The world enters the fungal world

Chapter 199 Enhancement (Thanks to reader 738 for the donation)

The pamphlets he had previously received only contained information about level 5 and level 4 edible fungi, and this was the first time he had ever heard of level 3 edible fungi.

"Third-grade edible fungi possess ten or even dozens of times more nutrition and energy than fourth-grade edible fungi. Their nutrition and energy are far purer than those of fourth-grade edible fungi, which is conducive to the rapid digestion and absorption of the fungus. The value of each fungus varies depending on the type, and the price of Jade Condensing Fungus is around five thousand gold coins."

Li Yu learned about the information on third-level edible fungi through the illustrated guide to fungi, and was quite surprised. This Jade Condensation Fungus was worth five thousand gold coins.

This is much more expensive than the fluorescent mushroom, which is a fourth-grade edible fungus.

Li Yu knew that the preciousness of this third-grade edible fungus lay not only in its energy and nutrition, which far exceeded that of fourth-grade edible fungi, but most importantly, in its ability to facilitate the rapid digestion and absorption of the fungus.

This means that it can accelerate the growth of the native bacteria.

As the others watched Li Yu examine the three jade fungi, Zhou Xigang finally spoke up to ask a question.

Li Yu didn't hide anything and explained the effects of the Jade Condensation Fungus, which made the eyes of the other four people light up.

"It turns out to be a level three edible mushroom, but there are only three, not enough for the five of us."

Zhou Xi licked his lips, feeling both envious and regretful.

Qian Lili suggested, "How about Li Yu eats one, and the four of us split the remaining two?"

Among them, Li Yu had made the greatest contribution and it was only right that he received one. The remaining four people would each receive half a piece.

Upon hearing Qian Lili's suggestion, everyone agreed without objection.

Li Yu didn't stand on ceremony and ate one of the Jade Condensation Mushrooms. The remaining two were divided equally among the four of them.

After consuming the Jade Condensation Fungus, Li Yu immediately felt a strong sense of fullness, which then transformed into a trickle of energy that flowed continuously toward his right eye.

This energy, though seemingly neither intense nor violent, is inexhaustible and seemingly limitless.

Li Yu sensed the excitement and elation of the pupil fungus.

This is a level three edible fungus. In terms of nutrition and energy, it far surpasses the level four and five edible fungi I ate before.

In terms of energy, just this one Jade Condensation Bacteria would probably be enough to keep him from eating any food for ten days to half a month to replenish his nutrition.

After Lin Muying and the other three each ate half a Jade Condensation Fungus, their faces showed joy. The effects of this Jade Condensation Fungus were truly amazing.

Li Yu then examined the 11 symbiotic bacteria he had just acquired. Among them were 7 defensive symbiotic bacteria and 4 weapon-type symbiotic bacteria, but unfortunately, they were all ordinary symbiotic bacteria without any special abilities.

Qian Lili chose a steel-skinned fungus and fused it into her chest.

Her abdomen already had tree-like fungus, and now her chest has also had steel-skin fungus.

The steel-skin fungus and tree-pattern fungus could completely protect the front of her upper body, giving her a sense of security.

Unlike others who pursue offense, she prioritizes defense; survival is her top priority.

"As expected, the loot from killing these Ghost Fungus Rabbits is much more likely to appear than from killing those Fungus Beasts along the way. This White Asura didn't lie to us."

Zhou Xi had just eaten half a Jade Condensation Fungus and was feeling the changes in his body. Everyone had just received a strengthening crystal core, and he had also received one.

He fused it into the black locust fungus, and now, in his second-strengthened black locust fungus, four more strengthening crystal cores have been fused in. With five more, he can strengthen it a third time.

Qian Lili also obtained one, which she fused into the steel-skin fungus and enhanced.

Her Bone Shadow Bacteria is now at level 2 enhancement, while her Tree Bark Bacteria and Steel Skin Bacteria are at level 1 enhancement.

The one Lin Muying obtained was then further integrated into the Ghost Crow Fungus.

Fang Mingxuan's share was fused with amplification bacteria.

Li Yu already possessed one special enhancement crystal core and 17 ordinary enhancement crystal cores. Now that he has obtained another one, it is enough for the Death Mushroom to undergo four enhancements.

He learned from the encyclopedia that the ordinary enhancement crystal cores they had obtained before were actually called primary enhancement crystal cores.

The so-called special enhanced crystal core is the intermediate enhanced crystal core. The energy contained in one intermediate enhanced crystal core is comparable to that of nine primary enhanced crystal cores.

Li Yu began to gradually integrate 18 primary enhancement crystal cores and 1 intermediate enhancement crystal core into the Death Mushroom in his left hand. As the nineteen enhancement crystal cores were completely integrated, the Death Mushroom began to change drastically and started its fourth enhancement.

Li Yu sensed a stronger energy surging from the Death Mushroom, and the Death Mushroom cap it condensed began to change.

Although the length remains the same, still about one meter, and the size of the canopy is also unchanged, a second canopy has been created.

The two layers of canopy overlap, making the Death Mushroom Umbrella thicker and more defensive. The edges of its double canopy are also sharper, and its destructive power when spinning is greatly enhanced.

Its maximum attack range has increased from the original six meters to eight meters.

The "Death Giant Mushroom" fungal technique, enhanced four times, is becoming increasingly terrifying. Once activated, its double caps can cause mutual vibrations.

Furthermore, the two canopies rotate in completely opposite directions, creating an even more terrifying destructive force.

Li Yu stretched out his left hand, which opened the double-canopy mushroom-shaped umbrella. Looking at the two layers of canopy, one rotated clockwise and the other counterclockwise, their edges sharp as knives, gleaming with a cold light.

