mesbooks Chapter 252 The embryonic form of the [Aura of Horror], strongly supporting Shen Hongyu
Chapter 252 The embryonic form of the [Aura of Horror], strongly supporting Shen Hongyu
Chapter 252 The embryonic form of the [Aura of Horror], strongly supporting Shen Hongyu
Su Xinyan looked puzzled. She shook her head and said, "But the effect of this [Heroic Spirit Banner] is to apply a buff to friendly forces within a certain range."
Although it can put soldiers into a state of fighting to the death, abandoning all negative emotions, and never retreating.
But its effects seem completely unrelated to the fear-based control skills we're trying to deduce?
Fangzhou nodded, as if he had anticipated her reaction.
You're right.
On the surface, these two are indeed very different.
However, if we look at the issue from a different perspective, how exactly did this battle flag enable the soldiers to overcome their fear and forge ahead?
Did it affect the soldiers' mental state in some way?
So, could we design a skill from the opposite perspective?
It doesn't act directly on the enemy, but rather controls them by distorting and amplifying their deepest fears and negative emotions?
Instructor Su Xinyan nodded thoughtfully, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.
"You mean we can start by examining the mechanism by which this battle flag eliminates negative emotions?"
Then, thinking in reverse, could we create a skill that can trigger and amplify negative emotions?
A mysterious smile appeared on Fang Zhou's face. He waved his hand gently and explained, "Instructor Xin Yan, during my free time these days..."
I've been exploring how to use this [Heroic Banner].
You're right. This [Heroic Spirit Battle Banner] embodies General Ning Feihu's legacy, and therefore has an extraordinary effect on boosting the morale of the Human Alliance warriors.
However, it also contains the overwhelming hatred and bloodlust of the predecessors of the Human Alliance towards the demons of the abyss.
Therefore, it can slightly increase our damage against Abyssal Demons.
He gazed at Su Xinyan's thoughtful expression and continued, "I was thinking, could we draw inspiration from the design of this flag, especially the parts that have a special attack effect against abyssal demons?"
If we could replicate this unique debuff effect, it would undoubtedly add a new weapon to our fight against demons.
"Going a step further," Fang Zhou said seriously, "I've also considered reversing the morale-boosting effect of the [Heroic Banner] on the Human Alliance warriors, turning it into a means of striking at the enemy's morale."
The aim of this is to create a completely new control skill that can create chaos on the battlefield and weaken the enemy's combat capabilities.
"If we can achieve this, then we can create a control effect similar to 'horror' on the battlefield."
This skill can instill panic in the enemy, thereby reducing their combat efficiency and buying us valuable time.
Fangzhou's words were the result of his careful consideration over this period of time.
This is not just empty talk or baseless speculation.
As for Fangzhou, ever since he was fortunate enough to obtain this precious [Heroic Banner] in that fierce battle, he had been thinking about how to use it.
As a very precious blue artifact, what use could this [Heroic Banner] possibly be for him, a necromancer?
After much thought, Fang Zhou realized with some regret that although this battle flag could greatly boost the morale and fighting spirit of human soldiers, it was of almost no real help to his demonic army of skeletons.
After all, these skeleton warriors have no souls, so there's no such thing as morale.
They are neither afraid of death nor afraid of pain.
As long as the necromancer Ark continues to supply undead energy, these undead creatures can fight tirelessly.
As a result, the morale-boosting effect of the [Heroic Banner] became almost irrelevant to Ark and his army of skeletons.
Fang Zhou once thought that perhaps one day when he graduated from Haicheng Military Academy and truly stepped onto the battlefield between humans and demons, he would become a real general.
This battle flag can only realize its true value when it leads flesh-and-blood human soldiers into battle.
Therefore, Fangzhou initially considered returning the battle flag to Haicheng Military Academy or to the descendants of General Ning Feihu, as a way to express his respect for this historical heritage.
However, Instructor Wang Yong firmly refused his offer, claiming that the battle flag was a trophy he had obtained in battle and should rightfully belong to him.
Fangzhou did not insist on this too much.
After all, in his view, this battle flag seemed unlikely to play its due role.
