Chapter 255

The immense power he possessed was entirely due to his inherent mysterious trait—the Son of God. It was a special ability bestowed upon him by heaven, allowing him to grow rapidly in a short period and possess strength far beyond that of ordinary people. In a sense, he was like a child favored by the gods, endowed with limitless potential.

This was precisely why, after the apocalypse, his strength advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the pinnacle among all survivors at an almost unbelievable pace. In just two short years, he transformed from an ordinary university student into a sixth-tier powerhouse, even showing a nascent trend towards breaking through to the seventh tier. This level of talent was truly unique across the entire Blue Star.

“Beep, energy saturation has reached one hundred percent. All bodily functions have been adjusted to optimal status. The Son of God System is perfectly integrated with you.”

The cold electronic voice echoed in his mind, and Lu Yuan’s consciousness gradually cleared. Feeling the surge of power within him, Lu Yuan nodded with satisfaction.

“Excellent,” he murmured to himself. “It seems this enhancement’s effect is even better than I imagined.”

Each time he completed a system task, Lu Yuan received an opportunity for enhancement. This enhancement was comprehensive, not only improving his physical attributes but also allowing him to better control his own power. Although the enhancement process was incredibly painful, Lu Yuan welcomed it. He knew that only by becoming stronger could he survive in this brutal apocalypse.

“Son of God System, display my personal attributes.” Lu Yuan thought inwardly.

“Yes, Host.”

The next second, a light screen, visible only to him, materialized before his eyes.

Name: Lu YuanLevel: Sixth-Tier (69%)Constitution: 200 (Comprehensive data including Strength, Agility, Mental Power, Recovery Speed, Resistance, etc.)Skills: [Spatial Control], [Thunder Judgment], [Absolute Defense], [Life Drain], [Death Gaze], [Elemental Affinity]Special Ability: [Son of God] (Innate ability, grows with Host's strength)Talent Points: 0Unallocated Attribute Points: 0Missions: Main Quest (Not yet activated), Side Quests (None), Daily Quest (Completed)

Note: Host’s current strength has reached the peak of the Sixth-Tier, just one step away from the Seventh-Tier. Please continue to strive for an early breakthrough to the Seventh-Tier!

A faint smile appeared on Lu Yuan’s face as he looked at his personal attribute panel.

“Sixth-tier 69%?” he mused. “It seems I’m not far from the Seventh-tier.”

Lu Yuan’s gaze fell on the skill [Spatial Control]. This ability had been with him ever since he awakened his powers, and it was also the ability he used most frequently. With [Spatial Control], Lu Yuan could not only teleport but also construct spatial barriers and even perform long-range spatial cutting. It could be said that [Spatial Control] was indispensable in helping Lu Yuan reach his current level.

However, now, [Spatial Control] was no longer his only trump card. In addition to [Spatial Control], Lu Yuan also mastered numerous other powerful skills such as [Thunder Judgment], [Absolute Defense], and [Life Drain]. Each skill possessed world-destroying power. Especially [Thunder Judgment] and [Death Gaze], which were Lu Yuan’s ultimate killer moves. The former could summon devastating thunder, while the latter could inflict soul damage on enemies through a mere gaze.

It could be said that Lu Yuan was now an all-rounder powerhouse. Whether it was long-range attacks or close combat, he could handle them with ease.

“With my current strength, I can barely contend even with a seventh-tier expert,” Lu Yuan mused. However, this was not what he desired. What he pursued was absolute power. Power that could sweep aside and crush everything! Not just barely contend.

“System, how much longer until the Main Quest activates?” Lu Yuan asked inwardly.

“Responding to Host, the Main Quest will automatically activate after you break through to the Seventh-Tier. At that time, the System will issue new quests and provide even richer rewards.” The system’s cold voice resonated in Lu Yuan’s mind.

