The physical abilities dungeon wasn't a lot different from when Steve left it. Checking the dungeon info none of the original goblins had died yet and with new goblins spawning in the numbers and reached one hundred and twenty six goblins. The small part of the valley under dungeon influence must have gotten crowded because a good number of goblins wandered the great valley area. Using his dungeon energy Steve actively expanded his dungeon instead of the slow autonomous spread. While he did that Steve checked out the gogy ink tree to see if anything had changed.
It turned out some of the goblins had been harvesting the tree before going out to hunt. Unlike the jungle the valley didn't have many predators but did have large Buffalo like creatures roaming the mostly grassy hillsides. They ranged from level 1 to 4 but never traveled in groups less than five making them a challenge for most goblins. Some goblins seemd to naturally formed groups while some of the higher level goblins or those with more offensive tattoos would use an ink fruit before ambushing the smallest herd member. Escaping before the others could retaliate the goblins slowly grew in not only level but skill as well.
"It seems that tree wasn't a waste after all" nodding in satisfaction Steve used as much energy as possible increasing the area of influence hoping to capitalize on his industrious little hunters. A positive he noticed was that even if the goblins tattoo didn't increase the goblins defense in any way choosing the physical abilities path caused each goblin to be more durable than either of his other dungeon types goblins. Though he doubted that they could handle a hit from an eight foot scourge ant without a defensive power enhanced by the fruit that was still impressive for a four foot tall goblin.
So far most of the physical abilities seemed like passive or buffing abilities ment to improve what a goblin already possess. The energy control dungeon seemed to focus on an active effect on the environment. the universal mysteries spirits seemed like a combination of passive abilities from the weapon or spirit and a passive or active choice at level 10. Steve wasn't expecting sure if it will stay this way at higher levels but he was starting to get the hang of things when it comes to how the different types influenced the goblins.
Hoping to increase the leveling speed of his goblins Steve spent the energy to grow two more ink trees and tried creating a physical abilities plant with a small bush. After infusing about half the energy the trees cost Steve got the pop-up he'd been waiting for.
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Power Thorne bush, the leaves of a power Thorne bush are valuable for grinning up into a powder or tea to temporarily increase all physical characteristics but watch out for the razor sharp needles that sprout from the base.
"It seems like we're going to need some kind of goblin alchemist" with a thoughtful expression Steve wondered if the two plants could be combined somehow. Diving into the custom tattoo option Steve designed a brain tattoo imbuing the ability for increase memory and spawning his would be alchemist. It worked yet it could the same amount as a level 5 with a simple physical ability at level 1 Steve had high hopes for his newest minion. Crafting a few simple stone tools from memory of DnD books he half remembers Steve set his goblin to testing and experimenting.
Knowing that it might take some time and wanting to check on his other two dungeons Steve tried something a little bit different before he left. Focusing on his new alchemist Steve tried giving him authority over his fellow goblins to make sure he didn't need to waste time gathering his own materials. It seemed to work in some degree being that he could only influence goblins that within a few levels of him. The higher level goblins simply just ignored him but that was fine seeing as his job was to make consumables for the hunters Steve left to check out the situation with the ants.
Ash was once again having a bad day. He'd left his shift guarding the tunnels like normal and started walking towards his loot cave now filled with different ant shells polished up to look shiny. Half what there however He'd heard a crash and a scream coming from his left. Ash was confused since the ant tunnel was behind him. Right before Ash could jog over the ground in front of him exploded outward a scourge ant launching at him out of nowhere. Rolling out of the way and tossing his snake at it Ash quickly summoned his dagger cutting it's joints and slowing it enough for his snake to sink it fangs into the massive ants eye.
Turning Ash found another ant coming out of the new tunnel with more behind it. The sounds of fighting from every direction told ash that new tunnels were popping up all across the mountain and he'd have to hold them here. Yup Ash was definitely having a rotten day.
Zig was having an amazing day recently hitting level 16 passing Ash and becoming the highest level goblin on the mountain. He had just been thinking that the ants had been way too easy to kill and he had been getting bored with them. The guardian spirit must have heard his prayers and rewarded his efforts with more ants, a few even being larger, faster and stronger than the normal ants. Zig was overjoyed thinking about how many levels he could get from them.