The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 713

Chapter 713: Chapter 576, Stacked Identities Chapter 713: Chapter 576, Stacked Identities “What level is he?”

Xi Ligui replied, “Lu An is 17 years old, a level 16 mage, accompanied by his teacher, a level 18 Great Mage from the association named Mo Fa Te.”

Both are mages!

This Lu An, to be merely 17 years old.

To have reached level 16 as a mage at 17 is rare even among humans.

No wonder he's so audacious.

Just arriving on the island and challenging one in his prime, he truly has the capital to be arrogant.

The other person, his teacher.

A level 18 Great Mage, his profession, and level are the formidable backing of the opponent.

Upon considering this.

For Lu An to defeat himself would be laying the groundwork for his own status to reach level 18.

And the veteran mage agreeing to them making such a grand entrance upon arrival on the island, also serves to accumulate his own reputation.

His apprentice showing off in public also serves as a promotion for him.

Wu Heng inquired, “I heard that he carries a sword everywhere he goes, I thought he was a Swordsman or some close combat profession!”

“The records at the association list him as a mage, a traditional Shaping Energy System, wearing a sword might just be a habit. Many mages also have the habit of carrying close combat weapons,” explained Xi Ligui.

“Ah, an ornamental piece,” Wu Heng suddenly realized.

Even if mages have the possibility of close combat, they also keep it stored in a Space Ring, which is convenient for retrieval.

Wearing it outside, it looks more like an ornament.

Xi Ligui raised an eyebrow, “Maybe, or it could be some special tool or Special Item that needs to be worn at all times to function effectively.”

“Makes sense! Any more intelligence?”

Xi Ligui continued, “Born into the royal family of the Celt Kingdom, he holds high prestige domestically, you can think of him as the designated successor for the next ruler.”

Damn, a Kingdom's population, coming to compete with oneself for such little fame.

In Black Stone Town and Lundham City, I've never encountered any royalty, nor even heard any rumors.

Arriving at Gold and Silver Island, princes and princesses are emerging.

The more you see, the less it impresses.

As for the Celt Kingdom, Wu Heng was also aware of it.

It's the kingdom of the Snake Badge Consortium in Lopaz City that he frequents.

Shi Yali sliced some fruit and brought it to Wu Heng, adding, “He's likely preparing for his promotion to level 18; otherwise, he would have already gone back to inherit the throne.”

“How so, can't he get promoted to level 18 back home?”

Xi Ligui continued, “I heard the Administrator Yimiro say before that their kingdom has a characteristic: one generation is mediocre, and the next is outstanding, which has almost become a pattern, and Lu An is the outstanding one of this generation.”

One generation mediocre, the next one outstanding.

This is the next generation seizing the fortune of the previous one.

Wu Heng didn't speak but looked back at the challenge letter.

Now it seems, there's no chance of losing.

The opponent's identity, however, is filled with BUFFs–prince, a talent cultivated by the association, the prepared king who seized the fortune of the previous generation.

Defeating him would not just slightly increase his fame.

The past strategy was to develop quietly and low-key, now that fame was right in front of him, to let him go would be somewhat indefensible.

Wu Heng leaned forward, looking at the elf sisters, “What do you say, if I ask him to raise the stakes and then agree to this duel, would he agree?”

Xi Ligui's eyes widened, “Weren't you against dueling him?”

Shi Yali also chimed in, “He's got his teacher guiding him, with the resources of the association and kingdom leaning towards him, and your time as a professional is short, there's no need for you to duel him.”

“I've thought it over, I couldn't find an aspect in which I could lose to him,” Wu Heng said, continuing, “How about this, you arrange for someone to negotiate with him, both sides put up some stakes for the duel, and I'll agree to the duel. If he doesn't want to, I'll also have a reason to refuse him.”

Xi Ligui looked at him, “Are you sure? A normal duel wouldn't allow you to bring all those skeletons, you'd usually only be allowed to bring two.”

“No problem! I have a plan, just follow what I say.”

Xi Ligui nodded, looking sideways, “Shi Yali, you go and talk to them, just say it as Wu Heng instructed, and see whether they agree or not then.”

“Alright!” Shi Yali nodded.

Having said that, she immediately left the room.

Xi Ligui then looked at him doubtfully and asked, “What level are you now? I felt you relaxed a bit when you heard the opponent was level 16.”

“Just at the beginning, I thought he was already level 18!”

“There aren't that many level 18s.”

At the association dormitory.

