Engaging in combat with monsters depletes stamina, a fact that becomes particularly evident when one lacks potent weaponry, leading to increased physical exhaustion.
However, the demise of a monster may result in the manifestation of a crystal nucleus. Theoretically, as long as one possesses the capability to slay monsters, there's a possibility of acquiring a crystal core, which can be used for self-enhancement.
The crystal core's upgrade allows for stamina replenishment, enabling the continuation of monster hunting.
This cycle facilitates the gradual increase in one's strength. This is the basis for the adage about seizing opportunities in the last days.
Despite his formidable strength, Lu Yu exercises caution while exterminating monsters. Even with Xiao Jin guiding him, he advances slowly, activating the induction jade pendant when faced with uncertainties.
When confronted with a large number of monsters, he employs wind blades to knock some monsters off balance before eliminating them individually.
Giant zombies, like their ordinary counterparts, lack the sensation of pain, making it challenging to incapacitate them.
Moreover, their sluggish movement speed ensures they lag behind during a sprint. Unlike in games, reality doesn't allow for summoning a left-behind pet to one's side.
Therefore, Lu Yu deems it inappropriate to capture a giant zombie.
As for the Ground Dragon, it's an enormous creature, larger than an average SUV. Despite its intimidating appearance, it lacks combat prowess and serves more as a road tank.
Its movement speed surpasses that of the giant zombies, but it lacks substantial attack power. It can't utilize teeth or claws, resorting to occasional headbutts. Additionally, its loud running noise easily attracts other monsters' attention.
Once targeted by a horde of monsters, the Earth Dragon cannot easily be defeated.
[Name: Ground Dragon. ]
[Level: Bronze high-level. ]
[Explanation: A low-level dragon-shaped creature with strong strength. Its body defense is very high, but due to its huge size, it will appear very cumbersome. If you have enough sensitive skills and a powerful weapon, you can try to follow It heads up! Remember, it's a heads up! ! ]
[Note: The ground dragon is easy to be domesticated because it is not so seriously eroded by the power of the abyss. If there is a beast trainer in the team, you can try to capture one as a mount! ]
The Ground Dragon, a low-level dragon-shaped creature with robust strength, has high body defense but appears cumbersome due to its massive size.
If one possesses sensitive skills and a powerful weapon, a head-on confrontation is possible. The Ground Dragon can be domesticated as it's not severely corroded by the abyss's power. If a beast trainer is present in the team, capturing one as a mount can be attempted.
However, Lu Yu needs a pet, not a mount. Therefore, he excludes the Ground Dragons.
But without contracting these two creatures, can other bronze-level monsters serve as his thugs?
Lu Yu, with a furrowed brow, conducts a careful search.
As Lu Yu eliminates the monsters downstairs one by one, he soon spots a different creature in a corner, a huge mutated wolf dog under a massive mutated camphor tree, feasting on a lizardman's internal organs.
In the post-apocalyptic world, wolf dogs have become more ferocious, doubling in length, height, and weight. They are bloodthirsty and aggressive.
In the aftermath of the world's end, the majority of Earth's carnivores have evolved to match, if not surpass, the ferocity of creatures from other dimensions.
A prime example is a wolf dog that, after undergoing a seven-day transformation in the apocalyptic environment, has ascended to the first level of bronze.
This evolution renders it a formidable adversary, one that ordinary monsters are ill-equipped to challenge.
[Name: Mutated wolf dog. ]
[Level: Bronze Elementary. ]
At one point, the wolf dog was found leisurely feasting on the internal organs of a Lizardman. Suddenly, it detected an impending threat and instinctively leapt aside.
An arrow whizzed past, grazing its neck and embedding itself in a nearby camphor tree. The sight of the arrow left the wolf dog momentarily stunned, soon replaced by a searing pain as it realized its skin had been scratched.
Enraged and seeking retribution, the wolf dog scanned its surroundings for the perpetrator.
Upon spotting a human armed with a crossbow on the second floor, the wolf dog let out a mocking laugh. It bared its evolved fangs and emitted a roar that was distinctly beast-like. Without uttering a single word, it charged towards its adversary.
Its speed was remarkable, and it swiftly navigated its way to the building. At such velocity, it would be nearly impossible for an average person to aim a firearm accurately.
