[{"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-6":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},358174,620,"Chapter 6 - 6, Habit in Life_1","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>Survivors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight of the mutilated zombie bodies in the staircase flashed the idea by his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after observing carefully, he quickly dismissed the notion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghastly state of the zombies didn't look like the work of humans, but rather seemed as though some beast had torn it apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scratch marks exposing the underlying material were visible on one of the entrance doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though there was still a beast or monster lingering in the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng cursed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hallway door was left ajar yesterday, and an unknown beast had shown up today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, his own apartment was the safest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang~ Clang~ Clang~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a violent shaking resonance surged from the staircase handrails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound quickly spread across the entire hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though something was non-stop pounding on the staircase handrails below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of tension rose again in Wu Heng's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gripping his weapon tightly, he whispered, \"Let's go, downstairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng walked in the middle, leading the way downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading the way downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the skeleton's feet hitting the ground is drowned by the violent collision against the railings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't attract any enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing onwards, there were several more destroyed zombies with ripped limbs are scattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng did not release his Bone Manipulation Skill, choosing instead to see what was happening downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they reached the fourth-floor platform, the source of the noise banging against the railings was apparent to be below them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rearranged the position of the skeletons, came to the step, and peeped down at the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a mottled Golden Lion Zombie, its front limbs clutching onto the railing, shaking its waist violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a beast in heat, venting its excess energy on the railings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even animals can get infected?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, how would there be a lion in the staircase?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wu Heng looked at it in amazement, it seemed to sense something too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frantically shaking lion zombie suddenly stopped, turned its head to look in this direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shriveled lips revealed sharp tusks; shredded flesh hung from the corner of its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn't some lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's that Teddy owned by one of the building's occupants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only difference was that its size had increased several folds, and with its yellow fur coat, there wasn't much difference from a lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after becoming a zombie, it can't break the habit of wagging its waist everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woo~Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Teddy zombie let out a roar, and charged upwards directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recognizing it as Teddy, the tension in his heart eased considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the zombie Teddy about to charge, Wu Heng took two steps back, ordering, \"Kill it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skeleton Warriors charged forward, weapons raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie Teddy bounded forward, suddenly sprung its legs, used the wall to gain momentum and directly leaped over the oncoming skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one step, it landed on the turn platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving its dog-like paws, the Skeletons in front were flung away, it bit the skull of one, shaking it furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerfully built body rampaged through the platform, toppling the Skeleton Warriors and rolling down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Teddy lifted its head, looking towards Wu Heng at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It leaped again, charging straight at Wu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng's face turned, he held up his round shield at an angle, the next second a massive force slammed into the shield, his body uncontrollably flew backwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rammed into the wall behind, then rolled down the stairs, his helmet clanking on the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie Teddy intended to attack again, a sword swung towards its head, thwarting its move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the surrounding skeletons also responded promptly, a few clung onto Teddy's back, holding its body tightly, while more wielded kitchen knives chopping randomly at it ignoring what part they were hitting; fur and flesh kept falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a lion, Teddy began to struggle with all his strength, thrashing about like a sticky rice ball covered in white bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng quickly stood up and straightened his helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, several skeletons appeared to shield him once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang~crash!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zombie Teddy suddenly slammed into a nearby wall. The intense collision caused the skeleton attached to his body to scatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he sprang up again, his target still Wu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swearing, Wu Heng quickly dodged to the side. Simultaneously, he bent low with a crouching step, accumulated strength and jabbed the spear forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear training had yielded some benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear hit Teddy in the chest from the side, sinking into the putrefied body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a force transferred to his wrist and the spear slipped out of his grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teddy landed elegantly, the spear still lodged in his chest. The spear stuck into the ground, pierced right through his chest and left forelimb with a thudding sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep red, viscous blood flowed from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng leapt down a whole set of steps backward, continuing, \"Don't stop, go kill it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skeleton Warriors surged forward once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A damaged body couldn't deal a fatal blow to Zombie Teddy, but the spear piercing through his chest and forelimb did affect his movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to support his body with his left forelimb, his movements were uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teddy slowed down, but the assault from the Skeleton Warriors became fiercer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relentlessly hemming and assaulting him, his body was covered in wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his entire body was submerged by skeletons and the sound of chopping meat rang continuously, the system notification quickly followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Experience gained +42.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Summon entity - Skeleton Warrior, experience +20.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng lifted his face shield, disregarding the stench in the air and breathing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never would have imagined that a teddy bear could mutate into such a form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genetic mutation, or some sort of devolution?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's how it was written in the novels, but whether it was one of these two, he wasn't sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, Teddy had become a lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was trapped in the hallway; otherwise, with such a massive body, it would have wreaked havoc everywhere, bringing disaster to many species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zombie Teddy's combat ability far outstripped that of a regular zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to charge and crash amidst a crowd of skeletons, his strength was undoubtedly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most terrifying aspect was that he seemed to possess some intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't keep repeatedly trying to attack Wu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all zombies possessed intelligence, could they still be called zombies or would they be a new sentient species?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that sort of outcome would not be good news for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fight served as a reminder for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to increasing the number of skeletons, he also needed to enhance his own strength. Otherwise, if he were killed, having many skeletons wouldn't be of any use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After catching his breath, he stepped forward to pull the spear out of Teddy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He activated the Bone Manipulation Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning a large beast-like skeleton was something he was quite looking forward to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The summoned entity exceeds the summoner's capacity, instability factor increases...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Bone Manipulation Skill was released, a notification appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Wu Heng had a chance to react, he could feel his spiritual power being rapidly drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Wu Heng's complexion change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary corpses usually stood up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse of Zombie Teddy in front of him, however, required a lot more spiritual power. Plus the instability factor mentioned in the notification made him worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't afford to summon something that would attack himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would indeed be a catastrophe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the corpse of Teddy began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flesh and blood melted like hot wax, and a canine skeleton slowly stood up. The ghastly white bones were even more thickset, and within the empty eye sockets, a strange pale-blue ghostly flame flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Hunting Dog (Level 5)]\u003C\u002Fp>",1317,"2026-05-30T04:42:17.206Z","2026-06-01T04:30:19.980Z",1,"novelbin.me","8877b0b99dd1db5d2bee8e1bcffee89f652a420d6f7c445e9a9e4203de41a034","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-7","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-5",1714,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-cover.jpg"]