[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in":3,"chapter-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-480":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},358448,620,"Chapter 480: 395, All Cards on the Table (Requesting Monthly Votes).","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-480",480,"\u003Cp>Chapter 480: Chapter 395, All Cards on the Table (Requesting Monthly Votes).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(The ending of the previous chapter has been slightly modified, worth taking a look.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thief adjusted his posture, swinging his weapon in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade movements were agile and varied, constantly trying to break through the opponent’s defense to strike at vital points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas Wu Heng, after having practiced swordsmanship for a long time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>demonstrated his adept ability to respond at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword moves were continuous, defending while simultaneously counterattacking swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang clang clang~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their weapons clashed nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dense metallic symphony echoed through the night sky, sparks flying in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer the thief fought, the more terror-stricken he became, his eyes widening, his expression growing more incredulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the beginning of the fight, maybe the opponent had used some method to increase his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the battle continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the opponent’s strength and close combat response ability were in no way inferior to those of a warrior class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are the candidates for the association’s vice-executive now all so freakish?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzzt~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of electricity crackled, as silver-white lightning gathered once again and burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck the thief’s body, sending him flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he’s really a mage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the frequent psychological fluctuations of the thief,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng gripped his longsword tightly, his heart filled only with the desire for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Burst Potential] was an ability unlocked from the Corpse Core, amplifying the attributes of constitution, strength, and agility, but also making the heart more impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by forcibly suppressing the urge to engage in slashing could he remember to attack using spells or firearms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thief was knocked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick glance, Wu Heng swiftly surveyed the entire battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fighting continued everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton attendants and ghosts were all tangled with their opponents, seemingly unable to kill them quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to quickly find a breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break the current deadlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer the time dragged on, the more dangerous it was for the other members of the association. Should they fail,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>all pirates would come over, and his own situation would become even more perilous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The submachine gun on his back was swung around to the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fired off another burst at the position where the thief had been flung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thief, with a horrified face, rolled to avoid the bullets and tore open two scrolls. Walls of earth rose from the ground to cover him and a green light enveloped his body, healing his wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the opponent shooting strange ammunition while charging at him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the thief grew even more anxious, shouting, “How long do you all plan to drag this out? If I die, none of you will survive either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the rooftop, the ranger entangled by ‘Kerim’ shouted as well. “Brigao, what are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap tap tap~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure, entirely charred black, ran out from an alleyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shrill voice said, “I’m here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stick to the plan, kill the mage,” the ranger yelled loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the ranger and the Fist Master almost simultaneously tore open scrolls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vines grew from the ground, restraining ‘Skull Crusher’, and black tentacles shot out from the scrolls, entwining ‘Kerim’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Dwarf Bomber quickly rushed to the vicinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a large coffin with a human face in front of him. The lid opened sideways, and countless chains slithered out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others quickly dodged, and in an instant, the chains wrapped around two of the skeleton attendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chains constricted, and in the blink of an eye, the two figures were pulled into the upright coffin, and with a bang, the lid closed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this scene,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>several pirates breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged glances, then charged together toward Wu Heng’s position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene before him caused Wu Heng’s expression to change instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These pirates had truly made ample preparations and even had a plan to restrain the skeleton attendants before killing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armored warrior charged ahead, the Fist Master a half step behind, the ranger rushed on the rooftops, with the thief waiting for an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The all-charred black Dwarf Bomber maintained a distance at the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A standard five-member squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three for melee combat, one for long-range, and one for scouting with additional long-range output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the tactical formation created by the association, the pirates were now using it against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This really was infuriating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng quickly pondered his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own equipment, firearms, or play the role of a bomber by throwing out all the hand grenades from his Space Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This continued delay was still to his disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s an alley on the left!” Glenda flew back and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng turned and darted into an alley on one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five pirates quickly converged and charged in after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having been delayed for no short amount of time, they were keen to take advantage of the five-on-one situation and retrieve all the humiliation they had suffered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as they charged in,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gurgle gurgle~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hand grenades were thrown out from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dodge!” the warrior shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group scattered in an instant, and the explosion sounded, filling the alley with dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s here, stop him!” a villager wielding a curved blade shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, two more men armed with weapons approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng raised his gun to fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three who attempted to block his way fell to the ground instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corpse Battlefield] was released, and three skeletons slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng handed a longsword to one of the skeletons and said, “Glenda, take control and get me out of here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glenda’s consciousness separated and took over the flesh, quickly creating distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two skeletons rushed toward the pirates in the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were immediately shattered by the pirates they faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five shadows chased after them swiftly, with Wu Heng controlling the skeletons and leaping atop a wall, eyeing the position of the five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly drew his longsword, standing frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh~swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two silvery sword lights flashed by,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silvery sword light flashed by, slicing through the necks of the ranger aiming his bow and the warrior charging with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gurgle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A head rolled off the rooftop, and another fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining few narrowed their eyes, stopping their movements in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only horrified gazes were fixed on the longsword in the opposite skeleton’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent Blade Evil Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, it turned out to be that kid from the auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consciousness returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng turned his head, noting that of the five pursuers, only one had died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So quick to react? Did they instantly realize the weapon’s characteristic of standing still?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, that little old man throwing bombs wasn’t frozen, he’s about to run away,” Xiao Xiao, responsible for reconnaissance, flew over and quickly reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf hadn’t entered the weapon’s range?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where? Show me,” Wu Heng said, as he avoided the weapon and leaped onto a rooftop, taking out his sniper rifle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of long-range killing was what he excelled at the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There!” Xiao Xiao pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dark of night, a short figure was frantically running away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gunshot resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The escaping dwarf suddenly felt a pain in his back, and his entire body was pushed forward by a force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the intense pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body fell to the ground instantly, as blood oozed from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could take out an elixir, two more blasts sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body and the back of his head exploded, plummeting him into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jumping down from the rooftop, his gaze returned to the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the alley, only the fist master and the thief remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regret was rising in their hearts by this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could have never guessed that a vice-executive from Gold and Silver Island would turn the battle to this extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prey they had carefully lured into the village had suddenly become the hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three of the five were already dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no thought left of combat and their gaze shifting uncertainly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Wu Heng appear once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thief said quietly, “Wu Heng, we were in the wrong on this matter. I’m willing to offer enough compensation to buy my own life. We’re part of a large pirate group, we can give you a lot of money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng exited the [Burst Potential] state, feeling both powerless and overcome with fatigue spreading through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting down across from them, he asked, “There’s no evil cult here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thief immediately shut his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng raised his hand, bang bang, two bullets shot out, striking the thief’s body immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body shook violently, and as the cold light of the Evil Sword swept by, a head fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng then turned to the pirate fist master and asked, “There’s no evil cult here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fist master’s face showed a mixture of shock and doubt, and through gritted teeth, he answered, “No?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You set up this whole scenario to lure me out and kill me?” Wu Heng asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an elusive glance, the fist master replied, “Yes, it was all organized by the Hand of the Demon. I was drawn in by the bounty, I have nothing personal against you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, does that mean the local association also has your arrangements, to ask the Gold and Silver Island association for help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know that, it’s all arranged by the Hand of the Demon.” The fist master continued, “I’ve told you everything I know, now you can let me go, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When did I say I would let you go!” Wu Heng raised his sub machine gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bullets whistled out, and the man’s expression turned to shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dodged swiftly at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sword light flashed, another head fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All five pirates were dead, their bodies strewn across the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sheathe the sword!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distant skeleton sheathed the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the cold light passed, a skeleton head dropped, and the body crumbled into a pile of bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was in complete disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng tilted back his head and gulped down two doses of the elixir, easing some of the fatigue that plagued both his body and spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Glenda, go check how the squad is doing. Xiao Xiao, keep watch over our surroundings for me,” Wu Heng instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two ghostly figures dispersed, one returning to where they had previously resided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other climbed in altitude to keep watch of the surrounding area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng also stood up, pulling all of the bodies in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was not over yet; he still didn’t know the situation with Xi Ligui and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He removed the Space Ring and the Silent Blade Evil Sword, storing them away, then consecutively cast [Bone Manipulation Skill].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five corpses slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Warrior (Level 16)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Ranger (Level 15)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Boxer (Level 16)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Thief (Level 15)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Alchemy Warlock (Level 15)]\u003C\u002Fp>",1859,"2026-05-30T04:42:17.488Z","2026-06-01T04:30:19.980Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f4b600e3766ecf8837073b595121977a42e06f32077e4e0eb8ca5b0678e4301","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-481","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-479",1714,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-cover.jpg"]