Another World: When a Necromancer Possesses the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls

Li Xingyao ignored the stares around him. He calmly packed up his personal terminal, his gaze sweeping over the "Summoning Class 1" information on his wristwatch, as well as the "Basic Skill Library (Lv.1)" option in the permission list.

"Necromancer? Unpopular? Weak? Do you know about the Scourge? Do you know about Bone Dragons? Do you know about Arthas? Uh, I don't think so."

The silent figures of the three sword-wielding skeleton warriors in the undead realm flashed through Li Xingyao's mind, along with the fleeting, eerie blue flames in their eyes last night. The Banner of Ten Thousand Souls floated in the spiritual world, radiating an ancient and restrained pressure.

"Although I've only just started, I'm already ahead of most people in the initial stage," Li Xingyao thought.

A subtle, almost imperceptible smile played on Li Xingyao's lips. He stood up and, along with a few other students who had also been assigned to the Summoning Department, walked out of the large lecture hall.

The bright light in the corridor illuminated the boy's retreating figure as he walked towards the unknown. He opened his watch, his fingers swiping rapidly across the virtual screen, and deftly selected the option "Basic Skill Library (Lv.1) - Necromancer".

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Bone Shield: Consumes Star Energy to summon a defensive shield made of bones.

Arrow of Death: Condenses death energy to form an arrow for ranged attacks.

Skeleton Spikes: Summons sharp bone spikes to burst forth from the ground in a designated area.

Basic Undead Control (Enhanced): More precise command of basic undead units (Note: Based on initial mental strength and potential rating, control efficiency and maximum number of units may be higher than standard values)...

Li Xingyao's gaze lingered on the words "Basic Undead Manipulation (Enhanced)" for a moment. He tapped his finger and selected the skill description for "Death Arrow," reading it intently as he walked.

"Although we can use summoned creatures as our main fighting force, we still need to improve our own combat power. We can't just have 100 star energy but be able to stand by and watch."

The obscure rune diagrams, the analysis of stellar energy pathways, the key points of guiding spiritual power… all this complex information seemed to possess a strange affinity in his eyes. In his mind, the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls swayed slightly, seemingly echoing these methods of utilizing death energy, allowing him to comprehend things far faster than ordinary people. He could even feel a trace of stellar energy within his body subtly circulating according to the routes described in the text.

A new path, new power, lies before you. The classroom sign for Class 1 appeared at the end of the corridor. Li Xingyao took a deep breath, suppressing his desire for the skill, and also suppressing the silent restlessness within him as he summoned the three skeleton warriors from the undead space, and stepped inside.

The classroom was almost empty, with only a few scattered figures. He casually found a seat in the back row by the window, where the sky outside was blue.

"The weather is so nice."

He looked at his watch again, his fingertips tracing the skill description of "Arrow of Death," his eyes focused, as if the whole world consisted only of those seemingly leaping words and flowing star energy trails.

"Get ready to begin the first lesson of my extraordinary path!" Li Xingyao entered the new classroom.

"Welcome, future Summoning Masters. I am Lin Ya, your homeroom teacher and Summoning Theory Instructor. Your ability to awaken the Summoning system proves that your mental talents are quite remarkable." The new teacher entered the classroom.

"Summoners are a strategic profession. In the early game, you may not be as good as warriors or assassins in single-target burst damage, or as good as elemental mages or rangers in ranged firepower, but you possess the 'versatility' and 'sustainable combat ability' on the battlefield!" Teacher Lin's tone became firm. "A mature summoner can simultaneously command multiple summoned creatures for restraint, defense, attack, and support! You are the commanders on the battlefield, artists who weave the battle plan with your mental power!"

"As for the necromancer," she said, glancing at Li Xingyao with understanding and a hint of expectation in her eyes, since this student's posture was the best.

"Although early-game summons are generally considered to be of low intelligence, difficult to control, and consume a lot of energy, there are many powerful necromancers in the history of this other world. Their undead legions possess unparalleled deterrent power and endurance in specific battlefield environments. The key lies in how to cultivate and strengthen your undead core and how to improve your mental control." Her words were directed at Li Xingyao, but also emphasized the potential of the class to all summoners.

"Alright, enough with the morale-boosting talk." Teacher Lin clapped his hands, his smile fading, his expression turning serious and professional. "Now comes the real challenge you'll face. The class assignments mean you'll begin your specialized training for your chosen class. The Warrior class has started basic combat and weightlifting training; the Ranger class is practicing aiming and breathing techniques; the Assassin class is undergoing stealth and burst damage courses; the Elementalist class is analyzing elemental models and practicing basic spellcasting..."

