Chapter 395: Wait, how are you still reviving?

【Max HP +80, Attack +25, Spell Strength +72, Spell Penetration +10, Critical Hit +8%, Defense +19, Tenacity +8, Dodge +11, Speed +9, Speed +15%, Charm +10, Damage Taken from Critical Hits -8%, Focus +5, Magic Resistance +10%, Casting Speed +20%, Spiritual Power/Qi Strength Recovery Speed +20%, Lucky +4, Divinity +3.】

Aside from the five pieces of equipment Yun Mu chose, the paintings she has bound also provide her with stat bonuses.

The above are all the stats she gained after finishing her equipment selection.

As for the shield effect of the Earth Dragon Scale Armor, the Bird Demon Feather Boots' immunity to falling damage, and the party-wide buffs provided by the Music Box, those can wait until they are actually needed.

Next is Lucy; as an Expert-level Partner, she can only choose four pieces of equipment, so be it.

"Then I'll choose the Cross Amulet, Crocodile Tooth Necklace, Obsidian Great Shield, and Tough Mushroom Cap."

The Crocodile Tooth Necklace is used to boost output, while the remaining three pieces of equipment are all items that improve fault tolerance.

The stats provided are as follows: 【Max HP +20, Defense +26, Tenacity +4, Critical Hit +4%, Armor Penetration +15, Displacement Resistance +40, Fire Resistance +20%, Corrosion/Poisoning/Paralysis Resistance +40%.】 The Cross Amulet provides 5 HP recovery every turn and removes negative status effects; with this piece of equipment, there is no need to worry about Lucy being beaten to Near Death and then finished off by effects like Bleeding.

Moreover, Yun Mu intends to keep Liliya together with her.

After she promoted to Master, due to the effect of the Super Golden Spatula, Liliya's level also increased to lv51.

Aside from an increase in all stats, Liliya also gained a new trait and an active skill.

【Divine Protection: Negative Resistance +60%.】

【Star Fall: Deals magic damage to all enemies with a +20% damage correction, and has a 110% chance to inflict the 【Stun】 status.】

There is not much to say about the trait 【Divine Protection】; its effect is very simple and brutal.

It is almost equivalent to six points of Tenacity.

Why almost? Because Tenacity only affects crowd-control skills, while Negative Resistance also includes effects like Bleeding, Blindness, and Chaos.

Looking at it this way, this trait can be considered quite powerful.

However, it is much worse than the 80% all-attribute resistance provided by Yun Mu's title 【Favorite of the Gods】.

As for the skill 【Star Fall】, it looks like the damage isn't very high, and the 110% Stun chance minus the Tenacity of Master-level enemies means it is basically useless.

But!

Yun Mu thought of two pieces of equipment that are very suitable for this skill.

【Kindred Mark】 and 【Decay Touch】! As long as both pieces of equipment are equipped at the same time, Liliya can use Star Fall to simultaneously stack layers of 【Growing Fear】 and 【Weakness】 on all enemies!

Growing Fear can slow down enemies, and also has a chance to inflict the Fear status, causing them to Skip Turn; once fully stacked, it can trigger the Terror effect, directly reducing 35% of the enemy's lost HP.

Coupled with the effect of Weakness randomly reducing 15 points of stats per layer, Yun Mu cannot think of any words to describe this combination other than invincible.

As for the remaining three pieces of equipment, just pick them randomly.

The Book of Profanity can increase the healing effect of skills, the active skill of the Storm Bottle might be useful, and then bringing a Curse Book makes it complete!

【Max HP +25%, Spell Strength +15, Speed +2, Critical Hit +15%, Skill Healing Effect +35%.】 Next is Brenna's equipment selection; as a Master-level Transcendent, she can also equip five pieces of equipment.

After thinking about it, Yun Mu's choices are the Red Oil Candle, the Calamity Cultist's Magic Robe, Annihilation 【■■■Parasite■■■】, the Inverted Pocket Watch, and the Frost Queen's Sigh.

The Red Oil Candle allows her to ignore Speed and act first, and there is nothing much to say about the Magic Robe.

And that parasite weapon named Annihilation can benefit from Brenna's bonuses as a Mechanic.

As for the Frost Queen's Sigh... that was originally something Brenna gave to her, so letting Brenna wear it can also increase fault tolerance.

【(Attack +50, Precision Correction +25, Critical Hit +15%) Spell Strength +5, Critical Hit +12%, Focus +7, Casting Speed +10%, Spiritual Power Consumption -10%, Magic Resistance 15%.】 【Note: The content in () is the bonus provided when using the weapon 【Annihilation】.】

As for the final Plague Mad Crocodile, just pick its equipment randomly.

