Lu Renjia, after all, had already stepped into the ranks of Upper Apprentice Warriors. He had mastered the various skills required of a warrior, honing them to an extremely proficient level, and his combat prowess had been proven in countless real battles.

Thinking of this... Lu Renjia involuntarily raised a hand to wipe away the cold sweat that had seeped from his forehead.

Despite a faint sense of puzzlement, he did his best to remain calm. He said to Fang Zhou, "No problem, Fang Zhou. I'm ready. You can cast your magic whenever you like."

Fang Zhou nodded slightly and activated the mysterious purple Marvel hidden deep within his soul—the [Berserker Mark]. A dazzling purple light then shot out from his eyes, landing precisely on the Giant Axe Skeleton with the most intense Soul Fire.

Immediately, amidst an unnerving grinding of bones, the chosen "lucky one" began its transformation. A series of cracks echoed from its skeleton, as if part of a solemn and holy ritual. The purpose of this ritual was to bring the Berserker Heroic Spirit, Olaf, into the world.

Within a few deep breaths, a massive, imposing Olaf wielding twin axes stood firmly before Fang Zhou, its gigantic body exuding an overwhelming aura that made the very air feel heavy and oppressed.

A ghostly blue Soul Fire burned in Olaf's eyes, and the twin axes it held gleamed with a cold light.

As Lu Renjia stared at the powerful Warrior that had transformed from a simple Skeleton, his initial disdain completely vanished. He tightened his grip on his Greatsword, took a deep breath, and locked eyes with Olaf's ghostly blue Soul Fire, a spark igniting between them.

Standing amidst the Skeletons, Fang Zhou gave Lu Renjia a meaningful look, then slowly raised his Magic Staff. As he focused his will, an invisible force—the very essence of the [Crowned with Death] skill—gathered around him. He guided this force to his fingertips and released it with extreme precision.

Instantly, Olaf and the other Skeletons were shrouded in a thin layer of ghostly blue light as the [Crowned with Death] skill took effect. A mysterious and eerie Undead energy resonance field silently formed, centered on Olaf and encompassing all sixty Skeletons.

The Soul Fires of the other fifty-nine Skeletons dimmed slightly, as if voluntarily offering a portion of their power. This gathered glimmer of light transformed into an overwhelmingly powerful torrent of Energy, flowing straight toward the Olaf that Fang Zhou had chosen.

Olaf was already more robust than its kin, but now its frame seemed to have been infused with the Spring of Life, beginning a miraculous transformation. Driven by a Mysterious Power, its bones rapidly grew, reorganized, and strengthened, allowing it to reach an astounding height.

The growth of its bones was not chaotic; they intertwined to form a structure that was both menacing and imbued with a sense of power. Olaf's Berserker twin axes changed along with it. The once-heavy axe heads became even more massive, their blades sharper, reflecting a chilling light.

Nearby, Instructor Su Xinyan and the other spectators watched with eyes full of disbelief. They had never witnessed such an awe-inspiring scene involving a Skeleton, which was widely considered the most worthless of all Undead Creatures.

Olaf's transformation was not merely external, but an elevation of its very presence. It formed a remarkable resonance with the fifty-nine surrounding Skeletons. The connections between them were like rivers flowing into the sea, merging into one and creating a surging, magnificent aura.

Fueled by this sudden surge of powerful Energy, Olaf's own Soul Fire blazed intensely. It raised its Berserker twin axes and let out a silent roar toward the sky.

Standing opposite Fang Zhou, Lu Renjia tightly gripped his Apprentice's Greatsword. The engravings on the hilt dug deep into his palm, his fingers turning pale from the force of his grip. His lips had gone dry with tension, and he swallowed unconsciously, trying to moisten his throat.

Licking his dry lips, he kept his eyes fixed on Olaf. The mutated Skeleton before him had just undergone yet another power increase, and its overwhelmingly powerful aura was clearly daunting. Suddenly, all of Lu Renjia's confidence evaporated.

Skeletons were typically considered the weakest of all Undead Creatures. But Fang Zhou's name was renowned throughout Sea City Military Academy. He was reputed to be the most prodigious Undead Mage in history, capable of turning even the most insignificant Skeleton into something miraculous.

Facing a Skeleton so clearly enhanced by Fang Zhou, Lu Renjia couldn't help but feel a knot of apprehension in his stomach. He couldn't afford to capsize in a calm sea and lose to a mere Middle-Rank Apprentice Skeleton. If he failed here, losing to a low-level Skeleton, it would become a permanent stain on his record. If news of this reached the other students at Sea City Military Academy, he would be nailed to a pillar of shame and ridiculed for the rest of his life.

At this thought... Lu Renjia slightly raised the Apprentice's Greatsword in his hand. The tip of the blade trembled, as if sensing the turmoil in its master's heart.

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