Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone

Trist took the contract without rushing to sign it. Instead, he scrutinized it several times before finally leaving his Soul Mark with a smile on his face.

He laughed and said to Fang Zhou, "Although you have just arrived at the Blood War Furnace, your caution makes me believe that you will surely make a name for yourself here in the future!"

Fang Zhou chuckled indifferently and said, "You flatter me, Trist!"

Then he again examined the contract several more times before finally leaving his Soul Mark.

After the contract was completed, a series of Blood Moon Runes emerged and then entered both Fang Zhou and Trist’s bodies.

Fang Zhou took a moment to check, and found that the contract did not remain on his soul but was crushed and dismantled by the attribute panel.

This surprisingly relieved him.

Although the contract had been checked and found no issues, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Now, with the attribute panel as a safeguard, even if Trist had indeed tampered with something, he wouldn’t need to worry.

"Well then, Fang Zhou, let’s start working. Please ensure the safety of the Merchant Group!"

Trist returned to the sedan chair and led Fang Zhou towards the Merchant Group.

Fang Zhou, riding Uriel and accompanied by Tombyard Undead Soldiers, followed behind Trist and approached the Merchant Group.

As they drew closer, there was a slight commotion within the Merchant Group.

However, seeing Trist’s leisurely demeanor, the commotion quickly subsided.

Upon closer proximity, Fang Zhou was able to carefully observe the Blood Moon Merchant Group.

The Merchant Group consisted of numerous undead, skeletons, zombies, ghosts, vampires, and their various mutant forms.

Besides these humanoid creatures, there were also more undead mounts.

Large and small beasts of burden were bound with various goods.

Upon entering the Merchant Group, several vampires came to greet Trist and report various tasks to him.

Soon, under Trist’s direction, the entire Merchant Group began to move, forming a long line as it proceeded forward.

Fang Zhou recalled the slower-moving Tombyard Blood Spirit Warriors and abominations, instead summoning more Tombyard Blood Spirit Knights.

Using these Silver-level Blood Spirit Knights, he patrolled and guarded the area around the Merchant Group.

Fang Zhou and Uriel then boarded the huge wagon pulled by the Skeleton Earth Dragon.

This was also Trist’s residence, lavishly decorated, making Fang Zhou almost believe he was in a restaurant in Sea City rather than the Blood War Furnace.

Uriel lay on the floor, browsing the Blood War Furnace encyclopedia provided by Trist, preparing to master it entirely.

Yet, this might take a long time.

Meanwhile, Fang Zhou chatted with Trist.

As they talked, Fang Zhou asked a question, "Trist, how long does it take to get to Blood Moon Fortress from here?"

Trist was lying on a bed covered with an unknown demon’s soft and luxurious fur.

Upon hearing Fang Zhou’s question, he lifted his head, "Fang Zhou, do you wish to travel to Blood Moon Fortress?"

Blood Moon Fortress is the center of the Blood War Furnace.

Every time demons and undead engage in a blood war, their ultimate goal is to conquer Blood Moon Fortress.

Unfortunately, this wish has never been fulfilled in countless years.

Many Demon Lords, leading their armies, have never even laid eyes on Blood Moon Fortress before being defeated by the Undead Army and driven back to the Abyss.

Fang Zhou said with a smile, "The name Blood Moon Fortress resonates among the various fragments of the Undead Realm. I have thoughts of seeing it and broadening my horizons."

However, Trist sighed and said, "You might be disappointed, Fang Zhou...

You probably won’t make it to Blood Moon Fortress in this lifetime."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou immediately became more vigilant.

He furrowed his brow and asked, "Trist, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing Fang Zhou suddenly tense up, Trist waved his hand indifferently, saying, "Relax, I harbor no ill intentions... I’m merely stating a fact."

Trist paused and continued, "Everyone knows that the demons residing in that foul-smelling Bottomless Abyss are very extensive.

The Abyss World inside has untold layers.

But actually, there is a significant misconception here.

Our Undead Realm is not much smaller than the Abyss.

Although now shattered into many fragments, the Blood War Furnace, as one of the primary core fragments, remains very vast.

Thus, in the Blood War Furnace, which is so expansive, if one isn’t at the Legendary level, there’s almost no hope to reach Blood Moon Fortress."

At this point, Trist spread his hands.

"I see..." Fang Zhou listened and gained some understanding.

This was indeed his stereotypical impression of the Undead Realm fragments.

He had always thought that the Blood War Furnace was merely a fragment and not much larger than the Wasteland of Strife.

Yet, he never imagined the two were not even comparable in scale.

"Not only you, even I, a wandering Blood Moon Merchant, have not seen Blood Moon Fortress in my lifetime.

Even with the help of the Endless Blood River Ghost Ship, utilizing their space traversal and rapid speed, reaching Blood Moon Fortress is not an easy task."