage Bike nimbly navigated obstacles with remarkable fluidity!
With astonishing speed and smooth dodging, he easily left the hordes of zombies far behind.
The survivors nearby, who had thought Lu Yun doomed, were shocked to see the strange "motorcycle" hurtling forward at an alarming speed.
"Is he crazy? How dare he drive so fast amidst all that clutter?"
"I think he's so frightened by all those zombies chasing him that he's throttled like crazy and can't stop!"
"Hahaha, we'll see fireworks soon!"
They laughed with glee. They
thought Lu Yun would definitely crash if he continued like this!
But just when they thought he would cause an accident, the "motorcycle" suddenly, at an odd angle, dodged the obstacle ahead and barely slipped through.
It was all about choosing the perfect position for a perfect weaving!
"What!?"
Everyone stared in shock. They'd expected a sure hit, but with such a clever dodge, it slipped through the gap, easily avoiding the obstacle.
"It was a fluke, absolutely a fluke! There were so many obstacles ahead, it was definitely going to hit!"
They were in disbelief. At such a fast speed, no normal person could react.
"Swoosh!"
The next second, it shuttled through again easily, successfully avoiding the obstacle.
They stared with their eyes wide open, wondering if they had seen it wrong, it could actually dodge!
The subsequent scene made them even more stunned, it kept dodging obstacles, and each time it could find the precise direction.
Because it was the size of a bicycle, it could easily shuttle through many places.
Unless the obstacle in front of it, something like a city wall, blocked the route, it could easily shuttle through!
Jiang Qianqian, who was shuttled on the roof, was also dumbfounded when she saw this scene.
"This seems to be advanced obstacle avoidance technology? Impossible! Many electronic devices around the world have been paralyzed. How could anyone have something that only major bases have?"
Jiang Qianqian was shocked.
If it was a broken motorcycle, she would not be shocked.
Being able to easily avoid obstacles at speeds of up to 70 or 80 kilometers per hour, it must be using obstacle avoidance technology to find a precise route, otherwise it would not be so smooth!
"I wonder who it is... maybe he has some connections."
Jiang Qianqian frowned as she watched the car drive away. "It's just that they've attracted so many zombies, I don't know if I can escape. Even if I can avoid the obstacles, the more zombies they attract, the more likely I'll die if I can't shake them off..."
She looked down at the dense swarm of zombies chasing Lu Yun.
Their numbers were increasing, at least hundreds, and the "prize pool" was constantly accumulating.
"Wait, he's not attracting the zombies to the evolutionary monument, is he?!"
Jiang Qianqian suddenly realized something was wrong and looked up in horror at Lu Yun's path.
Not only Jiang Qianqian, but the other survivors also noticed something was wrong. They
were just gloating, waiting for Lu Yun to crash.
Looking closely at Lu Yun's path, they all went crazy.
"Oh shit, no way! If they lure so many zombies to the Evolution Monument, how are we supposed to participate in the Trial then!?"
"Damn it, this evil bastard, what a lunatic!"
Their faces paled. If the Evolution Monument was surrounded by swarms of zombies, how would they get in?
Wouldn't they have to clear the zombies before they could even get in? That would be exhausting
! Thinking of this, they all burst into curses, calling Lu Yun a lunatic and inhumane!
Lu Yun ignored their insults, completely focused on racing.
He didn't need to control the Intelligent Rage Bike, which sped towards the finish line on autopilot.
He turned to look at the hordes of zombies behind him and couldn't help but laugh.
"The more, the better!"
The enhanced RPG rocket launcher in his storage space was already thirsty.
He had spent a lot of points on shells just for this moment!
Killing zombies earned points, if nothing else.
Unfortunately, the Evolution Space didn't reward them.
Unless it was a mission, killing zombies didn't earn points.
While the Evolution Space didn't reward them, killing zombies did!
If there were any chance of earning points, the other survivors would have been actively killing zombies instead of avoiding them.
As he drew more and more zombies, nearing the evolutionary monument, he suddenly swerved, leading the zombies into a moderately large alley.
