My Apocalypse System Arrives 10 Years Early

On the Kenya Grassland, Li Xiang set his sights on a Tier Fourteen "Earth-Splitting Rhinoceros."

The rhinoceros was massive, with tough, thick hide, and weighed at least three tons. Upon seeing Li Xiang, it showed considerable courage. Instead of fleeing, it stomped its foot, shaking the ground. With a thunderous rumble, it charged straight at him like a tank.

Not even the mightiest Lion King of the grassland would dare to face such a colossal creature head-on, but Li Xiang was, of course, utterly fearless. He struck out with a single palm. It was a casual-looking blow, delivered without his full strength, yet it effortlessly slapped the rhinoceros into a deep pit, from which it could not climb out.

When dealing with these ordinary beasts, Li Xiang couldn’t be bothered to use an Extraordinary Spiritual Soldier. His fists and feet alone were enough to crush them easily, and it gave him a chance to practice his Martial Arts.

With 270,000 pounds of giant strength, even one-tenth of his power amounted to 27,000 pounds. How could this rhinoceros possibly withstand that?

The rhinoceros’s last regret was probably not running away. But even if it had fled at top speed, it would have had no chance of escape.

System: "Congratulations, Host. You have killed a Tier Fourteen Mutated Creature, the Earth-Splitting Rhinoceros. Reward: 1400 Achievement Points, three portions of Tier Seven Mutated Spiritual Medicine ’Earth Vein Rhinoceros Horn Powder’, and one Tier Twelve Extraordinary Item ’Heavy Mountain Heart Protection Mirror’."

Besides its Spiritual Power, the "Earth Vein Rhinoceros Horn Powder" also had the effect of strengthening bones. However, for the current Li Xiang, its effect would be mediocre at best. His bones were already strong enough to withstand 270,000 pounds of giant strength, so what use did he have for a mere Tier Seven Spiritual Medicine?

’This would be pretty good for Yao Yao,’ Li Xiang mused. ’Sister Yao uses the Clone Technique. If she makes too many clones, she might get a calcium deficiency or osteoporosis. This Tier Seven Earth Vein Rhinoceros Horn Powder would be perfect to supplement that.’

As for the "Heavy Mountain Heart Protection Mirror," it was naturally a defensive treasure. It also had an Extraordinary Attribute, "Rebound," which could "turn an opponent’s attack back on them," reflecting 30% of the damage. That was quite impressive. In the future, when Li Xiang refines a Crystal Vein Spirit Armor, he could inlay this heart-protection mirror into it, creating a high-quality, High-level piece of Battle Armor.

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Rain poured down in the Congo Basin. The sound of Li Xiang crushing dry branches startled dark figures in the treetops. Three Silverback Gorillas beat their moss-covered chests. The leader, its eyes as red as blood, swiped a paw and snapped a vine as thick as a water bucket.

These three Silverback Gorillas were used to being arrogant. Just like the rhinoceros from before, they actually paid Li Xiang no mind.

’A bit foolish,’ Li Xiang thought, looking down on such unperceptive creatures. Thus, faced with their ferocious pounce, he didn’t dodge at all. Instead, with a simple kick that struck first despite being launched second, he sent the gorilla leader flying backward in an instant.

Its head exploded like an unripe watermelon, splattering red and white matter everywhere.

System: "Congratulations, Host. You have killed a Tier Fifteen Mutated Creature, the Frenzied Ape King. Reward: 1500 Achievement Points, three stalks of the Tier Seven Mutated Spiritual Medicine ’Giant Strength Grass’, and one pair of Tier Thirteen Extraordinary Items ’Ape King Gloves’."

Consuming "Giant Strength Grass" could strengthen one’s muscles, bones, and vital energy. The Tier Thirteen "Ape King Gloves" came with two Extraordinary Attributes: "Giant Power" and "Vibration." They could increase one’s strength by 5,000 pounds and added an "oscillation wave" attack.

However, to the current Li Xiang, all these things were practically useless. These treasures he had dreamed of in his past life were now things he would cast aside like worn-out shoes. They were only suitable for rewarding his subordinates to win their loyalty.

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In the Sahara Desert, the night wind whipped sand against Li Xiang’s Armor. His Night Vision-enhanced pupils suddenly contracted—five kilometers away on a sand dune, thirteen desert wolves were hunting a dromedary camel.

When Li Xiang closed to within three kilometers, the system alerted him to a potential Alien Species: a "Crescent White Wolf King."

With a flicker of his body and a single chop of his palm, the White Wolf King was dead. He gained 1600 Achievement Points, three Tier Eight Spiritual Medicine "Sandstorm Fruits", and a Tier Fourteen Wolf King Fang Necklace. This necklace was quite remarkable, possessing two Extraordinary Attributes: "Quicksand" and "Moon Transformation."

"Quicksand" allowed the user to control quicksand. "Moon Transformation," however, had a flaw. It could increase all Attributes by about 20% on a moonlit night. But in the Apocalypse, the Moon no longer "shone." Where would one find a moonlit night?

However, Li Xiang recalled seeing a type of mutated firefly in his past life. They were the size of mountains, and when they flew in the night sky, they were indeed "as bright as the moon," illuminating the surrounding land for tens of miles as if it were daytime in the old era. Perhaps when those fireflies appeared, someone wearing this necklace could also get the boost to all their Attributes?

Even so, it was still of little use, but it would have been decent in times of peace.

Afterward, Li Xiang encountered a "Crimson Flame Scorpion Emperor," obtaining 1200 Achievement Points, three Tier Six Spiritual Medicine "Bone-Burning Fire Lotuses", and a Tier Ten Extraordinary Item, the "Purple Gold Fiery Poison Tail Spike."

’These two items are especially suited for Xiaohui,’ Li Xiang thought, recalling Lei Xiaohui and her Taoist Fire constitution. This Spiritual Medicine and Extraordinary Item would make a rather fitting gift for her.

Li Xiang thought of the tall, heroic, and dashing Hui’Er, whose body temperature was forty-five degrees Celsius, and a smile touched his lips.

The "Purple Gold Fiery Poison Tail Spike" was shaped like a Western thrusting sword and was incomparably sharp. It had two Extraordinary Attributes: "Red Flame Bone Erosion" and "Poisonous Accumulation Burst."

"Red Flame Bone Erosion" was a Fire Attribute that could enhance Lei Xiaohui’s flame power. It also added a continuous burning effect to her attacks. The flames contained a bone-eroding toxin extracted from the scorpion emperor’s glands, dealing additional damage.

"Poisonous Accumulation Burst" was a scorpion poison Attribute. Each attack would stack one layer of a Crimson Scorpion Mark. When the marks accumulated to five layers, they would trigger a venomous detonation, dealing astonishing damage.

Lei Xiaohui had a Taoist Fire constitution, and her abundant Spiritual Qi was non-toxic. However, by using this "Thrusting Sword," her Attack Power would become even more ferocious, and the damage and lethality she could inflict on her enemies would be greatly enhanced.