Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Whether it's a powerful physical attack, a devastating magical strike, a mysterious invasion that strikes directly at the soul and spirit, or even the divine power of the incarnation of a god descending from the continent of Entagrey, none of them can break through the barrier constructed by the phantom of the Spider Mother and pose a threat to the caster.

　However, just as Moros was preparing to delve deeper into this...

　When he tried to cast the spell, he discovered an unacceptable condition.

　To master this spell, one must believe in the death aspect of Aysha—[Natalya, the Spider Mother].

　This discovery was like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, instantly extinguishing the flame of enthusiasm in his heart.

　In Moros's eyes, entrusting his faith and soul to a deity was unacceptable.

　Destiny should be in your own hands!

　Instead of entrusting it to the gods!

　Even if this god possesses boundless power and can grant extraordinary abilities, Moros would never abandon his soul.

　Therefore, despite the immense power of the [Protection of the Spider Mother], he still chose to give it up.

　The necromancer believed that, with the pride and wisdom of a spellcaster, among the countless legendary spells stored by the Necropolis faction, there must be a spell that could achieve a similar effect without the need for faith in [Natalya, the Spider Mother].

　Sure enough, after browsing through more ancient books and scrolls, he discovered a legendary spellbook called "Legion's Protection".

　This legendary spell provides him with an invisible force field shield, protecting him from all kinds of physical and magical attacks.

　Moreover, and most importantly, this spell requires no faith as a price.

Chapter 269 Legion Sanctuary and Anatomy

　The legendary spell 【Legion's Protection】 certainly has its unique advantage, namely that it does not require the caster to offer their faith.

　However, compared to [Protection of the Spider Mother], it is not only slightly inferior in effect, but also much more difficult to learn.

　Its complex spellcasting principles deeply integrate advanced magical knowledge such as [Spatial Science], [Necromancy], and [Ritual Science], making it far beyond the reach of ordinary mages.

　In fact, even ordinary legendary mages would most likely not be able to learn [Legion's Protection].

　In comparison, the [Protection of the Spider Mother] is much more approachable. It only requires faith and devout service to [Spider Mother Natalya], along with the basic knowledge of [Necromancy] needed to advance to the high-level legendary necromancer rank, and it can be easily mastered.

　Moreover, the complex casting mechanics of Legion Asylum not only make its learning process extremely difficult, but also limit its flexibility for immediate casting on the battlefield.

　However, this is not actually a problem.

　The reason is simple: Legion Sanctuary is a permanent legendary spell.

　Once the spell is cast, Legion's Protection will last until the spell is broken.

　Of course, in order to maintain the spell's effect, this legendary spell will draw 1000 units of magic power from the caster each day as an energy source.

　However, in the eyes of a demigod-level Ashan spellcaster like Moros, who possesses a massive reserve of magical power, such an effort is clearly worthwhile.

　After all, the timing of [Legion Sanctuary] drawing energy is fixed.

　This allows spellcasters to ensure the continuous operation of spells without affecting their other abilities by simply planning properly and replenishing their magic power in a timely manner, such as by drinking specially made potions.

　Getting back to the main point, as a legendary spell that is extremely difficult to learn and consumes a huge amount of resources, the effects that [Legion's Protection] can produce are equally breathtaking.

　This legendary spell can cleverly transfer the damage suffered by the caster to a unit that has a mental link with the caster.

　Although this damage transfer has certain limitations at the soul and spirit level and is less resistant to divine power, its effect can even surpass the legendary spell [Protection of the Spider Mother] when dealing with pure physical and magical damage.

　In a world like Ashan, where magical civilization is highly developed, powerful beings emerge in large numbers, and gods occasionally descend in avatars, this flaw of [Legion's Protection] cannot be ignored.

　However, it is worth noting that on this planet, apart from the Eighth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Consciousness, and the Herrscher of the End who wields the power of [Time], almost no other being can perceive or grasp this flaw.

