In his past life, Gu Qijue fantasized countless times about walking outside without being attacked by mutant monsters.
Now, he finally achieved it.
In the dark city, wherever he passed, ordinary and True Seed Level monsters would nervously avoid him.
Only Alien Species Level mutant creatures dared to attack him.
Splat!!
On the way to the largest zoo in Cloud City, Gu Qijue killed three Alien Species Level monsters outside a high school in succession.
"Is that also a monster? How can it be so powerful?"
"When he came, the other monsters ran away in panic. This guy is likely a more terrifying mutant creature."
"Hmm! We shouldn't act recklessly."
The Super Martial Artists hiding inside the school were utterly shocked witnessing Gu Qijue easily kill three Alien Species that could instantly kill them.
With twin dragons on his back, blood-red eyes, and white hair, even able to instill fear in mutant monsters, who would consider him human?
While the twin dragons devoured the three Alien Species creatures on the ground, Gu Qijue's gaze turned towards the high school.
In his past life, he vaguely remembered some extraordinary Super Martial Artists from this high school.
Especially one called Ji Shang, whose awakened Super Martial Armor was exceptionally powerful.
"Ji Shang, come out!"
Gu Qijue raised his voice a bit, speaking towards the school.
Recruiting some powerful Super Martial Artists is quite necessary.
Even though Gu Qijue is strong, there are many formidable beings in the ocean post-apocalypse. He can handle a Black Dragon one-on-one, but when besieged, he could only flee in embarrassment.
Moreover, Gu Qijue is unsure if his potential increased or decreased after merging with Xiaoyao.
Therefore, recruiting some powerful Super Martial Artists would be ideal.
"Brother Ji, he's calling you?"
In a doorway, three people were hiding, with the leading figure wearing Asura Armor.
The other two wore the Black Crow Armor and the Firebird Armor.
These three were the strongest in this high school.
"Does he know me?!"
Ji Shang, who awakened the Asura Super Martial Arts, hesitated for a moment while looking at the white-haired man outside the school gate.
"He called your name directly, didn't he? Of course, he knows you."
The one in Black Crow Armor said, "From the looks of it, he's probably not a true mutant monster. Should we meet him?"
"You two wait here. I'll go meet him."
After contemplating, Ji Shang opened the door, headed to the school gate, and asked the man with twin dragons on his back, "Do you know me?"
"I've heard of you!"
Gu Qijue smiled slightly, saying, "How about bringing your school's Super Martial Artists to follow me?"
"You're not a Super Martial Artist, so why are you so strong?"
Ji Shang didn't reply immediately but asked this instead.
To him, it seemed incredible that someone could kill three mutant creatures, each capable of slaughtering him, with bare flesh.
"Those mutant monsters aren't Super Martial Artists either, so why can they kill you?"
Gu Qijue chuckled lightly, "Your awakened Asura Super Martial Arts is quite strong, but it's only One-Star. These three Alien Species creatures are already Tier Two."
According to the hierarchy, Gu Qijue should also be Tier Two at this point.
However, once he devours that formidable Evil Seed Level Monkey King, he will surely ascend to Tier Three.
"This..."
Hesitating, Ji Shang paused before saying, "You seem to know quite a lot. I can follow you, but there are thirty-eight students and twenty-one Awakened in the school. What are your plans with so many monsters outside?"
"There is food and drink in the school, what needs to be done?"
Gu Qijue replied casually, "I don't want you to leave. You can live here. If there's trouble, I'll help, but the condition is you must all listen to me."
"Alright, then can you tell me how to increase the Super Martial Star Level?"
Ji Shang looked deeply at Gu Qijue, realizing this person was extraordinarily uncommon.
Gu Qijue responded lightly:
"There are two ways: First, during the day, absorb sunlight, which will become apparent to you tomorrow. Second, consume the Deformed Fruit."
"After the death of any mutant creature, Earth will absorb their blood. When sunlight shines upon the Earth, Deformed Trees will grow. Consuming the Deformed Fruit from those trees will boost your Super Martial Star Level."
"I need to visit the largest zoo in Cloud City. When I return, I'll take you to pick Deformed Fruit tomorrow."
Having said that, Gu Qijue did not linger further.
If he delays, allowing that Monkey King to advance to Tier Three could become troublesome.
Watching his figure vanish into the night, Ji Shang's eyes flickered, murmuring to himself, "What kind of existence is he? All the mutant creatures seem afraid of him."
With Gu Qijue's departure from the region, the nearby mutant creatures began approaching again.
He's simply the final boss in the apocalypse, for both humans and mutant creatures alike.
"Master, we can live well on our own. Why go through the trouble of recruiting so many people?"
On the journey to the zoo, Xiaoyao's perplexed voice resounded.
"Xiaoyao, in your past life you were too proud, looking down on all life, which led to being besieged by the five overlords of the ocean. Although you killed two, you nearly lost your life before escaping,"
Gu Qijue explained, "That Ji Shang's awakened Asura Super Martial Arts is Saint Tier, corresponding to the Calamity Level, one of humanity's future pillars. Though not as great as you were in your past life, he can still serve as an ally."
Howl!!
Suddenly, a mutant creature blocked Gu Qijue's path ahead.
Other mutant creatures, upon seeing it, scattered like rabbits encountering a tiger.
The creature blocking the path wasn't a monster but a white fox, larger than a buffalo with nine tails.
"Oh, Evil Seed Level?!"
Staring at the fox blocking his way, Gu Qijue smirked evilly, "It's you, White Fox."
The intellect of an Evil Seed Level mutant creature is no less than that of a human, capable of transforming into various forms.
Of course, Gu Qijue knew about this White Fox.
In his past life, it caused immense trouble for humanity's Super Martial Artists, being extremely cunning. Somehow, during the mid-apocalypse, it evolved into Disaster Level.
Who would've thought he'd encounter it here.
"Squeak roar!! Flirty Fox, where are you running? Obediently be this king's concubine, and I'll spare your life."
At this moment, a tall figure rapidly approached from the distant darkness.
Gu Qijue squinted slightly as he looked up.
It was surprisingly the Calamity Level—Rat King!!!
Although this creature was the weakest among Calamity Levels, controlling hundreds of millions of mice under its command made it formidable.
However, it currently lacked such a vast following.
Squeak squeak—
With the Rat King's appearance, pairs of scarlet eyes emerged from the darkness all around.
"Not running anymore?"
The Rat King emerged from the shadows, walking upright like a humanoid figure, over a zhang tall, gnawing on a human arm in his paw.