EFB Chapter 270: Reopening the Land, the Necromancer's Armory!
Chapter 270: Reopening the Land, the Necromancer's Armory!
Chapter 270: Reopening the Land, the Necromancer's Armory!
After a while, Su Xinyan took the sealing bone bell from Fang Zhou, sensed it briefly with her spiritual power, and said to Fang Zhou, "This sealing bone bell has been strengthened to its limit."
If you want to use it to seal a creature of the Black Iron level, it's not only because the sealing array inside doesn't have that effect, but also because its raw materials can't withstand that level of power.
Even so, it can still be of great help during your apprenticeship.
After listening, Fang Zhou nodded and said to Su Xinyan, "You're right, Instructor Xinyan."
I am very satisfied with its power.
However, if we can delve deeper into the principles of its internal sealing array and try to improve it to be applicable to creatures of the Black Iron level.
Then perhaps we can, based on the existing design, recreate a white, ordinary-quality artifact capable of sealing black iron-level creatures.
Su Xinyan was somewhat surprised to hear Fang Zhou's suggestion.
She looked up at Fang Zhou, intending to shake her head and dismiss his idea, which she considered extremely far-fetched.
But the astonishing talent of Fang Zhou, who had just mastered alchemy with just a glance, lingered in her mind. This talent made her hesitate, unable to easily dismiss Fang Zhou's idea.
In the end, Su Xinyan simply hummed softly and said, "The prototype of this sealed bone bell was made by goblin priests using the blood sacrifice method passed down through generations of their race."
Whether you can improve and perfect it to meet your expectations depends entirely on your abilities.
Well—to be honest, I don't have that ability.
Su Xinyan handed him back the sealed bone bell that had been repaired by the Ark, her voice tinged with anticipation.
"Ark, I remember you have some strange items that are of little use to you, right?"
Since that's the case, I'll now assign you a task.
This will not only help you further improve your alchemy skills, but also allow you to learn through practice.
Upon hearing this, Fangzhou immediately straightened his back and adopted a posture of attentive listening.
"What mission, instructor?"
Su Xinyan said, "I hope you can use your understanding and mastery of alchemy to try to analyze those seemingly useless strange objects in your hands."
Let's see if we can improve and refine them from a certain perspective, making them even more powerful.
Her eyes were encouraging. "In the alchemy tutorial I gave you before, there was some knowledge about commonly used enhancement materials."
These materials are all stored in the resource vault of Haicheng Military Academy, and in ample quantities; very few people would bother to exchange for them.
"As for the materials you need, you can use the special privileges of our necromancer research group to exchange them in the resource library."
After all, you have plenty of contribution points, enough to redeem everything you need.
"Given your alchemical talent shown today, you might actually be able to turn trash into treasure and transform those useless oddities in your possession into practical treasures that can greatly enhance your combat abilities."
Upon hearing this, Fangzhou's eyes suddenly lit up.
The task assigned by Instructor Su Xinyan not only excited him, but also gave him great inspiration.
He does indeed possess quite a few unusual items.
For example, the Berserker's Mark of Heroes, the Heroic Banner, and the Moon Orchid Incense are all high-quality treasures that are extremely useful to him.
In addition, artifacts of slightly lower quality, such as the Energy Reel, the Sighing Flower, the Space Storage Capsule, and the Seed of Number One, while not as powerful as the previous ones, play an indispensable supporting role in daily training or mission execution.
However, there are also some rare items, such as Rock Shield Crystal and Fire Ring, which have a weaker presence and are rarely used.
The Rock Shield Crystal, a gem seized from a caveman elder, contains the lower-level Rock Shield spell for apprentices.
When activated, it forms a rock shield around the holder.
While not indestructible, it is strong enough to withstand attacks of moderate intensity.
The Ring of Fire, on the other hand, is a more direct weapon.
It is also a gray, low-quality artifact that allows the wearer to unleash a fireball spell at the lower apprentice level.
