Under the effect of the tattered Battle Banner, the Kobolds' eyes turned blood-red. Their faces twisted into ferocious and terrifying expressions, and some even began to drool. These low-level otherworldly monsters, once hesitant and timid, now seemed like completely different creatures, utterly disregarding their own lives.

They brandished their weapons and used every means at their disposal to frantically attack the Fierce Ants before them. The defensive line, which had been on the verge of collapse, miraculously stabilized once more.

From a distance, Fang Zhou quietly observed everything. His gaze focused on the Battle Banner in the Kobold Warlock leader's hand, a trace of confusion crossing his brow. Ever since creating the Flower of Sighs Marvel in the Tomb and comprehending the Soul Realm skill from the Desecration Torch, his perception of soul fluctuations had become remarkably keen.

As he looked at that Battle Banner, Fang Zhou thought he could see a human Heroic Spirit roaring at the heavens, its battle cry transmitting a will to fight to the death and a potent killing intent to all around. Then, looking down at the ferocious face of the Kobold Warlock leader beneath the banner, Fang Zhou couldn't suppress a surge of anger at the desecration and defilement of the Heroic Spirit.

Kill it, and reclaim this Battle Banner that belongs to humanity!

The impulse surged through Fang Zhou's mind, nearly compelling him to lead his Skeleton Army in a direct charge into the Kobold camp. However, the Moon Orchid Fragrance gifted by Instructor Su Xinyan emitted waves of refreshing energy. This quickly extinguished the sudden impulse in his heart and restored his calm.

Coming back to his senses, Fang Zhou stared at the Battle Banner, a hint of shock in his heart.

What on earth is this thing? Why can it affect me from such a distance?

Recalling the image of the human Heroic Spirit he had just perceived, Fang Zhou vaguely formed a guess. According to the instructors' earlier briefings, Cave No. 1 was a relic from the Human-Demon Blood War that had taken place decades ago.

Could this Battle Banner be a treasure left behind by a human Awakener from that era, which this pack of Kobolds just happened to stumble upon?

Fang Zhou's expression turned serious as he looked upon the increasingly bloody and chaotic battlefield.

If that's true, then these Kobolds have one more reason to die for daring to desecrate the relic of a hero!

Suddenly, he narrowed his eyes. The situation on the battlefield had changed again. Under the influence of the unknown Battle Banner, the Kobolds, whose morale had been about to collapse, suddenly became dauntless. They temporarily stabilized their formation and staunchly resisted the assault of the Fierce Ant swarm.

Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, the Kobold Warlock leader made a jaw-dropping decision. It actually abandoned its own tribesmen and the camp they had painstakingly built, turning around to flee without a moment's hesitation!

Lowering his binoculars, Fang Zhou let out a cold chuckle.

To be fair, the Kobold Warlock leader's performance in this battle—one that Fang Zhou himself had instigated—was quite remarkable. Its foresight in digging traps, its skill in commanding the battle, and its timing for using abilities were all impeccable. At the final moment, it knew what to prioritize and decisively cut its losses to escape.

If this were the vast, unpredictable Mythical World where anything was possible, this Kobold Warlock leader might have truly amounted to something. Unfortunately for it, this was the cave hunting ground specially established by the Sea City Military Academy. Even more regrettably for it, it was facing Fang Zhou—a cunning schemer who planned his moves in advance.

At this moment, within Fang Zhou's Soul Realm, the soul-light of the Kobold Warlock leader shone the brightest, making it impossible for it to escape his lock-on. Back in the camp, the Kobolds, with rekindled courage, were locked in a fierce battle with the Fierce Ants, with no clear winner in sight.

There was no time to lose. Fang Zhou immediately set off with his Skeleton Army, tracking the fleeing Kobold Warlock leader.

On a hill just outside the camp, the exhausted Kobold Warlock leader panted heavily, its tongue lolling out as it ran for its life. But it was just a weak warlock. Even as an Upper-rank Apprentice, its Agility Attribute wasn't high, so it hadn't gotten far. Fang Zhou's Agility Attribute far surpassed it, and by tracking its escape route through the Soul Realm, he quickly closed the distance.

The Kobold Warlock leader, however, was completely oblivious. As it fled, it kept looking back at its blazing camp, cursing incessantly. Although it was unaware of human legends about staging comebacks, it secretly vowed to conquer more and larger Kobold tribes. Then, it would return to annihilate every last Fierce Ant in this ore vein to avenge today's defeat!

And that damn human! He was the true culprit behind this catastrophe!

The Kobold Warlock leader touched the Battle Banner and the scroll tucked in its clothes, a fierce fighting spirit rising within it.

Losing a hundred tribesmen is no big deal. As long as the treasures are safe and my Spiritual Power recovers, I can make a comeback!

However, no matter how desperately it craved survival and revenge, it could not change its fate. Fang Zhou had already laid a trap along its escape route.

Just as the Kobold Warlock leader thought it was about to reach safety, several Skeleton Shackles shot out from the roadside bushes, tripping it and sending it tumbling to the ground. Immediately after, several Skeleton Flying Spears, formed from undead power, whistled through the air toward the dumbfounded Kobold Warlock leader.

Fortunately, it was battle-hardened. In the nick of time, it consumed the last of its Spiritual Power to conjure a Mana Shield. After all, it was an Upper-rank Apprentice Warlock leader with a full set of lavish equipment. The first Skeleton Flying Spear Fang Zhou launched did not pierce its Mana Shield.

But Fang Zhou was a firm believer in using one's full strength, even to hunt a rabbit. Even knowing the Kobold Warlock leader was already a spent force after the bloody battle, he still released three Skeleton Flying Spears in quick succession.

The subsequent Skeleton Flying Spears successfully breached the shield. Reflected in the Kobold Warlock leader's eyes, now filled with despair and resentment, the spears ruthlessly pierced its heart and head.

Hiding in the distance, Fang Zhou commanded a few more Skeletons to move in and inflict several more vicious cuts to ensure the kill.

"Hunting Points +10."

"Soul Power +0.5."

The arrival of the Soul Power confirmed that the troublesome Kobold was thoroughly dead. He quietly breathed a sigh of relief, stood up from the bushes, and was about to collect the spoils of war he was fated to acquire when the attribute panel suddenly displayed a notification.

"Title slot unlocked. Title acquired: [Enemy of the Kobolds]."

Fang Zhou paused, taken aback, and carefully examined the newly appeared title slot on his attribute panel.

[Enemy of the Kobolds]: A remarkably talented Kobold marked you before its death. The Kobold race's favorability toward you has greatly decreased, and your damage to the Kobold race is slightly increased.

Uh...

Fang Zhou looked at the Kobold Warlock leader, which had died with its eyes wide open in disbelief, and found the situation rather curious.

It seems this Kobold was truly extraordinary, to grant me a title even in death?

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