Bone King: Welcome the Birth of the King.

Chapter 395 The Abyss's Encouraged Crowd: Hope? Qingjian

【Body of the Abyss】A hidden stronghold.

This place was once a small country called "Abasso," built within mountains on three sides, but it was destroyed long ago by some unknown disaster.

The rise and fall of nations is a common occurrence on this continent.

The inner circle members are meeting again!
Aside from "Red-Eyed King" Krunui, who had to go to the "Dark Fortress" to contribute his painstakingly researched technology to that long-time, detestable bloodsucker.

The rest of the inner circle members have all gathered here.

A terrifying aura of negative energy emanated from the figures of these people, filling the space with a sense of oppression and inexplicable anticipation!
"Ready to go."

Do you need our assistance?

"Well, that's fine too."

"However, we don't need too many people. I've already calculated that within a safe consumption range, it won't affect anyone. Five people will be enough."

"........."

The group exchanged a brief conversation.

"Abyss" Benjerry and three other inner circle members walked in from the outside and stood at the four corners of the "Magic Ascension Ritual".

"let's start."

Benjeri's pupils flickered like blazing flames as he looked at the "White Saintess" at the very center of the ceremony.

All eyes are now on this spot!
"An opportunity to reach higher levels!"

"Don't disappoint me. In legend, there is the 'realm of gods' that transcends the mortal realm."

The "White Saintess's" scarlet pupils burned even hotter, and her wax-white skin and attire became even more terrifying under the influence of the pale blue light emanating from the magical ritual.

"Magic Ascension - 10th Tier Magic - Summon the Undead!"

The "White Saintess" chanted involuntarily, and the entire magical ritual suddenly radiated a rich light.

next moment!
Benjeri and his companions, who were in the midst of a magical ritual, all felt a large amount of magic power being drained from their bodies.

Hmph—Hmph—

A chorus of muffled groans rang out.

It wasn't just the unprecedented and terrifying drain on magical energy, but also an indescribable mental pressure.

The cost of using a lower-level spellcasting ability to unleash a higher-level spell is clearly not just the consumption of mana.

It's like the suffocating feeling of someone drowning!

They had only heard of "Red-Eyed Man," a fellow countryman who had once been alive, when he poured out his grievances about the various shortcomings of being alive.

These flaws piqued their curiosity, and some even studied them in detail, yet they could not truly experience them. After all, as immortals, they could not feel the so-called "pain" of the living.

Magic Ritual Center!

The pressure felt by the "White Saintess" was even more intense, yet the fire of her soul in her eyes burned even brighter.

That was the true face of a realm that even with her talent, she could not reach!
A message appeared from the depths of the universe.

"Elemental Skeleton!"

The excited, shrill voice of the "White Saintess" rang out as she involuntarily called out the undead monster she was summoning.

She also sensed the ability to summon another kind of undead, but that undead seemed to be more powerful, requiring more pressure and consuming more magic power.

Wow!

With the appearance of the summoned creature, all the inner circle members present felt a pressure that seemed to come from the depths of their souls.

That was the mental suppression exerted by higher-level undead on lower-level undead, perhaps even more purely spiritual!

Elemental Skull (Lv 68)!
A skull, the size of three human heads, enveloped in swaying magical energy and emitting red, blue, green, and yellow magical light at all times, floated in front of everyone.

A crisp "click" sound!
All the precious magical materials placed during the ceremony were reduced to dust, as if a large amount of fine debris was directly dispersed by the shockwave of negative energy.

No one paid attention to the consumption of these precious magical materials.

Pairs of scarlet eyes were all fixed on the elemental skeleton suspended in mid-air. Some people subconsciously glanced away, not daring to look directly at it.

boom!
The "White Saintess" swayed, staggered uncontrollably, and almost fell to the ground, but quickly used her staff to support herself.

It's unclear whether it was due to excessive magic consumption or the shock of the caster receiving information about the summoned creature's abilities.

"This this……"

On the "White Saintess's" waxen, zombie-like face, a rare, distorted emotional change appeared.

After the ritual ended, Benjeri and the others from "Abyss" each took a step back, and the strong negative energy aura on their bodies dissipated considerably.

