There's a skeleton dungeon connected to my basement.

Chapter 307, The Crimson Tyrant Who Brings Hope
"What else can we do?"

"Just do it!"

In response to the Scarlet Eyes' stamp, Xiao Yang ultimately left behind these somewhat disheartened words.

Not far away, a hazy glow gathered, forming the heart of the dungeon, which still needed some time to solidify.

The Glimmer Advancer has reached level 22, and the third Glimmer job skill is about to be born.

After standing tall in the land of light and basking in its glory, Xiao Yang's third choice was...

Light is courage

Type: Passive

Effect: In a bright environment, it adds one-tenth of the original spirit attribute as a false spirit that does not participate in bonus skills.
Introduction: The light gave me courage.

Xiao Yang, as always, was completely captivated by any option that could enhance his spirit.

A choice made without hesitation.

Xiao Yang was quite familiar with the column on false spirit.

His understanding of false spirit.

"It's less of an extra health bar and more of a regenerable shield."

Although it's unclear why the Glimmering Advancer tends to give passive skills, the "Light is Courage" skill is still quite useful.

Xiao Yang now has a total of 200 points of spirit, and one-tenth of that increase is 20 points of false spirit.

I still have seven Glimmer skill points left unused, and five of them were immediately invested in this newly acquired class skill.

Light is courage (Light)

Type: Passive

Effect: In a bright environment, it adds one-fifth of the original spirit attribute as a false spirit (not included in bonus skills).

There were no major changes, except that the percentage increase doubled from one-tenth to one-fifth.

Xiao Yang had gained forty points of false spirit.

At this point, we might as well use up the remaining two points as well.

After some thought, I made a decision: since I only have one barely usable ranged skill right now, I should prioritize upgrading that skill.

Although the Disintegration Ray may not be that great in terms of potential and versatility, Xiao Yang has now become involved with the Scarlet Eye and has started to see things.

Two points of skill points were invested.

Disintegration rays (dim light)

Quality: Legend

Effect: Disintegrates the hit object.

Glimmer: Skills gain an additional burning effect when in a state of light.

"As for increasing power?"

There were no other special effects, just an increase in power, but it was still acceptable.

At this point, the advancement in both professions is complete.

There were also some other gains in terms of equipment.

The rat rider dropped a very special and wondrous item.

It's just a pity that he probably won't be able to use this amazing item.

My friend

Quality: Legend

Type: Strange Object

Effect: Rodents will consider you a friend.
Introduction: My only friends are mice.

This strange item is the best loot dropped by the Rat Tamer; it looks like a broken flute.

Although it was a legend, it was devoured by the evil god Devourer.

Xiao Yang was prepared that the rat-tamer would only produce useless junk, but he didn't expect to have such a pleasant surprise.

This strange object can be used in almost any situation, as long as you need to deal with rats.

Rats are not a small category in the myriad worlds.

This wondrous object can be used for summoning, gathering intelligence, trading, and building rapport.

Unfortunately, Xiao Yang couldn't use it.

I snatched a palm-sized black-haired mouse from the shadow of the rough clock tower in front of me, even though I was holding this strange object, my friend, in my hand.

But at this moment, the rat showed no affection for Xiao Yang whatsoever. It was terrified, struggling, screeching sharply, and twisting its body frantically.

He successfully made himself immune to rodents through his extraordinary feat.

"This is the oppressive force emanating from those who have recovered from the plague."

It feels like this achievement is comparable to a permanent, high-level fear spell for rats.

Keep this legendary artifact for collection or trade.

Thinking this, he released the large rat from his grasp.

He clapped his hands, stood up, and looked at the quiet city in front of him.

"From today onwards, this city belongs to me."

The retreat of the Silver Tree took away almost all the corruptors in the city, leaving it completely empty.

This is a good thing and a bad thing.

Fortunately, Xiao Yang didn't have to go through too much trouble.

Xiao Yang received far less bad experience than he deserved.

"I don't think the Silver Tree will object to me building this city into a new stronghold."

They had essentially become neighbors.