　Let alone [Karma] Kevin, even [Savior] Kevin, who possesses power comparable to the Herrscher of the End, could only choose to gradually deplete the power of [Legion's Protection] when facing it, and could not directly break through the spell's defenses to directly attack Moros's body.

　The necromancer naturally longed for such a legendary spell with such remarkable effects.

　However, even so, he did not immediately begin learning this legendary spell.

　In a faction like the Necropolis, where powerful individuals gather and undercurrents surge, those who have risen to the Legendary rank are all easy to deal with.

　Moros was well aware of the risks involved and was unwilling to go astray and fall into unknown dangers due to a momentary impulse.

　Therefore, he chose a more cautious approach.

　He studied the magical texts repeatedly, savoring every word and carefully considering the meaning of each term to ensure there were no hidden traps or omissions.

　In addition, he extensively studied various magical texts, searching for descriptions and records related to [Legion's Protection], comparing and verifying them with the spellbooks in his possession to ensure that he had a sufficiently comprehensive and in-depth understanding of this spell.

　Through such in-depth analysis, the necromancer did indeed find some noteworthy points.

　For example, to maximize the effectiveness of Legion's Protection, the caster must establish a strong mental link with the troops under their command.

　This is precisely why the spell is vulnerable to attacks on the soul and spirit levels.

　For example, Moros also discovered that the effect of [Legion's Protection] is directly related to the number of troops under his command.

　As the number of troops decreases, the protective ability of magic will gradually weaken.

　When the troops are unable to withstand the transferred damage, the spell-generated field shield will instantly collapse, causing the attack that should have been blocked by the shield to directly affect the caster.

　However, this problem can be avoided.

　By casting one or more additional defensive spells beneath the Legion's shield, extra protection can be provided when the shield collapses, thus preventing the caster from being directly exposed to enemy attacks.

　After understanding how Legion's Protection works and its potential weaknesses, Moros began preparing to learn this legendary spell.

　This is certainly not a simple matter.

　But as a demigod-level necromancer who had undergone four leaps in life level, he firmly believed that his wisdom and perseverance were enough to learn this spell.

　Lower level of the Magic Guild, Necromancy Laboratory.

　Dressed neatly, Moros held a sharp scalpel and studied the corpse before him with rapt attention.

　The nauseating, soul-piercing odor, along with the swollen, dark green skin swollen from the "wilt disease" toxin, revealed the identity of the corpse.

　This is the corpse of a plague zombie.

　In order to gain a deeper understanding of the legendary spell [Legion's Protection], Moros decided to start with the spell's core elements—spiritual link and damage transfer.

　Among the undead units he possessed, the Plague Zombie was undoubtedly the most suitable "experiment" for exploring this field.

　On the one hand, their recruitment price is cheap enough that even if there are losses during the experiment, he won't feel bad.

　On the other hand, they have a subtle spiritual connection with necromancers, which provides great value to his research.

　As the scalpel sliced ​​through the flesh, the plague zombie's muscles were peeled away layer by layer, revealing the delicate nerves and pale bones inside.

　Moros intently observed these intricate structures, occasionally using the field hand generated by [Mage Hand] to manipulate the severed nerves and muscles.

　He wouldn't let the pus, teeming with pathogens, soak his fingers.

　In this process, Moros's understanding of mental connection gradually deepened.

　At the same time, his expertise in necromancy is steadily improving, and each dissection gives him a deeper understanding of this field.

　Based on the current pace, once he fully masters [Legion's Protection], his [Necromancy] will inevitably reach a new level—entering the realm of High Legendary.

Chapter 270 Möbius's Super Transformation Surgery

　While Moros was immersed in his research on [Legion's Protection], Mebius also began preparing for her super-transformation surgery.

　Unlike the typical mad scientists, Möbius surprisingly valued fairness.

　When dealing with experimental subjects, she always adhered to one principle: whatever experiments were conducted on experimental subjects, she would not hesitate to conduct the same experiments on herself.