“I need to break through to the Seventh-tier to activate the Main Quest?” Lu Yuan frowned. He had initially thought that the Main Quest would be available at any time, just like in other novels. He didn’t expect there to be a threshold. Still, it fit the system’s usual modus operandi. After all, the more valuable something was, the harder it was to obtain.

“In that case, I’ll break through to the Seventh-tier as soon as possible.” A sharp glint flashed in Lu Yuan’s eyes. Now, he had a goal. With a goal, he had motivation. With motivation, he could become even stronger!

“System, claim daily quest rewards.” Lu Yuan said.

“Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the daily quest. You have received 1 Talent Point and 10 Unallocated Attribute Points.” The cold electronic voice echoed in Lu Yuan’s mind.

A hint of joy appeared on Lu Yuan’s face as he looked at the sudden increase in Talent Points and Unallocated Attribute Points. Talent Points, as the name suggested, were used to enhance talents. Each talent point increased would lead to a comprehensive improvement in all of Lu Yuan’s abilities. Unallocated Attribute Points, on the other hand, were more direct and straightforward. They could be directly allocated to Lu Yuan’s various attributes, thereby boosting his physical constitution.

“First, allocate the Talent Point,” Lu Yuan said without hesitation.

“Ding! Congratulations, Host. Your Talent Points have increased by 1, the [Son of God] talent level has increased, and all Host attributes have increased by 20.” The cold electronic voice sounded again.

Feeling the renewed surge of power within him, Lu Yuan revealed a satisfied smile. “Awesome!” He couldn’t help but exclaim in a low voice. After adding the Talent Point, all his attributes saw a leap in improvement. Especially his physical constitution, which reached an unprecedented level.

“It seems Talent Points are truly the most important,” Lu Yuan thought inwardly.

“Now, it’s time to allocate the attribute points.” Lu Yuan pondered, looking at the remaining 10 unallocated attribute points. How should these 10 attribute points be distributed? If all were added to Constitution, his physical attributes would significantly increase again. However, if allocated to Mental Power, it could enhance his skill potency.

“Never mind, I’ll add them to Constitution first,” Lu Yuan decided after some thought.

“Ding! Congratulations, Host. Constitution +10.” The cold electronic voice echoed in Lu Yuan’s mind.

Feeling the surging power within him, Lu Yuan nodded with satisfaction. “Excellent, my strength has now reached a new height,” Lu Yuan murmured to himself. “And I’m getting closer to the Seventh-Tier. However, merely relying on these might not be enough to break through to the Seventh-Tier.” Lu Yuan’s gaze fell on the quest panel. “It seems more quest rewards are needed to break through to the Seventh-Tier,” Lu Yuan thought inwardly.

“System, display currently available quests.” Lu Yuan said.

“Ding! Currently available quest: [Clear Zombie Nest]. Quest Reward: 1 Talent Point, 15 Unallocated Attribute Points.” The cold electronic voice echoed in Lu Yuan’s mind.

“Clear Zombie Nest?” A glint of sharpness flashed in Lu Yuan’s eyes. This quest was child’s play for him. While the rewards weren't substantial, every little bit counted. Moreover, this was an opportunity to rapidly increase his strength.

“System, accept quest.” Lu Yuan said without hesitation.

“Ding! Quest accepted. Please proceed to the quest location as soon as possible.” The cold electronic voice echoed in Lu Yuan’s mind.

Lu Yuan rose from his bed and stretched. He opened the window and looked outside. The sky was already faintly lit. The morning sun rose from the east, casting its golden light upon the earth. Yet, the city remained shrouded in a dense aura of death. Ruins, wreckage, and zombies were visible everywhere. Everything reminded Lu Yuan that this was an apocalyptic world—a world filled with danger and despair.

“Today is another new beginning,” Lu Yuan murmured. He took a deep breath and then stepped out of the room. He was going to complete the quest. He was going to become stronger! Only then could he survive in this brutal world. Only then could he protect those he wished to protect.