"Lord Fang, these are the Life Crystals."

Fang Zhou reached out, took the metal box, and gently opened it. Inside lay three crystal-clear crystals, each emitting a soft and mysterious glow. They were identical to the Life Crystal he had owned before.

At this moment, Instructor Shen Hongyu stepped forward to explain, "Fang Zhou, Life Crystals are extremely rare resources. Especially these, which have been prepared specifically for the Apprentice level—they are even harder to come by. I obtained these three Life Crystals through a trade with my former comrades from the Human-Demon Battlefield in the Mythical World. With my personal connections, it will be very difficult to acquire another batch anytime soon."

Instructor Shen Hongyu's words were filled with a deep reverence for the three Life Crystals. She clearly hoped Fang Zhou would recognize their value and avoid any unnecessary waste.

Fang Zhou understood. He picked up one of the Life Crystals, carefully observing its crystalline surface and feeling the surge of Life Energy flowing from it. It was a warm and vibrant sensation, like touching the most primal force of life.

"I understand, Instructor Shen. Please rest assured," Fang Zhou said. "I already have a preliminary idea for an experiment. If you all have time now, why don't we start the first research experiment on the Life Crystals immediately?"

Hearing his words, the others nodded, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Fang Zhou then led the group to his operating room. Instructor Su Xinyan had meticulously transformed the space, making it exceptionally spacious and fully functional. Dozens of iron cages were arranged in different areas, containing various Apprentice-level demons. The least numerous among them were the Trolls. These large creatures paced restlessly in their cages, letting out occasional deep growls that made them particularly conspicuous. Other types included low-level demons such as Little Inferior Demons, Demon Children, Kobolds, and Slimes. They writhed or paced uneasily in their cages, making strange noises and filling the air with a strange scent.

Fang Zhou led everyone to a specially designed experimental platform in the center of the room. A complex instrument for monitoring the Energy changes in the Life Crystals was set up there. He carefully placed one Life Crystal in the center of the device, then began adjusting its parameters to ensure every detail of the experiment could be accurately captured.

Afterward, Fang Zhou casually selected an unfortunate one-armed Kobold from the many candidates. He summoned two Skeletons to move the miserable Kobold onto the operating table and then fitted it with a Troll's Regeneration Phylactery. This time, Fang Zhou wanted to use the power of the Life Crystal to simulate the Troll race's powerful regenerative life energy.

The first step was to use the Talent of an Undead Mage in Skeleton Series Skills. He would use his Spiritual Power to guide the Undead Attribute Energy and craft a new skeleton that perfectly matched the Kobold.

The second step was to find a way to guide the pure Life Energy from within the Life Crystal to simulate the Troll race's Extraordinary Regeneration Ability, thus preventing any harm to the Kobold.

The third step was to channel the Life Energy extracted from the Life Crystal into the Kobold's body. This process required immense precision and concentration; otherwise, the entire experiment could fail.

To further increase the success rate, Fang Zhou invited Instructor Huang Qiuyue to assist. Her proficiency in Light Attribute Healing Magic could greatly enhance the Kobold's own life potential.

The final step was to observe whether the one-armed Kobold could successfully absorb and integrate the artificial skeleton—created from Undead Attribute Energy—with the help of all these interventions. If everything went well, it would achieve the miracle of limb regeneration.

Just as Fang Zhou was about to begin, Instructor Su Xinyan came out of her office. She stood to the side with her arms folded, an expectant look on her face.

Fang Zhou took a deep breath and once again explained his meticulously devised experimental plan in detail to Instructors Su Xinyan and Huang Qiuyue. The two instructors were not only the most senior professionals present but also experts with profound knowledge in biology and magic. They listened quietly to Fang Zhou's every word, occasionally nodding or exchanging glances, clearly approving of his ideas. After all, Fang Zhou's ideas hadn't been conjured out of thin air. They were derived from step-by-step deductions made during his collaborative work with them, which involved dissections of Trolls and other demons, as well as regeneration catalysis experiments.

However, Instructor Shen Hongyu and her daughter, Shen Ziwei, who were standing to the side, looked somewhat puzzled. Shen Hongyu was a Silver Lower Rank Flame Mage, while Shen Ziwei was a newly-minted Warrior Apprentice. They struggled with the complex biomedical and magical terminology Fang Zhou used. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with bewilderment; these theories were clearly beyond their understanding.

Nevertheless, Fang Zhou didn't pause to offer more explanations. He knew that practice often speaks louder than theory. So, with Instructor Huang Qiuyue and Shen Ziwei present, he began the experiment.

Following his experimental plan, Fang Zhou closed his eyes and concentrated all his Spiritual Power. He used his unique Undead Mage abilities to channel an invisible but formidable stream of Undead Attribute Energy. Under his command, this Energy began to coalesce, gradually taking shape until it formed an artificial skeleton almost identical to that of the Kobold. Its surface texture was indistinguishable from real bone.

Next, Fang Zhou took a Life Crystal from the metal box. He gazed at it, silently recalling the series of steps mentioned in the research materials provided by Instructor Su Xinyan. These steps detailed how to extract Life Energy from a Life Crystal. Instructor Su Xinyan's research notes also highlighted certain precautions and techniques, all of which were effective methods validated through repeated tests. Given Fang Zhou's intellect, he had naturally mastered these critical steps long ago. With a swift and masterful display, he completed this part of the process successfully.

At this moment, Fang Zhou's gaze fixed on his attribute panel. For days, he had been researching how to use the essence of Life Energy from a Life Crystal to simulate the Trolls' nearly-immortal Regeneration Power in a Kobold. Based on the experimental data and Skill Materials he had accumulated from Trolls and other demons, Fang Zhou attempted to make the essence of Life Energy extracted from the Life Crystal surge through the Kobold. He recalled every experiment he had personally experienced, as well as the detailed research reports on Troll regeneration. These reports had been compiled by the Light Attribute Professional Association and provided by Instructor Huang Qiuyue. The information flashed through his mind, providing a solid foundation for the experiment he was about to conduct.

Without further hesitation, Fang Zhou decisively began. He knew the Life Crystal contained abundant Life Energy, and Kobolds were ubiquitous at the Sea City Military Academy. Even if this attempt failed, he could quickly find a new test subject and try again.

Fang Zhou injected his Spiritual Power into the Life Crystal, guiding out the essence of Life Energy contained within and slowly channeling it into the Kobold's body.

Under Fang Zhou's bold and aggressive approach, it was no surprise that this experiment failed. The essence of Life Energy caused the paralyzed Kobold's blood pressure to rise rapidly. Its blood seemed to boil, and its heart, unable to withstand the strain, finally ruptured.

The Kobold let out a final, mournful cry before dying.

Despite the failure of his first attempt, Fang Zhou's expression remained impassive.

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