Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 590 - 409: Spoils Overflow, Limitless Potential of Artificial Undead!

The flames seemed to have a life of their own, continuously licking at the bodies of the Undead Creatures. Many of the Skeleton Warriors’ bones even began to melt, and the Zombies’ skin gradually carbonized. The arrows shot by the Skeleton Archers were incinerated into smoke by the surrounding inferno before they could even touch the volcano’s surface. These projectiles, bone arrows condensed from undead energy, were far harder than ordinary wooden arrows, yet they still couldn’t withstand the volcano’s extreme temperatures. It was a clear demonstration of just how unimaginably hot the volcano had become.

Fang Zhou glanced back and saw that the members of the Thunderfire Squad were still busy setting up the Array; they evidently needed more time to finish. I can only keep waiting, he thought, I wonder if their Array will even work.

Just then, Liu Diewu, Zhang Wu, and the others finished cleaning up the battlefield and gathered around. Seeing Fang Zhou’s cautious attitude toward the Magma Volcano, they immediately understood that the situation was not yet resolved. However, they were powerless to help, as their combat strength was far inferior to Fang Zhou’s forces.

After a brief discussion, Fang Zhou and his team ultimately decided to deal with the loot first.

The first items were from the Magma Demon Leader. There was a Fine-grade green piece of equipment—an enchanted firearm—along with several boxes of matching ammunition, a Gun Mastery Skill Book, and a pair of Common-grade white boots. Although he had inflicted considerable casualties on Gu Yueyuan’s swarm during the battle, the rewards for slaying him were more than enough to compensate for the losses, with plenty to spare. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Next, there were over twenty pieces of equipment from the Magma Demon Warriors, including Battle Armor, helmets, boots, Two-Handed Battleaxes, single-handed war axes, and shields. Although they were all Common-grade, their materials and craftsmanship were noticeably superior to the standard-issue equipment sold at Sea City Military Academy.

The Battle Armor was inlaid with tiny Flame Runes, providing a degree of Flame Resistance. The helmets had a unique shape that not only protected the head but also provided a clear line of sight. The boots were lightweight yet Solid, suitable for extended periods of running and jumping. The Two-Handed Battleaxes and single-handed war axes were both incredibly sharp, their blades still bearing traces of magma that made them look particularly vicious. The shields were heavy and sturdy, their surfaces covered with a magma-like substance that could effectively block enemy attacks.

Beyond the equipment, they also discovered a large quantity of Magic Stones. These stones were the universal currency in the Mythical World, each containing an immense amount of powerful energy. They were not only essential for Abyssal Demons but were also invaluable Energy Crystals for human Professionals, playing a significant role in daily Cultivation and combat. Whether used to accelerate Mana Recovery or to enhance the effects of Magic, these Magic Stones provided substantial help.

Even if Fang Zhou himself had no use for them, he could exchange the Magic Stones at Sea City Military Academy for a considerable sum of contribution points. On average, each Magma Demon yielded Magic Stones worth several hundred contribution points. In comparison, low-level monsters like Kobolds were practically penniless.

Lastly, they found several basic Skill Books used by Abyss Demons, with contents covering techniques for battleaxes, shields, and armor.

For Fang Zhou, however, the most valuable loot of all was undoubtedly the corpses of the Magma Demons. Master Sandro and Instructor Su Xinyan were currently focused on researching Black Iron-level Artificial Undead Magic. If they could achieve a breakthrough, Fang Zhou would be able to create Black Iron-level Undead himself. This meant he needed a large supply of corpses as raw material.

Back at Sea City Military Academy, the corpses of Black Iron-level monsters were extremely scarce, so the defense of the Forest of Nature was a rare opportunity. Fang Zhou had no intention of letting it slip by. He planned to take full advantage of the favorable circumstances to collect as many Black Iron-level monster corpses as he could. In other words, any monster corpse that fell into his hands would first be stripped of its materials and loot, then squeezed for every last drop of value by his Undead Magic.

Meanwhile, Ye Yinzhu’s eyes lit up with excitement as he looked over the loot. In all their time inside the Forest of Nature’s Spatial Fragment, this was the first time they had seen such an abundance of equipment. It was not only plentiful but also of impressive quality.

However, when they saw the breakdown of contribution percentages, the excitement of Ye Yinzhu and the other Thunderfire Squad members quickly faded. Upon calculating the numbers, they discovered that the entire Thunderfire Squad’s contribution to the battle, when added together, was less than Fang Zhou’s alone. But Fang Zhou’s and his Summoned Creatures’ performance was undeniable, leaving them speechless and thoroughly convinced of the result.

Fang Zhou glanced at them and immediately understood what they were thinking. Even though this is our first time working together, they’re all pretty decent, he mused. There might be a chance for a long-term partnership in the future.

Therefore, he had no intention of monopolizing all the loot. He selected a few materials and pieces of equipment he needed, picking up the most valuable item—the Fine-grade green enchanted firearm—and some Magic Stones worth several hundred contribution points.

Then, Fang Zhou looked at the members of the Thunderfire Squad and said with a smile, "As for the other equipment and loot, everyone can take their share according to their contribution. We all put in a lot of effort this time, and this is a critical moment when we all need to resupply."