He could sense the terrifying energy contained within it; if it were to be combined with Yin energy, the destructive and lethal power it would cause would be unimaginable.

Li Yu put away the mushroom umbrella, a satisfied look on his face.

Although the fourth enhancement requires a full 27 primary enhancement crystals, once the enhancement is successful, the increased power is practically doubled.

Although Li Yu did not activate the Death Mushroom Umbrella, everyone could still feel the terrifying power of the two Death Mushroom Umbrellas.

"These enhancement crystals are really good. If you have enough enhancement crystals, you can continuously strengthen the symbiotic bacteria. Even the worst symbiotic bacteria will become very scary after being strengthened a few times." Zhou Xigang said with some envy.

Li Yu knew that once his two symbiotic bacteria were strengthened to level four, they were almost at their limit.

Although it is theoretically possible to perform a fifth enhancement, the number of enhancement crystals required for further enhancements will triple.

Achieving five enhancements is far too difficult. He doesn't have a single enhancement crystal core left, and he doesn't even dare to think about five enhancements now.

"By the way, Qian Lili, you've broken through to the top level. What abilities did you comprehend?" Zhou Xigang thought of something and looked at Qian Lili.

Qian Lili was testing the enhanced Steel Skin Fungus to assess its defensive capabilities when Zhou Xigang asked her a question. Without looking up, she replied, "It's called Charged Burst. This ability requires charging before each use. The longer the charging time, the greater the burst's power. It's powerful in some ways, but not so powerful in others."

Zhou Xigang exclaimed in surprise, "There's such a capability? They need to charge it up before launching? That's too much trouble."

Qian Lili nodded and said, "Yes, but it's really amazing. I just tried it and easily killed a Ghost Fungus Rabbit."

"Now that everyone's reached the top level, our next goal is to sprint to the peak," Zhou Xigang said excitedly. "Can we take a break now?"

Qian Lili rolled her eyes at him and said, "I didn't even say I was tired. You're a grown man, why are you always thinking about resting? Slacking off? How can you possibly break through the spore stage before the next bacterial outbreak like this?"

"Don't forget, only those who break through to the Spore Stage are qualified to enter the Spirit Ruins City."

Upon hearing Qian Lili's words, Zhou Xigang pursed his lips, knowing that she was telling the truth and could not refute it.

Li Yu took out the Illustrated Bacteria again, fused the Sirius Blade into his right hand, and said, "Let's go. As for resting, we'll talk about that later."

After saying that, he strode forward and continued walking towards the mushroom forest.

According to the map, this area is on the edge of the Ancient Tree Ghost Forest, and they are far from entering the real Ancient Tree Ghost Forest.

From a distance, this mushroom forest seems boundless and endless, with a thin mist surging between the mushrooms in the distance.

As the group ventured deeper, a thin mist swirled around them, and soon they encountered swarms of ghost fungus rabbits once again.

These ghostly fungus rabbits emerged from the surrounding mist, hissing as they pounced on the group.

With so much experience accumulated before, everyone was now extremely calm. Even the timid Qian Lili had become calm and composed, and she shouted and took the lead in launching the "Exploding Arrow".

The "Exploding Arrow" struck from a distance, instantly hitting a Ghost Fungus Rabbit and piercing its body. Unfortunately, it missed a vital spot, only severely injuring the rabbit, but not killing it.

She realized that the power of her explosive arrow was insufficient to kill the Ghost Fungus Rabbit unless it hit a vital spot, and with her current abilities, aiming at the Ghost Fungus Rabbit's vital spot from a distance would be somewhat difficult.

Once she understood, she began to unleash the "charged burst".

A faint white light gathered and accumulated in her chest.

The longer the accumulation time, the greater the power of the "charge burst".

Li Yu swayed and charged forward first, swinging his right hand as the Heavenly Wolf Giant Blade swept horizontally with a dark blue blade light.

Zhou Xigang burst into laughter. The "Bone Armor Heavy Cannon" was incredibly powerful. With a single kick, it could send a Ghost Fungus Rabbit flying into the air and then explode in mid-air.

Everyone became more and more courageous in the fight, attacking with all their might. Fang Mingxuan continuously released "Electric Shock Technique", which doubled the power of the amplified attack. Each electric shock could kill a Ghost Fungus Rabbit.

Lin Muying activated "Fountain of Light" and "Fountain of Swiftness" to enhance everyone's strength and speed. Combined with "Ghost Eye Illusion," Ghost Fungus Rabbits were frequently affected and stopped. She then used the Ghost Crow Sword to easily kill the affected Ghost Fungus Rabbits.

The more they fought, the stronger they became, and before they knew it, they had all grown stronger.

More and more Ghost Fungus Beast corpses fell all around. After the last Ghost Fungus Beast fell, the group stopped and looked at each other.

Apart from Li Yu and Fang Mingxuan, the other three looked at the corpses of the Ghost Fungus Rabbits scattered all over the ground and found it hard to believe that they had killed so many C-level elite beasts.

You should know that when they set off from the supply point to Lingxu City, the three of them had to work together to barely be able to fight off one of the C-level elite beasts they encountered along the way.

Now, they are able to kill hordes of C-rank elite beasts.

This time, the group killed at least fifty or sixty ghost fungus beasts. Zhou Xigang was both excited and exhausted. He sat down heavily, panting, and said, "I can't go on, I can't hold on any longer."

Lin Muying looked excited. With the continuous hunting of these C-level elite beasts and the consumption of level 3 Jade Condensation Fungus, she could feel that the growth rate of the light fungus spores in her body was faster than before.