After speaking, Instructor Su Xinyan invited Fang Zhou to sit down and casually handed him a bottle of refreshing juice.

Her words carried a hint of pride and confidence. "I'm pondering whether there's a possibility of fusing the Skeleton Arrow Rain and Mental Shock skills."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou's eyes lit up instantly, and he adopted a posture of listening attentively.

Instructor Su Xinyan elegantly crossed her beautiful, stocking-clad legs, her pale, jade-like feet dangling silver high heels as they swung back and forth.

"I have two main directions for improving the Mental Shock skill," she began. "First is to enhance its control effect. By referencing the Wailing skill of the Bronze-level undead creature, the Ghost, we could apply a Curse and control effect to enemies over a wide area. This would dramatically increase the skill's tactical flexibility.

"Second is the approach you initially suggested: focusing on boosting its Attack Power, turning Mental Shock into a devastatingly sharp sword on the battlefield."

Instructor Su Xinyan continued, "After carefully studying the Skill Materials for Skeleton Arrow Rain that Bai Xiaochan shared, I discovered some striking similarities between the two skills. If the power of Mental Shock were condensed into the form of an Arrow, it would undoubtedly enhance its Penetration and destructive capability. Conversely, if the bone medium of Skeleton Arrow Rain were transformed into intangible Spiritual Power, the skill would become far more covert and suitable for surprise attacks. There is immense potential for mutual transformation and fusion between these two skills.

"Not only that, but the Physical Armor-Piercing, Death Energy, and Corrosive Poison Attributes from Skeleton Arrow Rain could also be completely integrated into the Mental Shock skill."

With his Talent, Fang Zhou immediately realized the immense practical value of Instructor Su Xinyan's idea. If the fusion of these two skills could truly be achieved, it would be a major milestone on his path of Skill Deduction.

After Instructor Su Xinyan finished elaborating on her thoughts, Fang Zhou said excitedly, "Instructor Xinyan, you truly are a genius! If we can really fuse Skeleton Arrow Rain and Mental Shock, it will open a brand-new door for us Undead Mages!"

Instructor Su Xinyan nodded, a hint of pride in her expression. "Exactly. That's why I've decided to temporarily set aside the deduction and refinement of the Undead Sky Screen and Soul Realm skills. For now, I'm going to shift my focus to teaming up with Bai Xiaochan and attempting to merge Skeleton Arrow Rain and Mental Shock to create an unprecedented Skill Combination."

She glanced at Fang Zhou and kicked one of her high heels a little irritably. "Of course, this is no easy feat. We need time to gather materials, organize our thoughts, and find the inspiration and opportunity for skill fusion. And in all of this, your Talent is crucial. When the time comes, we may need you to rack your brains and use your own inspiration and Talent to provide the final breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou firmly patted his chest, his voice resolute. "Instructor Xinyan, please rest assured. You just focus on collecting the Skill Materials. Leave the final step of the Skill Deduction to me. Please, trust my Talent. I, Fang Zhou, will not let you down!"

They discussed the idea of skill fusion for a little longer.

Afterward, Fang Zhou opened his personal terminal to ask Instructor Su Xinyan about the experimental data from the Light Attribute Professional Association's bone regeneration project. From her explanation, Fang Zhou also gained a deeper understanding of the characteristics of Living Trolls and Life Crystals.

To repay Instructor Xinyan for her selfless guidance, Fang Zhou swallowed his pride and massaged her legs and shoulders, making sure she was comfortable before he turned and left the laboratory.

...

In his dormitory, Fang Zhou gazed at the screen before him.

With a light touch, the [Demon Extermination Total War] icon blossomed under his fingertip, leading him into a new dimension. This was a virtual world more detailed, complex, and vivid than any previous sandbox War Chess competition.

The moment Fang Zhou familiarized himself with the system and clicked "Start Battle," his vision instantly expanded, and he found himself standing on a vast plain.

This was the game's beginner test and the first major challenge he would face.

Standing before him was an Abyss Demon Battle Group meticulously constructed by the system. It was an elite Legion led by a Golden-tier Frenzy Demon Commander, and the configuration of its units and its overall combat prowess were formidable enough to impress any Commander.

Within this Legion, Explosive Demons charged into the fray like flames in a wild wind, their bodies burning with Hellfire. Slaughter Demons were the Death Gods of the bloody battlefield, harvesting lives as they brandished blood-drenched weapons. Horned Demons and Dog Demons formed an impenetrable front line, using their hard carapaces and sharp claws to repel any assault. Meanwhile, the cunning and speed of the Little Inferior Demons made it impossible for enemies to hide.

The long-range attacks of the Fire-Throwing Demons, the eerie traps of the Deceiving Demons, and the Precise Shots of the Demon Child all combined to form a nearly flawless long-range fire support system. Even more shockingly, several Hellfire Catapults stood silently at the rear of the formation, poised to unleash devastating firepower and turn everything to ash at a moment's notice.

Fang Zhou's gaze swept over the enemy army as he silently calculated in his head.

Twenty teams of Abyssal Demon War Chess pieces, totaling about 5,000 Warriors, with a combined combat value reaching 50,000. His beginner test seemed simple but was, in fact, incredibly daunting. According to the rules, he had to select a Legion from the Human Alliance's War Chess library with a total combat value not exceeding 50,000.

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