Chapter 272 - 153: Sudden Attack (2)
Desert Wolves and Giant Tusked Boars were the lowest tier of Demonized Beasts. If even they could have such an effect after being transformed into Alien Undead, then there was much to look forward to from the other Skeleton Beasts.
Li Ziyu had a large number of Demonized Beast skeletons on hand. Low-tier Demonized Beasts like Demonized Desert Wolves, Demonized Giant Tusked Boars, Demonized Desert Grey Rats, and Demonized Tree-Horned Antelope Deer made up more than half of his collection, but he did indeed have skeletons from other Demonized Beasts.
For example, there were Saber-toothed Desert Lions, Cheetahs, and Sharp Clawed Burst Bears. These were all genuine powerhouses—apex predators among the Demonized Beasts.
Li Ziyu didn’t have many skeletons from such formidable Demonized Beasts. After all, they were apex predators, and their numbers were naturally low. Even with his Undead hunting diligently, he hadn’t managed to acquire that many. Still, he had a few thousand.
’Hmm, am I getting too greedy?’
Li Ziyu stroked his chin. ’Since when did a few thousand skeletons feel like a small number? I remember being thrilled to get just ten or twenty in the past.’
’My ego’s getting out of hand.’
He rubbed his face, scolding himself internally.
Opening the system interface, Li Ziyu organized his Demonized Beast skeletons. He decided to create a new batch to test their effectiveness and expand his Skeleton Beast Corps at the same time.
’What should I summon first?’
’Hmm, let’s go with the Sharp Clawed Burst Bear. You’re big, so you’re up first.’
Ever since the battle with the Jackal Wolfmen, Li Ziyu had developed a fondness for large Undead. They just looked more imposing and exuded a sense of Power. Regardless of their actual strength, they were at least intimidating.
The Sharp Clawed Burst Bear was a bear species from the Wasteland. Its body length was typically over 250 cm, reaching up to 350 cm, with a shoulder height of over 150 cm. It had dense, silver-gray fur and a fiery red mane around its neck. Its most distinctive feature was its abnormally large forepaws, which sported five claws like steel hooks. Its violent temperament earned it the name "Sharp Clawed Burst Bear."
After being corrupted by Demonic Qi, the Sharp Clawed Burst Bear became even more aggressive. Its fur lost its softness, growing tough instead. The hair on its back even became like steel needles, greatly increasing its Defense Power. At the same time, its bones were also strengthened, becoming much harder.
One could say that a Demonized Sharp Clawed Burst Bear was on par with a Magical Beast.
[Decompose 1x Demonized Sharp Clawed Burst Bear. Acquired: 3 units Demonized Skeleton, 30 units Mutated Soul Energy, 1x Sharp Claw Burst Bear Hide, 10x Sharp Claws, 2x Sharp Teeth, 1x Frenzy Magic Energy Rune (Fragment)]
Flipping through the system information, Li Ziyu raised an eyebrow. The Magic Energy Runes obtained from decomposing a Sharp Clawed Burst Bear were either Frenzy or Power—there were no other types. ’This thing really is a pure brute,’ he thought, which suited him just fine.
’Brutes are great. Their combat power is immense.’
[Skeleton Beast · Sharp Clawed Burst Bear]
[Introduction: A Skeleton Undead in beast form. Compared to its weaker counterparts, this creature better embodies the term ’Wild Beast.’ That pair of bear claws is no joke. It is recommended to pair it with a Frenzy Magic Energy Rune to unleash even greater combat power. However, be warned: these creatures are difficult to control.]
[Requirements: 3 units Demonized Skeleton, 1 unit Skeleton, 30 units Mutated Soul Energy, 40 units Soul Energy, 1x Sharp Claw Burst Bear Hide]
Huh?
’This one’s pretty special. The requirements are steep—it even needs extra Skeletons and a bear hide. The Skeleton Beasts I summoned before never needed these resources. Maybe this means there’s a surprise in store.’
Since the system itself recommended pairing it with a Frenzy Magic Energy Rune, Li Ziyu obediently complied. He directly selected the Enchanted Frenzy Magic Energy Rune. When it came to things like this, the system was quite reliable; listening to it wouldn’t lead him astray.
A single Enchantment had a 100% success rate, so Li Ziyu didn’t have to worry about failure. He clicked "Summon" without hesitation.
Before long, the Frenzy Bone Claw Bursting Bear emerged from the Alien Tomb. This thing looked truly different. It wasn’t like the other Skeleton Beasts; it looked more like a Magical Beast.
Outwardly, it resembled a Sharp Clawed Burst Bear that had been starved to skin and bone. The bear hide clung tightly to its skeleton, adding a layer of defense. A ghostly blue Soul Fire burned in its empty eye sockets, and intermittent flecks of red danced within the flames, betraying its unnatural state—a state of madness.
Then there were its forepaws. Already massive, the claws themselves were now blood-red, with faint wisps of a bloody aura coiling around them.
’Oho, now that looks ferocious.’
Li Ziyu summoned the newly created bear into the main tower to study it.
Hearing the summons, the Sharp Clawed Burst Bear immediately came lumbering over. It looked rather simple-minded as it entered the main tower without any apparent caution and stopped before Li Ziyu.
Li Ziyu stood up and sized up the bear before him. ’Hmm, it certainly looks like an Undead. Not bad.’
As Li Ziyu observed it, the Sharp Clawed Burst Bear tilted its head slightly, as if it too were observing the Human before it.
’Oh? Sizing me up, are you? Interesting.’
Li Ziyu’s eyebrows twitched. He walked toward the Sharp Clawed Burst Bear, intending to study it up close.
But just as he drew near, the Sharp Clawed Burst Bear suddenly opened its maw and let out a soul-shattering roar. Li Ziyu’s body trembled violently. As the Master of the Undead, his immunity to a Soul Roar was considerable, and he recovered in an instant—only to find the bear reared up on its hind legs, its paw swiping down at him.
’Holy shit, I’m done for!’
He never would have imagined that an Undead he himself had summoned would actually attack him.