SWDnovel Chapter 248 Power Surge, Another Skill Fusion!
Chapter 248 Power Surge, Another Skill Fusion!
Chapter 248 Power Surge, Another Skill Fusion!
As he brandished his spear, Fang Zhou directly issued the order for the entire army to attack.
The demon's skeleton servants then surged out like a tide, heading towards the distance.
This time, he did not specify a particular destination or direction for them, but simply asked them to advance into the deeper, more mysterious area where the blood-red moonlight was even more intense.
With a crisp whooshing sound, Fang Zhou swung his spear again, easily piercing through an oncoming zombie.
Feeling the enormous gap in strength between himself and these ordinary zombies, he couldn't help but shake his head, appearing somewhat disheartened.
For these lower-ranking undead creatures of the Black Iron rank, the strength of the Ark was worlds apart.
Whether or not he has the [Victory Cry] skill, these zombies are almost no match for him; a single shot is enough to kill them.
However, despite the vast difference in strength, Ark could still sense some differences.
His attack speed and movement speed seem to have increased, but this enhancement doesn't seem to be very significant for him.
Left with no other choice, he continued his hunting journey, observing the performance of the skeleton squads enhanced by the [Victory Cry] skill through the soul link established by the Skeleton King skill. Ark had discovered that one of the major advantages of the [Victory Cry] skill was its lasting effect.
Even though the skeleton warriors under the Ark Demon were quite far away from him, the buffs granted to them by this skill continued to take effect.
This allowed Ark to command his undead army more freely, allowing them to advance freely across this land filled with the aura of death.
Ark's gaze, through the soul link, was fixed on his army of skeletons.
They moved swiftly, like streaks of gray shadow, rapidly traversing the land bathed in the crimson moonlight.
The light of the Victory Cry flickered between the bones of each skeleton, granting them extraordinary strength and agility.
According to Ark's perception, Squad 1 had a direct confrontation with a purchased zombie.
Although the zombies are enormous and threatening, the Skull Squad is significantly faster than them thanks to the [Victory Cry] buff.
This leaves the zombies waving their stiff arms in vain, unable to reach any target.
The Skull Squad adopted a kite tactic, which involves using their high mobility to maintain a certain distance from the enemy while constantly harassing and attacking them.
This tactic is particularly effective against slow-moving enemies like zombies.
With the movement speed boost from the Victory Cry skill, the zombies, which were already slower than warriors of the same rank, became even more clumsy and powerless, and could only watch helplessly as the skeletons nimbly moved around them.
Following the tactical pattern that Ark had previously devised for the Skull Teams, Team One immediately began requesting support from the other Skull Teams.
However, unlike before, this zombie became a sitting duck thanks to the accurate shots of the skeleton archers.
With the support of the [Victory Cry] skill, the Skeleton Archer and the other three melee Skeleton Warriors not only experience a significant increase in attack power, but also...
Even the attack frequency has increased significantly.
This means that each of their attacks can cause substantial damage to the zombies, enough to penetrate the zombies' defensive layers.
As the battle progressed, the skeleton archers' arrows rained down like a dense storm.
The arrow tips gleamed with a cold light, and each arrow struck the zombie's head or leg vitals with unerring accuracy.
The three melee warriors have seen a significant increase in both attack power and frequency.
Even the seemingly indestructible skin of zombies was left with deep wounds by their attacks.
At the same time, the Giant Shield Skeleton Warrior, who plays the main defensive role, also receives a significant boost in defense under the influence of the [Victory Cry] skill.
It stood at the forefront of the battle line, gripping a sturdy bone shield tightly in its hand, unwaveringly resisting every attack from the zombies.
During the duration of [Victory Cry], it can even barely withstand the zombie's normal attacks, creating favorable attack conditions for teammates.
Fangzhou keenly noticed this change.
His soul fire trembled slightly, and he immediately adjusted his tactical deployment through the soul connection.
He ordered the giant shield skeleton warriors to hold the line, while the spear skeleton warriors and greatsword skeleton warriors flanked the zombies from both sides, launching a continuous barrage of attacks.
This distracted the zombie, forcing it to face attacks from multiple directions simultaneously, putting it in a passive position.
