Chapter 424 204: Night Raid on the Dogmen

Although the current Evil Spirit Wanderers were a bit basic and weak, the advantage of Mechanical Technology was that they could be endlessly modified, unlike normal Skeleton Undead Species.

Previously, Skeleton Undead Species could also be enhanced, but it was difficult to do so with external help. For instance, Alien Skeletons like the Frenzied Skeletons and Physical Skeletons all had their own evolutionary paths. It was actually quite difficult for Li Ziyu to assist them; they had to rely on their own abilities.

But the Mechanical Undead were different. They could be strengthened through Li Ziyu's modifications. As long as he researched the necessary technology, built it, and installed it on the Mechanical Undead, they would be instantly upgraded.

Take the Evil Spirit Wanderer, for example. The Patrolling Knight's only weapon at the moment was a single Jet Shooter-2 Shotgun. But if Li Ziyu could research other weapons—like rifles, Hand Grenades, or other firearms—and give them to the Patrolling Knight, it could use them immediately.

The same applied to the Evil Spirit Motorcycle. Many pieces of equipment could be installed on it, such as battering rams, wheel blades, and Crossbows, but they just hadn't been developed yet.

Rather than an upgrade to the Jet Shooter-1, the Jet Shooter-2 Shotgun was more of a weakened version. Lowering its power also reduced its recoil, making it easier for the modified Undead to use. This also allowed for a reduction in the modified Undead's body weight, making them more agile.

Even with the reduced power, the Patrolling Knight was still fitted with an assisted-loading mechanism. This allowed them to balance the Evil Spirit Motorcycle with one hand while shooting and reloading with the other.

[Patrolling Knight]

[Introduction: They are a band of Knights. If they are separated from their Evil Spirit Wanderers and used as infantry, believe me, they will perform no better than any other Undead. But once they have their vehicles, they become a pack of Evil Wolves that prowl the battlefield.]

[Requirements: 5 units of Skeletons, 100 units of Soul Energy, 1 Spiritual Core, 10 Metal Tubes, 20 Gears...]

A Patrolling Knight riding an Evil Spirit Wanderer cost a total of 400 units of Soul Energy, which was not a low price.

Li Ziyu planned to create 100 of them first to see how they performed. The troops dispatched by the Dragon Lizard Lord were likely all Cavalry, and he didn't know whether his Evil Spirit Wanderers or their Sub-dragon Riders were more powerful. He had to run a test to be sure.

If the Evil Spirit Wanderers were no match for the Sub-dragon Riders, he would be better off investing his Soul Energy into his original Undead Species. Wouldn't creating more Elite Heavy Hammer Skeleton Warriors be a better use of his resources?

A single Elite Heavy Hammer Skeleton Warrior only cost 100 units of Soul Energy. For 400 units, he could create four of them. He refused to believe that four of those Warriors couldn't take down a single Sub-dragon Rider.

Liu Xingxing was still circling the Evil Spirit Wanderer. He absolutely loved this motorcycle; it just looked so cool. Staring at it, he asked, "Boss, can you give me one of these? Let me take it for a spin!"

Li Ziyu rolled his eyes and replied irritably, "I'd dare to give you one, but would you dare to ride it?"

Liu Xingxing turned back in surprise. "If you give it to me, of course I'd ride it! Worst case, I'll just go a little slower. What's the big deal?"

'If it were really that simple, I'd fucking want to try it myself,' Li Ziyu complained internally. He explained to Liu Xingxing, "This is classified as an Undead Vehicle. Let's not even get into the potential long-term health hazards—the thing is literally on fire. Aren't you afraid of burning your ass? Besides, do you really think this is just a motorcycle? It's an Undead, understand? You need to expend Soul Power to operate an Evil Spirit Wanderer."

Once he heard that, Liu Xingxing understood and immediately gave up any thought of taking it for a ride.

The Evil Spirit Motorcycle was cool, but there was no need to risk his own life for it. It wasn't worth getting seriously burned just to ride a motorcycle.

Li Ziyu walked over to Liu Xingxing and patted his shoulder. "Start getting ready. We should be setting out soon."

Liu Xingxing looked at Li Ziyu in confusion. "Where are we going? Are we leaving the Wraith Mountain Range?" he asked, surprised.

Li Ziyu nodded. "The Dragon Lizard Lord has made his move. If we don't show some kind of response, we won't be able to survive here in the future. Our fight against the Cancerous Tumor Alliance Army will have been for nothing. Cowering in the Wraith Mountain Range is useless. We have to venture out."

"Alright, I'll follow your lead, Boss," Liu Xingxing immediately replied with a nod.

...

Under the boundless night sky, the colossal Undead Fortress advanced slowly, its treads carving deep ruts into the ground.

Screams echoed ceaselessly in the sky above the Fortress, where millions of green-glowing Ghosts swirled. Around the Fortress's perimeter, Evil Spirit Wanderers raced on patrol. Atop its platforms, Undead stood guard, Minotaurs studied with their Ancestor, and hordes of Snake-men gathered.

It had been five days since they left the Wraith Mountain Range.

Li Ziyu stood on the roof of the main tower, gazing out at the Wasteland. Liu Xingxing walked up from below and approached him from behind. He looked around curiously but saw nothing out of the ordinary, so he asked with some confusion, "Boss, what are we doing out here?"

For five days, they had rested during the day and advanced at night, and not even at a fast pace. Liu Xingxing had assumed they were out here to track down the Dragon Lizard Lord, but advancing at this speed didn't seem like a search party. There had to be another objective. After holding it in for so long, he finally couldn't help but ask.