After each successful block, Lu Renjia would swiftly counterattack, attempting to find an opening in the skeleton's defense. As the battle progressed, both sides displayed exceptional combat techniques.

Although Lu Renjia had a wealth of combat experience and refined skills, the skeleton's tireless nature and skillful command of the Skeleton Greatsword made the battle extraordinarily difficult. They went back and forth, swords flashing, and each clash was heart-pounding.

Finally, after an intense collision, Lu Renjia spotted a rare opportunity. During the skeleton's swing, a brief opening appeared. Seizing the moment, Lu Renjia used all his strength to leap forward and unleashed a powerful horizontal slash.

The slash struck the skeleton's wrist with perfect accuracy. The massive impact sent the Skeleton Greatsword flying, and it clattered to the ground some distance away.

Without its weapon, the Greatsword Crowned Skeleton seemed somewhat helpless.

Lu Renjia did not launch a fatal strike immediately. Instead, he rested his Apprentice's Greatsword on the skeleton's neck bone, signifying his victory.

At this moment, Fang Zhou waved his Magic Staff, signaling the skeleton to stop resisting. The Greatsword Crowned Skeleton seemed to receive the command and ceased all movement, standing quietly.

Seeing this, Lu Renjia slowly withdrew his sword and took a deep breath, his body trembling from the intensity of the battle. He took a few steps back and nodded slightly to Fang Zhou in acknowledgment.

Fang Zhou looked at Lu Renjia and said sincerely, "Senior Brother Lu, your mastery of a Warrior's skills is truly remarkable. The Greatsword Crowned Skeleton I reinforced with the strength of sixty skeletons was no match for you at all."

Lu Renjia forced a smile, adjusting his erratic breathing from the fierce fight, and slowly spoke. "Fang Zhou, the Great Sword Skeleton I fought this time was much weaker than the Double Axe Skeleton from before. It only has some combat instincts and skill in using the greatsword, but it lacks corresponding combat experience and the support of any skills."

"However, it does possess a unique and formidable advantage, one that far surpasses our mortal bodies of flesh and blood. As long as you, the Undead Mage, provide a continuous supply of power, these skeletons never tire and fear no pain."

His words carried a faint, almost imperceptible tension.

"If I hadn't gone all out in that life-or-death moment to unleash Brutal Strike and successfully knock its greatsword from its grasp, I would have certainly lost once my stamina ran out. In a war of attrition, these undead Skeleton Warriors hold an undeniable advantage."

Then, Lu Renjia approached Fang Zhou and began to share a detailed account of his battle against the Greatsword Crowned Skeleton, including his thoughts and insights. His perspective was all the more clear, specific, and real given his swift defeat at the hands of Olaf, the Crowned.

Fang Zhou's expression was very humble as he opened his notebook, recording every useful piece of information Lu Renjia mentioned. This would all serve as material and inspiration for him to improve the Crowned with Death skill in the future.

「At the edge of the training ground」

Instructor Huang Qiuyue stood quietly. As the two intense battles finally came to an end, she gently shook her head, turned to look at Instructor Su Xinyan beside her, and a meaningful smile played on her lips.

"I finally understand why Fang Zhou was able to achieve so much in the Undead Mage profession in just a few months," Huang Qiuyue's voice was low and full of emotion. "Besides his incredible talent, his insatiable thirst for knowledge and driving ambition have been just as indispensable."

She paused for a moment before continuing, "Take the [Crowned with Death] skill he just deduced, for example. In my view, it's already powerful enough to be a Professional's trump card. A mere Middle-Rank Apprentice Undead Mage can enhance an ordinary summoned creature to a power level comparable to an Upper-Rank Apprentice Warrior. Isn't that degree of improvement astonishing?"

Huang Qiuyue's gaze turned to Fang Zhou. Noticing the dissatisfied expression still lingering on his face, she couldn't help but ask with curiosity, "But he still doesn't look satisfied. How perfect is he trying to make this skill?"

Instructor Su Xinyan nodded gently at her words, a proud smile gracing the corner of her mouth. "Don't you find this side of Fang Zhou particularly charming?" she asked, her eyes squinting with pride. "He was originally just an inconspicuous apprentice, but now he's beginning to show the grace of a Master. I truly can't wait to see what brilliant future our Undead Mage profession will have under his leadership."

Listening to these words, Huang Qiuyue couldn't help but fall into deep thought. She glanced at Su Xinyan, who was beaming at Fang Zhou, and a strange thought suddenly occurred to her.

Putting aside the vast difference in their power, the two of them are an extremely good match, both in terms of talent and looks.

However, Huang Qiuyue quickly shook her head, shook the inappropriate thought from her head, and refocused her attention on the training ground.

By now, after the two fierce battles, Lu Renjia had almost completely exhausted his stamina. His breathing was rapid and heavy, and sweat trickled down his forehead, soaking his clothes. It was clear he had lost the ability to fight again for the time being.

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