Undead Mage from a Cell

Chapter 688 - 686: Special Golems

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The White Impermanence members of the Ghost Squad spread out in an expanding search, while the Stone Golems seem to know where the enemy is and head straight in that direction.

The two different styles of probing quickly uncover some unusual things.

Looking at the fist-sized stone in front of him, Gu Xi was speechless.

"What you mean to say is that this stone-like thing was the enemy that attacked me earlier?

How is that possible? As an Undead Mage, I can differentiate between life and non-life.

At a glance, this is clearly just an ordinary stone, how could it possibly have been the presence that just attacked me?"

However, the Stone Golems that brought this item were very certain, and Gu Xi now held the stone in his hand to study it.

Upon tapping on it, Gu Xi discovered that this fist-sized stone was actually an artificial construct.

The stone seemed to be poured from cement, and when smashed forcefully, he found a thumb-sized gem and a piece of rebar as long as a finger inside.

If only one piece was like this, it might not signify much.

But if every piece was like this, the situation was different.

Gu Xi had to believe the Stone Golems’ judgment, this inconspicuous stone was indeed the enemy they faced this time.

However, quite unfortunately, this enemy had some irregularities. It had no life, nor any mobility, and such things were genuinely beyond Gu Xi’s understanding.

Gu Xi pondered for a moment before asking, "How did you determine that these things were our enemies?"

The Stone Golems flapped swiftly, gesturing continuously towards Gu Xi.

Having specifically studied the language of the Stone Golems, Gu Xi raised an eyebrow at their gestures.

"Your meaning is that you could spot something unusual with just a glance from the sky?"

The Stone Golems nodded quickly. They didn’t know why, but they truly discovered these stones this way.

Gu Xi then picked up the stones and smashed them one by one; most of them held these conditions inside.

Cement wrapped around a gem and a piece of rebar.

However, after smashing a few more pieces, Gu Xi still found some differences.

The gems were not complete; they all had some degree of cracks.

Initially, Gu Xi thought it was because he exerted too much force and broke them.

Now it seems the situation wasn’t like that.

It was the gems themselves that had issues.

The poor initial quality of these gems was likely the reason why they were put inside the stones, but why add a piece of rebar, Gu Xi couldn’t comprehend.

Throwing down the stone in his hand, Gu Xi turned and asked the Stone Golems.

"How many of these stones are there?"

The Stone Golems gestured a range in the air.

Seeing their actions, Gu Xi understood that in the darkness, these things covered the ground like stars scattered in the sky.

"Always been like this?"

Gu Xi asked again.

The Stone Golems nodded affirmatively.

At this moment, an idea flashed through Gu Xi’s mind.

Could these be mechanical, puppet, or golem troops like the Stone Golems?

If that were true, it would explain why the Ghost Squad couldn’t perceive these things, while the Stone Golems spotted them instantly.

It was likely because the Stone Golems and these small stones were of the same kind.

Meanwhile, it also led to a hypothesis in Gu Xi’s heart. To him, something as simple as rebar, gems, and cement might be the necessary components for creating such golems.

Thus, even if outsiders couldn’t understand, those walking this path would ensure the completeness of such golems.

Picking up another stone, Gu Xi squeezed it hard, and it crumbled into powder.

Following this, he realized that because of perhaps a lack of level or quality, these stone-like golems contained only Soul Fragments as their soul.

The situation was somewhat like the mice Gu Xi encountered when trapped in the dungeon, needing ten to fifteen to form a complete soul.

Looking up into the darkness, Gu Xi resolutely commanded, "Stone Golems, lead the Ghost Squad and destroy all these stones here.

Soul Summoning Tower, begin extracting Soul Fragments."

Under Gu Xi’s orders, the Ghost Squad, which hadn’t located any enemies in the dark, swiftly moved.

With the Stone Golems leading, all the stone golems were soon shattered, and large quantities of rebar and gems were brought before Gu Xi.

As the brought items increased, Gu Xi gradually discovered.

Striking these level-less golems was also beneficial for the Ghost Squad.

Although their numbers couldn’t be replenished due to the lack of levels and souls being just Soul Fragments,

the Ghost Squad itself had undergone some changes.

Now, the Ghost Squad’s White Impermanence attire was such that all their eyes glinted with a gem-like red light; originally unarmed,

they now wielded rebar fashioned into mourning sticks and iron chains.

Clearly, their battle this time had indeed been fruitful.

As long as they gained, Gu Xi wouldn’t bother much.

Soon a White Impermanence landed in front of Gu Xi.

In its hands, it held a human head-sized stone.

Upon seeing it, Gu Xi understood that the pivotal moment had finally arrived; this was likely the leader of the golems before him.

Reaching out, Gu Xi took hold of the stone.

Upon having the stone in hand, Gu Xi confirmed his suspicion immediately.

This stone too was made of cement.

But, unlike the others, this stone’s surface bore several visible cracks, occasionally flashing red light.

This thing might still be operational.

Exerting force on the crack, Gu Xi easily pried it open, revealing the inside.

Beneath the cement was a relatively complete mechanical body.

The red gem served as the power source for this mechanical body, with finger-thick rebar protecting some gears and parts.

Yet, these weren’t what drew Gu Xi’s attention.

To Gu Xi, this was merely a larger stone.

The true intrigue lay in a jelly-like Crystal Body inside.

As he lifted it, Gu Xi observed various patterns on the Crystal Body, featuring different colored insects, goblins, kobolds, and other troop types.

Just then, several other White Impermanence brought in similar items.

Upon dismantling them, the interiors matched the previous ones, with the final jelly-like Crystal Body containing varying patterns.

Gu Xi even saw patterns of deserts, rainforests, storms, and thunder.

Upon seeing this, Gu Xi couldn’t help but smile.

At this moment, he had realized the role of these stone-like golems.