Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot-Chapter 1171 - 479 Exploding Heart

Chapter 1171: Chapter 479: Exploding Heart

Chapter 1171 -479: Exploding Heart

Wang Tao returned to the second level with Lightning, who still followed the same path as before. As expected, they didn’t encounter any mutated plants along the way.

All the mutated plants found so far in the rift were of the immobile type. Even if there were mutated trumpet flowers and mutated tree roots that seemed able to move, their roots were actually still anchored in one place, limiting their range of movement.

In other words, as long as a certain area had been cleared, it was highly likely to be safe.

Of course, Wang Tao couldn’t be one hundred percent certain, as everything in the rift was an unknown, and any situation could arise unexpectedly. Therefore, while Pan Jian and the others were leading the students to rest, Wang Tao planned to make a trip over there to ensure there were no surprises. After all, it hadn’t been easy to select these students…

After some time, Wang Tao came again to where the mutated tendrils had been before. The fierce battle’s traces were still present along with the bodies of numerous elite tendrils. Not far off, a gigantic brass-colored treasure chest lay quietly amidst a pile of rubble.

Once he confirmed that the place was the same as when he had left, Wang Tao breathed a sigh of relief.

However, still cautious, he carefully probed the area with his spiritual power and, finding no issues, let Lightning stand guard as he approached the chest with a solid advanced awakening key.

Looking at the huge excellent treasure chest, Wang Tao inserted the advanced awakening secret key right away.

The key entered the lock and instantly transformed into specks of starlight that vanished.

Then the lock on the chest clicked, and it opened.

“Phew—this key cost 100 level 4 mutated plant overlords. I hope it’s worth it…” Wang Tao took a deep breath and opened the lid.

A heart-shaped object appeared before Wang Tao. It was the size of a fist, made of wood, flesh, and metal, and appeared to still be pulsing ever so slightly, making it rather uncomfortable to look at.

“This is…”

[Obtained: Exploding Heart x1]

[Exploding Heart]

[Fifth-Order (Epic)]

[Durability +1, Attack power +1000, activates a 30-second explosion after activation (Awakening Energy needed)]

“Ah?”

Seeing these attributes, Wang Tao was a bit shocked.

If he wasn’t misunderstanding, this thing seemed to be a one-time-use weapon?

After all, it was meant to explode, but having only 1 durability meant it would be gone after one use, obviously.

Thinking of this item made Wang Tao recall the suicide bombing zombies he encountered at the beginning of the apocalypse. The hearts of suicide bombing zombies, called self-destruct hearts, could be used to make [self-destruct bombs]. Those were also heart-shaped bombs, although the slightest disturbance would inadvertently set them off, making them highly uncontrollable.

Wang Tao had relied on [self-destruct bombs] a lot in the past to damage and kill many strong zombies. But now, their power was clearly not enough, and many remained unused in his Space Backpack.

As for the suicide bombing zombies, he used to encounter them before the heavy snow. However, Wang Tao could kill them instantly, so he didn’t pay much attention.

But the [Exploding Heart] was entirely different from a [self-destruct bomb], as the [Exploding Heart’s] attack power had an increase of a whopping 1000!

The highest damage weapon Wang Tao had seen so far only added 150, while this [Exploding Heart] added 1000!

How powerful would the explosion be? Could it possibly kill a level 5, Lord, outright?

Wang Tao was astounded.

Yet, another question occurred to him—this weapon’s explosive power was no doubt formidable, but what would be its blast radius?

It would explode after 30 seconds of activation. If the explosion range were too extensive, would there even be time to run away…

Wang Tao carefully stored the [Exploding Heart].

Although the [Exploding Heart] was more stable than the [self-destruct bombs] and wouldn’t explode without activation, respect was due given its 1000 attack power increase.

Now, Wang Tao was somewhat conflicted over whether he would find an opportunity to test the [Exploding Heart].

Perhaps if he encountered those two sixth-rank Lord zombies from before, or the giant eagle, giant, or others, maybe he could try its effects?

Since the treasure chest yielded a result, there was no need for Wang Tao to hold onto it particularly. He would use it when the chance arose, or forget it if no opportunity presented itself. After all, this was a mere level 5 weapon; if he kept it unused, it could become as redundant as the current [self-destruct bombs] once his level got higher…

While pondering, Wang Tao packed the treasure chest. After opening, it offered no resistance and was instantly stored in the Space Backpack.

[Obtained: Excellent Treasure Chest x1]

Wang Tao tested it and felt the space inside this excellent treasure box was about two hundred cubic meters.

An ordinary treasure chest holds approximately fifty to sixty cubic meters, a fine treasure chest holds just over one hundred cubic meters, and this excellent treasure chest had a little over two hundred cubic meters. Wang Tao’s previous assumptions were right—the higher the quality of the chest, the larger and heavier the space inside…

“Let’s go, we’ll head back.”

Wang Tao did indeed want to explore further, but he had brought so many people with him this time, and he needed to check on their situation.

“Woof—”

Lightning led Wang Tao back once more.

By the time he reached the second level’s entrance, Ding Yuqin hadn’t gone far.

So they waited for Wang Tao to catch up, then they all hurried back together.

“What’s happening with Pan Jian?” Wang Tao asked.