SQUELCH! Accompanied by the wailing of the Zombie Wolf, the razor-sharp Battle Qi Slash instantly crossed the distance between Fang Zhou and the creature, neatly slicing off its hind leg.

Moreover, the corrosive effect inherent to Death Energy left the wound on the Zombie Wolf's hind leg deadened and nearly impossible to heal.

Fang Zhou nodded in satisfaction. Although he had just been conducting a small test, the powerful might of the Battle Qi Slash was on full display. And this was not even its limit. Even if Fang Zhou stood farther away, the power of the Battle Qi Slash would not diminish much.

This slash had only struck the Zombie Wolf's hind leg, yet the cut was exceptionally smooth. If it had struck the Zombie Wolf's neck, it would have been a one-hit kill. For Fang Zhou, a ranged attack method like the Battle Qi Slash covered a major weakness.

Fang Zhou continued to observe the Zombie Wolf's reaction. He watched it twist its body in pain, trying to escape his attack range, but having lost a hind leg, its movements had become very sluggish.

Fang Zhou decided to conduct another experiment, this time aiming for the Zombie Wolf's front leg. Once again manipulating the Death Energy within him, he conjured another Battle Qi Slash. This time, he chose a slightly closer distance of about fifteen meters. With a low shout, the invisible Air Blade shot from his hand, precisely striking the Zombie Wolf's front leg.

Accompanied by an even more piercing wail, its front leg was also cleanly severed.

Fang Zhou grew more certain. The Battle Qi Slash would become his greatest trump card. This skill could be used not only against single targets but also for area-of-effect attacks on the battlefield, creating more tactical options for him and the Skeleton Legion.

Fang Zhou felt a thrill of excitement and licked his lips, wanting more.

With the help of dozens of his skeleton minions, he quickly found several wandering Skeleton Warriors and zombies. These enemies were relatively weak, but their existence gave Fang Zhou an excellent opportunity to test his newly learned Battle Qi Slash skill.

SQUELCH. SQUELCH. SQUELCH.

With each release of the Battle Qi Slash, the sound of cutting through decaying flesh was harsh and unpleasant, but to Fang Zhou, it was as beautiful and moving as celestial music. Every time the Air Blade shot through the air, it accurately hit its target. The Skeleton Warriors and zombies were powerless to resist his Battle Qi Slash; their bodies disintegrated under the blade's slice.

Although this live-fire test did not reveal the true upper limit of the Battle Qi Slash skill, Fang Zhou was already quite satisfied. After all, with his steady and conservative nature, he would not let his skeleton clone plunge into danger and face overwhelmingly powerful enemies without absolute certainty.

Having obtained satisfactory results, Fang Zhou ceased the meaningless contest and instead launched an all-out slaughter and devouring. He fought for nearly an hour, and every swing of his Corpse Long Spear and every release of his Battle Qi Slash brought him an unprecedented exhilaration. He felt as if he had merged with this Land of Death, becoming its sole ruler.

Each time an Air Blade tore through the air, it was accompanied by a hiss, followed immediately by the thud of a falling enemy. Zombies and Skeleton Warriors collapsed one by one under his attacks, turning into dust.

As the battle continued, Fang Zhou once again felt an uncontrollable fatigue welling up from deep within his soul. He knew that tonight's hunt had reached its limit. If he continued like this, not only would his efficiency decrease, but he might also face unnecessary risks.

Thus, he decided it was time to recall the skeleton minions he had scattered in all directions. With a hint of anticipation, Fang Zhou closed his eyes. He directed his skeleton clone, under the protection of its minions, to exit its combat state and end the day's hunt.

...

A few days later, Fang Zhou received a notice from Instructor Lu Hu, telling him to dress appropriately to attend General Ning Feihu's funeral.

According to Major General Ning Danxin's request, General Ning Feihu's funeral would be kept simple. Even many instructors from the Sea City Military Academy were not qualified to attend. Therefore, for a mere first-year student like Fang Zhou to be able to attend General Ning Feihu's funeral was a great honor.

However, no one raised any objections. After all, if not for Fang Zhou's heaven-defying performance during the Number 1 Cave Hunting, the Sea City Military Academy would never have recovered General Ning Feihu's remains, and this funeral would have been out of the question.

That morning, everyone attending the general's funeral was dressed neatly and cleanly as they walked into the Hall of Glory in the Sea City Military Academy's history museum. White banners were hung all around the Hall of Glory, and white cloth draped the sides of the spirit path.

The entire city was in mourning.

Every face was filled with remembrance.

This was not the funeral of some royal noble but the funeral of a soldier. It was for the burial of General Ning Feihu, who had sacrificed himself decades ago to defend Sea City, defend Blue Star, and defend human civilization.

A female soldier in mourning clothes with a calm expression led the way from the secret chamber where the Crystal Coffin was kept. Instructor Lu Hu followed closely behind her. Eight distinguished instructors from the Sea City Military Academy carried the Crystal Coffin containing General Ning Feihu's remains.

Fang Zhou watched quietly from a distance, a mix of complicated emotions stirring within him.

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