Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot-Chapter 1561 - 654: Sandstorm Hand and Entangling Touch_2

Chapter 1561: Chapter 654: Sandstorm Hand and Entangling Touch_2

As soon as the zombies appeared, three sandstorm tornadoes sluggishly changed direction and headed toward the three zombies.

At this point, Wang Tao was certain: the sandstorm tornadoes really had an automatic tracking function!

Although the sandstorm tornadoes weren’t very fast and could be avoided by Level 6 beings—even if the tornadoes changed direction, they might not be able to catch their target—as long as they didn’t mindlessly stay in one place and would proactively attack enemies, they were already quite useful.

Moreover, humanity’s primary enemies were zombies, and many zombies lacked intelligence to evade skills. Just like the current group of Sixth-Rank Elite Zombies—they didn’t just avoid the tornadoes but moved forward to face them voluntarily...

"These sandstorms are excellent for dealing with zombies!"

When the tornadoes from the sandstorm gradually subsided, the zombies had been blown apart.

"Each tornado lasts for one minute, it’s not bad..."

What Wang Tao valued wasn’t its damage ability but its slowdown and control ability on targets trapped inside. A one-minute slowdown control was already quite good—let alone generating ten tornadoes in a short period of time.

Satisfied, Wang Tao returned to the temporary camp and tossed the [Sandstorm Hand] to Wei Zhenguo for testing, while he continued studying the loot package dropped by the Sandstorm Giant Zombie.

The first Crystal Core Gift Bag contained cores similar to those obtained from hunting Giant Zombies previously. They were categorized as Awakening, Omnipotent, Extraction, Power, Defense, and Mental Defense—all high-quality.

Wang Tao quickly opened the next three loot packages.

[Obtained: Strength Potion (Large) x30]

[Obtained: Defense Potion (Large) x30]

[Obtained: Life Secret Potion (Large) x30]

[Obtained: Energy Potion (Large) x30]

[Obtained: Awakening Key x1]

[Obtained: Gem Slot Opener x8]

These items were familiar loot but still highly valuable. After briefly scanning and confirming there was nothing particularly unusual, Wang Tao turned to open the final loot package.

[Obtained: Giant Slayer Ring Blueprint x1]

[Obtained: Giant’s Heart Necklace Blueprint x1]

Yet again came the familiar Giant Slayer Ring and Giant’s Heart Necklace.

Not much to say—they were top-notch equipment. Although Wang Tao didn’t need them, Wei Zhenguo’s team would surely make good use of them.

After getting the two pieces of gear crafted, Wang Tao focused on the loot dropped by the Octopus Monster—that’s what excited him the most.

[Obtained: Sixth Rank Crystal Core: Promotion x1]

[Obtained: Awakening Energy Beads x2]

[Obtained: Advanced Awakening Secret Key x2]

[Obtained: Magical Seed x1]

[Obtained: Mad Eye x2]

[Obtained: Sixth Rank Weapon·Entangling Touch x1]

Aside from Crystal Cores, Energy Beads, Secret Keys, and Magic Seeds—items typically dropped by disaster-level creatures—the octopus monster’s two eyes and an arm also fell as loot. The eyes were crafting materials, while the arm turned out to be a biological weapon!

Wang Tao didn’t expect both the Sandstorm Giant Zombie and the Octopus Monster to come with biological weapons.

[Sixth Rank Weapon·Entangling Touch]

[HP: 10,000/10,000 (Max 1,000,000)]

[Status: Awakened]

[Enhancement: Splitting (1), Independent Attack, Blood Sucking]

[Compatibility: 1%]

This biological weapon looked exactly like the Octopus Monster’s red-and-black-striped tentacle but was compact enough to wear as a wrist accessory.

After using Crystal Cores to awaken this biological weapon, Wang Tao’s expression turned a bit peculiar—because the enhancement effects of [Entangling Touch] were strikingly familiar to him.

He had obtained the biological weapon [Iron Tree Vines] long ago, which also possessed Splitting and Independent Attack.

