Apocalyptic Sequence

Chapter 22 Decryption

So this is the secret medicine...

As Lu Fan was reflecting on his thoughts, a notification popped up on his screen.

[Hint: You have triggered the decryption quest - Secret Elixir and Sequence (Lv.10)!]

[Note: The current task progress is 85%, which meets the submission requirements. Do you want to submit the task?]

The decryption task has been triggered!

Lu Fan's spirits lifted; as expected, the long-awaited decryption mission was related to knowledge of secret medicines.

Right now, the officer at the front is the key to him understanding the secrets and accelerating the mission's progress.

So Lu Fan didn't waste the opportunity and continued to ask, "Since the secret medicine is a necessary condition for advancing to the Extraordinary level, then by analogy, are there Extraordinary beings among other creatures?"

"You are very smart."

The officer showed an approving expression and continued to explain, "Yes, other creatures can also become extraordinary beings, which are what we commonly call extraordinary creatures. For example, high-level zombies in a zombie horde are beings that have mastered extraordinary powers and can be considered extraordinary beings."

"Not only other living things, but even inanimate objects can be upgraded to extraordinary items."

"Generally speaking, we refer to extraordinary items as sealed artifacts."

"The so-called sealed object is made by placing a secret medicine with an inanimate object. Over a long period of time, the medicine will absorb into the inanimate object, and the two will become one, thus becoming a sealed object."

"Sealed items have negative effects, and ordinary extraordinary individuals can only carry a maximum of two or three."

As soon as he finished speaking, the task progress on Lu Fan's panel jumped to 100%!

The task progress is full?

Lu Fan raised an eyebrow. So this was the origin of the sealed artifacts. In other words, the two sealed artifacts he possessed were equivalent to two [Sequence One] secret medicines fused with inanimate objects.

The officer's words unlocked the secrets of the elixir, the sealed artifact, and the sequence for him.

However, Lu Fan wanted to test the limits of the mission, so he continued to ask, "Each sequence requires the use of different secret medicines, so what are their main differences?"

"The difference is in the job title."

The officer continued, "Each sequence corresponds to a job title. For example, common Sequence 1 jobs include Warrior, Apprentice, Criminal, and so on. Each Sequence 1 job has different extraordinary abilities."

"You can think of them as professions in a game, with different professions having different tendencies."

"In addition, Sequence 2 does not correspond to Sequence 1 for advancement in a single way; there are multiple paths. For example, there is a profession in Sequence 2 called Gladiator, which corresponds to Warrior, Criminal, and Hunter in Sequence 1."

"Each Sequence 1 can advance to Sequence 2 with multiple options; for example, a Warrior can advance to Gladiator, Arbitrator, or Weapons Specialist."

"Each sequence has different possibilities, so even if two people are both gladiators in the same sequence, they may have different abilities due to different prerequisite professions."

After saying that, the officer's lips curled up slightly, and in front of Lu Fan, he suddenly grabbed at the open space.

A semi-transparent hand appeared, picked up the bottle from the ground, and crushed it.

"This is the [Hand of the Mage] skill from the magic trick."

"I am a Sequence One apprentice, and I can use the 'trick' ability."

The officer offered an explanation, a hint of smugness in his expression; after all, he was a genuine extraordinary individual.

This is the secret of the sequence of extraordinary beings... Lu Fan pondered for a moment. The next second, he turned his attention to the mission panel, only to find that the progress on the panel was still 100%.

Unlike other tasks, the decryption task only has a maximum completion rate of 100%? Lu Fan guessed the truth and was slightly disappointed, but he still chose to submit the task.

[Hint: You have completed the decryption quest "Secret Elixir and Sequence (Lv.10)"!]

[Hint: You have gained 800 experience points!]

[Hint: You have obtained 1 Bronze Treasure Chest!]

He gained a lot of experience and a bronze treasure chest. Although it wasn't silver quality, Lu Fan was still very satisfied. After all, the limit for puzzle-solving tasks is only 100%, unlike other tasks that can break through the limit.

After receiving the experience reward, Lu Fan immediately upgraded his swordsmanship.

[Notification: You have consumed 400 experience points, and your Black Tiger Blade Technique has reached Lv.15!]

[Notification: Your Black Tiger Blade Technique has been upgraded to Lv.15, increasing your Strength and Constitution by 1 point!]

[Hint: You have mastered the 'Intention Form' ability!]

【Intent and Form】: The sword energy can be condensed into a form, merging with the will of martial arts, greatly enhancing the power of the sword energy!

"Forming into shape?" Upon seeing the description of the "Forming Intent," Lu Fan couldn't help but feel eager to try it out and see how powerful the sword energy was. After all, the panel said it greatly increased the power of the sword energy!

This is an ability only available at level 15 Black Tiger Blade Technique; you can imagine its power...

Just as Lu Fan was feeling smug, he heard the officer next to him sigh, "Although the magic abilities of the apprentice sequence are powerful, they are ultimately not as good as those of the unique sequence."

"The only sequence?"

Lu Fan was taken aback and subconsciously asked in return.

"The so-called unique sequence is a sequence with only one promotion path. Whether it's sequence one or two, or three or four, or even seven, eight or nine, there is only one sequence," the officer explained. "In addition, a unique sequence can only be held by one person. In other words, only that person can control the entire sequence, and no one else can get their hands on it."

"In the capital, for example, there is a young genius who has obtained the unique sequence 'Invoker'."

"He is under strict protection to prevent anyone from assassinating him."

Assassination? Lu Fan was puzzled and asked, "Why do we need to prevent assassination? After the apocalypse, shouldn't humanity be allies on the same side?"

"Because when an extraordinary person dies, their body releases extraordinary properties, which can be used as the main ingredient in secret elixirs." The officer revealed a shocking principle: "If you had the chance to kill that supplicant and obtain the extraordinary properties released after his death, wouldn't you be tempted?"

"You should know that even those who have advanced to the Extraordinary level have the opportunity to change their sequence through special means. The allure of a unique sequence to others is far greater than you imagine!"

So that's how it is. When extraordinary beings die, they release their extraordinary characteristics, which are the main ingredients of the secret medicine... Lu Fan suddenly understood and realized the motive.

No wonder they wanted to protect that genius; they were worried that his extraordinary abilities would be stolen by assassins.

As the two were talking, the armored convoy approached the main gate of Jinling University.

"All hands on guns, prepare to wipe out the zombies!"

The officer picked up a megaphone and began shouting across the campus: "The 17th Company of the 3rd Armored Division of the 7th Army Group of the Eastern Empire Federation is rescuing survivors. Students, please remain calm and wait for rescue!"

The blaring horn acted like a fuse, instantly igniting a zombie horde on campus.

In an instant, a large number of zombies rushed towards the armored convoy.

—Bang bang bang!

Continuous gunfire erupted from the armored vehicle convoy. The group formed a solid defensive line, keeping the zombie horde at bay, and gradually cleared the campus.

The originally terrifying zombies melted away like ice and snow under the onslaught of firearms, and a large number of them collapsed instantly.

Soon, the commotion reached the dormitory building.

Ji Guxuan was hiding in her dormitory when she suddenly heard gunshots coming from outside the window.

At the same time, her phone vibrated; Lu Fan had sent her a private message—

"The military rescue team has arrived on campus. Quickly report your dormitory location."

"We're coming to rescue you!"

Upon seeing this news, Ji Guxuan was instantly moved to tears, almost crying with emotion.