Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 589 - 408: Explosive Merit Gains—Am I a Follower of Lustful Sin?

Based on the user’s Spirit Attribute and Skill Proficiency, they could attempt to change an animal’s attitude.

"Calm down. You’ll be fine."

Liu Diewu gently comforted it, her fingers softly stroking the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog’s forehead and conveying a warm, soothing power. The Fiery Demon Swamp Frog’s struggles gradually diminished, and its eyes showed a mix of confusion and submission.

Nearby, a member of the Thunderfire Squad, who was also an ordinary Druid, hurried over to help. He used a Druid’s unique skill for soothing animals. Although the effect wasn’t significant, it still helped.

With their combined efforts, the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog’s initial struggles soon subsided, and it gradually calmed down under Liu Diewu’s touch. It even began to actively press against her palm.

Fang Zhou’s face lit up. He knew Liu Diewu had succeeded!

Sure enough, Liu Diewu promptly gave him an affirmative answer, "Fang Zhou, I’ve successfully tamed it."

Fang Zhou immediately asked eagerly, "Liu Diewu, how is it classified? Can it be a Mage’s Spirit Pet?"

Liu Diewu’s expression turned a little strange upon hearing this, but she began communicating with the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog again. A few seconds later, she shook her head. "No, Fang Zhou, it can’t become a Spirit Pet. But since it was just modified by the Magma Demons, it can be a qualified War Beast, or even a Mount!"

Although he had already suspected as much, Fang Zhou was still a little disappointed. But he quickly grew excited. Judging by the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog’s current demonstrated power, it was at least a Black Iron Lower-rank elite unit. Having it tamed by Liu Diewu was already a fantastic result.

So he just nodded vigorously. "I have no objections."

Once Fang Zhou made his decision, Liu Diewu conveyed it through her Wilderness Affinity skill and decisively broke the Hunting Shackles binding the creature, as they were no longer necessary.

The Fiery Demon Swamp Frog croaked, its voice full of joy and delight. It nimbly climbed up from the ground, retracted the grafted fins on its sides, and lowered its head toward Liu Diewu to show obedience and gratitude.

Seeing this, Liu Diewu smiled and shook her head, pointing her finger at Fang Zhou. "Fang Zhou, it’s yours."

The Fiery Demon Swamp Frog was visibly surprised and seemed a bit displeased. A trace of doubt flashed in its eyes, but it ultimately adjusted its direction slightly, lowering its head to Fang Zhou once again.

Fang Zhou retrieved a faintly glowing Mount Contract from his Space Storage Capsule and unfolded it before the resigned Fiery Demon Swamp Frog. With a flash of strange light, a Mount Contract formed between Fang Zhou and the creature.

This Demon Swamp Frog, specially modified by the Magma Demons, was capable of wielding the power of fire and could also serve as an excellent mount. When designing it, the Magma Demons had evidently aimed to create a powerful War Beast that could play a huge role on the battlefield.

However, its performance in actual combat revealed its limitations to Fang Zhou. Especially when facing agile and tactically versatile enemies like Gu Yueyuan, the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog’s size and attack style were too cumbersome for effective strikes. This significantly reduced its value in combat. Instead, with its outstanding defense and enduring stamina, it was far more suited to be a powerful mount.

Besides, even if Fang Zhou didn’t need it in the future, he could always sell it to Liu Diewu, Zhang Wu, or someone else.

Standing aside, Ye Yinzhu watched as the obedient Fiery Demon Swamp Frog dutifully followed Fang Zhou, his eyes filled with envy. As a participant in this mission, he had come to deeply understand the extent of Fang Zhou’s extraordinary strength. This strength wasn’t just evident in his Combat Techniques, but also in his ability to make the right judgments and decisions in such a perilous environment.

If not for Fang Zhou, they likely would have been intercepted by the Evil Fire Monster patrols on the outskirts and would have never been able to penetrate the heart of this dangerous swamp.

Now that the Magma Demon Leader and the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog had been dealt with, the overall situation had become much clearer. The dawn of victory seemed to be just ahead. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Fang Zhou briefly arranged the next steps, instructing Liu Diewu to lead the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog and Olaf to the other side of the battlefield to provide support and ensure everyone’s safety. Afterward, his gaze returned to the majestic Magma Volcano in the distance.

According to the information Ye Yinzhu had provided earlier, this volcano was not only the root cause of the anomalies in the swamp but also the key to controlling the region’s energy flow. However, they couldn’t even get close to the fiery volcano, so how could they possibly destroy it?

"Boss Fang Zhou, leave it to us," Ye Yinzhu said, gently raising his hand. "When we accepted the task from the Flower Elf, she gave us plenty of materials to set up a Purification Array."

He signaled to his Thunderfire Squad members, who took out a pile of seemingly precious Magic Materials from their satchels. The Magic Professionals of the Thunderfire Squad moved quickly, skillfully arranging the various materials on the ground in a specific order. Runes and Spells intertwined in the air, forming intricate patterns that gradually coalesced into a massive Purification Array.

Fang Zhou’s gaze then shifted to the other end of the battlefield, where the Magma Demon Warriors held their last line of defense. Having lost their Commander’s guidance, and with several members restrained by the Skeleton Cage, a clear gap had appeared in their formation. The once-impregnable defense system now seemed fragile. When Olaf and the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog joined the fight, the Magma Demons’ resistance dwindled even further.

Ultimately, it all boiled down to a matter of strength.

In the eyes of ordinary Professionals, the Magma Demons’ small phalanx was like an invincible iron tortoise. However, against Fang Zhou’s numerous and heavily reinforced Undead Creatures, they possessed no clear advantage. If Fang Zhou hadn’t been trying to conserve Mana after the sudden turn of events upon entering the Forest of Nature, he wouldn’t have held back. With the Dusk State bonus provided by his Dusk Robe, he could have annihilated all these Magma Demons by himself.

Nevertheless, after some time, the battle finally concluded. With the fall of the last Magma Demon Warrior, the battlefield returned to a long-lost state of tranquility.

In this battle, the numerous cannon fodder summoned by Fang Zhou and Gu Yueyuan had played a crucial role. These units not only helped their comrades navigate hidden traps but also effectively dispersed enemy fire, easing the pressure on the frontline warriors. As a result, other than a few front-line Combat Professionals in the Thunderfire Squad who suffered minor injuries, the other cadets from the Navy Military Academy were virtually unscathed. By all accounts, their side’s performance in this battle was outstanding.

Based on their contributions, everyone received a corresponding amount of Military Merit. These Military Merits were not only recognition for their valor in battle but also crucial capital for their future promotions and development.

Fang Zhou redeployed his forces, ordering his summoned Undead Creatures to stand guard around the Magma Volcano while his other minions began probing attacks. After all, the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog had emerged from this volcano; no one could be sure if a second one was hiding inside. Moreover, the sighs that occasionally emanated from within the volcano were a reminder that the battle was not yet completely over. If they could preemptively eliminate this threat, it would be for the best.

However, the plan was not so easily accomplished. When the Skeleton Warriors and Zombies attempted to get within three meters of the volcano, they were immediately met with an unprecedented heat.