Lu Tian watches the lifeless corpse of the Mutant King, his breath still heavy from the intense battle. The burnt crater in its skull is proof of his victory—but he doesn't have time to celebrate.
> [Mutant King Slain – Evolution Triggered]
Global Mutation Surge Incoming…
The air grows thick, a strange pressure settling over the ruins. The dark sky overhead twists and churns, unnatural energy crackling like a storm.
Then—
— ROOOOOAAAAAR! —
A deafening chorus of monstrous cries erupts across the city.
Lu Tian's eyes widen as his Shelter's scanners pick up hundreds of red dots appearing on the map, all moving toward his location.
> Warning! Mutation Surge Detected. All nearby infected are evolving!
The camera feed outside flickers, showing disturbing footage.
Across the ruins, weaker zombies and beasts begin convulsing violently. Their bodies bulge, bones crack, and skin tears as they undergo rapid mutation. Glowing veins spread across their forms, and their once lifeless eyes now burn with intelligence and rage.
Lu Tian clenches his fists. This is bad… I might have triggered a global catastrophe.
He quickly pulls up his Upgrade Menu.
> Upgrade Points: 1000
Upgrade Options:
1. Fortified Energy Barrier (500 Points) – Increases shield strength by 50%, reduces energy consumption.
2. Automated Defense Drones (700 Points) – Deploys two AI-powered attack drones for aerial support.
3. Emergency Weapon Unlock (1000 Points) – Grants access to a mystery high-tier weapon for extreme survival situations.
Lu Tian hesitates. The drones would give him more firepower, but the fortified barrier might be the only thing keeping him alive if the numbers are too high.
But then, his gaze lands on the last option—Emergency Weapon Unlock.
His instincts scream at him. If this mutation surge is a disaster… I need the strongest weapon possible.
He selects Emergency Weapon Unlock.
> Processing… Unlocking Restricted Arsenal…
Weapon Acquired: [Void Energy Cannon]
Lu Tian's breath catches as a massive energy weapon materializes within his Shelter's armory. The cannon is sleek, futuristic, humming with deep purple energy, its barrel lined with black runes pulsing with power.
A new system prompt appears.
> [Void Energy Cannon]
Type: Heavy-Class Destruction Weapon
Effect: Fires a high-density void pulse capable of erasing enemies on a molecular level. Can only fire twice before needing a long recharge.
Lu Tian grips the console. A weapon that erases enemies completely… this is my trump card.