During that time, [Iron Tree Vines] was an invaluable support in Wang Tao’s battles, one of his irreplaceable companions, similar to [Entangling Roots].

However, like [Entangling Roots], [Iron Tree Vines] were only Level 3 biological weapons. As Wang Tao grew stronger, they could no longer provide any significant enhancement and were currently shelved with Qu Shilin for research.

Now, this [Entangling Touch] featured the same Splitting and Independent Attack abilities as its predecessors, but also introduced the new Blood Sucking ability.

Evidently, in terms of both rank and enhancements, [Entangling Touch] was far superior to [Iron Tree Vines].

Wang Tao examined its details closely and raised an eyebrow.

[Splitting (1): Currently one tentacle, maximum eight]

[Independent Attack: Can act autonomously to attack upon the owner’s command]

[Blood Sucking: Grabs onto the target and continuously regenerates its own HP]

Although the enhancement ability names were the same, there were subtle differences in their effects. For instance, [Iron Tree Vines] could split into a maximum of 10 vines while [Entangling Touch] had a cap of eight tentacles—two fewer.

Previously, upgrading [Iron Tree Vines]’ Splitting ability was troublesome. It was unclear whether improving [Entangling Touch]’s Splitting would be just as challenging.

There wasn’t much distinction in Independent Attack, but the Blood Sucking ability was markedly different from anything Wang Tao had encountered before.

Wang Tao’s [Ironwood Spear] also had Blood Sucking capabilities, but it worked by transferring a small portion of the damage dealt into HP regeneration.

On the other hand, [Entangling Touch] sucked blood quite literally—its suckers latched onto the target to absorb blood directly, continuously replenishing its own HP. This was "real" blood sucking!

Wang Tao found himself deeply intrigued by [Entangling Touch]. He immediately grabbed some Crystal Cores to start increasing its HP maximum and compatibility.

"Huh?"

Wang Tao suddenly noticed that as [Entangling Touch]’s HP maximum increased, its Splitting effect was improving! When its HP reached one million, the number of tentacles split maxed out at eight.

Upgrading [Splitting] through boosting its HP maximum was far simpler than his experience with [Iron Tree Vines], leaving Wang Tao quite impressed.

Afterward, Wang Tao headed out again. By now, it was nighttime, but it didn’t hinder his movements.

Soon, Wang Tao came across another zombie herd.

This herd was larger than the last, comprising over a dozen zombies, ranging from Level 5 to Level 6, consisting of both Ordinary Zombies and Elite Zombies.

Hovering in mid-air, Wang Tao extended his left hand toward the herd.

Swish—

Eight octopus tentacles shot out from Wang Tao’s wrist, rapidly enlarging until, in the blink of an eye, eight zombies were seized by the tentacles.

Thick tentacles wrapped tightly around the zombies, cracking sounds echoed—their bones shattering under pressure.

Boom!

Several zombies were crushed outright, their blood bars depleted.

As for the remaining zombies untouched by the tentacles, they immediately retaliated, attacking the tentacles. They inflicted some damage, reducing some HP—but in mere moments, the tentacles displayed a regeneration symbol, and their HP was restored to full!

Boom—

More zombies were crushed, and the tentacles promptly shifted to wrap the attacking zombies. This time, instead of crushing them outright, the tentacles used their incredible strength and suckers to hold the zombies firmly in place. No matter how much the zombies struggled, they couldn’t break free.

The tentacles dragged the zombies toward Wang Tao, who now hovered closer. Upon seeing Wang Tao, the zombies snarled ferociously at him, as if they wanted to devour him. But with only their mouths able to move while their bodies remained immobilized, their vicious posturing appeared rather comical.

"Not bad, not bad!"

Wang Tao stroked the tentacles lightly, his face beaming with satisfaction.

[Entangling Touch]’s capabilities had far exceeded his expectations—its immense strength, independent attacks, immobilization, and blood-sucking functions all delighted Wang Tao.

Combined with the [Sandstorm Hand], Wang Tao imagined this combo would deliver unparalleled control effects. Against certain enemies, this setup might prove exceptionally effective...