Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Assessments must leave room for the possibility of passing, even if it's only theoretical.

　Otherwise, it would no longer be an assessment, but utter destruction.

　And this is Moros's opportunity.

　At this stage, the challenge that Moros needs to face is only the Herrscher of the End itself, or at most the Herrscher of the End after being strengthened by the Cocoon of the End.

　Admittedly, the Herrscher of the End is by no means an easy opponent, and her power has most likely reached the limit of the demigod level.

　But compared to directly facing the cocoon of the end, which is comparable to a star god, this trial is undoubtedly much simpler.

　However, even so, Moros still needs to invest a lot of time and energy in meticulous preparations to defeat the Herrscher of the End.

　As is well known, spellcasters are completely different professions depending on whether they are fully prepared or not.

　Now that he had a general understanding of his opponent's strength, Moros would naturally go all out and make careful preparations to defeat the Herrscher of the End when she truly appeared.

　Only in this way, even if the final cocoon descends and he is forced to flee into a demiplane to protect himself, he can still calmly explain to Alicia and Eden that he has lived up to their trust in him.

Chapter 690 Magical Artifact: Soul Armor

　Deep within the magic guild, in an alchemy laboratory filled with an ancient aura and mysterious radiance, Moros was completely immersed in the creation of an unprecedented magical artifact.

　Now that they had a general understanding of the Herrscher of the End and were aware of the potential threat of the Cocoon of the End intervening, the necromancer naturally needed to take precautions.

　Amidst this series of meticulous preparations, this magical artifact being crafted is the key to compensating for his relative weaknesses in mental and soul defense.

　With the legendary spell called Legion's Protection, Moros is immune to any physical or magical attacks until the undead legion is completely wiped out.

　His constant maintenance of the [Time Warp Stance] ensures that he can handle the [Time] power wielded by the Herrscher of the End with ease and composure.

　However, despite his resentment, the necromancer knew very well that the attack on the soul and spirit was indeed a weakness he desperately needed to overcome, despite his impeccable performance in other areas.

　Faced with a terrifying being like the Herrscher of the End, who is at the pinnacle of demigod power, such a weakness is undoubtedly fatal.

　Therefore, he must make up for this deficiency before stepping onto the brutal battlefield to confront the Herrscher of the End.

　The high-level magical artifact called [Soul Armor] was a highly feasible solution he discovered after thoroughly studying the vast collection of books in the Magic Guild Library, and it was a way to make up for his current shortcomings.

　This high-level magical artifact, which requires expert-level [Alchemy] to craft, can protect the wearer's soul and effectively resist attacks from the soul and spirit.

　According to the magical tomes treasured within the Magic Guild, the efficacy of this magical artifact is closely related to the alchemist's skill in crafting it, as well as the quality of the materials used in its creation.

　If a massive amount of intelligent creature souls can be incorporated into the refining process, this magical artifact will exhibit astonishing defensive power, capable of withstanding attacks from the souls and spirits of demigods.

　Of course, to achieve such extraordinary results, the number of intelligent life forms required is astronomical.

　The minimum requirement for crafting [Soul Armor] is the souls of ten thousand intelligent beings. Soul Armor crafted in this way is sufficient to withstand high-level soul and mental attacks.

　However, if one wants to resist the soul and mental attacks of a demigod, the number of intelligent creature souls required to craft the [Soul Armor] would be no less than ten million.

　In the world of Ashan, where gods truly exist, this is an absolutely terrifying number.

　If such a large-scale massacre occurs, the Holy Church will investigate it to the death and show no leniency.

　Even a true demigod

　Even a supreme expert, given the profound resources of the Holy Church, could be brought down if they truly went all out and disregarded the cost.

　Therefore, such magical artifacts are extremely rare in the world of Ashan, especially those crafted using the souls of countless intelligent beings.

　However, on this planet, the number of ten million intelligent beings' souls is not out of reach.

　In the recently concluded Twelfth Great Collapse alone, Moros gained the souls of over a billion intelligent beings.

　For him, extracting a portion of it to refine the [Soul Armor] was not a problem at all.

　Inside the alchemy laboratory, various magical materials are scattered like stars on the workbench.

　From gemstones shimmering with a deep, mysterious light to skeletons exuding an eerie aura, every material has been carefully selected.

　They lay there quietly, silently testifying to the necromancer's extreme importance and anticipation for this magical artifact.

　In the center of the alchemy table, a magnificent and enormous crystal container stands proudly, its interior filled with a strange, deep blue solution.

　This is a highly condensed, almost liquid essence of souls, the core material for crafting the high-level magical artifact, the Soul Armor, containing the souls of fifty million intelligent beings.

　Moros wore a finely tailored, flowing black robe and held in his hand an alchemical staff meticulously forged for alchemy. The staff was inlaid with dazzling gems, like stars in the night sky, shimmering with mesmerizing magical light.