The wolf dog seemed to exude confidence in its own abilities.
In a swift motion, it leapt upwards, landing directly on the second-floor balcony. Just then, a strong gust of wind blew.
For ordinary monsters, Lu Yu's wind blade would be an easy hit, and a hit would result in serious injury, if not death.
However, this was no ordinary monster it was a canine. Its reactions and actions were inherently superior to those of humans.
With the unique sharpness of a canine's senses, it quickly reacted and evaded Lu Yu's powerful gust with a swift twist.
Suddenly, a shadow roughly its size appeared within its field of vision. The shadow moved as quickly as it did, and with equal strength, it landed a powerful punch on the wolf dog's head.
The impact of the solid punch left the mutant dog dazed, seeing stars.
In its confusion, it wondered if it was being double-teamed. If the wolf dog were capable of conscious thought, it would certainly ponder this.
However, Lu Yu didn't afford it the opportunity to think. He promptly pulled out a baseball bat and, along with Xiao Jin, began to attack the wolf dog.
All three of them were at the Bronze Elementary level.
In a two-on-one situation, why would there be a need for a sneak attack first?
Did they even consider this outcome?
Two minutes later, the mutated wolf dog, a Bronze Elementary, was captured.
"How did he manage to control that mutant dog?"
"What is his intention?"
These were the questions that lingered in the minds of Chu Feng's teammates. Situated on the sixth floor of the dormitory, Chu Feng had a clear view of Lu Yu's every move.
He had observed Lu Yu saving Qiao Manli the previous day, but he remained indifferent as Qiao Manli held no significance to him.
However, when he saw Lu Yu using a crossbow to lure the mutant dog this morning, he and his teammates were left puzzled. Chu Feng, having also witnessed this, responded to his teammates' queries,
"The only threat to him among these monsters downstairs is this mutant dog. It's only natural for him to want to eliminate this threat first."
"Really!
Is he that powerful?"
Wang Chao was taken aback by Chu Feng's words.
"Are neither the poisonous zombies nor the giant zombies a threat to him?
And what about the ground dragon?
It seems quite formidable…"
Chu Feng explained, "He possesses wind power, which has a range beyond the explosion radius of the poisonous zombies.
Haven't you seen the sword in his hand?
Any strengthener with a bit of combat experience could easily kill the giant zombies if they had it."
"And the ground dragon?"
Chu Feng smirked dismissively. "Just look at what it's doing now." Wang Chao followed Chu Feng's gaze to see the sturdy ground dragon, as robust as a car, napping at the base of a large tree.
The surrounding monsters paid it no mind, and it reciprocated the indifference.
"Sleeping…really?"
Chu Feng explained, "This kind of creature loves to sleep when it's full, and once it falls asleep, it's virtually unstoppable except by its tamer."
"So that's how it is?"
Wang Chao was puzzled, then a thought struck him.
"Hey, Chu Feng, how do you know all these details?
If I remember correctly, this is our first encounter with these monsters, isn't it?"
Chu Feng was taken aback, almost blurting out the truth about his rebirth, but he quickly composed himself. "Don't worry about that.
Anyway, now that Lu Yu has killed the mutant dog, he'll definitely find a way to approach us. We need to think of a plan…"
Chu Feng was deep in contemplation. He contemplated creating a diversion by throwing a warm water bottle to lure the monsters towards Lu Yu, thereby leading to his demise. However, he quickly abandoned this idea, realizing the distance was too vast, and even if he possessed five times his current strength, he could barely manage to hurl the kettle that far.
Nonetheless, a water glass or a wine bottle might be feasible. Just as he was about to step onto the balcony to launch the water glass in Lu Yu's direction, his teammates' exclamations echoed.
"Chu Feng, come and see!
He tamed the dog…"
"What?"
"My God, it's unbelievable."
"This dog actually obeying his commands?"
"How is that possible?"
Observing the mutant dog, which was still ferocious just moments ago, now wagging its tail beside Lu Yu and seeking affection, Chu Feng's brow furrowed, his fists clenching instinctively.
"Could it be that the treasure he obtained from the secret realm is a contract type?
Can more than one monster be contracted?"
Being someone who had experienced rebirth, Chu Feng was acquainted with some peculiar treasures. However, he was of the belief that this particular treasure should have been his possession.