Silver Wrist + Stealth Cloak + Courage Medal + Celestial Badge... well, although I said pick randomly, this is indeed the best choice.

【Attack +10, Spell Strength +5, Defense +8, Dodge +25, Speed +10%, Spiritual Power Recovery Speed +15%.】 This is the first time Yun Mu has experienced what it feels like to not have enough equipment.

Logically speaking, since the number of carryable equipment is limited, she should have had a lot of equipment she couldn't carry.

That is indeed the case, but after some distribution, a thought of wanting more high-quality equipment welled up in her heart.

Thinking carefully, she had previously piled all the equipment on herself; it is no wonder she felt her teammates were struggling to keep up with her pace.

This is a team game, you jerk!

After reflecting deeply in her heart, Yun Mu clicked the button to confirm the distribution.

【Selection complete, entering Dungeon...】 In the next instant, a familiar sense of dizziness pressed in from all directions, and the entire world seemed to become distorted at this moment.

When Yun Mu regained her senses, she and her team had already arrived in a completely pitch-black environment.

【You have entered the Dungeon 【Abyss Gate lv65 (Master)】!】 "Where is this?" Brenna was the first to speak; as a pure newcomer entering a game dungeon for the first time, she was clearly not used to suddenly jumping from one place to another completely unfamiliar environment.

"I'm not very sure either." Yun Mu briefly explained the dungeon name to the two, as well as her speculation about the possible time and location they were in.

While speaking, she also observed everyone's attire.

Brenna was draped in the Calamity Cultist's Magic Robe, carrying a dark sniper rifle on her back; the pocket watch could not be seen, and the Frost Queen's Sigh necklace was faintly visible on her chest.

As for the Red Oil Candle, it was hung on Brenna's waist, currently in an unlit state.

So, after choosing equipment in the party setup, does it automatically equip when entering the dungeon?

Yun Mu looked down at the Music Box hanging on her waist, the staff held in her hand, the Earth Dragon Scale Armor and Bird Demon Feather Boots she was wearing, and then raised her finger to rub the blood-red Divine Blood Pendant twice.

Come to think of it, how is Liliya's equipment worn?

Yun Mu looked curiously... hmm... it's quite normal, I suppose.

A set of harness inexplicably appeared on Liliya's body, her torso was also wrapped in leather armor, and equipment like the Kindred Mark and Decay Touch were hung one by one on her leather armor.

Can this even count as equipment?

Yun Mu had originally imagined Liliya with the Decay Touch worn on her two horns.

What a pity.

"There is light coming from that direction, should we go over and take a look?" Lucy observed the surroundings at this time, her gaze fixed on the northeast corner.

From where they were, they could just see faint firelight coming from inside a slanted cave entrance. "Hmm." Yun Mu nodded: "Let's head that way."

Anyway, if the direction is wrong, they will most likely be blocked by an invisible wall, and if there is no invisible wall, it means the direction they are walking is correct.

So that's how it is.

The group moved toward the direction the firelight was coming from, and after descending along a slope, a naturally formed cave appeared before them.

A Bonfire had been artificially lit inside the cave, and sitting around the Bonfire were a large number of... Dwarves?

Yun Mu looked at those figures who were only a little over a meter tall, with knotted muscles all over their bodies, holding War Hammers and Round Shields, and her previous guesses about the Dungeon background became more certain.

"Ah, you've returned."

Upon seeing Yun Mu and the others, the Dwarf sitting in front of the cave, wrapped in forged Steel armor and carrying a square War Hammer on his shoulder, took off his helmet and walked toward them.

"How is the surrounding environment?" the other party asked with a solemn face.

【The Dwarves have little knowledge of magic research, and after summoning that unknown Portal, in order to solve the problem of the Portal, they spent a great deal of money to hire a group of Experts proficient in magic; you are among them.

However, recently, the Dwarves have become quite annoyed with those Experts who are of no help to the current situation and only know how to pay lip service and point fingers.

Therefore, please choose your response carefully.】【1. New white silk cream (don't worry), everything is normal!】【2. The situation is not quite right, point out the abnormalities you discovered with a serious expression.】【3. Give a disdainful snort, I, Great Emperor Yun, do things, why should I explain to others?】【4. Smile slightly, indicating that you will live up to the commission fee paid by the Dwarves. 【Charm Option】】 Accepting a commission to assist in dispelling the Portal, a magic Expert is just like a consultant role.

Which one should I choose? Option 1 is obviously unreliable, and as for Option 2, what abnormality? She has no idea at all! Could it be that she should have actually explored the surroundings just now? As for Option 3, anyone with a normal brain shouldn't choose it, right?

Come to think of it, why aren't there parentheses indicating the consequences of the choices after the options this time?

