The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 834

Chapter 834: Chapter 672, Heroic Spirit Chapter 834: Chapter 672, Heroic Spirit “Are there any witnesses nearby?” Xi Ligui continued to ask.

“No results yet, we're still investigating, but haven't found any witnesses,” the Dwarf Deputy Deacon answered.

Xi Ligui squatted down, checking the body.

Just as the dwarf had described, the fatal wounds were on the chest and throat.

And the scar on the throat looked more like an attempt to decapitate.

The wound was much deeper than a typical throat-cutting.

He pried open the dead man's mouth and looked inside; the tongue was still there.

The emblem had been in the mouth all along and was undamaged, which made sense.

He got up, “Go find a mat and wrap up the body.”

An adjacent member immediately took out the mat.

They rolled up the body.

Xi Ligui collected both the body and the emblem into the Space Ring.

These had to be preserved well to prevent the killer from acting hastily and just waiting in the crowd for a chance.

Destroying the body later would be troublesome.

“You continue the investigation, give extra care as this involves a Secret Speaker from the association, inquire with the shops on both sides. It looks like there was a fight, and no one heard anything?” Xi Ligui stood in place speaking.

The Dwarf Deputy Deacon nodded, “We have arranged for people to speak with the shops, I'll report back to you with the results.”

“Mm, I'll leave this to you,” Xi Ligui said, and walked out of the alley.

He called for a carriage and slowly left.

The carriage stopped outside the Island Lord's Mansion.

Xi Ligui got out and knocked on the gate of the Island Lord's Mansion.

After just a moment, the rabbit-eared maid Mini opened the door to look out.

“Steward!” Mini gave a slight curtsy.

Xi Ligui nodded, “Where is Wu Heng?”

“The master is not here, you can tell me what you need, and I will pass it on to the master,” Mini said with a smile.

Xi Ligui pondered for a moment, then spoke, “I need to see the Skeleton Prophet.”

“Oh, please come in!” Mini opened the gate wide, leading Xi Ligui into the residence.

According to Wu Heng, Xi Ligui had the right to see the Skeleton Prophet at any time.

They crossed the courtyard.

In the back garden, they saw the Skeleton Prophet sitting on a stone bench.

Mini stopped, and Xi Ligui approached, saying, “A body was found by the Guard Team, I need you to help me see if you can find out anything.”

With that, he made a gesture with his hand.

The body and the emblem appeared on the ground in front of him.

The Skeleton Prophet walked over.

Crouching, one skeletal hand hovered above the body, while the other grabbed Xi Ligui's arm.

Xi Ligui's eyes immediately glazed over, as a torrent of images flashed through his mind.

Seconds later, focus returned to his eyes.

“Thank you, I understand.”

He picked up the body again, hand resting on the hilt of his sword, and quickly headed outside.

Zombie World.

In the pitch-black night, darkness enshrouded the land like an ink wash.

Skeleton Hounds with horns hanging around their rib cages raced through the night.

Suddenly, a shrill horn blared, and from the distant darkness, sounds of zombie howls merged into a chorus.

In the darkness, countless figures surged like a tidal wave.

Click~!

The crisp sound of a switch being flipped.

The strong flashlight, shining through the Soul Capturing Jade, cast the light-formed Array onto the street below.

The effect was broader and clearer.

Indeed, it worked better in the darkness.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~!

Arrows rained down densely, felling swathes of zombies.

The relentless horde continued their charge, trampling over the bodies of fallen comrades.

Spirit after spirit floated up to the sky within the Soul Capturing Array.

Glenda darted forward, swallowing them rapidly.

Piao lingered on the side, “Auntie Glenda, will you reach level 20 today?”

Wu Heng considered, “It should be about time, after such a long while, it ought to meet the leveling requirements.”

“Auntie Glenda is getting stronger,” Xiao Xiao said.

“You make an effort too, I'm counting on Xiao Xiao to protect me,” Wu Heng replied.

Xiao Xiao crossed arms, “You collect a few cartoons for me, then I'll protect you.”

“You're the one offering pie in the sky!”

“Painting a pie in the sky? Never had one.”

As they chatted casually, more waves of zombies crashed into the Skeleton Spear Array.

Zombies fell in swathes, and Remnant Souls rose more densely into the sky.

