[{"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-177":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},1139797,1479,"Chapter 177 Cragbone Crusher, Shadowheart Sanctum Key Acquired","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-177",177,"\u003Cp>Alex and Alice materialized at the fifth floor of the [Tower of Destiny], a desolate expanse known as the [Canyon of Death].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was heavy, dry, and carried the faint scent of decay, probably from the many monsters that fought one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare for monsters and NPCs alike to enter the [Tower of Destiny] after all, as it would only be revealed much later in the game in a future zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering cliffs flanked them on either side, their jagged peaks stretching toward a gray, cloudless sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows shifted unnaturally, creating an eerie atmosphere that hinted at unseen dangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't spawn that far from one another though, and so Alex easily found the archer girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Find exclusive stories on empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that difficult,\" he smiled at Alice after they met up, \"Just follow closely, the only possible problem is if we meet dragons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"D-Dragons?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Alex was able to take care of level 600 monsters with a bit of struggle, meaning that anything under that would be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice nodded, her expression serious as she held her newly fused [Divine Requiem of the Frost Angel].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bow radiated a frosty glow, its power almost palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about that [Secret Realm] or whatever?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Helping Light] is always right, no matter what, it could probably even inform us on how to kill a god if the situation is right,\" he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Lights], as said before, as insanely powerful entities, and as they were unique; almost no one in the game could beat them, even some gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" Alex grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two began their journey deeper into the canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winding paths were treacherous, lined with sharp rocks and unstable footing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasional whispers of movement echoed through the air, putting Alex and Alice on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long into their exploration, a group of grotesque creatures emerged from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These monsters were towering, humanoid abominations with leathery skin and glowing red eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was at least Level 580, their power evident in the sheer malevolence they radiated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shadow Revenants - Level 580]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 35,000,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were not considered as boss monsters, though, meaning that extracting wasn't certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, no time to ease into this,\" Alex growled as he slashed his own palm, summoning his [Blood Blades].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen crimson blades materialized around him, their edges gleaming menacingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his training, Alex was now able to comprehend the exact amount of blood needed for each blade, meaning he was able to summon them with much more efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That still didn't upgrade his [Mastery] though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice wasted no time either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nocked an arrow, the frosty glow of her bow intensifying as she unleashed a [Frost Barrage].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrows of ice rained down on the monsters, freezing every single one of them in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was easy afterward, as each of them had received the [Frostbite] effect, not only were they stunned, but their movements were incredibly slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex darted between the creatures, his agility unmatched as he weaved through their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His [Bleeding Strike] cleaved through their thick hides, leaving deep, gushing wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Undead finished the job after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the initial army of beasts, more of them began appearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Above!\" Alex shouted as they dropped from above, and a new type of monsters appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stone Warden Golems - Level 590]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 40,000,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the monsters roared and charged at Alice, its claws glowing with dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dodged gracefully, flipping backward and retaliating with a charged shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow struck the creature's chest, exploding in a burst of icy shards that sent it sprawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Focus on the smaller enemies!\" Alex shouted, spotting a larger, more menacing creature at the back of the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cragbone Crusher - Level 600 - Legendary Boss]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 90,000,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wielded a massive bone club, and its glowing eyes suggested a higher intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice nodded, firing a volley of arrows at the other monsters while Alex closed the distance with the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature swung its club with devastating force, the ground cracking under the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex leaped over the attack, landing on the monster's shoulder and plunging his dagger into its neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bleed dealt on weak point, causing 50% of health!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-45,000,000!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy shit?!\" Alex's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bleeding Strike] only had a 5% chance to deal bleed, and it was obvious at this point that attacking a monster's weak point, like it's neck, head, or even core, dealt more damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So if you combined the two at the same time and got lucky, then the [Bleed] effect would be terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle after that became fairly easy afterward, with Alex simply spamming his spells, ending the boss's life quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a final, guttural roar, the leader collapsed, its massive body crashing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining creatures faltered, and Alice quickly dispatched them with precise shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the dust settled, Alex crouched by the leader's body, searching for any clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His intuition perked up as he noticed a faint glimmer in the creature's chest cavity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex placed his palm firmly against the creature's chest, muttering, \"Extraction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he did that though, a dark orb emerged, swirling with ominous energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's that?