[{"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-8":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},1296445,1720,"Chapter 8: Gunslinger Fang Zhou","undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>As Shen Hongyu left, the female trainees around Bai Xiaochan couldn’t wait to ask, \"Xiaochan, I’ve just completed one-fifth of the visualization. What’s your progress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiaochan replied softly, \"I’ve completed half the visualization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the thirty or so trainees present, more than twenty had not exceeded one-fifth in their progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiaochan’s progress of half was like a thunderclap in their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for those who had only completed one-seventh of their progress, they even doubted if they were dreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could there be such a big gap between people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone else asked, \"Zhiqiu, what about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me, two-thirds progress,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiqiu spoke with an indifferent tone, seemingly without any intent to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But two-thirds — this progress left all the trainees present astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Gu Zhiqiu’s mouth lifted slightly, feeling quite pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Bai Xiaochan jumped in front of Fang Zhou, her big eyes blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zhou, what’s your progress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other trainees perked up their ears, feeling very curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiqiu and Bai Xiaochan had rare professions, and their meditation progress far exceeded ordinary people. Although enviable, it was barely acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fang Zhou was supposedly the weakest Undead Mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was well known that Undead Mages progressed slowly due to the barriers between life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Fang Zhou, of all people, be praised by Instructor Shen alongside Gu Zhiqiu and Bai Xiaochan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou thought it over. Since Instructor Shen already knew his progress, there was no need to hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied directly, \"I’ve successfully entered the Beginner phase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Successfully entered the Beginner phase?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement fell like a bombshell on the ears of the surrounding trainees, instantly stirring waves in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Gu Zhiqiu, who initially believed his two-thirds visualization was enough to triumph over everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Fang Zhou jumped out, and his progress was even more astounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Instructor Shen having spoken earlier, he didn’t suspect Fang Zhou of boasting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling his earlier smug demeanor, Gu Zhiqiu’s face reddened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly adjusted his mindset and, after accepting reality, proactively asked Fang Zhou about methods to speed up meditation efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou was not secretive. Although meditation success mainly depended on talent, there were indeed some small techniques for using Spiritual Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He generously shared these techniques, and for a time, all the trainees listened attentively to Fang Zhou sharing his experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more they listened, the more they admired him, and alongside their admiration came a sense of pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would such an outstanding talent awaken as an [Undead Mage]?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person with such gifted talent and feeling could definitely shine brightly if placed in another rare profession or even a common profession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the principal’s office, Su Tiankuo perused the records handed over by the instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two-thirds progress? Not bad. With a strong awakened profession and good intrinsic talent, it’s worth nurturing,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Halfway? Hmm, it’s a rare support profession, the talent is not bad, it’s worth nurturing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Tiankuo suddenly sat up straight, looking at the report in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Completed the meditation Beginner phase in less than a day? Which profession’s genius is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, his expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Undead Mage? Fang Zhou? Even stronger than Xinyan’s talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, what’s the use of just meditating? Being able to fight is what truly matters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dormitory, Fang Zhou sneezed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his nose, \"Who is talking about me? No matter, let’s practice skills first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he did yesterday, he first exhausted his Spiritual Power and summoned 22 new fragile skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Summon Skeleton]’s skill proficiency improved!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave, he banished them back to the Undead Realm, and Fang Zhou was delighted to see his Summon Skeleton skill proficiency rise from [Beginner] to [Master].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, each time he summoned skeletons, both the number and their strength increased significantly, and the duration also extended greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calming his excited mood, Fang Zhou opened his personal terminal and browsed through the Universal Skills Library, feeling a bit hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon’s interaction, he learned many things from Gu Zhiqiu, Bai Xiaochan, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were recommendations for choosing universal skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Fang Zhou, the urgency was to select a powerful combat skill for his skeleton clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton clone was following the combat profession route, and among the universal skills for combat, the most useful were [Brutal Strike] and [Charge].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former emphasized explosive power, while the latter focused on rapid movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both aspects were exactly what the skeleton clone needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking it over, Fang Zhou decided to prioritize [Brutal Strike].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming on his personal terminal, he used his last free access to exchange for a [Brutal Strike] skill book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The personal terminal lit up, and a cultivation technique demonstration projection appeared before Fang Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, there were changes in the skills bar on the attribute panel, showing a learnable skill (+).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou looked at the skill bar on the clone’s attribute panel and focused his attention on the \"+\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Detected learnable skill material, can consume 10 points of Soul Power to quickly enter the Beginner phase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to start learning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou confirmed directly, \"Start learning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consumption of 10 points of Soul Power made the soul fire of Fang Zhou’s skeleton clone flare wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he had stabbed with a long spear made of bones thousands of times, finally mastering the correct way to exert force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Learning skill [Brutal Strike] succeeded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brutal Strike] (Apprentice level, Beginner): Unleashes enormous power in a sudden burst to attack an enemy, with power determined by strength attribute and skill proficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After [Skeleton Armament], the skeleton clone finally mastered a second practical skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited, Fang Zhou continued to wield his long spear made of bones, clearing out outer skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he locked onto a target, decisively using [Brutal Strike], eager to see the actual power of this skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul fire within Fang Zhou’s skull dimmed slightly, and then the tip of the bone spear seemed covered with a layer of ghostly blue flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Fang Zhou’s great strength, the new fragile skeleton he targeted was crushed to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength +0.01, Soul Power +0.1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a slight warm current formed by Skeleton Essence streaming into his body, Fang Zhou nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his normal attacks, this [Brutal Strike] was at least twice as powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was worth spending those 10 points of Soul Power to quickly enter the Beginner phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the skeleton clone still needed to consume Undead Power to use skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering his current strength, he could use [Brutal Strike] up to three times before exhausting the Undead Power in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zhou looked around and saw a few scattered skeletons nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on his estimation, with a few more hours of sweeping tonight, the skeleton clone could advance to Middle Rank Apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, the new fragile skeletons would no longer provide much Skeleton Essence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1157,"2026-06-05T17:55:40.746Z",1,"novelbin.me","87b45c660be696a6ae42ec3d3cbffcc488ee4980543759f6ec759329043765be","undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-chapter-9","undead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-chapter-7",781,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fundead-mage-i-have-a-skeleton-clone-cover.jpg"]