Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 573 - 400: War Summon Order, the Great Savior of the Forest of Nature

Regarding his main body, Fang Zhou hadn’t hesitated to spend thousands of contribution points, pushing all skills with room for improvement to their absolute limit through enhancement and deduction. Aside from the "Bone Regeneration" project and the "Artificial Undead" project, which were too difficult to show any substantial progress for now, all of his skills and attributes had reached the peak configuration for the Black Iron Lower Rank.

Although his resources were temporarily exhausted, the returns on these investments were obvious.

Just then, Sea City Military Academy issued a grand War Summon Order to all Black Iron Lower Rank students. As the number one seed of the second year, Fang Zhou naturally received it as well. He looked at his personal terminal.

"War Mission: [Battle to Defend the Forest of Nature].

The Energy Concentration of the Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment has stabilized at the Black Iron Lower Rank.

With the stabilization of Energy Concentration, the frequency of invasions by Black Iron-level Demons has increased significantly.

Relying on the strength of our Flower Elf Allies alone, it has become difficult for them to defend their homeland and the crucial Moonlight Spring.

All Black Iron Lower Rank students of Sea City Military Academy may accept this war summoning mission independently or as part of a team.

Enter the Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment as soon as possible to help our Flower Elf Allies resolve the crisis of the Demon invasion.

Mission Rewards: Contribution points, military merit, and various resources from the Forest of Nature."

In the few minutes after reading this message, Fang Zhou’s personal terminal was flooded with messages from many people. He opened them and saw they were from Gu Yueyuan, Liu Diewu, and even Zhang Wu—the one who had previously given him a token from the Flower Elf Queen in exchange for an Evergreen Fruit. The messages were all quite similar, forwarding Sea City Military Academy’s War Summon Order and asking if he was interested in teaming up.

Naturally, Fang Zhou was happy to oblige.

With the Spatial Fragment’s Energy Concentration stabilized at the Black Iron Lower Rank, I’ll hardly encounter any danger given my current strength. This is a golden opportunity to earn contribution points and military merit for free, something I definitely can’t miss.

Moreover, Fang Zhou had nearly finished digesting his foundational enhancements and needed a new challenge to improve himself further. The Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment was not only an excellent training ground but also a treasure trove of resources. This time, he could not only help the Flower Elf Clan resolve their crisis with the Demon invasion but also take the opportunity to acquire a batch of special resources from them, or even from the Chaotic Demons. Whether for his own use or for future trades, it was an excellent choice.

Though he thought this, Fang Zhou didn’t rush to agree. Instead, he first reported the War Summon Order to Instructor Su Xinyan and Instructor Lu Hu to ask for their opinions.

The reply from both Golden Tier instructors was a single word—Go!

With the backing of two Golden Tier instructors, Fang Zhou naturally felt more at ease. He then quickly formed a chat group, pulling in the students he was more familiar with, like Gu Yueyuan, Liu Diewu, and Zhang Wu. After a brief discussion, the Calamity Squad was officially established with Fang Zhou as its captain. However, unlike their time dominating the Simulation Battlefield, this Calamity Squad would be stepping onto a real one.

Currently, the Calamity Squad had four main members:

Fang Zhou, a Black Iron Lower Rank Undead Mage.

Gu Yueyuan, a Black Iron Lower Rank Insect Nest Walker.

Liu Diewu, a Black Iron Lower Rank Natural Druid.

Zhang Wu, a Black Iron Lower Rank Natural Mage.

Among them, Zhang Wu had significantly improved his Natural Attribute affinity thanks to the Evergreen Fruit Fang Zhou had provided. Leveraging this powerful boost, he successfully broke through his bottleneck, advanced to Black Iron rank, and rose through the ranks to become a second-year Seed Student.

On the surface, all four members of the Calamity Squad were Magic Professionals, not a traditional War, Magic, and Support Iron Triangle Team. But within the squad, the two talent-level existences, Fang Zhou and Gu Yueyuan, couldn’t be judged by conventional logic. Whether it was offense, defense, or control, Fang Zhou’s Undead Army and Gu Yueyuan’s insect swarm could perfectly fulfill all roles. Thus, there was no need to recruit additional Combat Professionals for the frontline.

In terms of reconnaissance, Liu Diewu’s Natural Druid profession had an unparalleled advantage in a place like the Forest of Nature, a Spatial Fragment filled with forests, greenery, and extremely dense Natural Attribute energy. She could provide the team with timely intelligence and support, playing a significant role. Furthermore, she was also Fang Zhou’s research assistant and had mastered many useful Support Series skills. As the saying goes, you keep the best for yourself, so bringing her along was a natural choice.

As for Zhang Wu, the Natural Mage, he was included because of his special relationship and bond with the Flower Elf Clan. After all, he had once rescued their little princess from the jaws of a Demon, earning the trust of the Flower Elf Queen. Bringing Zhang Wu along would facilitate communication between the Calamity Squad and the Flower Elf Clan, making it easier to accept various missions. Even after they defeated the Demons invading the Forest of Nature, with Zhang Wu as a mediator, the Calamity Squad members could exchange for the rewards offered by the Flower Elf Clan at more favorable prices and with greater privileges.

After having the Calamity Squad members procure another large batch of logistical supplies, Fang Zhou led the team to the registration area. The martial spirit thrived in the Longxia Federation. Upon receiving this grand War Summon Order, many Black Iron Lower Rank students were eager to sign up, their excitement palpable. Fang Zhou had to rely on his number one seed privilege to register ahead of the crowd through a special channel, securing a spot on the troop transport headed for the Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment.

The location where the Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment merged with Blue Star was very close to Sea City Military Academy. To be safe, the academy’s top brass had established a fixed Teleportation Array there. Once the personnel were gathered, Sea City Military Academy would accurately deploy its elite forces into the Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment.

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A brilliant light flashed through the Teleportation Array. Brimming with excitement, Fang Zhou and his Calamity Squad finally arrived in the Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment.

The moment he set foot on this magical land, Fang Zhou was captivated by the sight before him. The Forest of Nature was like a vast green ocean, an endless expanse of forests and meadows stretching beyond the horizon, the air filled with the fresh fragrance of flowers and grass. Sunlight filtered through the dense canopy, casting dappled shadows that made the entire space feel vibrant and lush. Various exotic flowers and herbs dotted the landscape, a beautiful and colorful feast for the eyes. Birds soared freely in the sky while small animals scampered joyfully through the woods, creating a scene of utter peace.

However, despite this refreshing view, Fang Zhou faintly felt a sense of repulsion from the surrounding energy. It seemed that at his current level, being on the verge of breaking through to the Black Iron Middle Rank, he was already approaching the conventional limit this Spatial Fragment could accommodate. He shifted his body, feeling a little uncomfortable. He had never felt this way before, not even when Cave Hunting in the No. 1 Cave at Sea City Military Academy. It was like being a giant forced into a tiny room—awkward and constricting.

To alleviate the discomfort, Fang Zhou activated the Corpse Commander Meditation Method, guiding the undead Mana to circulate within his body for several cycles. As the Mana flowed, he gradually adapted to the sensation, and the unease in his heart slowly dissipated.

Taking a deep breath, Fang Zhou’s optimism returned.

At least this upper limit on Energy Concentration also implies a significantly lower level of danger. If the Demons are all at the Black Iron Lower Rank, I can handle them with my eyes closed at my current strength.

Sea City Military Academy naturally had a temporary base camp inside the Forest of Nature Spatial Fragment. Under the familiar guidance of Liu Diewu and Zhang Wu, the members of the Calamity Squad registered at the temporary base before tentatively taking their first steps to explore the Forest of Nature.