For apprentices like Shen Ziwei and Meng Hongzhuang, the Rock Shield Crystal and the Ring of Fire are undoubtedly extremely precious.
However, for a powerful being like Ark, the power of these two wondrous items was somewhat inadequate.
If what Instructor Su Xinyan said is true, and we can personally deduce and enhance these useless low-level artifacts.
This would not only greatly enhance one's alchemy skills, but also transform these originally insignificant items into valuable combat power, enabling them to play an important role in future battles.
This is undoubtedly a win-win path that can both improve oneself and turn waste into treasure.
As Fang Zhou thought this, his heart was naturally filled with a thousand energy.
At this moment, Instructor Su Xinyan stretched and yawned, then lazily waved to Fang Zhou and said with a hint of fatigue, "Fang Zhou, you made me a little tired just now."
I'm going to rest now. You go do whatever you need to do.
Fang Zhou nodded and said to Instructor Su Xinyan, "Instructor Xinyan, I'm going to the simulated battlefield now."
Today, having been promoted to Senior Apprentice, I am now eligible to challenge Senior Apprentice level Vault Defense battles.
Su Xinyan nodded slightly and said, "Go, go."
With your skill level, as long as you can find suitable teammates, you're sure to achieve a good ranking on the all-time speed racing leaderboard.
Fang Zhou bowed to Instructor Su Xinyan, then turned and hurriedly left the necromancer research group.
At the entrance to the simulated battlefield, Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi, two second-year senior students, were anxiously waiting for the Ark to arrive.
As for Ark himself, he was also filled with curiosity and excitement about the upcoming new challenge—the newly opened "Vault Defense" mode for apprentices.
After all, he had already conquered the [Horned Demon Outpost], a mid-level apprentice level, countless times before. That repetitive experience was no longer novel; what he craved now was a brand new challenge and growth.
As Fang Zhou walked along the road, he recalled the strategies and information about the "Defense of the Shelter" that Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi had previously shared with him.
Unlike the purely offensive battles of the previous [Lesser Demon Camp] and [Horned Demon Outpost], the [Defense of the Sanctuary] requires the trial participants to adopt a defensive posture.
Protect the civilians in the shelter from wave after wave of fierce attacks from demons until reinforcements arrive.
The setting of 【Defense of the Sanctuary】is a small village that has been invaded by demons, and a group of innocent civilians live in the village.
The trial participants must use their weapons and skills to defend against the hordes of demons surging in from all directions.
During the battle, it is necessary not only to consider how to effectively eliminate the enemy, but also to take into account the safety of civilians.
This means that the trial participants must develop a meticulous strategy that maintains sufficient firepower while avoiding accidental civilian casualties.
Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi's team had previously successfully completed the difficult-level "Defense of the Shelter" battle.
Although their evaluation at the time was only "qualified", such a result was already among the best among all the second-year apprentices.
Their experience is undoubtedly invaluable to Ark, and they shared some valuable advice, such as prioritizing the elimination of more threatening enemies in the early stages of battle to prevent them from damaging the shelter's defenses.
In the mid-term, it is important to protect the lives of civilians, as they are not only crucial to the mission but also an important factor in the evaluation.
In the later stages, it is necessary to make full use of the terrain advantages to buy more time for reinforcements to arrive.
Fang Zhou let out a soft sigh of relief, a hint of barely concealed excitement in his eyes.
Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi, relying on their own strength, were actually able to successfully pass the difficult simulated battlefield.
This filled Fangzhou with immense confidence.
Since they all managed to do it, he should be able to complete this challenge just as easily after he is promoted to the rank of apprentice.
As Fangzhou envisioned, he could attempt to complete the Sanctuary Defense missions on his own, regardless of whether they were easy, normal, or hard difficulty.
The most difficult Abyss difficulty can be challenged today by teaming up with Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi. When the Ark arrived at the second-year students' simulated battlefield, Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi were already waiting there for a long time.
They nodded to Fangzhou, who then explained his ideas to them.
Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi were already deeply impressed by Fangzhou's strength, so naturally they had no objections to Fangzhou's plan to clear the level.
Their expectation of themselves was simply to be a mere accessory to the big boss.
Fangzhou had already carefully studied the shelter defense strategy provided by Lu Renjia, so after exchanging a few words with the two, he went straight to the simulation pod to begin today's challenge.
Once again in the familiar simulated battlefield, Ark updated its projection data and felt the powerful mental energy simulated within its body.
This power filled him with confidence, and he touched the white portal leading to the challenge without hesitation.
"【Defend the Shelter】Easy Difficulty (Apprentice to Advanced), Team Mode"
Ark manipulated the projection to touch the portal, and a familiar prompt from the simulation system immediately came through.
"Ark On Earth, this simulated battlefield is a team mode and quite difficult. We recommend participating in a team of three. Are you sure you want to enter?"
Without hesitation, Fangzhou selected "Confirm".
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling light, like a rainbow, surrounded him and swept him into the portal to an unknown world.
The surrounding environment changed abruptly the moment the teleportation occurred.
Ark found himself in a forest shrouded in thick fog, surrounded by a sinister and eerie atmosphere.
A cold wind swept by, and the leaves rustled, swaying gracefully like tree branches dancing in the night.
In this hazy mist, white shadows occasionally appear and disappear among the trees.
They seemed like wandering souls, searching for something.
Just as Fangzhou looked around, trying to determine his direction, a sudden burst of red light illuminated his back.
The beam of red light arrived so abruptly that, even through layers of thick fog, the leaping flames could still be clearly seen, as if flames were spreading wildly across the night sky.
A realization dawned on Fangzhou: the simulated battlefield scenario had begun!
Clearly, this was no ordinary fire.
Only when the outer walls of the shelter were engulfed in flames could that terrifying red light be seen through the thick fog.
As expected, the system promptly sent a notification.
"The shelter is under siege by abyssal demons. Please select your location."
1. In the dense fog and jungle outside the shelter.
2. Deep inside the tunnels of the shelter.
3. On the arrow tower of the refuge.
Fangzhou quickly glanced at the three options, recalling the strategy guide Lu Renjia had previously shared.
These three different choices correspond to three different strategies for combat.
The first option is for Ark to act as a surprise force, venturing deep into the misty jungle in an attempt to outflank the Abyss army besieging the shelter.
If all goes well, the Ark will be able to infiltrate enemy territory undetected and inflict heavy damage on the Abyss army.
If this tactic is successfully implemented, it will have a huge impact on the enemy and may even turn the tide of the battle.
However, this is also a risk. If one's own strength is insufficient or one's strategy is slightly flawed, the ark, which ventures alone deep behind enemy lines, could easily become a target for the Abyss army to wipe out.
The second option is to hold the tunnels deep inside the shelter and adopt a more conservative defensive posture.
This approach means pooling all available resources to form a solid last line of defense, with a do-or-die determination to resist the attack of the demon army.
In this mode, the interior of the shelter will be reinforced, and all fortifications will be utilized to the maximum extent.
The defenders will utilize the complex structure of the tunnels for maneuver and ambush, inflicting heavy losses on any enemy attempting to infiltrate from underground.
While this choice is prudent, it also means giving up all opportunities to take the initiative and relying solely on one's own defenses to withstand the enemy's fierce offensive.
The third option is to appear directly on the arrow tower at the entrance of the shelter and join the front line in the direct confrontation with the army of abyssal demons.
While such a move may not be particularly outstanding, it does ensure a certain degree of control.
It also allows for effective observation of the battlefield situation and timely adjustments to strategies.
Fangzhou had anticipated this scene.
After careful consideration, Fangzhou ultimately chose the first option.
"The misty jungle that appeared outside the shelter."
He believed he was strong enough to support this daring operation, and he was eager to play his greatest role in the battle.
After the selection was completed, the scene before them quickly returned to normal, and the battle to defend the shelter officially began.