Seeing this, Fang Zhou did not continue to trouble the second-year upperclassman, instead signaling for him to rest on the side.

He, on the other hand, remained on the training ground to test the effects of "Brutal Aura," a skill he had deduced yesterday, and "Crowned with Death," which he had developed today.

Previously, through his combat trial with Lu Renjia, Fang Zhou had already tested the maximum combat power of an individual Skeleton after Extreme Enhancement. Now, he was eager to know whether the overall Combat Ability of his entire Skeleton Army could reach new heights.

Thus, Fang Zhou quickly divided sixty Skeletons into two orderly teams of thirty each. Then, he began casting Magic, gradually imbuing each Skeleton with various Support Skills.

First, he used "Skeleton Blade," making the Skeletons' weapons incredibly sharp, their blades gleaming with a cold light. Although these Skeletons looked similar, each had unique characteristics. Some wielded Longswords, some swung Giant Axes, and others were equipped with Solid shields.

Next, he cast "Brutal Aura," igniting the Skeletons' desire to fight and making their gazes turn fiercer. Finally, "Iron Wall Aura" enveloped the entire team, significantly enhancing their Defense Power as if an invisible suit of armor encased them.

For the Skeleton team on the left, Fang Zhou continued by casting the "Crowned with Death" skill. This time, however, he didn't focus all his power on a single Elite Skeleton. Instead, he divided the thirty Skeletons into three squads of ten.

Fang Zhou carefully observed them and selected the three Skeletons he deemed to have the most potential to serve as squad leaders. He then designated these three leaders to receive the power that converged from "Crowned with Death."

Under the influence of the "Crowned with Death" skill, although the overall Soul Fire of the left Skeleton Squad dimmed slightly, the three Skeleton Squad leaders in return gained combat power far superior to their peers. Their skeletal frames became more Solid, their surfaces faintly glowing. The Soul Fire in their eyes burned fiercely, revealing an unprecedentedly aggressive aura.

One Skeleton Squad leader wielded a Longsword, each swing whistling through the air. Another clutched a Giant Axe, each strike making the ground tremble. The last squad leader held a shield, its impregnable Defense allowing its teammates to attack without a second thought.

With a look of anticipation, Fang Zhou watched as the left and right Skeleton armies readied themselves and began an intense battle. Under the control of Fang Zhou, the Undead Mage, the composition of the two armies was identical. Each side consisted of a standard configuration of twenty melee Skeletons and ten Skeleton Archers.

The Skeleton Army on the left was the first to receive Fang Zhou's command. Led by the three Skeleton Squad leaders, the squads charged onto the battlefield like beasts ready to pounce, launching the first attack.

These three squad leaders, enhanced by "Crowned with Death," formed an unstoppable vanguard. With a nearly savage posture, they crashed directly into the right Skeleton Army. In comparison, the right Skeleton Army appeared unprepared. Their formation fell into disarray under the sudden attack.

Faced with the Charge from the three squad leaders, the weapons in the hands of the ordinary armed Skeletons seemed feeble. They tried to parry, but each collision only left insignificant marks on the squad leaders' Solid frames.

Soon, a Giant Shield Skeleton at the forefront of the right army became the first casualty. Surrounded by the three squad leaders, its massive body collapsed and its bones scattered. It fell like a toppled statue, heralding the brutal start of the battle.

Subsequently, it was as if the three Skeleton Squads on the left had opened the gates to victory. Like a domino effect, led by their powerful squad leaders, the three Skeleton Squads concentrated their strength. They smashed through the right Skeleton Army with unstoppable momentum, throwing them into Chaos.

The Skeletons on the right struggled in the turmoil, but amidst such a fierce assault, their counterattacks appeared Weak and Powerless. The squad leaders on the left guided their units, methodically crushing their now-disorganized enemies.

CRUNCH.

CRUNCH.

On the battlefield, the piercing sound of clashing bones echoed ceaselessly, like ancient war drums.

Fang Zhou stood in a corner of the battlefield, his gaze sharp as he observed the scene before him. His calm expression held a hint of pleasant surprise.

Under the enhancement of the "Crowned with Death" skill, the left Skeleton Army showcased unprecedented combat power. The onlookers were utterly unable to contain their shock. If they weren't witnessing the brutal fight playing out before their very eyes, hardly anyone could believe that a single, newly devised skill could enhance the Skeleton Army's combat strength so significantly.

Moreover, Fang Zhou's actions also demonstrated the skill's versatility; "Crowned with Death" could be used for both offense and defense. When facing a powerful enemy, Fang Zhou could concentrate the power of all his Summoned Creatures onto a single elite unit, drastically increasing its combat power to effectively tie down the foe. This strategy was a particular counter to opponents who relied on decapitation tactics. Conversely, when a frontal breakthrough was needed, he could evenly distribute this power among several elite units, greatly boosting the Skeleton Army's ability to assault fortified positions.

Meng Hongzhuang watched all of this in silence, a complex emotion surging within her. As a Professional who also specialized in Summoned Creatures, she had always been proud of her animal companions, believing each to be the best of the best. However, seeing Fang Zhou command his Skeleton Army, she had to admit that her own summons were thoroughly crushed in both quantity and quality. This was enough to prove that the gap between herself and Fang Zhou had widened to the point where she could no longer hope to catch up.

Previously, after being easily defeated by Fang Zhou in the arena, Meng Hongzhuang had shown no reaction on the surface, but deep inside, she harbored a secret desire: to train harder in her Cultivation and one day surpass Fang Zhou in Summoning Skills. But now, seeing Fang Zhou's astonishing strength, she realized this desire was merely an unreachable dream.

At this moment, beside Meng Hongzhuang, Bai Xiaochan and Shen Ziwei also wore complex expressions. Though the three of them faced different challenges, their moods shared a subtle resonance.

Meng Hongzhuang's struggle was with the fact that she had fallen far behind Fang Zhou, and at this rate, it seemed she would never catch up. Every time this thought crossed her mind, Meng Hongzhuang, who had always been very satisfied with her own Talent, felt waves of loss and helplessness.

Bai Xiaochan's dilemma, on the other hand, was that as one of Fang Zhou's research assistants, she shared the important responsibility of assisting him with various tasks alongside Meng Hongzhuang. This time, Meng Hongzhuang had helped Fang Zhou deduce an extremely powerful enhancement skill for Summoned Creatures, "Crowned with Death." This put Meng Hongzhuang far ahead of her and their other colleagues in this month's, and even this quarter's, performance evaluations.

Although Bai Xiaochan, a self-proclaimed slacker, always put on a tough act in front of her lifelong rival Meng Hongzhuang and was unwilling to easily admit her shortcomings, deep in her heart, she was keenly aware of the role she had played in helping Fang Zhou perfect the Skeleton Series Skills. The foundation of those Skeleton Series Skills had long been laid by Fang Zhou. Everything she did was merely organizing materials and providing ideas; she had contributed no substantial breakthroughs to the skills' final forms.

In contrast, Meng Hongzhuang's contribution this time was different. She had helped Fang Zhou complete the pioneering "Crowned with Death" skill from a blank slate, relying on her own wisdom and hard work. The nature of their contributions was completely different!

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