[{"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-285":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},1080949,1399,"Chapter 285: The Undead Shield Soldiers","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-285",285,"\u003Cp>\"Grave Shift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s figure vanished instantly in a violent blur of motion. In the very next moment, an undead servant appeared exactly where he had been standing moments earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the horrifying sand attack crashed directly into the unfortunate undead servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead servant exploded apart instantly. Bones, rusted armor, and shattered fragments scattered violently throughout the narrow staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destructive impact shook the surrounding walls heavily. Cracks spread across the ancient stone while dust rained endlessly from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Thoren had already appeared at the former location of the undead servant several steps away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded violently against his chest like the tolling of a war bell echoing across a battlefield soaked with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was close...\" he muttered hoarsely beneath his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his reaction had been slower by even a single second, his body would have been pulverized completely into bloody dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere thought of dying within this underground nightmare sent an icy chill crawling across his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren inhaled sharply several times while struggling to calm his violently shaking breathing. Sweat drenched his entire body despite the freezing atmosphere surrounding the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp gaze locked onto the endless darkness below. He attempted to see through the twisting stairway, yet nothing revealed itself beyond the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Thoren understood the truth clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness below concealed something monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying creature remained hidden there patiently, waiting for the perfect opportunity to launch another deadly strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Thoren was trapped between two deadly fronts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dust Naga horde pressed toward him relentlessly from above while the unknown creature below launched devastating attacks without exposing itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither side could be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time Thoren truly felt cornered within such a confined battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The narrow staircase suddenly felt smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls seemed closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suffocating pressure surrounding him intensified continuously as though the underground ruin itself sought to crush him into submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression darkened heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood one thing clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hesitated now, death would consume him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren shifted his gaze toward the brutal battle raging ahead before glancing once more toward the darkness below the staircase corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed dangerously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I either go upward or downward,\" he thought silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous glint flashed through his eyes immediately afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I chose to descend already, then I will drag this battle straight toward whatever monster hides below.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing intent within his gaze intensified sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us see who dies first,\" he muttered coldly while murderous rage boiled violently within his blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Thoren immediately opened the Abyssal Market interface before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold coins vanished rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every remaining coin disappeared without reserve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In exchange, ten Peak Bronze grade heavy shields materialized before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shields were massive and thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, Thoren summoned ten undead Jackal Beastmen before equipping each of them with the heavy Peak Bronze grade shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transformation was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura emitted by the undead Jackal Beastmen changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the enormous shields covering their bodies, they resembled terrifying undead guardians standing before the gates of hell itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren immediately recalled the undead Royalty Stonewall from the front line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful undead warrior stepped backward before positioning itself directly before the newly formed shield squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would lead the defensive formation personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren stared silently at the newly assembled undead shield squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression became increasingly firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even now, he remains unsatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle carried too much danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed overwhelming force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without delay, Thoren summoned the undead mages behind the shield formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletal mages raised their staffs silently while dark soul fire flickered endlessly within their hollow sockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protected behind the heavy shield line, they immediately began preparing destructive spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after arranging everything carefully, Thoren still refused to relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would not allow his enemies even the slightest opportunity to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his inventory, he retrieved the Choir Bell Charm carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately afterward, he released the Illusory Floating Lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the Illusory Floating Lantern appeared, the entire staircase passage became illuminated beneath eerie pale light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness retreated instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Thoren could see the Dust Naga horde clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their massive twisted bodies coiled endlessly throughout the staircase like a sea of horrifying serpents. Their translucent flesh shifted unnaturally while blood colored grains moved beneath their skin continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight alone was deeply disturbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren frowned slightly while observing them, yet he quickly suppressed his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not the time for distraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ting! Ting! Ting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren shook the Choir Bell Charm firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying soul resonance spread violently throughout the narrow staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eerie sound echoed endlessly against the walls like the mourning cries of countless dead spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hissss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with Thoren’s awakened soul aura, the Choir Bell Charm became devastatingly oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several critical moments, the charging Dust Naga completely lost their bearings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their violent advance became disorganized instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hisses turned frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead Storm Tyrant seized the opportunity mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its colossal hammer descended violently like divine punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike crushed Dust Naga bodies apart completely. Flesh burst open while bones shattered violently across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside it, the undead Elite Jackal Beastman swung its heavy club repeatedly with savage force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every impact sent Dust Naga flying backward while splattering blood against the staircase walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elite undead servants attacked simultaneously from both sides with ruthless precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of Dust Naga died within mere moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splashed everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone fragments scattered violently through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broken flesh covered the staircase floor entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire battlefield transformed into a horrifying scene of carnage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was bloody beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gruesome beyond words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had long surpassed the level of an ordinary awakened battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was now a brutal struggle for survival between monsters trapped within darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one side would leave alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Thoren intended to stand victorious regardless of the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Retreat one step!\" he commanded sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the undead frontline retreated together with disciplined precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forward, one step!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead shield soldiers advanced instantly. Their heavy shields slammed against the staircase floor simultaneously, producing thunderous echoes throughout the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation shifted perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spell attack!\" Thoren roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive fireballs erupted from behind the shield formation before flying downward into the staircase depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions erupted continuously below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames spread violently throughout the underground passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now illuminated by the Illusory Floating Lantern, the hidden enemy below no longer possessed the protection of darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature faced only two choices now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reveal itself and fight openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or die beneath Thoren’s relentless assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, the rhythm of battle changed entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step, Thoren and his undead forces advanced deeper underground through the staircase passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead shield formation moved steadily like an unstoppable wall of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, undead mages continued casting destructive spells endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire raged continuously throughout the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Choir Bell Charm echoed repeatedly without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s awakened soul aura pressed downward relentlessly like invisible chains crushing the enemy beneath overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, blades, spears, axes, and hammers delivered merciless judgment upon every surviving Dust Naga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Dust Naga remained fearless and bloodthirsty creatures, they were dying rapidly beneath the coordinated assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staircase became flooded with corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broken serpent bodies piled upon one another endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark blood flowed downward like streams through the ancient stone steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a horrifying soul rending shriek echoed violently from deeper below the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound alone caused any ordinary person to feel instinctive fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before Thoren could see the hidden creature, dozens of blazing fireballs had already descended toward the darkness below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions erupted continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staircase trembled violently once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the darkness below exploded with movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive wave of compressed sand energy surged upward at terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack resembled a raging sandstorm compressed into pure destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It crashed directly toward Thoren’s formation with unstoppable momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Thoren’s expression never changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face remained cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned only with murderous determination.\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>",1373,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.766Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","abe8d0cc958fd3e574b7708037db7e5d50a4424e52c819989e121ff10484bc3b","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-286","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-284",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]