The terrifying consumption of magic power caused each of them to lose more than 30% of their originally abundant magic power.

but!

Right now, the issue of mana consumption is clearly not a concern.

Benjeri's two heads, one looking at the elemental skeleton and the other at the "White Saintess," asked with anticipation and excitement, "How is it?"

None of the people present were weak!
Naturally, everyone could immediately sense the power and terror of the elemental skeleton. Its shimmering, dazzling four-colored magical light allowed them to experience the ultimate truth of magic!
"It is an elemental skeleton, an undead being capable of unleashing the four major elemental magic attacks..."

The "White Saintess" steadied herself and excitedly began to describe the ability of this summoned monster.

Each item!
The astonishing negative energy emanating from the air caused it to vibrate slightly.

"Proceed to the next stage of the experiment."

"To further confirm that this is the power to summon monsters, we need to compare it with that despicable guy!"

"This is an undead monster summoned from the 'Realm of Gods'!"

"No, the elemental skeleton is strong, that's undeniable, but I can sense that the other one is even stronger!"

"........."

A heated debate ensued.

The situation quickly calmed down, and "Abyss" Benjeri, "White Saintess," and others immediately began testing the elemental skeletons' strength.

The result left everyone speechless!

"They're all ninth and tenth rank magic... Am I dreaming?"

"This is incredible! Is this the legendary power that only gods can wield?!"

"If we face two elemental skeletons, even if all the members of our inner formation join forces, in the end... we will probably only face annihilation."

Excitement and elation filled everyone's hearts once again; for the first time, they truly saw hope of defeating that guy.

"Relying on just one level ten undead is not enough."

Benjeri's two heads involuntarily shook, and he had to pour cold water on the situation.

The air fell silent.

“I’m not good at summoning techniques.” The White Saintess paused for a moment, then looked at the Withered Army on the other side.

Throughout the entire organization.

The opponent is the only one skilled in summoning magic and using specialized techniques. Unfortunately.

Only the "White Saintess" has mastered the means of manipulating 8th-rank magic, and the "Magic Ascension Ritual" can only be brought to its strongest effect in her hands.

"Wan Jun Ku Lao" is also a zombie-type undead, looking like a skeleton covered only by a layer of dried skin.

"In faith-based magic, professionals like priests have the means to easily dispel summoned creatures, so I have been honing my skills in this area for the past 200 years."

The hoarse, grating voice of "Ten Thousand Army Withered Old Man" rang out, its tone radiating an uncontrollable fervor as he stared intently at the elemental skeleton, then continued:
"Conversely, if faith-based magic can dispel summoned creatures, is it possible to use even stronger methods to directly gain control of the opponent's summoned creatures?"

"Hehe, this is the result of my nearly 100 years of dedicated research."

Pairs of scarlet eyes, flickering and leaping, looked at "Wan Jun Ku Lao," and the atmosphere became subtle yet intense.

"As expected of you, fellow countryman." Benjeri of the Abyss said with admiration.

"Since the 'Magic Ascension Ritual' is real, the mysterious undead who exchanged it with us has also touched upon the realm of 8th-order magic."

The eerie voice of the "Yellow Ghost" echoed:
"Then, the other party can also use the power of the 'Divine Domain' through rituals. Is it possible for us to win them over?"

"Help us fight the guys hiding in the cave!"

—The month of fire.

7 month 2 day.

Kingdom of Inbelia

Tang Zheng, returning from Aberleon Hills, once again entered the world-class item [Two Realms Mandala].

As the owner of this item.

Tang Zheng can freely enter and exit the two alternate dimensions, the "Vajradhatu Mandala" and the "Garbhadhatu Mandala." He is unsure whether this situation exists in the game "YGGDRASIL."

If it does not exist.

This is very likely a general ability that the [Two Worlds Mandala] has developed in another world.

Two vast, different spaces.

Tang Zhengdu was considering using it as his base, since it was inside a world-class artifact and therefore offered greater security.

Even if other world-class artifacts try to probe, it can be completely isolated!
Inside the "Vajradhatu Mandala".

[Experience Bar: 5015w/188w]

Tang Zheng glanced at the attribute panel, panting. In the past 8 days, the experience points he had previously consumed had been replenished.

tick~
Sweat rolled down his face.

