[{"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-223":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},1080687,1399,"Chapter 223: What Lies in the Shadow","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-223",223,"\u003Cp>Screech! Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the darkness, Thoren’s movement did not slow down at all. He moved through the stone maze with sharp and vigilant eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel that whatever was hiding in the darkness was drawing closer to him. The sensation wrapped around his mind like a tightening snare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he felt the invisible net closing in around him. His chances of survival seemed to be slipping away with every passing moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he felt this pressure, there was nothing he could do to directly confront it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against an unseen enemy, his only option was to keep moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was exactly what he chose to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, two orb like eyes appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They burned with a deep and ominous purple glow, filled with malice and predatory intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren, who had been waiting for the creature to reveal itself, did not hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strike,\" he commanded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead Storm Tyrant moved instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swift and precise, it stepped forward and swung its massive hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy weapon crashed through the air with terrifying force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp cry of pain echoed through the darkness as the creature was struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as quickly as it appeared, it vanished back into the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren immediately focused his perception, attempting to track its movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren stared into the darkness, his brows slowly knitting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a creature disappear from his senses so completely without leaving even the slightest trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought lingered in his mind, deepening his confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Awakened Soul, he had always possessed superior perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never once had he encountered a situation where a beast could escape his detection so thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That fact alone unsettled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was trying to think of a way to break the stalemate, his eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I forget?\" he muttered as he slapped his forehead in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his abilities, he should not have been intimidated into passivity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This environment should have been his advantage, not his weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in his haste and unease, he had neglected to use one of his greatest tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, he did not know whether to feel annoyed or embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he quickly regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose that sudden fall disrupted my focus,\" he whispered quietly while shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since arriving in this oppressive darkness, his thoughts had been unusually scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only concern had been escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not stopped to properly assess his situation or consider how to use his abilities to their fullest potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That realization irritated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will remember this mistake,\" he said under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech! Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of screeches around him began to increase, growing louder and more aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed through the maze from every direction, creating a suffocating sense of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly, the corner of his lips curled upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have had your chance,\" he said calmly. \"Now it is my turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he activated his second talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Soul Lantern of Eternal Crypt.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, an illusory floating lantern appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to its previous state, it was slightly larger and noticeably brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its range had also expanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The oppressive darkness was pushed back as pale light spread outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once concealed environment was illuminated in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the appearance of the Soul Lantern, every creature hiding within the darkness was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s gaze sharpened as he finally saw his enemies clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of creatures surrounded him from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Purple Arachne]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 23]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes: Strenght 52, Constitution 48, Agility 66, Spirit 10, Defense 46]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Traits (1): Mental Veil – Blocks enemy perception and weakens detection abilites within 15 meters radius.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait (2): Shadow Blend – Body merges with darkness, making webs and movement difficult to detect.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait (3): Venom Thread – Web attack carries poison that slows enemies movement.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills (1): Silken Ambush – Fires near-invinsible weebing to immobilized targets briefly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills (2): Phatom Skitter – Rapid movement across walls and ceiling, leaving faint afterimages.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills (3): Inject venom that paralyze enemy for ten seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren did not pay much attention to the details of the stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His focus remained on their physical forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Arachnes possessed the upper bodies of slender human females.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lower halves were those of massive spiders, grotesque yet strangely elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their skin carried a faint violet hue, smooth yet unnaturally cold in appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their glowing purple eyes shimmered with a hypnotic and dangerous light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long strands of dark hair drifted around their faces like living shadows, blending seamlessly with the dim environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Thoren also noticed stronger individuals at Level 24.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These variants were larger in size and more refined in appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their forms were more alluring, yet their presence carried a far greater sense of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Arachnes shrieked in shock and irritation as the light exposed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their glowing eyes flickered with anger and hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, their hesitation lasted only a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, their attention locked onto Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that their concealment had been stripped away, they abandoned their cautious approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eight legs moved in perfect coordination as they surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rushed toward Thoren and his undead servants with terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren observed them calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intimidation they once held within the darkness had completely faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that they were visible, they were no longer unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what was known could be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his undead space, dozens of undead Jackal Beastmen emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one carried crude weapons forged from bone and rusted metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Axes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clubs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And mostly sabers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden appearance of reinforcements caused a ripple of surprise among the approaching Arachnes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief instant, their advance faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet their aggression did not diminish. Instead, it increased. To them, humans were nothing but food to be eaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their ear piercing sound echoed in the darkness with their fast moving limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill,\" Thoren commanded coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[AN: Please support this book with your golden ticket and power stones.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Message Chair +1 Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon +2 Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic Castle +5 Chapters]]\u003C\u002Fp>",1017,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.604Z",1,"novelbin.me","d38a7776693cb1efb3dd51a6cc123c802c7b14e3b600e643e38ceba86fd3dc1a","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-224","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-222",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]