He quickly pulled out his RPG+2 from his storage, shouldered it, and aimed at the swarming zombies.
"Let me liberate you!"
Lu Yun pulled the trigger.
"Use Split Blast!"
"Deduct one point!"
"Boom!"
A shell blasted forward, about to hit the zombies, when it suddenly split into three in mid-air and shot out in all directions.
"Boom boom boom!"
The three shells exploded in different areas, tripling the already large explosion, delivering devastating damage over a vast area!
"Successfully killed a level one zombie, earning 2 points!"
"Successfully killed a level one zombie, earning 2 points!"
"Success..."
The killing system frantically popped up messages, reminding him to harvest a large number of zombies.
"Disable reminders!"
Lu Yun felt his head buzzing. There was simply too much data bouncing around!
With the information shut off, the entire world suddenly felt quiet.
Even so, seeing his points skyrocket, he felt it was all worth it!
"Awesome!"
Seeing points soar by the hundreds, how could it not be exhilarating?
Lu Yun pulled the trigger again, firing another round. The round split into three more shells, shooting out in all directions.
"Boom boom boom!"
The astonishing explosions decimated the zombies, crumbling the surrounding buildings and crushing them, causing further damage.
That's why he chose to attack in the alley. The explosions from the surrounding buildings sent bricks raining down, causing additional damage.
Killing zombies with bricks also earned points.
After pulling the trigger three times in a row, he loaded three more shells and resumed the barrage.
Besides, there were plenty of shells!
Redeeming them in the Evolution Space only cost three points, not a high price.
Combined with a splitting explosion, one shell can be used as three, offering even greater efficiency!
The devastating explosion here once again caught the attention of the survivors who were rushing to the Evolution Monument.
"Oh my god, that guy's carrying C4 bombs?"
"That explosion was so powerful, is he crazy? Wasting so many resources on these zombies?"
"Who cares? Just don't lure the zombies to the Evolution Monument. Whatever happens!"
The survivors were baffled. At first, they thought Lu Yun was crazy, reckless.
Now, when they discovered that Lu Yun was luring the zombies away in order to hunt them, they were even more stunned.
Killing zombies doesn't earn points!
Jiang Qianqian was also puzzled. "Where did this lunatic come from? He's just a zombie-hunter? Does he have too many points and don't know where to spend them? Maybe all those advanced obstacle avoidance techniques were exchanged from the Evolution Space. What a waste..."
She shook her head, completely unsure of who had come up with this lunatic.
She really wanted to meet him and avoid him from now on.
Cooperating with a madman is tantamount to seeking death!
Lu Yun didn't care if others called him crazy; he only cared about his points!
The more points, the stronger he became!
"Congratulations on successfully killing 500 zombies and earning the special title [Zombie Slayer]!"
This book, released online for the first time by 𝕥𝕨𝕜𝕒𝕟.𝕔𝕠𝕞,
is a Zombie Slayer: When facing zombies, all attacks receive an additional 100% damage!
"There's such a title?"
Lu Yun was delighted. Harvesting zombies would undoubtedly become even easier from now on!
After harvesting several waves in a row, his points skyrocketed, quickly breaking through the 1,000-point mark.
It was infinitely easier than harvesting zombies before.
"Another 1,000 points! Upgrade me to Super God Fusion!"
"I'm very sorry, but your killing system hasn't been upgraded to level 2, so the Super God Fusion upgrade isn't possible!" the system warned.
"That... okay, it's stuck, huh?"
That wasn't surprising. Since his own systems couldn't be upgraded, the others must have limits.
Being able to upgrade to level two was considered quite merciful; at least it didn't require a full upgrade to reach Super God Fusion.
Putting everything else aside, the Killing System alone was stuck.
The only way to upgrade the Killing System was by collecting fragments from the Evolutionary Stele; it was a rigid requirement.
"The Evolutionary Stele... I'm afraid it's closely tied to this Killing System."
Lu Yun glanced at the towering Evolutionary Stele.
The Killing System was much more polite.
