Qin Feng had barely taken a few steps when Tiandao's announcement rang out:
[Announcement: Rookie Li Yue has been slain by a Level 1 beast, the Rodent Rat.]
Qin Feng froze in shock.
This was the second rookie to die, and they had been in a group. Clearly, the danger they faced was severe.
He quickly abandoned his initial route and chose a path with the fewest footprints.
A thought struck him: when he extracted from Wang Qiang, he obtained a Talent Ability, whereas extracting from the Level 1 Bloodfang Rabbit yielded 2 Strength Points.
It seemed that beasts and humans were fundamentally different.
Low-level beasts like the Bloodfang Rabbit lacked talent abilities and were valued primarily for their physical attributes. Humans, however, often yielded talents upon extraction.
If that was the case, finding Li Yue's corpse might be more rewarding—perhaps another talent ability awaited him.
With that in mind, he chose a route where fewer people had traveled. After all, the fewer the people, the higher the likelihood of danger—and possibly more opportunities.
With both blades in hand, Qin Feng cautiously made his way forward.
[Announcement: Rookie Zhou Cheng has been slain by a Level 1 beast, the Rodent Rat.]
Another one!
And again, killed by a Rodent Rat!
Qin Feng's shock deepened.
It was highly likely that both Li Yue and Zhou Cheng had died in the same area.
The danger they had encountered was clearly greater than he had imagined.
An entire group had been overwhelmed, losing two members.
Should he still go?
Qin Feng hesitated briefly but ultimately pressed forward.
"Fortune favors the bold. Without risk, how can I gain opportunities?"
With this thought, Qin Feng carefully moved through the dense grass and bushes, ever watchful for danger.
In this perilous world, one mistake could cost him his life. He needed to cherish this singular chance at survival.
Fifteen minutes later, he arrived near a shallow depression.
Even before getting close, he caught the scent of blood in the air.
Crouching low, he approached the depression under the cover of tall grass.
Upon reaching it, he saw signs of a chaotic struggle—footprints, claw marks, broken bushes, and evidence of a fierce battle.
In the center of the depression lay two shattered bodies: a heavyset man in a chef's uniform and a woman in a black dress.
The air reeked of blood, and the ground was soaked with it.
Qin Feng's heart raced with excitement.
His guess had been correct—he had found two corpses to extract from!
However, he didn't rush in immediately.
Lying next to the two corpses was a massive Rodent Rat, nearly a meter long. Its sharp teeth, ferocious gaze, and savage aura made it clear this was no ordinary beast.
This had to be the Level 1 beast—Rodent Rat.
By now, Qin Feng understood some of the rules of this slaughter world.
Level 1 beasts like the Rodent Rat had a Power Evaluation of 3-Star, but no talents or skills.
Humans, on the other hand, all had awakened talents. This was Tiandao's way of balancing the scales.
Currently, Qin Feng's Power Evaluation was 1-Star, so he was no match for the Rodent Rat in a fair fight.
Fortunately, the beast was heavily injured—both its hind legs were broken, and its body was riddled with deep gashes. It lay on the ground, barely clinging to life.
Clearly, it had been attacked by a group of people, leaving it severely wounded.
This was the perfect chance for Qin Feng to swoop in and claim the kill.
A heavily injured Rodent Rat was well within his ability to handle.
Crouching low, Qin Feng crept closer under the cover of the grass.
Five meters... Four meters... Three meters... Two meters...
As he closed the distance, the Rodent Rat seemed to sense his presence. It abruptly lifted its head, its savage eyes locking onto Qin Feng.
In that instant, Qin Feng lunged forward.
The blade in his left hand gleamed as he thrust it toward the rat's throat.
Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!
The rat shrieked in panic, trying to dodge. But with its hind legs broken, it couldn't escape.
In desperation, it swiped at the blade with one of its claws.
Clang!
The rat's immense strength knocked the blade from Qin Feng's hand.
But this was exactly what Qin Feng had anticipated.
In a flash, his right hand struck like lightning, driving his second blade deep into the rat's throat.
Squish!
Blood spurted as the blade, empowered by Qin Feng's Berserk Strength Talent, pierced the beast's thick hide and sunk deep into its neck.
Squeak... Squeak...
The rat let out a final series of shrill cries.
Qin Feng pulled his blade free, sending a fountain of blood spraying over a meter away.
Gurgle... Gurgle...
Blood gushed from the rat's throat and mouth as its body twitched violently before collapsing lifelessly to the ground.
A beast that had required four or five people to subdue had been taken down by Qin Feng alone.
Buzz!
A white light rose from the rat's body and surged into Qin Feng.
[You have slain a Level 1 beast, the Rodent Rat. Energy Points +30.]
Warmth spread through Qin Feng's body, filling him with a sense of comfort.
At the same time, his Level interface appeared in his mind:
[Level]: 1 (30/100)
Killing the Rodent Rat had earned him 30 Energy Points, advancing him from Level 1 (0/100) to Level 1 (30/100).
At this rate, reaching Level 2 would require 100 Energy Points total.
It was a promising start.
Delighted, Qin Feng placed his hand on the rat's body and activated Endless Extraction.
A white light enveloped him, bringing another surge of warmth.
[Endless Extraction successful! Agility +2.]
Not bad!
His Agility stat increased to 11, surpassing the average adult's level and enhancing his strength further.
But the real prize lay ahead.
Turning his gaze toward the woman's corpse, Qin Feng moved closer, eager to extract his next reward…
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