Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone

Chapter 784 - 504: Beastman Calamity, Demon Cave, Sacrificial Teleportation!

A dozen or so long seconds passed before a sound like a popping bubble echoed. The ordinary dirt pit vanished without a trace, replaced by a fiery red crater several meters in diameter. Olaf stood firmly beside it, wielding his War Axe in both hands.

Fang Zhou’s spirits were instantly lifted. Even from twenty meters away, he could feel a wave of intense heat. The very air at the mouth of the crater rippled, a clear indication of the extreme temperature inside!

"Olaf, what’s the situation inside?"

"My lord, there are demons! Hundreds of them!" As he spoke, Olaf couldn’t help but swing his War Axe, an excited demeanor seldom seen on him.

However, after Fang Zhou reached the Bronze Upper level, Olaf’s strength rose accordingly, reaching the same tier. The increase in strength was not only reflected in his Energy level and Combat Techniques but also in the intelligence of the Berserker Heroic Spirit. He could now engage in more complex verbal exchanges with Fang Zhou, no longer limited to transmitting simple thoughts via his Soul Link.

Olaf himself was born from the legacy of the Berserker Pioneer, General Ning Feihu. General Ning Feihu had perished in a bloody battle with Abyssal Demons, and Olaf naturally inherited this animosity toward them. Therefore, it was no surprise that Olaf was so excited to see so many demons.

Fang Zhou exchanged glances with Yan Yan and the others, and they all nodded. It seemed their suspicions were confirmed: the rioting Beastmen were indeed connected to the demons!

Abyssal Demons are the common enemy of nearly all creatures in the Mythical World. Once they appear, they are immediately besieged—a treatment befitting true villains. As typical representatives of the Chaotic Evil camp, they pillage and burn, committing all sorts of evil deeds perhaps entirely on a whim, or for no reason at all. Moreover, other races generally have no room for compromise with them. Even the Beastmen, Dark Elves, and other similarly evil races either flee upon encountering demons or engage in battle on the spot. As for Fang Zhou and his group, who were aligned with the Order Camp, there was absolutely no room for compromise.

"What about their strength?"

"Most are Black Iron Tier Horned Demons and Dog Demons, with some Bronze Tier Tyrant Demons. Due to the considerable distance and to avoid alarming them, I didn’t advance further, so I haven’t seen any stronger demon units yet."

"Is that so..."

The enemy’s relative weakness seemed like a good thing at first glance, but when dealing with Abyssal Demons, it might not be. This is because they often possess Sacrifice Skills! What appeared to be dozens or even hundreds of disposable fodder units could be instantly sacrificed by a cunning demon in the background, summoning numerous formidable foes in their place.

Fang Zhou immediately ordered the Undead Army to prepare for battle and specifically instructed Yan Yan, Lin Qingshan, Jing Fei, and the others. They were strong, but they still seemed somewhat vulnerable against demons. Prioritizing their own survival was paramount.

As for the Ice Remains Earth Dragon Knights, they were a bit more difficult to handle. The entrance to this passage was three meters wide, but it was obvious that an underground cave environment was completely unsuitable for a cavalry Charge. Having them dismount was even more unrealistic. Not only was there no place to keep their Earth Dragons, but their entire skillset was based on the Charge. Without their mounts, they weren’t much stronger than ordinary Corpse Warriors.

"Olaf, how did you break the Illusion just now? After we enter, will the Illusion be restored?"

Olaf shook his head, his War Axe pointed in a certain direction. "I accidentally severed that little thing, which is why the disguise here was broken."

About a dozen meters away on the ground, there was a broken small magic array.

After pondering for a moment, Fang Zhou took out some white and gray quality Equipment from the Beastmen and some Magic Stones, handing them all to the most intelligent Ice Remains Earth Dragon Knight leader.

"I need you to guard this entrance. If any Beastmen approach, warn me immediately. If other human Professionals arrive, use these items as payment to invite them to hunt the nearby Beastmen."

Although they weren’t Mutated Undead blessed by the Blood Moon, the intelligence of all undead units improved as their tier increased. As expected, the leading Ice Remains Earth Dragon Knight promptly complied, "As you command, my lord."

Thinking for a moment more, Fang Zhou called Jing Fei over. "You will also stay here with a portion of the Wanderers to scout the surrounding area. If there are any disturbances, send someone to notify me immediately."

Jing Fei patted his chest and assured him, "Rest assured, Lieutenant Fang Zhou, I will do my utmost to complete the task."

In fact, he knew that, given his abilities, there would be little opportunity for him to be effective if he entered the narrow underground caverns. He was a Wanderer more adept at detecting traps; head-on confrontations where the boldest wins were never his strong suit.

After making comprehensive preparations and ensuring they couldn’t be flanked, Fang Zhou nodded in satisfaction.

Yan Yan and the others also dismounted, handing their mounts to Jing Fei and his group, but Fang Zhou remained mounted on Tiamat.

Demons were also capable of using Magic; due to their lineage, many could even wield fire innately.