*[Skeleton Wings] (Apprentice Level, Perfection): Use Undead Mana to form skeletal wings, removing any control effects on the user and granting a burst of movement speed, allowing for short glides. The duration, gliding distance, and movement speed are determined by the Spirit and Physique Attributes, as well as Skill Proficiency.*

The [Skeleton Wings] skill, now fused with [Charge], not only allowed for gliding and granted an explosive speed boost but also featured the rare ability to remove control effects.

For an Apprentice-level displacement skill, it was already top-tier.

Fang Zhou cast the new version of the [Skeleton Wings] skill. With a slight flap of the bone wings, he instantly shot backward, his burst speed two to three times faster than before.

Fang Zhou nodded in satisfaction.

Thus, following [Skeleton Flying Spear] and [Skeleton Shield], [Skeleton Wings] became his third Perfected Skill.

He casually uploaded it to the Human Alliance's Skill Library and received another 150 Contribution Points.

Fang Zhou stretched lazily and leisurely returned to his dormitory.

「Principal's Office」

Su Tiankuo sat imposingly in his chair, facing Lu Hu, Shen Hongyu, and the other first-year instructors.

"The Simulation Battlefield has been open for almost a month. Since the 200 seed candidates have been more or less determined, it's time to decide on the next stage of the selection process."

Su Tiankuo looked at the thick stack of student files in his hand and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

Lu Hu thought for a moment and replied, "How about we use the simplest format: a tournament of one-on-one matches? In these duels, victors score points while losers have points deducted. The final ranking will be based on their total scores."

The other instructors nodded in agreement.

To become a military academy seed, personal combat strength was the most important factor for both Combat Professionals and Magic Professionals, aside from those in support roles.

The tournament format was the most direct and classic method. With the right rules, it could fully showcase everyone's combat strength.

Su Tiankuo nodded slightly but did not immediately agree.

He stood up, paced a few steps, and then said solemnly, "I have another idea. Before the tournament, let's add another stage. We'll have these seed candidates go to the Cave to get some real experience—to see some blood."

Shen Hongyu exclaimed in shock, "Go to the Cave?! Principal, isn't it too early? They only had their Awakening two months ago!"

Su Tiankuo shook his head, sighing. "I'm well aware of that. But time waits for no one! The Mythical Battlefield has been in turmoil recently, and the Abyssal Demons have clearly intensified their attacks. The Calamity Sun Demon Country and the Demon Worshipers on Blue Star are also stirring, causing chaos across the world."

"Under these circumstances, the time left for these recruits to grow is short. We must push them to their limits as quickly as possible. Only then can we maximize the supply of fresh blood to the front lines and maintain our hard-won defensive lines."

Although the instructors were at the Sea City Military Academy, far from the Human-Demon Battlefield, they all paid close attention to the situation on the front lines.

Hearing Principal Su's sigh, their expressions turned grim, and they fell silent.

A moment later, Lu Hu was the first to speak. "I agree with the Principal's proposal. However, I suggest we must implement strict precautionary measures to ensure the safety of these elite students."

An instructor echoed his sentiment. "Yes! If we're going to hold a Cave Hunt, we'll need to spend the next period thoroughly clearing the Cave of High-Tier Demons. These students on the seed candidate list all have immense potential. We can't let them fall at the first hurdle and be lost before they even get started."

Of course, a few instructors held opposing views.

"Principal, please reconsider! No matter how you look at it, aside from Fang Zhou, these students are only Lower Apprentices. Their strength is simply too weak. Even if we take precautionary measures beforehand, we can't guarantee it will be completely foolproof!"

Amid the differing opinions, Su Tiankuo had already made up his mind.

He knocked lightly on the table, waved his hand decisively, and said firmly, "That's enough. No more discussion. I've decided: this seed selection will proceed in two rounds. The first will be the Cave Hunt, and the second will be arena challenges. Lu Hu, you will draft the specific implementation details and safety protocols. The rest of the instructors must cooperate with the clearing and security operations to guarantee the students' safety as much as possible. Meeting adjourned!"

「Several Days Later」

Late one night, in the Concentration Meditation Room.

Fang Zhou slowly opened his eyes, his consciousness returning to his body.

He stood up, stretched his body slightly, and prepared to head back to his dormitory to rest.

Tomorrow is another rare day off. What should I bring for Grandma Yun and the others this time?

As Fang Zhou was hesitating, his personal terminal chimed with a series of pleasant notifications.

"Junior Sergeant Fang Zhou, you have ranked #1 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Little Inferior Demon Camp] (Easy). Reward: 3 Contribution Points."

"You have ranked #1 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Little Inferior Demon Camp] (Normal). Reward: 6 Contribution Points."

"You have ranked #1 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Little Inferior Demon Camp] (Hard). Reward: 9 Contribution Points."

"You have ranked #1 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Little Inferior Demon Camp] (Abyss). Reward: 12 Contribution Points."

"Your team has ranked #50 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Horned Demon Outpost] (Easy). Reward: 3 Contribution Points."

"Your team has ranked #45 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Horned Demon Outpost] (Normal). Reward: 6 Contribution Points."

"Your team has ranked #45 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Horned Demon Outpost] (Hard). Reward: 9 Contribution Points."

"Your team has ranked #2 on the historical speedrun leaderboard for [Horned Demon Outpost] (Abyss). Reward: 23 Contribution Points."

Fang Zhou was momentarily stunned before it hit him.

Ah, so the Simulation Battlefield's historical speedrun leaderboards are settled at the end of the month.

This wave of rewards netted him another 71 Contribution Points.

While it wasn't a huge amount compared to the thousands of Contribution Points he had in total, every little bit added up to a significant income.

Nothing beats a joyous event to lift one's spirits!

On the way back to the dormitory, Fang Zhou scrolled through the exchange list on his personal terminal and quickly decided what to bring Grandma Yun and the others the next day.

He still had over a thousand Contribution Points, and by exchanging a small portion for resources that ordinary people couldn't access, he could greatly improve the lives of Grandma Yun and the others.

The very next morning, Fang Zhou returned to the Cloud Welfare Institute, carrying large bags.

As soon as he entered, the two little girls, Wen Nuan and Wen Xing, rushed over and hugged his legs.

"Brother Zhou, you're finally back!"

"I want to hear more stories about the Undead Mage fighting demons!"

Fang Zhou handed the supplies he was carrying to Wen Rou, who had come to greet him. He scooped up a little girl in each arm and said, "Sister Rourou, I exchanged these health supplements for you and Grandma Yun. Taking them regularly is very good for your health. And these are some Cultivation Resources for Nuannuan and Xingxing to build their foundation. Just give them the doses daily according to the instructions."

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