While it had the word "Killing," it always added "you" when referring to itself.
Meanwhile, the systems operating within the Evolutionary Space only addressed themselves as "you"!
One way he felt like the master.
The other was a slave? Or perhaps a partner?
Since he couldn't upgrade, when he felt like it was enough, he used his extra points to upgrade his strength, speed, and endurance.
"Upgrade everything!"
"Upgrading strength, speed, and endurance requires a total of 300 points. Do you want to upgrade?"
"Upgrade!"
"300 points will be deducted, and the upgrade begins!"
Intermediate Strength → Advanced Strength
! Intermediate Speed → Advanced Speed!
Intermediate Endurance → Advanced Endurance!
Advanced Strength: Possess a force of up to 300kg!
Advanced Speed: Maximum speed of 20m/s!
Advanced Endurance: Capable of running two full marathons! (A full marathon is 42km)
The stats instantly doubled. It wasn't a particularly terrifying surge, but for Lu Yun, it was terrifying enough!
This was already a significant leap beyond normal human capabilities, easily surpassing human limits.
Putting aside other things, the 20m/s speed alone was enough to crush any normal human.
He couldn't even imagine the level of power someone with super powers would reach.
"Upgrade to advanced strength!"
"Because your killing system hasn't been upgraded to level 2, it can't be upgraded further."
"Sure enough, as long as the system isn't upgraded, everything will be stuck." Lu Yun nodded and pulled the trigger again.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
With a resounding explosion, another wave of zombies was harvested, earning him another large number of points, a source of immense satisfaction.
"It's almost time to leave. If we don't, we'll be out of ammunition."
There were too many zombies, and with his ammunition reserves,
he couldn't kill them all. The number would only increase. Linyang City was, after all, a first-tier city, with a population of millions. He couldn't possibly kill them
all. He gave the Smart Bike a powerful twist, launching himself forward, while the zombies continued to pursue him.
After speeding past the hordes, he immediately stowed the Smart Bike into the storage compartment and scurried up the building, easily dodging the pursuing zombies.
With 1,000 cubic meters of storage space, it could easily accommodate not only a small Smart Bike, but also a car.
However, in this apocalypse, the obstacles were too numerous to drive, making even an armored vehicle difficult to navigate.
Crashing through them all, he'd probably be wrecked before even leaving the main city.
"Relaxing!"
Lu Yun was pleased to see the system's display of over four thousand points.
Slaying over two thousand zombies was still quite insane.
If he hadn't run out of ammunition, he could have easily reached ten thousand points!
Although he didn't level up, having more points was always a plus.
"Too bad there aren't any points in the Evolution Space..." Lu
Yun looked at the data on his watch. Less than a hundred points, a pitiful figure.
Without any missions, no matter how many extra zombies he killed,
he couldn't earn any points. If there were any points, the survivors would surely have slaughtered more zombies. "Whoosh!" Lu Yun leaped, his high-speed sprint sending him soaring high into the air, effortlessly leaping over ten meters into the building opposite. "Exciting!" Lu Yun looked back at the building a dozen meters behind him, feeling the thrill. Previously, he hadn't dared to imagine it. Following the same method, he easily reached the Evolution Monument. Only when he reached it did he truly realize its enormity!
The stone tablet from the evolutionary space looked more like a miniature version.
"Could the evolutionary space we're in be above the black light?"
Lu Yun looked up at the evolutionary tablet. The reason he couldn't see the end was largely because it was shrouded in black light.
The evolutionary tablet seemed to pierce through the black light, reaching straight into the sky.
Thinking back to when he was in the room, it truly felt like he was above the clouds. Looking down, it was pitch black, like an abyss.
"Is that really the case? The survivors live in the sky?"
Lu Yun pondered. Looking closer, he saw the label "Number 19" engraved on the evolutionary tablet!
"Evolutionary tablet number 19?"
Lu Yun squinted. If there was number 19, there must be evolutionary tablets with the numbers before it.
It seemed there were quite a few of these evolutionary tablets.
