[{"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-221":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},1080685,1399,"Chapter 221: The Cursed Place","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-221",221,"\u003Cp>\"Huh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep groan escaped from Thoren’s lips as he struggled to open his eyes. When his eyes finally parted, darkness greeted him from every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked twice, trying to adjust his vision, but nothing changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is this place?\" he muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze wandered around, yet everywhere he looked was swallowed by complete darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last thing he remembered was being dragged downward by a powerful suction force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pull had been so overwhelming that he had no chance to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point during the fall, he had lost consciousness entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a slow and careful breath, Thoren felt pain spread across every part of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles ached deeply, and his bones felt as though they had been crushed. Still, that was not his greatest concern at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand and tried to push himself up, but a sharp pain shot through his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That hurts,\" he whispered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly and with great effort, he forced himself to stand. His movements were stiff and unsteady, but he refused to remain on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never experienced such intense pain before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that if he had been an ordinary person, the fall alone would have killed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had no idea how far he had fallen, he was certain that it had been a great distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are my undead servants?\" he asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he released his mental power and spread it outward into the darkness. His perception expanded, searching for familiar presences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he found them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead Elite Jackal Beastman was buried beneath the sand, with only a portion of its jackal head visible above the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the faint soul fire within its eye sockets flickered brightly. The flames intensified as if responding to Thoren’s call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead twitched slightly before beginning to rise. Sand cascaded off its body as it stood upright and turned toward its master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another direction, the Undead Storm Tyrant also began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pushed itself up from the ground, its massive form steady and imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow soul fire burning within its eyes glowed vividly in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few steps away, the Undead Royalty Stonewall approached as well. Each heavy step echoed faintly through the empty space, creating a dull and hollow sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his undead servants gather around him, Thoren felt a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I can explore this cursed place,\" he muttered, his voice laced with irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his inventory, he retrieved a healing potion and drank it in one steady motion. Afterward, he remained still and waited for the potion to take effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his body in such a fragile state, rushing forward recklessly would only lead to disaster. That was something he clearly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes passed, he felt the effects begin to settle in. The pain gradually faded, and the soreness in his body diminished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles loosened, and his breathing became more stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the discomfort finally disappeared, Thoren exhaled slowly through his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then began to carefully examine his surroundings. This time, he moved with caution, ensuring that he missed no detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to his surprise, he saw nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His perception extended outward, covering a radius of ten meters. Yet within that range, the only thing he detected was sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He repeated the process several times, but the result remained the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this, he refused to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, he pushed his perception further. A low grunt escaped his throat as he strained his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat began to gather on his forehead, but he paid no attention to it. His entire focus was fixed on searching the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to withdraw his perception, something moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made no sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared for a brief moment, then vanished just as quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his breath and remained still, waiting for any sign of movement. Several seconds passed in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked toward the direction where he had sensed the disturbance. Each step caused his foot to sink slightly into the sand, leaving deep imprints behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint sound of shifting grains echoed in the quiet surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the noise was subtle, the stillness of the environment made it seem unusually loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Thoren ignored it completely. His undead servants surrounded him from all sides, ready to react to any threat. That alone gave him confidence to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached the location, he discovered something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stone stood before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone was nearly three meters tall, with edges that were smooth and unnaturally clean. It stood out sharply against the surrounding sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can such a clean stone exist here?\" he wondered aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiosity filled his mind as he reached out and touched its surface. The texture felt precise and deliberate, as though it had been cut with great care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, a thought crossed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked as though the stone had been cleaved by a single, powerful strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and considered the possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of strength would be required to cut through solid stone so cleanly? The thought lingered for a moment before he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not the time to dwell on such mysteries. His priority was to find a way out of this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning away from the stone, he noticed another one a few meters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the stone was split completely in two. Parts of it were shattered, as if struck by an overwhelming force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren moved forward, following the trail of stones. As he continued, he realized that there were more of them scattered throughout the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of stone pillars increased gradually, deepening his confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he pressed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked further, something changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sand beneath his feet slowly disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, he had stepped onto solid ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transition was subtle, but undeniable. The loose and shifting texture of the desert sand was gone, replaced by something firm and unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange tension filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the oppressive silence, Thoren could hear his own heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pounded loudly in his chest, steady and forceful like the rhythm of a war drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not understand why his heart was racing. There was no visible danger, yet his instincts were screaming at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inhaled slowly through his nose, then exhaled in an attempt to calm himself. However, the uneasy feeling refused to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold sensation crept up his spine and he stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes scanned the darkness carefully, searching for any sign of movement. His undead servants stood silently around him, their presence unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the feeling remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as though something unseen was watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not from a distance, but from very close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... Why do I feel like I am being watched?\" he whispered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[AN: Please support this book with your golden ticket and power stones. 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