Evolving My Undead Legion In A Game-Like World

Chapter 1124: Universal Achievement

The moment Michael confirmed the name, the Universal Cornerstone reacted.

THUUUUM!

The countless runes covering the pillar shone brighter.

A wave of multicolored light erupted from its surface and spread across the entire restored region.

Every mountain, river, forest, and valley was briefly covered in a thin layer of light. The sensation was strange, like something settling into place around him.

At the same time, the panels floating before him changed.

[Territory registration completed]

[The unnamed Level 3 Territory has been officially registered]

[Territory Name: Eternal Crown]

[Territory Classification: Level 1 Domain]

[Domain Master: Michael Norman]

[Universal Cornerstone ownership finalized]

[Provisional ownership has been upgraded to complete ownership]

Michaelʼs eyes paused on the new classification.

”Level 1 Domain…”

The previous panel had referred to the area as a Level 3 Region. Now that registration had been completed, it had become a domain. The difference was probably more than cosmetic.

”So an unclaimed Level 3 is still just another region, but a claimed one becomes a domain? I wonder if thereʼll be other tiers in the future.”

At the same moment, an enormous amount of information entered his perception. Not everything within the Level 3 Region, or rather the Level 1 Domain, but enough to leave him briefly stunned.

He could sense the general condition of the land. The flow of mana beneath the mountains. The location of the Universal Cornerstone. The boundaries separating the Eternal Crown from the neighboring regions.

He could even vaguely sense the foreign presences still lingering near the domainʼs edges.

Several awakeners who had remained at a distance to observe the battle were still there, some leaving quietly while others tried to move closer to locations his undead were stationed.

Michael couldnʼt see their faces or determine their exact races through the domain alone, but their movements appeared in his mind like faint disturbances across a still lake.

”So this is Regional Perception.”

It wasnʼt omniscience. Far from it. But within the Eternal Crown, concealing an enormous army or causing a major disturbance without him noticing would be incredibly difficult.

Of course, the burden it placed on his mind was significant, so it was obvious he would only be able to use it sparingly in the near future.

Regardless, Michaelʼs interest deepened.

He was just about to examine the Universal Cornerstoneʼs functions properly when another panel appeared.

However, this one was different. It immediately radiated a brightness Michael had only seen during major announcements from the Origin Will.

Michaelʼs expression immediately became serious.

[Universal Announcement]

[Congratulations to Michael Norman of Aurora]

[Michael Norman has become the first participant in the universe to claim a Universal Cornerstone] [Michael Norman has successfully established the first recognized domain within the Origin Battlefield] [Domain Name: Eternal Crown]

[Domain Level: 1]

[This achievement has activated the Universal Territory System]

Michaelʼs face stiffened.

”…What?”

The announcement continued before he could react.

[Universal Cornerstones may now be discovered and claimed throughout the Origin Battlefield] [Qualified participants may establish domains by defeating territorial guardians and obtaining the corresponding Universal Cornerstone Key] [The establishment of a domain grants influence within the Origin Battlefield] [Additional territory-related functions have been unlocked]

[The first domain master will receive a unique achievement reward]

Michael barely registered the final sentence. His eyes remained fixed on the first few lines.

Michael Norman. Aurora. Eternal Crown.

The Origin Will had exposed all three. There was no alias. No hidden identification. No option to conceal his realm. His real name had just been announced to every participant in the Origin Battlefield.

Michael slowly looked around the peaceful region.

”…You couldnʼt have asked me first?”

The Origin Battlefield remained silent.

Michaelʼs eyelid twitched.

He had only just finished thinking about how dangerous it would be to reveal hundreds of Epic Grade undead.

Now the Origin Will had publicly informed the entire universe that he possessed the first domain. Even if the announcement hadnʼt explained every function, the words Universal Cornerstone and first recognized domain were enough to attract serious attention.

Those who understood the significance, if any, would immediately become interested. Those who didnʼt would become curious.

And from even his brief time in the Origin Battlefield, he had already learned that curiosity here had a tendency to turn into greed remarkably quickly.

Michael rubbed his forehead.

”So much for remaining low-key.”

Only a few hours remained before he returned home. He had originally planned to spend them quietly examining the Universal Cornerstoneʼs functions before leaving without drawing further attention.

That plan was now looking considerably more complicated. But he would have to return to Aurora first before deciding his next steps.

Fortunately, all awakeners were currently in their respective layers, and when the time came to leave, they would all depart simultaneously.

Michael glanced toward the restored forest surrounding the Universal Cornerstone.

Regardless of whether the announcement had exposed him, ownership had already been finalized.

This place was his. If others wanted it, they would have to come and take it from him. And the longer they waited, the harder that would become.

Michaelʼs emerald eyes gradually became colder.

His caution remained, but the realization he had gained during the recent battles hadnʼt faded.

He was not weak. He possessed nearly two thousand Rank Four undead, and hundreds were Epic Grade.

He had Beginning, the Undead High Drake, the Bone Dragon, the Bone Wyvern, and many others.

Anyone treating him as an easy target because of his Level 75 would learn the same lesson Varek had learned.

Michael looked back at the announcement. The final line remained.

[Achievement Reward Pending]

[Please complete the Universal Cornerstone tutorial to receive your reward] Michaelʼs expression became strange.

”Of course.”

Even after announcing his identity to the entire universe, the Origin Will still couldnʼt simply hand him the reward.

He sighed and placed his palm against the Universal Cornerstone once more.

”Fine. Show me exactly what my new domain can do.”

As Michael prepared himself to unravel the mysteries of the universal cornerstone, the news the origin will broadcasted to all awakeners left them with varying reactions.