Chapter 414: Camping on a Small Island, a Time for Rest

Because there were no actual casualties, and because none of them intended to stay in this graveyard, after a brief chat, Yun Mu and the others, along with the Dwarves, quickened their pace and walked out of this area of the Shixinzhe Fenchang.

Shortly after leaving the graveyard, glowing plants emitting a faint light began to appear gradually on both sides of the road ahead.

According to Laidun, these glowing plants, which attached themselves to the damp rock surfaces and parasitized the crevices, were the mainstream of the Dixia Shijie.

Because of the abundant groundwater, even without sunlight, there were still many plants that did not rely on sunlight growing underground.

Some plants even, after gradually adapting to the underground environment, had shifted into a posture that required the faint light emitted by glowing plants to grow.

And the glowing plants also followed this trend, gradually forming a new connection with these plants.

As for the Fungal Path and Beast Cave that everyone had passed through earlier, the former was because the mushrooms were too lush and crowded out the growth space for glowing plants, while the latter was caused by a lack of water and soil that was not damp enough.

Dwarves in the team gradually extinguished the torches in their hands, not only because the increase in glowing plants allowed one to barely see the road ahead without relying on torches, but also to prevent the possibility of igniting a fire.

Although the air and soil here were very damp, there were simply too many plants growing here.

Moreover, the space was narrow; if one were not careful, even damp plants could be set ablaze by flames.

Most importantly, too many torches would lead to a decrease in oxygen within the cave; if one did not want to experience the feeling of oxygen deprivation, it was best to reduce the use of torches.

The group walked with increasing difficulty on the moist soil, as wet vines and small insects from unknown origins constantly challenged everyone's patience.

In some routes of the cave, one even had to turn sideways to pass through.

Yun Mu was very glad that no one in their team had a body that was too fat.

As for the Plague Mad Crocodile and Liliya? It didn't matter; she only needed to temporarily recall them and summon them out again after passing through the tunnel; anyway, under the shielding of the Game Panel, those Dwarves would not notice these details.

Finally, when Yun Mu felt she was about to be pickled by the mud, they finally passed through the narrow passage and arrived at a place filled with light.

At the same time, a group of monsters stationed here was attracted by the commotion from their side.

"It's Fishmen of the underground, prepare for battle!" After seeing the monsters' faces with the help of the glowing plants' light, Laidun raised his War Hammer without hesitation.

【You have encountered enemies—【Underground Fishman Catcher lv65 (Master)】【Underground Fishman Catcher lv65 (Master)】【Underground Fishman Priest lv67 (Master)】【Underground Fishman Spearman lv67 (Master)】】【Underground Fishman Catcher lv65 (Master) Max HP: 280 Race: Fishman·Demon

Attack 77, Spell Strength 2, Defense 70, Resilience 13, Dodge 60, Speed 28, Precision Correction 55, Crit 44% Traits: Slippery Scales, Seize the Initiative (Each time the enemy acts, there is a 25% chance to act before the opponent), Demonization.

Skills: Harpoon Throw, Snap Bite】【Underground Fishman Priest lv67 (Master) Max HP: 250 Race: Fishman·Demon

Attack 20, Spell Strength 75, Defense 65, Resilience 12, Dodge 75, Speed 30, Precision Correction 70, Crit 44% Traits: Slippery Scales, Seize the Initiative, Demonization.

Skills: Suffocating Waves, Deep Sea Call, Ritual Cutting, Sea Wind Moistening.】【Underground Fishman Spearman lv67 (Master) Max HP: 250 Race: Fishman·Demon

Attack 80, Spell Strength 4, Defense 68, Resilience 14, Dodge 71, Speed 31, Precision Correction 85, Crit 44% Traits: Slippery Scales, Seize the Initiative, Demonization Skills: Wrist-Lock Throw, Thrust】【Battle Start!】

【Current Turn·1】

【Due to the effect of the skill 【Quick Eyes and Fast Hands】 from the equipment 【Red Oil Candle】, Brenna acts first!】

I'm really a bit fed up!

Whether it's fungal monsters, or Pigmen, Demon Imps, or these underground Fishmen, how come they all have the Demonization trait!

Although I know this is influenced by the Dao Gate, these guys don't have anything to do with the Abyss or demons just by looking at their appearance, okay? However, after Demonization, quite a few characteristics can be seen.

This trait of reviving with half health after being beaten to death is really disgusting!

"Brenna!"

"I know!"

Brenna, who was already very familiar with the process, decisively summoned the Princess onto the battlefield after hearing Yun Mu's words.

【Judgment Time has arrived!】

A familiar barrage descended from the sky, and the artillery fire covering the sky blanketed the four Fishmen opposite.

【-206！】

【-344！】(Crit!)【-211！】

【-208！】

Bright red damage numbers jumped out from the enemies' heads, yet except for the Underground Fishman Catcher in the second position, the remaining monsters did not trigger the Demonization trait.

Because Brenna's four attacks only crit once in the end.

Luck was truly a bit poor.

Next, it should be her turn. Hmm? 【Due to the effect of the trait 【Seize the Initiative】, the Underground Fishman Priest cuts in to act.】

【Suffocating Waves!】

A certain call from the deep sea echoed in Yun Mu's mind, making her spirit somewhat listless.

【-0】

【Pressure +5】

【Immune to 【Displacement】】

The Underground Fishman Priest's attack failed to break through Yun Mu's defense, only that eerie sound made her spirit somewhat exhausted.

Besides that, the effect of Retreat 1 was also immunized by her.

