pjbooks Chapter 247 Breakthrough Imminent, the Immense Potential of [Resurrection of the Dead]
Chapter 247 Breakthrough Imminent, the Immense Potential of [Resurrection of the Dead]
Chapter 247 Breakthrough Imminent, the Immense Potential of [Resurrection of the Dead]
This realization filled Bai Xiaochun with mixed feelings. She unconsciously clenched her small fists and secretly vowed that she would never let Meng Hongzhuang take the lead.
Damn it!
When you run into Meng Hongzhuang, that shrew, you have to think of a way to prevent her from stealing the spotlight.
As for Shen Ziwei, although she didn't care much about performance evaluations, she was filled with gratitude for Fang Zhou, who had once saved her life.
Moreover, she knew that all her hopes for bone regeneration rested on Fang Zhou's shoulders.
Therefore, she hoped to share as much of the burden as possible with Fang Zhou through her own efforts, in order to repay Fang Zhou's kindness. If she could not fully demonstrate her abilities, Shen Ziwei felt embarrassed to let Fang Zhou put in so much effort for her.
Unaware of the various strange thoughts swirling in the minds of those outside the arena, Ark remained engrossed in the chaotic battle between the two Skull teams.
Ten minutes passed quickly.
The left-side army, enhanced by the Death Coronation skill, easily defeated the same number on the right.
The ground was littered with bones, and the surrounding air was filled with scattered necromantic energy.
All 30 regular skeletons on the right were wiped out.
However, the three skeleton squads on the left, led by their three squad leaders, only suffered the loss of 10 skeletons with shattered bones and extinguished soul flames.
Furthermore, most of these casualties were caused by the accurate shots fired by the archers on the right.
Otherwise, the casualties of the left flank army might have been even lower.
After completing the combat power comparison experiment, Ark carefully recorded the entire battle and archived it.
He then began an in-depth analysis, recording the observed data, tactical layouts, and intuitive feelings in his memo.
This detailed report will serve as the cornerstone for his future research and practice.
Then, he snapped his fingers with satisfaction, removing all the skill buffs from the remaining 20-odd skeletons, and banished them back to the underworld.
Judging from the results of this practical exercise, both the Brutal Aura deduced last night and the Death Coronation skill deduced today thanks to the inspiration provided by Meng Hongzhuang are very much to Ark's liking.
There may still be some shortcomings, and further improvements are needed.
However, it is already excellent enough as an initial prototype for a new skill.
Fang Zhou stood there, pondered for a while, and then slowly turned around to face Meng Hongzhuang.
His eyes were full of affirmation and appreciation, and his tone was gentle.
"Hongzhuang, hmm—the skill recommendation ideas you provided this time were indeed excellent. Now, it's time for me to give you my reward."
A glimmer of surprise flashed in Meng Hongzhuang's eyes at Fangzhou's words.
She knew that her efforts had finally been recognized.
Under her expectant gaze, Fangzhou opened his personal terminal, gently swiped his finger across the screen, and began the transfer operation.
According to the research assistant agreement he had previously signed with Meng Hongzhuang, he transferred 10 basic contribution points to Meng Hongzhuang.
This is a direct reward for her assistance in deducing and improving her skills.
In addition, he transferred an extra 20 points as incentive contribution points for special expenditures.
Fang Zhou pondered to himself that Bai Xiaochun had only done some simple deductions and data organization based on his skeletal skills and had already earned 10 contribution points.
In comparison, Meng Hongzhuang's efforts this time far surpassed those of the former.
Fangzhou felt he would be doing her a disservice if he didn't give her a bigger reward.
For first-year recruits like Meng Hongzhuang and Bai Xiaochun, who have just obtained the qualification of seed students, the most practical and direct reward is undoubtedly contribution points.
After all, unlike Ark, they didn't make a fortune hunting in Cave 1 during their apprenticeship.
In addition to the rewards from the Human Alliance obtained by continuously developing new skills, Ark has accumulated over a thousand contribution points in just three or four months since its awakening.
Compared to Fang Zhou, Meng Hongzhuang and Bai Xiaochun's contribution points seemed insignificant. For them, after opening up their E-level permissions, many precious resources in the Haicheng Military Academy's resource pool became available for exchange.