\" Alice asked, peering over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could respond, the orb shimmered and twisted, reshaping itself into an ornate key with intricate runes glowing faintly along its shaft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shadowheart Sanctum Key Acquired!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The entrance to the secret realm lies where shadows merge with the sun's final light.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\" Alex's eyes widened, \"I got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key to the Secret Realm,\" he grinned, \"Now I just need to find the actual thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he decided to extract whatever other panels had appeared from the leftover monsters, gaining attribute points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+47 Strength, +37 Spirit, +13 Agility...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain x46 \"Shadow Revenants\" and gained 236,500,000 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain x13 \"Stone Warden Golems\" and gained 174,000,000 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain \"Cragbone Crusher\" and gained 120,000,000 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have leveled up to level 364!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have leveled up to level 365!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 365 (143,334,821\u002F247,000,000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they ventured deeper into the [Canyon of Death], the environment grew more hostile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cliffs loomed higher, casting long shadows over the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature dropped slightly, and the wind carried a low, mournful howl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters also grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Packs of Level 590 and even Level 600 creatures roamed the canyon, each encounter testing Alex and Alice's limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite that, they pressed on, determined to reach the furthest part of the canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's probably where the Secret Realm is,\" Alex theorized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he did reach far into the canyon, but it was mainly thanks to Alphox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, they stumbled upon a massive chasm cutting through the canyon floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A narrow bridge of stone spanned the gap, but it was guarded by a pair of gargantuan stone golems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was Level 600, their bodies radiating an unyielding strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll have to take them out,\" Alex said, cracking his neck. \"No way around it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice nodded, already drawing her bow. \"Let's make this quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle happened rather quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golems were nearly impervious to physical attacks, their stone bodies shrugging off even Alex's strongest strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately, they had one small weakness: if you broke their legs, then they would immediately crumble and die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single [Demonic Spear] was enough to one shot them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Alex leveled up to level 366 and Alice to level 329!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hours of navigating treacherous terrain and fending off relentless monsters, Alex and Alice finally reached the furthest part of the canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+238 Strength, +219 Spirit, +183 Vitality, +195 Agility, +2 Dark Golem Core, +2 Empty Scrolls]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had managed to reach the [Canyon of Death Teleportation Point] by the way, but went the other way as Alex didn't feel like going to the sixth floor yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After around an hour, the landscape opened up into a wide, barren expanse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was cracked and blackened, as if scorched by some ancient fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the expanse stood a massive, shadowy archway carved into the cliff face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air here was suffused with a dark energy that made Alex's skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the immense power emanating from the archway, it was undoubtedly the entrance to the secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is it,\" Alice said, her voice barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clutched her bow tightly, her eyes fixed on the ominous structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex approached the archway cautiously, the key from earlier glowing brighter with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he held it up, the runes on the archway began to light up, one by one, until the entire structure was bathed in an eerie glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Secret Realm Discovered: Shadowheart Sanctum]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Difficulty: Abyssal]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning: Entering this realm will lock you inside until the boss is defeated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dying inside the Secret Realm will make it disappear, and won't be accessible anymore even with the World Map!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Abyssal difficulty and can't come back,\" Alex muttered, his lips tightening into a grim line. He turned to Alice. \"You ready for this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded firmly. \"Let's do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Alex stepped through the glowing archway, Alice right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around them shifted, the canyon fading away into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the light returned, they found themselves in a vast chamber lined with obsidian walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick with an oppressive energy, and the faint sound of a heartbeat echoed through the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Welcome to the Shadowheart Sanctum!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Good luck! For your soul is now trapped within these walls!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1605,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","11f9ad952bdc242f5cabb84a4f66a6323d0a40b55409f69b1d028ff3ac77566f","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-178","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-176",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]