　He also wore a meticulously crafted monocle, the lens of which was enchanted with numerous auxiliary spells needed for alchemical experiments, allowing him to more precisely control magical energy during the alchemy process.

　With steady steps, the necromancer walked toward the alchemy table, his hands gently resting on the edge of the crystal container. Then, a deep and mysterious incantation slowly flowed from his lips.

　As the spell incantation was chanted, the air in the laboratory seemed to freeze, every inch of space filled with tension and anticipation, and all the magical materials began to tremble slightly, as if responding to the necromancer's irresistible call.

　The next moment, Moros's pupils suddenly contracted.

　At the same time, he gathered all his magical energy into the alchemical staff in his hand without reservation, and the gems embedded in the staff shone with a dazzling light.

　Suddenly, he waved his staff, and a dazzling light, like lightning, pierced the air and struck the soul essence within the crystal container.

　Under the illumination of this magical light, the essence of souls within the crystal container began to boil violently, emitting a series of mournful and eerie sounds, like the wails of countless dead souls in the abyss, sending chills down one's spine.

　Completely ignoring the eerie and unsettling sound, the necromancer's hands moved in a series of gestures, guiding the essence of the soul along a specific path.

　Under his control, the souls of fifty million people who died from Honkai energy fission bombs, after experiencing endless pain and despair, were finally condensed into a dazzling magical armor.

　It hovered silently above the crystal container, emitting a faint blue light and exuding a chilling pressure, as if it could devour anything that dared to approach it.

　The high-level magical artifact, [Soul Armor], is now complete!

　Gazing at the Soul Armor that radiated a visible magical aura, Moros's eyes gleamed with barely suppressed satisfaction.

　With a thought, the [Soul Armor] drifted down from above the crystal container like a light feather.

　Taking a deep breath, Moros focused all his attention on this moment.

　He closed his eyes and began to silently recite an ancient incantation, a unique magical ritual to establish a connection with the [Soul Armor].

　Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, and his hands shot out without hesitation to receive the [Soul Armor] that was about to merge with his soul.

　The instant they made contact, a warm and powerful force surged through Moros's entire body, and the [Soul Armor] transformed into an invisible protection, clinging tightly to his soul.

　The necromancer could clearly sense that his soul defenses had been enhanced to an unprecedented degree at this moment.

Chapter 691 Magic Well Solution

　Feeling the high-level magical artifact, the Soul Armor, covering the surface of his soul, Moros felt a strong sense of security welling up inside him.

　As a demigod-level necromancer, he could keenly perceive that his defensive barriers on the level of soul and spirit had now risen to the level of a demigod.

　This is far superior to ordinary defensive spells such as [Mage Armor], [Magic Shield], and [Mystic Armor].

　The Soul Armor provides a defensive boost at the soul and spirit level. Compared to defensive spells, its nature is closer to the defensive effects of innate armor such as Armor Skin, Demon Skin, and Dragon Skin.

　Compared to defensive spells, the advantage of natural armor lies in its completely passive defensive mechanism.

　The key point is that as long as the incoming attack does not exceed the threshold of its defensive capabilities, the innate armor can completely block the attack.

　However, as a high-level magical artifact, the Soul Armor also has its own limitations.

　Every time it defends against an attack, it inevitably consumes a portion of its own power.

　Although this depleted power can be gradually restored over time, it can also be compensated by consuming the wearer's own soul power or by using magical materials containing soul power, such as soul crystals and soul gems.

　However, if it suffers excessive consumption in a short period of time, or encounters a soul or mental attack with an intensity far exceeding that of a demigod, the [Soul Armor] will be completely destroyed.

　At that time, the defensive capabilities it grants to the wearer on a spiritual and mental level will vanish into nothingness.

　Moros was well aware of this limitation of the Soul Armor.

　However, he understood even more clearly that there was a fundamental difference between high-level magical artifacts and legendary magical artifacts, and the limits of the former were obvious.

　According to the information the necromancer consulted in the magic guild, compared to other high-level magical artifacts, the shortcomings of the [Soul Armor] were already the most ideal state he could accept.

　As for those legendary magical artifacts that have fewer flaws and are more effective?

　With Moros's alchemy skills, which barely reached the expert level, he was simply unable to refine it.

　In fact, this was also the key factor that led him to resolutely choose the [Soul Armor] as a way to make up for his shortcomings in soul and spirit defense.

　The difficulty in crafting this magical artifact lies not in the process itself, but in the collection and preparation of the materials.

　In terms of the crafting process alone, the forging of the [Soul Armor] is quite simple among the high-level magical artifacts that require an expert-level [Alchemy] skill to master.

　Getting back to the main point, after completing the crafting of the [Soul Armor], Moros did not have any intention of taking a break.

　Admittedly, the Soul Armor compensates for his shortcomings in soul and mental defense, but such preparation is clearly far from sufficient to face the Herrscher of the End, who possesses the strength of a demigod.