She pulled up the holographic course schedule: "Our Summoning Department's core courses this semester are: 'Fundamentals of Mental Energy Tempering,' 'Summoning Space Construction and Management,' 'Principles and Practice of Basic Summoning Contracts,' and 'Common Summoning Item Illustrated Guide and Characteristic Analysis.' This afternoon, we'll go to the 'Simulated Summoning Training Ground' for our first practical lesson, where we'll try to stably summon your initial summoned items and complete the most basic command controls."

Her gaze swept over everyone, lingering for a moment on Li Xingyao: "Li Xingyao, your starting point in star energy and mental strength is very high, which is an advantage. However, the control of a necromancer's summoned creatures, especially the coordination of multiple units, is far more difficult than summoning a single creature. You need to be prepared to put in much more effort. Of course, you can ask me any questions at any time."

Li Xingyao nodded again: "Understood, Teacher Lin."

"Is this how good students are treated? This is the first time I've ever been valued by a teacher like this," Li Xingyao said with some emotion.

"The same goes for everyone else!" Teacher Lin raised her voice. "Don't be arrogant or discouraged because of your starting point. In the Summoning system, mental strength is your muscles, and control is your skill. Starting today, hone them! Remember, the performance of your summoned creatures in the midterm exam will be the standard for evaluating your achievements over the past few months! I don't want to see anyone's summoned creatures failing to execute even basic commands in the simulated battlefield!"

Her gaze sharpened, and the atmosphere in the classroom instantly became tense.

"I wonder if the scene of our class 'ganging up' on the exam will be quite interesting."

Li Xingyao suddenly realized that although their class didn't have many students, the scale of a fight would be quite large. The thought of it was rather comical.

The first class the next day.

"Very good, everyone is here on time." Teacher Lin Ya's voice was steady but carried an undeniable weight. "From today onwards, the final and most crucial course of your high school career officially begins."

The teacher's demeanor was noticeably different today compared to yesterday. It seemed the preferential treatment for new students had ended. He wondered if the grading would be more lenient later on. Looking at the teacher on the podium, Li Xingyao recalled some unpleasant memories.

"Your curriculum will undergo significant changes, with a sharp reduction in the proportion of academic courses. You will have to devote the vast majority of your time and energy to your professional development."

"Each major has its own specialized theoretical deepening and basic skills guidance courses. I will break down the core points of the Summoner path, especially the Necromancer, Nature Resonator and Light Healer path, for you."

"Immersive practice in combat simulation arenas or specialized training grounds transforms learned theories into muscle memory and combat instincts; meditation classes are used to consolidate and enhance star energy, restore mental depletion, and accumulate strength for cultivation. This will be your main course in the future."

She paused, her gaze sharp as she slowly swept over each young yet tense face, emphasizing her words: "Remember, although your star energy levels are different, every bit of star energy you accumulate right now, every proficiency you display with each skill, and every depth of your meditation directly affects how far you can go on the path to transcendence, and also the platform and resources you receive when you start."

"A moment of slackness is like tying your own feet at the starting line. This is not an exaggeration; it is the experience that countless predecessors have verified with time and lessons."

The teachers all use the same rhetoric, why do they always have to scare them first? Li Xingyao glanced around and found that the students were all sitting upright, especially a few girls. "Looks like this trick always works."

"Now, open your access database and retrieve Chapters 1 to 3 of 'Star Energy Basic Guidance and Meditation Enhancement (Summoner Specialist Edition)'." Teacher Lin said no more, turned around and operated the holographic projection on the podium. Instantly, a complex and precise three-dimensional diagram of energy meridians and an obscure mental energy fluctuation spectrum model occupied the light screen, emitting a faint halo.

"Yesterday, Professor Zhou explained the general basic concepts and universal operating rules of Star Energy in the general education class. Today, we will delve into the Summoners, especially the professional specialties of you Li Xingyao (Necromancer), Zhang Wei (Nature Summoner, specializing in plant communication), and Sun Xiaoling (Light Healer)." Professor Lin's explanation began to become extremely in-depth and concise. He spoke slowly, but every word contained a wealth of information.

She focused on analyzing the unique characteristics of Summoner's Star Energy operation compared to other professions: how to convert Star Energy into energy that maintains the stable existence of the Summoning Channel more efficiently and energy-savingly, rather than wasting it on unnecessary energy dissipation; how to finely control Star Energy to improve its stability and carrying capacity; how to restore Star Energy in deep meditation, and more importantly, to focus on the mental exhaustion caused by maintaining the Summoning Contract and establishing a mental connection.

"I know you're all excited and eager to become powerful immediately. But on the path of cultivation, you must avoid being impatient for quick results. The first taboo you must remember is the number of times you meditate."