Chapter 205: Time Stop's Epic‑Level Enhancement!

Has it already reached SSS rating?

A flicker of wistfulness crossed Qin Chuan's eyes.

He actually really wanted to know where the previous Lake Bottom Death Demon had gone.

But obviously, this is not a truth that can be revealed by just an A‑level dungeon.

Well, after all, he had completely cleared an A‑level dungeon.

Qin Chuan shook his head, cast aside his distracting thoughts, and looked at the rewards after the SSS rating, which were obviously much richer than before.

Upon seeing the first reward, he immediately froze.

Kasakaban's 'Core'?

Thinking of the disaster that the ominous‑aura‑filled crystal core had brought to Kasakaban, Qin Chuan felt an urge to refuse it.

However, after opening the description, he realized he had misunderstood.

This reward item is the core discarded by Kasakaban, unaffected by the ominous power; its amplification effect may not match that of a Starlight 10‑level equipment affix, but because it has no cooldown, it is actually not inferior to a Starlight 10‑level equipment affix.

Without it, Qin Chuan might have to waste an extra second of Time Stop when facing the Lake Bottom Death Demon.

The first reward was already this generous, and Qin Chuan instantly became very interested in the subsequent rewards.

Qin Chuan: '6.'

This is the bonus from the blue title he is currently wearing, Corpse Wolf Conqueror.

From the item description it can be seen that his earlier guess was correct.

This is absolutely a good thing.

It's not much different from not having it.

【【Purple】 Screaming Ring: When activated, it affects all living targets within range except the wearer, reducing their speed by 50% and preventing them from staying calm.】

【【Purple】 Kasakaban's Core: Under the influence of the ominous power, the mind‑lost Kasakaban discarded its own core; after merging with the Lake Bottom Death Demon's core it became a new Lake Bottom Death Demon. The Crystal Clan's core has extremely strong energy conductivity; carrying it increases attribute control by 30% and attribute might by 20%.】

And now, the strategy reward is a purple title.

After looking at the dungeon strategy rewards, Qin Chuan lowered his gaze and suddenly froze for a moment.

Not only does its effect completely replace that of the previous Corpse Wolf Conqueror, it also adds a reduction‑recovery effect; this effect stacks with that of the Dead Corpse Wolf Fang, directly reaching the cap.

Although both are purple items, the Screaming Ring obtainable from an A‑level rating is considerably inferior to Kasakaban's Core.

The effect is good, but it does not distinguish between friend and foe.

Never mind, let's look at the title.

This time entering the Screaming Magic Lake, he clearly felt his strength had increased to a certain extent, and when facing the Lake Bottom Death Demon this enhancement effect could be further improved.

1% recovery…

【【Purple】 Title·Undying Terminator: When worn, grants a 30% attack increase and reduces the target's recovery by 80% (can stack with same‑named effects, up to 99%).】

Great, he really likes this title.

As for titles, Qin Chuan is still quite interested.

As it turns out, clearing an A‑level or higher dungeon with an SSS rating also grants extra strategy rewards.

And this strategy reward…

Upon further thought, Qin Chuan's expression suddenly turned excited.

Leaving a dungeon once increases Time Stop by one second.

If one can enter dungeons multiple times in a day, Time Stop is likely to increase multiple times.

As long as each time he clears an A‑level or higher dungeon and obtains an SSS rating, Qin Chuan can continuously gain strategy attempts; this would create an infinite loop, with no limit on the number of dungeon clears, allowing Time Stop to be increased as much as desired…

No, that's not how it works.

Qin Chuan quickly realized the limitations therein.

First, the number of A‑level dungeons is limited; up to now the fourth A‑level dungeon has not yet appeared, and A‑level or higher dungeons have not appeared at all.

More importantly, his current strength is still not enough to easily clear an A‑level dungeon without relying on Time Stop.

Clearing the Screaming Magic Lake without taking damage, he used 3 seconds of Time Stop and gained 1 strategy attempt.

That works out to be a loss.

To quickly increase Time Stop, he first needs to make himself strong enough.

There are roughly three ways to increase strength.

First, let the Spirit Beast's strength break through further to obtain a higher extraordinary value.

Second, master the spirit descent of any Spirit Beast.

Third, continue clearing dungeons to obtain more items, equipment, and better titles.

The first requires a certain amount of time; the second requires first maxing out affection. He is still a little short, and the highest affection he has is with Shui Hua, currently at 98%.

Well, even if it's a loss, we have to do it; treat it as an early‑stage investment.

Qin Chuan clicked 【Exit Dungeon】, and after returning to reality he instantly selected another A‑level dungeon: Ekaya Eagle Valley.

Enter the dungeon, begin the strategy——

"Still haven't gotten in touch with Qin Chuan?"

Special Affairs Group headquarters, Feng Yin glanced at Long Ji.

"Not yet." Long Ji slightly shook his head, "He should still be grinding levels in the dungeon."

The two who had cleared the dungeon yesterday knew well that only needing to meet the minimum clearance requirement, kill the dungeon boss, the dungeon would become cleared and would no longer pose a threat to reality.

But for players entering the strategy, this is merely the beginning.

Dungeon ratings can go as high as SSS; the higher the rating, the better the rewards.

Since only one dungeon can be cleared per day, naturally one wants to push the rating as high as possible to obtain better rewards.

Only a day had passed, and this practice already had a fixed term: level grinding.

The final rating of the challenger is not made public; only the challenger themselves knows it.

But it's obvious that a player like Qin Chuan's goal is definitely SSS rank.

If not achieved, the opponent won't easily leave the dungeon.

"Then let's wait a bit longer." Feng Yin glanced at Ji Huai, who sat opposite with arms crossed, leaning back in the chair, eyes closed, cultivating, and said, "Once we clarify the situation of the Screaming Demon Lake, we'll act."

During yesterday's dungeon raid, they first witnessed the formidable power of Ji Huai after his Spirit Descent.

Such strength, capable of instantly killing a B‑rank dungeon boss, also gave them a hint of hope for tackling higher‑rank A‑rank dungeons.

Although he and Long Ji are not as strong as Ji Huai, the Insight and Holy Realm dungeon talent effects can provide Ji Huai with considerable aid; working together, the three of them have a chance at an A‑rank dungeon.

Thus, among the three A‑rank dungeons currently appearing, one happens to be suitable.

The A‑rank dungeon limited to three people: Ekya Eagle Valley.

As the earliest appearing dungeon, it needs to be cleared as soon as possible.

At this moment they are waiting for Qin Chuan so that, before entering the attack, they can learn some details about A‑rank dungeons from him to increase their odds.

Insight never fights unprepared.

"Huh? What the hell!" Long Ji, boredly refreshing the dungeon list while waiting, suddenly sensed something wrong and exclaimed, "Why is Ekya Eagle Valley showing as 'in progress'?"

Feng Yin heard that, opened the dungeon list, pondered for a moment, and said, "Wait three minutes."

Players who enter the dungeon are actively sought out by dungeon creatures; if a weakling tries to enter the dungeon for luck, they definitely won't last three minutes.

After three minutes, seeing Ekya Eagle Valley still showing "in progress", Feng Yin shook his head helplessly.

"Looks like we were snatched by Yue Li."

(End of chapter)