Chpter6: The Path to Power and the Global Announcement

Vale stood over the fallen Skeleton King, his breath still steady from the intense battle. The king's skeletal remains were a shattered heap of bone and armor, each piece radiating a faint aura of lingering death. Vale's hands were still warm from the flames of the battle, but his mind was already focused on the next step—extracting the essence of the king to gain his power.

He crouched down, the power of Infinite Extraction already activating within him. Vale's mind connected with the bones of the king, reaching out to pull whatever essence of power remained. He could feel the remnants of the king's ancient energy, twisted by the dark magic that had once animated him.

Vale closed his eyes for a moment, centering his focus. He reached deep, pulling the talent from the very marrow of the king's bones. The process was slow, but Vale was patient. He was extracting something truly valuable—something that would increase his power immensely.

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Extraction Successful!

• Extracted: Summon Undead (B-grade talent) from Skeleton King.

• Talent unlocked: Summon Undead.

• Summon Undead (B-grade): Allows the summoning of low-level undead minions to aid in battle. The number of minions increases with level and talent progression.

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Vale opened his eyes, a satisfied smirk on his lips. Summon Undead—a B-grade talent—was now his. It wasn't the most powerful ability, but it was incredibly useful, especially for someone as resourceful as Vale. With this talent, he could call upon the undead to fight for him, adding to his already formidable arsenal of powers. The potential to control the battlefield and overwhelm enemies with his minions was a game-changer.

Vale stood up, glancing around the desolate tomb once more. His mind shifted to the next step. He had spent enough time here, and the village was just ahead. The night was approaching, and after a battle like that, he needed rest. His body was strong, but even someone with his incredible talents needed to replenish his energy.

He turned and walked out of the tomb, the weight of his new powers settling comfortably on his shoulders. The path back to the village was quiet, the dense jungle ahead of him almost eerily still. Vale's footsteps were the only sound as he made his way back, his mind racing with possibilities. The Summon Undead talent would allow him to become even more dangerous, especially in the coming battles ahead.

After what felt like hours of walking through the jungle, Vale finally reached the Head Village. The novice village was small, a collection of simple wooden buildings surrounded by lush greenery. It was peaceful, quiet, and the perfect place for Vale to rest and recover. He made his way to the village's center and found a small, quiet inn to settle in. The innkeeper gave him a nod of recognition, but Vale didn't waste time with pleasantries. He just wanted to rest.

As he settled into his room, the weight of his recent victories still fresh in his mind, Vale let out a slow breath. He could feel his strength growing with each passing day, but there was still so much to do. The battlefield of all races was full of challenges, and Vale wasn't one to stop now. His journey had just begun.

Suddenly, as Vale began to relax, a loud, echoing voice filled the air, booming across the entire village. It was the system's announcement, the one that all players could hear. Vale's eyes narrowed as he heard the words.

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[Global Announcement]

Attention all players!

The first 100 players to reach Level 10 will receive special rewards from the system! These rewards will aid in your journey and provide powerful items, equipment, and more! However, if you do not reach Level 10 within the next seven days, you will die. This is the final warning—your survival depends on your progress. Only the strongest will survive, and the system will track your every step.

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The announcement ended with a sharp tone that left a brief silence in its wake. Vale's eyes flashed as he processed the information. The stakes had just risen. Not only would the first 100 players to reach level 10 get rewards, but anyone who failed to do so within seven days would die. There was no second chance.

The urgency of the situation now weighed heavily on Vale. Time was no longer a luxury—he had to move fast. He had already made significant progress, but now there was a ticking clock. Vale had no intention of allowing his journey to end here. With the Summon Undead talent and his other abilities, he was ready for whatever challenge lay ahead. Reaching level 10 had become a matter of life and death.

Vale stood, his mind already calculating his next steps. The first 100 players would receive rewards, but to him, that was secondary. Surviving was the primary goal, and with his growing powers, Vale was confident he would make it. But he couldn't waste time. Every second mattered now.

With a determined breath, Vale left his room, ready to face the next challenge in the Battlefield of All Races.