[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra":3,"chapter-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-124":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Awakening: Reincarnating With the SSS-Level Extraction Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1139894,1479,"Chapter 124  Arceus' Quest to Become a Student, Cave of Oblivion","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>Arceus pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaling a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chamber, once a sanctuary of tranquility and profound study, now felt like a chaotic battleground for his patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stood before him, grinning smugly despite having died over a hundred times in the past hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Arceus growled, his tone sharp enough to cut through steel. \"You want to prove yourself worthy? Then you will complete a task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then will I even consider you as my disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes lit up with excitement. \"Name it! I'm ready for anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he somehow managed to be the student of a [Grand Mage], then it could mean unlocking more spells and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, he couldn't afford to disappoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could come back infinitely, but if Arceus felt like it, the Grand Mage could potentially just curse Alex or deal [Soul Damage] to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus sneered. \"Oh, I don't think you understand the gravity of what you're asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To study under me is to hold the secrets of the cosmos in your hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The task I'm about to give you has killed lesser beings than you before they even attempted it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds fun,\" Alex replied without hesitation, though cautious, \"But remember that I'm immortal,\" he shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus arched an eyebrow, his golden eyes narrowing, \"Are you immortal against Soul Attacks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he uttered these two words, Alex's smile faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As I thought,\" Arceus laughed, \"You probably never met any monsters until now that could do that, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well get ready,\" the Grand Mage tapped his two hands together, and a few panels appeared in front of Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Quest has been given by a Grand Mage!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will retrieve the Heart of Calamity from the Cave of Oblivion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have triggered the SSS-Level Grand Mage Hidden Quest, \"Become Arceus' Student\"!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Objective: Bring the \"Heart of Calamity\" Artifact to Arceus.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Time Limit: 1 Week.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: Arceus Student Title.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Punishment in case of failure: ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't even want to find out what the punishment was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Observe the other panel now,\" Arceus pointed at the panel right next to the quest one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like some sort of screen, showing an ominous black rift surrounded by swirling storms of fire and shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pulsed with malevolent energy, sending shivers down Alex's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And,\" Arceus continued, his voice colder than ever, \"you must retrieve it within seven days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex scratched his chin. \"Seven days, huh? What happens if I'm late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't acquire the artifact I want within next week, then don't even bother coming back here, as I'll start using [Soul Attacks] if you do,\" Arceus shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, what Arceus was saying didn't make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you use them right now if I annoy you? You can do it easily and no one would know,\" Alex risked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Arceus didn't reply, \"What I think does not matter to you, just do what I want you to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cool, cool,\" Alex said nonchalantly, moving on quickly, \"Anything else I should know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus' patience was clearly thinning again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Should you succeed, do not touch the Heart directly. Use this.\" He flicked his wrist, summoning a small crystal vial with intricate carvings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It floated over to Alex, who grabbed it and examined it closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Artifact Container (Artifact Item)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if I do touch it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll likely implode, your existence erased across all dimensions,\" Arceus said, a hint of amusement creeping into his tone. \"But feel free to test that theory if you're curious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex gave him a thumbs up. \"Got it. Don't touch the heart. Easy enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flourish of his staff, Arceus opened a swirling golden portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around it crackled ominously, a stark contrast to the serene light of the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explore more stories with мѵʟ\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enter. And remember,\" Arceus said, his voice dropping into a menacing growl, \"Failure is not an option.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex grinned and gave a salute, \"I'll be back before you even realize it, teacher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped through the portal, Arceus muttered under his breath, \"Or not. Either outcome suits me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alex emerged from the portal, he took in the sight before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I'm back here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was a dull, sickly gray, and the landscape was barren, riddled with jagged rocks and ash-covered ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An eerie wind howled faintly, carrying with it the faint stench of decay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't this remind you of somewhere?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly! It was the area where [Undead Land] was located!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant that [Undead Land] should be pretty close from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex didn't care about that for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the entrance to the Cave of Oblivion loomed like a gaping maw, its dark void pulsating with an ominous red glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Location Discovered: Cave of Oblivion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tier 6 Area - Recommended Level: 400]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scared?\" Alphox laughed from within Alex, \"You can always come back to get stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he wasn't going to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I'll test out my skills right now and see the difference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not scared of the soul attacks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I, by the looks of it, Arceus was wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only monsters that were minimum level 500 could actually deal soul damage, meaning that even the boss of this area shouldn't be able to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his gear, tightened his gloves, and started walking toward the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he reached the entrance, he unsheathed his weapon and summoned all of his undead army for good measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+80 Skeletons, +13 Grand Skeletons, +4 Bony Knights, +3 Spectral Wraiths]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of his undead emerged from the ground, seemingly happy to see this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, guys,\" Alex said to his army, \"We go inside, and try our best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead didn't respond as they couldn't, but they nodded excitedly, and one of the Spectral Wraith even bumped into Alex's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely enough, these undead beings seemed more human than some of the alive players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Alex entered the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cave, the atmosphere was suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson veins of energy pulsed along the walls, casting eerie shadows that danced like malevolent spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint echoes of dripping water mixed with guttural growls from deeper within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quest Reminder: Retrieve the Heart of Calamity]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning: All monsters within this cave are hostile.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't all that appeared before him, because right as he completely stepped through the entrance, a crimson panel appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have entered an area cursed by the \"Heart of Calamity\"!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your spawn point has been set here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Alex turned around, and saw that the entrance to the cave suddenly closed in on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You cannot escape anymore.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feeling confident now?\" Alphox kept laughing, \"This is hilarious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very funny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned back, sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should have expected such a thing, but he just wanted to test his luck against level 400 monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right as he took his first step, he suddenly sensed danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panels appeared in front of him, warning him about some unseen danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long for him to realize what this was about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the darkness ahead, a low growl reverberated through the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two glowing red eyes appeared, followed by a hulking form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature stepped into the dim light, revealing itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shadow Dire Wolf - Level 400 - Elite Monster]\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.111Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","c495c122f1b777a3d2a2a87505dab6acb477a778f97b5ad3a01deeadf82877c0","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-125","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-123",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]