Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 585 - 406: Magic Cannon Platform, the Charm of the Undead Mage! (Part 2)

They wore heavy metal armor, wielding massive two-handed battleaxes or indestructible shields, each looking majestic and imposing. Their coordination was the most crucial aspect; the shield-bearing Magma Demons not only protected themselves but also blocked arrows for the axe-wielding Magma Demons behind them. Their shields, forged from pure metal, obviously had far greater Defense Power than those used by the Giant Shield Skeleton Warriors. This not only improved their defense but also significantly increased their block rate.

Apart from Fang Zhou, the other Skeleton Archers could only inflict pitiful damage. Their arrows mostly bounced off the Magma Demons’ shields and armor. The few that managed to penetrate only left shallow marks.

Seeing this, Ye Yinzhu and the others felt a pang of frustration. Every enemy is a Black Iron Unit, and what’s worse, they have extremely strong defenses and are impervious to different kinds of attacks. If it weren’t for the unexpected arrival of an expert like Fang Zhou, this mission would be completely beyond our ability at this stage!

In the distance, the Magma Demon holding enchanted firearms burst into laughter. He was confident of victory. When his warriors finally reached the enemy, a massacre would ensue if the damned creatures didn’t flee. These Magma Demon Warriors were not mindless mutated abominations. Even if they couldn’t immediately smash that pesky Mutated Skeleton, they could simply choose to go around it! The allied human and Undead forces are simply no match for my warriors.

However, that was just his opinion.

Fang Zhou quickly used a mental link to order Olaf to intercept them. Upon receiving the command, Olaf immediately brandished his Skeleton Double Axe, leading the nearby Skeleton Warriors and Zombies to charge forward. The Magma Demons initially tried to bypass them but soon discovered that Olaf was even faster than they were. Though massive, the Magma Demons were clumsy and unable to react flexibly to Olaf’s assault.

Watching this, Ye Yinzhu smacked his lips, a flicker of eagerness in his eyes, but he ultimately remained still. It was not that he didn’t want to help, but as a Minstrel, his skills in singing and dancing primarily boosted his troops’ combat effectiveness by raising morale. Against mechanical, Undead, and Elemental Creatures, such skills were utterly useless.

The Magma Demons quickly realized they could neither bypass the enemies before them nor ignore their presence. Boosted by multiple magical effects, Olaf and the Undead Army now posed a real threat and were attempting to use their superior strength to shatter the enemy formation. This was something the Magma Demons absolutely could not allow. With their short arms, short legs, and lack of ranged attacks, their formation was everything!

Fang Zhou and Ye Yinzhu exchanged smiles. So what if your defense is powerful? With our ranged units providing continuous fire from behind, we’ll grind you down eventually!

Seeing his front line engaging the main Magma Demon force, Fang Zhou continued casting, summoning another forty Skeleton Warriors. These newly summoned Skeleton Warriors quickly flanked the enemy, launching a pincer attack on their small phalanx. Although these dozen or so Magma Demons were as stubborn and tough as ironclad turtles, he believed this would at least distract the enemy and indirectly ease the pressure on Olaf.

The new Skeleton Warriors swiftly joined the battle, throwing the Magma Demon formation into further chaos. Olaf seized the opportunity to intensify his attacks, each swing of his axe growing more forceful, gradually dismantling the Magma Demons’ defense. The surrounding Skeleton Warriors and Zombies also adjusted their positions, focusing on the shield-bearing enemies. The Skeleton Archers, meanwhile, adjusted their angles of fire, concentrating on the gaps and weak points in the shields.

At this moment, Gu Yueyuan also seized his chance, directing his massive swarm toward the only remaining enemy in the camp. His swarm followed the paths the Magma Demons had already taken, so they didn’t have to worry about traps. The swarm surged toward the camp like a black torrent, its target none other than the Magma Demon Leader.

Although everything seemed to be going smoothly, Fang Zhou became increasingly vigilant. The enemy had displayed intelligence rivaling that of ordinary humans, yet it showed no panic or fear in the face of Gu Yueyuan’s imminent assault. This indicated that the enemy must have another trick up its sleeve.

A foreboding feeling rose in Fang Zhou’s heart. He quickly scanned his surroundings, his gaze once again falling upon the massive Magma Volcano. What kind of surprise does the enemy have in store? Could it be creatures like Fire Elements? Whatever it is, I need to deal with the enemies in front of me first!

Thus, Fang Zhou decided to push harder. He took a deep breath, his hands weaving rapidly through the air. With flashes of magical light, he cast his spells: Poison Cloud Skill, Rotting Aura, and Corpse Explosion Skill.

Great clouds of colorless, odorless Undead Corrosive Poison billowed from Fang Zhou’s Undead Magic Ball, enveloping the once-proud Magma Demons. The toxic gas rapidly corroded their armor and skin, causing immense pain as coughs and roars filled the air. Leading the elite skeletons and zombies fortified by Undead Coronation, Olaf stood like a gate god, holding the enemy line.

As the distance closed, a look of joy spread across Gu Yueyuan’s face. Although his insect army was far inferior to Fang Zhou’s in quantity and quality, it was more than enough to give a single Lower-ranked Black Iron monster leader a world of trouble. Once the swarm gets close, with my own support as an Insect Nest Walker, the enemy leader stands no chance of survival, no matter how powerful it is!

The next moment, however, Gu Yueyuan suddenly felt that something was wrong. Instead of showing any fear, the enemy leader threw his head back and burst into uproarious laughter.

"Haha, my lord, let these pathetic scum taste your latest research!" the Magma Demon Leader’s voice boomed, filled with fanaticism and confidence. His gaze fell upon the blazing Magma Volcano.

Ye Yinzhu, Fang Zhou, and the others immediately focused their full attention, preparing to face the Magma Demons’ trump card. We’ve already eliminated the mutated abominations and tied down the phalanx of Magma Demon Warriors. As long as we can counter whatever trick they have left, victory will be ours!

But to Fang Zhou’s surprise, the volcano gave no response. It was as if nothing had happened. The Magma Demon Leader looked momentarily bewildered and couldn’t help but repeat his words loudly.

This time, the volcano finally reacted.

First came an extremely faint sigh, like an ancient whisper from the Abyss. Then, the volcano’s flames surged high into the air, as if ignited by some formidable power. With a deafening roar, a gigantic monster wreathed in flames flew out from within, its massive fins beating as it instantly dominated the sky.

The creature was huge, several meters tall, and completely engulfed in blazing fire. Its fins were broad and powerful, each flap generating intense heat waves that distorted the surrounding air. Its body gleamed with a metallic luster, clearly having undergone some kind of enhancement, and its defense was exceptionally high. Its head and claws bore obvious signs of modification, showcasing the Magma Demons’ meticulous design.

A single pounce, a flap of its fins, a sweeping attack, and a great gulp were all it took. Like a tiger let loose in a flock of sheep, the monster reduced Gu Yueyuan’s swarm by more than half in an instant. The swarm’s tentacles and claws were incinerated in the flames, turning to ash. The few lucky insects that escaped scattered in all directions, fleeing in terror from the pursuing monster.