Chapter 35: The Choice of Reinforcement

As the reinforcement pod activated, Lin Yi felt a surge of powerful energy flooding into his body. His skin gradually began to redden, as if he were being enveloped by scorching flames.

The flow of his blood accelerated continuously, as if an invisible force were driving his body through a constant evolution.

Lin Yi felt his body undergoing massive changes within an incredibly short period.

His muscles became firmer and more powerful, his bones grew tougher, and his entire being felt as though he had undergone a complete metamorphosis.

By the time Lin Yi crawled out of the reinforcement pod, his clothes were completely soaked through.

Sweat dripped from his cheeks onto the floor, forming a small puddle.

However, Lin Yi felt an unprecedented sense of lightness and comfort, as if all his burdens had been lifted.

Just then, the notification sound of the Reincarnation Paradise suddenly rang in his ears.

【Strength attribute is an affinity attribute for the Abyss Physician. Base Strength has reached 20 points. The Hunter may choose one of the following rewards.】

1. Overwhelm: Strength +2.

2. Dexterous Hands: Increase attack speed by 10%.

3. Berserker (Rare): During combat, the Hunter's Strength attribute temporarily increases by +5 for 30 minutes.

4. Shatter (Rare): Attacks will carry 10% defense-ignoring damage (Priority: ***).

Looking at the four options before him, Lin Yi began to weigh the pros and cons.

Each of these options could directly increase his combat effectiveness. "Overwhelm" would directly add 2 points of Strength, but a pure increase in Strength did not necessarily guarantee absolute dominance in battle.

"Dexterous Hands" could increase his striking speed, making Lin Yi's attacks faster and more ferocious.

However, compared to the latter two options, the first two instantly paled in comparison.

The temporary +5 Strength from "Berserker" was quite exaggerated. If the attributes of both parties were relatively close, Lin Yi's sudden 5-point surge might catch his opponent off guard. This kind of short-term explosive boost could potentially turn the tide of battle at a critical moment.

But Lin Yi also worried that if the battle lasted too long, this temporary strength boost might lose its effectiveness.

"Shatter" was even more straightforward and brutal: it directly ignored the opponent's defense.

After hesitating for quite a while, Lin Yi decided to choose "Shatter." This ability was similar to the power of the Abyss; it would play a massive role when facing high-defense enemies, making Lin Yi's attacks far more lethal.

Furthermore, its priority appeared to be extremely high, which meant the chance of triggering this ability during combat would be very large.

Since he was developing abilities, he naturally wanted to develop one to its absolute limit.

After selecting "Shatter," Lin Yi clearly felt a world-shaking change occur within his Abyss power.

Compared to before, this power possessed an indescribable sense of danger, as if it could ruthlessly crush everything in its surroundings.

Lin Yi clenched his fists, clearly hearing the sound of his bones and tendons grinding against each other.

Now, Lin Yi was brimming with confidence. He felt as though he could easily kill the boss of the previous world, Kurban, with a single punch.

Of course, he understood that this was merely a sensation of increased power and did not mean he could truly kill a powerful enemy with one blow.

【Agility attribute is an affinity attribute for the Abyss Physician. Base Agility has reached 20 points. The Hunter may choose one of the following rewards.】

1. Keen: Agility +2.

2. Evasion Master: Increase danger perception by 10% during combat.

3. Parkour Expert: The impact of terrain on the Contractor's movement speed is reduced by 30%.

4. Lightning Speed: Increase nerve reflex speed by 5%.

With his Agility attribute also successfully breaking the 20-point mark, Lin Yi once again faced the moment of choosing a reward.

However, compared to the Strength attribute rewards, these options seemed slightly inferior, as none were labeled as "Rare."

Ultimately, Lin Yi chose "Evasion Master."

This reward increased danger perception by 10%. While it seemed useless in daily life, it would be extremely useful during combat.

For an experienced warrior, perceiving danger in advance was often more important than a simple increase in attributes.

As a colorless energy flowed into his body, Lin Yi felt his body undergo another subtle change.

When he opened his eyes, however, he did not feel any obvious difference.

Such enhancements were often gradual and subtle, only revealing their true value in actual combat.

Therefore, he did not dwell too much on this lack of sensation.

【Stamina attribute is an affinity attribute for the Abyss Physician. Base Stamina has reached 20 points. The Hunter may choose one of the following rewards.】

1. Robust: Stamina +2.

2. External Armor: Temporary HP limit increased by 10%.

3. Long-distance Runner (Rare): Stamina recovery speed increased by 30%, stamina consumption rate decreased by 15%.

4. Source of Life (Rare): HP +200.

It had to be said that the attributes provided by breaking through 20 points of Stamina were all quite excellent.

While the increase in HP was tempting, Lin Yi already possessed the "Redeemer" talent, which gave him a unique advantage regarding HP increases.

Therefore, Lin Yi did not choose the "Source of Life" reward. Although it would immediately add 200 HP, Lin Yi believed that through his own management, he could achieve the same HP increase within derivative worlds.

Instead, Lin Yi placed more value on the hidden attribute of Stamina.

In combat, the consumption of Stamina often determined one's endurance and the ability to respond to unexpected situations.

Especially when facing area-of-effect attacks, every single point of Stamina could be the key to survival.

Thus, Lin Yi chose the "Long-distance Runner" reward. It would not only increase his Stamina recovery speed but also decrease his Stamina consumption rate, which would undoubtedly grant him greater endurance and adaptability in battle.

Because his attributes had been significantly boosted in a short amount of time, Lin Yi felt the changes in his body were very pronounced, making his movements feel somewhat awkward.

He had to be more careful in controlling his steps and movements to avoid losing his balance due to the physical changes.

Walking out of the Attribute Reinforcement Hall, Lin Yi felt a slight sense of fatigue.

He raised his arm and stared at the brand upon it—the unique identifier bestowed upon him by the Reincarnation Paradise.

With a thought, the brand warmed slightly, and a strange power instantly enveloped his body.

In the next moment, his figure vanished from the spot and reappeared inside his exclusive room.

This was a convenience provided by the Reincarnation Paradise for every Contractor; as long as they were within the Paradise, they could instantly return to their exclusive space at any time and place.

The room was simply and comfortably furnished, with a soft bed occupying most of the space.

Lin Yi walked to the bedside, took off his clothes, and gave himself a quick wash to rinse away the fatigue and sweat.

Then, he lay down on the bed and closed his eyes, preparing for a good rest.

The several rounds of reinforcement had not only increased his attributes but had also exhausted a great deal of his mental energy.

The moment he lay down, Lin Yi fell into a deep sleep.

(End of Chapter)