Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot-Chapter 1162 - 474 Wooden Treasure Chest_2
Chapter 1162: Chapter 474: Wooden Treasure Chest_2
Chapter 1162 -474: Wooden Treasure Chest_2
Wang Tao had just been thinking that he would carry the [Ironwood Guardian] on him after it finished battling, and throw it into the fray when needed. This might have helped with its inability to move.
But now it seemed impossible. After he retrieved the [Ironwood Guardian], he wouldn’t be able to use it again for 24 hours. In other words, moving the [Ironwood Guardian] required a 24-hour cooldown…
This was really frustrating; Wang Tao’s idea to exploit a bug was futile…
As for the two enhancement attributes of the [Ironwood Guardian], Wang Tao also tested them out.
“Independent Attack” was no different from other biological weapons; it had a certain ability to fight on its own, but it wasn’t strong. It was much better to issue commands to them constantly, effectively controlling them, which could then significantly increase their potential.
The enhancement called “Auto Defense” was quite interesting though. Once activated, it didn’t need to be operated by someone. One just needed to issue an auto-defense command and tell it who the enemies were. It would then automatically defend within its attackable range.
For example, if Wang Tao told it that zombies were the enemy, then if both zombies and humans appeared within its attack range, it would only attack the zombies and not the humans.
Of course, one could also choose not to tell it who the enemies were. In that case, it would enter a “defensive counter-attack” mode, responding only if someone attacked it. If no one attacked it, it wouldn’t initiate an attack on anyone.
“So, even though it’s strong and has high attack power, it’s actually a defensive weapon. It’s not suitable for taking into battle, but placing it at the base entrance to defend against zombies is a really good idea…”
Wang Tao muttered to himself.
It was a bit of pity; if it could move freely, or even just without a cooldown, it would be a great help to Wang Tao now. Sadly, that was not the case…
But it didn’t matter; after all, this was something he had obtained for free. Having it was good enough, so Wang Tao wasn’t picky.
He turned to see if he could put the [Ironwood Guardian] at the entrance of the base. There were four main gates to the base, and the gates definitely didn’t have as much defensive power as the high walls. If he could place it at the doorway, it would surely enhance people’s sense of security.
Alternatively, placing it at the entrance of the Awakeners School as a mascot could also be an option. After all, not only was it strong, but its appearance was also extravagant, the kind that one look would tell you it was powerful – very fitting for the stature of the Awakeners School…
“Come back.”
Wang Tao gestured, and the body of the [Ironwood Guardian] immediately began to shrink, turning back into the wooden stake it was before within a few seconds.
At the same time, a 23-hour countdown appeared for the cool-down time. Only when the countdown ended could it be used again.
Wang Tao put the [Ironwood Guardian] into the Space Backpack, relieved to see that the countdown continued inside. If the countdown stopped while in the Space Backpack, carrying around such a massive tree root would greatly impede combat.
After securing the [Ironwood Guardian], Wang Tao then contacted Ding Yuqin to inform her of the Treasure Chests. If they encountered caves, they should check them out if they were safe; if the caves were dangerous, they should just mark the coordinates, and Wang Tao would head over later.
While talking to Ding Yuqin, Wang Tao also checked the spoils of war from the two Mutated Tree Roots he had just killed.
These two roots had similar appearances, and the spoils they dropped were almost the same. They were stingy, though, with very little loot dropped.
Apart from a dozen repetitive Crystal Cores and two Awakening Energy Pearls, all that was left were crafting materials and blueprints.
Wang Tao had hoped that these two might drop an [Ironwood Guardian], but unfortunately, they did not.
Of course, they weren’t quite the same as the [Ironwood Guardian] and might not even be of the same species.
As for the two blueprints dropped by the Mutated Tree Roots, although they were identical, their attributes were quite good.