Glenda once again sped up the absorption process.

She shuttled non-stop among the myriad Remnant Souls.

Wu Heng and two ghosts chatted away, planning future developments and discussing some interesting and fun matters.

While talking, the system notification suddenly appeared.

[Ghost level raised to 20, Constitution +2, Agility +3, Intelligence +5, Perception +3, Charm +2.]

[Trait Unlocked: Legendary Heroic Spirit.]

[Traits Unlocked: Legendary Invisibility, Legendary Telekinesis Control, Legendary Possession.]

[Ability Unlocked: Stealing Body.]

Listening to the notification,

Wu Heng's heart leaped with joy.

Finally leveled up.

All these days of feeding Remnant Souls to Gran, if he couldn't level up, Wu Heng would've suspected if there was some kind of restriction.

Luckily, this time the level up happened, and all the previous efforts weren't in vain.

At that moment, Gran flew back from afar.

Outwardly, she still appeared as a soul, seeming even more condensed, without the ghostly lightness.

“I think I leveled up,” Gran floated over and said.

Wu Heng nodded, “You did level up, congratulations.”

Gran's expression also shone with joy. She seemed to want to say something, but said nothing.

Then she quietly said, “Thank you, Wu Heng.”

“What for?” Wu Heng chuckled and said, then turned to look at Bella on the other side, “Bella, Gran leveled up, go absorb the Remnant Souls.”

“Okay.” Bella looked at Gran, nodded, and dashed straight into the battlefield above.

She began to devour the myriad Remnant Souls.

Xiao Xiao flew over, “Auntie, how do you feel?”

Gran smiled, “Feels pretty good, I'm stronger than before. You have to keep pushing too, Xiao Xiao.”

Xiao Xiao tilted her head, eyeing her, “Can you take on the Association's headquarters now?”

Gran's smile stiffened, “Seems not.”

“Then… where's the improvement?”

The two ghosts continued to chat on the side as Wu Heng opened Gran's attributes to take a look.

Curious to see what changes had occurred after reaching level 20.

[Heroic Spirit]

[Level: 20]

[Attributes: Agility 42, Constitution 37, Intelligence 50, Perception 45, Charm 40.]

[Traits: Legendary Heroic Spirit, Legendary Invisibility, Legendary Telekinesis Control, Legendary Possession, Illusion, Soul Binding, Paranormal Phenomenon.]

[Skills: Spirit Vision, Psychokinetic Swordplay, Withering Touch, Stealing Body.]

[Legendary Heroic Spirit]: The entity has broken free of shackles, achieving miraculous feats, soul cleansed by Necromancy, Dark Power, capable of learning and casting corresponding spells.

[Legendary Invisibility]: Your pranks have reached the peak, making it extremely difficult for targets to detect you while you're invisible.

[Legendary Telekinesis Control]: A breakthrough in telekinesis application, even more natural and effortless.

[Legendary Possession]: Possession abilities have reached the legendary realm, allowing for possession of 'humanoid' beings, ghosts taking full control.

[Stealing Body]: Ability to parasitize a deceased body, successful parasitism results in control over the body, also accelerates the body's decay.

(Stolen bodies will no longer be able to perform Necromancy such as Communicate with the dead, or Bone Manipulation Skill.)

Reaching level 20 indeed changed the name.

From Ghost to Heroic Spirit.

The name is quite fitting.

Aside from the rise in attributes, four traits and one ability appeared.

[Legendary Heroic Spirit] is actually indicative of the Ghost reaching the level 20 achievement.

But the last sentence is somewhat special.

It mentioned the ability to learn and cast corresponding spells.

This makes Wu Heng wonder if Gran might be able to cast spells now.

After going back, he should let her give it a try.

If she really can achieve this effect, then a level 20 Ghost truly becomes a mobile artillery platform.

Others can't hit a Ghost, yet it can bomb enemies with spells.

Oh dear!

What about Xiao Xiao then, making her study is like killing her.

We'll see!

The three traits [Legendary Invisibility], [Legendary Telekinesis Control], [Legendary Possession] clearly enhance the original invisibility, telekinesis, and possession.

Just taking their effectiveness to another level.

Then, Wu Heng turned his attention to the last skill [Stealing Body].