This time it should be my turn to act.

Yun Mu thought secretly in her heart.

However. 【Due to the effect of the trait 【Seize the Initiative】, the Underground Fishman Catcher cuts in to act.】

Heh!

The Underground Fishman Catcher in the first position triumphantly raised the Steel fork in its hand and threw it at Yun Mu.

These guys probably saw that her HP was the lowest, which is why they always launched attacks at her.

However, it was a pity that with this guy's 77 points of attack, wanting to break Yun Mu's defense was somewhat wishful thinking.

Most importantly, she had the 40-point shield per turn provided by the Mountainous Mountain Range.

【-0！】

【Bleeding Immune！】

Hmph, she, who possessed the title of Favorite of the Gods, came with 80% resistance to all attributes.

Effects like Bleeding, Corrosion, and Poisoning, these negative resistance effects, are very difficult to take effect on her.

You all really picked the wrong target!

【Player Yun Mu begins her turn!】 Finally, this time there were no eyesores to compete with her for the turn.

Yun Mu nodded in satisfaction, then raised her staff.

【Construct into Reality!】

Since the opponents were Fishmen, Yun Mu had originally intended to use fire to Purify them, but as the tip of her staff fell through the air, it involuntarily drew out a different scene.

Whoosh. The sky full of yellow sand was swept up by a storm, sweeping toward the enemies with an irresistible posture.

Yun Mu roughly understood the effects of this yellow sand, but it was a pity that this was the world inside a Dungeon.

Otherwise, she would have been able to see the scene of the yellow sand causing the Fishmen to wither, their moisture all being swept away.

【-418!】

【-418!】

【-667!】 (Critical Hit!) 【-664!】 (Critical Hit!) Very Lucky to have landed two critical hits, but for Yun Mu, even without critical hits, the enemies would be unable to withstand her damage.

The Underground Fishman Catcher at the second position wailed and turned into ashes, dissipating.

The enemies in the remaining positions all entered a state of Demonization.

If it were earlier, Yun Mu would still feel a headache over this, because the damage from the Plague Croc and Lucy was not high before.

Unable to completely finish off the enemies, they could only drag the battle to the next turn.

But!

Now.

Not to mention anything else, after equipping the item 【Yearning for Freedom】, the Plague Croc's two Tail Whips have a very high probability of causing the enemies to be Stunned in place.

Causing them to Skip Turn when they next act.

Besides that, after Lucy leveled up, the large-scale enhancement of all her attributes also raised her damage output by a very high tier.

As for now, she believes that even with the Demonization trait, these guys have absolutely no possibility of lasting until the next turn!

Boom! Accompanied by a sound effect that made one's heart stop, before Lucy's turn.

The Underground Fishman Spearman acted first.

【Due to the effect of the trait 【Seize the Initiative】, the Underground Fishman Spearman cut in line to act.】

Are you kidding me?

How can a twenty-five percent probability trigger three times in one turn?

When Yun Mu saw the message pop up on the Game Panel, she was completely dumbfounded.

However, although it looked a bit absurd, thinking about it carefully, it was actually quite reasonable.

Twenty-five percent, which is a one-in-four probability.

Compared to the probability of Brenna only landing one critical hit in four attacks, the former's probability is obviously higher.

Wait, no, there is a difference between triggering once and triggering three times; perhaps the probability of triggering three times is lower? Yun Mu suddenly felt her brain wasn't enough, for her, who was feeling a bit confused at this moment.

As long as things become slightly complicated, it makes her CPU overload—mainly because she is too lazy to think.

【Wrist-Wrenching Throw!】

It seemed to have learned from the experience of the previous two teammate turns; this time, the Underground Fishman Spearman did not aim its spear at Yun Mu, but shot it toward Lucy in the back row.

Back row = squishy, that is what the Underground Fishman Spearman thought.

【Dodge!】

Lucy, who was Riding on Liliya, just leaned to the side slightly and avoided the spear thrown by the Underground Fishman Spearman.

Then.

【Lucy begins her turn!】

After leveling up to Master, Lucy's base speed has reached 35 points.

Faster than Liliya, who is her Mount.

But because Lucy is not a Mount, Liliya cannot enjoy Lucy's speed to act together.

At this moment, there are three enemies left.

There is nothing to say, Yun Mu spoke decisively.

"Lucy, use Truth Alchemy: Earth, summon a meteorite to attack!"

"Truth Alchemy?" Hearing Yun Mu's words, a look of nostalgia appeared on Lucy's face.

She raised her right hand, and above her palm, gathered a constantly rotating stone fragment with lava patterns covering its surface.

【Truth Alchemy: Earth!】

Boom!!

The falling stone descended from the sky and exploded the moment it made contact with the enemies.

【-278!】

【-283!】

【-417!】 (Critical Hit!) 【Battle Ended!】

【Congratulations on winning a battle!】 【You obtained item 【Gold Coin】 ×22385! (Harvest +12%) (Pickpocketing +9%)】 【You obtained equipment 【Steel Harpoon (Green)】】 【Steel Harpoon (Green)】

【Attack Power +5】

【Bleeding probability +12%】

【Passive Skill: Xiuxie】

【When an attack hits an enemy, there is a certain probability of causing them to fall into the Disease 【Tetanus】 state.】

【Tetanus: -15 Accuracy, -10% Critical Hit.】

【The Steel trident picked up from the sea by the underground Fishman catcher is very handy to use. A Fishman using a trident to pierce a human's heart? That sounds quite interesting.】

(End of this chapter)