[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-versatile-system":3,"chapter-versatile-system-versatile-system-chapter-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Versatile System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1680809,2146,"Chapter 89: The Primordial dungeon","versatile-system-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>For the first time since Trevor got his system, he had actually unlocked two essences at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite not knowing the exact use of the Essence Cloner card, he immediately activated it on instinct, together with the Eyes of Hades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Austin’s movements slowed down just enough for Trevor to finally intercept him, his still hands striking with precise control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor was now in a tight situation as the steel blade came rushing down toward his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately leapt out of the way just as Alex’s weapon smashed into the wall, the steel rod breaking chunks of it apart on impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might actually be using ancient magic. That should be the reason you are able to replicate my skills like that,\" Alex said, staring straight into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Trevor didn’t flinch - not even once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boys, kill her now, right in front of Mr. Trevor. Let us see exactly what he would actually want to save her,\" Mr. Alex said, a sly smile spreading across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men immediately moved to grab Mia. They didn’t hesitate. It was as though the life they were about to take wasn’t even human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor reacted instantly. He charged straight toward his mom, leaping about three feet into the air, his longsword positioned to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was just too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved toward her, he was held back tightly by Mr. Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before the blade could make contact with Mia, she suddenly broke an egg on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything immediately turned white before Trevor, and before he could even process what was happening, he found himself standing in a vast land that barely had any light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky looked dark, like it was about to rain, and everywhere around him showed no sign of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could even begin to think things through, he felt it - a deep, instinctive warning in his gut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t react outwardly despite the feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The risk involved was immense, even life-threatening, but if he could be precise, he might be able to eliminate one of his problems before it even had the chance to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor kept up his act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued looking around the vast space as though he were confused, as if he couldn’t understand what he was doing in such a place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down, his instincts and mind were razor sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without warning—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard a loud, guttural roar behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking twice, he turned and struck with his steel hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Trevor had anticipated, Alex had also appeared in the same vast, lifeless place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And of course, Trevor knew exactly what this place was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex knew it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mana-stored dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone died here, they would respawn in the real world. Suicide was not an option either - if someone attempted it, they would simply respawn within the dungeon itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only powerful dungeon explorers were provided with such materials by their guilds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating one required an already conquered dungeon, combined with other mana-saturated components.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Trevor was one hundred percent sure that Alex knew something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe not everything - maybe he didn’t know they were Avaitors - but he almost certainly knew they were dungeon explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Trevor needed to do was wait for about ten minutes and complete the task. After that, he would respawn with a hidden reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, this kind of setup was used to give explorers time to escape from their predators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor took a deep breath and glanced at Alex’s unconscious body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t dead yet. If he were, he would have already respawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Trevor had no intention of letting that happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Alex respawned now, it would spell doom for his mom, who would have to face about five men all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor was certain Alex was the strongest among them, and with him removed from the situation, the burden on his mom was significantly reduced. That alone brought him a measure of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the dungeon system finally chimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to the Primordial Piece Dungeon, created by the Avaitors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To respawn in your original location, you must destroy the three Primordial Towers and retrieve the Crystal of the Fallen Dragon from the third tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Failure to complete this task will result in automatic death and respawn at a random location.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor took a deep breath to steady himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had read about dungeons like this not long ago, and even the book had explicitly warned that they were extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of dungeon was originally designed for a single person. But if two people entered, one could simply kill the other, forcing a respawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent abuse of that loophole, guilds had collectively agreed to remove that information from the dungeon’s system interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So unless someone was actively trying to die, they wouldn’t realize it was even an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But top scholars like Trevor and high-ranked hunters like Alex knew that loophole existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was exactly why Trevor had attacked him immediately, even though he knew Alex wouldn’t truly die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor finally deactivated his essence and calmed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he needed to do now was complete the system’s mission before Alex regained consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he succeeded, he would respawn back in the house exactly where the egg had been broken, while Alex would be sent to a random location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor held his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a timer hovering above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious - if he failed to complete the mission within the allotted time, the system would kill him automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned his surroundings carefully. Everything looked lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Where the hell am I supposed to find three Primordial Towers and retrieve a dragon’s crystal in a place like this?’ Trevor thought, forcing himself to stay calm as the effects of the cards he had used began to wear off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was processing his thoughts, a screen appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eyes of Hades has entered cooldown mode]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Essence Cloner has entered cooldown mode]\u003C\u002Fp>",1012,"2026-06-06T13:26:52.435Z",1,"novelbin.me","dfdd85f9831fef8cd6533a55b63dd4c6358eaa1adff277a2ee1407f77348aad6","versatile-system-chapter-90","versatile-system-chapter-88",105,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fversatile-system-cover.jpg"]