　Therefore, after donning the [Soul Armor], Moros resolutely began the next stage of preparations.

　During his earlier journey to the Abyss to complete the Hero Template advancement quest, he had already deeply realized that the potency of the [Blessed Potion from the Demon Well] was no longer sufficient for his current needs.

　Having endured the trials and tribulations of countless battles in the abyss, the Necromancer's hero archetype has risen to the level of Purple Epic.

　With his hero level now at 40, Moros now possesses an astonishing 11250 mana points when his magic is abundant.

　In contrast, the [Blessing of the Magic Well] potion, even though it takes effect immediately, only replenishes 5000 magic points per use, which is clearly far from meeting his needs.

　Realizing this, the necromancer naturally set out to find a new way to replace the [Potion of the Well of Deception] as his primary means of restoring mana in battle.

　Considering the terrifying power of the Herrscher of the End at the demigod level, such an alternative solution undoubtedly needs to reach an extremely high standard.

　However, for Moros, who possessed all the magical knowledge of the Ashan World Cemetery faction, finding such a substitute was not an unattainable dream.

　The necromancer spent more than a dozen sleepless nights poring over the vast database of the magic guild.

　He immersed himself in ancient manuscripts, dusty scrolls, and precious magical tomes, searching for any clue that could solve his current predicament.

　His efforts were eventually rewarded. In a high-level potion-making tome treasured by the Magic Guild, he discovered a mana-restoring potion called [Magic Well Elixir].

　According to ancient texts, the [Magic Well Elixir] can not only quickly restore a large amount of magic power to the caster, but also significantly increase the power of their spells in a short period of time.

　This effect was undoubtedly a timely boon for Moros, who was about to face the Herrscher of the End.

　However, the preparation of the [Magic Well Elixir] is no easy task, as it involves the most complex and profound knowledge in advanced potion-making.

　Not only does it require the rare magical material—water from the Magic Well—as its core, but it also requires precise proportions and a complex refining process.

　Even though Moros's potion-making skills had been honed to a high level through the cruel trials of the Abyss, and he possessed all the detailed refining steps and precautions for the Magic Well Elixir, coupled with his powerful foundation as a demigod, he still inevitably felt immense pressure when facing this arduous task.

　But this pressure did not deter the necromancer in the slightest.

　He knew that against a formidable enemy like the Herrscher of the End, any slight advantage could be the key to victory or defeat.

　As the ruler of a demiplane, obtaining the core refining material of the [Magic Well Elixir]—the Magic Well water—was naturally no problem for him.

　In fact, at this very moment, before him were carefully cleaned by skeleton servants.

　On the cleaned workbench, there was already a crystal container filled with the water from the Magic Well, sparkling and clear.

　Next, he needs to strictly follow the complex steps recorded in the classic texts to carry out precise proportioning and refining.

　With his profound understanding of potion-making and his rich experience in crafting various potions, Moros carefully and meticulously controlled every detail to ensure the success of the crafting process.

　After several days of effort, he finally succeeded in refining the first bottle of [Magic Well Elixir].

　When he felt the immense magic contained within it, an indescribable joy and sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.

　【Magic Well Elixir (High-Level Magic Potion)】: After consumption, Magic Power +10000, effective instantly; Spell Power Attribute +10, effective instantly, lasting 15 minutes.

Chapter 692: Respective Preparations

　Both the high-level magical artifact, the Soul Armor, and the mana-restoring potion called the Magic Well Elixir were meticulously prepared by Moros in preparation for the impending final judgment.

　However, when facing a powerful being with the strength of a demigod at the limit, these preparations are clearly far from sufficient.

　Therefore, after completing the refining of the last set of [Magic Well Elixir], the necromancer did not dare to rest for a moment and immediately threw himself into the next preparatory work.

　Magic scrolls, magical artifacts that allow him to unleash a large number of spells in a short period of time, naturally became Moros's next target.

　He certainly understood that spells cast through magic scrolls were indeed slightly less effective than spells he personally performed, which were imbued with various super-magical techniques.

　However, the tactical advantage brought by this magical artifact—the ability to continuously cast a large number of spells without paying an extra price in wartime—was too tempting for him to give up.

　Admittedly, the "no cost" mentioned here does not mean no effort at all.

　Creating a magic scroll requires a great deal of time, effort, and precious magical resources.

　However, considering their enormous role in combat, such an investment is undoubtedly well worth the cost.

　Faced with the fearsome Herrscher of the End, and even more terrifying Cocoon of the End, Moros knew very well that any possible boost to his combat power was worth his all-out effort.

　With the necromancer's expert-level alchemy skills, drawing magic scrolls was naturally a piece of cake for him.

　In just one week, he successfully completed the drawing of more than 140 magic scrolls.

　It is particularly worth mentioning that all the spells contained in these magic scrolls are high-level spells, with legendary spells accounting for more than 20%.