However, during his daily research, he suddenly had an inspiration, which was what he had just told Instructor Su Xinyan: to do the opposite and try to transform the morale-boosting effect of this Heroic Spirit Banner on human warriors into an effect of terror and fear in the enemy.
Fang Zhou handed the tattered [Heroic Spirit Battle Banner] to Su Xinyan and began to explain to her his thoughts on the banner over the past period of time.
Instructor Su Xinyan's beautiful eyes sparkled with keen interest; she was already accustomed to Fangzhou's innovative thinking and unique insights.
Since they met a few months ago, Su Xinyan has consistently held Fang Zhou in high regard for his logical thinking and inspirational talent.
Therefore, when she heard Fangzhou's idea, she immediately opened her memo and wrote down these valuable points one by one.
As she took notes, Instructor Su Xinyan's eyes shone with joy, and she nodded repeatedly.
After sharing their understanding of the [Heroic Spirit Banner], Fang Zhou said to Su Xinyan, "Instructor Xinyan, you can keep this banner here for your study."
If you have any thoughts, feel free to discuss them with me anytime.
Su Xinyan stroked the tattered battle flag, which carried the will of the heroic spirits, with some excitement, nodded, and said, "Don't worry, Ark."
I feel that the idea you just mentioned is very feasible.
Next, I will try to deduce and extrapolate.
Perhaps within a few days, a preliminary simulation plan can be formulated.
With the business concluded, Fang Zhoulou's large hands, resting on Su Xinyan's slender waist, couldn't help but become somewhat restless.
He slowly lowered himself and gently stroked it a few times.
However, before he could make any further moves, Su Xinyan jumped up from the sofa like a startled little rabbit.
"Snapped!"
She slapped away Fang Zhou's large hand that was messing with her, glared at him with her beautiful, watery eyes, a hint of embarrassment and anger flashing in her gaze, pointed at the laboratory door, and shouted, "Fang Zhou, are you going to come again?"
The important business is all done, so let's get going!
Seeing Su Xinyan's humiliating and ashamed demeanor, Fang Zhou chuckled inwardly.
He didn't press the issue; he had already gained enough tonight and couldn't push his luck.
As he pondered this, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Fang Zhou's lips.
He raised his hand and unconsciously touched his nose, then straightened his expression and gave Su Xinyan a standard military salute.
"Yes, Instructor Xinyan."
I've had a really tough night.
"Instructor Xinyan, you've personally experienced my massage skills. Next time you need me, just call me anytime."
After saying this, Fang Zhou, without waiting for Su Xinyan to react, used his agility, which far exceeded that of warriors of the same level, and his figure disappeared into the necromancer research group's laboratory like a light breeze.
Humming a light tune, he walked briskly through the dimly lit corridors and arrived at the meditation room with a radiant expression.
As was his habit, Fang Zhou sat cross-legged on the futon in the corner, preparing to begin tonight's hunt, when he suddenly remembered that he had an important matter to attend to.
He hasn't yet awarded his assistant, Bai Xiaochun, the incentive contribution points for her skill deduction.
So he opened his personal terminal, swiped his finger across the screen, and transferred 10 contribution points to Bai Xiaochun in accordance with the previously signed research assistant agreement.
To be honest, Instructor Su Xinyan was indeed a great help in the deduction of "Death Ripple".
She not only provided valuable insights but also personally participated in many experiments, greatly contributing to the entire project.
In contrast, although Bai Xiaochun also did a lot of work, including organizing data and assisting with experiments, she was mostly carrying out predetermined tasks and did not have many groundbreaking achievements.
Therefore, Fangzhou did not give Bai Xiaochun 20 contribution points as an incentive reward, as it had done when Meng Hongzhuang helped deduce "Death Coronation" before.
After thinking it over, Fang Zhou sent Bai Xiaochun a few more messages, reminding her to check her contribution points and expressing his gratitude for her efforts during this period.
【Ordinary Apprentice】(Ark): "Xiao Chan, I have successfully perfected the Bone Arrow Rain skill."
Combining the idea of integrating mental shock skills provided by Instructor Su Xinyan, the new skill is now called Death Ripple.
