Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 255 - 235: The Ace’s Turn—It’s My Family’s Year!

At that point, he’ll be able to shed the heavy burden on his mind and fully devote himself to breaking through his bottleneck, making a final sprint toward the Black Iron Realm."

Zhang Wu’s voice grew deeper, a barely perceptible flicker of envy in his eyes.

He took a deep breath and continued, "For the vast majority of military academy cadets, their relative weakness and lack of contribution points mean that it doesn’t fundamentally matter which academy they attend. But for those of us on the cusp of becoming Seed Students—talented, but still on the fringes of the elite—the environment of different academies makes a world of difference. As for you, Junior Fang Zhou, you are a true prodigy, a genius rarely seen in a century. For you, this disparity will only grow more pronounced over time."

Zhang Wu’s words were filled with deep emotion.

"Although our Sea City Military Academy has already poured everything into supporting your growth by providing unprecedented resources—we even broke protocol to create a fast track for you, granting you an unparalleled 70% discount on exchanges—some extremely rare resources still remain beyond our capabilities. That is, unless Sea City Military Academy can elevate its ranking to new heights in the upcoming new recruit tournament. If that happens, every cadet in the academy, including you and me, will enjoy unprecedented benefits and resources. Our cultivation paths will become much smoother."

Fang Zhou listened silently as Zhang Wu explained the significant differences between academies of various rankings. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The saying goes, the ace changes hands, and this year it’s our turn. Dragon City Military Academy had long been the dominant power, but times were changing, and so were the heroes. Now, it was time for Sea City Military Academy to step into the spotlight and take the throne of the First Military Academy.

He would soon break through the threshold to become an Apprentice Upper, making him the strongest among this year’s military academy recruits. Across the entire Longxia Federation’s current class of new cadets, there wouldn’t be a single other Apprentice Upper who could rival him. This unique strength gave Fang Zhou unparalleled confidence.

After a moment of thought, Fang Zhou turned his gaze to Zhang Wu and asked curiously, "Senior Zhang Wu, I’ve heard about the Spatial Fragment called the Forest of Nature and the Flower Elf clan that lives there, but I feel like I can’t get a true sense of what they’re like. Could you tell me more about them in detail?"

Zhang Wu set down the Evergreen Fruit he was holding. "Junior Fang Zhou, you should know I was fortunate enough to establish a deep friendship with the Flower Elf clan in the Forest of Nature. They are a group of pure souls who love nature, cherish peace, and are unconcerned with worldly strife. They wish only to protect their own pure land, like the most flawless pearls in the world."

"In fact," Zhang Wu continued, "the Flower Elf Queen recently gathered her people to redraw the map of the Forest of Nature. This new map is not only extremely detailed but also completely up-to-date, chronicling the changes and secrets in most corners of the forest. Junior Fang Zhou, if you’re willing, I would be more than happy to share this precious data with you."

Hearing this, Fang Zhou felt a warmth spread through his chest. He nodded his thanks and gave a sincere smile with a hint of self-deprecation. "Thank you very much, Senior Zhang Wu. As an Undead Mage, I might not receive the warmest of welcomes from the nature-loving Flower Elves, but I’m still deeply interested in a magical place like the Forest of Nature. If I get the chance, even just observing it from a distance would greatly broaden my horizons."

As Zhang Wu operated his personal terminal to send Fang Zhou a detailed file on the Forest of Nature, he chuckled. "You needn’t worry, Junior Fang Zhou. Our Sea City Military Academy has already established a strong friendship with the Flower Elves in the Forest of Nature. As the guardians of this forest, they have promised not to harm anyone wearing our academy’s insignia. They are inherently Lawful Good and have a natural aversion to Negative Energy. At the same time, they possess exceptional wisdom, allowing them to discern right from wrong and understand the proper conduct for different situations."

Zhang Wu looked up, and noticing the hint of confusion in Fang Zhou’s eyes, he smiled slightly and continued his explanation. "During my interactions with the Flower Elf Clan, I came to understand the secrets of the Forest of Nature more deeply. Most of this Spatial Fragment has perfectly integrated with our Blue Star, forming a stable passage that allows people to come and go freely, to experience the breath of nature.

"However, beneath this tranquil exterior lurk dangers that cannot be ignored. In certain dark corners of the forest, unsealed spatial rifts still exist. Chaotic Evil demons occasionally emerge from these fissures, attempting to disrupt the harmony of this pure land.

"Although the energy levels of these demons are limited—mostly at an Apprentice-level intensity—for an inherently frail race like the Flower Elves, every encounter can bring unbearable losses."

Zhang Wu’s voice turned grave. "They once relied on the protection of powerful natural creatures like Jade Dragons, Chimeras, and Unicorns to live in peace. But when their once-stable home dimension collapsed into the small Spatial Fragment it is today, this small group of Flower Elves lost their guardians entirely."