[{"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-225":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},1139645,1479,"Chapter 225 The Eighth Floor, The Assassin of Dusk","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-225",225,"\u003Cp>[Welcome to the eighth floor: Citadel of Eternal Dusk.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ominous message floated before Alex's eyes, etched in the cold glow of the system's interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been here for barely a moment, yet the heavy, suffocating atmosphere of the Citadel was enough to set his nerves on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his staggering arsenal, which included a 60,000,000-damage move, and Alice's newfound ability to summon arrows capable of shredding through monsters at level 700, Alex knew that recklessness was not an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength alone wouldn't guarantee survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The oppressive energy of the monsters here wasn't just about power, it was about endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, their agility, vitality, and endurance stats would falter under the unrelenting weight of the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would need to increase them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that happened, they'd be sitting ducks for whatever lurked in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Alex wanted to clear this floor as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Legendary Attribute Points Pack] reminded him of the [Attribute Points Packs] inside the [Cave of Oblivion].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan was simple: gather as many [Attributes Points Packs] as possible and use them to bolster his team's stats until they could comfortably face a level 1,000 boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the goal, and for now, he needed to regroup with the girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling up the [World Map], Alex scanned the interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two glowing dots marked their locations: [StarPillow] and [Aurelia].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One dot hovered outside the Citadel, likely in the twilight lands that stretched before its entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was deep within the sprawling fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he could see Aurelia's location, the sheer size of the Citadel meant it would still take him several minutes to reach her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's get moving,\" Alex muttered, ready to scout the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward, intending to close the distance between himself and the girls. But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the dots vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Alex froze, his heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing marker labeled [Aurelia] was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darted to the [Friend List].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aurelia – Dead]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Alex could fully process what had happened, the second dot, [StarPillow], blinked out of existence too\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[StarPillow – Dead]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His teammates, gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them had fallen almost immediately upon entering the eighth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This doesn't make sense,\" Alex muttered, fists clenching as cold dread began to seep into his bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could rationalize Aurelia's death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stats weren't on par with the challenges of this floor, so an ambush could have easily overwhelmed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alice? Her agility, detection tools, and arsenal of powerful skills like [Blood Arrows] and [Space Arrows] should have made her a force to be reckoned with, even against level 750 monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her to be taken out so quickly meant something else, something far stronger, was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he probably already knew what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The logical move would be to leave the Citadel now that it was registered as a teleportation point on his map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But running blindly into the unknown without understanding what had killed his friends wouldn't help. He needed answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Alex steeled himself and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Heart of Calamity informs you that you are dead.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw this message and the noise coming behind, he instantly understood that this was how the girls died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex spun around just in time to catch a glimpse of his attacker: a shadow-cloaked figure with piercing white eyes and two massive daggers gleaming in its hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the creature moved, its speed beyond comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash! Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex felt the cold steel tear through his neck, it had aimed at one of his weak points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Weakness destroyed, instant death.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's notification was swift and unforgiving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monsters weren't the only ones with such weaknesses after all, and a critical strike like this left no room for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His [Blessing of the Fox Spirit], which had saved him before during his clash with Daniel, was already used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would be no second chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his vision dimmed and his health plummeted to zero, Alex managed to catch one crucial detail from the attacker's status window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Assassin of Dusk – Floor 8 Boss]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 600,000,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't manage to see the skills, but having the information this was the floor boss was already good enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So that thing kills us immediately upon entering the floor.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, everything went black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully enough it wasn't a soul attack, as otherwise he would have been done for, or maybe the [Heart of Calamity] would have helped him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have died.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fortunately, the level difference is so high that you will not receive any penalty except for the 30-minute cooldown.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's body rematerialized inside the Thunder Family Estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar surroundings of the grand living room greeted him, complete with its luxurious furniture and the soft hum of a nearby television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Mike Thunder, who had been lounging in a chair while watching a show, looked up with mild surprise. \"You're back after days, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex barely registered his voice, still reeling from the encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the game limit removed, most people stay inside for weeks, even months now…\" Alex sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike trailed off, noticing Alex's grim expression. \"What about my daughter and Alice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Alex a moment to realize what Mike meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike him, who had higher-level downsides, Alice and Aurelia would have respawned in the [Fox Tribe Village] within the game itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're fine,\" Alex said, his voice steady, \"Just need to regroup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike's eyes narrowed, but he didn't press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The monsters on that floor…\" Alex muttered to himself, piecing together what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That [Assassin of Dusk] had an incredible amount of strength and agility, since this was now the point monsters became so strong most players wouldn't be able to endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discover hidden stories at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was the threshold for level 1,000 monsters, then it was clear: the endgame was rapidly approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few months, the system would remove the [Revive] function entirely, and from then on, death would be permanent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos would spill into the real world as players began unlocking their powers, reshaping society with both saviors and destroyers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if you were an invincible mage, no gun or explosion could harm you, even grenades would probably only deal 5 damage to you and atomic bombs wouldn't help either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike handed Alex a glass of wine, snapping him out of his thoughts. \"Want some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex shook his head. \"No, I need to stay sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suit yourself,\" Mike said, chuckling. \"New generation… even my daughter doesn't drink. Scolds for it every time she sees me do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked but didn't respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His focus was already on the cooldown timer ticking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his interface and quickly created a group chat titled [Gods Destroyers].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding [StarPillow] and [Aurelia], he sent a quick message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[FateBreaker: That floor boss is too strong. Don't leave the game. I'll come back, and we'll regroup. Enjoy your break for now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replies came almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[StarPillow: I managed to see him, but it was insane! He instantly killed me!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aurelia: I couldn't even react...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex leaned back and waited, taking a deep breath as the timer finally hit zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can now re-enter Universal Descent.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" Alex said, standing up and bowing slightly to Mike. \"Thanks for the hospitality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go kick their asses, kid,\" Mike said, raising his glass with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you want to enter Universal Descent?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Alex replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash of light, he vanished, returning to the game.\u003C\u002Fp>",1278,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","cc1deddaab2e4a4f7b23a178d82fc832aba752ac465d30c8ad8f0be836e047f1","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-226","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-224",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]