Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone

The Beast Fighting City military naturally welcomed Fang Zhou’s induction as a hero.

As a Major-level officer and Silver-tier powerhouse, Fang Zhou was eligible to have his own barracks at the military base of Beast Fighting City.

Moreover, the commander assigned to Fang Zhou by the Beast Fighting City military was his old acquaintance, Lieutenant Colonel Shen Zhongyun.

Not long after reporting in, Shen Zhongyun took Fang Zhou for a few patrol rounds in the Fierce Beast Mountain Range to the south and the Beastman Desert to the north of Beast Fighting City.

This gave Fang Zhou a much better understanding of the terrain and enemy intelligence in the area where he would serve.

Unknowingly, half a month passed.

On this particular morning, Shen Zhongyun suddenly sent a message to Fang Zhou, asking him to come over.

"Commander, I’m here."

Even though Shen Zhongyun wanted Fang Zhou to call him Uncle Shen, Fang Zhou had done so in their time at the Sea City Military Academy.

However, that was when they were not affiliated.

Now, Fang Zhou belonged to the Beast Fighting City military combat sequence, and his direct superior was Lieutenant Colonel Shen Zhongyun.

Fang Zhou knew very well that during work he should address him by his position.

In the command room, Fang Zhou met Shen Zhongyun once again.

Shen Zhongyun now bore a solemn expression: "Fang Zhou, though you’ve just advanced to Silver, luck is a double-edged sword recently."

"What’s wrong, Commander?" Fang Zhou asked, slightly puzzled.

"War has begun." Shen Zhongyun rubbed his brow, "In Beast Fighting City, anyone above Bronze tier will be conscripted.

Though you’ve just advanced to Silver, you’re also within the conscription bracket."

"War? Against whom, the Beastmen?" Fang Zhou asked calmly, unsurprised.

Seeing Fang Zhou’s expression, Shen Zhongyun was slightly stunned, then quickly understood.

Fang Zhou had extensive connections in the Sea City Military Academy and his status as a Sea City Model granted him astonishingly high privileges.

Knowing certain classified information was normal.

"Correct, recently the intelligence department discovered Beastmen gathering forces, likely to attack Beast Fighting City again."

Shen Zhongyun nodded.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou furrowed his brows.

Though he had advanced to Silver, the time was too short, and he was certainly not strong within the Silver tier.

After all, his main combat force relied on his Artificial Undead Legion.

Despite the fact that recently, with the clone’s Undead Blood Moon authority growing, he could consciously inject energy into his Personal Tomb spaces, accelerating the growth of his Artificial Undead Creatures.

Yet as of now, the number of Silver-tier undead in Fang Zhou’s Artificial Undead Legion was still limited.

Olaf the Berserker Heroic Spirit.

Dragon Bone Hatred Warrior.

Ryze the Blood Spirit Mage.

Catherine the Blood Spirit Assassin.

These four elite undead summoned creatures followed Fang Zhou to advance into Silver-tier undead due to their high-quality material and grew significantly in strength under the nourishment of tomb energy.

Meanwhile, the Six-armed Snake Demon Warrior and other three Demon Lord undead, were initially only at the Bronze Limit in power level before death.

While still at the Bronze tier, they could quickly boost their power with Fang Zhou’s growing strength.

But now Fang Zhou ascended to Silver Lower Rank, and these undead couldn’t keep pace with his progression.

No matter how strong a Bronze-tier undead’s combat ability is, it wouldn’t meet Fang Zhou’s current Silver-tier battle requirements.

Under the advice of Master Sandro and Instructor Su Xinyan, Fang Zhou entirely integrated the three newly acquired Demon Lord undead into the Six-armed Snake Demon Warrior Lord.

Harnessing the power of four Demon Lords, he finally succeeded in advancing the long-accompanying Six-armed Snake Demon Warrior to Silver.

This act made everyone aware of the situation praise Fang Zhou for his loyalty.

Besides these five powerful elite undead, a few ordinary Artificial Undead also succeeded in advancing to Silver-tier.

Ten Blood Spirit Warriors (Archers) upgraded from Spiritual Remains Warriors.

Five Blood Spirit Knights from Ice Remains Earth Dragon Knights.

