LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 83, Big-Head Soul Demon
Chapter 83, Big-Head Soul Demon
Three mutated corpses were thrown at his feet.
There were even two mutated dogs. It seems that the mutation rate in canines is quite high.
He shifted his gaze back to the Big-Head zombie.
Its head had already been kicked to pieces, leaving a very tragic death scene.
In fact, the strengths and weaknesses of the Big-Head zombie are quite apparent—remote control of other zombies, but its own weaknesses lie in close combat and mobility.
Once ‘Bagdong’ got close, killing it was no problem at all.
Wu Heng had Bagdong and some nearby skeletons protect him, then cast 【Raise Skeleton】 on the Big-Head zombie alone.
Necromancy slowly enveloped the corpse.
【The summoned creature exceeds the caster's ability range, increasing instability...】
The instability prompt appeared, indicating the corpse was at least level 5.
The flesh of the Big-Head corpse began to gradually fall off, and the white skeleton stood up.
Its exaggerated skull looked like it had a balloon on top.
The eye sockets were much larger than those of a normal skeleton, revealing a ghostly blue soul fire within.
【Skeleton Soul Demon (Level 10)】
The name changed to Soul Demon.
This was somewhat different.
When an 11th-level ‘Big Guy’ was transformed, the name prompt still showed as Skeleton Warrior, only with enhanced attributes.
But the Big-Head skeleton in front of him even had a new name.
The Big-Head skeleton slightly rotated its hollow skull as if observing the surroundings.
【Skeleton Soul Demon (Level 10)】
【Level: 10 (0/52000)】
【Attributes: Constitution 14, Strength 12, Agility 6, Intelligence 16, Perception 15, Charisma 5】
【Traits: Hollow Frame, Basic Soul】
【Specializations: Soul Mutation, Biological Mutation】
【Abilities: Soul Commander, Hive Mind】
【Soul Mutation】: Intelligence +4.
【Biological Mutation】: Intelligence +1, Perception +1, Agility -3.
【Soul Commander】: By controlling soul nodes, it can issue commands to allied units.
【Hive Mind】: All ‘Skeleton Soul Demons’ within range are connected to the same soul node, allowing telepathic communication among them, collectively forming a single ‘main brain.’
Wu Heng looked at the Big-Head creature's stats and frowned.
Overall, its attribute values were quite weak.
Its physical stats were not much different from a normal zombie, and with only 6 points in agility, it was somewhat too low.
However, its Intelligence and Perception reached 16 and 15, which were relatively high for a converted skeleton.
This made sense since the Big-Head zombie had low physical stats but excelled in controlling other zombies; still, this was somewhat too low, considering it was level 10.
Continuing to examine it, apart from the two mutation specializations...
Two new ‘abilities’ were added.
【Soul Commander】 can issue commands to allied units through soul nodes.
This was the ability that allowed it to control zombies, which was retained after the transformation.
It seemed like a useful ability, allowing commands to be given to skeletons.
The second ability, called 【Hive Mind】, seemed less like a zombie ability and more like something from a Zerg faction in a space strategy game.
According to the description, it allowed telepathic communication among nearby ‘Skeleton Soul Demons,’ collectively establishing a single ‘main brain.’
Wu Heng read the description several times and began to understand what it was trying to convey.
In essence, it meant that all ‘Skeleton Soul Demons’ within the area formed a group chat, where any information could be shared with everyone.
If this was indeed what he suspected, then the role of this Soul Demon was quite significant.
It could establish a large network.
Achieving shared intelligence.
“From now on, you'll be called Big-Head One,” Wu Heng said, directly naming it.
The Skeleton Soul Demon didn’t respond, remaining in place.
“Come out, stand to the side.”
The Big-Head skeleton walked out and obediently stood to the side.
Its walking motion was still slow, but since its head was now just a skull, it wasn’t as heavy, and it no longer wobbled after taking a few steps.
He took a kitchen knife from a nearby skeleton, searched around on the ground, and found a level 2 corpse core.
Putting it in a plastic bag, he then cast 【Raise Skeleton】 on the other two mutated dogs.
Two level 5 skeleton dogs stood up, shook their bodies, and ran to the side.
Wu Heng found two level 1 corpse cores from the bodies.
Three corpse cores: one level 10 skeleton and two level 5 skeletons.
The harvest was pretty good.
After converting the three mutated zombies, he turned his gaze back to the street.
The entire street was already a mess.
Wrecked cars billowing with smoke, waves of heat from the flames, and corpses littered the ground.
It was like a road to hell.
Dark and terrifying.
Wu Heng glanced at the Big-Head skeleton beside him and said, “Have the skeletons bring the corpses back.”
The next second...
All the skeletons waiting in place began to move, dragging the zombie corpses on the ground towards him.
It really worked!
And the effect was pretty good.
This Big-Head zombie might be more useful than he thought.
He continued, “Have the skeletons carry the corpses into the community and pile them up. The rest should work on putting out the fire.”
The skeletons began to split up.
Some dragged the corpses into the community, while others started gathering dirt to throw on the flames on the road.
With the Big-Head skeleton, all Wu Heng had to do was stand still and command.
The corpses were all dragged into the community. The buildings on both sides were blackened by the fire.
The windows on the first and second floors were shattered, so they continued to put out the fire.
Cleaning up the battlefield and finishing the job took quite a bit of time.
It felt almost done.
Wu Heng then said to the Big-Head skeleton, “Take some skeletons and clear out the zombies nearby. Don’t harm any humans, but if attacked, you may retaliate.”
The battle had attracted quite a few zombies, making the nearby area somewhat chaotic.
It needed to be cleared, and he also had to remind the Big-Head zombie not to kill those in the auto repair shop.
The entire group of skeletons, with the Soul-infused ones on the rooftop practicing spear and sword skills...
The Big-Head skeleton, commanding about five hundred ordinary skeletons, went out to patrol and kill zombies around the community.
.........
Returning to Blackstone Town, Wu Heng washed up and changed clothes.
After getting everything in order, he headed straight to the Adventurer's Guild.
He entered the squad's lounge, which was empty.
It seemed that the atmosphere in the Fourth Squad wasn’t great lately; no one was coming to the Guild anymore.
He filled out the commission form for the three corpse cores in the lounge.
He took it to the front desk in the lobby.
When he returned to the lounge to get his things, he saw Madam Slater, dressed in a long gown and accompanied by a leopard, walking towards him.
“Deputy Deacon!” Wu Heng greeted her proactively.
“It’s rare to see you at the Guild,” Madam Slater said.
“Uh, our squad is on break, so we’ve been coming here less,” Wu Heng casually found an excuse.
Madam Slater looked at him curiously and then asked, “Got a lover?”
“No, why do you ask?” Wu Heng was puzzled by her sudden question.
Madam Slater looked him up and down and said, “You seem a bit different. I thought your whole squad was off finding lovers!”
This lady’s information network was really sharp.
The captain’s situation must have been discovered.
“If I were looking, I’d go for someone like the Deputy Deacon,” Wu Heng said directly.
“Oh? You like older women?” Madam Slater raised an eyebrow.
“No, I just like beautiful ones.”
Madam Slater’s lips curled up; she seemed to appreciate that comment.
“Kid, I think you’re just trying to con me out of my money...”
