Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot
Chapter 1588 - 667: The Despair-Inducing Destruction Level_2

Chapter 1588: Chapter 667: The Despair-Inducing Destruction Level_2

"Perhaps the only way is to advance to the Seventh Level!"

Based on Wang Tao’s previous experience in fighting against Sixth Rank Disaster-level creatures, ascending to the Sixth Rank might still not be enough to defeat a Sixth Rank Disaster-level zombie, but at least it wouldn’t be instantly killed by a Cataclysmic Awakening. Moreover, with teammates of the same rank cooperating, even an ordinary Sixth Rank Awakener has a chance to kill a Sixth Rank Disaster level.

If Wang Tao advances to the Seventh Level, he might be able to withstand the damage from the Destruction Domain.

As long as he’s not instantly killed, Wang Tao feels there is a slim chance of survival!

Upon hearing about advancing to the Seventh Level, the confusion on everyone’s faces gradually disappeared.

That’s right! Their current strength hasn’t reached its peak yet. They can still ascend to the Seventh Level and might even comprehend the Law Domain!

Advancing to the Seventh Level and possessing one’s own Law Domain might be the only hope at present.

But then again, Wang Tao is the person closest to the Seventh Level, but he hasn’t even fulfilled the basic conditions for ascending... There is also the risk of death in ascending to the Seventh Level... let alone others.

This hope exists, but it is only a mere glimmer...

However, regardless, since there is hope, everyone can only place their hopes on Wang Tao.

"Why don’t we split up next? We can help you find fire attribute zombies above Lord Rank..."

Ding Yuqin said, looking at Wang Tao.

Wang Tao is now just a step away from obtaining a sliver of Fire Attribute Basic Law Power, and as soon as he gets it, he’ll have the chance to advance to the Seventh Level.

But Wang Tao shook his head:

"I feel the reason why we can never find creatures with Fire Attribute Basic Law Power might be these underground Magma Monsters! Otherwise, it wouldn’t be possible to never find any, my luck isn’t that poor..."

"..."

This reasoning makes sense. They’ve witnessed Wang Tao’s luck before, and yet they still couldn’t encounter it. It might not be a matter of luck anymore...

"Besides, we don’t have time to wait..."

Wang Tao sighed again.

In fact, the current Magma Monster exudes an aura of Fire Attribute Law Power. In other words, if Wang Tao can kill it, he’ll have a chance to advance to the Seventh Level. But one reason Wang Tao wants to ascend to the Seventh Level is the hope to defeat it... it’s a deadlock.

"So, it’s time to execute the previous backup plan."

Wang Tao mentioned before that if his Basic Law Power reached 90% without obtaining the Fire Attribute Basic Law Power, he would have to activate the backup plan — use the Summoning Altar to summon and slay the so-called Fire God, as it contains Fire Attribute Law Power!

Last time, after killing two Disaster-level Mutated Dead Trees and Mutated Birds outside the Red Maple Base, Wang Tao’s Basic Law Power within him increased to 90%, reaching the cap he set for himself. However, so much happened afterward that he hasn’t had time to execute it.

Now, it’s time to summon the "Fire God"!

"Summon that Fire God..."

Everyone knew of Wang Tao’s plan. They previously thought that with sufficient preparation and their assistance, there was a chance of killing the Fire God.

But now, seeing the Destruction-level Monster with their own eyes, they felt there was no chance at all. Wang Tao had previously mentioned that the Fire God within the Summoning Altar is suspected to be a Seventh Rank of Destruction!

A Seventh Rank of Destruction, how could they possibly fight that?

Wang Tao noticed the worry on everyone’s faces. He didn’t immediately explain but instead picked up the binoculars again, looking towards the distant leisurely strolling Magma Monster.

During this time, the Magma Monster hadn’t been attacked, but its HP had decreased a little bit!

Judging by this speed, barring any unexpected factors, it might take another twenty or thirty days for this Seventh Rank Destruction-level creature to deplete its HP to death!