As he approached, he discovered that the massive evolutionary tablet sat in the center of the city, pulverizing many houses and even sinking deep into the ground!
Looking at the houses around him affected by the Evolutionary Stele, Lu Yun was stunned. "Could the explosion and vibration I felt before I lost consciousness be from this Evolutionary Stele?"
Thinking carefully, it was possible.
The impact of such a massive stele was comparable to that of a meteorite.
An entire city could be destroyed!
The Evolutionary Stele's impact was relatively small, so it probably didn't cause any aftershocks. Otherwise, it wouldn't just be a small area of houses shattered, but the entire city of Linyang would be wiped out!
He didn't think too much about it. Time was running out before his next mission, so he had to hurry.
As he prepared to approach, he noticed other survivors, rushing towards the Evolutionary Stele from all directions.
They were startled at first upon seeing each other, but without exchanging any words, they all headed towards the Evolutionary Stele.
They weren't familiar with each other, so there wasn't much to discuss.
More importantly, they didn't want to waste time!
"You're here too?"
Jiang Qianqian approached.
"Didn't you ask me to become a superpower? That's why I came here."
Lu Yun said in surprise when he saw Jiang Qianqian, "I thought you became a superpower, but I didn't expect you to come here too?"
"I did become a superpower, but even if you become a superpower, you can still enter the evolutionary monument. The more rewards the better, there is no conflict." Jiang Qianqian did not hide it.
"Are you the chosen one?" Lu Yun asked doubtfully.
"I'm not the chosen one..."
Jiang Qianqian shook her head and said, "Let's not talk about this. It seems that you got here safely... Come to think of it, there was a madman just now who lured away a lot of zombies, making it easy for us to come here."
Lu Yun's face was expressionless. I am that madman!
Lu Yun remained expressionless; he wouldn't admit he was the lunatic.
"I was saying it was so easy to get here,"
Lu Yun said calmly. "Then I have to thank that lunatic very much."
"I suggest you stay away from that lunatic. The farther away the better. He might just enjoy killing."
Jiang Qianqian shook her head. "He could be a psychopath and very brutal. Especially if he uses weapons carelessly, resources will become scarce.
Who knows, he might even try to steal from you." "Thank you very much for the heads-up."
Lu Yun was a little surprised that Jiang Qianqian cared about him.
"You're welcome. Although I lied before, I don't have any ill will towards you. I just wanted you to let down your guard."
Jiang Qianqian said seriously, "After all, we're from the same evolutionary realm, so we're connected. Anyway, don't choose trials that are too difficult unless you're absolutely sure."
"Are there different levels of difficulty in trials?" Lu Yun narrowed his eyes.
"Right! Use your own abilities as the standard, don't waste time. Although you killed so many zombies in the first mission, it might seem like a good performance, but trials are trials. A high-difficulty trial is worlds apart from a low-difficulty one!"
Jiang Qianqian said sternly, "I suggest you choose an easier difficulty, normal at best. Any higher and you're courting death! In a trial, there are only two outcomes: life or death!"
Lu Yun watched her earnestly admonish him and couldn't help but smile. "Thank you for your advice. I'll take it into consideration."
Jiang Qianqian, unsure how much Lu Yun would take her at face value, shook her head and said, "Little brother, do your best to survive! It doesn't matter if we have a chance to work together in the future. Every survivor means more hope for our Xia Nation!"
She turned and headed towards the Evolutionary Stele, not stopping.
Lu Yun watched her leave, thoughtful, and could roughly guess her identity.
To be able to speak so righteously in the apocalypse, nine out of ten people had a powerful background.
Only the state apparatus could obtain such information.
Jiang Qianqian reached out to touch the Evolutionary Stele and vanished.
"Not the Chosen One, yet becoming a superpowered person prematurely... It seems someone in higher-ups already knew about this kind of thing and prepared for it."
Lu Yun shook his head. "Commoners like us truly don't have the right to know! Or rather, if word gets out, who would believe it? It might even cause panic... or we'd be powerless to resist."
Without giving it much thought, he approached the Evolutionary Stele and placed his hand on it.
