[{"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-45":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},1080809,1399,"Chapter 45: The First to Cross, the Last to Retreat","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Instantly, the tense crowd widened their eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden opening of the ancient gate shattered the fragile balance holding fear and greed in check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many awakeners instinctively shifted their footing, bodies angled away from the gate, already preparing to flee from the rising sense of danger clawing at their instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone else could react, a group surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements were sharp and decisive, their speed startlingly swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, they crossed the threshold and vanished into the ancient gate as if swallowed whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go!\" someone shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cry acted like a spark thrown into dry tinder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the crowd erupted into motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People began rushing toward the ancient gate in a chaotic flood, fear momentarily forgotten as greed took over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All thoughts of caution were drowned beneath visions of ancient treasures, lost weapons, legendary artifacts, and forgotten inheritances waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they had not truly forgotten the danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they simply chose to ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the allure of treasure was far stronger than caution, especially for those who had risked their lives countless times in the abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, not everyone moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While numerous parties rushed headlong into the ancient gate, three groups remained perfectly still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Arc Guild, the Silver Crest Guild, and an unfamiliar faction cloaked entirely in black robes and deep hoods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from these organized forces, a handful of cautious individuals also held their ground, watching with guarded eyes as the reckless ones disappeared one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren folded his arms across his chest, his gaze locked firmly on the ancient gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm, almost detached, but his mind was racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the figures in black were scheming, he was certain of one thing, it was connected to whatever lay beyond that gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, his eyes shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, to the Silver Crest Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already marked them as enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A life-and-death enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hostility between them was no longer subtle, and he had no intention of letting past conflicts remain unresolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his gaze moved to the hooded figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about them unsettled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not explain it, nor did he dwell on it for long. Whatever secrets they were hiding would reveal themselves eventually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several long minutes passed, the Silver Crest Guildmaster finally lost his patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, casting a scornful glance toward Arin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can stay back here like a coward,\" he sneered, his voice carrying clearly across the space, \"while others claim all the treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arin did not rise to the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely shrugged, his expression calm and unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine by me,\" he replied evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch!\" The Silver Crest Guildmaster clicked his tongue in annoyance, clearly dissatisfied that his provocation had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he turned and led his guild forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the Silver Crest Guild members disappeared into the ancient gate, their figures swallowed by the pulsing runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a major guild taking the lead, those who had been hesitating could no longer hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If danger truly existed within the gate, then those ahead could serve as cannon fodder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought alone was enough to push them forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Groups rushed in succession, vanishing one after another. In less than two minutes, the area before the ancient gate grew eerily quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only three groups remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Arc Guild’s elite team exchanged confused glances, their brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at Arin, unable to hide their uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why weren’t they moving?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they continued to wait, every valuable treasure would be claimed by their rivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several members tightened their grips on their weapons, frustration burning in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though none dared voice their dissatisfaction out of respect for Arin, their body language spoke volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arin saw it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, he remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was fixed on the black-robed figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, beneath their hoods, the black-robed men were also watching Arin and Thoren closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why aren’t they entering?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do they know something?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Questions flickered through their minds like sparks in the dark. This was the final phase of their plan. Everything had proceeded smoothly until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this delay...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It unsettled them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three sides faced each other in silence, tension thick enough to taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None was willing to make the first move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the moments dragged on, impatience began to creep into the black-robed group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their mission window was closing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each passing second, they remained outside the gate, the risk of failure increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And failure meant only one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further hesitation, one of them stepped forward. His movements were slow and deliberate, betraying no urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a carefully maintained façade meant to mask how critical this gate truly was to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the others followed in perfect sync, their steps steady and confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath their hoods, disdain flickered in their eyes as they glanced toward Thoren and Arin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they vanished into the ancient gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the last black-robed figure disappeared, Thoren moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode forward decisively, his undead minions closing in around him like silent sentinels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arin gave a brief signal, and the Crimson Arc Guild’s elite team followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Thoren crossed the threshold, his vision blurred violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world seemed to fold in on itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his vision finally returned, he found himself standing within a narrow cave passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren did not panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor did he rush forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully assessed his surroundings, he pushed his perception to the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness wrapped around him like a skin, blocking any form of perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was stale, heavy with the scent of ancient dust and long-forgotten time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though no human had walked this passage for thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, his undead minions stood perfectly still, awaiting his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no immediate threats detected, Thoren advanced slowly, each step measured and deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the absence of danger, he did not relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the slightest sign of hostility, he was prepared to summon his entire undead army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached the end of the passage, he stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead stood a massive stone doorway, slightly ajar. Beyond it lay nothing but darkness, an oppressive void that swallowed all light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He searched the walls carefully, glancing left and right but found no alternate paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess this is it,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a silent command, his undead minions moved first, passing through the doorway without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren followed closely behind, tightening his grip on his iron sword. His muscles tensed instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he crossed the threshold, the stone door behind him slid shut with a deep, grinding sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise echoed ominously through the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he had no time to dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, hidden torches along the walls ignited, casting flickering light across the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1150,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.485Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.326Z",1,"novelbin.me","f1ecde3d4f14caa48a7d5948d60b93b470fcd75f1fb4c00b3a743601438ce27c","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-46","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-44",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]