[{"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-41":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},1080805,1399,"Chapter 41: Level Up Amid Marching Doom","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>Looking at the empty street before him, Thoren could not hide the faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips as he strode forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his strength had surged significantly and his army of undead had grown by a considerable margin, he did not allow complacency to take root in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience had taught him that arrogance was the fastest path to death, especially in a place like this ancient city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, the unsettling feeling of being watched had not diminished after the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation clung to him like an invisible shadow, burrowing deep into his consciousness, pressing against his nerves with suffocating persistence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no longer a vague discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt deliberate, intentional as though something ancient and intelligent was observing his every move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren chose to ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, he tried to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the rising sound of heavy footsteps echoing from within the palace behind him and from the surrounding streets was impossible to dismiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city was stirring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it had already awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He veered into a relatively quiet side street, his long strides measured and purposeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cracked stone road stretched ahead of him like the gullet of a beast, silent yet threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he allow himself to focus on the notifications hovering before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Experience Gained: +22,230]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Summoned Entities: Experience Gained: +11,115]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit: +6]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 10 (27,350 \u002F 25,000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level Up!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attribute Points: +5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 11 (2,350 \u002F 32,000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low chuckle escaped Thoren’s lips, raw and unrestrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not bother suppressing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve leveled up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed faintly through the abandoned street, quickly swallowed by the oppressive silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the danger surrounding him, a wave of genuine satisfaction washed over his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being marked by an unknown ancient entity was no small matter. \\\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure it placed on him was immense, like an invisible brand seared into his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, at the very least, the gains he had reaped made the risk feel... bearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than bearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stonewall Tribe, once terrifying enemies had been reduced to nothing more than additional resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their corpses had strengthened his undead army, and their demise had propelled his growth forward at an astonishing rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the notifications were not finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level Up – Assassin Skeleton No. 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 11]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level Up – Assassin Skeleton No. 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 11]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level Up]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level Up]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s steps slowed as his brows rose slightly in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of his undead servants had leveled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just one or two—but several.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected some growth, yes, but this exceeded his projections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even accounting for the Stonewall Tribe’s strength, the results were impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t think a single battle would push them this far...\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few undead had been destroyed during the clash, but the losses were insignificant compared to the gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the grand scheme of his undead legion, it was a trivial price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both Assassin Skeletons at Level 11, his combat potential had risen sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without relying on his Level 13 Warrior Skeleton or the Level 13 Knight Skeleton, these two assassins alone were more than sufficient to deal with most common threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength was steadily consolidating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Thoren Starfall]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Occupation: Necromancer]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: Iron]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 11 (2350\u002F32,000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes: Strength 20, Agility 14, Constitution 14, Intelligence 20, Perception 17, Charm 12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit: 40.44]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Undead Summoning, Bone Manipulation Skill]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Talent: Ex-Rank Undead Space]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sub-Talent: SSS Rank Soul Lantern of Eternal Crypt]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abyss Market: Unavailable (Available at Bronze Rank)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unassigned Attributes Points: 10]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Inventory]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the steep experience requirement for the next level, Thoren creased his brow briefly—then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With so many human stone statues roaming this city...\" he murmured, anticipation gleaming in his eyes, \"leveling up again doesn’t seem impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought quickened his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eastern streets of the ancient city were far more oppressive than the paths he had previously walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick, heavy, and suffocating, reeking of old blood and lingering death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stench seemed to seep from the stones themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled faintly beneath his boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buildings that had once appeared empty now felt different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Thoren passed them, he noticed subtle movements within the shadows, shifting silhouettes that vanished the moment he tried to focus on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he did not slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This city is becoming increasingly dangerous,’ he thought grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the sound of clashing steel echoed from somewhere ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Battle cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Thoren accelerated, his Level 7 and Level 8 Undead Mad Dogs surging ahead to form a vanguard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a sharp turn into another street and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than fifty meters away, two groups were locked in a brutal battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed as recognition dawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Arc Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposing them were figures clad in robes emblazoned with a familiar insignia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver Crest Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are they fighting?\" Thoren muttered, confusion flickering across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient city was already lethal enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For two powerful guilds to engage in a life-and-death struggle here was madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could think further, the ground shook violently beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tremor was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight behind him made his breath hitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of human stone statues were marching forward in perfect formation, their movements synchronized and relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At their forefront rode a towering stone warrior astride a massive stone beast bristling with jagged bone spikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure rolling off the creature was suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the beast alone was enough to make his scalp prickle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presence of the stone figure riding it sent a chill straight down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to leave. Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not arrogant enough to believe his current undead army could stand against thousands of Level 10 or higher stone warriors, especially with something like that leading them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flicked back to the ongoing battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Help them... or escape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren was selfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He valued his own survival above all else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was not ungrateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Arc Guildmaster had shown him goodwill when they first met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring them now would leave a sour taste in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp gesture, he commanded his undead servants to charge toward the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknown to Thoren, both guilds had already noticed his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Arc Guild members felt a spark of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver Crest Guild members, however, went pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is he still alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw him rushing toward them, dread seized their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear tightened around their chests like iron shackles.\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.485Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.326Z",1,"novelbin.me","5034f7f47682118fcf61c8564986cc8e12ed2d7288b03b32697139b5640a5c05","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-42","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-40",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]