SHADOWS_SCYTHE

In a world where reality and virtual games collide, humanity faces its greatest trial. A mysterious game-like system, known as World of Chaos, descends upon Earth, awakening talents within individuals. These talents dictate survival — from basic skills to mythical powers.

Qin Sheng, once humanity’s strongest warrior, met a tragic end — betrayed by his own sister and killed in cold blood. But fate had other plans. Moments after his death, Qin Sheng awakens ten years in the past, just one hour before the catastrophic World of Chaos system descends upon Earth.

Armed with memories of the future and the rare and unparalleled SSS-Rank Talent: Extraction, Qin Sheng is determined to rewrite his destiny. With the power to extract skills, talents, and attributes from fallen enemies, he gains an unmatched advantage. But that’s not all — his talent allows him to enslave elite and boss monsters by forging contracts, turning these once-feared beings into loyal minions.

As chaos erupts and cities crumble, Qin Sheng embarks on a perilous journey, bridging the gap between game mechanics and real-life survival. Facing monstrous beasts, rogue players, and hidden conspiracies, he rises not only as humanity’s beacon of hope but also its greatest threat.

Will Qin Sheng master his growing power and change the course of history, or will he fall victim to betrayal once more?

Awakening SSS - Rank talent Eclipse Dominion : Game to reality

The dense atmosphere of the C-Rank dungeon pressed in on Qin Sheng as he ventured deeper into its shadowy depths. The path twisted and turned, lit only by the soft glow of phosphorescent moss clinging to the damp walls. Each step echoed through the cavern, a reminder of the dangers lurking ahead.

Without warning, a horde of grotesque creatures emerged from the darkness—goblin-like beings with jagged teeth and rusty weapons. There were dozens of them, their snarls filling the cavern. Qin Sheng's eyes narrowed.

"Time to thin the herd," he muttered.

Drawing his dual blades, Qin Sheng charged into the fray. He moved like a phantom, blades slicing through goblin flesh with precision.

Each swing was calculated, each step purposeful. The goblins attacked relentlessly, but their crude weapons were no match for his agility and skill.

"Dark Slash!" he roared, his blade cloaked in dark energy, cleaving through five goblins at once.

Despite the onslaught, the goblins kept coming. Qin Sheng leaped into the air, spinning as he activated "Shadow Tempest," a whirlwind attack that sent a dozen goblins flying, their bodies crashing into the cavern walls.

Hours seemed to pass as he fought through wave after wave. Sweat dripped from his brow, his muscles burned, but he pressed on. By the time the last goblin fell, nearly a hundred lay scattered around him.

Breathing heavily, he wiped the blood from his blades and moved forward. The path led to a massive stone gate, ancient runes glowing faintly on its surface.

Pushing the gate open, Qin Sheng stepped into a vast chamber. At its center stood a hulking figure—Gorath, the Stonehide Troll, a towering beast with rocky armor plating its body. The troll's yellow eyes glowed with malice as it let out a deafening roar.

Gorath's health bar appeared: HP: 50,000.

Qin Sheng readied his blades. "Wakey Wakey," he whispered with a smirk.

The battle began with Gorath charging, its massive club swinging down. Qin Sheng dodged to the side, feeling the wind from the crushing blow.

He retaliated with swift slashes, aiming for weak spots between the rocky plates. Gorath roared, swiping its massive hand, sending Qin Sheng flying against the cavern wall. Coughing, Qin Sheng stood, his Eclipse Dominion pulsing within him.

"Shadow Chains!" he invoked. Dark tendrils erupted from the ground, wrapping around Gorath's limbs, momentarily halting its movement.

Using the opening, Qin Sheng leaped onto Gorath's back, plunging his blade deep into its neck. The troll thrashed, trying to dislodge him, but the chains held strong.

With a final surge of energy, Qin Sheng activated "Eclipse Reaver's Wrath," channeling all his power into one devastating strike. The blade cut through Gorath's rocky hide, splitting its body with a shockwave of dark energy.

Gorath let out one last agonized roar before collapsing.

[System Notification]

You have defeated the C-Rank Boss: Gorath, the Stonehide Troll.

Achievement Unlocked: 'Troll Slayer'

Loot Acquired: Stonehide Armor (C-Rank), Heavy Crusher (C-Rank), Soul Essence of Gorath.

Breathing heavily, Qin Sheng approached Gorath's corpse, placing his hand over the Soul Essence.

"Arise, my soldier," he commanded.

The troll's body shimmered, its form dissipating into dark mist before reforming as a spectral version of itself. Gorath knelt before Qin Sheng.

You have successfully contracted Gorath, the Stonehide Troll, as your minion.

With a grin, Qin Sheng checked his status, seeing his level inch closer to the next threshold.

"Let's keep moving," he ordered Gorath.

As they exited the dungeon, Qin Sheng couldn't help but feel the growing strength of his army. The path to dominance was becoming clearer with every conquest.

Chapter 21: Shadows of the Cavern