This is an experiment for the Ark!
His gaze was fixed on the battlefield ahead, his heart filled with anticipation.
He wanted to test a bold idea.
After the Skull Squad 1 was hit by the [Victory Cry] skill, can they defeat the approaching zombie with their head-on combat skills alone?
If the experiment fails, at most Team 1 will be wiped out.
Anyway, the four brave warriors of Team 1 have been replaced many times.
Replacing it again wouldn't be a big deal for Ark.
Fortunately, despite having made the worst-case scenario plans and expectations, the final result was, of course, gratifying.
Under Ark's command, the Skull Warriors of Team 1 did not adopt the usual retreat tactic, but instead chose to charge directly at the enemy.
A direct confrontation ensued.
The giant shield-wielding skeleton warrior stood firm as a rock, the bone shield in his hand gleaming with a cold light, tightly resisting each of the zombie's attacks.
The spear-wielding skeleton warrior and the greatsword-wielding skeleton warrior are like two sharp blades.
With a light leap, he landed behind the zombie, his spear aimed directly at its spine.
The other approached from the side, its greatsword drawing a graceful arc, the blade aimed directly at the zombie's ribs.
Although the zombies were powerful, they were clearly caught off guard by this sudden power.
It tried to ram the giant shield skeleton warrior with its massive body, only to find that the opponent's defense was far stronger than it had imagined.
As the battle continued, the zombie's injuries gradually worsened, making each attack seem increasingly sluggish and powerless.
Under the continuous attacks of Skull Squad 1, the zombie's defenses finally collapsed, and its body began to sway.
At that very moment, Ark issued its final order: concentrate firepower and end the battle.
The archers' arrows shot towards the zombies like meteors, while the melee-type skeleton warriors seized the opportunity to launch a final, fierce attack.
With the giant shield-wielding skeleton warriors in front, the spear-wielding and greatsword-wielding skeleton warriors launched a fatal attack from both sides.
With the combined efforts of the four, the zombie's head was finally severed by a single sword strike, and it lost the life-sustaining soul fire.
The battle ended so quickly that the nearby Skull Team 2, which came to provide support, didn't even have time to join the fight.
As the battle came to an end, Ark silently watched it all and nodded slightly.
Previously, defeating a single zombie often required multiple skeleton squads working together and employing a "kiting" tactic to achieve a difficult victory. Now, with the [Victory Cry] skill, a single skeleton squad can rely on seamless teamwork and formidable combat power.
Defeat the enemy head-on.
The power of the [Victory Cry] skill was fully demonstrated at this moment. Ark was somewhat satisfied with the new skill effect of this Iron-level warrior.
He slowly raised his head and gazed at the blood-red full moon.
The moonlight poured down like blood, casting an eerie yet magnificent hue over this desolate land.
Fangzhou's heart was burning with fierce fighting spirit at this moment.
Besides the increased combat power brought by the Victory Cry, he was even more looking forward to the Death Coronation skill that his main body had just deduced.
What kind of skill materials will it provide for the clone after reaching the Instinct level of proficiency?
If the power of the demon's army of skeletons could be gathered into the skeleton clones, or if a few elite skeleton warriors could be selected as squad leaders and given additional power, then the cloned skeleton army would undoubtedly become even more powerful.
Such enhancements not only significantly improve hunting efficiency but also make the process of devouring more rapid and efficient.
However, he soon realized that now was not the time to indulge in fantasies.
Fangzhou gently shook his nascent head, then refocused his attention on the battle and evolution before him.
The goal of advancing to the middle rank of Black Iron is within reach, which makes his fighting spirit even more intense.
Fang Zhou gripped the Corpse Spear tightly, feeling the cold, hard shaft and the lingering enemy blood on it.
Taking a deep breath and adjusting his posture, he once again leaped towards a zombie that was walking around in his field of vision.
The spear shot out like lightning, striking the zombie's head with pinpoint accuracy.
The zombie let out a hoarse growl before collapsing to the ground with a thud.
The ark did not linger for a moment and continued searching for its next target.
A few days later, at the skills training ground of Haicheng Military Academy.
