When Han Shuo landed on the ground and steadied himself again, he took a look around and discovered that he was in an enormous laboratory.
All sorts of containers and enormous bones were placed everywhere. On the walls to the side, a few ghostly green lanterns lit up the interior so that it was no longer completely dark.
There were also a few rooms in the surroundings. When Han Shuo entered the rooms one by one, he discovered that two of the rooms were filled with all sorts of books on necromancy magic, including some on dark magic. The books here all appeared to be very ancient and were covered with a lot of dust. The collection of books here was even more voluminous than the library of the Academy of Magic and Force. Many of the books were ones that Han Shuo had never heard of before.
The other four rooms were filled with all sorts of magical materials. All the containers were sealed and filled with colorful liquids, as well as some peculiar bones and the shining teeth of vicious magical beasts.
Just as Han Shuo was taking in his surroundings, the green ball in his hand suddenly blossomed with a dazzling green light. The light enveloped the entire laboratory and a dark, ghostly shadow suddenly appeared in a circular magical symbol in the middle of the laboratory.
"My child, welcome. When you see this mirror image, I will have already returned to the earth. If you want to understand everything about the cemetery of death, you must pay attention to every word I say."
The dark shadow was thick and thick. Whether it was the lanterns or the light of the green ball, neither allowed Han Shuo to see its original appearance. It spat out one word after another with some difficulty in a hoarse voice.
Han Shuo was shocked and immediately understood that this was a way for mages to leave behind information — mirror images. According to the meaning of the words, Han Shuo quickly concentrated and started to listen to every word it said.
"First of all, you must know that the cemetery of death was the holy land of necromancers in our era. It symbolized the pinnacle of necromancy magic. The cemetery of death can be moved. As long as you can control everything here in the end, you will discover that you possess a terrifying city … "
The faint voice continued to narrate. Han Shuo focused his attention and listened to the voice's slow narration. When the voice said, "You can still see me on the next level," the dark shadow suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Apart from the large scale magical matrix on the top floor, the laboratory and library on this floor, there were two floors below the cemetery of death. If one wanted to completely grasp all the secrets of the cemetery of death, they had to reach the two floors below together. From the dark shadow's words, Han Shuo understood that the cemetery of death was actually a moving castle, and a castle with boundless power. This greatly shocked Han Shuo.
The green ball was the key to the cemetery of death. It contained the necromancer's evil mental brand. Apart from necromancers with necromancy aura of death, ordinary people who obtained this ball would not be able to escape its corrosion and would ultimately turn into a senseless zombie.
Although Han Shuo was only a magic apprentice, he still had the aura of a necromancer. Fortunately, he had not been assimilated by the curse. However, because his mental strength was too weak, if it wasn't for the help of his magical yuan, he would likely have been unable to escape death if he had rashly used his mental strength to explore.
The miraculous magical yuan was different from any energy in this world. It had actually helped Han Shuo. When Han Shuo's mental strength had invaded his brain, it had unimaginably helped him increase his mental strength. Han Shuo had continuously reaped great rewards amidst the inhuman pain. This was something that even the creator of the round ball would not have imagined.
The information that Han Shuo had obtained from the dark shadow's narration was limited. It seemed that a more in-depth explanation existed on the two floors below. Han Shuo mused silently for a moment and once again entered the room where the magic books were stored.
Magic books were the crystallization of necromancy magic, products from the peak of necromancy magic. These were priceless treasures to Han Shuo. The Babylon Academy of Magic and Force already had a very large collection of books, but there weren't that many books on necromancy magic. Moreover, many of them were only books on basic and intermediate magic. There were very few books on more advanced necromancy magic.
In the two rooms, Han Shuo flipped through the magic books that were already covered in a thick layer of dust. He couldn't help but sigh with emotion. The magic books here were much higher in quality and quantity compared to those in the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force.
Three of the magic books were called "Necromancy Magic". They were divided into upper, middle, and lower volumes and placed in the most conspicuous places. These three volumes had obviously been given special treatment and were stored in a magic container. They looked as new as ever and would not be damaged even after tens of thousands of years.
Just the first volume of "Necromancy Magic" was already very thick. After opening it, Han Shuo discovered that the first volume had a detailed explanation from the origin of necromancy magic to the essence of necromancy magic. The knowledge within was very different from what was taught in the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force. Some of the necromancy knowledge and magic recorded in the first volume were mostly things that Han Shuo had never heard of before.
