Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 486 - 352: Zombie Graveyard, Terrifying Evolution!

Without the slightest hesitation, Fang Zhou quickly stepped forward and tightly grasped the large skull of the Mutated Dual-Sword Skeleton Warrior, then activated his [Skeleton Monarch] skill to begin enslaving the Mutated Skeleton.

Since the Mutated Dual-Sword Skeleton Warrior’s strength was inferior to his, the enslavement process proceeded exceptionally smoothly, almost seamlessly.

After successfully enslaving the Mutated Dual-Sword Skeleton Warrior and naming it "Yongen," Fang Zhou ordered Yongen to absorb the surrounding resources to restore its strength while he himself turned toward the altar.

From the moment they stepped onto the altar to the end of the battle, there had been no movement from the altar itself. Whether it was them stepping onto it or waging a brief but intense battle upon it, the five towering zombies on the altar had remained unresponsive, still in a slumbering state.

Now, Fang Zhou finally had the opportunity to carefully observe the five zombies.

It was evident that the four towering zombies located at the center of the altar’s four sections were all Mutated Zombies. Dozens of zombies that had not yet been slain still remained on the altar steps. This Dark Altar seemed to be continuously extracting the death aura from the zombies and injecting it into these four Mutated Zombies.

However, the infusion of death aura hadn’t made these four Mutated Zombies stronger. On the contrary, in Fang Zhou’s keen Perception, they not only hadn’t grown stronger but appeared extremely weak instead. The death aura they emitted was only slightly stronger than that of ordinary zombies, far from reaching the intensity that Mutated Zombies should possess.

As for the reason... the death aura from hundreds of zombies was being extracted by the Dark Altar and funneled into these four Mutated Zombies. At the same time, the death aura within these four Mutated Zombies was also being continuously extracted by the Dark Altar. It was as if the ordinary zombies were the providers of death aura, while these four Mutated Zombies were the filters and purifiers. The most refined death aura, having been filtered and purified, ultimately flowed into the center of the Dark Altar, into the body of the terrifyingly fierce, tall zombie.

One could say that the zombies within the Valley of the Dead were like crops being harvested. Only the fierce zombie at the very center of the Dark Altar was the sole beneficiary.

To nurture a single Mutated Zombie with the death aura from the entire valley and hundreds of other zombies... what a grand plan!

Pieces of information flashed through Fang Zhou’s mind, gradually forming an answer. If this mutated, fierce zombie awakened, its strength would likely rival his own.

But he didn’t intend to retreat just yet.

Four weak Mutated Zombies, plus one stronger fierce zombie, not only meant immense Soul Power but also a large number of attribute points. This was undoubtedly a huge temptation for Fang Zhou. Consuming these Mutated Zombies might even allow him to successfully analyze the zombie Talent skill that had remained undeciphered.

Yet, the risks were also apparent.

From the beginning until now, neither he nor the Mutated Dual-Sword Skeleton Warrior had touched the five Mutated Zombies on the altar. Even though Fang Zhou had his skeleton minions slaughter most of the zombies on the altar steps, a few dozen had been left alive to maintain the altar’s operation. If these zombies were disturbed or the altar’s function was interrupted, all five Mutated Zombies could awaken simultaneously.

Should I risk it?

The Soul Fire within his eye sockets flickered slightly as Fang Zhou once again focused on the five Mutated Zombies.

The Dark Altar continued to operate, constantly drawing death aura from the zombies’ bodies. Having lost hundreds of their kind, the remaining few dozen were unable to withstand the altar’s relentless extraction. Their bodies began to totter as they grew increasingly weak.

With the amount of death aura decreasing, the five Mutated Zombies were also affected. Fang Zhou even saw the fierce zombie at the center of the altar stir slightly, as if it could awaken from its slumber at any moment.

Time was pressing. Fang Zhou swiftly made a decision.

He thought for a moment, then summoned Olaf, ordering it to lead the skeleton minions and split them into several groups to encircle the four weak Mutated Zombies. Meanwhile, he himself took several Skeleton Warriors and rushed toward the fierce zombie. As for the Mutated Dual-Sword Skeleton Warrior, Yongen, its skeletal body was shattered from the recent battle and its enslavement; it needed to be repaired or replaced before it could be functional.

Standing before the fierce zombie, Fang Zhou sensed an unprecedented feeling of crisis. This powerful existence, cultivated with such extensive resources and effort, was like a terrifying beast that could awaken at any time.

Above the fierce zombie hovered a black Crystal Ball.

If the ordinary zombies were the first layer of filtration for the death aura, then the four weak Mutated Zombies were the second layer, and this Crystal Ball was the final one. All the death aura gathered in this Crystal Ball before pouring into the fierce zombie’s body to nourish it.

Clearly, this black Crystal Ball was the core of the entire altar.

Fang Zhou did not rashly touch it. Upon reaching the fierce zombie’s side, he gently extended his Corpse Long Spear, its tip aimed at the fierce zombie’s forehead.

[Battle Qi Slash] skill...

Activate!

A powerful energy fluctuation gathered on the Corpse Long Spear. Fang Zhou took a deep breath, steadied his mind, and swung forcefully. The energy on the Corpse Long Spear erupted instantly, transforming into a sharp blade of light that slashed straight toward the fierce zombie’s forehead.

Suddenly, the fierce zombie’s eyes shot open!

"ROAR!!!"

With an eruption of terrifying power, a roar filled with oppressive force burst from its mouth. It struggled, trying to dodge Fang Zhou’s inescapable Battle Qi Slash.

However, in this battle where Fang Zhou had the absolute advantage, the fierce zombie, bound tightly to the spot by the altar’s runes, was undoubtedly at a disadvantage. Despite its desperate struggle, it was unable to break free from its bonds.

"ROAR!!!"

Realizing its impending fate, the fierce zombie let out another wild roar. But this wasn’t merely an expression of anger. With this roar, the four already extremely weak Mutated Zombies that were still providing it with death aura unexpectedly awoke. They struggled to break free from their own bonds and rushed forward desperately.

The awakening of the four Mutated Zombies made the situation tense. However, the skeleton minions had already surrounded them. Under Fang Zhou’s command, they immediately launched a fierce assault against the four Mutated Zombies.