The Silver Tree's retreat was too hasty; the friendly exchange between neighbors wasn't fully completed.

Now that the Earth Explorer is destroyed, it has become extremely difficult for Xiao Yang to even have a proper conversation with his neighbor.

Just looking at that pitch-black hole with no bottom in sight made Xiao Yang feel a little scared.

"Never mind, it shouldn't be a big problem!"

"The Silver Tree will be a good neighbor!"

He noticed the dazzling silver gem that had fallen beside the pit.

The first step is to use a detection technique.

Heart of Thorns

Quality: Legend

Type: Treasure

Effect: Silver Heart
Description: This is a rare treasure, and it requires a key to unlock.

This description immediately reminded Xiao Yang of the two-in-one spike ring on his head.

"It's actually a three-in-one product?"

The three legendary items combined to form an unknown piece of equipment. Xiao Yang was curious about what the final product would be after the combination was completed.

Remove the crown of thorns from your head and bring the Heart of Thorns in your hand toward the empty space in the center of the crown of thorns.

As the Heart of Thorns snapped shut, a faint seven-colored light appeared.

Something unexpected happened.

"It's an artifact!"

Surprised voices rang out.

Xiao Yang has acquired another divine artifact, which is quite an unexpected surprise.

Silver Crown, Quality: Mythical

Limited to: those who have recovered from the plague or those with a resilient spirit.
Effect: Thorns Return, Silver Protection
Description: A crown woven from thorns and brambles, existing for protection, carrying the purest gratitude and respect.

【The Thorns Return: The return of the hurt and pain】

Silver Protection: Provides resistance and immunity to fatal damage.

Only two effects remained after the mess, but as they say, the essence lies in what is concentrated.

Judging from the seven-colored light that just burst forth, the Silver Crown is definitely far less powerful than the Silver Crossbow.
Surprised, Xiao Yang explored and confirmed the effects of it.

"The strength and quality of the Silver Crown are far inferior to the Silver Crossbow!"

This has been confirmed.

If the Silver Crossbow is considered dazzling even among artifacts, then the Silver Protection can only be considered to have barely reached the quality of an artifact.

But it wasn't a big problem, and Xiao Yang wasn't disappointed, because the Silver Crown was a protective artifact.

The effect is simple: the thorns return, which still returns the damage received to the enemy.

However, there are no restrictions on the types of damage that can be returned; it is not limited to physical damage, and even includes the abstract concept of pain.

Then there's Silver Protection, whose effect is even more direct.

To put it simply...

"You got hit? Don't worry! I'll help you hit him back!"

"You're getting beaten up and can't take it anymore? Don't worry! I'll take the hit for you!"

Considering that the Silver Crown is of mythical quality and is a divine artifact, Xiao Yang felt that the Silver Crown could withstand even a full-force attack from a god.

"Excellent, a truly remarkable artifact!"

Xiao Yang, a guy who is easily defeated in offline battles by evil gods, needs a divine artifact like the Silver Crown to protect his life and property.

The Silver Crown, having completed its final assembly and super transformation, shows few changes in appearance; it remains a rough crown with sharp thorns, still bound together by silver branches.

Compared to its previous appearance, it now features an additional dazzling silver gem in the center. However, this single gem instantly imbues it with a sense of prestige, making it resemble a truly noble and sacred crown.

No, this is a noble and sacred crown, a sacred object.

He placed the silver crown on his head, passing it through the three menacing, towering horns of the Blood Slayer's helmet, and firmly set it on his forehead.

Crimson armor, crimson eyes, a ferocious and grotesque appearance, and a sacred and noble silver crown.

In an instant, Xiao Yang's image changed, transforming from a cold-blooded killer with blood on his hands who didn't care at all into a tyrant who was equally blood-stained, brutal, and ruthless.

"A bloodthirsty tyrant, a sea of ​​crimson."

Putting everything else aside, at least he seems more like a good person now.

Xiao Yang was fairly satisfied with the change in his appearance, and also fairly satisfied with the silver crown, except for one thing that was very unpleasant.

