Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot
Chapter 1590 - 668 All is Ready_2

Chapter 1590: Chapter 668 All is Ready_2

The ideal outcome is to drive these magma monsters into the sea and let them clash with the sea beasts like dogs fighting over a bone! In a place rich in Water Laws, would the drought disaster caused by the magma monsters still be effective? Wang Tao looked forward to finding out.

However, achieving all this hinges on Wang Tao killing the Fire God, ascending to the Seventh Level, and possessing the strength to defeat the magma monsters. Out of these three conditions, Wang Tao wasn’t even confident about the first one—let alone the others...

Ultimately, Wang Tao determined that the summoning time for the Fire God would be fifteen days later.

After deciding on the location and time, the next step was to begin preparations for battle.

The battle against the Fire God would primarily focus on four aspects: attack, trapping the enemy, defense, and escape.

Among these, attack was the most critical. If Wang Tao couldn’t even breach the opponent’s defenses, all plans would be meaningless. Even the chance to benefit from the clash would slip through his fingers.

Although Wang Tao’s attack power wasn’t weak, the enemy was, after all, at the Seventh Level and possessed something as formidable as a Law Domain. Whether Wang Tao could break through the defenses was still uncertain.

Therefore, in these fifteen days, Wang Tao needed to maximize his attack power as much as possible.

He had many pieces of equipment that he hadn’t utilized yet and could spend time carefully studying how to combine them for the highest attack power.

He wouldn’t overlook any potions that could boost his attack power, including experimental products from the research institute—even if they came with certain side effects. As long as they increased his attack power, Wang Tao didn’t mind.

Next was trapping the enemy, which involved finding ways to control the Fire God. Even if he could only control it briefly, as long as he could create an opportunity for Wang Tao to output damage, it would be enough.

In addition to Awakener abilities and specialized Abilities, some equipment, biological weapons, and products from the research institute also had certain control capabilities.

For example, Wang Tao had previously obtained the biological weapons [Entangling Touch] and [Sandstorm Hand], both of which were control-oriented weapons, perfect for use here. Coupled with the [Iron Serpent Wood] trap and equipment like the [Red Flower Ring] he had acquired earlier, these should be effective...

Regarding defense, Wang Tao didn’t set high expectations—his only requirement was not to get killed instantly. To be fair, that was already a tall order, considering he had been one-shotted by magma monsters before.

But Wang Tao believed the Fire God wasn’t at Destruction Level; more likely, it was a Lord or Disaster Class creature, which should have lower damage output than a Destruction Level being.

As long as Wang Tao could withstand the Fire God’s attacks without getting one-shotted, he could fully restore his HP through various blood regeneration methods, even in the absence of a healer. Consequently, he needed to explore every possible way to enhance his defense and locate items that could aid him in this area.

Finally, there was the escape plan.

Although Wang Tao intended to risk it all, this didn’t mean he was throwing his life away. If the fight proved unwinnable and there wasn’t even the slightest chance of victory, Wang Tao would undoubtedly flee.

Luckily for Wang Tao, escaping wasn’t overly challenging for him. The prerequisite was, of course, that his defenses met the mark and he wasn’t instantly killed. As long as his ability [Shadow Protection] wasn’t triggered prematurely, it would remain his strongest life-saving escape mechanism—it was something even the Destruction Domain couldn’t counter.

[Shadow Protection] lasted for one minute, during which his speed increased tenfold, giving him ample time to leave the battlefield.

However, this ability could only be used once every three days, so Wang Tao needed to handle it with extreme care. If his carelessness caused [Shadow Protection] to activate, it would signify the failure of his hunting plan—this was his ultimate trump card...

Once all these plans were finalized, everyone began splitting up to take action.

Tasks like collecting biological weapons, unusual items, and usable fruits didn’t require Wang Tao’s personal involvement. With one command, the entire base became bustling with activity. Once they had gathered everything, Wang Tao only needed to check whether he could use them. These duties were delegated to Ding Yuqin and a few others.

Wang Tao planned to face the Fire God alone this time. After all, others might not withstand the Law Domain and could be instantly killed.

