Fang Zhou ordered Olaf to command the dozens of remaining Skeleton Warriors, attempting to encircle and intercept the Demon Battle Groups that were trying to escape. Given the current state of the battle, it was impossible to completely annihilate the demons swarming the hills with just the remnant forces he had on hand. However, to maximize his battle evaluation, Fang Zhou ordered Lu Renjia, Lu Yiyi, and Olaf to lead a sweeping army of Skeletons and Shelter guards to hunt down as many of the fleeing demons as possible. He also mustered his strength, unleashed his Bone Wings, and pursued large Demon Battle Groups, relentlessly casting Death Ripple.

At that moment, Fang Zhou finally reveled in the satisfyingly explosive output expected of a turret Mage. In a short time, rivers of blood flowed from the fleeing Abyssal Demons, leaving a trail of numerous corpses.

The chase continued for almost ten minutes until the demons had fled a certain distance and the scene finally froze. Fang Zhou breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this difficult Shelter Defense Battle had finally been won.

As expected, the Simulation Battlefield System quickly sent a notification.

"Mission complete. Duration: 30 minutes. Clearance Rating: [Perfect]. Reward: 18 Contribution Points."

"First-time clearance of [Shelter Defense Battle] Abyss Difficulty. First-Clearance Reward: 24 Contribution Points."

"Congratulations, Senior Sergeant Fang Zhou! Your team is the first in your grade this year to clear the [Shelter Defense Battle] on Abyss Difficulty. Grade First-Clearance Reward: 60 Contribution Points. You have also received an achievement blessing: Simulation Battlefield Loot Drop Rate +1% (Total: 12%)."

"Congratulations, Senior Sergeant Fang Zhou! You cleared the [Shelter Defense Battle] on Abyss Difficulty in 30 minutes, ranking 1st on the all-time speedrun leaderboard. Estimated Monthly Ranking Reward: 36 Contribution Points."

"Loot drop triggered. Obtained: [Apprentice-Level Combat Professional Set] x1. Redeemable for 80 Contribution Points."

"You may attempt the challenge again in 5 minutes."

A series of pleasant notifications chimed in Fang Zhou's ears, almost overwhelming him.

First in the grade! First on the all-time speedrun leaderboard!

Seeing the results he had hoped for, Fang Zhou exhaled softly, the tension in his Spirit finally easing. This Shelter Defense Battle on Abyss Difficulty had been a significant challenge, even for him. The demons from the Abyss had surged like tides from the depths of Hell, striking wave after wave against the defensive line of the human and Undead Alliance Army.

Fortunately, with the combat support from Lu Renjia, Lu Yiyi, and other elite NPCs, Fang Zhou's summoned Skeleton Army had managed to withstand the fierce assault of the elite Demon Battle Groups. Although they failed to achieve the perfect goal of exterminating all the demons, this improvised team displayed extraordinary combat power under Fang Zhou's clever command. They had worked in close cooperation, supporting one another. In the end, they not only held their ground but also earned a "Perfect" rating from the system and set a new record on the all-time speedrun leaderboard.

When the battle ended and the smoke of war dissipated, Fang Zhou exhaled lightly. He turned and left the Simulation Battlefield, reappearing in the team space.

Before long, Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi staggered out as well. Their faces were etched with fatigue, but their expressions were dominated by undisguised excitement and pride. Lu Renjia shook his slightly dizzy head. When he saw Fang Zhou, he quickened his pace, his eyes glowing with deep admiration and gratitude. Lu Yiyi was far more direct. She practically leaped toward Fang Zhou and hugged his leg, her face beaming with happiness.

"Fang Zhou, let's go again! That was incredible!"

This was the Calamity Squad's first time successfully clearing the Shelter Defense Battle on Abyss Difficulty. According to the Simulation Battlefield's rules, the first clearance doesn't consume a cadet's daily challenge attempts. This meant Fang Zhou could lead Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi through the high-difficulty mission again.

Fang Zhou nodded slightly, his gaze warm as he looked at his two comrades.

"Alright, get ready," he said. "Let's hope the difficulty is a little lower this time so we can clear it faster."

Hearing Fang Zhou's words, Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi suppressed their uncontrollable joy and quickly entered a state of readiness.

Five minutes passed in a flash. With a burst of teleportation light, Fang Zhou led his Calamity Squad back into the Simulation Battlefield.

In this round of the Abyss Difficulty challenge, it seemed Fang Zhou and his team were favored by the goddess of fortune, as they were randomly assigned a Shelter with its defensive fortifications almost perfectly preserved. However, the forces inside the Shelter appeared somewhat weak. There were only a few NPC guards with weak combat power, with the Punishment Ranger Li Guang, a middle-aged warrior, and a one-armed female warrior being the only elite members. Their combat strength was evidently much weaker compared to the powerful allies they encountered last time.

Nonetheless, for Fang Zhou and his team, the Shelter itself was their greatest asset. With such a solid barrier, they could use their own strength to compensate for the lack of personnel.

Fang Zhou gazed at the Shelter's sturdy walls, a wave of relief washing over him. He knew that under Olaf's command, his Skeleton Army could rapidly deploy defenses. They would forge each defensive line into an impregnable fortress, leaving no exploitable weaknesses.

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