Full health is the kill threshold, no matter if you're a god or a demon!

The spoils were distributed among the group. In addition to the pet egg, Liu Nian took the [Echo Heavy Armor] and a skill book.

Wu Zhan obtained the [Unyielding Barrier] and the skill book.

Zhao Xinchun held the [Silence Cloak] and materials...

……

After the distribution was completed, the group left the area amidst Mekkatork's repeated praises and thanks, continuing their journey towards the glowing fungus forest.

刘年先是将技能学了，然后又将蓄意轰拳加到了4级。（17CD，80％生命值战意存储，伤害：100％战意+10％最大生命值+40％攻击力）

He then directly dripped blood to hatch the pet, and a moment later, a flash of white light appeared, and a mini crab appeared in Liu Nian's palm.

Liu Nian looked at the tiny creature in his palm, no bigger than a fist, with a dark red carapace, a pair of adorable big eyes, and a tiny resonant cavity, a stark contrast to the enormous creature from before.

【Name: Juvenile Echo Hermit Crab (Can be named)】

[Type: Battle Pet]

[Quality: Epic]

[Level: 1]

[Growth Stage: Infancy (Next Stage: Adulthood, requires pet level 30)]

【property:

Health Points: 350 + 1585

Energy: 200

Attack: 15

Armor: 5+24

Magic Resistance: 10 +3

Movement speed: 290

Talent: Resonant Shell

Inherited from Krakenis' unique carapace structure. Juvenile Echo Hermit Crabs receive 10% less physical damage and 15% less magical damage. Each time they are attacked, there is a chance to convert a portion of the damage into sonic energy, interfering with the attacker and reducing their hit rate by 10% for 3 seconds (stacks up to 3 times).

skill:

1. Miniature sonic cannon (active)

Energy Cost: 30

Cooldown: 18 seconds

Effect: Aims at an enemy and fires a thin sonic wave from a tiny resonant cavity, dealing physical damage equal to (pet's attack power x 150% + owner's maximum health x 1%) and inflicting a slight knockback effect (weakened effect against large targets). This skill has a 10% chance to interrupt the enemy's casting spells.

2. High-frequency whistling (active)

Energy Cost: 60

Cooldown: 25 seconds

Effect: Emits a piercing shriek, dealing magic damage equal to (pet attack power x 80%) to all enemies within a 5-meter radius around the user, and reducing their attack speed and casting speed by 15% for the next 3 seconds.

3. Echo Resonance (Passive)

Effect: Young Echo Hermit Crabs will have a slight resonance with their owner. This reduces the armor and magic resistance of all enemies within 8 meters of the owner by 3% (this effect is an aura-type debuff, does not stack, and is affected by the pet's level).

4. Sound wave concealment (active)

Energy Cost: 40

Cooldown: 40 seconds

Effect: Young Echo Hermit Crabs use sound waves to distort surrounding light and sound, entering a stealth state for 4 seconds, increasing movement speed by 20%. The first attack launched while in stealth deals 30% more damage. Stealth is canceled upon taking damage or launching an attack.

Growth potential:

Growth stage (unlocked at level 30): Size increases, attributes are greatly improved, skill effects and range are enhanced, and new skills are unlocked.

Mature stage (unlocked at level 60): Size increases, attributes are greatly improved, becomes a siege unit, and unlocks ultimate skill.

Pet Bond (with owner Liu Nian):

Life Resonance: Pets gain 10% of their owner's maximum health and defense attributes.

Echo of Steel: When the master Liu Nian successfully triggers the [Steel Heart] effect, the young Echo Hermit Crab will gain a magic shield that grants immunity to one instance of skill damage. Only one of these shields can exist at a time.

Looking at the little guy's attributes, a hint of surprise flashed in Liu Nian's eyes.

Although it is still in its infancy and its attributes are not high, its skill set is excellent, combining ranged harassment, group slowing, armor penetration aura and self-preservation ability.

Moreover, this little guy will benefit from Liu Nian's health attribute, and can even synergize with his core talent [Heart of Steel]!

"Little guy, from now on we'll call you 'Echo'." Liu Nian gently tapped the little crab's carapace with his finger.

The little crab seemed quite pleased with the name, making a soft "buzzing" sound and affectionately rubbing against his fingers.

At this point, the tunnel gradually became damp, and the fishy smell in the air was replaced by a strange odor. Anyone who has ever picked mushrooms in the deep mountains would know what that smell is like.

Occasionally, moss began to emit a faint glow around them, and phosphorescent light began to drift in the air, increasing in number as the group moved forward.

"Looks like we're almost at the glowing fungus forest," Wu Zhan muttered.

As they ventured deeper, the scene before them suddenly opened up, and even those who were mentally prepared were still awestruck by the spectacular sight.

This is the fluorescent fungus forest!

Countless enormous fungi make up the main body of this underground forest.

They come in various shapes and sizes; some resemble giant, open umbrellas with mycelium drooping from the edges of the canopy, glowing with a ghostly blue light.

Some resembled stacked towers, each emitting a pale green or light purple fluorescent glow.

Some were like expanding vesicles, with liquid light flowing inside, pulsating slowly with their "breathing".

The ground was covered with a thick layer of moss that emitted a soft white light, and it felt soft and spongy underfoot.

The entire space was illuminated by these self-illuminating fungi, making it look like a dreamlike fairyland, breathtakingly beautiful.

However, beneath this ultimate beauty lurks a deadly danger.

The air was filled with a sweet, cloying, and decaying scent, and a faint, unsettling rustling sound could be heard.

"This place...is really beautiful, but it's also really unsettling," Zhao Xinchun said in a low voice, unconsciously tightening his grip on the dagger.

The more brightly colored a mushroom is, the more poisonous it is, especially if it is glowing.

"Maintain formation and advance slowly," Wu Zhan ordered in a deep voice, raising his newly equipped [Roaring Bulwark] shield.

Just then, the title they were wearing, "Warriors in the Darkness," took effect.

Their vision became clearer, and they could even see through the shadows swaying behind some of the overly bright fungal clusters.

"Something's coming, to the left, behind the mushroom tower!" Liu Nian whispered.

Before he finished speaking, several dark figures darted out from behind the glowing fungus!

Those were several scorpions covered in translucent carapaces, as if they were carved from crystal.

They are several times larger than ordinary scorpions, with their stingers pointing high and gleaming with an ominous, eerie green light, clearly indicating that they are highly venomous.

Their names are also displayed—【Crystal Shell Scorpion LV.18】.

"Watch out for the poison!" Chen Suan immediately warned, while waving his bone staff to cast the [Nature Resistance Blessing] on Wu Zhan and Liu Nian, who were at the front.

The battle erupted instantly!