Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 511 - 367: Batman [Bruce], Offer Up Your Resources!

More importantly, compared to direct methods of attack, this undead creature had been tested in countless real battles. It boasted extremely high mobility, was capable of aerial reconnaissance, and possessed abilities like night vision and life energy perception. These reconnaissance abilities completely overshadowed those of the Pearl Bird, Gugu, which Fang Zhou had previously used.

Fang Zhou released the Mutated Skeleton Bat in his hand, watching it circle above him. Then, through his Soul Link with the Skeleton Monarch, he shared the Mutated Skeleton Bat’s high-altitude view.

This was Fang Zhou’s first time looking down on the Corpse Hills from such a high altitude. Through the Mutated Skeleton Bat’s eyes, Fang Zhou could clearly see every detail on the ground and even perceive fluctuations of life in the distance. This brand-new experience made him realize that with this Mutated Skeleton Bat, his reconnaissance and battlefield awareness would be dramatically enhanced.

Admittedly, the scenery of the Undead Realm was much more monotonous compared to the Sea City Military Academy. Across this land, as far as the eye could see, were gray, desolate hills formed from Wandering Corpse Bone Piles.

The sky was shrouded in heavy clouds, occasionally pierced by flashes of lightning that illuminated the dead, silent world. Between these hills, the lonely, wandering undead appeared from the Mutated Skeleton Bat’s high-altitude perspective like conspicuous, ghostly blue flames. These ghostly blue Soul Fires stood out starkly against the gray background, as if they were the only sign of life in this dead land.

Fang Zhou’s heart pounded with excitement. With the Mutated Skeleton Bat as a new aerial reconnaissance asset, he could naturally get a rough understanding of the density of Undead Creatures in the vicinity. This would make planning the Skeleton Servants’ hunts far more efficient and convenient. He could plot the team’s routes more precisely, avoiding unnecessary risks and increasing the efficiency of their hunts.

During this experiment, the various advantages of the Mutated Skeleton Bat were fully showcased. It was extremely fast, incredibly quiet, and highly agile. Even in environments with narrow gaps and numerous obstacles, it could maneuver with ease. It felt like piloting a super-enhanced drone.

Sharing the Skeleton Bat’s vision during its flight was a novel experience. The Skeleton Bat’s vision was not colorful like a human’s. This undead creature could only perceive heat and Life Energy, and it used sound waves to identify obstacles. This unique mode of sight allowed Fang Zhou to more intuitively perceive the life activity in the surrounding environment, even allowing him to discover enemies hidden in the dark.

Additionally, at high speeds, its sharp-edged wings could produce a cutting effect. Although the cutting power was minor, it could be surprisingly useful in certain situations. For example, it could easily cut through thin branches or web-like obstructions, clearing a path for Fang Zhou and his team.

While experimenting with the Skeleton Bat’s abilities, Fang Zhou contemplated its future uses. A single Skeleton Bat was typically used as a reconnaissance unit. They could quickly patrol a wide area and promptly detect potential threats. But when a certain number of Skeleton Bats gathered to form a squadron, their combat effectiveness could undergo a qualitative change. Their high aerial agility allowed them to effectively evade damage, giving them a significant advantage in battle. An assault of ranged Bone Fangs from more than five Skeleton Bats at once was something most Black Iron-level Undead Creatures could not ignore. Though the attack power of these Bone Fangs was less than that of the arrows from Skeleton Archers, they excelled in number and frequency, capable of forming a dense barrage of attacks.

Fang Zhou envisioned that if he could cultivate a large-scale squadron of Skeleton Bats, they could serve not only as an efficient reconnaissance force but also as an important support unit on the battlefield. Under his command, these Skeleton Bats could coordinate their attacks, forming an effective offensive and defensive system. They could weave through enemy formations, disrupting their ranks and creating favorable opportunities for ground troops.

If quality is lacking, make up for it with quantity. Perhaps the Skeleton Bats could turn a quantitative advantage into a qualitative one. Of course, this was only the first Mutated Skeleton Bat he had encountered. He was still a long way from forming an entire squadron. Moreover, based on his brief attempt at controlling it, he realized piloting a Skeleton Bat required great skill. The difficulty would only escalate as the number of bats under his command increased.

After testing the Skeleton Bat’s various attributes for a while, Fang Zhou summoned it back. He hesitated for a moment but decided to name it Bruce. He hoped it could win him countless glorious victories, just like that Batman.

Then, Fang Zhou continued to search Bruce’s memories via his Soul Link with the Skeleton Monarch. After all, based on his current experience, undead creatures mutated after devouring special resources containing the Undead Attribute or experiencing some kind of fortunate encounter. There had to be a reason for its transformation from a Skeleton Warrior into its current form.

Sure enough, after searching Bruce’s memories, a scarlet light flashed in Fang Zhou’s eyes. He then looked toward the northwest. That was the direction Bruce had come from, and it was also where it had a fixed nest. There, Bruce had once devoured a special resource with the Undead Attribute.

Since this wasn’t a mission to fight, Fang Zhou didn’t wait for Bruce’s wounds to fully heal. He took it with him and immediately headed out. The pair journeyed northwest through the Corpse Hills for half an hour before reaching their destination.

The distant hill did not seem as tranquil as the others. Large plumes of white steam mixed with various toxic gases gushed out, forming a gray mist that permeated the surroundings. The scarcity of Undead Creatures in the area was clearly the result of Bruce’s previous hunting.

Fang Zhou stopped, carefully observing the scene before him. The gray mist roiled in the air like an ocean of death. On the hilltop, twisted white bones and shattered skeletons could be seen faintly, emanating an unsettling aura.

Fang Zhou took a deep breath and grew wary. Places like this often hid unknown dangers.

Upon their arrival, Bruce flew from Fang Zhou’s hand, emitting clear soul fluctuations and signaling for him to follow. Fang Zhou quickly followed, ducking behind Bruce into a hidden cave entrance in the hill.