Undead Mage from a Cell-Chapter 645 - 643: Lure Out All the Yaksha in the City for Battle

Chapter 645: Chapter 643: Lure Out All the Yaksha in the City for Battle

This time, Gu Xi did not forget the Undead transformed from the worm after its death.

Very soon, a smaller worm crawled out from the City Gate.

The Undead-transformed worm before Gu Xi was visibly much slower in its movements.

At this moment, Gu Xi could see that his worm’s skin had already rotted beyond recognition, even exposing the flesh and internal organs.

The only thing unchanged was that mouth, which once opened, was like an earth-burrowing machine that could rapidly dig a huge tunnel underground.

When this worm appeared, Gu Xi finally had a force for underground combat.

[Corpse-Transforming Worm (Level 11, Summoned Creature): Experience (0/3500), Attack 11, Defense 20, Life 120, Skills: Drilling, Breaking the Ban, Crushing.]

"You follow Mido too, but what’s most important for you now is to fill this area for me first."

After glancing at the attributes of the Corpse-Transforming Worm, Gu Xi directed at Mido.

Now, Mido had transformed from a tool for transport to one suited for underground combat.

For Mido, there was no dissatisfaction; in his view, a tool for any purpose remains a tool, and being able to fight underground was uniquely distinguished.

Thus, Mido quickly mobilized personnel to first eliminate the remaining two Corpse-eating Worms.

He then asked Gu Xi for two new Corpse-Transforming Worms, digging downward on one hand and swiftly filling the ground with soil on the other.

In no time, the large hole created due to the earlier worm battle was filled up; at least the City Gate part no longer collapsed, restoring to its original state.

On the contrary, within the camp, a pit about fifteen meters in diameter was excavated, and standing at the edge, one could observe the situation below.

With the excavation of this pit, Mido immediately led the troops provided by Gu Xi and jumped down.

Leaving behind only some Evil Bone Locusts on the ground, and a Corpse-Transforming Worm, to ensure they had a way up should things turn awry below.

For this vertical tunnel, Gu Xi was somewhat speechless.

But considering Mido’s previous way of movement, Gu Xi could understand, as he previously controlled the Flying Team.

Such vertical movement was actually his normal way of moving.

The underground enemy was dealt with, and his forces had withdrawn to their designated positions.

Although there were some differences from the previously conceived plan, everything was generally within Gu Xi’s control.

At least, the several objectives Gu Xi planned had been achieved.

He now had a foothold before the Earth Demon Cave.

What Gu Xi needed to do now was replenish some supplies, then lure the Yakshas over to eliminate them one by one.

This was Gu Xi’s plan: to turn a siege battle into a defense battle.

Gu Xi clearly understood the difference between attacking a city and defending one.

Perhaps in others’ eyes, attacking a city seems proactive, while defending one appears passively attacked.

But in Gu Xi’s eyes, it was precisely the opposite.

In siege warfare, time was inherently passive, as the right timing was not on their side, and unlike defending a city, the geographic advantage was lacking.

Lastly, in terms of manpower, the morale of defense troops would obviously be higher.

Even if the Undead did not require morale, the impact was still present.

Conversely, if Gu Xi could turn the siege into defense, the situation would be under Gu Xi’s control.

Now Gu Xi had the city he needed to defend prepared, just waiting for the Yakshas to attack.

But Gu Xi’s thought process didn’t go unnoticed by the Yakshas, who were not braindead Undead; they certainly understood the nuances.

These Yakshas would flee when surrounded by an army and choose to ambush when few in number.

From this, it was clear a cunning Yaksha was sure to be among them.

Gu Xi set up camp there, built city walls, and stationed personnel, showing clearly his intentions to the Yakshas.

After the Gray Yaksha and Corpse-eating Worm attack failed, they immediately withdrew, abandoning any plans to assault Gu Xi.

In their view, Gu Xi’s arrangements clearly indicated his intent to besiege them himself.

The Yakshas were not foolish and would not engage in such a strategy.

The Yakshas ignored Gu Xi’s actions altogether.

It didn’t even disrupt their routine.

After all, Gu Xi’s camp was stationed outside the City Wall, at a distance from both the front and back gates of the Earth Demon Cave.

By this calculation, Gu Xi wasn’t fighting a gate-blocking battle.

Was it possible Gu Xi’s limited forces could provoke from the front and back gates?

At most, Gu Xi could send some Flying Teams to provoke in the air.

At worst, they could send Gray Yakshas for a counterattack.

This was not frightening to the Yakshas at all.

Some Yakshas even wondered if Gu Xi had lost his mind.

Such a good opportunity, and yet this was the result?

He really thought that by appearing outside the Earth Demon Cave City Wall, the Yakshas would come to attack him?

Biting off more than he can chew.

The Yakshas wore expressions of disdain on their faces.

However, they did not notice that Gu Xi was having his troops clean the battlefield, rest and recovery, readying weapons and equipment, and replenishing life force.

Summoning new forces, calling forth the Undead newly converted in Yalidu City, fully prepared for the impending final battle.

Meanwhile, Brave Fight was busy with the Skeleton Mages setting up the altar, adjusting the steps and details of the Magic Ceremony, preparing for new Ritual Magic.

This appearance, as if certain the Yakshas would come with trouble on their own.

The Yakshas on the City Wall watched Gu Xi’s actions, a disdainful look flashing in their eyes.

"Let’s go, it’s just a boring lunatic, nothing to see."

"Do you think his subordinates seem to be digging down, could he dig through the Underground Palace?"

"What if he digs through, can he afford to provoke the one inside the Underground Palace?"

"That’s true, no, why do I feel like stabbing myself?"

"Me too, something feels off."

Not just the Yakshas on the nearby City Wall, but everything within a fifteen-mile radius was affected, feeling an urge toward self-destruction.

They even acted upon it, whether it was cutting themselves or running into nearby pillars or something else.

Once they acted, that feeling ended.

But everyone could sense that the suicidal feeling earlier was drawn from Gu Xi’s direction.

Though the Yakshas had brains, they were still enraged by such provocation, charging toward Gu Xi’s camp with blood-red eyes.

Some Yakshas even jumped off the City Wall, rushing toward Gu Xi’s camp.

Seeing this situation, Gu Xi smiled as he withdrew his right hand, watching as the Fox Eye Ring on his index finger slowly dimmed.

Earlier, it was Gu Xi’s Mind Kill at work.

Now with the enemy approaching, Gu Xi was naturally ready for battle.

"Death Ripple, Brave Fight, Upper Slowdown Skill!"