Five Blood Spirit Mages from Spiritual Remains Mages.

Five Blood Spirit Giant Bats from Spiritual Remains Giant Bats.

Five Blood Spirit Hatreds from Corrupt Hatreds.

Five Blood Spirit Assassins from Resentful Spirits.

It’s not that Fang Zhou didn’t make efforts, but Silver-tier corpse material and Undead Attribute resources are exceedingly hard to find.

If not for Fang Zhou controlling the clone to give preferential treatment to his tomb Undead Spaces, injecting intense undead energy for growth acceleration.

He couldn’t possibly amass such a powerful Silver-tier undead army in a mere few months.

After losing the cost-effective resource channel of Sea City Military Academy, Fang Zhou felt inconvenienced.

This was also the reason he had to graduate from Sea City Military Academy and serve in other combat units with high-tier resource exchange channels.

Moreover, Fang Zhou’s Silver-tier equipment wasn’t fully equipped yet.

The only Blue Fine-quality equipment he had was a Soul Shattering Bone Staff, a Nether River Ferryman Mage Robe, and a Polaris Mage Hat.

The rest of the items weren’t configured with contribution points and channels yet, making this the poorest moment at the Silver tier.

War isn’t child’s play, nor is it like casually hunting fierce beasts in the Fierce Beast Mountain Range.

Fierce beasts have limited intelligence and territories, and with preparation, the danger level isn’t too high.

However, war with the Beastmen is different.

They’re a savage, primitive, mythical world race with a well-organized army.

Fighting with them is definitely more dangerous than venturing deep into the Fierce Beast Mountain Range.

Moreover, the Beastmen’s high-level combat power is considerable.......

Thinking of the Beastmen’s advanced combat power, Fang Zhou’s eyes brightened.

No matter how many strong Beastmen there might be, they wouldn’t exceed the power of the Beast Fighting City military.

For a talented Undead Mage like Fang Zhou, each victorious battle is a catalyst for rapid power expansion.

As long as victory is achieved in battles with the Beastmen, targeting Silver-tier eliminations, they would all join Fang Zhou’s Artificial Undead Army.

The long-standing challenge of finding Silver-tier corpse materials would finally be resolved.

At this moment, seeing Fang Zhou deep in thought, Shen Zhongyun assumed it was pre-war nerves and comforted him: "Fang Zhou, you don’t need to be overly worried.

After all, you’re a Mage."

Fang Zhou lightly nodded at this.

Being a Magic Professional in battle naturally ensures the strictest protection from the allied Legion.

"Given you’ve just advanced, I’ll work on having you placed under my command, so you’ll be safer." Shen Zhongyun continued.

Shen Zhongyun, as a Silver Upper Rank [Dark Wanderer], a strong Summoning Series Magic Professional, held considerable power within the Beast Fighting City military.

Fang Zhou staying under him would have protection, better than fighting in an unfamiliar place.

Considering this, Fang Zhou looked forward even more to the upcoming battle.

"Commander, what kind of rewards will there be after this war?" Fang Zhou inquired.

"Rewards? There’ll be military merit rewards, and an eightfold discount on military merit item exchanges, wouldn’t that count?" Shen Zhongyun chuckled.

"Our Beast Fighting City is being quite generous this time. It implies the battle won’t be easy." Fang Zhou couldn’t help sighing upon hearing this.

"Careful with your words, you can say that to me, but not elsewhere.

Beast Fighting City will soon enter a wartime state." Shen Zhongyun solemnly stated.

"Yes, Commander."

...

Soon, Beast Fighting City formally issued a conscription order.

Beast Fighting City transitioned from a booming adventurers’ haven to a war machine.

A steady stream of professionals and supplies flowed into Beast Fighting City, well preparing for the imminent war.

And Fang Zhou, at this time, had already followed his commander Shen Zhongyun to a fortress.

"This is where we’ll stand strong." Shen Zhongyun remarked with a complicated expression looking at the fortress.

It was a fortress built on a mountain, with main structures made of solid grindstone, having thick and tall walls.

The walls had enormous runes inscribed with magic materials which enhanced their defensive power.

These runes could protect the walls, enabling them to withstand Silver-tier magic attacks for some time.