Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 620 - 424: Bone-Sucking and Marrow-Draining, Soul Fire Evolution, the Day of Advancement!

At the very last moment before the Deadly Strike hit, the Skeleton seemed to sense the danger. It shot backward, bringing the door panel-sized Bone Saber up to defend itself. Unfortunately for the creature, with Fang Zhou’s current terrifying power fully unleashed, a Mutated Skeleton Warrior of the same level was no match for him. With a little effort, his Corpse Long Spear pierced through the Mutated Skeleton’s defense and killed it on the spot.

Bone fragments scattered as the hulking Skeleton’s body crumbled into a pile of broken bones. As he absorbed its Corpse Essence, Fang Zhou was secretly amazed.

The defensive capabilities of this serrated Skeleton Warrior seem to have exceeded my expectations. Its body wasn’t particularly large, standing only about two meters tall. However, its modest frame was packed with an abnormal amount of bone, as if it had suffered from skeletal hypertrophy. Ordinary Skeletons consist of a single, hollow frame. This serrated Skeleton Warrior, however, had a body that sprouted countless long Bone Spines. These spines grew chaotically, almost completely filling the interior of its skeleton. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

No wonder it has a physical defense that surpasses my imagination, with such a peculiar body and a high constitution growth rate. However, the trade-off for its exceptional constitution and Defense was its extremely slow speed. This was not only due to its low agility growth rate but also because the Bone Spines packing its interior were a major impediment.

A moment’s thought was all it took for Fang Zhou to guess the serrated Skeleton Warrior’s origin. It must be one of the Skeleton Lord’s experimental creations. In the natural environment of the Corpse Hills, it should be impossible for a Skeleton Warrior with such extremely enhanced defense to evolve naturally. This serrated Skeleton Warrior is likely a bold attempt by the Skeleton Lord to test the potential limits of the Skeleton Race.

After completely devouring the creature’s remaining Skeleton Essence, Fang Zhou smacked his lips, growing even more expectant of the prison’s other ’stock’. Then, his sturdy and powerful right leg slammed into the ground, making it shake and leaving a deep footprint. In that instant, Fang Zhou’s speed surged as he charged into the pitch-black prison!

Unfortunately, the prison inside the Bone Castle was incredibly deep and seemed to be divided into multiple levels. Fang Zhou had only just cleared out a few wandering Mutated Skeleton Warriors on the first floor when he sensed imminent danger.

A series of crisp footsteps drew closer and closer! Moreover, Fang Zhou could clearly feel an overwhelmingly terrifying aura rushing toward the Bone Castle at extreme speed.

His heart sank. The Skeletons in the castle had been alerted. At the same time, the Skeleton Lord was returning... and much faster than he had anticipated!

Retreat? Or not? This was no dilemma. The raid today had already been immensely profitable for Fang Zhou. He had already acquired a large amount of Mutated Skeleton Essence. While delving deeper into the prison might yield greater rewards, the risks would also increase significantly. Faced with the imminent arrival of the Skeleton Lord, his current strength was far from enough to guarantee his safety. If he lingered, numerous Mutated Skeletons and ordinary Skeletons would soon appear and trap him in this enclosed space.

Judging by the speed at which that terrifying aura was approaching, it wouldn’t be long before the Skeleton Lord arrived right in front of him! Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, fleeing was the best. Time to get out of here.

Like a tornado, Fang Zhou swept through the first level of the prison, absorbing all the scattered Skeleton Essence. He then smashed through a wall and charged straight ahead, intent on making his escape from the Bone Castle.

Just then, amidst the sound of dense footsteps, a tall Skeleton wielding a Two-Handed Greatsword appeared, blocking Fang Zhou’s path with more than ten ordinary Skeletons. Behind this tall Skeleton, more Mutated Skeletons were rushing to the scene. And in the forecourt of the Bone Castle, an enraged Skeleton Lord was charging over at full speed!

BOOM!

With a heavy stomp on the ground, Fang Zhou wasted no time. His figure soared through the air, charging the tall Skeleton blocking his way.

"Deadly Strike!"

Fang Zhou’s Corpse Long Spear carved a pitch-black Light Blade through the air, aiming straight for the tall Skeleton’s neck. The Light Blade carried immense power, severing the creature’s head almost instantly. The tall Skeleton’s body collapsed with a crash, turning into a pile of shattered bones.

"Death Tornado!"

Fang Zhou immediately followed up with his second move. A dark red Light Blade erupted from the Corpse Long Spear, instantly engulfing the corridor for several meters around him. The ordinary Skeletons behind the tall one were caught completely off guard and easily cut down by the Light Blade. The sound of cracking bones filled the chaotic scene. The dark red Light Blade didn’t just slay the Skeletons in front of him; it continued to split and extend into the distance, forcing the incoming reinforcements to back away from its sharp edge.

Having slain a group of Skeleton Warriors with one attack, Fang Zhou didn’t pause for even a moment. He charged forward at maximum speed, running toward the side farthest from the Skeleton Lord. He then thrust his Corpse Long Spear, effortlessly piercing the stone wall. Using the spear for leverage, Fang Zhou vaulted upward a second time, landing atop the thick rampart.

At that moment, the Skeleton Lord seemed to realize what he was doing.