However, despite their great envy, they often could only sigh in vain because they were short of contribution points to exchange for the prizes.
Not to mention, they could only watch helplessly as Fang Zhou, this "big spender," spent money on cultivation almost day and night, and his strength had already left them far behind.
Therefore, when Meng Hongzhuang saw the 30 contribution points that Fangzhou transferred to her, she almost jumped up with excitement.
This contribution point is not only an affirmation of her efforts, but also an important asset for her future cultivation path.
With these contribution points, she can exchange them for more cultivation resources, allowing her to grow faster.
As the saying goes, "A great reward will surely attract brave men." Seeing Meng Hongzhuang's smug look, Bai Xiaochun secretly gritted her teeth, while Shen Ziwei was also extremely envious.
After thinking for a moment, Fangzhou took out monster materials, such as the heart of a young ice troll that he had obtained from hunting, from his spatial storage capsule. These materials would help his animal companions grow and develop.
He took out some materials worth about 20 contribution points and handed them to Meng Hongzhuang.
Fangzhou said, "Hongzhuang, these days I've seen you focusing all your energy on the deduction of the Death Coronation skill, and it seems you haven't been cultivating your relationship with your animal companions much."
Consider these snacks a gift from me to them.
Feed them more often when you have time; it will help strengthen your bond and nurture their potential.
Meng Hongzhuang accepted the monster materials with a beaming smile, hugged them to her chest, and nodded repeatedly to Fangzhou, saying, "Thank you, Boss Fangzhou."
On behalf of Winnie and Nidalee, thank you!
The problem is not scarcity, but inequality.
Fang Zhou noticed Bai Xiaochun and Shen Ziwei's somewhat disappointed expressions, so he quickly tried to soothe them by saying, "Xiaochun, Ziwei."
Don't be discouraged.
No pain, no gain.
Learn more from the red-dressing style!
If Hongzhuang can do it, why can't you?
Reflect more on whether you have worked hard these past few months.
I believe in you. As long as you put in the effort, you'll earn contribution points and monster materials.
Seeing Fang Zhou put on his notorious capitalist face again, the experienced instructors Su Xinyan and Huang Qiuyue exchanged a glance and shook their heads slightly.
However, Bai Xiaochun, Meng Hongzhuang, and Shen Ziwei are Fangzhou's own research assistants.
How Fang Zhou wants to train them is his prerogative, and they don't need to interfere.
Therefore, watching these three naive and clueless young female assistants being gradually molded into corporate slaves by Fang Zhou, the two female instructors, although harboring some reservations about some of Fang Zhou's methods, chose to remain silent.
After all, this is Ark's team, and they have no reason to interfere too much.
At this moment, Fangzhou seemed to have given his three assistants a boost of energy and encouragement.
He suddenly thought of something, turned his head, and looked at Meng Hongzhuang with anticipation in his voice.
"Hongzhuang, for the next period of time, you must prioritize your cultivation."
Strive to break through to the intermediate level of apprentice as soon as possible, so that you will be qualified to participate in the upcoming new recruits' skills competition.
This is your most urgent task right now!
Before Meng Hongzhuang could nod in response, Fang Zhou changed the subject and continued, "Of course, in your spare time from cultivation, if you are willing to continue contributing your wisdom to our necromancer research group, I would be very happy."
Next, I hope you can help me further refine the skill "Resurrection of the Dead".
Fang Zhou turned his gaze to Instructor Su Xinyan beside him and continued to explain: "【Resurrection of the Dead】is a necromancer buff spell at the apprentice level, carefully deduced by Instructor Xinyan."
It can effectively heal the injuries of undead summons under the influence of magic, greatly enhancing the necromancer's ability to sustain combat.
During the hunt in Cave 1, I often use this skill to heal injured undead summons in order to save my mental energy.
This can be considered a very well-developed skill.
Hearing Fang Zhou's effusive praise, Instructor Su Xinyan couldn't help but smile.
She took a light breath, her tone slightly teasing: "Fang Zhou, you're really good at going around in circles."
After saying all that, isn't it just to get me to help Meng Hongzhuang?
"You little rascal, can't you just say what you mean? You have to resort to all these roundabout tricks."
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou's eyes immediately lit up with surprise, as if he had unexpectedly discovered a treasure.
