The Giant Shield Skeleton Warrior stood as steady as a rock, its bone shield glimmering with a cold sheen as it firmly resisted each of the zombie's attacks. The Long Spear Skeleton Warrior and the Great Sword Skeleton Warrior were like two sharp blades. One leaped lightly behind the zombie, its long spear aimed directly at the spine. The other approached from the side, the greatsword drawing a graceful arc as its blade pointed straight at the zombie's ribs.

Though powerful, the zombie was clearly caught off guard by this sudden surge of force. It attempted to ram the Giant Shield Skeleton Warrior with its massive body, only to find the skeleton's defense was far more solid than it had anticipated. As the battle continued, the zombie's injuries began to pile up, making each of its attacks slower and weaker.

Under the continuous strikes of Skeleton Team 1, the zombie's defenses finally crumbled, and its body began to wobble. At this moment, Fang Zhou issued the final command—concentrate fire and end the battle.

Arrows from the Skeleton Archers shot toward the zombie like meteors. The melee Skeleton Warriors seized the opportunity to launch a final, fierce assault, with the Giant Shield Skeleton Warrior taking the lead while the Long Spear and Great Sword Skeleton Warriors launched fatal attacks from the sides. Through their combined efforts, the zombie's head was finally sliced off, and the Soul Fire that sustained its life was extinguished.

The battle ended so swiftly that Skeleton Team 2, which had rushed to provide support, didn't even have time to join the fight.

With the battle concluded, Fang Zhou silently watched over everything and nodded slightly. Previously, defeating a single zombie had often required multiple Skeleton Teams working together, employing a "kiting" strategy to secure a difficult victory. Now, boosted by the [Victory Battle Cry] skill, a single Skeleton Squad could crush the enemy head-on with its coordinated teamwork and powerful combat capability, fully demonstrating the skill's might.

Fang Zhou was quite satisfied with the effect of his new skill as a Black Iron-level Combat Professional. He slowly lifted his head, gazing at the blood-red full moon. The moonlight poured down like fresh blood, casting a bizarre yet majestic hue over the desolate land.

At this moment, Fang Zhou's heart burned with intense fighting spirit. Beyond the growth in combat power brought by the Victory Battle Cry, he was even more eager for the Crowned with Death skill his main body had just deduced. Once it reached Instinct-level proficiency, what kind of Skill Materials would it provide for his clone? If he could gather the power of his Skeleton Army into the clone, or select a few Elite Skeletons to serve as squad leaders and grant them additional power, the clone's Skeleton Team would undoubtedly become even stronger. Such enhancements would not only significantly increase hunting efficiency but also make the devouring process faster and more effective.

However, he quickly realized that this was not the time to get lost in fantasies. Fang Zhou gently shook his nascent skull, focusing his attention once more on the ongoing battles and his evolution. The goal of advancing to the Middle Rank of Black Iron was within reach, igniting an even fiercer fighting spirit within him.

Fang Zhou gripped the Corpse Long Spear in his hand, feeling the cold, solid shaft and the traces of enemy blood upon it. Taking a deep breath and adjusting his stance, he leaped toward a shuffling zombie within his line of sight. The long spear thrust out like lightning, striking the zombie's head with pinpoint accuracy. The zombie let out a hoarse, low growl before collapsing with a crash. Fang Zhou did not pause for a moment, continuing to search for his next target.

...

「Days later, at the Skill Training Ground of the Sea City Military Academy.」

Ever since mastering the Soul Vision skill, Fang Zhou had fully immersed himself in its cultivation. He practiced here tirelessly every day from dusk until nightfall.

Today, as Fang Zhou activated the Soul Vision skill once again, he felt an unprecedented sense of smoothness. As the skill unfolded, the air around him seemed to become clearer, and not even the most minute energy fluctuations in the air could escape his perception. At this moment, Fang Zhou was pleasantly surprised to find that, after days of persistent effort, his proficiency in Soul Vision had finally made a qualitative leap. It had advanced from the Skilled level to the Mastery level.

At this pace, it wouldn't be long before Soul Vision reached the Perfection level or even the final Instinct level. Once it hit the Instinct level, he would be able to use the skill more freely, providing more powerful Skill Materials for his skeleton clones. This cycle of mutual advancement between his main body and his clones was the legendary path Fang Zhou had always pursued.

However, prolonged use of the skill had drained Fang Zhou's Spiritual Power. Feeling a wave of fatigue wash over him, he slowly stood up, preparing to head to the Concentration Meditation Room.

Just then, his personal terminal chimed with a message notification. Fang Zhou opened the terminal and saw it was from Bai Xiaochan.

[We are really powerful] (Bai Xiaochan): "Boss Fang Zhou, my deduction and improvement plan for the Skeleton Arrow Rain skill is done.

"I have named it [Skeleton Arrow Rain Simulation Improvement Plan 1.0].

"Instructor Su Xinyan gave me a lot of valuable advice. This plan combines the features of the Skeleton Arrow Rain skill and the Mental Shock skill. I hope it helps you.

"Also, Instructor Su said to stop by the lab when you have time, as she has some new ideas to discuss with you."

Seeing this message, Fang Zhou couldn't help but smile. His eyes instantly brightened as a surge of inexpressible excitement welled up within him. Bai Xiaochan's effort delighted him, and Instructor Su Xinyan's guidance was the icing on the cake.

As their boss, he knew that making his subordinates compete with each other was the path to success. Meng Hongzhuang's earlier contribution of the "Crowned with Death" skill had undoubtedly been a powerful stimulus for the entire team. This positive competitive atmosphere had clearly even infected the usually laid-back, slacking Bai Xiaochan.

In just a few days, she had already completed her deductions on how to enhance the "Skeleton Arrow Rain" skill. Her efficiency was quite impressive.

Fang Zhou opened his personal terminal and sent her a reply:

[Ordinary Apprentice] (Fang Zhou): "Received. Thanks for your hard work, Xiaochan. Please tell Instructor Su that I'm heading to the lab now. After I review the materials you sent, if I can successfully deduce the enhancement skill I want, you'll be well-rewarded with contribution points."

After sending the message, Fang Zhou organized his research materials and set out for the Undead Mage Research Project Group's lab.

Pushing open the lab door, the first thing he saw was Bai Xiaochan sitting at a desk, happily slacking off and enjoying a rare moment of leisure. Seeing this, Fang Zhou couldn't help but frown slightly. But then he remembered the complete deduction concept for "Skeleton Arrow Rain" she had just provided, and he restrained the impulse to crack the whip.

With a light cough, Fang Zhou's voice broke the silence, startling Bai Xiaochan so badly she shot up from her seat as if she'd been electrocuted. Fang Zhou gave her a slight nod and walked directly toward Su Xinyan's workspace deeper in the lab.

Upon entering the workspace, he heard melodious music flowing from the mouth of an adorable music robot, echoing the shimmering moonlight outside the window. Fang Zhou glanced up and saw a beauty seemingly drowning her sorrows in wine. Yet her stunningly beautiful face held a look of perceptive clarity.

Fang Zhou gathered his thoughts, preparing to discuss the materials from Bai Xiaochan with Su Xinyan and to jointly explore the possibility of further enhancing the "Skeleton Arrow Rain" skill.

Su Xinyan was reclining on her side on the sofa, a slender arm propping up her delicate head. A deep red nightgown clung to her jade-like frame, barely concealing her stunning, round bust. Her fair, well-proportioned legs were crossed casually, and her entire being exuded a powerful, seductive charm. She was quite unabashedly giving Fang Zhou, who was standing opposite her, an eyeful.

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