Bai Xiaochan choked for a moment, then became furious, rolling up her sleeves to start another verbal battle with her rival, Meng Hongzhuang.

However, Meng Hongzhuang ignored her completely. She turned to Fang Zhou and said excitedly, "Lord Fang, do you feel it? The skills awakened through the Rite of the Fated Rival are definitely taking effect!

"I've already tested the attack power of my animal companions, Giant Bear Vini and Big Mountain Cat Nidalee, several times during the Cave Hunting in recent days, so I know their capabilities inside and out. But today, we fought the Abyss Little Inferior Demons. The exoskeletons of this Demon Species are much tougher than those of same-rank Demons in Cave One, yet the damage Vini and Nidalee dealt was higher than I expected.

"After thinking it over, I believe this change can only be explained by the special anti-demon effect from our Soul Enemy Skills."

Hearing this, Fang Zhou stroked his chin and nodded thoughtfully.

He had vaguely felt that the Abyss Little Inferior Demons were easier to kill, but he hadn't been sure if it was because of the Soul Enemy Skills. After all, even without the anti-demon bonus from the Soul Enemy Skills, he could still instantly kill these power-restricted, Lower-rank Apprentice Abyss Little Inferior Demons with a single Skeleton Flying Spear. Perhaps he would get a better feel for his power increase by practicing on Middle-rank Apprentice Little Inferior Demons.

Shaking off the thought, Fang Zhou casually exchanged a few insights about the Soul Enemy Skills with Bai Xiaochan and Meng Hongzhuang before eagerly heading for the exit. He couldn't wait to leave the School History Museum and go to the Logistics Department to exchange for resources.

Bai Xiaochan and Meng Hongzhuang exchanged a glance and tacitly followed Fang Zhou. As seed students of the Sea City Military Academy, they also had interest-free loan quotas worth several hundred contribution points. There had been too many people at noon, so they had only managed to collect their rewards without converting those points into resources for their cultivation. Now was the perfect opportunity to go with Fang Zhou and see what resources Lord Fang was planning to redeem.

On the way, Bai Xiaochan shot a provocative glance at Meng Hongzhuang to her right before saying boastfully to Fang Zhou, "Fang Zhou, I've already started on that task you gave me yesterday to find Group Attack Magic Skills. At this rate, I estimate I can provide you with a complete skill enhancement plan within a week."

Bai Xiaochan snorted lightly. "Unlike some people, who procrastinate week after week, doing nothing but holding you back and freeloading!"

Fang Zhou didn't respond to Bai Xiaochan, just glanced silently at Meng Hongzhuang.

Surprisingly, this hot-tempered battle maniac didn't fly into a rage at Bai Xiaochan's taunts. Instead, she just smiled proudly at Fang Zhou and said, "Three days. I only need three days. In three days, I will give you a complete combat enhancement plan for your skeletons."

Fang Zhou was slightly stunned. "Hongzhuang, you sound so confident. Have you found some inspiration?"

"Of course!" Meng Hongzhuang nodded, her expression full of confidence. "Last night, with Die Wu's help, I successfully learned the [Natural Coronation] skill. Today, during our match against you and Ye Fan in the arena, I experienced its effects in combat firsthand. Therefore, I'm fully confident I can use [Natural Coronation] as a blueprint. The same principles used to strengthen animal companions can be adapted to fortify your Skeleton Army.

"Of course, I can only provide the general framework for the enhancement. The specific deductions will be up to you, Fang Zhou."

Fang Zhou laughed excitedly. "No problem! Just providing the core concept is a huge help. You can leave the rest to me! And don't worry, Hongzhuang. If I can really develop a skill to enhance the Skeleton Army based on your idea, you'll be well rewarded."

Meng Hongzhuang gave a slight nod, a look of absolute confidence on her face.

Seeing this, Bai Xiaochan, who had just been flaunting herself, quietly tightened her small fists, a sense of urgency rising within her.

Judging by Fang Zhou's reaction, he was clearly very interested in this potential skill to enhance his skeletons. He seemed much more invested in it than in the Group Attack Magic Skill materials she was supposed to provide. Damn that Meng Hongzhuang, what an overachiever! Can't we all just have a peaceful life and get paid for doing nothing? Why does she always have to compete with me in front of Fang Zhou?!

Actually, it was no wonder Fang Zhou was so visibly excited. During the Apprentice Stage, the Skeleton Army was his single greatest combat strength. No matter the enemy, a frontal assault from tens or even hundreds of skeletons could force even an Upper-rank Apprentice opponent to give them a wide berth; otherwise, they would be forced to kneel and surrender. If he could truly find a way to enhance his Skeleton Army using the principles of a Natural Summoner's Natural Coronation skill, his combat power would once again experience explosive growth.

Besides, Fang Zhou harbored a deeper ambition. Right now, the only Undead Creatures he could summon in large numbers were skeletons. Even if he could enhance their combat power, the effect wouldn't be too dramatic. But for a Natural Summoner, the Natural Crown skill was an indispensable core skill that could be used all the way to the Legendary Crown Stage. In the future, when he advanced to the Silver, Gold, or even Glory Champion ranks, he would be able to summon hundreds or thousands of other, far more powerful Undead Creatures...

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