The training ground was silent, and all the cadets present were completely numb.
Fang Zhou can now summon 20 skeletons to dismantle a test puppet into scattered parts on the ground. Does that mean he's already capable of taking down an Abyss Little Inferior Demon?
With such achievements right after awakening, who dares to say that the Undead Mage is the weakest profession?!
Fang Zhou took a light breath and waved to dismiss the remaining skeletons, then looked at Lu Hu.
"Clap, clap, clap!"
Lu Hu graciously applauded: "Well done, Fang Zhou! You've opened my eyes!
Rest assured, I'll apply for those 20 contribution points for you today!"
The cadets, as if awakening from a dream, also began to clap enthusiastically.
This was a display of hard power from Fang Zhou, and they were sincerely convinced.
If anyone wasn't convinced, they could try dueling 10, no, 20 skeletons!
Gu Zhiqiu watched from afar, applauding Fang Zhou while also feeling a bit competitive.
He thought to himself, if sparring with Fang Zhou, could he bypass the 20 skeletons and directly take out Fang Zhou?
Bai Xiaochan rushed excitedly to the front of Fang Zhou, clutching his arm tightly.
"So strong! Fang Zhou! You're really too strong!"
Ye Fan, with light in his eyes, walked around to Fang Zhou's side and sighed, "I'm not alone on this path!"
Fang Zhou blatantly ignored the always melodramatic Ye Fan, smiled at Bai Xiaochan, and excused himself by saying his Spiritual Power was heavily depleted, needing urgent rest, thus avoiding the excited crowd and returning to the dormitory.
...
After the cadets from the training ground dispersed, Lu Hu put the nine intact test puppets back into storage. Then, in a hurry, he carried the pile of parts dismantled by Fang Zhou's skeletons straight to the principal's office.
Su Tiankuo was sitting at his desk, browsing the frontline reports from the Mythical World. Seeing Lu Hu barging in with a pile of junk, he couldn't help but scowl.
"You fool! What rubbish are you bringing to me!"
"Commander, look!"
Lu Hu didn't bother explaining, he threw the parts on the floor and tapped a few times on his personal terminal on his wrist, playing a recording of Fang Zhou summoning 20 skeletons to battle the test puppet.
Su Tiankuo squinted slightly, asking, "20 skeletons? Is this young man the Undead Mage you recommended? He hasn't been awakened for long, and he can already summon 20 skeletons?"
"Yes, commander! I was also shocked today!
Not to mention just awakening, historically, no Undead Mage has ever been able to summon 20 skeletons during the Apprentice Stage, not even that girl Xinyan!
Fang Zhou, this kid is truly talented; he might wash away the shame of the Undead Mage profession!" Lu Hu said with a look of delight.
Su Tiankuo let out a cold snort, saying, "Hmph, how many times have I told you, at the military academy, you should call me principal!"
Lu Hu quickly lit a cigarette, flatteringly saying, "Yes, Principal!"
Su Tiankuo squinted his eyes, taking a puff of his cigarette, not appearing as stern as he did in front of others, instead revealing a bit of roughness.
"This minor matter isn't worth you coming to me just to be scolded. Now tell me, what's on your mind?"
Lu Hu, looking at Su Tiankuo's expression, cautiously said, "Principal, Fang Zhou first completed Meditation Beginner in one day, and now can directly summon 20 skeletons.
Even though he's an Undead Mage, I think he's worthy of a 'Seed' spot."
"Get out! This matter is not open for discussion, everything depends on the Simulation Battlefield's results!"
Su Tiankuo impatiently waved his hand.
Lu Hu looked disappointed but added, "Then how about this, the Undead Mage is too rare, and the magic professional instructors at the academy lack teaching experience.
Principal, can we invite that girl Xinyan back from the Mythical World to give Fang Zhou some guidance during his initial stage to prevent him from veering off track and wasting his talent?
Xinyan has always claimed that the Undead Mage is Invincible. I think she should be happy to mentor such an excellent junior as Fang Zhou."
Su Tiankuo flicked some ash, stubbornly saying, "Hmph, just because he summoned a few more skeletons doesn't mean he has talent!"
However, after pondering for a moment, he reluctantly said, "But your suggestion is worth considering.
However, Xinyan is currently on a mission at the Human-Demon Battlefield. When she returns to rest, I'll ask her opinion."
Upon hearing this, Lu Hu was all smiles and said, "Then I'll thank the Principal and Xinyan for Fang Zhou first!
With guidance from a renowned mentor, he surely won't disappoint us!"
Su Tiankuo nodded, saying, "As Fang Zhou's instructor, ensure to monitor his mental state properly.
The demon offensive is getting fiercer, and the front line needs more strength!"
Lu Hu raised his hand in salute, saying, "Yes, Principal!
By the time this batch of cadets, including Fang Zhou, graduates, my injuries should have healed enough to return to the front line.
Then I'll let those demon bastards have a taste of my big sword, Lu Hu!"
All instructors at the Sea City Military Academy are veterans retired from the Human-Demon Battlefield frontline.
They either suffered severe injuries, had diminished combat strength, or were at the end of their lifespan, making it difficult to continue, thus returning to the back of Blue Star to recuperate.
Lu Hu was such, Shen Hongyu was such, and Principal Su Tiankuo was also such.
Su Tiankuo turned to look at the tranquil sunset outside the window, slightly waving his hand.
Lu Hu gathered up the pile of parts on the ground, saluted again, and bent over to leave the office.
As he exited the door, he suddenly recalled something and poked his head back in, saying, "Commander, there's one more thing I forgot to report.
To encourage those green recruits to spar with the test puppets, I promised them that if anyone could dismantle a puppet, I would apply 20 contribution points for them.
Hehe, your thoughts?"
"Get out!" Su Tiankuo directly tossed a cigarette butt over.
Lu Hu quickly closed the office door with a bang, "Thank you, Commander! Thank you, Commander!"
...
"Ding dong! Fang Zhou, Junior Sergeant, you have received 20 contribution points!"
In the dormitory, Fang Zhou was preparing to control the skeleton clone to explore deeper into the Burial Wilderness when he saw a message pop up on his personal terminal.
Contribution points received? Not bad, not bad!
Just in time, he had 10 points of Soul Power, which could quickly initiate a beginner apprentice-level skill.
Should he prioritize exchanging skills for the main body or for the skeleton clone?
Considering briefly, Fang Zhou decided to prioritize enhancing the skeleton clone's combat power.
The main body is very safe now, with no combat opportunities. Even if there were, relying on 20 skeletons and the Skeleton Flying Spear should be enough to handle it.
On the other hand, the skeleton clone, about to explore a new map, having an extra skill would provide additional assurance.
Fang Zhou opened the Combat Profession universal skill library, setting his sights on two skills.
Displacement Skills: Charge, Passive Skills: Weapon Specialization.
Without much hesitation, Fang Zhou chose the Charge skill.
When planning for defeat before planning for victory, having Charge would allow the skeleton clone to escape smoothly even if it encounters dangerous situations.