Dark Wizard: Rise! My undead army!

Seeing that there was nothing particularly novel about the witchcraft, Lynn turned his attention to the stalls that sold the dead.

Most of the undead in the market are low-level creatures like skeletons, rotting zombies, and howling ghosts, with mediocre strength and limited potential.

He had a sudden inspiration and tried using the [Analyze] function on a skeleton soldier that looked somewhat intact.

[Target]: The mutilated skeleton warrior

[Rank]: lv0 (Dimmed Light Level)

[Composition]: Old human bones (strength: low), weak negative energy core (stability: medium)

[Potential]: Extremely low (due to limitations in bone structure and energy core, it cannot withstand high-intensity negative energy infusion).

[Control Recommendation]: The psychological imprint needs to attach to the junction of the third and fifth cervical vertebrae...

...

It worked! The analysis function can not only see through the details of these undead, but also assess their potential and even provide methods for optimizing their control!

Lynn perked up and began to observe each stall selling the dead like a discerning buyer.

In reality, they secretly used the parsing function to scan each undead available for sale.

With the help of "analysis", Lynn quickly discovered several interesting undead or modified creatures.

In front of a stall that reeked of preservatives and blood, Lynn saw something extremely conspicuous.

It looked as if it was forcibly stitched together from the remains of three or four different creatures, its body extremely bloated, covered with rough stitching marks, and its skin was of varying colors.

One arm was a rotting human hand, and the other was the claw of some kind of beast, exuding a nauseating stench.

[Target]: A substandard Frankenstein's monster

[Rank]: lv1 (Standard) Peak (Extremely Unstable)

[Composition]: Mixed flesh and blood (strength: low to medium, severe rejection reaction), chaotic soul fragments (stability: extremely low), simple power runes (effect: weak).

【ability】:

Putrid attack: The attack may cause wound infection.

Mild Frenzy: May enter a state of indiscriminate attack after being injured.

[Potential]: Extremely low (Structural imbalance, soul on the verge of collapse, estimated survival time <30 days)

...

This is a crudely made modified organism, with several incompatible biological organs forcibly fused together, resulting in an extremely unstable form.

The stall owner understood this, so he listed it at an extremely low price—five magic stones.

He hopes that the low price will attract some new students to take over.

If any new student actually tries to rely on this thing to get through the "three life-or-death trials," it will probably break down before the test even begins.

The modified creatures at the other stall looked much more normal.

This thing looks similar to an ordinary zombie, but its back is parasitized by a large mass of constantly writhing dark red flesh and blood tissue, with several tentacles connecting the zombie's spine and skull.

[Target]: Parasitic Corpse Demon (symbiotic, not fully stable)

[Rank]: lv2 (Elite)

[Composition]: Host zombie (strength: medium), parasite "blood centipede" (activity: high, aggressiveness: medium), unstable symbiotic nerve cord

【ability】:

Whipping Tentacles: The parasite can extend tentacles to launch mid-range attacks, carrying neurotoxins.

Flesh and blood regeneration: The parasite can consume its own energy to accelerate the host's recovery from injury.

Backlash: When the host is seriously injured or the controller's mental strength is insufficient, the parasite has a chance to seize control and backlash against its master.

[Potential]: Medium to High (If the symbiotic relationship is completely stable, it can advance to level 3 and gain stronger regeneration and toxin abilities. However, the risk of going out of control always exists.)

...

Hmm... This thing is extremely powerful and has high potential, but it's prone to devouring its master.

Anyone who buys it is truly blessed by their ancestors.

At another stall, a skeleton that looked as if it were carved from pale purple crystal caught Lynn's attention.

It stood silently, its bones translucent, emitting a faint glow in the dim light of the market, standing out starkly against the surrounding gloomy spirits.

A number of apprentices were gathered around the stall, constantly haggling with the stall owner.

The nameplate hanging on the stall owner made Lynn's eyes narrow slightly.

A golden nameplate!

This means the stall owner is a third-rate wizard apprentice!

[Target]: Crystal Skeleton (Elemental Infestation Variant)

[Rank]: lv2 (Elite)

[Composition]: Elementalized skeleton (strength: medium, resistance to energy attacks: high, resistance to physical attacks: medium), stable negative energy-elemental hybrid core.

【ability】:

Energy Deflection: Has a certain probability of deflecting or weakening targeted energy attacks.

Elemental Impact: Releases a weak shockwave of negative energy mixed with elements (Yin attribute).

[Potential]: Medium (Fixed skeletal characteristics, clear growth direction but low ceiling, suitable as a fixed ranged attack unit or energy shield)

...

Sure enough, this crystal skull was no ordinary creature; it was a "mutant baby."

Its magic resistance is high, and its energy deflection ability can deflect or weaken targeted energy attacks, making it a nemesis of wizard apprentices.

The price is just...

"I told you, this crystal skull is a mutated species, extremely rare, you won't find another one like it."

"It has extremely high resistance to witchcraft, and ordinary witchcraft poses no threat at all."

"You don't need to haggle anymore. I won't sell it for less than one hundred magic stones!"

One hundred magic stones!

A typical level 2 undead costs between 30 and 50 magic stones.

Although this crystal undead is a mutated species, its strength is only so-so, and 100 magic stones is really a bit expensive.

Lynn shook his head and left the stall.

He wanted a reasonably priced, high-potential undead to nurture step by step.

After scanning most of the market, the analysis results for most of the undead were "Potential: Low" or "Extremely Low".

Until he saw a skeleton that looked unusually short and whose bones were even somewhat blackened in front of an inconspicuous stall in a corner.

The skeleton was carelessly left in a corner, ignored by everyone.

Lynn used analysis on it.

[Target: Shadow Skeleton of an Unknown Species (Mild Mutation)]

[Rank: Level 1 Peak (Standard)]

【Composition: Dense black skeleton (Strength: High, Affinity for negative energy: Excellent), Stable negative energy core (Growth potential: Medium), Residual faint shadow properties】

[Potential: High (Excellent skeletal foundation, energy core with growth potential, can be developed into 'Shadow Skeleton' or 'Black Warrior')]

[Ability: Sealed.]

[Status: Energy dormant, requires activation via a specific negative energy sequence.]

Hey, I got gold!

Level 1 peak, high potential! A top-tier pet with great potential for growth!!

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To avoid too many worlds being invaded in the future, which could cause confusion in the level system, the undead and other creatures in the panel analysis are temporarily divided into levels from lv0 to lv10. Of course, each world has its own name for them.

Level 0 (low light level, for ordinary people)

Level 1 Standard (First-Class Apprentice)

Level 2 Elite (Second-Class Apprentice)

Level 3 Boss (Third-Class Apprentice)

Level 4 Calamity-level (First-circle Wizard)

Level 5 Cataclysmic (Second Ring Wizard)

Level 6 Nightmare (Third Ring Wizard)

Level 7 Kingdom-level (Fourth Ring Wizard)

Level 8 Continental-level (Fifth Ring Wizard)

Level 9 World-Class (Sixth Ring Wizard)

Level 10 Law-level (Seventh Ring Wizard)

I'll add level 11 and level 12 later if needed...

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