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

Qin Sheng stood deep within the eerie dungeon, the cold air thick with the metallic scent of blood. Around him, the remnants of fallen monsters littered the stone floor. His minions—Varg, the hulking F-Rank Minion Boss with jagged claws, and Sylph, the nimble Forest Guardian—stood by his side, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Turning to his minions, Qin Sheng gave a sharp nod. "It's time we cover more ground. Varg, Sylph—go hunt in different directions. Clear as many mobs as you can. I'll head deeper alone."

Varg let out a guttural growl of approval, while Sylph's delicate wings shimmered as she took flight. The two minions disappeared into the labyrinthine corridors, leaving Qin Sheng to navigate alone.

He strode forward, his Eclipse Reaver blade gleaming under the dim dungeon lights. The deeper he ventured, the more numerous the mobs became. Packs of skeletal warriors charged at him, their rusted swords raised high. Qin Sheng weaved between them with practiced ease, his blade slicing through bone and armor alike.

"Come on!" he roared, cleaving through a wave of ten skeletons with a wide arc. The system chimed in his mind:

He pushed forward, facing a barrage of undead archers. Their arrows whizzed past, but Qin Sheng darted between the shafts, closing the distance. With a powerful leap, he brought his blade down, crushing the archers in a single devastating blow.

For hours, he battled waves of mobs—goblins, skeletons, and shadow wolves—each more aggressive than the last. The dungeon was teeming with over a hundred mobs, but Qin Sheng's relentless onslaught thinned their numbers.

Finally, after dispatching the last wave, a massive stone door loomed ahead. Intricate runes glowed on its surface, indicating the boss chamber.

Qin Sheng took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

Inside, a towering figure awaited—Gorath, the C-Rank Stone Colossus. Its body was a mass of jagged rocks, glowing veins of molten energy running across its form. With a deafening roar, it raised a colossal fist and slammed it down.

Qin Sheng barely rolled aside, feeling the shockwave ripple through the ground. He lunged forward, striking at Gorath's legs. Sparks flew as his blade scraped against the rocky surface.

The Colossus retaliated, swinging its massive arm. Qin Sheng used his Eclipse Reaver's shadow ability to blink behind Gorath, delivering a flurry of slashes.

The fight raged on, the dungeon trembling with each of Gorath's thunderous blows. Qin Sheng exploited every weakness, targeting the glowing veins.

With a final charge, Qin Sheng activated Shadow Eclipse Slash, a powerful ability unique to his class. His blade became a swirling mass of darkness, and with one mighty swing, he cleaved through Gorath's core.

The Colossus crumbled, its rocky form shattering into fragments. A loud system chime echoed in his mind:

[System Announcement: Player Qin Sheng has defeated the C-Rank Dungeon Boss: Gorath, the Stone Colossus!]

[Item Acquired: Colossus Core Shield (C-Rank)]

[Item Acquired: Earthbreaker Blade (C-Rank)]

Amid the loot, a shimmering egg rested in the rubble.

[Item Acquired: Stone Hatchling Egg (Pet/Mount)]

Qin Sheng grinned, picking up the egg. "Another addition to the family."

He then stood tall, his body glowing with energy.

[Level Up: Level 17 ➔ Level 18]

Varg and Sylph returned, both carrying trophies from their hunts. Qin Sheng looked at his minions with pride. "We're getting stronger every day."

With the dungeon cleared, they made their way back to the surface, Qin Sheng already planning their next conquest.

Chapter 22: Divide and Conquer