20demayo Chapter 214 The Decapitation Sword, the Mutant Skeleton
Chapter 214 The Decapitation Sword, the Mutant Skeleton
Chapter 214 Decapitation Sword, Mutant Skeleton (Minor Revision)
Another slave has been added!
Overjoyed, Fangzhou sifted through the pile of bones brought by his skeleton minions and finally chose the skeleton archer with the strongest bones and the most vigorous soul fire as his 40th minion.
Looking up at the blood moon in the sky, Fang Zhou gripped the skeletal spear in his hand with some disappointment.
Although the gains from the essence of corpses and the power of souls tonight were quite substantial, so far, he hasn't discovered anything that has truly caught his eye.
He had originally hoped to discover more bone gems in the southeast.
Just as Ark was preparing to call it a day, Team One, through the soul link of the [Skeleton King] skill, sent out another violent soul fluctuation.
Upon receiving the warning from Team One, Ark immediately turned its view in that direction.
Then, Fang Zhou's previously tired spirit suddenly jolted, and his soul fire began to pulsate violently.
Suddenly, the soul fire of Giant Shield One dimmed, and its massive skeleton collapsed to the ground with a crash.
The instant the Giant Shield One fell, Ark immediately unleashed the secret technique of [Skeleton King].
An invisible soul connection, like a bridge to the underworld, instantly transferred his consciousness to the skeleton of Arrow One.
Through these empty eye sockets, the Ark was able to witness the entirety of this sudden battle.
The enemy was a giant warrior nearly two meters tall.
What it held in its hand was a huge, extremely sharp skeletal decapitation sword.
This unknown skeletal warrior easily broke through Team One's defenses with an almost overwhelming force.
Despite their desperate resistance, Long Spear No. 1 and Giant Axe No. 1 were ultimately nothing more than fragile puppets before that giant sword, and fell one after another in the blood-red twilight.
Faced with such a powerful opponent, the surviving Bow and Arrow No. 1 has no chance of winning in a direct confrontation.
Ark made a quick decision, ordering Arrow One to withdraw from the battlefield, intending to use its speed advantage to create distance and find an opportunity to counterattack with the main force.
However, the giant warrior moved much faster than expected; it was like a shadow of death, following closely behind, each step treading on the despair of Arrow One.
Finally, after a short but intense chase, the giant sword, with its cold and resolute force, sliced through the wind and severed the last chance of life for Bow and Arrow One.
At that moment, the skeleton clone's vision went completely black, and its connection with Team One was completely severed.
However, Fang Zhou was not surprised but rather delighted; an unprecedented sense of excitement enveloped his soul fire.
This decapitation giant sword skeleton was arguably the strongest skeleton warrior he had encountered since advancing to the Black Iron rank.
Whether it's the uniquely designed and powerful skeletal decapitation sword, its imposing physique far exceeding that of an ordinary low-ranking Black Iron warrior, or its pure white, jade-like skeleton, all these features demonstrate the extraordinary strength of this skeleton warrior.
A powerful urge to subdue it arose within Fang Zhou.
Such a powerful skeleton warrior is perfect as his number one henchman!
After all, while the Berserker Spirit Olaf possesses formidable combat power, each summoning requires a certain amount of soul power as a price, and its sustained combat time is also limited.
At this stage, it cannot be used as a regular combat force.
Those ordinary low-rank black iron skeletons are enough as cannon fodder.
However, if you want to use it to make a good impression, it is far from meeting the needs of the Ark.
The appearance of this decapitation sword warrior is timely. If we can successfully subdue it, it can completely fill the gap in the high-end combat power of the Ark's skeleton army.
Of course, besides wanting to subdue this skeleton warrior and make him its servant, Ark also wanted to know its origin and purpose.
After all, there must be something fishy going on when things are out of the ordinary.
Based on Ark's experience of controlling its clones to fight monsters and level up in the Netherworld for so long, the concentration of death energy in the Netherworld shows a very obvious stepwise upward trend.
The deeper one explores into the realm of the dead, the more intense the crimson moonlight becomes, and the more concentrated the death-attribute energy naturally becomes.
Therefore, low-level undead creatures such as skeletons and zombies, which are particularly sensitive to the concentration of death energy and have a natural tendency to seek advantage and avoid harm, will strictly follow their instincts and gather in areas that suit their needs.
For example, in that vast wasteland of burial bones, the crimson moonlight was very dim, the death energy was very sparse, and apprentice-level skeletons roamed among it.
The Ark hasn't encountered a single Black Iron-level undead creature.
Upon reaching the Corpse Hills, the energy concentration increases dramatically, and lower-ranking Black Iron skeleton warriors and zombies begin to appear in large numbers.
Generally speaking, those active and roaming around the Corpse Hills where the Ark is currently located are all low-ranking Dark Iron skeleton warriors and zombies.
Stronger undead creatures will instinctively head deeper into the Hill of Corpses.
Therefore, Fangzhou judged that the true level of this decapitating giant sword-wielding skeleton warrior should not exceed the lower level of Black Iron.
The average of the four main attributes of the skeleton clone is now close to 40 points.
In terms of the four main attributes alone, it is considered to be among the top tier of all the lower-tier Black Iron Skeleton Warriors.
