Fang Zhou was like a meticulous combat machine, constantly unleashing the skill "Resurrection of the Dead," coordinating with 20 skeletons to firmly suppress the frenzied Giant Axe Horned Demon in the corner of the hall while looking for opportunities to release "Skeleton Shackles" to disrupt the escape routes of the three Abyss Demon Children.
Compared to the previous two difficulties, the axe-wielding Horned Demon’s killing ability had clearly increased significantly.
Even with the aid of the "Domination Skeleton" skill, the skeletons summoned by Fang Zhou could not withstand a single blow from the Horned Demon’s axe.
Fortunately, as undead creatures, skeletons do not have vital points in the traditional sense beyond the skull storing the soul fire.
Unless the axe unfortunately crushed the skull, even if cut in two, they could be salvaged by Fang Zhou’s Resurrection of the Dead skill.
Additionally, while the Giant Axe Horned Demon had great strength, its agility attribute was obviously its weak point. Its movement and attack speeds were very slow, allowing Fang Zhou space to command the skeleton army in staggered attacks.
Despite this, amid the Horned Demon’s frenzied roaring, those 20 skeletons continuously suffered casualties.
In a mere two minutes, five skeletons’ soul fires extinguished, scattering their bones all over the ground.
Fang Zhou remained calm, unmoved by the skeletons’ casualties, with most of his attention focused on the Abyss Demon Children fleeing in disarray.
Compared to the melee-type Horned Demon with thick, heavy scale armor that was hard to kill in a short time, these Demon Children, which constrained mages and could launch ranged attacks, needed to be resolved first.
If allowed to hide safely in the rear, continuously releasing Magic-Devouring Talent and Desecration Beam, they’d greatly limit Fang Zhou.
In these two minutes, he had successfully commanded the skeletons to kill two of the Demon Children, leaving only the most cunning one still struggling clumsily.
However, soon, the last Demon Child was forced into a dead end by ten skeletons.
Realizing it was trapped, it screamed while waving its obsidian magic ball, firing a Desecration Beam that struck a skeleton’s skull that failed to dodge.
Seizing the moment, Fang Zhou capitalized on the casting rigidity to pierce its heart with a precise and ruthless Skeleton Flying Spear.
By this time, only ten skeletons were left surrounding the Giant Axe Horned Demon, all severely damaged.
Yet under the fearless skeleton attacks, the Horned Demon panted heavily, with scale armor on all vital points showing varying depths of scars, leading to a significant decline in combat power.
Fang Zhou breathed slightly easier but remained vigilant.
His spiritual power was nearly depleted, with only 30 skeletons remaining under his command; he had to make full use of every ounce of strength available.
Under his intricate command, 20 relatively intact skeletons gradually moved up to the front line, while another 10 severely damaged skeletons pulled back to the rear, serving as a secondary echelon.
The wide hall space allowed the Horned Demon to fully exert itself but also benefited Fang Zhou in fully utilizing the Sea of Skulls tactic.
Wave after wave of skeletons surged like a tide towards the lone Giant Axe Horned Demon.
Feigned attacks, cover, deceptive movements, and suicide attacks...
Fang Zhou truly deserved the recognition by Chen Qingshan as a genius capable of becoming a Tactical Master.
Under his command, the mindless skeletons coordinated with one another intricately, toying with the Giant Axe Horned Demon like agile mice, causing it immense pain.
The Giant Axe Horned Demon naturally understood the logic of capturing the leader first and made multiple attempts to charge at Fang Zhou.
However, every time it charged, it was interrupted by Fang Zhou’s "Skeleton Shackles," creating opportunities for the skeletons.
Soon enough, due to excessive blood loss and energy depletion, the actions of the Giant Axe Horned Demon became increasingly slow.
Although it took down another eight skeletons, it also endured two precise Skeleton Flying Spears from Fang Zhou.
Suddenly, the Giant Axe Horned Demon raised its head and roared, its blood-red eyes glaring at Fang Zhou, who was leisurely hiding in the distance.
Fang Zhou’s heart skipped a beat, knowing that the boss was about to enter its final explosive stage.
Sure enough, the Horned Demon raised its right hand high, demonic power amassing rapidly in its stout right arm, emitting a malevolent black glow.
"Insect! Die!"
Amid roaring shouts, the Horned Demon targeted Fang Zhou’s position, hurling its cherished Abyssal Giant Axe with all its strength.
Weaponless, the already exhausted Horned Demon would soon meet its end within the skeleton army.
But if it didn’t go all out and attempt to behead the nauseating undead mage, it was also doomed.
Amidst a sharp whistling in the air, the Horned Demon’s full-force giant axe throw spanned tens of meters instantly.
Every skeleton blocking the axe was shattered into bones, without slowing its speed or power in the slightest.
Not to mention Fang Zhou, directly facing the Flying Axe, even the many students watching his combat live couldn’t help but exclaim.
"It’s over, Fang Zhou is going to be eliminated!"
"This difficulty is too high! The Horned Demon, clearly a melee-type demon, actually knows how to throw a giant axe. Let alone Fang Zhou being a physically frail undead mage, even an assassin known for agility probably can’t dodge it!"
"Sigh, such a pity! Fang Zhou clearly had victory in hand but is still going to lose at the crucial moment."
"Yes, indeed. His previous usage of skill release timing and command of the skeleton army was perfect. Now with one move off, it can only be said that luck isn’t on his side!"
Bai Xiaochan, hearing the students’ discussions, held her breath, clenched her small fists, her heart up in her throat.
"Fang Zhou still has the ’Skeleton Shield,’ maybe it could block this Flying Axe!"
But Ye Fan beside her shook his head.
"This move can only be dodged, not taken head-on."
Even the instructors in the meeting room watching the battle held their breath, not overly optimistic about Fang Zhou.
Having awakened just a month ago and reaching this point was beyond everyone’s expectations.
...
At this moment, facing the whistling Abyssal Giant Axe, Fang Zhou remained calm.
He gently waved his Magic Staff, "Skeleton Wings!"
In an instant, a pair of bone wings, woven from undead mana, condensed behind him, making his skeleton as light as a feather.
With a slight flap of the Skeleton Wings, Fang Zhou’s body shifted to the right in mid-air by several meters, narrowly avoiding the Horned Demon’s inevitable Flying Axe.
Fang Zhou’s divine move not only marked the end of the Horned Demon’s life but once again astonished everyone watching his live combat.
In the meeting room, Lu Hu slapped the table, unable to contain himself once more.
"Skeleton Series Displacement Skills?! Fang Zhou developed them so quickly?"
Shen Hongyu, Chen Qingshan, and other instructors were also discussing animatedly.
"The Undead Mage lacks powerful displacement skills the most, vulnerable to beheading despite many summons. Unexpected that Fang Zhou quickly patched up this shortfall!"
"Indeed, although it’s only an apprentice-level skill, having a correct successful direction makes further deduction not a challenge!"
"If Fang Zhou were not born, the undead would remain in perpetual darkness!"