Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 593 - 410: World Rune Advancement, Divine-Level Support Flower Elf!

Fang Zhou looked at the members of the Thunderfire Squad and asked, "Is the hidden danger here completely eliminated now?"

Ye Yinzhu nodded happily. "Yes, Fang Zhou. According to the Flower Elves, this swamp will slowly recover now that we’ve eliminated these Magma Demons and their forging furnace."

Fang Zhou nodded and decisively gave the order for the Undead Army to collect all the spoils from the Magma Demon camp for everyone to distribute. As the absolute main force in this battle, he was naturally entitled to the lion’s share.

Fang Zhou placed the Magic Stone Statue that had housed the Magma Demon Spirit and all the rare minerals from the forging furnace into his Space Storage Capsule. Besides these, he also found several Fire Element Crystals in various corners of the camp.

These crystals were not only excellent materials for Alchemy and Forging but were also extremely useful casting materials for Professionals with a Flame Attribute. Therefore, whether Fang Zhou used these materials to enhance his own strength or traded them with other students in the future, they would bring him considerable profit.

This harvest far exceeded Fang Zhou’s expectations. Including the enchanted firearms previously allocated to him, the total value of these spoils had already reached several thousand contribution points. Not to mention, in the process of purifying the desecrated aura left by the Magma Demon Spirit, he had also gained the World Will’s Attention, which upgraded his Night Watcher Rune.

And then there was the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog obediently crouching on the ground. Whether used as a mount or sold to students in need, it would represent a considerable fortune.

As for the remaining spoils, Fang Zhou did not participate in the distribution. The members of the Calamity Squad and the Thunderfire Squad had no objections to this.

So this was what it felt like to ride on someone’s coattails.

In this operation, they had taken no risks and paid very little, yet they had easily obtained spoils from Fang Zhou that far exceeded their expectations. Even the usually proud and arrogant Gu Yueyuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of laziness. Just tagging along with Fang Zhou is so much better than struggling on my own.

「A quarter of an hour later」

After completely cleaning the battlefield and dividing the spoils, Fang Zhou’s group began their return journey. After completing the mission, the members of the Thunderfire Squad had to find the Flower Elf sentinels to hand over the mission and claim their due rewards. Meanwhile, Fang Zhou and his Calamity Squad, as a force that had joined midway, also rightfully shared in the bountiful results of this operation.

Coincidentally, Zhang Wu also coordinated with Ye Yinzhu to update the old map he was carrying. With his profound understanding of the Forest of Nature, they would at least not get lost in the upcoming area.

Along the way, Fang Zhou and Ye Yinzhu continually exchanged information. They gained a more direct understanding of the changes that had occurred in the Forest of Nature after its energy levels stabilized at the Lower Black Iron Tier. Ye Yinzhu detailed the recent developments, including new species, environmental shifts, and potential dangers.

The other students from Sea City Military Academy were also buzzing with excitement, endlessly discussing the thrilling battle from earlier.

While stroking his chin, Zhang Wu looked at the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog hopping beside Fang Zhou and suddenly asked, "Fang Zhou, do you know what that Flame Forging Furnace we destroyed really was? And what about that Magic Stone Statue that shattered on the ground? It looked like it was also a Magma Demon?"

Fang Zhou nodded. "That’s right. And not just any, but the most evil of them all, a Molten Fire Warlock. I just checked the Molten Fire Demon’s racial encyclopedia to confirm it. The moment the Casters of their race attempted to forcibly control the evil Demon Power, their fate was sealed. Every spell a Molten Fire Warlock casts inflicts damage on them. After extensive casting, parts of their bodies gradually turn to stone. Eventually, they can no longer move and have to be propped up on racks by their servants. But regardless, turning into an immobile stone statue is their inevitable fate. It seems this Molten Fire Warlock wanted to use the Flame Forging Furnace to somehow delay this process, just like many of his death-fearing kin. But in the end, he failed. And the price of failure is Death."

Shaking his head, Fang Zhou reflected on what he had just learned. He had only discovered the price Magma Demons paid for their magic after doing some research. Yet they still constantly pursued more powerful magic. Their entire race is full of relentless individuals.

「Soon, before sunset」

Fang Zhou and his party arrived at a nearby Flower Elf village. Hidden within a dense cluster of flowers, the village resembled a beautiful and enchanting paradise.

The village was made up of countless small, exquisite buildings. Each hut seemed to be woven from petals and vines, colorful and exuding a faint floral fragrance. These small houses were scattered artfully among the flower clusters, like exquisite jewelry boxes adorning a green ocean.

Flower Elves are an Apprentice-rank race, and their strength rarely exceeds the Apprentice Tier. An ordinary Flower Elf is only the size of a human thumb, a micro-sized creature in the Mythical World.

Despite their extremely fragile bodies, Flower Elves possess a unique Talent Ability: Spiritualization. This ability allows them to transform their bodies into an energy form at any time and enter the Energy Dimension to evade physical attacks. This Spiritualization ability not only protects them from external threats but also grants them a deep connection with nature.

It is thanks to this Talent that Flower Elves can establish symbiotic Contracts with some High-Tier creatures of the Natural Attribute, assisting them in Cultivation or battle. The reason why Natural Attribute Professionals like Liu Diewu and Zhang Wu valued the Spatial Fragments of the Forest of Nature so highly was their hope of gaining the recognition of the Flower Elves and forming a Contract with one as a Spirit Pet. A Flower Elf could not only provide powerful support in battle but also offer invaluable help during crucial moments of Cultivation.

However, for the Flower Elf tribe, each member is extremely precious. Unless someone has truly done them a great favor or made a significant contribution, they do not easily form Contracts with other races. This cautious attitude is also a measure to protect the safety and interests of their tribe.

The Flower Elf village and outpost before them was built according to their tiny size. The doors and windows of the little houses were minuscule, and even the furniture inside was proportionally scaled down. For Blue Star People like Fang Zhou, it was naturally impossible to enter directly.

Fortunately, previous students from Sea City Military Academy had, with the Flower Elves’ consent, established a temporary camp on the village outskirts. This temporary camp was filled with the same aura of nature. The tents were made from natural materials that blended into the surrounding environment, making them both comfortable and beautiful.

Fang Zhou and his Calamity Squad chose a spacious tent to settle into. The interior was bright and airy, its floor covered in soft grass mats and surrounded by simple furniture. The roof was made of a transparent material, allowing them to see the shifting clouds and the gradually setting sun.

After settling in, Zhang Wu volunteered to go with Ye Yinzhu to negotiate with the Flower Elves. As a rare student from Sea City Military Academy who had earned the recognition of the Flower Elf Queen, Fang Zhou was naturally confident in Zhang Wu’s diplomatic skills.

While Zhang Wu and Ye Yinzhu went to speak with the Flower Elf leader, Fang Zhou did not remain idle. He strolled along the edge of the Flower Elf village with the Fiery Demon Swamp Frog. The creature hopped at his feet, its flame-like skin gleaming brightly in the setting sun, attracting a crowd of native residents who gathered to watch.