This verified Wang Tao’s previous assumption — currently, there’s nothing that can harm a Seventh Rank Destruction-level creature. The reason these Magma Monsters aren’t at full HP is that they continue to bleed off HP! Once its HP hits zero, it transforms into a drought disaster, becoming a true destruction that ruins other creatures and itself too!

Therefore, Wang Tao thinks that the lifespan of Destruction-level creatures shouldn’t be too long, like this Magma Monster, which can only live for twenty or thirty days.

Those Summoning Altars have been in Wang Tao’s hands for half a year, yet he can still sense the presence of the "gods" within them, all of which are still intact!

So, Wang Tao has reason to suspect that these so-called gods are not of Seventh Rank of Destruction!

Wang Tao thinks they might be Seventh Rank Calamity Level or even Seventh Order Lord Level.

But no matter whether it’s Disaster Class or Lord Rank, they must be easier to deal with than Destruction Level.

Of course, all this is Wang Tao’s speculation, which may not be accurate. If by chance the creature in the Summoning Altar is stronger than a Destruction Level... that’s not impossible either.

But Wang Tao couldn’t hesitate any longer. Time waits for no one, and these Destruction-level monsters can only live for twenty or thirty days. If he doesn’t find a way to resolve this issue quickly, it will only become increasingly troublesome!

Wang Tao shared his thoughts about the Fire God with the others.

"If it’s not Seventh Rank Calamity Level... then maybe there’s a chance, but..."

Even if the Fire God isn’t Seventh Rank Calamity Level, at a minimum, it’s Lord Rank. Wang Tao is a whole level beneath it, and the opponent certainly has a Law Domain... Making it extremely difficult for Wang Tao to kill it!

Therefore, everyone was very worried; they themselves could die with no problem, but if Wang Tao died, it might mean the end of hope for humanity...

"You don’t need to worry too much. The difficulty of hunting the Fire God shouldn’t be higher than hunting this Destruction level monster, right? I have at least some hope."

Wang Tao comforted.

"...That’s true."

After witnessing the terror of the Seventh Rank Destruction Level, they felt it would also be very challenging for Wang Tao to defeat a Seventh Order Lord Level, as the latter possesses a Law Domain which is on a completely different power scale from Awakening.

But still, they were willing to believe in Wang Tao and were ready to provide any assistance needed.

So, everyone put on a look of heroic sacrifice, ready to brave death, as if they were prepared to make any sacrifice for Wang Tao.

This left Wang Tao speechless, and he quickly waved his hands.

"Let’s head back first. Summoning the Fire God is not something that can be handled carelessly. We need to be fully prepared..."

The Golden Eagle silently departed from the scene, unnoticed by the Magma Monster, which continued to move slowly, spreading the drought as it moved...

...

By the time Wang Tao and his group returned to the Changhe Base, it was already morning.

There hadn’t been any major issues within the base, just that water resources began to be rationed.

Though this rationing wouldn’t significantly affect people’s lives for the moment, it created a sense of unease. The atmosphere within the base had been quite oppressive these past few days.

Gu Yun didn’t have much of a solution and was busy trying to soothe the populace, feeling overwhelmed.

However, when Qu Shilin informed him that she had a way to solve the safety issues of extracting water from the rift, he was immediately surprised with joy.

The special plant that Han Youlin provided to Wang Tao had long perished on the way, but Qu Shilin had gathered enough useful information and gained much inspiration. She was now confident in developing a tool that could safely extract water from the rift, as long as she was given some time!

"Then I’ll leave it up to you!"

Gu Yun quickly addressed Qu Shilin, then remarked with a bit of emotion.

"Speaking of which, although these rifts are dangerous, they’ve helped us a lot. Some rivers, lakes, and groundwater have evaporated, yet the water inside these rifts remains fine, quite miraculous! I used to always think that having a rift near our base was a bad thing. But now, it seems it’s not that bad..."

Upon hearing Gu Yun’s words, Wang Tao was momentarily stunned. He realized he might have overlooked something.

"Only the water within the rift is unaffected by the drought disaster..."

"Water... fire... opposing each other?"