Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 453 - 332: We Are the Champions, Overnight Riches! (Part 2)

As for now, in this highly anticipated arena, the award ceremony for the participating students was about to begin. As the undisputed champion of this new recruit competition and the participant with the highest individual score, all eyes were on Fang Zhou, wondering what rewards he would receive.

Amidst the eager gazes of the crowd, Fang Zhou stood at the forefront of the 100 participating students, yet his expression remained calm. This was because his attention had been captivated by a notification on his attribute panel.

"In this new recruit competition, under the watchful eyes of hundreds of thousands of spectators, you have won the championship with overwhelmingly dominant combat power. New Title: [King of New Recruits] has been activated."

Another title?

Fang Zhou’s pupils widened slightly as a surge of delight welled up inside him. He quickly directed his gaze to the title section on his attribute panel. Beside [Enemy of Kobolds], [Sea City Military Academy’s Number One Seed], and [Undead Chessmaster], the new title [King of New Recruits] was emitting a noticeable glow.

[King of New Recruits]: By winning the championship in the Longxia Federation’s new recruit competition with absolute strength, you have earned everyone’s admiration and are deemed the king among all new recruits. Under the public’s gaze, your reputation in the Longxia Federation military has slightly increased. During battles within the Longxia Federation military, your Four-dimensional Attributes and Skill Effects are slightly enhanced. The morale of Longxia Federation troops under your command receives a slight boost.

Fang Zhou carefully studied the text. The description of the new title was concise yet powerful. The effects of the [King of New Recruits] title could be divided into three main aspects.

First, his reputation within the Longxia Federation military had slightly increased. This meant that in the future, his status at Sea City Military Academy, and even within the entire Longxia Federation military, would be enhanced. This would not only help him obtain more resources and support but also grant him more opportunities to showcase his abilities, further increasing his strength and influence.

Second, when fighting as part of the Longxia Federation military, his Four-dimensional Attributes (Strength, Agility, Intelligence, Constitution) and the effects of his various skills would be slightly enhanced. For Fang Zhou, this was the most direct and practical buff. It was enough to give his already superior combat power another significant boost. In actual combat, this would make him more adept, allowing him to exhibit stronger control and fighting prowess in both individual battles and team collaborations.

Third, when he commanded Longxia Federation troops in battle, the morale of the units under his command would receive a slight boost. In real-world combat, troop morale is a crucial factor. As the ancient saying goes, "When two meet on a narrow path, the brave one wins." When both sides are evenly matched in strength and strategy, morale often becomes the key factor in determining victory. After obtaining the [King of New Recruits] title, the morale of the Longxia Federation troops he commanded would be boosted. This was undoubtedly significant for improving the soldiers’ combat efficiency and chances of victory, and it would certainly help him excel in the military and build a record of achievements.

After briefly reviewing the four titles he had obtained, Fang Zhou began to form a vague idea of how titles were acquired.

He had received his first title, [Enemy of Kobolds], from a curse uttered by a kobold warlock elite with great potential that he had slain in Cave No. 1. The title’s effect merely increased his damage against the kobold demon race and reduced the damage he took from them, while drastically lowering his reputation among their kind. For Fang Zhou, aside from unlocking the title section, its other effects were almost negligible.

The next few titles, however, were completely different. The effect of his second title, [Sea City Military Academy’s Number One Seed], though simple, slightly enhanced his various attributes and cultivation efficiency within the bounds of the academy. Although the increase wasn’t large, it accumulated into a considerable bonus. More importantly, it had a latent effect: it greatly increased the favorability of the entire Human Alliance Influence toward him. This had been fully demonstrated during the new recruit competition. Although many students from other military academies had been defeated by him, their impressions were almost universally ones of admiration, with no signs of jealousy or resentment. This was naturally very beneficial for establishing his own support base within the military.

His third title, [Undead Chessmaster], was obtained from winning a strategic war chess simulation. It enhanced his strategic command capabilities and allowed him to repeatedly use high-tier Undead Magic skills in war chess, thereby accumulating experience in advance. Although he currently had no opportunity to use these high-tier skills in actual combat, he would naturally reap the rewards of his efforts once he advanced to the corresponding level.

As for the [King of New Recruits] title he had just activated by winning the championship, its effects were self-evident. Each effect was hugely beneficial for the current Fang Zhou. After all, since he was now at Sea City Military Academy, he was considered part of the Longxia Federation’s military system, meaning all the related title effects would apply.

From these experiences, Fang Zhou roughly inferred the principles behind acquiring titles. Perhaps they could only be activated by serendipity after he completed certain specific events.

At this thought, he couldn’t help but indulge in a pleasant fantasy.

Is there really a title like [Abyssal Enslaver of Enchanting Demon]? If so, what would the activation conditions be?

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On the high platform, Su Tiankuo watched Fang Zhou’s composed demeanor and nodded with satisfaction. As the principal of the victorious Sea City Military Academy, it was his duty to announce the rewards for the participants. He didn’t keep everyone in suspense any longer. He activated his personal terminal, connecting it to the giant golden billboard floating above the arena. On the dazzling billboard, Fang Zhou’s name sat at the very top, reigning over all others.

Subsequently, Su Tiankuo’s booming voice echoed throughout the arena, capturing every student’s attention.

"I hereby announce that the champion of this year’s Longxia Federation Top Ten Military Academies’ New Recruit Competition is Fang Zhou, a Year One, No. 1 Seed Student from Sea City Military Academy! Student Fang Zhou, please come onto the stage to receive your award."

Not since the incident at General Ning Feihu’s funeral, where Fang Zhou had boldly held Su Xinyan’s small hand right in front of him, had Su Tiankuo looked at the young man so pleasantly. Before such a large crowd, and considering his relationship with Instructor Su Xinyan, Fang Zhou naturally wouldn’t embarrass Principal Su. Thus, he calmly walked onto the stage to await his prize.

Thanks to Fang Zhou’s heroic performance, Su Tiankuo could finally stand proud before his old rivals. When Fang Zhou stepped onto the stage, Su Tiankuo wasted no time and announced directly:

"As the champion, Fang Zhou is awarded 500 contribution points! One opportunity to expand your Miniature Space Storage Capsule! One [Longxia Blade] medal! And one apprentice-level, Undead Attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasure: a Nether Amber!"

Here, Su Tiankuo paused slightly, glanced at Fang Zhou’s expression, and continued, "Additionally, you will receive one Profession Specialty Infusion for an Undead Mage! Moreover, you also gain one resource retrieval permission to select resources worth up to 500 contribution points from the resource warehouses of the Top Ten Military Academies."

As Su Tiankuo began listing the champion’s rewards, the participating students on the field and the spectators in the stands started whispering amongst themselves, practically mad with envy and wishing they could take Fang Zhou’s place. However, as the list of prizes grew longer and more precious, culminating in the unimaginable opportunity to receive a Profession Specialty, they fell into a deathly silence.