You did a good job, I'll give you credit.
I've already transferred 10 contribution points to your account as a small recognition and reward for your hard work.
【An Ordinary Apprentice】(Fangzhou): "Xiao Chan, what I said to Hong Zhuang before also applies to you."
Right now, the most important thing is for you to break through to the intermediate apprentice level as soon as possible.
In this way, you will qualify to participate in the new recruit competition. You must not be complacent at all.
Of course, I would be very grateful if you would continue to help me deduce the skills in your spare time.
I have uploaded a copy of the [Brutal Aura] skill book.
This is a necromancer buff skill that increases the four main attributes and attack speed of summoned undead creatures.
It can also inflict a certain amount of physical penetration, corrosive toxins, or death energy damage.
Do you think there's room for improvement during the apprenticeship stage?
【An Ordinary Apprentice】(Fang Zhou): "In addition, I would like to mention that my massage skills have been highly praised by Instructor Su Xinyan."
As my assistant, if you feel exhausted, I'd be happy to help you relieve your fatigue.
After sending these messages, and assigning Bai Xiaochun, the salted fish spirit, the task of deducing and perfecting the brutal aura, Ark did not wait for Bai Xiaochun's reply.
He shut down his personal terminal, focused his mind on his skeleton clone, and began his day of monster-hunting and leveling up.
"In the battlefield between humans and demons, a bloody arena filled with smoke and magic, professionals usually have several ways to participate in the battle."
The first and most common, and most effective, method is to form teams of players specializing in the same class.
These teams are under the unified command of junior officers, ensuring strict adherence to orders and fulfilling their fundamental role.
In this mode, both powerful mages and resilient warriors can find their place, cooperate in battle, and jointly resist the threat from the abyss.
The mages cast dazzling spells, and the warriors wielded heavy weapons, forming an impregnable defensive line on the battlefield.
"The second method is less common, but its role is equally important."
It places extremely high demands on the combat effectiveness and personal qualities of the professionals involved.
This approach involves forming flexible and mobile squads to act as scouts and eyes and ears for the People's Liberation Army.
These squads would traverse the battlefield, infiltrate enemy lines to gather intelligence, or act as scouts to engage in fierce battles with the demons of the abyss before the main war.
They may also cut off the enemy's retreat at crucial moments, transforming into a pack of wolves that tear apart and devour the retreating enemy forces.
These squads are often composed of elite professionals.
They not only need superb combat skills, but also excellent judgment and adaptability.
They often infiltrated enemy territory under the cover of night to gather intelligence, and sometimes even launched a fatal attack on the enemy's vital points.
"The third way is—"
The next morning, golden sunlight shone through the clouds into a bright and spacious hall of the Hall of Glory.
Fangzhou sat here, surrounded by the seeded trainees who had trained with him.
On the stage, Instructor Lu Hu was explaining to a group of seed trainees several common combat modes on the human-demon battlefield.
His explanations were insightful yet easy to understand, captivating and broadening the horizons of Fangzhou and the other trainees.
"In the old days, the elite of a country's army would form various elite forces such as special operations forces, airborne divisions, and special operations forces to carry out various urgent, difficult, and dangerous combat missions."
Although times have changed, the second type of elite squad model I mentioned is actually quite similar in nature to the special operations forces of the old era.
Instructor Lu Hu's voice was clear and powerful, each word seemingly carrying the smell of gunpowder from the battlefield.
Fang Zhou listened intently to Instructor Lu Hu's lecture, immersed in thinking about the combat modes he might participate in in the future, his heart filled with anticipation.
However, at that moment, a message interrupted his thoughts.
Looking down, he saw that his assistant, Shen Ziwei, had sent him a message in the necromancer support group's chat group.
【Heaven on the Left, Warrior on the Right】(Shen Ziwei): "@【Ordinary Apprentice】Ark Boss, my mother used her personal connections to find three apprentice-level life crystals."
I'm keeping it with me now. If you have time, I'll take it to the necromancer research group for safekeeping around noon.
Fang Zhou raised an eyebrow. Instructor Shen Hongyu is really impressive!