Witnessing the mutant dog transform from a formidable beast into a tame and obedient pug in less than three minutes, Chu Feng gritted his teeth, and the glass in his hand shattered spontaneously.
"Now he has two monster pets, both of which are swift and powerful… Even if we desired to flee, we couldn't escape?"
Chu Feng was overwhelmed with frustration, almost to the point of spitting blood. He was well versed with the existence of the secret realm.
Some entrances to the secret realm had been in existence for a long duration, while others had only recently materialized. Some were traps, some were fraught with danger, and some were beneficial to mankind.
Regardless of the type of secret realm, once discovered, it would invariably be claimed by some powerful forces.
In his previous life, Chu Feng was a nobody, unqualified to meddle in such matters. But this life was different. He had thought that with his own strength, he could easily obtain the treasures of the secret realm with Tao Yong. He hadn't expected Lu Yu to reap the benefits.
Now, Lu Yu had obtained the treasure of the secret realm and had contracted the monkey within the realm. Chu Feng had encountered that monkey before and knew how difficult it was to deal with it.
And now there was an additional mutant dog?
What was he to do now?
"If Lu Yu has really been reborn, will I just have to wait for my death?"
Chu Feng clenched his fists tightly, his brows furrowed, and his mind raced. Soon, he turned his attention to his four teammates.
"It doesn't seem like it. Lu Yu's strength is indeed greater than mine, but I'm not a pushover. If he tries to kill me without any reason, not only will I resist strongly, but he will also lose the support of the other survivors.
If he wants to build a survivor team in the apocalypse, the people's hearts are very important. Unless he's willing to give up everything he has and start from scratch, he won't be able to act directly against me.
In other words, do I still have a chance?"
Thinking of this, Chu Feng nodded thoughtfully.
The power of public opinion is significant, particularly for villains who lack popularity. History is replete with instances of villains who have been overthrown by the masses.
The historical figure who left an indelible mark on Lu Yu's memory was the Overlord of Western Chu. Despite not being a villain, the Overlord of Western Chu was an unparalleled figure. If such a formidable character could lose favor in the eyes of the public, then Lu Yu himself was no exception.
Chu Feng was considered a child of fortune, and eliminating him directly under these circumstances would have numerous disadvantages.
However, Lu Yu had been preparing for this moment for a long time, and he was not about to let Chu Feng escape.
A wind blade whizzed through the air, making a sound akin to slicing meat. The venomous zombie lost its vital features and collapsed. Its enormous belly began to expand. With a muffled sound, its repulsive stomach ruptured, and corrosive slime splattered everywhere.
After hitting the ground, there were puffs of white smoke, but no one was within its blast radius. It had evidently exploded in solitude.
Lu Yu didn't have the luxury of time to look at the revolting mucus and quickly sidestepped.
A massive ankle stomped on the spot where he had just been standing. With his exceptional mental strength and agility, Lu Yu swiftly swung the sword in his hand after evading the next kick. A streak of cold light flashed.
The leg of the giant zombie standing next to him was severed by Lu Yu at the knee. The giant zombie lost its balance and toppled towards Lu Yu.
The moment it hit the ground, Lu Yu swiftly moved to its other side. The sword plunged into its massive head. The strike was clean and precise, devoid of any sloppiness. The giant zombie emitted a low growl. Its large and hefty body crashed to the ground.
[Weapon Grade: Silver (Energy Value 56.8/1000)]
Lu Yu couldn't help but grumble when he saw the energy value of the weapon. After the weapon was upgraded to silver, killing black iron monsters would only increase the energy value by 0.1-0.3.
Killing bronze monsters would add 1-3 points. But Lu Yu was indifferent.
For the time being, the silver level was sufficient. He estimated that even a rough-skinned and thick-skinned earth-walking dragon would struggle to withstand his swords.
"Yan Yun, come and find the crystal nucleus!"
Clad in a gray T-shirt and jeans, Yan Yun hurried towards Lu Yu, squatting down beside the large black dog.
This mutated canine had been appointed as her personal protector under Lu Yu's guidance. Its presence not only intensified Qiao Manli's envy but also significantly enhanced Yan Yun's security.
Name: Black Handsome
Vitality: 51
Mental Power: 46
Strength: 37
Agility: 46
Grade: Bronze Elementary
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