Shi Yali repeated Wu Heng's decision to the master and apprentice before her.

Lu An turned his head to look at his teacher.

Turning back, he said, “Since the Island Master said so, I am willing to put up a second-level Merit reward as the prize for this duel. As for the Island Master's side, there's no need to put up anything, just being able to participate is enough.”

The veteran mage also spoke mildly, “Your goal is to become a hero, you should be somewhat generous.”

“Yes, teacher!” Lu An casually took out a wooden staff adorned with cloth strips and feathers, placed it on the table, “Gray Hawk Wooden Staff, it can summon a Magic Detective Gray Hawk for scouting, consider it as the wager.”

Shi Yali nodded, pulling out a new challenge letter.

Rewrote the rules and had Lu An sign them.

Once completed, he bowed again, “The venue and time will be arranged as soon as possible, we will not disturb you two any longer.”

Both nodded, and Shi Yali left the room.

The veteran mage spoke, “He does have some of Yimiro's resilience, daring to accept this challenge in front of you. Good, it saves us trouble.”

“Perhaps on this Gold and Silver Island, he thinks the world is just this big.”

“The choice of venue will also be in the next two days, make sure to win beautifully then.”

“Yes, master!”

Shi Yali returned to the room.

She handed over the challenge letter and the wooden staff to Wu Heng, “He brought out a level two item called the Gray Hawk Wooden Staff, which can summon a Magic Detective Guard for scouting.”

Wu Heng glanced at the item.

It was only level two, but that wasn't low either.

Level two Merit corresponds to defeating a level 15 professional.

Wu Heng nodded, “I don't have any problems on my end.”

Xi Ligui spoke directly, “Then it's settled. I'll have someone tidy up the venue to prevent any damage from your fight.”

“You choose the place, I'll arrange for some equipment to be installed by the skeletons so the island's residents can also come and enjoy the spectacle.”

“Okay.”

As Shi Yali watched the two converse, she asked, “What's going on with you two, both so confident, Xi Ligui, aren't you afraid Wu Heng will lose?”

“If he wasn't confident, he definitely wouldn't have agreed.”

“You really do know me well.”

She left the association and went straight back to her residence.

Entered the building.

Mini helped him remove his coat, “Master, everyone on Lighthouse Street is talking about the challenge against you.”

Wu Heng casually said, “I have agreed to that person, and the association is now choosing the combat arena.”

“Ah? I thought you were not planning to bother with him!” Mini moved aside, poured a cup of floral tea, and brought it over.

“The challenge letter was sent to the association, so I just agreed.”

Mini was somewhat worried, “There won't be any danger, right?”

“No worries, an association duel does not involve life and death.”

Mini continued, “Then will you win?”

“Don't worry, I won't have any problems dealing with him.”

“That's good, we will come and cheer for you then,” Mini said with a smile.

“Hmm.” Wu Heng nodded, then said, “Mini, see if Annette or Robey is free, I will arrange some skeletons to accompany them to the association, to help set up the combat arena.”

“Okay.”

Mini agreed and went to talk to the other two about this matter.

Wu Heng then went to the courtyard to summon some skeletons.

He had Annette lead them to the association.

The next day, at noon.

In the development area, an open space was demarcated into a flat, expansive combat zone.

Island residents, representatives from various merchant groups.

Gradually gathered here, waiting for today's challenge between the island master and the association's prodigy.

An association's small team, as well as skeleton patrol guards, were heavily mobilized to maintain order and guard the combat area.

In the stands, the veteran mage instructed, “He is inferior to you in terms of level, and has equipment similar to a crossbow arrow, give your all in the fight, and end it as quickly as possible.”

“Yes!”

As the two talked, Xi Ligui arrived with a small team of members.

After exchanging greetings, they said no more, and the area fell quiet.

Beneath the stands, the carriage carrying Wu Heng also arrived shortly after.

He got off the carriage and walked straight into the combat arena.

Wu Heng was dressed in the Robe of Hundred Soldiers, wore the Hundred Soldiers Boots, and stood beside a level 18 skeleton attendant–Kai Xiu.

Suddenly, a figure leaped into the combat arena from a distance.

Blond hair and blue eyes, handsome in appearance.

Yet his gaze was profound and stable, as if he saw his former steward Yazde.

Assistant Shi Yali walked onto the platform.

In a solemn voice, she stated, “Combatants may not use powers exceeding the combat arena's scope, use lethal special items or items, inflict soul damage, and must immediately cease fighting upon surrender or severe injury.”