Otherworldly Skeleton Evolution

“Within 50 meters, no one is to make any rash moves. This skeleton is very cunning and might try to escape,” Luo Beiming cautioned his subordinates behind him.

“I want an instant kill. If we can focus fire and eliminate him in one shot, it’ll save me from using the scrolls.”

He certainly had no intention of dueling Jiang Cheng one-on-one. His talk of another match was merely a ploy to lure him over for an immediate kill.

He still hoped for his Beiluo Guild to become a sub-branch of the Temple in the future.

If he could save these three scrolls that couldn’t be bought anywhere, he would definitely gain favor before the Temple’s hall master.

Having said that, Luo Beiming’s tone turned cold. “I’m warning you all, those of you who know Spell Sniping, don’t try to show off in front of me.”

Few in this mage team were his own men. Most belonged to the Temple’s elite Fa Yun team, filled with top masters.

Luo Beiming feared they might act recklessly to flaunt their skills before him, striking at Jiang Cheng regardless of the consequences. That would be a losing move.

But the Fa Yun team proved their elite status. They only began preparing in earnest once Jiang Cheng was within 60 meters.

However, they refrained from taking the initiative to attack with Spell Sniping.

Jiang Cheng, on the other hand…

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

From 60 meters away, he waved a black ice staff.

Three connected Explosive Flames formed a 30-meter range, detonating above the Fa Yun team at the very front!

Explosive Flame had a 5-meter release range and was a non-targeted area skill that couldn’t use Spell Sniping.

But linked by Jiang Cheng into 30 meters, with the center at 50 meters, the edge extended 15 meters.

At a distance of 60 meters, it had a 5-meter overlap with the Fa Yun team.

In an instant, a huge swath of flames engulfed the Fa Yun team above.

Jiang Cheng’s spell attack was 633, increased by 60% to 1012 with Spell Grandmaster!

Plus the 50% boost from Explosive Flame’s link effect.

“-1518!”

“-1518!”

“-1518!”

Critical hit!

“-3036!”

…

In a flash, 11 mages crammed within that 5-meter range were obliterated on the spot!

Everyone was shocked.

“Holy shit! Over 3000 damage on a crit? That’s insane!”

“A tier 3 link can connect Explosive Flame into a 30-meter range? What powerhouse is this? Dharma Saint’s alt?”

“Who said no sniping? His 30-meter Explosive Flame outranges us. If we don’t snipe, we can’t even hit him. He’ll just kite us like fools!”

The remaining 490-plus mages of the Fa Yun team exclaimed in surprise while casting doubting looks at Luo Beiming.

Luo Beiming’s face also contorted wildly at this moment.

Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine this black skeleton could link three tiny Explosive Flames into a 30-meter range!

“Beichuan, why didn’t you mention this earlier?” Luo Beiming asked, his tone laced with frustration.

“Uh, mention what earlier?” Luo Beichuan feigned innocence.

“Why didn’t you tell me his Mana Link could reach 30 meters?”

Luo Beiming’s face twitched.

“I made such a failed move because you failed to inform me sooner!”

Luo Beichuan: “…”

You fucking didn’t ask!

Luo Beichuan wore a helpless expression. Seeing everyone glaring at him with murderous intent, he wanted to argue.

But in the end, after mentally beating Luo Beiming 118,888 times, he took a deep breath and held back.

He had no choice; his master had spoken.

This was a blame he had to shoulder…

“Advance! Focus fire! Unleash Spell Sniping! Kill him!” Luo Beiming commanded, waving his sword. He no longer dared to restrict the Fa Yun team’s performance.

But at that moment, something entirely unexpected occurred.