Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 430 - 319: Fighting a Defensive Battle Against an Undead Mage?

"That was so satisfying to watch, especially that final glide from above. The Warrior must have been furious."

"It’s a waste of talent for Fang Zhou to be an Undead Mage. I think he should be a Flame Mage and use Fireball Skill to burn all those lovey-dovey couples!"

The spectating students were engaged in a fervent discussion, clearly thriving on the chaos. If they were in that situation, they’d be incredibly frustrated too. But watching an expert get played to death like that was extremely satisfying.

"As expected... sigh," Lu Renjia chuckled bitterly.

"Luckily we didn’t bet on this," Liu Diewu said, covering her mouth. "To think it could be done like that... sigh. We really aren’t on his level."

"His way of thinking is truly strange. As the Priest’s reaction showed, a noose normally couldn’t ensnare an expert. The problem was that he used Skeleton Shackles to control the Priest first. I’m sure anyone, expert or not, would instinctively try to break free the moment they see a Control Skill land on them."

"This isn’t about skill anymore," Gu Yueyuan sighed. "It’s about psychological manipulation. That’s what’s truly terrifying."

Lu Renjia’s voice carried a hint of admiration. "Exactly. If the Priest had shown any sign of trouble, the Warrior, driven by a protective instinct, would have certainly turned to check. By then, the noose would have already swung over, making it unavoidable. I’ve thought of countless ways to use a noose, but I never imagined it could be used against an enemy like this."

Liu Diewu nodded, her tone tinged with a trace of helplessness. "The key is that it was so devious! Ahem... I mean, I think an expert like Fang Zhou could have just killed them both in a direct fight. Why use a method like this? Honestly... sigh, those two experts must be furious." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Master Fang Zhou once shared his philosophy: achieve the greatest effect with the smallest cost," Lu Yiyi said, covering her mouth with a light laugh. "This time, he not only achieved tactical success but also gave the audience an unexpected show. More importantly, his position is now exposed. Remember, those two experts might have allies nearby. Once they tell their companions what happened, things are going to get interesting."

Liu Diewu shook her head and sighed. "Hearing you say that, I think those two experts are much luckier than the players who were killed outright before. At least they know who their opponent is. The others died without a clue, not even seeing their enemy’s shadow. How tragic."

Just as the group continued their discussion, Lu Yiyi’s eyes suddenly widened. "Wait, look!" she exclaimed in surprise.

"What’s happening?" Liu Diewu asked quickly.

Lu Yiyi rapidly adjusted the screen’s perspective and pointed to the area channel of the Simulation Battlefield. "Look at this message."

As everyone watched, a message appeared in the channel:

[Qian City Military Academy] Li Qing: Fang Zhou is at coordinates (111, 222, 333)! Everyone who wants to kill him, get over here now!

The release of this message was like lighting a fuse across the entire Simulation Battlefield. Watching more and more players swarm toward the specified coordinates, Liu Diewu grew apprehensive. "This is madness. So many people are converging on Fang Zhou’s location."

* * *

Fang Zhou, of course, had also seen the message. Meng Hongzhuang’s voice, tinged with tension, came through his communication channel. "Master Fang Zhou, I’ve been getting a lot of reports. It seems many students from other military academies are teaming up to go after you."

"Let them come," Fang Zhou replied calmly. He sounded completely unconcerned, showing no sign of panic or worry.

Surprised and intrigued by Fang Zhou’s stance, Meng Hongzhuang tentatively asked, "Do you want us to come and help?"

Fang Zhou’s rejection was decisive. "No need. I can move freely, and it won’t be that easy for them to kill me. You guys regroup and make the most of your time. Getting into the top twenty is what’s most important."

He knew his current situation was perfect for operating alone. Meeting up with his teammates would only become a burden on everyone and affect their individual performances.

Meng Hongzhuang had no objections to Fang Zhou’s decision. After months of working together, she had developed absolute trust in his abilities. She simply offered a word of caution, "Alright, be careful," then cut the link.

* * *

Fang Zhou stood on the edge of an abandoned high-rise, his gaze sweeping over the scene below. The city in this virtual battlefield was no longer the bustling metropolis it once was. In its place were desolate streets and collapsed buildings.

Massive Demons seemed to be the rulers of this city. They were not only enormous but also loved to occupy high ground, becoming a nightmare for any Adventurer trying to cross the area. Even an experienced player like Fang Zhou had to remain constantly vigilant to avoid becoming a target for these Demons.

Not long ago, upon being randomly teleported here by the system, Fang Zhou had narrowly avoided a boulder launched by a Stone-Throwing Troll. It had crashed into a nearby building, and the resulting explosion of shrapnel was a close call. If he hadn’t reacted with sufficient agility, he might have become the Troll’s trophy.

As he was observing his surroundings, an unusual sight caught his attention: a small fortress stood out conspicuously amidst the ruins.