Chapter 3: Determination

Ability: Activate Blood Shield, temporarily increase maximum health by 50 points, increase attack power by 30 points, and increase stamina by 30 points

He obtained a wealth of information from the initial brain domain seal. The data seemed to have been stored there for an unknown length of time, but it was in complete disarray. Over the past few days, aside from fighting, he spent his rest time organizing information regarding skills and star souls. He has also gained a general understanding of the skills.

Lu Yu could clearly feel that this faint current was rapidly decomposed upon entering that area, and then the decomposed current transformed into finer streams of air that flowed directly from the brain region into the body

Then, he will remain here, using his own strength to carve out a tranquil land for himself

The remaining task is to restore the data related to the life limit, which will expedite the process

The energy within the Star Spirit Pearl begins to be released

Lu Yu pinched the bead between his two fingers and applied a slight pressure

Leave

Some skills may only increase your attributes by ten points. Perhaps some can enhance your attributes by fifty or more, which is absolutely dependent on one's luck

They have not eaten anything for twenty-four hours

The Star Spirit Pearl shattered, and countless fragments transformed into a thread of blue light

At that moment, Lu Yu seemed to see his own heart. In his view, a small black star soul, no larger than an eyeball, pulsated at the center of the heart. With the slight pulsation of the star soul, streams of blue electricity flowed into it.

Lu Yu walked out of the building and headed straight towards a dark alley he had exited yesterday

Lu Yu finished speaking and turned to leave

All eyes were fixed on Lu Yu's backpack, watching as he was about to leave the hall, his fists clenched tightly

To stay or to leave

Lu Yu gently closed his eyes, intending to rest for a short while

The first-level skill enhances the basic attributes, with a maximum value of fifty points. An increase of thirty points is already a very significant attribute. In the future, if there is such an attribute enhancement upon leveling up, that would be pure luck

The howls of the monsters outside grew more intense after nightfall, as if the entire city were besieged by an immensely large pack of beasts

During this process, more than a dozen students watched eagerly, swallowing their saliva.

Perhaps soon, not only this city, but the entire world will become like this.

I thought I had obtained the Star Spirit Pearl, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a mutation

The skills obtained from a Level 1 Star Spirit Pearl can be upgraded a maximum of once, while those that can be upgraded twice are considered exceptional. However, he actually received one that can be upgraded three times, which is no longer just exceptional; it is approaching the status of a unique item.

Special Effect: When health is below 100, restore 1 health point every 120 seconds

At this time of day, it should be when these monsters are sleeping the most soundly

The atmosphere became oppressive, with no one speaking, leaving only the sound of breathing in the hall.

No matter how he looks at it, he feels that this resembles a certain type of person on television. Perhaps this is a—killer

Ten minutes later, Lu Yu opened his eyes, took out a few pieces of clothing from another bag to change into, and then picked up his backpack, intending to leave

They are also aware that the world has changed in some ways. However, they do not fully understand the meanings and effects of all the attributes they possess

Who possesses such abilities, who has such capabilities

The attributes gained from this additional enhancement are almost equal to those of the Blood Shield! He is well aware that even if he levels up once, the attributes he would obtain would at most be on par with this or slightly higher.

However, he has never let his guard down

Just as one feels in battle, the star soul slightly expands, akin to the beating of a heart

It was not until Lu Yu had walked far away that the group finally reacted

Congratulations, your vitality has been restored to one hundred. The blue text before him flickered, lifting Lu Yu's spirits somewhat, the pain in his body vanished, and he felt considerably lighter.

A girl ran to the window, looking at the tiny shadow of Lu Yu, and said, "Perhaps he is not that bad after all"

From atop the tall buildings, one can occasionally hear the anguished cries of humanity

The skill has truly been unlocked. Lu Yu looked at the words that appeared before him, somewhat unable to believe that he had succeeded

The effect of the Blood Shield is activated only when it is turned on, and it does not permanently increase the base attributes

Wang Hai thought of this and couldn't help but shiver all over

Now, all the injuries on his body have healed completely

Lu Yu had never realized how beautiful the blue light was. Even when facing monsters, he had never felt as nervous as he did now

The hiding place was truly inadequate, and the humans who had already been discovered became food for the monsters

... ...

Such a recovery speed astonished a group of students

He had been there yesterday. There, he encountered three monsters, and he devised a way to lure one out, taking a life and leaving behind a wound

He recalled the tragic state of the city during the day

The number of skill upgrades obtained from the mutated Star Spirit Pearl truly depends on luck

Wang Hai's ability to attend university indicates that his intellect is certainly not limited to that of a fool with an intelligence quotient of merely 70

Lu Yu ate half a can of meat, consumed a loaf of bread, drank some water, and then began to rest with his eyes closed

completely different from the thugs on the street

The interconnected symbols flashed in his mind, then reassembled into segments of text

After two hours, all the wounds on Lu Yu's body had completely healed, and the new skin was as tender and delicate as that of a baby

When did his luck become so good

He turned around and threw a bag of food in front of a group of students, saying: "Save this food; it will be enough for you for two days. Head east, and you can leave the city by tomorrow noon at the earliest. Remember, you must find a place to hide before 4 PM." And * picture * book

Having been oppressed by you for so many days, it is time for the tides to turn! Lu Yu gazed at the dark alley, as if blood flames were burning on his body, enveloping him entirely

Lu Yu continued to ponder, his outstretched hands gradually clenching into fists, and his expression slowly transformed into one of determination

This beam of light surged like a faint current directly into the area of the brain that was activated during the onset of catastrophe

However, Lu Yu had already calculated that once the Blood Shield was activated, his life limit could reach 300. His attack power would reach 160, and his bone strength would reach 170.