[Obtained: Giant Wood Shield Blueprint x2]
[Giant Wood Shield Blueprint: Can be used to craft a huge wooden shield. Required materials: Giant Wood x1, Level 5 Crystal Core x1, Iron Block x50, Nails x50, Rubber x50, Screw x50, Steel Wire x50]
[Giant Wood Shield: Attributes unknown]
Wang Tao had plenty of materials on hand, so he decided to craft it immediately.
After a burst of rainbow light, a huge shield appeared in front of Wang Tao.
“…”
Staring at the two shields that were each as tall as a three-story building, Wang Tao was a bit dumbstruck. How was he supposed to carry this thing?
The position of the giant shield handle was even taller than Wang Tao. He could only reach it by jumping—oh no, rather, by hugging it.
And after embracing the Shield, Wang Tao’s feet left the ground — he simply couldn’t exert any force…
“This is just a huge toy… Or perhaps, is this something Giants use?”
Wang Tao found he couldn’t use the Shield at all and instantly felt rather frustrated, especially since the Shield had such strong attributes.
[Giant Wood Shield]
[Fifth Rank (Excellent)]
[Durability +400, Defense +400]
The Giant Wood Shield didn’t have any fancy attributes, just two — Durability 400 and Defense 400!
Previously, the Durability of the Sturdy Blast-Resistant Set he obtained was also 400, but that was for a set of Equipment, while this Shield’s Durability was for a single piece, which was a completely different concept.
As for that 400 Defense, it was the strongest defensive power Wang Tao had ever seen!
Before this, the highest defense was from the sturdy set at 300 points, and this Shield’s defense increased by a third!
Moreover, the key point was that the Shield had no side effect of slowing the user down!
Unfortunately, the Shield was too big for Wang Tao to use…
“Maybe I can use this Shield while in the Armed Iron Beetle state? I’ll have to try it out later…”
Shaking his head, Wang Tao stored the Shield in his Space Backpack.
He had given all his Iron Beetles to the others, so he couldn’t test it out right now.
After collecting all the spoils of war, Wang Tao continued on his path without stopping, still letting Lightning lead him to hunt Mutated Plants within.
Not long after, Lightning gave Wang Tao another precognition warning.
“Is that another whiff of a Level 5 scent? Hmm? No? Is it the scent of a Treasure Chest? Let’s go!”
Led by Lightning, Wang Tao witnessed yet another huge Treasure Chest!
However, this Treasure Chest was not made of pure wood, but a combination of wood and an unknown metal material.
[Fine Treasure Chest]
Seeing the name of this Treasure Chest, Wang Tao pondered.
The previous one was an Ordinary Treasure Chest, and this one was a Fine Treasure Chest, which suggested that there were different qualities of Treasure Chests, probably similar to the Crystal Cores, including Ordinary, Fine, Excellent, Exceptional, and Epic.
The higher the Quality of the Treasure Chest, the better the objects it was likely to contain.
However, this Treasure Chest was not inside a cave, but on a mound in the middle of a lake.
Yes, there was actually a lake here!
Before Lightning came, it had not detected the scent of a Level 5 Lord, only that of a Treasure Chest. But now, Lightning was rubbing Wang Tao’s hand quickly, informing him there seemed to be some danger in this lake.
In fact, Lightning didn’t need to remind him, because the water in this lake was an inky green color, and it emitted a faint green gas on the surface… It was obviously not a proper lake.
Wang Tao approached the edge of the lake and first used his spiritual power to detect if anything was lurking in the water near the shore. After confirming there was nothing, he donned the Sturdy Blast-Resistant Set. Although the suit slightly reduced his Speed, it offered strong Defense. Once he put it on, he instantly felt an overwhelming sense of safety.
Then Wang Tao took out an Antidote he got after killing a Fifth Order Mutant Plant Lord… After confirming there were no issues, Wang Tao then lifted his feet and slowly approached the lake.
[-1000]
Wang Tao hadn’t even entered the water yet; as soon as he came into contact with the poisonous gas at the edge of the lake, his HP began to drop.
