Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone

Chapter 788 - 506: Summoning [Shadow Demon], Skill Advancement, New Title Activated!

Although their attack speed was relatively slow, Fang Zhou had no doubt that the Corrupt Hatreds could absolutely win in a one-on-one duel. This was because they were the natural nemeses of their opponents, not to mention they were all now fully buffed! Thus, in less than three minutes, the seemingly formidable Abyssal Beastmen were all reduced to corpses scattered on the ground. Their eyes, wide open in fury, seemed to speak of their indignation even in death. In reality, the only damage they managed to inflict was a minor issue that Fang Zhou could resolve without even needing a Magic Potion.

The other low-tier Demons were even less of a match. Yet Fang Zhou continued to remain cautious.

Enemies hiding in the dark were always more dangerous. Besides, apart from the Invisibility Skill, that black-robed figure had already demonstrated at least three types of protective magic. In this respect, he was no weaker than the current Fang Zhou and was clearly not some rookie. If he didn’t make a move, that was one thing, but if he did, it would likely be a devastating one!

However, simply waiting around wasn’t a solution. As the saying goes, one can’t guard against a thief forever. Since the enemy was holding back, he must not be confident in his chances right now.

Then why not take the initiative and create a small opportunity for him...?

At this thought, Fang Zhou seemingly placed a casual hand on Tiamat, instilling some Mana into the creature. He then immediately used the Magic Trap Scroll he had previously acquired from the military warehouse in Beast Fighting City. With no visible light or sound, an invisible Magic Trap appeared, which for the moment only he could see.

Then, he deliberately sent Olaf, who had been guarding his side, moving forward, seemingly to help kill enemies on the front lines. He even jumped down from the Black Gem Young Dragon himself and took a half step to the right. This half step wasn’t much, but for a keen observer, it was enough. This was because that half step had opened up a tiny gap between him and the Corpse Guards surrounding him!

Yan Yan, who had remained vigilant against the invisible enemy, couldn’t help his expression from flickering when he saw this. However, out of the tacit understanding born from fighting alongside him for so long, and his trust in Fang Zhou’s combat intelligence, he did not speak. He merely tightened his grip on the Magic Staff in his hand.

Since Fang Zhou made such a move, he must have a reason. Is Fang Zhou intentionally letting his guard down to bait the enemy into attacking? The enemy probably has no idea just how many layers of buffs the seemingly fragile Fang Zhou had on him right now.

But not everyone possessed the wisdom and insight of Yan Yan. Or perhaps, even if the enemy had his doubts, he resolutely chose to take the chance. After all, looking at the current situation, if he didn’t try something, it seemed all the Demons under his command would crash one after another against the wall of flesh formed by the Corrupt Hatreds until they were all dead!

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ!

As two hexagram Summoning Arrays flashed into existence, a pair of Demons with bat-like wings abruptly appeared. With only their teeth and claws vaguely discernible amidst the shadows, they lunged at Fang Zhou from the left and right. Seeing the ominous glow emanating from the pitch-black blades on their claws, no one would doubt their lethality.

These were the extremely rare Shadow Demons, assassins found among Bronze Tier Demons. Although extremely fragile, with Defense Power and vitality perhaps not even matching some Black Iron-tier Demons, they were the most professional assassins among Middle Tier Demons. A well-prepared backstab was enough to easily one-shot a Bronze Tier creature. Moreover, they possessed an extremely terrifying trait: the ability to lurk within shadows, an effect nearly equivalent to the Invisibility Skill!

Meanwhile, the black-robed figure who had remained hidden all this time quickly materialized in a corner. While the Invisibility Skill was indeed powerful, it also had its drawbacks. Namely, one could still be heard and smelled. Furthermore, the moment one started Casting or attacking, the invisibility would inevitably break!

"You damned human! You despicable Undead! How dare you disrupt my lord’s ritual! I’ll have your..."

Before he could finish his malicious curse, one of the originally fierce Shadow Demons was abruptly dangled upside down by an unseen rope, struggling fruitlessly.

The Black Gem Young Dragon Tiamat, which had been as still as a statue, let out a silent roar. A blast of Nether Dragon Breath erupted, forcing the other Shadow Demon that was about to attack Fang Zhou to retreat several steps in fright. As a Demon accustomed to moving in shadows, it was already ill-suited to this sweltering underground region. Threatened by such a terrifying and special Dragon Breath, its first instinct was to retreat. However, under the Summoner’s urging, it was soon forced to move again.

But that slight delay was all Tiamat needed. The Black Gem Young Dragon swung its over six-meter-long body to block the Demon’s path completely. As a dragon-type Spirit Pet that had been infused with Ark Mana, its mental link with Fang Zhou was exceptionally close, making their coordination naturally seamless.

Fang Zhou’s combat goal was clear at this moment.

As long as I take down the Summoner, these two Shadow Demons are no threat at all!

Therefore, Fang Zhou didn’t even glance at them. The moment the Shadow Demons appeared, he unleashed [Soul Shock]. A wave of azure light, seemingly powerful enough to purify souls, shot from his eyes and struck the newly visible, black-robed figure.