"Oh, Instructor Xinyan, we're truly on the same wavelength! Our hearts can communicate without words."
In my heart, I was only thinking that since you are the creator of the unique skill of "resurrection of the dead," if you could provide Hongzhuang with even the slightest guidance, it would be like adding wings to a tiger, the icing on the cake for her!
Fang Zhou's words were filled with gratitude, and then he gave Meng Hongzhuang a suggestive look.
Meng Hongzhuang instantly understood and immediately seized the opportunity to cling to Instructor Su Xinyan's powerful connections.
"Instructor Xinyan, I will definitely study your 'Resurrection of the Dead' skill day and night after I get back."
If you encounter any difficulties during your studies, please feel free to offer your guidance and advice.
Instructor Su Xinyan crossed her arms gracefully in front of her chest, a faint smile playing on her lips.
She gave a soft hum, clearly used to this kind of tactic.
But she didn't comment much; she simply turned her head slightly and walked away with light steps.
Fang Zhou witnessed all of this, gently patted Meng Hongzhuang on the shoulder, and gave her an encouraging look.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Instructor Huang Qiuyue and Senior Brother Lu Renjia, Fang Zhou directed his two assistants, Bai Xiaochun and Shen Ziwei, to begin cleaning up the mess that had been left by the previous combat tests of the two teams.
With everything settled, Ark entered the virtual battlefield of "Total War to Annihilate Demons".
After a thoroughly enjoyable game of chess, he bid farewell to everyone, left the necromancer research group, and went back to his dormitory to cultivate.
Just as he had just told Meng Hongzhuang, the most important task for Bai Xiaochun, Meng Hongzhuang, and other first-year seed students at this moment is to improve their cultivation and reach the intermediate level of apprentice, so as to obtain the ticket to participate in the upcoming recruit competition.
For Fang Zhou, however, his goals were even grander.
That is to quickly break through to the rank of apprentice and ensure that he can lead the Haicheng Military Academy team with an overwhelming advantage in the new recruit competition, win the championship, and bring glory to the school.
The road is long and far away, and I will search up and down.
Puff, puff.
This is the unique sound of a corpse turning to ashes, echoing in the silent night.
Ark stood atop a desolate hill of corpses, its long shadow cast by the blood-red moon.
As the last wisp of dust dissipated into the night wind, a sense of satisfaction welled up in Fangzhou's heart. He had just devoured the fruits of Tryndamere's hard work all night long.
Tryndamere, the once arrogant mutated skeleton warrior, has now become the most capable skeleton general under the Ark.
It spent the entire night traversing the hills of corpses, collecting various remains as nourishment for the ark's growth.
Ark checked its attribute panel and found that its four main attributes and soul power had all increased significantly.
At this rate, the threshold to reach the mid-level of Black Iron strength is already very close.
Fang Zhou gripped the spear formed from countless corpses, his gaze once again falling on a skill on the panel—[Victory Cry].
This is a skill that can enhance the strength of oneself and surrounding allies, and Ark has decided to test its effects in tonight's hunt.
He took a deep breath, mobilized the boiling necromantic power within his body, and then unleashed [Victory Cry] without hesitation.
A hoarse yet powerful roar followed, piercing through the hills of corpses beneath the blood moon.
With this roar, an invisible wave of soul energy spread out from Fangzhou's body, covering the skeleton army under his demonic power.
These skeleton servants, led by Tryndamere, numbered in the dozens.
They stood ready at the Ark's command, awaiting the impending battle.
With his keen senses, Fang Zhou noticed that the skeleton minions seemed to be blessed by some mysterious power.
Their limb joints appear to be more flexible and powerful.
This change makes them move faster and appear more agile when attacking.
Ark could even feel that the connections between their bones had become tighter, as if each bone had been given extra power. As for the four-dimensional attribute boost brought by [Victory Cry], Ark himself did not immediately feel any obvious changes.
But he noticed that the glow of the soul fire of those skeleton minions seemed to have become a little brighter.
Of course, this skill also applies to Ark himself.
He clenched his fist, feeling the faint but real power growing stronger, and his heart was filled with anticipation.
The desire in his heart spread like wildfire. Fang Zhou gripped the Corpse Spear tightly in his hand, and a strong impulse to kill and conquer burned in his chest.