Chapter 4
In a state of helplessness, Pei Chen had no choice but to once again elevate his biological level
The bow and arrow held in his right hand vanished in an instant, replaced by a short staff that granted a 50% damage bonus against undead creatures. Pei Chen exerted all his strength and struck down towards that large, exposed head...
Moreover, with a robust physique, the natural defenses become correspondingly formidable. As for zombies, it is well known that their inherent skills include a tough exterior akin to bronze and iron. When it comes to igniting the corpse, the lethality of arrows significantly diminishes, with a single arrow barely penetrating to the tip. It is uncertain how many arrows would be required to sever its head, and this is without considering its regenerative abilities.
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Type: Special
The immense recoil, akin to kicking a steel plate, caused a twitch at the corner of his eye, and it seemed as though his toes had lost all sensation. However, the effect was quite remarkable; the corpse ignited and lost its balance. After swaying a few times, it fell to the ground
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He pulled out the arrow, wiped it on the prepared cloth to remove the bloodstains, and then placed it back on the bowstring again
Pei Chen was unaware that after being absent for two days, he had already been treated as a missing person, and the assigned shelter had been reclaimed by the Rogues
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Note: Although it is regrettable to say this, it is limited to women
It is uncertain whether it is due to one's own good fortune or the special treatment that the infinite space provides to newcomers, but Pei Chen believes that the latter is more likely. If one's luck were truly good, one would not have almost been counter-killed.
The exterior of the corpse is far more formidable than that of those zombie fortresses, shimmering ominously in a sinister blue. Contact with it will result in poisoning, decreased mobility, diminished vitality, and a slowed recovery rate
The grass mud horse can actually erupt at the moment of death
There are no skills available to detect the enemy's attribute data, so Pei Chen can only rely on speculation to determine how much health remains for the corpse after it ignites.
If one specifically enhances intelligence just to solve a Rubik's Cube, then it truly requires an increase in intelligence
Name: Bloody Cube
Additional effect: Arrows hitting enemies have a certain chance to cause piercing damage (gem enhancement)
What the heck! Pei Chen's expression instantly became very exaggerated, and anyone who isn't blind could read on his face the meaning of "Are you kidding me?"
It is truly very user-friendly; it would be even better if there were a mini-map as well
Pei Chen does not need to sweep them all away; it is sufficient to eliminate the corpses and set them ablaze. At that time, he can level up and decide whether to undertake Side Quest 1 based on the situation
Rarity of the item: One star
Suspended above the corpse of the zombie is a silver metallic cube stained with faint traces of blood, engraved with a subtle golden star pattern.
In an instant, his skin was coated with a layer of deep blue, and his entire body became numb
The darkness there is fading, and light is regaining the upper hand ... ... There is no doubt that the corpse has once again perished ... ...
Type: Special
After glancing at his 11 intelligence attribute, Pei Chen hesitated for a second or two before he began to attempt it
The so-called vitality is merely an adjective, for there are some individuals who have lost even their physical bodies, and their physical attributes are undoubtedly at 0; how can there be any vitality?
The world of production: any world
Looking at the mere survival points of just over 400, Pei Chen wore a conflicted expression that clearly conveyed his immense loss
On Rog's body, there were only a few items of little value
--- Infection with deep corpse poison, poison resistance save failed, paralysis for 2 seconds, loss of 37 points of vitality ... This is roughly the meaning.
What about the one-star rating? How is it assessed
The kind that is utterly disgusting
I am very fortunate that I had previously added strength to Pei Chen, who decisively switched to this bow. The original bow, which had no attribute enhancements and was a common item, has officially been retired and is stored in the inventory for future needs
Name: Battle Bow (Condition: Slightly Damaged)
Attribute: Collect any one of the basic skill books of Frost, Flame, or Lightning mages, and after obtaining the recognition of a corresponding mage, using this item will allow you to unlock the profession template in infinite space and acquire the profession of [Mage]
Feeling disdain, he walked a little further away, leaving the chaotic battlefield behind. He found a relatively clean spot to sit down. Pei Chen hesitated for quite a while but ultimately decided not to enhance his intelligence and directly began to solve the Rubik's Cube.
However, this skill does exist in the setting of "Diablo II"? After some thought, Pei Chen suddenly felt that he might have misunderstood something; this is a real world, not one constructed from data for entertainment purposes
Reserve Apostle Number 1065 has undergone rigorous training, enhancing their skills and mastering the ability of Basic Archery
The thoughts seem to be somewhat scattered and disconnected, could this be a side effect of a strong mind
However, the corpse that has caught fire is a zombie. Although it is no longer alive, according to a more reasonable calculation formula based on vitality or health points, its constitution is estimated to have long exceeded a value of 20, and its health points are certainly above 200
Title: Mage · Professional Certification
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That direction is ... ... the Evil Cave ... ...
Numbness! Could it be that the gutter has capsized?
I never expected that in the moment the enemy died, there would be a poisonous explosion, which almost took me away directly. Not only did I lose the vast majority of my vitality in an instant, but I also became infected with a toxin that continuously drains my health
The short staff was also damaged, to use gaming terminology, it was the kind that had exhausted its durability and could not be repaired. Pei Chen could only casually discard it, considering it disposed of.
Or perhaps Alice ...? ... Ahem, I mean a mechanical being like Megatron, which is essentially just armor value, alright
As Pei Chen walked into the shadows, hoping to retrieve his arrows, he was once again surprised. He saw the corpse of a zombie, with a pitch-black arrow lodged in its left eye socket. However, that was not the main point. The main point was that it had exploded!
