Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot
Chapter 1312 - 542 Zombies Become Sacrifice

Chapter 1312: Chapter 542 Zombies Become Sacrifice

"Not bad! Time for a little nutritional boost."

Wang Tao took out a variety of flavored Nutrient Solutions, twisted the cap off, and handed it to the Leopard.

The Leopard humanely caught the Nutrient Solution with its claws, then imitated Lightning by pouring the solution into its mouth.

"Wuu wuu~"

The Leopard’s already round eyes bulged even wider. It indicated that the nutrient was delicious, far tastier than any plant!

Wang Tao, smiling affectionately, stroked the Leopard’s head.

It had been more than half a day since the Leopard had been subdued.

During this time, under the guidance of the Leopard, Wang Tao had lost track of how many Mutated Plants he had killed. All he knew was that he had collected a large number of Level 5 Crystal Cores, some of which he could use himself.

At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before Wang Tao had saved up enough Crystal Cores for his Ascension to Level 6.

Although there were many Mutated Plants here, their numbers were limited. As more and more Mutated Plants were hunted, Wang Tao’s efficiency naturally began to slow down. Of course, his harvests became more abundant as well.

The space within the Rift was not infinitely vast, and not all rifts were the same.

The current Rift was different from the previous one Wang Tao had explored. The previous Rift had two layers and was filled with various Treasure Chests, Disaster-level monsters, Biological weapons, and the like.

But this Rift seemed to have only one layer. At least, Wang Tao hadn’t found an entrance to a second layer yet, and the Leopard also indicated it had never seen one.

Although this Rift wasn’t as large as the other, it had a significant number of Mutated Plant forests. Jiang Shixue finally got her fill of combat.

Regrettably, Wang Tao had not yet discovered any Summoning Altar. Other than the Leopard, he had seen no other Mutant beasts.

The Leopard said this was because those beasts were very cautious. They would definitely notice the massive deaths of Mutated Plants. Faced with several unmatched humans, they would certainly choose to hide.

In such an environment, if those beasts were determined to hide, it would take Wang Tao quite a while to find them.

The reason Wang Tao wanted to find these beasts was not to kill them for spoils of war, but to subjugate them. After all, the example of the Leopard was there. If he could persuade them to protect Changhe Base, that would obviously be better than killing them.

"If we want to find these beasts, we’ll have to rely on you."

Wang Tao stroked the Leopard’s smooth fur.

"Wuu?"

The Leopard didn’t quite understand.

"Let’s talk about it later. Right now, we have an important task to attend to, so we need to leave this place for a while."

"Wuu?"

The Leopard was even more confused.

Leave? But where to?

"Hmm?"

Seeing the Leopard’s curious look, Wang Tao somewhat puzzledly asked,

"You don’t know how to get out?"

"Wuu~"

After some explanation from the Leopard, Wang Tao found himself marvelling.

He had assumed that the Leopard had escaped from a zoo, but the Leopard told Wang Tao that it had been in this dark place since it had memory, never having seen the outside world or even knowing of its existence. It thought the world was only as big as the Rift...

"Do you have parents?"

The Leopard indicated it didn’t. It had always been on its own since it had memory. This so-called "memory" didn’t start from its early days, but since it had mutated. Its memories before mutation were vague and indistinct.

"This is quite interesting..."

Lightning remembered its parents, not just them but also its previous owner and its comrades with whom it had fought side by side.

The Golden Eagle also remembered its parents, its previous owner, and some encounters with other eagles.

But this Leopard didn’t remember anything. It was as if it had just appeared in the Rift...

"But after all, it’s the Apocalypse; the emergence of rifts is already miraculous. It’s no big deal if we can’t figure out the Leopard’s origins, as long as it’s obedient..."

Wang Tao didn’t dwell on it. There were too many irrational things in the Apocalypse. It wasn’t worth obsessing over. Just living in the moment was enough.

"Then I’ll take you out to see the outside world!"

"Wuu~"

The Leopard showed interest.

"It’s just that I’m not sure if you, having been in such an environment for a long time, can withstand being in the light..."

There were no negative Status Attributes about light sensitivity on the Leopard´s profile, and when Wang Tao used Fireball to attack those Mutated Plants, the Leopard didn’t show any discomfort. But there was no certainty without a test.

So, Wang Tao took the Leopard first to the Mammoth Base Ruins.

"Have you been here before?"

"Wuu~"

The Leopard said it had seen the base from a distance and knew there were many delicious foods here, but had never dared to come because there was a presence here that filled it with Fear.

Not just for the Leopard, but all Mutant beasts dared not approach, marking this place as forbidden territory among themselves. However, the Leopard indicated that the ominous presence was now gone.

"The ominous presence... could it be the Summoning Altar? Or the aura of the ’Stone God’?"

Wang Tao shook his head.

"Come along with me up there first."

If the Leopard showed no problem with being outside, Wang Tao planned to take it to the Summoning Altar. They would soon find out whether it was the Summoning Altar or the so-called "Stone God" that had frightened the Leopard.

"Wuu~"

With a mix of anticipation and timidity, the Leopard followed Wang Tao, and they slowly made their way up the path they had come down before.

After a short while, everyone passed through the black fog, and suddenly there was light before their eyes.