Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot-Chapter 1572 - 659: Overall Enhancement of Awakening Success Rate_2

Chapter 1572: Chapter 659: Overall Enhancement of Awakening Success Rate_2

Wang Tao’s strength was already impressive, but this was the perilous post-apocalyptic world—he never let arrogance cloud his judgment. When it came to uncertain situations like this, it was always better for him to investigate first. After all, he was strong, had plenty of life-saving techniques, and even if he ran into real danger, he could retreat in time.

"Alright then..."

Jiang Shixue pouted slightly. She really wanted to take action together with Wang Tao, but she also knew he was always cautious, and his survival capabilities were indeed exceptional, so she didn’t push further.

"Don’t worry, tomorrow we’re going to hunt sea beasts!"

Han Rui smiled as she playfully ruffled Jiang Shixue’s hair.

They couldn’t just sit idle at home, of course. Although there weren’t any powerful zombies near Changhe Base, the rift contained plenty of sea beasts. While Wang Tao wasn’t around, they had already planned to lure some more sea beasts out for the hunt. And just like last time when Wang Tao led the team, they intended to take a large group along.

The strength of the people who went out last time had significantly improved. Most of them successfully awakened after using awakening potions. This time, they naturally wanted to test their current combat capabilities.

Moreover, due to unexpected circumstances during the last outing, Wang Tao mentioned testing the crystal energy cannon, but in the end, they didn’t get to do it. This time, they would handle the cannon testing themselves.

"Oh? So many people awakened this time?"

Wang Tao sounded surprised.

From the way they were talking, did this batch of awakeners exceed a 50% success rate?

"Exactly! Out of the forty thousand awakening potions we have, only twenty thousand have been distributed so far, and already those twenty thousand potions have resulted in over fifteen thousand awakeners!"

"...Over fifteen thousand awakeners?"

Wang Tao could hardly believe it, wondering if he heard wrong.

The success rate for awakening after using awakening potions was supposed to be the same as that of a natural first-time awakening—around 50%.

If only a small number of people used the potions, it might be due to good luck that the success rate exceeded 50%, which was considered normal.

As more and more people used the potion, the rate would naturally stabilize closer to 50%, which was just basic mathematics.

But now... two thousand awakening potions had allowed over fifteen thousand people to successfully awaken? That success rate was nearing 70%, maybe even 80%!

This defied logic!

Could it be that the research team had improved the formula for the awakening potion, resulting in such a significant increase in success rates?

Seeing Wang Tao’s confusion, Han Rui quickly explained:

"It’s hard to believe, but that’s exactly what happened—the awakening success rate has improved significantly, even though the potion’s formula remains unchanged. I was really surprised at first too, but after reviewing the data from the research department, it started to make sense—you probably didn’t notice, but research indicates that the success rate for awakening has been steadily climbing..."

After Han Rui’s detailed explanation, Wang Tao finally understood what was happening.

The research department had a dedicated team tasked with statistical analysis. They kept track of all sorts of data within Changhe Base, including the number of new ability users and awakeners.

Based on previous statistical analysis, the proportion of new ability users and awakeners within a given population was steadily increasing over time.

For instance, initially, using the same quality of crystal cores among 100 people, only 20 would become ability users. But after a while, under the same conditions, 25 people became ability users... Each passing period saw the fusion success rate increasing steadily. The latest data revealed that the fusion success rate of white crystal cores had already surpassed 50%...

The awakeners followed the same trend. Initially, their success rate was just 50%, but as the sample size grew larger, the researchers discovered the awakening success rate was steadily increasing—it had now surpassed 70%!

Wang Tao, despite being a member of the Changhe Level council, rarely took an active role in management affairs, and so he wasn’t privy to this information.

To hear that two thousand awakening potions had resulted in over fifteen thousand awakeners sounded astonishing, but this was merely a reflection of the vastly improved success rates. And as predicted by the data analysis team, it fell within the normal range.

"So that’s how it is... Incredible!"

Wang Tao marveled aloud.