Could it be a new change in the Master-level Dungeon?

Yun Mu felt a bit of a toothache; after hesitating for a moment, she still chose option four.

At a time like this, it all depends on her personal Charm, damn it!

Let you know what the affinity of the Favorite of the Gods, Civilization Spreader, and Brave is! Break for me, ah ah ah!

"Hehehe, don't worry about our capabilities. Unlike those guys who only know how to talk and put on airs, our squad is absolutely worthy of the commission fee you have provided."

Combining the background provided by the Game Panel, Yun Mu processed her words slightly and said with a chuckle.

Belittling peers is elevating oneself! (bushi)

At the same time, by stating her position and looking down on those who don't do any work just like the Dwarves, under the influence of shared hatred, even if it doesn't increase favorability, one will feel a sense of comfort.

【Dwarf Trust +20, current Trust is: 10 (Cold)】 Adding twenty but only ten points of trust?

Does that mean the previous trust was -10?

While Yun Mu complained in her heart, the expression on her face did not change at all.

"Hmph, I hope you are as reliable as you say."

Curling his lips, the Dwarf holding the War Hammer put his helmet back on and led Yun Mu and the others to the deepest part of the cave.

After sitting down around the Bonfire, he took a map out from his bosom.

"Our current location is the Fluorescent Cave. This place shouldn't have turned into a polluted area yet, but you have seen the current situation." The Dwarf's low voice came from under his helmet.

The current situation? Yun Mu connected the context, thought for a moment, and quickly reached a conclusion.

Fluorescent Cave, Fluorescent Cave, just hearing the name, one knows there should be a lot of fluorescence inside.

But when they came over just now, apart from the firelight in the cave, she didn't see any light at all.

And 'shouldn't have turned into a polluted area yet', does that mean it has already become a polluted area? Or is it that the pollution has gradually spread here?

Yun Mu exchanged glances with Brenna and Lucy; none of them were fools, so they could naturally make the connection.

Perhaps it was that 10 points of trust that played a role; the Dwarf holding the War Hammer looked at Yun Mu and the others and asked: "You have just arrived here, do you need to rest?"

"No need." Yun Mu shook her head almost subconsciously.

They had only just entered the Dungeon, what rest was there to take.

"Good." The Dwarf holding the War Hammer looked at Yun Mu and the others a few extra times, and after confirming that their condition was indeed good and they were not just holding on, he nodded in appreciation.

【Dwarf Trust +5, current Trust is: 15 (Cold)】 He stretched out his finger and pointed at a passage in front of the map.

"Ahead is the Fungal Path. Dwarves who used to live nearby could often pick delicious mushrooms there, but now, only monsters transformed by the Portal remain there; you must be careful."

Pausing, he continued: "The Fungal Path is very narrow, and the mud is wet and soft. I will have my compatriots protect you in the middle, so please do not scream loudly or run around when encountering special situations, okay?"

"Of course, that's fine." Yun Mu readily agreed.

She felt that the arrangement made by the other party was fine.

However, Yun Mu suddenly thought of something and added: "My squad and I also possess combat capabilities; if we encounter enemies, we will also help."

The Dwarf was silent for a brief moment: "... As long as you don't cause trouble, do as you please."

Saying this, he put away the map and kicked dirt and sand toward the Bonfire.

"Assemble, assemble, get ready to set off!" he shouted to the other Dwarves in the cave.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle."

However, at this very moment, a somewhat abrupt tremor came from beneath everyone's feet.

"Hiss—it's the Fungal Monsters, prepare for battle!!" The Dwarf holding the War Hammer's face changed, and he quickly shouted.

The next second, a group of giant mushrooms with different appearances and covered in spots crawled out from under everyone's feet.

【You have encountered enemies—【Fungal Guard lv60 (Master)】【Spore Disseminator lv62 (Master)】】【Fungal Guard lv60 (Master) Max HP: 220 Race: Mushroom·Demon

Attack 55, Spell Strength 20, Defense 58, Toughness 14, Dodge 40, Speed 21, Precision Correction 50, Crit 35% Traits: Skin Hardening, Primary Magic Resistance, Demonization (After HP reaches zero, this unit will be eroded by demonic power and recover 50% HP) Skills: Blind Pounce, Clumsy Pounce, Guard.】【Spore Disseminator lv62 (Master) Max HP: 180 Race: Mushroom·Demon

Attack 40, Spell Strength 60, Defense 32, Toughness 10, Dodge 60, Speed 28, Precision Correction 75, Crit 35% Traits: Skin Hardening, Primary Magic Resistance, Demonization Skills: Corrosive Armor, Poisonous Breath, Spore Ejection, Self-Destruct.】(End of chapter)