[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons":3,"chapter-global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-181":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Survival: I Have Endless Skeletons",{"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},1080845,1399,"Chapter 181: Returning to the Surface.","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-181",181,"\u003Cp>Outside the Suncrest City Base, the Abyss loomed like a massive, gaping maw, as though it were waiting to devour any prey that came too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a radius of several hundred meters, everything surrounding the Abyss was swallowed by endless darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the air above it behaved strangely, fluctuating with mysterious distortions that defied all natural laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gravity itself seemed uncertain in this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times it pulled downward as expected. At other times it twisted in subtle, unnatural ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely gazing at the phenomenon felt like staring into another world, another dimension entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hundred meters away from the entrance of the Abyss tunnel stood the Suncrest City Army Base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the city first line of defense against any horrors that might erupt from the depths below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The base walls were tall, reinforced with steel and heavy artillery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers patrolled the walls with unwavering vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eagle-sharp eyes remained locked on the distant darkness, as though expecting their worst nightmares to emerge at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tension filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands tightened around weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fingers rested close to triggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the steady rhythm of boots striking the cold stone ground, the entire base remained silent, quiet as a graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, the calm, eerie darkness of the Abyss trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp wind howled outward, catching everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every soldier immediately straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear and tension gripped their hearts like iron claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy weapons were raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mounted cannons rotated into position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive artillery units prepared to fire at a moment’s notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, from within the swirling darkness, a lone figure slowly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-Is that...?\" a soldier whispered, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop the defensive wall, the base commander stared at the figure emerging from the Abyss with a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silhouette gradually became clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a human figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C-Commander... w-what should we do?\" another soldier asked nervously, sweat trickling down his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of the soldiers stationed here had witnessed the horrors that emerged from the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew better than to underestimate anything that came from that darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stand down,\" the commander ordered in a firm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers froze for a moment in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite their surprise, they lowered their weapons slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander then stepped forward and shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Halt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed across the open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the command, the approaching figure stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren halted in his tracks and slowly raised his head, looking toward the direction of the commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment their eyes met, a chill ran down the commander’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded violently in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, he forgot how to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s gaze carried an indescribable pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander stood frozen, unable to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the young man spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Thoren Starfall,\" he announced calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then averted his gaze slightly before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I lived at North Dock. I was part of the last batch of awakeners who entered the Abyss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was neither loud nor aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet every soldier standing on the defensive wall heard his words clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though he were speaking directly beside their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was enough to terrify many of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander swallowed the lump in his throat and forced himself to remain composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you please wait a moment while we confirm your identity?\" he called out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" Thoren replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the commander hurried down from the wall to verify the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could have contacted the intelligence unit through his communication device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, he chose to confirm it personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching their commander leave, the soldiers remained tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their palms were sweaty as they continued staring at the young man standing outside the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To many of them, this was the first time they had ever seen a human return from the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, the sight felt almost unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the commander returned to the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he was accompanied by several high-ranking military officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every one of them wore expressions filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock lingered in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s true?\" one of them muttered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was a middle-aged woman with a large scar running across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" the commander replied quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stepped forward and raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Hero, please come in. Your identity has been confirmed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The army base general himself stood beside the commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the normally stern general could not hide the astonishment in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike ordinary soldiers, the high-ranking officers understood that returning from the Abyss was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many awakeners had done so in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what truly shocked them was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren had only entered the Abyss twelve days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now he had already returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was that even possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the most talented awakeners they had ever seen required several months to clear the first floor of the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this young man, a necromancer, no less, had accomplished it in less than two weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were still lost in their thoughts, Thoren calmly walked toward the base with steady steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached the massive gate, several high-ranking officials were already waiting on the ground to welcome him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, Young Hero,\" they greeted one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren simply smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not respond verbally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although your name and appearance match the records, we still need to conduct further confirmation,\" the general explained respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Security procedures around the Abyss were always strict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he followed them into a specialized facility inside the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, a series of thorough examinations were conducted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magical scans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Identity verification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aura analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, the tests were completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The results confirmed that the man standing before them was indeed Thoren Starfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the general’s office, the general looked at Thoren with a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Hero, I have made all the necessary arrangements for your return to the city,\" he said. \"If you require anything, please do not hesitate to let me know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren nodded politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, thank you for your assistance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he reached into his inventory and took out a small bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed it gently on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please accept this as a gift for your hard work in protecting humanity,\" Thoren said calmly. \"It is a healing potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The general was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not refuse the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew just how valuable a healing potion was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Federation, whenever such potions appeared in the market, they were immediately seized by powerful families and wealthy organizations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary people rarely had the chance to obtain one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, one had been placed directly before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" the general said sincerely, genuine appreciation filling his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should be leaving now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—yes, of course,\" the general replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully, he stored the healing potion away as though it were a priceless treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the base, a military convoy was already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without delay, Thoren was escorted into one of the military jeeps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the convoy departed from the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the vehicles disappeared into the distance, the general stood quietly, watching them go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bet the city won’t be quiet for the next twenty-four hours,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The return of an awakener from the Abyss was always a major event within the Federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this one, would certainly be no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>",1269,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","0989fb5be5257eeff2352f810670d847c5ba500a5033a17849817e3acda1457c","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-182","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-180",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]