A fanged beast caught the scent of a human and lunged straight at Yi Chen.
The stench hit him. Its claws sliced through the air with a piercing whistle.
In his past life, he would have been torn apart instantly.
But now, Yi Chen had ten years of apocalypse combat experience — and the System.
He dodged smoothly. At the same time, his dagger struck like lightning, stabbing deep into the beast's weak neck.
Pfft —
Blood sprayed out.
The beast struggled briefly, then crashed to the ground, dead.
Ding!
[Black Tide beast slain.]
[Soul Crystal ×10 acquired.]
[Wood ×20 acquired.]
[Experience ×50 acquired.]
[Territory Experience +10]
A weak but pure energy flowed into his body.
Yi Chen felt lighter, stronger, and faster.
"Just as I thought. Hunting beasts is the fastest way to grow stronger."
He did not stop. His figure moved again.
Beast after beast fell beneath his blade.
With each kill, the System sounded continuously.
[Experience +50]
[Soul Crystal +10]
[Territory Experience +10]
In just ten minutes, Yi Chen had killed nearly twenty beasts.
Ding!
[Host level up! Current level: 1]
[All attributes slightly increased.]
[Territory experience full. Upgrade Xuanhuang Village?]
Yi Chen's eyes lit up.
"Upgrade!"
[Xuanhuang Village upgrading…]
[Village Level upgraded to 1]
[Territory range expanded to 200 meters]
[New Building Unlocked: Hunting Hut]
[New Function Unlocked: Citizen Status Panel]
The shield glowed faintly, its range clearly larger.
In the distance, more beasts were drawn by the noise, charging toward him.
Yi Chen stood with dagger in hand, a cold smile on his face.
"Come all you want.
Your lives are just fuel for my rise."