[{"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-293":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},1080957,1399,"Chapter 293 293: The Seven-Eyed Skull","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-293",293,"\u003Cp>Thoren stared silently at the skeleton lying behind the massive throne while his brows knitted tightly together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The further he observed it; the stranger the corpse appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, he slowly approached the skeleton cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost immediately, he realized the creature had never been human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton rested slumped against the back of the ancient throne with its long legs stretched awkwardly forward while its arms hung limply at its sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its bones were not pale white like ordinary skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, every bone possessed a polished obsidian black color with faint golden veins running throughout the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those thin golden veins emitted a weak glow that flickered faintly within the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight felt eerie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren eventually stopped only several feet away before lowering himself onto one knee carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp gaze lingered upon the creature's skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skull possessed an elongated tapered structure resembling something closer to an equine creature rather than a primate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite the strange shape, the face itself still retained disturbingly human features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combination created an appearance that was deeply unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most horrifying of all were the eye sockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were not two eye sockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were seven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six smaller sockets formed a circular ring around a larger diamond shaped cavity positioned directly at the center of the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The structure alone sent chills down Thoren's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, his gaze shifted lower toward the creature's jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jawbone hung unnaturally open as though permanently unhinged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the mouth rested three complete rows of flat grinding teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no sharp canines whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, the teeth appeared designed for crushing rather than tearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even stranger, countless microscopic runes had been carved directly onto the surface of every single tooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tiny symbols glimmered faintly beneath the lantern light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of creature is this?\" Thoren whispered softly beneath his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper he examined the skeleton, the more disturbed he became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze eventually moved from the skull downward toward the ribcage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary humanoid creatures typically possessed twelve pairs of ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This creature possessed twenty four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even worse, the ribs were not separated normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they fused together completely into a single barrel shaped plate resembling natural armor forged from bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from the skeletal structure alone, Thoren could already imagine the terrifying physical durability this creature must have possessed while alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the creature maintained an overall humanoid shape, it was clearly far removed from humanity itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its arms appeared disproportionately long while the hands ended in six clawed fingers instead of five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every finger possessed double joints capable of bending unnaturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legs resembled something closer to avian limbs than mammalian ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire skeleton looked like a horrifying fusion created from several different species combined together unnaturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren stared at the corpse silently for several moments while attempting to understand its origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, no answer appeared within his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beastmen races were one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least those still followed understandable biological structures. But this creature completely shattered all logic he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Thoren shook his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Abyss after all,\" he muttered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows how many races exist within this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the endless mysteries hidden within the Abyss itself, one strange skeleton meant very little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were likely tens of thousands of forgotten ruins scattered throughout countless worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to understand every lost civilization would only waste valuable time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, his primary objective remains simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complete the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leave this cursed ruin behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reaching that conclusion mentally, Thoren immediately focused once more upon searching the skeleton carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the corpse possessed something valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps some clue existed nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, his movement stopped abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed sharply while staring toward the area beneath the skeleton's legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something rested there partially hidden beneath the corpse itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had not examined the skeleton carefully earlier, he might have overlooked it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Thoren reached forward while attempting to push the skeleton aside slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the moment he applied force, his expression changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton did not move whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt unimaginably heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like attempting to move a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T This… how is this possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock filled his face instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton appeared relatively slim and narrow. Yet its actual weight felt horrifyingly monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from the weight of those bones alone, Thoren could already imagine the terrifying physical power the creature once possessed while alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single casual strike from such a being would likely turn his entire body into bloody paste instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat spread faintly across his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Thoren abandoned the idea of moving the skeleton personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he summoned two undead servants beside himself immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lift it,\" he commanded coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two undead servants obeyed instantly before grabbing the skeleton carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they attempted lifting it, cracking noises echoed from within their own skeletal frames immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tremendous weight strained their bodies heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the undead servants continued exerting force relentlessly without hesitation. Finally, after tremendous effort, the skeleton lifted several inches from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that exact moment, Thoren reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached forward rapidly before grabbing the hidden object beneath the corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately afterward, he ordered the undead servants to release the skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the skeleton crashed back onto the floor, the entire chamber trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust drifted downward from the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying impact further confirmed Thoren's suspicions regarding the creature's unimaginable physical strength while alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he lowered his gaze toward the object resting within his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, it was a thick ancient book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cover appeared crafted from some unknown material similar to the throne and the strange door outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what truly caught Thoren's attention were the strange symbols engraved boldly across the front cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The symbols radiated a mysterious ancient aura that immediately caused his instincts to react sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without touching them directly, he could already sense strange energy emanating faintly from the symbols themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura surrounding the book felt ancient beyond comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, Thoren extended one finger toward the engraved symbols before touching them lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment contact occurred, an icy sensation exploded throughout his body instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coldness felt so intense that it pierced directly into his bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent chill rushed straight down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren immediately retracted his finger instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The freezing sensation vanished just as suddenly as it appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt almost like an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing slowly, Thoren stared carefully at his hand afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no visible injuries whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his instincts warned him repeatedly that the ancient book before him was anything but ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several long moments, Thoren remained silent while staring directly at the thick ancient tome. Eventually, he exhaled deeply through his nose while attempting desperately to calm his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly, cautiously, he opened the book. The instant the cover separated, a blinding burst of light erupted outward violently. The sudden brilliance forced Thoren to shut his eyes reflexively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, that single instinctive action became a fatal mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAHHHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soul tearing scream burst violently from Thoren's throat while both hands clutched his head desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, unbearable agony exploded directly inside his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though some invisible blade had pierced directly into his soul before attempting to split it apart violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain surpassed anything he had previously experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body trembled uncontrollably. Cold sweat poured endlessly from his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered backward repeatedly while gasping painfully for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horrifying pain continued ravaging his mind relentlessly like countless blades slicing repeatedly through his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For one terrifying moment, Thoren genuinely believed his soul would shatter completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision blurred violently and his knees nearly buckled beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every nerve throughout his body screamed in agony. Then suddenly, just as he believed the torment would never end, the pain slowly began receding.\u003C\u002Fp>",1314,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.766Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","2e85aa197357649a17314392a3bee1e99b73197e5ff50a0e5cd718e1d974e21f","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-294","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-292",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]