Since mastering the Soul Vision skill, Ark has devoted himself entirely to its cultivation.
He practiced here every day from dusk until night fell.
Today, when Fangzhou unleashed the Soul Vision skill again, he felt an unprecedented sense of smoothness.
As the skill was activated, the surrounding air seemed to become clearer and more transparent, and even the slightest energy fluctuations in the air could not escape his perception.
At that very moment, Fangzhou was pleasantly surprised to find that, after days of persistent practice, his proficiency in Soul Vision had finally made a qualitative leap.
It has been upgraded from the proficient level to the master level.
At this rate, it won't be long before the Soul Vision reaches the Perfect level or even the ultimate Instinct level.
Once he reaches the Instinct level, he will be able to use this skill more freely, providing more powerful skill materials for his Skeleton clones.
This cycle of mutual promotion between the main body and its clones is precisely the legendary path that Ark has always pursued.
However, the prolonged use of skills also depleted Ark's mental energy.
He felt a wave of fatigue wash over him, and slowly stood up, preparing to head to the meditation room.
Just then, a message notification came from my personal terminal.
Fangzhou opened the terminal and found that the message was from Bai Xiaochun.
【We two are really amazing】(Bai Xiaochun): "Ark boss, my Bone Arrow Rain skill deduction and improvement plan is complete. I named it 【Bone Arrow Rain Deduction Improvement Plan 1.0】."
Instructor Su Xinyan gave me a lot of valuable advice. This plan combines the characteristics of the Bone Arrow Rain skill and the Mental Impact skill.
Hope this helps.
In addition, Instructor Su said that you could visit the lab when you have time; she has some new ideas she'd like to discuss with you.
Upon seeing this message, Fangzhou couldn't help but smile, his eyes instantly brightening as an irrepressible surge of excitement welled up within him.
Bai Xiaochun's efforts pleased him, and Instructor Su Xinyan's guidance was the icing on the cake.
As a boss, getting your employees to "roll up" is the key.
Meng Hongzhuang's previous contribution of the "Death Coronation" skill undoubtedly brought a strong stimulus to the entire team.
This positive competitive atmosphere clearly also influenced Bai Xiaochan, the usually carefree salted fish spirit.
In just a few days, she had completed the deduction of the enhancement strategy for the "Bone Arrow Rain" skill, which was quite efficient.
So, Fangzhou opened his personal terminal and replied to her with a message:
【An Ordinary Apprentice】(Fang Zhou): "Received, thank you for your hard work, Xiao Chan."
Please tell Instructor Su that I'm heading to the lab now.
After I review the information you sent me, if I can successfully deduce the enhancement skill I want, your contribution points will naturally be substantial.
After sending the message, Fangzhou organized the research materials he was carrying and then set off for the necromancer research group's laboratory.
Pushing open the laboratory door, one is greeted by Bai Xiaochun sitting at her desk, seemingly slacking off and enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
Upon seeing this, Fang Zhou couldn't help but frown.
But then he remembered the complete deduction of "Bone Arrow Rain" that Bai Xiaochun had just provided him, and he restrained the urge to rebuke her.
A light cough broke the silence of the room, startling Bai Xiaochun.
He was jolted up from his seat as if he had been electrocuted.
Fang Zhou nodded slightly to her, then walked straight to Su Xinyan's workspace located deep inside the laboratory.
As you step into the workshop, melodious music slowly emanates from the mouth of an adorable music robot, echoing the shimmering moonlight outside the window.
Fang Zhou looked up and saw a beautiful woman seemingly drowning her sorrows in alcohol, yet her stunningly beautiful face also carried a hint of clear-headed wisdom.
Fang Zhou sorted out his thoughts and prepared to discuss the information sent by Bai Xiaochuan with Su Xinyan, and explore together the possibility of further enhancing the "Bone Arrow Rain" skill.
Su Xinyan lay on her side on the sofa, her slender arm supporting her head.
A deep red nightgown draped over her fair skin, revealing glimpses of her voluptuous breasts, while her shapely, snow-white legs were casually crossed, exuding an ultimate, seductive allure.
They generously let the Ark on the other side have a feast for the eyes.