As the skeleton army materialized, a chilling wind swept through the air, causing the temperature to plummet.
"I'll be damned!" an onlooker exclaimed in awe. "This must be his summons."
"Undead summons, indeed fitting for necromancers, but the sheer number is astounding."
"Could this be a legendary profession?" Others speculated.
"I've encountered legendary professions before, but I've never heard of one quite like this."
"There seem to be 200 of them, a mix of warriors and mages. Absolutely remarkable."
"Very menacing!"
Amidst the collective sighs, one particularly timid spectator retreated several steps, ultimately tumbling to the ground. Unfazed, the skeleton army proceeded, with Lin confidently leading the way.
The followers were astounded, realizing for the first time the true breadth of Lin's abilities. "What does it mean to become an army of one? This is it," they murmured among themselves, witnessing the embodiment of an army in a single individual.
Soon, a desert ghost tree loomed ahead, a super enhanced elite monster that typically required the concerted effort of a full team to defeat.
"The last time I came here with a team, it took us two minutes to defeat it," one of them remembered.
"Is it over?" another questioned in disbelief as Lin's skeletons dispatched the desert ghost tree in mere moments.
"Is there any mistake? This is a super-enhanced elite monster, and it was taken down just like that," the group marveled, unable to believe how quickly the battle concluded.
"Jesus. What are the skeleton's attributes?" they pondered, awestruck by the display of power.
Lin, observing the experience gain of less than 10,000, squeezed out a smile to himself. While the experience split among 39 people was meager, he considered the points a worthwhile trade-off.
"Points are worth the trade-off," Lin thought. "With points, experience isn't an issue."
Points could be used to purchase skill scrolls, a necessity for Lin given his unique profession's reliance on self-taught skills. Recognizing the importance of accumulating points, Lin was determined to maximize his earnings.
Leading the group forward, they witnessed Lin's skeletons effortlessly defeat a desert ghost tree, an instant kill that left the monster powerless before them.
Upon reaching the oasis, the skeleton warriors herded a large number of desert giant scorpions, with Lin and the professionals running alongside.
"What is Lin planning?" they speculated, intrigued by the growing number of monsters being dragged along.
After a 20-minute run, a horde of over 200 giant desert scorpions had amassed behind the skeleton warriors, causing concern among the group. Yet, Lin's calm demeanor instilled a sense of trust.
Arriving at a mountain cliff, they approached the ant cave. The skeleton warriors turned to engage the desert giant scorpions in combat, impressing the spectators with their unexpected combat effectiveness.
When Lin raised his hand, signaling the start of his Corpse Explosion skill, a series of loud bangs echoed through the air, startling everyone. The yellow sand that flew up like rain revealed the aftermath: all the giant desert scorpions lay defeated.
"It's too fast. How did you do it?" they wondered aloud, marveling at the efficiency of Lin's strategy.
Ignoring their comments, Lin pressed on, passing a cactus without finding any desert fruits—a rarity acknowledged by Bai Yiyuan.
As Lin entered the ant cave alone, instructing the others to wait outside, the group was left to contemplate their own abilities. Despite witnessing Lin's effortless victories, they learned the hard way that their own skills and coordination were not on par when they bravely—but foolishly—attempted to engage young ants themselves. The harrowing experience served as a stark reminder: Lin's capabilities were uniquely his own, forged through a combination of skill, strategy, and an unparalleled profession.