[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone":3,"chapter-undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1296476,1720,"Chapter 39: Team Dungeon, One Man Army","undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>The fog was thick, and Fang Zhou’s field of vision revealed no signs of living activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, from the front seemed to come the sound of flowing river water, sounding not too far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mission: Kill all demons and reclaim the Riverfront Outpost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was the Riverfront Outpost, the post must be located by the riverside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou, with his Skeleton Army, slowly explored towards the source of the sound of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the air became increasingly damp, Fang Zhou knew he was on the right path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up to see a few stone buildings faintly situated atop a hill, forming a small encampment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must be the Riverfront Outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A three-person instance, I wonder how many demons are inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou recalled the stealth training from practical battle classes, crouching slightly and instructing the skeletons to approach the outpost as quietly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint sulfuric stench in the air made Fang Zhou aware that this particular odor emanated from the demons themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the simulation battlefield is indeed meticulous in its details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou led the Skeleton Army through the dense grove, nearing the architectural cluster of the Riverfront Outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was damp, occasionally hiding roots and stones, making it very easy to slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou gazed intently into the distance, carefully observing the environment surrounding the outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fog there was already quite thin, and the layout of the outpost lay fully in Fang Zhou’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, there were no guards arranged around the outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou thought for a moment, considering that after all, this is merely a simple difficulty level [Horn Demon Outpost], thus lowering the difficulty is expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After triple-checking, Fang Zhou crawled up from the ground and quickly ran toward the side gate of the Riverfront Outpost’s wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The side gate was tightly closed, and Fang Zhou pushed hard several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his strength attribute of 4, the wooden side gate emitted a slight cracking sound before tilting inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou commanded the skeletons to pass through the side gate, looking at the largest building in the outpost with a sharp glint in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This building was constructed with stones and mortar, its two iron-sheathed doors broken and lying to the side, revealing a corroded hole in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou summoned another 20 skeletons to shield in front, then directed the previous 20 skeletons into the outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to his expectations, the entrance hall of the outpost had no demons guarding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the end of the hall, two corridors appeared to the left and right. Fang Zhou thought for a moment and chose the left corridor. If the demons were truly scattered, this battle would become much simpler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone corridor was empty, and although the sound of the moving skeletons was as quiet as possible, it was still very noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou slightly frowned, realizing that in terms of stealth, an Undead Mage indeed has no advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, if the opportunity arises, developing some practical skills to conceal his presence might be considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, as long as all witnesses are killed, it still counts as a successful stealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ready for battle, Fang Zhou soon arrived at the corridor’s end, facing a wooden door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense demonic aura emanated from behind the door, and the sharp laughter of demons, mixed with roars in demon language, could be clearly heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou gripped his Magic Staff tightly, \"All troops, attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons in front of him silently roared and charged at the door, the fragile wooden door splintered instantly under the skeletons’ charge, revealing the stunned faces of over a dozen Little Inferior Demons behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Little Inferior Demons were completely unprepared for the attack, and Fang Zhou’s precharged [Skeleton Flying Spear] pierced through the closest three Little Inferior Demons at the doorway in the first volley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle one had a blood hole in its neck and fell to the ground without a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two, despite being pierced through their chests, had not yet succumbed due to the Abyssal Demon’s unique tenacious Life Energy, and shrieked as they lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton group immediately intercepted the two heavily wounded Little Inferior Demons, and Fang Zhou no longer concerned himself with these doomed demons, swiftly scanning the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting the three at the door, the room housed a total of 11 Little Inferior Demons, with his Spiritual Perception indicating 8 Apprentice Lower ranks and 3 Apprentice Middle ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the same simple difficulty [Little Inferior Demon Camp], the difficulty was more than several times higher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there were no troublesome Abyss Demon Children, only a few Little Inferior Demons, which Fang Zhou did not consider a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did raise his caution was that this simulation battlefield was clearly called [Horn Demon Outpost], yet no Horned Demon was present in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems this is not the entirety of the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the skeletons’ assault, the two already heavily injured Little Inferior Demons continually wailed and were soon killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More Little Inferior Demons reacted, some wielding steel forks and cursing as they charged forward, while others picked up stone throwing ropes, intending to shoot at Fang Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other profession, facing so many Little Inferior Demons alone, one could only be helpless, fleeing in embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, Fang Zhou’s favorite was the Sea of Bones Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving 10 skeletons to guard in front of him, he commanded another 30 skeletons to charge at the Little Inferior Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the enhancement of [Domination Skeleton], these Apprentice Middle rank skeletons were not the same-tier Little Inferior Demons’ match, but blocking the Apprentice Lower rank Little Inferior Demons posed no problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The charging steel fork-wielding Little Inferior Demons were forced to retreat repeatedly by the dense skeletons, and the stone shots of the stone-throwing Little Inferior Demons were all blocked by Fang Zhou’s Skeleton Shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the battle firmly under control, entering the familiar rhythm of overwhelming victory, Fang Zhou leisurely cast [Skeleton Flying Spear], prioritizing and pinpoint targeting the stone-throwing Little Inferior Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While executing precise surgical strikes, Fang Zhou also took the opportunity to identify his own shortcomings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such large-scale combat, the potential for [Skeleton Flying Spear]’s single-target damage is limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, he needs to develop an attack skill focused on group assault, to handle hordes of Little Inferior Demons, improving kill efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the curses and screams of the Little Inferior Demons, the skeletons’ claws gradually turned deep purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the three Apprentice Middle Little Inferior Demons, though fiercely fighting back and severely injuring a few skeletons, ultimately were futile against Fang Zhou’s [Resurrection of the Dead].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more and more Little Inferior Demons fell, the demonic blood’s sulfuric scent spread through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shouts in demon language gradually thinned, finally returning to peace, with only the cold and relentless clattering of the skeletons’ bones echoing in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou remained vigilant, as the Horned Demon in the outpost had not yet appeared, and the battle was not over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly tidied up the battlefield, having killed 11 Little Inferior Demons, with no casualties among his 40 skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was thanks to his exquisite command skills and the powerful healing effect of [Resurrection of the Dead].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou calmed his slightly restless Spiritual Power, took his Skeleton Army back the way they came, and then chose the right-hand corridor in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-05T17:55:40.746Z",1,"novelbin.me","2519cbf7eec34e68847c97899bf0d5a11f65553925b14d1b564eeda9640c2c4c","undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-chapter-40","undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-chapter-38",781,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fundead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-cover.jpg"]