Of course, this does not include the war bow inlaid with a gemstone—Heaven have mercy, this is definitely a high-end item for Pei Chen. He had previously seen this bow at that merchant, what was it called, Kid? Anyway, it was that unscrupulous trader, and even without any inlays, it was already priced at forty gold coins.
It fundamentally exists through the power of the soul
There is no need to mention zombies; even if they approach slowly while strolling, striking directly with a blow to the head still results in a kill, and the head is obtained.
He is even considering whether it would be more prudent to level up first before coming back to deal with this guy
What the hell
Usage restriction: Strength 10
Type: Main Hand Weapon (Bow)
Although the Evil Cave is quite large, it is said that the number of monsters within can only reach three to five hundred at most
World of Production: The "Diablo" Series
Péi Chén, who was injured to the extreme, silently put away this seemingly precious item, then quietly allocated 10 free attribute points equally between strength and constitution, and continued to wander while wielding his bow and arrows
Note: There is a chance for a one-star entity to drop a Bloody Cube, while BOSS or Apostles will drop a Bloody Cube with 100% certainty
He sincerely believes that bows and arrows are truly remarkable tools. In ancient times, a dozen or so primitive people were able to hunt ferocious beasts like lions and tigers with rudimentary bows and arrows... If they had gone in with just wooden sticks and stones, how many lives would have been lost
After glancing at his attribute page, Pei Chen felt that he was overthinking. Although his current strength and agility are not extraordinary, and even fall short of some relatively elite athletes, they are still sufficient to deal with the little short legs in the evil cave.
Startled, Pei Chen quickly focused his attention on his status bar, and the information was instantly refreshed on his retina
Sun
However, with food and water sources prepared, there is no need to panic. No matter how convoluted this place is, can it really confine oneself for four or five days?
Ha, is this a case of upgrading from a bird gun to a cannon
World of Production: The "Diablo" Series
A thick stalagmite column appeared before him, and Pei Chen's eyes lit up. He ran directly behind the column, intending to circle around and vent his anger at the corpse.
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The only consolation is that the corpse exploded into a two-star bloody cube.
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It has been proven that intelligence should only influence IQ, rather than determine it. Even with an intelligence level twice that of an average person, Pei Chen still took a full two minutes to solve it
At present, it is something akin to a chicken rib, and Pei Chen has not prepared these materials at all. Therefore, it is better to put them away for now
He believes that only with enough survival points can he soothe his wounded soul
In the Rogue Encampment, the high priestess Akara of the Blind Eye looked strangely towards a distant place, which was once a gathering place of evil on the wasteland, a lair of dark creatures
However, Pei Chen had previously observed the speed of the Abyssal Demon. Even if a dozen or so were gathered together and could not be provoked, could they still not escape?
Note: A single shot hits the soul
Uh? After releasing an arrow, Pei Chen suddenly heard a spatial prompt, and then he was slightly taken aback
He lost his way in the cave, not only failing to find the corpse and getting angry, but even losing the path to exit.
Attribute: Arrow Damage 13 - 16, Effective Attack Range 80
Finally, on the fifth day, Pei Chen tracked down the whereabouts of the corpse that had been causing disturbances, right near a Temple of Life. This type of magical relic has the effect of instantly restoring all vitality to contactors of up to two stars, but it requires a full three hours to charge, which is a significant drawback
From a distance, he took down the minions surrounding the target one by one, and Pei Chen's survival points had already risen to over 300.
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As Pei Chen regained his senses, he instinctively rolled to the side, but he was still a moment too late and was struck by the fiery touch of the corpse's Qilin arm
A great opportunity! Without a moment's hesitation, Pei Chen stepped forward and firmly pressed down on the zombie's back, exerting force to stabilize his body weight.
Effect: After activation, randomly obtain one-star rated equipment items, with a small chance of obtaining two-star rated equipment items
Upon discovering that solving the Rubik's Cube requires arranging the scattered colored blocks, Pei Chen couldn't help but curse. Even the most ordinary 3x3 Rubik's Cube is filled with malice for an average person who has never played with it before, isn't it
The neck of the corpse was pierced directly, resulting in a significant wound. However, it suddenly lunged forward, bizarrely accelerating over a distance, swiftly covering five to six meters to arrive in front of Pei Chen, in stark contrast to its previous sluggish movements
Pei Chen seems to regard the infinite space as some kind of bizarre existence ... for example, domestic disappointing web games and the like
Another arrow was firmly embedded in the body of the corpse that was on fire, draining away a few more of its remaining vitality. The long-decayed vocal cords of the burning corpse emitted a low, guttural roar, advancing towards Pei Chen, with blue light flickering on its stiff arms. Pei Chen decisively increased the distance, shot another arrow, and then turned to flee, playing a game of kite with it.
This is the first time Pei Chen has seen a monster that drops items, as the drop rate seems to be exceedingly low, he has always been unaware of this setting
However, this time it only took a little over one minute
Compared to other ordinary zombies, a fiery corpse is more like a qualified zombie, at least it won't have its head smashed in by Pei Chen with a single blow.
A medical skills book on making combat bandages requires 1 potential point to learn, and it is necessary to have fabric and a small amount of medicine as materials in order to create them.
Rarity of the item: Three stars
Pei Chen would naturally not wait for it to turn around. As soon as the paralysis was lifted, he immediately got up and delivered a powerful kick to the waist of the corpse.
Fortunately, it was only two seconds. The corpse's fire acceleration skill was clearly unavailable for a short period, and it could only slowly turn around
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A two-star bloody cube has produced a three-star special item, which can be said to be an incredible stroke of luck! However, fate has directly come to slap me a few times, hasn't it!
Rarity of the item: One star
The cave is dimly lit, and the path is winding. Moreover, as Pei Chen mentioned, there is no mini-map, so after wandering a few times, one easily gets lost