[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world":3,"chapter-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-161":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Evolving My Undead Legion In A Game-Like World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},41385,69,"Chapter 161 Contemplations","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-161",161,"\u003Cp>There were many who suffered in the recent chaos, but there were also those who benefited—the Awakeners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any group grew stronger the fastest due to the chaos, it was them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, a significant number also fell during the chaos due to their lack of initial strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not every Awakener was as power and money -hungry as Michael, Mira, and Lilian that started hunting monsters early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three, however, had grown considerably stronger thanks to the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to mention Michael—his growth was relentless, increasing by the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Mira and Lilian, both had managed to advance to Rank 1 during the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, their quest completion results were far less impressive than Michael's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had done the bare minimum to advance, which meant they reaped fewer benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, reaching Rank 1 made them significantly stronger compared to when they were still unranked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the cracks, they had also leveled up a few times, though they were still far from reaching Michael's current height of Level 20—both were still Level 15, his previous level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has new undead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mira's voice broke the silence as she stood behind Lilian, who was calmly watching the local news on her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen, a familiar face appeared—Michael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked slightly dirty, but completely unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news had spent minutes interviewing the survivors Michael had protected, before turning to question Michael himself and his unique summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching how Michael barely responded made Mira sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He truly isn't one to talk, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man had completely ignored her message—and was still ignoring it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had sent him another message after the chaos settled, yet he hadn't replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed, she debated whether she should just block his number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite her frustration, she found herself feeling relieved that he was okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw his undead carrying a griffin onto one of those hover trucks from the Association.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilian's sudden words made Mira turn to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think he's the one who killed it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she already knew the likely answer, she still asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most likely,\" Lilian replied without hesitation. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It shouldn't have been anyone else, and those griffins even move in groups - he was the only one defending his community.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From everything they had seen, it was obvious—Michael was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And only getting stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, he could easily handle Rank 1 monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was dealing with Rank 2 monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His growth was evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And frighteningly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both girls assumed his strength and rapid progression were due to an opportunity he received in the Land of Origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regardless of whether that was true or not, one thing remained clear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their classmate was becoming terrifyingly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Mira, who had once been confident in her own special class and talent, now found herself doubting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I get the recipe for a bigger bomb?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contracting the long-armed monkey and sand scorpions went smoothly for Michael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was already familiar with their skills after fighting them, he wasn't particularly excited about contracting them—though he was still satisfied with the result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came time to evolve them, however, that was when he expected to feel truly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The good news was that, thanks to their high levels, once they evolved into one-star rare rank, they would likely approach max level—and after reaching three-star rare rank, they should surely enter Rank 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that done, Michael turned his eyes toward the two biggest prizes in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The griffin and the human mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between the two, Michael ultimately chose to start with the human mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though powerful, the mage was still, at the end of the day, a Rank 1 creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he had seen of Brian's ability to fly and the fact that Level 4 creatures seemed to be Rank 2, Michael began to notice a pattern—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 appeared to be a turning point in the cultivation system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Level 25 cultivator was probably just a peak Rank 1 being, and stepping into the Master Rank likely made them a true Rank 2 being in the eyes of an Awakener.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael also recalled Brian's words about Rank 2 Awakeners gaining the ability to fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had sensed uncertainty in Brian's tone, so he wasn't entirely convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the possibility excited him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether it was true or not, Michael felt that Rank 2 must be an important milestone for Awakeners as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, at higher ranks, the power difference and unique abilities granted by each rank became even more pronounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had to be a reason why Awakener Academies only accepted Rank 2 students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could only mean there was something special about that rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whatever it was, that level was still far from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside those thoughts, Michael focused on the task at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to attempt {Undead Revival} on the dead human mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana reserves were still high, so he didn't increase it outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, he had more mana than the human mage had when alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, Michael immediately got to work.After taking a deep breath to calm his nerves, he began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"{Undead Revival}\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Michael felt a massive surge of mana being drawn from his mana pool—far more than he had ever experienced with any of the monsters he had revived before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This human mage was the strongest undead material he had ever attempted to revive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, and somewhat expectedly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded rapidly at the realization that he only had one of this corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a brief moment of panic, he managed to calm himself down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"{Undead Revival}\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN: Sorry for the long delay! I'll do my best to improve next time, so please forgive this author who's truly giving it his all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Michael and Lucky! Haha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three chapters every day! And don't worry—these three will be released after this one and won't be tied to privilege chapters. Every reader deserves more content.\u003C\u002Fp>",1040,"2026-05-28T17:47:38.197Z","2026-06-01T04:28:28.562Z",1,"novelbin.me","581b13d6432dc9d3ccb79f2f41d76624e5bc14ad881a95fe755b8f3d86d15f6f","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-162","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-160",970,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-cover.jpg"]