　However, the limits of experimentation that Möbius could withstand would undoubtedly be fatal to ordinary people.

　Several years have passed since Mebius obtained the genetic sample of Shesa, the Honkai Beast that is the companion of the Third Herrscher of Thunder.

　This period of time was enough for her to become thoroughly familiar with every detail of this serpentine Honkai Beast.

　With the continuous supply of experimental subjects provided by Moros, Möbius has gained a deep understanding and mastery of all knowledge related to the super-transformation surgery.

　However, even so, the hyperplasia surgery was still fraught with unpredictable dangers for her.

　After all, in the hundreds of previous experiments, not a single test subject had ever walked off the operating table during the super-transformation surgery alive.

　"Klein, how are the preparations for the surgery going?"

　As he picked up the steaming cup of coffee, Möbius gently rubbed his tired brow.

　Even with Mebius's extraordinary wisdom, preparing for this transformative surgery was by no means an easy task.

　"Doctor, Shesa's genes are ready. The operating room is conducting final checks, and we expect to begin in about fifteen minutes..."

　After finishing her report, the girl with short green hair hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, albeit with some hesitation.

　"Doctor, are you really not going to ask Mr. Moros for assistance?"

　Neither Mebius nor Moros would deliberately hide anything from Klein.

　Therefore, she understood the necromancer's power and his attitude towards his doctor.

　Klein believed that in the event of a possible emergency...

　In this situation, the assistance of the magician Moros is absolutely necessary.

　"No, Klein, I believe I am capable of performing this super-transformation surgery independently."

　Möbius frowned slightly, as if trying to comfort himself.

　At this moment, the confident smile that had always graced her face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of barely perceptible unease.

　Möbius's reaction surprised Klein.

　This was the first time she had seen Möbius display such emotions.

　The look on his face, so eager to go all out to achieve his goal, stirred a sense of unease in Klein's heart.

　"Doctor, you... seem a little different."

　Carefully choosing his words, Klein cautiously expressed his observations.

　"Really? I felt it too..."

　Möbius put down his coffee cup and took a deep breath.

　"This is the first time I've ever gambled on the probability of an experiment, and to be honest, it wasn't a good experience."

　When Möbius closed his eyes and opened them again, the doubt on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a confidence and determination that reassured Klein.

　"PhD……"

　Klein was about to say something more, but Mebius interrupted her.

　"Klein, do you know what my favorite animal is?"

　"Doctor, I think it should be a snake."

　Klein answered without hesitation.

　As someone who understands Möbius, she naturally knew this.

　"That's right, snakes are creatures that do not succumb to death. Since ancient times, snakes have been a symbol of longevity and immortality because they can transcend death and be reborn."

　In that instant, Klein seemed to see his doctor's eyes turn into snake pupils, vertical and cold.

　However, this change did not frighten Klein.

　Because Klein believed that Mebius would not harm him.

　No matter what she becomes.

　Mebius's super-transformation surgery did not go smoothly.

　Perhaps it was because there had been no successful precedents before, perhaps it was because Shesa's genes were too powerful, or perhaps it was because Möbius himself was not a perfect match for the super-transformation surgery...

　In short, halfway through the super-transformation surgery, Mebius's condition suddenly and drastically deteriorated.

　"Klein, the doctor's heart rate is dropping rapidly!"

　Danzhu, who was monitoring the instrument's display screen, called out anxiously.

　"Quick, get the defibrillator! And put an oxygen mask on the doctor too!"

　Upon hearing Danzhu's call, Klein, the chief surgeon, frowned, and sweat instantly streamed down her forehead.

　Although she was fully aware of the risks of this transformative surgery from the beginning, Klein still felt unprecedented pressure when the moment actually arrived.

　However, Klein's ability to gain Mebius's approval and become the surgeon in this transformative operation is beyond doubt.

　She immediately began to carry out a series of emergency operations according to the contingency plan left by Dr. Möbius.

　"Prepare the gene stabilizer!"