Starting from the middle volume, there was a handwritten note on every page, with detailed notes on that page. However, it looked like the three volumes were a whole. When Han Shuo read the second and second volumes, even with the help of the handwritten notes, he still couldn't understand some of the knowledge within.
Han Shuo could just barely understand the first half of the first volume, but unfortunately, this volume didn't have the help of the handwritten notes. This still made Han Shuo feel that it was very difficult. Perhaps the person who prepared this set of magic books thought that the visitor didn't need any notes at all to understand the first volume, and thus didn't leave behind any explanations.
After thinking for a while, Han Shuo decided to start with the first volume. He planned to use this complete set of "Necromancy Magic" as a teaching material and slowly study and practice it. After making up his mind, Han Shuo took the round ball and left this level, returning to the upper level. He wasn't obstructed by the boundary and then completely immersed himself in studying this volume of magic, forgetting to eat and sleep.
For a few days, Han Shuo hugged this volume of "Necromancy Magic" and tried to understand every word and sentence on it. From this volume of "Necromancy Magic", Han Shuo understood that the magical knowledge he'd studied at the Academy, including some of the released spells, was much more superficial than the explanations in the book. There were also many evil spells that Han Shuo hadn't been able to learn from Fanny.
"Corpse Resurrection" was one of the most basic necromancy spells. It could directly turn the dead into zombies and start fighting according to the caster's will. As long as one's mental strength was strong enough, they could resurrect a terrifying zombie army.
"Canopy of Necromancy" was another evil spell. As long as the "Canopy of Necromancy" was released, the combat strength and agility of dark creatures would be greatly increased under the cover of the "Canopy of Necromancy". The enemy would be very uncomfortable under the cover of the "Canopy of Necromancy" and their combat strength would be greatly reduced.
There were quite a few spells like "Corpse Resurrection" and "Canopy of Necromancy" in this volume alone. It was said that these spells had been lost for a long time and that the necromancers of today had no way of grasping them. However, there were detailed records in this volume of "Necromancy Magic".
Han Shuo understood that he had picked up a priceless treasure this time. If this book of "Necromancy Magic" were to circulate, perhaps it would immediately change the current situation of necromancy mages, greatly increasing the strength of necromancy mages. The terror of necromancy mages would also reappear on the continent.
After studying for almost ten days, Han Shuo was either meditating or studying this volume of "Necromancy Magic". "Corpse Resurrection" was a type of elementary spell, but it was a pity that Han Shuo couldn't practice it without a corpse. "Canopy of Necromancy" was already an advanced spell, and Han Shuo also couldn't practice it because his mental strength wasn't enough.
However, Han Shuo did manage to grasp the spell "Bone Spear" through this period of training. He even seemed to be on the verge of mastering the spell "Summon Zombie". It was just that there was a slight obstruction when communicating with the other dimension.
Calculating the time, it should be about time that the Demonslayer Edge was completed. Han Shuo thought for a bit and left the cemetery of death first. Together with Little Skull, they carefully avoided some level three and above magical beasts, hunted some low level magical beasts, and carried them with them. They once again walked towards the dwarf village.
Halfway through their journey, just as Han Shuo was about to enter the dwarf village, he heard the sound of weapons clashing. Han Shuo was shocked and suddenly increased his speed, shuttling through the bushes with Little Skull, heading straight for the source of the sound.
Dozens of ogres and close to a hundred goblins were holding weapons and attacking the dwarves from all sides. The dwarves had brand-new weapons in their hands. Their weapons were much more advanced and sharper than those used by the ogres and goblins. In particular, the goblins were wielding simple knives, forks, and clubs, which broke into many pieces when they clashed with the dwarves' weapons.
It was because of their advanced weapons that the dwarves, who were at a complete disadvantage in terms of numbers, had been able to hold out until now. Not far behind them was the dwarf village. There were women and children who had no fighting ability there. Therefore, for the safety of the village, they couldn't even retreat into the village, lest the women and children be exposed and endanger the safety of the women and children.
When Han Shuo saw this scene, Han Shuo was instantly enraged. His crossbow was already in hand as he ran. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! A few crossbow bolts tore through the air as one ogre and two goblins were shot to death. Little Skull seemed to have sensed the anger in Han Shuo's heart. The seven bone spurs on its back shot out in all directions as it dashed forward. Blood spurted out from the ogres and goblins' bodies after a sharp whistle.