Do not underestimate the increase of fifty points or twenty points at this moment

Lu Yu was in constant contemplation

This represents a qualitative leap compared to merely possessing basic attributes

If the entire world were to truly change

More than ten students finally managed to restore Wang Hai's severed hand and foot to their original positions, causing Wang Hai to bite his teeth so hard that they shattered from the pain

Restoring a small amount of health takes one hundred and ten seconds, which is equivalent to the several hours previously required to recover from serious injuries. Now, this process has been improved to be completed within one to two hours.

Lu Yu stared blankly at the ceiling

He is not truly disabled; when his severed hand and foot return to their original positions, the text before him warns that it will take a long time to recover

With his current abilities, I believe escaping from this city will not be a problem

... ...

If I am not mistaken, there are still two here today

Others' skills can be upgraded three times, but his are equivalent to seven upgrades. Here, one upgrade yields the attributes of two upgrades, and when combined, it exceeds the maximum value of a level one skill. With such capabilities, what more could one possibly desire? Even the most inferior skill is a treasure in his hands

Today marks the first step he takes in establishing a tranquil land

Lu Yu glanced at his watch; there were still six or seven hours until dawn, and all he could do during this time was wait

When there are no longer any monsters on the street and * pictures * books, less than one-third of the corpses remain on the ground

After sustaining such severe injuries, he also understood that the young man before him was not a student like the others.

This faint blue light appeared to dissipate in the air, yet it gently swirled around Lu Yu's fingertips, suddenly rushing into the center of his brow

Around the port city, a portion of people began to appear, moving between the cities

At this moment, the Blood Shield's skill has been completed

Therefore, for that young man, he was filled with hatred to the utmost degree

At least for the short term, he cannot move.

This is the effect of promotion through slaughter

Lu Yu looked at the rearranged text once again, a slight excited smile appearing on his face

When his mental and physical strength reach their peak, it will be time for him to step outside

... ...

A group of students stared blankly at Lu Yu's back, gazing at the backpack on the ground

Now, Lu Yu can feel the cold star soul within him flowing into his body with the faint current from earlier, and then circulating with the blood into the heart

Do not forget, there is an additional enhancement upon initial acquisition, which is equivalent to an upgrade enhancement

If he had known it was a monster with skills, he really wouldn't have dared to strike the killing blow

This person's combat is not mere street fighting! Every strike he delivers targets vital and debilitating areas, and such techniques are not honed on the streets

... ...

The abilities of the Blood Shield have begun to show results

The result was merely a slight fluttering twice, and the star soul regained its calmness

Wherever one goes, there is war; this is the world we live in. Is it not the same everywhere?

Once the health reaches one hundred, the increase in health occurs at a rate of 0.1 every two seconds. Restoring to the maximum health of three hundred is not particularly slow either

After several days of effort, an answer has finally emerged

This is Lu Yu's determination

Blood Shield: Level 1 (can be upgraded three times)

Before Lu Yu had the chance to feel happy, the blue symbol mhetushucom.com began to rearrange into a piece of text: "Congratulations, you possess the special ability of Slaughter Promotion, with skills gaining additional attribute bonuses. Your maximum health increases by fifty points, attack power increases by twenty points, and stamina increases by thirty points! Special effects enhanced, recovering one point of health every one hundred and ten seconds."

A faint blue light fell into Lu Yu's eyes at this moment, becoming exceptionally bright

Someone wanted to go get something to eat. However, recalling the terrifying experience with Lu Yu last night, they abandoned that thought

Acquire Skill - Blood Shield

Lu Yu walked to the entrance of the hall, suddenly stopping as if hesitating for a moment

However, the gains from this time are also considerable

Blood Shield - Activate

No matter whether it is a person or a monster, they can never infringe upon this sacred land!

The additional enhancement from Slaughter Promotion is equivalent to a level-up! Skills like Blood Shield, which can be upgraded three times, combined with the three additional enhancements from Slaughter Promotion, amount to a total of six level-ups.

Lu Yu's excitement upon seeing the enhancement of additional attributes, as he realized that he had made a profit this time, a substantial profit indeed

He did not wish to survive from the clutches of a ferocious monster, yet the outcome was that he died inexplicably at the hands of a group of students who were utterly powerless.

At this moment, Lu Yu was somewhat dazed

After all this commotion, Lu Yu felt not a trace of drowsiness.

The same skill may allow some individuals to enhance it three times, while others can only enhance it once

Several girls are crouching in the corner with their ears covered, their faces pale.

Bang

... ...

There has been no increase in attributes, and there have been no changes to the star soul either

As night falls, hundreds of thousands of monsters can nearly fill this city

However, if the entire world changes, where else can one go

It seems that one Star Spirit Pearl is not enough. Lu Yu frowned, having waited for a long time without seeing any change in the Star Soul, feeling somewhat disappointed

As the moonlight faded in the west, the roar of the monster gradually subsided only when the sky began to brighten