This thing still inherits the flaws of the Silver Thorn Crown, with even more severe penalties for wearing it.

After donning the silver crown, the cruel and ruthless tyrant suddenly leaped up, hissing and gasping as he rolled on the ground like a giant worm.

Kings would never allow the crown to leave them; it was a curse of power.

Xiao Yang is not yet a true monarch, but he may be afflicted with this curse.

"I, Xiao Yang, will never remove my crown!"

………….

As time passed, the Heart of the Dungeon in Bell Tower City was fully formed, and Xiao Yang successfully received it.

In protecting his own world, protecting more worlds, and protecting his home, he has once again taken a solid and reliable step.

Even though it took a little longer than the allotted time.

After defeating the Pale Hand Spawn of the Skeleton Dungeon and discovering that his world and his home would first come into contact with the Rot in six months, he resolutely stepped into the Rot.

From that day until now, two months have passed since the second stronghold built on a large dungeon was established.

It took him a third of the time to take another difficult step.

It was indeed a bit slow, but there was nothing we could do. The rotten land was even more of a cesspool than we had imagined.

Fortunately, such efforts were not entirely fruitless.

With the second stronghold established, the barrier between worlds is reinforced, and the time for the collision between plane 33214 and the Decaying Land is delayed.

Current time: one year

Two such prompts popped up.

He's quite happy now, at least everything he did wasn't in vain.

But this isn't the end, and there's still a group of guys that Xiao Yang wants to save.

He named his second base.

If the Skeleton Dungeon, having been completely conquered, can be considered the starting point, then the Clock Tower City is clearly the first step and the hope that lies ahead.

City of Hope

They neglected the resource output of the City of Hope and other urban planning.

His City of Hope was not poor and destitute; it started with a large library, and even the dilapidated clock tower behind it was a unique building.

First, put down anything that can be put down directly.

[Statue of the Goddess of Rest, Tower of Flesh and Blood]

These two special buildings can be placed directly without requiring resources to build or wait.

During the placement process, a prompt suddenly appeared in the Gods game.

[There is already a special religious building in the base. Should we continue to place the statue of the Goddess of Rest?]

This prompt made Xiao Yang, who was already somewhat anxious, think even more deeply.

What will happen if we leave it there?

One of the two buildings will be damaged.

"Gods' Game, bring up the panel for the faith building that already exists in this city."

Doomsday Clock Tower

Quality: Mythical

Belongs to: Plague rat colony

Effects: Additional Faith generation, transforms special Lackeys into Corrupted Rats, further clustering them.

Introduction: The clamorous bells, my prophecy, we are a group, we are also individuals, we are me, I am us, what am I, really?

Unexpectedly, the plague rat swarm left themselves a secret door to crawl out from the underground abyss, but unfortunately, Xiao Yang discovered it.

"Keep placing it!"

One of the two religious buildings would be destroyed, but Xiao Yang had faith in the Goddess of Rest, even though she had been dead for quite some time.

A sacred statue of a goddess stands in the center of the city, not far from the rough clock tower.

The benevolent goddess gazes tenderly upon this city.

The victor is the goddess of rest. The rough clock tower behind Xiao Yang has dimmed and lost its most important spirituality, becoming nothing more than a towering mountain of garbage.

Then there's the tower of flesh and blood, the pervasive crimson flesh and blood, the thick blood vessels that grow and climb like plant branches, and the countless eyes of all sizes.

The flesh and blood tower grew directly from the dim Doomsday Clock Tower, standing in the center of the city, its many eyes curiously observing everything within sight.

The Well of Purity has entered the construction sequence. It has occupied the only automatic construction slot and will take seven days to complete construction.

There was nothing else to do for the time being.

Alright, it's time to fulfill my promise, time to do another important thing, time to loudly proclaim some things I've always wanted to say.

Even though Xiao Yang did not publicly announce this promise.

At this moment, the corners of his mouth turned up high, and he was in high spirits.

"There will be bread, there will be milk, and there will be hope."

(End of this chapter)