Chapter 027 – Psionic Wand
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Corpse Explosion.
One of the signature spells of the Necromancer, it can be learned once reaching level 4.
The principle behind it is to use psychic energy and mana to trigger a negative energy rupture on a newly deceased body, causing it to explode due to energy imbalance.
Therefore, the first requirement for Corpse Explosion is a "corpse that has been dead for no more than 5 minutes."
Only targets in the process of transitioning between life and death like this.
Will release a tremendous explosive force due to a small negative energy rupture.
And when a skilled Necromancer who has mastered Corpse Explosion reaches the Second Tier.
They have the opportunity to learn an advanced spell technique called "Chain Corpse Explosion."
This technique gives Corpse Explosion a powerful attribute, which is that when a creature killed by Corpse Explosion, there is a 50% chance that its body will automatically release Corpse Explosion.
And coincidentally.
Matthew had mastered this technique a year ago.
What's even more fortunate is that.
Each Frenzy Infected and Frenzy Guard is parasitized by countless Frenzy Larvae. In the face of Corpse Explosion, these larvae perfectly serve as a "link."
The damage of a single Corpse Explosion is not actually high, but the health of the Frenzy Larvae is lower, almost dying in one explosion.
And each larva is treated as an individual unit, greatly increasing the probability of Chain Corpse Explosion!
And so.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
When the first explosion sounded from the damp and dim cave, the continuous sound of explosions seemed endless, like the firecrackers during the Spring Festival in a previous life.
The gray haze of negative energy continuously rose from the cave.
Resembling small mushroom clouds.
The high-intensity chain explosions inevitably caused abnormal air currents in the cave.
Even though the three of them were within protective spells.
They could still feel the howling wind passing by their bodies.
Ella stumbled.
If it weren't for Matthew's quick eyes and hands pulling her out.
She would have almost been swept away!
Boom!
The chain Corpse Explosions caused part of the rock wall to collapse.
For a while, the wind howled and white smoke billowed.
A large number of swarm creatures died in the explosions.
And in the midst of the chaos.
Samantha saw the Frenzy Guard that had ambushed and chased her!
It originally wanted to rely on its tough skin to pass through the most intense area of the explosions.
However, with each miserable howl.
Its bloated and massive body couldn't help but fall down.
In the end.
In the negative energy purgatory woven by bones and gray mist.
That Frenzy Guard also contributed its body to the feast of Corpse Explosion!
Boom!
The massive body exploded on the ground.
All creatures within 20 meters of it were blown to pieces!
Matthew estimated.
After this big guy exploded, the number of Frenzy Swarm present had decreased by more than half.
But the feast of Corpse Explosion continued.
It's just that in the endless chaos, the loud and intense explosions of "Boom! Boom! Boom!" gradually turned into occasional "Puh! Puh! Puh!"
20 minutes later.
After Matthew used the "Arcane Missile" on his charged staff to deal with the remaining creatures near the edge of the explosions.
The terrifying Corpse Explosions finally stopped.
The wind subsided, and the white smoke sank.
The three of them walked out of the dim Guardian Inscription.
Before their eyes was a mess.
A large amount of debris mixed together:
Flesh, bones, dust, eyeballs, nails, hair, tendons, internal organs, stones, coins, clothing...
A large amount of bloodstains and pus sprayed on the surrounding walls in a jet-like pattern.
The air was filled with a nauseating smell.
Even with Matthew's mental resilience, he almost couldn't hold back the urge to vomit.
Ella flew away without saying a word.
Samantha, on the other hand.
Perhaps due to her frequent close combat with the creatures, her resistance to such bloody scenes was noticeably stronger.
She walked calmly through the aftermath of the Corpse Explosions, skillfully checking for any remaining creatures.
Only when she saw the parts left behind by the Frenzy Guards did she lightly furrow her beautiful eyebrows.
On the other side of the battlefield.
Matthew and Sodie met up and were counting the few spoils and assessing the losses.
In terms of losses, except for Sodie, all eleven Skeleton Soldiers had become fodder for the explosions, none survived.
This was the savings that Matthew had accumulated in Rolling Stone Town. It was impossible for him not to feel heartache, but Skeleton Soldiers were essentially cannon fodder, and he felt that he should be used to it.
The spoils were also few. The good things on the Frenzy Swarm were already scarce, and they were repeatedly bombed indiscriminately by Corpse Explosion. What was left must be of high quality, at least in terms of material.
Matthew found a blue gemstone ring, a card that resembled an access card, and a Psionic Energy staff about the length of an arm.The sapphire ring, besides its good appearance, is also enchanted with a spider web spell, but unfortunately, its grade is not high, and it can only be used once a day.
There is no clue about the origin of the card, but Matthew noticed that the lower right corner of one side is engraved with the emblem of the Antu Empire, which may be a pass to enter an important laboratory.
As for the unidentified psionic energy staff, Matthew habitually used the Appraisal Technique on it after obtaining it.
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"Identification failed! You are unable to know the attributes and usage of the psionic energy staff!
Hint: You need higher knowledge (psionic energy)."
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Failed unexpectedly?
Matthew raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit annoyed.
Most psionic energy-related items need to be identified before they can be used.
And to identify such items, the user of the Appraisal Technique must have a high level of knowledge in psionic energy.