After all, if a skeleton warrior's main attribute exceeds 50 points, it will advance to the mid-level Black Iron rank.
In this situation, based on the Skeleton King's skill effects, the skeleton warriors that the Ark can enslave can all be considered the strongest and elite among the lower-tier Black Iron skeleton warriors.
However, this team of four skeleton minions was completely destroyed by the Black Iron-ranked Decapitation Sword Skeleton Warrior without any chance of fighting back.
This is enough to prove that its combat power is so strong that it surpasses that of its peers.
Of course, if its strength is too great, the naturally cautious Ark will not stubbornly charge forward.
However, judging from what Team One just experienced, although Spear One and Giant Axe One were defeated and killed, they were still able to hold their own against this decapitating giant sword warrior for a few rounds.
Ark had already conducted experiments, and after mastering the [Advanced Weapon Specialization] passive buff skill (a Black Iron-level skill), the combat power of the skeleton clones was greatly enhanced.
Enemies of similar strength to his skeletal minions would most likely be instantly killed by him if he unleashed his full power without holding back.
Based on his own situation, Fangzhou judged that the combat power of this mysterious decapitating giant swordsman was probably far inferior to his own.
While excited, Fangzhou was also very curious.
What is it that makes it so unique?
Not only are the skeletal weapons they assemble completely different from the giant shields, greatswords, giant axes, spears, and bows of ordinary skeleton warriors, but their appearance and strength are also far superior to their counterparts.
After much thought, Fang Zhou came up with a guess that excited him greatly.
In any case, this decapitating giant sword skeleton was already a piece of fat meat in his bowl, and there was absolutely no way it could escape.
Without further hesitation, Ark gave the order, and the nine skeleton teams scattered in all directions responded quickly, moving like shadows among the bones and corpses, converging towards their common goal.
At the same time, Ark quickly absorbed the prey lying haphazardly at its feet, and then strode towards the place where Team One had perished.
Squad 2, as the vanguard, was the first to arrive at the designated observation point.
They cleverly used the withered hills and the scattered bones as cover, watching the battlefield from afar.
There, the burly skeleton warrior wielding a decapitation sword was engrossed in the frenzied devouring of the remains of the first skeleton squad.
The four loyal skeleton warriors in Squad 2 used their eyeless, hollow eyes to record every detail of the decapitating giantsword skeleton's actions.
Perhaps due to overconfidence or an extreme thirst for power, the decapitating greatsword warrior was somewhat careless in its perception. When the members of Squad 2 were watching from a distance, it was aware of their presence but did not react immediately.
It merely glanced around coldly with its empty, greedy eyes before continuing to focus on its "feast."
The decapitating giant swordsman clearly saw the wreckage before him as an excellent opportunity to improve his strength.
As time went on, the remaining Skull Squad members arrived at their designated positions one by one, silently forming an encirclement.
They are scattered at various key points, like an invisible net, waiting for the moment to be caught.
Upon arriving at the scene, Fangzhou did not rush forward. Instead, he stood on a raised rock and surveyed the entire battlefield with his empty eye sockets.
After confirming that everyone was present, he closed his eyes, concentrated, and activated the [Skeleton King] skill.
An invisible force surged forth from the depths of his soul, transforming into countless unseen threads that connected to the hearts of every loyal skeleton servant.
This force, like a tidal wave, quickly spread among the eight Skull Squads, guiding them to secretly approach from all directions and gradually build an unbreakable encirclement.
As everything was ready, the skeleton clone's gaze fell upon the strongest shield skeleton under his demonic power.
He entered into meditation, connecting his soul with the giant shield skull.
As energy accumulated, ancient runes began to appear on the skeleton of the giant shield skull, shimmering with a brilliant purple light.
This is a sign that the Berserker Spirit Olaf is about to awaken within it.
Finally, with a roar, Olaf's figure gradually took shape on the skeleton of the giant shield skull.
Its body was much larger than that of an ordinary skull, with clearly defined bone structure, as if it were formed from pure power.
The enormous battle axe he gripped tightly was incredibly sharp, and even in the darkness of night, one could feel its chilling killing intent.
"Olaf, show your glory!"
Olaf received the order without the slightest hesitation.
Like a moving mountain, it burst forth from one side of the encirclement with unparalleled momentum, its target the decapitated giant sword skull that was immersed in the feast.
At that moment, the giant sword-wielding skeleton warrior, who was devouring his prey, also felt the immense pressure that came with the wind.
It no longer cared about devouring the skeleton remains on the ground, picked up the decapitation sword beside it, and faced Olaf.
Olaf's entire skeleton resonated with a cracking sound, a precursor to the [Rage] skill.
An uncontrollable rage and power surged from the depths of its soul fire, making every inch of its skeleton seem to be enveloped in invisible flames, boosting its combat power.
However, it did not attack immediately, but instead emitted a provocative wave through its fiercely burning soul fire.
The decapitation giant sword seemed to sense Olaf's contempt and provocation.
Its massive decapitation sword reflected a cold light in the moonlight, and then charged toward Olaf without hesitation.
Every step he took caused the surrounding skeletons to tremble.