Tang Zheng raised his hand, took out a towel, wiped the sweat from his face, and waved his arm at the rising sky in front of him.

There was a "bang" sound.

Holding the crimson greatsword, Zengzhangtian paused in his forward charge, sheathed his weapon, and returned to the wall beneath the lotus-patterned carvings, transforming back into a stone statue.

"While the skills are rigid, the techniques are indeed far beyond my current level."

Tang Zheng exhaled a breath of stale air, took out his water bag, gulped down several mouthfuls, and then relaxed and sat down on the spacious, pure white stone floor.

Since this time.

After Tang Zheng discovered that he could freely enter and exit the [Two Realms Mandala], he used the Four Heavenly Kings inside to train his combat skills.

Opponents of this caliber are hard to find, and they pose no danger, especially in a battle against Zengzhangtian.

He could clearly sense the improvement in his close-combat skills!

"The Holy Kingdom is quite sensible."

Tang Zheng recently taught Iveria the magic enhancement technique "Magic Ascension," which enabled Iveria, who possessed the "Teleport" magic, to use the 7th-rank "High-Rank Teleport."

They returned to "Ye Rantil" in the Kingdom of Ri Yestize.

Since arriving in the Kingdom of Inberia.

On the surface, they have been away from the kingdom for more than a month.

Using the pretext of teaching Iveria the "Magic Ascension Ritual," he returned to the Kingdom of Ri Yestize, allowing the sentimental Iveria to reunite with the members of the Blue Rose.

Tang Zheng also returned to Aberlein Hills.

The "infusion potion" transaction between the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy has been completed, and the Emerald Leaf Witch handled it well.

Tang Zheng returned to the hilly area primarily to obtain research data from the Slane Church regarding the "Frogman Egg" and the experiment involving the integration of angels.

This was already agreed upon back in the Slane Kingdom. After all, when it comes to research, how could Tang Zheng, as an individual, compare to the level of a nation?

This was something he hadn't expected.

The Holy Kingdom has actually sent a very generous gift!
He gifted Anli one of the four holy swords, the Qing Sword, a holy sword that can resist the effects of mental magic or other magical influences.

"With this holy sword, Anli's strength has also become much greater."

Tang Zheng smiled gently.

Magical items with effects like the Holy Sword are of little use to him, but as one of the "Four Holy Swords," which are even more famous than national treasures.

Tang Zheng was quite satisfied with the fact that the Holy Kingdom was willing to give him one as a gift.

"The Frogman Egg does indeed have some problems; its effect on high-level summoned monsters is limited."

Tang Zheng picked up the water bag placed to the side again, took a sip of water, and kept flipping through the research materials sent by the Slane Theocracy in his hand.

A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

"Is it a mixture of multiple 'frogman eggs'?" Tang Zheng frowned slightly.

The research findings of the Slane Theocracy indicate that a single "frogman egg" has a limited lifespan for high-ranking angels, although its impact is less pronounced when applied to low-ranking angels.

But it is still far less than the time it takes for an infant to integrate into existence.

As a result, the Slane Theocracy developed a magical method that could nurture multiple "frogman eggs" with holy magic and then disguise them as a single entity to be integrated into an angel.

This method can increase the duration of angels' existence!
"Ah."

Tang Zheng looked at the information in his hand, which was not very detailed and only gave a general overview, and sneered: "The people of the Slan Theocracy have indeed not given up on the method of incorporating infants."

"This technique of incorporating multiple frog eggs is probably only used on lower-ranking angels."

splash-
Tang Zheng put down the information he had obtained, his eyes remaining calm.

There are many things to do next.

The most important thing is to bring about a conflict between the [Abyssal Body] and that mysterious dragon king as soon as possible.

Tang Zheng's attitude towards the [Abyss Body] is to "utilize" them. This organization, composed entirely of undead, is clearly a big gift to Ainz Ooal Gown in the future.

On the contrary, it is that mysterious dragon king who Tang Zheng needs to win over!

"In short, we need to squeeze every last drop of value out of this organization before the real battle begins."

Tang Zheng silently pondered his next plan. He had about two years left, and he needed to obtain a high-level profession from the Dragon Clan as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)