However, psionic energy knowledge usually comes from items related to psionic energy.
It can be said to be a perfect closed loop.
But Matthew is not discouraged.
He still has a high-level Appraisal Technique scroll given by Archmage Ronan at home, which should be able to identify this staff.
The only thing to consider is whether this staff is suitable or not.
Matthew gently touched the pale blue amber stone embedded in the psionic energy staff.
He couldn't make up his mind for a while.
"An impressive explosion, your strength exceeded my expectations."
"To be honest, you helped me a lot. Under normal circumstances, it would have taken me some effort to escape."
Samantha's voice sounded beside him.
Matthew put away the staff and said calmly, "It's nothing. They were also my targets."
Samantha's eyes, full of divine light, stared at Matthew:
"But I caused you to lose a squad of skeleton soldiers, and I owe you that."
Matthew waved his hand, "Just a squad of skeleton soldiers, no need to worry."
"No, it's important. I'm thinking of a way to compensate you."
Samantha's eyes were clear:
"Or you can try to make some requests, but I may not fulfill all of them."
Matthew thought for a moment:
"Maybe we can cooperate? This nest is very large, and we have only explored less than one-third of the overall area. As Moonshadow Walkers, we have a common goal."
However, Samantha immediately shook her head without hesitation when she heard this: "No, I won't cooperate with you!"
Before Matthew could speak.
She preemptively said:
"Instead, I think I may have difficulty accepting the requests you propose, so I decided to give you a squad of skeleton soldiers as compensation. Eli and I have killed many infected creatures, and their bodies have been buried in specific locations on each floor after being processed. I think those materials should be enough for you to use."
That works too.
Matthew didn't feel unhappy about being rejected.
He just looked at Samantha curiously:
"Why did you refuse me? Just because I am a necromancer?"
Samantha honestly said:
"Sorry, but I really don't want to cooperate with a necromancer. It goes against my natural heart."
Matthew couldn't help but laugh:
"So your natural heart is so narrow?"
Samantha was stunned for a moment.
Matthew asked straightforwardly, "On what basis do you exclude 'undead' from nature? Can't undead creatures be a part of nature? Is your understanding of nature just the concept instilled in you by those conservative and authoritative beings? If that's the case, then indeed I have no reason to cooperate with you. Your understanding and comprehension of nature are too shallow."
Samantha's face was full of shock: "What... What are you saying? How can the Goddess allow you to speak such blasphemous words?"
Blasphemous?
Does this level of bordering on blasphemy count as blasphemy?
Matthew gained a whole new understanding of the thinking of this Moonshadow Walker.
In fact.
Matthew didn't care whether the Moon Goddess would punish him or not. Not to mention that she currently has a request for him, even without the pressure from the Frenzy Swarm, it is uncertain whether she has the ability to impose a powerful divine punishment!
After all, according to the information he learned from Archmage Ronan, it has been hundreds of years since the famous event "Ascension of the Heavenly Palace," and the influence of the gods in the main material world can be said to be minimal--
Human countries, even the relatively devout elves, have already defied the will of the gods in secret, and only the conservative and backward Druids still maintain a relatively fixed belief.
"Since there is no room for cooperation, then I will leave first."
Matthew yawned and prepared to go home.
"The skeleton materials you promised, remember to take me there when we meet next time!""Lastly, let me share my own understanding. What I perceive as nature, it possesses infinite inclusiveness. It's not just the narrow manifestations that people discern with their naked eyes. It should be the most authentic form of this universe."
Samantha stared intently at Matthew, her eyes constantly changing.
Matthew stopped speaking and his figure disappeared from the spot.
Samantha didn't leave.
She paced back and forth in the same spot.
Her gaze was elusive.
After a while.
Footsteps echoed from the cave behind her.
"Sorry, I'm late. What happened here?" Eli asked apologetically.
Samantha hesitated for a moment, then repeated what Matthew had just said.
Upon hearing this, Eli flew into a rage:
"He's not only blaspheming the gods, but also nature! How can a filthy undead creature enter the realm of nature? He's just sophistry!"
"And how dare a mere second-tier Necromancer discuss the universe? If it were our Earth Society, someone like him would have been stripped of everything and banished to the far east underground long ago!"
Eli cursed fiercely.
Yet Samantha was surprisingly silent.
After a while.
Eli couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety:
"Samantha, you didn't actually believe his nonsense, did you?"
Samantha quickly shook her head:
"Of course not! I'm just thinking about how to repay his favor! After all, he did save my life just now."
Eli breathed a sigh of relief, then nodded:
"If he really saved your life, then we indeed shouldn't be ungrateful. I have some things that I don't need, you can take them to him as a reward."
Then he admonished her:
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"Don't go on adventures alone when I'm not around next time."
Samantha replied absentmindedly:
"Got it."
Eli asked enthusiastically:
"Shall we continue?"
Samantha hesitated for a moment, then bit her lip and said: "No, I'm injured and a bit tired. Let's call it a night. See you next time, Eli."
With that, her figure also disappeared.
Leaving Eli alone, puzzled.
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Rolling Stone Town, at home.
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"Notification: You have consumed a high-level identification scroll.
Identification successful!
You have obtained the Coughing Staff (Psionic Item)!"
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