However, the rest of the team still needed to prepare for combat. Should the situation come down to being "this close to victory," sacrifices might be inevitable!

Thus, the same group of Ability Users and Awakeners who had carried out the previous hunting missions—specializing in control abilities—were summoned again. Under Wei Zhenguo’s leadership, these individuals underwent a round of pre-battle training...

Qu Shilin temporarily halted all her projects as well, including the development of water-gathering tools. Now everything revolved around Wang Tao, and the entire research institute shifted to studying ways to enhance his combat power.

Since Wang Tao explicitly stated that he didn’t care about side effects as long as he survived, the researchers had free rein to unleash their creativity. One after another, they became mad scientists, presenting all kinds of wild ideas—Qu Shilin herself even broke into a cold sweat at some of them...

While everyone else was busy, Wang Tao didn’t remain idle either.

During the day, he rode his Golden Eagle outside to hunt zombies, hoping to obtain gear and items suitable for himself through drops. The motto "sharpening your axe right before battle is better than not sharpening at all" applied here—it wasn’t too late to hunt zombies now.

At night, Wang Tao returned to the base to check on everyone’s progress and visit the Hope Research Institute, where he tested experimental prototypes tailored specifically for him.

Wang Tao slept only one hour a day, striving not to waste any time. With his current strength, one hour was enough to recharge his energy.

The entire Changhe Base was bustling with activity. Although the civilians didn’t know what was happening, the atmosphere was palpable, and a sense of tension spread throughout the base.

Before long, City Hall issued an announcement—

Changhe Base’s top fighter, Wang Tao, was preparing to ascend to the Seventh Level. However, the resources needed for this ascension were insufficient, so contributions from the public were necessary.

If Wang Tao succeeded in ascending to the Seventh Level, those who donated resources would receive returns of at least double their contribution. The specific return rate would depend on the effectiveness of the donated resources, with a lower limit of 2x and no upper limit. If Wang Tao’s ascension failed, the base would return 50% of their original contributions.

This announcement was naturally penned by Gu Yun. It not only alleviated the tense atmosphere within the base but also helped Wang Tao collect a variety of useful items.

Of course, he phrased it differently, avoiding mentioning Wang Tao’s intention to hunt a Seventh Level creature, so as not to cause unnecessary panic among the civilians. To be fair, it wasn’t entirely untrue—after all, Wang Tao’s goal in hunting the Fire God was to ascend to the Seventh Level, making it a kind-hearted lie.

The returns promised by City Hall, however, were entirely truthful. If Wang Tao succeeded in his ascension, any cost incurred would be worth it.

The announcement immediately ignited the long-repressed emotions within the base.

Everyone became excited—without much hesitation, they offered their best belongings as donations to the base, worried their offerings might not be accepted.

From its inception, Changhe Base had maintained an excellent reputation, earning unwavering trust from its populace. Wang Tao was not only the base’s strongest fighter but also its protector, idol, and spiritual leader. And now, Wang Tao was preparing to ascend to the Seventh Level!

The combination of these three factors led to an unexpectedly strong response—even Gu Yun, the mastermind behind this initiative, was caught off guard. The nearly one million residents of Changhe Base nearly unanimously offered their most valuable belongings as donations!

Beyond the prospect of gains, these individuals genuinely hoped Wang Tao could succeed in his ascension. After all, Wang Tao was the base’s guardian angel, and the stronger he grew, the safer their base would be—this was a universally understood truth. Whether considering collective well-being or personal interests, everyone was motivated to contribute. This left Gu Yun with plenty to handle.

Amidst this excitement and frenzy, time flew by.

Wang Tao had never felt so industrious. He’d lost count of the zombies he’d slain in the past two days, with numerous pieces of equipment and potions piling up. Fortunately, there were more Sixth Rank Lords and Disaster Class zombies now—otherwise, they wouldn’t be enough for him to hunt.

He also took the opportunity to open all the meteorite fragments Cheng Yiyi had prepared for him. He opened them so frantically that he became numb to the process, losing the thrill of unboxing.

Finally, only three days remained before the predetermined 15-day deadline. Wang Tao returned to the base to recharge, so he could prepare to summon the Fire God.