Immediately, like Jiang Qianqian, he vanished.
The next second, he reappeared in a pitch-black space, nothing but darkness.
"Is this the interior of the Evolutionary Stele?"
Lu Yun turned his head and glanced around, only to discover a black light radiating from above.
"Isn't this the same black light that envelops Earth?"
Lu Yun glanced around and saw it seemed to be seeping in from outside. Perhaps the Evolutionary Stele was continuously absorbing the black light from outside.
Without giving it much thought, he soon heard a familiar mechanical sound.
"Welcome to the Hunting Space!" The voice remained the same, but the content was different.
"Hunting Space?" Lu Yun was startled. It was no longer the Evolution Space.
"Now choose your difficulty: Easy, Normal, or Hard!"
"Different difficulties offer different rewards. Please choose carefully."
"There are only two outcomes: pass the trial or die!"
"The 10-minute countdown begins now. If you don't choose by the time the timer expires, you'll be considered a forfeit and kicked off the Evolution Stone Tablet, never to be allowed back in."
A series of reminders popped up, and a countdown quickly appeared overhead.
00:09:58!
00:09:57!
Ten minutes, and it was ten minutes. There was no time to think.
"Three difficulty levels..."
Lu Yun's gaze shifted to the Hard difficulty. "Then choose Hard!"
The Hard difficulty trial was certainly difficult enough, but with all the weapons he had, he didn't believe he couldn't pass it.
After all, this thing was supposed to be for ordinary survivors. It couldn't be too difficult, could it?
"Those who become superpowered early on can easily choose the difficult difficulty, right?"
Lu Yun thought no more and declared, "I choose the difficult trial!"
"Last warning, the difficult difficulty is extremely difficult. You'll need thorough preparation and ample weapons to pass it. Once you choose, there's no chance of regret!"
"Do you choose the difficult difficulty?"
"That's it!"
Lu Yun confirmed again.
"Choose the difficult difficulty, and begin the trial!"
In the next second, the surrounding scene transformed.
Thick walls quickly rose from the ground, forming a massive arena with no escape route.
Only by successfully defeating the opponent could one leave.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
Waves of zombies were released from the cages ahead.
Ten!
Twenty!
...
One hundred!
...
One thousand!
A full thousand zombies rushed out, a thick, stench overwhelming them.
"Slay a thousand zombies to complete the difficult trial!" a mechanical voice warned.
"A thousand zombies?"
Lu Yun's eyes narrowed. "It's truly difficult! It's not something an ordinary person can handle... I even need to prepare enough ammunition, otherwise I really won't be able to finish them all."
This meant finishing them all, not running away.
Faced with a thousand zombies, one could fight their way out, even at the cost of one's life.
Facing a thousand zombies, success required the complete slaying of them, and the difficulty instantly increased.
The physical exertion alone was enough to wear a person down!
Unfortunately, Lu Yun was no ordinary man.
He hefted his RPG, pointed it at the approaching zombies, and bared his white teeth: "Let me send you to hell!"
"Boom boom boom!"
Shell after shell blasted out, and with the special skill of splitting and exploding, dense shells rained down in all directions.
Three shots in a row!
After three shots, it split into nine shots!
After firing, he quickly reloaded and fired again!
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Shocking explosions continued to rip through the air ahead, blasting scores of zombies to pieces, dead beyond all possibility.
There was even the aroma of burning meat wafting from the front.
"Kill a zombie and get 1 point!"
"Kill a zombie and get 1 point!"
...
"Hmm, points are starting to be awarded here? As expected, you only get points if it's related to a mission."
Lu Yun looked at the messages popping up on his watch, somewhat surprised.
Wouldn't that mean I could make up for the points I just lost?
The killing system, on the other hand, hadn't popped up.
Not a single point, as if I'd killed nothing.
"Hmm... is this virtual?"
Lu Yun quickly realized what was going on.
The dead zombies quickly vanished from the spot, leaving no trace of blood on the ground.
Clearly, these things were fake, not real, which was why the killing system wasn't earning any points!