He hadn’t expected such a significant improvement in both crystal core fusion and awakening success rates. For the survivors, this was undoubtedly excellent news. Perhaps it wouldn’t be long before Changhe Base became an all-ability-user or all-awakener base!

If they truly reached that point, calling themselves rulers of the apocalypse might be a little exaggerated, but at least within the area surrounding Changhe Base, they would be invincible—including against the sea beasts in the rift!

At this moment, Wang Tao curiously asked:

"When did the success rates for fusion and awakening start to increase?"

Wang Tao had always used synthetic crystal cores with a 100% purity and no side effects, so he hadn’t experienced the increase in fusion success rates firsthand. In his perspective, fusion success rates were still at 20%, 40%... unchanged.

Moreover, since he rarely involved himself in these matters, and others handled everything, he wouldn’t have noticed unless he specifically looked into the research.

Han Rui thought for a moment before replying:

"According to the stats from the research department, it began in July this year. At the time, the increase was subtle, and since awakeners were still few, the research team assumed it was normal data fluctuation and didn’t investigate further. However, as they compared subsequent months’ data, they realized this wasn’t a fluctuation. Since then, the probability of becoming an ability user has steadily risen..."

"July..."

Wang Tao glanced at the date; tomorrow was December 1st, so it had been about four or five months.

Back then, many major events occurred—

Qu Shilin developed the awakening potion, the snow stopped, the sun came out, then it rained, and zombies underwent another wave of evolution...

Was this just a coincidence?

Or perhaps during the zombies’ evolution, humanity also unknowingly evolved? Except human evolution manifested indirectly, through improved success rates for becoming ability users and awakeners?

Wang Tao couldn’t quite wrap his head around it.

But ultimately, it was good news, so he didn’t dwell on it.

As long as humanity’s strength continued to grow, their chances of reclaiming lost territories, eradicating zombies, and resolving the apocalypse would only increase!

"I can’t wait for true universal awakening!"

Wang Tao said with a smile.

"Us too!"

"If everyone in our base, almost a million people, becomes awakened, then in this apocalypse, where couldn’t we go?"

"Haha, just imagining it is thrilling!"

...

The next day.

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Wang Tao was heading to Hongfeng Base again. Aside from the Golden Eagle, he didn’t bring anyone else. The rest of the group was teaming up to hunt sea beasts and further test the crystal energy cannon.

Since he wasn’t traveling the same route as Ding Yuqin and the others, Wang Tao quickly finished breakfast and left ahead of them. It didn’t take long to reach Hongfeng Base, and the journey went smoothly—he didn’t encounter a single Zombie Lord.

The Golden Eagle flew straight into Hongfeng Base.

Wang Tao intended to ask them about the precise situation in that cave; Han Youlin and the others had visited it previously.

However, Wang Tao was a little surprised by how lively Hongfeng Base was today—people crowded the streets everywhere.

The Golden Eagle landed directly at the entrance of City Hall.

"Oh? Mr. Wang, you’ve arrived so quickly! You’ve gone out of your way again!"

Upon seeing Wang Tao, Han Youlin and others were visibly surprised, then filled with excitement.

"What do you mean?"

Wang Tao asked curiously.

"About an hour ago, I sent someone on Mutant Wild Geese to Changhe Base to request help..."

Han Youlin immediately clarified.

"Request help?" Wang Tao realized they had misunderstood but didn’t explain further. "Did you spot another disaster-level creature? Just give me the location directly!"

"Uh..." Han Youlin finally realized he might have misunderstood Wang Tao, but instead of wasting time on the matter, he quickly said, "It’s not a disaster-level creature but rather..."

Rumble—

Before Han Youlin could finish speaking, the ground suddenly trembled violently, causing everyone to sway unsteadily.

Wang Tao’s pupils contracted as he instinctively planted his legs firmly, as though nailed firmly to the ground.

"This is..."

"An earthquake! Last night, there were several earthquakes! Although there haven’t been any casualties yet, each quake is stronger than the last! That’s why we requested help..."