"Oh, it's Han, he's here!" Bennett raised his iron hammer and was surrounded by five or six goblins when he suddenly saw Han Shuo appear and cried out in surprise.
Like a wolf in a flock of sheep, Han Shuo and Little Skull's arrival immediately brought about a bout of blood. Little Skull was especially valiant as its seven bone spurs danced in the air within the group of ogres and goblins, causing large numbers of ogres and goblins to die.
When Han Shuo arrived, he first summoned a few skeletal warriors. Each of them wielded bone knives as they charged at these villains. Han Shuo himself remained in place and targeted the dead ogres and goblins, starting to cast the spell "Corpse Resurrection".
After experiencing repeated failures, Han Shuo continued to chant magical incantations under the surprised gazes of the dwarves, attempting to make these corpses that had just lost their lives stand up again.
Finally, an ugly goblin with a crossbow bolt in its chest suddenly stood up under Han Shuo's incantations. It wobbled as it held an iron rod and started attacking a living goblin next to it. With the experience of one success, Han Shuo calmly recalled the steps of the spell he'd just cast and then cast the spell "Corpse Resurrection" again.
Success again! This time, it was an ogre. Then, under the release of Han Shuo's "Corpse Resurrection" spell, another five or six ogres and goblins stood up and raised their weapons. They started attacking the living ogres and goblins next to them according to Han Shuo's orders.
When these ogres and goblins discovered this phenomenon, they immediately fell into a great panic. When these ogres and goblins saw their dead companions stand up blankly and then attack them with weapons, they were frightened out of their wits. The remaining ogres and goblins used their native language to point at Han Shuo and say a few words in panic. All of them fled in all directions as if their lives depended on it.
Even the dwarves next to them were a bit fearful. They looked at Han Shuo with very strange gazes, a bit different from usual. Han Shuo started and suddenly reacted. He undid the spell and the dead ogres and goblins fell back down with a loud thud.
"Han Shuo, this spell of yours is too evil. We're all a bit scared when we see it!" Bennett walked towards Han Shuo and stammered as he spoke.
Han Shuo understood and knew that this kind of "Corpse Resurrection" spell was indeed very evil. Most people would find it hard to accept. Thinking for a bit, Han Shuo nodded and said, "Bennett, I understand what you mean, but I'm doing this because I want to save you guys."
"We know, thank you Han. However, this kind of magic is indeed too hard to accept. Even the ogres and goblins, these villains, were scared out of their wits by you. Heh heh, let's go, your weapon is ready. We'll get it for you when we return to the village! "
"Then I'm very grateful to you guys!" Han Shuo was very surprised to hear that the Demonslayer Edge was ready. He followed behind Bennett and walked towards the dwarven village.
The seven bone spurs of the Little Skull returned to its spine and didn't follow Han Shuo to the dwarven village. Instead, it followed Han Shuo's orders and skillfully collected the items on the bodies of the dead.
Following Calvin, Han Shuo arrived at the dwarven village. With Bennett leading the way, they arrived at the place where the Demonslayer Edge was forged.
"Han Shuo, this is the weapon we forged according to your request. See if you're satisfied with it?" Bennett pointed at the weapon beside him with the hammer in his hand and said to Han Shuo.
The Demonslayer Edge was two feet long and its sharp edge sparkled with a faint cold light. Its entire body was dark brown and its tip was as sharp as a tri-edged military knife. It was very heavy to hold in one's hand.
Han Shuo held the Demonslayer Edge and examined it carefully. He then abruptly stabbed it into the whetstone below. With a poof, the entire Demonslayer Edge sank into the whetstone.
Nodding, Han Shuo looked satisfactorily at the somewhat apprehensive Calvin and said with a slight smile, "Elder, thank you for your forging. I like this weapon very much."
"Heh heh, as long as you like it. I'm also very satisfied with this weapon that's a mixture of black iron and black gold, as well as ten or so rare metals." Calvin heaved a sigh of relief and looked at the Demonslayer Edge.
"You guys keep an eye out. Perhaps the ogres and goblins will appear again in the near future. I'll leave for a while first. When I come back next time, I'll bring your winter rations. You guys be careful. "
After repeatedly reminding the dwarves, Han Shuo impatiently returned to the cemetery of death and activated the magical yuan in his body. He used his essence blood as a primer to flow into the Demonslayer Edge. According to the memories left behind by Chu Canglan, he continued to forge the Demonslayer Edge for three days and three nights. During this time, Han Shuo's magical yuan mixed with his essence blood slowly flowed into the Demonslayer Edge.
