Dark Wizard: Rise! My undead army!

[Target: Heavy Armored Earth Dragon Knight] (Undead Fusion)

[Rank]: Level 4 Beginner (Calamity-level Dual-core Symbiote)

[Composition]: Skeleton Earth Dragon main body, Skeleton Shieldbreaker main body...

Fusion Structure: The lower body skeleton of the Shieldbreaker and the spine of the Earth Dragon are forcibly fused through energy and bone remodeling to form an inseparable symbiosis, sharing energy circuits and some senses.

【ability】:

1. Earth Leyline Heavy Charge: Combining charge momentum, the power of the earth, and the armor-piercing will of the bone hammer, unleash a devastating charge. An array of earth spikes will automatically spawn along the charge path, causing massive physical impact and a wide-area [Concussion Stun] effect upon hit. It has a special effect on buildings and formations.

2. City-Breaking Hammer Judgment: The Shieldbreaker uses a stable base and waist strength to unleash a powerful blow. It can perform a [Three-Hit Armor Break] combo (the first hit weakens defense, the second hit deals massive damage, and the third hit has a high probability of triggering structural shattering).

3. Rock Armor Fortress Form: Enters a defensive stance, drawing upon the earth's ley line energy. The petrified bone armor on the body surface thickens and hardens, reaching the peak of catastrophic physical defense. (Mobility is greatly reduced in this form, but energy can be continuously drawn from the earth to repair damage.)

4. Dual-core Coordination: The Earth Dragon is responsible for movement, defense, and environmental manipulation, while the Shieldbreaker focuses on attack timing and armor-piercing strikes. Both share combat awareness, achieving integrated offense and defense, and their understanding and execution of commands are extremely efficient.

5. Child of the Earth (Enhanced): When in an earth-based environment, all attributes receive a significant bonus, and Soulfire and injury recovery speed are extremely fast. One can more acutely perceive changes in the surrounding terrain and hidden threats.

6. War Totem (Aura): The faint "Lord's Intimidation" retained by the Earth Dragon merges with the "War Cry" of the Shieldbreaker to form the [Assault Aura] that inspires the surrounding undead minions, greatly increasing their attack power and damage to hard targets.

[Potential]: High (The dual-core structure provides unique tactical value and stability, but further evolution requires meeting both needs simultaneously, and consumes a huge amount of high-quality earth-type materials. It can be developed in the direction of "Broken Army Dragon Rider".)

[Evaluation]: A perfect offensive combination, integrating the defense, control, and ultimate armor-piercing capabilities of heavy units into one, making it the undead army's preferred breakthrough force and battlefield pivot when facing solid defenses, heavily armored legions, or large constructs.

...

Great success!

Not only did it advance to level 4, but it also fully integrated the characteristics of both, and the skill effects were also combined together.

Moreover, there is still the possibility of further advancement after the fusion. The "Broken Army Dragon Rider" route sounds extraordinary.

Hmm... from now on, let's call it "Earth Dragon Rider".

Lynn carefully sensed the soul fluctuations and energy flow of this new creation, and after confirming its stability and controllability, he also withdrew it.

A thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes.

This successful fusion also gave him confidence; the strengthening and diversification of the undead army is an indispensable part of his strength.

The exploration of individual evolution and unique combinations is worth continuing.

I remember that Brother A and the tentacles of that swamp lord seemed to get along quite well; the two are now inseparable.

I'll get some high-level flesh and blood enhancement materials later and fuse them together to see what happens.

After enhancing the two undead in succession, Lynn stopped.

He currently has some high-potential undead that are enough to be upgraded to the Calamity level, but he is lacking in materials.

Materials for advancing to the Calamity level are quite precious.

I'll go back and say hello to Haske at the outpost, and then ask the local families to keep an eye out and see if we can gather enough materials in the main world.

Otherwise, I'll just have to try my luck when I go back to the academy.

...

After successfully promoting two undead, I left the "experimental zone" and went outside to stretch my muscles.

The bones throughout the body emitted a faint hum, and the power contained within the muscle fibers surged like an undercurrent.

Having undergone the transformation of the body through the Death Blossom and the Starry Sky Beast's heart, this body's strength far surpasses that of bloodline wizards or legendary knights of the same rank who specialize in physical prowess.

However, he has always relied more on witchcraft and the undead army, leaving his powerful physical body idle.

"It's time to develop this," Lynn muttered to himself.

He used to look down on those close-combat "muscle brutes" because he thought they were too crude and not elegant at all.

Now that we have such a powerful physical body, it would be a waste not to make use of it.

Moreover, the combination of multiple combat modes can sometimes produce surprising results.

Especially when faced with sudden close combat, having more options increases your chances of winning.

At least we won't be caught off guard when the enemy gets close.

He left the room and went into the fortress hall.

Arya was compiling a list of supplies recently purchased from the Northern Merchant Guild, while Baal was counting a new batch of mined Netherworld Iron Ore at the warehouse entrance.

"Arya, Baal, you two come here for a moment," Lynn said.

Arya and Baal immediately put down their work and hurried forward, bowing respectfully: "Master, you have emerged from seclusion."

"Hmm, do you know of any knights nearby who are skilled in close combat?"

"Ideally, it would be someone who has honed their combat skills to the extreme, not bound by ranks, but emphasizing technique and artistic conception," Lynn asked.

Baal scratched his head. As a member of a branch of the Iron Skeleton family, his social circle was extremely narrow, and he didn't know any "experts".

After a moment's thought, Arya's eyes brightened slightly.

"My lord, my Nightsong family has a long-standing relationship with the Northern Frostscar Knights. Their vice-commander, Rex, is a legendary knight."

"His combat skills are renowned in the North, especially his 'Blade Breaker' and 'Windwalker' techniques. Many young knights have received his guidance."

"The legendary knight..." Lynn nodded. "Could we invite him over? I'd like to observe and learn from him; the reward will be substantial."

"You flatter me, sir. It is an honor for the family to serve you. I will contact my father immediately." Arya agreed without hesitation.

The message was quickly relayed through the Night Song family's channels.

Three days later, a tall, resolute-looking middle-aged man, accompanied by a steward of the Nightsong family, arrived at the Shadow Mine.

The man appeared to be about forty years old, dressed in simple gray leather armor, with a rather old but well-preserved longsword hanging at his waist.

His steps were steady, his eyes were extremely sharp, and he exuded a faint aura of fierceness that belonged to a top warrior.

But upon seeing Lynn, he immediately concealed all his aura and respectfully knelt on one knee:

"Rex, Vice Commander of the Frostscar Knights, greets Lord Lynn. I have come on the orders of Chief Nightsong and await your command."