After three days, Han Shuo was completely exhausted and felt that his magical yuan was somewhat depleted. However, the originally dark brown Demonslayer Edge had turned completely dark red. For the next few days, Han Shuo waited for his magical yuan to recover before using the Demonslayer Edge to practice the "Arts of Controlling Magic", attempting to control the Demonslayer Edge with his mind.
During this process, Han Shuo's meridians would often swell painfully. On this day, relying on the enormous impact of the waterfall, Han Shuo gritted his teeth and continuously used his magical yuan to refine all the meridians in his body. Suddenly, his entire person sank into a trance.
Without realizing it, Han Shuo slowly woke up and discovered that he had actually fallen into a deep pool at some unknown time. When Han Shuo walked out of the icy pool, he suddenly discovered that the Demonslayer Edge was missing. He was shocked and hurriedly tried to find the Demonslayer Edge.
Just at this moment, a dark red light suddenly shot out from the pool and flew straight towards Han Shuo. Han Shuo thought that it was a dangerous attack and was about to dodge when he discovered that an indescribable feeling rose up in his heart. It was as if there was a faint connection between him and the dark red light that shot towards him.
Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment before a thought flashed through his mind. The abruptly awakened Han Shuo's heart moved. The dark red light that had shot towards him suddenly danced in the air according to Han Shuo's will. After that, Han Shuo sensed a swimming fish in the deep pool. A thought surfaced in his mind and the fish was instantly pierced through by the Demonslayer Edge.
"It looks like I've succeeded!" Han Shuo opened his left hand and the Demonslayer Edge shot out from the water and landed in the center of Han Shuo's palm with a whoosh.
Under the circulation of the magical yuan, the speed of the "Mystical Glacial Spellfire" was much faster than usual. Han Shuo was once again shocked and suddenly discovered that threads of cold air were leaking out from the Demonslayer Edge in his left hand under the infusion of the mystical glacial aura. Because the Demonslayer Edge was facing the deep pool, a layer of ice had already formed on the surface of the pool water that was emitting cold air.
After the magical yuan had circulated around his body once, Han Shuo discovered to his surprise that the speed of the magical yuan flowing through his body was many times faster than usual. This was the case for all of the meridians in his body. There was no longer any feeling of stagnation anywhere. This made Han Shuo wildly excited.
This was because he knew that this was the sign of breaking through to the "Channel Opening" stage and reaching the "Molded Spirit" stage. Han Shuo was gratified to know that after experiencing several life and death battles, as well as the sleepless days of magical training, he had finally broken through again.
Now that Han Shuo's demonic arts had improved again and he'd obtained the demonic treasure, the Demonslayer Edge, Han Shuo felt that it was time to leave the cemetery of death and thoroughly eradicate the threat of Grover.
Walking out from the cemetery in the back of the mountain, Han Shuo didn't immediately go find Phoebe. Instead, he thought of Fanny. Han Shuo admired Fanny from the bottom of his heart. After their last meeting, he had originally planned to ask her for guidance on magical knowledge. Unfortunately, because he had obtained the black gold ore from Phoebe, he couldn't wait to return to the cemetery of death.
There was a lot of knowledge in the first volume of "Necromancy Magic" that even Han Shuo wasn't clear on. This volume didn't have any notes yet. As an adept mage in the necromancy major, Phoebe should have a higher level of understanding. Therefore, Han Shuo had long since noted down the questions that he didn't understand and planned on taking the opportunity to ask Phoebe again.
The Babylon Academy of Magic and Force had a lofty position in the Empire. Although Grover hated Han Shuo to the bone, he didn't dare openly make a move against Han Shuo within the Academy. The strength of the teachers of each major was very strong. Apart from the necromancy major, the other majors had even stronger principals holding down the fort. Even if a "Shadow Ghost" assassin came, it was basically impossible for him to leave alive if he was discovered.
It was now evening and the students were relaxing and eating after a day of study. Han Shuo didn't directly go to the laboratory to find Fanny, afraid that he would attract the attention of others. Instead, he waited for a while until the sky was completely dark before he took advantage of the fact that no one was aware and walked towards the small building that Fanny lived in.
Han Shuo had stayed in the necromancy major for so long and because he especially admired Fanny, he had naturally long since found out where Fanny lived. Taking advantage of the dead of night, Han Shuo easily identified the direction and walked directly towards the teacher's dormitory that Fanny lived in.
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